Peacefully at the Victoria Hospital in London Monday evening February 2, 2004. The former Elinore Eager of Oliphant formerly of Etobicoke in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late David Wagner. Loving mother of Julie and her husband Chris Rice of Kitchener, Paul and his wife Gloria of Thunder Bay and Wendy and her husband Doug Jones of Keswick. Lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren, Lisa, Tim, Steven, Stephanie and Nicole and seven great grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother William and two sisters Adele and Diane. Friends may call at the Downs & Son Funeral Home Hepworth Friday evening from 7 to 9pm. Funeral service will be conducted from the Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach Saturday afternoon at 2:00pm. Followed by cremation. Rev. Jack Tweddle officiating. Spring interment Balsam Grove cemetery , Oliphant. Memorial contributions to Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach or theWiarton Hospital would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.
Robert Graham Chambers
1914-2004
Peacefully at Gateway Haven in Wiarton Friday afternoon January 23, 2004. Graham Chambers formerly of R.R. # 1 Allenford in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the former Viola Forbes. Loving father of Joyce and her husband Sandy Moore of Oakville. Lovingly remembered by his two grandchildren Kelly and her husband David Barbosa of Georgetown and Robert Atkinson and his wife Leeanne of Oakville and his two great granddaughters Serena and Marisa. Predeceased by one sister Sarah Davidson and one brother Wilfred. Friends may call at the Downs & Son Funeral Home Hepworth Monday February 2 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral service will be conducted from Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach Tuesday morning at 11am with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Spring interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to Zion Amabel United Church "Building Fund" would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.
Etta Eliza Hammond
1914-2004
Peacefully at John Joseph Place in Owen Sound Saturday morning January 17, 2004. The former Etta Beattie formerly of R.R. # 1 Hepworth in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Hammond. Loving mother of Colin and his wife Lynda of Komoka, Carol Wilkinson and Bernice Hammond both of Richmond Hill. Lovingly remembered by her two grandsons Mark and Paul Hammond. Dear sister-in-law of Bernie and his wife Dorothy Hammond of Listowel and William Graper of Sarasota, Florida. Also survived by several nephews and neices. Friends may call at the Downs & Son Funeral Home Hepworth Tuesday evening from 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the funeral home Wednesday morning at 11:00am. Spring interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to Zion Amabel United Church, Sauble Beach would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.
Leo Edward (Red) L'Estrange
1933-2004
Suddenly at his residence Thursday morning January 15, 2004. Red L'Estrange of R. R # 3 Hepworth in his 71st year. Beloved husband of the former Margaret Carson and the late Marie Smaha. Loving father of Patricia and her husband Roy Atkinson of White Rock, B.C., Rick and his wife Ruth of Owen Sound and Reg of Vancouver. Lovingly remembered by his five grandchildren Michael, Kevin, Aaron, Derek and Richelle and one great grandson Ryan. Dear brother of Karen and her husband Jim Solowoniuk of Armstrong, B.C. Dear son-in-law of May Carson and the late Bert of Wiarton. Dear brother-in-law of Bill and his wife Diane Carson of Grand Bend, Wayne and his wife Sandy Carson of R.R. # 3, Hepworth and Verna and her husband Rick Hindle of Meaford. Dear Nephew of Hazel L'Estrange of B.C. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two sons Garry and Wayne. Friends may call at the Downs & Son Funeral Home Hepworth Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service will be conducted form the Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2:00pm with cremation to follow. Archdeacon Christopher Pratt officiating. Memorial contributions to the St. John Ambulance "Ed Tottenham House" would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.
Anne Elizabeth Morley
1923-2004
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Saturday morning January 10, 2004. the former Anne Jones of Wiarton in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Willis Morley and the late Gordon Follis. Loving mother of David Follis of Calgary. Lovingly remembered by her two grandsons Christopher and Jonathon. Dear sister of Mary Gilbert of Pheonix, Arizona, Murray and his wife Mary Jones and David and his wife Muriel Jones all of Gravenhurst. Dear sister-in-law of Donelda and her husband Kelly Robinson of R.R. # 5 Owen Sound. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Downs & Son Funeral Home Hepworth Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Trinity Anglican Church, Wiarton Wednesday morning at 11am. Rev. Dr. Jawn Kolohon officiating. Spring interment Boyd cemetery , Shallow Lake. Memorial contributions to the Trinity Anglican Church would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy.
Shirley Smith
1940-2004
Peacefully with her family by her side at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Sunday evening September 26, 2004. Shirley Smith of Owen Sound in her 64th year. Loving mother of Mitch Murphy of B.C., Shirley Sprague of Owen Sound and Shawn Murphy of Sarnia. Dear sister of Helen and her husband Angelo Kirkimitzi of Walkerton and Edie and her husband Doug Hicks of Williamsford. Lovingly remembered by her eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Special aunt of Bobbi-Jo Henry as well as several other nephews and nieces. Predeceased by one brother Alfie and one sister Tudy. 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 afternoon at 2:00 pm with Rev. Mark Fearnall officiating. Interment Zion cemetery following cremation. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Owen Sound Community Living would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Bruce Gordon Paton
1924-2004
Peacefully with his family by his side at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Owen Sound Sunday afternoon September 12, 2004. Bruce Paton of Shallow Lake in his 81st year. Loving father of Donna of Shallow Lake, Deb and Mike of Kitchener, Kathy and her husband Dennis Johnson of Owen Sound, Judy and her husband Ross Morton of Allenford and Pansy of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Florence Paton of Wiarton. Predeceased by two brothers Harvey and Ray Paton and his son-in-law Jack Halls. 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 Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Interment Boyd cemetery Shallow Lake. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
George Wallace Ritchie
1930-2005
Suddenly at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Thursday morning January 6, 2005. Wally Ritchie of R.R.#3, Hepworth in his 75th year. Beloved husband of the former Elizabeth (Betty) Waugh. Loved father of Stephen Ritchie and his wife Sharon Bye of Chatsworth, Michael Ritchie and his wife Mary DiRenzo of Toronto and Robert Ritchie and his wife Andrea of Wiarton. Lovingly remembered by his five grandchildren; Alex, Matthew, Joshua, Connor and Tobias. Dear brother of Gerald and his wife Leone of Ayton. Dear brother-in-law of Dick Waugh and his wife Lorraine of Sauble Beach, Donaldene Waugh of Owen Sound and Phyllis Ritchie of Markham. Also survived by several nephews and nieces. Predeceased by a brother David, his brother-in-law Jim Waugh and his parents George and Tena Ritchie. 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 St. John's United Church, Wiarton, Tuesday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Ed Laksmanis officiating. Spring Interment Boyd cemetery , Shallow Lake. Memorial contributions to the Clavering United Church or the Asian Relief Fund (Red Cross) would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
Alice Duthler
1941-2005
Peacefully with family by her side at her residence in Sauble Beach Thursday morning January 6, 2005. Alice Duthler of Sauble Beach formerly of Edmonton in her 64th year. Loving mother of Michael Klapwyk and his wife Lucinda, Anita and her husband Derrick Vandenberg and Robert Klapwyk all of Edmonton, Philip Klapwyk and his wife Dee of Gibsons, B.C., Wayne Klapwyk of Cambridge, and Monique and her husband Steve Van Dokkumburg of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by her eleven grandchildren; Jordan, Sarah, Marc, Marieke, Chelsea, Isabel, Jonathan, Quin, Duncan, Justin and Ilse. Dear daughter of Sara Duthler of Southampton. Dear sister of Bill Duthler and his wife Henny of Sauble Beach, Sarie and her husband Gordon Young of The Netherlands, Audrey and her husband Hank Boer of Jordan, Ontario, Gary Duthler and his wife Drika of Edmonton, Alberta and Jeannette and her husband Ben Venderlugt of Markham. Also survived by several nephews and nieces. Predeceased by two brothers, Josje and Basje and her father John Duthler. 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 First Christian Reformed Church, Owen Sound, Monday at 12:00 noon with Rev. George Holthof officiating. Spring interment Zion cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Timothy Christian School would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com.
John Thomas Gibson
1931-2004
Suddenly with his wife by his side at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Friday morning December 31, 2004. Jack Gibson of R.R.#1, Hepworth in his 74th year. Beloved husband of the former Thelma Tucker. Jack was the former Postmaster in Hepworth from 1973 until his retirement. Loved father of Debbie and her husband Doug Wilson of Owen Sound, Doug and his wife Trudy of Peterborough and Diane and her husband Vern Hepburn of Markdale. Lovingly remembered by his three grandchildren; April Wilson, Nita and Kyle Hepburn. Dear brother-in-law of Gerald and his wife Jill Tucker of R.R.#4, Durham. Predeceased by a sister Jeanne Stevenson and his brother Terry. A celebration of Jack’s life will be conducted from St. Andrew’s United Church, Hepworth, Monday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Jack Fearnall officiating. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment McNeil cemetery , Priceville following cremation. Memorial contributions to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or St. Andrew’s United Church would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth 935-2754
E. Retta Greene
1914-2004
Peacefully at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Thursday evening December 23, 2004. The former Retta Bestward of Wiarton in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late William Harold Greene. After her husband Harold died in 1958 Retta took over his business as Regional Distributor with the Toronto Star. Following this Retta was a former business woman in Wiarton, owning Four Seasons Styles Clothing Store. Loving mother of Ralph and his wife Bonnie of Brampton and Mary Lynn and her husband Don Standen of Wasaga Beach. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Lea-Anne, William, Robert and Melodie-Anne Greene and Matthew and Sarah Standen and two great-granddaughters Meaghan and Lauren. Dear sister of Ethel Gosselin of Deep River. Predeceased by a son Ross, a sister Ida Pringle and two brothers Stanley and Lorne Bestward. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth Monday evening December 27th from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service will be conducted from the Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 11:00 am with Rev. Ed Laksmanis officiating. Spring interment Bayview cemetery , Wiarton. Memorial contributions to the Wiarton Hospital would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com
