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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1988-07-06, Page 15OBITUARIES REV. JOHN MCCONNELL, M.M. The sudden death of Rev. John McCon- nell, M.M. occurred in Los Altos, California on June 12. He was 79. Father McConnell, who lived retired in Los Altos, had been in poor health for some time. Born in Cromarty he was a son of the late Dave McConnell and Rose Carpenter. On graduation from area schools he attended the University of Western Ontario, London. Following graduation he entered St. Peter's seminary in London. For many years he served with Maryknoll Missions at various locations in Canada and the United States. Father McConnell ws predeceased by two brothers, Joseph -McConnell and Patrick D. McConnell, formerly of Seaforth; and by two sisters, Mary and Rose. MARTHA DRAGER Martha Drager of Seaforth, died Sunday, July 3, 1988 at University Hospital, London. She was 78. Born in Logan Township on September 29, 1909, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Amelia Leonhardt. She married George Ernest Drager in 1929. Mrs. Drager is survived by five sons, Wilfred and wife Jean, Ronald and wife Dorothy, all of Seaforth, Kenneth and wife Margaret of London, Raymond and wife Shirley of Denfield and Harvey and wife Maizie of Plattsville; and six daughters, Dorothy Baker and husband Meada of Win- throp, Pearl Johnston and husband Bruce of Seaforth, Rita Hatcher and husband George of Petawawa, Erma Costello of Seaforth, Betty Lou Price and husband Albert of Calgary, Alberta, and Jacqueline Clithero and husband Dave of Victoria, British Columbia. Also surviving are 38 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Drager was predeceased by one son Lloyd in 1941 and two brothers, Norman and Herman. Friends were received at the Whitney- Ribey funeral home, Seaforth and a funeral service will be held today (Wednesday) with the Reverend Bill Barber officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Brodhagen. Pallbearers were Murray Drager, Dale Drager, Ed Baker, Bob Costello, Don Drager and Ron Johnston. Flower bearers were Peggy Dale, Gloria Johnston, Sheila Feeney and Sharon Drager. WILLA FERN TAYLOR Willa Taylor of Clinton, and formerly of Goderich Township died in Clinton Public Hospital on July 1. She was 66. Born on August 22, 1921 in Goderich Township, she was the daughter of Oliver John and Bertha Maud (Bean) Jervis. She was married at the Jervis farm in Goderich Township on December 7,1940 to Bob Taylor. After their marriage the Taylors farmed in Goderich Township un- til 1973 when they moved to Clinton. Mrs. Taylor was a member of the On- tario Street United Church, the Ontario Street UCW, and the Huronic Rebekah Lodge Clinton No. 306. She was also an honorary member of the Varna UCW. She is survived by her husband, a daughter Carol and her husband Lloyd Moore of Exeter, and two sons, Barry and his wife Pat, and Don and his wife Lor- raine, both of RR 3 Clinton. She is also survived by one brother, Russel Jervis of Clinton. Also surviving are six grandchildren; Tim and Cindy Moore, and Jacqui, Steven, Greg and Kim Taylor. Mrs. Taylor was predeceased by one sister, Cora (Mrs. Arthur Bishop). A funeral service was held at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home on July 3 with Rev. Stan MacDonald, a personal friend of the family, presiding. A memorial service was also held by the Huronic Rebekah Lodge No. 306 on July 2. Mrs. Taylor's six grandchildren were the flower bearers, and the pallbearers were Murray Forbes, Keith Caswell, David Jervis, Arthur Makkreel, Howard Payne and Murray Payne. Interment in Bayfield Cemetery. PEARL MANN Pearl Mann of Listowel, died Thursday, June 23, 1988 in Listowel Memorial Hospital. She was 84. Born September 5, 1903 she was the daughter of the late Robert Bowes and the former Eliza Jane Hunter of the Trowbridge area. On June 18, 1930 she married Archie Mann and the couple resided on the Mann homestead, Lot 35, Con. 16, Grey Township. They farmed until 1968 when their son Bill purchased the farm. The Manns continued to live near Moncrieff until April 1978 when they moved to Listowel. Mrs. Man was a member of Calvary United Church, Listowel. Besides her husband Mrs. Mann is surviv- ed by one daughter Marion and her husband Harold Roberts of Listowel; one son Robert Mann and his wife Pat of Clinton; and one daughter-in-law Mary Beth Mann of RR 1 Monkton. Also surviving are five granddaughters: Lorrie (Mrs. Neil Baker) of Clinton, Melanie Mann of Quebec City, Shelley Mann of Goderich and Tracy and Kendra Mann of RR 1 Monkton; two great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Jordon Baker of Clinton; and one sister Velma Smith of Listowel. Mrs. Mann was predeceased by her parents; step -mother Margaret Hunter; and one son William A. Mann. A funeral service was held June 25 at the Peebles Funeral Home, Atwood and inter- ment followed at the Elma Center Cemetery, Atwood. The organist was a niece, Mrs. Harold Elliott of RR 6 Goderich. A special musical number during the service was provided by Fred Hill, Listowel, Colin McIntosh; Molesworth, Ruth Vines, RR 1 Listbwel and Grace Bender, Gowanstown, friends of the Mann family. Pallbearers were Charlie Harrison, Listowel, Bob Harrison, Jim Mann, Bryce Mann and Dale Smith, all of Moncrieff and Ken Smith, Atwood. Flower bearers were Mrs. Mann's grandchildren. As expressions of sympathy donations were accepted to the Lou Gehrig's Disease Research, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Calvary United Church Memorial Fund, Listowel. MARY MELADY Mary Melady of Hibbert Township, died Saturday, July 2, 1988 at University Hospital, London. She was 83. Born at Clinton on February 13, 1905, she was a daughter of the late Owen Flynn and the former Mary Evans. She and her hus- band Maurice Melady, now deceased, had farmed in Hibbert Township. She was a member of St. Columban Roman Catholic Church and the CWL of the church. Mrs. Melady is survived by two sons, John of Brighton and Theo of RR 2 Dublin; one daughter Mary (Mrs. Glenn Butters) of Ed- monton, Alberta; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was predeceased by one son James and five brothers, Joe, James, Frank, Tom and Theo. Friends were received at the Whitney- Ribey funeral home,and a Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Columban Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday. Father T.J. Melady officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Melady, Mark Melady, Michael Butters, Pat Melady, Tim Melady and Kev Melady. Flower bearers were Sandra Connolly, Kathy Butters, Maureen Butters and Col- leen Melady. a THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 6, 1988 — 15A Sportsfest scheduled for Wingham This year the Lake Huron Zone Recrea- tion Association's "Sportsfest" will be hosted by the town of Wingham, August 19, 20 and 21. "Sportsfest" is a weekend festival of sports and recreational activities for people of all ages, groups and interests. The events are designed to promote fun, fellowship and good sportsmanship, with the emphasis on participation rather than competition. It is anticipated that almost 3,000 people will be participating in over 25 different events - water polo, outdoor badminton, bridge, swimming, lawn darts, lawn bowl- ing, skeet shooting, basketball, t -ball, shoot, a canoe -portage race, trail riding, 2 -ball golf, coed 3 -pitch baseball, ball hockey, ten- nis, nature walks, orienteering, horseshoes, skateboarding, flag football. darts, radio Lawnbowling club holds The Seaforth Lawn Bowling Club held its June social at the club house Tuesday, June 28 with a pot luck supper at 6 p.m. Following the supper four tables of euchre and two of bridge were in play while a number of bowlers were out on the greens. Euchre winners were: Ladies high, Mary Finlayson; Ladies lone hands, Gladys Doig; Consolation, Gladys Wright; Men's high, Jack Sinclair; Men's Lone hands, Wm. Kel- ly and Consolation, Esther Brady (playing social as a man). High bridge players were Grace Cornish and Mel Brady while low scores were Eileen Adamson and Jim Kelly. About 30 members were present for the supper and following the singing of Grace a minute's silence was observed in memory of two associate members Elmer Townsend and Mary Coleman who entered into rest since the last social. The next pot luck sup- per will be July 25 at 6 p.m. operated cars, soccer, outdoor volleyball, croklnole, chess, checkers, and shuffleboard. For those of you who are a little hesitant to participate in a new sport or leisure activi- ty, many of the events offered during this weekend will include introductory sessions. These sessions are designed to help ease you into enjoying a new sport. All participants who register for any of the events will receive a recreation -oriented gift in acknowledgement of their efforts to help make Sportsfest a weekend of fun, fellowship and good sportsmanship. Should you not wish to actually par- ticipate in a particular event, there will always be room for onlookers to help cheer team members on, as well as browse through Wingham's cultural centres and shops. Plenty of opportunities will exist for you to discuss the day's events with team members or new found friends at the seniors, adult, teen or pre -teen dances; over a cup of coffee and a delicious pancake breakfast; or by an evening campfire at the Sportsfest campground. The registration deadline to participate in this fun -filled weekend is July 14, 1988, so be sure to mark your calendar today. 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