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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-06-19, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008.CHARLES C. MANNAfter a courageous battle withcancer, Charlie Mann died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Listowel Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. He was in his 84th year. Charlie was a member of Trowbridge United Church since 1944. He began farming with his wife Winnifred in 1948 and was able to maintain his property and continued to raise cattle until his death. One of his joys was to see his newborn calves each spring. This year was no exception, with Charlie seeing 30 new calves born this season. As a younger man he was an avid horseman and kept a number of saddle horses for riding. Charlie was given a second chance at life in 1965 when he survived colon cancer having been given only six months to live. Charlie was a quiet and thoughtful man with a strong sense of roots and family. He was most proud of his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Charlie was known for his sense of humour and quiet demeanor and maintained a smile even while in hospital immediately preceding his passing. His door was always open and a coffee offered to all who entered. He was the beloved husband of Winnifred (Steiss) Mann whom he married in 1948; the loving father of Cheryl (Terry) Yost of Monkton, Sandra (Fred) Smith of Palmerston, Barbara Moore (Perry Guay) of Kitchener, John (Miriam) Mann of Listowel; special grandpa of Todd (Kelly), Chelsey, Jacqueline, Tyson, Teddy (Laverne), Vincent (Nicole),Emma, Jonah and 10 great-grandchildren. Charlie was the dear brother of William Mann of Atwood, Anne (Ted) Bennett of Cambridge and Ethel Geiger of Listowel. He will also be remembered by brothers-in- law and sisters-in-law, Eileen Mann of Listowel, Stewart and Madelene Steiss of Brussels, Jean and Gordon Stiles of Stratford and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Clinton and Myrtle (Adams) Mann, two sisters and one brother. Charlie’s family invited relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St., Atwood, on Thursday, June 12 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at Trowbridge United Church on Friday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Michelle Owens officiated. Interment followed in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Trowbridge United Church or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca Congratulations on a life well lived, you will be sadly missed. MALCOLM ‘MAC’ McINTOSH Mr. Malcolm Ferguson ‘Mac’ McIntosh of Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. He was in his 90th year. Mac was the beloved husband of the former Merle Bride. He was the father of Bruce McIntosh of London, Bonnie and Mike Madden ofEdmonton, Heather Quennell ofWingham and Barry McIntosh and Vicki Scheeringa of Listowel. He was the grandfather of Ryan and Haley Madden, Carly, Allison and Cory Quennell and Amanda, Derek and Blake McIntosh. His brothers Ritchie (in infancy) and Blair McIntosh, and sisters Annie McIntosh and Mary McIntosh predeceased him. Mac farmed in Grey Twp. near Cranbrook and later worked for Exel Construction. He and Merle moved to Listowel in 1970 where he worked at the Poultry Farm at Campbell Soup. Mac enjoyed gardening and playing cards. Anyone whoever played cards with Mac will have fond memories. Visitation was held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Monday, June 16 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Steven Cox officiating. Following cremation, interment is in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Memorial donations to Trinity United Church, Listowel, or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. FLORENCE ROSS Mrs. Flo Ross of Turnberry Twp. passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. She was 85. The former Florence Grainger, was the beloved wife of the late Norman Ross who predeceased her in 2002. She was the dear mother of Patricia Sipkes of Kitchener, Linda and Don Rintoul of Stratford, Betty and TomChristie of Teeswater, Jack andBonnie Ross of RR1, Bluevale and Don and Nancy Ross of RR1, Wingham. She was the loving grandmother of Katrina and Victor, Laura and Derek, Dean and Melissa, Scott and Lysandra, Deanne and John, Kevin and Sherri, Jonathan, Nicole, Angie and Scott, Sarah and Shelby. She was the great-grandmother of 12. Flo was the sister of Betty and Norman Scarlett of England. Her son-in-law Peter Sipkes, one brother and four sisters predeceased her. Visitation was at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Thursday from 6 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the McBurney Funeral Home on Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Karen MacRae officiated. Interment was in Wroxeter Cemetery, Howick, Twp. Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. On-line condolences may be made at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com VELMA SLEIGHTHOLM Velma Viola (Vine) Sleightholm of RR2, Listowel passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 11, 2008. She was in her 92nd year. She was the beloved wife of Allison Sleightholm. Mrs. Sleightholm was the mother of Ruth Anne and Gary Godden of Trowbridge, Clyde and Marlene Sleightholm of RR2, Listowel, Mary Lynn and Keith Underhill of Staffordville, and Gayle and Jason Ritter of Listowel. She wasthe grandmother of Noel Godden ofListowel, Sean Godden of Belleville, Tanya and Joe Duncan of Listowel, Andrew Sleightholm of RR2, Listowel and his friend Mallory, Tracy Robinson of Trowbridge, Morgan Underhill and Ally Underhill, both of Staffordville and Ashley Ritter of Listowel. She was the great- grandmother of Tyler, Zach, and Jacob. Mrs. Sleightholm was the sister of Elmer and Alice Vine of Listowel. She was predeceased by her parents Alva and Annie (Clyde) Vine, and her brothers Gordon Vine and Jack Vine. A private family funeral service was held on Saturday, June 14 with Rev. John Zondag officiating. Memorial donations to Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel would be appreciated and may be made through the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel. Obituaries Business Directory LEE'S SERVICE CENTRE Repairs to all makes & models of cars & trucks Air Conditioning • Car Oiling • Snow Removal 348 Dinsley St., Blyth, Ontario CHRIS LEE: Phone: Bus. 519-523-9151 Mon.- Fri.8 am - 5:30 pm; Sat.8 am - 12 noon 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 COVERING ALL YOUR CARPENTRY NEEDS CASEY BOVEN Blyth 519-523-4757 • New Homes • Replacement Windows & Doors • Renovations • Soffit & Fascia • Decks • Additions • Trim • Hardwood Flooring ELLIOTT NIXON INSURANCE BROKERS INC. BLYTH, ON N0M 1H0 519-523-4481 MEMBER OF HURON INSURANCE MANAGERS GROUP 4 Generations Since 1910 R. John Elliott Res. 519-523-4323 J. Richard Elliott Res. 519-523-9725 Randy Nixon Res. 519-523-4989 McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St., South, Seaforth Office 519-527-0400 1-800-463-9204 FARM, HOME, COMMERCIAL AUTO COVERAGES AGENTS Graeme Craig 519-887-9381 Shannon Craig 519-887-9381 Donald Taylor 519-482-9976 Banter & Mac Ewan & Feagan Insurance Ltd.519-524-8376 Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc.519-482-3401 Thames Insurance Brokers, Exeter 519-235-2211 Cockwell Insurance Brokers 519-356-2216 G.L. Barclay Insurance 519-238-6790 DONALD IVES General Contractor Repairs and Maintenance Brussels 519-887-9024 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 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