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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-05-07, Page 32PAGE 32. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009. EVA KEFFER Eva (Zacharias) Keffer of Brussels, passed away at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Sunday, May 3, 2009. Born in Horndean, Manitoba, Eva was in her 86th year. Eva was the beloved wife of the late Alex Keffer, who predeceased her in 2004. She was the dear mother of Debbie Keffer and Richard White and Rhonda Fischer and husband Bruce, all of RR3, Brussels. Eva was also loved by her grandchildren Julie Cloakey, Cheryl Becker, and Marc and Cassie Fischer, her four great- grandchildren, her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Jacob and Tina Zacharias. Cremation has taken place. A family graveside service will take place at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Huron County. On-line condolences may be made atwww.schimanskifamilyfuneralhome.com SHIRLEY EMILY RUTLEDGE-CROSS Mrs. Shirley Emily (Wallace) Rutledge-Cross of Blyth passed away at Clinton Public Hospital on Friday, May 1, 2009. She was in her 84th year. Shirley was born in Blyth, Ontario on June 1, 1925, a daughter of the late Irvine Seymour Wallace and the late Dorothy Beatrice (Howard) Wallace. She was the beloved wife of Charles Cross and the late Leslie Rutledge, who predeceased her in 1997. She was the loving mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Jean Rutledge of Brampton, Larry and Janet Rutledge of RR 3, Clinton, Gwendolyn and Don Brander of Norval, Richard and Heather Rutledge of Clinton and Dr. Kenneth and Helen Rutledge of Inverary. She was also loved and will be sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was the dear sister and sister-in-law of Bev and Helen Wallace of Londesborough, June Wallace of Goderich and Bill Marshall of RR5, Clinton. Shirley is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Her sister, Irma Tyndall-Marshall, a brother Howard Wallace and her brother-in-law Kenneth Tyndall predeceased her. Visitation was held at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., Blyth Visitation Centre, 407 Queen St.,Blyth on Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 -9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 5 at 3 p.m. Pastor Ernest Dow of Living Water Christian Fellowship, Blyth officiated. Flowerbearers were Julie Kennedy, Amanda Rutledge, Laura Rutledge, Lorraine Schatzler, Shandi Shaw and Lisa Shipley. Pallbearers were Tyler Brander, Gary Rutledge, Greg Rutledge, Murray Shaw, Bill Howson and Bruce Howson. A graveside service was held at the Eden United Church Cemetery, Mississauga (Streetsville) Wednesday, May 6 at 3 p.m. Donations to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation, Town and Country Homemakers, Living Water Christian Fellowship or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. RODNEY FURNESS Rodney Furness of Blyth and formerly of Lucknow, died on April 23, 2009 at the Clinton Hospital in his 59th year. He will be greatly missed by his mother Florence Furness of Lucknow and his children, Rob Furness of Lucknow, Eric and Vicky of Kinloss Twp.,Andy and Wendy of Whitechurch, and Jamie and Connie of British Columbia. Rodney is also survived by his former wife Jean Furness of Lucknow, by his eight grandchildren and his brother Bob Furness of Whitechurch.A funeral service was conductedfrom MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Homes, Lucknow Chapel on Tuesday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Rev. Peggy Kinsman officiated. Visitation was held for two hours prior to the service. Pallbearers were Ronnie Furness, Bob Furness, Patrick Ritchie and Raymond Riley. Flowerbearers were his grandchildren, Jessica Furness,Barbara-Jean Furness, GavinFurness, Gloria Ritchie and Paula Ritchie. Memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion, Blyth Branch 420 or to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Condolences may be made on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com Joe Austin opened the first 2009 meeting of Bluewater Canadian Council of the Blind with O’ Canada and The Lord’s Prayer. Marj Claus read the minutes of the last meeting. She gave the roll call with 25 members answering, how they spent the winter. The treasurer’s report was given by Bill Flynn. Marie Flynn handled business for the following year. Happy birthday was sung to those celebrating April birthdays. Gordon Hill informed members of the many CNIB outlets opening in towns and cities besides Toronto to purchase aids used by the blind, a different format to pick same up on the same day. Learning to love ourselves was a short story read by Marj Claus. Jim and Elaine Scott entertained with a sing-along. He wished all mothers a happy Mother’s Day. Dorothy Bolton said grace and thanked the helping hands who served lunch. Obituaries Bluewater Council of the Blind meets Business Directory D & J CONSTRUCTION Jim McDonald 519-887-9607 - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 5 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725 Randy Nixon Res. 519-523-4989 VANDRIEL Excavating Inc. Simon VanDriel 519-482-3783 We Dig For You Call us for... Excavators, Bobcats, Dozers, Trucking, etc. COMPLETE EXCAVATING CONTRACTOR Derrick VanDriel 519-522-0609 • Gravel • Sand • Stone JAMES BROWN PHARMACY 198 Josephine St., Wingham, Ont. 519-357-1629 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6 Sat. 9 - 4 Rear Parking Available Delivery available Heartland Realty Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage For all your Real Estate needs call salesperson Don Allen 519-523-9125 (H) www.rlpheartland.ca 519-523-9060 cell# 519-440-2139 40243 Winthrop Rd., Londesborough Kelly Boven • natural/precast stone installation • sodding, reseeding, turf management • garden design and installation • tree plantings, maintenance and sales Residential Landscaping design & construction $5 off your first service call; offer expires Dec. 31st, 2009 Darryl Kuepfer 519-347-2792 5463 Perth Road 155 RR #2 Monkton offering fast, professional service repairs on all major in-home appliance COVERING ALL YOUR CARPENTRY NEEDS CASEY BOVEN Blyth 519-523-4757 • New Homes • Replacement Windows & Doors • Renovations • Soffit & Fascia • Decks • Additions • Trim • Hardwood Flooring BILL’S SALVAGE AND AUTO SALES TOWING AND REPAIRS Bill Stevenson 43579 Michael’s Rd. Phone: 519-887-6510 Fax: 519-887-6527 E-mail: billssalvage@hotmail.com Enjoy some great reading. Drop by our office in Brussels or Blyth and see our selection of books. We have something for everyone. The Citizen 404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 Cheryl’s Critter Care ~ Dog grooming by appointment ~ Big dog bathing ~ Dog and Cat food sales ~ Fish supplies ~ Crickets ~ Collars, leashes, etc. Ask about pick-up and delivery Monday & Wednesday 4:30 pm - 9 pm Thursday 9 am - 5 pm Saturday 9 am - 3 pm 421 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8885 WHAT ARE ASTHMA TRIGGERS? Asthma triggers are allergens and irritants that can create breathing problems when people with asthma are exposed to them. Common triggers include: • Pollens including tree pollen, grass pollen and ragweed • Cigarette smoke • Dust and dust mites • Pets and other animals • Food allergies • Weather and air pollution • Cold air and high humidity