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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-12-17, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015. CADEN WILLIAM GANOE Caden William Ganoe of Fort Ashby, West Virginia, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. He was eight weeks old. Born on Sept. 23, 2015 in Cumberland, he was the precious son of David and Sheila (Bachert) Ganoe. Surviving, in addition to his mother and father, are his siblings Shakayla, Rachella, Nicola, Shilah, Paula, Caleb and Cameron; his paternal grandparents Dick and Joann Ganoe, Wiley Ford, West Virginia and his maternal grandparents Keith and Janet Bachert, Auburn, Ontario. A funeral service, officiated by Mr. Bill Seale and Mr. Dale Vitale, was conducted at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Cumberland on Sunday, Nov. 22. Interment was in Fort Ashby Cemetery, Fort Ashby. Condolences for the family may be left at www.scarpellifh.com PHYLLIS OTT Mrs. Phyllis Marie (Matthews) Ott, formerly of Listowel, passed away peacefully with the love of her family surrounding her at Huronlea Nursing Home, Brussels on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. She was in her 95th year. Left to mourn her passing most deeply are her children, Marj and Jim Moore, Barrie; Bob and Pat Ott, Milton and Bonnie and Mark, Gropp, Brussels. She was the loving grandmother of Brad and Karey Moore, Scott and Laurie Moore, Matthew and Amanda Ott, Andrew Ott and his partner Angie Castelli, Jason and Lisa Gropp, Nicki and Francois Risdon, Ashley and Dylan Flach and Joshua Gropp and his partner Melanie Goodger. Phyl was also the proud great-grandmother of 15. She will be missed by her sister- in-law Arnetta Southern, as well as her new family at Huronlea, especially Millie Allen. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her beloved Edgar (2014) and her sister Beatrice Ott (2015). The younger daughter of Isaac and Viola (Horne) Matthews, Phyl was born in Wallace Township, just north of Listowel on December 29, 1920. The work ethic she adopted with such grace and charm her entire life was instilled in her as a child. At the age of 10 she was already serving as her dad’s right-hand man” on the family farm and later worked as a babysitter and housekeeper in- town families during the winter months. It was at a country celebration, where she met the love of her life. He asked her to dance and the love affair that lasted more than 70 years began. Edgar and Phyl were married on Dec. 30, 1943 and began their life together in Wallace. They later moved to Listowel, where Phyl helped to support Edgar as he built his own business. Her love of fashion and knitting served her well during these times. She worked in retail for many years, including as manager of the women’s clothing stores, Virginia Dare and Business Girl, and later as a sales associate at the Spinrite Yarns Outlet. It was the perfect career fit for a woman who was always ready with a smile and conversation. Her warmth and outgoing personality gained her many friends in business as well as in her personal life. But when you asked her, it was the time that she opened her home to boarders that was her happiest. There was nothing that Phyl loved more than baking and in those days the house was always fragrant with fresh-baked pies and breads. She was a fantastic cook and took great pride in laying out a feast for those gathered around her table. After retirement, Phyl and Edgar spent the summers at the trailer in Port Elgin, enjoying the company of new friends. There Phyl continued to share her skills as a baker and knitter. Many stopped by for lessons, or to purchase one of her afghans or sweaters. Music was always with her, whether singing along with her favourite country songs, or as a member of a choral group. She was a charter member of Mapletone Sweet Adelines and remained so through the organization’s existence. She and Edgar were also dedicated parishioners at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Phyl was a very active member of the church’s women’s group. Visitation was held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Tuesday. The funeral service was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Listowel on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Pallbearers were Phyl’s grandsons, while her two granddaughters carried floral tributes. Memorial donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca HILBERT VAN ANKUM Hilbert Van Ankum of Listowel and formerly of Wroxeter passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. He was in his 75th year. Hilbert was the beloved husband of Janneke (Hekman) Van Ankum and dear father of Tasha Van Ankum and Rob Hiemstra, Kitchener; Matthew Van Ankum and Danielle Van-Sant and Jonathan Van Ankum, all of Gorrie. He was the grandfather of Jenna, Caleb, Ella, London and Riggins. Hilbert was the brother of John and Sonja Van Ankum, Rimbey, Alberta; George and Alice Van Ankum and Arnold and Jayne Van Ankum, all of Drayton; and Jake and Marlene Van Ankum, Arthur and brother-in-law of Mildred Jean Van Ankum, Drayton and Klaas and Aly Hekman, Henk and Rita Hekman, Geeske and Hein Brinkman and Willem Hekman and his friend Geesje, all of the Netherlands. Hilbert was predeceased by his brother Allan Van Ankum and sisters-in-law Jean Van Ankum and Alie Hekman. Hilbert immigrated from the Netherlands with his parents and five brothers in 1960. They settled on a farm near Parker. He studied Crop Science at the University of Guelph and was a member of the 1965 OAC Aggies. He returned to the Netherlands in 1966 to get engaged to the love of his life, Janneke Hekman. They were married in 1968. They spent most of their married life on the farm near Wroxeter. During that time they raised a family and Hilbert built a world class herd of Simmental cattle. He served as a General Manager and President of Beef Improvement Ontario. He also served as an elder at Bethel Christian Reformed Church. With Hilbert’s health declining and Janneke’s need for care increasing, they moved to Listowel in 2013. Hilbert experienced joy in time spent with his much-loved family and friends and in time outside enjoying walks and exploring God’s creation. Visitation was held at the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Listowel on Sunday. The funeral service was held on Monday, Dec. 14. Interment was in Molesworth Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca WILLIAM GEORGE JOHNSTON Mr. Bill Johnston of Wingham, passed away at his residence in Wingham on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015. He was 84. Bill was the dear uncle of Robert Johnston, Wingham; Allan Johnston (Nancy), Wetaskiwin, Alberta; Wayne Johnston (Dianne), Wingham; Brad Johnston (Trish), Nancy Berwick (Mitch) and Karen Dupuis (Rick) all of Teeswater. Bill is also survived by his aunt Verna Johnston, Sarnia and several great- and great-great nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his parents William and Irene (Wheeler) Johnston and his brother Ross Johnston (Audrey). Visitation was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Wednesday. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jeff Hawkins will officiate. Interment is in Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. MARGARET ROBINSON Margaret Robinson of Wingham passed away at Braemar Retirement Centre on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. She was 103. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Charles Robinson, who predeceased her in 1985 and the loving mother of Jim and Barb Robinson, Goderich; Joyce Coupland, Waterloo; Tom and Aantje Robinson and Bill and Maxine Robinson, all of Wingham. She was the dear grandmother of Kevin and Carol Coupland, Judy and Tracy Kennedy, Paul and Jo Ann Robinson, Shannon and Mike Robb, Steve and Vicki Morrison, Susan and Jamie Robinson and 13 great-grandchildren. Margaret was the sister-in-law of Mary Robinson of Wingham. She was predeceased by her parents Tupper and Ruth Cunnington, brothers Ken and Roy Cunnington, sisters Irene Ashby and Mary Cassan, son-in-law Stewart Coupland and granddaughter Sandra Morrison. Visitation was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Tuesday. The funeral service was held at the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, Dec. 16. Rev. Richard D. 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