Moir, James William - at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, July 8,2003. James William Moir, of Owen Sound in his 76th year. Loving husband of the former Jean Barnes. Father of James and his wife, Kelly, of Toronto; and Janet Moir-Brazeau and her husband, Robert, of Montreal. Survived by his sister, Margaret (Mrs. Robert Pettigrew), of Scotland. Predeceased by his parents, James & Flora Moir, and his brother William. At James' request there will be no funeral service. Cremation has taken place. A cedar tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of James.
Doreen Haines
1932 - 2003
Haines, Doreen Rose passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Monday, October 27, 2003 at the age of 70 years. Beloved wife of the late Walter Haines who predeceased her in April 2003. Mother of Brian Merry and wife Barb and Scott Merry and wife Cheryl, all of Kitchener. Step-mother of Frank Haines and wife Shirley, and Kandis Smith, all of Kitchener, Bridget McBrien and husband Rick of Stoney Creek and Peggie Lou Haines-Cowieson and husband Keith of Waterloo. Grandmother of Brianne, Beverley and Brad. Nan to Mike, Geoff, David, Scott, Sarah (Mrs. Calvin Payne), Sam and Landen; Great-Nan of Jacob. Survived by sisters Verna and Eileen, and brothers Eldon and Clinton. Predeceased by her parents, William and Ann Hartung, brothers, Roy and Elmer, and sister Marj. Sadly missed by former son-in-law Doug Smith, as well as her many friends in Kitchener-Waterloo and Oliphant. Friends and relatives are invited to share their memories of Doreen at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, October 31, 2003, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The service to celebrate her life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, November 1, 2003 at 4 p.m. Prior to internment in Oliphant, a Memorial Service will be held at Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home and Chapel on November 8, 2003 at 1 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Cancer Centre or St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre would be appreciated. An Oak tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Doreen.
Dave Carey
1934 - 2003
Carey, David “Dave” - with his family at his side, at his Wiarton residence on Sunday, October 26, 2003. David John Carey of Wiarton in his 70th year. Loving husband of 47 years to the former Gwendolyn “Gwen” Voisin. Member of 30 years to the Royal Canadian Legion - Cambridge and Wiarton (Br. # 208). Cherished father of Dana and his wife, Kathryn, of Red Bay; Susanne and her husband, Tony Chaves, of Cambridge; and Jay and his partner, Donna Myatt, of Owen Sound. Special grandpa of Candace and her friend Sehon Browne; Brittanae; Tonni; Ashley; and Melissa; and great-grandfather of Jahiem Adon Chaves-Browne. Much loved brother of Robert, and his wife Lee, of Nova Scotia; and Ruth and her husband, Jerry Doud, of Cambridge; and brother-in-law of Connie and her husband, Dave Adams, of Red Bay; Pat and her husband, Reg Thompson, of Alberta; Mary-Lou and her husband, Neil Evans and Roberta and her husband, Bill Kells, both of Cambridge; Rosemary and her husband Danny MacLean, of Nova Scotia; Frannie and her husband, Wayne Tones, of Lombardi; Larry Voisin, and Nancy and her husband, Randy Chard, both of Cambridge. Survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Also survived by many friends: Blanche and Tony Starich, of Cambridge; George Kaufman, of Burford; Bob and Donna Blundell, of Wiarton; Ralph and Bessie Vaters, of Innisfil; Clarence and Millie Leach, of Ayr; Liz Hazard, of Kitchener; and Doug and Nancy McCaw, of Wiarton. Predeceased by his parents, Donald and Minetta (nee Hooper); his brothers, Harry and Sid; and sisters, Kathleen, Isabella Hilborn, Myrtle Bird, and Dorothy Carswell. Dave will be missed by his many friends at the Legion and his Colpoy’s Bay fishing buddies. A memorial service to celebrate Dave’s life will be conducted from the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach, in the spring. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Royal Canadian Legion Br. # 208, Wiarton, would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home (422-0041). A Oak tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Dave.
Doris Plant
1921 - 2004
Plant, Doris Elaine - Peacefully with her family at her side at Summit Place, Owen Sound on Tuesday, February 10, 2004. Doris Plant (nee White) of Owen Sound, in her 84th year. Loving mother of Randall Plant and his wife, Maria, and June Lobsinger, and her husband, David, all of Sauble Beach; Ross Plant and his wife, Donna, of RR#3 Chatsworth; and Bill Plant, of Owen Sound. Cherished grandmother of Debra Clark (Joe), Rick Plant (Katie), Susan Cudd (John), Karen Quinn (Paul), Kathy Downing, Holly Plant, Mike Lobsinger (Sandy), Jeff Lobsinger (Michelle), and Tim Lobsinger; and great-grandmother of 10. She is survived by sisters Phyllis Plant, Laurel Tippen (Brock), Alice Morris, and Marilyn Flynn (Bob); and brother Clarke. Predeceased by her parents, Allen and Ella Myrtle White. Doris was devoted to family and her love of her children and grandchildren was so very great. At Doris' request, cremation has taken place. Family and friends will gather at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach, for a Memorial Service at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home (519) 422-0041. A Rose bush will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Doris.
Joan Davis
1927 - 2004
Davis, Joan - peacefully with her family at her side, at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound on Sunday, February 1, 2004. The former Joan Robina Beacom, of RR#3 Owen Sound in her 78th year. Loving wife of the late Frank Davis. Cherished mother of Ian and his wife Christine, of Owen Sound. Dear grandmother of Shayla and Brogan. Survived by her brothers Sandy and Henry; and sisters, May, Christine, Gladys, and Frieda, all of Scotland. Predeceased by her parents; and two brothers, Tom and Robert. Friends may call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach on Tuesday, February 3 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Joan's life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Archdeacon Christopher Pratt officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Sunnybrook Hospital Burn Unit would be greatly appreciated. A Flowering Crab tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Joan.
Doug Ewles
1932 - 2004
Ewles, Douglas 'Doug' - Suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, January 28, 2004. Douglas Henry Ewles, of Sauble Beach, in his 72nd year. Loving husband of Rose (Scinocca). Dedicated step-father to Shawn Hewlett and his wife, Stephanie, of Orillia. Brother of Bob, and his wife, Thora, of Hamilton; Jack and his wife, Agnes, of Etobicoke; and Marion and her husband, Bob Dow, of Toronto. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Mary. Doug was an important member of the Toronto Fire Department for 38 years, retiring as District Chief. Member of Cedar Lodge #396, Wiarton; both Scottish and York Rite masonry; Past President of the Ramocha Shrine, Owen Sound; member of 48th Highlanders; Life Member of Scottish Regiment; and member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 586, Hepworth. Friends may call at the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL in Sauble Beach on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Members of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 586, Hepworth will gather for a Legion service at 6:30 p.m. Members of Cedar Lodge #396 will gather at 6:45 p.m. for a Masonic service. A service will be conducted from the chapel on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Thence to Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home, 733 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, where a service will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. Visiting two hours prior to service. Interment in Mount Hope cemetery , Toronto. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Princess Margaret Hospital, Shriner's Hospitals, or GBRHC Foundation (Oncology) would be appreciated. A Maple tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Doug.
Frank Cutler
1918 - 2003
Cutler, Frank - suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton, on Tuesday, January 20, 2004. Frank Cutler, of RR#1 Allenford , in his 86th year. Loving husband of 58 years to the former Betty Hulbert. Cherished father of Frank, and his wife Elizabeth, of Guelph; Robert, and his wife Barbara, of Toronto; and Doreen, and her husband Phil Sharman, of Woodbridge. Loving grandfather of Micah, Lynden, Hilary, and Robert. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Katharine; and his brother Gordon. A Celebration of Frank's life will be conducted from the chapel of the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL in Sauble Beach on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Henry Sikkema officiating. Spring interment in Zion cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Allenford would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. An Evergreen tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Frank.
Gordon McCartney
1913 - 2003
McCartney, Gordon Eldon - peacefully at Gateway Haven, Wiarton, on Wednesday, January 14, 2004. Gordon McCartney, of Hepworth , in his 91st year. Loving husband and best friend of 50 years to the former Betty Davenport. Cherished father of Larry, and his wife JoAnne, of Wiarton; Bob, and his wife Becky, of Hepworth; Cliff, and his wife, Susan, of Owen Sound; Daryl, and his partner Connie, and Paul, and his wife, Edith, both of Wiarton; Steve, and his wife Nancy, of Shallow Lake; Edsol, and his partner Nancy, of Calgary; Gladys, and her husband Wayne Cruickshank, of Hepworth; and Marlene, and her husband Kevin Stewart, of Fergus. Grandfather of Amber, Marshal, Jeremy, Jonah, Jesse, Cody, Matthew, Ashley, Danielle, James and Bobbie-Jo, John, Rachel, Ryan, Josh, Jessica, Nicole, Melissa, Katie, Beth, and Whitney. Great-grandfather of Chloe. Survived by his sisters Cymbeline Waite and Christine McDonald. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, John and Jean; his brothers Alexander, Jim, Archie, George, and Doug; and sisters Mary, Madeline, Elizabeth and Albertha. Gordon was dedicated to his family and farm. Friends may call at the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL in Sauble Beach on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Gordon's life will be conducted from the chapel on Saturday at 2 o'clock, with visiting one hour prior to service. Rev. David Burns officiating. Spring interment in Boyd cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Clavering United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. An Oak tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Gordon.
Dave Carey
1934 - 2003
Carey, David “Dave” Celebration of Life - who passed away in Wiarton on Sunday, October 26, 2003. David John Carey of Wiarton in his 70th year. Loving husband of 47 years to the former Gwendolyn “Gwen” Voisin. Member of 30 years to the Royal Canadian Legion - Cambridge and Wiarton (Br. # 208). Cherished father of Dana and his wife, Kathryn, of Red Bay; Susanne and her husband, Tony Chaves, of Cambridge; and Jay and his partner, Donna Myatt, of Owen Sound. Special grandpa of five: and great-grandfather of one. Sadly missed by his brother and sister, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and their families. Predeceased by his parents; and two brothers and four sisters. A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be conducted from the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (422-0041), on Saturday May 29 at 1 o’clock. Visiting one hour prior to service. Following the service, family invite all to remain at the funeral home and participate in the planting and dedicating of Dave’s Oak tree in the funeral home tree park, then join with them for a luncheon in the reception room. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Royal Canadian Legion Br. # 208, Wiarton, would be appreciated.
Lois Hicks
1928 - 2004
Hicks, Lois Levina - Suddenly, surrounded by her family, at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound on Wednesday, May 5, 2004. The former Lois Finn of Sauble Beach in her 77th year. Friend and loving wife of 55 years to Jerry. Dear mother of Marea Ellis, of Lion's Head. Adored sister of William Finn and his wife Jean, Jack Finn and his wife Margaret, all of Burlington, Lorne Finn and his wife Myra, of St. Catharines, and the late Robert Finn and his wife Joyce, who resides in Scarborough. Lois is sadly missed by her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and her close friends Lorraine Shears and Dorothy and James Theobald. At Lois' request, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation. Arrangements entrusted to the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL (519) 422-0041. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. A Flowering Dogwood tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Lois.
Allan Elgie
1930 - 2004
Elgie, Allan G. - suddenly at the Wiarton Hospital on Friday April 9, 2004. Allan Garry Elgie of Sauble Beach in his 75th year. Surviving are his wife, the former Sylvia Mess; and two children, Kevin D. Elgie and his partner Shari, of Fort Nelson, B.C. and Pamela Monty and her husband, of Sandpoint, Idaho. Also survived by four grandchildren, Angela, Jake, Benjamin and Tanya; and nephew James Elgie and family, of Tilbury, ON. Predeceased by his parents, Charles and Teresa; and his brother Gerald. Allan was a Past-President of the Optimist Club, former JayCee and former Lion’s Club member. A loving father and husband. A truly happy man. “Optimistic Al”!! According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Family will gather for a private interment in Zion cemetery at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Wiarton Hospital would be appreciated, and can be made through the funeral home. A Red Maple tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Allan.
Harold Wright
1937 - 2004
Wright, Harold Douglas “Moon” - peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound on Thursday April 1, 2004. Harold Douglas Wright of RR#5 Wiarton in his 67th year. Father of Doug and his wife Patty, of Calgary; and Jerry and his wife Julie, of Collingwood. Grandfather of Amanda, Aleisha and Samuel. Survived by his brothers Ken and his wife Ruby, of Oxenden; and Herb and his wife Beulah, of Hepworth. Predeceased by his parents, Dalton and Ella; brothers, Ed, Bill and John; and his sister, Margaret. Sadly missed by his sister-in-laws, Diane, Anna Jane, and Flo; and his many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Harold's Life in the chapel of the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Saturday April 10, 2004 at 2 o'clock. As an expression of sympathy, donations to grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton would be appreciated. A Purple Lilac tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Harold.
Charlie Deakins
1934 - 2004
Deakins, Robert Charles “Charlie” - peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton, on Monday March 15, 2004. Charlie Deakins, of Welland, in his 69th year. Father of Robby and his friend, Cathy, of Orilla. Much loved brother of Jim and his wife Viney, of Sarawak; Norm and his wife Ruth, of Keppel Twp.; Emily and her husband Orville Tuffnell, and sister-in-law Isabel Deakins, all of Wiarton. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, and his good friend, Donna Shaver. Predeceased by his parents, Ross and Annie, and his brother, Gary. Charlie started sailing the Great Lakes when he was fifteen years old, and was a proud member of Seafarer’s International. Friends may call at the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL in Sauble Beach on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Charlie's life will be conducted from the chapel on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Patty Armstrong officiating. Cremation with spring interment in Bayview cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Zion-Keppel United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. An Ash tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Charlie.
