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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-05-18, Page 130 bituaries THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1994. PAGE 13.' Molesworth WI remembers MARY BAEKER Mrs. Mary Backer of Braemar Retirement Centre passed away in Wingham Hospital, May 3, 1994 after a brief illness. She was in her 87th year. Born and raised in Brussels, Mary worked in Toronto, where she and George were married. The couple returned home to live with her parents, Thomas and Christian Walker, while George worked in the family Baeker Butcher Shop. After George passed away in 1971, Mary lived in the family home until August 1992, when she moved to Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham. Besides her husband and parents, Mary was predeceased by a sister, Jean Walker, Brussels and a brother, Douglas Walker, Timmins. She leaves to mourn her passing her beloved sister and brother-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Middleton, Toronto, a sister-in-law, Miss Pearl Baeker, many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, May 6 with the Rev. Carolyn McAvoy officiating. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ralph Watson, Paul Thompson, Todd Wheeler and Roso Somers, all of Brussels and Fred Stiles and Bill Smith of Waterloo. Carrying floral tickets were Darlene Wheeler and Michelle Freeman of Brussels and Janice Smith, Waterloo. EUGENE McADAM Eugene McAdam Clinton passed away suddenly at Clinton Public Hospital on Monday, May 9, 1994 in his 65th year. Bom Aug. 10, 1929 in London to the late Mitchell and Lillian (Eggett) McAdam, he married Mildred Charter on June 21, 1952, who is left to mourn his passing. Mr. McAdam learned the carpentry trade from his father and also spent several years as a feedmill millwright in Ontario and Eastern Canada. He owned a Clinton hardware store for 13 years, then finished his working career as chief building official in several municipalities. Mr. McAdam was a member of Wesley-Willis United Church, and a member of Clinton Lions Club. He was a man of many and varied interests including music, dancing, theatre and camping. He had travelled extensively. He will be lovingly rememberd by his daughter Heather and husband Glenn Davis of Pickering, his son Robin and his wife Twyla of Halifax, four grandchildren, his fishing buddy Shannon Davis and Matthew, Stuart and Erica Mc­ Adam. He was the beloved brother of Elaine and Charles Bailey of London, Ralph and Debbie McAdam of Holmesville, Grace Marie and Robert Shontaba, Comox, B.C. He will be missed by one aunt Leona McKellar of London, brothers-in-law, Robert and Gordon Charter and families and several cousins. Funeral services were held at Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton on Thursday, May 12 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jack Tweddle officiating. Cremation followed with interment in Bly th Union Ceme­ tery. OLIVE ELIZABETH CAMP­ BELL Olive Elizabeth Campbell of Bel­ grave passed away on Friday, May 13, 1994 at Wingham and District Hospital. She was in her 88th year. Bom in Ashfield Twp., the for­ mer Olive Helm was the beloved wife of the late Floyd Campbell, who predeceased her in 1969. In 1936 she moved from the Lucknow area to Belgrave, where she joined the Knox United Church congrega­ tion and was a member of its UCW. Mrs. Campbell was the dear mother of Gladys and Clare Van- Camp, Ivy Cloakey, Lome and Lil­ lian Campbell, Bruce and Linda Campbell, John and Linda Camp­ bell, all of Belgrave, Donald and Susan Campbell and Ronald and Eleanor Campbell, all of London, Allan (Bert) and Shelly Campbell of RR3, Wingham and Gordon and Sharon Campbell of Ancaster. She will be lovingly remembered by a son-in-law John Galbraith of Whit­ by and a sister-in-law Winnie Campbell of Lucknow. Thirty grandchildren and 25 great-grand­ children are also left to mourn her passing. Mrs. Campbell was predeceased by her daughter Marilyn Galbraith in 1993, a granddaughter and two brothers. Visitation was at the McBumey Funeral Home, Wingham on Sun­ day from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services were held at the funeral home on Monday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Boughton and Rev. John Roberts officiated. Pallbearers were Keith Van- Camp, Scott Campbell, Doug Cloakey, Steven Campbell, Dean Campbell and Andrew Campbell. Carrying floral tributes were Heather Campbell and Kelly Gal­ braith. Interment was at Brandon Ceme­ tery, Belgrave. WINNIFRED KATE MCPHAIL Winnifred Kate McPhail of Brus­ sels, and formerly of Seaforth passed away on Friday, May 13, 1994 at Wingham and District Hos­ pital. Mrs. McPhail was a past Worthy Grand Matron, Order of the Eastern Star No. 266, Clinton Chapter and a former member of the Orange Lodge. She was the loving mother of Pat and George Langlois of Brussels, Betty and Jim Glew of Seaforth and Mary Bradshaw of Brussels. She was the ioved grandmother of five grandchildren and 10 great-grand­ children. Mrs. McPhail will be lov­ ingly remembered by her sister Dorris Harris and her brother Tom Heale. Funeral services were held at 10:30 p.m. Monday at Betts Funer­ al Home, Brussels Chapel. Flower­ bearers were Curtis Meyers, Maurissa Meyers, Sean Muir. Hon- ourary bearers were Ken Nichol, Dave Hanley and Randy Becker. Carrying Mrs. McPhail to her final resting place at Maitland Bank Cemetery, Seaforth were Chris Langlois, Rob Glew, Mark Muir, Russ Miners, Bill Meyers and Angelo Andreassi. In remembrance donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. THE BEST PLACE FOR FAST RESULTS Muriel Matheson hosted the Grandmother's meeting of the Molesworth Women's Institute on Monday evening. Secretary Jennie Dekker read the correspondence which included an invitation to an Open House at the new Provincial office on May 27 from 2 - 4 p.m. and a chance to meet the World President Valerie Fisher. Another Open House is planned for the Lee from 2-4 p.m. on May 28 and on May 29 at the Hoodless Home. On August 21 official opening ceremonies will take place on the front lawn at 1 p.m. followed by tours of the house and refreshments. The roll call, "Show and share a School on Wheels hosts workshops The Sloman School Car will be hosting on-site workshops during the Clinton Family Literacy Festival which will take place from June 6-10 at the Fair Grounds in Clinton. The School on Wheels moved by rail to sparsely settled areas of Northern Ontario to serve as a classroom for children of railway workers, trappers, prospectors and lumbermen. Fred Sloman of Clinton was one of the teachers in the converted coach owned by the CNR. Over 1,000 children gradu­ ated from this unique school, including Fred and Cela Sloman's five children. Come Celebrate Spring at PLANT IJ PARADISE Beautiful Flowering Hanging Baskets Flowering Hanging Bags Flowering Plants Mixed Containers Buy direct from the grower and save $$$ 482-3969 memory from yesteryear" was answered by 18 members. One member had an apron from before 1890 to show and others mentioned school days, an old ring and Arbour Day. Audrey Adair gave the motto: "The future is built on the stepping stones of the past." Today's modem conveniences are fine but if they break down many people don't know how to use older methods to perform the tasks. She said "Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note, Today is cash. Spend it wisely. Violet Smith read several smiles and chuckles. Margaret McMahon conducted a Grandmother's Bingo as part of the program which was The car was moved to Clinton in 1982 and painstakingly recon­ structed. On May 17, 1986 the car was officially designated as an Ontario Heritage Site by the Ontario Heritage Foundation, Ministry of Citizenship and Culture. A mini shuttle bus will provide transportation from the Clinton Fair Grounds to the Sloman School Car. There is no fee for the general public for the daytime workshops or for the evening performances on Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, contact Pat Senn or Darlene Williams at 482-3496 or 1-800-265-5598. // I I __ highly entertaining. Each lady was presented with a little coffee mat with the verse "When a friend slops in to visit, or have a little chat, place a cup of coffee upon this little mat." The next meeting will be a car tour of the Salem, Fergus and Elora area on June 7 beginning al 9:30 a.m. WHO SHOULD CONSIDER PREARRANGING A FUNERAL? Some people do not have anyone living nearby who would be able to carry out the wishes of the individual al the time of death. We find some people, perhaps husbands and wives, who wish to lake as much emotional pressure off the individual at the time of death. Various preferences with regards to their funeral service can be brought to the attention of the funeral director. Many people wish to advise of a certain passage of scripture or a church service or the funeral service from the funeral home itself. Many details can be worked out and included in their arrangements. These details would be noted and placed on file. Most people simply wish to give some direction to their survivors so that they may know the type of service which is important to them. We hope we have answered some of your questions. Should you wish further information, please call the Betts Funeral Home, Brussels for further details. 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