Elizabeth "Bessie" Clara Deline (née Sexton)
June 04, 1910 - March 17, 2005
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DELINE: Elizabeth "Bessie" Clara, of Chatham, passed away at the CKHA, Public General Campus, on Thurday, March 17, 2005. Born in Barnet, Middlesex, England 94 years ago, daughter of the late Albert Sexton and Clara Tovey. Her husband Percy Deline predeceased in 1996. Surviving are two sons Roy and wife Elvy and Ralph and wife Linda of Chatham, five grandchildren Janet, Murray, Chris and wife Launa, Annette Caryn and Jeffrey and wife Terry-Lynn, four great grandchildren, one brother Fred Sexton and companion Marie Miller of Thamesville, a sister-in-law Monica Cornelius of London. Predeceased by one brother Jack Sexton and and wife Grace,one sister Helen "Nellie" Sexton, a sister-in-law Ethel Sexton and a brother-in-law Earl Deline. Bessie was a member Holy Trinity Anglican Church, the Rebekah Lodge, the Active Life Center and Christ Church Euchre Club. Friends will be received at the Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham (519-352-2390) for visitation on Friday, March 18, from 2-4 and 7-9pm and where funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 11:00am with The Rev. Deacon Elaine Wilcox of Holy Trinity Anglican Church officiating. Interment at Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Contributions to Holy Trinity Anglican Church Memorial Fund or the Lung Association would be appreciated.
Albert Alfred Wheeler
June 13, 1918 - February 03, 2005
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WHEELER: Albert Alfred, of Chatham, passed away on Thursday, February, 3, 2005. Born in Galt, Ontario, 86 years ago, son of the late Fred Wheeler and Mary (Robb). Surviving are his wife the former Areta (Leidy), two sons Allan and Shirley of St. Charles, Ernest and wife Nata of Chatham, one daughter Mary and husband Adrian Roy of Chatham, eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, a sister Kathleen and husband John McCue of Rockford, Illinois, a brother-in-law Orlen and wife Nellie of Branchton, and a sister-in-law Marg Leidy of Kitchener. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Albert came to Chatham in 1964 and was a member of the Masonic Wellington Victory Masonic Lodge #46 and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 28. Friends will be received at the Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham, (519-352-2390) for visitation on Sunday, Feb 6, 2005 from 2-5pm. The Funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 7, 2005 at 11:00am from Christ Anglican Church, 80 Wellington St. W., Chatham with The Rev. Paul Millward officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Oldcastle. Contributions to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Brethren of the Wellington Victory Lodge will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home, Sunday at 4:30pm.
Mr. Arthur Roy Poulter
December 15, 1919 - February 07, 2005
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POULTER: Arthur Roy, of Chatham passed away peacefully on Monday, February 7, 2005 at Residence on the Thames in his 86th year. Husband of the late Evelyn Grace Poulter (2002) for more than 63 years. Father of Brian (Sandra) Poulter of Shawnee, Kansas and Kae (Alan) Bull of Mitchell's Bay. Roy will be missed by six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Roy owned businesses in Wheatley and Wallaceburg before becoming an auditor with the Ontario government. His father Arthur Poulter was Sheriff of Kent County in the 50's. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. at the Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Ave, (352-2390). A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in MapleLeaf cemetery.
Esther Elizabeth Waddell (née Abraham)
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WADDELL: Esther Elizabeth, passed away at the CKHA, Public General Campus, on Saturday, February 12, 2005. Born in Chatham daughter of the late Robert H. Abraham and Pearl Moore. Beloved wife of Robert Waddell, dear mother of Elizabeth A. Elgin, Catherine J. Dearlove and Barbara J. Waddell. Loving grandmother of Michael, Laura and Bryan Dearlove, Edward and Alex Elgin. One brother William G. Abraham, two sisters Edna Rowland and Marion Kestle. Predeceased by two sisters Ruth Abraham and Helen Trotter. Esther was a graduate nurse of Public General Hospital, an active member of Christ Church, a member of the May Court, Meals on Wheels. Friends will be received at the Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham, (519-352-2390), for visitation on Tuesday, February 15, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at Christ Anglican Church, 80 Wellington Street West, Chatham, at 2:00pm with The Rev. Paul Millward officiating. Interment in Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Contributions to the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged.
Harry Jan Vellinga
May 04, 1932 - January 30, 2005
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VELLINGA: Harry Jan, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at the CKHA, Public General Campus in Chatham, Ontario. Born in Chatham, 72 years ago, son of the late John Vellinga and Jean (Koning). His wife Eleanor (Saracuse) Vellinga predeceased in 2001. Surviving are two sons Thomas and wife Darlene of Windsor and David of Toronto, two grandchildren. Five brothers Jacob of Chatham, Paul and wife Sandy of Mississauga, Henry and wife Marlene of Chicago, John and wife Margaret of Muskoka, Herman and wife Fran of Chatham, Robert and wife Willy of Chatham, and one sister Martha Bosveld of Waterdown, several cousins in the Netherlands and Canada as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Elizabeth "Betty" and a brother Ray. Friends will be received at the Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham, (519-352-2390) for visitation on Tuesday, February 1, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral service will be conducted at First Christian Reformed Church, 25 Tweedsmuir Ave. E., Chatham, on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 11:00 with Rev. Paul Stadt officiating. Interment at Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Contributions to CRWRC or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Mrs. Johanna Vanderleeuw
February 26, 1908 - September 20, 2004
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Vanderleeuw: Johanna. The Lord called Johanna to himself peacefully on Monday, September 20, 2004 at Copper Terrace Long Term Care Facility in her 97th year. Survived by four sons John Meyer (Marion) of Escondido, California, Gary Meyer (Roxie) of Strathmore, Alberta, Jake Meyer (Sandra), of Langley ,B.C., John Meyer (Carol), of Calgary . Four daughters Gertie VanderBeek (William)of Langley, B.C., Rina Roos (John), of Grande Prairie, Alberta, Joanne Ravensbergen (John), of Abbotsford, B.C., Henrietta Johnson (Roger), of Richmond, B.C. and two daughters in law Anne Meyer and Jean Meyer, of Calgary. Three stepsons John Vanderleeuw (Mary), of Mount Forest, Ont., Jake Vanderleeuw (Ann), of London, Ont., Jim Vanderleeuw (Wilma), of Waterloo, Ont. Three stepdaughters Tena Kielstra (Jake), of Chatham, Ont., Margaret Nywening (Wilbert), of Wyoming, Ont. , Florence Schaafsma (Stuart), of Blenheim, Ont. Johanna will be fondly remembered by 30 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. Predeceased by first husband John Meyer (1965), second husband Stan Vanderleeuw (1987), and sons Harry (1973), Al (2003) and grandson Kelvin Roos (1988). The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday, September 22, 2004 from 3-5 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Ave Chatham (352-2390). Interment will take place in Queen's Park cemetery , Calgary, Alberta. Memorial Contributions may be made to the "Back to God Hour" Radio Program.
Mr. John Smids
March 31, 1935 - August 04, 2004
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SMIDS: God spoke, "It is enough!" and took unto Himself, John Smids, on Wednesday, August 4, 2004, after a lengthy battle with cancer. John was born in Surhuizum, Holland, 69 years ago to the late Weibe Smids and Linda (Vander Naalt). After immigrating to Canada in 1948, John followed in his father's footsteps and became a carpenter. John was the dearly beloved husband of Gerty (Dryfhout) Smids since 1960. Their marriage was blessed by three children and eleven grandchildren. Dad and Opa will be lovingly remembered by Len and Margaret Wassenaar (Andrew, Daniel, Nadine and Eric), Andrew and Linda Westerveld (Eryn, Jonathan, David and Michael), and Wesley Smids (Joshua, Jessica and Gabriella). Also a beloved brother of Tina and Harry Schenk, Sally Vandersluis, Fred and Millie Smids and Jane Buma and Nick. Fondly remembered by many relatives and friends in Canada and Holland. John died fully believing in the saving grace of his Lord and Saviour. "A sinner saved by grace!" Friends will be received at the Bowman Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham, (352-2390) for visitation on Sunday, August 8, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A funeral service will be conducted at Grace Christian Reformed Church, 255 Tweedsmuir Ave. W., Chatham, on Monday, August 9, 2004 at 1:00pm with Seminarian Nathan Gritter officiating. Interment in Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham.
Mr. John Bruce Fenner
November 07, 1918 - August 06, 2004
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Fenner; John Bruce. passed away on Friday August 6, 2004 at Chatham Kent Health Alliance in his 86th year. He was born on the 7th of November in Coronation Alberta. During the second world war he served with the Kent Regiment and the Algonquin Regiment. After the war he returned to Chatham where he married Yvonne Anderson and had 4 children. In 1961 he re married to Rose Debassige and had 2 more children. He worked for over 20 years at Charron Transport. Bruce is survived by his wife Rose, sons Bruce, Dennis, David, daughter Colleen Smith all of Chatham. As well as stepsons Frank and Ivan Dutcher, and step daughters Violet Henderson of Mt. Bridges , and Karen Edwards of Tilbury. Brother to Marion of Niagara Falls and Doris of Fort Erie. Predeceased by his parents Jay and Alma (Leggate) Fenner, son Gregg and brother Lorne of Forest. The family will receive friends and relatives Sunday August 8, 2004 from 7-9 p.m. at Bowman Funeral Home (4 Victoria Ave.) A Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home Monday August 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Chatham Kent Health Alliance.
