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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-10-18, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2000. Obituaries ROBERT JAMES WHEELER Robert James Wheeler of Brussels passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 12. He was in his 72nd year. Bom in Grey Twp. on Sept. 5, 1929, Bob was the son of the late Augustus and Pearl Wheeler. On March 16, 1963 Bob married Isabelle Smith and they raised their family on the fourth of Morris before retiring to Brussels last December. Bob’s passion was farming, being involved with beef earlier in his life and most recently cash crops. Bob will be sadly missed by his wife Isabelle (Smith) Wheeler and by his children Brian Wheeler and his wife Suzanne of London and Wayne Wheeler and his wife Julie of Blyth. He was the very proud grand­ pa of Bryce, Chad and Ashley. Bob was the dear brother of Jack Wheeler and his wife Mildred of Brussels, Ross Wheeler of Toronto and George Wheeler and his wife Shirley of Brussels. He was the dear brother- in-law of Delores Wheeler of Brussels. Bob was predeceased by his broth­ er Bill Wheeler and by his sister-in- law Eleanor. Friends were received by the fam­ ily Saturday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels where the funeral service was con­ ducted on Sunday, Oct. 15 with Mrs. Joan Golden of Brussels United Church officiating. Prior to the serv­ ice, Doug and Marilyn Hiller and family sang for those in attendance. Interment was in Brussels Cemetery. Carrying floral tributes were nieces and nephews Carol Wheeler, Nancy Jean Lahn, Rick Wheeler, and Dave Wheeler. Pallbearers were Bob’s sons Brian and Wayne Wheeler, nephew Murray Wheeler and friends John Kerr, George McClory and Alvin Grainger. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Project Uplift of Brussels United Church or to the Children’s Diabetes Education Fund of Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario. DERYCK WEBER Deryck Weber of Fordwich passed away at London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000. He was in his 56th year. Deryck was a very active member of the community. As an educator, Deryck was head of the science department at Listowel District Secondary School where he also coached hockey and football during his years there. He also was an involved member of the Howick Athletic Association. Deryck was a very active member of the Masonic fraternity. He was most recently the District Deputy Grand Master for the North Huron Masonic District in the year 1999- 2000. Mr. Weber was initiated into Barnard Lodge No. 225 Listowel and later affiliated with Fordwich Lodge No. 331. He was also a mem­ ber of Barnard Chapter No. 146 RaM, St. Elmo Perceptory No. 22, and che PAL Mocha Shrine Unit. Deryck will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Cathy (Elson) Weber and by his children Andrew Weber, Corri Weber and Jamie Weber. He was the dear son of Frieda Weber of Kitchener and dear brother of Susan Oates and her husband David of Kitchener, Karen Verhoeve and her husband Mark of Kitchener and Maureen Barnard and her husband Edward of Baden. He was also loved by his sister-in-law Brenda Nordemann and her husband Gerald of Komoka and nieces and nephews Amanda, Alison, Erin and Stephen Oates, Sarah, Jonathan and Adam Verhoeve, Melinda and Devon Barnard and Beth and Craig Nordemann. Mr. Weber was predeceased by his father Charles Weber and brother Randy Weber. Friends were received by the fam­ ily Friday night and Saturday after­ noon at the Gorrie Visitation Centre of the Schimanski Family Funeral Home. The funeral service was con­ ducted from Christ Anglican Church, Listowel on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. with Rev. J. Malcolm Wilson and Rev. Brad Beale officiat­ ing. Carrying floral tributes were nieces Alison Oates, Erin Oates, Sarah Verhoeve and Beth Nordemann. Pallbearers were Wayne Gardiner, Keith Vallee, Wilbert Freeman, Don Taylor, Ron McClement and Jim Douglas. Honorary bearers were Derek Nind and Don Black. Interment was in Fordwich Cemetery. A Masonic service held under the auspices of Fordwich Lodge No. 331 and Barnard Lodge No. 225, AF & AM was held at Christ Anglican Church, Listowel, on Sunday. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Help to Hear Campaign of the Masonic Foundation, Shriners Hospitals for Sick Children, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Critical Care Trauma Unit of London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria Campus. INA CHRISTINE MCKEEN Mrs. Christine McKeen of Turnberry Twp. passed away at her residence on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000. She was 55. The former Christine (Faschoway) Elliott was the beloved wife of Gordon McKeen. She was the dear mother of Charmayne and Dan Machan of Bluevale and loving grandmother of Kyle and Shep. Mrs. McKeen was predeceased by her parents James, and Beatrice (Fradley) Elliott. Visitation was at the McBumey Funeral Home, Wingham on Monday. The funeral service was held at the Duff’s United Church on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Joan Tuchlinsky officiating. Interment was in Gorrie Cemetery, Howick Twp. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sym­ pathy. HELEN SCHROEDER Mrs. Helen Schroeder of Listowel, formerly of Atwood, passed away at her residence on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000 in her 89th year. Surviving is her family Eleanor Coulter, and husband Ross of RR2, Atwood, Doug Schroeder and wife Gail of RR1, Seaforth, five grand­ children, Gordon Coulter and wife Linda of Atwood, Gail Thomas and husband Greg of RR2, Atwood, George Coulter and wife Gloria of Kincardine, Steve Schroeder and wife Joanne of Exeter, and Brad Schroeder and wife Lori of London, and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Harold France and wife Jessie of Wingham, Chas. France of Paisley, Alvin Frahce and wife Ethel of Ripley and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Schroeder was predeceased by parents, the late George France and the former Ethel Caldwell, her husband Reuben, two brothers Jim and Melvin and her sister-in-law Dorothy France. Visitation was at the Peebles Funeral Home, Atwood, Oct. 8 where the service was held Monday. Interment was at Elma Centre Cemetery. Rev. John Neilson offici­ ated. Pallbearers were George and Gordon Coulter; Steve and Brad Schroeder, Greg Thomas and Jim France. Flowerbearers were Jaime and Scott Thomas, and Phillip and Whitney Coulter. THOMAS MASON ROBINSON Mr. Mason Robinson of Wingham passed away at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Lucknow on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2000. He was 85. He was the beloved husband of the former Jean Cameron and loving father of Cameron and Marilyn Robinson of London, Clayton and Louise Robinson of Denfield and Elaine Workman of Winthrop. He is survived by his sister Margaret Taylor of Braemar, Wingham, grand­ children Christopher, Danielle, Nicole, Thomas, Lome, Amy, Kelly, Amanda and Ellen and great-grand­ children Chelsie, Wynter, Gavin, Matthew and MacKenzie. Mr. Robinson was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Maude’(Beadle) Robinson, his infant son Harold, his sisters Elva Thompson and Ruth Coyne and by his brothers Clayton, Frank, Charles, Calvin, Ross, Roy and George Robinson. Visitation was at the McBumey Funeral Home, Wingham on NOTICE MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON ALL CANDIDATES’ NIGHTS Ratepayers are encouraged to come out and discuss the Election Issues! WARD 1: GODERICH TOWNSHIP Goderich Township Hall - the Community Centre, Holmesville Thursday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. WARD 2: HULLETT TOWNSHIP Hullett Township at the Londesboro Hall Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. WARD 3: TOWN OF CLINTON Clinton Town Hall Auditorium Thursday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. L. M. Cranston, A.M.C.T. Election Clerk Municipality of Central Huron 482-9804 Tuesday. Funeral service will be held at the Wingham United Church on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. John G. Roberts officiating. Interment will be in Wingham Cemetery, Tumberry Twp. Memorial donations to the Diabetes Society would be appreci­ ated as expressions of sympathy. Foster parents honoured In celebration of Canadian Foster Family Week, two families from the area will be receiving recognition for 10 years of dedication. On Oct. 19, the Children’s Aid Society will .honour Dav^ and Barbara Bank of Ethel and James and Marilyn Campbell of Blyth for their continuing service to the agency. The Banks have provided foster care of many difficult children and teenage boys as well as relief for other foster homes. The Campbells have provided a loving home for many foster children with special needs. 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 The sound o f music It was a happy day for the Blyth senior groups when Town and Country Support workers and the Blyth Legion presented them with a keyboard to add some music to their gatherings. When the Blyth Legion was asked by Kathy Bromley of the advisory committee, right, to assist in the purchase of a piano for the group, they instead decided to auction an old piano to raise funds. The proceeds of $185 was used to purchase the keyboard. Shirley Wood, seniors chairperson for the Blyth Legion, and Leah Davis, left, community support co-ordinator forTCSS, were on hand Friday for the presentation .