Services & Obituaries

Chang, Jaewon…

Jaewon Chang peacefully passed away with family by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Friday, April 12, 2024 in his 47th year. Beloved husband of Euna Jang. Loving father of Haram Chang, Hana Chang and Haim Chang. Adored son of Choon Shik Chang and Soon Young Kim. Dear brother of Hee Won Chang (Ashleigh Backlund). Jae Won will also be missed by his niece Anna.

He was a great father. He enjoyed spending time with his family but also loved to play video games. He always flexed how good he was at FPS games to his son. Beyond his role as a parent, Jaewon served as a minister, spreading faith, hope, and positivity to those around him. His dedication to his beliefs and his community reflected his deep commitment to living a life of purpose and service. Jaewon was always kind to others, going out of his way to help and uplift those in need. As a father, he was exemplary, nurturing and guiding his two sons and daughter with unwavering love and support (Haram).

My father moved to Canada in 2018 to provide his family a better quality of life. He left everything behind and started anew in a foreign land with grace and resilience. Even while working hard daily, he never lost his infectious, humorous personality, which left a lasting positive impact on everyone he met. His supportive and encouraging nature was a true reflection of his kind and loving heart. Despite his own achievements and admirable qualities, he was always humble. Yet, he would be the first to celebrate the accomplishments of others, never shying away from showing his appreciation and admiration for those around him. Although my father is no longer with us, he will live on through the memories and impact he made on the lives of those he touched. He is an extraordinary, strong, loving father who will continue to watch over us in heaven (Hana).

He was the best dad in the whole universe(my opinion). Even when I was bored, he would always find a way to make me laugh. He was the most hardworking person I’d ever seen. But I’m glad he went to heaven, because now he feels no pain (Haim).

Cremation has taken place and a funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 9:30 am at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford Street West, London, ON N6H 1V4. For those not able to attend, the service will be live streamed on the Oakridge Prebysterian Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_U3hp7Aqns_YteoqK06-Ag). In Jaewon’s memory, sympathy donations may be made to Oakridge Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

장재원 목사님께서 2024년 4월 12일 금요일(한국시간 2024년 4월 13일 토요일), 47세의 나이로 캐나다 런던 세인트조셉 호스피스에서 가족들이 지켜보는 가운데 평화롭게 세상을 떠나셨습니다. 장은아 사모의 사랑하는 남편. 장하람, 장하나, 장하임의 사랑하는 아버지. 장춘식 목사님과 김순영 목사님의 사랑하는 아들. 장희원 목사님(남편: 애슐리 백런드)의 사랑하는 오빠였으며 조카 Anna도 삼촌을 그리워하게 될 것입니다.

아버지는 훌륭한 아버지셨습니다. 아버지는 가족과 함께 즐거운 시간을 보내는것을 좋아하셨고 또한 비디오 게임도 좋아하셔서 항상 저에게 본인이 FPS 게임을 얼마나 잘하는지 자랑하기도 하셨습니다. 아버지는 부모로서의 역할을 넘어 목사님으로서 봉사하시며 주변 사람들에게 믿음, 희망, 긍정을 전파하셨습니다. 자신의 신념과 공동체에 대한 아버지의 헌신은, 목적과 봉사의 삶을 살기 원하셨던 아버지의 깊은 신념을 반영했습니다. 아버지는 항상 다른 사람들에게 매우 친절하셨고 도움이 필요한 사람들을 돕기 위해 항상 노력하셨습니다. 아버지께서는 변함없는 사랑과 지원으로 저희 세남매를 양육하시고 사랑해주셨습니다(하람).

2018년, 아빠는 한국에서의 안정된 삶이 있었음에도 불구하고 가족들에게 새로운 세상을 보여주시기 위해 캐나다로의 이주를 선택하셨습니다. 아빠는 힘든일을 하셨음에도 불구하고 가족들을 위해 그 모든것을 기꺼이 감당하셨습니다. 그 힘든 와중에도, 아빠 특유의 유머러스한 성격으로 항상 주변 사람들에게 웃음을 전염시키고는 하셨습니다. 그래서인지 아빠를 만난 사람들은 항상 아빠에게서 긍정적인 영향을 받는다고 말씀하시곤 하셨습니다. 다른 사람들을 격려하고 지지해주시던 모습은 아빠의 사랑과 배려가 가득한 마음을 반영했습니다. 아빠는 본인이 이룬 업적과 존경할 만한 자질에도 불구하고 항상 겸손하셨습니다. 하지만 누군가에게 좋은일이 생겼을 때, 그 누구보다도 먼저 축하와 존경을 표현하는 사람이셨습니다. 비록 아빠가 우리와 이 땅에서 더 이상 함께하시지는 않지만, 아빠가 만난 모든 사람들에게 좋은 영향력과 기억으로 살아계실 것 입니다. 아빠는 매우 특별하고, 강인하신 그 모습 그대로 천국에서 우릴 지켜봐주실 것 입니다(하나).

아빠는 온 우주에서 최고의 아빠였습니다(제 생각으로요). 제가 지루할 때에도 아빠는 항상 저를 웃게 만들 방법을 찾아내셨습니다. 아빠는 제가 본 사람 중 가장 열심히 일하는 사람이었습니다. 그러나 저는 아빠가 천국에 가신것이 기쁩니다. 왜냐하면 이제 아빠는 고통없이 행복하게 계시니까요(하임).

장례예배는 2024년 4월 20일 토요일 오전 9시 30분(한국시간 2024년 4월 20일 오후 10시 30분) 오크리지 장로교회(970 Oxford Street West, London, On, Canada N6H 1V4)에서 있을 예정입니다. 참석하지 못하시는 분들을 위해서 장례예배가 생중계 될 예정입니다(오크리지 장로교회 유튜브채널, (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_U3hp7Aqns_YteoqK06-Ag)

MORGAN, Jack…

Peacefully but unexpectedly at his residence, Jack Morgan passed away on Thursday, April 11, in his 97th year.

Jack had a life long fascination with the world around him. Creative and reflective in his thinking. He was so funny, spontaneous and unconventional. Fiercely independent, he lived life Jack’s Way! (Jacksway Crescent, London really is named after him). A Son, Brother, Husband, Dad, Uncle, Friend and Neighbour. Dearly loved in each of those ways and now deeply missed. Predeceased by so many loved ones and friends: William Charles Morgan (Father) and Millicent Morgan (nee Humphreys) (Mom), William “Billy” Morgan (Brother), Gwendolyn Emma Baker (nee Morgan) (Sister) and Frederick William Baker (Brother-in-law), John “Jack” William Richard Morgan (Son) and Grace Elizabeth Morgan (nee Graham) (Wife and Friend).

Jack was a London Police Officer early in his career and became Manager, Traffic Services working for the City of London until his retirement.

Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gorman, to Dad’s neighbours and to the team at Waverley Residence for your care, kindness and compassion. Thank you also to the London Police Services members and Emergency Service responders for their sensitivity at such a profoundly difficult time.

So grateful for his life. We will miss you always. Sharon Morgan-Hayward & Bill Hayward, Ryan Hayward, Susan Morgan & Barry Card, Rick & Roxanne Baker, Karleen & Keith Mepham, Dick & Arlene Graham.

In keeping with his wishes, a private family gathering will take place. Future interment in Woodland Cemetery, London.

Memorial donations may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of London and Area or a charity of your choosing, with our thanks.

Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

HARROWER, Helen Alma…

Helen Alma Harrower passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 12th, 2024, in her 97th year. Predeceased by her parents Violet and Alexander Duncan and her beloved husband Burt (1997).

As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Helen may be made to a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place. Friends and guests are invited to a memorial service in memory of Helen on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at 1pm in the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A private family inurnment will take place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, at a later date. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

FORREST, Walter…

Peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, London, Walter passed away in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Betty Forrest (2017). Dear father of Drs. Jo-Ann Bice and husband Steve Zawacky of Pittsburgh, Reverend Nancy Clarke and husband Archdeacon Bill Clarke of Kingston, and Mary Forrest of London. Also loved by his grandsons Jeffrey Bice (wife Casey) of Annapolis, Christopher Bice (partner Kelly Reddington) of Tampa, Matthew Clarke (wife Shannon) of Kingston and Daniel Clarke of Kingston. Great-grandfather of Melody Clarke. Will also be missed by his former son-in-law, Kevin Bice and dearest friends Margo and James Ross. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Josephine Forrest and his sister Colleen MacDonald. A special thank you to Dr. C. Anaedu and the staff at St. Mary’s – third floor for their care and compassion. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 11:30 am-12:40 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm in the funeral home chapel. For those not able to attend, the service will be livestreamed on the AMG Funeral Home YouTube channel. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wesley-Knox United Church, 91 Askin Street, London, ON N6C 1E7 would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Eva Marlene Fagan (n.  Love)

October 27, 1937 – April 9, 2024

With the heaviest of hearts our family shares the passing of our beloved matriarch Eva Marlene (Love) Fagan, on Tuesday April 9, 2024. A resident of Henley Place Long-Term Care, she was in her 87th year. ‘Marlene-Mom-Grandma-Great Grandma’ was surrounded at the end by the love of her entire family, who are mourning and celebrating her beautiful life.

Cherished wife and life partner of Gerald Fagan. Devoted mother of Leslie (Jeff Pinkney), Louise (Michael Hew), Judith Sparks (David), Jennifer (David VanDenDriesschen), Jonathan (Sara Mau).

Doting grandmother of Isabella Hansen, Nathaniel Wise (Jill), Gillian Wise (Mickael St-Amant), Samuel Romyn (Natalie), Jesse Romyn (Emma), Max VanDenDriesschen, Mae VanDenDriesschen, Lucas VanDenDriesschen, Gracie Fagan (Braeden Evans) and Arthur Fagan (Lux Swartz). Delighted great-grandmother of Burton Wise, Madden Wise, Alexandra Romyn, Rex Romyn, and Finn St-Amant. Dear sister of Gwendolyn Oliver (Ray); predeceased by her dear sister Ruth Acker.

Marlene’s passion for her family was matched only by her passion for music. From her church organist and choir leader days at Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel Ontario, to her roles as general manager and accompanist, under the baton of her sweetheart Gerald, of the London Symphonic Chorus, The Gerald Fagan Singers, Chor Amica, and the Concert Players Orchestra, Marlene inspired and supported generations of musicians. Bestowed with numerous awards, Marlene was humbled to be named as a YWCA Woman of Excellence (London Ontario), to be honoured with Gerald at Western University’s Don Wright Faculty of Music Wall of Fame, and for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award (Forest City London Music Awards).

But Marlene’s greatest joys came from her close knit family. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply, forging special relationships with each of them.  Whatever Marlene put her energy to, she did so with love, enthusiasm and immense generosity. Friends and family will be forever touched by her infectious sense of humour, her beautiful smile, and her delicious butter tarts.

Please join the family in celebrating Marlene. Family and friends are welcome to visitation on Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 1:30 pm at St. James Westminster Church, 115 Askin Street, London, a tea will follow. The interment will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 am at Oakland Cemetery, 390 Oxford Street West, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Lassaline, Jean

Passed away peacefully at the Village of Glendale Crossing, London on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in her 72nd year after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Beloved wife of the late Raymond (2001). Loving mother of Justin. Dear sister of the late John Campbell. Predeceased by her parents Edgar and Lila Campbell. Jean had a long career as a registered nurse and made many lasting friendships. Her vibrant spirit and knack for making the most of every moment were contagious, inspiring those around her to appreciate the beauty in the everyday. Jean will be deeply missed but forever remembered with fondness and admiration. Cremation has taken place. Friends and family are welcome to visitation at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 10:00 – 11:00 am. A funeral will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

GOODSON, Norma…

Norma Goodson passed away peacefully on the morning of April 4th, 2024, in London, Ontario, in her 96th year. Norma will be missed by her daughters Janet and Brenda. Predeceased by her husband John Goodson (2023).

Norma adored traveling, amassed a collection of spoons from different eras, enjoyed cooking, and was an avid reader. Her passion for exploring the world and diverse interests will be dearly missed by those who knew her.

As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Norma may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society Southwest Partners, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Humane Society London & Middlesex or a charity of your choosing. Friends and guests are invited to visitation at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, from 10am-11am. The service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 11am. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

Susanne Lee Thomas (Ollivier)
1953-2024
With a very heavy heart, it pains us to inform you of the sudden passing of Susanne Lee Thomas (Ollivier) on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, after a brief time in University Hospital, London, Ontario at age 70.
The family was fortunate to be able to see her the day before and there’s peace of mind knowing that she was able to see her family one last time.
Susanne is survived by her husband of 48 years Kent Thomas, her sons Andy Thomas (Brooke) and Jay Thomas (Jen) and daughter Colleen (Michael). Grandmother to Lauren, David and Emily. Susanne was the daughter of Donald Ollivier (1995) and Ruth Ellis and is survived by her brothers Tony Ollivier (Jo-Ann) and Jamie Ollivier (Danielle) of British Columbia.
Susanne was born, raised, and educated in London. She received a bachelor’s degree in both music and education as well as a Masters Degree in Music Education from Western University. She taught for the Thames Valley Board for 33 years and touched the lives of countless students and colleagues. She was an accomplished flute player and taught flute to many students at her home. Throughout her career she performed regularly and managed to keep her playing at a high level. In her retirement, she became conductor of the Mocha Shrine Concert and interim conductor of the Woodstock Choralaires. She was a dynamo, and we were all so proud of her.
Susanne dedicated her life to sharing her joy of music and education with everyone she met. She always had a smile on her face and a song in her heart. Susanne loved to travel, she enjoyed trips to the slots and Britbox on tv. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a musician and a teacher. She was deeply involved in her community and her congregation at St. Andrew Memorial Church. She will be deeply missed by all. We will cherish her memory in our hearts.
There will be a celebration of life at St. Andrew Memorial Church, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, with visitation from 10:00am-12:00pm at 55 Foxbar Road, London, ON. The service will follow at 12:00pm.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all for the love, music and friendship you’ve shared with Susanne over the years.
Memorial donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a charity of your choice in her name.
Thank you,
Kent, Andy, Jay, Colleen and all of our family.

DUNHAM, Charles Burton…
Jan 25, 1938 – Mar 18, 2024
Charles Burton Dunham passed away March 18, 2024, in palliative care at Victoria Hospital, London, in his 87th year. The eldest child of Charles & Georgina Dunham, he was born January 25, 1938 (a birthday shared with Robbie Burns) in Port Alberni, BC. Charles is survived by a brother Gordon Dunham (Bonnie) of BC and sister Alison Hobson (Larry, deceased) of Florida.
Charles studied at UBC (BA 1959, MA 1963) and received his PhD (Mathematics) from Western in 1968. He was hired by Dr. John Hart as one of the original members of the mathematical and engineering group that became the Department of Computer Science. At that time there were no textbooks for Computer Science, and many people even doubted that the discipline should belong to science. Charles was supported by John Hart and early on inspired by a course on the “Theory of Computing” from Neil Jones. He taught courses on Numerical Analysis and was interested in and made contributions to the theory of incomputable functions. He published a substantial number of papers on Best Approximations during 1975-1995. Charles died as an Emeritus Professor in the same department where he continued to contribute well after retirement.
Beyond academia Charles was always interested in politics and current events. But he was especially interested in photography and explorations of the paths and forests of both BC and this, his adopted region. He was active in local hiking and canoe clubs and would often be found exploring the trails with camera at hand. He is fondly remembered by friends for his slide shows where he shared this artistic side. People who knew him well could see beyond his faults. He was a brilliant mind, a gentle but troubled soul, with a unique wit and an artist’s eye.
He will be missed. His life and his passing were not easy but he died with friends at hand who cared. No memorial or visitation service is planned. Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be scattered in the woods he loved so much in a private moment with those same friends.
Many thanks to the staff of Maple View Terrace, London, for the care and support provided in his final years. And many thanks to the staff at Victoria Hospital for their care during his final difficult days. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

CHURCHILL, Patricia “Patsy”…

After a courageous battle with dementia, Patricia “Patsy” Churchill (nee Kendall), of London, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Carl Churchill for 63 years. Loving mother of Cary Churchill and her husband John Defayette of Tobermory, Chris Churchill and her husband Gord Gittings of Brantford and Cal Churchill and his partner Janice Paterson of London. Predeceased by her son Carl Churchill Jr. Cherished Nana of Perry (Lauren), Jonathan (Moira), Calvin (Kayla), Beatrice and Charlie and recent great-grandmother of Rory. Patsy will also be dearly missed by her beloved golden retriever, Lucy. Patsy was incredibly loved by her family and friends and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are welcome to come together for a memorial service on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 12 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Future interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners, 485 Windermere Road, London, ON N5X 2T1 would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com