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The Times Advocate, 2005-03-16, Page 25Wednesday, March 16, 2005 • • • • • Exeter Times—Advocate 25 • • • • • • COMMUNITY CALENDAR Loss is a painful experience. Although we each feel our loss in our own way, sharing with others CAN HELP. Join the VON BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Thurs. Mar. 24 at 1:30 p.m. at Grand Bend Community Health Centre FOR INFO CALL KIM 235-2510 F rmit 1,„1,,adt/s Choice- AFFORQA31 F PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARF. GUARANTEED.' 1 0 Wellington St. at Main St. EXETER 235-3580 HOURS: MON.-WED. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. THURS.-FRI. 9 A.M.-8 P.M.; SAT. 9 A.M.-6 P.M. 111 RCTOR EXETER UNITED CHURCH Corner of James & Andrew St. Ministers: Rev. Paul Ross and Nancy Corrigan PALM SUNDAY Sunday, March 20 10:30 a.m. Worship service & Sunday school. All welcome! Friday evening, March 18 Coffee House Nancy's Pictures from Guatemala. March 24 at 6 p.m. Maundy Service; March 25 at 10 a.m. Good Friday Service; March 27 at 7 a.m. Sunrise Service - Morrison Dam; 10:30 a.m. Easter Service. Courtesy Car Frank Boyle 235-2677 Office: 235-0860 Fax: 235-0861 ucexeter@quadro.net www. exeterunitedchurch. ca GI EXETER CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 332 Huron St. W. Pastor Harry Frielink 235-1723 Sunday, March 20 10 a.m. Morning Worship Children's Ministry ages 3-9 during morning service 7 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Everyone Welcome Sunday Radio CJCS 1240 8:30 a.m. CKNX 920 10:30 a.m. EXETER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 187 Huron St. W. Sunday, March 20 9:30 a.m. Lord's Supper 11 a.m. Family Bible Hour with guest speaker Ray Jones, New Tribes Mission. Thursday Evening Bible Study at 7:30 p.m. For info call 229-6572 a ,� EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Highway 4 & Kirkton Road Pastor Scott Stein Assoc. Pastor Greg Mills Sunday, March 20 Christian Education 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. 235-2661 www. emmanuelexeter. com Everyone Welcome Eivxu. "B \ ,, iRnrt1T MEMORIAL ANGLICAN CHURCH 264 Main St. S., Exeter, Ontario 235-2565 Rector: Rev. Fr. William Ward. Passion/Palm Sunday, March 20 11 a.m. Blessing of the Palms and Holy Eucharist 11 a.m. Sunday School HOLY WEEK Mon., March 21 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. John's by -the -Lake Grand Bend Tues., March 22 6 p.m. Holy Eucharist at Trivitt Memorial Wed., March 23 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. John's by -the -Lake Grand Bend Thurs., March 24 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist at Trivitt Memorial Fri., March 25 7 p.m. Holy Eucharist at St. John's by -the -Lake Grand Bend Sat., March 26 7 p.m. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at Trivitt Memorial CAVEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 68 Main Street South 235-2784 The Rev. Lillian Wilton Courtesy Car - 235-2784 Sunday, March 20 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 100 Births MCARTHUR (SCHADE) - Ernie and Christine welcome with love their new little lady Sydney Jane. Born Saturday, February 26, 2005 at GBHS Owen Sound weighing 6 lbs. Proud grandmas Nean McArthur (late Earl) and very excited first -timer Anne Schade. Watching from Heaven our special angel Papa Bill. Great-grandparents are Glenn and Doreen Webb. Special thanks to Sydney's great cheering squad. It meant the world that you were there - you guys were great! (11*) ROBINSON - Bradley and Katrina are pleased to announce the arrival of their son Jordon Noah. He was born February 9, 2005 at Strathroy Hospital weighing in at 9 lbs. 3 oz. Proud first-time grandpar- ents are John & Darlene Robinson, Rob & Jan Lariviere. Great-grandson for Ivan & Alice Paff, Don & Jean Robinson, Mary -Jane & Tom Bolduc, Mrs. Carolyn Lariviere. (11*) 102 Deaths BROWNING - Peacefully, at his resi- dence, Thursday, March 10, 2005, Charles Edward "Chuck" "Ed" Browning, 83, of Crediton. Beloved husband of the late Ina Doris (Killen) Browning (2003). Loved father and father-in-law of Charles "Charlie" and Doreen Browning of Crediton, Allen "Al" and Linda Browning of White Rock, BC., Lee and Susan Browning of Edmonton. Loving grandpa of Heather Coombs, Charlene and Jeff Poag, Teresa Browning and Scott, Jodie Browning and Rob, Laura Browning and Michael Browning and great - grandpa to Owen Poag, Andrea Poag, Jessica Poag, Devon Kim and Tegan Kim. Dear brother-in-law of Albert Killen and companion Ruby of Truro, NS. Predeceased by his par- ents Elmer and Sarah (Ford) Browning. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood where the Funeral Service was held on March 14, 2005. The Rev. Sheila Macgregor offici- ated. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memori- al donations to Zion United Church, Crediton or charity of choice would be appreciated. Charles was a member of the Exeter Oddfellows #67, Royal Canadian Legion, R.E. Pooley Branch #167, Exeter, served with the Canadian Army, USAAF during WWII and retired from the RCAF. He was also a former Village Trustee, served on the Volunteer Fire Department and member of the Crediton Lion's Club. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.co m (11) 102 Deaths DESJARDINE - Unexpectedly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Friday, March 11, 2005, Brian Maurice Desjardine, age 18 years, of Zurich. Beloved son of Lee and Sandra (Schroeder) Desjardine of Zurich. Loved brother of Jason at home. Sadly missed by his grandpar- ents Maurice and Mary Lou Desjardine, Godfather Gary Land, aunts and uncles Harvey and Lois Desjardine, Carleen Lawrence, Ron and Sharen Schroeder, Marion and George Sweeney and Ken Schroeder and several cousins. Predeceased by his grandpar- ents Evelyn and Edward Schroeder. Family and friends will be received at the J.M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 11 am. in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich. Pastor Ann Krueger and Pastor Ross Thomson offi- ciating. Spring interment St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Cleft Palate and Lip or Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfu- neralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Brian Desjardine. (11) FRASER - W. Allan Fraser, at his winter residence in London on March 9, 2005. Allan Fraser of Pike Bay in his 91st year. Beloved husband and best friend of Vera Fraser (nee Decker) of Pike Bay and London. Dear brother-in-law of Alice Thiel of Zurich. Sadly missed and fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, friends of the com- munity and members of the Pike Bay United Church. Allan was a Veteran of WWII having served in many cam- paigns throughout Europe, a member of Lions Head Legion Branch #202, the oldest living Past Master of Lebanon Forest Lodge #133, A.F. & A.M. a member, with his wife, of the Order of the Eastern Star and a proud member and Past President of the Bruce Shrine Club. At Allan's request there will be neither Visitation nor a Funeral Service. Cremation. A Time to Celebrate the Life of Allan Fraser will be held at the Pike Bay United Church at a later date. Expressions of Remembrance to Shriners Hospitals for Children or to the Pike Bay United Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton (800)858-9544. Condolences may be forward- ed to the family through www.eaglesonfuneralhome.co m(11) 111110110 BAPTIST CHURCH 235-2661 Located on the corner of Hwy. #4 & Kirkton Road Presents THE LIVING LAST SUPPER Performances: Fri. Mar. 25 at 10:30 a.m. & Sat. Mar. 26 at 7 p.m. FREE ADMISSION 4 102 Deaths SWAIN - Peacefully, at Marian Villa, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Thursday, March 10, 2005, Edna Lucinda (Martene) Swain, age 91. Beloved moth- er of the late Robert Allan Swain (1987). Loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Margaret Swain of Port Perry, Linda Prosser and Murray Press of London. Loving grandma of Paul and Mark Swain, Jeremy and Angela Prosser. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mildred and Elvin Bearss of Port Colborne, Shirley Martene of RR 2, Crediton, Joan and Don McFadden of Chesley and Marie More of Jarvis. Loved by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by sisters Martha Weigand, Carrie Russell, brothers Charles Martine, Joe Martini, Anthony Martene, brothers-in-law Eben Weigand, Homer Russell, sis- ter-in-law Florence Martine, parents Henry and Elizabeth (Seyler) Martene. Rested at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood where the funeral service was held on March 14, 2005. The Rev. Hilde Lorenz of Trinity Lutheran Church, London, officiated. Interment Exeter Cemetery. If desired, memori- al donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. Condolences at www.hoffinan- funeralhome.com (11) 105 Cards of Thanks EAGLESON - Joan and I would like to thank our friends, neighbours and family for all the lovely cards, your calls of concern and encouraging words and visits while I was in Strathroy Hospital, University Hospital for my operation and since returning home. Special thanks to Julia and Phil, Mike and Dwight for your extra helpfulness. All these acts of kindness are very much appre- ciated. Jack (I1*) ESSERY - Many thanks to all the kind friends for all the cards, calls and help. Much thanks to my family and rela- tives who helped me for the last month since knee surgery and since returning home. Also to the many who called to wish me well and for the care I received at the Exeter Villa and all the lovely flowers and chocolates. Everything was well appreciated. Olive (11*) VSLCOMEI WAGON SINCE 1930 Are you new to the Exeter and surrounding communities? IF YOU ARE: • Moving • Marring • giaving a Baby • Retiring • Starting a Business CALL for your free gifts and information on behalf of Exeter's community - minded businesses FAYE VAN OSS 228-7053 www.welcomewagon.ca 41. 105 Cards of Thanks KESTER - The family of the late Adrian Kester would like to express their sincere thanks to family, friends and neigh- bours for their special gifts of flowers, donations, mass intentions, caring messages, food brought to our homes and support during this diffi- cult time. Special thanks to Hoffman Funeral Home, Father Ray Lawhead of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for the beautiful ser- vice and to the ladies for looking after the lunch. Everything was very much appreciated. Mary Kester and family (11*) MILLS - A sincere thank you to my family for having an 80th birthday party for me at Centralia United Church - it was wonderful! Also thanks to all my dear friends who came out on a snowy day to wish me well and for all the cards, floral arrangements, gifts and e-mails. Thanks to each of my grandchildren for their part in making it so spe- cial and to the Centralia UCW for their lovely meal. I am truly blessed, thank you Ray & Judy, Bruce & Sarah, Barry & Nancy. Marjorie (11*) PECK - I would like to thank my friends and neighbours for the cards, flowers and gifts which I received while I was a patient in Stratford Hospital and South Huron Hospital recently. Thanks also to Elly VanBergen for her visits and prayers, and to the doctors and nurses for their expertise and care. Special love and gratitude to my family who braved many snowy roads to be there when I needed them. Elva (11*) PFAFF - I would like to thank everyone who remembered me with cards, phone calls, flow- ers and delicious food that was brought into our home while I have been recovering from hip surgery. Special thanks to all Homecare help, nurse Shelly and Dr. Skelton and surgeon Dr. Daley and thanks also for all your prayers on my behalf. Special thanks to daughter Dianne for her help and TLC. Verna (11*) ROPP - A sincere thank you to all our friends and family for your thoughtful and kind expressions of sympathy in the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfa- ther, Alfred William Ropp. We deeply appreciate all the cards, floral tributes and dona- tions. Thank you to all the caregivers at Palliative Care at Stratford General Hospital. A special thanks to Pete Francis and his staff at Francis Funeral Home for their kind support and professionalism. Alfred was a special person and will be missed by the many lives that he touched. The Ropp Family (11*) SAINT ELIZABETH HEALTH CARE - Our sincere appreciation to Country Corners Rent -All Inc. for hosting The Mike Lightfoot Memorial Snowmobile Run and to all the participants who made donations to the Saint Elizabeth Health Care Foundation's Caregiver Support Program. Your dona- tions will provide home sup- port to families in Huron County who are caring for loved ones with cancer. The success of this event was truly inspiring! (11*)