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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2011-08-11, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2011.HAROLD BRAGG Harold Bragg of Point Clark passed away in Kincardine on July 25, 2011. He was 79. Harold was the beloved husband of Anne Bragg (Voynich). Harold was born on April 12, 1932 in Paris, Ontario to the late Jessie Raycraft and Harold Bragg. Harold grew up in Paris where he farmed and raised his family in Brant County. He was a gifted woodworker and tinsmith and will be remembered for his bright smile. He was the dear father of Roger Bragg of Dorchester, New Brunswick, Laurie Barnhardt (Leo Burns) of Elora, Alan (Barbara) Bragg of Point Clark, Paul Bragg of Dorchester, New Brunswick and Christine (Robb) Heagle of Stirling. He will be missed by his 11 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He is survived by his sister Beatrice McChesney of Paris and sister-in-law Gertrude (Lawrence) Atkinson of Cambridge. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 28 at MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow. The funeral was conducted on Friday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment was in Paris Cemetery. Donations to the Salvation Army, Wingham, are appreciated. Memorial and online condolences may be left at www.mackenzieand mccreath.com THE REVEREND CATHRINE ELAINE CAMPBELL The Reverend Cathrine Elaine Campbell of Brussels passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 at Seaforth Community Hospital. Born in Markdale on July 13, 1943, Cathrine was in her 69th year. Cathrine will be sadly missed by her sisters Sheilagh Campbell of Brampton and Sheana Campbell and her husband David Blaney and their children Eachunn and Kieran of Brussels. Cathrine was a dear sister- in-law to Bill Adcock and his wife Lena and his son Alexander of Mississauga. She was also loved by her dear friends Ritchie Linton and Denise Ursel and she was predeceased by her brother Donald, her sister Heather Adcock and her parents Alexander and Ella. Cathrine’s life was celebrated from Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. officiated by the Reverend Susan Moore with Mrs. Carol Carter as organist. Following Huron-Perth Presbytery and Cathrine’s family processing into the sanctuary, Corporal Andrew Cunningham C.D. of the Loren Scots Regiment piped Flowers in the Forest. A musical tribute of Flying Free was performed by the Melville Trio, consisting of pianist Matthew Cardiff, vocalist Elli Schimanski and flutist Ami Schimanski. Cathrine was remembered that day by her friend Bob Callahan, the former MPP of Brampton South, who reminisced about Cathrine’s time before coming to Brussels. Bill King then spoke of Cathrine, remembering her time as the minister of Melville and Knox Presbyterian Churches and as a valued member of the Brussels community. The homily was then given by the Reverend Peggy Kinsman who spoke of her friendship as a colleague of Cathrine, while the prayers of thanksgiving and intercession were given by the Reverend Catherine Calkin. Burial took place in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ritchie Linton, Bill Adcock, Bill King, Jeff Cardiff, Jim Lee and Maurice Douma. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Melville Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.schimanskifamilyfunera lhome.com ROY ARTHUR DURST Roy Arthur Durst of 90 Greenwood Dr., Stratford passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his residence on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011. He was 82. He was born in Wroxeter, the son of the late Irwin Durst and the former Albertine Hammer. Roy was an auto body mechanic by trade and in 1973 became an auto appraiser and retired from the Co- operators Insurance Company in Stratford in 1993. He was also an active member of the Stratford Lawn Bowling Club. He was the beloved husband of Ruth Marie Durst who predeceased him on Jan. 4, 2011. Roy was the loving father of Colleen Manning (Cameron), London; Doug Durst (Brenda), Walkerton; Mike Durst (Marian), Clinton; Peter Durst (Linda), Stittsville; and Lianne Broughton (Rob), Waterdown. He was the dear grandfather of Claire, Martha and Emily Manning, Jeremy Durst (Lana), Felicia Durst, Jessica and Michelle Durst, Sarah O’Grady (David), Mellisa Orvis (Tim), Kevin Durst, Lauren and Eric Broughton and the great-grandfather of Jackson and Sophie Durst. Roy was the brother of Mae Ebel, Dorothy Collins and Joyce Badger and brother-in-law of Gordon Parr, Charlie and Marguerite Thomas, and Joan Van Vliet. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. Friends and relatives gathered at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St., Stratford on Thursday, Aug. 4. The funeral service was held at Greenwood Court Chapel, 90 Greenwood Dr., Stratford on Aug. 5. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to One Care or the Stratford General Hospital (dialysis unit) through the funeral home at 519-271-7411 or at www.wgyoung funeralhome.com JEAN IDELL EVANS Jean Idell Evans of Ethel died peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday, July 31, 2011 in her 71st year. Jean was the beloved wife of Doug and loving mother of Cindy and her husband Paul Fallis of Atwood, Bonnie and her husband Steve Conners of Listowel and Roger and his wife Andrea of Burlington. She was the dear nana of Evan, Allie, Abi, Riley, Will and Cole. She will be sadly missed by her mother- in-law, Grace Evans, brothers and sisters-in-law; Bev and Herb Brenneman, Barb Consitt, Gary and Sharon Evans, Brian and Karin Evans, Pat and Barry Taylor, Jack Fish and many nieces and nephews. Jean was predeceased by her parents James and Grace (Kernaghan) McFarlane, her sister Mary Lou Fish and brother-in-law Tom Consitt. Jean will be missed by the Ethel community where she was an active member in the church. She will be fondly remembered for her sense of humour, her love of music and her beautiful gardens. Friends and relatives gathered at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood Thursday, Aug. 4. The funeral service was held at the Ethel United Church on Aug. 5. Rev. Sandra Cable officiated. Interment followed in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. Donations to the Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Huntington Society of Canada would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. CHESTER HIGGINS Chester Gordon Higgins of Brussels passed away on Wednesday, July 27 at Wingham and District Hospital. Born in Morris Township on March 13, 1927, Chester was in his 85th year. Chester was the beloved husband of Wilda (Agar) Higgins and dear father of Wayne Higgins and Greg and his wife Betty Jane Higgins, all of Morris Township. He was a loving grandfather to Meagan, Melissa, Mary Kate, Stuart, Loretta and Maitland. He was a dear brother to Robert and Julie Higgins of Goderich. He was predeceased by his son Don, his brothers Jack and his wife Bernice, George, and his parents Gordon and Florence. Friends were received by the family one-and-a-half hours prior to the funeral service conducted on Saturday, July 30 at 2 p.m. from the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels. Rev. Elwin Garland officiated. Carrying floral tributes were Chester’s granddaughters Meagan, Melissa, Mary Kate and Loretta. Pallbearers were Greg Higgins, Stuart Higgins, Maitland Higgins, Bruce Higgins, Terry Hays, Terry Hoy and Don Procter. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Brussels United Church. Online condolences may be made at www.schimanskifamilyfuneral home.com MARJORIE PEARL McKENZIE Marjorie McKenzie of Wingham, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She was 76. The former Marjorie Wilkinson was the beloved wife of the late Captain John McKenzie who predeceased her in 1999. She was the dear mother of Terry Salmon of Burgoyne, Eric and Laura McKenzie of St. Catharines, Ken and Cathy McKenzie of Wingham, Mary Anne and Tom Thompson of Kincardine, Catherine and Allan Fischer of Mildmay, Robert and Kim Watson-McKenzie of Walkerton and Cheryl Stangen of Wingham. She was also the loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Marjorie was the sister of Donna Wilson of Kincardine and Sharon and George Skinn of Wingham. She was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Margaret (Mighton) Wilkinson, sister Joan Wissler and daughter-in-law Sharon McKenzie. Visitation was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham July 28. The funeral service was held at the funeral home chapel July 29. Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated. Interment was in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com FLORENCE MARGARET (WILLIAMSON) NESBITT On Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 at Seaforth Community Hospital Mrs. Florence (Williamson) Nesbitt of Seaforth and formerly of Clinton passed away in her 87th year. Florence was the beloved wife of the late George Nesbitt (1994) and the loving mother of Linda Nesbitt and husband Lloyd Good of London, Brenda and husband Jim Kitching of St. Marys, the late Murray Nesbitt (2009) and wife Connie of Blyth and Maurice Nesbitt and wife Kathy of Shedden. She was cherished by her 12 grandchildren, Mark, Scott, Jeff, Cathy, Tim, Richard, Carla, Ann Marie, Christine, Lee, Rae Lynn, Jessica and by her 15 great- grandchildren. She was the dear sister and sister- in-law of Olive Clarke, Evelyn Carter, Ina McGrath, Bruce and Eileen Barrie and Helen Williamson. Florence was predeceased by her sister Olda and husband Russell and brothers Herbert, Norman and wife Evelyn and Roy and wife Kathleen. Friends were received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 153 High St., Clinton on Wednesday. The funeral service is Thursday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. Rev Leslie Searles will officiate. Interment is in Blyth Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society or Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. KENNETH OKE Former Huron County Warden Kenneth John Oke passed away at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011. He was in his 64th year. Ken was the beloved husband of Susan (Charlton) Oke, dear father of Mary-Lynn Oke and her fiancé Craig Roskos of Winnipeg, Steven and Andrea Oke of London and David Oke and his fiancée Cindy Wilkinson of South Huron and the dear grandfather of Kaleb Oke. He was the dear brother of Ron and Marlene Oke of Kitchener, Kathryn and Earl Keller of Exeter and Dianne and Tony Ervine of Adelaide, Australia and the dear son-in-law of Arnold and Betty Charlton, both of Strathroy. He was predeceased by his parents Ross and Emma Oke. Visitation was held last Sunday at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter. There was a Legion memorial service in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. The funeral service was held at the Exeter United Church, 42 James Street on Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. Dorothy Henderson, minister of Caven Presbyterian Church officiated. Interment was in Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com North St. West, Wingham Mac & Donna Anderson 519-357-1910 A cemetery is a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth loving and remembering - always Distinctive Memorials of Lasting Satisfaction BOX 158 WINGHAM ONT NOG 2W0 Obituaries 1. Butt out. 2. Work out. Just two things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. Learn more about healthy lifestyle choices. Call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333 or visit www.cancer.ca.