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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-04-06, Page 5Obituaries r Walton correspondent reveals mystery neighbour's name REV. JOSEPH O'ROURKE A well-known priest who was born near Dublin and served in parishes in Clinton, Blyth and Stratford died on Saturday, April 2, 1994 at the age of 82. The Rev. Joseph L. O'Rourke, former Pastor of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Stratford, entered into eternal. life on Saturday, April 2, 1994. Father O'Rourke was born July 19, 1911 in McKillop Township near Dublin. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick O'Rourke. He was a member of Si Patrick's Parish, Dublin, attended Beechwood Ele- mentary School, Dublin Continu- ation School and the Stratford Col- legiate Institute. His Bachelor of Arts Degree was received at the University of Western Ontario prior to entering St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ont. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 1938 and was made Curate at St. Marys Church in Tillsonburg where he served until 1945 when he was given the pastorship of Si Cecilia's Parish in Port Dover. While there, he watched the missionary church of St. Michael's being built at Walsh and served as its pastor. In 1951 he began serving St. Joseph's Church in Clinton until 1953 when he was given a Pastorship at St. Joseph's, Sarnia. In 1955 Father O'Rourke became parish priest at St. Joseph's Church, Stratford and served there until 1968 when he retired. Father O'Rourke celebrated 50 years in the priesthood on June 11, 1988. At four of his five par- ishes, Father O'Rourke was a build- ing priest who constructed new parish halls, rectories and churches, often sawing boards and hammering nails alongside the professional carpenters and contractors. During his base in Clinton, Father O'Rourke also served at St. Michael's parish, Blyth, a mission. During his time as parish priest at St. Joseph's Church in Stratford he built the parish hall and rectory, renovated and decorated the church and constructed the Convent for the Loretta Sisters (a building now used by the L'Arche community). He was instrumental in a spiritual and advisory capacity regarding the • purchase of property and building at St. Michaels Senior School (now Jeanne Sauve), St. Ambrose, St. Joseph's and St. Alysius Schools. Properties purchased on Momington and Devon Streets in the early 1960's under Father O'Rourke's leadership in anticipation of expan- sion and the need for a Catholic High School were later sold to finance the purchase of the site that now is St. Michael's Secondary School. Father O'Rourke not only helped construct new buildings, he helped build on the spiritual values of the parish. He himself said, "I'll always remember the spirit of the people at St. Joseph's and the coop- eration they gave because of their deep faith and conviction." When he retired in 1968, Father O'Rourke built his own house on O'Loane Ave. in Stratford and continued to serve on the building commission of the London diocese which involved travelling through- out the diocese approving building plans and inspecting new construc- tion. He frequently helped out when needed at the Parishes of Grand Bend, Kinkora, St. Joseph's and Immaculate Conception, Stratford. For the past several years Father O'Rourke has resided at Hillside Nursing Home, RR 5 Stratford. Father O'Rourke was the last sur- viving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by his parents Patrick and Margaret (Roach) O'Rourke, brothers Lewis, Wilfred and Joseph (in infancy), sisters Rita (Mrs. John Flannery) and Florence (in infancy). He is survived by a brother-in-law John Flannery, Stratford and nieces and nephews. Friends called at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Stratford on Tuesday, April 5. Mass of Chris- tian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 6 (today) at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Rev. Joseph O'Rourke Education Fund and may be made through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford. JOHN TURNER John Turner of 11 James St. Seaforth, died at Stratford General Hospital April 2, 1994 in his 67th year. John Turner beloved husband of the former Maria (Madgi). Dear father of Maria Toper and friend Jeff Stone of Oshawa; Joseph Toper and his wife Andrea of Seaforth and Elizabeth Rightmycr and her husband Randy of Scaforth; Chris Tumer of Lindsey; John Turner of Asia, and Janet Turner of London, England. Also survived by eight grandchildren and three sisters, Babs Robson, Joan Cartwright and Joyce Smith, all of England. The late Mr. Turner was born in Catcrick, England on March 20, 1927. A private family service was held on Tuesday, April 5 at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Godcrich Si. W. Scaforth with Rev. Gordon Redden officiating. LLOYD J. CAMERON Mr. Lloyd John Cameron of RR 2 Staffa passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 30, 1994 in his 65th year. He was born at Woodville on November 11, 1929 a son of the late Alexander Cameron and the former Mary Elizabeth Sproule. On August 11, 1951, he was married to the former Rhea Beach. Mr. Cameron was a butter maker by trade and managed the Staffa Creamery until its closing in 1970. Later he was a tax consultant with the Farm Business Consultants. He served as a leader and District Commissioner of Boy Scouts for over 30 years and was one of the Founding Fathers of the Cromarty Ball Park. Surviving besides his wife are two sons Bill Cameron of RR 2 Staffa and Ritchie Cameron and his wife Denise of Gananoque, three daughters Mary Ryan and her hus- band Joe of RR 2 Dublin, Cathy Lozier and her husband Gary of Fullarton and Barb McCaughey and her husband Fred of RR 2 Staffa, two brothers William Cameron and his wife Marie and Hughie Cameron and his wife Wilma, all of Woodville, one sister Edna Antino and her husband Bill of Watrous, Saskatchewan and eleven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister Bernice Jones. Friends were received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, Mitchell where the funeral service was held on Saturday with Irene Richardson officiating. During the service, Amazing Grace was sung by Jen and Jackie McCaughey accom- panied by Carol Ann Scott. Scrip- ture readings were read by Karina Vessie, Jason McCaughey, Bill Ryan, Curtis Vessie, Bill Cameron, Chrissy Ryan, Joe Ryan and Denise Cameron. Ed Jack, a business asso- ciate and friend delivered the eulogy. A Colour Party with repre- sentatives from the 1st Cromarty Boy Scouts was in attendance and with representatives from the Stratford Gilwellians formed a Guard of Honor outside the Funeral Home. Cremation. LAWRENCE RYAN Lawrence Bernard Ryan of RR 4 Walton passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital on Sunday, March 27, 1994 in his 87th year. Lawrence was a retired farmer who had lived his whole life in the Walton area. He was an active member of the St. Ambrose R.C. Church in Brussels. He is survived by his wife, the former Marjorie Elizabeth Reid. Loving father of Joan and Don McDonald of Montreal, Robert and Barbara Ryan of London, Gerald and Anne Ryan of Walton, Jim and Betty Ryan of Brussels, John and Marianna Ryan of Walton, Nelson Ryan of Walton, and Sister Teresa Ryan of Peru. Mr. Ryan is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and two sisters Florence Speak of Woodstock and Eileen Scott of North Dakota. He April Birthdays: April 1 - Tadd Smith, Alec Gulutzen; April 2 - Ruthie Uyl, Steven Gibbons; April 3 - Krista. Shortreed, Jason Gulutzen; April 6 - Colleen McCallum; April 7 - Janet Mitchell; April 8 - Kevin Wilbee, George Love, April 9 - Marie McGavin; April 10 - Don McDonald; April 11 - Shannon Craig and Steven Leonhardt; April 14 - Mitchell Blake; April 21 - Amanda Mitchell, Betty McCallum; April 23 - Stan McClure; April 24 - Darrell McClure; April 26 - Margery Huether, April 27 - Graeme Craig and Steve Gibbons. Anniversary - Donna and Stan Clore - April 10. If you haven't guessed who the mystery neighbour is, it's Bruce Clark. The first person to guess was Paul McCallum. Your next mystery neighbour is a woman who was born at home in down town Walton quite a few years ago. She was delivered by Dr. McNaughton. She was the only girl in a family of four children. One brother joined the navy, one died as a teenager and the other stayed in Walton and farmed. She went to Stratford to Teachers College. That's all I will tell you for now. The place to be was Walton on March 29. There were vehicles lining the streets in every direction as people gathered for the Farm Machinery Auction at Jean Kirkby's. Easter weekend tends to be a time when many families get together for special meals. Mary Humphries served her family a nice ham din- ner. Viola Kirby treated 14 mem- bers of her family to Sunday Brunch at the Brussels Hotel. Doug and Marg Fraser got away to Lon- don to have an Easter meal with their children. The Banks family went to Mt. Vernon to Rev. Banks parents for their Easter meal. On Thursday, April 7, part two of the video series, 'How to talk so kids will listen' will be shown at Duff's United Church as we con- tinue our Neighbourhood Coffee Hour. It will begin at 9:15 a.m. with Laurie Brubacher demonstrat- 1 Walton by Patty Banks 8R7-6Rfil) ing how to make small stretch paper ribbon wall hangings. Every- one is welcome to come. The U.C.W. will meet Wed., April 6 at the Church at 8 p.m. Greeter at Duff's United Church on Easter Sunday were Jim and Mary Mann. The church was decorated with Easter Lilies and the Easter Banner was hung up on the wall. Phyllis Mitchell and Glenda Carter played familiar Easter hymns while people settled into their seats. Rev. Banks welcomed everyone and then JoAnn McDonald and daughter Kelly lit the Christ candle and read the liturgy. The choir loft was filled to the brim as both junior and senior choirs sang today. The kids did a wonderful job of singing, 'He Bor- rowed a Cross' featuring Kenny McCullam as the soloist, and the senior choir sang 'Alleluia He is Coming' and also sang the Benedic- tion. Rev. spent time with the children showing them first a homemade caterpillar and then the cocoon. "We are a people of faith, but we are also enamoured with the world of science and verifiable hypoth- eses. We find it hard to prove to non -believers something that is so abstract (Resurrection) and so con- trary to the laws of nature". WALTON SCHOOL NEWS Erich Lenz brought his hamsters to school. They had a big cage full of climbing tubes. There were three hamsters in total. One was white and his name was Fuzz. The other was brown and white and her name was Sarah and the last one was white and her name was Sally. The next day Devon McCutcheon brought his hamster named Patches to school. We also learned how to blow the yoke out of eggs and then we pasted colored paper on them. Reporters Trisha McClure and Geoffrey Banks was predeceased by two sisters, Marie and Madelaine; three brothers, Jim, Joseph, and Gordon; two granddaughters Mary Alice and Pam. Mr. Ryan rested at the Betts Funeral Horne in Brussels till 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 39, 1994, when Reverend Father Joe Nevitt officiated the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ambrose R.C. Church in Brussels. Scripture readings were read by granddaughter Monica Ryan and daughter Sister Teresa. Offertory gifts were presented by granddaugh- ters Peggy Ryan, Madelaine Ryan, and Jo -Ann Adamski. Pall bearers were grandsons Joe Ryan, Stephen Ryan, Paul Ryan, Chris Ryan, Greg Ryan, Scott Ryan, and Brian McDonald. Spring Interment will be in St. Ambrose R.C. Cemetery in Brus- sels. CHESTNUT PARK HOTEL Sneak preview Special " improvements today lead to superior accommodation in the future." Package Includes • Overnight stag in our newly renovated guest room • Complimentary continental breakfast • TREE parking 117.wlrt rt 169 VS Package Includes • Ouernight stay in our newly renovated guest foam • Complimentary continental breakfast ti legt61r The Chestnut Park Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Toronto. 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