SEAGRAM, Gertrude (Sox) (nee Lind) - passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Huronia District Hospital, age 81 years. Loving wife of Thomas Blair Seagram (deceased). Survived by her five children, Gay, Blair, Joie, Tom and John and her three grandchildren, Madelaine, Thomas, and Claire. Memorial service to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 12 noon at All Saint's Anglican Church, Robert and Peel Streets, Penetang. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully received by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
GERARD, Barbara Jane - passed away peacefully at the Morriston Park Nursing Home on Sunday, November 16, 2003. Barb (Smith) Gerard at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife of Philip for 49 years. Loving mother of Michael of Ajax and Mark and his wife Karen of Burlington. Cherished grandma of Aaron and Laura. Dear sister of Jack Smith (Irma) of Fredericton, N.B. She will be sadly missed by her stepmother Mabel Smith, stepbrothers Stephen and Murray, stepsister Gail, all of Ottawa, and sister-in-law Marguerite Girard of Aylmer, Q.C.Memorial Service at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (519-824-0031) on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation with Inurnment. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Sensenbrenner Hospital Memorial Foundation would be appreciated.We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at: www.gilchristchapel.com
GILLIS, Yvonne Mary (nee Gaudet) - Passed away, suddenly, at Palmerston and District Hospital on Monday, November 17, 2003, in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Ken Gillis and the late Gerald Le Blanc (1964). Dear mother of Michael Le Blanc and his wife Debra of Middle Sackville, N.S., Karen and her husband Robert Edwards of Newton Ont. and Gerald Le Blanc of New Zealand. Loving grandmother of Laurie Lee Halliday and Christopher Le Blanc and Robbie and Cobi Edwards. Great-grandmother of Renee Edwards. Fondly remembered by her sister, Anita Bulmer of Amherst N.S. and by two sisters-in-law, Geraldine and her husband Norman Travis of San Diego and Kathleen Reid of B.C.Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Jane (Le Blanc) Gaudet; two sisters, Alice Mortimer and Minnie Martin and three brothers, Frank, Rene and Charles Gaudet. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.The family will receive friends at Heritage Funeral Home, Palmerston, on Thursday, November 20, 2003, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., when Fr. Mark Sullivan will conduct the Funeral Service in the funeral home chapel, on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. Interment of cremated remains will take place in the family plot in Nova Scotia. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
KOWALSKI, Theresa Frances (nee Hartzman) - Formerly of 743 Vine Street, Cambridge, on Monday, November 17, 2003, at her residence, Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, peacefully with her family at her side, at the age of 91.Beloved wife of the late Frank Kowalski (1988). Lovingly remembered by her sisters, Stella Turow of Kitchener, Catherine Plens, and Josephine Pachereva, both of Cambridge. Beloved grandmother of Gary and Ruth Westerveld of Cambridge, David Westerveld of Toronto, Raymond and Diane Lemke of Cambridge. Lovingly remembered by one great-granddaughter, Amanda Lemke and dear mother-in-law of Leo Westerveld of Mount Forest.Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Regina Hartzman; daughter, Regina Westerveld; infant son, Maron; sisters, Mary Buczynski and Caroline Hyjek.Mrs. Kowalski was born on October 25, 1912 in Kitchener (Berlin) Ont. and was raised her entire life in Preston. She was a member of St. Clement's RC Church and worked at many occupations from farming to welding but most enjoyed her time as a RNA helping the sick and elderly. Theresa was a special caring person who touched many lives and cherished the company and friendship of others and will be deeply missed but never forgotten.The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Clement's RC Church, 745 Duke Street, Cambridge on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 10 a.m. Interment in Park Lawn cemetery , Cambridge.As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Cambridge would be gratefully appreciated by the family.Parish prayers will be recited at the funeral home this evening (Wednesday) at 8:30 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at Fairview Mennonite Home and A.R. Goudie Home for their heart-warming efforts in caring for Theresa.
SEAGRAM, Gertrude (Sox) (nee Lind) - passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 16, 2003 at Huronia District Hospital, age 81 years. Loving wife of Thomas Blair Seagram (deceased). Survived by her five children, Gay, Blair, Joie, Tom and John and her three grandchildren, Madelaine, Thomas, and Claire. Memorial service to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 12 noon at All Saint's Anglican Church, Robert and Peel Streets, Penetang. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully received by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
CROSS, Allan F. - Passed away, at St. Joseph's Heath Centre, Guelph, Tuesday, November 18, 2003, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Edith (Douglas). Son of the late Norah and Frederick Cross. Predeceased by a sister, Barbara and brothers, Edwin (Ted) and Brian. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. At Allan's request, a private family service will be held at Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel. Interment Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Parkinson Society of Canada, Box 33240 Stn Brm B, Toronto M7Y 5V1 would be appreciated.Wall-Custance, 1-519-822-0051
DESCHENES, Judith Margaret (Judy) - Of Kitchener and formerly of Toronto, passed away, on Friday, November 21, 2003, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 64.Dear mother of Paul (Katy) Deschenes of Houston, Texas and Eric Deschenes (Lynn Ratcliffe) of Toronto. Fond grandmother to Laurelle, Amy, Jenna and Monty. Lovingly remembered by her sister, Anne (Chuck) Thompson of Kitchener and their family David (Heather) Thompson, Andrea (Dan) Geiger. Dearest great-aunt to Adam, Spencer, Sarah and Timothy. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Bessie (nee Marshall) Botting.Judy was a longtime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the K-W Newcomers Alumnae.Judy's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (749-8467) Friday, November 28, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, November 29, 2003 from 10-11 a.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of the funeral home. Cremation has taken place.As expressions of sympathy, donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).We would like to thank Dr. Williamson and the nursing staff at Freeport Hospital for their kindness and attention while Judy was in their care. Visit www.obit411.com/1147 for Judy's memorial.
SAGGAU, Almut Waltraud - Passed away, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at the age of 74. Dear wife of the late Werner Saggau (1986). Loving mother of Uwe Saggau (Diane), Margret Sweetlove (Jim), Helga Huras, Dieter Saggau, Helmut Saggau (Kim), Gerhard Saggau and Lisa Hopkinson (Dwayne). Proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial service has been held. Interment at St. Peter's Lutheran cemetery , Kitchener. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be appreciated and may be made by contacting the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home and Cremation Centre at (519) 745-9495 or through 1057@alderwoods.com
LAVIGNE, Sister Leonie, S.P. - Passed away, at Providence Centre Infirmary, Edmonton, Alta., on November 19, 2003, at the age of 94. She leaves to mourn her loss the members of her religious community and her brothers, Gerry (Kaye), John (Loretta) and Paul (Rita) Lavigne and her sister-in-law, Ardella Lavigne and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Henri and Maximilienne; four brothers, Romeo, Anthony, Father Norbert and Allan and four sisters, Marie, Emmerentienne, Iola Lavigne and Marguerite Klug. Prayers were held at Providence Centre on November 23, 2003 at 7 p.m. and a Mass of Christian burial is being held in the Providence Centre Chapel, Monday, November 24, 2003 (today). Interment followed in the Providence Sisters cemetery at Calgary, Alberta. The Lavigne Family wish to thank the Sisters of Providence for their loving care of Sister Leonie Lavigne.
LAVERGNE, Kim - At home, Sunday, November 23, 2003, in the company of her family, Deborah Kim Lavergne of New Hamburg, Ontario, at the age of 47. Kim was born December 15, 1955, in Saint John, New Brunswick, daughter of the late Jeannette V. (Davidson) and S. Bruce Fullerton. Kim is survived by her husband, Andre ( married June 9, 1979) and their children, Ruth and John; her sister and family, Lynne and Peter Murphy, Ryan and Jennifer of Saint John, NB; her aunt, Enid Craft (late Fred) of Amherst, NS; her uncle, Roland Blenkhorn (late Vivian) of Saint John, NB; her uncle and aunt, Eric and Gloria Fullerton of Cornwall, PEI; her cousins, Peg and Kent Tingley of Port Elgin, NB; cousins, David Fullerton, Glen Fullerton and Beverley Lewis of PEI; cousin, Robin Fullerton of North Carolina; cousins, Linda Balsor, Gary Balsor, Bobby Balsor, Trudy Spinney and Judy Ogilvie and their families of Aylesford and area, NS. Kim is further survived by her three brothers-in-law and their families, Christian Lavergne and Ann Fearon, Emily and Adam of Halifax, NS., Charles Lavergne and Cindy New of Montreal, PQ. and Martin Lavergne of Montreal, PQ. Kim was a graduate of Carleton University (Economics and Political Science) and the University of Toronto (Law). She was called to the Bar in the spring of 1981. She practiced law, first as a sole practitioner in Cambridge and then with the continuing firm of Giesbrecht, Griffin and Funk of Kitchener and New Hamburg. Kim served on the board of Lutherwood, Waterloo. She helped establish and nurture the New Hamburg Community Day Care Centre. She taught Sunday School and served as an assisting minister in the worship of her congregation. Kim's family will receive friends at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 from 7-9 pm and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Transfer will be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 23 Church St., New Hamburg, at 12 noon on Thursday, November 27, 2003 for the funeral at 2:00 pm, Pastor Nadine Nicholds and Pastor James Brown presiding. Burial to follow in Riverside cemetery , New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church (music) or the Wilmot Family Resource Centre (youth programs)
KNARR, Susannah (Mrs. Norman) - Peacefully, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital, Susannah (Lichty) Knarr, in her 97th year, of St. Jacobs.Wife of the late Norman Knarr (1983). Dear mother of Allen and Irma Knarr of Telford, PA., Vera and Clayton Bowman of Elmira, Irvin and Darlene Knarr of Brantford, Paul and Sandra Knarr of Kitchener. Also lovingly remembered by her 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Sister of Ermina Martin and Hannah Sauder, both of Elmira. Predeceased by her parents, Solomon and Mary Ann (Martin) Lichty, one son, one daughter in infancy; three sisters, Mary Ann Martin, Lucinda Sauder and Rebecca Martin and three brothers, Solomon, Leander and Orvie Lichty.The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Wednesday, transfer will be made to Emmanuel Evangelical Missionary Church, Elmira for funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. George Grierson officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Mennonite cemetery.In her memory, donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or CNIB would be appreciated by the family, as expressions of sympathy.The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses on the Third Floor of St. Mary's Hospital for their excellent care.
BOSSE, Mary (May) nee Madden - passed away peacefully, November 22, 2003, in Cambridge, Ontario, at the age of 72, following a lengthy illness.May was the beloved wife of the late Eric for 34 years. She was a loving mother to Suzanne (Jacques Sarrazin) and Brian (Jacqueline), and a wonderful Grandma May to Thomas, Caroline, Robert and Trevor. May is survived by her sister Anna Morgan of Glasgow and brother Thomas Madden of Sheffield. Predeceased by her husband Eric in 1997. May will rest with her husband at Holy Cross cemetery in Markham. A Memorial Mass will be held at St Patrick's Church in Cambridge, 53 Wellington St. on Thursday, November 27 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Luke's Place in Cambridge.The family would like to thank St. Luke's staff for their care and support. Funeral arrangements entrusted to T. Little Funeral Home, Cambridge, ON. 623-1290.
BROWN, Lilian - "Mum had a joy for living and loved to sing." passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Monday, November 24, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital, in her 99th year.Lilian was born in East London, England on December 14, 1904 and came to Canada in 1986 to be closer to her family.Beloved mother of Kay (John) Hennessy and June (George) Martin, all of Waterloo and Robert (Teresa) Brown of Cambridge; loving grandmother of Stephen (Mary) Douglas, Graham (Kathy) Douglas, Gillian (Chalmers) Caldwell, Michael (Shelley) Douglas, Heather (Jeffrey) Ashcroft, Janine (James) Wilson, Michael (Teresa) Brown and Cathy (Steven) Jefferson and 16 great-grandchildren.Predeceased by her dear husband, William in 1998 and her three brothers Billy, Edward and Bobby.A memorial service to celebrate Lilian's life will be held in the chapel of the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow. Cremation with interment in Parkview cemetery , Waterloo. Memorial contributions to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation or Trinity Village "Bus Fund" would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy through the funeral home at 745-8445 or www.edwardrgood.com
Special thanks to the dedicated nurses on the 5th floor at St. Mary's Hospital, for the care at Trinity Village and mum's dear friend, Sue Bertin of ComCare.
CURRIE, Jack Edward - In the early hours of Monday morning, November 24, 2003, Jack Currie quietly slipped away from the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga to play his final round of golf. Jack has left great memories with his wife, Merrilyn and sons, Chris and his wife Kathleen, Jamie and Daniel and his wife Erin. Jack was also the proud Poppa of his grandson, Brett. Jack will be sadly missed by his sister, Helen and her husband George Munro, as well as the families of his nephew, Ron Munro and niece, Barb Cockburn. As well, his loss is felt deeply by the families of his brother-in-law, David Graham and sisters-in-law, Janice Graham-Foscarini and Laurie Graham.Jack's unique sense of humour and unconditional generosity enriched the lives of his family. Jack loved to watch his son, Chris play ball for Cranks in Erindale and for the Panthers in Kitchener. He also loved to coach his sons, Jamie and Daniel on the diamond while they were young and was later proud to see their achievements in cycling and volleyball. His support fuelled his sons' desire for success and he is their greatest role model. Jack was also the best friend, bridge partner and travelling companion to his wife Merril. While his passing is initially causing his family a lot of sadness, they will not miss his unorthodox golf swing or questionable flick serve. To the skipper from his crew: you may not have made it to the start line on time often, but you always finished first in our hearts.Jack has touched many lives volunteering his time as President of Applewood baseball, coaching and umpiring minor league baseball games, driving his sons' friends to school, and doing the creative accounting for the 1st Applewood Cub and Scout troops. Jack's absence will be felt on the badminton courts at the Boulevard Club, the card tables of numerous places of ill repute, the slopes of Mount Sainte Anne, as well as at the helm of the Diana, in his office at Goudey's and in the sand traps of golf courses everywhere. Fish, however, will not miss him as he always missed them. Friends will be received at the family home, 1594 Watersedge Road, Mississauga on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Christopher's Catholic Church (1171 Clarkson Road) directly followed by a reception at the family home. There will be a private family interment after the reception. Donations to the Diabetes Foundation or Share Life would be appreciated by the family. For information or directions, contact Ridley Funeral Home at 416-259-3705.
