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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-11-08, Page 15BTONESOAI, NOVEMBER 8.199S obituaries BECKETT--Dorothy Leona (Ross) Beckett passed away sud denly in her sleep on Oct. 29, 1995 in Toronto. Funeral services were held on Friday, Nov. 3. She will be sadly missed by her two sons, Stuart and Christopher; her mother, Nettie Ross of Wing - ham; her sister, Mary McQueen and two brothers, Gordon Ross and Malcolm Ross. THE MOM ADVAWQETIMES 1964, to June 4,-1990. She was a - life member of Bruce Chapter No. , 253 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Visitation was held at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wing - ham, on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The complete ' funeral service was held at the fu- neral home on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. Rea Grant offi- ciating. Interment in Kincardine Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Bruce Harris, Paul Harris, Donald Harris, Jerry Whelan, Carol Fludder and Lynne Harris -Bonnett. Memorial donations to the chari- ty of your choice would be appre- ciated as expressions of sympathy. HEIM--Margarete Heim of British Columbia and formerly of Wing - ham, and beloved wife of Guenther Heim, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 1995, after a long fight with cancer. She was 61 years of age. Donations to the Canadian Can- cer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. SIELING--Marjorie Sieling of Wingham passed away at the Brae- mar Retirement Centre on Wednes- day, Nov. 1, 1995, in her 92nd year. The former Marjorie Wells, she was the wife of the late Jim Wil- loughby and the lats_cleorge Siel- ing. She was the dear mother of Mrs. Keith (Jean) Toye, Mrs. Lorne (Bonnie) Hamilton and Mrs. Norm (Josephine) Anger, all of Wingham. She also is survived by her chosen son, Robert Sieling of Windsor, 10 grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren and her step- children, Henry Sieling of Blyth and Mrs. 1-Iarold (Irene) Bromley of Seaforth. Mrs. Sieling was predeceased by her daughter, Florence Humphrey; her sisters, Helen (Nellie) Hogg and Edith Montgomergy and a brother, Harry Wells. Visitation was held at the McBurney Funeral Home in Wing - ham last Thursday, Nov. 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Private funeral service was held at the funeral home on Friday, Nov. 3, with Rev. J. Rea Gram officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick Hum- phrey, Brad Humphrey, Michael Hamilton, Steven Anger, Susan Shephard and .Sandra Molloy. Flower bearers were great- granddaughters Carly and Annie Shephard. Memorial donations to Wingham United Church would be appreciat- ed as expressions of sympathy. GOLL--Mrs. Beth Goll of Morris Township passed away on Tues- day, Oct. 31, 1995, at Wingham and District Hospital in her 74th year. The former Beth McCrackin, she was the beloved wife of the late Clarence Go11, who predeceased her in 1991. Left to mourn the passing of a dear mother is Ross and Dianne Goll of RR 4, Wingham. She was the beloved grandmother of Lisa and Elizabeth Goll and Jordan and Steven Guy. She was the sister of Mrs. Stanley (Vera) Moffatt and Lorne McCrackin, both of Bluevale and Mrs. Harry (Lila) Goll of Brus- sels. Visitation was held at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wing - ham, last Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service was held in the funeral home on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Randy Banks offi- ciating. Interment in Wingham Ce- metery. Pallbearers included Harold Johnston, Murray McCrackin, Ken Nethercott, Gerry Brewer, Bernard Thomas and John Macintosh. Jor- dan and Steven Guy carried Floral tributes. Memorial donations to Bluevale United or the Canadian Cancer So- ciety would be appreciated as ex- pressions of sympathy. HARRIS --Greta Irene Harris of Wingham and formerly of Kincar- ''dine passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Friday, Nov. 3, 1995, in her 93rd year.. The beloved daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Harris of Kin- cardine, Miss Harris is survived by several nieces and nephews: Jim • Harris of London, Ronald, Robert and Murray Harris, all of Kincar- dine, Margaret Whelan of Calgary, Glen Harris of Lucknow and Mari- on' Ellis of Port Etgitt. Miss Harris was predeceased by her brothers, Harold, Goldwin and Eldred Harris and her nephew, Gor- don Harris. Greta Harris was a store manager for Stedmans in Kincardine, St. Mary's and Wingham and later owned and operated Harris Station- ery in Wingham from Nov. 9, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mundell and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Faust enjoyed a trip to New York City last week. While there they saw Carol Burnett in the comedy "Moon Over Buffa- lo". The two couples also enjoyed a cruise on the Hudson River and a city tour of Manhattan, including the financial district. A special treat was a short walk in Central Park to see the flowers in full bloom. Good attendance for B. u ale UCW me ting BLUEVALE--The United Church Women met last Wednesday, Nov. 1, with a good attendance. The president, Etoble Johnston, opened with a poem. The minutes were read by Shirley Nicholson and the treasurer's report given by Au- drey Edgar. The hymn "We Plough the Fields and Scatter" was sung with Eileen Sellers at the piano. Jean Mathers read the scripture from Psalm 104. The convenors for the meeting were Mrs. Nicholson and Mrs. Edgar and the topic was ste- wardship. Bessie Johnston helped with a skit on concerns about the environment. The hymn "Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise" was sung, followed by a prayer by Mrs. Ed- gar. The nominating report was given by Bessie Johnston and Nancy Cor- rigan gave a report on the fall rally at Whitechurch. Lunch was served by Unit 4 and a social time enjoyed. Bluevale News Harry and Lorna Moss of Platts- ville visited with Donna and Mel Craig last Sunday. Marg and Keith Moffatt were guests last Sunday of George and Joan McElwain of Stratford. • The sympathy of the community is extended to Ross and Dianne- Goll ianneGoll and family in the loss of a mother and grandmother, Beth Goll. The Bluevale Senior Citizens held its October meeting last Mon- day, Oct. 30. After a short meeting conducted by the president, Joe Walker, a few games of cards were played. Winners were: high lady, Shirley Skelton; low lady, Eliza- beth McKercher; lucky lady, Au- drey Edgar; high man, Mel Craig; low man, Gordon Mundell and lucky man, Eddie'Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Byler and Sarah of Marian, Kentucky; Rudy Byler, Owen, Marcia and Don and Shirley Lewis of Vermontville, Mich., were supper guests last Wednesday of Robin and Florence Bolander. All but Mr. and Mrs. Noah Byler spent the night at the Bolander home. Mr. and Mrs. Byler spent the night with Dave and Marie Dickert of Wingham. Last Thursday, they visited with Nellie Taylor. Frank and Alice Chapman of Clinton were renewing acquain- tances in the village The Nickel family held its annu- al get-together last Wednesday at The Riverboat Restaurant and spent the afternoon with Ada Aitchison of Wingham. Beryl Steurnol dropped in at the home of Paul and Glenys Smith of RR 2, Atwood, last Thursday to say goodbye to her granddaugher. Kaley, who will be leaving for a holiday with friends in Kent County, England. She also will .be going to Wales to stay with her great-aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carpenter of Rhondda Valley. Kathleen King passed away at Merlin last Tuesday at the age of 90. Her father, Rev. David Arm- strong, was the Presbyterian minis- ter at Wroxeter during the 1920s and started the Young People's Group. Agnes Burke was a girl- hood friend of Kathleen's and they always kept in touch. Mrs. King and some members of her family attended Church celebrations here in 1992 and really enjoyed the fes- tivities. When Marcia Gibson came home for the weekend recently, she brought Eva Stafford of London to visit Mildred Coupland and Marga- ret Barnard of Hensall to visit her sister, Agnes Burke. Eleanore Gib- son returned to London with Mar- cia and attended the graduation of her son, Arthur, at Alumni Hall, University of Western Ontario. Ar- thur Everard Gibson received his diaster of education. Congratula- tiipns, Arthur. Peter and Lourdes Isabelle, ac- ., ` mpaniedd_ by Linda . 1patty and., vin, all of Mississauga, spent the weekend here and attended the I-Iallowenl. dance in the community hal Audrey Riley and Hazel Griffith visited with Freda Warby of Clif- ford last Friday. Charlie and Joyce Lake of At- wood spent last Sunday with Tau - line Dickison. id it air ata .OP Justin Campbell was the winner in the Ghost and Gremlins coloring contest held at the Valumart in Wingham. Congratulations, Justin. Gordon McBurney still is a pa- tient in Wingham and District Hos- pital. Relatives, friends and neigh- bors wish him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Marks, Mr. and Mrs., Murray Marks, Brian, Craig and T.J., Ken Marks and friend Annette Cerson, as well as Melissa and Derek Marks, were guests of Judy and Bob Bell to help celebrate the 50th wedding anniver- sary of Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Marks. They dined at a Clinton res- taurant, where a delicious supper was enjoyed. Congratulations from relatives, friends and neighbors on this very special occasion. "Mabel's Moms" met Nov. 1 at the home of Mabel Wheeler. Those attending were: Donna Raynard, Margaret Bailey and family of Oak Lake, Man., visited recently with Evelyn and Dave Gibb. Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Whytock returned home last Tuesday after spending two weeks with Rev. and Mrs. Jack Whytock and family of Moncton, N.B. Archie and Mildred Purdon re- turned recently from a three-week trip including England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. They report good fall weather while they were away. Mildred McClenaghan returned home last weekend from a five- week trip to Vancouver, Los An- geles and Edmonton. She visited with Muriel Thompson and George Watt at Edmonton; Doris (McClen- aghan) Coleman of Nanaimo, B.C.; George Sealy and Donald Watt in Vancouver; Mr. and Mrs. Graham Garbert of Langley, B.C.; Barbara (Gaunt) Trusdell of Dunkin, B.C. She also visited a former classmate, Dr. Mae Komiyama of Vancouver and had lunch with Richard Day of Vancouver and formerly of White- church. While in Los Angeles, she visited with her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. R. Bobst and with Ruth Ann Cox of Red Deer, Alta.,a daughter of -Rev., praydon well-known here. " - Agnes Farrier, John McKinnon and Mildred McClenaghan attend- ed the 50th wedding anniversary of Rev. Mrs. Clarence McClenaghan of Kincardine last Saturday. Don and Jean Ross spent the weekend attending the Lincoln Welland Regiment reunion in St. Catharines. Trevor and Heidi; Waneta Leish- man and Melissa; Andrea Steven- son, Mathew and Tyler; Kim Hig- gins and Laura; Linda Hess and Andrew; Pat Konings, Olivia and Eliza; Bets Higgins, Meagan, Me- lissa and Kate and Lila Procter and Ben. The topic was allergies. Good turnout for Wroxeter potluck dinner WROXETER--A cool, brisk au- tumn day brought a good turnout for the Wroxeter Seniors' monthly potluck dinner and meeting. Phyllis and Glen McMichael were wel- comed to the group and all seniors are invited to come and enjoy the social time each month. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Horsley were hosts for the month. Red and green streamers, table centrepieces of snowman and Santas on white felt decorated the tables. The bountiful potluck lunch was enjoyed by all. Shirley Hart introduced the guest, Mrs. Coby Amoraal of Goderich Place Seniors' Retire- ment Home to give members some tips on planning the retirement years. Seniors have many choices now for health care, income security, community involvement, support from people outside the immediate family, long and short-term care. Seniors must look at all their op- tions very carefully to get what suits theirindividual needs and fi- nances. People respond to kind- ness, a happy environment, good meals, supervised medication and independence when possible. She showed slides taken of peo- ple enjoying many activities, as well as the spacious rooms, pleas- ant decor in which they live. Mrs. Hart thanked Mrs. Amoraal for her interesting and informative. talk and wished her well. Mrs. Hart welcomed the mem- bers and thanked the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Horsley. The minutes of the last meeting were presented by Eleanore Gibson and Eileen Hamil- ton gave the treasurer's report. Winners of the, monthly draws ,; were Ken Edgar, Ed Horsley, Frances Atton, Helen Fairish, Ei- leen Hamilton and Anne Yoeman to provide a bit of excitement. 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