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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-06-09, Page 8PAGE «. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9,1999. CranbrookThe news from | Compiled by Peter Hagedoorn Phone 887-6935 Holland folk visit Receiving recognition It was a proud day for students at Grey Central Public school when they received copies of the Alzheimer Society calendar which features their drawings. The winning artists are, in back, from left: Dan Adams and Jeff Speiran. In front, from left: VON and member of the board of directors, Teresa Rice, Francis Deitner, Crystal Stewart and Cathy Ritsema, the chapter co-ordinatior for the Alzheimer Society of Huron County. Nikki Van de Walle also had a picture included. The other six months were covered by the children of St. Columban Separate School. The calendars will promote Alzheimer awareness. They can be purchased at the society office in Clinton. Karel Unger and Axel Van Wieringen arrived in Cranbrook from Amstelveen in Holland to see the restorations made to the old Cranbrook store building. Two years ago on another visit, they had taken great interest in the building and since then made its restoration possible. This visit they also were shown Goderich, the salt mine and the small private zoo of ruminants in Nile. They had a very satisfying visit with Marion Hagedoorn, Theresa O’Aoust, Sister Felicitas and Peter Hagedoorn, and met many of the neighbours. A community shower will be held at the Cranbrook Community Hall on Wednesday, June 16 for Jennifer Vanass. JAMES CAMERON James M. Cameron, 80, of 31 Coleman St., Seaforth, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 5, 1999. Born in Grey Twp., Nov. 3, 1918, he was the son of the late Allan Cameron and the former Minnie Campbell. On April 8, 1939, he was married to the late Marie Coutts who predeceased him on Feb. 4, 1996. Following their marriage the couple farmed in Cranbrook, until moving to Samia in 1949 where Jim worked at Fibreglas Canada until his retirement in 1982. In 1988 they moved to Seaforth. He is survived by his son-in-law Charles Geddes and wife Wilma, grandchildren Sheila Geddes and friend Don Rueger of Seaforth, Pamela Ryan and husband Kevin of Dublin, Gordon Geddes and wife Debbie of Legal, AB, Douglas Geddes and wife Jan Marie of London and Paul Geddes of Vancouver, BC, great­ grandchildren Kendall, Kelly, Sarah, Adam, Travis, Francessca, Austin, Cameron and Tiffany, brother Morgan Cameron and wife Georgina, sisters Roma Ritchie all of London, Vida Ohrstrom of Michigan and Edna Parton of Florida. Besides his wife he was predeceased by his only daughter Carole Geddes (1989), sisters Florence Cameron, Mamie Martin and her husband Bert, brothers Lome Cameron and his wife Alice, Maurice Cameron and his wife Helen, and Robert Cameron. He was also predeceased by brothers- in-law Jim Ritchie, Otto Ohrstrom and Murray Parton. Friends were received at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St., Seaforth on Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Judith Spnngett officiating. Pallbearers were Doug Geddes, Kevin Ryan, Don Rueger, Gary Cameron, Larry Wharton and Doug Ritchie. Flowerbearers were his great­ grandchildren Kendall Schenck, Kelly Ryan and Travis Geddes. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Seaforth Community Hospital and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. FREEDA SKINNER Gladys Alfreda “Freeda” (Holborn) Skinner of Brussels passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Tuesday, June 1, 1999. She was in her 99th year. Born at home in Peel Twp. on Oct. 22, 1900, Mrs. Skinner was the third oldest of seven children bom to the late Maude and Alfred Holborn and the beloved wife of 42 years of the late Frank Skinner, who passed away in 1978. Mrs. Skinner was trained as a practical nurse and worked in Pennsylvania until she married Frank. They farmed for 20 years on the 12th of Maryborough until retiring and moving to Brussels. In Brussels, Freeda worked at the Callander Nursing Home for a couple of years. She loved her flowers and as everyone knows, she grew many beautiful glads. Freeda will be sadly missed by her only daughter Anne Ryan and her husband Gerald of Walton, her grandchildren Paul Ryan and his wife Cheryl of Walton, Chris Ryan of Brussels and Mike Ryan and his wife Kathy of Goderich. She was also loved by her five great­ grandchildren. She was predeceased by her two brothers, four sisters and a granddaughter Mary Alice. Friends were received by the family from 7 - 9 p.m. Friday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels where the funeral service was conducted on Saturday, June 5 at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiating. A reception immediately followed the service at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels. The interment took place in Bethesda Cemetery, Maryborough Twp. at 3 p.m. Saturday. Pallbearers were nephews Bob Holborn, Glen Woodisse, Ralph Dickson, Bruce Boucher, Robert Holborn, Gerald Brewer and Don Boucher. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the charity of one’s choice. MARGUERITE SANDERSON Marguerite Helen (Bolger) Sanderson, formerly of Wroxeter, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Monday, May 31, 1999. She was in her 89th year. Born near Walton on June 30, 1910, Mrs. Sanderson was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jane Bolger and the beloved wife of 41 years to the late James McKenzie Sanderson, who passed away in 1978. Marguerite was a former employee of Campbell Soup and a very active member of Wroxeter United Church. She loved spending time with her family and many friends and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Sanderson will be sadly missed by her sons Jamie Sanderson of Newmarket, David Sanderson of London and Brian Sanderson and his wife Donna of Whitehorse, NWT. She was also loved by her six grandchildren and her two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters Gladys and Esther and a brother Harold. Friends were received by the family from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday at the Gorrie Visitation Centre of the Schimanski Family Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted on Friday, June 4, 1999 at 2 p.m. Rev. Jeff Hawkins of Wroxeter United Church officiated. Interment was in Wroxeter Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250 15 tables at euchre There were 15 tables at the Ethel euchre on May 31 hosted by George and Isobel Pearson. Winners were: 50/50 draw, Jim McGillawee; high lady, Hilda Holmes; high man, Charlie Harrison; lone hands, lady, Margaret Long; men, Ross Stephenson, Allan Kennedy; low lady, Agnes Harrow; low man, Doug Hamilton, Audrey Adams; lucky tally, Margaret McNeil, Irma Brighton, Leola Harrison, Margaret Peebles, Annie Wight, Lois McLean, Scott McLean, Norman Dobson, June Jacklin, Mac Smith. The next euchre is June 14 at 8:30 p.m. HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS Serving Blyth and all of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes & Tasker Chapel 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Bus.: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3664 Evening appointments available | WINGHAM AND DISTRICT t HOSPITAL CORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Wingham and District Hospital Corporation will be held in the Wingham & District Hospital Cafeteria, 270 Carling Terrace, Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, June 17,1999 at the hour of eight o'clock p.m. for the election of Governors; for the appointment of Auditors; and for the transaction of such other things as may properly come before the meeting. Copies of the Annual Report and Hospital Financial Statements may be obtained at the front desk of the Wingham and District Hospital effective June 10, 1999 and at the Annual Meeting. NOTICE Memberships granting voting privileges may be purchased at the front desk of the hospital for five dollars ($5.00) prior to five o'clock p.m, Wednesday, June 2, 1999. No membership sold after that time will entitle the purchaser to a vote. Dated at Wingham, Ontario, this 28th day of April, 1999. Hullett Township Ratepayers meeting regarding restructuring options TUESDAY, JUNE 22ND, 1999 8:00 p.m. Londesboro Hall By order of the Board of Governors. Margret Comack Site Administrator Vice-President, Chief Nursing Officer . r■ r