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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-03-18, Page 13your femoments ca 1-888-786-7821 milestones.sunla:yourlifemoments.ca Marking your milestones. Obituaries I In Memoriam I Thanks 1 Births 1 Celebrations I More Obituaries Obituaries MERO, John - Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Halton John Mero of Kippen was in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Pat (nee Nigh) for 46 years. Loving dad of Janice and Jerry Fehr of Winthrop, Connie Mero of Hensall and Steve and Melanie Mero of Winthrop. Cherished 'Papa John' of Gracie MacDonald and Caitlyn and Anthony Mero. Dear brother of Henry and Dianne Mero of Egmondville and brother-in-law of Lorraina Mero of Stratford. John will also be missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by parents John and Dorothy (nee Woolly) Mero; sister Theresa King (Frank), and brothers Joseph Mero, David Mero and Vern Mero. Visitation was held at MCGLYNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Friday, March 13th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass led by Fr. Matthew George was held at St. James Catholic Church, Seaforth, on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at the Seaforth Legion, Branch 156. Cremation also followed and inurnment at St. James Catholic Cemetery will take place in the spring. The Pallbearers were Jerry Fehr, Mark Mero, Peter Nigh, Andrew Hummel, Michael Jones and Jeff Denys. Memorial donations to the Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation are appreciated and can be made through the funeral home or by visiting John's online memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com Obituaries Obituaries THE HONOURABLE RONALD CHARLES SILLS Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the age of 82 years. Survived by beloved wife of 24 years, Donna Sills, his loving children Catherine Sills of Yellowknife, Stephen Sills (Sandra Carson) of Denver, Jennifer Ellis (Jim Hauptman) of Falmouth Maine, Victoria Ellis of Toronto, Timothy Ellis (Judith Thompson) of Whistler, Michael Klopp (Kym) of Toronto, Kristyn Clairmont (Greg) of Waterloo and his 11 cherished grandchildren Charlie Sills, Alexandra and Claire Sills, Natalie and Graham Hauptman, Trinity and Sam Ellis, Chloe and Adam Klopp, Taytum and Jack Clairmont. Ron is also survived by his sisters Mary Lou Rourke and Ruth Kennedy, sisters and brothers-in-law Pat Sills, Marilyn Harder, John (Liz) Harder, Mary Joan (Clive) Rigby and Beth (Mike) Voll as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Lucy Sills, brother George Sills, his first wife Pat Reynolds, second wife Gail Shoemaker, brothers-in- law Charles Rourke and Joe Kennedy, and his daughter Allison Ellis. Ron was born in Seaforth on April 27, 1932. Following his education he was called to the Bar June 27, 1957. He was a partner in the Law Firm Sills, Madorin, Snyder, Carere, Lackenbauer and Hertzberger and was appointed to Queen's Counsel in 1972. He accepted his Judicial Appointment in 1992 until his retirement in 2003. A notable point of his career was presiding as Commissioner for the judicial inquiry regarding RIM Park Financing, City of Waterloo. Along with several professional associations, Ron was an active volunteer in a number of community organizations including, K -W Branch, Canadian Red Cross Society, Social Planning Council of K -W, Big Brothers Association of K -W, Canadian Junior Chamber of Commerce, United Way, K -W Community Foundation, St. Mary's Hospital and most recently a trustee with the Hallman Foundation. Ron was a member of Westmount Golf and Country Club, the Probus Club and Senior Gyro. The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Brian Huth and the many other physicians who cared for Ron. Friends were invited to share their memories of Ron with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday, March 13, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers were held at 8:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Louis RC Church, 53 Allen St. E., Waterloo on Saturday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. A reception followed. Cremation and interment to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to KidsAbility or St. Mary's Hospital Foundation directed to Respirology may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 • Huron Expositor 13