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PETRIE, Douglas Frederick 'Bud'
passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2004, in his 68th year. Dear father of Paula Comber (Dave) of Whitby, and Lisa Petrie of Guelph. Grandpa to Gracie. Survived by brothers Adrian & Terry. Predeceased by siblings Rose & James. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph on Friday, November 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Leonard Fischer officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Guelph Drop-in-Centre or to Alcoholics Anonymous would be appreciated.
Helen Hall
passed away peacefully in Guelph, Ontario on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 91 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Lionel Douglas. Loving mother of Florence and her husband Lloyd Doidge of Vancouver, Barbara and her husband Max Beck of Toronto, and Sheila and her husband Edi Zupanic of Guelph. Dear Nana of David (Jillian), Caroline (Steve), Joseph and Michael and great-grandmother to Kyle, Rachel, Dylan and Brayden. She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. Helen was born in Fredericton, N.B. and after graduating from the University of New Brunswick (B.A.) in 1935, she moved to Vancouver where she received a Social Work Diploma in 1936 from the University of British Columbia. She then worked in Child Welfare in Vancouver and Montreal prior to her marriage in Halifax, in 1941. As the wife of a Canadian Naval Officer, she moved their family between Halifax, Ottawa, Victoria and London, England. She returned to social work in Halifax in 1959 and spent 15 rewarding years there and in Victoria working in child welfare, probation, family services and medical social work. She was particularly talented in working with troubled teenagers. Helen was also an active volunteer in the community. She played key roles in her association with UNICEF, Canadian Mental Health Association, University Women's Club, YM/YWCA and the B.C. Association of Social Workers. After 32 years in Victoria she moved to Guelph, Ontario. A private family service was held at Southwood United Church in Guelph on Friday, November 19th. If desired, memorial donations to UNICEF would be greatly appreciated by the family. The family wishes to thank Dr.C.E. Reed and the staff of LaPointe-Fisher Nursing Home for the care provided by them to our mother.
Helen Yateman
(formerly of Eagle Lake) at the Guelph General Hospital on Saturday, November 6, 2004. Helen (Johnson) Yateman at the age of 72 years. Loving wife of the late Tom Yateman (March, 2004). Cherished mother of Jeanette Fillion (Ed) of Cambridge and Yvonne Mellon (David) of Guelph. Grandmother of Susanne, Clinton, Jennifer and Christopher. Great-grandmother of Kayla, Alyssa and Kai. Fondly remembered by her brother, George Johnson of Meaford. Predeceased by her brother Earl Johnson. Helen was a former member of the Acton Legion Branch No. 197. Cremation has taken place at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (519) 824-0031. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Marlene Hopf
After a courageous battle with cancer at the Henderson Hospital, Hamilton on Wednesday, November 24, 2004. Marlene (Porter) Hopf at the age of 67 years. Loved wife of Robert A. Hopf for 48 years. Beloved mother of Herb Hopf (Denise) of Guelph and Judy Hopf (Allan Louis) of Vernon B.C. Devoted grandma of Stephen, Danielle (Jason), Jay and Jonathan. Dear sister of Wayne, Don, Bob, and Richard. Marlene will be remembered for her upbeat and positive manner and was loved by all who met her. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph for a memorial visitation from 7 to 9 pm Friday. Memorial service at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL on Saturday, November 27 at 2:00pm. Cremation Woodlawn Memorial Park . A reception will follow in the Trillium Room of the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Madaline Rose Elrick
Elrick, Madaline Rose at the Bonnie Brae Nursing Home, Tavistock on Wednesday, November 24, 2004. Madaline (Warnholz) Elrick at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert Leonard Elrick. Loved mother of Wendy Elrick (Ron Goettling) of New Hamburg. Dear sister of Edith Ellert, Betty Dietrich (William), all of Waterloo, Tony Warnholz (Evelyn) of Innerkip and William Warnholz (Joy) of Dunchurch. Sadly missed by her brother-in-law's, Ronald Elrick of Kitchener, James Elrick (Charlotte) of Kingston and her many nieces and nephews. Always remembered by her best friends, Harold Crawford, William Mitchell, Mae Potton, and Helen & Sangster Goettling. Predeceased by her parents and 3 brothers. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 11 am to 12 pm Wednesday). Service will be held at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL on Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at 12:00 with The Rev. Nancy Ferguson officiating. A reception will follow in the Trillium Room of the Funeral Home. Cremation Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to the Paisley Memorial United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
Marion Hagey
Hagey, Marion Jeanette (Pashka) (Smallacombe) passed away peacefully at the North Wellington Health Care, Mount Forest on Thursday, November 25, 2004 at the age of 71 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Pashka. Devoted mother of Cliff Smallacombe (Judie), Mark Smallacombe (Kathy), Rosanne Benallick, Jeanette Williams (Chris), and Shawn Smallacombe (Beverley). Loving grandmother of Tammy, Yancy, Dan, Eric, Ian, Richard, Steven, Stephanie, Lauren, Simon, Denny, and Chris, and great grandmother of Abby, Harley, Madison, Carson, & Michaela. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 6-8 p.m. Sunday). Funeral service will be held at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL on Monday, November 29, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Grant Verdoold officiating. Cremation at Woodlawn Memorial Park. A reception will follow in the Trillium Room of the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online.
Prof. Victor Matthews
Matthews, Victor John BA,Dip.Ed,MA,Phd Died suddenly at his home in Guelph on Sunday, November 28, 2004. Victor Matthews at the age of 63 years, a founding member and Professor of Classics at the University of Guelph. Loving husband of Irene Matthews of Guelph. Beloved father of Professor Thomas A. Matthews of Edmonton. Dear brother of Lynne Elliott of Belfast, Northern Ireland; Eileen Searle of Exeter, England and the late Tom Matthews. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm Thursday). Service at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL on Friday, December 3rd at 11:30am. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the Cutten Club. Memorial contributions to the Alumni House University of Guelph for the creation of a Vic Matthews Athletic Award and/or Classics Prize would be gratefully appreciated.
Beamish, Lois Marie
at her home in Guelph on Monday, November 29, 2004. Lois (Woolley) Beamish at the age of 69 years. Beloved wife of Bill Beamish for 46 years. Loved mother of Ann Van Hemmen (Richard) of Corunna, Bob Beamish and Eric Beamish (Sherry), all of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Alysia, Keith and Brodie. Dear sister of Barbara Perry and Peter Woolley, both of Burlington; sister-in-law of Dick and Anne Beamish. Predeceased by her Uncle Walter and Aunt Merne Chadwick (formerly of Burlington). Lois was a member of the Guelph Stamp Club and the Ochos Rios Kiwanis Club and she will be missed by her many friends in Jamaica. Arrangements entrusted to the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph. Cremation Woodlawn Memorial Park. In honour of her memory contributions to the Guelph Humane Society would be appreciated and please remember to feed the birds over the winter.
Margaret Anderson
Anderson, Margaret Catherine ''Margie'' at the Guelph General Hospital, Guelph on Tuesday, November 30, 2004. Margie Anderson at the age of 39 years. Loving mother of Angela McConaghy and Thomas Anderson. Special grandma of Taylor and Dominic. Loved daughter of Myrna Anderson of North Bay and the late Philip Anderson. Dear sister of Heather, Michael, Shelley, Keith, Sheldon, Judy, Kevin and the late Kenneth. Lovingly remembered by Norris Sheppard and her nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 7 to 9 pm Friday). Service will be held at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL on Saturday, December 4 at 10:00am. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated.
Tims, Donald Francis
at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hamilton on Wednesday, December 1, 2004. Don Tims at the age of 77 years. Loving husband of the late Daisy (Graham) Tims [2000]. Dear brother of Allan (Joan), Robert (Dorothy) all of Guelph and Marjorie Douglas of Ingersoll. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Don was an elder in the Presbyterian Church of Canada, a member of Speed Lodge A.F.&A.M. No. 180 G.R.C. and the Col. John McCrae Branch 234 Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. Tims was Guelph Branch Manager of Morden & Helwig Limited, Adjusters until his retirement in 1981. Memorial services will be held at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph during the spring of 2005 and the date and time will be announced later in the Mercury. Cremation with Inurnment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions to the Parkinson Foundation of Canada would be appreciated.
Mary Alena Ling
Ling, Mary Alena at the St. Joseph's Health Centre, Guelph on Wednesday, December 8, 2004. Mary Alena (Munro) Ling at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife for 56 years of Robert “Bob” Ling. Dearest mother of Marilyn Hyde (David) of Tecumseh and David Ling (Dawn) of Guelph. Loving Grandma of Paul and Laura. Sadly missed by her sister in law Audrey Ling and brother in law Wally Dawson, both of Toronto. Predeceased by her sister Zeta Pearl, sister in law Jean Dawson, and brother in law Walter Ling. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 2 – 4 p.m. Sunday.). Funeral service will be held at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with The Rev. Andrew Comar officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. A reception will follow in the Trillium Room of the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Arthur Sloopka
passed away unexpectedly at the cottage on Thursday, December 9, 2004, at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of the late May (Flanigan) Sloopka (1986). Loving father of Paul Sloopka. Dear brother of Stan Sloopka (Lena). Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday). Service at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the Trillium Room of the Funeral Home. Interment Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital would be appreciated.
