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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-03-15, Page 1738. Auction Sale • 38. Auction Sale 38. Auction Sale * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSIGNMENT AUCTION of Tractors; Implements and Farm Related Items at the Jacob Auction Yard, 185 Herbert St. in Mitchel! SATURDAY, APRiL 8 AT 9:30 A.M. Consign a full line or a single piece. Be part of this large annual auction. Phone 519-271-7894 or 519-348-9896 before March 29 for full advertising. AUCTIONEER: Doug Jacob (519)271-7894 * * * * * * * * * -* * * * * * 42. Deaths GREER: Florence Agnes Martha (Pollock) Greer, gone to be with her Lord Jesus, peacefully on March 6, 2006 at Huronlea, Brussels in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Orval John Greer (1986). Loved by her children Harvey of Hamilton and Hazel of Dungannon; grandmother of Kevin and Jeff of London, Jennifer and Philip of Hamilton and great grandmother of Matthew and Joshua of London. Special thanks to the staff of Huronlea for their care and.: compassion.. At Florence's request there was no visitation. A private family service has been held. Rev. Gary Fischer officiated. Interment Clinton Cemetery. Donations to the Alzheimers Society gratefully acknowledged and may be arranged through McCallum and Palla Funeral Home. "The Lord is My Shepherd." Psalm 23:1 42-11x1cc HENDERSON, Art: At Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2006, Art Henderson of Seaforth, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Henderson (2005). Loving father of Bev and Dorothy Henderson of Carlisle, Shirley and Doug Mills of Clinton, Murray and Carol Henderson of Egmondville and Douglas and Christine Henderson of Guelph. Loving grandfather of Denise (Lee), Trevor (Shaunna), Andrea, Kayley, Pamela (Scott), Scott, Stephen, Craig and Emily. Loved brother of Lois Churchward and Bill (Joyce) Henderson. Dear brother-in-law of Pearl Henderson and Bruce Walters. Predeceased by his parents Ivison and Edna (Love) Henderson, a brother John Henderson and a brother-in-law Gordon Churchward. Family received friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service was held at Egmondville United Church on Thursday, March 9 at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Stephen Hildebrand officiated. Interment Maitlandbank Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Henderson, Bob Henderson, Don Henderson, Kevin Henderson, Jeff Henderson and Bruce Henderson. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com 42-11-1 MCCLURE, Samuel: At Seaforth Manor Nursing Home on Monday, March 13, 2006, Samuel McClure of Seaforth and formerly of McKillop Township, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Mary (Dorrance) McClure. Dear father of Gary, Elaine and Jim Floyd and Clair, all of Seaforth, Shirley and Dick Robinson of Brucefield, Doris and Murray Clark of Kincardine and Douglas of Victoria, B.C. Loving grandfather of nine. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Nelson and Fern McClure, Dorothy and Bob Dalton, Mavis Datton and Walter McClure. Predeceased by parents William and Emeline (Storey) McClure, brothers Harvey (Bessie), Jim, and Bert (Dorothy), sister Margaret (Thomas) Carter, brother-in-law Percy Dalton and sister-in-law Muriel McClure. Family will receive friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, 87 Goderich St. W., Seaforth on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Canadian Forresters memorial service will be held Wednesday, at 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth on Friday, March 17, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. Memorial donations to First Presbyterian Church or Town and Country Support Services appreciated. Condolences at www.whitfeyribeyfuneralhome. com 42-11-1 Copies!. Copies! Copies! Available at the Huron Expositor! 527-0240 42. Deaths SMITH, James: On Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at St. Mary's Genera! Hospital, Kitchener, James Smith, age 73, of Seaforth and formerly of Scotland. Beloved husband of Marion. Cherished father of Lorraine and Dave Hunt of Seaforth and Karen Brown and Sandy Stewart of Scotland. Loving grandfather of Louise, Robert, Laura, Craig and Josh, and great-grandson Caleb. Also survived by one brother and many nieces and nephews. There was no funeral home visitation. A memorial service was held at Northside United Church, Seaforth, on Friday, March 10, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. Rev. John Gould officiated. The piper was Gordon Grozier. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated. Condolences at www.whitneyribeyfuneralhome.com 42-11-1 O'ROURKE, Elizabeth: Mrs. Elizabeth Mae (Cronin) O'Rourke, 78, of Mitchell passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Ritz Lutheran Villa, Mitchell on Thursday, March 9, 2006. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) O'Rourke (1992). Dear mother of David O'Rourke and wife Ann of Mitchell, Delaine O'Rourke of London, Bryan O'Rourke and wife Linda of Seaforth, Mary Helen Van Loon and husband Mike of RR2, Dublin, Sally Stacey and husband Bill of Mitchell and Kevin O'Rourke and wife Jan of RR1, Dublin. Loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren. Dear sister of Frank Cronin of RR2, Dublin and Jim Cronin and wife Mildred of Mitchell. Dear sister-in-law of Anne Cronin of Newmarket, Joan Cronin and Marie O'Rourke, both of Mitchell. Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Elizabeth (Roach) Cronin, a son Michael O'Rourke (1993), brothers Len and wife Mary, Jack, Joe and wife Delaine, Lorne, Clarence and Bob Cronin, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Johnny and Dorothy Robinson, Gus and Margaret Denomme, Pearl O'Rourke, Bill O'Rourke, Joe O'Rourke, Clayton and Kathryn Looby and Pat and Marg O'Rourke. Friends were received at'the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell on Sunday 7-9 p.m. and on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Dublin on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Alan Dufraimont - celebrant. Commentator for the mass was Margaret Rowland. Readers were Brittany Stacey and Jennifer O'Rourke. Prayers of the Faithful by Sarah and Michelle Van Loon. Offertory bearers were AdriennarKaylen, Jack, Luke and Allyson O'Rourke. Pallbearers were Mark and Matthew O'Rourke, Shawn and Greg Van Loon, Brad and Bryan Stacey. Spring interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Vincent de Paul or St. Patrick's Church Building Funds, Ritz Villa Missing Link or Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Parish prayers were offered at the funeral home on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Online condolences at www.lockhartfuneralhome.com. 42-11 x1 cc 61 WV 0 n Rooms T t, w , & gio.eute, �� 17 Main St. Seaforth Teleflera Delivery Available 527-0555 42. Deaths BALKWILL, Laura: Laura Myra Balkwill, 93, of Seaforth and formerly of RR2, Staffa passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital on Saturday, March 11, 2006. Dear aunt of Margaret Brait of Mississauga, Robert Norris and wife Bernice of RR2, Staffa and Eric Norris and wife Bonnie of Baie D'Urfe, Quebec. Also surviving are a number of great nieces and nephews and their families. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been predeceased by her parents Richard and Rebecca (Diver) Balkwill, brother Roy Balkwill, sisters Orpha (Samuel) Norris and Ethel Balkwill, nephews James (Doriene) Norris and Anthony Brait, niece Ethel May Lyall (Bill Stanzak). A graveside memorial service will be held at Staffa Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations to Seaforth Community Hospital or charity of one's choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Lockhart Funeral Home, 109 Montreal St., Mitchell. Online condolences at www.lockhartfuneralhome.com. 42-11 x 1 cc SHAW, DOROTHY: Peacefully at Bluewater Nursing Home in Zurich on March 6th, 2006, Dorothy Evelyn Shaw (Langford) formerly of London in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late William Robert Shaw. Loving mother of June Boussey (Guss 2004) of Clinton, William Robert Shaw (Marlene 2003) of Perth and George Shaw (Susan Hamilton) of Grand Bend. She will be sadly missed by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Elizabeth Standfield and William AI Langford and brothers Charles Langford (Ruth), Alexander Langford (Lillian), George Langford (Edna), Russell Langford (Marjorie) and James Langford (Dorothy). Dorothy was a life member of the Bethlehem Chapter of the Eastern Star. Visitation and the funeral were held at the Needham Funeral Chapel, London. last Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. Tim Conner from St. George's Anglican Church officiated. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery. 42-11 x1 cc 43. Births DIETZ Big sisters Randi and Heather and big brothers Cody, Michael and Nathan are very happy and proud to announce the birth of their little brother Jackson Dylan Dietz. Jackson arrived February 14, 2006 at 4:29 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. Also welcomed by grandparents Norma and the late Mervin Dietz and Ruby and Laird Finlayson. Thank you very much to Dr. Percival, Rita, Dr. Hillyer and the 2nd floor staff at Stratford Hospital for all their professional care. - Doug and Sandra 43-11x1 MARKS On March 2, 2006, Blaine, Kelly and big brother Ryan welcomed a beautiful little girl into their lives. Morgan Amy was born at Stratford General Hospital and weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. Proud grandparents are Allan and Barb Bosman, Londesboro, and Maxine Marks, Seaforth. Morgan is also welcomed by great-grandparents Gordan and Louise Bosman, Wingham, and Marion Snell, Londesboro. Smiling down from Heaven are Grandpa Nelson Marks and Great Grandpa Jack Snell. Special thanks to Dr. Smith, Dr. Kalos and the O.B. nursing staff at SGH. 43- 11x1 cc 46. In Memoriam ELLIOTT: In loving memory of James who passed away March 15, 1979. He had a nature you could not help loving, And a heart that was purer than gold, And to those who knew him and loved him, His memory will never grow cold. - Lovingly remembered by Virginia, Marg, Ken and Deb, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 46-11x1 The Huron Expositor • March 15, 2006 Page 17 46. In Memoriam BUTTERS: In loving memory of my dear wife, Loretta, who passed away two years ago today, March 17, 2004. Always loved, cherished and remembered. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by Gord, Cheryl, Kim, Kalia and Ben, Vincent, Rosemary, Steve and Jim 46-11 x1 o1 DAVID ROSEKAT 1960-1986 In loving memory of David who left us twenty years ago, March 14, 1986. David is greatly missed by his mother, 'sisters - Marla Angela, Maria, Melinda and brother Manny; also his Aunt Elizabeth. Sleep in peace, beneath your blanket of snow...my Dear Son. i love you. - xo Mom xo 46-11x1 47. Cards of Thanks CROWLEY/DUNN We would like to send a big thank -you to everyone who attended our Buck and Doe last weekend. It was great to visit with everyone. We would also like to thank the people who were unable to attend but supported us generously. A special thanks to our wedding party for organizing the event. We had a fabulous time! - Julianne and Mark 47-11x1 DENNIS What a blessing to have a local hospital with capable and caring people. Thanks so much for getting me back on the road to good health. - Murray 47-11-1 EISLER I would like to thank all my friends and relatives who joined with me to celebrate my 80th birthday. Thanks for all the cards, gifts, etc. A special thanks to my family, Rick Fortune and all band members .for their fine music and to bartenders Rick and Gloria for looking after our needs. It was greatly appreciated. - Jack 47-11x1 SCOTT The family of Grace A. Scott wishes to express their sincere thank you and appreciation to family and friends for their caring support over the past week. Your kind words of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes, delicious food and memorial donations were greatly appreciated. Thank you to Rev. John Gould, the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home and Carol Carter. Also, thanks to the UCW ladies for their fine luncheon and to the Seaforth Manor staff for their kindhearted care of Mom during her long stay. We will always remember your thoughtfulness. - Wayne and Mary Smith, Bill and Gwen Scott, John Scott 47-11x1 SMITH Marion and family would like to sincerely thank all friends, relatives and neighbours for all the cards, memorial donations, food, flowers and offers of help on the sudden passing of Jim at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. We would like to thank the doctor and staff at the emergency department of Seaforth Hospital for their attention. Many thanks to Northside United Church for their help at the luncheon so thoughtfully prepared by Christine at Seaforth Bakery. Thanks also to Ruth Townsend of Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home for her guidance. A special thanks must be made to the Reverend John Gould for his attention to the family at a very difficult time, he made the funeral service very special and provided much needed spiritual comfort. - Marion and Family 47-11x1