HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-12-17, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009.MARGARET HETHERINGTONMargaret Hetherington ofHuronlea Home for the Aged, andformerly of Cranbrook, passed away
peacefully on Dec. 9, 2009 with her
daughter Helen by her side.
Margaret was 84.
The former Margaret deGroot was
the beloved wife of the late Gilbert
Hetherington, who predeceased her
in 1997. She was the dear mother of
Helen Hetherington, Cranbrook. She
was also the proud and loving
neighbourhood grandmother to
Craig and Lisa Workman, Peter
Workman, Dwayne and MelanieEvans and Brent Evans.Margaret was the dear sister ofWilma Swarts, Joann and Percy
Henry and Nellie and Gary VanDyk
and sister-in-law of Arie
Hoogendam, all of Brockville.
Margaret is also survived by sister-
in-law Ria deGroot of the
Netherlands. She is also loved by
many nieces, nephews, friends,
neighbours and Huronlea friends
and staff.
Friends were received by the
family from 10 a.m. until the time of
the celebration of Margaret’s life,conducted from Huronlea Home forthe Aged on Friday, Dec. 11 at 11a.m., officiated by Pastor Fran
Donahue.
Remembrances were given by
Kathleen Workman and Steve Cook.
Organist, Melanie Evans, provided
the very beautiful playing of Avé
Maria, Peace in the Valley, Amazing
Grace, In the Bulb There is A
Flower, Silent Night and O’ Holy
Night.
Pallbearers were Frank Workman,
Craig Workman, Gary Evans, Brent
Evans, Murray Fischer and DonLong.Honorary pallbearers were PeterWorkman and Dwayne Evans.
Flowerbearers were Sharon Evans.
Margaret will always be
remembered for her unconditional
love and her love of gardening,
flowers and knitting.
Interment was at Mt. Pleasant
Cemetery, Ethel with arrangements
entrusted to Schimanski Family
Funeral Home, Brussels.
A reception followed the service
at Huronlea Home for the Aged.
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our firefighters with our prayers.
Protectors can get weary, and they
would be blessed with our prayers.
Chief Black enlightened us to the
origin of the firefighters salute. He
shared that this dates back to the
Middle Ages and the time of the
knights. Knights wore heavy armour
and helmets with a shield that
covered their face.
The only way for one knight to
recognize another, was to lift his
face shield and show his eyes as a
friend. This movement has
continued to this day and to show
respect and friendship towards
another who serves in the duty of
protecting others with a salute.
As each firefighter was sworn in,
he received a badge that was pinned
to his uniform. This symbol of
protection is from the days of yore.
Knights provided protection to
villagers throughout Europe at that
time. The large shield the knight
carried was one tool used to provide
protection to the unarmed and
vulnerable town folk.
In keeping with that tradition,
firefighters and police officers wear
the badge over their heart, a symbol
to us of their role in providing
protection to the people of our
community, our friends, our
neighbours, our families and our
home.
Chief Black concluded with three
pledges. The first pledge was to the
citizens of North Huron. When we
call in time of need, our firefighters
will be there for us.
The second pledge was to the
firefighters. Chief Black says, “I will
guide you the best way I can that we
may safely and efficiently provide
the best service we can for the
people of our community.”
The third pledge is to the families
of the firefighters. Chief Black
promised, “that I will expend all my
efforts to ensure that at the end of the
training session, or at the end of the
emergency call, your loved ones will
come back home to you, safe and
sound.”
In conclusion he thanked the
council and people of North Huron
for the opportunity to serve. He
promised not to let us down.
As a pastor and citizen of North
Huron, I am privileged to be a part
of this community. May God bless
you and make his face to shine upon
you.
I like to conclude with the
firefighter’s prayer:
Oh Lord, please help our
firefighters
To be skillful and brave.
Please let them never falter
When there are lives to save.
Be with each fellow firefighter
And ride with them each run,
From the moment they “suit-up”
Until the job is done.
Be with them as they guide a
child
Through the dark and smokey
haze
Give them strength and courage
As they fight the deadly blaze.
Lord, we put their safety in Your
hands,
But in the chaos and the strife,
Help them act with selfless
courage
God, just let them save a life.
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