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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-06-06, Page 9Page 8—The Wingham Advance -Times, June 8, 1963 rs® `;;:® Elston was active in ma Wy town organizations A one-time nurse at Wingham hospital and resident of this area for more than 60 years, Mrs. William Elston of 371 Minnie Street. Wingham, passed as Saturday, June 4, University Hospital, Lona Shewas in her 90th year 1 death followed a lent illness, patiently borne this woman who was 1. d and respected by all o knew her. Mrs. Elston was tho r - mer Emily Kate Austi ed was born in Cante y, Kent, England, on August 26, 1893, a daughter of the late William and Emily Austin. She received her education in Canterbury and trained to be a nurse. In 1918, Mrs. Elston came to Canada, to the Bluevale area, with her first husband, Bert Thomas, whom she had married in England in 1917. She was bereaved by his death in 1920 and ane year later, she married' William Elston. She was again made a widow when Mr. Elston passed away in 1945. Mrs. Elston will be fondly remembered by many who received her gentle care during the several years she worked as a nurse at Wingham General Hospital. She also participated in many public service organizations, holding various offices in each. She was a member of Majestic Rebekah Lodge No. 352, Wingham; the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 180, Wingham; the Mary Hastings Club and the Canadian Cancer Society. She had been retired since 1963 and had lived on the second line of Morris prior to moving to Wingham. Left to mourn their mother's passing are three sons, William Elston of RR 5, Brussels, Edwin Elston, RR 1, Arva, and Bernard Thomas, RR 4, Wingham. She was predeceased by one son, James Elston, in 1965. Also surviving are three stepchildren, Harold Thomas of Brussels, Mac Thomas, Innesmore, and Lavina Mole, Ingersoll. There are 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two sisters, Molly and Dorothy, and two brothers, Bob and Ted, all in England. She was predeceased by a step -son, Roy Thomas; one sister and three brothers. The late Mrs. Elston rested at The Currie -Walker Funeral Home, Wingham, Lengthy illness ends in death of Mrs. Holmes Much suffering through a lengthy illness ended on Sunday, June 5, when Mrs. Oscar Holmes- of- 7a John Street East, Wingham, was granted release at Wingham and District Hospital. She was in her 75th year. The former Ethel Hazel Richardson, Mrs. Holmes was born in Culross Town- ship on November 3, 1908, a daughter of the late Walter Richardson and his first wife, the former Essie Pinnell. The family later moved to the Langside area where she received her elementary education. She continued her education at the Teeswater Continuation School and Spotton Business College, Wingham. Mrs. Holmes married her husband Oscar on October 30, 1940, in Teeswater and they farmed in Culross Township and Turnberry Township until their retirement to Wingham in 1961. He predeceased her in 1969. Active in church and community, Mrs. Holmes was a member of St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church, the Women's Missionary Society, Majestic Rebekah Lodge, Wingham, the Mary Hastings Club, the Happy Gang senior citizens' group, the Women's Institute and the Second Mile Club. Her many friends will remember with fondness her cheerful nature and her courage during her long illness. Left to mourn her passing are her stepmother, Mrs. Mae Richardson of Wing ham; one sister, Mrs. Clar- ence (Bertha) Stakes of Ingersoll; one brother, Wal- lace Richardson, Wingham; one niece; two nephews and one great nephew. She was predeceased by one, sister, Mrs. Mervin (Freda) Glazier. Rev. Paul L. Mills con- ducted funeral service for Mrs. Holmes on Tuesday at one o'clock at The Currie - Walker Funeral Home. Interment followed in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clarence and Howard Holmes, Gordon Wall, William Young, Ross McCullough and Ronald Smyth. Flower bearers were Cameron Glazier and Wayne Brown_ where friends paid their respects until Tuesday, June 7, when service was con- ducted at 2:30 by Rev. J. Rea Grant of the Wingham United Church where deceased was a member. Six grandsons carried her to her final resting place in Wingham Cemetery: Wayne Elston, Douglas Thomas, Larry Elston, Paul Elston, Murray Elston and Gary Elston. Floral tributes were carried by Keith Elston, John Elston and David Elston. Ammon Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fergu- son of Listowel recently cele- brated their 40th wedding anniversary. On Friday eve- ning, June 3 they were din- ner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Spading of Goderich. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fergu- son of Gorrie and Mrs. Donald Ireland of Tees - water. A family celebration was held in their honor on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ferguson of Glen Williams. Dinner at the Harop House in Milton was enjoyed by their family which includes Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ferguson and daugh- ters Jan and Krista, Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold of Gue- lph and Mr. and Mrs. Blake Ferguson of Merton. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson were married on June 5, 1943 in the Lakelet United Church by the late Rev. A. S. True- blood. They farmed in How - ick Township until 1966, when Mr. Ferguson became employed as a Dairy Herd Improvement supervisor with the Ministry of Agricul- ture and Food. They took up residence in Gorrie in 1968. Mr. Ferguson retired in 1980. They now reside at 360 Wal- lace Ave. North, Listowel. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leedham and Miss Debbie Leedham of St. Williams spent the weekend with Dr. and Mrs. Leedham and family, Summit Drive_ Mrs. Emma Aitchison of St. Luke's Place, Hespeler, spent the past week with Mrs. Jean Aitchison. Miss Diane McLean, who has been secretary at the Wingham United Coop plant for the past three years, has accepted a position at the Co- op headquarters in Mississauga. She com- menced her duties Monday. A farewell dimmer was held at Turnberry Tavern Thursday evening and Diane received several lovely gifts. Miss Marlene Murray of Lucknow has accepted the position as secretary at the local Co-op. RON STROME of Howick just failed on this try to dear 4.9 metres in the Senior boys' high jump. However he made It on his third attempt to take the gold medal in the event, part of the North Huron track and field meet held at Howitk Central School last week. a 4/. 4✓.. y . y,. f • 4 w; PASSING THE BATON—Runners make the first the North Huron field day held at the Howick Central exchange in the Midget girls° 4 X 400 -metre relay at School last week. We wish to express our sin- cere thanks to friends, neighbors and relatives for the lovely gifts received at showers held in Molesworth and the 13th of Howick. To those who organized them, a special thanks. Also, many thanks to those who made our social evening such a lovely time by attending, with special thanks to those who helped in any way. We will always remember your kind thoughts and best wishes. Les and Joanne (Jacklin) Stafford I wish to thank my family for the wonderful open house held in honor of my 85th birthday. Thanks also to all . I would like to express my my friends, neighbors, the sincere thanks to everyone Ladies' Auxiliary to the for their gilts, cards and Royal Canadian Legion aird. visits while 1 was a patient in everyone for all the lovely Wingham and District Has - cards, gifts, flowers and . pital. Special thanks to visits. Your thoughtfulness will always be remembered. Hilda Harris - We would like to express our sincere thanks and ap- preciation to our relatives and friends for all the lovely cards and gifts we received for our 25th wedding anni- versary. Special thanks to otor f*ruaidy-for the wonderful evening we had on Friday night, and to Mark's family for all their help with the lunch. We really appreciated all the best wishes we re- ceived and thank all those who were present to help us celebrate. Your presence made it an evening we will always remember and cherish. Bill and Muriel Coultes I would like to thank fam- ily and friends for get -well wishes and gifts received whileI was in Wingham and District . Hospital and since coming home. Thanks also to Dr. Watts, Dr. Ping, Dr. Gear and nurses in ICU for their care and kindness. Emma McKay A sincere thank you to all who showed thoughtfulness and kindness in various ways to me during my stay in the Wingham and District Hos- pital and since coming home. Special thanks to Rev. Mills, Dr_ Hanlon, Dr. McGregor and nurses on second floor. All will be remembered and cherished. Mrs. Margaret Moffat We would like to thank our friends for the lovely cards and flowers we received when we celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary. Spe- cial thanks to our family for their beautiful gifts. Everything was very much appreciated. Charles and Pearl Shiell Sincere thanks for kind- ness shown in the recent death of our father, Jack Fisher. Thanks to Bob Hickey, nurses and staff at Wingham and District Hos- pital, ao-pital, Herb and Ernestine, Turnberry Tavern,. Gus and Audrey, Riverview Drive -In, and to the many friends and neighbors who sent food and flowers_ Also thanks to Doug McBurney of the Currie - Walker Funeral Home for his kind assistance and to all who helped out in any way. The Fisher family Please accept my sincere thanks for all the lovely cards, flowers and visits i received while a patient in Victoria Hospital_ Special thanks to Dr. Hanlon and ambulance driver from Wingham and District Hos- pital, Dr_ Bailey and nurses in London and staff at Cal- &ander Nursing Home for special care and kindness since I returned home. Annie Griffith Father Marentette, Father Slaman and the staff and students of Sacred Heart School, Wingham. Mary O'Malley Many, many thanks to each and everyone who called with best wishes and came to help us celebrate our 25th wedding anniver- sary at the Wingham Legion on Saturday evening- We thank our children who so capably organized the special occasion for us and the neighbors for the beauti- ful swag lamp. We thank all of our friends and relatives for their good wishes, cards and lovely and useful gifts. The warm memories of this occasion will stay with us al- ways. John and Marie McIntosh D -Day parade held under sunny skies WROXETER — The an- nual D -Day church service was held in the Wroxeter United Church. The parade, led by Brussels Legion Pipe Band,, the Blyth, Brussels and Howick Color Parties and members of Legion branches and Ladies' Auxiliaries, was blessed with sunny skies. An inspiring message was presented by Rev. Lloyd Martin, with Ladies' Au mil- iary President Margaret Galbraith reading the scrip- ture. The choir is to be commended for its excel- lent music_ Comrade Roy Renwick accompanied by organist Mrs. Betty Wright, presented beautiful ren- ditions of "Precious Memories" and "Amazing Grace". After the service, the l5 Participants in the parade were served a smorgasbord in the Wroxeter Hall. R. W. Bell NIST Godorfch The Smarr! 87841 Business and Professional Directory Frederick F. Homuth Phm. B., R.O. Carol E. Homuth, O.D. Mrs. H. Viola Homuth, O.O. Optometrists Harrlston, Ontario. 338-2712 Dr. Awn K. Overgaard. D C. Dr. Lee A. 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