HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-12-23, Page 43MCLEAN
William (Bill) McLean
passed into the arms
of our Lord,
Monday,
December 14,
2009. In his 76th
year, Bill had a
full life of love
and devotion to
his beloved
family, church
and community.
He will be sadly
missed by his wife of
54 years and best
friend Fran. Dear father of Sally
(Don) Munroe of Cornwall, Tom McLean of
Goderich and Nancy (Rob) Ekstrom of Victoria
B.C. Loving grandfather of Jamie and Chris
Bennett, Jana Miller, Calin and Teah Ekstrom.
Brother-in-law of Faye (Bob) Goodwin of
Niagara -on -the -Lake and Dave (Patty) Brereton
of Goderich. Also survived by several nieces
and nephews. After graduation from the
University of Western Ontario in 1956 with a
degree in Business Administration, Bill's first
job was at the Canadian General Electric
Company where he was the senior travelling
auditor from 1956 to 1963. In 1963, a new job
took Bill and family to Cornwall, Ontario
where he worked as the Manager of Auditing
for the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority from
1966 to 1979. A major influence in Bill's life
was the church. While in Cornwall, Bill and
family attended St. John's Presbyterian Church
and where Bill served as an elder and secretary
of the Board of Managers. Bill was also an
active member of the Masonic Temple and a
proud member of the Shriners of North
America. Any man who becomes a Mason is
taught a pattern for living; reverence - morality
kindness honesty dependability and
compassion. He must be prepared to honour
his country, uphold its laws and respect those
in authority. He must be prepared to maintain
honourable relations with others and be willing
to share in Masonic activities.' Freemasonry is
a way of life, and one to which Bill was true.
Bill's love of life was evident in his many
hobbies, including musical theatre, golfing,
curling, gardening and swimming, to name a
few. Bill loved music and helped build sets for
the local amateur theatre group in Cornwall,
even acting in a few plays. We remember how
he could "belt" out . a song, his favourite
musical number being the song Oklahoma. In
1985 Bill and Fran moved to Cochrane,
Ontario, where Bill was the owner and operator
of three H&R Block franchises, and was also
the Education Coordinator and Teacher of
Adult Inmates at the Monteith Correctional
Facility. In 1993 Bill and Fran retired and
moved to Goderich. Bill was very ' active in
retirement • travelling, volunteering and
spending time with family. He was a member
of the Rotary Club of Goderich, serving terms
as president and treasurer. He was an elder and
member of Knox Presbyterian Church, serving
on the Board of Managers, Stewardship,
Mariners and Firkin Committees. Bill was a
participant in, and treasurer of, the Healthy
Hearts Rehabilitation Program from its
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inception in 1995. Bill spent many hours
planning and working in his gardens at home,
with his cocker spaniel in tow, and created a
peaceful and beautiful setting in keeping with
his family's gardening tradition. Bill was a
thoughtful and caring man who will be
remembered for his giving nature, his love of
politics, his steadfast devotion to his home,
and his gift of intellect and measured approach
to life. In the last three years of Bill's life,
while struggling with health problems he
continued to live life to its fullest, never
wavering in his beliefs. His passing will be
mourned and we will always treasure our times
together. A Celebration of Life was held at
Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich, on
Friday, December 18, 2009 at 11 a.m. Rev.
Bill Vanderstelt officiated. Interment Maitland
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to
Knox Presbyterian Church, Healthy Hearts or
the charity of your choice gratefully
acknowledged. Friends may sign the book of
condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca. —52ar
PAGON
At Mailtand Manor
on Thursday,
December 17, 2009,
Doris Yvonne
(Millon) Pagon of
Godericl. in her 81st
year. Beloved wife
of Viktor Pagon.
Loving mother of
Barbara Ellen
MacLeod (Frank),
Sharon (Jim) Brindley, Suzanne (Henry)
Kolkman and. Mary Lynn Willis. Dear grand-
mother of Richard (Sofia) Brindley, Jeremy
Brindley (Kim) and Shane Willis and great-
grandmother of Justina and Nikki Wallace,
Douglas Brindley and Brody Brindley. Also
survived by sister-in-law Barbara Anne
Davis. Friends were received at McCallum
& Palla Funeral Home, Goderich on Tuesday,
December 22, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A Memorial Service will be held at the
funeral home on Wednesday, December 23,
2009 at 11 a.m. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Multiple
Sclerosis Society, the Canadian Cancer
Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation
gratefully acknowledged. Friends may sign
the book of condolences at www.mccal-
lumpalla.ca. —52ar
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GARY "KNOBBY" ALLEN
You are only away - in our thoughts and in our
hearts
We are always together, never. apart.
In our sorrow, we remember you are only
away.
You are not with us, but the memories stay
And in time when the hurt is not too much to
bear
When we look into our hearts, you will always
be there.
Miss you Bud, Paul, Shirley, families and
friends. —52nxe
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lie Memoriam.
BOLTON
In loving memory of George and Joyce Bolton,
dear parents and grandparents who passed
away all too soon.
Months have grown day by day,
And year by year since you went away.
Gone are the days we used to share,
But in our hearts you are always there.
The gates of memory will never close,
We miss you more than anyone knows.
With tender love and deep regret,
We who love you will never forget.
Always in our hearts, Brenda and Michael
D'Agostino, Mike, Andrew and Katherine.
—52x
SHAND, CHARLES
In memory of my beloved husband Chas who
died three years ago, December 23, 2006. My
heart aches. I love and miss you every minute
of each day.
And if l go
while you're still here...
Know that I live on,
vibrating to a different measure
- behind a thin veil you cannot see through.
You will not see me,
so you must have faith.
I wait for the time when we can soar together
again,
- both a*are of each other.
Until then, live your life to its fullest.
And when you need me,
Just whisper my name in your heart.
I will be there.
Until we meet again, "I just want to say,
Cheerio". Love forever, Evie. —52x
BOYCE
In loving memory of a dear son and brother,
Larry, who passed away two years ago,
December 29.
His Journey's Just Begun
Don't think of him as gone away,
His journey's just begun, •
Life holds so many facets -
This earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting,
From the sorrows and the tears,
In a place of warmth and comfort,
Where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing,
That we could know today,
How nothing but our sadness,
Can really pass away.
And think of him as living,
In the hearts of those he touched...
For nothing loved is ever lost,
And he was loved so much.
Love Mom, Dad, Danny and Jeff. —52x
BOYCE
In loving memory of Larry, who passed away
December 29, 2007.
Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved; still missed, and very dear.
Forever in our hearts, Uncle Mike and Aunt
Donna. —52x
la Memoriam.
BOYCE
In memory of our dad, Larry Boyce, who
passed away two years ago on December 29,
2007.
If we could have a lifetime wish,
And one dream that could come true,.
We would pray to God with all our hearts,
Just to see and speak to you.
A thousand words won't bring you back,
We know because we've tried,
And neither will a million tears,
We know because we've cried.
You've left behind our broken hearts,
And precious memories too,
But we've never wanted memories,
We only wanted you!
Miss you Dad!
Love Andrew, Brittany and Amy. —52x
SOWERBY
In memory of Florence, who passed away
December 23, 2006.
The depths of sorrow we cannot tell,
Of the loss of one we loved so well,
And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep,
Her memory we shall always keep.
Always loved and remembered by Rick and
Sandy, Ron and families. —52x
FEAGAN
In loving memory of a dear wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother, Lillian,
who passed away December 26, 1988.
Remember her with a smile today,
She would not want the tears,
Reflect instead on memories,
Of all the happy years.
Missed forever by your family. —52x
WILSON
In loving memory of Phyllis Wilson, who
passed away Christmas morning, December
25, 2006 and John Wilson on June 20, 1983.
May the winds of love blow. softly,
And whisper so you'll hear,
We will always love and miss you both,
And wish that you were here.
Sadly missed and forever in our hearts. Love
daughter Mary and husband Ron Prout and
cherished friends Frank Hurlston and Janet
Vandersteen. —52x
STEWART
In loving memory of Gord, January 22, 1992
and Ethel, December 26, 2004.
So many things have happened,
Since you were both called away,
So many things to share with you,
Had you been left to stay.
Every day in some small way,
Memories of you come our way,
Though absent, you are ever near,
Still missed, loved and always dear.
Always remembered with love, Harvey, Sharon
and family. —52x
GARD
In loving memory of Don, who passed away
December 21, 2006.
Loving memories never die, •
As years roll on and days pass by,
In our hearts a memory is kept,
Of the one we love and will never forget. .
Sadly missed by Helen, Nancy and Norman,
Steve and Sharon and families. —52x