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Doris Reader
Doris Marie Reader (Teahen) died peacefully surrounded by her loving family September 21, 2004 at the age of 78 years. Daughter of the late Clara (Groom) and John Joseph Teahen and former wife of the late Boyd Reader (2003). Doris spent her life in Chatham, graduating from �The Pines�, working in insurance and at Libby�s and then raising her family.
Loving mother of Carol Reader and her husband Laszlo Bano of Toronto, Diane Reader of Chatham and Ron Reader and his wife Jeannette of Tilbury. Sadly missed by 5 grandchildren; John, Jessica, Olivia, Evelyn and Sophie. Dear sister of Jack Teahen and his wife Doris of Grand Bend, Betty Lou Gibb and her husband Ken of London and Joan Clement and her husband Leo of Chatham.
A Private family service was held in the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham on Thursday, September 23, 2004 with Fr. Dennis Wilhelm of St. Joseph's Church, officiating.Acting as pallbearers were Judy Pittman, Glenda Ralph, John McNeil, Jerome Clement, Don Jordan and Brian Lawson.
Burial took place in Maple Leaf Cemetery. Many thanks to the kind staff at Thamesview Lodge for being caring friends to Doris over the last 5 years.
Donations to the Breast Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Rose Ann Richardson
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, Rose Ann Richardson,
of Chatham, beloved wife of Donald Richardson. Born in Dover Township, she was the daughter of
the late Julima Charron and Joseph Richie. She was a 50 year member of the Catholic Women�s League.
She will be sadly missed by: her children; a son Raymond and his wife Nancy of North Carolina and a daughter Bonnie Ann Gow and her companion Rob Bellamy; 4 grandchildren, Ryan and Shannon Gow, Alan Labadie (wife Jackie) and Ken Labadie (wife Kim) and 3 great-grandchildren, Samantha, Taylor and Sydney Labadie and 2 sisters Marion Goure and her husband Elzeor and Mary Jane Botterill and her husband Stan.
She is predeceased by 2 sisters, Josephine Authier and Cecile Myers and 2 brothers Orville and Wilfred Richie.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday where Parish Prayers will be offered 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes' Church.
Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery.
Donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Leona Burton
passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Friday, October 1, 2004, Leona Ann Burton, age 67, of Chatham-Kent, beloved wife of Pat Burton. Born in Whitney Ontario in 1937, cherished daughter of Jessie May Nicholas of Chatham and the late Garfield James Nicholas (1974).
Loving mother of Linda Moody and her husband Pat of Chatham, Pat Burton and his wife Cindy of Ridgetown, Paul Burton and Tamara Tulloch of Chatham, Joe Burton and his wife Nancy of Chatham and Cathy Burton and her husband Jason Tulloch of Chatham. Sadly missed by 7 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dear sister of Edward Olmsted and his wife Marie of Wallaceburg.
At Leona�s request there will be no funeral home visitation or service. Cremation has taken place.
Donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home 156 William St. S. Chatham.
Grant Humphrey
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham, on Saturday, October 2, 2004, Dr. Frank �Grant � Humphrey, age 78 of Chatham, husband of Virginia (Durand).
Born in Toronto in 1926, son of the late Lillian (Grant) and Ryerson Humphrey, he was a dentist by profession and practiced in Chatham for many years.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter Mary Catherine Humphrey of Chatham.
At his request there will be no funeral home visiting and immediate cremation will take place.
Donations to The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Chatham-Kent) would be appreciated.
Kay Oland
Surrounded by her loving family at Victoria Residence, Chatham, on Sunday, October 3, 2004, Katherine �Kay� Oland, age 90, wife of Jack Oland of Chatham and the late Alex Hope (1977). Born in Tilbury in 1914, daughter of the late Elizabeth Tremblay and Charles Reaume, she was a 60-year member of the Catholic Women�s League.
She will be sadly missed by: 2 daughters, Audrey Chevalier and her husband John of Chatham and Carol Watson and her husband Graham of Michigan, her grandchildren, Dennis Watson, Kevin Chevalier and Karrie Szabo and great grandchildren, Alex and Sydnie Watson and Connor, Tyler and Courtney Szabo and her sisters Dorothy Davidson and Delia McPhee both of Chatham.
She is predeceased by 7 brothers; Charles, Noah, Ernest, Francis, James, Gilbert, and Wilfred Reaume and 7 sisters; Jenny Desjarlais, Julie Charron, Roseanne Reaume, Sister St. James �Agnes�, Lillian Meloche, Mary Courier, and Ida Mae St. Louis.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, where Parish Prayers will be offered 7:00 pm on Tuesday and C. W. L. prayers will follow.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 at 11 a.m. in St. Agnes� Church.
Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Chatham.
Donations to St. Ursula�s Church Building Fund or Victoria Residence would be appreciated.
Margaret Jubenville
Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Centre, Oshawa, on Wednesday, August 11, 2004, Margaret Ellen Jubenville, age 83, of Dover, wife of the late Lawrence Jubenville (1992). Born in Tuckersmith Twsp. In 1920, daughter of the late Mildred (Jones) and Sylvestre Carron, she was a Registered Nurse by profession, and a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1941 after having attended "The Pines". Margaret worked for Drs. L. S. and Jean Shepley for many years and was a long time member of the Chatham-Kent Centre for Older Adults.
She will be sadly missed by: her children, Mary Ellen Caron and her husband Leonard of Chatham and Michael and his wife Marguerite of Dover, 3 grandchildren, Kathleen, Chantelle and Aaron, 2 sisters Mary Robertson and her husband Bob of St. Thomas and Annette Delanghe of Regina, a brother Theodore Carron of Kent Bridge and a sister-in-law Frances Carron of Chatham.
She is predeceased by a brother Major Edward Carron, a brother-in-law Romain Delanghe and a sister-in-law Alice Carron.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday where Parish Prayers will be offered at 3 p.m. Friday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday, August 14th, at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Pain Court.Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Church Cemetery, Pain Court.
Donations to The Diabetes Association or The Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated.
Thomas Bagnell
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Thursday, August 12, 2004, Thomas George Bagnell, age 65, of Chatham, beloved husband of Anne (Mondo). Born in Chatham in 1939, son of Rosemary (Crowder) (Bagnell) Hodgkins of Auberry California and the late Raymond Bagnell, he was a 3rd degree member of council #8739 of The Knights of Columbus and a member of the Father James Assembly of the Knights. Tom was The Faithful Navigator of the Father James Assembly from 1993-4 and a Boy Scout Leader for 11 years. A Millwright and Compressor Operator, he worked for Oxford Automotive for 35 years.
He will be sadly missed by: a daughter Ursula and her companion Paul Campbell of Toronto and a son Ryan of Chatham.
He is predeceased by an infant sister Mary Ellen.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, August 14th, and again on Sunday, August 15th, from2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, August 16, 2004 at 10:00 am in St. Agnes' Church.Parish Prayers 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2004. Members of the Father James Assembly, Fourth Degree and Third Degree Council #8739 of The Knights of Columbus will assemble for prayers on Sunday, August 15th, at 7 p.m. Colour Guard will stand watch from 7-9 pm. on Sunday and the presentation of the Chalice will follow.
Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery.
Donations to The Cancer Societywould be appreciated.
Rosie Machacek
At Victoria Residence, Chatham, on Tuesday, August 17, 2004, Rosie Machacek, age 93, of Chatham-Kent, wife of the late Frank Machacek (1979). Born in Czechoslovakia in 1910, she was daughter of the late Antonie Kraus and Jakub Konecny.
She will be sadly missed by her children; 2 sons Mirek and (Gloria) of Toronto, William "Bill" Mary Ann of Charing Cross and 2 daughters; Helen Tavares of Sarnia and Rose Ann Machacek and (Ernie) of Oakville, 8 grandchildren; Fr. Michael, Robert, Ivan, Helen Marie, Terry, Ann, Kathy and Dave, 7 great-grandchildren and a sister Betty Chelar of the Czech Republic.
She is predeceased by 3 sisters and 5 brothers.
Friends and relatives may call at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, where Parish Prayers will be offered 8:00 pm on Wednesday.Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 11 a.m. in St. Ursula's Church.Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery.
Donations to Victoria Residence would be appreciated.
Steven Bechard
Suddenly in Chatham, on Monday, October 25, 2004, Steven Bechard, at age 37.
Born in Simcoe on May 11, 1967, he was the son of Linda Bechard (her fianc� Larry Quenneville) of Chatham and the late Gary Lee Shepherd.
He will be sadly missed by: his fianc�, Lois Morgan of Chatham, 4 children, Shea Lynn and Aaron of Chatham, Garrett of Sarnia and Zachary of Wallaceburg, a sister Tammy Shepherd and her fianc� Mike Cunningham, a brother Keith Shepherd all of Chatham and 3 nephews.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, October 28th. Funeral Service will be conducted in The Hinnegan-Peseski Chapel, on Friday, October 29, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. with Fr. Dennis Wilhelm of St. Joseph's Church, officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Chatham.
Donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Charles �Chuck� Butler
At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Friday, October 29, 2004, Charles Henry Butler, age 65 of Chatham-Kent, husband of Margaret (Watson).
Born in Chatham in 1939 son of the late Gwen and Alfred Butler, he worked in maintenance in the Downtown Chatham Mall until his retirement
Dear father of Sherrie Butler of Napanee, Robin Nixon of Blenheim, Karen Fredenburg and husband Dan of Bath and Mike Butler and wife Jackie of Fergus. Sadly missed by several grand and great grandchildren. Brother of Bill Butler and wife Jean of London.
He is predeceased by 3 sisters; Catherine, Edith and Violet
At the families request there will be no funeral home visitation or service.
Cremation will take place .
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
The Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home 156 William St. S. Chatham entrusted with arrangements.
Muriel O'Rourke
passed away peacefully at the Blenheim Community Village, on Monday, November 15, 2004, Muriel "Bill" O'Rourke, age 95, of Chatham, beloved wife of the late John "Joseph" O'Rourke (1992). Born in Chatham in 1908, daughter of the late Dorothy Grice and James P. Chinnick.
Loving mother of Marion Brister of Calgary, Dorothy O'Rourke of London, Alice Schroeder and her husband David of Connecticut U.S.A., Muriel Thibert and her husband Patrick of Mount Bridges, Mary O'Rourke of Blenheim, Joseph O'Rourke and his wife Diane of Sarnia and Michael O'Rourke and his wife Sally of Windsor. Sadly missed by 24 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Muriel was the last surviving member of her family, being predeceased by her 12 brothers and sisters.
She is also predeceased by 2 daughters; Joanne Jeffery (1993) and Margaret O'Rourke.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday November 17, 2004 where Parish Prayers will be offered at 3:00 pm on Wednesday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 11:00 am in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Blenheim.
Cremation will follow.
Donations to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Spina Bifida would be appreciated.
Rupert Bedford
At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Monday, November 22, 2004, Rupert Wallace Bedford, age 79 of Chatham-Kent, beloved husband of A. Patricia "Pat" (Glover) Bedford.
Born in Chatham in 1925 son of the late Adele L. Sandison and Burton L. Bedford.
Rupert was a longtime employee of Chatham Hydro for 35 years and was very active with the Chatham-Kent Family Y.M.C.A. for over 50+ years.
Loving father of John Bedford, William �Bill� Bedford and his wife Teena and Nancy P. Storm all of Chatham. Cherished and sadly missed by his grandchildren; Zachary, Rachel and Larissa Bedford and Joshua and Danika Storm. Also sadly missed by 2 cousins Margaret Copley of Chatham and Arthur Blakely of Niagara Falls.
He is predeceased by a brother Howard B. Bedford and a sister-in-law Eva Bedford.
A Memorial Service will be conducted in Victoria Avenue United Church, 91 Grand Ave. E. Chatham on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 11 am with Rev. Heather Scott officiating.
Burial of ashes took place in Ouvry Cemetery, Dealtown.
Donations to Victoria Avenue United Church or Chatham-Kent Y.M.C.A. would be appreciated.
The Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham is in charge of arrangements.
Rose Benoit
At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Thursday, November 4, 2004, Rose Marie Benoit, age 72, of Pain Court, . Born in Chatham in 1932, daughter of the late Laurentia Caron and Stephen B. Benoit, Rose was a lifelong resident of Dover Township and was part owner of Benoit Restaurant in Pain Court. She was also a member of le Club de l�amiti�.
Cherished sister of Bernadette Reaume of LaSalle and Rosalie Dubuque and her husband Lyle of Pain Court.
Dear aunt of Joseph Dubuque, Dan Reaume and his wife Michelle, Bernadette Wilson and her husband Shanon and their children Avril, Amilia and Ashlyn, Anna Marie Arbour and her husband Dan and their children Alexa and Gabrielle.
She is predeceased by 2 brothers Joseph (1942) and Stephen (1990)
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham on Sunday November 7th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Parish and le Club Prayers will be offered at 3:00pm on Sunday.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, November 8, 2004 at 10:00 am in Immaculate Conception Church, Pain Court.
Cremation will follow.
Donations to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Immaculate Conception
Church building Fund would be appreciated.
Casey Tolisz
At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, on Tuesday, November 23, 2004, Casey Tolisz, age 58, of Chatham, beloved husband of Bernadette "Bernie" (Gagner). Born in Germany in 1946, son of the late Vera (Balkowa) and Jan Tolisz, he was a specification interpreter for Navistar, retiring in 1999.
He will be sadly missed by: his children, Denise Robertson, and her husband Derek of Chatham, Nicole Ricci and her husband Al of Belle River; grandchildren Greg, Emma, Grace and Owen; and a sister Irene Huffman of Waterdown.
He is predeceased by 2 brothers-in-law, Bob Huffman (2002) and Bev Vinter (2003).
Casey will be taken from the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham to St. Agnes� Church where all visiting will take place from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, and where Parish Prayers will be offered 3:00 pm.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, November 26th, at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes' Church. Cremation will follow.
Donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Agnes' Renovation Fund would be appreciated.
Marie Siddall
Suddenly at her residence in Chatham on Thursday, November 25, 2004, Marie Pearl Siddall, age 80, of Chatham-Kent, beloved wife of the late Cecil "Ike" Siddall (1980). Born in Chatham in1923, daughter of the late Mabel Parsonage and Joseph "Mike" Twigg.
Loving and cherished mother of Linda Moon of Chatham. Special aunt to David Twigg of Barrie and Darryl Twigg of Chatham. Also sadly missed by sister-in-laws, a brother-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Marie was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by 3 sisters; Bertha Billett, Ruth Greer, Bonnie Watson and by 3 brothers; George, Albert and Arthur Twigg.
Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2004.
Chapel Service will be conducted in Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, on Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 12:00 pm with Rev. Mr. Michael Brooks of St. Andrew's United Church, officiating.
Burial will take place in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Adelard Robert Van Praet
A resident of Chatham passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 15, 2007 at the age of 56 after a long and extremely courageous battle with ALS ( Lou Gehrig�s Disease). Beloved husband of Joanne Elizabeth (Gillier) Van Praet of 35 years. Dear son of the late Joseph and Margariette (Mortier) Van Praet. He was a long time employee of Siemens. Loving father of and sadly missed by Robert and his wife Leashan (McCallum) Van Praet of London, Addie and Chris White of Kent Bridge and Ryan and Mindy (Bowls) Van Praet of Chatham. Grandfather of Grace and Hannah White of Kent Bridge and Tasmin McCallum Van Praet of London. Dear brother to Roger Van Praet and his wife Pat of Las Vegas, Theresa Banks and husband Ken of Chatham, Joseph Van Praet and his wife Sandra of Windsor. Also survived by brother-in-law Allan Croucher of Chatham, and will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by one sister Delores Croucher.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to C.C.A.C., VON (Vicki, Sueanne) and Bayshore nurses, (Fran, Erin, Sherry and Vanessa), Dr. Stronks, Dr. Strong and Dr. Shoesmith and staff of London for their care and compassion. Also Sharon Colman and the ALS Society of Essex County. Friends and relatives may call at the Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham from 7-9 pm on Tuesday October 16, 2007 and again on Wednesday October 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday October 18, 2007 at 10 am in St. Joseph's Church. Interment will take place in St. Anthony�s Cemetery.
Donations to �The ALS Society of Essex County� and �The Foundation Fighting Blindness� would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences welcomed.
