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Obituaries
GLENN ALLAN MCKERCHER
Glenn Allan McKercher of
Jamestown passed away at his resi
dence on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003 at
the age of 75 years.
Born in Howick Twp. on June 8,
1927. Glenn was the son of the late
Allan McGregor McKercher and
Aux. meets in Terrace Room
The Auxiliary to the Wingham
and District Hospital held its first
meeting of the new year in the
Terrace Room of the hospital on Jan.
27.
The meeting was chaired by
President Brenda Anger and the
meeting opened with the Auxiliary
Prayer. Minutes of the November
meeting were read by secretary
Marlene Leedham who also gave the
treasurer’s report in MaryLou
Cameron’s absence.
The corresponding secretary read
several thank you notes. Lloyd and
Sandra Reaman of RR 1, Wroxeter
expressed their thanks for the attrac
tive blue shawl that had been pre
sented to their son Brad Kenneth -
the New Year’s baby. The Doctor
Recruitment Committee acknowl
edged the donation of $1,000. The
foundation committee received
$5,000. A thank you plus a cheque
from two Wingham stores The
Workshop and Christine’s for the
use of auxiliary racks was received.
There was also a thank you from
Catherine Wilson for the get-well
card she received while recovering
from hip surgery.
Marie Phillips reported sales at
the gift shop Nov. 15 - Jan. 15 were
$945.49.
Rhoda Blanche Henning.
Glenn operated McKercher
Construction for 30 years. During
the winter months, he and his wife
Elizabeth enjoyed their annual visits
to Florida. He also enjoyed camping
in the summer months and many
enjoyable times were spent in Port
Book cart convenor Pat Gaunt
reported that Isabel Arbuckle is
replacing Mary Williams.
Although January’s hospital
bridge was slated on a stormy day
many spares were recruited and it
went ahead as scheduled.
The spring conference will be
held in Mount Forest Monday, April
14. Any member wishing to attend
contact President Brenda.
.Marilyn Wood introduced Linda
Wall, one of the nurses working in
the new oncology room. She told the
group that chemotherapy is being
well received by patients using the
facilities. A patient can receive the
treatment closer to home and the
waiting period isn't as long as in the
larger hospitals.
The program at the Wingham and
District Hospital is carefully moni
tored by the London Cancer Clinic.
Wall along with another nurse Barb
Pletch took a strenuous five-week
course in London, had practical test
ing plus an exam to qualify working
in this program. Both these nurses
ran administer 18 different drugs. At
the present time they treat one to
four patients a day but believe that
number will be growing in the
future.
The next meeting is April 28 in the
Elgin, Bayfield and Port Huron.
Glenn was especially fond of fam
ily times with his grandchildren.
Glenn will be sadly missed by
wife Elizabeth, and his children Ann
Larsen and her husband Ron of
Sarnia and John Allan McKercher
and his wife Ann of Jamestown. He
Terrace Room of the hospital at 1:30
p.m.
Playing for health
Blyth Memorial Lower Hall was filled with card enthusiasts Monday afternoon as players
showed up to fill 17 tables. Funds raised through the Blyth Legion Ladies Auxiliary-sponsored
event will go to Clinton Public Hospital.(Janice Becker photo)
was the dear grandfather of Heather
and John Larsen and Robert and
Jennifer McKercher. Mr. McKercher
was the loved brother of Ruth
Sharpin of Wroxeter and brother-in-
law of Millie Nixon of Listowel. He
will also be remembered by his sev
eral nieces and nephews.
Mr. McKercher was predeceased
by his grandson Chris and infant sis
ter June.
Cremation has taken place.
Friends were received by the fam
ily one hour prior to the memorial
service which was conducted Friday,
Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. from the
Schimanski Family Funeral Home,
Brussels, with Rev. Linda Moffatt of
Knox Presbyterian Church,
Bluevale, officiating.
Spring interment of cremated
remains will be in Wroxeter
Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the
CNIB or the charity of one’s choice
would be appreciated.
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