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The Citizen, 2016-09-15, Page 15THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016. PAGE 15. Obituaries Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. AGNES "NAN" TOMLINSON GORE A long-time Blyth merchant Agnes "Nan" Gore died at Woodingford Nursing Home, Woodstock on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016. She was in her 84th year. Nan and her husband Eugene came to Blyth from Aurora in November, 1974 when they purchased the hardware store operated by Tom and Cheryl Cronin, located in the building most recently occupied by Sharon's Cars and Miniatures. The couple operated Gores' Home Hardware together until Gene's death in 1997 and Nan continued on her own until 2004. With her friendly manner and delightful Scottish lilt, Nan had many friends in Blyth where she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Blyth United Church. She was the daughter of the late William and Agnes Clark. She is survived by Bill Clark and his wife Heather, Brantford; Doris Clark, Burford and Dorcas Clark, Brampton. She was predeceased by her brothers Robert and John Clark. The funeral service was held at Blyth United Church on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 at 1 p.m. following a one hour visitation period. Rev. Gary Clark officiated. Interment was in Blyth Union Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes and condolences may be expressed through the website at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com. Donations to the Alzheimer FRANCES ANNE (CARDIFF) ROSE Frances Anne (Cardiff) Rose of Brussels, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. Born in Brussels on March 12, 1947, Fran was in her 70th year. Fran was the beloved wife of the late Jim Rose (March 25, 1991) and will be sadly missed by her children Darwin Rose, Listowel and Tammy Rose and her husband Herb Govier, Blyth. Fran was the loving grandmother of Madison and Hunter Rose and Hailey Govier. Fran was predeceased by her parents Pete and Helen Cardiff, her brother Fred and his wife Marie and her sister Jean Orth. Friends were received by the family on Friday, Sept. 9 at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels. The funeral service was conducted at St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels on Saturday, Sept. 10. The Venerable Allan Livingstone officiated. A remembrance of Fran was given by her son Darwin. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. Acting as pallbearers were Robert Rose, Joe Taylor, Lyle Ash, Gary Orth, Sandra Ash, Herb Govier, Tammy Rose and Darwin Rose. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the ALS Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www. schimanskifamilyfuneral home.com GEORGE CAMPBELL WEY George Campbell Wey of Seaforth and formerly of Walton, passed away peacefully at Maplewood Manor, Seaforth on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016. Born in Neepawa, Manitoba on Monday, Oct. 2, 1922, Campbell was in his 94th year. Campbell was the beloved husband of the late Edith (nee Hackwell) for 66 years (Feb. 26, 2015). He was the loving father of Douglas Wey (Heidi Engelhardt), Waterloo; Deborah Wey (Dwayne Mountney), Port Colborne and the late Dena Kale (Larry), Pittsburgh. Campbell was the cherished grandpa of Karla Kale (Chris Stead), Cameron Kale, Tess Wey and Duncan Wey. Campbell was predeceased by his parents George and Marion (nee Campbell) Wey, siblings Margaret Hillstand (Cliff), Samuel Wey, Betty Wey and sister-in-law Bernice Gray (Donald). There was no formal visitation or funeral service. At Campbell's request a private graveside committal service took place in Maitlandbank Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation, Clinton Public Hospital Foundation or the charity of one's choice are appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. Online condolences and donations can be made by visiting Campbell's memorial at www.mcglynnfamily funeral home.com An annual tradition The Fire Department of North Huron held its annual breakfast to coincide with the reunion of the Huron Pioneer Thresher and Hobby Association and while weather certainly slowed down foot traffic, the team fed plenty of hungry driners. From left: Jeff Elliott, Candace Chaffe, Kelsy Long and Jeff Josling. (Shawn Loughlin photo) JEAN ISABEL (nee Caldwell) WOODS Jean Isabel Woods (nee Caldwell) of Petrolia, formerly of Blyth, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. She was 61. Jean was the loved sister of Linda (Phil) Powers, Oil Springs and Gary (Linda Brandon) Caldwell, Blyth. She was the special and loved friend of Glen Bicknell, Petrolia and cherished niece of Edna MacDonald, Clinton. Jean is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Catherine Caldwell, Blyth. A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, Jean had a deep love of learning and was a talented musician, teaching piano in the Petrolia area for many years. An artist to her very core, Jean is a published poet, a visual artist and was especially dedicated to the Lambton County Music Festival. She will be missed by her church family at St. Philip's Parish. Visitors will be received on Friday, Sept. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham -Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. Interment of cremated remains will be in Hillsdale Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Lambton County Music Festival or St. Philip's Parish, Petrolia. 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