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Historical and Genealogical Record of Colchester County, Nova Scotia

Coatsworth: Alfred J.
It is with great-sorrow that we announce that Alfred J. Coatsworth, founder and President of Coatsworth Communications Inc., died Friday, April 13, 2001, after a long battle with cancer. Alfred was recognized as an industry leader in 'desktop publishing' spending more than 30 years working with Canadian and international newspapers. Alfred started his career as a chemist with shell Oil, but, Muirhead/Crosfield came knocking in 1965 and he made the leap into what would be the new world of fax machines and desktop publishing. When he left Crosfield, he said that 'it took him 5 minutes to make up his mind what to do next' and in August of 1993 CCI was born. The first order came from Thompson Newspapers the first week in business and Alf never looked back. Alfred was known for his intelligence, droll wit and ever-cheerful disposition. CCI's motto 'We're small Enough to Be BIG on Personal service' exemplifies Alf's attitude to customers and friends alike. He will be greatly missed. Beloved husband and best friend of Bonney. Loving father and father-in-law of Jeffrey and susan and the late Murray. Caring stepfather of Marty J. McKinney. Proud and loving grandfather to Katherine and Elizabeth. Missed and remembered with love by his sisters Beverley (John) Gillespie of Wheatley On., and Virginia (John) Allen of Newmarket On. Born May 1, 1941 in Wheatley On., son of the late Alfred James Grover and Helen Campbell (Gilles) of Wheatley On. A memorial service will be held Friday April 20, 2001 at 2:00pm at Ward Funeral Home, 52 Main street south, Brampton, Ontario. Interment to be held at Heatherington Cemetery in Wheatley, On commencing at 2:00pm on April 28, 2001In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer charity of your choice in Alfred's memory would be appreciated.

Cole: Edgar Louis
(Long time employee of B/A and Gulf Oil Co. and member of Occident Masonic Lodge #346, Toronto)
At Highbourne Life Care Centre, Toronto, on Saturday, December 23, 2000. Edgar Cole of Toronto in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Webster). Son of the late William and Eliza Cole. Predeceased by two sisters Emma Cole and Edna (Mrs. Harry Pike) and three brothers George, Thomas and Norman. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Wednesday, December 27th from 12:30 p.m. until service time, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. David Shearman officiating. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Parkinson's Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Cole: Rhonda Maureen
Cole, Rhonda Maureen, 42 years, Sunday, January 28, 2001 at Public General Hospital, Chatham. Late of the Southwestern Regional Centre. Beloved daughter of Gerry and Doreen Cole, Kingsville. Dear sister of Lou Ann Bigley and husband Rob, Leamington; Mary Cole, London; Paul Cole, Kingsville. Dear granddaughter of Phyllis Cole, Leamington. Also survived by 2 nephews, Colin and Nicholas. Dear niece of Marion and Roger Beaupre, Wheatley; Sr. Elaine Cole CSJ, London; Janet and Bob Brisson, Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec; Sharon and David Cole, Niagara Falls; rosemary and Gary Heisler, Kingsville; Lori and David Tippett, Oakville. Several cousins also survive. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell St., Leamington on Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday at St. John de Brebeuf Church, 67 Main St. E., Kingsville from 9:15 a.m. until time of Mass to celebrate Rhonda's life at 10 a.m. Fr. Chris Quinlan officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens, Leamington. Parish Prayers Friday at 8:30 p.m. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Southwestern Regional Centre Auxiliary would be appreciated.

Colucci: Luisa
Colucci, Luisa, 65 years, suddenly July 14, 2001. Late of Cottam. Beloved wife of Domenic. Dear mother of Margaret and Larry Newport, Cottam; Rose and Jeff Martinello, Tecumseh; Peter Colucci, Windsor. Loving nona of Lisa and Rob Higgins; Kenny Newport; Meghan Colucci. Dear sister of Romeo and Nina Valeri; Orlando and Anna Valeri, all of Ruthven; Guisseppi and Elizabeth Valeri, Leamington. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Luisa recently retired from the Essex Nursing Home after 30 years. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Avenue East (County Road 8) Essex (776-4233) Monday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass to celebrate Luisa's life at Holy Name of Jesus Church 146 Talbot Street South, Essex on Tuesday July 17, 2001 at 11:30 am. Entombrment Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Parish Prayers Monday 7:30 pm. Memorial donations made to the Arthritis Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Cook: Elsie Helen
At South Lake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Thursday, June 28, 2001. Elsie Cook (nee Michael) of Stouffville in her 90th year. Wife of the late Wilmer Black Cook. Mother of Rilla and her husband Robert Antti of Burlington, Rhea and her husband Larrison Knapp of Sault Ste. Marie, Doreen and her husband Robin Read of Peterborough, Thelma and her husband William Creighton of Stouffville and Muriel and her husband Craig Marshall of Richmond Hill. Grandmother of Shane and Ryan Lee, Philip Knapp and Lynn, Jennifer and Kimberly Antti. Also survived by ten great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother George Michael formerly of Thornbury. Elsie Cook is remembered from her teaching days at Strathcona and Bayview Schools in Owen Sound. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. and from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon until the time of service, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara. Memorial donations to Knox United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Cook: Helen Alberta
At Summit Place on Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Helen Cook (nee Bumstead) of Owen Sound in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Gordon Cook. Dear sister of Muriel Kivell and Eva and her husband Percy Cranney all of Owen Sound. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers Rae and Leslie Bumstead and her brother-in-law Kitchener Kivell. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday morning at 11 o'clock with Rev. Susan Shantz officiating. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to Massie United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Coture: Eileen Catherine
At Versa Care Georgian Heights on Tuesday, September 5, 2000. Eileen Coture (nee Ransome) of Owen Sound in her 87th year. Wife of the late Frank Coture. Dear mother of Jafe of Arkwright, Frank and Pete both of Owen Sound, Shirley Gibbons, Adeline Dean and Helen Marietta both of Owen Sound, Mary Smith of Shallow Lake, Darlene Dyer of Cambridge and Leola Eden of Kincardine. Lovingly remembered by 41 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Sister of Bertha Fitzsimmons of Berkley. Predeceased by four sons, one daughter, five brothers and two sisters. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of Tannahill Funeral Home on Saturday, September 9th at 11 o'clock with visitation two hours before service time. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Cowan: Catherine
COWAN, Catherine - Died at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 26, 2001. Her 20 year battle with cancer has finally ended. Her husband Milton, children, Catherine Kenmuir and Ron Francoeur; Lisa and Brett Hill; and Jeffery; grandchildren Ashley and Brandon; mother Serena Agueci; siblings Donna and Roger McKeen; Linda and John Arundel; Lorie and Gary Pearen; Joe and Maryann Agueci invite you to join them in remembering and celebrate her life at Ward Funeral Home, 109 Reynolds Street, Oakville, on Tuesday from 7 - 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church, 181 Sewell Drive, Oakville, on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Springcreek Cemetery, Mississauga. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Cowley: Mary Rita (Egan)
MARY RITA COWLEY (EGAN) - Surrounded by her family, Mrs. Mary Cowley passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Health Centre, Sarnia, Ontario on Sunday, October 1, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Charles Cowley (1954). Much loved mother of Mary Ann and her husband Brian Boucher and Joe Cowley and his wife Vickie of Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Janice and her husband Stuart Ingle, Jennifer and her fiance Frank Abbinett, Jodie and her husband Delon Barnett, Julianne Boucher, Christopher and Kelli Cowley. Survived by a brother Joseph Egan and his wife Virginia of Sarnia, Ontario and a sister Theresa Foley and her husband Norm of Elliott Lake, Ontario and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Vince and Frank, sister-in-law June Egan and her parents Anne and Vincent Egan. Mrs. Cowley will always be remembered as a champion for Catholic Education in Lambton County. She was Secretary-Treasurer of the Sarnia Separate School Board, Superintendent of Business for the Lambton County Separate School Board and Secretary-Treasurer of the St. Patrick's Private School Board. She also served as a trustee and chair of the Lambton County Separate School Board. Her work in Catholic Education was acknowledged with the naming of the Mary Cowley Catholic Education Centre in Sarnia. Mrs. Cowley served on many local associations and committees. She held numerous offices in the Catholic Women's League, the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the St. Patrick's Lottery Committee and the Juvenile Court Advisory Committee. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, October 5, 2000 at 11 a.m. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia on Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with prayers being offered at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening. Interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 118 N. Victoria St., Sarnia, N7T 5W9 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 774 London Road, Sarnia, N7T 4Y1. A tree will be planted in memory of Mary Rita Cowley in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 16th, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.

Craddock: Ruth Adeline
Craddock, Ruth Adeline. Peacefully at home on Monday, October 2, 2000. Ruth(Phibbs) Craddock of Jarvis in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Ernest for 53 years. Dear mother of Dennis and Ellen, Nancy and Larry Stallwood and Sue and Bruce Duxbury all of Jarvis. Loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren. Sister and Sister-in-law of Rex and Blanche Phibbs of R.R. #5 Hagersville, Eileen and Roy Doughty of Jarvis, Bill and Helen Phibbs of R.R. #1 Jarvis,Tom and Marlene Phibbs of R.R. 5, Hagersville, Muriel Phibbs of R.R. 5, Hagersville, Betty Phibbs of Jarvis, Harold Vokes of R.R. 1, Jarvis, Roy and Lois Craddock of R.R. 3, Jarvis and the late Keith, Jack and Don Phibbs, Olive Kindree and Audrey Vokes. Friends are invited to call at Cooper Funeral Home, 19 Talbot Street West, Jarvis on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. funeral service for Ruth will be held at Cooper Funeral Home on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Knox Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Donations to Canadian Diabetes Association, West Haldimand General Hospital Foundation (Mammography Fund) or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Croft: Ernie
Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Wednesday, September 6, 2000. Ernie Croft of Owen Sound in his 69th year. Husband of the late Betty (nee Haines) who predeceased him in 1998. Dear father of Rob Croft and his wife Joan, Bill Croft and his wife Helen all of Owen Sound, David Croft and his wife Sue, Danny Croft and his wife Lorri all of Barrie and Doug Croft and his wife Shannon of London. Lovingly remembered by his many grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of Tannahill Funeral Home on Friday, September 8th at 3 o'clock with Doctor Brad Clark officiating. Visiting one hour prior to service time. Interment, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Sarawak Township. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the G.B.R.H.C. Foundation.

Crowe: Ernest Dean
CROWE - At his residence on Thursday, March 8, 2001, ERNEST DEAN CROWE, age 87 of Sarnia. Loving husband of the late Margaret (Connor). Dear father of Dean & his wife Margot, Wilkesport, Pamela & her husband Carl Waite, Sarnia, Greg & his wife Joanne Forbes-Crowe, Bowen Island, B.C. Loving grandfather of Sara Waite, Jason Crowe, Brianna Forbes-Crowe. Also surviving is his caregiver & special friend Janet Knowles. Predeceased by two sisters Kathleen and Mary. Mr. Crowe retired in 1978 after many years service as a customs officer. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society & the Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Church. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd., Sarnia, N7T 4Y1 or the Lambton Lung Association, 656 Lakeshore Rd., Sarnia, N7V 2T2.

Cummings: Joan Christine
At her home in Owen Sound on Saturday June 10, 2000.
Joan Cummings (nee Moore) of Owen Sound in her 68th year. Wife of the late Floyd Cummings. Loved mother of Bruce and his friend Pat, Brad and his wife Bahia, Cindy and her husband Chuck Murray all of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by 2 Grandchildren Shanna and Crystal and a Great-grandson Austin. Dear sister of Bill Moore and his wife Helen of Oliphant, Margaret and her husband Stan Dickey of Delhi and Jean Lundy of Hepworth. Predeceased by a sister Eileen Dawson and a brother Bob Moore. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, June 13th at 1:30 o'clock with Dr. Brad Clark officiating. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Cunningham: Joyce Lorraine (Hartman)
CUNNINGHAM - Suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, Tuesday, May 1, 2001, JOYCE LORRAINE (HARTMAN) CUNNINGHAM, age 55 of Sarnia. Loving mother of Leigh Cunningham, North Bay and Kristen Cunningham, Sarnia. Born in Toronto, Joyce is the daughter of the late Leigh & Laura Hartman. She will be greatly missed by Cory Goudreau, Sarnia, Debbie Jeannault, North Bay and her closest friends Ruth Kernohan, Gwen Marshall, Bonnie Ryan and Marilyn McDermid. Joyce worked many years in the Sarnia retail market including Keelans Ltd., co-owner of Merle Norman Cosmetics and finally co-owner of Around the World Travel & Cruises. Friends will be received at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St.N., Sarnia, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Thursday where prayers will be offered at 8:30 p.m. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Church. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Lambton Chapter, 300 N. Christina St., Sarnia, N7T 5V5. A tree will be planted in memory of Joyce Cunningham in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 16th, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.

Czyszkiewicz: Peter
CZYSZKIEWICZ - At Sarnia General Hospital - Russell St., on November 2, 2000, PETER CZYSZKIEWCZ, age 88, of Sarnia. Dear uncle of Regina Wojcik and her husband Zdzislaw and their children Jola & Michal, Mississauga. Also survived by many family members in Poland and Austria. Peter was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Polish Army in the Second Armoured Division in Italy. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Friday from 6-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Peace Church Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery.


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