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The Times Advocate, 2008-03-12, Page 1414 TIMES -ADVOCATE Wednesda , March 12, 2008 • • • • • • COMMUNITY CALENDAR DAFFODILS SAVE LIVES. BUY A BUNCH. ON SALE AT Edward Jones' Investments Hansen's Independent Holtzmann's Foodland and the Post Office FRI•, MARCH 28 $6 per bunch/$10 for 2 bunches AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE. GUARANTEED.® 10 Wellington St. at Main St. EXETER 519-235-3580 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 519-235-2784 Rev. Kate Ballagh-Steeper Sunday, March 16th -- 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Courtesy Car: 519-235-2784 Come Worship With Us! Emmanuel Baptist Church 47Pastor of Highway 4 & Kirkton Road 519-235-2661 4 Pastor Scott Stein Assoc. Pastor Doug Watson Assoc. Pastor of Youth and Children's Ministries Eric Veen Sunday, March 16th - Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Everyone Welcome �� - Exeter Bible Fellowship �7187 Huron St. W. - For info call 519-229-6572 Sunday, March 16th - 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Family Bible Hour -- Everyone Welcome Speaker: Ray Jones Thursday Evening Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. Exeter Christian Reformed Church - 332 Huron St. W. 519-235-2990 Pastor Harry Frielink Sunday, March 16th - 10 a.m. Moming 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 r�r©QComer of James & Andrew St. Minister: Rev. Paul Ross March 16, 2008 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and Sunday School Courtesy car for March - Frank Boyle 519-235-2677 All welcome! April 6, 2008 10:30 a.m. Canadian Food Grains Bank Service 2 p.m. Concert by David Robilliard-.percussionist Nursery (age 3 & under) supervision provided every Sunday during worship. Office: 519-235-0860 Fax: 519-235-0861 ucexeter@quadro.net www.exeterunitedchurch.ca 0 Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church 264 Main St. S., Exeter, Ontario 519-235-2565 The Passion of our Lord - Palm Sunday - March 16, 2008 11 a.m. Holy Communion Celebrant: The Rev'd Brad Dunbar For transportation call John Astle 235-4156 245 Births TURNBULL / BLUNDELL - Lisa and Jeff are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, Alexander Stephen Blundell. Alex was born on February 11, 2008 at 7:07pm weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. Proud Grandparents are Janice Blundell of London and Jim and Suzy Turnbull of Grand Bend. Alex is also welcomed by Great-grand- parents Matilda Sofalvi, Jean Hall and Eric and Betty Turnbull. A special thanks to Aunt Tracy who made it to Toronto on the day of Alex's birth but just missed his arrival by 10 minutes! (11*) JEROMKIN Proud first time parents Terri McCulloch and Justin Jeromkin welcomed safely to the world Isaiah Edward on March 7th at 8 lbs. 3 oz. Beautiful and healthy grandson to Teresa & Peter, Faerlene & Sam as well as Klaus & Rowland. Great grandparents Rosemarie, Marlene & Nik and Shirley and Great great Oma Fire Teresa. Lots of love from all your aunts and uncles Candice, Nik & Marjolaine, Barb & Paul, Gaby & Scott and Derek & Michael. We are blessed. 256 Deaths BURTON - Helen Irene Burton passed away peacefully on March 7, 2008 in her 88th year. Helen was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on October 1st, 1920 where she resided until she met and wed Walter (Wally) Burton, an officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force whose final posting was to be Centralia Air Force Base. Wally predeceased his wife on July 4th, 1995. Much loved by their son, Scott and his wife, Mary of Exeter and sister, Ruth Maier, husband, Len and son, David of Roblin, Manitoba. Helen's three grandsons, Mark Burton of Windsor, Jeff of Hensall and Michael and his wife, Julia of Exeter will always remember her as a devoted grandmother and a woman of integrity. Helen was twice blessed by the presence of two great-grand- sons, Charlie and Jesse Burton, sons of Michael and Julia. For many years, Helen was an inte- gral part of the golfing and curling communities of Exeter where she made many friends. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. At her request, there will be no visita- tion or services. We ask you to remember her as a result of your good times and fond memories. In lieu of floral tributes, it was Helen who asked that she be remembered by donations to the develop- ment of the games of golf and curling for the youth of South Huron or to the charity of one's choice. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter 519-235-1220 entrusted with arrangements. A tree will be planted in the springtime as a further reminder to us all of a great mom, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. (11) 256 Deaths CRAWFORD - Peacefully at South Huron Hospital, Exeter on March 9, 2008 Basil N. Crawford of Exeter in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Madge) Crawford. Dear father of Darla and Chris Mittelholtz of London and Dennis and Tania Crawford of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Tori and Josh; and Brent and Chad. Dear brother of Ronald Crawford of Exeter. Predeceased by his parents Oswald and Fern (Luther) Crawford, a sister-in-law Patricia Crawford and a niece Susan Crawford. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, 1 west of Main, Exeter on Tuesday evening 7-9 PM where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 12th at 11 AM with the Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the South Huron Hospital Campaign would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forward- ed through www.haskettfh.com (11) DESJARDINE - Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, March 6, 2008, Janet Evelyn (Turnbull) Desjardine, former- ly of RR1, Grand Bend, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Desjardine (1975). Dear mother and mother-in- law of Russell and Marilee Desjardine of Bruce Mines, Ross and Marian Desjardine of Parkhill, Valerie and Bob Syer of Kitchener, Ray "Butch" and Mariette Desjardine of RR 5, Goderich. Loved by her many grandchildren, great-grand- children and their families. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her sisters Agnes Patterson, Mabel Gill, Ruth Hendrick and Olive Miller. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visita- tion Tuesday 2 to 4 pm. and 7 to 9 pm.; where the funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 11 am. Mr. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, South Huron Hospital Campaign Fund or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoff- manfuneralhome.com (11) FAHNER - Suddenly, at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, March 5, 2008, Donald Ray Fahner, of Thamesford, age 48. Loved twin brother of Ronald Scott Fahner of London, dear brother and brother-in-law of Nancy and Ron Cybulski of Kincardine, Marg and Jerry Finnen of Kitchener, and Linda Fahner of Crediton. Special friend of June McKenzie of Huron Park. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their fam- ilies. Predeceased by his brother John Fahner (2007), parents Clarence (1998) and Grace (Ortwein) (2004) Fahner and brother Charles in infancy. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood where the funeral service was held on March 8, 2008. Tracey Whitson-Bahro offici- ated. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memori- al donations to O.S.P.C.A. or the charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.co m (11) 256 Deaths HAMILTON, JOHN "HAMMY" - John James Hamilton, 50, of RR 2, Staffa passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. Beloved husband of Karen (Cottle) Hamilton. Loving father of Robert (Vicky Johns), Darren, Jamie (Muranda Van Bakel) and Jordan, all of Staffa. Dear son- in-law of Leona Cottle of Exeter, dear brother-in-law of Jim and Colleen Cottle of Innerkip, Jerry Cottle of Woodham, Cathy and Ed Chappel of Seaforth, Sherrie and Cliff Herrington of Parkhill and Sandra and Darryl McCann of Exeter. Loving uncle of Amber and Devon Cottle, Jason and Cory Chappel, Alex Herrington, Jeremy, Connor and Matthew McCann. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Audrey (Beer) Hamilton, father-in-law Ross Cottle, brother-in-law Gany Cottle and nephew Brandon Cottle. Friends were received at the Lockhart Funeral Home, Mitchell where the funeral ser- vice was held on March 8, 2008. Rev. Rob Congram officiated. During the service, Tom Luckhart spoke in tribute of John's life and Sarah Christie, Rachel Eidt and Mallory Herold sang musical selections. Pall bearers were Robert Roney, Glen Elliott, Rob MacLean, Ed Van Roessel, Murray Gordner and Wade Bickell. Spring interment in Roy's Cemetery. Memorial donations to Care Partners, Cancer Society or Cromarty Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. Online condolences a t www.locichartfuneralhome.com (11) MILLS - At the Exeter Villa on March 5, 2008 Vera A. (Witney) Mills in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Grant Mills (1998). Dear mother and moth- er-in-law of Don and Diane Mills, Joan Mills and Barbara Mills all of London. Dear grand- mother of John Mills and Jannine, Carolyn and Jay Grono, Katherine Mills and Nick, Michael Mills and great-grand- mother of Alex and Nathan Grono. Dear sister of Ila Steele of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by an infant son, her brothers Carl, Raymond, Cecil and Wilson Witney and a sister Laura. Friends called at the Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter where the funeral service was held on March 10, 2008. Rev. Paul Ross officiated. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Donations to Exeter United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com (11) WEBB - Unexpectedly, as a result of a vehicle collision, near his winter residence, Arcadia, Florida, March 3, 2008, Dr. Gerald Allan Webb, of Exeter, retired Chiropractor, age 76. Beloved husband of Lois M. (Elsie) Webb. Loved father of Jim and Margo Webb of London, Judy and Chris Mackie of Hanover. Loving grandpa of Tara Webb and friend Steve Vickers, Cory Webb and Fiancee Brittany Newman and Nicholas Mackie. Predeceased by his par- ents, Elmer and Alice (Brooks) Webb. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. The funeral service was held at the Exeter United Church on March 10, 2008. The Rev. Paul Ross officiated. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the South Huron Hospital Campaign Fund or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www hoffmanfu- neralhome.com (11) 256 Deaths PORTER (HUNTER) - Peacefully at Carecressant Care Nursing Home, Lindsay, Ont on Sunday, March 9, 2008. Lula Pearl (Hunter) Porter in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank Porter. Dear sister of Roy (Anita) Hunter, Exeter. Predeceased by her parents Sherwood & Etha Hunter, sisters Gerta Hunter, Mary (Ward) Hern and brother Glen (Ruby) Hunter. Loved and will be sadly missed by all her nieces and nephews. Funeral to take place in Lindsay, Ont., time yet to be determined. 258 In Memoriam DESJARDINE - In loving memory of our Son, Brother and Best Friend, who depart- ed from us 3 years ago March 11, 2005. Brian... We often lay awake at night When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memo- ry lane With tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy Love, We do it each and every day But missing you is a heartache That will never go away. But there is something that we'll always have Tucked safely deep within our hearts Our love for you, your love for us Will never, ever let us part. Always Loved, Never Forgotten; By your Mom, Dad and Big Brother Jason. ONDREJICKA - In loving memory of Joe, a great hus- band, father and Dzedo who passed away March 13, 2001. We miss your laugh and your "tell it like it was" way, We wish you were here each and every day. Our time with you is remem- bered and quietly kept, Few words are needed, we will not forget. Always loved and sadly missed by wife Anne, chil- dren Joanne, Michael, Teresa and Families. 259 Cards of Thanks BAYNHAM - Your expres- sions of love and compassion have overwhelmed us since the sudden passing of our loved one. Thanks so much for the visits, phone calls, flowers, cards, food, emails and memorial donations. Special thanks to Kathy and Dick Bender, Bonnie Sitter, Glenn Vickers, Skip Izon, OPP Officers, ambulance attendants, Victim Services of Huron County, Staff of South Huron Hospital and Donna and Jim Hoffman. Your kindness will never be forgotten. May God Bless all of you. Sincerely, Elaine and family (11*) FAIRBAIRN - The family of the late Audrey (Ballantyne) Fairbairn would like to thank our family and friends for the cards, flower arrangements, food and memorial donations. Our sincere appreciation to the Haskett Funeral Home and Rev. Paul Ross for con- ducting a lovely memorial service. We would like to thank Dr. Steciuk and the staff at the Exeter Villa for the excellent care and treat- ing our mother with respect and dignity during her illness. Special thanks to Bob and Marg McCurdy and Shirley Steele for all their kindness to our mother. The Fairbairn family (11*)