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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-03-09, Page 3Obituaries C_ LIAM ANDREW McLEAN Liam Andrew McLean died sud- denly at Ottawa on February 25, 1994 in his fourth year. Beloved son of David (Joe) and Elisabeth McLean and brother to Julie. Dear grandson of the late Andrew and Winn McLean of Seaforth and Rene Roesch and the late Madeleine Roesch of France. In memory of Liam, donations to a 'child's' char- ity of your choice would be appreciated. HUBERDINA VAN DEN DIEPSTRATEN Huberdina (VanLoon) Van Den Diepstraten of RR 8 Watford and formerly of RR 7 Thamesville, passed away at her daughter Corine's on Sunday, February 27, 1994 at the age of 85. Born in Holland on November 27, 1908, she was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth VanLoon (Van Vugt). Beloved wife of the late Peter Van Den Diepstraten (1989). Loving mother of four sons Andy and Nell of Light House Cove, John and Jane of California, Casey and Mary of Chatham, Jim and Mary of Thamesville, six daughters, Willy and Frank VanBeers of West Lorne, Betty and John Brenders of Dublin, Joanne and Gerard Verbeek of Wyoming, Tonie and Albert Verbeek of Wyoming, Corine and Adrian Rombouts of Watford, Mary and Albert Covemaeker of Thamesville. Also survived by 41 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters. The Van Den Diepstraten Family received friends at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria St. Thamesville on Tuesday, March 1. The Funeral Mass was held at St. Paul's Rorpan Catholic Church, Thamesville, on Wednesday, March 2, 1994 at 10 a.m. with Father J.C. Caruana, Celebrant of the Mass. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Thamesville. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Prayers were held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, March 1. Pall bearers were Tony Rombouts, Albert Rombouts, Jerry Van Den Diepstraten, John Van Beers, John Van Den Diepstraten, and Brian Verbeek. John C. Badder Funeral Home, Thamesville entrusted .with arrangements. Community Big Brothers have no age limit BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Staff You're Brother. George Jamieson, 70, of Dublin, has been a Big Brother with the Big Brother Association of Stratford and District for the past four years. Jamieson had been involved in Scouting for many years but found it took too much time and energy. He wanted to continue to be active with youth, so he became a Big Brother. George and Mary Jamieson have three daughters, all married with children and a son who lives in the United States. They have nine grandchildren. George's Little Brother is Jeff Collings, 14, of Mitchell. The two have been 'brothers' for the past four years. Big Brothers was a first- time experience for both. The two have shared a wide var- iety of activities and good times togetirr. Jeff has helped George with renovations to his Dublin house. "I show him how to do some carpentry work, a bit of wir- ing," said Jamieson. George has also taught Jeff a little gardening too. The pair often go fishing together in the summer. In the winter, George will go and cheer on Jeff at his Pee Wee hockey games in Mitchell. George and Jeff will spend any- where between three hours and a day per week together doing activ- ities or just talking. "Personally, it's a nice feedback because you see the boy coming out of the shell. It's worth a lot to you," said Jamieson. And George reminds us that you're never too old to become a Big Brother. He once spoke to a group of senior men at a meeting in Stratford about being a Big Brother. "They talk about seniors - their golden years, I told them they were missing the best part of their golden years by not getting involved with these boys," said George, who recommends being a Big Brother to men of all ages. "It's like having an another grandchild. Mine don't live that close. I get to see Jeff more GEORGE ARNOLD MAXWELL than I get to see some of my George Arnold Maxwell passed grandchildren." away at University Hospital, Lon- Jeff enjoys the time he spends don, on Wednesday, March 2, 1994. with George. He likes the activities Mr. Maxwell, of Hensall was in his and the chance to talk with some - 51st year. Dear son of Ethel R. one older. "Everything is fun we (Kerry) Maxwell of Hensall and the late Cecil M. Maxwell (1983). Dear do...It gives you somebody to look father of Patrick and Dawn up to and talk to," said Jeff, who Maxwell of Brussels and Timothy, plans to be a Big Brother someday. Tracey and Trevor Maxwell of I got a lot out of it and I think I Huron Park. Dear brother and could help someone else," he said. brother-in-law of Gary and his wife Jeff's brothers Nick and John Ann of Hensall, Doug and his have both participated in the Big friend Jill Wheatley of Seaforth, Brothers program. Eileen (Mrs. Donald Cooper) Currently there are approximately Clinton, Marilyn and her friend 30 boys on the waiting list for Big Charles Ducharme of RR 2 Zurich, Brothers of Stratford & District, Sandra and her friend Earl according to Resource Coordinator Gackstetter of Exeter, June and her Bob Filshie. husband Ron Harvey of Huron Park, Mrs. Marlene Maxwell of Stratford and Mrs. June Maxwell of Goderich. Predeceased by three brothers Robert (1972), Wallace (1991) and Ronald (1991). Also surviving are three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Friday, March 4 in the Hensall Chapel, 120 King Street, where the furi'eral and committal services were conducted on Saturday, March 5 with Rev. Henry Annen officiating. Spring interment in Hensall Union Cem- etery. As expressions of sympathy donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Michael P. O'Connor Funeral Homes entrusted with arrangements. HARRIET AGNES EGAN Harriet Agnes (McLachlan) of Moose Jaw Sask. passed away in a local hospital on Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994 at the age of 94 years. Born in Cromarty Ont. October 15, 1899 Hattie went west with her family to the Boharm District in 1911. In July 1922 Hattie married Maurice Erb of Schringville Ont. and lived in Kitchener and London until his death in 1931 she moved back to her parents' farm at Boharm with her daughter, in 1933. On Novem- ber 3. 1941 Hattie married Lewis Egan and they farmed near Boharm until retiring to Moose Jaw in 1960. Predeceased by her husband Lewis, her parents Alex and Ester McLachlan, two brothers John and Duncan McLachlan and one sister Alma Clemens, a step daughter Grace Egan Stahl. She is survived by her daughter Betty Nicholl, grandson Steven Nicholl, grand- daughter Maureen Hall and great- granddaughter Allison Hall of Moose Jaw and many nieces and nephews. The Memorial service was held in the W.J. Jones and Son Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, Febru- ary 22, 1994 at 1:30 p.m. Crema- tion has taken place. Rev. John Carley officiated. Jean Simpson and Hazel McCartney of Seaforth are nieces and Robert McLachlan of Kippen a nephew. never too old to be a Big ANDY BADER PHOTO BIG AND LITTLE BROTHER: George Jamieson (left), of Dublin says one can never be too old to be a Big Brother. The 70 -year-old has been Big Brother to Mitchell's Jeff Collings (right), a defenceman on the Pee -Wee II club, for the past four years. Who are Big Brothers? Who are Big Brothers? • Big Brothers are 18 years of age or older. They are from any walk of life, who are willing to share 3 to 4 hours a week with a boy. Who are Little Brothers? • Little Brothers are boys who have no father at home or con- sistent male image in their lives. Like any other group of boys, some may be having problems but most just want an adult male friend. What is expected of a Big Brother • A Big Brother's only responsi- bility is to provide a one-to-one friendship to a boy. They are not professional counsellors or disci- plinarians. How does the Big Brother Program work? • Big and Little Brothers meet for a few hours a week as friends. They go for a walk, take in a movie or a ball game, build a bird house, play computer games or just sit and talk. In short, they do whatever they both enjoy. How do Big and Little Brothers meet? • Members of your Big Brother Association carefully 'match' Big and Little Brothers. Every effort is made to pair men aid boys with similar interests. How much does it cost to be a Big Brother? • There is no cost involved to become a Big Brother. Likewise, the service is provided without charge to children. Some outings that the Big and Little Brothers choose may involve small expen- ditures but Big Brothers are encouraged to keep spending to a minimum. For more information contact: Bob Filshie Resource Co-ordinator Big Brothers of Stratford & District 91 Brunswick St. Stratford, ON N5A 3L9 Phone: (519) 273-3844 Fax: (519) 273-3939 "We're looking for Big Brothers of all ages and all walks of life," said Filshie. Couples for Kids Program Big Brothers of Stratford is also offering a "Couples for Kids" pro- gram. Couples wishing to be a part of the program should be at least 20 years of age and have been together for at least a year, according to Big Brothers. Both partners should be com- mitted to volunteering and be pre- pared to spend a few hours a week with their "Little Friend." The children are generally Fair ambassadors in Toronto Sharon Godkin, Queen of the Brussels Fall Fair and Sharon Kelly, representing Seaforth Fall Fair, auended the Ontario Agricul- tural Societies' convention in Toronto at the Royal York Feb. 1. through 17. The girls introduce* themselves to the different delegate) at the convention and attend several workshops. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, March 9, 1994.3 GOWAN RENOVATION & DECORATING [j Renovation VI Creative Window Treatments Rj Stencilling RR #2, Seaforth Call for FREE CONSULTATION & Restoration 522-1382 between the ages of 6 and 16 and come from all social, financial and ethnic backgrounds. To join the program, the children and their parents must want to participate and be matched with a couple. When a couple applies, the pro- gram is thoroughly explained and interviews are conducted by the agency's professional staff. Refer- ences must be provided for each partner and a police check will be made. 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