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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-11-14, Page 9-Obituaries- LIAId POItT6R SR. William Porter Sr. of St.. Marys died Friday, November 9, 1990 at blcawrial Hospital. St. Marys. He eras 81. Mt. Purtcr is survived by his wife, the forma Margaret Broad - foot of St. Malys; daughters, Sandra and ha husband Gus Bannick of Tun iu , Gaul and her husb ed John Page of Si Marys, and Jane Tim- mins of London. England; and son William Jr. and his wife Shirley Poeta, of St Marys. Also surviving are grandchildren, lava and Sara -Jane Barwick of Tunxuu, Bob Harrell Jr. of London, Jim and Jeffery Harreu of St. Marys and Lynne and Sean Punter of Si Marys; five great- grandchildren; one sista, Leah Bushfieki of St. Marys; and two brothers, Edward (Reg) Porter of Clinton and Rae Puna of Ottawa. Mr. Porter was predeceilSed by one sister Alberta Mossip and two brothers, George and John Porter. Relatives and fnends were rcoeived at the Robt. G. Sass Funeral Home in Si Marys and a complete funeral service was hell on Tuesday, November 13. The Reverend Wilbert Dawson of- ficiated. Interment St. Marys Cemetery. In his memory, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Legion presents gift to Branch 156 Prvst+ctrau liurac* De Jung would lime to thank everyone who pertx:ipuwed in the 1990 Remembranue Service at tai. Cum last Sunday. Doi* a cold, windy, raw day many a[ fife mprbos lime on parade m remem- ber time neo died a the air, on the laid and who went down with their ships to a watery grave. Afta the cenotaph service the pan proceeded w Northside Untied Church, Seafurch for a manor* service. The Legion President read the New Testament scripture and Padre Major Frank Golding gave a short address and prayer. The Branch would also like to thank the Seaforth and District High school band for leading the ptuade. It was very much ap- prec fated. Other events the Branch par- ticipated in included a service on Fnday at the Seafcr h District High School, and a second at the Hospital. On an invitation from Maplewood Manor the Legion also put on a shoe service for the residents of the home. They thank everyone for their kind invitations to help them remember Canada's war dead. Last Saturday night the Annual Remembrance Dinner and Dance was enjoyed by approximately 180 members and guests. In attendance were: guest speaker, Howie Russell, Vice chairman of Ontario Provincial • •• . ••,•.•••+ ••• • •• ,. • « • • •• •• • • .'••••. . •j .. •.• , •. of � • • • a •. ODE TO BETTY - Seaforth Manor Retirement Home honoured Betty Huisser tor 25 years of service October 31. Joanne Ryan, left, presented Betty, next, with a cake as Ruth Hildebrand looks at a poem to Betty written by Mary Nesbitt, far right. Oxford photo. hospital DIE HURON EXPOSITOR. NOVEMBER 14, I4 MONEY FOR THE HOSPITAL - Don Smith, right, accepted a $10,000 cheque on behalf of Seatorth Community Hospital, from Gordon DeJong, Seaforth Legion president, on behalf of Branch 156, during the Veterans' Banquet, November 10. Oxford photo. Command and Mrs. Russell; Don Standon District Commander C, and Mrs. Standon; John MacDonald, Zone Commander Cl; Evelyn Car- roll, President Ontario Command Ladies Auxiliary and Howard Car- roll; Sharon Scruton, Zone Com- mander Cl Ladies Auxiliary; Olave Little, Deputy Zone Commander Cl; and Hazel Hildebrand, Mayor of Seaforth and George Hildebrand. During the evening President Gor- don De Jong presented a cheque for $10,000 to Don Smith, Ad- ministrator of the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital. Mary Doig, 1st Vice President of the Ladies Auxiliary, presented a cheque for $5,000 to President Gordon De Jong on behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary saying they hoped it would help with the Elevator. There is a General meeting this Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Remembrance Day observed in Walton MRS. BETTY McCALL 887-6677 Remembrance Day was observed Sunday morning at Duff's United Church, in Walton. Liz and Barb Lamble participated in the dedication and lit candle of Peace. Rev. Bonnie Cole Arnal took as her sermon, "Take up our Quarrel with the Foe". Allan and Alice Searle greeted at the door and handed out bulletins. Glenda Carter was organist for the remembrance hymns. The junior choir sang an anthem "Sing to the Mountain" accompanied by Marion -Walton Godkin at the piano. The offering was received by Allan Searle, Jim McDonald and Neil Mitchell. An- nouncements were given out for the following week, The U.C.W. executive is to meet Monday night and the unit meetings are both on Wednesday night. Copper money is to be brought into the leaders. ABOUT PEOPLE Harvey McClure has arrived home following a visit out west with his son Rae of Daysland, Alberta. Harvey also made a trip to Jasper while there. Elizabeth Machan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Machan of Goderich, spent the weekend with her grandmother, Viola Kirkby Sandra Sholdice of Stratford, and Murray Sholdice of London, spent the' weekend at the home of their mother, Dorothy Sholdice. Joan Beuremann of Stratford visited last week with her mother Isabelle Shortreed, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ponomarenko of Clinton called on Sunday at the same home. Cranbrook man honored for work service MRS. MAC ENGEL 8876645 Larry Smith was guest of honor at a dinner at Ranton Place, Pal- merston on Sunday to celebrate his 30th anniversary with the Campbell's Soup Company. The anniversary occurred on November 7. Guests present at the party included wife Elaine and daughters Linda and her husband Warren Knight and their boys of Belgrave; Wendy and her husband Bill Phil- lips and son Scott of Brussels, and -Cranbrook- Paula at home; and sons David and his wife Karen of Cranbrook, Mur- ray of London. Congratulations Larry! Stuart and Eleanor Stevenson are holidaying in Dallas, Texas with their daughter Anna Lee. Mrs. Mac Engel has been transferred to St. Joseph's Hospital in London for further treatment. Friends and neighbors of Brenda Perrie spent an enjoyable evening at Bluevale hall at a birthday party arranged by her family. Cranbrook correspondent Annie Engels is retiring from the job. Anyone in the Cranbrook area, who is interested in reporting the com- munity news in The Expositor, should call us at, 527-0240. The Expositor, and its readers, thank Annie for all her years of diligent service, and wish her a speedy recovery. President Gord would like to see a good turnout of members. There is slight delay at the moment waiting for further estimates on the elevator but the Legion hopes to have a MONEY FOR THE LEGION - Mary Doig, first vice-president of the Ladies Auxiliary, Seaforth Branch 156, presents Gordon DeJong, president, Branch 156, with a $5,000 cheque towards costs of an elevator for the Legion, November 10. Oxford photo. special meeting early in December to decide which way it will go. Don't forget the Stag euchre tonight at 8 p.m. A special executive meeting and entertain- ment plus the sports for the next six months. A bulletin will then be sent out to all members. The Branch was sorry to hear of the death of Angus MacLean. Com- rade MacLean had been in ill -health for sometime. To his wife Marion and family are offered sympathies in their loss of a husband and father. Bar Roster: November 14 - Bob Govier; November 15 - Jim Sills; November 17 - Dave Ste Marie; November 19 - Bill Pinder; Novem- ber 20 - Howard James; and November 21 - ? 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