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The Citizen, 2007-05-31, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2007.RANDY JOHN COUSINSWith his loving parents, Lawrieand Pieta, at his side, Randy JohnCousins lost his courageous battle with cancer on May 22, 2007. A wonderful brother, Randy was loved by Murray and Paula Cousins, Cathy and Murray Mulcahy, Nancy and Dave Hessel, and Janette and Ken Ewan. Randy was a terrific uncle to Devin and Amanda, Courtney and Mitch, Nathan, Luke, Bradley, Sarah, and Emma. The life of the party, Randy will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends. A celebration of Randy’s life was held on May 26 at H.B. Beal Secondary School in London, where Randy proudly taught building construction for many years. To all those who attended the memorial service, and to those who sent expressions of sympathy, the Cousins family is grateful for your support and kind words. SHIRLEY JEAN GERVAIS Shirley Jean Gervais passed away at the Fairvern Nursing Home on May 19, 2007. She was in her 76thyear.The deceased was born atBrampton, Ontario on Jan. 31, 1932, the daughter of the late Chester and Myra Davidson, formerly of Burk’s Falls. She married P. John Gervais on Aug. 31, 1963 at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church in Huntsville. Her husband resides in Hunts- ville. She is the dear mother of Pam Chalmers and her husband Dwight of Blyth. She is the cherished grandma of Matthew, Rebecca and Kathryn. Mrs. Gervais is the dear sister of Helen Stewart of Magnetawan, sister-in-law of Elsie McCormack of Kearney, Muriel and Francis Cousineau of North Bay, Mabel Gauthier of Pembroke and Smokey Gauthier of Pembroke. She was predeceased by in-laws Sam Stewart, Bob McCormack, and Fay and Ted Slattery. Mrs. Gervais is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Shirley enjoyed many summers at their cottage at Oxtonge Lake. Shewas a homemaker with manyhobbies. She was honoured with alifetime membership in the UCW for her hours of volunteer work. She also volunteered as secretary of many groups, but mostly with ones within her church. Pallbearers were Brian and David Stewart, John McCormack, Marc Cousineau, Dwight Chalmers and Carl Januszczak. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 High St., Huntsville. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Eric Shelley at Trinity United Church on May 23. Interment was at the Hutchison Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. 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 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. 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 An innovative group After winning the top prize in Health Human Resources at the Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo 2007 Awards, many of the principals of HealthKick Huron met at the site of their future Family Health Team building to celebrate. From left: Jim Sills, Huron East Community Development Trust, Joe Steffler, Huron East Community Development Trust and Huron East councillor, MPP Carol Mitchell, Rudy Jansen, Huron East Community Development Trust, Gwen Devereaux, Physician recruitment officer, Laura Overholt, HealthKick Huron, Maureen Agar, Huron East Community Development Trust, Paul Nichol, Huron Business Centre and Joe Seili, Huron East Community Development Trust and Huron East mayor. (Shawn Loughlin photo) The McGuinty government has given Huron County something to feel good about this year. HealthKick Huron was named tops in the Innovations in Health Human Resources category at last week’s Celebrating Innova- tions in Health Care Expo 2007 Awards. The awards were announced by Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman. Awards were given to organizations in six different categories. Huron East councillor Joe Steffler was on hand supporting HealthKick Huron at the ceremony as well as several others involved at the ground floor. The criteria for the awards that HealthKick Huron excelled at were innovation for the entire health care sector, easily replicated across the health care system, smart, efficient use of resources, integrated team work and dealing with important priorities and challenges. HealthKick Huron beat out large hospitals in Toronto and Ottawa to take home the top prize in Human Resources Innovation. HealthKick Huron gets innovation award