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Peterson, Reginald McBain
Reg passed away in his 59th year on September 2nd, 2003.
Loving Son of the late Ada (Acker) and Reginald Owen Peterson. He left a legacy of love to his daughters, Angela, Teresa, Monica and Scarlett Peterson. His Granddaughters Julia Tremblay, Jessy Peterson, Andrea and Sandra Salvatore. His Great Granddaughter, Jayda Tremblay. His Brother Michael Peterson and his best friends John Cook and Donna Hughson (Cook). Visitation will be held at Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 280 St. David Street, South, Fergus, on Thursday, September 4, 2003 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday, September 5, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. followed by Interment at McKee Cemetery (Wellington Road 18). If desired donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
STITT, ROBERT.
Peacefully at the Caressant Care Nursing Home in Fergus on Thursday Sept 18th, 2003. Robert Still in his 84th year beloved husband of the late Patricia Stitt for 59 years. Robert will be missed by sisters Margaret Wills of B.C., Evelyn Ranta, Mildred Daniels, Ruth Taylor and brother Gordon Stitt all of Toronto. Robert will also be missed by a number of nieces and nephews and friends. Resting at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 280 St. David St. S. Fergus. From 2-4 P.M. only on Sunday Sept 21. Funeral service will be held at the Bethel Baptist Church, 675 Victoria Street, Fergus on Monday Sept 22, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. With Pastor Hemp officiating at the service. Followed by a private Interment at Belsyde Cemetery in Fergus. Remembrances to a charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family. Cards available at the funeral home 843 3100.
Ilott, Rosetta (nee Megraw)- At Wellington Terrace, Elora on Wednesday March 19, 2003. Rosetta Ilott in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of William Bert Ilott (1974). Loving mother of Steve and his wife Sandra of Alma. Loving grandma to Michael and Christopher. Sister of Eileen Cassidy, Gerald Megraw, Elizabeth McGahan and Josephine Gribben. Predeceased by Noel (1993). Sadly missed by her many relatives and friends. Rosetta was born in Ireland and immigrated to Canada in 1978. The family will receive their friends at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 37 Church Street, Elora on Friday March 21st 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Complete Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday March 22nd 2003 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Elora. If so desired, donations are encouraged to be made in her memory to the Wellington Terrace or the charity of choice. Steve, Sandra and family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to the loving and caring staff of the Wellington Terrace.
ADIE: A. Ross
Suddenly at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus, on Friday May 16, 2003, in his 70th year. Dear husband of Muriel (nee Gould) of 43 years. Loving Dad of Sam Adie and his wife Donna of Etobicoke, and Karen Witzel and her husband Peter of R.R. #1 Elora. Proud Grandpa of Jeffrey, Taylor and Brianne. Missed by his sister Gwen Bradshaw and her husband Ross of Guelph and his sister-in-law Willa Adie of Guelph. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Arthur (1997) and Letta (1999) and his brother Gordon (1988).
Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 37 Church St., Elora, on Sunday May 18th, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held from Bethany United Church on Monday May 19th, 2003 at 2:00 PM. Rev. William Sparling and Rev. Dr. Donna Mann officiating. Cremation to follow. A reception will be held in the church hall following the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association or the Bethany United Church as expressions of sympathy.
Spies, Roy
Peacefully at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus on Friday May 31, 2002 in his 86th year . Husband of the late Betty Spies. Father of Dave and Karen , Al and Leone, Paul and Lyn. Grandpa of Grant and Lori, Jeff and Shelley, Richard, Ryanne and Brent, Tyler , and Abbey. Great grandfather of Brodie, Halee, Leah, and Abbey. Friends will be received at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 37 Church Street , Elora on Sunday June 2nd 2002 from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service in the chapel on Monday at 2:00 P.M. Internment at Elora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
STUTELY, ROY C.
Suddenly at his home in Fergus on Wednesday August 14, 2002, Roy Stutely of Fergus in age 54 years. Beloved husband and soul mate of Bonnie Wettlaufer. Loved father of Tammy of Halifax and Mark of Whistler B. C. Dear brother of Jim and his wife Margie of Halifax N. S. and Dorothy and her husband Johnny of Halifax N. S. Roy is loving survived by his step daughters Shelley and her husband Jerry of Hamilton and Crystal and her husband Jerry of Damascus and also grandchildren Chantel and Zack. Pre-deceased by one sister Marion. The family received their friends at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 280 ST. DAVID ST S. FERGUS. From 7;00 until 8;30 P.M. on Friday August 16th, 2002. A Complete funeral service was held in the chapel on Friday August 16th at 8;30 P.M. Followed by Interment in the family plot in Halifax Nova Scotia. Remembrances to the Heart and Stroke Fund would be appreciated by the family.
REDMAN: Ruby Kathleen
passed away peacefully at the Caressant Care Nursing Home, Fergus, on Thursday October 2, 2003, aged 92 years. Ruby was a member of the Melville United Church Quilters, the Women's Institute of Marsville United Church and a Sunday School Teacher at Marsville United Church. Sadly missed by her brother-in-law George Redman of Fergus and several of her close nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Lloyd, her son Bruce and her seven brothers.
Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus on Monday October 6th, 2003 from 1-2 PM. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 PM. Interment in McKee Cemetery, Belwood. Memorial donation may be made to the Melville United Church or the Caressant Care Nursing Home as expressions of sympathy.
Cope, Scott David
Suddenly on Sunday September 1st 2002. Scott beloved son of Dave and Debbie Cope of Elora. Loving brother of Bradley of Elora and the late Jamie (1987). Dear grandson of Frances and the late Len Brooks and the late Ray and Shirley Cope. Great-grandson of Violet Stephenson. Remembered by his aunts and uncles, Jill and Bruce Pearson , Laura-Beth and Keith Devon, Susan and Clive Smith, Lisa and Brian Dalley, Jan and Dave Mroz, and Paul and Claire Cope. Missed by his cousins Todd, Shawna, Kami, Bethany, Adam, Zachary, Morgan, Jordan, Chad, Laura, Simon, Martha, Jaz, and Mike. Scott will be remembered by his best friend Amanda Cox and many other friends. Visitation will be held at Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 37 Church Street Elora, on Wednesday September 4th 2002 from 2-4:30 and 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held at the Elora United Church on Thursday September 5, 2002 at 10:00 A.M. Interment Victoria Cemetery Windsor. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Special Olympics or Elora and District Minor Sports would be appreciated.
HERPERS (nee PURDUE): Sheila Beryl
passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Thursday, August 21, 2003. Sheila was predeceased by her beloved husband of 52 years, Henry Jozef Herpers. Lovingly remembered by her children Diana Cone and her husband John of Texas, Raymond and his wife Lilianne of Texas, and Alexander and his wife Joan of Erin. Nana will be missed by her grandchildren, Jessica, Jonathan, Jennifer, and Jeffrey. Also predeceased by her parents and her brother.
Friends and family may visit at GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 280 St. David St. South, Fergus (518) 843-3100, on Sunday, August 24, 2003, 7pm-9pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 25, 2003, 11am, at ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, 460 St. George West, Fergus. Reception to follow at the St. Joseph's Parish Center.
The family requests donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Suite 101, Toronto, ON M4S 3B1.
MUNRO, SHEILAH ANN.
Peacefully in her bed at home with her family by her side on Sunday December 1st, 2002 following a battle with cancer. Through it all she remained Sheilah wife, mom, grandma to her family which she cherished more than anything. She leaves her beloved husband Bill. Loving mother of Scott and his wife Janie of Guelph, Jodi and her husband Tullio Bergagnini of Mississauga and Suzy and her husband Gary Lloyd of Aberfoyle. Cherished grandma of Isabella, MacGregor, Taylor, Cameron, and Sydney. Loved daughter of Margaret and Perrin Hammond of Fergus. Dear sister of Peter and his wife Kerri Hammond of Guelph. The family will receive their friends at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 280 ST. DAVID ST. S. FERGUS, on Tuesday Dec. 3rd from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Followed by cremation. A memorial service will be held at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 325 St. George Street West, Fergus on Saturday December 7th, 2002, at 11:00 A.M. With Rev David Whitecross officiating at the service. Sheilah is with the angels now. Remembrances to the Groves Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Community Care Access Centre or Hospice Wellington would be appreciated by the family.
Blinco, Margaret Shirley (nee Bolster) January 19, 1929 - September 15, 2003
After a courageous battle with cancer on Monday at Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Fergus. Beloved wife of the late James W.
Loving mother of Jeffrey James and his wife Joanne, Daughter Margaret E. (Peggy) Scown and her husband Rick. Special Grandmother to Riely, Rayson and Shael. Special companion of Harry Holley. Survived by her brother Wayne Bolster and his wife Margaret of Guelph, and sisters Katherine Dyck of Guelph, Marie Henderson of Fergus, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Sarah, brother Douglas, Sister Mryna Finley and sister -in -law Margaret Cameron Friends will be received at Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 280 St. David Street, South, Fergus on Wednesday September 17, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Celebration of Shirley's life will be held at St. James the Apostle, Anglican Church, Fergus on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. Interment Elora Cemetery. If desired donations may be made to the St. James Anglican Church Building Fund.
NIXON SHIRLEY. Peacefully with the love of her family at her side on Monday July 8th, 2002 at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus. Shirley Nixon (nee Irvine). Beloved wife of the late Joseph Nixon (1998). Loving mother of Sandra Lynne of Moose Jaw, Sask., Elizabeth and her husband Bill Kurt of Fergus, Stephen and his wife Kim Jefferson of Fergus and Laurie and her husband Eric Stellings of R. R. 1 Fergus. Lovingly remembered by her 10 grand children and her 5 great grand children. Dearest sister of Joyce Erskine of Acton, Bud of Fergus and Bob and his wife Lorraine of Alberta. Shirley is pre-deceased by her parents Arnold and Norah Irvine. The family will receive their friends at the GRAHAM A. GIDDY FUERAL HOME AND CHAPEL 280 St. David St. S. Fergus. From 12 noon Friday until time of service at 1;00 P.M. Friday July 12, 2002. Rev S. Huntley officiating at the service. Remembrances to the Cancer Society or the Care Partners or Charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.
Bodis, Steve.
Peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2002, at the Wellington Terrace, Elora, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Hansen (1997). Loving father of Karen Dagenais and her husband Don of Georgetown. Dear grandfather of Marcus and Shelly. Predeceased by his son John (1993). Private Funeral Service. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel 37 Church Street, Elora. If desired donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
GOLD: Stewart (Charter Member of the Fergus-Elora Rotary Club)
Suddenly following a lengthy illness on Tuesday September 23, 2003, at the Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus. Stewart Gold of Fergus in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Beth Gold (nee McCulloch), July 1998. Loving father of Murray and his wife Lucille of Fergus and Norm of Calgary Alberta. Dearest grandfather of Laurie-Anne of Indiana, Michelle of Texas and Robyn of Alberta and great grandfather of Savanna, Hunter and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Lorne and his wife Joan of Ottawa, Sandy and Mildred of Sarnia, Alen and his wife Bonnie of Oregon and Lu (Mrs. Hugh McDonald) of Saskatchewan. Stewart is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and other family members and a host of friends. Predeceased by his sisters Marg Rogers and Eileen Wright.
Friends and relatives may call at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home & Chapel, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus on Saturday September 27, 2003 from 7-9 PM and on Sunday September 28, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held on Monday September 29, 2003 at 2:00 PM from the Melville United Church, Fergus. Interment in Belsyde Cemetery. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Melville United Church or the Fergus-Elora Rotary Club as expressions of sympathy.
