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DR. RICHARD WINSTON
STREET
Dr. Richard Winston Street, a
long-time family physician in Blyth,
passed away on Dec. 26, 2014 at
Huronlea Home for the Aged in
Brussels. He was 94.
R.W. Street was born April 22,
1920 in Kingston, Ontario, to Rev.
Richard Street and the former
Amelia Weese. When Richard was
10 the family settled at Morven, near
Napanee. He and his three sisters
(Marguerite, Grace and Evelyn)
grew up in a strict, but loving
household, and had to meet the
exacting standards required of
“preacher’s kids” at that time. He
studied Science at Queen’s
University, Kingston, completing
Bachelor and Master Degrees.
He took time off from studies in
World War II to enlist in the Royal
Canadian Air Force, and was
completing his training as a
navigator when the war ended.
Richard went on to become a
physician, graduating in 1951 from
the University of Western Ontario as
a general practitioner. That same
year Richard married Phyllis
Wilhelm (of Walkerton), and shortly
thereafter took over the medical
practice in Blyth.
Dr. Street was well respected and
well loved for his gentle manner,
understated humour and unflagging
dedication. He still made house calls
even as that practice was becoming
rare, and there are many stories of
lives saved though his astute
judgement and care. To his family,
he was a model of integrity and
grace under pressure. Dr. Street was
chosen as Blyth’s Citizen of the Year
in 1991.
Richard and Phyllis worked as a
team to build their dream home on
Gypsy Lane on the western edge of
Blyth. They also shared a passion to
continue learning about new ways to
help people. They traveled to study
at seminars and observed cancer
clinics in Mexico. And as they
studied more about the value of
nutritional and holistic therapies,
Richard made use of them to
complement his traditional practice.
After Richard trained in chelation
therapy in California, he and Phyllis
worked together to set up a chelation
clinic that served patients from all
over Ontario.
Richard also cultivated interests
outside of his profession. He was
artistic in several areas, and
particularly enjoyed singing and
listening to music. Richard and
Phyllis were both founding Board of
Directors members of the Blyth
Festival. He was practical with tools
and machinery, and fulfilled a dream
when he and Phyllis started raising
goats and chickens. He enjoyed
playing bridge with friends,
canoeing and fishing “up north”, and
– busy though he was – he
made time for many memorable
summer holidays with his family.
Richard was predeceased (in
2006) by Phyllis, his wife of 54
years, and by his son-in-law Patrick
Supeene (in 2012). He is survived by
his sister, Evelyn Wall, and by his
five children: Susan Supeene, David
(Kathy), Katherine Lee (Jim), Philip
(Vanessa), Eric (Linda), as well as
13 grandchildren, eight great-
grandchildren, and six nieces and
nephews.
Friends were received at Falconer
Funeral Homes - Blyth Chapel, on
Friday, Jan. 2. The Mass of Christian
Burial was celebrated at Sacred
Heart Roman Catholic Church,
Wingham on Saturday, Jan. 3 with
spring interment of ashes at St.
Michael’s Cemetery, Morris
Township. Parish Prayers were held
at the funeral home on Friday
evening at 6:30 p.m.
As expressions of sympathy,
memorial donations to the Clinton
Public Hospital Foundation would
be greatly appreciated. The
family wishes to thank the staff at
Huronlea for the care of their
father.
Messages of condolence for Dr.
Street’s family may be sent through
www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
GERALD McARTER
Gerald McArter of Brussels
passed away peacefully at Wingham
and District Hospital on Friday, Dec.
26, 2014. Born in Morris Township
on Oct. 21, 1933, Gerald was in his
82nd year.
Gerald was the beloved husband
of 41 years to Ruth (Jewell). He was
the dear father of Doug Huether,
Brussels and Greg and Dinny
Huether, Listowel, the dear brother
of Donna Fischer, Mel and Lois
McArter and Dorothea and Oscar
Ducharme and a loving grandfather
to Bill and Angel Huether, Annette
Burgers and Greg and Mandi
Huether. Gerald was also loved by
his many nieces, nephews and great-
grandchildren.
Gerald was predeceased by his
parents John and Elsie (Beirness)
McArter, his brothers Jim McArter
and Murray McArter and brother-in-
law Roy Fischer.
Gerald was a very hard worker and
loved agriculture and farming, a true
steward of the land, equally adept at
construction, welding and
mechanics.
Friends were received by the
family one hour prior to the funeral
service which was conducted on
Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Schimanski
Family Funeral Home, Brussels.
Pastor Sandra Cable officiated.
Interment took place at Brussels
Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy,
memorial donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society or the charity of
one’s choice would be appreciated
by the family.
Condolences may be left at
www.schimanskifamilyfuneral
home.com
ALBERT ANGUS KITCHEN
Mr. Albert Angus Kitchen of
Wingham passed away at Wingham
and District Hospital on Monday,
Dec. 29, 2014. He was 90.
Albert was the husband of Wanita
(Wardell) and the late Elizabeth
(Betty) Brewer. He was the dear
father-in-law of Ross Goll and
grandfather of Jordan Guy and Kim
Wilken, Steven Guy, Lisa Goll and
Liz and Jeff Loutitt and the great-
grandfather of Jamie, Rebecca,
Courtney, Cierra, Steven and Dustin
Guy. He was predeceased by his
infant son Vern and his daughter
Dianne Goll.
Visitation was held at McBurney
Funeral Home Ltd., Wingham on
Friday, Jan. 2. The funeral service
was held at the funeral home chapel
on Jan. 3. Rev. Jeff Hawkins
officiated.
Spring interment is in Brussels
Cemetery, Municipality of Morris-
Turnberry.
Memorial donations to Bluevale
United Church or the Canadian
Cancer Society would be
appreciated as expressions of
sympathy.
Online condolences may be left at
www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com
JACKIE MAYNE
Mrs. Jacquelyn Ramona (Hicks)
Mayne of Listowel, passed away
suddenly at Listowel Memorial
Hospital on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014.
She was 59.
Jackie was the wife of Thomas
Mayne, daughter of Wilma Hicks,
RR 1, Listowel, mother of Melanie
and Roger Thackeray, Walton, Jeff
and Rebecka Mayne, Keswick and
Justin Mayne, Listowel and the
grandmother of Abigale and Avery
Thackeray and Byron Mayne. She
was the sister of Pat Rathwell,
Stratford; Julie and Steve Coulter,
Brussels; Ken Hicks, St. Marys;
Rick and Kathy Hicks, Acton and
Sherri Hicks and Tom Wilson,
Listowel and sister-in-law of Dale
Newman, RR 3, Brussels. Jackie
was predeceased by her father Earl
Hicks and sister Carmie Newman.
Visitation was held at the Eaton
Funeral Home, Listowel on Jan. 1.
The funeral service was held on
Friday, Jan. 2. Father Keith Morrison
officiated.
Memorial donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society or the
Heart and Stroke Foundation would
be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at
www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
VERNA JANNETTE
HESSELWOOD
Verna Jannette Hesselwood of
Goderich passed away peacefully on
Dec. 31, 2014. She was in her 64th
year.
Verna was the loving daughter of
Kathleen “Kay” and the late Keith
Hesselwood and will be missed by
siblings Brenda (Bryan) and Ken
(Luann). Verna will be lovingly
missed by nieces and nephews. She
was predeceased by sister Elaine and
nephew Blake. Verna was a proud
member of the Legion Ladies
Auxiliary, Goderich.
Friends and family were received
at the Falconer Funeral Homes,
Bluewater Chapel, Goderich on
Wednesday, Jan. 7 with inurnment to
follow at Clinton Cemetery.
Donations to Community Living
Goderich and the Legion Ladies
Auxiliary would be greatly
appreciated.
Condolences may be left at
www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
KENNETH WILLIAM RITCHIE
Kenneth William Ritchie of
London passed away peacefully at
his home, surrounded by family on
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. He was in his
64th year.
Ken was the beloved husband of
Kristin Ritchie and loving father of
Kate and Mady, London. He was the
dear brother of Bob Ritchie and his
wife Dorathy, Brantford and Bonnie
and her husband Bill Taylor,
Wingham. He will be lovingly
remembered by his nieces and
nephews Rob (Cheryl), Lori (Bruce),
Heather (Philip), Linda (David), and
by his mother-in-law Jennifer Alde
and Caroline in Australia.
Proud founder and previous
majority owner of Gtel Engineering,
Ken was an avid golfer and all-round
sports enthusiast. He was a world
traveller with an Ontario country
boy heart and an infinitely optimistic
spirit which inspired everyone to live
life to its fullest.
Visitation will be held Thursday
from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Harris
Funeral Home, London. The
memorial service will be conducted
at Colborne St. United Church on
Friday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. Rev. David
R. Carrothers will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions to Merrymount or
LRCC Patient Assistance Fund, or
the charity of one’s choice would be
greatly appreciated.
AUDREY ANNE MITCHELL
Mrs. Audrey Anne (Bain) Mitchell
of RR 2, Bayfield, and formerly of
Londesborough, passed away
peacefully at Clinton Public
Hospital on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015.
She was in her 81st year.
Audrey was the beloved wife of
the late Elwood Mitchell (2012) and
the loving mother of Traci and
Robert Radford, Londesborough and
Mark and Laurel Mitchell, Clinton.
She was the cherished grandmother
of Terry, Eric and Shelby Radford,
Amanda, Jacquelyn and Tyler
Mitchell. Audrey was the dear sister-
in-law of Madelyn Bain, Seaforth;
Maurice Mitchell, Stratford; Martha
Mitchell, Bayfield and Bruce and
Kay Mitchell, Owen Sound. She will
also be missed by several nieces and
nephews.
Audrey was predeceased by her
daughter Nancy Anne Mitchell,
brother Wally Bain, and in-laws
Earl, Connie, Brian and Edith.
A celebration of life service will
be held at the Londesborough
United Church, Londesborough on
Friday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. with
visitation one hour prior to the
service. Cremation with interment of
ashes at Avondale Cemetery,
Stratford will be held at a later date.
As expressions of sympathy
memorial donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society, Clinton Public
Hospital Foundation or the
Londesborough United Church
would be appreciated. Funeral
arrangements are entrusted to
Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton.
Messages of condolence for the
Mitchell family may be forwarded to
www.falconerfuneralhomes.com
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