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Cook, June Etta
At Seaforth Manor Nursing Home, on Thursday, February 10, 2005, June Cook of Clinton, age 58 years. Beloved daughter of the late Harvey and Grace (Cooper) Cook. Dear sister of Fay and Bill McClinchey of Clinton, Dorothy and Jim Carter of R.R. # 1, Londesborough, Hugh Cook of Clinton and Larry Cook of Wingham. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her brother Fred Cook.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Monday from 12:30 until the time of memorial services at 1:30 pm. Reverend Sieman Speelman officiating. Placement of ashes later in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave.
Memorial donations to Alzheimers Society of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Forsyth, Mary Elizabeth
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Wednesday, February 09, 2005. Mary Forsyth of Wingham, age 78 years. Dear sister of Marjorie (Mrs. Joe Smith) of Listowel and sister-in-law of Rheatha Forsyth of Walkerton. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Alexander and Theresa (Bradley) Forsyth, her sisters Beatrice Newell, Dorothy Mellor, Reta Scroggie and her brothers William and Stewart Forsyth.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Saturday, 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at funeral home on Sunday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Bernard Skelding officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Sewers, Bethea Ruth
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Tuesday, February 08, 2005, Mrs. Ruth Sewers of Wingham, age 81 years. The former Ruth Nickel beloved wife of the late Russell Sewers who predeceased her in September 2004. Dear mother of Bryan and Evelyn Sewers of Big Bay, Faye Bolger of Blyth, Dale and Debbie Sewers of London, Regge Sewers of Wingham and Mayme and Brian Gibbons of R.R. # 3, Wingham. Loving sister of George and Beth Nickel and Ada Aitchison of Wingham and Stuart and Eletta Aitken of Kincardine. Also survived by twelve grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Predeceased by her brother Carl Nickel and by her sister Margaret Ferguson.
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 Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in McIntosh Cemetery, Carrick Township.
Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 7:00 pm.
Elliott, Ada Wenonah
At Braemar Retirement Centre, Morris-Turnberry Township on Tuesday, February 08, 2005, Mrs. Wenonah Elliott of Wingham, age 89 years. The former Wenonah DeLong beloved wife of the late Norman Elliott who predeceased her in 1997. Loving mother of Doug and Paula Elliott of High River, Alberta and mother-in-law of Gordon Waples of St. Albert, Alberta. Grandmother of Chris and Lori Waples of St. Albert, Craig and Wendy Waples of Owen Sound, Heather and Andrew Eckert of Edmonton and Rachael Elliott of High River, also survived by great-granddaughters, Hannah, Riley, Alice and Mackenzie. Predeceased by her daughter Karen Waples in 2004, also 7 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Friday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 1:00 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
Elliott, Jane Muriel
At Victoria Place, Kitchener on Friday, March 21, 2003, Mrs. Jean Elliott of Kitchener, formerly of Wingham, age 76 years.
The former Jean Town, beloved wife of Lloyd Elliott. Dear mother of Almajane and Paul Knoll of Edmonton and Sally and Tim Clark of Kitchener. Grandmother of Daniel and Darren Knoll of Edmonton, Sarajane and Rick Soulier of Ottawa, and Jason Clark of Kitchener. Great grandmother of Alex, Jonathan and Emily. Sister of Marilouise Howard of Plattsville. Aunt of Marijo Howard of Kitchener, and Nancy and Keith Hopper of Plattsville. Predeceased by by her brother George Town. Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Monday, 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. Reverend Len Myers officiating. Cremation with placement of ashes in Wroxeter Cemetery. Memorial donations to Grand River Hospital Renal Dialysis Unit would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Swatridge, Audrey Marie
At Braemar Retirement Centre, on Sunday, January 30, 2005, Mrs. Audrey Swatridge of Wingham, age 81 years. The former Audrey Mann beloved wife of the late Harold J. (Hap) Swatridge who predeceased her in 1998. Loving mother of Jill Swatridge of Egmondville. Dear sister of Dorothy Ebel of Mitchell, Sister-in-law of Winnifred Homuth of Hensall, Shirley Fairles of Stratford, Leonard and Margaret Swatridge of Rexdale, and Norine Swatridge of London. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Paul in 1975. Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:30 pm.
Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario. Memorial donations to Alzheimers Society of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Gallaway, Ruby Margaret Matilda
At Wingham & District Hospital, North Huron (Wingham) on Saturday, January 22, 2005, Mrs. Ruby Gallaway of Wingham, age 78 years. The former Ruby Schinbein beloved wife of the late George Gallaway who predeceased her in 1986. Dear mother of Gayle Pletch and Bob Coleman of Hanover and mother-in-law of Joanne Gallaway of Wingham. Loving grandmother of Frank Pletch and Tammy of Hanover, Chris and Michelle Pletch of Walkerton, Denyel Pletch and Leon of Waterloo, Janelle and Mark Huber of Listowel, Aimee Gallaway and Jay Humphrey of Wingham and Travis Gallaway of Wingham. Also survived by five great-grandchildren her brother Lyle and Beverley Schinbein of Gowanstown and sisters-in-law Betty Schinbein of Listowel and Reta Brown of Gorrie.
Predeceased by her son Goldwyn Gallaway and by her brother Lorne Schinbein.
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 Ralph Dwarika officiating. Interment in Wroxeter Cemetery, Howick Township.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Boyle, Harry J. (Order of Canada)
passed away peacefully at his home in Toronto on Friday, January 21, 2005. Loved dearly by his daughter Patricia Anne Boyle and his son Michael Boyle. Harry is predeceased by his wife Marion (1995) and remembered lovingly by his son in law Michael Waller; and his daughter in law Sandy Boyle and his grandchildren Caitlin, Kevin and David Boyle; and by his brother Norman Boyle and his sister Rita Turner. The family appreciates deeply the care provided over the years by Aurora Dizon and family and by his physician Dr. M. Lhotsky. Presented with the Order of Canada in 1997, Harry was a journalist, broadcaster and writer who provided many with a chance to persue their dreams and ideas. Friends may call at the Trull "North Toronto" Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 2704 Young St. (five blocks south of Lawrence) on Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm; then at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on Wednesday evening from 7:00-9:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Wingham on Thursday at 11:00 am. If desired, remembrance may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
Mouradian, Robert
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Saturday, April 16, 2005, Mr. Robert Mouradian of R.R # 1 Wingham, formerly of Toronto age 63 years.
Robert moved to Wingham from Toronto several years ago. He is fondly remembered by the staff and residents at Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Thursday from 1:30 pm. until the time of funeral service at 2:30 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Snow, Mary Heatly
At her residence on Friday, April 15, 2005, Mrs. May Snow of Wingham, age 90 years. The former Mary (May) Cumming beloved wife of Frederick J. Snow of Wingham. Dear mother of Susan and Scott McArthur of Bancroft, John and Charisse Snow of Toronto, Peter and Karen Snow of Wingham and Bill Snow and his friend Lynn of Orangeville. Also survived by twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by her parents William and Mary (Heatly) Cumming, her sister Ena and her brother Frank all in Scotland.
The family wish to acknowledge the kindness of Huron County Community Care Access Centre.
A private family remembrance will be held at the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham.
Memorial donations to Community Nursing Services, Wingham Hospital Foundation or Town & Country Support Services would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Gibb, Evelyn Dorene
At Wingham & District Hospital on Thursday, April 14, 2005, Mrs. Evelyn Gibb of Whitechurch age 80 years. The former Evelyn McIntosh beloved wife of the late David Gibb who predeceased her in June 2003. Dear mother of Carl and Luanne Gibb of Wawanesa, Manitoba, John and Judy Gibb of Kitchener and Murray and Colleen Gibb of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Loving grandmother of nine grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters Olive and Mel Jermyn of R.R. # 2, Bluevale and Lois Thompson of Brussels.
Predeceased by her parents John and Ella (Case) McIntosh and brother-in-law Frank Thompson.
Evelyn was born in Grey Township she attended school at Cranbrook Public School. She was a member of Whitechurch United Church where she served as Treasurer for thirty years. She was also a member of Whitechurch Womens Institute.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Sunday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 2:00 pm. Reverend John Neilson officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Whitechurch United Church, Wingham Hospital Foundation or charity of choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Cameron, Thomas George
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Saturday, April 09, 2005, Mr. Tom Cameron of Belgrave, age 65 years. Beloved husband of Sharon (Lewis) Cameron. Dear father of Steven and Linda Cameron of Atwood and Lori McIntosh of Wingham. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Daniel and Katherine Cameron, Jacquie and Rodney McIntosh. Great-grandfather of Anna McIntosh. Son-in-law of Hazel Ritchie of Wingham. Also survived by his sisters Eileen and Jack Pitchford of Kitchener and Betty and Bob Lambier of Palmerston, his brothers Edwin Cameron of Palmerston, Jack and Gloria Cameron of Listowel, Don and Dianne Cameron of Wingham and Robert and Lillian Cameron of Owen Sound, his brothers-in-law Jim Ritchie and his friend Carla and Tom Ritchie of Wingham. Predeceased by his parents Alfred and Mary (Crosbie) Cameron, his father-in-law Stewart Ritchie his sister Patricia Watson and his sister-in-law Frances Cameron.
Tom was a long time employee of H. Kerr Construction, Wingham, and a former president of Belgrave Optimist Club.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Memorial services will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Ethel Miner Clare officiating.
Placement of ashes later in Wingham Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Sipkes, Peter
Peter Sipkes passed away at the family home in Cary, North Carolina on Saturday, March 12, 2005, age 60 years. Born in Rotterdam, Holland on February 11, 1945, eldest child of the late Cornelis "Neil" and Elisabeth "Betty" Sipkes. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Patricia "Pat " (Ross) Sipkes; and two daughters, Katrina Sipkes and partner Victor Webb of Kitchener, Ontario, and Laura Sipkes and partner David Hayes of Cary. Peter is also survived by his brother, Cornelis "Neil" Sipkes and wife Penny of Bloomfield, Ontario, and his sister, Jenny Wannamaker and partner Larry Vingerloeds of Finch, Ontario his mother-in-law of Florence Ross of Teeswater, Ontario Predeceased by his father-in-law J. Norman Ross in 2002. The family emigrated in 1952 to Picton, Ontario, Canada, where Peter graduated from Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and went on to the University of Waterloo. Peter and his family made their home in Milton, Ontario, for 18 years before accepting a transfer of employment to Research Triangle Park in August of 1992. He was employed as a financial systems analyst with IBM Global Services. His interests included golf, bowling, billiards and family activities. Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, on Saturday, April 30, 2005 from 2:00-3:00 pm., followed by a celebration of Peter's life at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 11 S. Boylan Ave., Raleigh, NC 27603; or Canadian Cancer Society, National Office, Suite 200, 10 Alcorn Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4V 3B1.
Graham, William A.
At Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham on Thursday, March 31, 2005, Mr. Bill Graham age 96 years. Beloved husband of the late Winnifred (Ackert) Graham who predeceased him in 1998. Dear father of Olive and Gary Gauthier of Sudbury and Lloyd and Deirdre Graham of RR # 1 Lucknow. Grandfather of Greg Gauthier and his partner Colleen Dinan, Jennifer Gauthier, Heather and David Reed and Daryl and Adria Graham. Great-grandfather of Graham Gauthier.
Predeceased by his parents William J. and Jennie (Lloyd) Graham and brothers and sisters Arthur and Flo Graham, Edna and Aut Legge, Cora and Bert Coffey, Charlie and Margaret Graham, Joseph and Ruby Graham, Dorothy Graham and Wilma and Emerson Crawford.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Friday, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 1:00 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Canadian Diabetes Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Gaunt, Agnes Marguerite
At Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingahm on Wednesday, March 30, 2005,
Mrs. Agnes Gaunt, formerly of Whitechurch age 94 years. The former Agnes Coultes beloved wife of the late John Gaunt who predeceased her in 1985. Dear mother of Jean and Don Ross of Whitechurch, Jim and Evelyn Gaunt of R.R. # 1, Arva, Harley and Wendy Gaunt of R.R. # 5, Wingham and George and Sharon Gaunt of Woodstock. Sister-in-law of Edith and Mary Coultes and Merle McFarlane all of Wingham. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Predeceased by her granddaughter Karin Gaunt and brothers Albert, James and Norman Coultes. Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Saturday, 2:30-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at funeral home on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Reverend John Neilson officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Sanderson, William Henry
At his residence on Sunday, March 27, 2005, Mr. William Sanderson of R.R. # 1, Bluevale, age 78 years. Beloved son of the late Roy and Margaret (Ash) Sanderson. Dear brother of Hazel (Mrs. Howard Ryan) of R.R. # 1, Bluevale and Ruby (Mrs. George Burgers) of R.R. # 1, Listowel. Brother-in-law of Laura Sanderson of R.R. # 2, Wroxeter and Allan Edgar of Brussels. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Margaret Edgar, his brothers Gordon and Cecil Sanderson and one infant brother George.
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 the funeral home on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. Pastor Joan Tuchlinsky officiating.
Interment in Wroxeter Cemetery, Howick Township.
Memorial donations to Bluevale United Church or the Wingham and District Hospital would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Campbell, Catherine Barbara
At Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Lucknow on Thursday, March 24, 2005, Mrs. Catherine Campbell, formerly of Wingham age 90 years. The former Catherine Campbell beloved wife of the late Alexander Campbell who predeceased her in 1959. Dear sister of Robert and Wilda Campbell of Lucknow. Survived by several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her sisters Mary (Harry) Lavis and Marion (Harvey) Brooks and by her brother Harold (Marion) Campbell.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Satrurday, from 12:00 noon until the time of funeral services at 1:00 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating.
Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Edgar, Harold Albert
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Sunday, March 13, 2005, Mr. Harold Edgar of Wingham, age 76 years. Beloved husband of the former Doris (Campbell) Albert. Step father of Ernie and Theresa Albert, Mike and Barb Albert, Diane and Percy Holmes, Rodney and Colleen McCulloch, Harold and Venita McCulloch, Roland and Cherie McCulloch, Robert and Tana Albert, Bill Gardner, Keith Gardner, Alan and Glenda Gardner, Brian Gardner and Elaine Borth. Brother of Grace and Glenn Dickinson, Marie and Harold Lamont, Marjorie Stroud and Bill Somerville, Betty Darling, Frank and Sharon Edgar, Henry Edgar, Donnie Edgar, Mary Zister and Joe Spitzig, Margaret and Ted Beadle, Peter and Margaret Edgar and Annie and Ken Neable. Also survived by several step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by his first wife Edith Johnson Gardner, his step-son William Joseph Albert and his brother Charles Edgar.
Visitation at McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham, Ontario on Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1:30 pm. Reverend Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Wingham and District Hospital or a Charity of Choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Stainton, Hilda Marrie
At Wingham & District Hospital, on Friday, March 04, 2005, Hilda Stainton of Wingham, age 67 years. The former Hilda Paulitzki beloved wife of the late Maurice Stainton who predeceased her in 1976. Dear mother of Todd Stainton and friend Tanya Williams and Tonya Stainton and friend Mike Best all of Wingham. Sister of Roy Paulitzki of Elliot Lake, John and Nancy Paulitzki of Orangeville, Robert and Jackie Paulitzki of Cambridge, Betty and Peter Sully and Sharon Bowden all of Mount Forest.
Predeceased by her parents Edgar and Carol (Kupferschmidt) Paulitzki and her sister-in-law Marg Paulitzki
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 Wayne B. Beamer officiating. Interment in Wingham Cemetery, Wingham, Ontario.
Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or The Kidney Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Walden, Ronald William
At Regina General Hospital, Regina on Friday, February 25, 2005, Mr. Ron Walden of Wingham, age 58 years. Beloved husband of the former Linda Schiestel. Dear father of Sheri and Brad Horton of Wingham and Jeff and Sherri Walden of Hanover. Loving grandfather of Dustin, Brittany, Tanner and Keira. Also survived by his mother Doris Walden, and his mother-in-law Marilyn Schiestel both of Wingham, his sisters Pam and Gary Carter of London and Faye and Bob Remington of Wingham.
Predeceased by his father William E. Walden, his father-in-law William Schiestel and his sisters Phyllis Walden and Marilyn Bradley.
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 Children's Wish Foundation or Wingham and District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
