Suddenly at the University Hospital in London, Friday morning July 29, 2005. Sheila Ladd of Southampton in her 50th year. Loving daughter of Frances Ladd and the late William Ladd of Southampton. Much loved sister of Sharon Middleton of Mount Bridges, Janice and her husband Carl Stewart of R.R.#2, Allenford, Dan and his wife Molly of Ft. Kent, Alberta, Sandra and her husband Frank Higgins of Southampton and Betty and her husband Doug Haines of Listowel. Lovingly remembered by several nephews and nieces. Sheila was an active volunteer with the Community Living Program and the Southampton Care Centre. A family graveside service will be conducted at Sanctuary Park cemetery , Port Elgin following cremation. Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital or Pet Rescue would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. For further information please call DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth 935-2754 or Toll Free 1-888-340-3467. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Sheila by the Downs and Son Funeral Home
Katherine Elaine Niles
1921-2005
Peacefully at Harborside Northwood Healthcare facility in Manchester, New Hampshire Sunday May 22, 2005. The former Elaine Dewar of Manchester, New Hampshire in her 83rd year. Loving wife of Glenn Niles. Dear sister of Donna Mechan of Weymouth, Massachusetts and Audrey Rusk of Owen Sound. Elaine is also survived by several nephews, nieces and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Donald and Katherine (McKay) Dewar. A graveside service will be held at Zion cemetery Wednesday morning July 27, 2005 at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Association would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com For further information please call DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth 935-2754
Helen Margaret Belisle
1918-2005
At the Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Saturday morning July 9, 2005. The former Helen Cuthbert of R.R.#2, Wiarton in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Belisle. At Helen’s request, there will be no funeral service. Interment Colpoy’s Bay cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth.
Peter Lewis Howell
1935-2005
Suddenly at his residence at R.R.#5, Owen Sound Wednesday morning June 29, 2005. Peter Howell of R.R.#5, Owen Sound in his 71st year. Beloved husband of the former Dorothy Scholes. Dear brother of Sheila and her husband Bob Field of England. A Memorial Service will be conducted from Sauble Christian Fellowship Church, Sauble Beach, Wednesday morning July 6 at 11:00 am. Memorial contributions to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation or Sauble Christian Fellowship would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. For further information please contact DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth 935-2754. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Frederick Jackson Chittenden D.F.C
1920-2005
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Friday evening June 24, 2005. Fred Chittenden of Owen Sound formerly of Sauble Beach and Brantford at the age of 84. Fred was born in Tara, November 5, 1920. Beloved husband of the former Dorothy Drury and the late Helen Leonard (1985). Loving father of Leonard and his wife Marianne of Belleville, Patricia Sneddon and her husband Ralph of Aylmer, Maureen Chittenden of Owen Sound, Jim and his wife Mary-Grace Drury of St. Paul, Alberta and Dorothy Mae Hall and her husband Dennis of St. Catharines. Lovingly remembered by his three grandchildren: Hannah, Christopher (C.J.) and Charlotte. Loving brother of Norah Pettit of Ingersoll. Predeceased by one brother Robert (1986) and one sister Frances Chittenden (2005). Fred was a veteran of World War II. He served five years in the RCAF as a wireless operator on Wellington bombers (424 Squadron) and received the Distinguished Flying Cross after completing two tours of operations over Germany and Italy. Fred was Manager of The General News Company in Brantford until retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Owen Sound Royal Canadian Legion. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Monday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home Tuesday morning at 11:00 am with Pastor David Robins officiating. Interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Evangelical Baptist Church, Owen Sound would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6, Owen Sound will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Monday evening at 7:00 pm. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Robin Anthony Kitching
1935-2005
With loving family by his side at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Saturday evening May 21, 2005. Now resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. Robin Kitching of Oliphant (R.R.#3, Wiarton) formerly of Jarvis in his 70th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Joan Kitching (nee Durnin). Loving father of Valerie and her husband Tom Rausch of Littleton, Colorado, Steve and his wife Helene of Rigaud, Quebec, Patty and her husband Sean McNamara of Simcoe, Chris and his wife Cathy of St. Albert, Alberta, Mark and his wife April of The Woodlands, Texas, Doug and is wife Val of Calgary, Alberta and Pam and her husband Phil Davey of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by his fifteen grandchildren; Jolene; Joshua, Angelica, Luke, Kyra; Ryan, Katie; Connor, Carson; Jacob, Jordan, Sophie; Shae-Lynn, Kailee and Caleb. Dear brother of Laurence of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Dear brother-in-law of Sherilyn and her husband Dennis Redekopp of Campbell River, B.C. and Juta Kitching of Vancouver. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Hepworth Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jon Dart officiating. Interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to New Life Camp would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Maurice Cecil Barnes
1932-2005
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Monday morning August 22, 2005. Maurice Barnes of R.R.#2, Hepworth in his 74th year. Loved husband of the former Marilyn Cameron. Loving father of Heather Barnes and Derrick Dunn of R.R.#1, Hepworth and Janice and her husband Rob Scoffield of Oshawa. Lovingly remembered by his granddaughter Alexa Scoffield. Dear brother of Ola Simmons and Hawley Loucks of Midland. Maurice will be dearly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Steven (1993). Maurice was a well known building contractor in the Grey Bruce area for over 45 years. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm. A Celebration of Maurice’s life will be conducted from the Funeral Home Friday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Interment Zion cemetery following cremation. Memorial contributions to St. Andrews United Church, Hepworth or the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Maurice by the Downs and Son Funeral Home.
Necia Clara McDougall
1928-2006
Peacefully at Gateway Haven in Wiarton Thursday morning August 17, 2006. The former Necia Friest of Wiarton in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon McDougall. Loving mother of Bruce of Wiarton, Jo-Ann Plante of Owen Sound, Thomas and his wife Barb of Mississauga and Dorothy McDougall of Port Colborne. Lovingly remembered by her eighteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two sons; Keith and Bill. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. Interment Bayview cemetery , Wiarton following cremation. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Necia by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME.
John Barry Noble
1937-2006
Peacefully at home with his family by his side Friday morning July 21, 2006. Jack Noble of Shallow Lake in his 69th year. Beloved husband of the former Amy Hurst. Loving father of Kathy Wunderlich of Tara, John Noble, Brian Noble and Mary Lynne Schopf all of Shallow Lake. Lovingly remembered by his five grandchildren; Devon, Alisha, Christopher, Katrina and Autumn. Dear brother of Phyllis Hatlelid and the late Dr. Tom of Saskatoon, Jim and his wife Isabelle of Shallow Lake, Don and his wife Marilyn of Oakville, Murray and the late Coral of Shallow Lake, Grace Gard and her husband Harold of Owen Sound, Ruth Williams and her husband Rev. Gord of Orangeville and Carroll Lee and her husband Jim of Shallow Lake. Dear son-in-law of Minerva Hurst of R.R.#4, Wiarton. Dear brother-in-law of Robert Hurst and his wife Jeannette of R.R.#4, Wiarton, Jim Hurst and his wife Donna of Wiarton, Linda Richardson and her husband Norman of Mallory Beach, John Hurst and his wife Cathy of R.R.#1, Shallow Lake, Ed Hurst of Alberta and Clarice Shaw and her husband Jim of R.R.#4, Wiarton. Predeceased by his parents Percy and Kathleen Noble. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Hepworth Baptist Church Monday morning at 11:00 am with Pastor Jon Dart officiating. Interment Boyd cemetery , Shallow Lake. Memorial contributions to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Hepworth Baptist Church would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Jack by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME.
Harvey Eugene McCurdy
1910-2006
Peacefully at Summit Place Nursing Home in Owen Sound Wednesday morning July 19, 2006. Harvey McCurdy of Owen Sound formerly of R.R.#1 Dobbinton in his 97th year. Beloved husband of the former Ada McComb. Loving father of Alvin and his wife Wanda of Kitchener and Lenard of Hamilton. Lovingly remembered by his two grandchildren; Jennifer and Kirk both of Kitchener. Dear brother-in-law of Gertrude McComb of Owen Sound. Predeceased by one sister Audrey Farrow. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Friday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack Tweddle officiating. Interment Hillcrest cemetery , Tara. Memorial contributions to the First United Church, Owen Sound or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Orange Lodge Tara LOL #203 will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Harvey by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME.
June Christine Olmstead
1936-2006
Peacefully with her family by her side at the University Hospital in London Saturday evening July 8, 2006. The former June Harron of R.R.#1, Wiarton at the age of 70. Beloved wife of John Olmstead. Loving mother of Ric and his wife Cathy of Hepworth and Rob and his wife Tracey of Brampton. Lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren; Tyler, Rene, Alexis, Jessica and Michael. Dear sister of Bud Harron and his wife Marj of Owen Sound, Roberta Brent of Wroxeter, Larry Harron and his wife Carol of Brampton, Darlene Humphries and Gaye Kaufman both of Owen Sound. Dear sister-in-law of Margaret White and her husband Phil of Owen Sound, Frank (Skip) Olmstead and his wife Pat of Walkerton, Mary Thompson and her husband Elgin of London and Harold Lemon of Owen Sound. Predeceased by one sister Myrna Lemon. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 11:00 am with Father Steve Lacroix officiating. Interment St. Mary’s cemetery , Hepworth following cremation. Memorial contributions to St. Mary’s Catholic Church would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of June by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME.
