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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1989-08-01, Page 91 The Wingham Advance -Time®, Aug. 1, 1989 irths .,. i . „rN/.y ��//X 'x'13'/�'liSyJ'n/may/✓�•�J GERRIE—Brad and Rachelle of Wingham are proud to announce the birth of Brigitte's little brother, Alexander Harry, born July 22 at Wingham and District Hospital, weighing seven pounds, 11 ounces. He is a grandson for Murray and Fran Gerrie and Richard and Sally Campeau, all of Wingham. Great- grandparents are Harry and Jean Merkley, Harry and Ethel Gerrie, all of Wingham and Dora Campeau, Windsor. BROWN—Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown of Gorrie welcome seven - pound Kirby Nicole, born July 25 at Wingham and District Hospital. She is a little sister for Tyler and Tiffany. Eighth grandchild for Jack and Gwynne Brown, Gorrie and fourth grandchild for Gordon and Molly Allan, Hanover. BLACKWELL—Ben and Teresa Blackwell of Teeswater gladly announce the birth of their third child, Janelle Nicole, born July 25 at Wingham and District Hospital. The new arrival weighed eight pounds, 13 ounces, is a sister for Lindsay and Gregory and a new grandchild for Jack and Millie Blackwell and Mary and Charles O'Malley, all of Teeswater. SLEEMAN—Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sleeman of RR 4, Wing - ham, are pleased to announce the birth of Jerry, Brian and Jeff's brand new baby sister, Kaitlyn Alexan- dria, born July 26 at Wingham and District Hospital and weighing eight pounds, 12 ounces. A grand- child for Jack and Flora Alexander. EVIREperpor Vat DEATHS BESWETHERICK—Passed away Monday, July 24, at Listowel Memorial Hospital, Miss Vera Lenora Beswetherick of Fordwich, in her 82nd year. Lenora Besweth- erick was the beloved daughter of the Hate Joseph and Lucy Besweth- erick and was predeceased by one sister, Violet. Funeral service was held at i:' tts Funeral Home, Gorrie Chapel, on July 27, with Rev. D. Beck officiating. Pallbearers were Glen Martin, Leo Ruttan, Russel Ruttan, Bill Magill, Everett Zur- brigg and Wray Vines. Interment followed in Fordwich Cemetery. In remembrance, donations to the charity of one'schoice would be appreciated. • • •• t t+� :�.•1�td,. ��tqti •1• .'•,;gI1SA•Lti qqbe f i�t f ••,, ° ol •"j,al.Yx91I .4.7 o`�.4'r ,li'�r'l,•,:i 1 •Y�tiy,'y.•4 ••°•° •: t�, 1te•< w„ ' r:• • �"i c. • se r .. TOO BIG—Wear a life jacket, but find one that fits, says Red Cross instructor Mark Rayner as he tries one on eight-year-old Ali- cia Potter. Red Cross representatives conducted several Boating Safety classes at Wingham Pool Friday. Mrs. Lillian Newman dies at Walkerton A former resident of the town of Wingham and more recently a resi- dent of Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, Mrs. Lillian Newman passed away suddenly on Monday, July 17, at the County of Bruce General Hospital, Walkerton, in her 85th year. She was predeceased by her hus- band, Fred, in 1954, also three sis- ters and two brothers. She is sur- vived by one sister, Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Leggate; four sons, Don, Doug, Bill and Rick; three daugh- ters, Mrs. George (Barbara) Tervit, Mrs. Don (Marilyn) McDonald and Mrs. John (Betty) Gill. Funeral service was conducted on Thursday, July 20, at two o'clock at The McBurney Funeral Home by Rev. Bonnie Lamble. Interment fol- lowed in Greenhill Cemetery, in Lucknow. Pallbearers were six grandsons, Ross Newman, Les Tervit, Bruce McDonald, Robert Newman, Scott Newman and Tim Newman, with honorary bearers being four more grandsons, Ron Tervit, Michael Gill, Jim McDonald and Rick Newman. Floral tribittes were earriedr by three granddaughters, Judy. Valley. Peg Cameron and Jeanne Dionne. amily, friends mourn death of Joyce Art1i A Wingham-area tamely was saa- dened last week by the passing of a dear wife, mother and grandmoth- er. Joyce Christena Arthur of RR Z Wingham, passed away last .Thurs- day, July 27, at Wingham and Dis- trict Hospital in her 53rd year. Born at Tiverton, the former Joyce Young was the daughter of the late Alexander Young and Isabelle, Semple. She was educated at Tiverton and went through nurs- es' training. Later in life she Service is held July 25 for the late Sperling Yeo Funeral service was held at two o'clock on Tuesday, July 25, at The McBurney Funeral Home for Spar - ling Yeo, Pastor Ross Smith officiat- ed and interment followed in Wing.. ham Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Temple- man, Mervyn Baker, John Seddon, John Newell, Bob Hollenbeck and Richard Sharpe. Flower bearers were Bill Henderson Sr. and Lloyd Hayden. Mr. Yeo, for several years a resi- dent of Brookhaven Nursing Heine, died there on Saturday, July 22, fol- lowing a lengthy illness. He was in his 81st year• Born in Turnberry Township, he was a son of the late George Yeo and Susan Ravnard. He attended Bluevale Public School. Mr. Yeo worked for Ontario Hydro and was also in the road construction business, operating one of the first stone -crushing con- veyors in Canada. Later in life he operated a fencing contracting busi- ness for chain-link fencing and was in housing construction. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Newell; their family: Bill and Valerie Yeo of Gravenhurst; Susan Sharpe and her husband, Max Davies of Walkerton; Faye and Garry Templeman of Wingham; six grandchildren; five great-grandchil- dren and one brother, Wesley Yeo of Blyth. 4:f f .4s S.. i4 lA';PIY.:Y:Y!l l' � �"f�L2: ';,Z N� 4' r P M :Athi 4,; DEATHS SMITH ---Mrs. Audrey S. (Reid) Smith, 286 Broadway, Tillsonburg, formerly of Wingham. Mrs. Audrey Smith resided in Tillsonburg for the past 35years and Arts a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Tillsonburg. She'was born in Wing - ham on Aug. 28, 1913. Her father was the late William B. Reid and her mother, the late Elizabeth Simp- son. She passed away Friday, July 28, at Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, Orillia in her 76th year. She is sur- vived by her husband, W. Hartley Smith of Tillsonburg. Dear mother of Mrs. David (Karen) Hindley of Barrie, Ken Smith and his wife Cyn- thia of Tillsonburg. Dear grand- mother to three grandchildren, gairtigristen. and Kathryn Hindley, Predeceased . izy two sistersand three brothers. Resting at the Verho- eve Funeral Home, Tillsonburg, where service was held in the chapel on Monday, July 31, at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. W. D. Jarvis of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Tillsonburg. Graveside service on Monday at 4 p.m. in Wingham Cemetery. Donations to the Canadi- an Diabetic Association or the Arthritis Association would be gratefully acknowledged. McFarlane — Millie Agnes of Brussels, passed qway at Callander Norsing Home, Brussels on July 28th, 1989 in her 93rd year. Loving daughter of the late George and Mary Ellen McFarlane, loved sister of the late James and Roy Mc Far - lane. Dear aunt of Marylou and Jack Fish of Burlington, and Jean and Doug Evans of Ethel and great aunt of Jennifer, Jackie and Kathy Fish, Cindy and Paul Fallis of Lis- towel and Bonnie and Steve Con- ners of London, Roger Evans of Ethel and great, great aunt of Evan Fallis. Funeral Service for the late Millie Agnes, McFarlane, was .held, at -Betts Funeral . Homey Brussels Chapel, on July 31st. Pallbearers were Graham Work, L!oyd Wheeler, George Wheeler, Jim Bowman, Jack Cardiff and Mack Cardiff. The flower bear- er was Roger Evans. Interment in Brussels Cemetery. In remembrance donations to Melville Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. worked at PremDoor int Wingham. She married her husbr'atd, Roy Art, in rtt'r';liingham. He-is lefthurto mourn1957 her `ppals*inl as are four daughters: DebWand Terry Anger, Brenda Arthuroind David, Saxton, Sandra and Olen McLen- nan and Linda and Ken Fitzgerald, all of Wingham. There are eight grandchildren. Mourning the death of a sister are: Ross and Mary Young and Lloyd and Marjorie Young all of Tiverton; David and Myra Young of Thorndale; Gordon and Clare Young of Kentbridge; Edna Park of Bossano, Alberta and Dorothy Young of London, In addition to her parents, Mrs. Arthur was predeceased by one sis- ter and one granddaughter., The late Joyce Arthur rested at The McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, until funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, conducted by Rev. Rea Grant. Interment Wing - ham Cemetery. Wingham woman is honored Mrs. Mary Readman was the guest of honor at an early surprise 80th birthday party recently. It was held at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Bob Ames of Owen Sound. More than 60 family members attended the event. Included were her own children and spouses, many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Family trav- elled to Owen Sound from Corun- na, Sarnia, Ottawa, Kitchener, Hamilton and Wingham. Events of the day included a horseshoe tour- nament, games of badminton and swimming: A potluck dinner, complete with a beautiful cake made and decorat- ed by her daughter, Velma Wismer, capped the party. A presentation will be made to the new Catholic Church on behalf of her family, in her honor and in memory of her husband, the late Joseph Readman, 'c •..,ww.mnww. I• 2":71:11 tt/iaidfi,Ytv1 .LL.° y.a- s •',.7: :1.1.141216"66111; - • °•:� :'? e;•°+.\\; 811x%t w~1 iji•1}f,ilre}l•+'r . i t Oil tr4'��'�5;#,i iiy7�'TA°�t��;`� b .�' f• tin, 470,0%4i� . Take us with you on your Summer vacation and win! While packing for this year's summer vacation be sure to include a copy of The Wingham Advance - Times and your camera. It could be worth your while! 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Box 390 Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 ANNA AND PAUL SAKASOV, brother and sister members of the Maitland Athletics 'Brack Club in Wingham, each won medals in the discus at the recent provincial OFTA Bantam), Midget and Junior championships. Anna won the gold medal with a throw of 9 metres, while brother Paul won the bronze with his final effort Of 33.67m. Lynda Harkness of the club, not shown, won the gold Medal in the Midget Is' discus, 33.78m and silver in the shot put, 11,37m. (Maitland Athletics Photos) WANT Work Wonders! ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Jeff Cameron, son of Dianne and Don Cameron of Wingham, graduated June 14 at the spring graduation ceremonies of Fan- shawe College, London, receiv- ing his diploma as an electrical - engineering technician. He presently is employed at West- ern Foundry Ltd., Winghant r HORSE SHOES 4. Single -round games of 30 points each were played last Thursday evening at the Wingham Sports- men's Club. Ivan Rivett and Leon Russell were first with four wins, while Dave Ablett and Jack Higgins were second at three wins and a plus of 50. In third place were Harold Carter and Kevin Scott, three wins and a plus of 39. Syd Lawson and Murray MacFarlane were fourth at three wins and a plus of 22, followed by fifth -place Eugene Kuntz and Jim Rivett, two wins and a plus of 52. Rounding out the scoring in sixth were Bert Worrell and Glen Case - more, no wins and a plus of 74.