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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2007-10-11, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2007. HAROLD ALEXANDER CAMPBELL Harold Alexander Campbell passed away peacefully in his sleep while a patient in Clinton Public Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. He was in his 88th year. Harold was born in Tate Twp. in the Rainy River District, the youngest son of George Alexander Campbell and his wife, Jane Barclay (Hutton) Campbell. His mother passed away when Harold was an infant and he was raised by his maternal grandparents, Rev. John and Mary (Haugh) Hutton. When his grandfather retired, they moved to Bluevale. Following his grandfather’s death Harold went to live with his uncle, Rev. John Hutton Jr., who lived in northern Ontario. Harold eventually went to Toronto to live with his sister and her husband. He remained there until he was 13, then moved to be with the youngest of his sisters in Wingham. He started out on his own at an early age. Harold worked ondifferent farms and eventually cameto work on the farm owned byWilliam Cardiff near Brussels,Ontario. He married Adeline Cardiff and a few years later he and his brother John went into the trucking business purchasing two used trucks. They moved to Blyth in 1948 and as time went on bought more tractors and trailers, including four tankers. John retired in 1982 and Harold’s son, Bill came into the business. Harold was a successful and respected businessman, well known for always extending a helping hand. He had a quiet disposition and was always there for his family. He was devoted to his wife of 68 years, whom he leaves to mourn his passing, and his to children: Bill and and his wife Diana Campbell of Blyth, Joan Campbell of Truro, Nova Scotia; Nancy and her husband Albert Wasson of Blyth, Frances and her husband Steve Bearss of Auburn and Dwight Campbell, who preceseased him in 2002. Harold was the beloved grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 27. He is survived as well by sisters Ina Staffen and Florence Warnes. Four sisters, Mary McMichael, Ethel Robinson, Margaret Toth and Helen Campbell and three brothers, John, Stuart and Bill also predeceased him. Harold was a member of Blyth United Church, Blyth’s Masonic Lodge and the Clinton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Friends were received at the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., Blyth Visitation Centre 407 Queen St., onTuesday, Oct. 2, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial services were held at thefuneral home by Blyth Lodge A.F.& A.M No 303 on Tuesday followed by the Order of the Eastern Star Clinton Chapter No. 266. The funeral service was held at Blyth United Church on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Lorenzo Ramirez, a former minister of Blyth United Church and a family friend officiating. Pastor Tom Dunbar assisted. Flowerbearers were Wyatt Bearss, Sean Campbell and Alex Shannon. Pallbearers were Grant Campbell, Randy Campbell, Michael Cronyn, Herb Govier, Mark Pawitch and Michael Pawitch. Cremation, with interment of ashes will take place at Blyth Union Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Blyth United Church or to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. HILDA RUTH HARKES Hilda Ruth (nee Bowers) Harkes of Clinton passed away after a courageous, but short battle with cancer at Clinton Public Hospital on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. She was in her 77th year. She was the wife of Gordon Harkes and dear mother of Keith Harkes and his wife Paula of Calgary, Alberta, Bev Blair and her husband Alex of Blyth and Robert Harkes and his wife Marianne of Calgary, Alberta. She will be lovingly remembered by 10 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. She was the sister ofNoreen Coates of Listowel. A sonHarold Harkes (2001) and a brotherAllan Bowers predeceased her.Friends were received at the Clinton Chapel of Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 153 High St., Clinton on Thursday evening from 7 - 9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Friday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Les Cook officiating. Interment was in Clinton Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. ISABELLE SHORTREED Isabelle Aileen (Warwick) Shortreed of Seaforth passed away at the Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. Born in Morris Twp. on Nov. 21, 1916, Isabelle was in her 91st year. Isabelle was the beloved wife of the late James W. Shortreed. She was the dear mother of Joan Beuerman of St. Paul’s and Ken Shortreed and his wife Judy of Walton. She was the dear mother-in-law of Bill Smith and his wife Helen of Mitchell. Isabelle was the dear sister-in-law of Helen Warwick of Bluevale. She was also loved by her 12 grandchildren, her 33 great-grandchildren, a great-great- granddaughter and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter Louise Smith, brothers Bob, Jack, Jim and Lloyd, four brothers-in- law and six sisters-in-law. Friends were received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday from the Schimanski Family FuneralHome, Brussels. The funeral servicewas conducted from MelvillePresbyterian Church, Brussels onWednesday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiating. As a tribute to Isabelle, Margaret McInroy sang The Old Rugged Cross accompanied by Grace Jutzi at the piano. Carrying floral tributes were Barbara Smith, Michelle Beuerman, Kendra Wilts and Amy Whyte. Pallbearers were Gary Smith, Scott Beuerman, Randy Beuerman, Jim Shortreed, Robert Shortreed and Allan Wilker. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Melville Presbyterian Church or to the charity of one’s choice. 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 519-887-9381 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... 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