Rowe, Robert "Bob" - suddenly after a brave battle with cancer at Grey Bruce Health Services Southampton on Thursday, August 6th, 2009. Robert Douglas Rowe of RR#1 Southampton at the age of 50 years. Loving partner and best friend of Debbie Roote (nee Besito). Bob was dad to Kirk Roote (partner Ashley Morgan), and Sandy Roote (fiance Garrett Pucan), both of Saugeen First Nation; and grandpa to Logan, Wyatt, Braydyn, and Marykka. Cherished son of Irene Rowe (nee Ferguson) and the late Douglas (1997), of Sauble Beach; and brother of Jim Rowe (fiancee Beverley Prieston), of Prince George, BC, and Darlene (husband Vaughn Lawrence), of Sauble Beach. Bob will be sadly missed by his grandmother Alice Cruikshank, of Owen Sound; mother-in-law Dorothy Besito, of Saugeen First Nation; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Lee Roy Besito (Arlene), Vivian (Norm Cubbitt), and Christopher Besito; and his many nieces, nephews and friends. Family invite friends to gather with them at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Saturday from 7 - 9 pm and Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm, where a service to celebrate Bob's life will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, August 10th, 2009 at 2 pm. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Clarence Horst
1934 - 2009
Horst, Clarence - of RR#2 Wiarton, suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Friday, September 4th, 2009. Clarence Lloyd Horst at the age of 75 years. Loving husband of the former Carol Jeanne Searth for over 56 years. Devoted father of Betty Parsons, Susan Wettlaufer, and Jim and his wife Elizabeth, all of Kitchener. Grandfather of Tina (Scott Barnett), Amy (Lee Scheerer), Sarah Wettlaufer, Rachel Parsons, Mark Parsons, Ben Horst, Manny Horst, Emily Horst, and Luke Horst; and great-grandfather of Gerry Barnett, MaKenzie Barnett, Aaron Sheerer, Alexander Scheerer, Lily Scheerer and Evan Scheerer. Brother of Evelyn Byers (late Dennis), and Wayne Horst (Sheila "Kitten"), all of Hanover; and brother-in-law of Myrna Paron, of Hamilton. Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and many friends. Predeceased by his parents Milt and Viola. Family invite friends to gather with them to share memories, stories and food to celebrate Clarence's life at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St. Wiarton (519) 534-5341 on Monday, September 7th, 2009 from 1 - 4 pm. The family encourage casual attire for this gathering. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the GBHS Oncology Department would be greatly appreciated.
Stan Hilts
1954 - 2009
Hilts, Stanley "Stan" - of Berford Lake, suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009. Stanley Kenneth Hilts, at the age of 55 years. Loving husband of 24 years to the former Joanna Baldacchin. Devoted father of Sean Baldacchin (Patricia), of Harlowe; Stephanie Henry (partner Cameron Gregan), of Brantford; and Lisa. Cherished grandpa of Ryan, Shayne, Gabrielle, Devin, Dalton, Sierra, Amy, and Christopher. Brother of Bill Hilts (Pina), of Woodbridge, and Christopher Hilts. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Roseanne Gautreau, and Frances Burnett; and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Wesley and Alice; his sister Sandra; brother-in-law Carmen Baldacchin; and sister-in-law Dawn Baldacchin. Friends are invited to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, Wiarton (519) 534-5341 on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 for visiting from 12 - 2 pm, where a service to celebrate Stan's life will be conducted at 2 o'clock. Interment in Colpoy's Bay cemetery. Donations to Grey-Bruce Animal Shelter, or to Sick Kid's Hospital would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
Mike Huffman
1946 - 2009
Huffman, William Michael "Mike" - of RR#3 Wiarton, suddenly at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Wednesday, August 26th, 2009. William Michael Huffman at the age of 63 years. Loving husband and best friend of 43 years to the former Lynda Walker. Cherished father of David and his wife Carolyn, of Calgary, and Michael and his wife Kim (Hall), of Dundalk. Proud grandpa of Dylan, Madison, Shelby and Kaitlin. Devoted son of Leona and the late William. Sadly missed by his brother Ivan and his wife Stella, of Flesherton; sister-in-law Elaine Thompson; the entire Walker family; and his many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by an infant grandson, Joseph William Huffman (1990); and a brother Butch (2007). Family invite friends to gather with them to share memories, stories and food to celebrate Mike's life at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Monday, August 31st, 2009 from 1 - 4 pm. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the Wiarton Hospital or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.whitcroftfuneralhome.com
"Hutch" Hutchison
1949 - 2009
Hutchison, Gerald "Hutch" - of Oliphant, suddenly at his residence on Saturday, August 15th, 2009. Gerald David Hutchison at the age of 60 years. Fondly remembered by Liz (nee Hulbig), of Hamilton. Loving father of Richard, of Bracebridge. Sadly missed by his brother Bill Hutchison and his wife Eileen, of Burlington; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Frank Pastor, Richard Hulbig and his wife Karen, and Janet Allnut; and his nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents George and Ethel, and his sister Beverley Pastor. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. The family wish to express their gratitude to Dr. Ken MacNay and the OPP officers who responded in the time of Hutch's need. The family is also incredibly grateful for the care and support they have received from friends and neighbours. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
Baby Jacob Wright
Passed Away in 2009
Wright, Baby Jacob Adam With broken hearts, Alison Wyonch and Keith Wright announce the passing of their newborn son, Jacob Adam, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at Grey Bruce Health Services Owen Sound. Forever missed by his grandparents, Ernie and Vivian Wyonch, of Tobermory, and John and Elizabeth Wright, of Wallacetown; and aunts and uncles, Grant Wyonch and Vicki Munn, of Tobermory, Sarah and Glenn Lane, of Hamilton, and Tammy Wright, of St. Thomas. Predeceased by his uncle Kevin Wright; and sister Claire Elizabeth. Baby Jacob's family will gather for a private family service with interment in Dunk's Bay cemetery , Tobermory. Funeral plans arranged at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341. Donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or Tobermory Daycare would be appreciated and can be made through the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel.
Ralph Beacock
1924 - 2009
Beacock, Ralph - of Wiarton, peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Thursday, September 17th, 2009. Ralph Stewart Beacock in his 86th year. Loving husband and best friend of the former Ada Caroline Balls for 60 years. Devoted father of Carol and her husband Dave Greig, of Wiarton. Cherished grandfather of Daena Greig and her husband Gabriel Gatto, of Kuwait, and Laura Greig and her friend Ricky Lal, of Toronto. Brother of Evelyn Beacock, of Toronto, Mary (John Aiken), of Markham, Wes Beacock (Shirley), of RR#2 Wiarton, Bernice Beacock, of Toronto, Marjorie Walser, of Elora, and Mike Beacock (Evelyn), of Forest; and brother-in-law of Bill Balls (Hilda), of Wiarton. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Bert and Annie; brothers Charles and his wife Betty, and Russel and his wife Clara; sisters Muriel and her husband Wilfred Pruder, and Ruby and her husband Bill Downing; brother-in-law Stewart Balls and his wife Katie; and sister-in-law Jean Beacock. Ralph was a proud member of Spirit Rock Lodge #312 IOOF since 1948, and Unity Rebekah Lodge #147 Wiarton. Family invite friends to gather with them at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341 on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm, where a service celebrating Ralph's life will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. David Leggatt officiating. Interment in Bayview cemetery. Members of Spirit Rock Lodge #312 IOOF, and Unity Rebekah Lodge #147 Wiarton will conduct a memorial service Saturday evening at 6:45 pm. Donations to the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Grey-Bruce), Friends of Gateway or the Wiarton Hospital would be appreciated.
Sheila Martin-Bull
1933 - 2009
Martin-Bull, Sheila - of Wiarton peacefully with her loving husband at her side at Gateway Haven, Wiarton on Thursday, September 10th, 2009. The former Sheila Adrian Hand at the age of 76 years. Devoted wife and best friend of Dave for 8 years. Cherished mother of Douglas Martin, of Wiarton; Danny Martin, of Hundred Mile House, BC; Frank Martin (Joyce), of Grimsby; Barbara Lynn Martin, of Hamilton; and step-mother of Shannon Bull, of Lakefield. Sheila will be greatly missed by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 3 sisters; and 1 sister-in-law. She is predeceased by her parents Arthur and Gertrude; 1 infant daughter; and 2 brothers. At Sheila's request there will be no funeral home visitation. Funeral plans arranged at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service celebrating Sheila's life will be conducted at a later date. Interment in Colpoy's Bay cemetery. Donations to Friends of Gateway or the Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce would be appreciated.
Cynthia Alliban
1927 - 2009
Alliban, Cynthia - of RR#4 Wiarton, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 9th, 2009. The former Cynthia Jeanne Gillett at the age of 81 years. Cremation has taken place. Funeral plans arranged at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341.
William Bishop
Passed Away in 2009
Bishop, William - of Tobermory, suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, November 8th, 2009. William Robert Bishop at the age of 65 years. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Funeral plans arranged at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341.
"Charlie Shoot" Akiwenzie
1927 - 2009
Akiwenzie, Charles "Charlie Shoot" Veteran of Korea - of Cape Croker, peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services Wiarton on Saturday November 7th, 2009. Kelly Elgin Charles Akiwenzie at the age of 82 years. Loving father of Emily (Ivan Preston), of Alberta; Liz Akiwenzie, of London; Wanda (Ken Loon), of Ottawa; Bradley Kiwenzie, of Cape Croker; Kelly (Jamie Lepage), of Cornwall; and Rene Chegahno, of Cape Croker. Charlie Shoot was proud to be a grandfather of 27 and great-grandfather of 15. Brother of Joan LaValley, of Owen Sound, Archie Johnson (Joyce) and Justin Johnston, all of Cape Croker, Teresa (Werner Zach), of Purple Valley, and Monica Johnston, of Owen Sound; and brother-in-law of Georgina (Jonah Elliott), Juanita Pawis, Laura Wells, George Waukey, and Derrick Waukey. Sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his wife Lucy (Chegahno); his daughter Sheila Jenner; brother Dennis Akiwenzie; brother-in-law Wayne Pawis; and his parents Andrew and Annie. "Charlie Shoot" was a sniper and paratrooper during the Korean War. Friends are invited to call at the Cape Croker Community Centre on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm and Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm, where a service will be conducted on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 11 o'clock. Interment in Little Port Elgin cemetery. Member of R.C.L. Branch 586 Hepworth will conduct a memorial service on Sunday evening at 6:45 pm. Funeral plans arranged at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Peninsula Chapel, 272 Berford St., Wiarton (519) 534-5341. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Martha McCulloch
1942 - 2009
McCulloch, Martha - of RR#2 Allenford, suddenly on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009. The former Martha Charlotte Frances Campbell at the age of 67 years. Loving wife and best friend of Roy for 53 years. Devoted mother of Patricia and her husband Michael Smith, of Pt. Clark, Gerald McCulloch and his wife Betty, of Brussels, Louise Martin and her husband Kenneth Adams, of Southampton, Velma McCulloch, of Owen Sound, and Penny Lee and her husband Murray Currie, of Allenford. Cherished grandmother of Zack Smith (Melissa), Opal (Blayne Nicholson), Laura (Edwin Streicher), Jennifer McCulloch (fiance Scott Roswell), Cindy McCulloch, Maryann McCulloch, Matthew Martin, Ashlynne Thede, Terri-Lynne Thede, Andy Currie, and Katie Currie; and great-grandmother of 9. Ever remembered by 2 sisters; 1 brother; and her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by her parents Harold and Dorothy; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. Family invite friends to call at the Thomas C. Whitcroft Funeral Home & Chapel, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041 on Sunday evening from 6 - 9 pm, where a service will be conducted on Monday, November 9th, 2009 in the chapel at 1 o'clock. Interment in Hillcrest cemetery , Tara. Donations to the Allenford United Church would be greatly appreciated.
