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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1993-09-29, Page 12Becky and Don Tortl Couple weds in Brussels Cathy and Harry Boyle on all Sunworthy sample book orders. Fabrics, textiles and co-ordinates not included. Enjoy tremendous savings on a huge assortment of patterns and borders by Sunworthy. Hurry in and save - this is a time limited offer. Fabrics, textiles and co-ordinates not included. Limited time offer Manning's Lumber & Building Supplies Blyth 523-9305 PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1993. Newlyweds take honeymoon trip to Holland p.ir V V Johnston of Wingham, the bride's grandmother, and Marian Calvert of B.C. great-aunt of the bride. Following a honeymoon to Holland and Frankenmuth, Michigan the couple is residing at 460 Morris St., Blyth. Deb and Fred Hakkers HAKKERS-CRAIG Fred Hakkers, son of John and Alice Hakkers of RR 5, Goderich, and Deb Craig, daughter of Don and Marilyn Craig of RR 2, Blyth were united in marriage, Saturday, July 24, 1993 at 3 p.m. in an outdoor ceremony at the bride's family farm. Instrumental music was provided by John Ramirez. Bodie and Paul Craig, and Kim Hornayak sang TORTI-DUNBAR Becky Dunbar of London and Dan Torti of Brantford were married at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels on July 17, 1993. Rev. Carolyn McAvoy assisted by Mr. Ronald Sharpe, Divinity Student, officiated. Becky is the daughter of Donald and Barbara Dunbar of RR 1, Ethel and Dan is the son of James and Shirley Torti of Brantford. The bride wore a white off-the- shoulder floor-length gown decorated with beads and sequins, and with a.cathedral-length train. She carried a cascade of dendrobium orchids, pink and mauve roses, pink and white "The Wedding Song", "Love Can Build a Bridge", and "Battle Hymn of Love". The bride wore a full length white satin dress with a brocade white satin jacket, designed and made by the bride. The outfit was completed with a white satin hat, also designed and made by the bride. Maid of honour Nancy McInnes, of Islington, friend of the bride, and bouvardia, purple freesia, ivy and ming fern, and purple heather, supplied by Bob and Gladys Ellsmore of Country Garden Flowers. The matron of honour was Karen Giampi, London, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kim Braine and Louise Lanthier, both of London and friends of the bride. Best man was Greg Torti, Brantford, brother of the groom. Ushers were Donald Orr and Peter Brown, both of London and friends of the groom. Organist was Joanne King of Brussels. The processional was played by pianist David Dunbar of Ottawa, brother of the bride. John the bridesmaids, Tricia Daer of London, cousin of the bride, Kerry Hallahan of Blyth, friend of the bride, Helen Lapp of RR 1, Auburn, sister of the groom, Linda Pease, of RR 4, Brussels, sister of the groom, and Evelyn Smith of Goderich, sister of the groom, wore cocktail length dresses, each in a different shade of the rainbow. The groom's attendants, best man Jerry Hakkers of London, brother of the groom, and the ushers, Ben Hakkers of Goderich, brother of the groom, Gary Hakkers of Goderich, brother of the groom, Doug Craig of Newry, brother of the bride, Mike Hakkers of Goderich, brother of the groom, and David Craig of RR 2, Blyth, brother of the bride, wore grey suits with ties and pocket puffs to match their partner's dress. Flowergirls Mary Thompson of Blyth, cousin of the bride, and Heidi Craig of Newry, niece of the bride, wore print dress with all the colours of the rainbow, and white pinafores, while ringbearers Matthew Hakkers of Auburn, and Bradley Lapp of Auburn, both nephews of the groom wore grey pants and vests with ties to match the little girls' dresses. Both flowergirls and ringbearers carried Teddy Bears dressed to match their outfits. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Lorenzo Ramirez Jr. Scriptures were read by Rev. Maxwell Parker, great-great uncle of the bride. Blyth and District Community Chapman, Atwood, accompanied by Joanne King, sang "Unchained Melody" and "Can't Help Falling in Love." After a social time at the Dunbar farm, a banquet and reception were held at the Brussels Legion. The newly married couple went to the Dominican Republic for their honeymoon and now reside in Ingersoll. — Gary Moon Photo Interim pastor has many interests The Blyth United Church has acquired the services of an interim minister. Rev. Jock Tolmay, from Listowel took over the duties in early September. As an interim minister, the pres- ence of Rev. Tolmay will allow the congregation of Blyth United to find a permanent minister who will best fit the needs of the parish. Rev. Tolmay studied and began his ministry in Indiana were he was ordained in the Mennonite Church. He came to Canada in 1988 and ministered in Listowel. Having an interest in architec- tural design, his hobbies include painting, sculpture and stained glass windows. Rev. Tolmay is married with three children. His wife Pam is a minister in Atwood. His eldest son Grant is beginning college, Ian is in high school and the youngest, Thandi is just beginning school. \iviLl + ONTARIO JUNIOR CITIZEN •-, OF THE YEAR AWARDS CONTACT THIS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FOR DETAILS DEADLINE - OCTOBER 31, 1993 Melville, site of ceremony Centre was decorated in rainbow colours for the reception. Special guests at the wedding were Wolter Stryker, uncle of the groom, Aafke Lumenborg, aunt of the groom, Ali Kaspers, and Ali Jonkers, all of Holland, Winnie BOYLE-WILLIAMSON Father Joe Neviu officiated at the Aug. 20, 1993 wedding of Harry Boyle and Cathy Williamson, in Brussels. The bride is the dauilner of Ken and Anne Williamson of Walton. The groom is the son of Leona and the late Raymond Boyle of Auburn. The bride was attended by her sisters. Debbie Gregory of Belfast was her matron of honour and Carol Anne Regele of Dublin was the bridesmaid. Bernard Boyle of Auburn, broth- er of the groom acted as best man and Dennis Gregory of Belfast, a friend to the couple was the usher. After a honeymoon in Niagara Falls the couple is residing in Bel- grave.