Preisz, James “Jim” - Veteran of WWII – of Wiarton, peacefully at Gateway Haven, Wiarton, on Monday, April 2nd, 2007. James Edward Preisz in his 89th year. Jim is predeceased by his first wife, Kate; and survived by his second wife, Florence. Forever loved by his daughter Bonnie Preisz (Steve Fox), of Wiarton; and step-children Darline “Sitter” Livingstone, of Kitchener, Yvonne “Dot” Primmer, of Wiarton, Allen, Steve, Barb, Keith (and families). Cherished grandfather of Dillon (at home), Bobby, Sally, Teddy, Paul, Nicky, and Terry. He is sadly missed by his many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; his sisters, Margaret Shipton, Doris Mellen (Ron) and Evelyn Cairns; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Predeceased by his parents, John James and Esther Mae. Jim was proud to serve his country as a Gunner for the First Hussars Regiment. Friends are invited to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Friday, April 6, 2007 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., where a service celebrating Jim’s life will be conducted from the chapel on Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock (with visitation one hour prior to service). Pastor Brad Mittleholtz officiating. Spring interment in Bayview cemetery , Wiarton. Members of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 208 Wiarton will hold a memorial service Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Jim, a Mountain Ash tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Reg Krueger
1930 - 2007
Krueger, Reg – of Wiarton, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family at his side at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Saturday, March 17th, 2007. Reginald "Reg" Charles Krueger of Wiarton in his 77th year. Devoted husband of the former Dorothy Smith. Loving father of Jim and his wife Carol, of Wiarton. Beloved grandfather to Brittany and Kristen. Sadly missed by his sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. He is predeceased by his parents. Reg proudly served his community as a Volunteer Fire Fighter for Station 30, Wiarton for 55 years, and through his partnership operating the Pro Hardware store on Berford St. Family invite friends to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A service celebrating Reg's life will be conducted from the Zion-Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Pastor Brad Mittleholtz officiating. Cremation with interment in Colpoy's Bay cemetery. Members of the South Bruce Peninsula Fire Dept. will stand vigil in honour of Reg. Members of Cedar Lodge #396 Wiarton will conduct a Masonic Service at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Bruce Peninsula Sportsman's Association, the South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department - Stn. 30 Wiarton or the Wiarton or Owen Sound Hospitals would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Reg, a Red Oak tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Carson “C.J.” John
1949 - 2007
John, Carson “C.J.” – of Saugeen First Nation, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 11th, 2007 in his 59th year. C.J. was the much-loved brother of Larry, Frederic, and Gene, all of Saugeen First Nation. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, and many friends. C.J. is predeceased by his mother Amy; brother Wilbert; and sisters Rosemary Lavalley, Gretta Foster, and Florence Johnson. Family invite friends to join with them for visitation at C.J.’s home (689 French Bay Rd., Saugeen First Nation) on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A service to celebrate C.J.’s life will be conducted from the Saugeen Wesley United Church, Hwy. 21 on Monday, March 19th, 2007 at 2 o’clock. Rev. Maggie McLeod officiating. Cremation with interment in the Saugeen cemetery , Hwy. 21. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of C.J. by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041.
Jean Medley
1941 - 2007
Medley, Jean – suddenly at North York General Hospital, Toronto on Monday, March 12, 2007. The former Jean MacLennan of Annan and Toronto in her 66th year. Loving wife of Keith for 37 years. Cherished mother of Ian, of Toronto; and Evan and his fiancée Fiona Dewar, of Ottawa. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will occur at Annan, Ontario. The family invites any relatives, friends and acquaintances to join with them for a service celebrating Jean’s life to be held later in the spring, likely in June (to be announced at a later date). As an expression of sympathy, donations to the SweetWater Music Weekend would be appreciated by the family and may be made at the time of the memorial service. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. In living memory of Jean, a Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Ken Greig
1924 - 2007
Greig, Kenneth “Ken” – suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Sunday, March 11, 2007. Kenneth Gerald Greig of Wiarton in his 83rd year. Loving husband of 60 years to the former Shirley Ferguson. Cherished father of Foster Greig (Elaine Grey), of Winnipeg. Ever remembered by his grandchildren, Erin and her husband Noel Gedineau; Laurin Greig and her friend Reuben; and Courtney Houston and her fiancé Steve Ognenov. Sadly missed by his brothers Winston, of Lion’s Head, Carm and his wife Eileen, and Stan, all of St. Thomas; and his sister Mary Stewart, of Sarnia. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Esther; brothers Wilfred, Cecil, and John; sisters Bessie Blacklock, Helen King, and Mabel Meilhausen; and daughter Marsha Houston (2000). A celebration of Ken’s life will be conducted from the chapel of the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. Rev. David Leggatt officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Eastnor cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Ken, a Sugar Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Florence Pawis
1924 - 2007
Pawis, Florence – suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Lion’s Head on Sunday, February 25th, 2007. The former Margaret “Florence” Chegahno of Lion’s Head and formerly of Cape Croker in her 83rd year. Cherished mother of Georgina (Jonah Elliott), of Cape Croker; Juanita Pawis, George Waukey (Mitch), Derrick Pawis, and Laura Pawis, all of Cornwall. Lovingly remembered by 22 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 21 great-great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her sister Norene Barr, of Mississauga; and her nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by her parents Levi and Hattie Chegahno; brothers Peter and Mordick; sisters Margaret, Isabel, Grace and Rachel; a son Wayne; a daughter Lucy; two infant children; and her best friend and companion Rudy Waukey. Family will receive friends at the Maadookii Centre, Cape Croker on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm, and Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A service celebrating Florence’s life will be conducted from the Cape Croker United Church on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 1 o’clock. John Finlay officiating. Interment in Little Port Elgin cemetery , Cape Croker. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Maadookii Centre would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Florence, a Lilac tree will be planted at the family home by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041.
Betty Farrow
1931 - 2007
Farrow, Betty – suddenly at her home in Wiarton on Thursday, February 22nd, 2007. Elizabeth May “Betty” Farrow (nee Rumley) of Wiarton in her 76th year. Loving wife of the late Ken Farrow (2002). Cherished mother of Evelyn (Richard Neily), of Kars, Ontario; Carol (Tom Beckett), of Hepworth; Michael, and Dave (Kathy Balls), both of Wiarton. Loving grandmother of Claire, Vanessa, Jennifer (Robert Mouillierat), Sean Coyne (Bobbi), Virginia and Ryan; and great-grandmother of Kate-Lynn, Jordan and Maddison. Dear sister of Flora (Jack Bryson), of Schreiber, Ontario. Predeceased by her parents, Hugh and Arlie Rumley; a brother, James; and a sister, “Babe”. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and many friends. Betty was a proud member of Trinity Anglican Church, Wiarton. Friends may call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A service celebrating Betty’s life will be conducted at Trinity Anglican Church, 491 Gould St., Wiarton on Monday, February 26th, 2007 at 11 o’clock. The Reverend Dr. Jawn Kolohon officiating. Cremation. Interment in Dunk’s Bay cemetery , Tobermory. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Betty, a White Birch tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Joy LaPierre
1929 - 2007
LaPierre, Joy - Peacefully, with her family at her side, at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound on Wednesday, February 14th, 2007. The former Joy Charlton, of Owen Sound, in her 79th year. Loving wife of almost 58 years to George LaPierre. Cherished mother of Fr. George LaPierre CSB, of Sault Ste. Marie; and Laurie (Mrs. Scott Hay), of Owen Sound. Loving grandmother of Donnie Murray and Gregory Hay. Survived by her brother Jim Charlton (Nicki), and sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Ron Schamerhorn), and Bonnie (Mrs. Ron Playford), all of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her infant brother, Edward Charlton; and sisters, Grace (Mrs. Ray Puckett), Margaret (Mrs. Ted Keill), and Marie (Mrs. Gordon B. Brown). Greatly missed by brother-in-law Larry LaPierre (Pat); sister-in-law Marcella Gurney; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 554 15th Street East, Owen Sound (519) 376-0778, on Thursday, February 15th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will be conducted Thursday evening at 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Owen Sound on Friday morning at 10:00 o'clock. Spring interment in St. Mary's cemetery , Owen Sound. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. In living memory of Joy a Rose Garden will be established in the funeral home meadow.
Eileen O'Connell
1922 - 2008
Eileen O'Connell - of Wiarton peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Monday, December 1st, 2008. Eileen Mae O'Connell (nee Hewitt) of Wiarton, and formerly of Kitchener, in her 87th year. Loving wife of the late Daniel O'Connell. Cherished mother of Maureen McNab, of Waterloo. Treasured grandmother of Craig McNab and his wife Michelle, and Heather McNab; and great-grandmother of Rachel and Jake. Sadly missed by her sister Linda Hendry and her husband John, of Waterloo; her nieces and nephews David and Lisa Hendry, Scott and Sherry Hendry, and Steven and Tanya Hendry; and her good friend Ed Lamka. In accordance with Eileen's wishes there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations to the Humane Society would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Eileen a tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Gary Knight
1958 - 2008
Gary William Knight - of Owen Sound, peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound on Thursday, November 27th, 2008 in his 51st year. Gary was the beloved son of Margaret (nee Frame) and the late Cliff Knight, of Red Bay. He will be greatly missed by his many friends, especially Kathryn May. Cremation with interment in Red Bay cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Mavis Smith
1944 - 2008
Mavis Smith - of Sauble Beach, after a short courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family at St. John's Health Sciences, St. John's, Newfoundland on Monday, November 17th, 2008. Mavis Smith (nee Cullimore) at the age of 64 years. Loving wife to Carl. Cherished mother of Sherry Smith-Ross (Tom Ross), of Penetanguishine; and Shelley Greig (Scott), of Southampton. Caring grandmother of April Lee Herron (Tyler), Carly Greig, Celine Greig, and Sawyer Greig; and step-great-grandmother of Brody Herron. Survived by 5 brothers; 1 sister; 3 brothers-in-law; and 3 sisters-in-law. Predeceased by her parents George and Emaline; 1 brother-in-law; and 1 sister-in-law. Family invite friends to visit with them at the Sauble Christian Fellowship church, 25 Southampton Pkwy., Sauble Beach on Thursday from 7-9 pm and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, where a service celebrating Mavis' life will be conducted on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 11 o'clock. Pastor David Oppertshauser officiating. Interment in Zion cemetery , Hepworth. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations to the Sauble Christian Fellowship church, Canadian Cancer Society, or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Mavis a Red Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
