The importance of religious ceremonies
The importance of religious ceremonies.
A ceremony at a time of change is ancient wisdom. We ignore that wisdom at our peril. A ceremony allows for healing to begin as we share stories of a loved one’s life. Through a ceremony we can reflect on the impact our loved one had on us and others. Here are four ways that ceremonies support us on our life journey. Presence: one of the most important acts one can do for someone grieving is simply be there. A ceremony allows us to be together to listen, to share, to cry or to simply provide a hug. When we make the effort to come to the gathering of Community… It helps us remember that we do not have to go through grief alone. A ceremony creates an opportunity for people to come together and support one another at one of their most needed times. Tradition…connects the past to the present. Ceremonies have occurred throughout the ages, whether it be at birth, baptism, marriage or death. Ceremonial gatherings help us come to terms with the reality of the loss of our loved one. Remembering and sharing stories about our loved one gives us a chance to reflect on the relationship we had with them. Through ceremony we learn how to adapt to a world that has been changed by our loss.
Sandra Jarman
JARMAN, Sandra…
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Sandra Jarman passed away with family by her side at Victoria Hospital, London in her 82nd year. Loving wife of Donald Jarman for over 61 years. Cherished mother of Marilyn Irish (William) of Raleigh, NC, Douglas Jarman (Wendy) of London, and Colleen Taylor (Scott) of Delaware. Dear grandmother of Matthew and Amelia Irish, Scott and Andrew Jarman and Emily, Lucas and Rebecca Taylor. Loved by her seven great-grandchildren. Also missed by her sister Deanna Palmer. Predeceased by her brother James Tripp. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 7-9 pm and on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 12-12:45 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, where the funeral service will be held Thursday at 1 pm. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. In memory of Sandra, donations may be made to the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre (formerly London Regional Cancer Program), c/o London Health Sciences Foundation, 747 Base Line Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 or to the Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
All Saints Safe Home
All Saints
At the firehall three bells indicates all safe home. At Epiphany on all saints day we ring our bell as each name on our All Saints list is read. When everyone’s name has been read we ring the bell three times to indicate all safe home.
Here is our All Saints List
Rae Whittington
Stan Whittington
Catherine Whittington
Billy Whittington
Barb and Ross Turner
Bill and Mary Whale
Les and Ethel Whittington
Robert and Marjorie Williams
Robert Williams
Lindsay Williams
James and Susan Whittington
Burt and Goldie Black
Russ Bell
Jack Davies
Ken O’Liari
Eleanor O’Liari
Keith Lindsay
Gerald, Doug, Robert
Randy and Ricky Gillan
Leo and Catherine Corrigan Patrick Corrigan
Diane Buie
Ben and Gert Smallman
Stew and Molly Tack
Helen Jamieson
Cameron Jean and Douglas Stewart
Don Mildred and Donna McColl
Marion Lyons
Melba and Tony Zanni
Glenn Whittington
Betty Whittington
Susan Christensen
Janet Whalls
Fred and Janet Haskell
Laura Freeman
Mary, John and David Sylvester
George and Delores Walker
Bob Bonnell
Ernie, Thelma, Bill and Helen Brereton
Theo Joyes
Annie and Howard Aldington
Vic Thompson
Kathy Roedding
Tracy Aldington
Keith and Doreen Winterton
Bert and Mabel Winterton
John and Alta Wilson
Florence and Bill Brock
Ellen Brereton
Joe Bowman
Cliff Varey
Ted Varey
Peter Scott
Jean-Pierre Tremblay
Daniel and Helen Bonner
Florence and Willis Ball
Ev Sweet
Robert “Bob” Cyril England
Phyllis Mennell
Joyce Gillan
Donald Hawkins
June Ball
Dianne Walker Barfett
Lisa Aldington
Raymona Joyes
Fred Bowman
Norman Watterton
Monneen Elliott
Jim Maguire
Norma June Barr
Sonia O’Donnell
Esther Holowitz
Junne Boucher
Jeanne Heighway
Fred and Esther Holowitz
Valerie Jean Lenore Nesbitt
Fred and Marion Rice
Mary Bosley
Helen Johnson
Jack Black
Jack Phoenix
Kim Pargeter
Norman Laird Ball
Connie Chatterson
Sandra Jarman
Constance “Connie” Chatterson
CHATTERSON, Constance “Connie”…
Peacefully at Southbridge London, on Monday, May 27, 2024, Constance “Connie” Chatterson passed away with family by her side at the age of 102. Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Chatterson (1983). Predeceased by her son David Chatterson (2020). Loving grandma of Scott and his wife Sarah and Ted and his wife Betty. Cherished great-grandmother of Josh, Ashley, Graham and Isla. A private family graveside service will take place at Courtland United Cemetery, Courtland. In memory of Connie, donations may be made to The Church of the Epiphany, 11 Briscoe Street West, London, ON N6J 1L9. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
ST Pats 2024
Wasn’t that a party
*St. Patrick’s Show and Party. $2600.00
Thank you to musicians, performers,
church volunteers and attenders and supporters.
Donna McColl
McCOLL, Donna
Peacefully passed away, with loved ones by her side, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the age of 67. Beloved mother and best friend of Lindsay Hall (nee Trelford), and cherished mother-in-law of Nathan. Devoted daughter of the late Donald and Mildred McColl. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Janet and Ron Stewart, and Wendy and Rod MacSween. Loving “auntie” to Suzanne Hallay (Peter), Cait and Sara Stewart, and Scott MacSween (Carmen). Dear “great auntie” to Mason, Max, Ivy, Carter and Bazil. She will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends.
Donna was a long time employee of Bank of Montreal, and closed out her career in banking and finance at Point B Financial, making lasting friendships along the way. She was extraordinarily independent, had an unmatched work ethic, and was stunningly brilliant. Donna was a reader, a life-long learner, and loved to travel, going on annual adventures with her daughter. Her life was filled with music and laughter, sarcasm and wit. Donna was an animal lover, and she will be missed by her furry friends, Kenny and Dolly. She was young at heart, had a twinkle in her beautiful green eyes, and was a fighter until the very end.
Family and friends are welcomed for visitation on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 12-1 p.m. with a memorial service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1997 Dundas Street East. Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery to follow. For those who wish, donations may be made to Thames Valley Education Foundation “Caring Fund.” Online condolences may be shared at www.forestlawnmemorial.ca
Norman Laird Ball
July 16, 1928 – November 26, 2023
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at the age of 95. Norman was born on July 16, 1928. Loving husband of the late June Evelyn (née Lilley) Ball. Father of James Ball (Coral) of North Bay and Susan Daines (late Richard) of Stoneycreek. Grandfather of four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Brother of Marjorie Wilson (late Bruce), Ena Parker (late Douglas) and the late Jessie Butson. A funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 12:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Interment at Woodland Cemetery, London. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Norman are asked to consider the LHSF – Cancer Program or a charity of their choice.
106th Service of Remembrance
Year 2023 marks the 106th year that a service of Remembrance was was held at the corner of Briscoe and Holborn. Here are some pictures from our annual service.
On November 10th, the Orange Owls from Western Daycare visited with their teachers.
Here’s some pictures from the 106th Service of Remembrance
And after the service
