Date of Death: May 25th 2003
Weir, Teresa Mary Teresa was a graduate of St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Kitchener. She served in World War II with the Army Medical Corp. #10 Hospital in Norway and Belgium. Peacefully in Owen Sound on Sunday, May 25, 2003. Teresa Mary (nee Woolsey) Weir of Owen Sound. Beloved wife for almost 56 years of James Joseph Weir. Dear mother of Mary Weir and Paul Neubauer of Whitby, Anne and Doug Sutton of London, Jane and John Pollard of Dundas, Joe Weir of Strathroy, Paula Weir and Mel Burnie of Hanover and Tony and Martha Weir of Kitchener. Beloved grandmother of Donald, Mike, Kevin, David, Jenna, Bethany, Matthew, Ben, Hanna, Hayley, Sara and Lindsay. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Tuesday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday, May 28th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Mary’s cemetery in Owen Sound. Parish Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday evening at 8:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Autism Society.
Woods, Melba Iona
Date of Death: April 28th 2003
Woods, Melba Iona Peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, April 28, 2003. Melba Woods (nee Goodfellow) of Owen Sound. Beloved wife of John Woods. Dear mother of Paul Woods and his wife Marie of Toronto. Sadly missed by her two grandchildren Tamas and Peter. Sister of Shirley Esplen of Port Elgin, Eldon Goodfellow and his wife Marilyn of Chesley, Mervyn Goodfellow and his wife Donna and Wayne Goodfellow and his wife Lois all of Owen Sound. A memorial service will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel on Sunday, May 11, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, the family wood appreciate memorial donations to the Salvation Army, which may be placed through the Tannahill Funeral Home, 376-3710.
Ruhl, Mervyn Jacob
Date of Death: May 4th 2003
Ruhl, Mervyn Jacob Peacefully at Mapleview Nursing Home on Sunday, May 4, 2003. Merv Ruhl of Desboro in his 74th year. Son of the late John and Edith Ruhl. Sadly missed by his great nieces Cheryl and her husband Dan Frederick of London, Lee Anne and her husband Brian O’Leary, Pam and her husband Ted Coulter and his great nephews Stephen Hargest and his wife Darlene, Greg Hargest and his wife Lisa all of Owen Sound and Brad Priebe. Predeceased by his brother Elmer Ruhl, his sister Leila Priebe, his niece Marie Hargest and his nephew Melville Priebe. Friends are invited to Faith Lutheran Church, Desboro for visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. Brian Dunlop officiating. Interment , Faith Lutheran cemetery , Desboro. Memorial donations to the Faith Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated and may be made through the Tannahill Funeral Home 376-3710.
Ruppenthal, Terry
Date of Death: April 26th 2003
Ruppenthal, Terry Surrounded by his family at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Saturday, April 26, 2003. Terry Ruppenthal of Owen Sound in his 53rd year. Devoted husband of Anne (nee Spencer). Loving father of Lisa and Tracey Ruppenthal both of Kitchener, Jennifer McMillan of Owen Sound and Katie McMillan at home. Dear grandfather to Damion McMillan. Also survived by his brother Craig Ruppenthal of Owen Sound. Loved son-in-law of Shirley and Ross Spencer of Owen Sound. Terry will be joining his late parents Menno and Mieletta Ruppenthal in heaven. He will be sadly missed by his nephews Michael and Matthew and his niece Trina. “Rupe” will be fondly remembered by his many friends. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home ( Owen Sound 519-376-3710) for visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock with Pastor Harry Huff officiating. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Stephens, Erwin
Date of Death: March 5th 2003
Stephens, Erwin (Red) Peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Wednesday, March 5, 2003. Erwin (Red) Russell Stephens of Owen Sound in his 83rd year. Husband of the late Irene (nee Heipel). Dear father of Ivan Stephens and Marian and her husband Alf Barrett all of Owen Sound. Lovingly remembered by his grandson Steve Barrett. Brother of Wilmer Stephens, Hazel (Mrs. Russell Ironmonger) all of Owen Sound and Evelyn (Mrs. Russell Kellard) of Brampton. Predeceased by his brothers David, John, Gordon, Norman, Merle and his sisters Viola French, Kristina (Mrs. Ernie Harron) and Roberta in infancy. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Friday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, March 8th at 1:30 p.m. with Doctor Brad Clark officiating. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Owen Sound and District Community Living.
Teschke, Hazel Faye
Date of Death: April 2nd 2003
Teschke, Hazel Faye At Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound on Wednesday, April 2, 2003. Faye Teschke (nee Kennedy) of Owen Sound in her 71st year. Beloved wife for more than 50 years of Elmer Teschke. Dear mother of Jo-Anne Bacon of Edmonton, Alberta, Donna and her husband Jim McGregor of Owen Sound, David Teschke and his wife Corinne of Fergus and Sheila and her husband Kent Clark of Owen Sound. Lovingly remembered by and “Lulu” to her seven grandchildren, Stephanie and her husband Jeff Weiler, Keith, Jordon, Anthony, Brandon, Jessica and Lucas and her great-grandson, Matthew. Sister of Dorraine Beatty of Richmond Hill and Audrey Bell of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her son Murray Teschke and her grandson James Bacon. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home (376-3710) for visiting on Friday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, 1049 4th Avenue, West, Owen Sound on Saturday, April 5th at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Harry Huff officiating. Visitation at the church one hour prior to service time. Interment in Greenwood cemetery , Owen Sound. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Cancer Society.
Aiton, George
Date of Death: August 12th 2003
Aiton, George Suddenly at his home in Sauble Beach on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, in his 77th year. George was a long time employee for 45 years of Canadian Steamship Lines and Retired as Commodore of the C.S.L. Fleet. Predeceased by his wife Claire Aiton (nee Belec). Sadly missed by his daughter Robyn of Montreal, Quebec. Fondly remembered by brothers and sisters, Phyllis (Mrs. Peter Fromager) of Sauble Beach, Don and his wife Pat of Baie D’urfe, Quebec, Lois (Mrs. Clare Webster) of Balmy Beach, and Jack and his wife Lorena of North Bay. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home, where a memorial service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, August 19th, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to service time. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Breast Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
