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The Citizen, 2019-04-25, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019. ROBERT “BOB” HOPPER Robert Hopper of Wingham and formerly of Brussels, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Monday, April 15, 2019. He was 85. Bob was the beloved husband of Shirley (Marks) Hopper of Wingham and the dear father of Jennie Hopper, Laurie Dale, Robert Hopper and stepfather of Rollie and Celeste Hopkins and Richard and Dawn Hopkins. He was the grandpa of Kris and great-grandpa of Noah, Gage and Delaney. Bob was the dear brother of Donald Hopper and Fred and Delina Hopper and the brother- in-law of Helen and Bev Wallace, Agnes Marks and Gordon Carter. Bob was predeceased by his parents Robert and Ruby Hopper, parents-in-law Rollie and Clara Marks, brother-in-law Robert Marks and sister-in-law Agnes Carter. At Robert’s Request, there will be no funeral service. Arrangements have been entrusted to McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham. Memorial donations to the North Huron Food Share or Salvation Army Food Bank would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Creating Memories in Stone for Over 95 years Goderich/Clinton Michael Falconer Memorial Counsellor 519-524-8457 | Cell: 519-525-2281 www.stratfordmemorials.com Obituaries Easter Sunday marked at Knox Elizabeth Procter played prelude music and accompanied the hymns on Good Friday at Knox United Church. Following was a time of quiet and silent prayer thinking of all those who had passed away during the past year. Minister Brian Hymers lit the Christ candle as a sign of our faith in the Lord. He has always been with us teaching and guiding us. Ron Taylor and Trudy Taylor greeted worshippers and handed out the bulletins at Knox United Church on Easter Sunday, April 21. Elizabeth Procter played inspiring prelude music and accompanied all the hymns with Lila Procter also accompanying with her guitar. The front of the sanctuary was adorned with a potted lily and other plants. Early on the first day of the week, the disciple of Jesus went to the tomb where He was buried only to find that the stone had been rolled away and the tomb was empty. We were gathered as Christ’s disciples to celebrate the good news of the gospel; Jesus Christ has risen from the dead. Brian Hymers lit the Christ candle and a candle in memory of those who had passed away, including his aunt Gladys. This service is all about our day of Glory. Maddison Davenport is wished all the best in her dance competition. After dancing in Mississauga she will go on to Niagara Falls, New York. The opening hymn was, “Jesus Christ Has Risen Today.” The call to worship followed. We witnessed that Christ died on a cross and that God raised Him from the dead on the third day and that He is coming again in glory to reign. The children’s hymn was, “I Danced in the Morning” followed by story time for the young at heart. Brian read a story about hot cross buns. It was about a monk in England who decided to make hot cross buns and share with families living on the streets. On Easter morning he filled a basket with hot cross buns and went around selling them. Before the church service he put all the money he made on the collection plate. After the choir sang, “He Is Risen, Hallelujah!” the children adjourned for Sunday School. Karen Davenport read scripture from Isaiah 61: 1-4, 9-11 and John 20: 1-18. Brian reflected on Easter Sunday morning being a new dawn, fresh new scent of spring and new growth. Joseph had taken Jesus’ body away and put Him in a special cave/tomb. He put a huge stone over the opening of the cave. Guards watched the cave to make sure no one took Jesus’ body. Early Sunday morning an angel came from heaven and rolled the stone away. When the guards saw Him they shook with fear and fell down. One of Jesus’ friends named Mary came to the cave/tomb early that morning. She saw the stone was not in front of it so she went in. She saw an angel there. The angel said that Jesus was not there, “He is alive.” The angel said to go and tell his friends that they will get to see Him again. We are all children of God and are all as one. Christ is always with us. We need community. Roger Hopper reported on the Minute for Missions, which dealt with supporting parents with children who have autism. Don Shiell and Ken Procter took up the offering, which was dedicated. The offertory response was the singing of “We Give You But Your Own”. The Lord’s Prayer was sung and the parting hymn, “Hallelujah, Hallelujah” was sung, the benediction and blessing, “Go Now in Peace” and the Giving of the Flame of Christ ended the worship service. Over $250 was raised from the donation of Elly’s books with funds raised going towards the Mission and Service Fund. The remainder of the books will remain out for one more week if you would like to have a book. Thank you for your generous support. On Wednesday, May 1, there is a hot lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Belgrave Community Centre. Come and bring a friend. Payment is by donation. For information contact Kathy Procter at 519-357-3557. No advance tickets are required. Everyone is welcome. The community extends special birthday greetings to Florence McArter on her 90th birthday on April 23. A first cousin of Irene Lamont, Jean Love (Smith) of England passed away recently at the age of 89. They corresponded in their younger years but never met each other then. She came here to visit Irene in 1982 and 1987. Irene visited her in England in 1991. The community extends sincere sympathy to Irene. Easter guests for the weekend at Mike and Donelda Cottrill’s were their family, Shawn and Katie, Chris and Nicole, Amelia and Violet and Mathew and Kathleen. Dale and Colleen Lamont and Irene Lamont and all enjoyed a dinner together on Easter Sunday. 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