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Brannick, Mary Marguerite
Faithful member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, (presently the Community of Christ), Last Charter and Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary, Branch 340, Port Elgin
At the Grey-Bruce Health Services in Southampton on Saturday, April 13, 2002, at the age of 83 years, Marguerite Brannick. Wife of the late T.A. “Pete” Brannick. Mother of Janice Storms of Lindsay, Irene and her husband Murray Howe of Bruce Twp., and Ann of Port Elgin. Grandma of Mark and Sarah Howe. Marg is fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Coral Mercer of Southampton, and by several nieces and nephews of the Mercer and Vennard families. She is predeceased by her parents Joseph Vennard and the former Esther Macdonald, by her son-in-law Bill Storms, by one sister Irene Vennard, and by two brothers Alex and Clarence Vennard.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, April 15th. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Elder Bill McCarty officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Shores Medical Clinic Building Fund or to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
The Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary to Branch 340, Port Elgin will hold a memorial in the funeral home on Monday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Boyes, Donald Kenneth
At Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Saturday, August 4, 2001, at the age of 68, Donald Boyes of Port Elgin. Beloved husband of the former Ruth Elizabeth Fox. Dear brother of William and his wife Lois of St. Catharines, Barry and his wife Louise of Ottawa. He is brother-in-law to Irene and her husband Calvin Kay of Rockwood, Douglas Fox and his wife Bev of Dunnville, Wendel Fox and Ellen of Kirkfield, Alfred Fox and his wife Reta of Canfield. He will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Don retired from TRW Canada Ltd., St. Catharines, in June 1996 after 33 years of service and moved from Grimsby to Port Elgin. He was an avid angler and hunter, was a member of the Lake Huron Fishing Club and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
An informal celebration of Don's life will be held on Sunday, August 19th, 2001, from 2-4pm at the Holiday Trailer Park, in "The Hut", Southampton.
Memorial contributions made be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association as expressions of sympathy. For further information, please call the W. Kent Milroy Funeral Home, Port Elgin Chapel, 519-832-2222.
Chris Bowman
At her home on Tuesday, January 1st, 2008, at the age of 54 years, Chris Bowman of Port Elgin. She is survived by her mother Eileen Hauser and stepfather Lloyd Hauser of Kitchener. Dear sister of Linda and her husband Tim Westhead of Whitby. Aunt of Jessica Westhead and her husband Derek Wuenschirs of Toronto, and Cameron Westhead and his partner Marcella Campbell of Canmore, AB. She is predeceased by her father Ernest Frank Bowman, and by her brother Frank Ernest Bowman.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Thursday, January 10th , from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Peter Stopford officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or to the Town of Saugeen Shores for the Port Elgin Medical Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Bowes, Kenneth
Peacefully at his residence at Elgin Lodge in Port Elgin on Friday evening, March14th, 2003, at the age of 76 years, Ken Bowes of Port Elgin, beloved husband of the late Dorothy Wilkinson.Ken is survived by his sister-in-law Patricia Bowes, and by niece Doris Meacham and her husband Don of Wiarton , and by nephew Dick Bowes ofLouisville, Kentucky.Predeceased by brothers and sisters Dorothy Smith, Marie Strachan, Roy Bowes, Cliff Bowes, and Nadean Chapman.Ken will be especially missed by close friends Rachel and John MacDonald.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday, March 17th. Funeral service will be conductedin the chapel on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Bayview Cemetery, Wiarton..
Memorial contributions to the Port Elgin United Church Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Bowes, Cliff
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton Site on Monday, September 9th, 2002 at the age of 83 years, Cliff Bowes of Port Elgin and formerly of Oshawa. Loved husband and best friend of Pat Bowes. Dearly missed by Joan and her husband Jack Myers of Southampton, Dr. Tony Gerrow of Calgary, Rick Gerrow and his wife Laurell of Mitchell, Tina and her husband Tony Gumbinger of Oshawa, Kelly Gerrow of Ottawa and Gerry Gerrow and his wife Simone of Whitby. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and by his brother Ken Bowes of Port Elgin.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Eric Watson officiating.
Interment Union Cemetery, Oshawa.
Memorial contributions to Canadian Cancer Society or the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #340, Port Elgin will hold a memorial service in the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Joan Boudreau
passed away at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 at the age of 67 years, Joan Boudreau of Port Elgin. Beloved wife for 46 years of Alfred Boudreau. Loving mother of Brett, currently stationed in Brussels, Belgium with his wife Brigitte. Doting grandma of Katherine and Alexander. She will also be dearly missed by her mother-in-law, Emily Boudreau of Yarmouth, nieces Patti Byers and Sandra Mercey, extended family and many friends.
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, February 2nd, 2007. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment to take place in Hanover beside her beloved parents.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Bolander, John
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton on Thursday, September 12th, 2002 at the age of 55 years, John Bolander of Port Elgin. Husband of Marjorie Bolander. Dear father of Don of Port Elgin and David of Waterloo. Loving stepfather of Carol Brusso, Ken MacDonald and Joyce Dudgeon, Brad MacDonald, all of Port Elgin, Gail and her husband Tom Linton of New Hamburg, and Murray MacDonald and his wife Kim of Ottawa. Loving and cherished Poppa of Greg, Jeremy, Michael, Maggie, Kenny, Scotty, Darren, Christopher, Nicole, and Steven. Brother of Merd Bolander and his wife Helen of Sudbury.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce St., Port Elgin, on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Boisvert, D.C. "Pete"
At the Grey-Bruce Health Services in Southampton, early Friday morning July 19th, 2002, at the age of 79 years, Darius Charles “Pete” Boisvert, husband of Jean Boisvert of Port Elgin. Father of Brian and his wife Lynn of Cambridge, and Glenn and his wife Megan of Owen Sound.Grandpa to Andrea and Theresa, both of Cambridge, and Tannis of Owen Sound.Brother of Lou and her husband Matt Scott of St. Catharines, Lily Lemay of Thorold, and Rita and her husband Jim Haine of Niagara Falls.Pete will be missed by his nieces and their families.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, on Sunday, July 21st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.Funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Elgin on Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions to the SaugeenMemorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 340, Port Elgin will hold a memorial service in the funeral home on Sunday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Jean Black
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Saturday, November 13th, 2004 in her 91st year, Jean Black of Port Elgin. Dear sister of Rae McIntosh of Port Elgin. Jean is survived by her nieces and nephews, Marilyn and her husband RonMcComb, John McIntosh and his wife Joyce, Bill McIntosh and his wife Linda, Grace and her husband Jim Currie, and Beverly and her husband Jim Helps She is also survived by her sister in law Grace Black, and by many great, and great-great nieces and nephews. Jean is predeceasedby her brothers Keith Black and his wife June, Ralph Black and by her brother-in-law Angus McIntosh.
Friends may call at W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St. on Tuesday, November 16th, 2004, from 2 to 4and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be conducted at the Port Elgin United Church on Wednesday 11:00 a.m with Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment at Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to Port Elgin United Church Building Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Blue, Melanie Rachael
Surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, February 9th, 2002, Melanie Blue, at the age of four months. Dearly loved daughter of Robert and Debbie Blue of Port Elgin. Melanie will be missed by her grandparents, Joyce Atkinson of Port Elgin and Jim and Elaine Blue and great grandparents Bob And Margaret Atkinson all of Paisley. She is survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by grandpa Ted Atkinson and cousin Ronnie McCulloch.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores), on Monday evening, 7 - p. m.
Funeral service will be conducted in the Chapel on Tuesday 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Margaret Greenhow officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Shores Medical Clinic Building Fund or St. Joseph’s Hospital Neonatal Clinic would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Blain, Edna
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Wednesday, January 15th, 2003, , at the age of 80 years, Edna Blain of Port Elgin and formerly of Barrie. Loving wife for 60 years and beloved companion of Gordon (Bud) Blain. Dear mother of Garry and his wife Barbara of Niagara-on-the-Lake, David and his wife Gail of Barrie, and Susan and her husband Gary Exell of Port Elgin. Sadly missed by grandchildren; Jeffrey, Michael, Lori, Tara, Lisa, Tracy & Jill.
A private family funeral service will be conducted at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Humane Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Notes of condolence may be sent to Bud at Elgin Lodge, 551 Mary St., Unit #57, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C2.
Edith "Mabel" Birrell
At the South Bruce-Grey Health Centre, Chesley, on Friday, November 23rd, 2007 at the age of 91 years, the former Mabel Routledge of Elgin Abbey Lodge, Chesley and formerly of Pinkerton. Wife of the late Harold Birrell. Beloved mother of Judy and her husband Dennis Reany of Port Elgin, Don and his wife Ainslee of Strathroy, Doug of Hanover, James and his wife Grace of Pinkerton and Susan of Nanaimo B.C. Grandmother of eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one step great-grandchild. Sister of Jean and her husband George Leitch of Don Mills, Robert Routledge and his wife Afifa of Arizona, Harold Routledge and his wife Maureen of Atlin, B.C. Sister-in-law of Elizabeth (Betty) Williams of London. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents John and Edith Routledge.
Private family Interment.
Memorial contributions to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Paisley or Elgin Abbey Lodge, Chesley. would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Arthur Binns
At St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, September 19th, 2004 at the age of 64 years, Arthur Binns of Port Elgin. Former husband of Gillian Freeman of Hamilton. Father of Jim and Julie Binns of Port Elgin, Rod Binns and Shannon Gibson, and Shari and Patrick Gold, all of Hamilton. Stepfather of Cameron and Janet Ritchie of Hamilton. Grandfather of Mikyla Dodd Binns, Dakota Gold, David Binns, Brett, Shalaine, and Colin Ritchie. Brother of Noreen Canavan of Victoria, B.C., Carol and John Birch of B.C., and Rod & Lesley Binns of England. Son of Sarah Binns and John Bull. Beloved friend of Billy, Cori and Morgan Power. He is predeceased by his father Arthur Binns and by his sister Penny Doane.
Funeral service will be conducted in Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce Street, Port Elgin, on Thursday at 11.00 a.m. with Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation MRI Fund or St. Mary’s Hospital Cardiac Unit would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Bigras, Wendy Joy
Suddenly at her residence on Sunday, June 30th, 2002, at the age of 47 years, Wendy Bigras of Port Elgin, wife of Art Bigras, mother of Michelle and her husband Sheldon Janes of Oshawa, stepmother of Julie and her husband Andy Nicoll of Port Elgin.Nana to Liam, Victoria and Teigan.Daughter of Sally Wulff of Port Elgin, daughter-in-law of Fern Bigras of Sudbury.Will be missed by her Godmother Muriel Eagles of Meaford and the Bigras family.Survived by her siblings, Dean Burrows of Southampton, Chris Wagner of Corbeil, Karla McMillian of Port Elgin, Sean Burrows of Barrie and by many nieces and nephews.Special friend of Nicole and Volker Oettershagen and Lise and Ray Arsenault, all of Port Elgin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, Port Elgin on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2002 at 11 a.m., with Father Robert Hudson as celebrant, followed by a reception with the family in St. Joseph's Jubilee Hall.
For further information, please call W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 832-2222.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Shores Medical Clinic Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
The Burning Candle
The burning candle flickers in the night
The burning flame oh so bright
Burning away like the mourning sun
Wondering whether it will return at dawn
Then night-fall comes
Bringing darkness across the sky
The sun will rise as the candle will die.
By Wendy J. Bigras
