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Clinton News Record, 2015-12-02, Page 1212 News Record • Wednesday, December 2, 2015 yourlf moments.ca For Obituaries call: 1-877-750-5054 Fax: 1-866-485-8461 e-mail: obituaries@yourlifemoments.ca All other moments call: 1-888-786-7821 Fax: 1-866-757-0227 e-mail: milestones.sun@yourlifemoments.ca Marking your milestones. Obituaries In Memoriam Thanks Births Celebrations 1 More Births Births Hemingway-Castillejos Shauna and Amet are pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter, Mayla Patricia Castillejos Hemingway, born on May 21, 2015 at 11:47am in Ottawa. Mayla weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces and was named after Grandma "Patricia" Hemingway of Whys Line, Bayfield. She was welcomed by proud sister Alyse, Grandma and Grandpa (Pat and Dave Hemingway), and uncles Daryl and Brian, among many other friends and relatives. She's looking forward to soon meeting her Mexican Grandpa, aunts, uncles and cousins Coming Events Coming Events AUBURN & District Lions Club BREAK- FAST WITH SANTA, Sunday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Auburn Community Hall. Adults $7.00. Maple syrup supplied by: Robinson's Maple Products. Proceeds for Community Betterment. BAYFIELD LIONS TURKEY BINGO Monday, December 7th Bayfield Arena Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 16 Turkeys to win, share the wealth. BLYTH Legion and Ladies' Auxiliary are hosting a Christmas Bingo, Tuesday, December 8 at Blyth Memorial Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m., Bingo at 7 p.m. CAROLFEST an opportunity to sing Christmas Favourites - Saturday, Dec. 12, 2:30 pm; Knox Goderich Presbyterian Church, East St & Hwy 21 N. Massed choir of local choristers; Goderich Laketown Band; Soloist: Christina Bell; free will offer- ing in support of the local Cystic Fibrosis Chapter. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS DINNER Traditional dinner with all the trimmings Saturday, December 05, 2015 5:00 - 6:00 pm 85 Huron St. Clinton, On Adults $11.00, Children 6-12 $5.00 5 and under Free Admission at the door, take out available. Proceeds to Salvation Army. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. For more information call 226-420-2208. Coming Events Coming Events ST. NICK'S CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DAY FOR CHILDREN, Saturday December 5, 9 am to noon, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, 21 Jarvis Street, Seaforth. All children ages 3-13 are invited to chose up to 6 gifts for family and pets, by donation at the door. Refreshments, silent auction while you wait. Proceeds support local community children's events/charities. Volunteers welcomed. Call Helen 519-522-1522 in advance for details. Cards of Thanks Cards of Thanks IN MEMORY OF ORVILLE STOREY The family of the late Orville Storey, wishes to express their deep appreciation to those who have offered such kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement. We especially wish to thank Reverend Mary Fletcher, John, Sandy and Staff of McGlynn Funeral Home and Cavan and Northside United Churches. We would also like to say a special thank you to Dave Williams, Marie Flynn and the Huron Strings, the joint choir of Cavan and Northside and their organist Maria Nemes, the Harmony Kings, our brother Jack, niece Suzy, Nancy Denham, Piper - Don Martin and Dad's Grandsons and Granddaughters for being his pallbearers and flower bearers. Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in a chair Perhaps you sent a floral piece, If so, we saw it there. Perhaps you sent or spoke the kindest words As any friend could say: Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much Whatever the part Olive Mae Johnston The family of the late Olive Johnston would like to thank everyone for their kindness during the recent loss of our dear mother. We appreciate our friends and family who sent flowers, made memorial donations, cards and food. Special thanks to Doctor Englert, and all the nurses and staff at Queensway Nursing Home in Hensall. We also appreciate very much the comfort of our Minister, Reverend Randy Covey. Thank you to Chris Smith, Mark Rushton, and Michael Falconer at the Falconer Funeral Home for their care and compassion at such a difficult time. Thank you also to the Pallbearers, Paul Taylor, Adrian and Tyler Dunsmore, Douglas and Andrew Maguire, Michael Tait, and Flower Bearer Brett Maguire. We are also most grateful to the Clinton United Church Women for the lovely lunch following the funeral. To so many others who gave us their sympathy and support, your kindness was sincerely appreciated and will never be forgotten. Dianne Maguire, Karen and Gorden Tait and Families. In Memoriams In Memoriams ELLIOTT Lovingly Remembering Robert Melvin "Bob" Elliott who left us December 4th, 2010 Remember Bob with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories of all the happy years The smiles he brought The way he joked and the things he said His strength, his courage And the way he lived Remember them instead. And think of him as living in the hearts of all he touched For nothing loved is ever lost And Bob was loved so much. Forever missed and Never to be forgotten; Shirley, Dale & Susan, Ann & Dave, John & Jenn, Steve & Janet and Bob's 10 Loving Grandchildren & now Great Grandchild who miss Grandpa's love, faith, guidance and "Our Talks" Obituaries Obituaries SLOMAN, Margaret Cela - Margaret died peacefully, on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Clinton Public Hospital. She was in her 84th year. As a professional nanny, Margaret travelled all over the world caring for children. She touched so many with her sweet, kind and enthusiastic nature. The creative games and outings that she developed will be among our most cherished memories of childhood. Margaret was instrumental in bringing Clintons CNR School on Wheels to Sloman Park in 1982, and was a driving force in its restoration as an Ontario Heritage site. She served on countless committees and Boards of Directors, including Klompenfest and the Clinton Horticultural Society, where she founded the Junior Gardeners Club. She was honoured several times by the town of Clinton for her selfless volunteerism, and in 1983 was awarded the towns "Christmas Spirit Award" She is survived by her sisters, Dr. Elizabeth (the late Dr. Donald Hillman) of St. John's Nfld. and Toby Rainey of Clinton. She will be missed by her special friends, Alexandra Ivey of Toronto, Joyce and Harvey Atchison of Clinton, many nieces and nephews and by her cat, Tux. Margaret was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Cela Sloman, sister, Joan (Bill Reid) and by her brother, Bill (June). The date of a Celebration of Life for Margaret will be announced early in the new year. Arrangements entrusted to the FALCONER FUNERAL HOMES, Clinton Chapel 519-482-9521. Condolences for the Sloman family may be placed through www.falconerfuneralhomes.com Obituaries Obituaries HOOK, Stephen - Passed away suddenly at Victoria Hospital in London on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Born in London, Ontario on April 14, 1942, Stephen Morgan Hook of Egmondville was in his 74th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Frances (nee Laithwaite) Hook for 50 years. Loving father of David Hook and Heather Potvin-Hook and Martha Hook McGregor and Mark McGregor. Cherished Grampa of Tyler and Stephanie Hook and Ellie and Erin McGregor. Fondly remembered by his siblings -in-law Alan Hiles of Calgary, Kelly and Mary Cameron of Sumter, South Carolina, Gordon and Jean Arblaster of London, and by his nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by his parents Stephen Robert and Eileen (nee Morgan) Hook, and sisters-in-law Irene Hiles and Violet MacKenzie. Steve was a chemistry teacher in Clinton for 3 years and Seaforth for 31 years. He enjoyed a variety of sports: hockey, baseball, curling, lawn bowling and especially golf. Visitation was held at MCGLYNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Seaforth, on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. Visitation was also held at St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Seaforth, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 10 a.m. until the time of Steve's funeral service at 11 a.m. Rev. Lynn Mitchell officiated and a reception followed in the church hall. Interment will take place in the spring at Egmondville Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital Foundation or St. Thomas' Anglican Church are appreciated and can be made through McGlynn Family Funeral Home, 519-527-1390, or by visiting Steve's online memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com CLINTONNEWSRECORD.COM