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Clinton News-Record, 1987-05-20, Page 12Page 12—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1987 t....._p¢Ilowship andfriendship Clinton andarea obituaries Mary Montgomery Mary Montgomery of 103 Victoria Terrace in Clinton and formerly of Scarborough and Toronto, died in Clinton Public Hospital on May 13. She was 92. Born on April 16, 1895 in Port (;lenone, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, she was the daughter of Thomas McKeown and Eliza Margaret Bell. Mrs. Mo{ltgornery came to Canada from Northern Ir end in 1920. On May 30, 1923 she rnarried'Henry Mon- tgomery at Trinity Church in Thornhill. After her marriage, Mrs. Montgomery lived in the Toronto area until moving to Clinton in 1985. Mrs. Montgomery is survived by three daughters Pauline I Mrs. William Coulter ) of Scarborough, Joan Montgomery and Sheila McPherson, both of Clinton. She is also survived by grandchildren Janet and Ed, Kathy, Chris, Steven, Suzanne, Michael and David. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were heli at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton on May 15. • Mr. George Patterson officiated. A graveside service was held at the Pine Hills • Cemetery in Scarborough on May 16. Berva Arbuckle A former Clinton and London resident, Berva Arbuckle of North Bay, died in Princess Margaret Hospital on May 9, She was born on June 7, 1924 in Clinton and was the daughter of John Mair and Flossie ('ole. She is survived by her husband Edward Woodruff, as well as two daughters Muriel ENGAGEMENT MALCOLM - SZEPISI Mr 8, Mrs ,Fhtlip Malcolm ore pleased to announce the engoge• merit of their slaughter Wanda Maria to Stanley A Szepisi The wedding will take place in Toronto oil July 3 1987 After the wedding the couplr will reside in Toronto Chamberlain of Port Stanley, Rhena (Mrs. Ernie Morris) of Nova Scotia and one son Gary Arbuckle of Ottawa. She is also surviv- ed by eight grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son Steven Arbuckle. Funeral and committal services were held on May 12 at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Horne with Rev. David Woodall of- ficiating. Interment was held at the Clinton Cemetery. Edith May Lovett Edith May Lovett, of Huronview and formerly of Clinton and Hullett Township died in St. Joseph's Hospital, London on May 17. She was 90 years old. The daughter of John J. Harvey and Mary Ann Miller, she was born on October 26,1896 in Hullett Township. On February 2, 1921 she was married to the late William C. Lovett at her family's farm in Hullett Township. They raised four children, Maureen I Mrs. Harvey Hayter) of RR 1 Varna, and three sons, Ross of Clinton, Murray of Toronto and Barry of Ottawa. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and by several great grandchildren. Along with her husband, Mrs. Lovett was predeceased by one brother Norman Harvey. Mrs. Lovett was a member of the Londesboro United Church, the Londesboro L1CW and a past member of the Summerhill Red Cross, a group which was active during World War 11. After the war the group became the Surrunerhill Ladies Club and Mrs. Lovett continued to be part of this organization. Following their marriage, the Lovetts farmed in Hullett Township until December 1964 at which time they moved to Clinton. Mrs. Lovett resided there until October of 1977 at which time she moved'to Huronview. Funeral and committal services for Mrs. Lovett were held at the Ball and Falconer Funeral Home in Clinton on May 18. Rev. David Woodall officiated. Interment took place at the Clinton Cemetery. Ray Westlake Madill Ray Westlake Madill of Blyth died on May 13, at Clinton Public Hospital. He was 65 years old. Born and raised in Creemore, he moved to Hanover in 1940 where he was employed in Becker's Shoes. Eight years later he moved to Blyth where he owned and operated Madill's Shoes, Men's and Boys' Wear until he retired in 1984. The late Ray Madill was an active partici- pant in Blyth Community life. He was a dedicated member of Blyth United Church, having served on the Official Board for ap- proximately 35 years. He was a Past Master of Blyth Masonic Lodge and a Past Presi- dent of Blyth bions Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Alma Kassert, whore he married on May 2 , 1944; 111 Hanover; a daughter Cheryl and her hus- band Everett Hessels of .Blyth; a son Terry and his wife Sally of Georgetown; a (laughter Catherine and her husband Kevin Smith of Goderich, and six grandchildren: a Sandra, David and Paul Hessels; Kimberley and Michael Madill; and Laura Smith. He is also survived by one sister, Bernice Gowan of Kitchener, one brother Harry of Oakville and step brother, Robert Royal of •Creemore. The funeral service was held on Friday, May 15, in Blyth United Church with Rev. Ken Bauman officiating. Nine nephews and nieces of Mr. Madill served as pallbearers and flower bearers. Interment was in Blyth Union Cemetery. ELMORE STEPHENSON Elmore Ruskin Stephenson, of Alexander Street, Seaforth, died Wednesday, May 13, 1987 at Victoria Hospital, London. He was 73. Born in Stanley Township on May 7, 1914, he was a son of the late David Stephenson and the former Eva Armstrong. He had farmed and then became a machinist and welder until his retirement. He had also worked with stained glass. Mr. Stephenson is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Robinson, one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Grace) Partridge of Orangeville and one son Paul, of Varna. Also surviving are five grandchildren and one sister Anna McConnell of Clinton. He was predeceased by two sisters, Clara Johnston and Pearl Euatt. Friends were received at the Whitney- Ribey funeral home, Seaforth and a funeral service was held Friday at the Egmondville United church. Burial was in the Bayfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Johnston, Don 'ampbell, Bill Taylor, John McConnell, liff Talbot and Ron McClinchey. Flowerbearers -were Bill Durst, Norman McLean, Mervin Nott and Bert Bachert. Ethel May Wheeler Ethel May Wheeler, of Belgrave, died in Wingham and District Hospital on May 10. She was 98 years old. Mrs. Wheeler was born in Kincardine to Ann Jane (Wilkinson) and Thomas Wilson. In 1916 she married Douglas H. Willock in Watkins Glen, New York. He predeceased her in 1959. In 1960 she married Jesse Wheeler in Rockwood. He predeceased her in 1968. Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Knox United Church,,Belgrave and Huron Chapter 89 of the rder of the Eastern Star. She was also a teacher and a medical secretary. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins as well as a special friend, Lillian Thompson of East Brunswick, NJ. She was predeceased by one brother, William Wilson and two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Travis and Mrs. Pearl Sager. A funeral service was held on May 12 at McBurney Funeral Home with Rev. John G. Roberts officiating. Pall bearers were Church Servi Presbyterian St. Andrews Presbyterian Church MINISTER Rev. WIlllom M. Barber 1q Rn,re'b,,ry St F CI,,tOn ORGANIST Charles Morrill SUNDAY, MAY 24 10 00 A M Divine Worship & Sunday School Nursery Facilities Provided dosessamommtoorammaamorr Fellowship Bible Chapel 162 Maple Street Sunday, May 24 Q 45 n m Worship & Remembrance m Sunday School & Family Bible Hour 7 p m Evenmq Service Awnna Tuesdny 4 15 Spark,es Awnnn at 6 45 B hie S'ud,es Thurs 7 30 Clinton Listen to "Just Neighbours" op Cable12 Sundays 5 p m Tuesdays 8 30 p.m Anglican Irl/li('nn Church Rev. G.C. Gilson, Rector iv M ty )4 ,. A n, SERL is F . _.,, F ,. R Third r✓r.. „T,r Pentecostal Affiliated with CLINTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 482-5830 MEETING AA CLINTON PUBLIC SCHOOL .i n, (hr,slinn F1u,.,nnn It .� ,n Worship Se, . , n pin Fvnnq'I'.tt 5,',. re Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada Pastor Rev Doug Richards Christian Reformed Vanastra Christian Church in affiliation with the Christian Reformed Church PASTOR JAMES VISSER 4827376 (Church) EVERYONE WELCOME WORSHIP SERVICES 9 45 o m. 6 30 p.m Christian Reformed Church 243 Princess St., E. Clinton Sunday, May 24 Rev. Homer Samplonius 10 a.m. Worship Service 7 p.m. Worship Service All Visitors Welcome United Ontario Street United Church MINISTER 105 Ontario St., Clinton, Ont. ORGANIST Rov. David 1. Woodall. &A.. M -DIV. Louttle Malregor SUNDAY MAX 24 11 n m Church Worship 11 a m Church School Wesley -Willis Ignited Church MINISTER -REV. JAMES BECHTEL, B.A., B.0. SUNDAY MAY 24 9 45 a m Service of Holmesville 11 00 A M Service at Wesley.Willis Ever one Welcome Bruce Hedden, Stewart Wilson, Ross Hig- gins, Vincent Mokas, Ross Anderson and Laurence Davis. Flower bearers were Bruce Higgins, Leslie Shaw, William Woodley and Bernard Crellin. Ewan C. Ross Ewan Clark Ross, age 65, died May 3 in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich. He had been in poor health for the last several years.' A native of Glengarry County, he came to Huron County in 1939. He enlisted at London with the Canadian Army in 1940 and was on active service with the 5th Armoured Divi- sion for the duration. He suffered severe shoulder injuries in a tank accident while in England. In 1946 upon returning to Canada, he worked as a licensed mechanic in Goderich. He was with the quality control department of Champion Road Machinery before he was forced due to his war injuries, to take early retirement at age 59. Mr. Ross worked in his spare time as an historian for Eastern Ontario and was author and co-author of several books. A History of Glengary is now a reference book in libraries and universities. On August 3, 1946 he and Esther MacMath were married at Holmesville. He is survived by his wife and a son W. John and his wife. Bette_ Moose Factory, Ontario; a step -granddaughter, Lisa Timmerman, Peterborough; a sister Edith (Mrs. Lyall Symonds) Campbellford. His brother, Gordon, predeceased him in 1984. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich, and of the Royal Cana- dian Legion. On May 4 a service was held by Branch 109 and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Legion, at the McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich. On May 5 a service was conducted by Rev. G.L. Royal and a solo was contributed by Bette Ross accompanied by Lorne Dotterer. On May 6, friends and relatives gathered to pay their respects at the McArthur Bros. and MacNeil Funeral Home, Cornwall. On May 7 a service was conducted at St. An- drews United Church, Martintown, by Rev. Clifford Evans. A solo was contributed by Mr. Ross's niece, Heather Griffith, Ottawa, and Arnold Murray, a piper with the Glengarry Highlanders, played Scottish airs before and after the service. At the graveside the piper played My Glengarry Home, the lyrics and music of which were composed by Glengarrian Kennie McRae. Burial took place in the North Branch Cemetery near Martintown. In addition to floral tributes, donations were received for the Canadian Cancer Society and., other charities. Pallbearers were Ron Westlake, bay field; nephews Wayne Symonds, Mon- treal, and Lorne Ross, Ottawa; George van Beek, Tom Curran and Andrew Harkness, Glengarry County. Daniel Marran Vere Dan Vere, son of Marj and Mickey Vere of Clinton, was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on May 2 by Bishop John M. Sherlock in St. Peter's Cathedral, London. Dan started his education at St. Aloysius Separate School, then went to St. Michael's Separate School, Stratford and then on to Stratford Central Secondary School. He ob- tained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in philosophy from the University of Western Ontario and then studied at St. Peter's Seminary in London, graduating with a Master of Divinity degree. His pastoral in- ternship was spent at Sacred Heart Parish and St. Gabriel's Parish, both in Windsor. In November, 1986 he was ordained a deacon. Dan celebrated his first mass at St. Joseph's Church, Clinton, on May 3 and will become the associate pastor at Most Precious Blood parish in Windsor. Dan has six brothers, Terry, Stephen, David, Den- nis, Paul and Randy. Richard Anthony Grillmayer Richard Anthony Grillmayer, son of Phil and Ilse Gemeinhardt of Bayfield, has graduated from Sir Sandford Fleming Col- lege, School of Natural Resources, as a Fish and Wildlife Technician. Rick is currently employed with the Ministry of Natural Resources in Richmond Hill. Dinner meeting well attended WINGHAM - Over 160 people attended this dinner meeting, held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The dinner was serv- ed by the ladies of St. Andrew's Church and entertainment was provided by Sacred Heart School Choir. Don Pennell of Burlington spoke ably and convincingly about the new Family Coali- tion Party. His speech was received en- thusiastically by those present. Mr. Pennell explained the reasons why Ontario needs a new political party. At the federal level, the Christian Heritage Party represents the pro-life, pro -family point of view, but in On- tario, none of the parties represents this view. The Ontarian Family Coalition Party em- phasizes three main points: 1. The "deity", mall gia/.c‘ynu�t FUNERAL HOME LTD. M S Falconer 153 HIGH STREET CLINTON 482 9441 C D Denomme BOX FUNERAL CHAPEL 47 HIGH STREET SEAFORTH MR. ROY ELLIOTT of Clinton died on Tuesday, May 19, 1987. Funeral service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 21. 1987 at 2 o'clock p.m. MRS. EDITH LOVETT of Clinton and formerly of Hullett Twp. died on Sunday, May 17, 1987. Funeral ser- vice was held on Monday, May 18, 1987. MRS. MARY MONTGOMERY of Clinton and formerly of Scar- borough died on Wednesday, May 13, 1987. Funeral service was held on Friday, May 15, 1987. i.e. the spiritual values. 2. The Family. which it will try to defend against the en- croachments of secular humanistic values and "alternative life-styles". 3. Morality in politics, in government and in society. "Religion and politics do go together." said Mr. Pennell. "Even though church and state may be separate. The principles nn which our government and society are bas- ed are spiritual, Judeo-Christian principles." "Living in a changing world was the theme of President Jim Bakelaar's brief but relevant and inspiring address. ''Christian moral values are being replaced by humanistic reasoning." said Mr. Bakelaar "There is a growing prejudice against children, especially the unborn." BRADLEY - KNOOP rtr & Mrs Anthnnv Knoop are plea.ed to armours( r the forthcoming marriage at their daughter. Marian to John Bradley. son nt ,44r. & Vtrs Eugene Bradley. The Kedding to take plac a an Saturdas. A1av 10. 198- at 1:30 p.m. at 5t. Joseph', King.hrldge. Re( eptiOn In Holme%ville. ERIO�t MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED OVER 60 YEARS • Clinton Area MICHAEL FALCONER 153 HIGH STREET, CLINTON 482-9441 Goderich Area ROBERT McCALLUM 1 1 CAMBRIA ROAD, GODER.ICI-I 524-7345