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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-01-29, Page 18PAGE 18. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29,1997 DONNA CRAIG Donna Craig died peacefully and trusting in the grace of God at her home in Bluevale on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997. Lovingly remembered by Mel Craig her devoted husband of 53 years. She is joyfully remembered as a wonderful mom, a confidant and courageous woman by her children: Kathy and Frank Workman of Grey Twp.; Mary and Larry Martin of Bamberg; Pat and Don Nolan of Walton; and Margaret and John Carswell of Teeswater. Donna always encouraged and supported her grandchildren: Lisa, Cheryl, Colleen, and Jennifer Carswell and Julie (Mrs. Ron) Walker; Mark, Michael, Tim and Pam Nolan; Chris and Michelle Martin; Peter and Craig Workman. The birth of her first great­ grandchild, Rebecca Walker in December 1996 was something Donna looked forward to. Always remembered by her sister Mary and husband Jack Taylor Belgrave, brother Tom Armstrong and his wife Joan of West Wawanosh Twp., and sister-in-law Hazel (Mrs. Bill Craig) of Aubum. Predeceased by her parents Mark and Ellen Armstrong. Donna was bom on Oct. 1, 1920 in Wingham and grew up in West Wawanosh Twp. where she went to public school. Her education continued in London and then she worked as a housekeeper. She married Mel Craig in 1943 and they lived in London until 1945 when they moved to Aubum. In 1952 the family moved to a farm on the second line of Morris Twp. where Donna was a full-time mother and helper with the farm work. During these years she was active in leading 4-H clubs, taught Sunday School and supported Bluevale United Church as a Unit II, UCW member. In May of 1975 they moved to Bluevale where Donna worked part-time for Town and Country Homemakers, continued her church work, was active in Women's Institute and the local seniors group. She loved to read knit work socks, quilt, play cards and visit her many friends. A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for the life of Donna Craig was held at Bluevale United Church on Friday, Jan. 24. Rev. James Murray, Walton, conducted the service and spoke of how the life of this ordinary woman touched and influenced her community. Thelma Perry of Kerwood gave the eulogy and talked of what a good friend Donna had been to her and many others in the community during her lifetime. Rev. Murray read a poem written by one of Donna’s grandchildren about what a special grandma she was. The service closed with the poem "Miss Me - But Let Me Go" a favourite of Donna'.s Six grandsons were pallbearers and two granddaughters were flower bearers. Following the committal service family members welcomed friends and relatives in the church auditorium and shared a tasty lunch served by the UCW. Spring interment in Wingham Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy includ­ ed floral tributes, memorial donations to Bluevale United Church, Town and Country Home­ makers and the Canadian Cancer Society. MAE MACARTHUR Mrs. Mae MacArthur, 98, passed away at her residence, Versa Care #15 (Hillside Nursing Home), RR 5, Stratford on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997.*She was born in Blyth, daughter of the late James Wilson and the former Priscilla Sowler. Mrs. MacArthur was the beloved wife of Fred MacArthur, who she married in Blyth on Oct. 4, 1930, and who predeceased her in 1956. She was the loving mother of Catherine Schenck and her husband Robert of Bayfield and the late James Colin MacArthur. She was the dear grandmother of Bryan, Heather, Melanie and Christopher, and great-grandmother of Max and Mollie. She is also survived by a brother-in-law Alex MacArthur, a special Sunshine Pal", Marie Boyes, and several nieces and nephews and their families and many friends at Versa Care #15 (Hillside Nursing Home). She was the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by brothers Russ and George Wilson of Blyth and a sister, Luella Gow of Belgrave. The funeral service was held at Versa Care #15 (Hillside Nursing Home), RR 5, Stratford on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Rev. William Kramer officiated. Burial of cremated remains will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Hillside Auxiliary through the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron St., Stratford 271-7411. WILLIAM DALE KNOX William Dale Knox of Versa Care Centre, Goderich, formerly of Blyth, passed away, Jan. 23, 1997. He was 85. Mr. Knox, a former barber and truck driver, was a member of Blyth United Church. He was also a member of the Blyth Masonic Lodge AF & AM #303, 1954 Mocha Temple of the Shrine, York Rite Mason and St. Elmo Lodge #22 of Stratford. Born in Hullett Twp., July 9, 1911, to the late Alexander and Harriet (Dale) Knox, he was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Carter, dear father of Marjorie and David Martin of RR4, Listowel, Dorothy and Murray Govier of Londesboro and Charles and June Knox of Goderich and loving grandfather to 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 2 great­ great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his dear sis­ ter, Lavina Knox of Huronview and brother, Carman Knox of Scarbor­ ough. He was predeceased by one son, Harold Knox (1995) and close friend, Evelyn Schroeder. The funeral service was held Jan. 25, at Tasker Chapel, Beattie-Fal­ coner Funeral Homes, Blyth. Rev. Stephen Huntley officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Sherri Marshall-Stobo, Charlene Scott, Jeffrey Knox, Dwaine Knox, Phillip Knox, Blaine Johnston, Dori Lyn Johnston and Lee Ann Kwong. Pallbearers were Sonya Wemer, Dennis Knox, Glenda Cooper, Sandy Marshall, Christopher Knox and David Marshall. Interment was at Blyth Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to Blyth United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. ROBERT M. TURNER Robert M. Turner, a life-long res­ ident of Bayfield, passed away Jan. 26, 1997, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter. Bom to Bertha (Westlake) and the late John Philip Turner, on July 16, 1920, Mr. Turner was retired from the Bluewater Centre in Goderich and a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Bayfield. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen E. Vera Arkell, lov­ ing father of Gayle and her hus­ band, Brian King, of Blyth and Philip and his wife, Chris Turner, of Exeter and loved grandfather of Matthew and Timothy King and Robert (Rob) Turner. He was the dear brother of Wal­ ter and Lillian Turner of Bayfield, Wilfred and Jean Turner of New Sarum and Violet Stirling of RR1, Bayfield. The memorial service was held at Trinity Anglican Church, Bayfield, Thursday, Jan 30. Rev. Sandra Sin- nicks officiated. Spring interment will be at Bay- field Cemetery. CRAWFORD JAMES GIBSON Crawford James Gibson of Stroud, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997, at Walter Mackenzie Health Science Centre, Edmonton Alberta. He was 75. Mr. Gibson was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Signal Corps, Past Master and 50 year member of For­ rest Lodge #156 A.F. & A.M., Wroxeter, a retired employee of R.D. Reid Engineering and an active volunteer with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) in Barrie. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Gibson of Stroud and the late Jean E. Gibson (King), loving father of Lance and Sandy Gibson of Edmonton, Shane and Marilyn Gibson of Barrie, Sharon and Randy LaFraugh of Pickering, Bill Groves, Lois and Dennis Frederick and Laurie and Fred Bergman, all of Long Island, New York and the loved grandfather of Catherine, Daniel, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Stephanie, Lindsey, Sean, Eric, Micheal, Kyle and Raechelle. Mr. Gibson was the brother of Garfield Gibson, Bonnie Mac­ Dougall and the late Lou Ressell. Rev. Olwyn Coughlin of Knox Presbyterian Church, Wroxeter, officiated at the service, Jan. 24 from Betts Visitation Centre, Gor- rie. Spring interment will take place at Wroxeter Cemetery. In remembrance, donations to the CNIB, Barrie, would be appreciat­ ed by the family. Forrest Lodge #156 A.F. & A.M. conducted a memorial service Fri­ day evening. A. MABEL HARVEY A. Mabel Harvey of Seaforth Manor, formerly of Clinton, died in Seaforth, Thursday, Jan. 16, 1997. She was 97. Born in Hullett Twp., Oct. 11, 1899, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Ann (Miller) Harvey. Miss Harvey was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Clinton, the Madeleine Lane Auxil­ iary and a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter #266. She will be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was predeceased by one sis­ ter, Edith Lovett, and one brother, Norman Harvey. Rev. Nicholas Vandermey of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church offi­ ciated at the service which was held Jan. 18, at Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton. Interment was at Clinton Ceme­ tery. K.K. DAWSON K.K. Dawson of Dungannon, passed away at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, Jan. 16, 1997, in his 87th year. Mr. Dawson, a retired general merchant, had a keen interest in the community which gave him the unofficial title of "Dungannon His­ torian." Born Sept. 23, 1910, in West Wawanosh Twp. to the late George and Freda (Prost) Dawson, he is survived by his wife, Helen (Straughan), children George and Diane Dawson of Goderich, David and Sharon Dawson of Dungannon and Karen and John Linton of St. Albert, Alberta and grandchildren Kim, Kathy, Laurie, Jacqui, Paul, Maribeth, Robyn, Alisa, Mark and Collin. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Alex McGilvery of Dungan­ non United Church, at the McCal­ lum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich, Jan. 20. The grandchildren were honorary pallbearers. Donations to Dungannon United Church or the Dungannon Senior Citizens would be gratefully acknowledged. AGNES YOUNGBLUT Agnes Youngblut, of Braemar, Wingham, formerly of Belgrave, passed away Wingham and District Hospital, Friday, Jan. 17, 1997. She was 89. Mrs. Youngblut is survived by nephews, Norman Young of Seaforth, Emest Young of Scarbor­ ough, Lloyd and Donald Mason of Kitchener, Ivan Armstrong of Mil­ ton and Donald Armstrong of Lis­ towel as well as several great-nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her hus­ band, Victor Youngblut (1972), her brothers, Allan Mason (1970), Edwin Mason (1955); sisters Edna (Mrs. Bert Young) (1956) and Annie (Mrs. Henry Armstrong) (1986); her niece Agnes Young and nephews Elmer and Archie. Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiat­ ed at the Jan. 20 service from McBurney Funeral Home, Wing­ ham. 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Driver charged A 20-year-old Stanley Twp. woman will appear in Goderich court March 17 to answer to charges laid as the result of a fatal accident which occurred Nov. 24. OPP state that Sarah LeBeau has been charged with four counts of criminal negligence causing death, four counts of impaired driving causing death, and one count each of criminal negligence causing bod­ ily harm, impaired driving causing bodily harm and driving over the legal limit. The accident occurred on County Road 31 north of Varna. Four peo­ ple died in the crash, Neal Atchi­ son, 20, of Clinton, Brian Hill, 21, of Stanley Twp., Pamela King, 20, of Clinton and Mark Webster, 19, of Stanley Twp. Brandon Gardner, 19 of Vanastra received severe injuries. Grey man taken to hospital A Grey Twp. man was taken to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich with undeter­ mined injuries after a snowmobile accident in Ashfield Twp. on Jan. 21. According to OPP, Lome Strick­ ler, 42, of RR2, Brussels was driv­ ing a 1985 Ski-doo on private property when he hit a bump. The machine's front end came up and hit Strickler in the face. He fell for­ ward over the unit, which then rolled over him.