JENSEN, Thomas - Passed away, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, age 72 years. Beloved husband of 49 years to Shirley (Baker); loving father of Scott and his wife Lisa and Heather and Dave and his wife Kim, all of Waterloo; grandfather of Aaron, Kyle, Blake and Derek; dear brother of John and his wife Pauline, Ernie, Melvin and his wife Doris, Henry and his wife Lois and George and his wife Helen; also remembered by his special friend, George Lackie and will be sadly missed by Casey. Predeceased by his parents, Martin Jensen and Sigrid Nielsen and his brothers, Ove and Eric. Thomas was a retired foreman at Lackie Brothers and was currently owner and operator of Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change Centre. Mr. Jensen's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct, 19, 2001. Interment at Parkview cemetery , Waterloo, fol lowed by a reception in the Reception Room of the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the funeral home 745-8445 or www.edwardrgood.com Special thanks to the staff on 5A and 6B Oncology of K-W Health Centre and Dr. Caroline Campbell.
MacLEOD, A. Elisabeth
MacLEOD, A. Elisabeth - Peacefully at her home in Southampton and surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 1, 2001, Beth MacLeod (nee Riley), of Southampton and formerly of Waterloo, in her 80th year. Wife of the late Donald MacLeod. Dear mother of Shauna Roesgen of Toronto and John and his wife Mary Roesgen of Corunna; proud and loving grandmother of Brandon and Baren, Tad and Kyle. Also survived by her step-children, Marilyn and her husband Alfred Bailey, Carolyn McLeod-Langhorn and Sally Willis and her friend Barry Hammond, all of Kitchener-Waterloo. Dear sister of John and his wife Monica Riley of Dryden, Georgina and her husband Ernie Garneys of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ruth Rusk, also of Winnipeg and Joan and Don Wilson of Verden, Manitoba. Predeceased by her first husband, Frederick Roesgen. At Beth's request, there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service to Celebrate her Life will be held in the Chapel of the Eagleson Funeral Home, Southampton, on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at 2 p.m. A Time of Fellowship will follow in the Family Centre of the funeral home. Expressions of remembrance to Saugeen Shores Medical Building Fund.
STUMPF, Earl Sylvester "Danny"
STUMPF, Earl Sylvester "Danny" - passed away peacefully, at K- W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Friday, October 19, 2001, age 88 years. Beloved husband of Hildegard for 58 years. Funeral arrangements may be obtained by contacting the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, Waterloo, 745-8445 or at www.edwardrgood.com.
GIGNAC, H. Margaret
GIGNAC, H. Margaret - On Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at her residence, in her 69th year. Margaret Brown, beloved wife of Ab Gignac for the past 46 years. Dear mother of Geoffrey and his friend Joy, Jamie and his wife Judith, Gary and his fiancee Traci, Anthony and his friend Kim, all of Cambridge, Kim Day and her husband Ed of Kitchener, Cindy Landoni and her husband, Ed, Gail Gignac, Janice Gignac, all of Cambridge and Marilyn Zimmerman and her husband Wayne of Florida. Survived by one brother, Robert Brown and his wife Peg of Paris; three sisters, Elspeth Sowden and her husband Art of Paris, Mary Dicken, Cathy Murphy and her husband Norm, all of Cambridge and two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Brown of Washington, Ont. and Lois Brown of Ayr. Lovingly remembered by 18 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Brown and two brothers, Harvey and Jack. Mrs. Gignac was a former employee of Dana Filters for 25 years, retiring in 1994. She enjoyed sports with the family, especially baseball and hockey. At Margaret's request, cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Lisaard House, 990 Speedsville Rd., Cambridge N3H 4R6 or Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation, 700 Coronation Blvd., Cambridge N1R 3G2 would be grate fully appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home, Cambridge 653-3251.
YACK, Eileen
YACK, Eileen - Age 98 years. July 30, 2001, died peacefully, at Richmond Ter race, Amherstburg. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Leo C. Yack, January 9, 2000. Dear mother of Barbara Lee Coates, Windsor; loving grandmother to Jayne-Lee Casanova, Kim Bertrand, Barbara-Jo Muir, Terra Coates, Shannon Wiekczopolski, Steven Coates, Lillian Evans, Bernard Coates. Also survived by 13 great- grandchildren. Dear sister of Albert Gentles of Fort Erie. Predeceased by four sisters and three brothers. Eileen was president of the Altar and Rosary Society, life member of the CWL Sacred Heart Church, Kitchener, life member of IODE Tommy Atkins Chapter, Past President Commissioner of Girl Guides, formed 1st Girl Guides in Kitchener and 7th Kitchener Brownies Pack of Joseph's Parish. Friends may call at the James H. Sutton Funeral Home 401 Sandwich St., S. Amherstburg, Wednesday, August 1, 2001 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Thence to St. Joseph Church, River Canard for Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Greenlawn Memorial cemetery. As your expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A tree will be planted in memory of Eileen Yack in the Janisse, Marcotte, Melady, Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held September 30, 2001. All are welcome.
SHOEMAKER, Heidi (Mrs. Cecil)
SHOEMAKER, Heidi (Mrs. Cecil) - Peacefully, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Heidi Shoemaker, in her 36th year, of Waterloo. Beloved wife of Cecil Shoemaker; loving and devoted mother of Blake and Dallas, both at home; dear daughter of Joan Cleal of Elmira and the late Leo Cleal; sister of Debbie (Mrs. Aden Martin) of Elmira; Melodee (Mrs. Wayde Nicholls) of Dunnville and Roger Cleal of Kitchener. Also fondly remembered by the Shoemaker family and her many friends. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Northside Baptist Church, RR 1, Waterloo, on Thursday, August 2, from 12 noon until time of funeral service at 1:30 p.m., with Pastor Mark Logan officiating, followed by interment in Parkview cemetery , Waterloo. In her memory, donations to Northside Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.
FEREIRO, Mary Ellen (nee Harbour)
FEREIRO, Mary Ellen (nee Harbour) - passed away peacefully, in the loving embrace of her children, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in her 71st year. Now face to face with Christ, her Saviour and Lord, Ellen will always be lovingly remembered. Our hearts are forever touched by her journey through our lives. Beloved mother of Philip (Billy) and his wife Margaret of Waterloo, Ruth Hamill and her husband Paul, Stephen and his wife Sonya and Dorothy Guthrie, all of Kitchener; loving grand mother of Adam, Michelle, Julie, Nathan, Aaron, Stephanie, Hayley, Tracey, Carmen and Nina; loving sister to Margaret Booth and Charles Harbour and his wife Patsy, all of England. Ellen will be greatly missed by all her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Kathleen Harbour and a brother, "Jumbo". The family will receive friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S. (at Westmount Rd.) Kitchener on Saturday, June 9, 2001 (today) from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Stanley Park Baptist Church, 31 Lorraine Ave., Kitchener, with Pastor Brian Roe officiating, on Monday, June 11, 2001 at 11 a.m. Interment Williamsburg cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to World Vision Canada or the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
McGEORGE, Geraldine L. (Wilcox)
McGEORGE, Geraldine L. (Wilcox) - A resident of RR 1, Morpeth, passed away at Centenary Health Services, Scarborough, on Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at the age of 67. Geraldine was Director of Education through Music "ETM" Richards Institute, a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. She had been a music teacher for the Kent County Board of Education, she volunteered as a Big Sister and was a member of the Chatham-Kent Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teacher's Association. Beloved wife of the late William McGeorge. Loving mother of the late William (Billy) McGeorge. Geraldine is survived by a sister, Alma, Mrs. Neil Brown of RR 1, Inwood; a sister-in-law, Leola Wilcox of Chatham and a brother-in-law, Gerald Wilson of RR 4, Thamesville; lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews, Carolyn Willmore, Ron Wilcox, Dennis Wilcox, Margaret Catroppa, Mac Brown, Donald Brown, Alan Brown, Peter Brown, Kathleen Brown, Darlene Charrette, Brenda Walsh, Bruce Wilson, Bonnie O'Neill, Betty Hubbell, Brian Wilson and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Lawrence and Ethel (Clapp) Wilcox; step-mother, Maude (Brown) Wilcox; a sister, Dorothy Wilson; a brother, Glen Wilcox and a niece, Winnifred Brown. She had many special Friends In Education through Music "ETM". Family and friends were received at the John C. Badder Funeral Home, 72 Victoria St., Thamesville, Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. and will be received today (Friday) from 2-4:30 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, July 28, 2001 at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Linda McFadden officiating. Interment Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations to the Richards "ETM" Institute or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
WENDLING, Alexander William
WENDLING, Alexander William - Beloved infant son of Jason and Erin (nee Hancocks), passed away, on Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in his 1st year. Dear grandson of Dick and Shirley Wendling of Ayr and Bernie and Janeen Hancocks of Cambridge and great-grandson of Elsie and Harold Cook of Baden, Wilf and Joyce Hancocks of Cambridge, Shirley and the late Robert Winn of Cambridge and the late Jerry and Geraldine Wendling. Dearly loved and missed by Uncle Ben Hancocks and Aunt Melissa Brott of Cambridge, Aunt Cheryl, Uncle Graham and cousin, Cody Squires of Ayr and Aunt Lorri, Uncle Ted and cousin, Nicole Nowak of Ayr. A memorial service was held at Corbett Funeral Home, Cambridge. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
McCONNERY, Vincent James (Big Red)
McCONNERY, Vincent James (Big Red) - Born July 7, 68 years ago, beloved husband of Irene for 43 years, passed away, Thursday, June 7, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Loving father of Chuck, Dan and Joe. Will be fondly remembered by five grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; his brothers and sisters; nieces and nephews and many friends. There will be a family and friends gathering Sunday, June 10 at 1 p.m. at 216 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener. The service will be held Monday, June 11, 1 p.m. at Woodland cemetery , Arlington Street, Kitchener. Our family wishes to thank Dr. Dingle, Dr. Cescon and Dr. Ward. A very special thank you for the care shown by Sytske and "Super Sam", Barby and ComCare staff. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the Canadian Cancer Society would greatly be appreciated.
BROWN, James Edgar
BROWN, James Edgar - Jim died, peacefully, in his home, Wednesday, June 6, 2001. At Jim's request there will be no funeral or visitation. Love Your ordinary habits, your exuberant gait The warm smell of your sun washed skin The way you grin at your own humour Your slippers by the door, the ghost of you in their form, and stance Stacks of books strewn about your chair Our lively discussions on every imaginable thing Our comfortable silences Those worn out socks and shoes you hold to like friends Your natural unaffected manner Your earthly affectionate nature The fluent sentences of curiously jumbled thought The shared minutes of our daily lives Our love dear, thrived in ordinary ways Thank you for sharing your life and love. Bea Friends are invited to stop by the farm, Sunday, June 17, Father's Day, to share in a celebration of Jim's life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Cardiac Unit or Participation House for the Physically Handicapped. Arrangements entrusted to the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 743-8900.
KEACHIE, Mrs. Helen Louise
KEACHIE, Mrs. Helen Louise - Passed away, at Pinehaven Nursing Home, on Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at the age of 99 years, former lifelong resident of Galt/Cambridge. Predeceased by her husband, Roy C.B. Keachie in 1984 and her sister-in-law, Jean Keachie in 1987. Beloved mother of Lois Kayler and her husband Dr. Travis Kayler of Waterloo; loved grandmother of Martha and David Christie of Austin, Texas, Elizabeth Kayler of Guelph, Anne Kayler and Christopher Schofield of Acton and Hugh and Linda Kayler of Campbellville; great- grandmother of Emily Kayler-Heibein, Edward, Laura and Jonathan Christie and Travis and Adam Kayler. Mrs. Keachie was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Cambridge for over 70 years where she served for many years on the Flower Guild and Catherine Nairn Circle. She was a life member of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and a former member of the HLI Chapter of the IODE. Mrs. Keachie's family will receive friends and relatives at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, June 9, 2001 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Bill Johnston officiating. Following cremation, interment will take place at Mount View cemetery , Cambridge. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the TV Minis try of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Kitchener would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
STARRA, Martha (nee Fangrad)
STARRA, Martha (nee Fangrad) - Went home to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Leisureworld, Elmira, Ont., in her 92 nd year. Predeceased by her husband, Frank (1980) and daughter, Hildegard Uloth; brothers, Rudolf, Edward, Wilhelm, Jonathan and Otto and sister, Frieda. Loving mother of Elsbeth Krauck and husband Helmut, Vern Starra and wife Rita, all of Kitchener, Irene Huebner and husband Walter of Waterloo and son-in-law, Dieter Uloth and wife Grace of Stratford. Martha is also survived by a brother, Adolf Fangrad and wife Ruth of Port Elgin; sister, Alma Neumann of St. Catharines and sisters-in-law, Elfriede Fangrad of Kitchener and Irene Fangrad of Orillia; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Martha's family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. Thursday at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 749-8467. Transfer will be made to the Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church, 19 Ottawa St. N., Kitchener at 12 noon Friday, June 15, 2001 for a funeral service at 2 p. m. Interment Woodland cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Camp Crossroads or Central Baptist Church Building Fund. (Cards available at the funeral home and at the church).
FILIATRAULT, Nola Anne (nee Marshall)
FILIATRAULT, Nola Anne (nee Marshall) - After a courageous battle, Nola Filiatrault, peacefully passed away, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on June 12, 2001, in her 64th year. Beloved wife to Gerald (Jay) Filiatrault; loving Mom of Tim Filiatrault and his wife Maribeth, Kurt Filiatrault, Jalea McPherson and her companion Darcy Campbell. A devoted and caring Gramma to Daniel, David, Morgan, Ashley and the apple of her eye, Jaddan. Fondly remembered by her brother, William (Billy) Marshall of North Bay. Predeceased by her parents, William and Alice Marshall and by one sister-in-law, Pauline. Nola was a dedicated employee for many years with the Independent Living Centre where she worked as a sup port care worker where she enjoyed caring for the needs of others. Family and friends will be received at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S., 743-8900 on Thursday, June 14, 2001 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the chapel on Friday, June 15, 2001 at 2 p.m., The Rev. Rob Towler officiating. Interment to follow at the Williamsburg cemetery , Kitchener. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.
DILLY, Inez M. (nee Eby)
DILLY, Inez M. (nee Eby) - 1900-2001. Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Dilly. She was a long-time kindergarten teacher in the Cambridge area. Surviving are her niece, Pauline and her husband Ercil Skaglin of White Lake, MI; three grandnieces and four grand nephews. Also surviving are her step-daughter, Ruth and her husband George Cunningham of Orillia and her step-niece, Catherine and her husband George Ogilvie and their children, all of Cambridge. She was predeceased by her first husband, John T. Taylor; her parents, Enoch and Lucinda Eby and her brothers, Eldred and Roy. She was an associate member of Avenue Road Baptist Church. Friends will be received at Coutts & Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St. Cambridge on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2001 from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Funeral and committal services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Hope cemetery , Kitchener.
HORST, Noah R.
HORST, Noah R. - Peacefully, on Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Noah R. Horst, age 95 years, of St. Jacobs. Beloved husband of Barbara Horst; dear father of Janet of Ottawa and Barbara Ann and Lois, both of Toronto. Also lovingly remembered by his granddaughter, Mary Clarissa of Ottawa. Brother of Isaac and Selina of Mount Forest, Leah and Noah Gingrich of Elmira. Predeceased by his parents, John and Nancy (Reist) Horst; son, Lawrence (1996); one daughter, Ruth Dianne (1980); four brothers and one sister. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday (today) from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church follow ing a private interment. In his memory, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee Relief Fund for Afghanistan would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
