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Dickson, John Edward
At South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton on Saturday, August 16, 2003, Mr. John Dickson of Belmore, age 80 years.
Beloved husband of the late Florence (Weir) who predeceased him in 2002. Dear father of Evelyn Dickson and Paul and Chris Dickson all of Belmore, Gwen and Larry Liesemer of Mildmay and Brenda and Jeff Cameron of Wingham. Loving grandfather of Andrew, Karla and Jamie Dickson, Taylor Liesemer and Lindsay Cameron. Brother of George Dickson of Belmore, Stella Douglas of R.R. # 1, Clifford, Jean and Russell Field of R.R. # 2, Mildmay, Ralph and Deanne Dickson of R.R. # 1 Clifford and Alice and Ivan Mawhinney of R.R. # 3, Mildmay
Predeceased by by his parents James and Annabelle (Darling) Dickson and by his brother Kenneth Dickson.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Monday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend John Neilson officiating. Interment in Wroxeter Cemetery, Wroxeter, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Hemophelia Ontario or South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Huber-Shearer, Barbara Ann
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Monday, August 11, 2003, Mrs. Barbara Huber-Shearer of R.R. #1, Belgrave, age 48 years.
Beloved wife of Christopher Shearer. Dear mother of Michelle and Mark Ernest of Ilderton and Andrea Congram of Medicine Hat. Grandmother of Brandy and Jeremy. Daughter of Wilhelmina Huber of Lucknow. Sister of Francis and Gail Huber of Goderich, Terry and Mike Pitre of R.R. #4, Goderich, Dave and Brenda Huber of Kingsbridge, and Lucille and Neil Hart of Ottawa. Daughter-in-law of Tom and Ricki Shearer of London.
Predeceased by her father Leo Huber.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm.
Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1:30 pm. Pastor David Barker officiating.
Cremation with placement of ashes in Wingham Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Currie, David Kenneth
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Wednesday, August 06, 2003, Mr. Ken Currie of Wingham, age 87 years.
Beloved husband of the former Verna Thompson. Dear father of Helen Currie of London, Grant and Debbie Currie of R.R.3, Wingham and Joan and Dave Black of R.R.1, Lucknow. Grandfather of Tim and Stevi Currie, Amy and Ryan Pletch and Nigel and Hamish Black. Great grandfather of Dawson and Preston Currie, and Trenton Pletch. Also survived by his sister Jean Elliott of Ottawa and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by by 3 brothers and 4 sisters.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Friday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Private funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday. Rev. Dr. Alex McCombie officiating.
Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation or Braemar Resident's Council would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Kerr, April Dawn
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Sunday, August 03, 2003, Miss April Kerr of Teeswater, age 25 years.
Beloved daughter of Eldon and Linda Kerr of Teeswater. Dear sister of Paul and Christa Kerr of Wingham, Jason Kerr of Stratford, Glen and Jos Kerr of Oakville, and Melodie Kerr of Teeswater. Granddaughter of Harry and Dot Fetterly of North Bay. Loving aunt of Nathan and Katelyn Kerr, and Sierra McInnes-Kerr. Niece of Darlene Kerr of Teeswater, Don and Dolly Kerr of Sudbury, Lois and Doug Brattain and Terry and Ken Collins, all of North Bay.
Predeceased by her grandparents Sydney and Edna Kerr, her aunt Judy Kerr, and her uncle Stanley Kerr.
Cremation with placement of ashes at a later date.
Memorial donations to Arthritis Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy, and may be made through McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario.
Street, Donald Ray
At Wingham & District Hospital on Friday, August 01, 2003, Mr. Donald Street of Braemar, Wingham, formerly of Bluevale.
Born in 1914, he was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy Aitken who predeceased him in 1990. Dear father of Linda and Stuart McCannell of Guelph, Julia and Gordon Mitchell of Brussels and Stephen Street of Vancouver. Grandfather of Craig and Shannon McCannell, and Doug Mitchell.
Predeceased by his brother Douglas Street and one sister in infancy.
Visitation at Bluevale United Church, Bluevale, Ontario on Wednesday from noon until time of the funeral service at 1:00 pm. Reverend John Neilson officiating.
Interment in Bethesda Cemetery, Moorefield, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Bluevale United Church or Arthritis Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
English, James W. (Ted)
At Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham on Friday, November 28, 2003, Mr. Ted English age 89 years. Beloved husband of the former Josephine Booker. Dear father of Jim and Dianne English of Bluevale and Jayne and John Collina of Caledonia. Grandfather of James and Lauren English of New Hamburg and Rhonda and Dwayne Hickey of Wingham. Also survived by four great-granddaughters his brother Wellington English of Belleville and his sister Jean Cooper of Listowel.
Predeceased by his parents James and Lillian (Elliott) English, sisters Mary, Pearl, Hazel and Ellener, infant sister Rita and brothers Robert and Elmer.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Friday, from 1:00 pm. until time of memorial services at 2:00 pm. Reverend Doctor Alex McCombie officiating. Cremation with placement of ashes in Palmerston Cemetery.
Memorial donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham Hospital Foundation or Braemar Residents Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Reid, Janet Margaret
At Wingham & District Hospital on Friday, November 28, 2003, Mrs. Janet Reid of Wingham, age 75 years. The former Janet Thomson beloved wife of Vernon Reid. Dear mother David and Kim Reid of Kingsville Ellen Reid of Kitchener and Karen Reid of Wingham. Loving grandmother of Brendan and Brady Stamper and Andrew Reid. Also survived by her nephew David Thomson.
Predeceased by her parents David and Maria (McCannel) Thomson, her brother John Thomson and her grandson David Stamper and nephews Malcolm and Alex Thomson.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on
Saturday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Wingham United Church on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating.Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or Make a Wish Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Brooks, John Thomas
At Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, Mr. Jack Brooks of Goderich, age 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Wells) 1984 and the late Alice (Nichol) 2003. Dear father of Jeannette and Robert Campbell of Beamsville and Harry and Darlene Brooks of Exeter. Loving grandfather of Lynn and Colin, Tanya, Trisha and Greg, Kristin and Amanda. Great-grandfather of Brighton. Also survived by Alice's family Gerry and Joanne Cloutier, Murray and Kris Cloutier, Paul and Leigh Cloutier, Lynn and Tony Vollick, Danny and Mary Cloutier and their families.
Predeceased by his sisters Gertrude Stacey and Joyce McDougall, his brothers George and Robert Brooks and two children in infancy.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Chris Morgan officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Turnberry Township.
A Royal Canadian Legion service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 6:45 pm.
Memorial donations to Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Logan, Dorothy Alberta
At Braemar Retirement Centre, on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, Mrs. Dorothy Logan of Belgrave, age 90 years.
The former Dorothy Vincent beloved wife of the late Clifford Logan who predeceased her in 1977. Dear mother of Pat and Americo Arruda of Fergus, Barry and Isabelle Logan of Belgrave and Ralph and Linda Logan of East Wawanosh Township. Sister of Harold and Edith Vincent of Belgrave. Loving grandmother of Maria, Michelle, Michael, Shawn, Becky, Kevin and Trevor. Also survived by three great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by an infant son James, her parents Albert and Bertha (McDowell) Vincent, her sister Edna MacSween and her brother Leslie Vincent.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on
Friday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm.
Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 1:30 pm. Reverend John G. Roberts officiating.
Interment in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave.
Memorial donations to The Alzheimer Society of Huron County or Knox United Church, Belgrave would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Hickey, Robert Aiken
At Braemar Retirement Centre on Tuesday, November 04, 2003, Mr. Robert Hickey of Wingham, age 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Lila Evans who predeceased him in 1988. Special companion of Irene Smyth. Dear father of Emerson Hickey, Lynn and Elva Hickey and Rod and Linda Hickey all of Wingham, Lyla Ann and Ivan Harkness of R.R. # 2, Wingham, Pamela and Kalvin Fischer of R.R. # 1, Bluevale and Kevin and Margaret Hickey of Wingham. Also survived by his sister Violet Balzer, his sister-in-law Georgina Crothers
several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his brother David Crothers and by three grandsons.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Wednesday and Thursday from 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 1:30 pm. Reverend John Neilson officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham and Area Fire Department Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 180 would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Royal Canadian Legion service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
Burke, Calvin Charles Samuel
At his residence on Saturday, November 01, 2003, Mr. Cal Burke of Wingham, age 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Jane Sweeney who predeceased him in 1991. Dear father of Julie and Glenn Ruttan of Calgary, Connie Burke of Toronto and Susan Burke of Calgary. Grandfather of Corey, Jayne, and Michael Ruttan, and Joshua Burke. Great grandfather of Meaghan and Benjamin Ruttan. Also survived by his brother Frank (Isobel) Burke and his sister June (Michael) West and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Eleanor (Cook) Burke.
A memorial service will be held at the Wingham Legion on Thursday, November 6th, 2003, at 7:00 pm..
Cremation with placement of ashes in Wingham Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
McNally, Lois Ethelyn
Peacefully at Wingham & District Hospital on Monday, October 20, 2003, Mrs. Lois McNally of Wingham, age 64 years. The former Lois Hammond, beloved wife of Paul McNally. Dear sister of Wayne and Edwina of Athens, Ontario.
Predeceased by her parents Wilford and Marion (Neil) Hammond.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 pm and Wednesday from 1:00 pm until the time of funeral services at 3:00 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Duncan, Donald Ross
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Saturday, October 18, 2003, Mr. Ross Duncan of Wingham, age 53 years.
Beloved husband of Joy Rutherford. Dear father of Michael Duncan and his Fianc e Naomi Wiebe of Stratford. Also survived by his father A. Ross Duncan of Pembroke.
Predeceased by his mother Helen Duncan.
A public gathering in celebration of Ross's life will be held at the Wingham Golf and Curling Club on Sunday, November 2nd, from 4:00-8:00 pm.
Cremation.
Memorial donations to Maitland Conservation Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Lee, Charlie
At Wingham & District Hospital on Friday, February 06, 2004, Mr. Charlie Lee of Wingham, age 74 years. Dear father of Sandra Lee of Goderich and Tom Lee of Waterloo. Loving grandfather of Marni Lee of London and Greg Lee of Waterloo. Also survived by his brothers James Lee and John Lee both of Wingham.
Predeceased by his parents Wee Lee and Mary Que Lee, his brothers William and Ronald Lee and by his sisters Jennie Lee and Jean Sue LaRose.
Cremation with placement of ashes later in Wingham Cemetery.
Clayton, Cora (Mahood)
At Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham on Saturday, January 31, 2004, Mrs. Cora Clayton of Wingham, on the day before her 93rd birthday. The former Cora Haskins beloved wife of the late Lionel Mahood (1972) and the late Herb Clayton (1996). Loving mother of Audrey and Earl Fitch of R.R. # 1, Wroxeter, Elton and Helen Mahood of Stoney Creek, Helene and Bill Alcock and Ruth and Tony Stauttener all of Goderich. Dear sister of Doris Thomas of Aylmer, Quebec and Edna Reddon of Stratford. Also survived by Herb's family Phyllis and Frank Scott and Lynn Clayton, eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by her son Raymond Mahood (1967) and by brothers Elmer and Ivan Haskins.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Monday,
from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in McIntosh Cemetery, Carrick Township.
Memorial donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Wilson, Stella Dorothy
At St. Joseph's Health Care Centre, Hamilton on Friday, January 30, 2004, Mrs. Stella Wilson of Hamilton, formerly of Turnberry Estates, Wingham, age 90 years. The former Stella Gillis beloved wife of the late Harry R. Wilson who predeceased her in 1994. Dear sister of Carl and Ella Gillis of Gasp , Quebec. Aunt of Gene and Doreen Gillis of St. Bruno, Quebec, Kevin and Marie Gillis of Edmonton, Christine and Jack Therriault of St. Catharines, Jimmy and Charlene Gillis of Calgary, Valerie and Jean-Roch St.Pierre of Gasp .
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Sunday, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Monday at 11:00 am. Father John Johnson officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Gillespie, Robert Edward Garfield
At Wingham & District Hospital on Thursday, January 22, 2004, Mr. Robert Gillespie of R.R. # 1, Bluevale, age 89 years. Beloved husband of the former Isabelle Reevie. Dear father of Sue and Jim Johnston of Wingham, Wayne and Marion Gillespie of Oakville and Barry Gillespie of Wingham. Loving grandfather of Robert, Kimberley, Benjamin, Matthew, Rebecca, Kelly and Nicole. Also survived by two great-grandchildren and by his daughter-in-law Lisa Gillespie of Gorrie.
Predeceased by his grandson Richard (Rick) Johnston and one brother.
Cremation, the family asks you to remember Robert in your own special way.
Memorial donations to the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathyand may be placed by calling (519) 357-1170.
vanDriel, Wilhelmina
At K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener on Wednesday, January 14, 2004, Mrs. Wilhelmina vanDriel of Belle Haven, Belmore, formerly of Caledon East age 82 years.
The former Wilhelmina Molewyk beloved wife of the late Ferdinandus vanDriel who predeceased her in 1988. Dear sister of Jean Jilisen of R. R. # 1, Newtonville, Sister-in-law of Marie deVos of R. R. # 4, Wingham, Ebrina Scheele and Bonnie Molewyk both of The Netherlands.
Predeceased by ber parents Mr. and Mrs. William Molewyk, two brothers and one sister.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Saturday from 1:00 pm. unitl the time of the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating.
Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Barchard, Laura Alice Mary
At her residence on Saturday, January 10, 2004, Mrs. Laura Barchard of Highland Apartments, Brussels, formerly of Wingham and Toronto age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late William S. Barchard who predeceased her in 1998. Loved and cared for by dear friends Allan Paterson and Grant Goodick of R.R. # 3, Wingham. Sister-in-law of Betty Elliott of St. Louis, Missouri. Also survived by three nieces.
Cremation with placement of ashes later in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.Memorial services will be held at Huronlea, Brussels on Saturday, February 28, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Reverend Warren Schell officiating
Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be placed through McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham
(519) 357-1170.
Moffat, Calvin Carl
At Trenton, Ontario on Thursday, December 18, 2003, Mr. Cal Moffat of R.R. #1, Kincardine, age 74 years. Beloved husband of Norma (Brandon) Moffat. Dear father of Karen and Rob Gillespie of Winnipeg, Arlene and Dean Allen of St. George, Craig and Cheryl Moffat of Peach Tree City, Georgia, Bryan Moffat of Oakville, and Shelley and Howard Tetzlaff of Trenton. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and 3 sisters.
Cremation. A spring graveside memorial service and placement of ashes will be held at Wroxeter Cemetery. (Date and time will be announced later). Reverend Jeff Hawkins officiating.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations to Wroxeter United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be placed through McBurney Funeral Home,
Wingham (519) 357-1170.
