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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-05-30, Page 27Page 168 - The Wingham Advance.Timee, May 30, 1989 MADILL PROM -TIGHT—Last Saturday night was prom night at the F. E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham. Chauffeurs Joe Matthews and_Marty Goverde of Kitchener arrived right on time to usher Bill Tolton, Sarah Woodley, Murray Foxton and Michelle McNeil to the formal. Area friends mourn death of Rev. Barry Passmore Wingham-area friends were sad- dened to learn last week of the sud- den death of a former resident and minister of the Wingham United Church, Rev. K. Barry Passmore of 2645 3rd Ave. W., Owen Sound, which occurred Satur• ' y, ay 20, in that city. Mr. Passmore was bort'57 y • , rs ago in the city of Sarnia and received his education in Forest and Sarnia. He attended Huron College, University of Western Ontario and in 1961, graduated from Pine Hill Divinity School at Halifax, now the Atlantic School of Theology. While attending theology school, he served two summers at a mission field in Northern British Columbia. On graduation, Mr. Passmore became minister of the five -point Richmond -Corinth pastoral charge in Elgin County. From 1964 to 1968 Rev. Barry Passmore .he served at a London church and in 1968 he came to Wingham where, over the next 12 years, he and his wife raised their family and were actively involved in many community organizations and activities, in addition to providing leadership to the large church fami- ly. They moved to Owen Sound in 1981, where he was minister of Knox United Church. Mourning his sudden death are his wife, the former Mary Margaret Essery of Exeter. They were mar- ried in 1958 in Centralia. Sharing her loss are their sons, Mark of Hamilton and Vaughn of Toronto and their daughter, Mrs. David (Pamela) Pountney of Owen Sound. There are two brothers, Wilbur of Mississauga and Murray of Sarnia and a sister, Frances Ulrich of For- est. He was predeceased by his brother, Douglas. Many friends from Wingham and area joined Owen Sound friends and members of his congregation as visitation was held Monday, May 22, at the Breckenridge -Ashcroft Funeral Home, Owen Sound. Funeral service was held Tuesday morning at Mr. Passmore's church, conducted by United Church minis- ters from Owen Sound and a long- time friend, Rev. Joe Vaughn of Keppel-Sarawac charge. Pallbearers were six members of the board of elders of Knox United Church. Rev. Barry Passmore's final rest- ing place is Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound. Former Wroxeter woman dies in Hanover .hospital A former resident of Wroxeter, Mrs. Mabel McArthur, passed away Wednesday, May 24, at Hanover and District Hospital, in her 74th year. She was the loved wife of the late Archi McArthur; beloved daughter of James Bridge of Lion's Head; loving mother of Robert and his wife Connie of Fraserwood, Manitoba; Ken and his wife Diane, Wingham; Gary and his wife Lorna of Gorrie; Ronald and his wife Mar- ion of Gorrie; Norma and her hus- band, Wilfred Bailey, Hanover; Ruth and her husband, Bill Wilson, Woodstock; Shirley and her hus- band, Basil Murray, Glencoe; Made- �; r` • /... North end lir of Wingham , lon and her husband, Dan Edgar, Atwood; Sharon Seip of Gorrie and the late Delphine Sullivan and Doug McArthur; loved grandmoth- er of 26 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was the dear sister of Bob Bridge of Lake St. Peter, Hazel Taylor of Lion's Head and Irene Krumholtz, Wiarton. Funeral service was held at two o'clock on Friday afternoon at Watts Funeral Home, Gorrie Chapel, with interment following in Wroxeter Cemetery, Rev. Brenda Clark officiated. Pallbearers were Gary, Ken and Ron McArthur, David Bridge, Lorne Mann and John Husnik. Ralph Keffer pass suddenly at his ho Edward Ralph Keffer died sud- denly at his Norte, RR 2, Bluevale, on Saturday, May 27, in his 76th year. Ralph Keffer was the beloved husband of the former Thelma Flood; loving father of Larry and Pat Keffer, Bluevale; Brenda and Howard Turner, Wroxeter; Bethany and Gordon Edgar, Bluevale and the late Keith Ian Keffer; loved grandfather _ of Kendra, Krista and Kirk Keffer; Denise and Sherri - Lynne Turner; Crystal and Jeremy Edgar; great-grandfather of Brandy, Danielle, Thomas and Barb; dear brother of Charles Keffer of Dornoch, Fred end Lloyd Keffer, Wingham man dies at his home Passed away at his home on Fri- day, May 26, Leo Palubeskie of Wingham, in his 78th year. He was the beloved husband of Genevieve (Sernoskie); dear father of Ben of Laurel, Ursula of Arnpri- or, Tom of Brampton, Albert of Windsor, Basil of Palmerston, Vin- cent of Alton, Isadore of Brampton, Janet of Barrie, Margaret of Bramp- ton, Greg of Arnprior and Christo- pher of Wingham; also survived by five sisters, one brother and 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sons, Robert and Florian; one brother; one granddaughter and one grandson. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Wingham, on Monday at 11 a.m., Rev. Stan Soltysik officiaing. Interment fol- lowed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Family prayers were held at The McBurney Funeral Home, Wing - ham, on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. BIRTHS 00:4 -77E4POOMI:el: ANDERSON-ROY—Mr. and Mrs. Ross Anderson of Belgrave are pleased to annourree the recent arrival of two new grandchildren. Daniel James Anderson, born April 18, weighing six pounds, 15 ounces, at Goderich Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, is the son of Richard Anderson and Anne Catherine Jean of Goderich; also Emily Jean Roy, born May 6 at Peterborough Civic Hospital, weighing seven pounds, 15 ounces. Emily's parents are Rob Roy and Doreen Anderson Roy of Peterbor- ough. DAWSON Arnold, Connie and big brother Paul are pleased to announce the arrival of Shauna Elizabeth, born May 27 at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, weigh- ing six pounds, seven ounces. Proud grandparents are Roy and Matilda Dawson, RR 3, Wingham d and Gwen McCool, Mitchell. Proud F great-grandparents are Phil Daw- o' son, Copeland Lodge and Sam and Evelyn Wolfe, Monkton. fo v. both of Ethel. He was predeceased by two brothers, Wilfred of Ethel and Halbert of Richmond, B,CC Funeral service was held at two o'clock on Monday at Watts Funer al Home, Brussels Chapel, with interment following in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. Lieut. Cal Barber officiated. Pallbearers were Randy, Danny and Murray Keffer, Jim. Stephenson, Barry Jacklin and Donald Martin. Deaths TOMAN.-Passed away follow- ing a brief illness at Wingham and District Hospital on Tuesday, May 16, Ross Toman, in his 71st year. Dear friend of the late Jessie Koch; loving brother of Wallace Toman of Kitchener, Elgin Toman and Ludea Sararas, both of New Hamburg, Mrs. Louis (Grace) Holm of Roseville and Mrs. Howard (Rudene) Bowman of Mannheim; remembered by seven nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ira H. Toman and Ethel Kriesel and by two brothers, Ralph and Burkle, who was killed in the Second World War. Mr. Toman was the proprietor of Toman Bakery in Wroxeter until his retirement 12 years ago. The family received friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, Kitchener, on Thursday, May 18. Service and committal were held in the chapel on Friday, ..May 19, Rev. Marilyn Rushton Officiating. Interment followed in New Dundee Union Cemetery. away at his home in Sault Ste. Marie on Friday, May 19, Walter Henry (Bud) Burgess, formerly of Wingham, in his 62nd year. He was the beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burgess; dear brother of Mrs. Lorne (Helen) Cornish of London and brother-in-law of Mrs. Harvey (Edith) Burgess of Toronto; uncle of John and Gary Cornish of London and Elaine Burgess of Vancouver. He was predeceased by his brother, Harvey Burgess. Cremation took place. A graveside service will be held at Wingham Cemetery on Fri- day, June 2, at 1 p.m. McBRIEN—Passed away at Callander Nursing Home, Brussels, on Thursday,"May 25, Margaret Pride, in her 85th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Secord McBrien; loving mother of Joh and Ken Miller, Guelph; loved grand- mother of Jody and Stacey; dear sis- ter of Edith Sperian, Michigan; Ger- tie and Alvin Pride, both of Kitch- ener and the late Seth Pride, Frank ride, Pearl Wheeler, Millie Small - on, Dorothy Rudd and Vera Pride. uneral service was held at two clock Saturday at Watts Funeral Home, Brussels Chapel. Interment ollowed in Brussels Cemetery PLANTS • PLAN.TS. PLANTS CHOICE QUALITY • Bedding Plants - Flowers & Vegetables • Hanging Plants The. Wingham Sales Arena — 357-1730 • Patio Pots • Mixed Pots Open Fri. nights till `9`00 p.m.