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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2001-06-20, Page 10By Margaret McMahon Call 887-9250 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 Large Indoor Display After Hour Appointments Free In home Consultation Listowel Monuments 335 Main St. West Listowel, Ontario N4W 1A4 Eternal NtemoriaLs by Superior Craftsmen Joe Schmidt Tel: (519) 291-2144 Fax: (519) 291-4680 Toll-free: 1-877-867-3303 Email: listmonuments@gate-way.net To receive your guide to more than 100 services for children and their families: 1 800 0-Canada (1 800 622-6232) TTY/ I DD: 1 800 465-7735 canada.gc.ca Service Canada Access Centres Canada PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2001. Obituaries EUNICE L. ARTHUR Eunice L. (Helmka) Arthur passed away at her home in Auburn on Tuesday, June 12, 2001. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawson J. Machan and the late Robert E. Arthur. She was the dear stepmother of Jayne and Mike Foster of Windsor. Mrs. Arthur was the sis- ter of Leona Clarke of Aylmer, Jean Eckel of Listowel, Isabelle Turney of Stittsville, Neil Helmka of Listowel and sister-in-law of Alma Helmka of Listowel. She was also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Arthur was predeceased by sisters Mae Dean; Grace Lane, Nelda O'Grady and brothers Bill and Robert Helmka. Eunice was a member of Knox United Church Women, the Auburn Horticultural Society and Clinton Chapter #266 Order of the Eastern Star. The family received friends- at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Road at East Street, Goderich on Thursday at 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service was held at Knox United Church, Auburn, on Friday, June 15 at 11 a.m. Rev. Paul Ross officiated. Pallbearers were Dan Helmka, Gene Helmka, Jacalyn Lantinga, Wayne McClinchey, Wayne Thompson, and Nathaniel Helmka. Interment was at Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. The Ethel euchre was held on June 11 with 13 tables in play. Winners were: 50/50, Margaret Long; high, Adrian Verstoep, Margaret Long; lone hands, Shirley Verstoep, Keith Turnbull, Ken MacDonald; low, Jean Bedwell, Helen Cullen; tally, Hazel McKenzie, Isabelle Gray, Harold Metcalfe, John Subject, Margaret Crowe, Harold McNaughton, Viola Adams, Edna McNaughton, June Jacklin, Mac Smith, Mabel Williams, Scott McLean, Agnes Harrow, Allan Edgar, Velma Sleightholm, Iola Stibject, Violet Smith, Hank Feltz, Jim Smith, Eva Harrison, Marion Behrns, Hazel McKenzie. The next euchre is Monday,- June 25 at 8:30 p.m. Donations to the Parkinsons Foundation or Knox United Church would be gratefully acknowledged. Clinton Chapter #266 Order of the Eastern Star held a service at the Funeral Howe on Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m. WORTHY ROSS MCNEE Mr. Wormy Ross McNee of RR4, Wingham, passed away in Wingham on Friday, June 15, 2001 in his 64th year. He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Lutz) McNee and dear father of Dan McNee of RR4, Wingham, Douglas and Kerry McNee of Fordwich, Laurine and Wayne Gollan of Wingham and Janet and Wayne Lorentz of Teeswater. Mr. McNee was the loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and dear brother of Maxine King of RR4, Kincardine, Dorothy and Frank Johnston of Londesborough and Dale and Ken Weber of South River, Ontario. He was predeceased by his parents Earl McNee and Adella Bere and by sister Joy Vodden. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre of Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 407 Queen St. N., Blyth on Sunday from 7 - 9 p.m. A private family funeral service was held at the Blyth Visitation Centre on Monday, June 18. Rev. Ernest Dow officiated. Flowerbearers were Andrea Lorenz, Krista McNee and Kandice Robinson. Pallbearers were Wayne Gollan, Daniel McNee, Wayne Lorenz, Craig Robinson, Roger Lorenz and Derek Robinson. Interment was at Dungannon Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. MARJORIE ISABELLE (REID) MCVICAR The family of Marjorie Isabelle (Reid) McVicar sadly announces her passing on June 15, 2001 at Four Counties General Hospital, Newbury. She was 65. Mabel's Moms met at their regular time on Wednesday, June 13. Those who attended were Crystal Agombar, Nicholas, Gage and Curtis Weber; Kim Higgins, Ashley, Shelby and Jarod Logan; Lila Procter and She will be sorely missed by her devoted husband, Lawrence, of RR1. Newbury, to whom she was a partner, companion and best friend for more than 44 years, and her six children, Kathy and Peter Hofer of Appin, Neil and Pauline McVicar of Timmins, Janice and Ray Becker of RR2, Blyth, David and JoAnn McVicar of Dutton, Randy and Vanessa McVicar of London and Gail McVicar and partner Will Dawe of Cambridge. Marjorie was the loving grandmother of Louis and Janine Hofer, Jennifer and Meghan McVicar, Christopher Becker, Brian and Krista McVicar and Nathaniel McVicar. She is sur- -vived by brother-in-law Don McVicar, sisters Melba Fish, Gladys Pinsonneault, Grace Reid, brother Dick and his wife, Shirley Reid, and sister-in-law Mary Reid as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers, three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. The accomplishments of Marjorie's life need not be measured by worldly awards, but -by the success of the family she raised. It was not through words, but by demonstration that her six children grew to be loving, caring, strong and independent individuals. It is their success in life and with fami- lies of their own by which Marjorie's greatest gifts can be measured. Through the early years of her mar- riage, Marjorie was a stay-at- home mom, getting used to the demands of a farm wife and raising her family. She could regularly be seen working in the kitchen, cooking; baking or putting up preserves while humming to the country and western tunes which invariably emanated from the radio. Lending a hand with farm tasks was also part of daily life. Never one to shoo the children away, except when they got just a lit- tle too rambunctious for indoor play, weekend chores and pitching in with the kitchen work were part of a happy_ family life. However, it was the bal- ance between support and discipline Jessica; Linda Hess and Judith. Their topic was Father's Day and the Closing of School. The next meeting will be June 20. Eight tables of euchre were in play at the Women's Institute Hall on Wednesday, June 13. Winners were: high lady, Kay McCormick; second high lady, Louise Bosman; most lone hands. Helen Gallop; low lady, Ruth Johnston; high man, Mary McIntosh; second high man, Gordon Bosman; most lone hands, Richad Moore; low man, Harry McCombie. This was the last euchre for the season. Euchre will resume again on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. _ which made her a great mother. She was always there for her children's achievements, but would not let them deviate far from what was right. Even as they grew, she voiced her opinion of their choices, but let them make their own life decisions, allowing them to learn. She was the strength of her family and the simple anticipation of an impending punishment could stop the youngsters from crossing the line, or at least giving it a second or third thought. __Once her youngest child entered school, she began to work outside the home where her smile became known to a wider community. She was also involved in volunteering at Four Counties General Hospital and had been a force in raising money for the Great Ride/Walk to fight'cancer. As a part of her community, Marjorie was often found organizing suppers, par- ties and showers for those at No. 12 Club. Her spiritual relationship with God was fostered through her commit- ment to Cameron and Burns Presbyterian Churches. This founda- tion of faith was a great comfort to her in her battle with cancer. Her kindness touched many she came in contact with and she will be missed. Her gentle spirit as a mother, friend and neighbour will always be remem- bered by those who loved her. The funeral service was held June 18, at Arn Funeral Homes, Glencoe. Rev. Jennifer Cameron officiated. GEORGE ROSS George Ross of Brussels passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 8, 2001. He was in his 83rd year. He will be sadly missed by his friend Gloria McWhirter and friends. Elmer and Christine and others at the Housing Authority andslsewhere. Visitation was held orie hour prior to the funeral service conducted at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, .13russels on Thursday, June 14 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiating. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. As an expression •of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. DOUGLAS RICHARD COCHRANE - Douglas Richard Cochrane of Alliston passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2001 at the age of 40. Mr. Cochrane was the beloved husband of Judy Mason and the father of Shawn, Tara and Daryl, all at home. He was the dear brother of Ron and his wife Nancy and Norma Cochrane and the loving son of Jean Cochrane. He was the dear son-in- law of Jack and June Mason and brother-in-law of Ron and his wife Alberta and Steve and his wife Lori. He OM be sadly missed by many nephews. Mr. Cochrane was predeceased by his father, Jack. Rick was employed at Brussels Livestock for many years. Visitation was on Sunday, June 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Rod Abrams Funeral Home in Tottenham. Funeral services were held in the chapel at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 18. Interment was at Ivy Presbyterian Cemetery. Donations made in Rick's memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. Services for Children We offer a range of services including financial benefits and information on nutrition and safety. And starting in July, some parents will be eligible for an increase in the Canada Child Tax Benefit.