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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-10-29, Page 1616 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 29, 2014 yourlA moments.ca For Obituaries call: 1-877-750-5054 Fax: 1-866-485-8461 e-mail: obituaries4yourlifemoments.ca All other moments call: 1-888-786-7821 Fax: 1-866-757-0227 e-mail: milestones.sun@yourlifemoments.ca Marking your milestones. Obituaries In Memoriam ' Thanks Births Celebrations More Cards of Thanks Cards of Thanks McGRATH In memory of Ina Muriel (Williamson) McGrath. He's called you to your place, the Lord has taken you from us to be with your family and friends he called before you. Your place on earth will never be replaced. Your legacy will live on forever in every life you touched. Your arms will welcome us when we get to join you at the Lord's table. To everyone who showed how special mom was to us all, thank you. Bless you all. - Dan, Ross, Levi, Sue, Charity, Jim, Matt and Family McGRATH The family of the late Ina McGrath would like to express their thanks to family, friends and neighbours for the outpouring of sup- port shown to them following the passing of their beloved mother, mother-in-law, grand- mother and great grandmother. The donations, flowers, cards, on-line condo- lences, food and hugs are gratefully acknowledged. Special thanks to Pastor Steve Hildebrand for the touching and memorable service and to Ina's church family for their support. Thank you to the staff of Falconer Funeral Home for both their professional and personal guidance at this time. Thank you to the pallbearers and flower bearers who guided grandma to her final resting place. To Ina's comrades, the Legion Ladies Auxiliary we were very grate- ful for the delicious lunch following the service. Everyone's kindness is appreciat- ed. - The McGrath Family McINTOSH Thank you to the staff at Smackwater Jacks, the paramedics, doctors and nurses from the Exeter Hospital for their excellent care. Thank you to our family, friends, our community and church for the flowers, cards, phone calls, cookies, muffins and the wonderful meals. Thank you for the home care, taking me to appointments, taking our son to hockey and our daughter to ringette. Without your help I could not have made it through this last month. From the bottom of my heart I thank you. - Barbara McIntosh SWINKELS The loving support we received at the time of the passing of our father, opa and great opa, Peter Swinkels meant a great deal to our family. Thank you for the flowers, dona- tions, food and cards. Special thanks to John, Sandy and Ruth of the McGlynn Fu- neral Home and Fr. Brian McColl who guided and comforted us through this diffi- cult time. Thank you to the CWL for the lunch provided after the service. To the staff of Seaforth Community Hospital and Maple- wood Manor Retirement Home thank you for the support that dad received from all of you it was very much appreciated. Thank you. - The Swinkels Family VANSTEELANDT The family of the late George VanSteelandt wish to express our sincere thanks to all our relatives and friends for prayers, cards, flowers memorial donations, phone calls and food brought to our homes during this difficult time. Thanks to Spruce Lodge for the wonderful care Dad received over the past year. Special thanks to Fr. Brian McColl for his heartfelt messages at both the burial service and the Memorial Mass; to John McGlynn, Ruth Townsend and Shawn McKay of McGlynn Funeral Home for their caring support and "Making it Work." Also special thanks to the choir of St. James Church for their beautiful music; the altar servers; readers, gift bearers and pallbearers. To the CWL of St. James "Thank You" for accommodating everyone and going above and beyond at the lunch- eon. The caring kindness of everyone over the past month is sincerely appreciated and will not be forgotten. - Frank, Dorothy, Christine, Ron, Gilbert, Ricki & families Cards of Thanks Cards of Thanks KEYS -SHANNON We would like to thank everyone who sup- ported and came out to celebrate our Buck and Doe on October 11th. Big thanks to our parents and wedding party for all of their planning. Also, thank you to the bartenders and arena staff for all their hard work. We had a great time! - Lindsey Keys and Matt Shannon Obituaries Obituaries DALE, Helen - At Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich on Tuesday September 30, 2014 Helen Jean (Hamilton) Dale of Londesborough in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Milton Dale. Loving mother of Carol & David McClure of Brodhagen and Kathy Dale & Ralph Kirby of Nanaimo, B.C. Grandmother of Stacey & Jonathan Coward, Kirby & Daryl Pol, Brett McClure, Danielle Rettie and great grandmother of Lily, Justin and Sophia Coward, Luca, Averianna and Levi Pol. Survived by sister Lenora & Everett Lamont of Holyrood and in-laws Shirley Dale, Betty Dale and Lorne & Geraldine Dale. Also missed by nieces & nephews. Predeceased by parents William & Pearl Hamilton, sister Shirley & Murray Lyon and in laws Helen & Harold Storey, Leslie Dale and Lloyd Dale. At Helen's request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service was held at the Londesborough United Church on Tuesday October 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Private interment of ashes at Clinton Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Londesborough United Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton Chapel (519) 482-9521. Condolences may be sent through www.falconerfuneralhomes.com DeGROOT, (VAN GERVEN) (VAN VUGT) Florentine (Tiny) - Florentina (Tiny) DeGroot of Huronview Clinton, passed away peacefully with family at her side, at Huronview on Sunday, October 19, 2014, in her 96th year. Tiny was born in The Netherlands in 1919. She is predeceased by two husbands, Nickolas Van Vugt, and John DeGroot, her daughter, Ellie (Hans) Von Euw and several sisters, and brothers. Beloved mother of Mickie and her husband John Hamilton of Goderich, and JoAnne and her husband Paul Matthews of Seaforth. Dear sister of Harry and Truss Van Gerven of The Netherlands. Cherished grandmother of several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Also missed by members of her extended DeGroot family. A funeral mass will be held at St. James Roman Catholic Church, Seaforth, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes at St. James Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to Huronview or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes — Clinton. Messages of Condolence for the DeGroot family may be forwarded to www.falconerfuneralhomes.com. Obituaries Obituaries MITCHELL, Phyllis L. (Cuthill) - of Brussels passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital on Tuesday, October 21st, 2014. Born in Seaforth on May 23rd, 1930, Phyllis was in her 85th year. Phyllis was the beloved wife of 65 years to Emerson and will be sadly missed by her children Gordon and Julie Mitchell of RR#3 Brussels, Ross Mitchell and Susan Reeves of Ripley, Doug and Janet Mitchell of RR#3 Walton and Neil and Marie Mitchell of RR#3 Walton. Loving grandmother to Doug, Erin and Shawn Walker, Holly, Rob and Tammy, Mandy and Derek Dimaline, Jamie, Sean, Emily, Sarah, Claire and loving great grandmother to Kaden, Jack, James, Kylie, Aiden, Abigail, and Lilian. Also loved by her many extended family and friends. Friends were received by the family from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM Friday from the SCHIMANSKI FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Brussels. The funeral service was conducted from Duff's United Church, Walton, on Saturday, October 25th at 11:00 AM with Pastor Sandra Cable officiating. A remembrance of Phyllis was given by her friend Neil McGavin. As musical tributes, members of the Storey family provided the prelude with violin selections, her grandson Sean accompanied organist Glenda Morrison with the violin on all the hymns, and her grandson Jamie piped the casket from the church. Pallbearers were Ken Shortreed, Brian Wilbee, Steve Beer, Debbie Campbell, Don Fischer, Don Baan, Edith Bacon, Brian McGavin and Jeff McGavin. Burial took place in Brussels Cemetery with the assistance of the Brussels Legion Pipe and Drum Band. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Duff's United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.schimanskifamilyfuneralhome.conn Obituaries Obituaries MILLER, David - Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Clinton Public Hospital on Friday, October 17, 2014. David Paul Miller of Varna was in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Marg (nee Franken) Miller for 26 years. Loving dad of Barbie Weeks (Ryan) of London, Carolyn Miller (Neil Hanna) of Auburn, Jonathan Miller (Becky) of Vanastra, Amanda Miller (Brad Bernard) of Varna and David Miller of Varna. Proud Poppa of Casey, Donny, Elizabeth, Owen and Katlyn. Dear son-in-law of Emma Franken of Goderich; brother of Kathleen Stone (Web) of Vanastra, Keith Miller of Seaforth, John Miller (Linda) of Mount Hope, Marlene Parr (Roy) of St. Pauls, Patti Miller (Dave) of St. Pauls, Donna May Miller (Tom) of Mitchell; and brother-in-law of Harry Franken (Charlene) of Ingersoll, Ed Franken (Bonnie) Teeswater, John Franken of Uxbridge, Paul Franken (Lorraine) of Clinton, Mike Franken of Dungannon, Tom Franken (Sue) of Goderich, Dave Franken (Lisa) of Blyth and Mary Anne Millian of Bayfield. Dave will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Predeceased by his parents Russell and Grace (nee Wallace) Miller; father-in-law John Franken; and brother Ken Miller. Dave founded, owned and operated D & D Glass and Mirror in Vanastra for 33 years. Visitation was held at MCGLYNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Seaforth, 519-527-1390, on Monday, October 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass for Dave was held at St. James Catholic Church, Seaforth, on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. Fr. Brian McColl and Dcn. Brian McDonald officiated. The Pallbearers were Jonathan Miller, David Miller, Bill Weiss, Art Wakefield, Keith Miller, Johnny Miller, Wayne Sterling, Eddie Franken; and the Flower Bearers were Linda and Rochelle Franken, Tammy, Katie, Kelly and Crystal Miller. Interment took place at Egmondville Cemetery and a reception followed at the Seaforth Agriplex. Memorial donations to the Clinton and Wingham Hospitals or to an education trust fund for Dave's grandchildren would be appreciated and can still be made through the funeral home or by visiting Dave's memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com 6inw yatt luid ' - ' fit ffie (ave icani. a/a tit ffte wahnt ent64ace cipiatz6,.