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Standring, Francis Blaine (Frank)
Suddenly at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus on Tuesday December 31, 2002 in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Annette Standring of Elora. Loving Father of Alison and her husband Kenneth Larke of Fergus, and Al of Elora. Loving Poppa of Colin, Amanda, and Tara. Also survived by his sister May Pypa of Guelph , brother Jack of Scotland, and Brother-in -law Hugh White and his wife Ann of Fergus . Missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, brothers Tom and Oswald and sister Jean. A memorial service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church (Church St.) Elora, on Friday January 3rd 2003 at 11:00 A.M. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 37 Church Street, Elora. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, or the Alzheimer's Association.
WRIGHT, FRANCIS LEO (FRANK)
Following a lengthy illness at the Wellington Terrace in Elora on Monday January 6th, 2003. Frank Wright of Pilkington Township in his 81st year. Loved brother of John of Hanna, Alberta, Margaret Boland and her husband Jack of Lucan, Albert of the Wellington Terrace in Elora, Leo and his wife Hilda of Ariss, Joseph and his wife Evelyn of Owen Sound. Frank is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Dear brother in law of Blanche Wright of Elora. Pre-deceased by his parents Joseph and Paulin (Magnus) Wright. One brother Stewart and one sister Helen, and sister in law Mildred. The family will receive their friends at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 37 CHURCH STREET, ELORA. From 7-9 P.M. Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Wednesday. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the St Marys Roman Catholic Church, 267 Geddes Street, Elora, on Thursday January 9th, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. With Fr P. Sherratt officiating at the service. Followed by Interment at the St. Marys - St. Josephs Roman Catholic Cemetery in Elora. Remembrances to the St. Marys Building fund in Elora or the Groves Memorial Community Hosiptal would be appreciated by the family.
JONES: Gail
passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus on Sunday August 17th, 2003. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Jeremy, Leanne and Jeffrey of Fergus. Beloved daughter of Kathleen Pratt and the late William Pratt of Scarborough. Dear sister of Sharon Cridland and her husband Ian of Toronto. Special friend of Leslie Stanton of Whitby. Dear sister-in-law of Phil Jones and his friend Nancy of Burlington.
Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus on Wednesday August 20th, 2003 from 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday August 21st, 2003 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Kyle Benger officiating. Interment in Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus. A reception will follow in the Wellington Room of the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Groves Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Cards are available at the funeral home 519-843-3100.
Grillenmeier, Georg Heinrich Josef
passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on Wednesday, January 29, 2003 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Karin Grillenmeier of Fergus. Loving father of Nicoleand her husband Roland, Guido and his wife Sonja, Georg jr., Susan Van Den Hoek and her husband Ted, and Katherine Philippe and her husband Michael. Dear Opa of Tobias, Mia, Julian, Jonathan, Morgan, and Mackenzie. Dear brother of Hedwig Waninger and her husband Wolfgang. Brother-in-law of Juanita Grillenmeier. Predeceased by his brother Berthold.
Friends will be received at Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 280 St. David Street, South, Fergus, on Saturday February 1st ,2003 from 2-4 P.M. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Monday, February 3rd 2003 at 11:00 A.M. Interment to follow at Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus.
BANKS: George Edward
passed away peacefully at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus on Thursday October 2, 2003, aged 86 years.
Sadly missed by his brother Al Banks and his wife Betty of Durham. Also missed by his nephews David Banks of Red Deer, Alberta, Robert Banks of Sarnia, and his nieces Deborah Dowsling of Durham and Anne Yetman of Neustadt. Predeceased by his parents and his niece Pamela McDonald.
Cremation has taken place. A private family service will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy. Cards are available at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home, Fergus, 843-3100.
MILLER: George (Employee of TNT Overland 1954-1993)
Suddenly on Tuesday June 24th, 2003 at the St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener. George Miller of R.R. #4 Fergus, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Joan Miller. Loving father of Diane and her husband Bob Williams of Fergus and Warren of Barrie. Loved grandfather of Robert Williams, Melissa Williams and Tyler Miller. George is fondly remembered by a number of brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and other family members.
Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus on Thursday June 26th, 2003 from 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday June 27th, 2003 at 2:00 PM. Rev. Steve Witcher officiating. Cremation to follow. A reception will be held in the Wellington Room of the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting the funeral home at 519-843-3100.
BAKKER: Gerda (nee van den Boom)
passed away suddenly at her cottage in Belwood on Tuesday May 28th, 2002, in her 71st year. Sadly missed by her husband Tony Bakker of 49 years. Mom will be missed by Jack Bakker and his wife Cheryl of Elora, Shirley Obergan and her husband Maurice of Ariss, Anne von Holstein and her husband Mike of Elora and Jerry Bakker of Ariss. Grandma will be remembered by Melissa, Erica, Amanda, Nick, Scott and Jason. Also missed by her brothers Harry and Gerard of Holland, James of Oakville and her sisters Wilhelmien Leyen of Arthur and Ann McCarron of Acton. Predeceased by her parents, her brothers John, Martin, Ted and Tony and her sister Nelly Dortmans. Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 37 Church St., Elora on Friday May 31st, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated from St. Mary's R.C. Church, Elora on Saturday June 1st at 11:00 AM. Father Sherratt officiating. Interment in St. Mary's - St. Joseph's R.C. Cemetery, Elora. A reception will follow at the R.C.L. Br. #229 Elora. Memorial donations may be made to the C.W.L. of St. Mary's Church or the Alzheimer's Society as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting the funeral home at 846-5352.
KELLS: Jessie Gertrude (nee Main)
passed away after a lengthy struggle at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus on Tuesday October 15th, 2002. Gertrude Kells of Elora, born May 25th, 1920 in Elora. Gertrude was a longtime devoted member of the Elora Women's Institute and The Elora U.C.W. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed her weekly bingo games.
Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Kells (1999) for 59 years. Loving mother of Nancy and her husband Arthur Wright of Fergus, Marg and her husband Leonard Coulson of Elora, Joyce and her husband Pat Martin of Fergus, Ken and his wife Alison of Fergus and David and his wife Paula of Fergus. Dear mother-in-law of Marj Kells of Burlington. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Survived by her sister Annie Main of Elora. Predeceased by her son Jim (1993) and her sisters Hazel Kells and Lyla Main.
Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 37 Church St., Elora, today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday October 18th, 2002 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Wm. Sparling officiating. Cremation. A reception will follow in the Elora United Church Fellowship Hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the A.L.S. Society of Ontario as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting the funeral home at 519-846-5352.
MARTIN: Gertrude E. (nee Woods)
Peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on Thursday April 25th, 2002, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Martin (1986). Dear mother of Norma Martin and Fred Martin of R.R. #1 Fergus, and John Martin and his wife Lexie of Bathurst, New Brunswick. Grandma will be missed by Deborah Martin, Jennifer Martin and Kimberley Martin all of New Brunswick. Also missed by her sister Irene McNaught of Oakville and her brother Stanley Woods of Arthur. Predeceased by her brother Bruce. Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A.Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus on Sunday April 28th, 2002, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday April 29th at 2:00 PM. Rev. Stephen Huntley officiating. Interment in Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus. A reception will follow at the Melville United Church Fellowship Hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Groves Memorial Hospital, Wellington Terrace Nursing Home or the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy.
SEAL, EDWARD GILBERT. 1932 - 2003
Gil left us today, May 30, 2003 after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Devastated and totally lost is June, his sweetheart , best friend and soulmate, but comforted by the thought that he is reunited with Shelley, Shirley, Mom, Dad and Judah.
Gil walked always in his own path, never following where others had trodden. From his young years as a paratrooper, to driving a streetcar, as Director of Education with the Municipal Electric Association, and in retirement making porcelain dolls and teddy bears for his and June's shop, his life was full and rewarding. But never more so than as beloved father, step-father, father-in-law and grandfather to Sheree, Shelley (deceased), Russell, Nick, Tim, Emily, Alex, Jeff, and Matthew. His quiet wisdom, compassionate advice, companionship and quirky sense of humour, will never be replaced. Rosebud will search for him every day. He will be sadly missed by Aunt Vera, Aunt Marg and Uncle Harv, Don, Jack, Pat, Irene, Angie, Del Barb, April and many cousins and other relatives and his friends and family in England.
Resting at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 280 St. David St. S. Fergus. From 7-9 P.M. Sunday. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday June 2, 2003 at 1:00 P.M.. Followed by cremation.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of a battle, well fought but ultimately lost, would be appreciated for Groves Memorial Community Hospital Building Fund, Fergus, Ontario. (cards available at the funeral home 519 843 3100).
Rest well, dear heart. "We will be together again some wonderful day."
Tollefson, Gloria Ruth. passed away at her home in London on Tuesday August 13th 2002, at the age of 69 years. Survived by her sister's Grace and her husband Jerry Smith of Simco, and June Hanson of Lunenburg, and brother's Leonard Tollefson and his wife Paula of Stayner, Rod Tollefson and his wife Shirley of Clarkson, Gord Tollefson and his wife Doris of Mississauga Dan Tollefson and his wife Bev of Mississauga, and Don Tollefson and his wife Elaine of Brampton. Gloria will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Edith and Selnor Tollefson, and brother-in -law Len Hanson.
Funeral Service will be held at Central Pentecostal Church (7674 Colborne St.) Elora, on Friday August 16th 2002 at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment Elora Cemetery. If desired donations may be made to The Gideon Memorial Bible Plan or Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel, Elora, 519-846-5352.
BLYTH: Gordon Alexander
Suddenly at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on Sunday July 20, 2003, aged 71 years. Loved & missed by his wife Jessie of 50 years. Dad will be missed by Debbie Atkinson and her husband Bruce of R.R. #1 Conn and Dara Blyth and Tim Hibbs of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by his sisters Audrey Driscoll of Chatham, Joyce Gamble and her husband Rob of Essex, Marlene Padfield of Hamilton; his brother, Jim Blyth and his wife Oriole of Mount Forest; sisters-in-law, Fern Saunders, Bernice Nielson and her husband Don and his brother-in-law Jim Andrews. Proud Grandpa of Brenda, Rob, Katie and Gord Atkinson. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, brothers-in-law Dan Driscoll and Hugh Saunders and his nephew Scott Gamble.
Gordon was a longtime and highly respected member of the Guelph & District Real Estate Board and a very proud and faithful member of the Royal City Ambassadors of Guelph.
Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus on Monday July 21st from 7-9 PM and on Tuesday July 22nd from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held from the Bethel Baptist Church, Fergus on Wednesday July 23rd at 1:00 PM. Interment in Greenfield Cemetery, Arthur. Reception to follow in Bethel Fellowship Hall. Memorial donations may be made to the Monck Baptist Church or the Groves Memorial Hospital Re-development Fund as expressions of sympathy.
