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The Citizen, 1998-03-04, Page 8•.. 5 YEARS OF CARING FOR KIDS 1922-1997 JOHN McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. • backhoeing • bulldozing • loader and truck rental • sand, gravel and topsoil • stone pile and rubble removal • septic systems R.R. #2 Bluevale 887-9061 if busy 887-9999 Fak: 887-9999 ona Looking for local heroes There are so many people out there who do so much to improve their community. Now you have a chance to say thanks. Nominate that special person for the 12th Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards. Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee should win, if you like. if you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win, please feel free to try again. I nominate D Brussels & area I feel sheihe deserves this award because zis Citizen of the year for Blyth & area Nomination Deadline March 31, 1998 Name and phone number of nominator You could have Osteoporosis and not even know it. Ostedporosis strikes one in four women and one in eight men over 50. It causes bones to weaken and break leading to disability and the loss of independence. Knowing your risk factors and early diagnosis can keep you from the breaking point. For more information call the Osteoporosis Society of Canada. .• • • . ..." ) Ike. Osteoporosis Society of Canada ... ... .:.*:;.• .::'...: 1-800-463-6842 PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 1998. 0 bituaries HENRY MILLAR RICHMOND Henry ''Millar" Richmond of Blyth, passed away at home, Feb. 25, 1998. He was 84. Born in Morris Twp., he farmed there until retiring to Blyth in 1966. He was a member of Blyth United Church where he was active as an elder and sitting on session. He and wife Ella (Brown) Rich- mond (deceased), were caretakers of the church at one time. They were involved in communi- ty activities such as Blyth Seniors and Blyth Lawnbowling Club. Mr. Richmond was the dear father of Bruce and Ula Richmond and Keith and Olwen Richmond, all of Blyth and loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was the dear brother of Jessie France of Wingham and Stella Worden of Seaforth. Mr. Richmond was predeceased by one grandson, Gary Richmond (1997) and two sisters, Alberta Montgomery and Annie Craig. The funeral service was held at Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, Tasker Chapel, Feb. 28. Rev. Stephen Huntley officiated. Pallbearers were Bodie Craig, John Hesselwood, John Nesbitt, John Nixon, Bob Scott and Jim Wilson. Grandsons Darren Richmond and Chris Stewart bore the floral trib- utes. WILLIAM HENRY McPHERSON William McPherson, of McKillop Township passed away at Seaforth Community Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998. He was 86. He was the dear brother of Hugh McPherson and his wife Bernice of RR 5, Seaforth, Hazel and her husband George Cutler of Clinton, Evelyn and her husband Alex Frey, of Hastings. He is also survived by his brother-in-law, Fred Roy of Lake Havasu City, Arizona and several nieces and nephews. William was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Annie (Weiben) McPherson and one sister, Elda Roy, (Feb. 2, 1998). Family received friends at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Jane Kuepfer and Mr. George Patterson officiated. Pallbearers were Jeff McPherson, Greg McPherson, Murray Cutler, Jeremy Somerville, Don Frey and Duane Kathan. Interment is at Brussels Cemetery. ANNE ARMSTRONG Anne Armstrong of Fordwich passed away, Feb. 25, 1998, at the Fordwich Village Nursing Home. She was 82. She was the beloved wife of the late Nelson Armstrong and dear sister of Ruth Brears of Listowel and Robert (Bob) Cowan of Harris- ton. Mrs. Armstrong was predeceased by sisters, Roberta Hall and Mar- garet Peel and brother, John Cowan. She will be remembered by sev- eral nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Fri- day, Feb. 27, at Betts Visitation Centre, Gorrie. Spring interment will be at Ford- wich Cemetery. unicef (04) SYDNEY LEGGETT Sydney Leggett of Huronview, and formerly of Goderich passed away on Feb. 28, 1998 at Seaforth. He was 87. Born in Ipswich, Eng. on May 23, 1910, Mr. Leggett was the son of the late Herbert and Alberta Mary (Donne) Leggett. He was an employee of the Clinton Air Force Base and a sailor of Great Lakes. A member of Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth, Mr. Leggett was the dear uncle of Laura May Chamney of Auburn, June Patterson of Blyth, Edgar Leatherland of Guelph, Marie Millian of RR5, Goderich and Joyce Unruh. Two sister, Lillian Leatherland and Winnifred Leggett predeceased him. By request there was no funeral home visitation or funeral service. A private family graveside service will be held at Ball's Cemetery, Hullett Twp. Rev. Nancy Beale will officiate. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home, Clinton. MURDIE SOUCH Murdie Souch of Petrolia passed away at London Health Sciences Centre, Westminister campus, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998. He was 55. Mr. Souch was the dear father of Marty of Petrolia and Darcy and Kim and Jason and his girlfriend Jill, all of Goderich and the loved grandfather of Nicholas. He was the dear brother of Mildred and Jim Golley and Leota and Bill King, all of Wingham and Bill and Delores Souch. and Murray and Joanne Souch, all of Blyth. Murdie Souch was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Laura Souch. The family received friends at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia on Friday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 with Pastor Del Wells officiating. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. RICHARD (DICK) DENNIS Dick Dennis passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998 in his 64th year. He was the beloved husband of Margaret Dennis and loving father of Dale and his wife Laurie, Earl, Russell and Terri-Lynn. He was the loved Poppy of Sarah. Mr. Dennis was predeceased by his parents Harvey and Berva (Cardiff) Dennis. Service was held Monday, Feb. 23 in Barrie. Spring interment will be in Brussels Cemetery. easter seal society KENNETH ANDREW MCDONALD Kenneth Andrew McDonald of Walton passed away at the Seaforth Community Hospital in his 70th year on Saturday, Feb. 28, 1998. He was the beloved husband of the former Leona Stevens and loving father of Neil McDonald of Vancouver, B.C., Karen McDonald of Calgary, AB and Rick and Jo- Ann McDonald of Brussels. He was the loved grandfather of Michael and Kendra Ann Warwick, both of Calgary and Lee Ann, Kelly and Scott McDonald, all of Brussels. He was the dear brother of Mary and Murray Huether and Don and Marilyn McDonald, all of Brussels. Mr. McDonald was predeceased by his parents, Jim and Edna McDonald. He rested at the Betts Funeral Home, Brussels from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Monday evening. Funeral service was 2 p.m. Tuesday from Duff s United Church, Walton. Rev. James Murray officiated. Pallbearers were Brian Huether, Michael Warwick, Bill Shortreed, John Huether, Phillip Blake and Bruce McDonald. Honorary bearers were Herb and Mildred Traviss, Ron and Pauline Bennett, Ian and Elva Wilbee, Ken and Doris Fischer, Maxine Marks, Watson Reid, Jim and Dona Knight, Jean Bewley and her daughters Brenda and Mary, Mary Bryans and her daughter, Barbara, Jim and Myrtle Speirs, Marjorie Huether and Ross and Betty Knight. Flower bearers were Kendra Warwick, Lee Ann, Kelly Ann and Scott McDonald. In remembrance donations to Duff's United Church, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A memorial tree will be planted at the Walton Ball Park in the spring in memory of Ken McDonald. ALICE "ALBERTA" STEVENS Alice "Alberta" Stevens of Huronview and formerly of Blyth and Walton died at Huronview on Thursday, Feb. 26, 1998. She was 89. Born in Londesboro on July 28, 1908, she was the daughter of the late John and Agnes (Youngblut) Nott. She was married to the late Ernest Stevens who predeceased her in 1994, Mrs. Stevens was a homemaker and a member of Duff's United Church in Walton. She was an honorary life member of the Women's Institute. Mrs. Stevens is survived by her children, Leona and Ken McDonald of Walton, Margaret and Ken Rogerson of RR 5, Clinton, Doris and Murray Crich of Hanover and Robert and Margaret Stevens of London. She was the dear sister of Belle Roberton of Seaforth. Mrs. Stevens was the loving grandmother to nine grandchildren and 14 great- grandchildren. She rested at the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton where the funeral service was held on Sunday, March 1, with Rev. James Murray of Duff's United Church in Walton officiating. Karen McDonald and Sandra Welsh were the flower bearers. Neil McDonald, Rick McDonald, Murray Stevens, Paul Stevens, Ken Ashton and Keith Pethick were the pallbearers. Interment will be in Clinton Cemetery.