Suddenly and unexpectedly at the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener/Waterloo Sunday morning December 19, 2004. Ramon Tomlinson of Sauble Beach formerly of Hamilton in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Irene Plante and the late Valerie Tomlinson (Greenfield). Dear father of Chuck (Whitey) Tomlinson and Eleanor and her husband Joseph Ivan all of Hamilton. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Darren, Shauna, Lauren and Tabatha all of Hamilton. Ramon will be greatly missed by family both here and in England. His fellow Legioneers and The Tree House Gang have lost a dear friend. Thanks for keeping him going. Many thanks to the ICU and CCU doctors and nurses at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound and Grand River Hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo. 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 Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach Wednesday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Interment will take place in Hamilton. Memorial contributions to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre - MRI Fund would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 586 Hepworth will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home Tuesday evening at 7 pm. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com.
Ernest E. McCullough
1921-2004
At the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Friday afternoon December 17, 2004. Ernie McCullough of Owen Sound formerly of Allenford in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late former Nita McMullen. Loved father of Lynda and her husband Richard Claar of Virginia, USA. Lovingly remembered by his grandson Ian. Dear brother-in-law of Mabel McCullough of Owen Sound and Doreen McCullough of Sauble Beach. Predeceased by four brothers Nelson, Cecil, Andrew and Bill and two sisters Novemma and Florence. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Sunday December 26th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Monday afternoon December 27 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Robert Gates officiating. Spring interment Hillcrest cemetery , Tara. Memorial contributions to Allenford United Church, Diabetes Association or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 383 Tara will hold a memorial service at the Funeral Home Sunday evening at 7:00 pm. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com.
Donald Edward Robinson
1926-2004
Suddenly and peacefully with his wife by his side at his residence in Sauble Beach Thursday morning December 16, 2004. Don Robinson of Sauble Beach formerly of Orangeville in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the former Doris Smith. Loved father of Bill and his wife Ann of Orangeville, Susan Greatrix of Waterloo, Mike and his wife Susan of Orangeville and Jan Robinson of Owen Sound. Lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren, Lisa, Adam, Tara, Jeff, Kristin, Laurel, Stephanie, Sarah and Scot. Predeceased by his daughter Lynda Richards. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Friday from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2:00pm. Interment Greenwood cemetery , Orangeville following cremation. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre “MRI Fund“ would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.
Roy L. Hamilton
1932-2004
Peacefully at the Wiarton Hospital Tuesday morning November 30, 2004. Roy Hamilton of Oliphant formerly of Collingwood in his 73rd year. Loving husband of the former Sheila Sweeney. Loved father of Linda and her husband Vern Hutchinson of Thornbury, Major Brian of Alberta and Sharon and her husband Alec Martin of Ripley. Lovingly remembered by his five grandchildren; Richard and Michael Hutchinson and Eric, Daniel and Grant Martin. Dear brother of Russell and his wife Doris of Owen Sound, Bob and his wife Loretta of Burlington and Barbara Barnes of Fairbanks, Alaska. Dear brother-in-law of Tom Playford of Owen Sound and Marg and her husband George Norton of Kitchener. Dear nephew of Mildred Turley of Verdun, Quebec and Marg Menzies of Espanola. Also survived by several nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his infant daughter Diane Marie, his infant grandson Ryan Philip Martin and his sister Irmine (Pat) Playford. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Wiarton Saturday morning at 11:00 am with Father Steve Lacroix as Celebrant. Interment St. Mary’s cemetery , Owen Sound. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society, the Bruce Peninsula Sportsmen’s Club, or the St. Thomas Aquinas Building Fund would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home Friday evening at 8:30 pm. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Jean Alva Rusk
1922-2004
Peacefully at Gateway Haven in Wiarton Saturday afternoon November 27, 2004. The former Jean Howell of Park Head in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late John Rusk. Loved mother of Jim and his wife Sue of Harrow, Bob and his wife Joanne of Sauble Beach, Linda and her husband Will Morris of Napoleon, Ohio and Don and his wife Margaret of Oakville. Special Mom to Perry Brancati of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Lovingly remembered by her eleven grandchildren, three great grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Dear sister of Les Howell and his wife Joan of Scarborough and Don Howell of Buckhorn. Dear sister-in-law of Winnie Rusk of Owen Sound, Florence Cox of Allenford, Dorothy Howell of Barrie and Joyce Howell of Markdale. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers Wayne and Gerry and one sister Muriel. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Robert Gates officiating. Interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Park Head United Church or Friends of Gateway Haven would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
“May A Loving God Keep Her Soul In His Care”
Levina Frances Green
1912-2004
Peacefully at Lee Manor in Owen Sound Wednesday morning November 24, 2004. The former Levina Porter of Owen Sound formerly of Wiarton in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Green and the late Albert Dent. Loving mother of Verla Forbes of Owen Sound, Donna Lockridge of Kingston, Barry Dent and his wife Wilma of Florida and Sharon and her husband Paul Wideman of Guelph. Lovingly remembered by her twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by her parents Stanley and Esther Porter, two sisters Isabel Mills and Evelyn Brant, two brothers Jim and Bill Porter and two sons-in-law Melville Forbes and William Lockridge. Funeral service will be conducted from the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Saturday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Boyd cemetery , Shallow Lake. Memorial contributions to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre - MRI Fund would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com.
W. Percy Skinner
1923-2004
Peacefully at Gateway Haven in Wiarton Friday evening November 5, 2004. Percy Skinner of Shallow Lake in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late former Ruby Jones. Loving father of Joanne and her husband Wayne Deiter of Shallow Lake. Lovingly remembered by his three grandchildren; Tami and her husband Carey Moore of Cambridge, Wendy and her fiance John of Walkerton, Wayne and his wife Melanie of Shallow Lake and his five great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Brayden, Cole, Calla and Joshua. Dear brother of Clifford of R.R. #3, Owen Sound, Morris, Howard, Norm, and Stan all of Cambridge. Dear brother-in-law of Dorothy (Mrs. Donald Cole) of Shallow Lake, Russell Jones of R.R.#2 Hepworth, Harry Jones of Shallow Lake, Jean Walker of Hepworth, Greeta Williamson of Wiarton, Mary (Mrs. Harry Cavers) of R.R. #2 Hepworth, and Edith (Mrs. Jerry Lambertus) of R.R.#1 Hepworth. Predeceased by one brother Gordon and one sister. A Private Family Funeral Service will be conducted from the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Monday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack Tweddle officiating. Interment Oxenden cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Epilepsy Canada would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Jean Neil Henderson
1924-2004
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Tuesday evening November 2, 2004. The former Jean Masterson of Shallow Lake in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Hugh Henderson. Loved mother of Bill and his wife Jean of Kitchener, Neil and his wife Ilona of R.R.#6, Owen Sound and Alan and his wife Ruth of Shallow Lake. Lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren; Dwayne, Scott, Michael, Monika, Jason and Sandra and her four great-grandchildren; Rebecca, Jessica, Kyle and Samantha. Predeceased by one sister Florence Grant. 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 Shallow Lake United Church Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jack Tweddle officiating. Interment Boyd cemetery , Shallow Lake. Memorial contributions to the Shallow Lake United Church or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 282 Ladies Auxiliary 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
George Keith Monteith
1929-2004
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Monday afternoon November 1, 2004. George Monteith of Owen Sound formerly of Sauble Beach in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the former Mary Crossley. Loved father of Nancy and her husband Glyn Lloyd of King City and Jane and her husband Steven Camacho of Bowmanville. Lovingly remembered by his three grandchildren; Gregory, Brandon and Claire Camacho. George and Mary were the former owners of Off Beach Variety (Tu Shop) in Sauble Beach. At George’s request cremation has taken place. A celebration of George’s life will be conducted from Knox United Church, Owen Sound Sunday afternoon November 7 at 4:00 pm. Family and friends are welcome to gather at 3:00 pm for afternoon tea with the service to follow at 4:00 pm. Memorial contributions to the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre or the Knox United Church Owen Sound 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
Clifford B. Linton
1929-2004
Peacefully with his family by his side at home Saturday morning October 30, 2004. Cliff Linton of R.R.#1 Hepworth formerly of Nipigon in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the former June Walker. Loving father of Wendy and Barb both of Squamish, B.C. and Sheila of Barrie. Dear brother-in-law of Bunny Linton of Red Deer, Alberta, Ruth Linton of Clinton, Marie Millson of Southampton and George Walker of Calgary. Predeceased by his son Kerry, two sisters and four brothers. After retiring from Ontario Hydro at the age of 57, Cliff spent is winters in Florida and enjoyed many happy days at his camp near Nipigon. He was a member of the Sauble Beach Mens Club. Cliff will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends. A Celebration of Cliff’s life will be conducted from the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Tuesday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Zion cemetery following cremation. Memorial contributions to the Cancer Society would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Catharina Van Aalst
1913-2004
Peacefully at home with her family Sunday morning October 24, 2004. The former Catharina van Osta of R.R.#2 Shallow Lake (Francis Lake West) formerly of Woodford in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Julius van Aalst. Loving mother of Kees and his wife Linda of Woodford (R.R. #8, Owen Sound), Rita and her husband Perry Wilson of R.R.#2, Shallow Lake, Julius of Woodford, and Peter and his wife Edna also of Woodford. Oma will be lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren; Gordon and his wife Tracy, Melissa and her husband Ed White, Tom, Carrie, Teri and her friend Jeff Blythe and Ben and her three great-grandchildren Brooke, Amber and Cassandra. Predeceased by her parents, six sisters and one brother. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Georges Anglican Church, Owen Sound Thursday at 12:00 pm. Memorial contributions to the C.N.I.B., Animal Care Network or Development and Peace would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Prayers will be recited at the Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 8:30 pm. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
