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KEMP: Peacefully, with family by her side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday, July 27, 2004, Isobel Mary "Susan" (Cherrie) Kemp, 87, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Erin. Beloved wife of Noel Lewis Kemp. Loved mother of Bob and his wife Janice Kemp of Lethbridge, Alberta. Loving grandma of Tyler and Travis Kemp. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Allan and Betty Cherrie of Hemet, California. Loved by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her brother Bill Cherrie. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Interment of ashes St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated.
SCHLEICHER: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Tuesday, August 17, 2004, Karlheinz "Heinz" Schleicher, 77, formerly of Huron Park and Oshawa. Dear brother of Rudy Schleicher of Oshawa, Fritz and his wife Marianne Schleicher of Germany. Close friend of Nik and Marlene Jeromkin of RR 3, Dashwood (Mount Carmel). Remembered by his nephew Dieter. Predeceased by parents Hugo and Anna (Imse) Schleicher, brothers Helmut and Walter. Interment in Oshawa. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
COLE: Peacefully, at Stratford General Hospital, Friday, August 20, 2004, Edward Russell "Ted" Cple, 50, of RR 2, Grand Bend, formerly of London. Beloved husband of the late Mary Anne (Forget) Cple (1994). Loved father of Adam Cple of London. Dear brother of Janice Lea McCausland and John of Markdale. Uncle of Mark and Andrea Watson of Huron Park, Paula and Dave Eagleson of Centralia and great-uncle of Leighton, Gracie and Justin. Cherished son of Lawrence "Larry" and Joan (Smith) Cple of RR 2, Grand Bend. Family and friends are welcome to attend a graveside service for Interment of ashes at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 303 Riverside Drive, London, Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
KOEHLER: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Sunday, August 29, 2004, Elda Catherine (Kraft) Koehler in her 92nd year, formerly of Dashwood. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Frederick Koehler (1982). Loved mother of Gloria and Robert Hayter of Dashwood, Anne Nagel of Exeter and the late Barbara Martene (1964). Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their families. Dear sister-in-law of Gottlieb "Skipper" Koehler of Huronview, Clinton. Predeceased by her grandson Richard Hayter (1995), sister Verna Feast (1983), brother Ward Kraft (1991) and her parents John L. (1921) and M. Matilda (Willert) (1953) Kraft. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation Tuesday, 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, Wednesday, September 1st, 2004, at 11 am. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Zion Lutheran Church or charity of choice would be appreciated. Elda and Ernie operated Koehler's bakery and Huron County Library in Dashwood for many years.
WHITNEY: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Monday, August 30, 2004, Mark Willard Whitney, age 82, of Maplewoods Apartments, Zurich, formerly of RR 1, Dashwood. Beloved husband of Marie Cyr-Whitney and the late M. Shirley (Jones) Whitney (1999). Loved father of Rene Dallas of Kerwood, Elaine and George Ducharme, Heather Tieman and Walter Good, all of RR 1, Dashwood, Marilyn Diaz of Ingersoll and the late Halley Robert Whitney (2001). Loving grandpa of Beth (Dallas) DeLong, Sheila (Dallas) Murray, Brian Dallas, Mark Ducharme and Barb Brannon, Peggy (Ducharme) and Wayne Huettlin, Carli (Tieman) and Jeff McLaren, Brad and Jaime Tieman, Susan Towton, Heather May Whitney, Antone Whitney, Halley White, Danielle White and several great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Roy and Irene Whitney, Shirley and George Bounting, Ern Whitney, Mabel Lysgaarde, Raymond and Shirley Whitney, Ruth Irvine and Bill Johns and brother-in-law of Joan, Sharon and Donna Whitney. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by grandson George Ducharme, Jr., granddaughter Nicole Dallas, son-in-law Jim Dallas, sister May Bowey, brothers Ken, Arnold and Gordon Whitney. 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 Thursday, September 2, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Fred Darke officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
CAIRNS: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Friday, September 3, 2004, John Cairns, age 74, of Grand Bend. Beloved husband of Marla Louise (Francis) Cairns. Loving father of Ann and Richard Watts of London, Jim Cairns and Susie of St. Thomas and step-father of Cindy Hughes and Steve Cornell of London, Duane and Bonnie Forth of Goderich and Mark Forth of London. Loving grandpa of Andrew and Helen Angus, Andrea and Michael Wakem, Joshua Cairns, Jessica Foster , Eric Hughes, Mathew, Jennifer and Crystal Forth. Predeceased by his brother Bill Lynas. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Sunday, September 5, 2004, commencing at 1 p.m. followed by the Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend Branch No. 498 service in the Funeral Home at 4:30 p.m. Cremation. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated.
ROGERS: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Tuesday, September 14, 2004, Lorne Howard Rogers, 71, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of South Porcupine. Beloved husband of Patricia Winifred (Lloyd) Rogers. Loving father of John Rogers of South Porcupine, Chris Rogers and his wife Carole of Rockwood, Mark Rogers and his wife Cathy of South Porcupine. Loving grandfather of Steve, Amanda, Ryan and the late Michael (1998). Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joyce and Bill Gagnon of Florida, Diane Carpenter of Sarnia, Fred Rogers of North Bay, Ron Graves of New Liskeard, Sydney and Moe Ouellette of North Bay, Marvyn and Anne Lloyd of Salmon Arm, BC. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by sisters Jackie Graves, Shirley Sutherland, parents Raymond and Florence (Standing) Rogers. Visitation at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Friday, September 17, 2004 commencing at 10:30 a.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 12 noon. The Rev. Harry Disher officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the Diabetes Association, Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated. Lorne was a member of the South Porcupine Lions Club, Dome Mines Quarter Century Club, Timmins C.N.I.B., Grand Bend United Church, Grand Bend and Area Medical Centre Fund Raising Committee and Probus Club.
KIPFER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Friday, October 1, 2004, Shirley Maxine (Guenther) Kipfer, 73, of Dashwood. Beloved wife of the late Elgin Lee "Kip" Kipfer (1999). Loved father of Brian and Jill Kipfer, Brenda Kipfer (Brideau), Kevin and Michelle Kipfer, all of Dashwood, Kim and Bill Graff of Melbourne. Loving grandma to Maegan and Scott Kipfer, Melissa Brideau, Adam and Amanda Graff. Dear sister of Ruth Walper of Cambridge, sister-in-law of Pauline Guenther of Grand Bend, Vera Guenther and Jean Anne Guenther, both of Exeter and Lewis Boshart of Seaforth. Remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Earl R.(1989) and Clairce (Hooper) (1964) Guenther, step-mother Joy C. (Leslie) (1994) Guenther, brothers Ross (2004) Lloyd (1995) and Ray Guenther (1965), son-in-law Edward "Ed" Brideau (2000), brother-in-law Glenn Walper (1984) and sister-in-law Mildred Boshart (2003). Visitation at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Monday 2 to 4 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at 11 am. The Rev. Alex McGilvery officiating. Cremation/Interment Calvary United Church Cemetery, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations to the Cancer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
DESJARDINE: Peacefully, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Friday, October 1, 2004, Wallace Louis "Wally" DesJardine, 91, of Grand Bend, recently of Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Parkhill, Beloved husband of Elsie Pearl (Walters) DesJardine. Loved father of Wallace A. "Bud" DesJardine of Mississauga, Sharon and Ken Nancekivell of Waterloo. Loving grandpa of Christine DesJardine of Toronto, Nicole and Victor Catalano of Mississauga, Scott and Jane Nancekivell of Waterloo, Heather and Craig Young of Georgetown, Andrea and Craig Thistle of Waterloo and great-grandpa of Christian V. Catalano, Kelly and Nicholas Nancekivell, Alexandra and Mackenzie Young, Chelsey and Devon Thistle. Predeceased by his brother Ross Desjardine, sisters Marjorie DesJardine and Reatha Finan, parents Jules "Joe" and Emeline DesJardine. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Sunday afternoon 2 to 5 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 4, 2004, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Grand Bend United Church or charity of choice would be appreciated.
MORIN: Suddenly, as a result of an automobile accident near Forest, Ontario, Thursday, October 7, 2004, Norma Irene (Booth) Morin, 90, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Mississauga. Cherished wife of Henri Joseph "Hank" Morin. Lovingly remembered by her niece Marianne Carthew of Mississauga, great-nieces and nephews Kelly and Eddie Ing of Toronto, Janice and Robert Monks of Mississauga, Matthew Klymson and his wife Debra Dawes of Vancouver, great-great-nieces and nephews Emilee, Justin, Katherine, Kurtis, Kayley and God-daughter Holly. Loved mother of John Blascoe and his wife Julie of Saskatoon. Fondly remembered by her dear friend Amy Abnett of Sutton West, Ontario and many friends in the Grand Bend community. Norma was an active participant of the Grand Bend Golden Agers and the Grand Bend U.C.W. With her warm smile, loving nature and her incredible zest for life, she was an inspiration to us all. Predeceased by her sister Arlie Booth, brother Robert Booth, husbands Joseph Miller and John Blascoe. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Harry Disher officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the Salvation Army or charity of choice would be appreciated.
SMITH: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Tuesday, October 12, 2004, Clarence John Smith, 90, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and Toronto. Beloved husband of the late Hazel May (Fielding) (Fisher) Smith (1997) and Robina Margaret (Dunn) Smith (1977). Survived by his daughter Lorraine Wagner and her husband Keith of Chemainus, British Columbia; grandchildren Rick, Randy, Michelle and their families and his brother Donal Smith of Windsor. Also remembered by Hazel's family, Heather and Andrew Jacques, Glen and Ginette Fisher. Predeceased by his parents John Adam and Clarissa Mary (Etue) Smith, formerly of Hay Twp. (Zurich), brothers Leonard, Roy, Hubert, Welland, Wilfred, Orville and Harold Smith. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Father Francis Thekkumkattil C.S.T. officiating. Cremation Interment Assumption Cemetery, Windsor. If desired, memorial donations to the Exeter Villa or charity of choice would be appreciated. Clarence worked for many years with the Toronto Board of Education and served his country during WWII.
MACDONALD: Peacefully, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family, Thursday, October 14, 2004, Marion Reta Irene (Tyler) MacDonald, 66, of Exeter. Beloved wife of John F. MacDonald. Loved mother of Debbie and Greg Todd of London, Brenda MacDonald and Randy MacDonald, both of Exeter. Loving grandma of Adam Todd, Steven Todd and companion Julie Czikk, Allison Todd, Lindsay Rotteau and companion Chad Salmi and Chelsea Rotteau. Dear sister of Gerald and Eva Tyler of Dashwood, Bernice and Gordon Weiberg of Waterloo, Mona Pierce of London, Carl Tyler and Dale Sheppard of Crediton and daughter-in-law of Agnes MacDonald of Exeter Villa. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by parents Victor "Bip" (1967) and Adeline (Fleischauer) (1979) Tyler, brother Douglas "Doug" Tyler (2003) and niece Patsy Gooder (1994). A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Cremation/Interment, Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations to the Lung Association or charity of choice would be appreciated.
