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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-10, Page 13• CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1986 --Page 13 FqIIo'wship andFriQfldSh!P_1 Clinton and district obituaries on December 15, 1945 in Brighton, Sussex, England and returned to Canada to live in Bayfield where Mr. Sturgeon worked for the first few years as a commercial fisherman. In 1951, he started to work at the Radar School where he stayed for the next 14 years. With his new job at the base, the Sturgeons moved to Clinton where they have been residents ever since. Mr. Sturgeon is survived by his wife, one sister, Audrey Florian of Clinton. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Berthena) Hammond k; and dand Mrs. James (Emma) C two brothers, Newton and George Sturgeon. A funeral service was held on December 5 at the Ball and F1lcaner Funeral Ho Douglase wtt Rev. Aubrey B officiating. Flower bearers were Dennis Florian and Robbie McCool and active pallbearers were Wayne Lancaster, Brown Lindsay, James Martin, Bev McClinchey, Robert McCool and Donald McLeod. Interment in Bayfield Cemetery. Dr. John D'Arcy Charles Bruce Dr. John D'Arcy Charles Bruce, of Bayfield and formerly of Sarnia, died on' December 2 at his residence. He was 69 years old. On January 15, 1917, Dr. Bruce was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba to the late Randolph Douglas and Catherine Louisa (Sinclair) Bruce. After graduating from the Faculty of Medicine at The University of Manitoba in 1941, he married Helen Jean MacKenzie in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan on December 30, 1942. Dr. Bruce served in the RCAF from 1942-46 andpracticed medicine in Sarnia from 1947-72. He was past -president of the Medical Staff at the Sarnia General er staff Hospital Sal andonserved for many years Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia. He was also ac- tive in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club and helped form the Multi- ple Sclerosis Society in Sarnia. Dr. Bruce was also a past -president of the Sarnia Riding Club. From 1972-80, Dr. Burce was employed • 011ie Fern Jervis A former girls' Sunday School teacher in Holmesville and an active participant in the women's groups at the churches, died on December 4 in Huronview. 011ie Fern Jervis, of Huronview and formerlyf Goderich Township and Clinton, died at the age of 92. Mrs. Jervis was born on January 25, 1894 to the late William H. and Luella (Moore) Lobb. On May 1, 1918, she married the late Lorne Jervis at the Maitland Concession, Goderich Township. ,Mrs. Jervis, a member of Wesley -Willis United Church, Clinton, is survived by one son, Donald and his wife Dorothy of Burl- ington; two sisters, Mrs. George (Elsie) Henderson of Huronview and Mrs. Norman (Vera) Wilson of Sarnia. She was predeceased by three sisters, Luella Cox, Joy Williamson and Minnie Snieder; and five brothers, Bert, Clifford, Frank, Fred and Mervyn. A funeral service was held on December 6 at the Beattie Funeral Home, Clinton, with Rev. James Bechtel of Wesley -Willis Church officiating. Interment in Clinton Cemetery. Sarah Belle (Sadie) Lovett Former Clinton shopkeeper, Sarah Belle (Sadie) Lovett, of London, died on December 5 in Victoria Hospital, London. She was 87 years old. Miss Lovett, who ran a specialtyshop on Clinton's Main Street for many years, was a . member of Ontario Street United Church. She was born in Clinton on September 9, 1899 to the late Noble Whitely and Elizabeth Maude (Gauley) Lovett: Miss Lovett is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Thomas (Mabel) Harrison; and one brother, Charles. A funeral and committal service was held on December 8 at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home with Rev. David Woodall of Ontario Street United Church officiating. A spring interment will be held in the Clin- ton Cemetery. Matthew Ivan Dasher Baby Matthew Ivan Disher, son of Ivan and Joan (Dale) Disher of RR4 Clinton, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, London on December 3. He is survived by his maternal grand- parents, Harry and June Schroeder of RR2 Centralia; his paternal grandparents, Fred and Bernice Disher of Fisherville; Reta Dicks of London as well as several aunts and uncles. Matthew 'was predeceased by his.mater- nal grandfather, Carman Dale. Funeral and committal services were held on December 6 at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Elder officiating. Interment in Clinton Cemetery. James Wallis Sturgeon James Wallis Sturgeon, of Clinton, died in Clinton Public Hospital on December 3. He was 70 years old. Mr. Sturgeon was born on May 15, 1916 to the late William and Jessie Beatrice (Wallis) Sturgeon in Bayfield. During World War II, he served in the RCR, seeing service from 1942-46. During these years, he saw active service and was wounded in 1944. In 1945 he married Kathleen Marie Bean Peggy Menzies to lead UCW CLINTON - The Christmas meeting of Wesley -Willis UCW was held on December 3. A luncheon of turkey casseroles, salads and desserts was served to the members by Ann Mclean and her committee. In the absence of President Peggy Men- zies, Vice -President Ann Mclean conducted the meeting. She opened the meeting by singing several Christmas carols, led by Marie Black and Kay Wise at the piano. Kathleen Whitmore introduced the guests, Peggy Rivers and Pauline Linguard, Who gave an updated report on their work at the Christmas Bureau of family and children services. Elaine Bechtel. read the list of officers for 1987. Past ,President, Mildred McAdam; President, Peggy Menzies; first Vice Presi- dent, Ann McLean; second Vice President, Aileen Craig; Recording Secretary, Ruth Bond; Treasurer, Marilyn Parr; Correspon- ding Secretary, Donna Johnson; Steward- •shipland1finance; 'Florence Miller; Social, Ann Mclean and committee; Press and Publicity, Norma Grigg; Christian Develop- ment, Kathleen Whitmore; Leadership Fifty-six attend CLINTON - Ontario St. UCW held their general meeting on December 2 in the church parlor. Fifty-six members attended with the Morning, Afternoon and Evening units represented. Valena Trewartha, Vera MacDonald and Leila Johnston of the afternoon group con- ducted the worship service. The program took the form of an enter - Confirmation at CLINTON - December 7 marked a special Sunday at Wesley -Willis Church when six young people - Lloyanne Adams,. Lisa Beat- tie, Sam Grigg, Chris Hoggarth, Monica Meade, and Mark Walker took their church membership vows, after having completed several months of catechism study with their pastor, Rev. James Bechtel. Two of the class - Lloyanne Adams and Chris Hog- , garth, also assisted in the service by reading 'the scriptures. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Walker, Suzanne, • Mark • • Development, Elaine Bechtel; Church in Society, Marg Coventry; Memberships and visiting, Donna Wood and committee; Manse and Buying, Phylis Wise; Kay Whit- more, Marilyn Parr, Kay Wise; World outreach, Marg Cooper; Flowers and Cards, Clete Holland; Flowers for church; Pat Holland and committee; Archives -Bess Fingland; Morning Glory Unit, Katherine McKnight; Afternoon Unit; Kay Whitmore; Auditor, Robena Tyndall. Aileen Craig led an inspirational Worship Service on the theme. Christmas Gifts con- cluding with the poem. The Untagged Gift. A .Christmas story giving us many Christmas thoughts was given by Elaine Becktell. She also expressed her thanks for the kindness shown them while Rev. Bechtel was in hospital. Huron -Perth Presbyterial are urging parents to avoid war toys as children gifts. Buy toys for peace. A film strip is available now on this subject... The Annual meeting will be on January 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the church parlor and in- stallation of the officers will be on January 11. UCW meeting UPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS Clinton Area f 1CH-AEi- FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Goderich Area ROBERT McCALLUM 11 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODERICH 524-7345 taining ne d Christmas mas concert g old fashioned with participants Phyllis Tyndell, Ev. Mer- rill, Marg Ball and Joyce Irwin, of the Even- ing unit. Bonnie Turner, Sean and Danny Carter provided the musical interludes. Donna Woodall organized a get - acquainted contest in which the members were divided into groups of three, after which the morning unit served lunch: Wesley -Willis • .• and Andrew cuuuue eu rue J.tgnung of the Advent Candle and the children's storytime which was about sharing. Following that the Grade 7 and 8 Sunday School students gathered up all the baskets of White Gifts the congregation had brought to give to the Christmas Bureau which assists needy families in Huron County. The senior choir, ' conducted by Mary Hearn sang Do You Hear What I Hear? and following the ser- vice, conducted by Rev. Bechtel, everyone enjoyed a fellowship time. tWatifz� t> t letknell FUNERAL HOME LTD. M.S. Falconer C.D. Denomme 153 HIGH 3TREET BOX FUNERAL CHAPEL CLINTON 47 HIGH STREET 482-9441 SEAFORTH BABY -MATTHEW IVAN DISHER died on Wednesday, December 3, 1986. A private funeral service was held on Saturday, December 6, 1986. MR. JAMES WALLIS STURGEON of Clinton died on Wednesday, December 3, 1986. Funeral service was held on Friday, December 5, 1986. DR. JOHN D'i RCY CHARLES BRUCE of Bayfield and formerly of Sarnia died on Tuesday, December 2, 1986. Funeral service was held on Monday, December 8, 1986. MISS SARIlfH BELLE (SADIE) LOVETT of Loldon and formerly of Clinton died On Friday, December 5, 1986. Funeral service was .held on Monday, December 8, 1986. / /\) the \ Bahii'fFafth Faith Uniting the world... One heart at a time Baha'is do not hold allegiance to any political party when voting. They vote for the person whom they consider to be the best qualified. Baha'is have to obey the law of the land and must obey, the Govern- ment. They are not subversive and never try to undermine. All action, must be positive and towards the bettetrnent of Mankind.' Goderich 524-4620 Box 212 Kincardine 396-3589 Box 1059 Clinton 482-3388 Box 1250 Dungannon 5293169 M En9cl9EmE12L with the Ministry of Health as a staff doctor at the Bluewater Centre in Goderich Township, the McKinnon -Phillips Centre in Owen Sound and at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich. At the time of his death, he was retired in Bayfield. Dr. Bruce is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. David (Sherrill) Ledingham of Mississauga and Barbara of Montreal; one son, Robert and his wife Melanie of Toronto; and two grand- daughters, Elaine and Melissa Ledingham of Mississauga. He is also survived by one brother, Lorne, of Transcona, Manitoba. A funeral service was held on December 8 at Ball and Falconer Funeral Home, Clin- ton, with Rev. John Hoekstra officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Pere Allston, Jack McKenzie, Len Apedile, Dr. James Garrett and Dr. Hank Gibson. Active pallbearers were Bruce Adams, Brian Adams, Joseph Grimes, Paul Char- ron, L'ee Schultz and Gordon Nettleton. Interment in Bayfield Cemetery. MAPLfWOO MAOER —SENIORS — Enjoy Complete Retirement Living at Maplewood Manor, 13 Church St., Seaforth. • 24 HOUR CARE An excellent alternative to Nursing Homes. Also vacation care available. CALL 527-1440 Fran Hook, R.N. Administrator Since prices are continually rising we have discontinued the use of a full-time salesman in the GODERICH area. We are now able to pass on to our customers a SAUNDERCOCK-CRAIG Mr. and Mrs. Robert Saunder- cock and Mr. and Mrs. William Craig are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Lori and Jim on December 20, 1986. The wedding is to be held at Wesley Willis United Church, Clinton at 7:00 p.m. Our Work has Our Personal Guarantee Serving Huron & Surrounding Area Since 1919 Church Services 1 Fellowship Bible Chapel Clinton 162 Maple StreotSunday, December 14 9:45 a.m. Worship & Remembrance 11 a.m. Sunday School & Family Bible Hour Speaker: John Ruppert 7 p.m. Evening Service Program 7:30 p.m. Thurs.AWANA •Prayer 8 Devotion Awana Weekly Ladies Coffee Hour Wed., Dec. 10 Speaker: Livian Grant Listen to "Just Neighbours" on Cablb 12 Sondays 5 Pm & Tuesdays 8:30 m United Ontario Street United Church MINISTEll 105 Ontario St., Clinton, Ont. ORGANIST R•v. David J. Woodall, B.A., M.DIV. Louise McGregor SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 11 a.m. Public Worship 11 a.rn. Church School Wesley -Willis United Church MINISTER -REV. JAMES BECHTEL, LA., B.D. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 9:45 A.M. • Service at Holmesville 11:00 A.M. • Service at Wesley -Willis Everyone Welc m_. Presbyterian St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church MINISTER 49 Rattenbury St. E., Clinton ORGANIST Rev. William M. Barber Charles Merrill SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 10:00 A.M. Divine Worship 8 Sunday School Nursery Facilities Provided Christian Reformed Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St., E. Clinton Sunday, December 14 Rev. Homer Samplonius 10 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Worship Service All Visitors WIcom• Baptist 85 Huron St. CLINTON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH REV. GILBERT KIDD Sunday, December 14 11 a.m. Morning Worship 8 Sunday School Wednesday S p.m. Bible Study EVERYONE WELCOME Anglican St. Paul's Anglican Church Ray. G.A. Anderson Guest Director Sunday, December 14 11:30 A.M. SERVICE 524-9133 Sunday, December 21, Carol Service and Potluck Lunch Everyone Welcome Pentecostal CLINTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada) MEETING AT CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL ,gUDITORIUM Pastor: Rev. Douglas Richards O 10:00 a.m. Christian Education O 11:00 a.rn. Morning Worship O 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service Come and Join Usl A;