HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2019-05-23, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019. PAGE 19.
ALAN BAKER
Alan Baker of RR 3, Brussels,
passed away unexpectedly while
doing morning chores on Tuesday,
May 14, 2019. He was 60.
Alan was a member of the
Wingham Masonic Lodge A.F. &
A.M. No. 286 and a former
volunteer firefighter for Grey
Township for 11 years. Together
with his wife Shirley, Alan enjoyed
farming and they were school
custodians for 31 years. He enjoyed
tractors, crop tours, driving bus and
tinkering in his shop.
Alan was the beloved husband of
Shirley (Clarke) Baker, whom he
married in 1982, the loving father of
Thomas (Nicole) Baker, Sara Baker
(Brian Martene), Emily Baker (Cody
Roetcisoender) and Isaac Baker and
the special grandpa of Kinsley. Alan
was the brother of Elda Gawne. He
will be missed by his mother-in-law
Marg Clarke, brothers-in-law and
sisters-in-law Linda Baker, Murray
(Sharon) Clarke, Brian Clarke
(Jackie Birk) Tracey Courtney and
Paul (Tanya) Clarke and fondly
remembered by many nieces,
nephews, cousins and Heidi
Raynard.
Alan was predeceased by his
parents Tom and Edith (Wood)
Baker, his brother Albert, sister
Thomasena, brother-in-law Ray
Gawne, nieces Kimberley Baker and
Kelly Gawne and father-in-law
Harvey Clarke.
A casual evening of celebration
for Alan’s life was held on Saturday,
May 18 at 41329 Morris Road,
Brussels. A memorial service was
held at Brussels Four Winds Barn,
60 Orchard Line, Brussels on
Sunday, May 19. Pastor Sandra
Cable officiated.
A private family interment took
place in Mount Pleasant Cemetery,
Ethel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations to North Huron
Community Food Share, Grey
Firefighters’ Association – Ethel
Station or a charity of one’s choice
would be appreciated by the family.
Arrangements were entrusted to
the Brenneman Funeral Home,
Atwood. www.brennemanfuneral
home.ca
HERBERT BOETTCHER
Herbert Boettcher, 88 died
peacefully at home on the farm on
May 13, 2019, in the loving care of
his family after a few months of
deteriorating health. In spite of his
weakening physical state, his spirit
remained strong, his attitude positive
and cheerful, his soul patient and
peaceful. He was a true beacon to us
all!
He is held dear by his wife of 59
years, Elisabeth, son Christian
(Gabi), their children Erik (Edda),
Martin (Maria), Olaf, Peter and
Ingrid, and son Jan (Mary Jane),
their children Sascha and Maika and
his first great-grandchild Ronja.
Herbert was predeceased by his son
Dirk in 1985.
Herbert immigrated from
Germany in 1978 with his family
and 10 Trakehner horses to farm on
Moncrieff Road near Brussels. We
are grateful to build upon his
foundation and vision.
A celebration of Herbert’s life will
be held on Saturday, May 25 at 2
p.m. at Riverside Funeral Home,
Brussels.
LARRY JOHN WARD
Larry John Ward passed away
peacefully at home on Sunday, May
19, 2019. He was in his 73rd year.
Larry was the beloved husband of
the late Barbara (2006) for 39 years,
loving dad of Anthony (Tricia) Ward
and Sheri (Ivan) Labbe, proud
grandpa of Ashton Ward and Mitch
Ortman, Brooklyn and Lucas Ward,
Mackenzie and Shelby Machan and
great-grandfather of Jaxx Ortman.
Larry was the brother of Gerald
(Ann) Ward, Kathy (Rick) Nieman,
Connie (Marvin) Gibbings. He was
the brother -in-law of Sandy (Gail)
Vallance, Bill (Laurel) Vallance,
Wendy Walsh and Jim Morrison,
Ray Walsh, Stewart Vallance,
Darwin Vallance, Darlene (Mike)
Roeder, Donna (Gary) Hopper, Kim
(Ann) Vallance, Judy (Mike) Harris.
He will be missed by furry friend
Scruffy.
Larry was predeceased by parents
Lawson and Muriel, in-laws
Alexander and Audrey Vallance,
brothers Keith (Deanna) and Brian
and sister-in-law Heather Cooper.
Larry was a member of the
Percheron Horse Association and
was involved with horses his entire
life. He loved to farm at Barbarry
Acres and spend time with his
family. Larry was a former volunteer
firefighter and heavily involved in
his community. He enjoyed the Ethel
Christmas hayride and many
weddings with his team of horses.
He didn’t stray very far from sixth of
Grey Township.
Friends and family will be
received at the Ethel Community
Centre for a casual visitation on
Thursday, May 23 from 2-4 p.m. and
7-9 p.m. A celebration of Larry’s life
will be held at the Ethel Community
Centre on May 24 at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers and as
expressions of sympathy, donations
to the Listowel Memorial Hospital
or the Grey Firefighters’
Association.
Cards of sympathy and memorial
donations may be sent to Box 340,
Brussels.
Condolences may be left at
riversidefuneralhome.ca
KEN WILBEE
Ken Wilbee, formerly of Listowel,
passed away peacefully at Huronlea
Home for the Aged, Brussels on
Monday, May 20, 2019. He was 96.
Ken was a member of Calvary
United Church, Listowel. He was a
saxophone player in the Ken Wilbee
Band for over 40 years and the band
played in Parkview Gardens for over
25 years. Ken had a love for cattle
and farming. In retirement, he and
his first wife Grace established and
operated Napanee Apple Orchard.
Ken was the beloved husband of
the late Grace (Dennis) Wilbee and
Agnes (Pearson) Wilbee and the
loving father of June (Howard)
Giles, Ruth (Philip) Paul and Bruce
(Heather) Wilbee. He was the
cherished grandpa of Pamela,
Heather, Erin, Ken, Julie, Christine,
Patricia, Melissa, and Rebecca. He
will be missed by many great-
grandchildren. He was the brother-
in-law of Eunice Wilbee. Ken will
be remembered by stepchildren Don
(Kathy) Pearson, Bob (Theresa)
Pearson, Bill (Brenda) Pearson and
by many nieces, nephews and the
extended Dennis and Pearson
families.
Ken was predeceased by his
parents Russ and Edna (Carr)
Wilbee, brothers Roy Wilbee and Ian
(Elva) Wilbee.
Relatives and friends are invited to
share their memories at the
Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood
on Saturday May 25 from 10 a.m. to
noon followed by the funeral service
to celebrate Ken’s life at 2 p.m. with
Rev. George Russell officiating.
Interment in Mount Pleasant
Cemetery, Ethel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations to the Canadian Cancer
Society or a charity of one’s choice
would be appreciated by the family.
www.brennemanfuneral home.ca
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
2019 heritage conference set in Huron
The 31st annual Ontario Heritage
Conference is coming at the end of
this month to the shores of Lake
Huron! The theme of this year’s
conference, being held in Bluewater
and Goderich, is understanding the
economic impacts of heritage.
The conference features an
exciting program focused on how
the agricultural, marine, industrial
and tourist economies in Bluewater
and Goderich have shaped the built
and natural heritage of these
communities and, more recently, the
interplay between heritage and
tourism.
After registration on Thursday,
May 30, participants may take a self-
guided tour of some of the heritage
walks in the Port of Goderich:
booklets available at the registration
table at the Knights of Columbus
Hall, Goderich.
The opening reception on
Thursday evening will be at the
Hensall Heritage Hall. Bus
transportation is available from the
Knights of Columbus Hall.
Keynote speakers at the
conference include Kelly Hill,
founder and president of Hill
Strategies Research, who will
deliver Friday’s welcome session on
heritage economics.
At the gala dinner, Anthony
Smith-Wilson, president and CEO of
Historica Canada (best known
offerings include Heritage Minutes
and the on-line Canadian
Encyclopedia) will be the featured
speaker.
Sessions over two days at the
Knights of Columbus Hall will be
led by an array of interesting
speakers, including Christopher
Andreae, with more than 40 years of
professional experience in historical
archaeology, who will present a
session on the characteristics and
cultural value of lime burning in
Ontario.
Professor Robert Shipley, director
of the Heritage Resources Centre
(University of Waterloo) from 2003-
2016, and author, will moderate a
panel discussing what’s happening
in heritage conservation districts.
Another distinguished panel will
discuss what happens when disaster
strikes, with lessons learned from
the 2011 Goderich tornado.
Delegates will also be treated to
coach trips to visit heritage sites
through St. Joseph and Zurich in
Bluewater, with a luncheon at the
Hessenland Country Inn.
Full Conference program,
registration details and other
information can be found at
www.ontarioheritageconference.ca.
The Municipality of Central Huron is pleased to announce their annual
Central Huron Donation Fund. The Municipality will again set aside
funds to assist and promote community-based non-profit
organizations. Funding is also available for national and international
non-profit organizations whose programs demonstrate a direct benefit
for the residents of our municipality.
To Qualify, organizations must be non-profit. Proposed programs or
events must clearly demonstrate a direct social or economic benefit for
residents of Central Huron. Successful organizations will be required to
submit a post project report identifying the use of the funds.
Application
Applications for funding should include:
• Description of program or event
• Date of program or event
• Organization budget for proposed program or event
• Targeted resident group, if appropriate
• Supporting information including statistics for previous similar
projects
• Amount of funding requested, specifying whether a cash or in-kind
donation is required.
If your organization has questions or comments they should be
directed to the Municipal office at 519-482-3997 or email:
info@centralhuron.com.
Applications clearly marked Central Huron Donation Fund are to be
received by the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. June 5, 2019:
Brenda MacIsaac, Clerk
Municipality of Central Huron
P.O. Box 400, 23 Albert Street
Clinton, Ontario N0M 1L0
DONATION
FUND
The Municipality of Central Huron is pleased to announce their annual
Central Huron Façade Grant Program. The Program includes façade
improvements for properties in Central Huron that are assessed as
Commercial for taxation purposes. The Municipality has set aside
funds to assist property owners in the expansion or improvement of
the building façade or signage.
The proposed façade improvement must meet the specific property
criteria outlined in the “Façade Improvement Concept” and enhance
the “cosmetic” appeal of the structure from a streetscape viewpoint.
Deadline
Applications must be received by the undersigned by 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Questions or comments may be directed
to the Municipal office at 519-482-3997.
“Central Huron Façade Grant Program”
Attention: Brenda MacIsaac, Clerk
Municipality of Central Huron
P.O. Box 400, 23 Albert Street
Clinton, Ontario N0M 1L0
info@centralhuron.com Fax: (519) 482-9183
The Municipality reserves the right to fund projects as deemed appropriate.
www.centralhuron.com
FAÇADE GRANT
PROGRAM