Phillip Allan Reid - of Wiarton, suddenly - doing what he loved, hunting deer at Marryville Lake - on Monday, November 3rd, 2008. Phillip Allan Reid at the age of 60 years. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Burt) for 43 years. Cherished father of Phyllis Reid and her partner Michael Kelly, of Ottawa and Allan and his wife Tracy, of Wiarton. Proud papa of Miranda Gallant, Natalie Gallant, Andrew Reid (partner Amanda Bartley), and Jessica Reid; and great-papa of Olivia Reid. Sadly missed by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Allan and Doreen Burt, Vivian Burt, Lila and Ken Ball, Norma Follis, Charlie Rae, Ivan and Pat Burt, Harvey and Sally Burt, Mary and Don Mason, Grace and Garnet King, Roy and Gail Burt, and Glen and Barb Burt; his niece Kathy Baine (Rick) and many friends. Predeceased by a baby daughter Mary Elizabeth; his sister Donna Roberts; brothers-in-law Jack Burt and Ken Follis; sister-in-law Marie Rae; and his parents Art and Irene McBride. Phillip will forever be remembered for his hard working generous nature and deep love of his family. Friends are invited to gather with the family at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 where a service to celebrate Phillip's life will be conducted on Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in Bayview cemetery , Wiarton. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Phillip a Crimson King Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Mary Frances Montour
1951 - 2008
Mary Frances Montour - of Cape Croker, peacefully with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008. The former Mary Frances LaValley in her 58th year. Cherished mother of Tracy Boortz, of Cape Croker; and Melissa Boortz (partner Doug Brown), of Clavering. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Kyle, Summer, Cody, and Casaundra. Loving sister of Martha LaValley, Susan Taylor, Michalene LaValley, Michael LaValley (partner Wanita), Francis LaValley Jr. (and wife Cynthia), and Kathleen "Kitty" LaValley (partner J.D.), all of Cape Croker. Devoted daughter of Ernestine and the late Francis LaValley. Sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Mary will be forever remembered for her open-heartedness, beauty, and pursuit of excellence. Family invite the community to gather with them to celebrate Mary's life at the Cape Croker Community on Thursday from 7-9 pm and Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm, where a service will be conducted on Saturday October 25th, 2008 at 11:00 o'clock. Rev. Tony Chegahno officiating. Interment in Jones' cemetery , Cape Croker. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. In living memory of Mary 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. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
Terry Arnold
1950 - 2008
Terry Wayne Arnold - peacefully on Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 at his son Terry's home that the two lovingly built together. Terry Wayne Arnold of RR#3 Wiarton at the age of 58 years. Cherished father of Terry and his wife Katherine, of RR#1 Allenford; Mike and his wife Liz, of Oshawa; and Dan and his wife Emily, of Kitchener. Treasured grandpa of Kolton, Theryn, Ryken, Zaydan, Shae-Lynn, Tyson and Tavia. Brother of Bill (Isobel), of Oliphant; Ted (Gwen), of Clavering; Doug (Barb), of Wiarton; Harvey (Mary), of Meaford; Evertt (Edith) and Vern (Fay), both of Oliphant; Kelven (Tracy), of Purple Valley; Carolyn (Joe Porter) and Donna Ward (partner Ron Henry), both of Wiarton. Sadly missed by Wendy; and his many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents Wallace and Gladys; and brothers Jim and Don. Family invite the community to gather with them for an informal sharing of memories, laughter and food as they celebrate Terry's life at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Saturday, October 18th from 1 - 4 pm. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Terry a Sugar Maple tree will be planted at the family home by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Tom Cunningham
1923 - 2008
James Thomas Cunningham (October 17, 1923 - October 6, 2008) - of Wiarton, passed away at home surrounded by his family. James Thomas Cunningham in his 85th year. Loving husband of Hester (nee Weir). Proud father of Jim (Gwenda) Cunningham, Barb (Doug) Crow, Joan (Barry) Greig, Ron (Nancy) Cunningham, Doris (Rusty) Jackson, Linda Bain, Connie (Wayne) Clark, and Lenora (Ken) Clark. Cherished grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Bessie Phillips, Mary (Lorne) Weir, Floss (Glen) Miller, and Marg (Allan) Cramm; sister-in-law Winnie Cunningham; brother Dave (Ruth) Cunningham; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; and many friends. Predeceased by brother Gerald Cunningham; and parents James and Mary Jane. Family invite friends to gather with them for visitation at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A service to celebrate Tom's life will be conducted from St. John's United Church, Wiarton on Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Rev. Ed Laksmanis officiating. Interment in Colpoy's Bay cemetery. Donations to St. John's United Church (Wiarton), Wiarton Hospital, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. In living memory of Tom a Sugar Maple tree will be planted at the family farm by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Jack Albrough
1943 - 2008
John "Jack" Albrough - of Oliphant, peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Sunday, October 5th, 2008. John Paul Albrough at the age of 65 years. Loving husband of the late Dorothy (nee Dick). Cherished father of Susan Albrough, of London; and Jody and her husband Peter Mountain, of Oliphant. Devoted grandpa of Chad Hallett, Cory Hallett, Nicholas Mountain and Kristina Mountain. Caring son of Edward and Ruby Albrough, of Brighton. Brother of Margaret Albrough and her friend David Duke, of Salt Spring Island, BC; Robert and his wife Elizabeth, of Newmarket; Ronald and his wife Giselle, of Ottawa; Mary and her husband David White, of Oakville; and Judy Irwin, of Ottawa. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Elizabeth Carney; brother-in-law Wally Callaghan; and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister-in-law Gladys Callaghan. Family invite friends to gather with them for visitation at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Saturday, October 11th, 2008 from 2-4 pm. In keeping with Jack's wishes, there will be no service. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Mount Pleasant cemetery , London. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of John a Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Mabel Stewart
1920 - 2008
Mabel Stewart - of Lion's Head, suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services Lion's Head on Sunday, October 5th, 2008. The former Mabel Vera Hellyer in her 89th year. Loving wife of the late William A. "Bill" Stewart. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews, especially Ron and Sharon McLay, Merle Rouse, Shirley Laviolette, Lois and Bruce Tigert, and Murray and Patty McLay; cousins; sisters-in-law; and brothers-in-law. Predeceased by her brother John Hellyer; sister Jessie McLay; niece Joyce McLay; brother-in-law Gordon McLay; and her parents Amos and Annie Hellyer. In keeping with Mabel's wishes there will be no visitation. Family invite friends to join with them at the Eastnor cemetery for a graveside service on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 at 2 o'clock. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated and may be made through the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. In living memory of Mabel a Bougainvillea will be planted by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Hans Blome
1932 - 2008
Hans Blome - of RR#3 Hepworth, peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Sunday, October 5th, 2008 in his 77th year. Loving father of Herb and his wife Helene Blome, of Clavering. Proud Opa of Lisa-Kay. Brother of Maria and her husband Hinrich, and Johann Blome and his wife Gunda, all of Germany. Predeceased by his loving wife Anna (nee Edelmann, 1990); his brother Fred; and his parents Hermann and Marie. Hans was a quiet man who loved his family and his horses. Friends are invited to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm. A service celebrating Hans' life will be conducted from the chapel on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in Bayview cemetery , Wiarton. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Hans a Sugar Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Bill Ruppel
1921 - 2008
William "Bill" Ruppel - of Johnsons Harbour Road, Tobermory suddenly on Monday, September 8th, 2008. William Clarence Ruppel in his 88th year. Bill led a simple, unassuming life, and had a deep love for the Peninsula. In keeping with Bill's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home.
Arn Bennett
1930 - 2008
Albert Arnold "Arn" Bennett - of Red Bay suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008. Albert Arnold Bennett at the age of seventy-eight. Arn leaves behind: son Michael (and his wife Deborah); daughters Virginia Bennett (and her husband Michael O'Brien), Constance (and her husband Rick Storrar), Rebecca (and her husband Peter Gavidia), and Sarah Bennett; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He will be missed by sister Marlene Davidson (and her husband Ross), brothers-in-law Ellery Hepburn and Mac Burke; and sisters-in-law Grace Cruickshank, Joy Couch, Ruth Parrest and Esther McCleery. Predeceased by his loving wife Myrtle (nee Thomas); brother Gord; and sisters Constance Burke and Mae Hepburn. Arn has had a lifetime of tourism hospitality at Evergreen Resort at Red Bay, Ontario. He will always be remembered by the thousands of guests who knew him as a person interested in everyone and ready to make them happy and comfortable and well fed. Arn was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and as such had an understanding and belief from the Bible that the earth will become a paradise under the Kingdom of God through Christ Jesus, and that under God's judgement, will have a resurrection to life on this new paradise earth. Friends may call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held from the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, Hwy. 6 South, Wiarton, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 13th, 2008. In lieu of flowers donations to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. In living memory of Arn a Red Maple tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
Sally Jones
1939 - 2008
Sally Jones - of Cape Croker and the Delaware Nation, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008. The former Sylvia Eunice "Sally" Hopkins in her 70th year. Cherished mother of Rhonda (husband Brian Pedoniquotte), Charles Jones (partner Rachel Boyer), Orland Jones (partner Monique Busch), Blake Jones (wife Vanessa), Rhoda (husband Wendall Nadjiwon), Yolanda McDonald, and Leighton Jones (partner Patty Keeshig), all of Cape Croker, Jenny (husband Doug Abell), of Shallow Lake, and Danny Jones (partner Michelle Francis), of Digby, NS. Loving grandmother of 35 and great-grandmother of 15. Sister of Annette (Ron Kelty), of Wisconsin; Leighton Hopkins (Peggy) and Eunice (Renus Rankin), both of Moravian Town; and Roselene Hopkins (partner Ken Simpson), of Rockwood. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Gina (Danny Roach), and Trudy (Bill Syrett); and her many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by brothers Billy and Sam. Family invite friends to join with them for visitation at the Cape Croker Community Centre on Thursday evening from 7 - 9 pm and Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm, where a service celebrating Sally's life will be conducted on Saturday at 11 o'clock. Rev. Maggie McLeod officiating. Interment in Little Port Elgin cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. In living memory of Sally a Rose bush will be planted at the family home by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
John Moore
1938 - 2008
John Moore - of RR#1 Wiarton, at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Monday, August 25th, 2008. Francis John Herbert Moore in his 71st year. Loving husband of the former Diane Ridding. Cherished father of Stephen Moore and his partner Jordana Matthews, of Markham. Brother of William Moore (May), and Patricia Noble, both of Scarborough, and Joyce Reynolds, of Alliston. Sadly missed by his brother-in-law Adrian Ridding (Carol); and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Evelyn, and a son Daniel (1991). In keeping with John's wishes cremation has taken place. Family invite friends to join with them for a time of visitation at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Friday, August 29, 2008 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, where a service to celebrate John's life will be conducted at 1 o'clock. A reception will follow the service thence to Oxenden cemetery for interment. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Wiarton Hospital would be appreciated. In living memory of John a White Oak tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow by the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel.
