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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-03-23, Page 1010 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Obituaries Obituaries CRICH, William Ronald "Ron" - Passed away March 16, 2016 at Wingham Hospital at the age of 66. He was the loved husband of Donna (Bromley) for nearly 45 years. Ron was born in Seaforth, Ontario on April 1, 1949 to the late Erma (Garrett) and Alden Crich. Dear father of Rod & Joan of RR2, Lucknow and Rob & Jan of Bentley, Alberta. He will be missed by his grandchildren Preston (Karissa), Spencer, Nolan, Deneka, Kyle, Brayden, and Tristan. Survived by his sister Ruth (Gord) Baxter of Wingham, his mother-in-law Marie Bromley of Blyth, in-laws Bev Bromley (Linda Brindley) of Goderich, Doug Vincent of Blyth, Steve (Joanne) Bromley of Goderich and Dianne (Mike) Nicholson of Lucknow. Predeceased by his Father-in-law Willis Bromley and sisters-in-law Darlene & Jane. A Private Funeral Service will be conducted at MACKENZIE & MCCREATH FUNERAL HOME, Lucknow. Interment Greenhill Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Wingham & District Hospital or the Lucknow United Church can be made. Memorial & condolences online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com HUNTER, William James "Jim" - WWII Veteran, of Lucknow passed away March 12, 2016 at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow at the age of 93. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Isabel (Nicholson) in 2013 and his dear daughter Wanda in 2012. Jim was born April 24, 1922 to the late Selina Johnstone and William O. Hunter, in Ashfield Township. Left to mourn are his in-laws Donalda Smith of Clinton and Ken & Joyce Nicholson of Alliston, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his siblings Alma McKinnon, Lloyd Hunter, Lois McIntosh, and Lorna Button. A Legion Branch 309 Service was held on March 16 at 6:30 PM at MacKENZIE & McCREATH FUNERAL HOME, Lucknow followed by visitation from 7 - 9 PM. The funeral Service was conducted in the funeral home chapel March 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM, with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Brian Hymers officiated and Ruth Alton was the organist. Donations to the Legion Branch 309 Poppy Fund were appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Memorial information and condolences online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com Obituaries Obituaries ELLIOTT, Earl Nelson - WWII Veteran, passed away peacefully at home in Wingham in the company of his wife of 69 years, June R. Elliott, on Monday March 14, 2016 in his 93rd year. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 21, 1923 to the late Peggy (Stanley) and Frank Elliott. Happy memories were formed with his four children and their spouses; Nancy Elliott - Greenwood and Paul Greenwood of Goderich, Stephen and Janice Elliott of Blind River, Joyce and John Farrell of RR#2 Wingham and lan and Shari Elliott of Horseshoe Valley. Earl will be dearly missed by 11 grandchildren and 26 great- grandchildren. Visitation was held at MACKENZIE & MCCREATH FUNERAL HOME, Ripley on Wednesday March 16, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service was conducted from the chapel on Thursday March 17, 2016 at 11 AM with Pastor Henry Steenbergen officiating. Spring interment Durham Rd. Baptist Cemetery, Greenock Township. Donations to the Purple Grove Community Centre or Ripley Knox Presbyterian Church were greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. t[li ci 41c we've st is -how we. from rend y P them Obituaries Obituaries MOWBRAY, Margaret Fern - beloved wife of the late Virden Mowbray and David H. Carruthers, passed away at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow, on Saturday March 12, 2016 at the age of 101. She was born in Ripley on August 1, 1914 to the late Mary and Robert F. Bell. Greatly missed by children Marilyn Maclntyre of Lucknow, Amelia (John) Murray of Clifford, Sharyn (Alex) Thompson of Hamilton, Marion Mowbray of Lucknow, Jerry (Joan) Mowbray of Wingham and Alan Mowbray of Port Elgin, son-in-law Don (Marilyn) Bannerman of Kincardine, 22 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by daughter Janet Bannerman, grandson David Murray, great grandson Wade Simmons, son-in-law Donald Maclntyre, step -son John Mowbray, brother Robert MacDonald and half sister Nellie (John) Blue. Visitation was held from the MACKENZIE & MCCREATH FUNERAL HOME, Lucknow on Thursday March 17, 2016 from 6-9 PM. A Funeral Service was conducted from the Knox Presbyterian Church, Ripley on Friday March 18, 2016 at 2 PM with visitation one hour prior. Rev. David Chung officiated. Spring interment Ripley Cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke or Mama Hope were greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com Obituaries Obituaries RITCHIE, Margery Elizabeth "Betty" - Of Lucknow, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on March 11, 2016 at the age of 90. She was the beloved wife of Harvey William Ritchie who predeceased her in 1992. Betty was born in Kinloss Township on July 28, 1925 to the late Margery (Harris) & James Wesley Haines. Betty was a devoted member of Trinity United Church, and a valued member of the Zion community. She was an avid quilter. Dear mother of Donna & Gary Thompson of Red Deer, Alberta, Elva & Lynn Hickey of Wingham, Bryan & Diana Ritchie of Vegreville, Alberta and Mel & Jayne Ritchie of RR3, Lucknow. Grandmother of Amy (Joel), Erin (Brad), Krista (Tom), Shawn (Amanda), and Caleb (Erin). Missed by her great-grandchildren Colton and Nykole. Predeceased by her sisters Elva Wylie and Edna McLean. Visitation was held at MacKENZIE & McCREATH FUNERAL HOME, Lucknow on March 14, 2016 from 7 - 9 PM, and on March 15 from 10:30 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 AM. Pastor Brian Hymers officiated and Ruth Alton was organist. Special music by the Trinity United Choir. Pallbearers were: Shawn Ritchie, Tom Fry, Jim Ritchie, Kevin Wylie, Marvin McLean and Larry Henderson. Honorary pallbearers included her friends Evelyn Hackett, Ruth Alton, Bell Hackett, and Gertie Henderson. Granddaughters Krista Fry, Amanda Ritchie and Amy Thompson acted as flowerbearers. Donations to the National Sarcoidosis Organization or Trinity United Church were appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Memorial donations and condolences online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com