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The Citizen, 2007-04-05, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2007.DON CRAIGMr. Don Craig of RR2, Blythpassed away at Clinton Public Hospital on Saturday, March 31, 2007. He was in his 71st year., Don was the beloved husband of Marilyn Craig. He was the loving father of Deb and Fred Hakkers of Blyth, Doug and Joyce Craig of RR2, Atwood and David Craig of Blyth. He was the cherished grandfather of Heidi and Jamie Craig and Jon and Quinton Hakkers. Don was the dear brother and brother-in-law of Bodie and Ollie Craig of Blyth, Joye and Murray Kane of Fullarton and Nancy and Ed Daer of Wingham. He was the dear nephew of Jessie France of Wingham. Don was also loved by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents David and Annie Craig and by a grandson Frederick Hakkers. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre of the Falconer Funeral Homes, 407 Queen St., Blyth on Monday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the Blyth United Church on Tuesday, April 3 at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation or the Blyth Fire Department would be greatly appreciated. Flowerbearers were Heidi and Jamie Craig, Jon and Quinton Hakkers, and Craig Henry.Pallbearers were Paul Craig, AllanKane, Jim Howson, Murray Black, Bill Burkholder and Herb Govier. Hat bearer was Paul Josling. ALICE KEFFER Alice Keffer passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 27, 2007. She resided at RR3, Listowel and was born 71 years ago in East Nissouri Twp., a daughter of the late Bill and Nellie (Barker) Smith. Alice was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd Keffer who predeceased her in 2000. She was the loving mother of Linda and Tom Stevens of Listowel, Wanda and Don Long of Atwood, Dan and Brenda Keffer of RR1, Listowel, Barb and Murray Elliott of RR1, Listowel, Donna and Jack West of Stratford, Robert and Christine Keffer of RR1, Ethel, Murray Keffer and friend Shelley of RR3, Brussels and mother-in-law of Bryan Secrett of Penetang and Jim Jelfs of Stratford. Alice was the special grandma of 22 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. She will also be remembered by her sisters Audrey Keffer of Listowel, Eunice and Jim Aickenhead of Exeter and Carol and Orlin Shoemaker of Blyth and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughters Lorraine Secrett and Dale Jelfs, son Gary Keffer and brother Donald Smith. Alice’s family invited relatives and friends to share their memories at Peebles Funeral Home, 141 JohnSt.,Atwood, on Thursday, March 29from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Friday, March 30 at 11 a.m. Pastor Sandra Cable officiated. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to 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. CHARLOTTE LAURETTA MCBURNEY Lauretta McBurney of Belgrave passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Friday, March 30, 2007. She was 96. She was the beloved daughter of the late William and MaryJane (Johnston) McBurney and dear aunt of Allan and Helen Nicholson, Ross and Lillian Nicholson, Barbara Alexander and Gordon Thornton, all of Egmondville and Elizabeth Nicholson of Cambridge. Miss McBurney was also survived by several great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers Samuel, William and Alex McBurney, sisters Wilhelmina McBurney and Catherine (Cassie) Nicholson and nephews Murray, Harold and Jack Nicholson. Charlotte Lauretta McBurney was born on April 13, 1910 in East Wawanosh Twp. She attended Stratford Normal School from 1929-1930. She taught four years at Mohawk Institute in Brantford,often having as many as 62 pupils inher class. She also taught at Fordyce and at Stone School in Morris Twp. In 1943 she joined the Canadian Naval Services (WRENS). She took a nursing course in Sydney, Nova Scotia, then went to nurse in Newfoundland at St. John’s Naval Hospital. In 1945 she returned to teaching in Calgary, Alberta and lived there until 1978 when her brother Alex became ill suffering from a stroke. Alex died on April 7, 1979. She purchased a home in Belgrave where she resided until she suffered a stroke herself on Feb. 26, 2007. A private funeral service was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Monday. Rev. Maggie Myers officiated. Interment was in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. Memorial donations to World Vision, World Hunger Fund, Wingham Hospital Foundation or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. On-line condolences may be made at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com ELGIN PENFOUND Mr. Elgin Penfound of RR1, Londesborough passed away at Clinton Public Hospital on Sunday, April 1, 2007. He was in his 77th year. Elgin was the beloved husband and best friend of E. Joy (Lutz) Penfound who predeceased himMarch 17, 2007. He was the dearbrother and brother-in-law of Dennis and Margaret Penfound of Clinton, Lloyd and Vera Penfound of RR1, Auburn, Mervyn and Marilyn Penfound of Stettler, Alberta, Mary Elliott of Thedford, Shirley McNee of Bluevale, Rose and Chas. Alison of Goderich, Gloria and Adolf Aszmies of Cambridge, William (Bill) and Hermina Lutz of Goderich, Edward (Ted) and Jennifer Lutz of Exeter. Elgin was also loved and will be sadly missed by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Olive (Wright) Penfound. Friends will be received at the Londesborough United Church on Thursday, April 5 from noon until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. Pat Cook will officiate. Interment will be at Ball’s Cemetery, Hullett Twp. Flowerbearers will be Bronwen and Kimbra Young. Pallbearers will be Steven O’Connell, John Young, Bruce Penfound, Kenneth Penfound, Alex Westerhout and Joe Jankowski. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Londesborough United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., Clinton Chapel. 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 Res. 519-523-4936 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 Portable Welding & Repairs Tel: 519-887-6594 Fax: 519-887-9746 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 Bob McNaughton 519-527-1571 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 Free delivery on everything we sell.