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Annie Bicknell
Peacefully, with her family by her side, at the Grey-Bruce Health Services in Southampton, on Friday, May 5th, 2006, at the age of 87 years, the former Annie McWilliam. Wife of the late Gerry Bicknell. Mother of Frank and his wife Sue of Queensbury, New York, and Linda and her husband Dave Mason of Port Elgin. Grandmother of Sean Bicknell., and Andrew and Adrienne Mason. She is also survived by her nephew Terry Bicknell and his wife Judy of Port Elgin, by her grand-niece Maureen and her husband Derek Rinn, and their children Anna and Patrick, all of Port Elgin, and by many nieces and nephews in Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and California. Predeceased by her three brothers, George, Bill and Frank McWilliam.
Family and friends are invited to attend the graveside service at Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin on Wednesday afternoon, May 10th at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating. Family and friends are also most welcome to attend a reception at the home of Linda and Dave Mason, 1025 Wellington St., Port Elgin following the funeral services.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation, or the Grey-Bruce Humane Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Arrangements are in care of the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, Ontario. (519) 832-2222
Gerald Bicknell
In Southampton on Monday, August 4th, 2003, at the age of 84 years, Gerry Bicknell of Port Elgin. Born in Manitoba on May 14th, 1919 to Howard and Hester Bicknell. Following graduation in Engineering from the University of Manitoba , Mr. Bicknell followed a career for 38 years with CPR. Husband of Annie Elizabeth Bicknell for 57 years. Father of Linda and her husband Dave Mason of Port Elgin, and Frank Bicknell and his wife Sue of Queensbury, New York. Brother of Alice Perkins of Clearlake Highlands, California. Grandfather of Sean Bicknell, and Andrew and Adrienne Mason. He is also survived by his grand-niece Maureen Rinnt and her husband Derek, his grand-grand-niece Anna Rinnt, and many nieces and nephews in Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, and California. Predeceased by his sisters Hester, Margaret, and Maude, and by his brothers John, George, Ernest, Donald, Oswald, Stanley, Edward, Leonard, and Allan. Mr. Bicknell loved carpentry and all sports; especially golf, curling, softball, bowling, hunting, fishing, basketball, billiards, swimming, and water skiing. He was an avid member of curling clubs in Kentville, N.S., Sherbrooke, Quebec, Clagary, Alberta, and White Rock, B.C. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in WWII as a navigator in England and Burma Road, India.
A private graveside service will be held at Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation for the Family Room. Funeral arrangements were in the care of the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, ONN0H 2C0.
Besito, Lennox Marshall Joseph
Suddenly on Thursday, April 11th, 2002, at the age of 36 years, Lennox Besito of the Saugeen First Nation. Son of Rowland and Mary Besito of Saugeen First Natio. Brother of Sylvia and her husband, Hubert John, Arron, Lori and her husband, Lorne Mandawoub, Philomen, Helena and Corinna Besito and Eliza Jane Henry, all of the Saugeen First Nation. Grandson of Louisa Mitchell and survived by his aunts and uncles and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call at the residence of Sylvia and Hubert John, #196 Scotch Settlement Rd., on Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated in Wesley United Church, Saugeen, on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Father Frank McGee and the Rev. Eleanor Russ officiating.
Interment, Catholic Cemetery, Scotch Settlement.
Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Besito, Elwyn Rueben
At the Elders Lodge, Saugeen First Nation, on Monday, May 14th, 2001 in his 72ndyear, Elwyn Besito of Saugeen First Nation. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Pauline Besito and by his brothers Roland Terry Besito and Gordon Besito.
Friends may call at the residence of Elwyn Besito, #526 Scotch Settlement Rd., Saugeen First Nation, on Wednesday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 2 to 4 &
7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in his residence on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Father Frank McGee officiating.
Interment Roman Catholic Cemetery, Scotch Settlement.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
For further information, please call W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 519-832-2222.
Benson, Howard Winston
At the Southampton Care Centre on Sunday, August 26th, 2001, in his 82nd year, Howard Benson of Port Elgin, husband of the former Jane Emeldi Black, father of Victor and his wife Sandy of Waterloo, and Richard and his wife Maria of Brampton.Grandfather of Nathan, John, Jeffery, Sarah, Victoria and Ricky. He is survived by his former daughter-in-law Lou-Ann Lehman and her husband Fred of Brampton. He is predeceased by his brothers Harry and Dick.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Tuesday from 2 to 4& 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Margaret Greenhow officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Robert Bell
After a brief illness at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Tuesday, June 14th, 2005,in his 66th year, Robert Bell of Port Elgin. Much loved son of Isabel Bell of Port Elgin. Brother of Barbara Jane and her husband Victor Ruszczyk of R.R. #3, Hanover. Uncle of Tyna Ruszczyk, and Dr. Renée and her husband John Fleming of Guelph. He is predeceased by his father William John Bell.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin from 2 – 4 & 7 -9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapelon Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Bill Vanderstelt officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #340, Port Elgin, will hold a memorial service in the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
Isobel Bell
At the Southampton Care Centre on Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 at the age of 85 years, the former Isobel Kelly. Wife of the late James Bell. Mother of Dave of Bruce Township, and Sharon of Kitchener. Sister of Charles Kelly and his wife Helen of Port Elgin. She is predeceased by an infant son Murray in 1944.
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, May 12th . Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church Building Fund or Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation MRI Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Isabel Bell
At the Southampton Care Centre on Saturday evening, October 6th, 2007, at the age of 94 years, the former Isabel Burrows of Port Elgin. Wife of the late Jack Bell. Mother of Barbara Jane and her husband Vic Ruszczyk of R.R. #3, Hanover. Grams to Tyna and her friend Simon Merritt, and Dr. Renee and John Fleming of Guelph. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. Isabel was predeceased by her son Robert James in 2005.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, October 9th. Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Chuck Moon officiating.
The Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Branch #340, Port Elgin will hold a memorial service in the funeral home on Tuesday, morning at 10:30 a.m.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #340 Auxiliary, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Bell, Olive
At the Southampton Care Center on Tuesday, September 17th, 2002 at age of 85, the former Olive Hill of Saugeen Township. Beloved wife of the late R.J.Bell. Dear mother of Shirley James of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Leslie James of Saugeen Township. Also survived by sisters Elizabeth Roach of Dundalk, Eva and her husband Bob Bell of Shelburne, Barbara Hill of Toronto and her sister-in-law Isobel Bell of Port Elgin. Predeceased by dearly loved son Edward, sisters Jean Hunter, Ethel Henderson, Ruby Sturroch, and brothers James and Ross.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, on Friday, September 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Julia Morden officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to Tolmie Memorial Presbyterian Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Becker, Muriel Louise
At the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Chesley, on Monday, April 30th, 2001 in her 63rd year, the former Muriel Hagedorn of Paisley. Beloved wife of Gordon Becker. Dear mother of David and his wife Kathy of Halifax, N.S., Cindy and her husband Marc Gaudet, and Helen and her husband Marty Slezak, all of Paisley, Bette Anne and her husband Ralph Lipskie of Stayner, Barbara and her husband Joe Scott of Paisley, Lisa and her husband John Giardetti of Ajax, Heather and her husband Paul Bolton of Port Elgin, and Ken and his wife Angela of London. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, five sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St.S.,Paisley on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the Church of the Ascension, Paisley on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Rob Luxton officiating.
Interment Paisley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
The Royal Canadian Legion Auxiliary Branch #295, Paisley will hold a memorial service in the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Becker, George
Surrounded by his family at his residence in Paisley on Monday, October 21st, 2002, at the age of 69 years, George Becker of Paisley, dear friend and loving partner of Janet Stark.Dear father of Don and Sherie Becker of Brandenton, Florida, Sheryl and Carl Folson of Crystal Falls, Susan and Doug Coleman of Walkerton, Marie and Mike Therrien of Earlton, Rob Becker and his fiancée Carol of Whitby, Tanya and John King of Red Bridge.Also cherished by Janet’s children Anne and Allan Roberts of Ottawa, Charlie and Marg Stark of Port Elgin, Donna and Ken Cormack of Paisley, and Shirley and Don Bushell of Kinloss.He will be sadly missed by 24 grandchildren and 4 great-grranchildren.Brother of Anne Schwandt of Port Elgin, and Gordon Becker of Paisley.Predeceased by one brother Jack.
At George request, there will be no visitation.A family gathering will be held at a later time.
Interment Starkvale Cemetery Memorial contributions to the Victorian Order of Nurses or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Barber, Glen Alexander
At the Grey-Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Saturday, February 24th, 2001, in his 73rd year, Glen Barber of Port Elgin. Husband of the former Eleanor Scott, father of Joanne Williams, and Carla and her husband Michael Rourke all of Port Elgin, Grandpa of Theresa and Nicholas Williams, and Lindsay and Micayla Rourke. Brother of Raymond Barber and his wife Beatrice of Agincourt, and Shirley Marnoch of Southampton. Brother-in-law of Mary Chan of Agincourt. Glen is predeceased by his brothers Lawrence and Kenneth Barber, by his sister Vivian Hill, and by his son-in-law Paul Williams. He is also survived by his loving nieces and nephews
Funeral service will be conducted in the Port Elgin United Church, 848 Bruce Street, Port Elgin on Thursday at 11am, which the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating. Visitation will be held in the church from 10am until service time. A reception will be held immediately following in the Family Activity Centre of the church
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin
Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Medical Centre Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
For further information, please call the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 519-832-2222
Bandiera, Gino
Peacefully at his residence in Saugeen Shores on Sunday, June 10th, 2001, at the age of 74 years,Gino Bandiera of Saugeen Shores, husband of the former Yvonne Mitchell, father of Dr. Glen Bandiera and his wife Dr. Jolie Ringash of Toronto, brother of Joseph Bandiera of Mississauga and Rita Mores of Etobicoke.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12th.Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, Port Elgin on Wednesday, June 13th at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Father Robert Hudson officiating.
Interment Sanctuary Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Shores Medical Clinic Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
