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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-05-21, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015. RUTH JARDIN Ruth Jardin of Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. She was in her 99th year. The former Ruth Straughan was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Ashley Jardin, who predeceased her in 2005. Ruth was the dear mother of Donald and Dorothy Jardin, New Hamburg; Lyman and Carol Jardin, Port Alberni, British Columbia; Paul and Crystal Jardin, Kitchener; Bonnie and Mark Garner, Fullarton and Harold and Nancy Jardin, Belgrave. She was the cherished grandmother of eight and great- grandmother of 12. Ruth was prede- ceased by her parents William and Elva Straughan, and her sister Anne (Clayton) Robertson. Ruth will be fondly remembered by friends and neighbours in the Wingham, Auburn, Blyth and Belgrave areas. In keeping with Ruth’s wishes, there will be no visitation and cre- mation has taken place. A service to celebrate Ruth’s life will take place at Knox United Church, Auburn on Friday, May 29 at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to Knox United Church, Auburn or to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Falconer Funeral Homes. Messages of condolence for the Jardin family may be forwarded to www.falconerfuneralhomes.com MARY GRACE WIGHTMAN Mary Grace (nee McCully) Wightman passed away peacefully at Huronview Home for the Aged on Wednesday, May 6. She was the loving wife of the late Ivan Wightman (2012), Brucefield and formerly RR 1, Belgrave for 64 years. She was predeceased by John (2013) and Jim (2003) Brigham and her brother James (Nellie) McCully. Mary is survived by John’s wife, Shelly Brigham, Corunna and Jim’s children, Jennifer, Mary, Kendra and Gordon Brigham, Blyth and her sis- ter-in-law Alberta (Vaughn) Munro. Mary will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was a dedicated mem- ber of the Women’s Institute for over 60 years and devoted member of Brucefield Community United Church for well over 30 years. Friends were received at Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton Chapel on Sunday, May 10. The funeral service was held at Brucefield Community United Church on Monday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Mr. Colin Snyder officiated with interment at Baird’s Cemetery to follow. Donations to the Brucefield Community United Church or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com DARRELL JAMES HERBERT PLETCH Darrell Pletch passed away at his residence in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. He was 41. Darrell was the beloved son of Keith and Bonnie Pletch, RR 3, Teeswater, the loving companion of Leanne Hall, Mount Pleasant and the dear father of Brendan, Alanah, Julia, Talia, Hunter and Brooke. He was the dearly loved brother of Kerry Ann and Paul Young, Paris; Jeff and Julaine Pletch, Fergus and Ryan and Amy Pletch, Kincardine. He will always be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Darrell was a well respected main- tenance manager at Aryzta in Brantford for 10 years. He loved boating, camping, fishing and hunt- ing, as well as spending time with his family. Visitation was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Friday, May 15. A private funeral service will be held at McBurney Funeral Home Chapel. Darrell’s final resting place is in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Memorial donations to a trust fund for Darrell’s children would be appreciated as expressions of sym- pathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com RAY BIESINGER Ray Alexander Biesinger of RR 1, Londesborough passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 16, 2015. He was in his 60th year. Ray was the beloved husband of Brenda (nee Kumm) for 38 years. the loving father of Aliecia Biesinger, Theodore “Ted” Biesinger (Amber Alexander), Uneetta Biesinger (Mark Thitchener) and Len Biesinger and the cherished Papa Bear of Jasmine, Ashley, Lori, Layne, Bryce and Clayton. He is also survived by his mother, Uneetta Biesinger, brothers Daniel Poulin (Trish Knudsen), Wayne Biesinger and by many nieces, nephews and friends. Ray was predeceased by his dad Alexander Biesinger, sister Brenda Mason and his brother Earl Biesinger. Cremation has taken place. There will be no formal visitation or funer- al service. Arrangements are entrust- ed to McGlynn Family Funeral Home, Seaforth. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation would be appreciated and can be made by call- ing McGlynn Family Funeral Home or by visiting Ray’s online memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneral home.com GEORGE JUTZI George Jutzi of Brussels, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Seaforth Community Hospital. Born in Waterloo County on Aug. 15, 1928, George was in his 87th year. George was the beloved husband of Grace (Hudson) and will be sadly missed by his sons Gerald and Julie, Brussels; Jamie and Lyn, RR 2, Bluevale and Neil, RR 1, Wroxeter. He was the loving grandfather of Kendall and Andrew, Travis, Tyler and Nicole, Christopher, and Ryan and Laura. He will also be missed by brothers Roy Jutzi and Jacob (Grace) Jutzi, sisters Laura Rathbone, Sarah Maloney, Mary Roth, Marjgaret Jutzi, Mildred (Ralph) Brennerman and Martha (Donald) Ropp. George was predeceased by his grandson Craig, parents Amos and Lydia, his brother Amos and sister Clara. Before moving to Brussels, George worked in construction and trucking. He started his own trucking company, Brussels Transport, which at present operates as Brussels Trucking Ltd. and is now run by his sons. George was cremated and his remains were interred in Brussels Cemetery on Saturday morning. The family then proceeded to Brussels United Church on May 16 to cele- brate George’s life. Pastor Sandra Cable officiated. Remembrances of George were given by his son Jamie and grandchildren Kendall and Tyler. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Brussels United Church or the Seaforth Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be left at www.schimanskifamilyfuneral home.com Community mourns ‘Transport’ founder For a good cause Jim and Leona Armstrong were in Brussels on Sunday for a lunch to benefit the Canadian Foodgrains Bank at Brussels United Church. 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