Services & Obituaries

GOW, Bill….

Unexpectedly at home after a short battle with lung cancer, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, William “Bill” Gow in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of the late Linda “Anne” (McMillan) Gow (2016). Loving father of Dallas (Kylene Walker) and Jayden and predeceased by son William (1977). Cherished grandfather of Adelaide, Charlotte and Langdon. Dear brother of Trent (Jacqueline) Gow, Susan Gow and Marg (Larry) Morrison and brother-in-law of Mike (Marilyn) McMillan, Bob McMillan, the late Tom (Melody) McMillan and Tim (Karen) McMillan. Sadly missed by many cousins, several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews and Aunt Lillian Dodd. Predeceased by his parents F/O Lorne Gow, DFC (1969) and Aurora Durnan (2019). Bill was an avid storyteller, motorcycle enthusiast, guitar player, hockey player, environmentalist and community advocate but above all else, a devoted husband, dad and grandpa. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 3:30 pm in the funeral home chapel. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Wellspring London and Region, A Book for Every Child – London Public Library, or Community Living London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

TIFFIN, Mary (nee McPherson)…

Peacefully at Westmount Gardens, London, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Mary (nee McPherson) Tiffin in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas John Tiffin. Loving mother of Barbara Wall and her husband Peter of London. Predeceased by her infant son John David, her grandson John Wall, her brothers David and William and her sister Christina. Also loved by her grand-daughter Jennifer and her husband Jeremy and by her 2 great-grandchildren Jeremiah and Jamisen. The family would like to thank Mary Elizabeth and the staff at Westmount Gardens for their love and care. Cremation has taken place. A Come & Go Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 1-3 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home – Reception Centre (located on the southeast corner of the parking lot), 60 Ridout Street South, London. Donations may be made to London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LITKE, Jonathan “Jon” …
Suddenly with his family by his side, on Monday, November 11, 2019, Jon Litke passed away at the age of 53. Beloved husband of Wendy Litke for 30 years. Dear son of the late Nickolai (2006) and Sandra Litke. Brother of Mike (Sue) Litke. Son-in-law of Carolyn Plant and brother-in-law of Dave Munden. He will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews including Amanda, Leah, Andrew and great-niece Breanna. Also loved by goddaughter Lamanda, as well as extended family. Jon will be missed by his four-legged buddy Winston. Jon was an avid London Knights fan and could be found cheering them on at Budweiser Gardens. A heartfelt thank you to the nurses at the KCC Unit at the Westmount Clinic for their kind and compassionate care. Cremation has taken place. A farewell gathering will take place at All Saints’ Anglican Church, 249 Hamilton Road, London on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, 785 Wonderland Road South, London, ON N6K 3C2. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

EDWARDS, James Bispham…

Peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Victoria Hospital, London, James Bispham Edwards in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Ann Edwards for 55 years. Proud father of Mandy Edwards (Dan) and Graeme Edwards (Shana). Loving Grandfather of Kyle (Mandy), Ashley, Tyla, Bryce, Kaitlynn, and Bryanne. Pre-deceased by his sister Maureen Calvert. Survived by the rest of his siblings Sandra Walker, Peter Edwards, and Debra Hodgson. Brother in law of June (Jack), Doreen (Keith), and Keith (Jacqueline). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Will also be remembered by Lindsay, Hugh and many neighbours and friends. Formerly worked at Canadian Timkin, St. Thomas. Cremation has taken place. Friends and Guests will be received by the family on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Donation’s may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

LEE, Arthur….
Peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London, Arthur Lee passed away in his 96th year. Beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Helen (Wright) Lee for 69 years. Dear father of Cary Lee and his wife Debbie of London, Linda Lee and her husband Steven Zronik of London, Barbara Lee of St. Marys, Jeffrey Lee and his wife Kate of Brampton. Dear grandfather (Papa) of Carrie-Anne Zronik, Erin Loring (Alexander), Jeffrey Lee (Brittany), Heather Lee and Stephan Lee. Great grandfather of January and Piper Loring and Ronin Lee. Predeceased by his siblings Ethel Williams, Lavina Hall, George Lee and Kay Fowler. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Arthur was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force and a member of the Air Force Club 427 Wing, a retired special education teacher and graduated with a BA in History from the University of Western Ontario. Friends will be received by the family on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Cremation to follow. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 427 (London) Wing, 2155 Crumlin Side Road, London, ON N5V 3Z9, London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 180- 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FOREHT, Vera….

Peacefully at Kipling Acres, Etobicoke, Vera Foreht passed away in her 99th year. Beloved wife of late Harold C. Foreht (2001). Dear mother of Dennis Foreht and his partner Coleen Ashford of Toronto and Joan Richardson and her husband David of London. Loving grandmother of Shari Foreht and her husband Stephen Baechler of Kitchener and Chris Foreht of Halifax. Great-grandmother of Mikyla and Tanner Foreht. She will also be missed by Kathleen Foreht. Predeceased by her brothers Jack Russell and his wife Edith and Ronald Russell and his wife Helen. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. Donations in Vera’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HANNEMAN, Sharon (nee Wood, Wilson)…

Peacefully at Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Friday, October 25, 2019 Sharon Hanneman (nee Wood, Wilson) in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Dick Hanneman (2016). Mother of Dean Genttner (Marcy), Gary Genttner (Betty) and Liz Campbell (Ian). Grandmother of Michael, Libby, Madelynn and Mikayla. Sister to the late Pat (the late Rob), the late Eddie (Lorraine), Paul (Mara), Rita (Brian), Rick, Len, Martin and Mike (Peggy). She will also be missed by Dan (Cindy), Clay, Chloe, and Abby. Cremation has taken place. Friends and Guests will be received by the family on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 12 – 1 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the memorial service will be held at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. Donations in Sharon’s memory may be made to Diabetes Canada, 1300-522 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2R5. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com  

VINCE, Stanley S.C.G….

Stanley S.C.G. Vince passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Parkwood Institute, London at the age of 95. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 70 years, Margaret Beth Vince (nee Tufford), RN. Stan and Beth were married on July 26, 1947 in Fingal, Ontario during the final years of WWII. Beth was a nurse in St. Thomas and Stan served in the R.C.A.F. as an aircrew navigator in the European theatre of wartime operations. He is predeceased by his father Group Captain Archibald George Vince MBE born in County of Hampshire, England, his mother Dorothea Mary Vince (nee Lee), an honoured chef born in County of Devon, England, his sister Nancy Mahala Beatrice, his brothers Leslie Archibald Frank and Melville Lee, his niece Brenda Jane Vince and nephew Alex Tufford. Survived by nieces and nephews Carolyn Vince, Nancy Vince, Mary Waldick (Rod), Susan Andersen (Mike), Lyle McLean (Viola), Heather McLean, Bonnie Graham (Randy), Owen Tufford (Margaret), Stanley Tufford (Laura), Janice Tufford (John), Karen Brehn (Robert) and Ruth-Ann Lockhart (Bob).  Also survived by sister-in-law Betty Vince. After the war Stan embarked on an oil industry managerial career with Supertest Petroleum, British Petroleum (BP) and Petro Canada where he retired in 1983 as a Manager, Systems and Administration.  He was also a noted collector of memorabilia in a variety of interests and enjoyed many hobbies including genealogy, reading, collaborating on a book about his mother (Storming the Castle: The World of Dora and the Duchess) and travelling with his Beth. Stan’s father left him with a quote that he lived his life by “You Cannot be Bored”. And he filled each day to the fullest. Visitation will be held from 7-9 pm on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 am on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, 489 Pinetree Drive, London, ON N6H 3M9. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, please consider tributes to his family church St. Martin-in-the-Fields or the charity of your choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HIND, Gord….

Peacefully succumbed to cancer on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at his home, Gordon Richard Hind at the age of 66. Gord was the son of Harley (1979) and Connie Hind (2002), brother of Bob (1980) and the son-in-law of Jack (1994) and Mary Lou Kerr (2014). He is survived by the love of his life, Nancy, was a very proud father of Emily Hind and Richard Hind (Jen Watt) and Grandpa of Parker Hind. He is survived by brothers-in-law Jim (Helen) and David Kerr, scattered cousins and even a couple of friends.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Gord’s Life will be held at the Highland Country Club on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 1-4 pm (an informal gathering but please, no blue jeans). Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

“I don’t need flowers, so do something nice for someone you love. I had a lot of fun in my time, thanks to the people around me. If only I could putt. Go make some birdies and raise a glass. Miss you all.” -Gord.

McCARTEN, Don….

Unexpectedly but peacefully with family by his side, Donald McCarten passed away at University Hospital, London on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Sue Edgington. Cherished father of Jennifer, Matt (Danielle) and the late Christopher. Proud Grandpa of Sawyer. Dear brother of Tom McCarten (Daly). The family wishes to thank the wonderful doctors and nurses at University Hospital for the compassionate care they provided to Don. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 10-11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rotary Club of London East, c/o Bonnie Hudson, 605 Inverness Avenue, London, ON N6H 3C5 would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com