The Goderich Signal-Star, 1981-06-17, Page 71,300 turn out
is pay tribiite
to Murray
BY
MAIRGARET SUCKLE
It was a night for laughter and reminisc-
ing last Thursday when nearly 1,300 people
turned out to pay tribute to Murray Gaunt
for his many years as MPP for Huron -
Bruce.
Huron -Bruce Liberal Association Presi-
dent John McKenzie of Tiverton, who
acted as chairman for the appreciation
night ceremonies in Teeswater, said the
large attendance showed Mr. Gaunt what
the le of Huron -Bruce really think of
Mr. Gaunt told the gathering of friends,
former colleagues and staff he was over-
whelmed by the large crowd. He had not
been in favor of the event, he said, because
"I owe the people of Huron -Bruce much
more than they, owe me - and I still feel
that way."
He said the evening brought back
memories from his political careers: the
night in 190 when he won a keenly con-
tested Liberal nomination; his forst elec-
toral win in the 1962 ' by-election and 10
months later when he won his second elec-
tion by only 28 votes after the i9 re-
count.
He thanked the people. of Hut on -Bruce
for the opportunity to serve and represent
them for 19 years and said that helping
people made it worthwhile.
He said his political career will be the
highlight of his life.
Mr. Gaunt expressed sincere apprecia-
tion for the gifts he and his family were
given that night on behalf of the people of
Huron -Bruce: the gold chains for his son
and daughter, Stephen and Stephanie; the
family ring for his wife, Pat; and the
man's diamond ring which was presented
tohim.
Th =family received a gold mantel
dock with musical chimes.
Many of Mr. Gaunt's friends and former
colleagues from Queen's Park attended to
pay tribute. Most had amusing anecdotes
to tell about, "the man with the heartiest
laugh in the House", but all honored his
dedication and selflessness.
Eddie Sargent, Member for Grey -Bruce,
said he had "never met a man who didn't
like Murray Gaunt" and, "You can't hope
to change the whole World, but you can
e that small corner upon which you
live." He said Mr. Gaunt had done that
- Bob McKessock; provincial member for
Grey, told the crowd that with Mr. Gaunt
there were no excuses and there is not a
selfish bone in his body". He added that
the constituents of Huron -Bruce "couldn't'
have done a better job of replacing Mur-
ray", saying that Murray Elston is prov-
ing
rowing to be equally friendly and helpful at
Queen's Park.
aunt
Murray Gaunt
Jack 'Riddell, Huron -Middlesex MPP,
said Mr. Gaunt "has a pair of shoes anyone
would like to follow (in)".
Provincial Treasurer Frank Miller said
"a government is only as good as the peo-
ple you elect," and the people of Huron -
Bruce were lucky to have a man Of Mr.
Gaunt's .raiihnptro_ Rpniigwwn
Liberal Leader Smith said Mr.
Gaunt was always 4.I in the House .
for his "advice, views, h • 11 and sense
of what was right for people". .
Dr. Smith said Mr. Gaunt is genuinely a
product of his fellow citizens and com-
munity and is missed greatly in the caucus
and in the. Legislature.
.Murray Elson, MPP for Huron -Bruce,
'introduced' several other dignitaries on
hand to show their appreciation. Among
them were former Liberal Leader Bob
S\la` on; Dov d etel or,, d h P faY1 -London-
Centre; Hugh Edighoffer, MPP for Perth;
Murray Cardiff, MP for Huron -Bruce; and
former MP, Bob McKinley.
• Many letters and telegrams of con-
gratulations to Mr. Gaunt were received.
Among them was a letter from the Prime
Moister, Pierre Trudeau and a framed
scroll from federal agriculture minister,
Eugene Whelan.
GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1981 'A(. E 7
Obituaries
GLENN (TURK)
DOUGHERTY
slow -pitch team and hockey.
for the Green Machine
b?sckey rearm -He a sa-plawd-
ombalL
He is survived by his
parents, Bert and Joan
Dougherty of Ashfield
Township; three sisters,
-Linda and -Shirley both ti
Godericb and Joyce at
home; one brother, Leroy at
home; and his grand-
mothers, Mrs. Hazel
Dougherty and Mrs. Edna
Cowan, `both of Goderich
A funeral service was held
at McCallum Funeral Home,
Goderich on Monday, June
Glenn (Turk) Dougherty of bro
Goderich died Friday, June
12 as the result of a ear ac-
cident at
c-
cidentat theageof 21.
tie was 4WD 1a�--God clz
on December 5, 1959 to Bert
and Joan (Killough)
Dougherty of Ashfield
Township.
He worked in construction
and was a member of the
Goderich .and District
Optimist Club. He played
ball for Ticker's Briekers
Ferrier descendents
welcome to reunion
Dear Editor:
Descendants of David Fer-
rier and Mary Sabins Fer-
rier, who settled in the
Markham area in the early
1800s are welcome to attend
a reunion on Saturday,
August 22 in Markham.
Apart from York, County,
children of David and Mary
Ferrier settled in Simeoe,
Halton, Huron and Grey
f..-_ _ : ca alio elsewhere.
Their names were John,
David, Elias, James,
Jonathan, Jose -ph, William,
Benjamin, Elizabeth
(Perkins), Margaret
(Luau) and Mary (Martin).
Please notify the
Markham District Historical
Museum, Markham, On-
tario, L3P 3J3 if you plan to
attend as we would like to
have an idea of how many
will be there. No mail en -
please unless sent
with a self-addressed,
stamped envelope for reply.
There will be a small ad-
mission fe' i ' arlil ' ;or the use
of museum grounds and
facilities.
Sincerely yours,
Henry Law
Looking for info
on former policeman
Dear Editor,
Recently the police have
been requested to try and
trams n ggentnaman who may
have been a policeman in the
town years ago. The lady
also wishes to trace any
relatives she may have in
the area.
Her grandfather was
William Lawrence Yule,
born in Goderich about 1878.
His father's name was John
F. Yule. He may have been a
member of the Godericb
Police; she had heard he was
aformer Chief of Police.
Our police records do not
reveal any trace of Yule be-
ing on the department and
:.::r w'h'o not go hack
beyond 1949.
Anyone knowing anything
about either gentleman is
asked to 'contact the
Goderich Police Department
at 524-8334. Any relatives are
also requested to contact
police so that the lady's ad-
dress may be passed on to
them.
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__Chief of P�tlice
15 at 2 p.m. Mr. George
Cowan officiated.
14literaWafr ,at, iz e -
Maitland Cemetery,
Goderich.
Pallbearers were Gary
Allen, Jim Mero; Allan
Watson, Ron Sowerby, Phil
'Mad and2 rentPO)1Oc
THEODORE ORMOND
HUCKINS
Theodore Ormond Huckins
of Maitland Manor Nursing
Home, Goderich died in
Alexandra Marine and
General Hospital Tuesday,
June 9 at the age of 72.
He was born in
Buckinghamshire, England
on February 22, 1909 to John
Edward and Elizabeth
(Laxton) Huckins.
On December 23, 1931 he
married Ledith Nell Steep in
Godericb and they lived in
Goderich all their married
lives. She survives him.
The late Mr. Huckins
worked as a trucker, hauling
coal for the Sifto Salt Block
for many years until retiring
i
1
in 1968.
He was a member of St.
-Geoize's Anglican -Q aav:a-,
Goderich.
Besides his wife, he is
survived by five daughters,
Mrs. Keith (Betty) Musser
of Goderich, Mrs. Wilfred
(Marion) Castle of -Clinton
and Mrs. Ken (Evelyn)
Boyce, Mrs. Robert (Mary
Lon) Melick and Mrs. Ron.
(Shirley) Smith, all of
Goderich; one sister, Mrs.
Frank (Irene) Chase of
Goderich; three brothers,
John of London, , Bert of
Orangeville and Reg of
Goderich; 17 grandchildren;
and six great granddtnildren.
A funeral service was held
at Stiles Funeral Home in
Goderich on Thursday, June
11 at 2 p.m. The Reverend
Robert J. Crocker of *toted.
Interment was in Colborne
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were the late
Mr. Huckins' brother, Reg
Huckins and hs grandsons.
Brian Hiusser, Stephen
Boyce, David and Doug
Smith and Paul Castle.
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