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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-08-16, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018. Obituaries MARIAN ELIZABETH ZINN Marian Elizabeth Zinn of Lucknow passed away peacefully at Sepoy Manor on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of Warren Zinn for 67 years. Marian was the dear mother of Diane (Ron) Ferguson, Blyth; Terry (Colleen) Zinn, Ashfield Township and Paul Zinn (Lynn Johnston), Lucknow. She will be greatly missed by grandchildren Kimberley, Toronto; Jeffrey (Tanis Glanville), Gorrie; Eric and Jenna, both of Ashfield Township; great-grandchild Bodie Ferguson, her sisters Margaret Keith, Goderich and Belle Hackett, Lucknow; sister-in-law Donna Zinn, Stratford and brother-in-law Murray Tuck. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews, as well as many fellow historians and friends. Marian was predeceased by parents Douglas and Sadie Graham, sister Gladys Tuck and brothers-in- law Chester Hackett, Evan Keith and Clarke Zinn. Marian was born in Kinloss Township on July 8, 1927. She was a long-time resident of Ashfield and West Wawanosh Townships and Lucknow for the past five years. She attended Crewe, Blake and Trinity United Churches, where she taught Sunday School and was treasurer and secretary of the United Church Women for 25 years. Her love of education led her to be an Ashfield Area School Board Trustee in 1964 and Huron Board of Education Trustee for 1969 — 1982. Marian was deeply involved in her community as a Life Member of the Dungannon WI and Tweedsmuir Curator for 30 years. She volunteered as a director for the Huron County Heart and Stroke and was on the Board of Governors for the Wingham and District Hospital from 1983-1994. Her interest in local gardening and agriculture led her to volunteer with the Lucknow Horticulture Society and Lucknow Agricultural Society. She was honoured to be involved as a director with the Blyth Centre for the Arts attending plays for years. Marian's true passion was local history, she chaired and co-chaired several committees, with many volunteers, researching for history books in Ashfield, West Wawanosh and Kinloss. The final book she completed was the history of East Ashfield in 2018. For 25 years she worked with Warren as his secretary in the real estate business welcoming many new people to the Dungannon and Lucknow area. Marian and Warren, with family and friends, travelled to many countries on farm, history and garden tours. She spent countless hours in her rose gardens, which were admired by many. As a local historian, her vast knowledge of local history and cemeteries will be missed. Her loving family held the visitation and funeral at the Lucknow Community Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 9. Interment was at Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow. Donations to the Greenhill and South Kinloss Cemeteries and Trinity United Church, Ashfield are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements were entrusted to the MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow. Condolences may be left at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com NELSON EARL CALDWELL He came into the world on Oct. 6, 1959 and on Aug. 6, 2018, Nelson Earl Caldwell ended his journey of life, with family at his side. He was in his 59th year. The proud father of Johnathan (friend Melissa (Missy) Dougherty), Jared of Goderich and Jordon (and friend Harry Sehmi) of Guelph. Nelson also left behind two granddaughters, Alyssa Caldwell and Myah, and special little boy Mason. He will be missed by the boys' mother Donna Caldwell of Goderich. Left to mourn are sisters Lorna (Randy) Fraser, Gail Caldwell of Blyth, brother Trent Caldwell of Goderich and half sister Jackie Caldwell of Vanastra. Nelson leaves behind in-laws Rick Maize, Debbie (Jim) Robertson, Randy (Patti) Maize, Ron (Lori) Maize, Rob (Lavonne) Maize and Chris (Kendall) Maize. He will be missed by several nieces and nephews, along with his parents Jack Caldwell of Seaforth, and Evelyn Robichaud of New Brunswick. Nelson was predeceased by grandparents Earl and Margaret Caldwell, Arthur and Gladys Hallam, uncle Gerald Govier, nephew Karl Ulch, his in-laws John and Mary Maize and sister-in-law Diane Maize. Nelson graduated from Blyth Public School and he attended Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. At a young age he began working for a living. He worked several years for Art's Landscaping. Then he worked for and retired from the Town of Goderich Works Department. He enjoyed karate, snowmobiling, biking, kayaking, music and gardening. When he retired he started painting signs and other artsy creations. Nelson had a big heart, helping family and friends with any job. He enjoyed life to the end. Cremation has taken place with a private family interment at the Blyth Union Cemetery. A Celebration of Life took place on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Goderich Legion. Donations to the Out of the Cold Homeless shelter or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated. OSCAR ANTHONY DUCHARME Oscar Anthony Ducharme passed away peacefully at Huron Residential Hospice on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 surrounded by family. He was in his 79th year. Oscar was the beloved husband of Dorothea Ducharme (McArter) for 59 years and loving dad of Murray, Kim and Greg and Nanci. He was grandfather of Jeff and Michelle McNichol, Tilynn Ducharme and Jacob Collison, Wyatt Ducharme and Carlie Ducharme, Amelia and Adam Armstrong, Alexandria and Paul Siciliano, Cole Paterson, Evan Ducharme and Tori Hinschberger, Danielle Ducharme and Chris Jutzi. Oscar was the great-grandfather of Brody and Aryia McNichol and Lincoln Collison, Emma, Kaleigh and James Armstrong and Remy Siciliano. He was the brother of Pat and Larry Keifer, Sharon and Gordon Berry and Barb and Jerry Laidlaw, Leslie and Frieda Ducharme, Darwin Ducharme and Bev Stevenson and the brother-in-law of Donna Fischer and Mel and Lois McArter. Oscar was predeceased by parents Urban and Margaret and in-laws John and Elsie McArter, brother Dennis, Larry and sister Darlene, brothers-in-law Gerald and Jim McArter and Roy Fischer and special furry friend Samantha. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. A private graveside service for friends and family took place at Brussels Cemetery on Tuesday, Aug. 7. In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to Huron Residential Hospice, Wingham and District Hospital Foundation Oncology Department and Knox Presbyterian Church in Cranbrook. Donations and cards of sympathy may be forwarded to Box 340, Brussels NOG 1H0. Condolences may be left at www.riversidefuneralhome.ca WRITZER "FRITZ" DATEMA Writzer "Fritz" Datema of Brampton and formerly of Auburn passed away at Holland Christian Homes, Brampton on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. He was in his 91st year. Fritz was the beloved husband of the late Grace (de Vries) Datema (2017) and loving father of Marg and Carl Mount, Queensville; Mathilda Tisseur, Cambridge; Ralph and Pat Datema, Clinton; Anita Wilson, Sardis, British Columbia and Frank and Boni Datema, Aldergrove, British Columbia. He will be cherished by 14 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. Fritz was the dear brother of Mervyn Datema, Blyth; Fredrika Datema, Martha Valkema, Ankie and Jan Buikema, all of The Netherlands and brother-in-law of Ina de Vries, Chatham; Truus and Hilko Rozema, Cees and Ity de Vries, all of The Netherlands and Dorothy de Vries of Prince Edward Island. Fritz was predeceased by his brother Henk and Francine Datema, sister-in-law Gaye Datema and REPRINTS OF PHOTOS taken by Citizen photographers are available to purchase. ALL ARE IN COLOUR 4x6 - $4.00 5x7 - $5.00 8x10 - $8.00 Phone to order -- 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 brothers-in-law Albert Valkema, Jan de Vries and Ekke de Vries. A memorial service will be held in the Heritage Hall at Holland Christian Homes, Brampton on Friday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. following the interment at Ball's Cemetery, Auburn. Memorial donations to World Renew or the Lighthouse, Toronto would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton Chapel. Condolences may be placed through falconer funeralhomes.com Turn to Page 8 for more obituaries A cemetery is a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today. 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