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Clinton News Record, 2013-11-06, Page 2222 News Record • Wednesday, November 6, 2013 your moments.ca For Obituaries call: 1-877-750-5054 Fax: 1-866-485-8461 e-mail: obituaries@yourlifemoments.ca All other moments call: 1-888-786-7821 Fax: 1-866-757-0227 e-mail: milestones.sun@yourlifemoments.ca Obituaries I In Memoriam Thanks Births 1 Celebrations I More In Memoriams In Memoriams WEBSTER, Elva Loretta April 9, 1933 - November 3, 1983 In loving memory of a mother and grand- mother who passed away thirty years ago. Those we love don't go away They walk beside us every day Unseen, unheard but always near Still loved, still missed and very dear Love Cheryl, Linda, Sandra, Janice and Family Obituaries Obituaries GORDON, Pam - Passed away peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Friday, October 25, 2013. Pamela Joan (nee Patrick) Gordon of Bayfield, formerly of Seaforth, at the age of 60. Loving wife of Barry Gordon for 37 years. Cherished mother of Christina Gordon (Scott Snell) of Toronto, Amy Kissler (Alex) of London and Ian Gordon (Melissa McClement) of Bayfield. Adored Grammie of Sullivan, Kyla and Briar. Also survived by her brother Paul Patrick (Anne) of Charlotte, NC, sister-in- law Vicki Gordon of Windsor, and nieces Meredith Rassam (Paul), Gillian Patrick and Brenna Mastropaolo (Mike). Predeceased by her parents John and Joan Patrick, and in-laws Ross and Marion Gordon. Pam was a proud and competent case manager with the Huron -Perth CCAC for in excess of 25 years. Visitation was held at McGLYNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Sunday, October 27th from 7-9 p.m. and Monday, October 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Pam's life was held at Egmondville United Church on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 2 p.m. Pastor Stephen Hildebrand officiated. The Pallbearers were Tom Burke, Gary McGillivray, John Graham, Lorne Taylor, Rob Patrick, Walt Hilmeyer, and the Flower Bearers were Sherri Garton, Deb Taylor and Karen Searle. Interment took place at Egmondville Cemetery and a reception followed at the Bluewater Golf and Country Club in Bayfield. Memorial donations to Princess Margaret Hospital Multiple Myeloma Research or the Seaforth Community Hospital can still be made through the funeral home or by visiting Pam's memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com Obituaries Obituaries LEPPINGTON, John "Jack" - in his 86th year, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28th, 2013 at his home in Clinton. He was the cherished and loved companion of Naida McClinchey. Jack will be lovingly remembered by his children John (Ev), Walter (Rita), Joyce Hummel (Andrew), Robert (Lynn) and Cathy Zekai (John). Also loved by eighteen grandchildren, Jon (Kerry), Bobbi (Matt), Bill, Mark, Brittany, Aaron (Katie), Adam (Robyn), Sara, Amy, Stacey, Jeremy, Alicia (Mike), Matt, (Holly), Josh (Tonya), Kris (Jacquee), Danny (Sarah), Nick, Ben and seventeen great-grandchildren. Also remembered by Naida's family. He is survived by one sister-in-law, Anne "Toos" Turton and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first love, Evelyn (nee Turton), the mother of his children, his eldest son, Tom and his second wife Mary (Rathwell). Jack was born on April 21, 1928 to the late Tom and Luella Leppington, the youngest of 5 siblings all deceased. Jack worked for the Ontario Hydro until his retirement in 1986. His lifelong love of hunting and fishing is shared by some of his sons, grandsons and a nephew. He had a passion for the outdoors and spent many hours of his retirement manicuring his lawn and watering the flowers! It is Jack's wishes that there be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has taken place. Donations can be made to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation or the Children's Relief Fund (Christmas Bureau) c/o the Children's Aid Society. Condolences can be left at FALCONER FUNERAL HOMES who are in charge of the arrangements. www.falconerfuneralhomes.com McFARLANE, Elizabeth "Jane" - On Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Clinton Public Hospital Elizabeth "Jane" McFarlane of Clinton in her 72nd year, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved mother of Michelle & George DeVlugt and Melisa McFarlane. Cherished grandmother of Stefanie, Amelia, Isabel and John. Dear sister of Ruth Selves and Nancy Turner. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John & Pearl McFarlane and her sister Marie McFarlane. Jane, like her mother before her, was a hard working nurse with a passion for caring for people. A funeral service will be held at the FALCONER FUNERAL HOMES, Clinton Chapel 153 High St. Clinton on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour before service time. Mr. George DeVlugt officiating. Interment Baird's Cemetery. Donations to Baird's Cemetery would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.falconerfuneralhomes.com Photos by Gerard Creces Clinton News -Record Buttons and bumpers Fifty competitors turned up for the Ontario Doubles Crokinole Championship Saturday, Nov. 2 in Varna. Competitors came from across Ontario, and even from the United States for the tournament. Results are in the Varna News on page 16. Dale Henry of the Cherokee Tuscarora Nation of Turtle Island, New York was one of the furthest - traveling competitors at the Ontario Doubles Crokinole tournament in Brucefield this past weekend. Roy Campbell tries to take out an opponent. Peter Carter lines up a shot while Joan Beierling eyes up the board. Bill Freeman looks on as Clare Kuepfer goes for the takeout shot.