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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-07-12, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2000. PAGE 15. Obituaries RALPH PEARSON He fought the good fight with all his might. Ralph Cunningham Pearson of Brussels entered into rest on July 2, 2000 at Wingham and District Hospital. He was in his 86th year. He leaves to mourn his wife of 48 years, Edna (Freebree), his daugh­ ters Nancy and her husband Murray Procter of Huntington Beach, California, Joyce and her husband Neil McLean of London, Janet and her friend Ben Durose of Owen Sound, six grandchildren Mark, Kyle, Kirk, and Andrea Procter, Jill Singh and Janine Smith, one great- grandson Seth Procter, one sister Florence and her husband Jim Gibson of London, sister-in-law Miss Lucy Freebree, and many nieces and nephews. He was prede­ ceased by his parents James and Annie Pearson, a granddaughter Christina McLean, brothers Alex, Roy, Hugh, sisters Margaret (Mrs. Ken Fife), Jessie (Mrs. George Joynt), Edythe (Mrs. James Novelty) and Ina in early childhood. Ralph was born on the fourth of Grey on Nov. 26, 1914 and lived all his life in the area. In his early years he farmed and later joined his broth­ er Hugh in an egg grading business in Brussels. Unfortunately this busi­ ness was destroyed by fire. Ralph was then awarded the first school bus contract to transport stu­ dents from Brussels to Wingham High School. In all, his bus career spanned 37 years and Pearson Brothers Lines was widely known in this area. Ralph was especially known for his kindness to the children, punctu­ ality and reliability to his commit­ ment in providing safe transport for his precious cargo. He retired in 1987 and enjoyed these years until his health declined. Ralph was a dedicated member and former elder at Brussels United Church, Life Member of Brussels Lions Club, Past Noble Grand and 52-year member of Western Star Lodge No. 149 IOOF Brussels. Friends were received by the fam­ ily from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Tuesday at-the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels followed by an Oddfellows Memorial Service at 9 p.m. The funeral service was con­ ducted from Brussels United Church on Wednesday, July 5 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Joan Golden officiating. Inspiring music The weather co-operated and the rain held off Saturday evening, as people gathered on the, lawn of Brussels Mennonite Fellowship to hear Eduard Klassen entertain in a concert of Christian instrumental music played on his Paraguayan folk harp. Ralph's eldest daughter Nancy Procter gave his eulogy. Ralph will always be remembered as a gentle man, widely loved and respected by his family and friends. Andrea Procter, his youngest granddaughter sang Amazing Grace as a tribute to her Popa. Carrying floral tributes were Jill Singh, Janine Smith and Andrea Procter. Pallbearers were Mark, Kyle, Kirk Procter, Yaddi Singh, Bob Pearson and Ron Goetz. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. As an expression of sym­ pathy, memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association or to Brussels United Church. JEANNETTE MARIE SCOTT Mrs. Jeannette Scott of Wingham passed away at Wingham and District Hospital, Wingham on Saturday, July 8, 2000. She was 60. The former Jeannette Robbins was the beloved mother of Debbie Scott of Wingham and friend Tom O’Reilly, David and Elaine Scott of Belgrave and Dwayne and Trish Scott of St. Helens. She was the dear daughter of Mrs. Fae (Will) Robbins of Port Lambton and the late Ivan Robbins’(l997) and sister of Joyce Smith of Wingham, June Vansicle of Petrolia, Doreen Lumley of Wiarton, Marguerite and Bob Crabtree of Brights Grove and Douglas and Tammy Robbins of Thorsby, Alberta. She is also survived by six grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Visitation was at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, on Tuesday, 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. A pri­ vate graveside service will be held at the Bear Creek Cemetery, Moore Twp. with Rev. Leslie Hardy offici­ ating. Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital or the Huron- Perth Lung Association would be appreciated as expressions of sym­ pathy. JEAN BELL Jean Bell of Brussels passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 4, 2000. She was 67. Bom in Culross Twp. on Oct. 9, 1932, the former Jean Pennington was the daughter of the late Otto and Myra Pennington. After graduating from teacher’s college in Stratford. Jean taught briefly at Wingham. Gentle and gracious, Jean was a woman always thinking of others. There was no child nor pet on which she failed to bestow her affection and as a friend and neighbour she was always ready to extend a help­ ing hand when needed. For many years she was a member of the Women’s Institute, serving four as its treasurer and was active in the 4-H, teaching many clubs. As a community person, Jean’s quiet manner was an example to all who knew her. Many came to know her during her years in retail at Bainton’s in Blyth then later as the Sears lady in Brussels. Jean’s love and devotion to her family was evident, as she always spoke of them with pride. She enjoyed her camping trips with her beloved husband of 47 years Wallace Bell and the visits of family mem­ bers. Besides her husband, those most missing the loss of this special woman are her children Sharon Wilson and her husband Frank of Blyth and Wayne Bell and his wife Mary Jean of Brussels. Jean was a beloved grandmother to Mark and Dean Wilson and Kari Bell. She was the dear sister of Russell Pennington and his wife Alice of London and Harold Pennington and his wife Delores of Aurora. She was the lov­ ing sister-in-law of Addie Hunking and her husband Lome of Clinton. Friends were received by the fam­ ily from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels where the funeral service was held at the chapel on Thursday, July 6 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Joan Golden and Rev. Cathnne Campbell officiating. Grandaughter Kari Bell read a poem Remembering Gramma. Pianist Grace Jutzi led all in the playing of four hymns Morning Has Broken, His Eye is On the Sparrow, God Sees the Little Sparrow Fall and Lead Kindly Light. Carrying floral tributes were her grandchildren. Pallbearers were Clarence McCutcheon, Jim Armstrong, Doug Evans, George Somers, Mark Gropp and Lloyd Glanville. Honorary pall­ bearers were Jan van Vliet and Don Fraser. Interment was in Blyth Union Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Project Uplift at Brussels United Church, CHARLES ALAN McLEOD CAMPBELL Mr. Alan Campbell of Morris Twp. passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 4, 2000. He was 57. He was the beloved husband of the former Carol Greig. He was the dear father of Gregory Campbell and Anne Shier of Morris Twp., Bradley Campbell and Karen Moore of Harriston, Deborah Campbell of Harriston and Marjorie and Rick Woolham of Listowel. Mr. Campbell was the brother of Harris and Marie Campbell of Blue vale and brother- in-law of Hilda and Douglas Filsinger of Bluevale and Mel and Margaret Greig of Gorrie. He is also survived by his aunt Hazel Campbell of Wingham and five grandchildren. 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