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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-01-04, Page 1717 • • • • • Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, January 4, 2006 • • • • • • COMMUNITY CALENDAR EXETER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING Jan. 20 AT EXETER UNITED CHURCH Supper followed by meeting For more information please call Wayne Shapton at 263-2800 or Doris Weigand at 235-0814 SEE YOU THERE! ArrORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE GUARANTEED. 1 0 Wellington St. at Main St. EXETER 235-3580 HOURS: MON.-WED. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. THURS.-FRI. 9 A.M.-8 P.M.; SAT. 9 A.M.-6 P.M. Caven Presbyterian Church 68 Main Street South 235-2784 - The Rev. Lillian Wilton Sunday, January 8 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Courtesy Car: 235-2784 Emmanuel Baptist Church Corner of Highway 4 & Kirkton Road 235-2661 Pastor Scott Stein - Assoc. Pastor Greg Mills Sunday, January 8 Moming Worship 10:30 a.m. - Everyone Welcome Exeter Bible Fellowship 187 Huron St. W. -- For info call 229-6572 Sunday, January 8, 9:30 a.m. - Everyone Welcome 11 a.m. Family Bible Hour - Everyone Welcome Thursday Evening Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. $7 Exeter Christian Reformed Church 332 Huron St. W. 235-2990 Pastor Harry Frielink Sunday, January 8 - 10 a.m. Morning Worship Children's Ministry ages 3-9 during morning service; 7 p.m. Sunday Evening Service. Youth Director: Ben Vanstraten Everyone Welcome Sunday Radio CJCS 1240 8:30 a.m. & CKNX 920 10:30 a.m. Exeter United Church Comer of James & Andrew St. Ministers: Rev. Paul Ross & Wendy Noble Office: 235-0860 Fax: 235-0861 Sunday, January 8 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School followed by Coffee & Social 7:00 p.m. -- Friends of Music Courtesy Car: Deb Campbell -- 235-1609 ucexeter@quadro.net vvvvw.exeterunitedchurch.ca Triuitt Memorial Anglican Church 264 Main St. S., Exeter, Ontario 235-2565 Celebrant: Reverend Father William E. Ward Baptism of the Lord - January 8, 2006 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Officiant: Patricia McLean -Dobbs For transportation call Marion Astle 235-4156 100 Births GEIGER - FOSTER - Andrew & LeeAnn are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter Madison Ann born December 29, 2005 at Stratford General Hospital. Madison weighed 7 lbs. 5 1/2 oz. Proud grandparents are John & Marilyn Geiger, Delaware and Jim & Marg Foster, Huron Park. Great grandparents are Allan & Isabell Gascho, Zurich and Shirley Campbell, Exeter. (1*) JONES - IT'S A BOY! - Jackie (Bell), Steve and big sister Tove are excited to announce the safe arrival of their second child a handsome little boy - Jayden Richard, born at home on December 21, 2005 at 4:13 pm, weighing 8 lbs 4 ozs. Very proud grandparents are Jack Bell of St. Joseph's and Richard and Sharon Jones of Springfield. Special thanks go out to mid- wives Katherine Wallace, Samantha Schuster and Doula Carol Peat. Looking over both her grandchildren is guardian angel Tove. (1*) RADER - Two grandchildren for Faye in 2005! Charlotte Amanda, born on May 18th, is the daughter of Robert Rader and Deborah Williams and a sister for Megan of Sparta. Matthew Brian Edward, born on December 15th, is the son of Brian and Shelli (Rader) McCallum of Chatham. (1*) 102 Deaths ILES - Peacefully in his sleep at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall on December 31, 2005. Ronald "Ron" Iles of Exeter in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Crawford) Iles. Dear father of John Iles (Julie) of Windsor and Peggy Tinney (Jack) of Exeter. Special grandfather of Sandra (McLeod) Barbeau of Kapuskasing, Philip McLeod of Abbotsford, B.C. Shelley Hay of Hensall, Heather Tinney of Exeter, Brad, Gary, Bev and Mark Iles all of Windsor. Survived by one sister Jean (Iles) Judge of Owen Sound. Also survived by several grandchildren and his nieces. Ron was a WWII Veteran. A complete funeral service was held at the Dinney Funeral Home, Exeter on January 2, 2006. Bob Heywood officiated. Interment in Exeter Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and The Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. (1) LCOME %AGON SlNce 1930 Are you new to the Exeter and surrounding communities? If You Are: • Moving • Marrying • Having a Baby • Retiring • Storting a Business PLEASE CALL Foye for your in-home visit, free gifts and information 228-7053 1-877-675-8452 www.welcomewogon.ca 102 Deaths MCTAVISH - Glenn Murray `Sandy" McTavish, 83, of Shakespeare passed away in the Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock on December 31, 2005. He was born in North Easthope Township, Perth County on April 8, 1922 a son of the late Joseph and Jean (Taylor) McTavish. Sandy served as a pilot in the R.C.A.F. during World War 11; he had been a salesperson for Rolland Paper; was a member of Shakespeare Optimist Club; a member of Exeter Memorial Branch #167 Royal Canadian Legion and the Stratford Saturday Noon Hour Club. He is survived by one brother, Grant McTavish of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia; two sisters-in-law, Lillian McTavish of Stratford, Dora McTavish of Exeter; several nieces and nephews and special friends, the Oldershaw Family of Toronto. He will be especially missed by Murray McTavish whose daily visit enabled him to remain independent. He was predeceased by two brothers, Donald McTavish and Gordon McTavish; his sister and brother- in-law, Isabel and Harry Darrell. Relatives and friends were received in the Francis Funeral Home, Tavistock where the funeral service was held on January 3, 2006. The Rev. Dr. Jan McIntyre officiated. Interment in St. Andrew's Cemetery, North Easthope, Shakespeare. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Parkinson Society would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home by call- ing 1-519-655-2431. (1) PLANTINGA - At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on December 31, 2005 Peter Plantinga of Exeter in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Jacoba Plantinga. Dear father of Peter and Rosemary Plantinga of Scarborough, Dick and Yvonne Plantinga of RR 1 Arva, John and April Plantinga of Three Oaks, Michigan, George and Judy Plantinga of Michigan City, Indiana, Henny and Doug Parker of Exeter and Renny and Donald Roach of Brampton. Also sur- vived by 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Friends called at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home where the funeral service was held on January 3, 2006. Pastor Kevin Rutledge officiated. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Emmanuel Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreci- ated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopperhockeyfh.com (1) 102 Deaths SNELL - Ronald Edward Snell. 1935 -2005. Died Tuesday, December 27, 2005 in his 71st year after a brief but courageous struggle. Best friend and loving husband of the late Carolyn Faye Snell nee Neuman (1941-1998). Loving and kind father and wise counsellor to Timothy Edward Snell. Loving and devoted son of the late Charles Snell and Hazel Snell nee Kestle. Loving son-in-law of Ethel Kauffeldt (Neuman) nee Weber and of the late Frederick Neuman. Loving brother to Ray Snell, Mary Watson and Elizabeth Prouty. Loving brother-in-law to Bette Snell, Robert Watson, David Prouty, Gary and Rosemary Newman, Marline and Ray Neuman. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. A good friend and faithful colleague to so many from church, business, extended family and all walks of life. A man of faith, hope, charity, kind- ness, patience and courage. He lives in the joyous memories of the many lives he has touched. "And now faith, hope and love abide, these three; and the great- est of these is love." I Corinthians 13. Friends called at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, London. A memorial ser- vice was conducted at New St. James Presbyterian Church, London. Cremation with inter- ment later in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be gratefully acknowledged. (1*) THOMPSON - Peacefully, at home on Friday, December 30, 2005 Winfred Joseph Thompson of Exeter in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Mary Margaret Stuart. Dear father and father-in-law of Stephen and Julia Thompson and their chil- dren Merissa, Matthew and Jonathan; Susan and Ronald Wilson and their children, Emily and Andrea; and Frances Thompson and Wade Dobbin. Also remembered by brothers and sisters, Mary Granger, Daniel Thompson, Allen and Dorothy Thompson, Howard Thompson, John Thompson, Barclay Granger and Jean Stuart. Predeceased by Ruby Thompson and Donald Stuart. At Win's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visita- tion or funeral. A private family gathering will take place to cele- brate Win's life. Please make any donation to London Regional Cancer Program or Canadian National Institute for the Blind. A tree will be planted as a living memorial. Arrangements entrusted to Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, 235-1220. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hopper- hockeyfh.com (1) PET ADOPTION BULLETIN Huron OSPCA (Ontario Humane Society) Dodger is a male 1-2 year old Pointer mix. He is very good with other dogs and is very friendly. Dodger is very energetic and would be best in a home with a fenced yard. He would benefit from obedience training. It would likely be best for him not to be with small children, cats or other small animals. Contact the Huron OSPCA at 519-440-0250 • Open Mon. -Sat. 9-4 at 5 North St. Goderich CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT www.huronspca.ca to see all the dogs and cats who need loving homes! SPONSORED BY GeoShack Canada Ltd. 240 Thames Rd. W. EXETER 102 Deaths WESTELAKEN - Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on December 29, 2005 Arnold J. Westelaken of RR 1 Hensall in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Frances (Smits) Westelaken (1991). Dear father of Arnie Westelaken of Camlachie, Irene and Dave Posliff of Strathroy, Art and Ursula Westelaken of Sarnia, Margaret and Mike Intven of St. Thomas, Mike and Sheila Westelaken of Rodney, Brian and Ruth Westelaken of Hensall, Christine Westelaken and Ken Jules of Woodstock, Jackie Westelaken and Otte Rosenkrantz of London and Rob Darling of Ilderton. Also sur- vived by 24 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Dear brother of Anny Liebregts, John Westelaken and Paul and Betty Westelaken all of St. Thomas, Herman and Emmy Westelaken of Uxbridge, Ed Westelaken of Blenheim, Lucy and Louis Van Boxmeer of London and Mary Westelaken of Orillia. Predeceased by daughter Mary Ann Darling, daughter-in-law Judy Westelaken, brother Ben Westelaken and sisters-in-law Jeanne and Ann Westelaken and brother-in-law Joe Liebregts. Family and friends called at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter . The Funeral Mass was celebrated at Precious Blood Church, Exeter on January 3, 2006. Father Ray Lawhead cele- brated. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully appreciated. Condolences may be forwarded t h r o u g h www.hopperhockeyth.com (1) 104 Announcements DASHWOOD MEN'S CLUB 50-50 DRAW WINNERS - 1st - Bill Finkbeiner, Dashwood. 2nd - Rick Thornton, Exeter. 3rd - Jean Weigand, Dashwood. (1*) 105 Cards of Thanks HODGERT - I would like to thank friends, neighbours and relatives for visits, flowers, gifts, cards and food brought to our home, also the many telephone calls and inquiries. Thanks also to the lady that found me after my fall, the ambulance attendants and the doctors and nurses in the South Huron and Stratford hospitals. Special thanks to my husband, Ross and family for all their help and concern. Kathleen (1*) OKE - Thanks to everyone who expressed concerns, encouragement and prayers during my recent illness. It was really appreciated. Ken (1*) SMITH - To our friends, neighbours and relatives, the family of Donna Smith would like to say thank you for your donations to the MS Society, the flowers, cards and phone calls. Thank you to Bill and Colin Haskett for their caring and compassion. Thank you Rev. Kathy Wreford for the comforting words and prayers. Thank you to the pallbearers and the Lucan United Church for providing lunch. A special thank you to Craigwiel Gardens in Ailsa Craig for the care and support you gave Donna these past five years. Don, Pam, Paul, Patti, Todd, Megan & Kaitlyn (1*)