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  • Dorothy Brown

    BROWN, Dorothy

    Passed away peacefully at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall. Beloved wife of the late William Brown. Dear mother of Wesley (Emily), Anne (Paul) and Tammy Lynn. Loving grandmother to 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Predeceased by her children Thomas, Wendy and Sharon and grandson Terry. Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by many extended family members and friends. In keeping with Dorothy’s wishes, a private funeral service was held, and she was laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery, London. Arrangements entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. . Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Ilona Janoschek

    JANOSCHEK, Ilona

     A life well lived, IIona Janoschek of London, Ontario in her 99th year. Predeceased by her partner and husband of 48 years, Klaus D. Janoschek (2014), and her parents Willy Albert Reichert and Clara Elisia Kuhnke. Ilona was employed by Bell Canada for 12 years and Public Works Canada for 20 years as an accountant. She was an arts and music enthusiast, enjoying opera, theatrical performances and concerts. She enjoyed entertaining visitors talking of her many worldwide travel adventures with her beloved husband Klaus. Ilona will be missed by family in Germany and friends. Friends will be received on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the A Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London prior to the funeral that will be conducted at 11:00 am in the funeral chapel. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation or The University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Music. Online condolences, memories and  photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Beverley Wethey

    WETHEY, BEVERLEY…..

    Beverley June Wethey (Stothers) passed away peacefully of natural causes in her 96th year in her long term care residence on March 9th, 2024 with her family visiting her from London and beyond. Bev was the daughter of the late Marian & Rupert Stothers, dear wife of the late David H. Wethey, wonderful mother of Peter (Karen) Wethey, Carloyn (Terry) Dillon, Bruce (Lisa) Wethey, very caring grandmother to seven (Joshua, Aaron, Jessica, Delaney, Holly, Olivia, Sarah), great grandmother to 5 (Lezley, Chloe, Hailey, Jackson, Owen), dear sister of the late Dr. Robert J. Stothers and the late Mary Bailey (late William (Bill). Bev enjoyed a life of travel with her family, especially camping throughout North America…Algonguin Park will miss a great admirer and friend. She loved gardening and took great pride in her immaculate gardens. Bev was a fiercely independent woman and would rarely ask for assistance, if she asked, you knew she really needed your help. Her years of tireless volunteer work (e.g. Unitarian Service Committee) demonstrated her compassionate foundation. She was an avid bridge player, you better have known your bridge game if you played with Bev. She was a religious soul who enjoyed her time with the congregation of St. James Westminster Anglican Church in London. Bev will be sadly missed by many family and friends.

    As per Beverley’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. A private interment will be held with family. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society on her behalf are welcome. Cancer took her dear husband from her much too early. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

     

  • John Bain

    BAIN, John…
    It is with sadness yet joy (to be with the Lord), that we announce the passing of John Bain, on Monday, March 4th, 2024, at the age of 70. John was a professor for many years. He worked as an announcer on the radio and had also been a customs inspector for the federal government in Windsor, Ontario. He was a good man, and a dear friend to Maria. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, London, Ontario. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
    -Love, Maria

  • Richard “Rick” Bergsma

    BERGSMA, Richard “Rick”…

    In His perfect timing, the Lord called to Himself his child, Richard Bergsma, on March 5, 2024, at the age of 61. Beloved husband to Marjorie (nee Smouter) for 37 years. Loving father to Wes (Amy) Bergsma, Hannah (Matt) Ormel, Jessica (Greg) Slaa, Joel (Becca) Bergsma, and Olivia (Josh) Sloots. Dear Grandpa to Lilianna, Mason, Everly, Gabrielle, Isla, Elanor, Emerson, Beckett, Reid, Ivy, and two grandchildren yet to be born. Dearly loved son to Annemarie Bergsma, and brother to Karen (Jan) Nobel, Marianne (Ed) Slaa, and Heather (Richard) Aikema. Dear son-in-law to Freda Smouter, and brother-in-law to Eleanor (Peter) Boeringa, Ron Smouter, and Dave (Tonya) Smouter. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father, Dirk Bergsma, and father-in-law, William Smouter.

    Born and raised in London, Ontario, Rick graduated from Fanshawe College as a Civil Engineering Technician, and began his career in construction with Bach-McDougall Engineers and Contractors Ltd. In 1994, Rick established his own company, and began focusing on commercial renovations as a general contractor in and around London, under the name Proberg Construction Ltd. Rick loved the outdoors, camping and cottaging with family, and found challenge and satisfaction in building and fixing anything that came his way. With willing hands and heart, he served the Lord, his family and his community, often in practical ways, wherever he saw a need.

    His sudden departure from our lives was in God’s appointed time. Although difficult for us to comprehend, we are comforted by knowing that “…all the days ordained for [him] were written in your book” (Psalm 139:16), and find hope in the sure promises of the resurrection.

    Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 12 pm at Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church, 266 High Street, London.  A livestream of the service can be found at https://youtube.com/live/VRzhYDb2QtM?feature=share. Private family interment in Woodland Cemetery, London.

    In Rick’s memory, donations may be made to The House of Prayer. Cheques may be made payable to Pilgrim Canadian Reformed Church, and in the memo line specify for “The House of Prayer”, mailed to PO Box 9072 White Oak Postal, London, ON, N6E 3P3. E-transfers can also be sent to cheerfulpilgrim266@gmail.com, and in the note section specify for “The House of Prayer”. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Albert Wood

    Wood, Albert R.
    March 4, 1928 – February 28, 2024

    It is with profound sadness that the Family of Albert R. Wood announces his sudden passing on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Kensington Village Retirement Home in London, Ontario.

    In his 96th year, Albert (Bert) will be reunited with his predeceased and loving wife of 62 years, Vivian (nee Krikorian) who passed away on March 14, 2020. Bert will be reunited with his parents Albert and Ada and his sisters Shirley, June and Ruth.

    Bert was born first of seven children in Hamilton, Ontario, where he graduated from the Hamilton Technical Institute High School in 1947. He completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Queens University in 1951 and an MBA at Western University in 1957. To complete his academic learning, Bert obtained a Doctor of Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 1962.

    Bert had a long and distinguished career at Western Business School (now known as the Ivey School of Business), retiring in 1993. He founded the Production and Operations Management Course in 1970, one of the few programs of its type at the time. There is also a Convocation Award in his name, the A. R. Wood HBA Award, for an HBA student with outstanding academic achievement in the HBA1 Operations Management Course.

    As an Invited Lecturer, Bert taught at the London Business School in London England; University of Warwick, London, England; University College, Cork, Ireland and was a visiting Professor at the International University of Japan, Urasa, Japan.

    He was known for being an approachable and inspiring educator with a great passion for his field.

    Bert will be deeply mourned by many close friends and family. He leaves behind one sister, Joyce (Rowett) and brothers Kenneth and Stephen and his wife, Susan. He was an adoring Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle and Great Uncle to many nieces and nephews plus numerous cousins. Bert truly enjoyed reading, playing bridge with a group of friends and was an avid birdwatcher in many areas of Ontario, particularly in Rondeau Park and at Point Pelee. He had a gentle humour, an inquiring mind and unparalleled love of British novels, gardening and crossword puzzles.

    The family would like to extend their sincere and heartfelt Thanks to the Staff at Kensington Village as well as Bert’s Care Team of care givers from the At Your Service for Seniors organization.

    In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 12:30 pm. For those unable to attend, a livestream of the service will be available by visiting the AMG Funeral Home Youtube channel or our website and clicking on the YouTube logo. To honour Bert’s memory, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the A.R. Wood HBA Award, at Western University; attention Kendra Lealess, Western University, Westminster Hall, Suite 110, 1151 Richmond St. London, ON N6A 3K7 (cheques payable to Western University) or by calling 519-661-4200 or online at www.westernconnect.ca/wood. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

     

  • George Edward “Ted” Maddeford

    MADDEFORD, George Edward “Ted”…

    Unexpectedly at home, Ted Maddeford of Ingersoll passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024 in his 82nd year. Ted was born in London in September of 1942. He grew up in south London with his parents Charles and Louise, and his brothers Bill and John. He attended South Secondary School and the University of Western Ontario, then Althouse College as a teacher of history. He taught in Ingersoll for many years. He worked for the Department of Lands and Forests at the Pinery. Ted was an excellent field man as an ornithologist. His desire to travel increased as he got older and he travelled to several countries in search of birds. He volunteered for Bird Studies Canada at Long Point for many years, and cherished the friendships he made there. He enjoyed yearly visits to Pelee with his good friend Neil Desborough. In his retirement, he could often be found with his teaching friends enjoying golf, curling, bowling and trivia contests. At home, he could be found quietly enjoying a puzzle. Ted was predeceased by his parents Charles and Louise. He is survived by his brothers Bill (the late Joanne) and John (Donna) Maddeford, his nieces and nephews Christopher Maddeford (Jennifer), Eric Maddeford (Jan), Michael Maddeford, Jacquelyn Shore (Steve), Patrick Maddeford, and Trecia Harley (Craig) and their families. He will also be dearly missed by his cousins Bev and Doug. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, London. In Ted’s memory, sympathy donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 or Birds Canada, 115 Front Road, PO Box 160, Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Reta Astles

    ASTLES, Reta Netanis…

    We are grateful for the life of Reta Netanis Astles (nee Mayberry), who passed away peacefully at her residence at Grand Wood Park in London on February 29, 2024, at the age of 103. A resident of Windsor for most of her life, Reta was predeceased by her husband George Astles and their son David Astles. She is survived by her daughter Karen Butt (Bill), four grandchildren, and nine beloved great grandchildren. Reta worked for many years at the Windsor office of what was then Ontario Hydro, and in her spare time enjoyed knitting, reading, her United Church, and warm-weather activities at her family cottage at Invercairn Beach on Lake Huron. Many will remember and miss her humour, kindness, loyalty, common sense and community spirit. Cremation has taken place and a family ceremony of interment will take place at a later date at Victoria Memorial Cemetery in Windsor. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Thomas Stephen

    STEPHEN, Tom

    Tom passed away suddenly of natural causes on Friday, February 23, 2024 in his 54th year. Loving father to his son Andrew Stephen.  Cherished son of LaVonne (the late Michael) and Robert (Marlene).  Dear brother of Lesile (Frank) Pinder.  Special uncle to Leah and Julia.  Tom will be lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends. Spending time with his family brought Tom great joy. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

  • Helena MacKinnon

    MacKINNON, Helena…

    Peacefully with her family by her side, Helena (nee Pippy) MacKinnon passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at University Hospital, London, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Reverend Farquhar “Fred” MacKinnon (2008). Loving mother of Brian MacKinnon and his wife Cindy and Melody MacKinnon. Cherished grandmother “Nanny” of Timothy MacKinnon and his wife Mandi and Amy MacKinnon. Adored great-grandmother “Nanny” of Samuel and Olivia MacKinnon. Dear sister of Kathryn Pippy, Norman Pippy and his wife Donna and Nancy Pippy (all of PEI). Also missed by her sisters and brothers-in-law Greta Pippy (of PEI), Alex MacKinnon and his wife Mayrene (of Texas), Harvey MacKinnon and his wife Laura (of Cape Breton), Christine MacDonald (of Cape Breton), Mary Lyon (of Nova Scotia) and Carol Pippy (of PEI). Predeceased by her infant son Neil Willard MacKinnon, her brothers Aubrey Pippy and Bruce Pippy, her brothers-in-law Roger Fryer, Gordon MacDonald and Jim Lyon, and sister-in-law Florella MacKinnon. Helena is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family members.

    Helena was a lifelong devoted member of the United Church of Canada. She was a kind and generous woman and loved to help all those in need. She enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles in her spare time and spending time with her family.

    Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The memorial service will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 2 pm at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, London. In memory of Helena, sympathy donations may me made to Operation Smile Canada, 204-375 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 2J5 or London Community Chaplaincy, P.O. Box 37085, 900 Adelaide Street, London, ON N6E 3T3. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com