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 - 2004
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 - 2004
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.
Joy Cooper
1930 - 2003
Cooper, Joyce 'Joy' Lillian - peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, with her family at her side, on Friday, November 14, 2003. The former Joyce Carroll of Pike Bay in her 74th year. Loving wife and best friend of 51 years to Doug. Cherished mother of Gary and his wife, Barbara , of Ingersoll. Much loved Nan of Sapphire Rose; and special Nan to many. Sister of Molly Tully, of Timberly, NS. Predeceased by her parents, John and Amelia Carroll; and her brothers John and George. Long-time walker with the Pike Bay 'Flutterbys'. A private family service has taken place at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Cremation. Friends will be invited to share in a Celebration of Joy's Life in the spring. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated and can be made through the funeral home. A Rose of Sharon bush will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Joy. .
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.
Don Kirkland
1936 - 2003
Kirkland, Donald “Don” - peacefully, with his family at his side, at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Sunday, September 21, 2003. Donald David Kirkland, of Hepworth, in his 68th year. Loving husband of the former Jean Richards. Cherished father of Terry and his wife, Joyce, of RR#3 Allenford; Larry and his wife, Karen Ann, of Owen Sound; and Lori and her husband, Gary Shipley, of Hepworth. Dear grandfather of Tyler, Kaley, Leah, Kara, Isaac, Connor, Quinn, Tessa, Melanie, Bradley and Brandon. Brother of Ray Kirkland (Shirley), of Sauble Beach. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law, and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, James and Elizabeth; a brother, Ralph; a sister, Jean Rodgers; and one daughter. Don was a long-standing member of St. Andrew’s United Church, Hepworth, the Allenford Curling Club, Grey Bruce Rod and Gun Club, Sauble Golf and Country Club, and the Wednesday Night Card Group. Friends may call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach, on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Don's life will be conducted from the Zion Amabel United Church in Sauble Beach at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rev. Jack Fearnall will officiate. Interment in Zion cemetery , Hepworth. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Andrew’s United Church, Hepworth, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Allenford Curling Club would be appreciated. A Red Maple tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Don.
Joe Kerr
1971 - 2003
Kerr, Joseph “Joe” - at his residence, on Sunday July 20, 2003. Joe Kerr of Guelph in his 33rd year. Loving husband of the former Debbie Brown. Cherished son of Pat Kerr and Brian McCarthy, of Elora; and Joe Karacsony (Trudy), of Ancaster. Special step-father to Darryl, Jimmy, and Charmaine, all of Guelph. Step-grandfather to Kiearha and Paige. Loving brother to Donna and her husband Jeff Kerr, of Guelph. Dear grandson of Rita Wonch, of Wiarton; Rose Karacsony, of Brantford; Marjorie McCarthy, of Guelph; and Patricia Walpole, of Owen Sound. Sadly missed by his niece and nephew, Aaron and Hailee Kerr. Friends may call at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held from the chapel of the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Friday at 1 o'clock. Visitation two hours prior to service. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetic Association would be appreciated. A Blue Spruce tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Joe.
Wray Ward
1936 - 2003
Ward, Wray - At Gateway Haven, Wiarton, on Friday, July 18, 2003. Orville Wray Ward, of Wiarton, in his 67th year. Loving son of Alvin and the late Hazel Ward, of Wiarton. Brother of Wayne and his wife Anne, of Wiarton, Ruth and her husband Milton Casemore, of Port Elgin, Grace and her husband Clayton Mackie, of Lion's Head, Norma and her husband Jack Campbell, of Wiarton, and Linda and her husband Larry Barfoot, of RR#1 Wiarton. Predeceased by his sister Jean. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (422-0041) on Sunday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., where a funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Pastor Rob Slote officiating. Interment in Bayview cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Association would be greatly appreciated. A Red Oak tree will be planted at the funeral home in memory of Wray.
