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The Times Advocate, 2006-03-01, Page 25Wednesday, March 1, 2006 • • • • • Exeter Times—Advocate 25 • • • • • • COMMUNITY CALENDAR ARC ANGELS AUXILIARY are having a 25C Thank You Sale Two days only Fri. Mar. 3 & Sat. Mar. 4 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days 40 MAIN ST. DASHWOOD 237-3774 FChoice i ad05 AFFORDABLE, 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, March 5 - 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, March 5 Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. - Everyone Welcome Exeter Bible Fellowship 187 Huron St. W. - For info call 229-6572 Sunday, March 5, 9:30 a.m. -- The Lord's Supper 11 a.m. Family Bible Hour - Everyone Welcome Speaker: Charlie Shorten of London Thursday Evening Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. 737 Exeter Christian Reformed Church 332 Huron St. W. 235-2990 Pastor Harry Frielink Sunday, March 5 - 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. 4; Ministers: Rev. Paul Ross & Staff Associate: Wendy Noble Office: 235-0860 Fax: 235-0861 Sunday, March 5 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School - All Welcome! March 12, Sunday School Soup and Sandwich Luncheon April 2 - U.C.W. Anniversary Service April 23, South Huron Food Grains Bank Service Courtesy Car: Frank Boyle - 235-2677 ucexeter@quadro.net www.exeterunitedchurch.ca Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church 264 Main St. S., Exeter, Ontario 235-2565 Celebrant: The Rev'd Father William Ward Ash Wednesday - March 1, 2006 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes First in Lent - Sunday, March 5, 2006 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist Nursery Provided For transportation call John Astle at 235-4156 All Welcome 100 Births MCCURDY - Big brother Jack and big sister Sarah are thrilled to announce the birth of their little brother Austin Earl Ira on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 6:14 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz. at Stratford General Hospital. Proud parents are Josh and Tammy McCurdy. Proud grand- parents are Dave and Barb Flanagan of Stratford and Reg and Lucille McCurdy of Woodham. Special thanks to Dr. Kalos and all the nurses for Austin's quick delivery. As well we would like to thank Dr. Hancock and Dr. Card for all their help. (9x) RUSSELL - LAROCQUE - Scot, Amie and step sister Kayla are very happy and thankful to announce the arrival of Gavin Joseph Larocque-Russell. He weighed 8 lbs. 2 ozs. and was 19 and 3/4 inches long. Proud first- time grandparents Jim and Verla Russell, fourth time grandparents Richard Larocque and Cheryle Larocque. Gavin has a great- grandmother Lila Ellis and a great-grandfather Florent Larocque. (9*) 102 Deaths DAVIDSON - Robert Grant "Bob" Davidson of Exeter passed away peacefully at South Huron Hospital on February 24, 2006 in his 62nd year. Dear father of Sherri McRobert and Dean Martin of Exeter, Judy and Roger Tunnel of Bradford and Rick Davidson of London. Dear grandfather of Matthew and Emilee; Bailey, Maggie and Bradley; and Ashley and Taylor. Dear brother of Doris and Al Hawkins of Thedford, Joyce Lacey of Hilardton and Arlene and Ralph Krehbiel of Kelowna, B.C. Predeceased by his parents Earl and Shirley Davidson, brother Jim and sister Eleanor. At Bob's request there will be no visitation or funeral. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter (235-1220) entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hop- perhockeyfh.com (9) BIKINI BOB'S Restaurant & Beach Club Main St., Grand Bend 238-2235 This Week Tina Turner March 9 - Johnny Cash "Becoming" Win a trip to Vegas! Impersonator's Karaoke Contest Every Thursday 102 Deaths KING - Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter sur- rounded by his family on February 24, 2006 Russell J. King of Exeter in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Isabelle (Cooper) King (2001). Dear father of Wayne and Wendy King of RR 1 Exeter, Ruth Ann and Ken Eagleson of RR 3 Parkhill and Eugene and Michele King of RR 2 Dashwood. Dear grandfather of Gia and Jeff, Kevin and Adrianne and Brian; Jamie and Brenda, Andrew and Megan, and Michael and Dana; Cory, Joshua, Nathan, and Brandon and great- grandfather of Jared, Jasmine, Raven, Tamia, Cassandra, Tyler and Ronnie. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jean and Earl Neil of RR 1 Exeter, Melba Maillet of Goderich, and Alvin Willert of Arkona. Predeceased by his sister Edith. Friends called at the Hopper Hockey Funeral Home, Exeter where the funeral service was held on February 28, 2006. Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiated. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Zion United Church, Crediton would be appreciated by the fam- ily. Condolences may be for- warded through www.hopper- hockeyth.com (9) PULLEN - Peacefully at Restview Retirement Home, Clinton, on February 24, 2006 Mrs. Hazel Grace (Earl) Pullen formerly of St. Marys and RR#1 Granton in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Milne Stewart Pullen (1994). Dear mother of Don & Florence Pullen of Clinton. Loving grand- mother of David & Darlene Pullen of St. Marys, and Michael & Lori Pullen of Courtland. Great -grandma of Leah, Olivia, Justin & Connor. Also survived by a cousin Marjorie Johns, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents George & Mary (Hom) Earl, sis- ters Gladys (Harold) Hern, Myrtle (Norman) Brock, and brother Angus (Marzetta) Earl, sister-in-law Florence (Ross) Hem, and brother-in-law Clifford (Hattie) Pullen. Also prede- ceased by a daughter and son in infancy. Relatives and friends were received at the Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton where the funeral service was held on February 28, 2006 with family friend Bev Rabbets officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of one's choice would be appreciat- ed as expressions of sympathy. (9) REID - Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, February 25, 2006, after a courageous bat- tle with cancer, W. Murray Reid of Dashwood, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Anne Louise (Cornforth) Reid since September, 1946 (59 years). Remembered by many relatives and family. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Mary (Simpson) Reid. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood where the Funeral Service was held February 28, 2006. Mrs. Irene Richardson officiated. Interment Calvary United Church Cemetery, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the R.C.A.F. Association Trust or charity of choice would be appreciated. Murray served in the R.C.A.F. from 1942 to 1973 and retained an interest in aviation since his discharge. Condolences at www.hoffinanfuneralhome.com (9) 104 Announcements EXETER CURLING CLUB - Tournament of Hearts Draw winner was Tim Sweet of Grand Bend. (9) 105 Cards of Thanks CAMPBELL - The family of the late Paul Campbell wish to exend our heartfelt thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours, whose thoughtful expressions of sympathy brought great comfort and support during our time of loss. The incredible kindness shown to us by your many cards, flowers, prayers, phone calls, emails to the funeral home, donations to various charities and the much appreciated food brought to our homes will be fondly remembered always. Special thanks to Colin & Bill Haskett and staff for their personal care and kind- ness extended to us. Thanks to Fr. Ray Lawhead and the Precious Blood Church Choir for their words, prayers and song to send Paul home on his final journey. The Precious Blood CWL and Jenny Rowe provided a deli- cious lunch following the funeral mass - thank you ladies! God bless Annette (Cann) Gilbert for her per- sonal friendship eulogy. Paul heard every word and was smiling upon you Annette. Our sincere love and thanks to everyone. Patricia Campbell, Tracy & John VanGerwen, Leslie & Jerry VanGerwen and families. (9*) MILLER / CAMPBELL - THANKS! THANKS! THANKS! We don't know where to start with all the wonderful and caring support we have received since Bruce has been hospitalized. The party on Feb. 1 lth was a fan- tastic evening, thanks to all that organized the surprise. Thanks to all that attended and for those that contributed to our evening. We are very blessed to have such caring friends, neighbours and fami- lies. Thanks to all who donated items for the silent auction, the draws, the hall and the food everyone brought. Wow, you have been so generous and we are very grateful for everything. It reminds us of the poem `Footprints in the Sand". You came together when we needed you the most. Thanks with love. Bruce, Liz, Justin, Stacy & Sarah (9*) MURRAY - The family of the late Rob Murray would like to thank friends, neigh- bours, family and co-workers for their support, prayers, visits, phone calls, e-mails, flowers and charitable dona- tions in Rob's memory. All were deeply appreciated. Thank you to all the Doctors, nurses, radiation technicians at LHSC and South Huron Hospital for their care and compassion for Rob these last months. Wendy Noble for her beautiful memorial service, the Legion ladies for the lovely luncheon & Hopper Hockey Funeral Home for their arrangements. Special thanks to Karin & Dave, Jean & Lorne, Gwen & Bruce for their trips to LHSC, visits and care of Kaitlin and Caleb for his trips to the airport for the boys, and visits with Rob. Joan & Kaitlin, Troy, Evan and Jay and families (9*) 105 Cards of Thanks DESJARDINE - Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words as any friend could say Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day Whatever you did to console the heart We thank you so much whatever the part. The family of the late Elroy Desjardine would like to express our sincere thank you to all of our family, friends and neigh- bours for their love, support and prayers during the recent loss of our father, grandfather and great- grandfather. The flowers, phone calls, e-mails, food and generous charitable donations were very much appreciated. Special thank you to Pastor Phil Wagler for the uplifting and meaningful mes- sage during the service, to Pearl Ann Martin and Grace Martin for the "beautiful" music and to Bob Heywood, your music and words of tribute were a real reflection of Dad's life. Thanks also to grandsons, Rob, Paul, Chad & Richard and friends Jason Cook and Harold Borden Jr. for acting as pallbearers and to flower bearers, Christine and Cameron Dickert and Alyssa and Brandon Grubb. To the mem- bers of the Mennonite Church, a huge thank you for your kindness and for opening your hearts to our family and especially to Dad over the past several years. We know you all held a special place in his heart. The lovely luncheon following the service, provided by the ladies of the Mennonite Church, was really appreciated. Our sincere gratitude and thanks to Jim, Donna & Bob of Hoffman's Funeral Home for their professional guidance and support during this difficult time. Special thanks also to Ed & Dorothy Smith for driving Dad to any appointments in the past. Lastly, we would like to thank the whole surrounding communi- ty for any acts of kindness and friendship that you may have shown to Dad in the past 25 years since his stroke. You will always be remembered and it was very much appreciated by our family. Ron, Sandra, Ron, Sally and families. (9*) TAYLOR - The family of the late Betty (Switzer) Taylor wish to express sincere thanks and appreciation for the floral trib- utes, donations and cards. Thanks to the Falconer Funeral Homes for your professional and compassionate guidance. Thanks to the Doctors and nurses at the South Huron Hospital. Many thanks to the nurses and staff of Queensway Nursing Home for your care and compas- sion. Charlie, Mary Anne, Phyllis, Lorne and Taylor fami- lies. (9*) 106 In Memoriam JESNEY - In loving memory of our dear parents, grandpar- ents and great-grandparents. John (Jack) February 3, 1989 and Whilhelmina February 21, 1990. If years could build a stair- way, And memories a lane. I'd walk right up to Heaven And bring you home again. Sadly missed and always loved, Lillian, Phyllis, Jim & Les and families. (9*) MCCANN - In loving memo- ry of Arnold McCann who passed away March 2, 1993. Memories are so precious. Remembered and loved by your family. (9*)