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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-12-14, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017. Obituaries CHARLIE FORREST SHAW Charlie Forrest Shaw of Blyth passed away peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. He was in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (McWhirter) Shaw, Charlie was the loving father of Brenda McDonald, and Ann and John Nesbit, all of Blyth. Charlie was the cherished grandfather of Heather and Jack Van Dorp, Michael and Michele McDonald, Cathy and Michael Strickland, Johnny and Krista Nesbit, Michelle and Jeff Nesbitt and Mark and Erin Nesbit. He was also loved by 16 great- grandchildren. Charlie was the dear brother of Nora Stephenson of Brussels and brother-in-law of George and Bernice McWhirter, Waterloo, Elsie Olson, Edmonton, Alberta, Evelyn and George Kerr, Yorktown, Saskatchewan, and Norman George, Carlyle, Saskatchewan. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Charlie was predeceased by his sister Fran Bremner. Charlie had been an active member of the Blyth Lions Club for over 55 years and was especially proud of the Charlie Shaw International Youth Camp, which he helped to establish. Upon joining in October, 1961, Charlie immediately took on a leadership role with the Blyth Lions Club, holding the offices of third vice-president, second vice- president and first vice-president. He would then be elected to serve as the club's president for the 1966/1967 term. Charlie would further serve his community of District A9 as the Zone Chairman in 1971/1972 and as Deputy -District Governor in 1972/1973. In 1974, Charlie served as the district's first-ever Youth Exchange Chairman, which led to the creation of the Charlie Shaw International Youth Camp. Charlie and the late Gord Jenkins served as Leo Advisors for Blyth's newly -formed Leo Club and over the years, Charlie has sponsored over 60 new members to the club. He also served as the Guiding Lion for the formation of the Auburn and District Lions Club and has held every position within the Blyth Lions Club, with the exception of treasurer. At the time of his passing, Charlie was a club director and boasted 56 years of perfect attendance. In 2016, Charlie received a Volunteer Service Award from the provincial government for his 55 years of community service through the Lions Club. Charlie has been named a Helen Keller Fellow, a Melvin Jones Fellow, a Life Member of the Lions Foundation of Canada and a Life Member of Multiple District A Lions. He has been described by his fellow Lions as a tireless volunteer who was always among the first to Majestic WI learns of scams The Majestic Women's Institute met in the community room of the Brussels Public Library on Nov. 8 at 1:30 p.m. President Yvonne Knight welcomed members of the Walton WI and guests and opened the meeting with a Remembrance Day poem, followed by the singing of the Institute Ode and repeating the Mary Stewart Collect. Secretary Leona Armstrong read the minutes of the October meeting and Janet Haertel gave the treasurer's report. An invitation was received from the Huron County Historical Society to attend their meeting on Nov. 15 at Holmesville Community Centre. A letter was received from the co-chairs of the Lifestyles Tent at the IPM thanking the institute for their contribution to door prizes. Leona Armstrong introduced the guest speaker, Jamie Stanley, Huron OPP Community Safety/Media Relations Officer, who presented an educational talk on scams. Every year, Canadians lose millions of dollars to the activities of scammers who bombard us with online, mail, door-to-door and telephone scams. Scammers target people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels. In 2016, the Canadian Anti -Fraud Centre reported $180 million in losses, a 15 per cent increase from 2015. Fake lotteries, internet frauds, get -rich -quick schemes, dating and romance scams, job and employment scams and miracle health cures are some of the favoured means of separating the unwary from their money. Stanley said he has seen the devastating effects scams can have on people and their families. Twenty victims lost money in Huron County last year. One of the best ways to combat fraud is to take measures to prevent yourself from being caught in the first place. Never send money to anyone you don't know or trust. Buy from reputable sellers. Never reply to or open spam, just delete it. If you think you have been scammed, call the police immediately. The roll call was: have you or anyone you know ever been scammed? Yvonne Knight thanked Stanley for his presentation and presented him with a fruit basket. Shut-in boxes were discussed and will be packed in December. Smiles were given by Marie McCutcheon and Leona Armstrong and Lucy Hesse performed a short skit. Helen Craig and Brenda Perrie received lucky door prizes. Following the institute grace a tasty lunch was enjoyed, prepared by Janet Haertel, Bonnie Lindsay and Marie McCutcheon. Ruth Axtmann, President of Walton WI, thanked the Majestic WI for an educational and enjoyable meeting. Wheels on the ground Bluewater Mayor Tyler Hesse!, left, took Huron County Council's annual Christmas Bureau gift exchange as an opportunity to prepare Goderich Deputy -Mayor Jim Donnelly for the town's new skateboarding park. The goal of the gift exchange was to buy a gift for your fellow councillor that he/she would have enjoyed as a teenager with all gifts going to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. (Shawn Loughlin photo) help with any project the club took on. In 2001, Charlie was named the Citizen of the Year for Blyth and area by North Huron Publishing Inc. Charlie's friends and family were received at the Falconer Funeral Home in Blyth on Sunday, Dec. 10 and the funeral service was held at Trinity Anglican Church on Monday, Dec. 11. Spring interment will be at Blyth Union Cemetery. The Blyth Lions Club held a special Lions service at the funeral home on Sunday evening. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Blyth Lions Club (park enhancements), Trinity Anglican Church in Blyth or to a charity of one's choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolences for the Shaw family may be placed online at falconerfuneralhomes.com. GLADYS ISABEL (PETTEPLACE) HURLEY Gladys Isabel (Petteplace) Hurley of London, passed away at Parkwood Hospital, London on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. She was 75. Left to mourn her passing are daughters Lee Anne Hurley, London and Kim Smith (Carm), Mississauga. She will be remembered by her grandsons Jesse and Jeremy Pottle, London and Jeffery Flumerfelt, North Bay. Gladys will also be missed by special family friend Lori Boyer, London and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Gladys was the sister of Jean Meyer, Formosa and Donna Govier, Blyth; sister-in-law of Donna Petteplace, Wingham; Dorothy Petteplace, Formosa and Murray Govier, Londesborough. Gladys was predeceased by her brothers Kenneth, Gordon, Douglas and Clayton Petteplace and her sister Bev Martin, her brothers-in-law Gerald Martin and Alvin Meyer and her parents Herbert and Loretta Petteplace. Interment will be at Teeswater Culross Cemetery. 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