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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-04-25, Page 10A10 -- THE HURON EXPOSITOR, APRiL 25, 1984 FAMILY Annetta Sinclair BY LIZ SCOTT Ninety years ago there weren't many cars, electric lights or even houses in Huron County. But there were a lot of hard-working families making a go of it in a fairly new country. One such family was Annetta Sinclair's family who lived south of Varna. Miss Sinclair recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Born on Apr. 16, 1894, to William and Margaret Sinclair, Miss Sinclair is, one of eight children. Her elder sister, Ellison Cox resides at Huronview along with Miss Sinclair. The family moved to Goderich Township in 1898 where Miss Sinclair started school. In the fall of 1912 the family moved back to Stanley Township to settle on the "second of Stanley". Miss Sinclair vividly remembers when she and her brother Will, travelled to the "new farm" in the spring of the year to plant the crops so they would be ready to harvest that fall. One fall, while still attending school, Miss Sinclair contacted typhoid fever and pleurisy. She was hospitalized in the Clinton Hospital. She was so impressed by the care and devotion given by the nurses, she decided to become one herself, After training for three years at Clinton Public Hospital, she graduated in 1922. She began her career as a private nurse, nursing in the home, since people rarely went to hospital. She then worked for the Women's Missionary Society (WMS) and travelled extensively nursing in such places as QUICK SALE -Four tables of home -baked goods were sold In less than one hour at the annual Egmondvlllg UCW Easter bake sale on Thursday. Approximately $250 was raised. Joan McNaughton, treasurer of the UCW looked after the cash and Edna Wilson, right, president of the UCW, shows some of the baking she purchased. (Wasslnk photo) R.N. 'celebrates 90th Ethelbert, Gypsumvllie, Hearst and Nevy York. Gypsumville, a prosperous minting town, was 60 miles from the nearest doctor. Miss Sinclair. remembers arriving in Gvnsumville in 1928. "We came ,from Winnipeg by train and arrived at night. It was a bustling active town, with many people on hand to meet the train. We were taken by a Mr. Robinson to the boarding house where we stayed until our quarters were ready," she says. • She was accompanied by Margaret ' (Gretta) Mustard, a life-long friend and fellow trainee. The two nurses worked long, hard' hours and the isolation of the town meant they performed many duties normally those of a doctor. In her 1930 yearly report, Miss Mustard recalls Miss Sinclair's departure. "In August, Miss Sinclair, the co-worker was called home on account of her mother's illness. There -was a general cry sent out at losing her from the field for she had surely won the hearts okthe people in a few short months. But she left that behind her which the people will always be the richer for." While there, both Miss Sinclair and Miss Mustard organized a Mission Band, Explorer group, C.G.I.T. and other youth groups for boys and girls. After Miss Sinclair left, Miss Mustard carried on and 'was instrumental in the building of the first church. Annetta Sinclair Heart fund canvass reaches $40,000: The Heart Fund Campaign for Huron ' County has exceeded the chapter's S38,000 objective and is currently at the $40,000 level Manor residents enjoy campaign chairman, Pat Whales, cath a few returns not complete, says A final account figure will be available soon He says his gratitude goes to each area Easter puppet scaptain, to all of their volunteer canvassers show for the excellent job they have just completed and to chapter co-ordinator Joan Van den Residents of Seaforth Health Care Facility Carole Geddes attended Easter service at Broeck. were hosts to the residents of Kilbarchan St, Patrick's Church, Dublin accompanied by The campaign was successful because it Nursing Home on Friday afternoon when the husband Charlie. Also visiting with Carole on was properly organized and because organ - Friendship Ministries put on their puppet Sunday were her daughter Pam and husband izations and businesses in Huron County show and Easter program. These eight young Kevin Ryan and granddaughters Kelly and recognized the importance of this appeal and college students are travelling across Canada Sarah. Mrs. Swan also visited Carole on gave so generously, he says. The total with their show and residents were privileged Tuesday of last week. collected three years ago was S18,000. to have them call on Good Friday. Phyllis Lee of Clinton visited with Norma "The good people of Huron recognize the Easter worship service was held on Streets. Wednesday afternoon with 32 residents attending the service. Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Lobb were in charge of the service in Rev. Robertson's absence and also sang two LOBA euchre wirmers for Apr. 16 are respective ladies high, Jessie McGregor; lone hands, duChidren from the Egrnondville Sunday Nolan Rachel Riehl, low, Beulah McKay; men's School visited residents on Sunday morning h g visited d h high, Alvin Stevens; lone hands, Harvey with a special Easter treat for all. B d Dolmage, and low, Sandy Pepper. Birthday greetings to Wayne Hedges who Lucky draw winner was Jessie McGregor. celebrates his birthday on Monday Apr. 23. C.P. and T. Euchre winners for the Junior Volunteers Tracy Roth, Jennifer g Oddfellows and Rebekahs on Apr.' 12 Hugill, and Cathy Carter assisted residents yy d F included first prize, Alvin Jones, of RR2 on Tuesday morning Clinton; second prize, Florence Nesbitt, of PERSONALS of i f 1 h k Clinton; third prize, Edna Tremeer, of Visiting with Doris Smith were Beatrice gg Egmondville; men's high, Jim Keyes; tone Kempson and Betty Gray. M hands, Harold Coleman; low prize, Gordan Lillie Hudie was visited by her son Harold and grandson. Ria Voogel and Ruth Noll spent the weekend at their res ve homes. James supper at his home on Saturdayevening. Ross Houghton was to by his daugh- ters Linda and Diane and also his grand- daughter. Finlay Ross was vi -lied by Viola Heming- way an Imes .. . Cornelius RumigM .a visited by members his family on the weekend. Mrs. Syd Scroggs and Gregoryvisited with Madge Remes. PEOPLE number one killer and have given us a tremendous vote of confidence to •continue our fight", says Chapter President Bruce Shaw. Because of the success of the campaignand others across Ontario the provincial obctive in 1994 is S9,000,000. "Without your willing co-operation we would not be able to express such a positive outlook", Mr. Whalen says. Although the major portion of the money collected will be used for medical research some of the funds will be used locally to sponsor, Clinical Days for doctors and nurses, blood pressure clinics for all residents as well as educational programmes regarding all aspects of stroke and heart illnesses and care. Papple; ladies" high. Erma Crich. lone hands; Mary Coleman and low prize, Velma Adams. • Mrs Pat Troutbeck, Ken Southgate, Anne and Lynn Huff were guests of Bruce and Lillian Gehan of Niagara Falls over Easter weekend. Also visiting were Bob and Debbie Gehan of Montreal and Miss Pat Gehan. The third early bird winner in the Seaforth Lions Elimination Draw is Bill Melick of Lyons officiated. Interment Brussels Goderich, who won S25. There will be•.six Cemetery. Donations to St. John's Anglican more early bird draws before the final Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated elimination draw on Sept. 7. % as expressions of sympathy. BIRTHS Miss Sinclair's career was sprinkled with postings for the WMS, private nursing and nursing her own family. Next, she worked at Clinton Public Hospital. She was soon made Night Supervisor and soon after that, Superintendant and remained there until her retirement in 1956. At that time she moved to Seaforth to live with her sister Mae Moffat. She remained in Seaforth until her recent move to Huronview. More than half of the 160 people who attended her recent birthday party at Northside United Church were nurses who either worked with her or trained under her. She greeted each one personally and says she was very happy that so many attended. Ninety years hold a lot of memories, a lot of living and experiences but most importantly "a lot of loving and trusting," she says. She is still "Miss Sinclair" to so many of the nurses. She received many cards and gifts as well a provincial plaque and certificates from several federal .offices. When asked how she felt about being 90 Miss Sinclair said "very good and very thankful. Thankful for my health but most especially thankful that I can remember." ROSS: Eric and Linda are delighted. to announce the early spring arrival of their first child, David Somerville, born on Apr. 6 at 12:54 a.m. at St. Joseph's Hospital, London. Proud grandparents are Archie and Cora Somerville, Seaforth and Alf and Vera Ross, Hensall. LAMMERANT-Danny and Anita are proud to announce the arrival of their son Christopher Andre born at Seaforth Com - Obituaries munity Hospital, Apr. 22 at 12:12 a.m. and weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. SWINKELS: John and Mary (McLellan), of R.R. #4, Seaforth, welcome with love their first born, Taylor Brook, 6 lbs. 3 ozs., born April 21, 1984, in the • Clinton Public Hospital. Spoiling privileges go to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swinkels, R.R. #4 Seaforth and Mr. and Mrs. Jim McLellan of London;• ARTHUR JEFFREY Arthur Alexander Jeffrey of Vanastra died at his residence on Saturday, Apr. 21. He was 69. Surviving besides his wife, the former Edna Crooks, are three daughters, Catherine Sloan of Markham; Dianna Rouse of Hamilton; Christine at home and one son Murray at home. Funeral service was held from the Beattie Funeral Home, Clinton on Tuesday, Apr. 24. Interment Clinton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation would be appreciated as expres- sions of sympathy. BELLE WOR I Isabelle Hamilton (Belle) Workman of Brussels died at the Victoria Hospital, London on Saturday, Apr. 21. She was 75. The former Isabelle Campbell, she was predeceased by her husband Harry Workman in 1975; two daughters, Marjorie, Mrs. Bill Chambers; Ruth, Mrs. Bob Ruston; two sons, Alex and Kenneth. Also predeceased by her parents, Archibald Campbell and Margaret Hamilton. Surviving are seven sons, Charles, Ronald and David of Calgary; Douglas of Leduc; Bill and Barry of Edmonton; and Frank of Grey Township; two sisters, Mrs.. Beasie. Mc- Cutchepn, Mrs. Jessie Jones and 26 grand- children. Resting at the Brussels Chapel of M.L. Watts Funeral Home, funeral service was held from St. John's Anglican Church, Brussels on Monday, Apr. 23. Rev. Robin Pallbearers were Clarence White, Fred Hunter, Larry Jones, Hugh Campbell, Brian Workman and Jim Aikens. Flowerbearers were John Pennington and Sid White. WILLIAM SPAIN William Melville Spain, 82, of Cambridge, died on Wednesdhy, Apr. 18 at Cambridge Memorial, Hospital. The soof the late John and Margaret Spain of Seaforth, he was born in Seaforth and a resident of Cambridge most of his adult life. Survived by one son, William of Cam- bridge, one daughter Laurine, Mrs. Wallace Ziegler, Cambridge; three sisters, Daisy, Mrs. Glenn Kilmer of Brantford; Florence, Mrs. Jerome Fischer of London; Dorothy, Mrs. Harry Greb of Kitchener; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was predeceased by a sister Mildred (Erma) Essig. Funeral service were held at Little's Funeral Home, Cambridge on Saturday Apr. 21. Interment Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge. JEAN MOORBY A memorial service for Jean M. Moorby, RRI, Bluevale, who died in Mexico in F ruary, will be lteld.or)Sunday, May 6, at 3 .m. at the Bluevale Uiaited Church. can was a dear sister to her brother Bill (Winnipeg). aunt to Ted and Paul (Winni- peg) and Lisa (Toronto) and dear friend and farm partner of Bev Brown (Bluevale). Friends wishing to honor Jean's memory may make donations to • the Town and Country Homemakers, Box 961. Wingham, Ontario NOG•2WO. 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