Lillian May Johnstone
May 29, 1910 - March 23, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Nicholls Funeral Home
Lillian May Johnstone passed away at the Villa Community Care Centre, Midland on Friday March 23rd, 2001, Lillian Bergeron of Midland, in her 91st year.
Beloved wife of the late Frederick Johnstone. Dear mother of Guy Johnstone and his wife Kathy of Midland, Jean Johnstone Maloney and her husband Earle of Texas, George Johnstone and his wife Brenda of Barrie. Loving grandma of Beth, Darcy, Allan, Bruce, Ted, Bryan and Claire. Great grandma of Kathryn, Erik, Jennifer, Ashley, Shannon, Oliver, Hope and Lily. Sister of Irene Beaulieu of Florida, Adelaide and her husband Frank Hunter of Cornwall. Predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
The family will receive friends at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Margaret’s Church, Midland on Monday March 26th at 10:30 a.m. Interment later St. Margaret’s cemetery , Midland.
If desired, memorial donations to the Villa Community Care Centre Volunteer Group would be appreciated.
Bertha Evelyn Grace Lindsay
January 22, 1922 - March 25, 2001
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Entered into rest at Hillcrest Village, Midland on Sunday March 25, 2001 in her 80th year, Bertha Harman of Midland, beloved wife of the late Reverend Warden Lindsay.
Dear mother of David, Roger and his wife Mary of Richmond Hill, and Lawrence of Calgary. Loving grandmother of Warden and Cory. Predeceased by her sisters and brothers.
Friends will be received at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland on Tuesday March 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 845 Yonge Street, Midland on Wednesday March 28th at 11 a.m. Spring interment at Wyevale cemetery. Service under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 80, Midland will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Holy Cross Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated.
John Joseph Lesperance
March 27, 1934 - March 30, 2001
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With deepest sorrow we announce the passing of John Joseph Lesperance on Friday March 30, 2001 in his 68th year.
Beloved husband of Evelyn DesRochers and the late Agatha Bonneville. Dear father of Shawen Lesperance and his wife Carmen of Port McNicoll.
Loving grandfather of Kyle. Dear brother of Rita Hennan and her husband Al of Midland and Richard Lesperance and his wife Vera of Midland.
Resting at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland on Monday April 2nd from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Church, Midland on Tuesday April 3rd at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Spring Inurnment at St. Margaret’s cemetery. Parish Prayers will be held at the Funeral Home Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial donations to the Diabetes Association or to Hospice Huronia would be appreciated.
Helen Cleary
August 2, 1918 - April 10, 2001
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Peacefully at the Villa Care Centre on Tuesday April 10, 2001 in her 83rd year.
Helen Vincent loving wife of the late John Cleary.
Dear mother of Keith Cleary and his wife Judy of Brampton, Ken Cleary and his wife Marsha of Fredericton, N.B. Dave Cleary and his wife Isabelle of Tiny Township and Judy Meyers and her husband Carl of Charlotte, North Carolina. Dear grandmother of 6 grandchildren.
Dear sister of Dean Vincent and his wife Irene of Penetanguishene, Betty Puddicombe and her husband Peter of Midland and the late Stanley, Bill and Aaron Vincent.
Cremation. Visitation will be held on Saturday April 14, 2001 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nicholls Funeral Home 330 Midland Avenue, Midland. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m.
Memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the Wye Marsh wild flowers would be appreciated.
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Forrester
May 19, 1924 - April 11, 2001
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Suddenly at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland on Wednesday April 11, 2001 in her 77th year. Betty Begg of Port McNicoll, beloved wife of Jim Forrester.
Dear mother of Lynn Baker and her husband Rob of Port McNicoll and Julie Sebok and her husband Joe of Orangeville. Loving grandmother of David, Debbie, Justin and Jordan Baker, and Joey and Nickholas Sebok. Will be sadly missed by her brother James Begg and his wife Florence of Newmarket. Predeceased by sisters Emily and Isobel. By her request, no Funeral Service.
Memorial donations to the Lupus Foundation would be appreciated and will be received by the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland L4R 3K7.
Cecil Percy Belsey
February 16, 1917 - April 14, 2001
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passed away at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland on April 14, 2001. Cecil Belsey of Midland, in his 85th year.
Beloved husband of the late Ruth Gendron. Dear father of Laurie Belsey and his wife Lise of Honey Harbour, David Belsey and his wife Pam of Regina, Lois Belsey of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Grandfather of Michael and his wife Karen, Paul, Debbie and her husband Neil, Susan and her husband Wayne, Maryruth and Heather. Great grandfather of Sydney, Ainsley and Bryn.
He will be sadly missed by his sister Clara Belsey of Midland and the late Myrtle Belsey, Muriel Boden, Bertha Russell, Dorothy Leighton, Bill, Alfred and Stanley Belsey.
The family will receive friends at Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Ave., Midland on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Thursday at the Alliance Church from 10-11 a.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Alliance Church, 829Young Street, Midland on Thursday April 19th at 11 a.m. Interment Lakeview cemetery , Midland.
If desired, memorial donations to the Alliance Church Mission Work or the Gideon Bible Society would be appreciated.
Filbert Andrew Lamoureux
August 20, 1924 - April 25, 2001
Funeral arrangements by Nicholls Funeral Home
Entered into rest at The Residence on King Street, Midland on Wednesday April 25th 2001 in his 77th year. Filbert Lamoureux of Midland, beloved husband of Jeannette (Copegog) Lamoureux.
Loving step-father of Wendy Macey and her husband Bruce of Orillia. Grandfather of Troy Macey and his wife Laura of Edmonton. Dear brother of Laura Simon of Kitchener, Victoria Dupuis and her husband Garland of Toronto, and William of Toronto.
Predeceased by Guy, Sylvester, Ralph, Mary, Margaret, Robert and Stanley. Will be sadly missed by nieces and nephews.
Resting at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland on Friday April 27th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret’s Church, 587 Hugel Avenue, Midland on Saturday April 28th at 11:00 a.m. Interment at St. Margaret’s cemetery. Parish prayers will be held in the Funeral Home Friday evening at 8:30 p.m.
Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Walter (Mac) MacKenzie Perrin
April 20, 1912 - April 21, 2001
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(Founder of Perrin’s Flower Shop and Brooklea Golf and Country Club, Midland) At the Huronia District Hospital on Saturday April 21, 2001in his 90th year.
Mac Perrin of Midland, best friend and cherished husband for 66 years to Vera Martin. Dear father of Pat Cowden and her husband Ernie of Midland and the late Shirlie Gignac. Loving grandfather (Bampa) of Kim Campbell and her husband Bob, Kevin Cowden and his wife Helen, Nicole Vieira and her husband Andy, and Mark Gignac. Great grandfather of Graham, Michelle, Samantha, Gracie and Harrison. Will be sadly missed by his sister Norma McGee. Predeceased by his brothers Howard, Stuart and Norman.
Resting at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 330 Midland Avenue, Midland on Monday April 23rd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 539 Hugel Avenue, Midland on Tuesday April 24th at 1:30 p.m. Cremation to follow.
Memorial donations to the Huronia Hospital Foundation (HDH) would be appreciated. Services under the auspices of the Caledonian Masonic Lodge #249 A.F.& A.M., Midland will be held in the funeral home Monday evening at 7:30 p.m.
