HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-11-10, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1999.
NORA MARY (TAILLON)
HALLAHAN
Nora Hallahan passed away
peacefully at Oakville Trafalgar
Memorial Hospital. Oakville on
Thursday. Nov. 4, 1999 in her 86th
year.
She was born Sept. 17, I9I4 at
Charlton, to the late Benjamin
William Taillon and Eva Marie
Ledger.
She was the beloved wife of the
late Dennis Eugene Hallahan and
loving mother of Bill and his wife
Marguerite of Blyth; Bob and his
wife Louise of Brampton; Kathleen
Hall and her husband Bill of
Fairview, AB and Marjory Church
and her husband George of
Portmarnock, Ireland. She will be
dearly missed by her 12
grandchildren and IO great
grandchildren. She was the dear
sister of Alma Taillon of Toronto
and Ethel (Jack) Mitchell of
Qualicum Beach, BC.
Mrs. Hallahan was predeceased
by her brothers Leo and Ernie
Taillon and by her sister Leona
(Fred) Vassella.
She is also survived by sisters-in-
law Mrs. Eileen (Leo) Taillon of
Guelph, Mrs. Marjory (Ernie)
Taillon of Toronto, Mrs. Patricia
(John) Hallahan of Blyth, and Mrs.
Beatrice (Simon) Hallahan of
Brussels. She was the special aunt
of many nephews and nieces.
Mom, Nana, Aunt Nora we loved
you and we will miss you. You are
cherished for your constant love
and caring and the many prayers
you have said for all of us over a
lifetime.
Sincere gratitude goes out to her
beloved daughter-in-law Louise
Hallahan from all the family
members for her constant care and
support to Nana Hallahan over the
years.
Friends and relatives were
received at the Beattie-Falconer
Funeral Homes “Tasker Chapel”
129 Queen St., Blyth, on Sunday,
Nov. 7 1999 from 2 - 4 and 7 -
9 p.m. Funeral mass was held at St.
Michael’s Catholic Church, Blyth
on Monday, Nov. 8 at 1 I a.m.
Interment was in St. Michael’s
Cemetery, Morris Twp. Mr. Frank
Matys was the soloist at the funeral
mass, accompanied by his wife,
Theresa Matys.
Parish prayers were held at the
funeral home on Sunday at 8:45
p.m.
Donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society or to the Canadian
Diabetes Association would be
appreciated as expressions of
sympathy.
Pallbearers were David Hallahan,
Roger Williamson, Greg Heyworth.
Kent Hallahan, Dennis Hall and
Paul Hallahan. Flowerbearers were
Ashley Hallahan, Joshua Hallahan,
Robert Heyworth, Patrick
Heyworth, Amanda Heyworth,
Danielle Dostie, Matthew Hallahan
and Stacey Hallahan.
LOIS MARIE RUEGER
Lois Marie (Hallam) Rueger of
Exeter passed away at Stratford
General Hospital on Tuesday, Nov.
2, 1999. She was in her 54th year.
She was the beloved daughter of
Arthur Hallam of Huronview and
the late Gladys Hallam. She was
the dear mother of Marion Rueger,
Bill Rueger and Naomi McKinnon
all of London. She was the dear
grandmother of Tyler, Shade and
Nicole. She was the dear sister of
Grace and Jim Cartwright of
Auburn. Evelyn and Lucien
Robichaud of New Brunswick,
Arthur and Donna Hallam of B.C.,
Raymond and Klaske Hallam and
Betty Debolt and Ken McKenzie
all of Goderich. Joyce and Joe.
Essery of Clinton, Ralph and Ann
Hallam of Kintail and Howard and
Marie Hallam of Brunner.
She was predeceased by a daugh
ter. Madeline, an infant brother and
a grandson. David Scott.
Cremation followed. A memorial
service was conducted at Exeter
Pentecostal Tabernacle. 370 Main
St., S. Exeter on Saturday, Nov. 6
at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Vernon
Dean officiating.
Interment at Ball's Cemetery,
Auburn.
Donations to Community Living
South Huron and WOTCH would
be appreciated by the family as
expressions of sympathy.
Arrangements were entrusted to
Hopper Hockey Funeral Home.
DONALDA JEAN WILLITS
Donalda Jean Willits of Tumber-
ry Twp. passed away peacefully
with family at her side, at Wing
ham and District Hospital, Nov. 5,
1999. She was 82.
Mrs. Willits was born in West
Wawanosh Twp. to Philip and
Isabel (MacLean) MacMillan.
She attended Lucknow Elemen
tary and Lucknow High School and
graduated from Stratford Normal
School in the spring of 1937.
That tall she began teaching at
Lane’s School in Howick Twp., at
which time she met her future hus
band. She also taught at Blake’s
School in Ashfield and in Kinloss
Twp.
She married Walter Willits on
Oct. 30, 1948 and moved to Cone.
6 of Tumberry Twp. Together they
raised a family of five children on
their farm.
She took an active interest in her
children's lives and encouraged
them in their endeavors. Each of
her 1 1 grandchildren held a special
place in Grandma’s heart and she
enjoyed their visits.
In the 1970's Mrs. Willits
returned to teaching, filling supply
positions.
She was very active in the UCW
and loved to read, garden, knit, sew
and cook.
Mrs. Willits was the beloved
wife of Walter Willits, dear mother
of Mac Willits of RR1, Wingham,
Murray Willits and Jane Girodat of
London, Bruce and Barb Willits of
Lucknow, Alan and Laurie Willits
and Kathy Willits of RR1, Wing
ham. She was the loving grand
mother of Greg, Cindy, Lindsay,
Melanie, Mark, Chris, George.
Jory. Nicole, Jack and Shawn
Willits.
She was predeceased by her par
ents, her sister Isabel and brothers
Bruce. Archie and Philip.
Visitation was held at McBumey
Funeral Home, Wingham, Nov. 7.
Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated at the
funeral service on Nov. 8.
Flowerbearers were George,
Melanie and Greg Willits.
The eulogy was presented by
Mary Edith Parsons and Doug Gar-
niss, friends of Mrs. Willits.
Her four sons along with
nephews Murray Wilken and Bill
Eamgey were pallbearers.
Interment was at Wroxeter
Cemetery, Howick Twp.
Bessie Johnston provided bag
pipe music at the cemetery.
Memorial donations to Bluevale
United Church, Wipgham and Dis
trict Hospital or the Heart and
Stroke Foundation would be appre
ciated as expressions of sympathy.
Separate bd. releases EQEA results
Huron-Perth Catholic District
School Board students matched or
exceeded provincial levels in Grade
3 and Grade 6 test results from last
year.
In Grade 3 test results for reading,
45 per cent of HPCDSB pupils met
provincial standards (level 3) while
another 33 per cent approached the
standard (Level 2). Four per cent
exceeded standards (Level 4) and
nine per cent were below the stan
dard (Level 1).
The provincial average showed 39
per cent at Level 3, 34 per cent at
Level 2, five per cent at Level 4 and
11 per cent at Level I.
In the writing category, tne
HPCDSB results were; seven at
Level 4 (provincially six), 48 at
Level 3 (45), 36 at Level 2 (37) and
two at Level 1 (three). For mathe
matical knowledge and skill, the
results were: Level 4, nine (10);
Level 3 52 (46); Level 2, 26 (29)
and Level I, seven (eight).
The Grade 6 results were equally
good when compared to provincial
averages. In reading, seven
HPCDSB students scored at Level 4
(eight provincially), 48 at Level 3
(40), 35 at Level 2 (35) and seven at
Level I (nine).
Writing results were: Level 4, 11
(11); Level 3, 41 (37); Level 2, 36
(35) and Level 1, nine (nine). For
mathematically knowledge and
skill, the results were; Level 4, 11
(11); Level 3, 43 (35); Level 2, 37
(35) and Level 1, seven (12).
These numbers are calculated on
the basis of all students in the class
including those exempt or who took
part but did not complete enough
work to be scored. Percentages may
not total 100 due to rounding.
The Avon Maitland District
School Board is to release its results
at the Nov. 23 board meeting.
5th Annual
Brussels Optimist
Harvest End Stag'
Friday, November 12, 1999
BMG Community Centre
efuxeutt off
Tickets $20.00 per person
LXT/ckefs available from
Optimist Member
For a penny
Cathy Leddy fills out forms for the penny table at the St.
Augustine annual Christmas bazaar last Saturday as
Joan Cudmore Stands by. (Vicky Bremnerphoto)
East Wawanosh class
does Poe’s ‘Masque’
By Bridget Kellington
and Nicole Meier
Last week, Mr. Lobb’s Grade 7/8
class at East Wawanosh Public
School was studying Edgar Allen
Poe’s story, The Masque Of The
Red Death. Later in the week, they
began to make masks for the
filming, which would be held on
Thursday. To make the filming
easier they were split into about 12
different groups.
Thursday morning they prepared
for the filming, which began after
first recess. It took most of the day
to complete the filming.
The main characters were Prince
Prospero played by Ryan Brubaker
and Red Death played by Kevin
Frieburger. Directors were Josh
Bruton and Nicole Procter, and the
producers were Sheena Fitzgerald
and Nicole Meier.
After all the work was done it
was worth it. The project turned out
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BUS SAFETY
On Tuesday, Nov. 2, students of
EWPS were instructed in the
methods of safe bus evacuation in
the event of an emergency. To
begin the session, a video was
shown in the gym by an OPP
officer and a representative of the
Avon Maitland School Board.
Students were taught to use the
rear, side, and front emergency
exits and the proper times to use
each one. Grade 7/8 students were
instructed in how to help the
younger students and how to assist
the driver if needed.
BOOK FAIR COMING
On Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 the Saga
book store of Grand Bend is
presenting a book fair for East
Wawanosh school. On the
afternoon of Nov. 30, the event will
be open for families to attend until
5:30 p.m.
BMG Christmas s|
Dinner & €'
Dance
December 11, 1999
At Brussels, Morris &
Grey Community Centre
Social Hour 6:30-7:30 - Cash Bar
Delicious Hot Dinner catered by '
Tastefully Your Catering
Dance to DJ Classic Rock from 9-1
$20.00/Person
Come as a group or bring a few friends
No group too big or small
Great for your Staff Christmas Party'
For reservations call
Shelly Pryce at 887-6268
Deadline for reservations is Dec. 3
Proceeds to BMG Recreation Projects
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