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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-11-16, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017. Village mourns loss of three community members PEOPLE AROUND WALTON By Jo -Ann McDonald Call 887-6570 The first blast of snow and everyone is thinking about putting on their snow tires. Not that we didn't know we would need them, but most of us put it off until we have to have them. The couple of places I know of are booked solid for the next two weeks at least, and the phone keeps ringing. Here we are "enjoying" the first blast of winter on Thursday night, snuggled under a blanket, watching TV hoping for a snow day tomorrow! No snow day, but slippery roads, so more cautious driving. Winter will arrive and we just had a small taste of what's to come. It has been a week of shock and sadness in our communities with the loss of three residents. Our sympathies are extended to Murray Houston on the sudden passing of his wife, Maxine. She will be missed by their children Jillian (Chris) and Darryl (Jodi) and precious grandsons Emmitt and Eli. She will also be missed by her mother Barb Watts and siblings Stephanie, David, Trina, Darrin and RuthAnn. Maxine was a great and active lady, who always had a big smile for all. She was one of the first women I met when coming to Walton. Our husbands both played for the Walton Brewers and we spent many nights and weekends at the ballpark. We also played ladies slo-pitch together and had many laughs after the game. We worked together many times at the Walton church and she was always a willing worker. Maxine worked for a time at Anna's Dress Shop and had a wonderful sense of style. A staunch supporter of her children's endeavours and a devoted grandmother, she will be dearly missed. Our condolences to the Houston and Watts families. Our sympathies are extended to the family of the late Wayne Jacklin. He will be missed by his children Shawn (Melissa) and Sharie (Mark) and five grandsons. He will be missed by siblings Gord, Don and Marlene and their families. Wayne was a truck driver and heavy equipment operator who drove for many years for Greenwood and Donegan's Construction. He also had his own truck for a while. He was a quiet man that enjoyed his family. Our condolences to the Jacklin family. Our sympathies are extended to the Somers family on the passing of Vernon "Pal" Somers. He will be missed by his brother George (Fannie) and their children and families. A "jack of all trades" was how many will remember Pal. A kind and gentle man who was kind- hearted and willing to help his family, friends and neighbours. Our condolences to all the Somers families. Our sympathies are extended to Betty McCutcheon on the loss of her sister Hazel Beuerman. Hazel will be missed by her children Lois, Gwen, Warren (formerly of Walton) and Connie and their families. Hazel was formerly of the Brodhagen area until retiring to Seaforth. She will be missed by a large extended family of Beuermans and Daers. Our condolences to all. Betty McCutcheon experienced a shock as another sister, Bernice McPherson, passed only a few days after sister Hazel. She will be missed by her children Debbie, Heather, Jeffrey, Greg and Tracy and their families. Our condolences to Betty and the McPherson family. A very familiar face to many in the Walton and Brussels area was Frank Phillips, who passed on Nov. 10. He will be missed by his children Beverly, Jeffrey, Brian, Nanci and Gary. Frank was a photographer and there will not be many folks around the area that did not have Frank do their wedding pictures or family photos sometime from the 1960s to the 1990s. He will be remembered for his little red and white parade car that went everywhere, or just for Sunday afternoon drives. A staunch historian for the war memorabilia at the Seaforth Legion and a dedicated member of the Branch in Seaforth, he will be missed for his pleasant demeanor and quick wit. Our condolences to the Phillips family. A more pleasant event was the birthday celebration for Marie Rammeloo. The family and a few friends gathered to celebrate her 85th birthday last week. The group enjoyed a delicious meal provided by her children for the nearly 25 attending. A beautiful birthday cake was enjoyed by all. Happy birthday Marie! We send our get -well wishes to Brenda Linton as she has had shoulder surgery this past week. We hope she heals quickly and is soon out and about again. Returning from a trip down south to Branson, Missouri is Judy Emmrich. She was away for a week and had a great time. They enjoyed performances by the Duttons, a very talented family from the Ozark area and the Haygoods, a local family that provide music and comedy. She had a good time while away. Celebrating birthdays this past week include Jeanne Kirkby, Johnathon Williamson, Brian Pryce, Danielle Ducharme, Murray Henderson, Katie Roth, Tristan Rijkhoff, Pat Gillis, Michael Grobbink and Blaine Marks. Happy birthday to all. FROM WALTON 801111162, mei 011118111,115.02 51111110116 He shoots, he scores! The Blyth Brussels Novice Rep Crusaders took on the BCH Ice Dogs over the weekend for an exciting match -up at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Above, Rodney Ansley of the Crusaders, who scored a hat trick in the game, is shown celebrating after sneaking a goal past the BCH Ice Dogs' goalie. Unfortunately, the Crusaders lost 5-4. (Shawn Loughlin photo) We need your help to cover the entire community See news happening? Snap a pic! Got a great nature shot? Send it in! Kidlpetllivestock cuteness overload? Let us see! Each week we'll pick from reader -submitted photos to give you the best of our community. 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