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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-07-10, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2008.ERNEST RUSSELL SNELLEast Wawanosh Twp. lost one ofits pillars last week as ErnestRussell Snell passed away suddenly on July 1, 2008 at his home. He was in his 93rd year. The son of the late Gordon and Ella (Youngblut) Snell of East Wawanosh, Mr. Snell was born on Aug. 24, 1915. Ernest will be remembered as a businessman in the Westfield community having begun many farm and agribusiness ventures in his lifetime. He was also active in local politics, having served on East Wawanosh and Huron County councils. Mr. Snell and his family were also strong supporters of Westfield Fellowship Church Ernest began his career with the purchase of a 100-acre farm in 1939 where he and his then-new bride Anna (McDowell) Snell established a chicken business in Westfield. The business began with 100 leghorn hens, but by 1944, had expanded to a three-storey chicken house. Between 1945 and 1946 the Snells began a hatching business, then began the feed business in 1949. After Mr. Snell closed the chicken business, the Snells began a farm implement business, converting the chicken building into a service shop in 1957. In 1960 Mr. Snell took his first step into local politics, being elected to East Wawanosh council in 1961. In 1963 he began a first term as reeve. Mr. Snell stepped down from his position as reeve in1966, citing business reasons as thecause.Mr. Snell eventually returned to local politics when he was re- elected to reeve in 1985, 1988 and again in 1991. In 1987, Snell Investors Ltd., of which Mr. Snell was the president, purchased “the Humphrey Subdivision” in Belgrave. In 1988, the first of the 38 residential lots was sold. Snell Feed and Supplies Ltd. continued to operate after Ernest’s retirement. Mr. Snell was the loved husband of Anna. He was dear father and father-in-law of Ronald and Sandra Snell of Delevan, New York; Marvin Snell and Elaine Snell, both of Westfield, Mary and Clark Forrest of Hensall and Bill Snell and Edythe Snell, both of Westfield. Mr. Snell was also loved by nine grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren. He was the dear brother and brother-in-law of Jasper and Eva Snell of Westfield and Jeanetta and Delton Hallman of Cambridge. Besides his parents, Mr. Snell was predeceased by his two brothers Alvin and Donald Snell and by his sisters-in-law Eugene and Shirley Snell. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre of Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. on July 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the Westfield Fellowship Church on Friday, July 4 at 1 p.m. with Don Vair officiating. Interment followedat Blyth Union Cemetery.Flowerbearers were Lisa Forrest,Julie Forrest, Rachael Snell and Madeline Snell. Pallbearers were Clark Forrest, Dan Snell, Wesley Snell, Matthew Forrest, Ken Snell and John Wharton. Expressions of sympathy are being accepted in the form of donations to the Westfield Fellowship Church and New Tribes Missions, or to a charity of one’s choice. ALVIN CAMPBELL McDONALD Alvin Campbell McDonald of Seaforth and formerly of Grey Twp. passed away at home on Monday, July 7, 2008. He was 92. Mr. McDonald was the beloved husband of the late Vera (Mole) McDonald who predeceased him in 2004. He was the cherished father of Lynne and John Davies of Seaforth. Mr. McDonald was dearly loved by his grandchildren Christopher of London and Shannon of Vancouver. He will be fondly remembered by Pamela Davis. He was the dear brother of Jean McGale of Victoria. Mr. McDonald was the loving uncle of Ken McGale and Martin McGale, both of Toronto; Carol (Eugene) Hirt of Tillsonburg; Thayne (Marion) Cassidy of Stratford; and Wayne Cassidy (Eleanor) of Ingersoll. He is also survived by many, many great-nieces and great- nephews. He was also predeceased by his parents John C. and Gertrude(Campbell) McDonald, a daughterGertrude Edith, in infancy (1952),his brother-in-law Patrick McGale, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Laura Workman Stewart, Rev. H. V. Workman and Rev. Ure Stewart; Donelda (Donna) and Lawrence Cassidy; John Mole, in infancy and a nephew Garry Cassidy. Family received friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth on Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich St. W., Seaforth on Thursday, July 10 at 11 a.m. Pastor Elly Dow will officiate. The eulogy will be given by Chris Davies. The piper will be Ian McCrae. Pallbearers will be Paul Krauter, Ern Lewington, Harry Zwep, George Zwep, Jerry Zwep, Eugene Hirt, Donald Cole and Barry Grist. Honorary pallbearers will be Glen Carter, Watson Reid, Forrest Whittard, Jack Turnbull, Darwin Bannermann, Alvin Riley and Campbell Wey. Flowerbearers will be Rita Hoogenes and Audrey Coyne. Interment will be in Brussels Cemetery. Memorial donations to Town & Country Support Services, Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or Northside United Church would be appreciated. Condolences may be made at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome. com BARRY JACKLIN SR.Barry Jacklin Sr. of Bluevale,passed away at Wingham andDistrict Hospital on Sunday, July 6, 2008. Born in Listowel on July 9, 1946, Barry was in his 62nd year. Barry is the dear son of Doris and the late Archie Jacklin of RR2, Bluevale. He was the dear father of Barry and Laura Jacklin of Sudbury, Wayne Jacklin and Doreen Hamilton of Atwood, Tammy Wright of Whitechurch and Trevor and Carrie Jacklin of Napanee. He is also loved by his brother Keith Jacklin of RR2, Bluevale, his sister Gloria Bowman of Listowel and his grandchildren Brody, Taylor, Jordan, Dustin, Daunte, Shaelee and Abbey. Barry was predeceased by his sister Ruth Farrish and and brother- in-law Wayne Bowman. Friends were received by the family from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday from the Schimanski Family Funeral Home where the funeral was held on Wednesday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Cremation is to follow with interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. On-line condolences may be made at www.schimanskifamilyfuneralhome.com 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 519-348-4237 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 Julie Campbell 519-527-2798 Lynda Vincent 519-527-2204 Dan McNaughton 519-262-3426 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 BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED