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LESY: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, Margaret Dorothy (Fleming) Lesy, formerly of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and Toronto, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold I. Lesy (1994). Fondly remembered by her family. Private family Interment service at Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough. If desired, memorial donations to the Exeter Villa Nursing Home or charity of choice would be appreciated. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood entrusted with arrangements.
TYLER: At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Tuesday, August 26, 2003, Douglas Wayne "Doug" Tyler, of Mount Brydges Rest Home, formerly of Dashwood, in his 52 year. Dear brother of Gerald and Eva Tyler of Dashwood, Bernice and Gordon Weiberg of Waterloo, Mona and Jim Pierce of London, Marion and John MacDonald of Exeter, Carl Tyler and Dale Sheppard of Crediton. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by parents Victor "Bip" (1967) and Adeline (Fleischauer) (1979) Tyler and his niece Patsy Gooder (1994). Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Thursday 7 to 9 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2003 at 11 a.m. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. Cremation with Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Dashwood. If desired, memorial donations to the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario or 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.
ANDERSON: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Saturday, September 20, 2003, Shirley Elizabeth (Walkom) Anderson of Turnbull's Grove North, R. R. #1, Dashwood, formerly of Mitchell, in her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Salmon "Ken" Anderson (2000). Dear sister and sister-in-law of Pauline and Roger Lingier of Lucan, Everett and Peg Walkom of Mitchell and Carol Walkom of Aylmer. Remembered by nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by brother James Walkom (2000), parents William Clifford and Olive Loretta (Curtis) Walkom. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Tuesday, September 23, 2003, commencing at 11 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at 1 p.m. Tracey Whitson-Bahro officiating. Cremation, followed by Interment Bethel Munro Cemetery, Fullarton Township. If desired, memorial donations to South Huron Hospital or charity of choice would be appreciated.
MARTEN: Peacefully, at Huronview Home for the Aged, Clinton, Thursday, January 8, 2004, Fairley Pearl (Dadd) Marten, formerly of Elmwood Subdivision, R. R. #1, Dashwood, in her 75th year. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Arthur and Zoe Dadd of Bayfield. Loved aunt of Rosemary and John Crosthwaite of Bayfield, Fairleigh Munroe of Alvinston, Laural and David Russell of Exeter, Richard and Barbara Dadd of Goderich and Gerald Dadd. Predeceased by her brother Ransom Dadd, nephew Brian Dadd, parents Aubrey and Pearl (Soules) Dadd. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Charles Love of Bayfield officiating. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, Lung Association or charity of choice would be appreciated.
FLEAR: Peacefully, at St. Joseph's Health Care London, Parkwood Campus, Sunday, September 26, 2004, Sheila Margaret (Finan) Flear, 69, of London, formerly of Grand Bend. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Douglas "Ken" Flear (1996). Loved mother of Mark Flear and his wife Cynthia; loving grandmother of Kathleen and Rachel Flear, all of London. Dear sister-in-law of Margot Strongitharm and her husband Elmer of Coldwater, Betty Flear of London, Dennis Flear and his wife Shirley of Hinchinbrooke Twp. Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by a son in infancy, brother-in-law Donald Flear (1996), parents A. Erle (1989) and Reatha (Desjardine) (1964) Finan. Cremation. Private family Interment Grand Bend Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Jude's Anglican Church, Adelaide St. at Fanshawe Park Road, London, Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Phillip Uptgrove officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Cancer Society, Parkwood Hospital Palliative Care or charity of choice would be appreciated. Sheila was a respected Head Nurse in the Recovery Room at St. Joseph's Hospital, London for many years and retired in 1988. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
PODGORSKI: Peacefully, at Chateau Gardens Nursing Home, Parkhill, Tuesday, October 12, 2004, Afanazy "Alex" Podgorski, 91, formerly of RR 2, Grand Bend. Beloved husband of Julianna "Julia" (Kormendy) Podgorski. Loved father of Carol Ann and Les Kwarciak of Dorchester, Cathy Podgorski and Richard Grenier of London. Loving grandpa of David and Nicholas Kwarciak, Larysa and Matthew Grenier. Dear brother-in-law of Cyril and Mary Kormendy of Blenheim, Irene and Bill Parker of Erieau. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by infant son Mark, brother Basil Podgorski and sister Alexandra Dieduch. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Thursday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Family and Parish Prayers at the Funeral Home, Thursday at 3:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend, Friday, October 15, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Francis Thekkumkattil Celebrant. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, Immaculate Heart of Mary or charity of choice would be appreciated. Alex served with the Polish Army under the command of the British 8th Army in Italy during WWII and immigrated to Canada (Erieau) in 1946.
CAMPBELL: Peacefully, at Exeter Villa Nursing Home, Friday, October 22, 2004, John Archibald Campbell, 81, formerly of Grand Bend and Mount Carmel. Dear brother of Mary Ayotte of Howell, Michigan, Frances Ayotte of Exeter and Ursula Regier of RR 1, Dashwood. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by brothers-in-law Urban Ayotte, Richard Ayotte, Gerald Regier, parents Jeremiah "Jerry" and Mary Agnes (Dillon) Campbell. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with visitation Monday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Prayers Monday at 7 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church, Mount Carmel, Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Ray Lawhead Celebrant. Interment Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Diabetes Association or charity of choice would be appreciated.
CSASZAR: Peacefully, at Huron Lodge, Windsor, Sunday, October 24, 2004, Terez (Palinkas) Csaszar, 87, formerly of Oakville, Grand Bend and Cambridge. Born in Hungary and came to Canada in 1957. Beloved wife of the late Jozsef Csaszar (1983). Loved mother of Beata Csaszar of Taylor, Michigan, Joseph "Joe" Csaszar and his wife Bernice of Oakville. Loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by sister Elizabeth Remenyi. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend, Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Father Francis Thekkumkattil Celebrant. Interment Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or charity of choice would be appreciated. Jozsef and Terez operated the Golden Oak Motel in Grand Bend for many years. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
WEBER: Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Thursday, November 11, 2004, Edna Clara (Fisher) Weber, 91, of Queensway Retirement Home, Hensall, formerly of Dashwood. Beloved wife of the late Harold "Hap" Weber (1963). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Leeland Restemayer of Dashwood and Mervin Jones of London. Loving grandma of Michael and Louise Jones, Michelle and Michael Maziarz, Mark Jones, Robert and Linda Restemayer and great-grandma of Casey, Jacob, Jason and Melissa. Dear sister-in-law of Jeanne Crocker, Joyce Weber and Frank Brintnell. Remembered by her nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by daughter Joan Jones (1986), infant son Robert, six brothers and one sister. A private family service will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Dashwood. The Rev. John E. Trembulak III officiating. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
FRASER: Peacefully, at Kingston General Hospital, Wednesday, November 10, 2004, Constance Marie "Connie" (Donevan) Fraser, recently of Amherstview Ont, formerly of Brighton, London, Exeter and Grand Bend. Beloved wife of the late Edward George Fraser (1998). Loved mother of Joanne Fraser of London England, David and Diane Fraser of Brighton, John Fraser of Costa Rica and George Valias of Alberta. Private funeral arrangements entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.
ADDLEY: Peacefully, at Stratford General Hospital, Wednesday, November 24, 2004, Almeda "Margaret" (Grigg) Addley, 78, of Exeter, formerly of Dashwood. Mother of Ann Marie Lee and her husband Bill, Donald Miller and companion Brenda all of St. Thomas and aunt of Darlene Grigg of London. Lovingly remembered by Gerald and Eva Tyler of Dashwood and their family. Predeceased by her son Ronald Miller, sister Marie Grigg, parents Edward "Canter" and Anna (Bedard) Grigg. Cremation. A Service for family and friends will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Thursday, December 2, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Father Ray Lawhead officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Memorial donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
CHARTRAND: Peacefully, at Royal Alexander Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta, Monday, November 22, 2004, Andre Charles Chartrand, 93, of St. Paul, Alberta, formerly of Grand Bend and Thornloe, Ontario. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter and son, Florence (Marcel) Labreche of Grand Bend, Larry (Jan) Chartrand of St. Paul, a special nephew Ray Vinette (Rose), daughter-in-law Norma Chartrand, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Aline Vinette of Kirkland Lake, sisters-in-law Helene Chartrand, Annette Chartrand, Marie Chartrand, Irene Vinette, numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents Aldas and Dora (Marleau) Chartrand, his wife Rita (Vinette) Chartrand, son Fernand Chartrand, brothers Albert, Emilien, Lucien, Edouard, Gabriel, Jean Paul, sisters Emelia and Agathe. Cremation. A Memorial Service date will be announced in the Spring, 2005. T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, entrusted with arrangements.
KNIGHT: Peacefully, with family by her side, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Friday, December 17, 2004, Victoria "Tory" Mae (Graham) Knight, 69, of RR 1, Dashwood. Beloved wife of Patrick "Pat" Knight. Loving mother of Patrice and Bill Armstrong of London, Phil Knight and Pam Bedour of Zurich, Leslie Knight and Dianna Clarke of RR 1, Dashwood. Loving grandma of Erin Knight and Meggie Knight, both of London, the late Phillip Derek Knight (1985), Meghan Bedour, Brooke Bedour and Matthew Knight-Bedour of Zurich. Dear sister of Carole Webster of Komoka, Bill and Connie Graham of Port Franks, Don and Cathy Graham of Wiarton. Remembered by several nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her sister Gail Austin, parents William and Evelyn (Bell) Graham. Cremation. A visitation will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Monday, December 20, 2004, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Following the Interment at Exeter Cemetery, family and friends are invited to the Knight residence, 72347 Bluewater Highway. If desired, memorial donations to Town and Country Support Services or South Huron Hospital Palliative Care would be appreciated.
