Leonard Albert Gilham

Died: September 18, 2005 | Place: Longworth Long Term Care, London

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At Longworth Long Term Care on Sunday September 18, 2005. Leonard Albert Gilham of London in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Cunningham) Gilham. Dear father of Brenda and Jane Gilham, and Shelley Stairs, David Gilham & his wife Jean all of London. Dear brother of Bob Gilham and his wife Irene of Brantford. Predeceased by his sisters Mrs. Dorothy Abraham, Mrs. Ethel Ramey and his brother Roy Gilham. Loving Grandfather of Rebecca, Angela, Elizabeth, Michelle and Dave and great-grandson Ayden. At Len’s request there will be no service or visitation. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. A. Millard George Funeral Home 60 Ridout Street, South (433-5184) in care of arrangements. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 123George Street, London N6A 3A1. Online condolences accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca

9 Comments

  1. stuart Rexworthy September 18, 2005 at 9:34 pm

    I just wanted to let the rest of you guys now how sorry I am for your loss. I know I have seen Liz and talked with Shelly but I wanted to make sure you guys new that I am thinking of you all in this hard time.

    Thinking of you

    Sincerely

    Stuart Rexworthy

  2. Margaret Mitchell September 19, 2005 at 9:33 am

    I was so sorry to read about Len’s passing. We were away all weekend and it was very sad to read the morning paper. He had been quite ill for such a long time.

    Len was one of the few in Iris I could converse with. His sense of humour lifted my spirits many times. I will always cherish this.

    It’s been a great pleasure to meet such a caring family. I’ll always remember the time you ladies came and made Egg McMuffins as a special treat, and all the time you spent with your Dad. I’ll be putting out the Moose and Bear Christmas decoration with mixed feelings – sad about their passing, but glad I knew them!

    My thoughts are with you at this unhappy time. You took such wonderful care of your Dad, so knowing that you did everything you could should bring comfort to you. My thoughts and sympathy are with you all.

  3. Uncle Bob & Aunt Irene September 19, 2005 at 10:22 am

    Please know our hearts and thoughts are with you all at this time. You never lose the memories of those we have known and loved.

    Aunt Rene & Uncle Bob

  4. Judy Vatcher September 19, 2005 at 1:08 pm

    Brenda and Jane,
    I am so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts are with you as well as with Shelley and David at this difficult time.
    I would also like to extend my sympathy to Angie, Becky, and Elizabeth, whom I know but also to Michelle and Dave for a grandfather is such a precious person to lose. Although Ayden is still so young I’m sure he will also miss his great grandfather.
    Please let me know if I can do anything to help you at this time.
    Judy

  5. Merv & Marilyn Heeney September 20, 2005 at 2:28 pm

    We are very sorry to hear of your loss, our deepest
    sympathy to all of the family.

  6. Angie September 20, 2005 at 7:08 pm

    I still can’t believe what has happened. It is all so hard to understand why we have to ever go through the upset of losing someone close to us.

    I know in my heart that Grandpa is much happier where he is now with Grandma watching over us and protecting us.

  7. Sherry Bawden (Longworth) (kitchen/laundry) September 20, 2005 at 10:06 pm

    I will always remember Len’s happy smiling face everyday as he would enter the dining room… joking with myself and the other residents. Dessert was always very important no matter what else!! I enjoyed conversation with Len and family was always pleasant and smiling also. He will be sadly missed. It was also fun learning that he knew my father, what a small world! I remember Len and Gil joking around at every meal time..giving one another a hard time all in fun! It was a pleasure getting to know Len. To the family I send my sympathy and to know that he made many new friends at Longworth as well as meeting up with old.

  8. George and Ann Sherrill September 21, 2005 at 10:49 am

    Dear Gilham Family;
    Len Gilham was a kind, understanding,thoughtful,gentle , considerate person. We know this because thats how you all are. He and his wife Margaret raised a fine family.He set an example of how to live your lives.We were fortunate to have known Leonard and his daughters grand daughters and great grand son.I know he was proud of you all. Our deepest sympathy to the Gilham family.
    In Love and Friendship
    Ann and George sherrill

  9. Robin Heisler September 21, 2005 at 1:55 pm

    I never had the opportunity to meet him but judging from the wonderful family he has that I do know, (Angie, Brenda, Shelley) I am certain he was a wonderful, loving, caring and thoughtful person in life.

    ~A memory that’s touched your soul will never leave your heart

    ~May the memories you share of him help you through the days of sorrow

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