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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2018-04-05, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2018. McGregor performs at service PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO Last-minute advice During a back -and -forth final game of the season, Blyth Brussels Novice Rep coaches Mike Ansley, centre, and Nathan Shannon, right, imparted some last-minute wisdom to their team members. The talk must have worked, because the team beat the Minto Mad Dogs 4-3 en route to the Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) crown. (Shawn Loughlin photo) By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 Rev. Terry Fletcher was absent from the pulpit at Londesborough United Church on Easter Sunday for he continues to wait for his heart surgery, now scheduled for April 11. As a result, members of the faith community led the morning service. Mark Mitchell presented the message, Erin Yantzi took charge of the children's time and Fred Kreuger and Brenda Radford took on other aspects of the service. A beautiful bouquet of flowers on the memorial table was placed by Marie Bromley and her family Barb Bosman, choir director, is also awaiting a medical procedure. Lynda McGregor of Blyth shared her musical talents accompanying Obituaries DOUG AND MARIAN FISCHER Doug and Marian Fischer passed away at their residence, on Thursday, March 29, 2018. Doug and Marian were the loving parents of Dave and Sally Fischer, Ellershouse, Nova Scotia; Cathy and Don Dunbar, RR 1, Belgrave; Wayne Fischer and Leah Heinisch, Plattsville; Gail Fischer, RR 1, Bluevale and Angela Fischer- Dickison and Nathan O'Neil, Blyth. They were the dear grandparents of 10 grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Doug and Marian will be lovingly remembered by their brothers and sisters and their families, Lorretta and Ron MacFarlane, Mary Templeman, Bob and Willa Harris, Ray and Connie Harris, Jean Furness, Laverne Harris and Tom Harris. They were predeceased by Marian's brother Bert Harris, sisters June Harris and Susan Dillon and Doug's brother-in-law Bob Templeman. Visitation will be held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Thursday, April 5 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Memorial services will be held at the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre on Friday, April 6 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations to Howick Minor Hockey Association or Maitland River Elementary School — Building Bridges Fundraiser would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com KENNETH JOHNSTON Mr. Ken Johnston, RR 2, Bluevale, passed away at Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He was in his 84th year. Ken was the beloved husband of the former Bessie Campbell, cherished father of Paul and Joyce Johnston, Kevin Johnston and Kelly Anderson, Darren and Melissa Johnston and dear grandfather of Jill, Thomas, Jeran, Jayden, Landon, Olivia, Max and Gabby. He was the brother of Shirley Nicholson, Glen Johnston and Murray and Audrey Johnston. Ken is also survived by sisters-in-law Mary and Jim Lavis, Mary Campbell, Mary Shean, Lil and Ron Smith, brothers-in-law Colin and Beryl Campbell, Pete and Isabel Campbell and Jerry Barrett. He was predeceased by his parents Sparling and Beth Johnston and brother Gary in infancy, sister- in-law Jean Barrett and brothers- in-law Ross Nicholson, Charlie and Hugh Campbell and Murray Shean. Visitation was held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, on Wednesday, April 4. The funeral service will be held at McBurney Funeral Home Chapel on April 5 at 11 a.m. Rev. Richard Hall will officiate. Memorial donations to the Bluevale United Church or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com BETTY MACDONALD Betty MacDonald of Wingham, passed away at Wingham and District Hospital on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was in her 92nd year. Betty was the loving wife of the late Alex MacDonald who predeceased her in 1999. She was the cherished mother of Hugh and Bonnie MacDonald, Don and Claire MacDonald, Sandra and Davey Edgar, Raymond and Susan MacDonald, Carol and Cam Edgar, the late Bonnie Daigle and Bob Daigle, Greg MacDonald, Luanne and Bill Kerr, Stewart MacDonald, Allen MacDonald, Cindy and Paul Skinn, the late Christine (MacDonald) Small and Sally and Harold Martin. Betty was the dear grandmother of 31 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren and three great - great -grandchildren and sister of Lorraine Maase. Betty will be lovingly remembered by Alex's family. She was predeceased by her grandson Jason Edgar, granddaughter Tara MacDonald, great-granddaughter Elle Milton, granddaughter -in-law Cindy MacDonald, sister Helen and brothers Willis, Johnny and Melvin. Visitation will be held at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Saturday, April 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham on Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Interment will take place in Wingham Cemetery. Memorial donations to Wingham hymns, etc. Marjorie Duizer brought along her harp and she, with chorus help from the senior choir, sang verses from "Hallelujah". Lynda and Laura Scott conducted a hymn -sing prior to the service. During the children's time, Erin showed them six symbols — one for every letter of Easter. For example, an angel, a stone, a picture of the sun, a resurrection cross. On Easter morning, Mary Magdalene approached Christ's tomb expecting to find the tomb sealed with His dead body inside. Her mind was busy with the details of how she would be able to deal with anointing His body. She was expecting death and had only sad expectations. Mary could not comprehend what had happened. She found life, not death. All of us have had similar situations. We approach events with a preconceived notion or idea of how things will play out. We have known sadness, we have heavy hearts. The reporting of events in the Gospels reveal realistic human reactions. The message encouraged congregants to look for life, act and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.mcburneyfuneralhome.com Get information on Huron County attractions on the Stops Along The Way section of our website stopsalongtheway.ca according to God's will, see acts of love and kindness and hear the good news of the gospel. Don't look for emptiness, but for blessings. Prepare to be astonished and amazed. Sue Barnett will lead the morning worship on April 8. 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