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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-05-10, Page 31A• Obituaries — FLORA LETITIA GEDDES Flora Letitia Geddes died May 2, 1978 in Kincardine and District Hospital after a short illness. Flora Letitia was' fondly called "Flossie" by those who knew her best. She entered heartily into com- munity life wherever she resided. 'She was a member of Pine River United Church and later a member of St. Andrew's United Church, Ripley. The Women's. Organizations of each church were of vital interest to her. She as a member of Bruce Chapter No. 253 O.E.S. Kincard- ine. The members of this Chapter conducted a Memorial Service in her honour on May 3rd at 9 p.m. Flora was born October 5th, 1888, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Blue of Huron Township. She attended school at S. S. No. 9 Huron Township, second con- cession. She worked at dressmak- ing, both Iogally and in Detroit. On December 10th, 1913, Flossie married Samuel Geddes of the fourth concession of Huron Township, where they farmed successfully for many years. In 1945 they retired and moved to Amberley. On June 14th, 1961 Sam died following a short illness. In early autumn 1961. Flossie moved to Ripley where she resided until she entered South- ampton Nursing Home, Decem- ber 26th, 1975. On January 24th, 1978 she moved to "Princess Court" Kincardine where she resided until her last illness. The funeral service was held May 4th, 1978 at 2 p.m. from MacKenzie, and McCreath Funer- al Home, Jtipley. Rev. Jas. Bushell of St. Andrew's United Church, Ripley, officiated. Mrs. Geddes leaves to mourn one brother John Blue, and one sister, Catherine, Mrs. Lloyd Irwin, both of Ripley. She was predeceased by two sisters, Annie, Mrs. Grant Mac- Diarmid, Lucknow and Bessie, Mrs. Elymer Reavie of Huron Township, and' three brothers, William Blue and George Blue, both of Detroit, Michigan and Donald Blue of Ripley. Many nieces, nephews, relativ- es and friends from different parts of Ontario and Michigan attended the funeral. The pallbearers were six neph- ews, Allan Irwin, Roy Geddes, Eugene Blue, James Blue, John Blue and Donald Blue. The flower bearers were John Scott, Bill Scott and Roy Stanley. Ripley Huron Centra REPORTERS: CHRISTINE COV- ER, IAN CULBER, KENNETH THOMPSON, HEATHER SCOTT GET FIT, STAY IN SHAPE..RUN Grade 5 were the winners for the intermediate running, contest. They did 654 -laps around a 1 kilometer track. Mrs. Shewfelt and Mrs. Bourgeois classes were tied for the Junior running contest. They had to run . to Toronto (240 laps) on the same, track. The classes still don't know what they are getting for a prize. Congratulations! Kingsbridge.. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 later this month. Tickets are being sold on a Pro Life quilt. ' Father Dentinger said he hoped the church bells could soon be repaired. Though it is a rather expensive undertaking most members felt it wool be very worthwhile. The church sign has been knocked over and t was felt there should be signs with the name of the church and the time of masses. A garage sale will be held sometime in July. President, Pat Howard, mentioned the Diocesan Convention to be held in London on May 9 and 10.- Grace Austin and Teresa Courtney hope to attend. There will be a joint meeting of the St. Augustine, Lucknow and Kingsbridge C.W.L. groups held in St. Augustine in June. This will also be a plant sale. The meeting closed with prayer followed by lunch and a social hour followed. Agent For Wingham Dry Cleaners In Lucknow Charman's Work Clothing STRIKE 3...YOU'RE OUT Now that spring is here, baseball season has started again. Baseball mitts, bats and hats are coming " out so PLAY BALL! ! !' . Lneknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 10,1978 --Page 31 Leisa Rau, Lucknow, left, and Tracey Harman, R. R. 5 Lucknow, were two of the Lucknow Brownies and Guides who were selling cookies on Saturday for the annual door to door Cookie Day. Lucknow Guides and Brownies sold about 800 boxes of cookies and about $500 has been deposited for their future projects. [Sentinel staff photo] tario has reformed its family laws. We think you and your family should know about them. The purpose of the new legislation is to strengthen and encourage the -role of the family by bringing outmoded and unfair laws into line with modern family life. among the subjects covered are: • Matrimonial property— the sharing of family assets, including the faily home, . • Support— the mutual obligation of spouses to support themselves and their children. • Domestic contracts— what they are " sand how to make them, • Abolition of the status of illegitimacy—equal rights for all children. 1 • Marriages—age of consent and civil ceremonies. • Succession rights— the rules for making wills andrights of surviving family members. The new laws substantially change the rights and responsibilities of every person in'Ontario, The Ministry of the Attorney General has prepared an easy -to -understand pamphlet which summarizes the new law. For your free copy, writ to: Family Law Ministry of the Attorney General 18 King Street East Toronto, Ontario M5C IC5 R. Roy McMurtry, Attorney General William Davis, Premier Province of Ontario