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Rier, Bud
At the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley, on Tuesday, October 29th, 2002 in his 73rd year, Bud Rier of Paisley. Beloved husband of the former Muriel Pfohl. Dear father of Gary and his wife Judi of Southampton, and Ron of Paisley. Dear grandpa of Bud James and Chantal, both of Southampton. Brother of Marilyn and her husband Loyd Marklevitz of Chesley, Bernice and her husband Bill Brown of Owen Sound, and Cliff and his wife Harriet of Owen Sound. Brother-in-law of Ken Pfohl and his wife Nellie of Brantford.
A memorial service will be conducted in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 181 1st Ave.S., Chesley on Thursday, October 31st, 2002 at 12:00 noon with the Rev. Terri Anne Mattiasson officiating.
Interment Chesley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Chesley Hospital Foundation or St. Mark’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated as expression of sympathy.
Marilyn "Lyn" Richer
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton on Saturday June10th, 2006 at the age of 81 years, Marilyn “Lyn” Richer, of Port Elgin and formerly of Windsor. Mother of Diane Miller of Tilbury and Margo Richer of Port Elgin. She is survived by eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Surviving also are her special friends Gail King, Cathy Bartlett, and Barb and Tom Hamilton of Leamington. Predeceased by one daughter Debbie Lepine and by one brother Jack Parker.
Private family arrangements are in the care of the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores).
Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Reist, George Allan
After a lengthy battle with a serious illness, at the Grey-Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Thursday, Feb. 7th, 2002, at the age of 65 years, George Reist of Port Elgin and formerly of Kitchener, husband of Joy Reist, father of Beverly and her husband Dennis Snider, and Tamara Reist, all of Kitchener. He is survived also by one grandson Jonathan Reist. Stepfather of Tony Woodward and his wife Deanna of Glen Morris, Penny and her husband Casey Morenhout of British Columbia, and Pam Leirsh of Guelph. Also surviving is one stepgrandson Matt Woodward. Brother of Jean Carney and her husband Charles, Doris Kuehl and her husband Darin, Sharron Britten and her husband Fred, and Stanley Reist and his wife Cheryl.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, February 10th. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, February 11th, at 11 am, with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Shores Medical Clinic Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Special gratitude to my special friends Grant and Karoline Fredericson for their total support.
Reid, Harvey
At the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Southampton, early Thursday morning, January 9th, 2003, at the age of 85 years, Harvey Reid of Southampton. Husband of the former Betty McArthur. Father of Lilojean and her husband Jack McDonald of Port Elgin, and Fraser Reid and his wife Sandra of Southampton. Grandpa of Marlene and her husband Sheldon Speedie of Port Elgin, Brad McDonald and his wife Lesley of New Lowell, Jackie and her husband Jim Serenko of Alton, and Angie and her husband Jason Kanold of Orillia. Great-grandpa of Kristen and Michael Speedie, and Brayden McDonald.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ken Wild officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Reeves, Ruth
At the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Owen Sound, on Friday, June 1st, 2001 in her 74th year, the former Ruth Paddon of Port Elgin. Beloved wife of George Reeves. Dear mother of Lynn and her husband John Gorwill of Elora, and John and his wife Allyson of Kitchener. Grandmother of Jaclyn and Lauryn. Sister of Nora Hughes of London and Malcolm Paddon of Lethbridge, Alberta. She is predeceased by her parents Charles and Susanna Paddon and by one sister and six brothers.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral service will be conducted in Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce Street, Port Elgin on Monday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Kevin Reaume
At McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton on Saturday, January 5th, 2008 at the age of 70 years, Kevin Reaume of Port Elgin and formerly of Chatham and Ancaster. Loving husband of the former Muriel Aylesworth. Dear father of Leslie Reaume and her partner Margaret Buist of Ottawa, Todd and his wife Marie of Wallaceburg, Tim and his wife Charlene of Chatham, and Lindsey and her husband Brian Fenwick of Beamsville. Cherished papa of Laura, Kate, Andrew, Danielle, Megan, Sawyer and Chase. Brother of Lucille and her husband George Good, Lois and her husband Joe Goldhawk, William and his wife Bev, Flynn and his wife Betty, and Brady and his wife Patti. He will also be missed by the Aylesworth family and in-laws, Marg Reaume and Phyllis Reaume, and by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Gerald and Martin, and by his sisters Geri-Anne and Mary Joanne.
Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, 920 Wellington St., Port Elgin on Saturday, January 12th, 2008 at 11.00am with Father Peter Meyer officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
"ONLY A HEARTBEAT AWAY"
Rayner, Marian Isabel
At Central Place, Owen Sound, on Friday, March 30th, 2001, the former Isabel Howe, retired teacher and resident of Owen Sound. She is survived by her brother Edward and his wife Winnifred of Kincardine, her sisters-in-law Christina Howe of Kincardine, and Dorothy Ransome of Paisley, and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers Nelson and Carman.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, on Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions to the C.N.I.B. would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Rathwell, Ruby I
At the Craigholme Nursing Home, Ailsa Craig, on Friday, May 11th, 2001, at the age of 92 years, the former Ruby McLeod, formerly of London and Port Elgin. Wife of the late Lionel Rathwell. Dear mother of Ronald and his wife Marion of Simcoe, Murray and his wife Phyllis of Forest and William of Chatham. Loving grandmother to eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Angus and Amelia McLeod. She is also predeceased by two sisters and four brothers. She was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Julia Morden officiating.
Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara.
Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy
James Rankin
In Chesley, on Saturday, January 15th, 2005, at the age of 73 years, Jim Rankin. Husband of Barb Rankin of Paisley. Father of Dawn of Barrie, and Angie and Chad, both of Paisley. Granddad to Vince, Jarret and Kaitlyn, and Justin and Eric. Brother of Bev and his wife Joan of Port Elgin, Raymond and his wife Carol of Kitchener, and Ruth Braga of Niagara Falls. Also surviving is his sister-in-law Linda Rankin of Listowel. Predeceased by his sisters Jean and Ina, and by his brother John.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St., Paisley, on Monday, January 17th, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A private family funeral service will be conducted with the Rev. Murray Rounding officiating.
Interment Starkvale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Chesley Hospital Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Earl Purdy
Peacefully at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, with his family at his side on Thursday, October 2nd, 2003 at the age of 75 years, Earl Bertram Purdy of Paisley. Husband for 53 years of the former Joyce Sterling. Father of Howard and Connie of Kitchener, Roy and Carol of Lindsay, Murray and Janice of Port Elgin, Wayne and Laurel of Paisley, Carol and Ronald McTeer of Hanover, Joe and Pat of Hanover, Colleen of Walkerton, Ray and Barb of Sarnia, Charlie and Laura of London, and Kevin and Carrie of Port Elgin. He is also survived by twenty-five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one sister and one brother. Predeceased by his parents William and Florence (Armstrong) Purdy, five sisters, and five brothers.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St. South, Paisley, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral service will be conducted in Knox United Church, Paisley on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Murray Rounding officiating.
Interment Douglas Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #295 or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #295 will hold a memorial service in the chapel on Sunday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Dianne Primeau
At her home in Port Elgin with her family by her side on Thursday, February 1st, 2007 at the age of 51years, Dianne Primeau of Port Elgin. Beloved wife of 32 years of Michael Primeau. Mother of Chantel and her partner Alexis of Port Elgin. Blayne and his wife Melissa of Guelph, and Megan of Port Elgin. Daughter of Ralph Thede of Port Elgin. Sister of Francis and her husband Paul Maurer, Tom Thede and his wife Sharon, all of Port Elgin. Willa and her husband Keith Faust of Arran Elderslie, Ron Thede and his wife Mary of Saugeen Shores, and Barry Thede and his wife Wendy of Erin. Sister-in-law of Dan Primeau and his wife Valerie of Cobourg, Pat Primeau and his wife Mona of Deep River. Daughter-in-law of Jerry Primeau and his wife Irene of Pembroke, and Marilyn and her husband Joe Mercer of Bobcaygeon. Predeceased by her mother Hazel Thede and an infant sister.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 4th , 2007. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Chuck Moon officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to Prance or Port Elgin Saugeen Central School for an annual bursary to be given to a deserving student would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Ross Preston
It is with great sorrow that the family of Ross Samuel Preston announces his sudden passing on September 10th, 2003, due to heart complications at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. Ross was a loving husband of Marilyn and devoted father of Jennifer and his son-in-law Victor Kushmaniuk. Sisters and brothers in law Sam and Arlene Inglis of Hespeler, Jack and Yvonne Gray of Durham, and Aubrey Brown and the late Ruth Brown of Victoria will all deeply miss Ross. Ross was predeceased by his father Samuel and by his mother Gladys, as well as his in-laws Arthur and Eileen Brown of Holstein, Ontario.
A proud native of the Toronto Beaches, Ross attended Malvern High School. He continued his education at Ryerson, obtaining a degree in business. This was followed by an Honours Bachelor of Arts from York University, and a teacher’s certificate from the Ontario College of Education. Thus began a great career in teaching.
In 1971, Ross’ first teaching job brought him to the History and Economics classes of Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin, Ontario - and there he remained a favourite until his retirement in 1994.
Ross’s integrity, brilliant sense of humour and keen intelligence endeared him to both staff and students alike. After retiring, he and Marilyn enjoyed summers in their little ‘haus’ in “The Bruce”, and winters in Sun City, Florida.
Ross and Marilyn had just recently celebrated thirty-five years of friendship and marriage. Ross’s pride and joy was his daughter Jennifer. It was with much happiness that he walked his daughter down the aisle in September two years ago, and he was extremely pleased to see her begin a new life with her husband, Victor.
All who knew Ross will miss his hearty laugh, extremely biased political opinions, wicked sense of humour and fond appreciation for the good things in life.
Thank you Husband. Father. Friend. Teacher and Colleague. Everyone who remembers you will do so with a smile. Your spirit remains with us, always.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, from 7-9 p.m. on Friday evening, September12th. A Remembrance and a Celebration of Ross’ life will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2003 at 1 p.m., at Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce Street, Port Elgin.
A reception with the family will be held immediately following the service in the Family Activity Centre of the church.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or to the Salvation Army would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
