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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1952-03-05, Page 6For those who ap- th preciate a precision watch e popular Fontarnes are your best choice. See ms the large selection of Fo ntaine store. rnodels of our' oys \-‘t /rue hec'"W pals on/ °In a i'orrnon cr e. V P:lor or Ot `ircll -° ,003I;Ai 4 DAM CROMPTON JEWELLER, Certified Watehrhaker 14-10NElfb WINOHATA LOST LOST—Fox, terrier dog, white with tan head, answers to "Nipper," Henry Pattison, phone 729 W 12. 511 LOST—Bulova watch, 21-jewel, in Wingham or on highway 87 be- tween Bluevale and B-line. Valued as keepsake, Box 118, Advance- Times. 5b FOUND JR. ROLLIT PENCIL. Apply at the Advance-Times. 5b FOR SALE FOR SALE—Clinton Oats, good yielders, very stiff straw, also quantity of dry hardwood. Edward McBurney, 620W3 Wingham, 5b FOR SALE--One oil heater, suitable for a small room, only used a short time, price reasonable; 1 used Ostermoor felt mattress, for a small bed, in good shape. Phone 11, Queen's Hotel. 5* FIND OUT how you can save mon- ey and get complete insurance pro-' tection when you finance your next . car. Phone now and ask Stewart A. Scott, Wingham, 293. rrb FOR SALE—Single Bed, metal wal- nut finish, like new, H. Wild, Dia- gonal Rd., Phone 508. 5* FOR SALE—Cedar Posts, W. Steen- huis, P. 0. Box 494, Wingham. 5* HAVE YOUR Sewing Machine serv- iced by trained and experienced men. All makes accepted for re- pair. Work guaranteed. We pick up and deliver. Phone 665. rrb WATERLOO M.M. TRACTORS & MACHINERY NEW EQUIPMENT— All sizes of New and Used Tractors, Models R, z, U and G. Ebersol Wonder Electric Hammer and Mill with new type hammer. A complete line of Farm Implements. A full selection of Watt's Rose brand farm feeds made in Palmerston. ,GEO MERKLEY'S GARAGE AND MACHINERY SALES & SERVICE Belmore Ont. Phones: Belmore, 4 Wroxeter 7r7 I WE HAVE EVERYTHING FOR THE CAMERA FAN IANVILLE HAMMERTON 1.99 WINVIA,111 iYlIj,ui,iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii,Y,Iiifli oeiiieuseaohniaieomoe•iieo% O PAGE SIX. WINGI-IAM ADVANCE-TIMES WEDNESDAY,. MARCH' elle liter .444•••••04.4..104 Advertise Farm Auctions on this Page for Larger Crowds new posting at Ottawa, Where he will serve with the Dept, of Army' Devel- opment at Arrny Hetulquattete. With Mrs. Dyble and daughter Jill he left for the capital Oh IrrIclay 'horrible, IN -MEMORIAM REID---In loving memory of a dear granddaughter, Elva, who passed away three years ago, March 5th., 1949. If all the world Were ours to give, We'd give it, yes and more, To see the face of Elva dear, Come smiling through the door, --Ever remembered by Grandma and Grandpa McNeil, IN MEMORIAM GOY—In loving memory of a dear mother, Jennie Stevenson Goy, who passed away, March 9th„ 1930. —Lovingly remembered by her daughter Mabel (Mrs, John. Moir.) 5* Popular N.C.O. Moved to Ottawa NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE MATTER of the estate of CHARLOTTE ELLENOR BROWN late of the Village of Wroxeter in the county of Huron, Spinster, deepased. TAKE NOTICE that 'creditors and others having claims against the es- tate of the said Charlotte Ellenor Brown, deceased, are required to file claims duly verified with the under., signed on or before the fifteenth day of March, A.D. 1952, and that after the said date the Exedutora will dis- tribute the estate having regard only to the claims of whieh they ehall then have rietice. The 99th Battery lost a Well-liked DATED at Teeswater, Ontario, this Staff member last week when Sgt.- twenty-fifth day Or February, AI), !Major Phil Dyble left town for his 10e2, A. N. MeTaVieli, Tecswater, Ontario Selleitet for the uto CRESS WART RE1VLOVER—really does it, Your Druggist sells Cress Corn Salve for sure relief. FREE TH.ERIVIOMETER—Plus cash at your faem for dead or dieabled Horses or Cows. Phone collect, Witigham, 561J. Willia.la Stone Sons Ltd. rb FOR SALE—One three-unit milking Machine, Massey-Harris, with pipe line complete, Priced for quick sale, $100,00. Robert Golley, phone 743W3. 5* FOR SALE—Beatty Washer in good condition, white enamel finish. Phone 97. 5b FOR SALE—Collie pups, crossed Scotch-English; males $3.00, fe- males, $1,00. Edgar Dane, Wrox- eter, or Ross Taylor, Belgrave. 5* CONSULT your Wingharn Singer rep- resentative for obligation-free dem- onstration of latest sewing machine models. Free sewing course with every purchase. Phone 665. rrb FOR SALE—Dumb waiter, complete with weights and pulleys. Height 40", six shelves 22x11. Phone 72132. 5* LIVESTOCK FOR SALE FOR SALE—Ten pigs, eight weeks old. Apply Glen VanCamp, phone Brussels 33r7. FOR SALE—Two pure-bred York- shire, servicable age boars, sired by half English large Yorkshire long nose, Phone Wroxeter 8R14, Wm. Nickel, R. R. 1, Clifford, 5* FOR SALE—Cow and calf, three months old. Clarence Golley, phone 743W3. 5* FOR SALE-200 Barred Rocks and Sussex pullets, ready to lay; also 400 Rhode Island Reds, 3 week old chicks, Phone 709W4, Mrs. Harold Elliott, Blue vale. 5b FOR SALE—Started pullets, 100 Rhode Island Reds, two weeks old; 200 Rhode Island Reds, three weeks old; 500 Sussex Reds, one week old; 150 White Wyandottes, eight weeks old. Jim Coultes, R. R. 5, Wingham, 743W2, 5b FOR SALE—Two serviceable Berk- shire hogs, apply to Ross Gray, Wroxeter 16R3. 5b FOR SALE—Cow due middle of March, Apply to Fin. McCallum, Brussels, R. R, 5, 5* MORE PROFITS WITH CAPONS— Your roosters will show more profit when caponized between 3 and 6 weeks of age. A capon does not fight or crow. When you sell, cap- ons bring 2e lb. more than roosters and over six months period will average two lbs. heavier on same food as roosters, as well as 50% more Milk-fed A's without crating. For information or custom capon- izing phone collect, Walter Ren- wick, 2r11, Delmore. rrtf CARS FOR SALE FOR SALE-1941 Chev. Coach, good shape, best offer accepted. Mel, Jermyn, Bluevale phone 33-12, Brussels, 5* FOR SALE-1937 Ford V 8 sedan, in good condition, phone days 770, evenings, 621J. 5b WANTED TO RENT WANTED TO RENT—by April 1st,, a small house or cottage, by quiet, reliable middle-aged couple, no children. Centrally located if pos- sible. Apply Box 119, Advance- Times. 5rrb WANTED TO RENT—Two or three rooms for light housekeeping, Partly furnished, references sup- plied. Phone W J. Morris, Queen's Hotel, noon or after 6 p.m, 5* WORK WANTED HOUSEWORK WANTED — Exper- ienced girl. Write Eileen Camer- on, cio Mrs, Ulmont Moore, R. R. 2, Luelchow, 5* PICTURE FRAMING----A Specialty, Warren House, Wingham, EXPERT TILE-LAYING ci ther rubber, floor-ever, or marboleum for floors or plastic wall tile. We supply quality brands, Contact James Mintz, Formosa. Phone Mildniay 38r2. 13,20,27,5b WANTED WANTED—As many people asliTs- sible to discover how quickly a small Want Ad in this column can get results, The cost is two cents per word, minimum 40e. Use the Advance-Tintes Want Ad column, Phone them in. The number is 34, CART) OP 'THANKS We wish to express sincere thanks 'to our friends, neighbours end rela- tives for kindnesses shown durieg Our recent bereave/tent, and for Cards, messages and floral tributes received. Anatol' UcCorniialt and family. FOR SALE FOR SALE—Six-room cottage, large lot, modern conveniences, complete- ly insulated, Located at the corner of Frances St, and Diagonal Road, Apply to Wilbert Hodgkingon. Terms can be arranged. 20rrb FOR SALE—House, 8 rooms, Insul Brick Siding, garage and hydro. Reasonable for quick sale. Apply S. Ritchie, I..l ower Wingham, 5* PROPERTIES FOR SALE MODERN brick dwelling with built- in cupboards, garage, Josephine St. North, FARMS 25 to 250 acres, many loca- tions. SEVERAL farms In Brussels district. 50-ACRE farm near Delmore. GENERAL stores, garages, hotels and many other lines of business, LISTINGS WANTED. W. C, OKE, Real Estate Broker, Sea- forth. E. THOMPSON, Salesman. Wingham and Brussels. Phone 83x Brussels FOR SALE Two-storey brick house in Wingham situated cor- ner Frances and Patrick Sts. This house is in good repair and in a fine location. Furnace nearly new. House wired in 1948. For particu- lars, Call Roy Porter, phone 267R, Wingham. e ;12 :19 :26b TWO-STOREY FRAME HOUSE on Victoria St., in first class repair. Living room and dining room with hardwood floors, kitchen newly decorated, with cupboards and tile floor, four bedrooms with clothes closets, two built-in dressers and 3-piece bath, Write or call 693J, Mrs. Carl M. Bennett, Victoria St., Wingham. 5* FOR SALE—Frame house in Wing- ham, seven rooms and -bath, in good repair. Garage and barn on lot, hydro and water installed. Small field for pasture. Priced for quick sale. Box 113, Advance- Times. 5* CLEARING AUCTION SALE of FARM STOCK AND MACHINERY at ' LOT 11, CON.4, MORRIS TWP. Two and a half miles east of Belgrave on FRIDAY, MARCH 7th at 1 p.m. IMPLEMENTS-1951 Ford tractor, fully equipped; one-way Disc; Ford Double Disc; Buck Rake; 1934 Chev- rolet Sedan; M.H. 7 ft. Binder; Hay Loader, nearly new; National Milk- ing Machine; M,H. Manure Spreader; M.H. 13:run Fertilizer Drill; Farm Wagon; Fanning Mill; Oil Space Hea- ter; 20 cords maple body wood. HORSES—Black Clyde Mare, 10 years old. CATTLE—Brindle Cow, fresh; Ayr- shire Cow, milking; 3 Durham Cows, due time of sale; Hereford Cow, due in March; 2 Durham Cows, due in April; Durham Heifer, due in July; 6 Durham and Ayrshire Heifers, bred; 2 year-old Holstein Heifers; 9 calves rising one year old; 3 young calves; Red Durham Bull, 2 years old. PIGS-2 York Sows bred; 11 Pigs, 130 lbs,; 7 Chunks, 120 lbs; 9 Chunks 12 weeks. HAY-25 tons Mixed Hay. TERMS—CASH MITCHELL ELLIOTT, Prop. E, P. CHESNEY, Clerk HAROLD JACKSON, Auctioneer, 27:5h TOWNSHIP OF HOWICK APPLICATIONS FOR TWO INSPECTORS Applications will be received by the undersigned for two warble fly in- spectors for the Township of Howick. Applicant to state age, qualifications and wages per hour, Applications to be in the hands of the undersigned by 12 p.m., March 12, 1952. P. L, Durst, Clerk, Wroxeter 27, 5b GIBSON—Ella and Garry Gibson are happy to announce the birth of a baby daughter, Deborah Lor- raine, a sister for Darryl ,at Vic- toria Hospital, Victoria, BC., on Febrile*? 25th„ 1952. VINCENT In Wingham General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 19, 1952, to Mr, and Mrs. Harold Vin- cent, Belgrave, a; son. McDONALD—In Wingham General Hospital, on Wednesday, Febru- ary 27th., 1952, to Mr. and Mrs, James McDonald, R. R. 3, Tees- water, a son. KERR—In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Tuesday, February 27th, 1952, to Mr, and Mrs, Harold Kerr, Wingham, a son. KIEFFER—In Wingham General Hospital, on Friday, February 29, 1952, to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kief- fer, R. R. 1, Wingham, a daughter. WALSH--In Wingham General Hos- pital, on Sunday, March 2nd., 1952, to Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Walsh, R. R. 1, Belgrave, a son. WILLSON—In Guelph General Hos- pital, on Sunday, March 2nd., 1952, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willson nee (Marjorie Gibson) a daughter. STEURNOL—In Wingham General Hospital, on Saturday, March 1st., 1952, to Mr. and Mrs. John Steur- nol, (nee Joyce Sanderson), R. R. 1, Wroxeter, a' son. The Friday evening previous the officers and N.C.O.'s of the Battery, with their wives, assembled at the Armouries for a farewell party and to express their regret at hhe de- parture of Sgt.-Major and Mrs.Dyble. Lieut, Barry Kay acted as master-of- ceremonies and Sgt. Bill Grover pre- sented the Sgt.-Major with a bronze smoking stand and his wife with a rhinestone necklace, earrings and bracelet. The former made thought- ful reply, expressing his appreciation of the co-operation which had been accorded him during the five years he had spent in Wingham. Best wishes were extended to him in the new post to which he has been promoted. Addison Fitzpatrick Passes in Manitoba Funeral services for the late Ad- dison Burton Fitzpatrick, 76, were held in the Elgin United Church, Elgin, Manitoba, on Wednesday, February 6th, at 2 p.m. Rev, A. Johnston officiated, assisted by Rev. W, 0. Robertson, a former pastor, who spoke most feelingly of his fellowship with the deceased. The pallbearers were Messrs. K. N. Macdonald, R. J. Draper, Gordon Dodds, • W. S. Spratt, V. H. Ander- son and Herbert Sparrow. Honorary pallbearers were, Messrs, E. J. Smil- lie, A. S. Maguire, Alex Grant, John Spratt, G. D. Ross and J. B. King. Quiet simplicity marked a very im- pressive service. Burial was made in Elgin cemetery. The late Mr. Fitzpatrick died in Winnipeg General Hospital, on Sun- day, February 3rd, after a major operation. Born at Gorrie;, Ontario, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitzpatrick of United Empire Loy- alist' stock, he came with his par- ents in 1880 to Portage Plains and later to this district so rightly may he called a member of one of the old families. Farming was his life- long occupation and he built up a fine home and retired only a few years ago to live in Elgin. Of quiet but genial disposition he took his duties as a citizen seriously, Un- assumingly he helped in community building and his home was one of wide hospitality, Surviving are his widow, the for- mer Bertha, Sotheran, of Fordwich, Ontario; one son, J., Crosby, of Elg- in; one daughter, Mrs. Win. Scharff, of Holland; and 'four grandchildren. Three brothersp also survive, John, Herbert and Charles, of New West- minster, B, C. Two sisters, Mrs. Chesterfield of Vancouver and Mrs. Cannon of Winnipeg, also survive. THE VOICE OF TEMPERANCE The only soundly Christian approv- al to strong, drink is abstinence, A Man is responsible to God and t o Society to make the best possible use of his strength and his abilities, The chances are that he will not do this if he muddles his brain with alcohol. Abstinence is one guarantee that he can measure up to this responsi- bility. for the, influence he exerts on others. His example is his Most ef- fective medium of influence. He may be able to handle his liquor but In the company there are so ine who are fighting a losing battle against liquor and there may be youiig people who have never touched it. tf he is con- siderate and if lie Has siiy conscience about it he will abstain for their Sakes. In the 'last •analysis abethience is the Christian approach to strong thinIc.e.e.AdVt. Marion Williamson Group Holds Meeting The Marion Williamson Group held their February meeting at the borne of Marion Chittick on Tuesday even- ing last week. The meeting opened with the call'to worship and the sing- ing of hymn 742, The Scripture read- ing I Samuel .15:24-31, was read by Mary Rae, followed by prayer by Marion Chittick. 'The roll call was taken and the secretary's and treas- urer's reports were given, After a short business period the collection was taken. The topic, the sepond chapter of "Off to Brazil", was read by Mary Frances 'Currie. A reading on Brazil was given by Mrs. Douglas Fry, Donalda MacDonald read a poem followed by prayer by Helen Ford. Hymn 796 was sung. After a work period lunch was served and the meeting closed with the bene- diction. Al. WIENER SPEAKER AT BAPTIST CHURCH Special speaker Sum/ay, at both services at the Baptist Church, was Mr. A. H. Wiener a representative of the Hope of Israel Messengers. Mr. Wiener, a converted Jew from Ger- many, is a talented pianist as well as dynamic speaker. During his evening discourse the speaker out- lined his conversion and the ordeals in the Buchenwald concentration camp where he was taken during the Hitler regime. Mr, Wiener re- lated how in desperation he cried to God for deliverance as daily he saw his countrymen die from tor- tures at the hands of the Nazis. Shortly afterwards God answered his prayer and he was released from this camp. Speaking at the morning service Mr, Wiener chose as his subject "Three Midnights". We are now in the midnight hour of this dispensa- tion and our only hope and Salva- tion is Christ. Just as at Buchen- wald concentration camp with its electric wire fence there was no es- cape, so today we have the concen- tration camp of sin, surrounded by the electric wire of rebellion against God and by the watch towers of self. "How I came to Christ" was the theme of Mr. Wiener's evening sub- ject. Born in Frankfort Germany he was a son of Jewish parents. He was taken to Buchenwald prison camp November 12th, 1938. To-day he is out proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ to his own people. At the Fellowship Hour, Mr. Wie- ner gave a piano recital playing such well known` numbers as the "Victory March," and hymn from "Judas Maccabaeus" byHandel and the closing choir and choral from "St. Matthew Passion" by Bach. Pastor John Coyle also assisted at the services with solos. Baptist Young People The regular meeting of the Bap- tist Young People was held on Sun- day evening. Rev. A. H. Weiner of the Hope of Israel Messengers gave an outstanding piano recital. His first number was the "Victory March," by Handel, followed by Bach's "Passion According to Saint Matthew." Pastor Coyle favoured with a solo "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God," accompanied by Rev. Weiner. A very inspiring devotional was given by., Ittev. Weiner to the Young People. He then favoured with a piano solo, "Who Is On the Lord's Side", after which Pastor Coyle closed 'c*ith prayer. Mrs. A. McCormick Was Culross Resident Mrs, Andrew McCormick of Culross Twp., passed away in the Wingham General Hospital, on Saturday morn- ing, February '23, in her 77th year. Formerly Lucy Jane Lamont, she was the only daughter of the late Malcolm and Mary Lamont. Born in Hibbert Twp., she came to Wingham at the age of twelve 'years, where she resided until her marriage in the year 1905, to Andrew McCormick, con, 1, Culross. Surviving besides her husband are one son, Donald at home and two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Hilda) Halle- hen, Blyth, and Katherine, at home. She also has five grandchildren, The funeral was held from the Sacred Heart Church, Teeswater, on Tuesday, February 26th. Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev, Father H. R. Brick assisted by Rev. Father Durand. The pallbearers were John Sproal, John McKinnon, Percy King, Ross King, Joseph King and Lloyd Dawson, Interment was made hi the Teeswater R. C. Cemetery. St. Paul's Guild The regular meeting of St, Paul's, Ladies' Giuld was held in the primary room of the church ' Thursday afternoon with a good attendance. The meeting opened in the usual. manner with the General Confession- and the Lord's Prayer. In the absence of the secretary, Mrs, Herb Mitchell, the minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. E. Armitage. The treas- urer, Mrs. D. D. Porter, gave her financial report of the Valentine Tea which was quite successful in spite of stormy weather, It was decided to purchase five long tables. Some necessary decorating in the rectory was discussed and the work approved. The business being concluded, Mrs. Lancaster pronounced the benediction and a delicious lunch was served by the committee. Bishop Addresses (Continued from page one,) great purpose. He asked if the parish. was not already organized, that it he done immediately and without fur- ther delay so that every family in the Diocese will now be invited to con- tribute a gift of money—as well as their prayers for the success of the Campaign. Bishop Luxton expressed the hope that the Campaign would be entirely successful, so that in the fall the new College might be consecrated. He explained that the College has been dedicated to God's service in the meantime, but only a debt-free build- ing may be consecrated and set. apart as God's property, sacred and inviolate. In September of this year, the General Synod of the Church of England in Canada is meeting in. London, Ontario, when the Primate , of all Canada, the Archbishops and Bishops, and many Clergymen and. laymen of the 28 dioceses across Can- ada (about 350 strong) will meet for a week early in the month, and there is a possibility that the Archbishop of Canterbury, together with the Dean of St. Paul's in London, Eng- land, may also be present, which. would provide a most fitting time and setting for the Consecration of the new buildings. The Bishop closed his talk by stat- ing that the response of the people of the Diocese of Huron during this, month of March to the appeal for $375,000.00 to clear Huron College of debt, will be helping in the establish- ment of the truth as it is in Jesus , Christ, on the firm foundation of manhood in every community of the- Diocese of Huron,. in Western Ont— ario, and elsewhere in God's World where our young people may be call— ed upon to labour for the extension of the Kingdom, "Together, by God's grace, we shall continue that which we have begun unto a successful end— until the task be finished—and we• shall yield the true glory to Him, to Whom we shall consecrate the new College." WANTED HORSES FOR SLAUGHTER 3c LB. AT FARM. DEAD and DISABLED HORSES and COWS up td $5.00 each. Smaller animals according to size. and condition. C. Brubacher Phone 608w1 R.R. 1, Wingham lifittis to is Radio & Electric " Serving You Since 193." " KINSMEN HOSPITAL BEDS FREE Anyone confined to bed at home may have the added comfort of an ad., justable, hospital-type bed. This free service is made available by the Wingham Kinsmen Club. Your doc., tor can arrange for a bed on short notice. 28rrb NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of Andrew Adams, late of the Township of Turnberry in the County of Huron, Farmer, who died on or about the fifteenth day of Jan- uary, A.D. 1952, are notified to send to the undersigned on or before the eighth clay of March, A.D. 1952, full particulars of their claims in writing, Immediately after the said eighth day of March the assets of the said testator will be distributed amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to claims of which the executrix shall then have notice. DATED this thirteenth day of Feb, ruary, AD, 1952. CRAWFORD & HETHERINGTON, Wingham, Ontario Solicitors for the Executrix 20275b TENDERS WANTED Tenders will - be received by the Board of Managers, for re-decorat- ing the auditorium and entrance of Knox Presbyterian Church, Blue- vale. Work to be completed by May 31st., 1952. Tenders to close March 20th., 1952. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. M. Olive Scott, Secretary, Bluevale 5:12b DOG TAXES DUE Dog taxes for the, year 1952 are now due and payable at the police office, Town of Wingham. Chief Constable Irwin. 5b MISCELLANEOUS SELL YOUR CREAM, Eggs and Poultry the Co-op way and for your convenience we have all your Co-op 'Feeds available at the right prices at the Maitland Co-op Creamery. Lockers available to everyone. rrb. BIRTHS News from Our Churches CONTRACT FORMS are now avail- able for your seed contract bar- ley. Shipping facilities will be provided at our elevator 'located on C.N.R., Wingham, If interested, see us soon, as our seed supplies are limited. John Bumstead & Son, phone 455, Wingham. 13rrb CARD OF (THANKS I wish to express my sincerest appreciation for the beautiful floral offerings, cards and words of sym- pathy and kindness shown to me by my neighbours and friends in my recent sad bereavement by the loss of a beloved wife, Frances Richey. Clarence Richey and Boys. IN MEMORIAM SPARLING—In loving memory of a clear husband and father, Alonzo Sperling, who passed away March 6th., 1947, —Ever remembered by his wife and family. 5* IN MEMORIAM ROLPH—In loving memory of Pear- son Rolph, wine passed away on March 6, 1950. The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, Of loss of one we loved so well, And while he sleeps a peaceful sleep, His memory we shall always keep, —Ever remembered by his daugh- ters and grandchildren. IN MEMORIAM REID—In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister, Elva, who passed away three years ago, March 5th., 1949. Her memory is a keepsake With which we will never part, Though absent, she is ever near, Still loved, still missed, and ever dear. --Always remembered and sadly missed by Mother, Dad, Sisters and Brothers. 2'751eb.