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The Citizen, 2003-07-16, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2003. Obituaries RUTH E. VEITCH Mrs. Ruth Veitch of Listowel passed away on July 9, 2003 at University Hospital in London. She was 58. Bom in Listowel on April 4, 1945, Mrs. Veitch was the beloved wife of Ross. H. Veitch and the loved mother of Rich, and Rob and his wife Erin all of Listowel. She is lovingly remembered by her mother, Mrs. Marie Young, of Livingstone Manor in Listowel and was the dear sister of Janice and her husband, Terry Barker of Mitchell. She is fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Veitch was predeceased by her father Gordon W. Peachey and stepfather Howard Young. Mrs. Veitch resided in the Brussels area for many years before moving to Listowel in 1990. She taught elementary school in Brampton, Central Perth Twp. and Elma Twp. Public School before retiring in 1998. She was also a member of the Atwood Presbyterian Church. Visitation was held at the Robert Trench Funeral Home in Listowel last Friday afternoon and evening. The funeral service was held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Listowel. Rev. Mark Davidson and Pastor Fred Lichti officiated. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery in Listowel. Serving as pallbearers were Don Peachey, Nathan Barker, Brent Barker, Jim Byatt, Scott Burton, and Keith Schell. Memorial remembrances to Listowel Memorial Hospital Circle of Care or a charity of one’s choice were appreciated. JESSE NICHOLAS DAVID WESSELINK Now safe in the arms of Jesus, Jesse Nicholas David Wesselink of RR4, Brussels passed away peacefully at Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, London on Wednesday, July 9, 2003. He was in his seventh year. Jesse was born on May 28, 1997 in Wingham. Jesse was a senior kindergarten student at Wingham Public School. He was the precious son of David and Joyce (Blok) Wesselink of RR4, Brussels and cherished brother of Justin, Adam, Joshua and Evan all at home. Jesse was also loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived as well by his paternal grandparents, John and Derkje Wesselink of RR4, Brussels. Jesse was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Fenna Blok in 2003 and Garrelt Blok in 1984. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre of the Beattie- Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 407 Queen St., Blyth, on Friday from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the Clinton Christian Reformed Church on Saturday, July - 12 at 1 p.m. Rev. John Kuperus of the Blyth Christian Reformed Church officiated. Interment was in Ball’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Justin, Adam and Joshua Wesselink and William Karel sen. Flowerbearers were Evan Wesselink and Brenda St. Pierre. Donations to Jesse’s Fund c/o David and Joyce Wesselink, or to the Pediatric Critical Care Unit of Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. R. STEWART MUSGROVE Stewart Musgrove of Brussels passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 5, 2003 in his 85th year. Stewart was bom on the family farm outside of Wroxeter in Tumberry Twp. on Aug. 10, 1918, where he farmed from 1939 to 1989. On Nov. 28, 1942 he married Vera Zurbrigg who shared his life until her passing in 1993. Stewart enjoyed farming with his son Robert for many years until retiring from farming in 1989 when he moved to Brussels. Even in retirement Stewart enjoyed a busy lifestyle. His day usually started having coffee and conversation with his buddies at JR’s. He also enjoyed family visits with daughter Faye and husband Bob, son Robert and wife Doris; grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. In later years Stewart and his special friend Helen enjoyed card parties, dances, jamborees and drives to visit their many friends and relatives. Stewart had a great zest for life and enjoyed life to the fullest. Stewart will be sadly missed by his children Robert Musgrove and his wife Doris of Listowel and Faye Kluke and her husband Robert of Kitchener. He was the dear brother of Gladys Ellis of London. He was also loved by his grandchildren Kevin, John, Angela, Jeff and Dawn and by his special friend Helen Gallop of Brussels. He was predeceased by three sisters. Friends were received by the family from 7-9 p.m. Monday and one hour prior to the funeral service conducted at the Schimanski Family Funeral Home, 401 Albert St., Brussels on Tuesday, July 8 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Joan Golden of Brussels United Church and Rev. Jeff Hawkins of Wroxeter United Church officiated. Pallbearers were Kevin Weber, John Musgrove, Clare Van Camp, Lloyd Smith, Jeff Musgrove and Al Brodhagen. Interment was in Wroxeter Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the charity of one’s choice. WILLIAM GILBERT (BILL) ELLIOTT William Gilbert (Bill) Elliott passed away at Hanover July 8, 2003. He was 81. He will be sadly missed by his wife Hazel (Bradford) and daughters Heather (Glenn) McMichael, Holly (John) McDonald, Gail (Ross) Dobie and Laurie (Ross) Burk, 12 grandchildren, one great-grandson, two brothers and four sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held July 10 at Hanover Baptist Church. Burial was July 11 at Auburn. NORMAN “HAROLD” COOK Norman “Harold” Cook of Brantford and formerly of Blyth passed away at the John Noble Home, Brantford on Tuesday, July 8, 2003. He was in his 90th year. Harold was bom on Sept. 22, 1913, the son of the late Leonard Cook and the late Ella May Taylor. Harold farmed in the Blyth area for many years. He was a member of the Blyth United Church and was also a long-time member of the Blyth Lions Club. He was the beloved husband of Zora (Bolt) Cook and loving father of Ivan and Margaret Cook of Goderich and Warren and Marilyn Cook of Brantford. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jeremy Cook of Goderich, Tim Cook of Regina, Sask, and Shannon Cook of Thunder Bay. He was the dear brother of Russell Cook and his wife Marion of Blyth. Mr. Cook was predeceased by three grandchildren in infancy, two sisters Gladys Johnston and Mabel Riley and by two brothers Orval and Mansel Cook. Friends were received at the Blyth Visitation Centre of the Beattie- Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd., 407 Queen St., Blyth on Thursday from 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service was held on Friday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Cecil Wittich, a former minister of Blyth United Church officiating. Interment was in Wingham Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Stewart, Steve Howson, Bill Logue, Alex Blair, Tom Cronin and Gord Jenkins, all members of the Blyth Lions Club. Memorial services were held by the Blyth Lions Club and by the Royal Canadian Legion Blyth Branch No. 420 on Thursday evening at the funeral home. Donations to the Blyth Lions Club, Canadian Diabetes Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Business Jacquie Gowing Accounting Services Computerized Accounting & Income Tax Preparation Personal, Farm, Business &, Corporate • Monthly Bookkeeping Services • Electronic Tax FilingI 887-9248 J ( INSTANT FAX A AS F.A.S.T AS PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly! eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favorite recipes, obituaries, messages. . The Citizen has a FAX machine in our office that lets you contact any other FAX machine in the world ... instantly. 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