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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2003-01-08, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2003. Obituaries EVA MAE I. FLOOD Eva Mae I Flood (Bishop) of RRI. Dungannon, formerly of Walton, passed away Dec. 20, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital. London. She was 73. Born in Grey Twp. on Sept. 8, 1929, to William and Verna (Johnston) Bishop, Mrs. Flood is survived by her husband Clarence Flood. She was the dear mother of Mary Bishop of Kitchener, Margaret and David Mclvor of Fisherbrand, MB, Maurice and- Millie Flood of Wetackiwin, AB, Janet and Gary Caesar of Dungannon, Verna and Bryce Ritchie of RR3, Lucknow and Calvin and Dianne Flood of Walton, loved grandmother of 11 and great­ grandmother of seven. She will be remembered by sisters and brother, Helen and Bill Potter of Frankford, Agnes Diehl of Monkton, Winnifred Bishop of Listowel, Clarence and Rosemarie Bishop of Ethel and Ethel and Ross Flood of Mitchell. Mrs. Flood was predeceased by one brother, Jack Bishop and two grandchildren, Brett Ritchie and John Flood. The funeral service was held at St. Peter's Anglican Church. Lucknow, Monday, Dec. 23 at 2 p.m., with arrangements entrusted to MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home. Rev. L Myers officiated and Mary Lou Raynard was the organist. Flowerbearers were Theresa Flood, Lisa Caesar, Marlene Johnston, Michelle Irvin and Dianne Flood. Pallbearers were David Collins, Jason Caesar, Stewart Caesar, Josh Fraser, Calvin Flood and Roy Bongertman. A spring interment will take place at Dungannon Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Lucknow or Sick Children’s Hospital in London would be appreciated. JOHN KNOX Mr. John Knox of Blyth passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002. He was 59. Mr. Knox will be fondly remembered by the Rammeloo family, Nina Sykes and Wilfred Wieler. Memorial services were held at the McBurney Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 5 at I p.m. Cremation has taken place with placement of ashes to be in Blyth Union Cemetery. JANE DEVRIES Jane Devries of Brussels, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002. Bom in the Netherlands on Feb. 11, 1910, Jane was in her 93rd year. She was the beloved wife of the late Harmon Devries. She was the dear mother of Pete Devries and his friend Diane of Woodstock, Ann Smith and her husband Lome of RR6, Markdale, Alice Cann and her husband Ray of RR3, Exeter, John Devries and his wife Janis of Innerkip, and Al Devries and his wife Lynn of Ingersoll. She was also loved by her 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and son-in-law Dennis Hutchison of RR5, Woodstock. Mrs. Devries was predeceased by a daughter Shirley, daughter-in-law Rose and her brothers and sisters. Friends were received by the family from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Friday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels. The funeral service was conducted from Brussels United Church on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. with Joan Golden officiating. Hymns for the funeral were How Great Thou Art and In the Bull), There is a Flower. A solo of Whispering Hope was performed by Betty Graber-Watson, accompanied by Grace Jutzi on the piano. Carrying a floral tribute was Alex Devries. Pallbearers were Michael Overholt, Keith Gilmar, Ian Hutchison, Mike Maltby, Steven Triebner, Rob Robinson and Rob Winmill. Cremation followed with spring interment at Brussels Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Brussels United Church or to the charity of one’s choice. A Majestic Women’s Institute memorial service was held Friday evening at the funeral home. BILL COUTTS William James Coutts of Walton passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital on Friday, Dec. 20, 2002. Born in McKillop Twp., Bill was in his 81 st year. He was the beloved husband of Marie. He was the dear father of Karen Carter and her husband Allan of Seaforth and Connie Cook of Mississauga. He was the loved grandfather of Pam Cummings and husband Curt, Cindy and Vicki Carter and Hollie Cook. Mr. Coutts was the beloved brother of Isabel Riehl of Brussels and Jean Wilbee of Seaforth. He was predeceased by sister Marie Cameron. Visitation was from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels. The funeral service was conducted on Monday, Dec. 23 at ll a.m. with Joan Tuchlinsky of Duff’s United Church officiating. Words of remembrance were given by longtime friend Neil McGavin. Hymns sung for the service were Blessed Assurance and O God Our Help in Ages Past. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations may be made to Duff’s United Church, Walton or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A Legion service was conducted at the funeral home Sunday at 9 p.m. under the auspices of Brussels Legion No. 218 RCL. ARTHUR LAWRENCE COLSON Arthur Lawrence Colson of Bayfield and formerly of Clinton passed away at Clinton Public Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002. He was in his 88th year. Mr. Colson was born in Hullett Twp. on Oct. 22, I915. He was the son of the late Thomas and Rosey (Bowes) Colson. Mr. Colson was a member of the Ontario Street United Church, Clinton. He was the beloved husband of the late Isabel (Jamieson) Colson who predeceased him in 1986 and long-; time companion of Pearl Hutchings of Bayfield. He was the dear father of Ken and Ellen Colson of RR3, Clinton and Nancy and Bill Klomps of Bayfield. He was the loving grandfather of Mark and Cheryl Colson, Jeff Klomps and his fiancee Erin Murray, Gerry and David Klomps. He was predeceased by one sister Marjorie Sturdy. At Arthur’s request cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 153 High St., Clinton on Monday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. Visitation commenced one hour prior to the memorial service. Spring interment of cremated remains will be in Clinton Cemetery. Donations to Ontario Street United Church Memorial Fund, Clinton Public Hospital Foundation or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. KAREN KIRSTINE BJERG Karen K. Bjerg of Blyth, passed away suddenly at the London University Hospital Sunday, Jan. 5 in her 69th year surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by husband Benny in 1996; parents, Rosa and Pedar Pedersen; sister Henny and grandson,Jacob. She is survived by her three children John (Rhonda), Jette (Jim), Janet (Don), eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, brother Egon of Denmark, special friend, Marie and many nephews and nieces; A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Church of God, Blyth. Pastor Les Cook is officiating. In celebration of Karen’s life, the family invites friends for a time of refreshments at the Blyth Legion. Donations to London University Hospital or Clinton Public Hospital would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes, Clinton. STELLA WINNIFRED JOHNSTON Stella Winnifred (Brown) Johnston of Blyth passed away at Huron view Home for the Aged, Clinton on Monday, Dec. 23, 2002. She was in her 84th year. Mrs. Johnston was born in Clinton on July 16, 1919 and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred (Hare) Brown. She was the beloved wife of the late Stewart Johnston who predeceased her in 1989. She was the dear mother of Joanne and Murray Souch of Blyth, Joyce and Phil Breckles of Goderich. Gail Daer and Bob Gorman of RR5, Strathroy, Robert and Marie Johnston of Clinton, Jim Johnston and Cheryl McClure of Blyth, Brian Johnston and Annette Carter of Wingham, Lynda and Mark Kennedy of Clinton, Paul Johnston of Strathroy and Rhonda and David Bartliff of Clinton. She was the dear mother-in- law of Shirley Johnston of Petrolia and Linda Johnston of Strathroy. Mrs. Johnston was also loved and will be sadly missed by 24 grandchildren and 16 great­ grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son Wayne Johnston in 1993 and by two sisters Delores Lee and Beatrice Wilson. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre of the Beatlie- Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 407 Queen St., Blyth on Thursday (Boxing Day) from 6 - 9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Friday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Blyth Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. 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