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DOYLE: Peacefully, at Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys, Sunday evening, December 5, 2004, Gordon Patrick "Gord" Doyle, 77, formerly of London Ont. and Port Alberni, B.C. Loved father of Richard and Rosemary Doyle of Thamesford, Julie McCall and companion Dan Courvoisier of London and Nancy MacArthur of Brampton. Kindly remembered by their mother Phyllis (Patterson) Doyle of London. Loving grandpa of Meghan, Kimberly and Sean Doyle, Aaron and Ashleigh McCall, Adam and Shaylene MacArthur. Dear brother of Jo Silverman of Hamilton, Phyllis and George Longthorne of London. Sadly missed by his niece Shelly Silverman of Toronto. Fondly remembered by his former wife Gladys Doyle and her family of Port Alberni, B.C. Predeceased by brother Jim Doyle and sister Eileen Bristow, parents John and Josephine (Leavey) Doyle. A service for family and friends will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Wildwood Care Centre would be appreciated.
BAKER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Saturday, April 09, 2005, Glen "Shorty" Baker of Dashwood, age 92. Beloved husband of Arnetta Pauline (Eveland) Baker of Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall. Loved father and father-in-law of Barry & Barb Baker of RR 1, Vienna, Dale & Connie Baker and Bryan Baker all of London, Donna & Bill Bishop of Turkey Point. Also loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Bob Baker, Bill & Marg Baker, John & Jan Baker, Meade & Dorothy Baker, Wanda & Adam Wilson, Betty Grenier, Irene Tyndall, Clara & Bill Brown, Glady & Grant McGregor, Bridgette Baker, Greta Baker, Frances Gibson and Norm Eveland. Remembered by his many nieces nephews and their families. Predeceased by his son Glenn Baker, brothers Bruce, Austin, Emerson and Murray Baker, sister Eva, stillborn sibling twins and parents Robert & Clara (Meade) Baker. Resting at T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation on Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at 11 a.m. Pastor John Trembulak officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. If desired, memorials to charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
KELLER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Friday, May 27, 2005, Jean Agnes (Rock) Keller, age 66. Beloved wife of Ronald Charles "Ron" Keller. Loving mother of Maurice, Debbie, Michael, Brenda and their families. Dear sister of Oren Rock, Lloyd Rock, Don Rock, John Rock and Earl Rock. Also remembered by her aunt Pearl Shaw, the Keller family, many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brother Melvin Rock, parents Arthur and Sarah (Carnochan) Rock. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Zurich, Wednesday, June 1st, 2005, at 11a.m. Pastor Ann Krueger officiating. Interment St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
STIRE: Suddenly, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Sunday, August 10, 2003, Tracey Lynn (Hedden) Stire, of Dashwood, in her 46th year. Beloved wife of Larry N. Stire. Loved mother of Nicholas "Nick" Stire of London, Sarah Stire and fiancé Jason Keller of Exeter, Mellissa Stire and companion Trevor Long of London and Amanda Stire at home. Loving grandma of Braeden Herman-Stire, Ashley Keller and Zachary Stire. Loved daughter of Dorothy and Fred Smithson, Ron and Wanda Hedden and granddaughter of Iva Hedden, all of London. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jeff and Rhonda Hedden of London, Bev Hedden of Hensall, Debbie and John Arnold of R. R. #3, Parkhill, Mike and Donna Smith of Exeter, Bev and Stewart Brown of R. R. #3, Parkhill, Mark Stire of Hensall, Sandra and Victor Volochkov of Blenheim and daughter-in-law of Harold and Ruth Stire of Dashwood. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, Dashwood, on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Cremation. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated.
BRAY: Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, August 10, 2003, after a long battle with cancer, H. Barry J. Bray of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend, formerly of Parry Sound, in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Sandra May (Diamond) Bray, son of the late Haydn and Dorothy (Plumb) Bray, and son-in-law of Ed and May Diamond of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend. Loving father of Amanda and Trevor Jalonen of Stayner, Stephen and Tracy Bray of Thornbury, Carol Parton and Ward Foster of Guthrie. Loved by his grandchildren Beth, Tara, Dana and Shon; Jade, Tristen and Tony; Kaila, Dory, Sydney, Jayme and Victoria. Dear brother and brother-in-law of George and Sharon Bray of Roslin, Paul and Janie Bray of Ayton, Mary-Lou Adams of Cobourg, Dan and Cathy Bray of Kitchener, Brian and Sharon Bray of Tumbler Ridge, BC., Ron and Peggy Bray of Upper Cape, NB. Margaret-Ellen and Brian Clarkson of Cobourg, Kim and Wayne Peeters of Dundalk, Evelyn and Gord Seeburger of Waterloo, Lynda and David Weir of Collingwood, Annice and Bob Tilley of Kirkland Lake, Steve and Pat Diamond of Ontario. Also remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Harry Disher officiating. Interment Christie Memorial Cemetery, Orrville, Ont. If desired, memorial donations to the Orrville United Church or charity of choice would be appreciated. Barry was a long-time member of the Parry Sound and Grand Bend Legion, Parry Sound and Zurich Lions Club.
FARRELL: Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Sunday, August 10, 2003, Suzanne Therese (Farrell) Farrell of Beach O'Pines, Grand Bend, age 64. Beloved wife and cherished companion of John K. Farrell. Loving mother of Lisa Scafe of London and her late husband David (2002), Paul Schnurr of London and Maria Schnurr (Hussein Amery) of Ottawa. Loving grandmother of Christine (Adam Scherer) of Parkhill, Jennifer (Brendan Lee) and Jamie Scafe, all of London, and Luke Schnurr of Ottawa. Great-grandmother of Adam Jr. and Ryan. Dear sister of Daniel Farrell (Jolayne) of Hancock, MI. and daughter of Dorothy Melissa (McIntosh) Farrell of Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich. Predeceased by husband Charles Edward Schnurr (1970) and her father Charles Ralph "Red" Farrell (2000). Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend, on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Francis Thekkumkattil C.S.T. Celebrant. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Hospital, Grand Bend Area Health Services Foundation or Lambton V.O.N. would be appreciated.
FARRELL: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Sunday, November 23, 2003, Dorothy Melissa (McIntosh) Farrell, formerly of Smithville, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Ralph "Red" Farrell (1999). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Daniel and Jolayne Farrell of Hancock, MI., the late Suzanne Farrell (August 10, 2003) and John Farrell of Beach O'Pines, Grand Bend. Loving grandmother of 5 and Nana of 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Helen Brown and Bernice Brown, parents William and Margaret (Cavanaugh) McIntosh. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday evening 7 to 9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend, Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Francis Thekkumkattil C.S.T. Celebrant. Cremation. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated. Dorothy was a Registered Nurse for many years.
TURNBULL : CAROL and ALAN. Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, Carol A. (Fuhr) Turnbull, in her 80th year, and on Thursday, August 14, 2003, Alan F. Turnbull, in his 79th year, both recently of Country Manor Retirement Home, Thedford, formerly of Grand Bend. Loved parents of Tim and Joanne Turnbull of R. R. #1, Grand Bend. Loving grandparents of Matthew Turnbull and companion Brenda Artico, Bradley Turnbull and companion Renee Bastien, all of Windsor. Carol will be missed by her sister Verta Brenner of Grand Bend. Also remembered by Carol's aunt Lottie Dunnneman of Stratford. Predeceased by her brothers Melvin, Earl, Ray and Harold Fuhr. Alan will be missed by his sisters Mary and Timothy Kember of Picton, Esther and Peter Warner of Grand Bend, brothers Eric and Betty Turnbull of Grand Bend, Carl and Lois Turnbull of R. R. #2, Dashwood, Ross and Nancy Turnbull of Spring Hill, Florida, Paul and Marg Turnbull, Alec and Marlene Turnbull, all of Grand Bend. Also remembered by Alan's aunt, Jean Johnson of Thedford. They will both be missed by many 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 a Funeral Service for Carol and Alan will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2003 at 11 a.m. Pastor Kevin Rutledge of Exeter officiating, assisted by Rick Hoornweg of Forest. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Alzheimer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated.
HEDLEY: Peacefully, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, on Sunday, August 24, 2003, Robert Todd "Bob" Hedley, formerly of Turnbull's Grove North, R. R. #1, Dashwood and Georgetown, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite Gertrude "Marg" (Hornsey) Hedley. Loved father of Brenda Winhold and companion Bill Pole of Zurich and loving papa of Taralyn and Lynsey Winhold. Remembered by his nephews Bob and Ev Hedley of Norval, Ron Hedley of Burlington, niece Linda and Jack Holbrough of Brampton and their families. Predeceased by his sisters Nellie and Josephine Hedley and brother Matt Hedley. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood with visitation Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Bill Ward officiating. Cremation with Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Salvation Army, Blue Water Rest Home or charity of choice would be appreciated. Royal Canadian Legion, Grand Bend Branch No. 498 will hold a Service at the Funeral Home, Tuesday at 7 p.m. Bob served with the R.C.R. in Italy, Sicily and with the Medical Corps in Holland.
McQUARRIE: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, on Monday, August 25, 2003, Joseph Harvey McQuarrie of Dashwood, formerly of Kippen, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Violet Jean (Kerrison) McQuarrie. Loved father and father-in-law of David and Cathy Day-McQuarrie of Woodham, Dianne Stanley and her friend Cuz of R. R. #1, Hensall. Loving grandpa of Holly McQuarrie, Bradley Tyler, Dayna Stanley and Deven Stanley. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Elsie Dawn of Clarksburg, Benny and Jessie McQuarrie, Lealand and Helen McQuarrie, all of Meaford, Doreen and Jim Green of Flesherton. Loved by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sister Lillian McQuarrie, brother Truman, both in infancy, brother Edwin "Eddie" and his wife Marilyn McQuarrie, parents Harvey and Annie (Bradley) McQuarrie and brother-in-law Emerson Dawn. Cremation. Visitation will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Wednesday, August 27, 2003 commencing at 1 p.m. followed by the Memorial Service at 2:30 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
