Peacefully at John Joseph Place in Owen Sound Thursday morning May 12, 2005. The former Beulah Johnson of Owen Sound formerly of Sauble Beach in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late John Bothwell. Beulah and her husband John were former owners of Bothwell Real Estate in Sauble Beach. Prior to the real estate business, they farmed for many years in Sydenham Township. Beulah was also very involved in community and church activities. Loving mother of Lynda and her husband Barry Cole of Leamington and Robert and his wife Pam of Guelph. Lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren; Karen and Jeffrey Cole, Todd, Tom, Tyler and Travis Bothwell. Predeceased by her brother George Johnson and sister Margaret Bray. 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 Funeral Home Monday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Ralph Schmidt officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery , Owen Sound. 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
Alymer Charles Walker
1904-2005
Peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Friday morning May 6, 2005. Alymer Walker of R.R.#1 Hepworth one day before his 101st birthday. Beloved husband of the late former Mary Agnes Balls. Loving father of Shirley Davidson of Allenford, Caroline and her husband Glenn Gates of R.R.#1 Hepworth and Rhoda and her husband Glen Elliott of Sauble Beach. Lovingly remembered by his seven grandchildren; Susan and her husband Alan Thompson, Gordon and his wife Cathy Davidson, Paul and his wife Wanda Gates, Kathryn and her husband Robert Stanfield, Carol Ann Elliott and her husband Michael Armstrong, Lynn and her husband Simon Pendlebury, David Elliott and his wife Pam and his nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his four sisters; Myrtle Wilson, Margaret Barfoot, Isabel Westwood, Mary Barber and his son-in-law Jim Davidson. 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 Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach Monday afternoon at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Zion Amabel United Church or Vision 2002 (Sauble Area Medical Clinic) would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Helen Smith
1912-2005
Suddenly at Gateway Haven in Wiarton Wednesday evening May 4, 2005. Helen Smith of Clavering in her 93rd year. For over fifty years Helen worked at Hunter Hardware in Wiarton and was affectionately known as “Hardware Helen”. Lovingly remembered by her niece Alein and her husband Eldon Atkinson of Chatsworth. Helen raised and cared for Alein from the age of 5. Helen will also be lovingly remembered by several other nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her four brothers; Guy, Tom, Bert and Ray and two sisters; Daisy Smith and Jean Goode. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Saturday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Ed Laksmanis officiating. Interment Bayview cemetery , Wiarton. Memorial contributions to the Clavering United Church or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Georgian Chapter 186 Order Of The Eastern Star, Wiarton will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home Friday evening at 7:00 pm. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Hendrika Van Tooren
1916-2005
At the Golden Dawn Nursing Home in Lion’s Head Tuesday afternoon May 3, 2005. The former Hendrika de Wolf of Lion’s Head formerly of Wiarton and London in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Lucas van Tooren. Loving mother of Fred and his wife Jean of R.R.#1 Miller Lake and Nancy and her husband John Pelletier of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by her two grandsons Fred and his wife Simone of Granton and Ken and his wife Kim of London and her three great-grandchildren; Cynthia, Michael and Stephanie. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Monday morning at 11:00 am with Lt. Mary Millar officiating. Interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Lion’s Head Hospital or Golden Dawn Nursing Home would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Eileen Bernice Jackson
1913-2005
Peacefully at the Atrium Villa Retirement Home in Hamilton Friday morning April 29, 2005. Eileen Jackson of Hamilton and Sauble Beach in her 92nd year. Loving daughter of the late Albert and Annie (Temple) Jackson. Survived by several cousins. She was born in Amabel Township. Eileen earned a B.A. from the University of Toronto, Victoria College in 1940 and an M.S.W. from the University of Toronto School of Social Work in 1957. She practiced social work for over thirty years, including Director, The Children’s Aid Society of the District of Parry Sound, and Executive Director, Family Services of Hamilton-Wentworth. Eileen served on the boards of Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies, Ontario Association of Social Workers, Canadian Welfare Council, Canadian Council on Social Development, Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs and Melrose United Church, Hamilton. She loved her cottage at Sauble Beach, geneology, curling and lawn bowling. The family is grateful for the care shown by the staff of Atrium Villa, Hamilton. Funeral service will be conducted from Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach Wednesday May 4 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Visitation at the church one hour prior to service. Interment Zion cemetery 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
Eleanor Grace Bleich
1915-2005
Suddenly at Kelso Villa Retirement Home in Owen Sound Wednesday morning April 27, 2005. The former Eleanor Campbell of Owen Sound in her 90th year. Dear sister of Arnott Campbell of Streetsville. Lovingly remembered by her three nephews, their spouses and their families. At Eleanor’s request, cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. For further information call DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth 935-2754 Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Alberta E. Steffler
1912-2005
Peacefully at Gateway Haven in Wiarton Saturday morning April 23, 2005. The former Alberta Widmeyer of Wiarton in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Reginald Steffler. Loving mother of Dale and his wife Janet of Penetang, Barry and his wife Susan of Wiarton and Carolyn Hammel and her husband Garwood of R.R#2 Wiarton. Lovingly remembered by her fourteen grandchildren and twenty-nine great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Pat Widmeyer of Orillia and Gretta Widmeyer of St. Catharines. Predeceased by her son Murray, two brothers Carl and Wilfred Widmeyer and one grandson Brian Steffler. Friends are invited to a graveside service at Colpoy’s Bay cemetery following cremation Saturday afternoon April 30th at 1:00 pm with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. A luncheon will follow at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Wiarton. Memorial contributions to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Wiarton or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. For further information please call DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth 935-2754. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Florence Amelia Ribey
1909-2005
It is with sorrow and joy that the family announces her passing, peacefully at Trinity Village Care Centre in Kitchener, Saturday morning April 9, 2005. The former Florence Seaman of Kitchener formerly of Allenford and Port Elgin. She has prayed for eternal peace and God has now granted it to her. Florence was reunited with her husband Thomas who predeceased her on July 3, 1977. Born at Sauble Falls on July 3, 1909, Florence was the only daughter of Ernest and Isabel Seaman. Loving and devoted mother of Joyce and Ray Klem of Kitchener, Patricia and Clayton Reist of Waterloo, Adelle and Andy Siegrist of Sauble Beach, Leon and Judy Ribey of Waterloo and Bevin Ribey and Linda Dougherty of Port Elgin. Much loved by thirteen grandchildren and cherished by eighteen great-grandchildren. Florence will be fondly remembered by her only sister-in-law Florence Seaman of Owen Sound and also by many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her two brothers Donald and John, a granddaughter; Anna Siegrist and two great-granddaughters; Britania Hadland and Krista Milhousen Florence was a member of Wesley United Church, Bruce Township for forty two years and joined the Allenford United Church in 1977 when she moved. She was involved in the U.C.W. at both churches. She was also a charter member of the Brucedale Women’s Institute, organized in 1949 and was active until she moved to Allenford, and then she transferred to Allenford Women’s Institute. Florence was always interested in the history of her family and community. She was the first curator of the Tweedsmuir History Book. 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 Port Elgin United Church Wednesday morning at 11:00am with Rev. Robert Gates officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park cemetery , Port Elgin. Memorial contributions to the Allenford United Church would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
David Harold Hunt
1940-2005
At St. Joseph Hospice in Thunder Bay, Friday April 1, 2005. Dave Hunt of Thunder Bay age 65. Dear brother of Florence Playford of R.R.#5, Owen Sound and Lois McMullen and her husband Joe of Sauble Beach. Also survived by two nieces and 5 nephews. Predeceased by his parents David and Florence Hunt. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Interment Zion cemetery following cremation. DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth 935-2754 Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Edna May Koehler
1922-2005
At the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Monday afternoon April 4, 2005. The former Edna Gingrich of Sauble Beach formerly of Waterloo in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Koehler. Dear mother-in-law of Betty Koehler of R.R.#1, Allenford and Viola and her husband Wilf Jackson of Sauble Beach. Lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren; Angela Koehler, Mike and his wife Natalie Koehler, Rob Koehler, Sheila and her husband Greg Skripka and Tracy Pluem, her three great-grandchildren; Mitchell Pluem, Taya and Anthony Skripka. Dear sister of Abner Gingrich and his wife Joyce of Sarnia, Nancy and her husband Ossian MacPherson of Listowel and Esther and her husband Douglas Armshaw of Hamilton. Predeceased by her three sons; Bill, Ken and Howie, her two great-grandsons Justin and Alex, four brothers; Henry, Mahon, Cleason and Aden Gingrich and one sister Alice Barkey. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Thursday afternoon at 2:00 pm. Spring interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 586 will hold a memorial service at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm.
Donald Joseph Cooper
1926-2005
After a brief illness at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Saturday evening April 2, 2005. Don Cooper of R.R.#1, Wiarton formerly of Sudbury in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the former Lorraine Noonan. Loved father of Gary and his wife Louise, Jordan and his wife Karen, Julia Cooper and her partner Robert Clarke and Shelley and her husband Walter Kurnew all of Sudbury. Lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren; Sean, Clayton, Sophie, Jessica, Valerie, Kyle, Ryan, Kayla, Katherine and one great granddaughter Emily. Dear brother of Vincent of Napanee and Ruth Cooper of Sudbury. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Wiarton Friday morning at 11:00 am. Interment Whitefish cemetery following cremation. Memorial contributions to Bruce Peninsula Hospice or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. For further information call DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth 1-800-340-3467 Special thanks to the nursing staff at Wiarton Hospital and the Bruce Peninsula Hospice.
