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Sparks, Arthur
Suddenly at home on Sunday, February 9th, 2003, while working on his truck, at the age of 61 years, Art Sparks of Saugeen Shores. Loving friend and husband of the former Brenda McIntosh. Loved dad of Grant and his wife Cindy, and Donna Sparks, all of Saugeen Shores. Bumpa of Nathaniel Sparks and Grampa of Abigail Sparks. Brother of Janice Campbell of Port Elgin. He will be missed by Brenda’s family and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral service will be conducted in Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce St., Port Elgin on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Sousa, Antonio Medeiros
In Southampton on Thursday, February 28th, 2002 in his 84th year, Antonio Sousa of Port Elgin. Father of Antonio and his wife Maria, Eduardo and his wife Maria, all of Toronto, Gabriel and his wife Almerinda of Port Elgin, Joe and his wife Maria of Calgary, and John and his wife Connie of Toronto. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Brother of Gil of Ottawa, Manuel of Toronto, Deolinda of Portugal. He is predeceased by two great-granddaughters.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores), on Friday from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, Port Elgin on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Father Robert Hudson officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or Saugeen Shores Medical Centre Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Parish prayers will be held in the funeral home on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m.
Solomon, Patrick
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on his 79th birthday, Patrick Solomon of Saugeen First Nation. Husband of the late Velma Ritchie and Alvina Wahbegona. Father of Donald, David, and Roderick, all of Owen Sound, Bonnie McCue of Niagara Falls, Sally Solomon Kellestine of Sarnia, and Tim of Barrie. He is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Brother of Helen Mason. Father-in-law of Sharon Solomon. He is predeceased by his sons, Hank, Harvey, and Ronald, his daughter Leatrice, and his grandson Gregory.
Friends may call at the Saugeen Full Gospel Church, Scotch Settlement Road, on Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the James Mason Centre on Friday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Philip Ritchie, and Esau Mitchell officiating.
Interment French Bay Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Solomon, Velma
Suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at the age of 77 years, Velma Ritchie Solomon, of the Saugeen First Nation, wife of Patrick Solomon, mother of Donald of Owen Sound Hank and his wife Sharon of Saugeen First Nation, David and Roderick, both of Owen Sound, Bonnie McCue of Niagara Falls, Sally Solomon Kellestine of Sarnia, and Tim ol Barrie. Velma is survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, one sister Louise Mitchell of Saugeen First Nation, and is predeceased by one son Ronald, and by one grandson, by her sisters Alvina Nashkewa, Thelma Ritchie, and Myrtle Austin, and brothers Wilson, Nelson and Leslie Ritchie..
Friends may call at the Saugeen Full Gospel Church, Scotch Settlement Rd., Saugeen First Nation, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the church on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
Interment French Bay Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
For further information, please call W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 519-832-2222
Solomon, Henry "Hank"
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Sunday, November 10th, 2002 in his 52nd year, Hank Solomon of Saugeen First Nation. Beloved husband of the former Sharon Ritchie. Dear father of Cindy, Kathy & Fred, Matthew, Mark, and Vincent Solomon all of Saugeen First Nation. Dear grandfather of Kristen, Dana, Chelsea, Craig, Bryanna, Alyssa, Jaydyn, and Shelby. He is also survived by his father Patrick Solomon of Saugeen First Nation. Brother of Sally and Ed Kellestine of Sarnia, Bonnie McCue of Niagara Falls, Roderick, David, and Donald, all of Owen Sound, and Tim Cummings of Barrie. He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Alvina Wahbegona and Velma Ritchie, his son Gregory, his brothers Ronald and Harvey and by his sister Leatrice.
Friends may call at the Saugeen Full Gospel Church, Scotch Settlement Road, on Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the James Mason Cultural Centre on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Philip Ritchie officiating.
Interment Village Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Saugeen Full Gospel Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Acts: Chapter 2, Verse 21 “And it shall be that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
Bessie Snyder
At Grey-Bruce Health Services in Southampton , on Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at the age of 83 years, the former Bessie Miller of Port Elgin, wife of the late Edwin Snyder, mother of Ellen and her husband Elmo Gibson of Brooklin, Florence and her husband Jim Futrell of Charleston, South Carolina, Jerry Snyder and his wife Catherine of Grimsby, Ronald Snyder and his wife Marjorie of Tara, and Barbara and her husband Denis Banville of Port Elgin. She is survived by 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, September 23rd.
Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel on Friday at 11.00 a.m., with Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Southampton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Janet Smyth
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Friday morning, June 27th, 2003 at the age of 92 years the former Janet Gilchrist. Wife of the late Melvin Smyth. Mother of Inez and her husband Don Fenton of Port Elgin, and Ron Smyth and his wife Ginette of Orangeville. Grandma of Mark Fenton and Ang of Port Elgin, Karen and Andy Robinson of Midland, and Diane Smyth of Brampton and Karl Smyth of Orangeville. Great-grandmother of Spencer and Brock Fenton and Sydney Robinson. Sister-in-law of Norma Gilchrist, Marjorie Gilchrist, Verna Henderson, and Alice Booth. She is predeceased by her brothers Donald and Neil Gilchrist.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 7 to 9p.m. on Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Judith Smith
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Monday, July 21st, 2003, at the age of 61 years. Judy Smith, the former Judy Barr of Port Elgin, and formerly of Harriston. Wife of Patrick C. Smith of Port Elgin. Mother of Robert of Orangeville, Donna Miles Heise and her husband John, and Matthew and his wife Candy all of Harriston. Grandma of Joshua and Megan Smith, Brandon, Jennifer, and Tyler Heise, and Brave and Gage Smith. Sister of Patricia Bolton of Leamington.
A gathering to celebrate Judy’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Port Elgin, on Saturday, August 9th, 2003 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions to the Grey Bruce Women’s Centre, Box 905, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 6H6 would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Smith, James
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton on Sunday, December 22nd, 2002 in his 78th year, James Smith of Saugeen Township. Beloved husband of the former Consuelo Aranega. He is also survived by three stepchildren and eight grandchildren. Brother of Arthur and his wife Myrtle of Meaford, Florence McKechnie of Saugeen Township, Eileen McConnel of Derby Township, and Marian Lawrie of Port Elgin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Francis.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Monday from 2 to 4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the World Accord or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Port Elgin Lions Club will hold a memorial service in the funeral home on Monday evening at 6:45 p.m.
John Smith
Suddenly at Hamilton on Saturday, June 10th, 2006, John Frederick Smith of Gobles Grove. Son of Dorothy Smith, father of Angie, Stephanie and Michael all of Stratford. Brother of Dan and his wife Myra and Lenore and her husband Clayton Long, all of Port Elgin. Nephew of Bonnie Nelles of London. John will be missed by his life long friend David Nelles of Stratford and by his many fishing buddies from Hamilton to Port Elgin and beyond. Predeceased by his father John and by his sister Rozanne.
John was born 48 years ago in Stratford, but his heart for the past 35 years has been in Port Elgin (preferably in a boat with a fishing pole in his hand).
John’s motto “Women Adore Me, Fish Fear Me!”
There will be a celebration of John’s life form 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15th, 2006, at the Brucedale Community Centre, 12th Concession of Bruce Twp., East of Hwy #21, first place on the left in the second mile and a quarter..
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to John’s favourite charity the Children’s Aid Society.
Smith, Jean Ida
At the Southampton Care Centre on Sunday, April 8th, 2001, Jean Smith of Southampton. Wife of Cyril Smith. Mother of Nancy (Mrs. Wray Smith) of Southampton, Paul and his wife Terri of Kitchener, and Danny of Southampton. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandsons.
A private family graveside service will be held at Southampton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
For further information please call the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 519-832-2222.
Irene Smith
At the Southampton Care Centre, on Monday, August 16th, 2004 in her 99th years, the former Irene Tyson. Wife of the late Elwyn Smith. Mother of Patricia Collins of Port Elgin, and Gary of Hamilton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by four sisters.
Private family arrangements. Interment Hamilton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Southampton Care Centre Resident’s Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Hazel Smith
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at the age of 86 years, the former Hazel Anness. Wife of the late Harvey Smith. Mother of Gloria McCormick of Oshawa, and Sterling of Ottawa. Grandma to Nancy Truax of London, Patricia Scrimshaw, and Jennifer McCormick, both of Toronto. Great-grandma to Adam and Amanda Truax. Sister of Henry Anness and his wife Alberta of Port Elgin.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams and Pastor Bob Johnston officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Ontario Rett Syndrome Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Smith, Florence Marie
At the Grey-Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Sunday, July 8th, 2001, in her 89th year, the former Florence McLean, wife of the late William George Smith, mother of Joyce Kallos of Calgary, David and his wife Renelle of Barrie, Lois Killah of Sudbury, and Bill and his wife Carolyn of Aurora. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one sister Marjorie McLean of Port Elgin. Mrs. Smith is predeceased by three sons, Ray, Donald and Blaine, and one grandson, Rick Carr, and by two brothers, John Donald, "J.D.", and Norman.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin on from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday morning, July 12th. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Robert Johnston officiating.
The family invites their friends to join with them following the funeral service in the community room of the funeral home for a reception.
Cremation, with Interment to follow in Civic Cemetery, Sudbury, on Wednesday, July 18th, at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Smith, Diane F.
passed away at her residence in Port Elgin, early Monday morning, March 18, 2002, at the age of 47 years, after bravely fighting a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumour, Diane Smith of Port Elgin, loving wife of Paul Schendel, dear sister of Lois and her husband Keith Blackshaw, and Wayne Smith, all of Owen Sound. Dearly loved daughter of Jarvis and Florence Smith of Owen Sound. Much loved aunt of Matthew and Sarah Blackshaw.
At Diane’s request, a private family funeral service will be conducted in Division Street United Church in Owen Sound, with the Rev. Keith Reynolds officiating.
Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound.
Memorial contributions to “Inspired By Nature” Campaign for the Outdoor Education Centre, to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, or to the Saugeen Shores Medical Centre Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Smith, Cyril
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Thursday, April 19th, 2001, Cyril Smith of Southampton. Husband of the late Jean Stewart. Father of Nancy (Mrs. Wray Smith) of Southampton, Paul and his wife Terri of Kitchener, and Danny of Southampton. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandsons.
A graveside service will be held at Southampton Cemetery on Tuesday, April 24th, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
For further information please call the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 519-832-2222.
Elsie Sistermans
At the William Osler Health Centre in Brampton, on Saturday, December 1st, 2007, Elsie Sistermans (nee Millar) of Brampton, formerly of Southampton. Wife of the late John Sistermans. Loving mother of Maureen Mott and her parnter Wayne Rudge of Brampton, and Neil Stevens and his wife Diana of Newmarket. She is survived by five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her son-in-law Bob Mott and two sisters.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Thursday, December 6 th, from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the Chapel on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Margaret Greenhow officiating.
Interment Southampton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Trevor Sims At his residence on Monday, August 30th, 2004 at the age of 84 years, Trevor Sims of Port Elgin. Husband of the late Jenny McLaren. Stepfather of Howard McLaren and his wife Alice of Port Elgin. Grandpa to John of Windsor and Janice of Ottawa. He is also survived by his brother, Robert and by his nieces and nephews in Wales. He is predeceased by his brother Frank.
Private family funeral arrangements in the care of the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation MRI Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
