REED, Meta (nee-Sturge), of Guelph, passed away, at the Guelph General Hospital, Saturday, March 3rd, 2001, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late George A. Reed (1983). Loved mother of Donna and husband John Pennal of Burlington. Loving grandmother of Julie and husband Scott Mairs and Laura Pennal all of Burlington. Dear sister of Joseph (Blanche) Sturge of Oshawa, Henry (Anne) Sturge of Toronto, Margaret (Arthur) Desrosiers of New Hampshire, Elvie Stickles of New York and Bessie Oldford of Toronto . Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Tuesday ( 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held, in the funeral home chapel, Wednesday, March 7th , 2001, at 11:00 a .m., with the Rev. Doug Norris officiating. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Interment Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4A-214 Speedvale Ave, W., Guelph, N1H 1C4 or a charity of choice would be appreciated, by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Meta Reed in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m.
Holohan, Ruth
HOLOHAN, Ruth - After a brief battle March 5, 2001, at the Guelph General Hospital, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Don Holohan (1990). Loving mother of Sandi and her husband Dennis Wilkes of Guelph and Bob Holohan and his wife June of Markham. Dearly loved by her grandchildren John, Greg, Grant, Jeramy and Justin, and great grandchild Lennon. Cherished sister of Kenneth Farrow of Wiarton and the late Howard Farrow (formerly of Wiarton) and the late Jean Pearce (formerly of Sault Ste. Marie). It was Ruth's wish that there be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 204-21 Surrey St. W., Guelph N1H 3R3 would be appreciated. For what she gave, the lives she touched: Love always. (Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph N1H 4K3).
A tree will be planted in memory of Ruth Holohan in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m.
Hill, Burton S. W.
HILL, Burton Samuel Walker (Burt), (formerly of Rockwood), passed away, at the Lapointe-Fisher Nursing Home, Guelph, Monday, March 5, 2001, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Lillian K. Ray (1992). Loved father of Shirley (Robert) Facey of Rockwood and Gordon Hill of Guelph. Loving grandfather of Glen (Shelley) Facey and Lauralyn Facey both of Rockwood. Predeceased by brothers Kenneth and Theodore Hill. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Thursday (2-4 & 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held, in the funeral home chapel, Friday, March 9, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., with the Rev. Ernie Brubacher officiating. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Spring interment Rockwood cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society, 111 MacDonell St., Guelph N1H 2Z7 or the charity of choice would be appreciated, by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Burton Hill in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m.
Mitchell, Margaret F.
MITCHELL, Margaret Florence (nee Ross), passed away, at the Guelph General Hospital, Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Wm. James (Jim) W. Mitchell. Loved mother of Jessie Horowitz of Brampton, Rod (Dianna) Mitchell of Caledon, and Vera (Peter) Martin of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Melissa and David Horowitz, Jason, Jeremy, and Tara-Lynn Mitchell, and Brigitta, Elysha, and Michaela Martin. Dear sister of Janet Lawrey, Rod Ross, Verna McCarl, Lloyd Ross and the late Edith Bell. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Thursday (2-4 & 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held, in the funeral home chapel, Friday, March 9, 2001, at 10:30 a.m., with Major Jim Reid officiating. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Cremation. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 1-14 Irvin St., Kitchener N2H 1K8 or the Salvation Army, Box 1146, Guelph N1H 6N3 would be appreciated, by the family. A Rebekah Service auspices Rebekah Lodge, Hamilton will be held, Thursday, afternoon at 4:00 p.m..
A tree will be planted in memory of Margaret Mitchell in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m.
Husband, Mildred E.
HUSBAND, Mildred Ellen (nee Cook), of Guelph, passed away, at The Elliott Home, Guelph, Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Hugh Husband (1964). Loved mother of Warren Husband of Mount Forest and June Husband of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Hugh Husband of Guelph and Patricia Davis of Thunder Bay. Great grandmother of two. Dear sister of Mabel (George) Smith and Jane McDougall both of Guelph. Predeceased by an infant son and her twin sister Edna Green. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Thursday (7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held, in the funeral home chapel, Friday, March 9, 2001, at 3:00 p.m., with the Rev. Thomas Kay officiating. Interment St. Paul's Presbyterian cemetery , Burlington. Memorial contributions to the charity of choice would be appreciated, by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Mildred Husband in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m..
Fatt, Dianne M.
FATT, Dianne M. (nee Jackson), of Rockwood, (former employee of the Royal Bank of Canada), passed away, at the Guelph General Hospital, Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in her 59th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell G. E. Fatt (1999). Loving daughter of the late Allan and Myrtle Jackson. Loved sister of Margo and husband John Taylor of Guelph, and Penny and husband Murray Wallace of R.R.4, Rockwood. Dear aunt of Angela Duggan, Brad Larkin, Trevor Gostlin, Rick Gostlin, and Brandy French and great aunt of Jackson and Benjamin Duggan. Loving Godmother of Chris Bolton. Dear niece of Marjorie Mann, Cliff Reed, Bernice Hill and Murray Reed. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Friday (2-4 & 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held, in the funeral home chapel, Saturday, March 10, 2001, at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Fr. Peter Waters officiating. Interment Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Memorial contributions to the Guelph Humane Society, P.O. Box 684, Guelph, N1H 6L3 would be appreciated, by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Dianne Fatt in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m.
Nicholls, Cynthia A. L.
NICHOLLS, Cynthia (nee Sheppard), of Guelph, passed away suddenly, at the Toronto General Hospital, Wednesday, March 14, 2001,in her 50th year. Survived by her friend and partner Jim Hilton of Guelph. Beloved mother of Emily (Tim) Nicholls-Harrison. Cherished and doting grandma of Hannah and Ben all of Owen Sound. Dear sister of Bob (Coral) Sheppard and their son Bob of London. Predeceased by her mother Margaret Noble and a sister Kathey Sheppard. Cynthia will be sadly missed by Paige Hilton of Thunderbay, ON and Ruth Kleinbub of Fort McMurray, AB. Cynthia was a well known and respected artist. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Friday (2-4 & 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Diane Clark officiating. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Cremation. Memorial contributions to the Multiple Organ and Retrieval Exchange Program, 406-250 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON M5T 2Z5 would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Cynthia Nicholls in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m..
Pickard, Nelson H.
PICKARD, NELSON HARVEY, suddenly, on Wednesday, March 14th, 2001, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Patterson). Loved father of Robert (Mary) of Sharon, Tom (Maureen) of London and John (Cheryl) of Burlington. Loving grandfather of Lynn, Amy, Daniel, Brent, Christopher, Emma and Matthew. Also survived by by his sister Frances (Frank) Robinson of Guelph. Predeceased by his twin brother Claude and sister Jean Graesser. Friends will be received at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Friday (2-4 & 7-9 p.m.). A Memorial Service to celebrate Nelson's life will be held at DUBLIN STREET UNITED CHURCH, 68 Suffolk St., Guelph, Saturday, March 17th, 2001, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Doug Norris officiating. Cremation followed by inurnment at Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4A-214 Speedvale Ae.W., Guelph N1H 1C4 or Heart & Stroke Foundation, 204-21 Surrey St. W., Guelph N1H 3R3 would be appreciated by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Nelson Pickard in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m.
Okashimo, Katsumi (Kats)
OKASHIMO, DR. KATSUMI ‘KATS' (Past Director of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Guelph; former Commanding Officer and Honorary Colonel, 23rd(Hamilton) Service Battalion; and avid fisherman) . Passed away, suddenly, at Hamilton General Hospital, Monday, March 12th, 2001 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Mary (Anzai) of Guelph. Loving father of Sharon (Peter) McDonald of St. Catharines, Colin (Silvia) of Singapore, David (Cheryl) of Toronto, and Robert (Anna) of Toronto. Loved grandpa of Matthew, Joshua, Peter-James, Lewis, Adam, Lucas, Andrew, Rebekah and Emily. You will be in our hearts forever. Cremation. A memorial service to celebrate "Kats" life will be held at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Sunday, March 18th, 2001, at 2:00 p.m.. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Centre). If desired, memorial contributions to the Foundation of Guelph General Hospital, 115 Delhi St., Guelph N1E 4J4 would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of Katsumi Okashimo in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m.
Carter, George A.
CARTER, GEORGE ALFRED, of Guelph, passed away, at the Caressant Care Nursing Home, Harriston, Saturday, March 17th, 2001, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Ruby (Baugh). Loved father of George (Sandy) Carter of Edmonton, AB, and Connie Drumm of Guelph. Loving grandfather of Douglas and David Chiswell, Victoria, Charles, Tina, and Christian Carter. Great grandfather of Ariel Carter. Predeceased by his brother Ernest. A Memorial Service will be held at the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Friday, March 23rd, 2001, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Mary Hunt officiating. (Reception to follow in the Wall- Custance Family Reception Centre). Cremation and inurnment at Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society, 111 MacDonell St., Guelph N1H 2Z7 would be appreciated.
A tree will be planted in memory of George Carter in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 23, 2001, at 2:30 p.m..