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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2010-01-28, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2010. WOBBE BYLSMA April 1, 1921 - January 16, 2010 “Well done good and faithful servant” The Bylsma family mourns the loss of its patriarch, Wobbe Bylsma. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of more than 67 years, Pietje (Venema). He will be dearly missed by his children Theresa and Jim Brand of Dashwood,Auke and Chris Bylsma of Blyth, Wibbina and Gerald Toonk of Exeter, John and Ruby Bylsma of Thorndale, Anne and Terry Kaastra of Goderich, Cory and John Kuipers of Goderich and Pat and Dave Brodie of Brucefield. He was the cherished grandfather, Pake, and great-grandfather of 28 grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren. Mr. Bylsma is also survived by brother-in-law Willem (Tineke) Venema of Brampton, and sister-in- law Corrie (Jan) Bouma of the Netherlands as well as many nieces and nephews both in Canada and the Netherlands. He was predeceased by his onlybrother and sibling Anne Bylsma, agrandson Shaun Kaastra in 1993 and a great-granddaughter Angela Bylsma-Moffat in infancy in 2003. Even as we mourn, we his family rejoice in the knowledge that he has gone to help prepare a place for his beloved bride Pietje, whom he has so devotedly cared for in her ill health for so many years. We are honoured to call him our Dad, Grandpa, and Pake and we miss him sorely. Born in Friesland, the Netherlands, he left his war-weary homeland in 1948 with Pietje and the first two children to come to this land of new opportunity. While always a proud Frisian, he was an equally-proud Canadian and found his piece of dirt in Hullett Twp. in 1954. After retiring from dairying, he found his niche in woodworking and many an hour he spent making things for his family, and charity auctions. He lived on one of the farms until this summer, when failing health forced him to assisted living in Seaforth Manor. There at least he was able to be close once again to Pietje in the nursing home section. Visitation was held on Monday, Jan. 18 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. at the Clinton Christian Reformed Church, 243 Princess St. E., Clinton, where the funeral service was held on Tuesday, Jan.. 19 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ron Luchies officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests people consider donationsto the Clinton Public HospitalFoundation, the CRWRC Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton. MAVIS IRENE (BAILEY) MORRISON Mavis Irene (Bailey) Morrison of Blyth passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010. She was in her 57th year. Mavis was the beloved wife of Robert Morrison. She was the loving mother of Pam Morrison of Blyth, Becky and Scott Dixon of London, Matt Morrison of Sebringville and Rachel and Derek Paetz of Clinton. She was the cherished grandmother of Madison Paetz and Rowan Dixon. Mavis is survived by her father Mason Bailey. She will be missed by her siblings Larry Bailey, Val Leibold, Dan and Sandy Bailey, Bonnie and Brad Linton, and Tom and Gail Bailey. Mavis will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her mother Hazel Bailey, her brother Cliff Bailey in 1977 and her niece Charlotte Leibold. Friends were received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 153 High St., Clinton on Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service took place at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Blyth Community Church of God.Pastor Les Cook officiated.Cremation followed. Donations to the Blyth Community Church of God would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. WATSON GORDON REID Watson Gordon Reid of Seaforth and formerly of Hullett Twp. passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. He was 90. Watson was the beloved husband of the late Beryl (Carter) Reid who predeceased him in 1995. He was the dear father of David Reid and Jack Hoflick of Bayfield, Donna and Harry Arts of Seaforth and Dan Reid and Marita Kochis of Hullett. He was the loving grandfather of Evie Reid. Watson is also survived by his brother-in-law Glen Carter and his wife Doreen, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents David and Elizabeth (Campbell) Reid, sister Isabel and husband Bill Rogerson, and brother Les and wife Hazel Reid. Family received friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth on Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. Mary Fletcher officiated. Spring interment will be in Burns Cemetery, Hullett Twp. Memorial donations to Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation orto a charity of one’s choice would beappreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences may be made at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com ALFRED KARL REICHEL Mr. Alfred Karl Reichel of Goderich passed away peacefully at Huronview Home, Clinton on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. He was in his 88th year. Mr. Reichel was the beloved husband of the late Wilma (Berlinghof) Reichel who predeceased him in 2000. He was the loving father and father-in-law of Maria and Elmer Sanderson of Blyth. Mr. Reichel was the special Opa of Jonathan, Anthony and Stephanie Sanderson. He was the dear brother of Eduard and Paul Reichel, both of Germany. Mr. Reichel was predeceased by one sister in infancy and by three brothers. Friends were received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., Clinton Chapel, 153 High St., Clinton on Friday, Jan. 22 from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral liturgy at 2 p.m. Rev. John Jasica officiated. Spring interment will be in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich. 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