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Katherine Doern
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton on Thursday, November 13th, 2003, at the age of 88 years, Katherine Doern of Underwood. Wife of the late Henry Doern. Mother of Arthur and his wife Donna, and Gunther, all of Underwood. Oma of Andy and Dianna.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday evening.Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Bob Cotie officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Lupus Association or Shiloh Community Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Mamie Docherty
At the Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 in her 90th year, the former Mamie Houston, wife of the late Archie Docherty. Loving mother of Dorothy Thomson (Chris) of Toronto and John Docherty of Wawa. Loved Grandmother of Alex, Beth and Kristen Thomson.She is predeceased by 6 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St. S. Paisley, on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Murray Rounding officiating.
Interment Purdy Cemetery, Greenock Township.
Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Shirley DeVries
At her residence on Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 at the age of 75 years, the former Shirley Brooks of Paisley and formerly of Galt. Wife of Leonard DeVries of Paisley. Mom of Paul and his wife Nancy of Mildmay, and Carol Asselin of Hanover. Grandmother of five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by an infant son Alan.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel., 216 Queen St.S., Paisley from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 12th and from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at Immanuel Missionary Church, 307 Balaclava St., Paisley. Funeral service will be conducted in the church on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Lloyd MacArthur officiating.
Interment Starkvale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Mark DeRoux
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Sunday, July 11th, 2004, at the age of 42 years, Mark deRoux of Morin Heights, Quebec and formerly of Port Elgin. Son of the late Kathleen and William deRoux. Brother of Keith Anne and her husband Graham Marr, Margy and her husband John Bell, all of Port Elgin, Robin of Ridgetown, Chris of London, and Whitneyof Port Elgin. He is also survived by his aunts Vivian Wotton of London, Eleanor Wark of Port Elgin, three nieces and three nephews.
A private family memorial gathering will be held in the near future.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Grey Bruce VON or the Oncology Department at Jewish General Hospital, Montreal would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Aldo DelBel
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton on Wednesday, November 1st, 2006 at the age of 64 years, Aldo Del Bel of Southampton and formerly of Mississauga. Husband of Linda Del Bel. Father of Glen and his wife Deanna of Oakville, and Kelly and her husband Wade Taylor of Milton. Dear “Nonno” of Kyle Del Bel and Evan Taylor. Sadly missed by his dearest friends George and Gloria Gilmour of Southampton. Brother-in-law to Lino and his wife Carole Pighin of Toronto and “Zio” to Erin and Lauren Pighin, brother-in-law of Dina Del Bel of Toronto, and “Zio” to Renzo Del Bel and Nadia Zanardo. He is predeceased by his brother Bruno Del Bel and by his sister Ines Frigo.
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 Friday. Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Southampton, on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Father Mike Francis officiating.
Interment St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Southampton.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.Parish prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m.
Dekker, Koert
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, November 20th 2001, at the age of 56, Koert Dekker of Port Elgin. Dear husband of Bev, son of Jentje Parsons, both of Port Elgin. He will be missed by Janis of London and Stephen of New Brunswick. Grandpa to Hailey and Graham. He is also survived by his sisters Ida, Helen, Jane, and Shirley, by his brother Ralph, and by his stepsister Betty. He is predeceased by his father Koert Dekker and his step-father Bill Parsons.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Margaret Greenhow officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Shores Medical Centre Building Fund or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Robert deBlois
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Sunday, June 13th, 2004, at the age of 62 years, Bob deBlois of Port Elgin and formerly of Bowmanville. Loving husband and partner of CaroleClarke. Dear father of Craig and his wife Christine of Unionville, Steven and his wife Carly of Toronto, and Michael and his wife Roisin of Canmore, Alberta. Stepfather of Bill Clarke of Port Elgin. Grandpa-pa of Emma deBlois. Loving son of Annette deBlois of Hamilton. Brother ofEliette Levesque of Hamilton and Ron of Quebec. He is predeceased by his father Gerard.
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 Wednesday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Father Robert Hudson officiating. A memorial service will be held at the Central United Church on Main Street in Unionville, on Saturday, June 19th, 2004 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Bob deBlois Memorial Fund for Youth Hockey or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Simone Day (Verdun, nee Piche)
Simone Day passed away peacefully at Saugeen Memorial Hospital, Southampton, Ontario on November 30th, 2003, at the age of 86. Born in Verner, Ontario September 17th, 1917, dear daughter of Alexina Boisvert and Jules Piche, both predeceased. Cherished wife of John Day and predeceased by first husband Camille Verdun. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two sons, Roger (Karen) Verdun of Vernon, B.C., Michael (Magda) Verdun of Keswick, one daughter, Gisele Whiteman (Richard) of Dorset, one stepson Peter (Carolyn) Day of Southampton, Mike (predeceased) (and Nellie) Day of Sault Ste. Marie .Dear sister of Dora (Ed) Begin (predeceased) of Sudbury and Lorenzo (Zozo) of London England (predeceased), sister-in-law of Oscar and Flo Boyer and son Gerry (predeceased). Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews in Sudbury - Pat (Ron) Kenyon, Jean (Bill) Williams, Susan, Rita, Rollande and Jeanette, Ray (Donna) Boyer, and their children. Loved by her grandchildren - Danny (Angela) of Union Bay, B.C., Richard (Fiona) of Brampton, Kevin (Bonnie) of Ottawa, Candice and Trevor of Toronto and Kasper of Keswick; and her five great-grandchildren - Camille, Renee, Kieran, Cameron and Anthea.
Simone was a pioneer with the Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 225 of the Canadian Legion in Sturgeon Falls and the Musee Sturgeon River House Museum and was very fondly remembered for her years of dedicated service at Gervais Restaurant, Sturgeon Falls. As she was blind when she left us, in lieu of flowers, Simone asked that donations be made to the Bruce County Public Library for her favorite thing - talking books.
A family funeral service of remembrance will be held at the W. Kent Milroy Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin.
A la douce mémoire de Simone Day, qui est décédée paisiblement à l'Hôpital Saugeen Memorial a Southampton, le 30 novembre à l'âge de 86 ans. Née à Verner, le 17 septembre 1917, fille bien-aimée de (feux) Alexina Boisvert et Jules Piché. Tendre épouse de John Day et de son premier époux (feu) Camille Verdun. Simone était une mère dévouée qui manquera beaucoup à ses 2 fils, Roger (Karen) Verdun de Vernon, B.C., Michael (Magda)Verdun de Keswick, une fille, Gisèle, née Verdun, Whiteman (Richard) de Dorset, deux beau-fils, Peter (Carolyn) Day de Southampton et Nellie (feu) Mike Day de Sault Ste. Marie. Précédée par une soeur Dora (Ed) Begin de Sudbury et un frère Lorenzo (Zozo) de Londres, Angleterre, une belle-soeur Flo (Oscar) Boyer et leur fils Gerard. Son souvenir restera gravé dans la memoire des nièces et neveux de Sudbury, - Pat (Ron) Kenyon, Jean Williams (Bill), Susan, Rita, Rollande et Jeanette, née Boyer, Ray (Donna) Boyer, et leurs enfants.
Ses petits-enfants sont Danny (Angela) Verdun de Union Bay , B.C., Richard (Fiona) Day de Brampton, Kevin (Bonnie) de Ottawa, Candice et Trevor de Toronto et Kasper de Keswick . Ses arrière petits-enfants sont Camille, Renée, Kieran, Cameron et Anthea.
Simone était à la fois première avec les Dames Auxiliaires de la Branche 225 de la Legion Candianne de Sturgeon Falls et avec le projet du Musee Sturgeon River House Museum. On se souviendra d'elle aussi pour ses années de travail au restaurant Gervais . Au lieu des fleurs, la famille désire que les dons soient offerts à la bibliotèque publique de Southampton pour les livres parlants, un intéret spécial de Simone.
La direction des funérailles fut confiée à la Maison funéraire W. Kent Milroy, 510 rue Mill, Port Elgin.
John Day
John Hunt Day, recently of Port Elgin, passed away on Friday morning, July 2nd, 2004, Loving husband of the late Simone Verdun, Elizabeth Scott, and the late Kathleen Everard.Beloved father of Peter and his wife Carolyn of Southampton, and predeceased by his son Michael.Stepfather of Gisele and her husband Richard Whiteman of Dorset, Michael Verdun and his wife Magda of Keswick, and Roger Verdun and his wife Karen of Kelowna B.C., Grandfather of Richard and his wife Fiona, Kevin and his wife Bonnie, Trevor and Candice; great-grandfather of Keiran, Cameron and Anthea.He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Nellie Day.
Formerly of Sturgeon Falls, Oakville, and Sault Ste. Marie, John was a resident of Elgin Lodge in Port Elgin.John retired in 1983 after 35 years with Abitibi (Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto).He was a major in the 49th Militia Regiment in the Soo, following his military experience as a Squadron Leader in the RAF prior to 1946, serving in India during the war. John was active in the Soo Theatre Workshop, Camera Club and Sturgeon Falls Museum.He was an ardent architect, woodworker, gardener and fisherman.
His family wishes to thank the staff at Elgin Lodge for their love and support for John and Simone over the past two years.We also wish to thank the staff at the Southampton Hospital for their care of John during the last month.
A family service was held at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel in Port Elgin on Sunday, July 4th.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Dawe, Ken "Ladi"
At his home in Southampton, on Friday, December 21st, 2001 in his 43rd year, Ken Dawe of Southampton. Beloved husband of the former Laurie Edwards. Dear father of Jansen, at home and Jasmine of London. He is also survived by his father Mike Dawe of Cobourg. Brother of Tracy and her husband Vince Westra of Hawkestone and Pam Dawe of Woodstock. Uncle to Jayne.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Sunday from 7-9 p.m.A private family funeral service will be conducted.
Interment Southampton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Mary Dawe or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Mary Davey
In Kentville, Nova Scotia, on Monday evening, August 22nd, 2005, at the age of 84 years
the former Mary Grabb of Kentville, N.S., and formerly of Calgary and Port Elgin, wife of the late W. Arthur Davey, mother of David and his wife Marg of Smithers. B.C., Richard of Calgary, Robin and his wife Betty of Kanata, Chris and Carmen of Halifax, and Lisa Allen of Calgary. Grandma to Matthew and Jason, Michael, Jennene and Jeffrey, Sean and Justin, and Josh and Melissa. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren. Mary is predeceased by her sisters Hannah and Verna, and by her brother John.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 26th. Funeral service will be conducted in the Port Elgin United Church on Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery. A reception with the family will be held following theInterment in the Community Room of the funeral home.
Emma Darlington
At her residence, Saugeen First Nation, on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2003, at the age of 68 years, the former Emma John. Wife of Les Darlington. Mother of Darlene Hunter, Philip Nashkewa and Irene, Ronald Nashkewa and his wife Linda, Mario Darlington and Judy Darlington, all of Guelph. Grandma to Paul and Donna St. Jules. She is also survived by her great-granddaughter Cierra. She is predeceased by her parents, brothers, and sisters.
Friends may call at her residence, 115 Keewaydin Dr. at Scotch Settlement, Saugeen First Nation, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted in Saugeen Pentecostal Church, Scotch Settlement on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Philip Ritchie officiating.
Interment Southampton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
