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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-09-03, Page 14your5 ernornents.ca For Obituaries call: 1-877-750-5054 Fax: 1-866-485-8461 e-mail: obituaries@yourlifemoments.ca All other moments call: 1-888-786-7821 Fax: 1-866-757-0227 e-mail: milestones.sun@yourlifemoments.ca Wednesday, September 3, 2014 • Lucknow Sentinel 15 Marking your milestones. Obituaries I In Memoriam Thanks Births Celebrations 1 More Coming Events Coming Events LUCKNOW FALL FAIR Decorate your yard contest; theme The Family Farm. See page 16 of fair book; lucknowagsociety.ca PATIO SALE AT THE GARAGE HOME DECOR BELMORE Sept 3rd - 13th up to 60% off. A large selec- tion of Home Decor. Sat. Sept. 6th, donation barbeque for "Belmore Save The Ice" also on Saturday featuring Silpada Jewellery. New items for fall. Selected and retired item 30-50% off. Open Wed. - Sat. Phone 519-392-6759. ST HELENS FISH FRY Tickets are now available for September 20, 2014 fish fry at the St. Helens Hall. Dining 5 to 7pm. Adults $14.00. Children under 10 by donation. Call 519-528-3717 or 519-528-2279 for tickets. Come out and enjoy a good time. Thank You Notes Thank You Notes ?litcvn/h7,0 Lucknow's Music in the Fields Volunteers A huge THANKS and pat on the back to all of the volunteers that were essential in making this years Music in the Fields such a huge success! It really does take a ago village and we appreciate those that volunteered from the camping crew to bar to grounds to main gates and merchandise. So many of you went above and beyond by working extra shifts, staying late or hoeing on call if we found ourselves needing last minute help - and all with a smile your your face. Special thanks to my right hand Karen McMurray who was essential to me the last few months getting everyone called and organized. I could not have done it without you! What an amazing community we live in! Cheryl Johnston THANKYOU! I want to express my heartfelt thanks to every- one that supported me over the past two years while I was completing my Masters in Social Work. To my husband Terry; your constant encour- agement, love and support have meant more to me than you will ever know. I can hardly find the words to express my gratitude for all you have sacrificed for me over the past few years. I am so fortunate to be married to such an amazing man. To my daughters, Logan and Lian; thank you for being my biggest cheerleaders, for doing more than your fair share of household tasks and inspiring me to be my best everyday. To my family both in Lucknow and Australia; for understanding when I couldn't always be at events, for helping with the girls and for your constant support. A special thank you to Chel- sea Stanley for all of the Thursday nights. To my good friends who kept me running and attending classes, ran my children to soccer and dance and for supplying wine when needed; in particular, Dionne, Danielle, Joan, Cathy, Sally, Luke, Jean, Janine, Vicky, Karis- sa, Scott, Helene, Marie, Julie and Amanda. To my friends at the Alzheimer Society of Hu- ron County; for understanding when I was away in placement and always cheering me on when days were long; I miss working with you. I know I could not have done this on my own; I am blessed to have you all in my life. Thank you again! Cards of Thanks Cards of Thanks ALTON Thank you for all your support with food, cards, gifts, telephone calls, e-mails, visits and inquiries at the time of my surgery. Thanks also to the Home Care workers, you are special. It was greatly appreciated. I will always remember your kindness and thoughtfulness. Special thanks to my hus- band for being there for me every day. Loreen Alton. CAYDEN SLOETJES A huge thank you goes out to everyone that came out to support our family in Chesley on Aug 9th. We really appreciate all the love and support from everyone. Words cannot describe how loved we feel. Thank you so much! Love the Sloetjes, Anthony, Vanessa, Cayde, Caleb, and Donovan. MARGARET BLACK "Death leaves a heartache that no lone can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal." The family of the late Margaret Black would like to thank Mary Ellen and Amy of MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home for their kindness, caring and compassion during the time of our Mom's passing. These ladies made a very difficult time, much more easier to deal with and we Thank You for that. To the wonderful peo- ple who brought food to the house to keep us all nourished, we Thank You. To the "Coffee Ladies" who organized a luncheon for family and friends during the visitation, so we could relax and reminisce, we Thank You. To Nine Mile Villa and staff for making Mom feel at home for those 3 short weeks, we Thank You. We believe she was liking her stay there, but she would never admit it! To Elva for being with our Mom and holding her hand, the Lucknow Fire Department and Huron County EMS for providing care and dignity to our Mom in her time of need, we Thank You. To the RN's in Emergency and First Floor at Wingham and District Hospital, for being professional and caring ways when Mom was in your care, as she was one of your own, we Thank You. To Lynn Wilson for providing a beautiful ser- vice for our Mom, we Thank You. To Grant Currie for reading Joan's words from New Zealand, to Nancy Maclntyre for providing some wonderful words, to Ross and Mary Proctor for letting us know exactly who the "Golden Girls" were and to Liz for her eulo- gy, we Thank You. We hope that each and every one of you, got to know a bit more about our Mom from all these words. To Debbie Ritchie and the RN Honour Guard, we Thank You. Nursing was Mom's passion in Life and it was a wonderful tribute to her. To those that took the time to travel long distances to show our family your support, we Thank You. To Steve and Carol for pro- viding us your trailer so our family could all stay together, we Thank You. To Margie for helping scan pictures, we Thank You. The stories that each and every one of you shared during this time, gave us a new and more loving appreciation for our Mom, as some things, we truly were not aware of. To The Celtic Blue Highlanders for sharing Earl Salter with us, who played at the graveside, we Thank You. To the grandchildren for sharing their stories and making us laugh when we thought we could not, we Thank You. To the Lucknow Legion ladies, who provided a wonderful luncheon after the service, we Thank You. To those who sent us cards, flowers, made donations to the Lucknow United Church and the CNIB, and offered your support, we Thank You. We were truly humbled by all of your kindness. The Black Families - Dave, Fred, Kevin and Liz Cards of Thanks Cards of Thanks MCQUILLIN The family of the late John (Jack) McQuillin would like to thank everyone for their many acts of kindness in the loss of dear father, grandfather, brother and uncle. It has been greatly appreciated. Special thank you to Maitland Manor Nursing Home and man- agement and staff for their loving care, Dr. Neal and nurse practitioner Irene Brooks who attended to John's medical care, and to Joan and Amy at MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home Lucknow. Pastor Perry Chuipka and the Ladies of St. Peter's Anglican Church, Lucknow provided a beautiful farewell and wonderful lunch in honour of John. The McQuillin Family In Memoriams In Memoriams DR. JACK C. MCKIM 1984 - 2014 He was a wonderful Husband, Father and Physician. After 30 years, he is still loved and lives in our hearts. Always remembered by Carroll, Kathryn, Lori, Scott and Darren. Obituaries Obituaries CHRISTIANSON, Shirley Anne - January 3, 1936 — August 23, 2014 Passed away peacefully in her sleep at London Victoria Hospital in her 79th year. Loving mother of David (Pauline), Douglas (Heather), Donald (Cyndi), Diane, Paul (Cathy), and Darryl. Sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Katherine Bell. Her brothers William and Stewart and her sisters Reta and Sarah. Shirley was a proud member of the Lucknow Legion Branch 309. She still has many friends in Lucknow and abroad that will miss her. Her family would like to thank the members of the Lucknow Legion Branch 309 who helped with her Celebration of Life, and all of Shirley's friends that attended her Celebration of Life for their kind words and wonderful memories of Mom. Always in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts, We toast you with honour, We love and miss you, Cheers! Obituaries Obituaries COOK, Graham Llewelyn - of Ripley, passed away at Pinecrest Manor on August 23, 2014 at the age of 86. He was the beloved husband of Mary (MacLeod) for 61 years. Born June 20, 1928 to the late Beatrice (Cooper) and Harry Cook in Wingham, Ontario. Dear father of Donna & Ron Mattmer of Owen Sound, Cameron & Brenda of Glammis, Kevin & Cathy of Amberley and David & Veronika of Ripley. Greatly missed by his grandchildren: Chris, Dan, Mellissa, Craig, Heather, Cristy, Chad, Jessie, Jean, Graham, Kevin Jr., Emily, and Robert. Great -grandpa to 26 great- grandchildren and 1 great -great- granddaughter. Survived by his sisters Erma Slesser of Kincardine, Audrey Stephenson of Wingham, Freda Kirkby of Maple Ridge, BC, and his brother Austin "Joe" Cook of Oakville. Predeceased by his daughter Helen Kerr and brothers Lloyd & Don, and sisters Velma Jacklin and Yvonne in infancy. Graham worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator. He will be remembered for his generous nature and his well-known collection of antiques and other toys. Visitation was held at MacKENZIE & McCREATH FUNERAL HOME, Ripley on Tuesday August 26, 2014 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 PM. A Northern Light Lodge Masonic Service was conducted Tuesday at 6:30 PM. The Funeral Service took place at St. Andrew's United Church, Ripley, on Wednesday August 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Rev. Judy Zarubick officiated. Graham's grandsons were pallbearers and his granddaughters were flower bearers. Interment in the Ripley Cemetery following his final ride in his Model T. Donations in lieu of flowers were appreciated to Pinecrest Social Committee for the Nurses Fund. Memorial information and condolences online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. - Tlrrmuj.v Cumpbrit