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The Citizen, 1998-07-01, Page 17HURON SUPERIOR MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 70 YEARS Serving Blyth and all of Huron County MICHAEL FALCONER Beattie-Falconer Funeral Homes & Tasker Chapel 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON Bus.: 482-9441 Res.: 482-3664 Evening appointments available CLARK & SON LAWN MAINTENANCE • Grass Cutting •Lawn Rolling • Spring & Fall Clean-Ups • Aerating • Free Estimates 280 Turnberry St., Brussels Jeff Clark (519) 887-9668 Grant Thornton X Chartered Accountants Management Consultants Canadian Member Firm of Grant Thornton International 152 Josephine Street P.O. Box 1420 Wingham, Ontario NOG 2W0 Tel: (519) 357-3231 Fax: (519) 357-2452 Email: Wingham @ GrantThornton.ca PEOPLE WHO READ NEWSPAPERS ARE STUDENTS WITH BETTER GRADES It all starts with Newspapers Stratford Cemetery Memorials Ltd. SPECIALIZING IN All Types of Memorials and Inscriptions Ross Ribey Seaforth, Ontario NOK IWO Tel: (519) 527-1390 Registered Massage Therapy 159 Dinsley St. E. Blyth (2nd level) Becky Campbell 523-4793 (Please leave message) PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 357-1537 • TREE TRIMMING COUNTY • POLES LINE • BUCKET SERVICE Pole Contractors Walton 887-6654 Jim Shortreed Teeswater 392-8500 Glen Hays THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 1998. PAGE 17. 0 bituaries ALLAN ELMER McCALL Allan McCall passed away peacefully at his residence, RR 3, Walton on Monday, June 15, 1998 following a brief illness. He was in his 80th year. Allan was born on July 23, 1918 on the farm where he farmed and resided all his life. FIe was the son of the late William and Letitia (MacArthur) McCall. He married Elizabeth F. (Betty) Currie on Nov. 20, 1947. Allan joined the Western Star Lodge No. 149, Brussels on Feb. 2, 1950. Lodge activities in the Independent Order of Oddfellows became an important part of his life. He eventually held positions as Noble Grand and Past Noble Grand. In 1960 he joined the Mapleton Encampment in Listowel (which is now with Brussels Lodge), and ultimately became Chief Patriarch in 1966. Later he moved on to a higher order, the Cantons (which are now located in Exeter), and his last rank achieved was Lieutenant. He was also a member of Duff's United Church in Walton. Allan enjoyed the outdoors, his family, friends and his special dog. Allan was a passionate hockey fan of the NHL, especially the Toronto Maple Leafs. Allan will be sadly missed by wife Betty, a daughter Bev Stevenson of Walton and grandsons Ron and wife Nicole Stevenson of Walton and Chris Stevenson of Walton and fiancee Laura Cousins of London. He is also survived by a dear sister Clara Perrie of RR 3, Brussels, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, bothers George, Jim and infant John, and sisters Hattie Snell and Mary Young and son-in-law Tom. Visitation was held at the Betts Funeral Home, Brussels on Wednesday 7 - 9 p.m. and Thursday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. An Oddfellows service was conducted by Western Star Lodge No. 149 on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Rev. James Murray officiated at the funeral service on Friday, June 19 at 2 p.m. Comforting words from Rev. Randy Banks were receied and read by Rev. James Murray. A heartfelt eulogy paying tribute to Allan's life was given by n'eighbour and friend Alex Macdougall. Pallbearers were neighbours Ian Wilbee, Emerson Mitchell, Dale Bachert, John Huether, John Brown and Bill Young. Flower bearers were nephews Barry, John and Doug Currie. Interment at Brussels Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Duff s United Church, Walton, the Heart and Stroke fund or a charity of one's choice. CHARLES OLIVER TURNBULL On June 25, 1998 Mr. Charles Oliver Turnbull of Edmonton, passed away at the age of 66 years. He is survived by his loving children Brian (Rita) Borden, Corinne Borden and Mary Jane Borden; three grandchildren, Julia, Candice and Amanda his sister Flora (Doug) Hesk and a nephew and niece Ronald Hesk and Barbara Jones. Mr. Turnbull was predeceased by his wife Margaret Mary (Peggy) in 1976. "Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by family and friends." Funeral service was Tuesday, June 30 at 10 a.m. at Evergreen Funeral Chapel, one-half mile east off Manning Freeway on 167 Avenue and one-quarter mile south on the Old Fort Road. Pastor Michael Bartusek officiated with interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens. SCOTT REGINALD FAIRSER- VICE Scott Reginald Fairservice of Goderich passed away at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on June 23, 1998. He was 78. Mr. Fairservice was born in Blyth on Oct. 3, 1919 to the late John R. Fairservice and Grace Scott. On Jan. 1, 1944, he married the former Jean McPherson at St. Bamabas Anglican Church in Great Britain. Besides his wife, left to mourn his passing are his son and daugh- ter-in-law Alan and Janis, a sister Betty of Blyth and two grandchil- dren, Drew and Holly. Mr. Fairservice was predeceased by a daugher Maralyn and a sister Jean. There was no visitation. A memorial service was held on Fri- day, June 26 at the Goderich Legion, with Legion Padre, Rev. Peter Baldwin officiating. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrusted to the Beattie-Falconer Funeral Home "Tasker Chapel", Blyth. ARCHIE THOMPSON Archie M. Thompson of Toronto, formerly of Brussels passed away after a short illness at Sunnybrook Health Science Center on June 8, 1998, in his 52nd year. He was the beloved son of the Continued from page 3 famous racers, Michael and Mario Andretti. The next day we prepared for our guests for Generation Day. The day turned out to be a huge success. Throughout the day we shared our portfolios, projects, hyperstudio computer presentations, songs and late Bernice and Melvin Thompson, both of Brussels. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his many friends and relatives. Archie was a dedicated employee of Abel's Photo Finishing for the past 31 years. Interment was at the Brussels Cemetery on June 12. line dancing with them. To end this perfect day with our 4iisitors, we enjoyed cookies and fruit punch. By Alicia Marshall The Grade 1 class enjoyed Hat Day last week. They completed different activities with their hats. They sorted them, graphed them, and even created a big book about them. Everyone in the class has been looking forward to their summer vacation. They have been working on a countdown since the March break. All of the Grade 1 students have become excellent readers throughout the school year and several students have read stories to the class. Natural beauty Renown artist William Creighton spoke to those gathered at the Bainton Art Gallery in Blyth, June 26, for the opening of his one-man show and the beginning of the theatre season. Creighton is known for his beautiful water colour scenes of nature. Pupils hold hat day -37/7"zwriemw • GOODS • SERVICES • TRADES ,..4141/ff JOHN H. BATTYE 20 Hamilton St., Blyth ( at Manning's Building Supplies) Tel: 519-523-9311 , ii FLOORING CiN l— -..._