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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2004-10-28, Page 28PAGE 28 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2004. Obituaries EVELYN LILLIAN FOX Evelyn Lillian (Lamont) Fox. passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21. 2004. Born in Greenock Twp. -on June 17. 1925. Evelyn was in her 80th year. Evelyn was the oldest of 17 children born to Cole and Lillian Lamont. The family lived in Culross Twp. and the children attended a one-room schoolhouse in Ri versdale. As a teenager. Evelyn worked on the Mason's family farm. Later as a young woman. Evelyn and her sister Gladys went to Kincardine and found work at the Circle Bar Knitting Co. Evelyn married Norman Maclvor and they had a son Angus. Later in life. Evelyn met and married Russell The Auburn WI meeting was held Thursday at the Auburn Community Hall. In the absence of the president, Marg Fraser. the past president Betty Archambault conducted the meeting. Best wishes were sent to Mrs. Fraser. The meeting opened with the Ode, Mary Stewart Collect and the singing of 0 Canada. Mrs. Archambault read a poem. October. • Carnations and roses decorated the table as a tribute to Tena Empey's birthday. The minutes were read and adopted. The treasurer's report was given. On Oct. 19, nine members of the Walkerburn Club met at the home of co-president Jacquie McKee. Deanna Snell opened the meeting with two readings — Hugs and Ten Little Members, followed by prayer. Betty Archambault read the minutes of the last meeting. Roll call was answered with a donation for bingo games to be played at Restview Nursing Home. Members will be going to Restview in early November to play bingo with the residents. Treasurer. Bernice Norman gave her report. The election of officers was held Fox. Russ had grown up in the Brussels area and the couple moved to London where Russ continued to work for the CNR and Evelyn at various businesses. Evelyn enjoyed family, card games (in particular euchre) and was well known for shopping and giving of gifts to friends and family. Evelyn was the beloved wife of the late Russell Charles Fox. She was the dear mother of Angus (Butch) Maclvor of Kincardine. She was the dear sister of Harold and Marie Lamont of Wingham, Betty MacDonald and Murray of London, Jennie and Ken MacDonald, Lloyd and Muriel Lamont, Gladys Wylds, George Lamont, Alvin Lamont, Archie and Virginia Lamont, Kevin and Darlene Lamont, and Elmer and Marg Lamont, all of Kincardine. She A report of the WI Rally held at Gorrie was given by Mrs. Archambault and Lois Elliott. Five attended from the Auburn branch. There is some interest in the quilt- block course. A donation of $100 each was given to Goderich and Clinton hospitals. A donation was made to Huron West District. . Mrs. Elliott convenor of family affairs introduced Jo-Ann Todd, manager of St. Elizabeth Health Care in Clinton. Saint Elizabeth Health Care's Registered NurseS and Registered Practical Nurse's are expert providers of a broad range of nursing services to people of all ages and diagnoses with all officers keeping their positions. They are: co-presidents. Deanna Snell and Jacquie McKee; secretary, Betty Archambault; assistant secretary, Eileen McClinchey and treasurer Bernice Norman. A discussion was held regarding the upcoming telethon. It was decided to make donations to Clinton, Goderich and Wingham hospitals, as they are the hospitals members will use if needed. It was also decided to give Ila Cunningham a gift certificate for making the lovely cake for the 85th anniversary in September. was the dear sister-in-law and good friend of Ethel and Joe Brewer and Mary Lowe all of Brussels, Helen Lamont of Walkerton, and Gail Lamont and Evelyn Lamont both of London. Evelyn is also loved by her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Cole and Lillian Lamont:, brothers Gordie, Leonard, Colin, Doug and Norma, her sister Lilly May and brothers-in-law Elmer Wylds and Jack Lowe, and sisters- in-law Vera Hastings 'and Violet Bowler. Friends were received by the family from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, 401 Albert St., Brussels, where the funeral service was conducted on Monday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Cathrine in the comfort and convenience of their own home, workplace or other community setting. In addition to employing staff with a wide variety of skills and experience, many of the nurses have specialized areas of focus with additional education, certifications and experience, such as advanced foot care, breastfeeding consultation, continence management, diabetes management, home chemotherapy. home dialysis, home infusion, mental health care. respiratory care, palliative care, pre- and postnatal care, psychogeriatric services and wound and ostomy care. The next meeting will be held Nov. 10 at the home of Vera Penfound. She had assembled the quilt top and displayed it and the club will be quilting it at the next meeting. This quilt is the seventh made for The Quilt for Breast Cancer research in Stratford.' Mrs. Archambault read poems about Thanksgiving and Halloween and followed with a contest to find out who could make the most words using letters from the word Halloween. Mrs. McKee served lunch of cake and ice cream which was provided by Ethel Ball and Vera Penfound. Campbell officiating. Interment was at Brussels Cemetery. Carrying floral tributes were Dianne Huether and Diane Wylds. Pallbearers were Glen Lamont, Barry Lamont, Lee Lamont, Ron Lamont, Doug Lamont, and Brian Lamont. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the McCormick Home Outreach Services. PETER McQUARRIE Peter Anderson McQuarrie of Brussels passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 at Wingham and District Hospital. Born in Brussels on Nov. 28, 1930, Peter was in his 74th year. He was the beloved son of the late William and Mary McQuarrie. He Saint Elizabeth Health Care is a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization. For nearly a century, they have anticipated and adapted to those in need. For more information call 519- 482-8800 or visit, www.saintelizabeth.com The next meeting is Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in Auburn Community Hall in charge * of Erma Cartwright, convenor of Agriculture and Canadian Industries. —Members are to bring an item tip to $5 value for an auction or a donation. Proceeds to the Christmas Bureau. _ Lunch and a social time were enjoyed by all and hostess gifts were given out. About 30 friends met at,Stickers Restaurant Thursday at noon, to celebrate a special birthday with Tena Empey. Maxine Seers pinned a corsage on the guest of honour and was the dear brother of Mae Hollenbeck of Goderich, Eileen Adams of Newmarket and Marlene Beer and her husband Henry of Goderich. Pete was also loved by his many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Dick, and sister, Anne Hoy. Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation. A celebration of Peter's life was held at Brussels United Church on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 2:30 p.m. with Joan Golden officiating. Interment of cremated 'remains will be in Brussels Cemetery. As an expreSsion of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. FROM AUBURN Happy Birthday was sung. After dinner a special cake, made by Carol McDowell, was served with ice cream. Best wishes were extended by all. 9 attend Walkerburn Club Nice treat Members of the Brussels Guiding groups were all smiles after their recent cookie blitz as they were treated to pizza from Two Grumpy Old Men after a busy morning of sales. (Vicky Bremner photo) WI hears report from fally rally Friends celebrate i----- --• CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL - C MATERNAL/CHILD PROGRAM c., , MATERNAL/CHILD , A PROGRAM • "A new way of providing service at - Clinton Public Hospital" N , "BABY AND l" PROGRAM DAYS - WEDNESDAYS 10-11:30 a.m. WHERE - CLINTON PUBLIC HOSPITAL CONFERENCE ROOM (Second Floor) WHEN ATTENDING FOR THE FIRST TIME PLEASE REGISTER IN ADMITTING NO FEE PROGRAM TOPICS: Wednesday, Nov. 3 - Infant C.P.R. Choking & Safety Wednesday, Nov. 10 - Infant Massage Speaker - Denise Garon (Registered Massage Therapist) Wednesday, Nov. 17 - Respiratory Illness in Newborns & S.I.D.S. Speaker - Kelly Munoz (Respiratory Technologist) Wednesday, Nov. 24 - Infant Car Seat Safety For more info call Veronica Farquhar - 482-3440 Ext. 304