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MITCHELL: Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by the love of his family,Wednesday, December 17, 2003, Wilfred Edwin Mitchell of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Mississauga, age 76. Beloved husband of Ruth (Turner) Mitchell. Loved father and father-in-law of Lynda and Gary Cline of Brampton, Donna and Sean Donnelly of Stoney Creek, Roy and Cheryl Mitchell of Mississauga, Sharon and Mario Marchese of Brampton. Loving papa of Kelly, Stephen, Karen and Paul Cline, Kevin and Meaghan Donnelly, Ryan and Brittany Rose Marchese. Dear brother of Evelyn Osler of Alliston, Mary Weallans of Mississauga, Ethel Jones of Toronto and May Franks of Peterborough. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 20, 2003 at 11 a.m. Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend Branch No. 498 will hold a service at the Funeral Home, Friday at 7:45 p.m. Family Interment service Monday, December 22, 2003, at Glendale Memorial Gardens, Mississauga. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Saint Elizabeth Health Care or charity of choice would be appreciated.
PICKERING: Suddenly, as the result of a motor vehicle accident, Wednesday, December 18, 2003, Ross Edmund Pickering of R. R. #3, Dashwood, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Evelyn Leona (Shank) Pickering. Loved father and father-in-law of Stanley Pickering of London, Mike and Jo Anne Pickering of R. R. #3, Dashwood, Susan Guenther of Brechin, Nancy and Randy Regier of R. R. #3, Zurich, Jane and Dale Kerslake of Sarnia. Loving grandpa of Chad and Cecile, Angela and Rene, Rebecca, Pamela and Jesse; Ben and Katie, Sean; Nicholas and Pam, Meghan and Jason; Courtney and Sydney. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Eva Taylor of London, Hazel and Lawrence Scott of R. R. #2, Dashwood, Rena and Orville Truemner of R. R. #3, Parkhill, Grace and Valere Denomme of Arva, Marilyn and Willis Rock of R. R. #3, Parkhill, Betty and William Coeck of London, Ken Pickering of R. R. #2, Dashwood, Don and Cathy Pickering of R. R. #1, Hyde Park, Leonard and Judith Pickering of London, Karen Pickering of Ingersoll, Marilyn Pickering of R. R. #2, Dashwood, Bertha Pickering of Parkhill and Joyce Elder of Toronto, Ada Dietrich of Grand Bend and Ellen Smithers of Zurich. Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his brothers James "Jim", Jack, Harvey, Earl and Glen Pickering, sister Iva Latta, brothers-in-law Bruce Taylor and William "Bill" Latta, parents Elmer and Martha (Baynham) Pickering. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion United Church, Crediton, Monday, December 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiating. Interment Crediton Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Crediton United Church or charity of choice would be appreciated.
BECKER: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Thursday, December 25, 2003 Vernon Ferdinand Becker, formerly of Exeter, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Elda Lydia Anne (Koehler) Becker (1999). Dear brother and brother-in-law of Albert and Mildred Becker of Tavistock, Elfrieda Pastorius of London, Trudy Becker of Roblin, Man., Norma and Hubert Vincent of Exeter. Special Uncle to Judy and Jim Snyder, Elaine and Tom Medland, John and Mary Becker and many other nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by brothers Henry, Valentine, Edmund, Rudolph, Alvin "Otto", sisters Christine Brandt, Martha Eckstein and Barbara TenEyk, parents Henry and Christine (Gloor) Becker. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation commencing at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2003, followed by the Funeral Service at 2:30 pm. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Zion Lutheran Church, Blue Water Rest Home or charity of choice would be appreciated.
BRENNER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, January 01, 2004, Verta Edythe (Fuhr) Brenner of Grand Bend, formerly of Stratford, in her 79th year. Beloved mother of Gail Jansen of London, Ja'Nell Brenner of Oshawa, Dave Brenner, Mike Brenner and his wife Teresa, all of Grand Bend, Pete Brenner and his companion Vicky Wahl of Lucan and Virginia Brenner of Orangeville. Loved by her many grandchildren and remembered by her aunt, Lottie Dunneman of Stratford, nieces, nephews, their families, former husband Don Brenner of Grand Bend and son-in-law Bert Jansen of London. Predeceased by brothers Melvin, Earl, Ray and Harold Fuhr, sister Carol Turnbull, parents William and Anna (Dunneman) Fuhr. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Monday, January 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. Mr. Don Gratton officiating. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society, V.O.N. or charity of choice would be appreciated.
MILLER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Sunday, January 11, 2004, Greta Elizabeth (Burmeister) Miller, of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, formerly of Stratford and Dashwood, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Louis Miller (1985). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Sandy Miller of Stratford, Keith Miller of London and the late Ivan Miller (1968). Loving grandma of Christine and Steve Sabean, Craig and Karen Miller and Jeff Monteiro, great grandma of Hayley and Jenna Miller and Samuel Sabean. Dear sister-in-law of Hildegard Stumpf of Kitchener. Also remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her sister Verda Neeb and brothers Courtney and Garnet Burmeister. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Spring Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Lutheran Hour or charity of choice would be appreciated.
DARGENT: Peacefully, at her residence, Wednesday, January 14, 2004, Joan Gertrude (True) Dargent, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of the Montreal area, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Hubert Dargent Jr. (1944). Loved mother of Douglas "Doug" and Ann Dargent of Surrey, BC. and the late Robert "Bob" Dargent (1999) of Richmond Hill, Ont. Loving grandma of Karen, Kim, Jim and Tianna and their families and great grandma of Sydney Ann. At Joan's request, no visitation or funeral service. A graveside Interment gathering at Calvary United Church Cemetery, Dashwood, will be announced in the spring. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
STANLAKE: At his residence, Sunday, January 25, 2004, E. Jack Stanlake, 49, of R. R. #2, Grand Bend. Beloved husband of Sandra "Sandy" (Pearse) Stanlake. Loving father of Chris Stanlake at home and his companion Suzanne Shea, Michael and Kelly Stanlake of R. R. #1, Thedford. Loved son of Bruce and Ruby (Jennison) Stanlake of Grand Bend and son-in-law of the late Lyle and Dorcas (French) Pearse. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sandra and John Dietrich, Dan Stanlake and Marg Miller, Ted and Laurie Stanlake, Paul and Marie Pearse. Remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Thursday afternoon and evening; where the Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Bill Ward officiating. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated. Jack was a 25 year volunteer of the Grand Bend Fire Department and member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend, Branch No. 498.
STANLAKE: At Huronview Home, Clinton, Friday, October 22, 2004, Florence Gladys Stanlake, 83, formerly of Stephen Township. Gladys was a resident of Huronview Home facilities, since January 21, 1941. Remembered by the family of the late Ruby and Louis Masnica and her Huronview friends. Resting in the Chapel of Huronview Home, Monday, October 25, 2004, commencing at 1 p.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 2 pm. Chaplain Fran Donohue officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
VINCENT: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Friday, February 6, 2004, Beryl (Rowsome) Vincent, 72, formerly of R. R. #2, Grand Bend. Beloved wife of Carl W.Vincent of Southcott Pines, Grand Bend. Loved mother of Carol Vincent of London. Loving grandma of Breanne Vincent and Braydon Vincent. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Mary Young and Carman Rowsome both of Brockville, Iola and Wayne Shaw of R. R. #2, Grand Bend and Beryl Adams of Huron Park. Predeceased by her sister Mildred Foley, parents Heber and Eula (Brown) Rowsome. A private family service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Monday, February 9, 2004. Tracey Whitson-Bahro officiating. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Exeter Villa or charity of choice would be appreciated.
ZILER: Peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Tuesday, February 10, 2004, Anna Ziler, 78, of Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy, formerly of R. R. #3, Dashwood (Mount Carmel). Remembered by her cousins, their families and many friends at Strathmere Lodge. Predeceased by sisters Veronica Ziler in infancy and Marie Ziler, parents James and May (Miller) Ziler. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Thursday evening 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Mount Carmel, Friday, February 13, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Father Callistus St. Louis celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Restoration Fund or Strathmere Lodge would be appreciated.
HILL: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, February 12, 2004, Norma Edna (Hoffacker) Hill, 85, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Toronto and West Vancouver. Beloved wife of the late Walter James Hill (1990). Loved mother of Cathryn and Bill Hanlin of Rancho Mirage, California and James "Jim" Hill of Vancouver. Loving grandma of John Lange, Lindy Hill, Thomas Hill and great-grandma of Courtney Lange. Predeceased by a granddaughter Sally Lange (2003), brothers Harry and Bill Hoffacker and sister Wilma Evan, parents William and Edna (Aldridge) Hoffacker. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Wednesday, February 18, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Fr. Bill Ward officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the Lung Association or charity of choice would be appreciated.
McCANN: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, March 4, 2004, Joseph B. "Joe" McCann of Crediton, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Lillian M. "Sis" (Clarke) McCann. Loved father of Ruth Galloway and her husband Bob of Stratford. Loving grandpa of Dan and Monika Galloway, Deb and Larry Nesbitt, Kim and Ken Nutt, Jeff and Shirley Galloway, Jodi and Mike Hillman, also loved by 13 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Clem and Joan McCann, Leona Glavin, Don Hartman, Evelyn Hutchinson, Marie Dinney, Russell Clarke, Howard and Jean Clarke, Donna Clarke, Shirley Clarke and Marg Clarke, also remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by great-grand daughter Kari Nutt, sisters Eileen Gelinas, Evelyn McKeever, Alice Hartman, parents Benjamin and Emma (Hoffman) McCann. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Friday afternoon and evening. Prayers at the Funeral Home, Friday at 3:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Roman Catholic Church, Mount Carmel, Saturday, March 6 , 2004, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Callistus St. Louis celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church renovation fund or charity of choice would be appreciated.
MacDONALD: Peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Friday, March 5, 2004, Eldon Eugene MacDonald, age 88, of Country Manor, Thedford, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and Burtts Corner, New Brunswick. Beloved husband of the late Verna M. (Brewer) MacDonald (1995). Loved father of Bill and Helen MacDonald of Merlin and the late Robert MacDonald. Loved by his daughter-in-law Rose and her husband Michael Ruddell. Loving grandpa of his many grandchildren and their families. Dear brother of Margaret and Carmen both of New Brunswick. Predeceased by his parents John and Edna (Urquhart) MacDonald, sister Edith and grandson Kevin R. Ruddell. Cremation. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Wednesday March 10, 2004 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
