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McLean, Dorothy Betty
At Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Tuesday, March 30, 2004, Mrs. Betty McLean of Atwood, age 78 years.
The former Betty Churcher beloved wife of the late Oliver Hayes and the late Gerald McLean. Dear mother of David Hayes and his fiancée Jessica Hannah of Moorefield and Susan Hayes-Gibbons and her husband Lionel of Atwood. Also survived by five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister Susan and stepbrothers Tony, Chubb and Binky all of England. Special friend of Fred Godwin. Predeceased by her parents, grandparents, son Brian in 1978, son Eugene in infancy, granddaughter Pamela Hayes and one grandson in infancy. Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Graveside service will be held at the Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga on Friday at 3:00 pm. Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Charity of Choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Cronkwright, Norman Rennie
At Wingham & District Hospital, North Huron (Wingham) on Tuesday, March 30, 2004, Mr. Norman Cronkwright of Wingham, age 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Iris (Templeman) who predeceased him in 1990. Dear father of Wendy Wiese of the Cayman Islands. Father-in-law of Pat Cronkwright of Wingham. Also survived by his granddaughters Hilary Zeman and Cindy Wiese.
Predeceased by his son Brian in 2001, three brothers and three sisters.
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. Reverend Len Myers officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to St. Paul's-Trinity Anglican Church or Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Royal Canadian Legion service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 7:00 pm.
Wilhelm, Steven Gerard
At London Health Sciences Centre, London on Thursday, March 25, 2004, Mr. Steven Wilhelm of Wingham, age 36 years. Beloved son of the late Phyllis (Mullen) and Gerald Wilhelm. Dear father of Jamie Fischer of Teeswater, Laura, Kaitlyn and Shannon Wilhelm all of Wingham.
Loving brother of Susan and Steven MacKay and their family of Wingham of Wingham and Mary Jean and Christopher Belford and their family of Brampton. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Sunday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. 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 Calvary Cemetery, Walkerton, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Sacred Heart Building Fund, or Wingham Right to Life would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Parish vigil service will be held in the funeral home on Sunday at 8:00 pm.
Deyell, William Norman
At Wingham & District Hospital on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, Mr. Norman Deyell of Wingham, age 86 years. Beloved husband of the former Emma Ortlieb. Dear father of Pat and Murray Gaunt of Wingham, Dianne and Jim English of Bluevale, Terry and Brenda Deyell of Wingham and Brian and Marjorie Deyell of Belmore. Also survived by his sister Dorothy Howes of Wingham, eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by his parents George and Mae (Norman) Deyell, his son Ronald in 1967, his grandson John Deyell in 2003, his great-granddaughter Amanda Gaunt in 1996, his brother Earl Deyell and his sister Jean Pocock.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wingham on Friday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Doctor Alex McCombie officiating. Spring Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church or Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Wissler, Joan Mary
At Wingham & District Hospital on Tuesday, March 02, 2004, Mrs. Joan Wissler of Wingham, age 70 years. The former Joan Wilkinson beloved wife of the late Earl Harrison (1959) and the late Len Wissler (1978). Dear mother of Jane and Lorne Draper and John and Julie Harrison all of Brussels, Barbara and Ray Purdy of Sarnia and Leanne and Bruce Langer of Listowel. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her sisters Marjorie McKenzie of Wingham, Donna Wilson of Kincardine and Sharon and George Skinn of Wingham. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Margaret (Mighton) and Kenneth Wilkinson and by her children Bette Ann and Bobby Harrison.
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 11:00 am. Reverend Sharon Lohnes officiating. Interment in Culross-Teeswater Cemetery, Culross Township.
Memorial donations to The Canadian Cancer Society or Wingham and Area Palliative Care would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Crimmings, Brenda Faye
At Wingham & District Hospital on Sunday, February 29, 2004, Mrs. Brenda Crimmings of Wingham, age 55 years. The former Brenda Hart loving wife of Michael Crimmings of Wingham. Dear mother of Conan Crimmings and his wife Jill of Wingham, Tagan Crimmings of Teeswater and the late Kasen Crimmings. Grandmother of Derek and Melissa Marks. Also survived by her mother Margaret MacKilligan and her husband Art, and her sister Kendra Morris and her husband Warren all of Cambridge.
Predeceased by her father Ken Hart.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Len Myers officiating. Spring Interment in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, Ontario.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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.
Visitation at Wroxeter United Church, Wroxeter, Ontario on Saturday, May 15th, 2004 from 1:00 -3:00 pm. A private commital of ashes will be held later at Wroxeter Cemetery.
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.
Reavie, Florence Mary Lucinda
At Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham on Sunday, May 23, 2004, Mrs. Florence Reavie of Wingham, age 92 years. The former Florence Smith beloved wife of the late Jack Reavie. Dear mother of Lynda and her husband Wayne Elston of Wingham. Loving grandmother of Carolyn Elston of Toronto and Jacquelyn Elston of St. Catharines.
Predeceased by her parents Charles and Mabel (Ensign) Smith and her sister Lilian Smith.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at Wingham United Church on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment later in Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Community Living Association or Wingham United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Order of Eastern Star service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
Pike, George Robert
At Wingham & District Hospital on Saturday, May 15, 2004, Mr. George Pike of Brussels, formerly of Streetsville age 84 years. Beloved husband of the former Doris Beckett. Dear father of Robert and Peggy Pike of Wingham and David and Lorraine Pike of Nanaimo, B.C. Loving grandfather of Carolyn and Damien, Lesley, Jennifer, Deborah, Marianne, Natalie and T.J., Duncan and Julia. Brother of Jean and Ewart Church of Wales, U.K. Brother-in-law of Winnifred Pike of Jersey, Channel Islands, Tom and Polly Beckett of Mississauga, and Jeanne Moir of Toronto. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his parents Ernest and Agnes (Yorsten) Pike, his brother Ernest Pike brothers-in-law Bruce Moir and Jack Beckett and his wife Mae.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Tuesday, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend George Robertson officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.Memorial donations to Town and Country Homemakers would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Walke, Anne Marie
At Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham on Saturday, May 15, 2004, Mrs. Anne Marie Walke age 80 years. The former Anne Marie Cooke, beloved wife of the late Francis Walke. Dear mother of Michael and Fay Walke of Lucknow. Bernard and Majda Walke of Ottawa, Gregory and Sibylle Walke of Paisley and James and Tracey Walke of Guelph. Also survived by grandchildren Colin, Richard, Monica, Maura, Liam and Stephan and great grandson Luther. Predeceased by her parents William and Ruby (Mortimer) Cooke, her sister Catherine and her brother William.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Monday evening from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, at Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas Street W., Etobicoke, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. with prayers at 8:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 3914 Bloor Street W., Etobicoke on Wednesday at 10:30 am. Father George Galea officiating. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Kitchener-Waterloo Philharmonic Choir would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Kerr, Jessie
At Wingham and District Hospital, on Sunday, May 09, 2004, Mrs. Jessie Kerr of Wingham, age 87 years. The former Jessie Arbuckle, beloved wife of the late Harold Kerr who predeceased her in 2002. Dear mother of George and Dianne Kerr of Gowanstown, Bill and Luanne Kerr of Wingham and Joe and Renata Kerr of Waterloo. Sister of Edythe (Mrs. James Coultes) and Gertrude (Mrs. Rutherford Reavie) both of Wingham. Also survived by her sister-in-law Isobel Arbuckle of Wingham, grandchildren Shelley, Shannon, Steven, Angela, Jennifer, Christine and Tamara and five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents William and Margaret (Robertson) Arbuckle and her brothers Robert, Elmer and Dan Arbuckle.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at Wingham United Church on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham United Church or Wingham & District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Order of Eastern Star service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
Cepukas, Marija
At Huronlea, Brussels on Saturday, May 01, 2004, Mrs. Marija Cepukas of Wingham, formerly of Welland age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Antanas Cepukas. Dear Mother of Vytas (Stan) and Anne Cepukas of Wingham, Anthony and Kathy Cepukas of London and Silvija and Dr. Jim Hall of R.R. # 7, Lucknow. Also survived by four grandchildren Hannah, Zach, Claire and Jeff her brother Vaclovas Labokas of Florida, one sister and one brother in Lithuania.
Predeceased by several brothers and sisters.
Marija was a nurse, nursing in Germany and later Nova Scotia. She had a wonderous love of music which sustained her throughout her life into her last months. Her laughter and sense of humour touched all who knew her especially her friends at Huronlea.
Memorial services will be held at Huronlea, Brussels on Wednesday at 2:00 pm. Joan Golden officiating. Interment in St. John's Lithuanian Cemetery, Mississauga, Ontario.
Brooks, Eleanor Isabelle
At Wingham & District Hospital on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, Mrs. Eleanor Brooks of R.R. # 3, Wingham, age 72 years. Wife of the late Lawrence Ernest (Hap) Brooks (1986). Sister of Betty Jean LaBelle of Dresden and Lloyd and Mary Ellen Broad of Glencoe. Dear friend of Rusty Streeter of Palmerston and Elva Streeter of Wingham. Also survived by 6 nieces and 8 nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Lila Broad, her brother Charles Broad, her sister Bonnie Van Gothem and her nephew Reginald Van Gothem.
Private funeral services will be held at the McBurney Funeral Home on Saturday. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Ontario.
Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Reeves, Ann Shirley
At Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Lucknow on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, Shirley Reeves of Lucknow, formerly of Wingham age 57 years. Beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret Reeves. Dear sister of Ronald and Ann Reeves of London. Aunt of Tim Reeves of Toronto and Charlie Reeves and Dean Grieve of London. Great-aunt of Savannah Reeves of Toronto, Alex Reeves of London and Raymond Patey of Toronto. Fondly remembered by her friends and staff at Wingham and District Community Living Association and Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Thursday, 1:00 until 3:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at funeral home on Thursday at 3:15 pm. Reverend Len Myers officiating. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Community Living Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Gillespie, Lois Isabelle
At Wingham & District Hospital, North Huron (Wingham) on Wednesday, August 25, 2004, Mrs. Isabelle Gillespie of Bluevale, age 82 years.
The former Isabelle Reevie beloved wife of the late Robert Gillespie who predeceased her in January 2004. Dear mother of Sue and Jim Johnston of Wingham, Wayne and Marion Gillespie of Oakville and Barry Gillespie of Wingham. Loving grandmother of Robert, Kimberley, Benjamin, Matthew, Rebecca, Kelly and Nicole. Also survived by two great-grandchildren, her daughter-in-law Lisa Gillespie of Gorrie, her sister Barbara and Stan Wilson of Scarborough and her brother Garry and Dorothy Reevie of Sutton.
Predeceased by her grandson Richard (Rick) Johnston, her sister Marjorie Tasker and by her brothers Royce and Allan Reevie.
Cremation, the family requests that you remember Isabelle in your own special way.
Fear, Margaret Elizabeth
At Wingham & District Hospital on Sunday, August 22, 2004, Mrs. Margaret Fear of Braemar, Wingham, formerly of Belgrave age 86 years. The former Margaret Nichol beloved wife of the late Samuel J. Fear who predeceased her in 1985. Dear mother of Russel Fear and Verna Edgar of Seaforth, Phyllis Biggin and Denis Jewitt, Marilyn and Allan Bridge, Wayne and Barb Fear and Larry and Linda Fear all of Morris Township and Bruce and Joyce Fear of London. Sister of Alfred Nichol of Belgrave. Also survived by twenty one grandchildren and thirty four great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents James and Sarah (Mills) Nichol, sisters Mary Bird, Alice Brooks, Letta Smith, Florence Newbigging, and by her brother Herb Hawkins.
Private funeral service will be held at McBurney Funeral Home on Wednesday. Pastor Elly VanBergen officiating. Interment in Blyth Union Cemetery, Blyth, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Bauer, Edward William
At Halton Health Care Services, Oakville on Friday, August 20, 2004, Mr. Edward Bauer of Wingham, age 75 years. Beloved husband of the former Jean Moir. Loving father of Gary and Shirley Bauer of Watson Lake, Yukon, Diane and Jim Wheeler of Guelph, Bill and Teresa Bauer of London, and Peter Bauer of Wingham. Dear brother of Bea Kelly of Fort Erie, Rose Gardiner of Buffalo, N.Y., Gladys Kodobocz of Fort Erie, Marie Chuckry of Welland, Eileen Bauer and Raymond Bauer both of Snyder and Howard Bauer of Niagara Falls . Brother-in-law of Helen Bauer of Chippewa, Sister Mary William (Grace) of London, Sister Eleanore of Hamilton. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by his sister Lenore Johnston and his brothers Leonard Bauer and Joseph Bauer, one sister and one brother in infancy.
A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Wingham on Friday, August 27th, at 11:00 am. Father Richard Dales officiating. Cremation with placement of ashes later in Snyder Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Sacred Heart Church Building Fund or Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Williams, Mary Elizabeth
At Wingham & District Hospital on Tuesday, August 10, 2004, Mrs. Mary Williams of Wingham, age 75 years. The former Mary McCosh beloved wife of Dr. G. Alan Williams of Wingham. Dear mother Bob and Deb Williams of Mount Forest, Rick and Judy Williams of Kitchener, Lynn Netterfield and Tom MacDonald of Edmonton.
Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Chris and Cheri Williams, Melissa and Shannon Netterfield, Emily Williams and John Mullins. Sister-in-law of Ruth McCosh of Goderich.
Predeceased by her daughter Susan and her brother Kenneth McCosh.
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 funeral home on Friday at 1:30 pm. Pastor Joan Tuchlinsky officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Deyell, Lillian Minerva
At Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Lucknow on Saturday, August 07, 2004, Mrs. Lillian Deyell of Wingham age 95 years. The former Lillian McEwen beloved wife of the late Gordon Deyell who predeceased her in 1961. Dear mother of Madeline Schatte of Sarnia, Eleanor (Judy) Staight and Marie and Bill Henry of Wingham and Bob and Frances Deyell of Amhurst, Nova Scotia. Lovingly remembered by eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by her parents John D. and Minerva (Attridge) McEwen, son-in-law Sgt. Eric Schatte, great-grandson Derek Schatte, sisters Helen McEwen, Olive Cowan, Edith McGregor and brother Arthur McEwen.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Wednesday, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Jeff Hawkins officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Guikema, Martha
At South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine on Monday, August 02, 2004, Mrs. Martha Guikema of Kincardine, formerly of Wingham age 94 years. The former Martha van der Ploeg beloved wife of the late Geert Guikema who predeceased her in 1984. Dear mother of Johanna and Howard Gingerich of New Hamburg, Anco and Lila Guikema of RR# 1 Kincardine and Peter and Deane Guikema of RR# 3 Tiverton. Also survived by nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Predeceased by five grandchildren, and six sisters.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Services for family and friends will be held at funeral home on Wednesday at 2:00 pm. Pastor Joan Tuchlinsky officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Wingham Salvation Army would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
