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The Citizen, 2017-03-30, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2017. One last ride Former Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling passed away on March 11 and after a special ceremony featuring his former firefighting comrades on Thursday, March 15 at the Blyth United Church, Josling was transported to the Blyth Union Cemetery by a 1923 Reo Fire Truck, an antique vehicle that Josling and his son Jeff, also a North Huron firefighter, spent hours working on for events throughout the area. (Denny Scott photo) Obituaries Co-ops develop project Continued from page 1 were shocked at how much the project would cost, Grubb said that the co-ops are also tying their future to this plan, investing millions to ensure it's a success. This project comes as a response to the South West Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT) initiative in which many of the local internet providers felt they would be muscled out by larger providers that had previously turned their backs on rural Ontario. Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan said he had no idea that the county was looking at this kind of investment. However, several other councillors said that in today's day and age, building internet infrastructure needs to be viewed as essential as building roads and bridges. Grubb said that he and his fellow providers want to be able to improve the service they give to all Huron County residents, but they can't do it alone. "Every day we get phone calls. I'm sick of phone calls. We want to make this investment, but we need help," he said. Grubb said that the local co-ops would like to file a CTI application, but in order to do so they would need a financial commitment from the EDWARD GEORGE WATSON Edward Watson died peacefully at Huronview, Clinton with his wife Joan of 60 years by his side on March 21, 2017. He was in his 87th year. Edward was born on Dec. 8, 1930. He was raised in Blyth and enjoyed life in the rural community. After high school, Edward became an Aggie' at the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph and upon graduation, returned home to become a third -generation drover and to marry Joan. He took over the family business in 1966 and together he and Joan expanded it in 1973. Many wonderful memories were created over the years when Edward and his friends travelled west to buy cattle for local farmers — and for himself. He proudly fed western calves and later raised Limousin and Herefords on his farm at the edge of town. Sharing his father's passion for horses and horse racing, he had much success with his pacers Smart Viking and JD's Dixie. He was most happy at farm and livestock auction sales and his barn housed many of his great buys throughout the years. Edward is survived by his beloved wife Joan and their five children John (Kim), Blyth; Kim (Paul Orrick), London; Jayne Ritchie (Mel), Lucknow; Jeff, Mississauga and Lisa, Toronto; his seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Wilma Gummow and brother Jack (Jean) and countless nieces and nephews. The family is grateful to the staff of Huronview Home for the Aged for their five years of care and compassion. Friends and family were received at Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth on Friday, March 24. The funeral service took place at Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday, March 25. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth or to the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be left at www.falconerfuneralhomes.com RENE VERCRUYSSEN Rene Vercruyssen of RR 2, Blyth, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Wingham and District Hospital. Born in Sint- Gillis-Waas, Belgium on May 27, 1936, Rene was in his 81st year. Rene was the beloved husband of Jenny Vercruyssen and will be sadly missed by his children Ron, Brussels; Evelyn and Richard, Kitchener and John, Shakespeare. Rene was the dear brother of Emilda Van Poucke, Amherstburg. He was also loved by his seven grandchildren, his nieces and nephew. He was predeceased by his son Danny. Friends were received by the family at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, Brussels on Sunday, March 26 prior to the funeral service which was conducted at 2 p.m. Mr. Bruce Collins officiated. Remembrances of Rene were given by Mia Collins, his stepdaughter Evelyn and son Ron. Burial took place in Brussels Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve Bachert, Lucas Biesinger, Richard Fiedler, Rick Poets, Ronnie Vercruyssen and Ron Vercruyssen. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www. schimanskifamilyfuneral home.com county and a letter of support from local municipalities. Bluewater Mayor Tyler Hessel suggested that council direct staff to prepare a report on the request. Chief Administrative Officer Brenda Orchard said she would be happy to prepare a report, but that the application deadline for CTI made the issue time -sensitive. She said she would bring the report to council for its April 5 meeting to ensure council could make a decision with enough time for the local internet providers to file an application if the county decides on approving the funding. BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED MMP/mP7726P Do you have fond memories that you'd like to share of someone whose obituary has been published recently in The Citizen. Send us a few lines or paragraphs with your story. E-mail editor@northhuron.on.ca, Fax 519-523-9140 or mail to: The Citizen, P.O. Box 429, Blyth, NOM 1H0 or P.O. Box 152, Brussels, NOG 1 HO. There is no charge for comments we choose to publish. A cemetery is a history of people, a perpetual record of yesterday and a sanctuary of peace and quiet today. 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