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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-12-07, Page 381 st a • • ry donates Goderich Rotary Club made a significant contribution to the Tornado Relief Fund last week nting a cheque for $100,000. Rotarian Ken McGee and Club President, Ann McCauley made the uncement at a club meeting last week. Rotarians and clubs throughout District 6330 responded plea t assist and more than 20 clubs in the district made financial donations. Recently the club hi Grand Bend made a Sizeable donation to the relief fund. rcissep.roduction rners historical award oseph and Area Historical Society has ed a prestigious nod for its role in bring - to life through community theatre. ring community pride and enhancing Dry, the St. Joseph and Area Historical cipient of the newly created Governor istory Award for Excellence in Comrnu- g. With a cast of 55 Huron County locals in St. Joseph starred in their own e tale of one of the most colourful resi- eir rural French-Canadian settlement. by Paul Ciufo, is a play about Narcisse 0-1940) who is best known for his auda- to create a canal linking Lake Huron to tin turned St. Joseph into an early 20th mtown on the speculation of the canal's n. Along the way, Canon won the sup- e ministers, giants of industry, local folk e recently canonized Brother Andre. seph and Area Historical Society spear- s pioneering play. Local folks assumed the lead roles, stitched the costumes and built the Props - Created by Canada's History .Society, the Gover- nttlr General's History Award for Excellence in Com- munity Programming celebrates programming developed by volunteer -led heritage, community and cultural organizations at the grassroots level. Members of the St. Joseph and Area Historical Soci- ety will receive this prestigious award from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on Monday, Decem- ber 12, 2011 In Ottawa at Rideau Hall. The announcement and presentation of the award is part of the newly constituted Governor General's History Awards. In total, seventeen Canadians will be honoured along with the St. Joseph and Area Historical as part of the Governor General's History Award presenta- tion. Profiles of all the recipients, along with stu- dents' stories and essays will be available at: www. CanadasHistory.ca/GGAwards. Obituaries Wednesday, December 1, 2011 • Signal -Star 37 Obituaries RUSSELL, Mary Elizabeth (nee Loney) - Born December 4, 1926 in Elgin County, Ontario; died November 26, 2011 in Toronto following a lengthy illness. Survived by her children Anne (Martin), Catherine, Geoffrey (Deb) and David (Mina), grandchildren Kate and James, as well as several step -grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also survived by her sister Eva Kramer. Predeceased by her sister Helen Moir. A memorial service was held at Saint James Westminster Church, 115 Askin Street, London, Ontario on Friday December 2, 1:30 pm. Donations to the Alzheimer Society are appreciated. PALMER, Eileen Jeanne (nee Thauvette) August 28, 1929 - November 29, 2011 - it ` was....a peaceful moment, immediately following the Last Rites, when .Eileen. Palmer gently slipped away. After a brave two year struggle with lung disease, Eileen was joyful to be freed of the physical constraints associated with this disease. Eileen will be sadly missed by her siblings, her children and their spouses, and her seven grandchildren. Considering that Eileen was predeceased by her sons, Mark and Steven; her son-in-law Marty Baechler; her brothers and. sister (Archie, Leo, Ovila and Ella); and life-long friend Mike Sawka, we are comforted that she has received a warm welcome into Heaven. Loving and deeply caring Mother of Janice McCormick (Jim), , Karen Palmer, Tanya Buchanan (Grant), Michael Palmer (Donna) and Sandy Church (Doug). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Morgan, Keegan, and Megan McCormick (Todd), Remick and Rhys Palmer, Alex and • Sydney Church. Wonderful sister to Jerry Thauvette (Doreen), Pauline Hamelin (Frank), Annette Meleskie (Ken), and Joe Thauvette (Evelyn). In addition to her many roles in raising a Targe family, Eileen also was a Teacher, Bread -winner, Motel Manager; and held various positions in her years of Municipal service with the Town of Goderich including Councillor, Deputy Reeve, Reeve and finally Mayor for a period of 11 years. She was most proud of two accomplishments achieved during her tenure as Mayor: firstly, the Rotary Cove, Boardwalk and Beach Master Pian and, secondly, the Menesetung Bridge and Hiking Trails. Special thanks to all of Eileen's friends and the amazing staff at The Mountainview Terrace in Georgetown who truly made the past year a special one for Eileen. The staff at the Georgetown Hospital are forever in our prayers for the terrific treatment during Eileen's final 48 hours in their gentle care. A celebration of Eileen's life will take place at St. Peter's Catholic Church on North Street in Goderich at 11 am on December 28'x'. 2011. The family will be hosting a lunch at the Knights of Columbus Hall immediately following the church service. All are most welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation - COPD Rehab program. Condolences at www.legacy.com GIESBRECHT, Edward - Passed away suddenly on November 26, 2011, in his 73' year. Lovingly remembered by his children Todd, Taylor (Margaret), Margie Herlufsen (Andrew), and Lance (Melanie). Proud Papa of Ashley (Alec), Natalie (Jason), Cody, Tanner, Samantha and Kenzie. Remembered lovingly by Clara Anne Jewell. Survived by his sisters Helen Quapp (Bill), Anne Klinko (Thom) Margaret Delaet (Ben) and many nieces and . nephews. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Margaret (nee Warkentin). sister Margaret and brother John. Funeral Home visitation took place at the MCCALLUM & PALLA FUNERAL' HOME, 11 Cambria Road, Goderich, on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Funeral Service took place On Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at the funeral home. 'Donations may be made in Ed's memory to . the Healthy .Hearts •Goderich, or charity. Of choice. Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca DELL, Svava Einarsson Died peacefully and gently as she lived, at the age of 94. Born to Gudbjorg and Sigurstelnn Einarsson in Arborg, MB, Svava was raised by her Mom,. after her young father's untimely death. After high school in Arborg, Svava attended Winnipeg Normal School in 1937, to become a teacher, ` with further summer school sessions at the University of Manitoba. She then met Stanley Dell, and they were married in. Winnipeg in 1942. The couple moved to the Red Lake District of Ontario, a thriving gold mining community to this day, where they were amongst the first pioneers in the area. Svava taught in the district schools over the years, raising their 3 children, Brian, Fern and Wendy, and from 1956-2000 (44 years), she was there to support her husband and the family businesses, Dell Construction, and Balmer -town Builders Supplies. Svava was and avid curler, and enjoyed playing into her 80' year. She and :Stan were great supporters of the Kinsmen • Club of Balmertown, enjoying these friendships, conventions and charity works as lifetime members. Svava was also a member of the United Church Women and held several offices over the years. Never a year went by without the companionship of many a dog who became nature -study and trekking companions, along with an assortment of cats all part of the family„ She remained in her home in Balmertown until her 93' year, with her son Brian. In• late 2010 she moved to Goderich to be cared for at the Maitland Manor and to be with youngest daughter Wendy. She will be sorely missed for her exceptional sweet, caring nature. An incredible Mother, a wonderful grandma to her 6 grandsons and two great granddaughters. Predeceased by her husband Stan in 1997 and brother Einar Einarsson (1987) (Beatrice). Survived by her 3 children Brian Dell of Balmertown, ON., Fern Dell Gosselin (Michael) of Kamloops, BC., and Wendy Dell Grace (John) of Goderich, ON. Her grandchildren Robert Gosselin (Adrienne) and great granddaughters, Elodie and Delphine; Brendan Dell, Alexander Dell, Jonathon Grace, Jordan Grace and Joel Grace. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A friend forever. "To live in the hearts of those left behind, is not to die "(Kahil Gibran)