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BLYTH PHONE 523-4342 THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1977 THE LUCKNOW SENTINEL, LUCKNOW, ONTARIO' PAGE TWENTY-THREE GIBSON 50th CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Walkerville and Detroit, tours of the big cities were a real thrill. Their first home was at St. Helens where Sam worked for John Joynt. Three years at the home farm was a big responsibility, but a wonderful experience for both.. `Their eldest son Roy was born here. The next trek was to Goderich where Sam was repres- entative of the Massey-Harris. Daughter Catherine was bOin in Goderich. When the depression hit, they went farming in 1931 to lot 13, concession 13, W.D. Ashfield. They rode out the depression on this farm. With the help and guidance of wonderful neighbours, they built a barn in 1936. Three daughters and two sons were born on this farm. The Gibsons moved to Lucknow in 1946 in order that their family could complete their high school education, again taking over Mas- sey-Harris and Purina Feeds. When school busses came into being, the Gibson, being farmers at heart, once more went farming in the Amberley district where, they farmed until illneSs forced them to retire in 1949. They attended Pine River Church. Wherever they lived, Essie has taken an active part in church work and the Women's Institute. - In October, 1976 Gibsons purch- "ased a home at 155 Brock Street, Goderich, where they are always pleased to welcome their many friends. During their, busy lives they became the proud parents of 4 sons and 5 daughters. Roy (deceased); Catherine Crocker, St. Thomas; Dorothy Hamilton, Amberley; Gladys Hamilton, Lucknow; Caro- lyn Brown, Brantford; Ernie and George, Ashfield; Esther (Cookie) Wardle, Forest and David of London. All are married and there are now 24 grandchildren and two deceased. On Saturday, January 15, 1977 the Gibsons were at home for tea to celebrate their golden anniversary. Many friends, neighbours and relatives braved the elements ,to make this day a very' memorable occasion. Pouring tea in the afternoon were Mrs. Win. Ross and Mrs. Armstrong Wilson and in the evening, Mrs. Eldon Bradley and Mrs. May Gibson. Congratulatory messages were received from the Governor Gener- al, Prime' Minister Pierre E. Trudeau; Premier Wm. G. Davis; Opposition Leader Joe Clark; Messers. Bob McKinley, Murray Gaunt and Jack Riddell; a scroll from Province of Ontario and a phone call from Huntsville. Sunday, January 16, Esther and Sam were to be honoured at a family dinner but this had to be postponed, owing to the severe winter storms. Ashfield Man Died At Age 66 ORMOND HEFFERNAN Michael Ormond Heffernan, an Ashfield Township farmer, passed away at Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, January 14th following surgery. He was 66. He was born at Damascus, near Arthur, on April 14, 1910, a son of Michael Heffernan' and Catherine . Farrell. On July 22nd, 1940, in Toronto, he married Yvette Bilodeau. The„late Mr. Heffernan is survive by his wife; two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Antone (Delores) VanOsch of R:- R. 7 Lucknow, Albert of Essex, Ray- mond of Dublin, Gerald of Strat- ford, Mrs. John (Anne) Sheardown. of St. Thomas; eight grandchild- ren; four brothers and four sisters, Ambrose and Ernest of Arthur, Kenneth of Victoria, Ontario, Leonard, of Mississauga, Mrs. Mary McCague, Mrs. Irene Weir, Mrs. Joe ' (Alma) • Raftis, Mrs. Austin (Hilda Lehman, all of Toronto. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother. Albert. The funeral mass was at St. Joseph's Church; Kingsbridge, on Tuesday, January 18th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Ed Dentinger 'as minister. Mrs. Lillian Simpson was organ- ist and soloist was Eugene Frayne. MacKenzie Memorial. Chapel, Lucknow was in charge of the funeral arrangements. The C.W.L. Rosary was said at the funeral chapel Sunday afternoon and Family Prayers Sunday evening. Pallbearers were his four broth- ers, Ambrose, ,Ernest, Kenneth and Leonard and Joseph and Peter VanOsch. Temporary entombment was, at Dungannon Mausoleum. Inter- ment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kingsbridge. LANGSIDE Intended for last week Sympathy is extended from this community to Mrs. Stewart Mac- Gillivray and family in the loss of Stewart MacGillivray who passed away on December 31. .Mr. and Mrs. MacGillivray and family farmed for many years near Langside, before moving to Luck- now. Mrs. Bessie Farrell, Warren and Greg visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Graham Moffat, and Marilyn on Sunday. Mr. John Moffat of Teeswater is a patient in Wingham Hospital since last Thursday. His brother Peter of Kincardine, who is in London Hospital, is in slightly improved condition. We hope they will both feel better soon. Mrs. Dan Webster of Teeswater fell while skiing and injured her knee. She now has a cast on it. We hope it will soon be alright again. Leslie Springer visited on Satur- day with Marty and Jamie Young. Liane Young spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Wall and Krista of Culross. Russell Young, who is attending Seneca College in Toronto, return- ed on Sunday after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Young. The Langside Whitechurch Young Peoples held their, regular meeting at Langside Church Sun- day evening. Sandy D. FryfOgel was minister at I angside and Whitechurch Presbyterian Churches on Sunday while the minister, Mr. Kay, Mrs. KaV and Wendy attended Listowel Presbyterian Church where Mr. KaN 's sister was recognized as Director of Christian Nurture. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Scott visited 'with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Young one afternoon recently. Congratulations to Gordon Mof- fat. of Oakville who was presented with a certificate and olympic bronze medallion in appreciation of his work in broadcasting at the Montreal olympic events. Gordon and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Farish Moffat, farmed at Langside for a number of years and Gordon attended Langside . school. - , The Holyrood,Girl Guides held a skiing party on Saturday at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Webster, which was enjoyed by all present. Sympathy of 'the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bongertman and family'. Mrs. Bongertman received word of the death of her brother in Holland on Thursday. Sympathy is also extended to Mr. and Mrs. Gerry VanDer Klippe. Mrs. VanDer Klippe's mother was killed in a car accident in Holland her father was seriously injured. Mrs. VanDer Klippe flew to Holland in time for her mother's funeral and reported her father slightly improved in hospital the first of last week. Sympathy is extended also to relatives of Bill Brown who passed away, at Pinecrest Manor, Luck- now. Mr. and Mrs. Brown ran the General stare at Langside for a number ,Of l 'ears and their two daughters attended Langside School. At Langside Presbyterian Church on Sunday, special music was provided by six girls singing "Circuit Riding Preacher”. The six girls who sang were Pam Springer, Sherry. Potter, Karen and Liane Young, Joanne de Boer with , Hilda de Boer at the organ. Your loss is your gain. Tne Canao an moveroe,t to. Petso"a" "'" Fitness. In your heart you know it's right. The Ontario March of Dimes 1977 campaign for funds is headed by Darryl. Sittler; won't you get in the game too, by contributing generously to the Ontario March of Dimes?