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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-08-28, Page 20BOX 158 WINGHAM ONT NOG 2W0 A cemetery is a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth loving and remembering - always Distinctive Memorials of Lasting Satisfaction North St. West Wingham Ni,nc ct Donna A ',denim (519) 357-1910 Alzheimer's disease: Signs to look out for (NC)—Do any of the following behaviours seem familiar? • Forgetting things more and more • Asking the same question over and over • Having increasing trouble with language • Difficulty performing familiar tasks • Disorientation of time and place • Poor or decreased judgment • Problems with abstract thinking • Misplacing things • Mood or behaviour change • Changes in personality • Loss of initiative - If you or someone close to you is experiencing some of the signs and symptoms above, it could be Alzheimer's disease. You should speak to your physician soon. 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Aug. 19. 2002 as the result of an accident. He was in his 17th year. Geoffrey was the dearly loved son of Randy Banks of Freelton, and Patty Banks and her friend Jim Cook of Walton. He was the dear brother of Cassandra Banks and Tanner Leslie, both of Walton and Brandy Leslie and her friend Brad Ribey of Seaforth. He was the loved uncle of -Tyler and Brooke Ribey, and loved grandson of Ken Banks of Bur- ford. Friends were received at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at Duff's United Church, Walton on Friday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. Rev. Joan Tuchlinsky, Rev. Deborah Deauv, and Rev. • Lorne Throwher officia- ted. Pallbearers were Jim Bucciachio, Devin Blake, Robbie McClure, Steve Henderson, Steve Carnochan, Gerrid Dalton, Kevin McNaughton and Barry Young. Honorary pallbearers were the Waltori Indians ball team. Expressions of sympathy may be made by planting a tree in Geoffrey's memory or to Nature Conserve Canada or Duff's United Church. JOANNE KING After battling cancer for mote than half of her life Joanne Edith (Gilmar) King of Brussels passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 at Wingham and District Hospital in her 68th year. She was the beloved wile of Bill King and dear mother of Bill King and his wife Tammy of Brussels and Karla Button and her husband Darryl of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was the dear sister of Jacqueline Gowdy and her husband Ray of Gorrie, and Don Gilmar and his. wife Lois of Ancaster. Joanne was loved by her six grandchildren Justine, William and Kassandra King, Laura Payne, and Lukas and Brooklyn Button. She was also loved by her daughter-in-law Shelley Payne and her husband Garry. Joanne was predeceased by her children Lloy Anne and Christopher, and sisters Muriel Attwood and Nadine Cathers. Friends were received by the fam- ily Sunday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels. A funeral to celebrate the life of Joanne King was held on Monday, Aug. 19 at Melville Presbyterian Church. Conducted by the Rev. Cathrine Campbell, there were trib- utes, both musical and spoken, by Carol Carter, Janna (Gowdy) Dodds, Justine King, Jim Lee, Mary Douma, Margaret McInroy, and Darryl Button. Joanne was a graduate of Walkerton High School and went on to teach elementary school in Bruce County. She then taught music in Orillia and various rural schools in Huron County. She taught piano in her home and at Brussels Public School. An ARCT, she was the organist and choir director of Melville Presbyterian Church for over 27 years. In business she was a salesperson and area manager for World Book Encyclopedia. Her wide range of interests and experiences made her a sought-after speaker at various conventions, local and provincial functions. She was honoured by her commu- nity when she was named Citizen of the Year for 1994 and asked to head the Terry Fox Run in September of that year. Later in life she took the Palliative Care course and offered wisdom, counselling and support to other cancer sufferers. Joanne will be greatly missed by her family, friends and community. • Well done, good and .faitIdal ser- vant. JACK-FISCHER John "Jack" V. Fischer ,of Bluevale, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002. Born in Grey Twp. on Nov. 5, 1907, Jack was in his 95th year. Jack had a long history of com- munity involvement, starting with his election to Turnberry council in 1943. Afte.• six years as a councillor, he became reeve in 1952 and served as Huron County warden in 1956. He was appointed clerk of the town- ship in 1958, holding the position for 18 years. He also served on the Wingham hospital board for 24 years. Jack will be sadly missed by his wife Margaret and children Doug Fischer and his wife Marian of Bluevale, Loretta MacFarlane and her husband Ronald of Kitchener and Mary Templeman and her hus- band Robert of Gorrie. He was also loved by three brothers, a sister, nine grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. Jack was predeceased by a sister. two brothers and a daughter. Dorothy Louise. Friends were received by the fam- ily one hour prior to the funeral con- ducted Friday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels, with Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiating. Burial was at Brussels Cemetery. Carrying floral tributes were Cathy Dunbar, Ronda Martin, Gail Fischer ' and Angie Dickison. Pallbearers were Don Dunbar, Kevin MacFarlane, Troy Templeman, Todd Templeman, Dan Woods, Wayne Fischer and Paul Martin. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadidan Cancer Society or Bluevale United Church. WILFRED STRICKLER Mr. Wilfred L. Strickler of Brussels passed away on Friday, Aug. 23, 2002 in his 88th year. Surviving are his family, John of Monkton, Sheila and husband Ralph Adams of Atwood, Nancy and husband John Vanass of Mitchell and Lorne of Monkton. He was loved as well by nine grand- children and six great-grandchil- dren and three Sisters-in-law, Margaret Waddell, Madge Dickson and Ida Hackney. Mr. Strickler was predeceased by his wife, the former Laura Hackney and his parents. Visitation was held on Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Peebles Funeral Home in Atwood. The service was held on Monday. Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiated. Interment was at the Cranbrook cemetery. Business Director