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BRAGG: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, October 27, 2002 Bruce Osborne Bragg of Grand Bend, formerly of Mississauga, in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Shiells) Bragg. Loved uncle of Rebecca Bragg of Grand Bend, John and Debra Bragg of Brantford, Catherine and Larry Barnsley of Toronto, Jo-Anne and Larry McGee of Bradford and Suzanne Bragg of Santa Clarita, California. Remembered by his sister-in-law Grace Bragg of Grand Bend. Predeceased by his brother William Harold Bragg (1999). A Service of Remembrance will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at 2:15 p.m. The Rev. Ken Taylor officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the Parkinson Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated.
WOOD: Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, Pearl Marjory (Farghar) Wood, formerly of Exeter and Grand Bend, in her 84th year. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Rita and Gordon Bandy of Arnprior, Myrtle "Birdie" and Murton Desjardine of Tiverton, Ella and Willis Desjardine of R. R. #2, Dashwood, Noel and Walter Westlake of Hensall, Cecil Wood, Grace Cooper and companion Ron Caldwell all of R. R. #1, Hay, Jim and Marg Wood of Mississauga, Linda and Harvey Craig of High River, Alberta, Kalvin and Diane Wood of St. Catharines. Also remembered by her brother Pete Freeman of Sault Ste. Marie, son-in-law Herb Broom, many grandchildren great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her daughters Shirley (Dawe) Broom, Edna MacDonald, sons-in-law Edward "Ted" MacDonald, Doug Dawe, brothers and sisters Stafford Farghar, Eva Bullard, Les Farghar, Lant Freeman and Alan Freeman. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of God, Grand Bend, on Saturday, November 2, 2002 at 11 a.m. Pastors Art and Evelyn Krueger officiating. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
PFAFF: Unexpectedly, at Stratford General Hospital, on Tuesday, January 14, 2003, Martha Helen (Becker) Pfaff of R. R. #3, Dashwood, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Wilmer Pfaff. Dear mother of Marilyn and Allan Riley of Exeter, Bruce and Sherri Pfaff of Essex, JoAnn and Joe Dewan of R. R. #3, Lucan, Glenn and Missy Pfaff of R. R. #3, Dashwood, Steven and Lisa Pfaff of Ailsa Craig. Dear grandmother of Carly and Kimberly Riley, Janine, Katie and Jason Pfaff, Michael, Joe and Jim Dewan, Jessica, Kelly and Rebekah Pfaff and great-grandmother of Kassi and Leigh Pfaff. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Lorne and Isabelle Becker of R. R. #1, Dashwood, Shirley Becker of London, Dorothy Pfaff and Phyllis Pfaff, both of Exeter, Doris Pfaff and Bill Pfaff, both of Crediton, Wallace Pfaff of Rodney, Lorraine and Fred Bowers of Crediton. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Henry and Annie (Brandt) Becker, brother Allan, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Harvey, Allen and Emery Pfaff, Bob and Grace Pfaff and Dorothy Pfaff. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday afternoon and evening. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, on Wednesday, January 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Zion Lutheran Church, Town and Country Homemakers or charity of choice would be appreciated.
BROWNING: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003, Ina Doris (Killen) Browning of Crediton, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Charles Edward "Chuck" Browning. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Charles "Charlie" and Doreen Browning of London, Allen "Al" and Linda Browning of White Rock, B.C., Lee and Susan Browning of Edmonton. Loving grandma of Heather and Gary Coombs, Charlene and Jeff Poag, Teresa Browning and Scott, Jodie Browning and Rob, Laura Browning and Michael Browning and great- grandma to Owen and Andrea Poag and Devon Kim. Dear sister of Albert Killen and companion Ruby of Truro, N.S. Predeceased by her brother George Killen (1971), parents Edward and Annie (Ramsay) Killen. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation on Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Zion United Church, Crediton or charity of choice would be appreciated. Pride of Huron Rebekah Lodge #338 will hold a service at the Funeral Home Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
BECK: Suddenly, at the conclusion of evening Mass at his Parish, on Saturday, May 17, 2003, The Rev. Father Paul J. Beck of Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend, in his 77th year. Dear brother of Carla M. Beck, Louise Nuy and her husband Harry, Monica Scholten and her husband Jos, and sister-in-law Adriana all of the Netherlands, Peter Beck of New Zealand, Markoen "Mark" Beck of Las Vegas, Nevada. Also remembered by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John Paul and Franciska (Eckmann) Beck and brother Robert Beck. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. Thence to Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend to lay in state for visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. Prayers will be offered in the Church on Wednesday with Catholic Women's League prayers at 3 p.m., Parish prayers at 7:30 p.m., and Order of Alhambra prayers at 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 11 a.m. by His Excellency, Most Reverend Ronald Peter Fabbro C.S.B., D.D., Bishop of London. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. Father's last words spoken to his parishioners where "Stay together and keep your faith. Amen". Father Beck was born in Laren, the Netherlands, served with the Brothers of St. Louis 1944 - 1974 and was known as Brother Arthur, ordained a Priest of the London Diocese on December 4, 1976 and served the Parishes of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Stratford 1976 - 1981, Sacred Heart R.C. Church, Sarnia 1981 - 1982, Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, Windsor 1982 - 1987 and Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church, Grand Bend 1987 to date. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
COSTIGANE: Peacefully, at Allendale Nursing Home, Milton, on Friday, September 5, 2003, M. Catherine "Cay" (Hazen) Costigane, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and Oakville, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Stewart Costigane (1996). Loved mother of Ian Costigane of Grand Bend, Patricia and Peter Ringler of Millgrove. Loving grandma of Katy and Eric Ramsbottom of Millgrove, James Ringler and companion Michelle Conyers of Oakville. Dear sister of Leith Hazen of White Rock, B.C. Predeceased by sisters Alice Caplin and Isabel Jackson. At the request of the deceased, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at St. Jude's Anglican Church (corner of King & William Sts.) Oakville, on Tuesday September 9, 2003 at 2 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements
GLOVER: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 8, 2003, Victor Peter "Pete" Glover of Dashwood, formerly of Huron Park and London, in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Kathie (Schenk) Glover. Loved father of Jeff Glover, Jackie Glover and friend Travis Shepherd, all of Exeter. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barry Glover, Arlene and Jim Wallace, all of London, Linda and Veral Lanes of Victoria, B.C., Jack and Barb Glover of New Hamburg, Judi and Bill Jennison of R. R. #1, Grand Bend, Bobbie and Ed Cosman of Exeter, Bill and Christine Glover of Wasaga Beach and Julie Parker of Wingham. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by parents Murdiena (Humphreys) and Jim Glover, in-laws Dorothy Clarke and Ed Schenk and nephew Bil Jennison. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 11 a.m. Pastor Kevin Rutledge officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Diabetes Association or charity of choice would be appreciated.
NEEB: Peacefully, at Stratford General Hospital, Sunday, September 14, 2003, Sydney "Syd" Neeb, of Dashwood, formerly of R. R. #2, Crediton, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary T. (Forsey) Neeb (1999). Loved father of Curtis and Rosemary Neeb of R. R. #2, Crediton, Howard and Bonnie Neeb of Exeter. Loving grandpa of Aaron and Allison, Dayna and Ryan.Dear brother-in-law of Ina Neeb of Zurich and remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sisters Alice Thomson, Erna Allison, Thelma Pearce, Mildred Briel, Esther Neeb, Bernice McAdams, Hilda McAdams; brothers Alfred in infancy, Harvey and Ward Neeb; parents Alex and Barbara (Witzel) Neeb. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday afternoon and evening; where the Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Alex McGilvery officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Calvary United Church, Dashwood, or charity of choice would be appreciated.
COOPER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, September 18, 2003, Hubert Morley Cooper of R. R. #1, Exeter, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (Carrick) Cooper (2000). Loved father of Gerald and Jean Cooper of Underwood, Frank and Lynette Cooper of Corunna, Eileen and Dennis Plyley of London, Ross and Shirley Cooper of Ingersoll, Glenn and Elaine Cooper of Hensall. Loving grandpa of Kathy and Al, Kim and Murray, Jamie and Liz, Susan and Ron, Connie and Mike, Ron and Wendy, Dale, Jonathan and Christine, Lori and Bill, Tracy and James, Tabatha and Paul, Troy and Carla, Karol and Darrin and great-grandpa of many great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Orval and Clara Cooper, and Dorothy Cooper-Craig and her husband Murray, all of Hensall. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by grandson Shawn Cooper, brothers Vivan, Ernie and Manford Cooper, sister Cora Robinson, parents William and Emma (Wickert) Cooper. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held Monday, September 22, 2003 at 11a.m. Pastor Sereivudh Ly, officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. Mr. Cooper was actively involved within the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and his strong faith sustained him throughout his lifetime. "In God we Trust "
BINDERNAGEL: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Friday, October 3, 2003, Hattie Oulding "Harriet" (Armstrong) Bindernagel, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Kitchener, in her 82nd year. Loved wife of Wilfred Ernst "Tiny" Bindernagel. Adored mother of Debbie and Tim Phinney of Renfrew. Beloved Nannie of Stephanie and Sharlaina Phinney, both of Renfrew. Dear sister of Alda and Marjorie, both of Nova Scotia. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her brothers Louis, Edward and Currie, sisters Cida, Frances, Alice and Lillian. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. Tracey Whitson-Bahro officiating. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
HOGAN: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Retirement Home, Saturday, October 4, 2003, Philomene Alma (Desjardine) Hogan, formerly of R. R. #8, Parkhill (Mount Carmel), in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred John Hogan (1983). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jack and Mary Hogan of R. R. #3, Dashwood, Nell McCann of Mount Carmel, Cecilia and Ed Mittelholtz of Exeter, Joe and Ruth Hogan of Exeter, Rita and Jerry Hartman of London, Marg and Bill Inson of Exeter. Loving grandma of 26 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Sister Cecilia (Margaret) Hogan of The Pines, Chatham. Loved by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Abraham and Mary (Geromette) Desjardine, brothers Hubert and Joseph Desjardine, sisters Emma Rowland and Madeline Hartman and son-in-law Jack McCann. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Parish prayers at the Funeral Home, Monday at 6:45 p.m. followed by C.W.L. prayers. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Mount Carmel, Tuesday, October 7, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Father Callistus St. Louis officiating. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Restoration Fund, South Huron Medical Centre or charity of choice would be appreciated.
