DOSMAN, Amelia (nee Ferraro) - Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, October 8, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Reuben. Loving mother of Gregory, Michael and his wife Jill. Proud grandmother of Peter, Jacob and Kate. She will be lovingly remembered by all of her nieces and nephews and her surviving sister, Helen and brother, Cosimo. The family would like to acknowledge all the loving care she received from her palliative care team, especially Karen Ashby from C.H.A.T.S. and Henny Vargas. Visitation took place at Heritage Funeral Centre, Don Valley Chapel, 50 Overlea Blvd., Toronto (416-423-1000) on Thursday, October 10, 2002, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church on Friday, October 11, 2002 (today) at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross cemetery. Donations to the Breast Cancer Foundation or the Sunnybrook Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
EMSLIE, William Gordon (Bill) - Passed away, Friday, October 11, 2002, in his 79th year. Beloved hus-band of the late Violet L. Pye (1999). Loved father of Elizabeth Embro and husband Warren, Wendy Ward-Cousineau and husband Henri and Gordon Emslie. Loving grandfather of six and great-grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Ronald, Michael and wife Marjorie and Edward and wife Margaret. Cremation followed by inurnment at Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. A memorial service will be held at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, today (Saturday) at 2 p.m. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 204-21 Surrey St. W., Guelph, N1H 3R3 would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of William Emslie in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
McDADE, Leo Raymond - Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at Guelph General Hospital, on Friday, October 11, 2002, Leo McDade, at the age of 76 years. Loving husband of Phyllis (Fitzgerald) McDade. Step-father of Debra and Sherry. Step-grandfather of Peter, Kelly, Rebecca, Courtney, Adam and Andrew; step-great grandfather of Mackenzie. Dear brother of Patricia Collins of Montreal, Joseph McDade (Carol) of Saint John, New Brunswick and Danny McDade (Rosemary) of Ottawa. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Always remembered by his sisters-in-law, Susanna Mae Mesich (Mirko) of Acton and Phyllis McDade. Predeceased by his sisters, Gertrude, Kay and Mary and his brothers, John and Gerry. Leo was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 266, a member of the Pensioners Club of Toronto where he was very giving of his time and assistance to others and was a longtime employee of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday). Funeral Mass at the Church of Our Lady, 28 Norfolk Street, Guelph on Tuesday, October 15 at 11 a.m. Cremation with inurnment to follow at Marymount cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
HOWARD, Mary Ann "Maisie" (nee Johnston) - Of Guelph, passed away, at Guelph General Hospital, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Wallace A. Howard. Predeceased by brothers, Richard, Robert, William and Thomas and sisters, Margaret, Emma, Leila, Violet and Sarah. Survived by nieces; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Cremation followed by inurnment at Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. Memorial contributions to a charity of choice would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Mary Howard in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
KEELER, Gladys Jessie - Peacefully, at home, on Sunday, June 9, 2002, Gladys Sim, of Cedar Valley, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Keeler (1975). Loving mother of Mary Marshall and her husband Reg of Scarborough, Shirley Stamper of Toronto, Lorna Hayes of Englehart, Jim Keeler and his wife Cathie of Orton, George Keeler and his wife Reta of Dundalk and Brenda Keeler of Cedar Valley. Devoted grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Gladys is also survived by one brother and five sisters. Predeceased by three brothers. The family will receive friends for visitation at the Butcher Family Funeral Home, 5399 Main Street South, Erin today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at 2 p.m., from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 81 Main Street, Hillsburgh. Interment , Erin Union cemetery. If desired, donations to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church or the Hospital for Sick Children would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
MILLER, Evelyn Salome (nee Lisso) - Of Cambridge, died, peacefully, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, in her 75th year. Cherished wife of Jacob Miller for 56 years; loving mother of Paulette and her husband Jacob Vandenberg of Paris, Ont., Sharon and her husband Rick Lambke, Janet and her husband Wayne Barry and Howard Miller and his wife Doreen, all of Cambridge; loving gramma to nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Survived by her two brothers, Howard Lisso of Cambridge and Dennis Lisso and his wife Marlene of Guelph. Predeceased by her daughter, Beverley Miller (1956) and her two brothers. Mrs. Miller's family will receive their friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, (566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge) on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2002 (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Saint John's Anglican Church (567 Queenston Rd., Cambridge) at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the I.C.U. of the Cambridge Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
SCOTT, Peggy (Margaret P. Pass) - It is with sadness, that the family of Peggy P. Scott, announce her death, on October 12, 2002. She was a dear daughter and sister, loving wife, devoted mother and cherished grandmother, whose family gave her great love and joy. To be fondly remembered by the Pass and Scott families and her many friends. Predeceased by her beloved husband, J. Stewart Scott, formerly with the Toronto, Northumberland and Kent County Boards of Education; her parents, Herbert E. Pass and Edith A. Andrews; her sister, Helen F. Pass; brothers, Herbert A. Pass and Gordon E. Pass. She will be remembered with love and pride by daughters, Margaret Scott and Jean Scott Lariviere; son-in-law Robert Lariviere; granddaughters, Marie-Louise, Maggie and Melodie and sister, Evelyn O. Baxter. Visitation will be held at North Dresden Baptist Church, Dresden, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002 (this evening) from 7-9 p.m. Family and friends will be received at First Baptist Church, 255 Woolwich St., Guelph, on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Funeral service at the church at 2 p.m. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. If desired, a remembrance may be made to Baptist Women of Ontario and Quebec, 414-195 The West Mall, Etobicoke, Ont., M9C 5K1 or to The Leprosy Mission Canada, 75 The Donway West, Suite 1410, North York, Ont., M3C 2E9.Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, Dresden, (519) 683-4343.
GORDON, William John Wallace "Wally" - Peacefully, at Milton District Hospital, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002. Wally, in his 80th year, was the beloved husband for 56 years of Edna (Fryer). He was the loving father of Judy and John deBlauw, Joan and Bryan Hammond and Linda and Mike O'Brien. Wally was the much loved grandfather of Kim, Tanya and Janet deBlauw, Michelle and Shannon O'Brien, Tammie and Ray Crayne, Nelson, Brad and Nada Hammond. Great-grandfather of Ashley. Dear brother of Jim of Hamilton and sister-in-law, Ida Heveran, of Alliston. Survived by nieces and nephews. Resting at the Blue Springs Funeral Home, where friends will be received today (Tuesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be Acton Baptist Church (80 Mill St., E., Acton), Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002 at 2 p.m. Interment Fairview cemetery , Acton. Remembrances may be made to the Acton Food Share.
COURTNEY, Ruth Evelyn - Peacefully, at Guelph General Hospital, on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002. Ruth Hubble, beloved wife of the late Morris and loving mother of Joan and her husband Robert Marshall of Ingersoll and John and his wife Nancy of Ingersoll. Ruth was predeceased by her daughter, Maureen. She was a loving and caring grandmother to Donna, Karen, Richard, Randy, Brian and Heather and a doting great-grandmother to her 13 great-grandchildren. The family wish to express their appreciation to the C.C.A.C. who helped Ruth stay in her home for as long as she was able. The family will receive friends at the MacKinnon Family Funeral Home, "Shoemaker Chapel", 55 Mill St. E., Acton, (1-877-421-9860 toll free), today (Tuesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church, Acton on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. The Rev. J. Mark Tiller will officiate. The interment will follow at Fairview cemetery. Remembrances to the Guelph General Hospital would be appreciated by the family. "She did it her way"
BLACK, C. Ruth (nee Bowman) - passed away peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Elora, Sunday, October 13, 2002, just one week short of her ninety-sixth birthday. Beloved wife for sixty three years of S. W. (Fred) Black. Loved mother of Brian and his wife Alona of Simcoe and Bruce and his wife Adrienne of New Jersey, USA. Loving grandmother of Rick, Scott, Rob, Jeff, Sherry and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of Brendan, Ryan, Ethan, Breanne, Rebecca, Aurora, and Sierra. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a son Barry and brothers, Edgar, Howard, Hugh and George and sisters, Edith, Hilda, Lida, and Stella. Ruth was an active community worker in many organizations; a volunteer at The Homewood and The Boys Training School, Past President of Dublin Street United Church Women, Christian Women's Club, Faith at Work and Recovery Inc. She wrote a column in the Guelph Mercury for six years called Personality Plus, and at the age of 83, published the book "Personality-Earthbound or Liberated". Ruth was honoured to be named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International through the Rotary Club of Guelph. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Thursday (7-9 p.m.), and Friday (2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.). A Memorial service will be held, at Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W., Guelph, Saturday, October 19, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association 1-14 Irvin St., Kitchener, N2H 1K8 or the Rotary Club of Guelph Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 511, Guelph, ON, N1H 6K9, would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Ruth Black in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
PARKINSON, Ralph Alexander - Member of various committees with the Town of Erin, former board member of Wellington County Cattle Mens Association, Dufferin Mutual Insurance, United Cooperative of Ontario and Erin Township School Board. Passed away, on Tuesday, October 15, 2002, after a short illness. Ralph Parkinson, of RR 2 Orangeville formerly of Hillsburgh, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Greta Lawson. Loving father of Wayne Parkinson and his wife Gloria of Hillsburgh, Joyce Rayner and her husband Charlie of Georgetown, Cheryl Anne Brown and her husband Peter of Mississauga and Lorne Parkinson and his wife Jeannette of Hillsburgh. Cherished grandpa of Sara, Joey, Josh, Lacey, Bryson, Rebecca and Heather. Dear brother of Mildred Lang of Hillsburgh. The family will receive friends for visitation at the Butcher Family Funeral Home, 5399 Main St. South, Erin on Thursday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A private family funeral service will be held, followed by interment at Huxley cemetery , Hillsburgh. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Andrews Presbyterian Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
BLACK, C. Ruth (nee Bowman) - passed away peacefully at Wellington Terrace, Elora, Sunday, October 13, 2002, just one week short of her ninety-sixth birthday. Beloved wife for sixty three years of S. W. (Fred) Black. Loved mother of Brian and his wife Alona of Simcoe and Bruce and his wife Adrienne of New Jersey, USA. Loving grandmother of Rick, Scott, Rob, Jeff, Sherry and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of Brendan, Ryan, Ethan, Breanne, Rebecca, Aurora, and Sierra. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a son Barry and brothers, Edgar, Howard, Hugh and George and sisters, Edith, Hilda, Lida, and Stella. Ruth was an active community worker in many organizations; a volunteer at The Homewood and The Boys Training School, Past President of Dublin Street United Church Women, Christian Women's Club, Faith at Work and Recovery Inc. She wrote a column in the Guelph Mercury for six years called Personality Plus, and at the age of 83, published the book "Personality-Earthbound or Liberated". Ruth was honoured to be named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International through the Rotary Club of Guelph. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Thursday (7-9 p.m.), and Friday (2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.). A Memorial service will be held, at Dublin Street United Church, 68 Suffolk St. W., Guelph, Saturday, October 19, 2002, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association 1-14 Irvin St., Kitchener, N2H 1K8 or the Rotary Club of Guelph Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 511, Guelph, ON, N1H 6K9, would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Ruth Black in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, September 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
ARMSTRONG, Geraldine (nee Richards) - Peacefully, at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Wednesday, October 16, 2002, Geraldine Armstrong, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Rendall (Ran) Armstrong. Loving mother of Jean Pettitt and her husband Harvey of Rockwood, David and his wife Nancy and Willaby Cotton and her husband Dan, all of Arthur. Dear grandmother of Randy (Brenda) Pettitt, James (Penney) Armstrong, Jennifer (Eck) Palmer and Dennis Cotton; great-grandmother of Jay (Linda) Pettitt, Matthew Pettitt, Taryn Armstrong and David, Shawn and Sam Palmer. She will be missed by her sisters, Willo Hines and Christine McIntosh and her brother, Bill Richards. Friends will be received at the Crawford Funeral Home, 243 George Street, Arthur today (Thursday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Crawford Chapel on Friday, October 18, 2002 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Brice Martin officiating. Interment Greenfield cemetery , Arthur. For those who wish, memorial donations to the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. Crawford Funeral Home, (519) 848-6872.
