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The Citizen, 2003-03-19, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2003. Obituaries MARION HAGGITT Mrs. Marion Haggitt, formerly of Auburn passed away peacefully at Huronview Home, Tuckersmith Twp. on Wednesday, March 12, 2003. She was in her 88th year. Mrs. Haggitt was bom in Hullett Twp. on Dec. 23, 1915 and was the daughter of the late George and Mary Ann (Youngblut) Beadle. Mrs. Haggitt was a member of Knox United Church in Auburn. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Haggitt. She was the loving mother of George and Mary Haggitt of Zurich, Ken and Jane Haggitt of Exeter and Steve Haggitt of Auburn. She was the cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Haggitt was the dear sister of Anna French of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and Reta Brown of Goderich. She was predeceased by daughter- in-law Marie, one grandson, sisters May Rinderknecht, Ada McIntyre, Jean Patterson and Emma Beadle, and by brother Edward Beadle. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre, Queen St. on Saturday, March 15 from noon until 2 p.m. where the funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m. Spring interment will be in Ball’s Cemetery, Hullett. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton. KENNETH ROSS FISCHER Kenneth Ross Fischer of Brussels passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003 in his home. Doris and all the family surrounded him by his bed­ side. Ken was in his 76th year. Ken was bom Dec. 5, 1927 at Lot 11, Cone. 11, Grey Twp., the youngest son of John Fischer and Ettie Smalldon. He resided at the farm from the time he married Doris until 1980 when they moved to Tumberry Street in Brussels. Even though they lived in town, Ken continued to farm and he loved it. Farming was his true passion. He was quite proud of his John Deere machinery...’’Runs like a Deere” he would say often truly believing the cleaner and shinier his machine, the better it would work. During the winter months, after the harvest, there was no time for rest. Once there was snow, Ken could be found driving the John Deere around town, the snowblower on the back, clean­ ing out various driveways, the arena lot and Huronlea. As all who knew him know, Ken liked to laugh, tease and have fun too. He loved to shoot a game of pool with friends and family and was quite good at it. On Saturday nights, Ken and Doris could be found at various dance halls tearing up the dance floor. They were great to watch and pretty smooth. In the last few months, Ken missed all his buddies at the coffee shop, the great conversations, the friendships and just joking around. He will be truly missed and always loved. Mourning his loss most deeply is his wife Doris (White) and children Carol Vandenberg of London, Sandra Neable and her husband Barry of Listowel, Bonnie Boyd and her husband Doug of Kurtzville, Murray Fischer and his wife Marlene of Brussels, Bruce Fischer and his wife Rhonda of Brussels and Kendra Cardiff and her husband Scott of Brussels. He was the dear brother of Velma Ellacott of Kitchener, Charlie Fischer and his wife Laura of Brussels and Bill Fischer and his wife Phyllis of Cambridge. Ken was also loved by his 16 grandchildren, four great­ grandchildren, and his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter, sister Elsie Thuell and brothers George, Jack and Wilfrid. Friends were received by the fam­ ily from 2-4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 19 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Tom Wilson of St. John’s Anglican Church officiating. Pallbearers are Ken’s grandsons, Brett Fischer, Clint Fischer, Chad Fischer, Marc Fischer, Jeffery Neable, Steven Boyd and Ryan Vandenberg. Spring interment will be in Brussels Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the St. John’s Anglican Church gen­ eral fund or Community Nursing Services. VERA MARGARET FALCONER Mrs. Vera Falconer of Wingham passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Sunday, March 16, 2003. She was 73. The former Vera Montgomery was the beloved wife of Angus Falconer. She was the dear mother of Alan and Norma Falconer of Lucknow and Kevin and Lorie Falconer of Blyth. She is also survived by her step­ mother Ethel Montgomery of Wingham, grandchildren Tony and Jennifer, Tim and Trish, Amy, Jackie, Orie and Corine and by her great-grandchildren Andrew and Ashley. She was predeceased by her par­ ents Lloyd and Frances (Jackson) Montgomery. Visitation was at the McBumey Funeral Home, Wingham on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. John P. Vaudry will be officiating. Interment will be in Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation or Whitechurch Presbyterian Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. LEONARD JOHN PHILLIPS Mr. Leonard Phillips of Wingham passed away at Braemar Retirement Centre on Sunday, March 9, 2003. He was 83. Mr. Phillips, employed by Joe Kerr Construction Ltd. of Wingham for 55 years. During the winter months, he worked for the Department of Highways, as a snowplow operator, a job he held for 37 years. Mr. Phillips will be remembered for his dedication to the job, often spending late night hours at the shop in preparation for the following day’s assignment. He continued to operate a bulldozer until 1996. During the latter years of his career, he worked at the Wingham dump twice a week covering and moving garbage, and salvaging dis­ carded treasures to refinish. Mr. Phillips was honoured in 1997 for his many years of employment with Kerr Construction. He also took great pride in his Minneapolis-Moline antique trac­ tors, which he showed at local events. Mr. Phillips was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Wingham and became a member of the Wingham Curling Club at the age of 70. Mr. Phillips was the beloved hus­ band of the former Marie Swan. He was the dear father of Mary and Murray McLean of Owen Sound, John and Margot Phillips of West Hill, and Jayne Ross and Keith White of Brussels. He was the brother of Rozella McDonald of West Wawanosh Twp. and Isabel and Art Young of Goderich and brother-in-law of Jean Phillips and Irving Reid. Mr. Phillips is also sur­ vived by eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He is fond­ ly remembered by Annette Phillips and Eric Ross. Mr. Phillips was predeceased by sister Vyetta Reid and brothers Albert and Russell. Visitation was at the McBumey Funeral Home, Wingham on Tuesday, March 11 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. John P. Vaudry officiated. Interment will be in Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church or Braemar Residents’ Council Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Business Jacquie Gowing Accounting Services Zalianfretz welding srepairA Computerized Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business 8L Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Electronic Tax Filing I 887-9248 ) ( INSTANT FAX A AS F.A.S.T AS PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly) eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favorite recipes, obituaries, messages... The Citizen has a FAX machine in our office that lets you contact any other FAX machine in the world... instantly. 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