CLOSE, Anne - On Saturday, November 30, 2002, at Pinehaven Nursing Home, age 87 years. Dear wife of Walter Close for over 60 years, of Waterloo. Loving mother of Ted of Vancouver. Anne's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday, December 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home on Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Canon Robin Lyons officiating. Following the service, friends are invited to the Reception Room of the funeral home. Committal service will take place in Marymount cemetery , Guelph. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of K-W would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and can be arranged through the funeral home at 745-8445
GREEN, Mary M. - Of Guelph, passed away peacefully, at Guelph General Hospital, Saturday, November 30, 2002, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Green (1997). Loved mother of Bill and wife Marilyn Green of Peterborough, Ted and wife Diane Green, Doug and wife Bernice Green, all of Guelph and was predeceased by her daughter, Peggy Cabeldu (1998) and her son-in-law, Gord Cabeldu (2000). Loving grandmother of Cathy, Susan and husband Steve, Jeff, Greg and wife Brenda-Lee, Brad and wife Shelley, Jodi and Jamie. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers, Jim, Henry, Andrew and Clarence Leachman and a sister, Eleanor Gilchrist. Mary and her husband Fred operated Green's Food Service for many years. Mary had been active on the board with the CNIB and was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Tuesday (2-4 and 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 12 Glasgow St. S., Guelph on Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at 11 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens, Breslau. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, the CNIB or to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Mary Green in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
HANNA (HEATH), Winnifred - Of Guelph, passed away peacefully, at Guelph General Hospital, Friday, November 29, 2002, in her 78th year. Beloved friend and wife of Lloyd Heath. Dear sister of Delores and husband Don Gibson, Dorothy and husband Sam Bellamy, all of Guelph and Norm and wife Shirley Hanna of Minden. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph today (Monday) 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel, Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Dr. Ronald C. Smeaton officiating. Cremation. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre.) Memorial contributions to the Lung Association, 317 Speedvale Ave. E., Guelph N1E 1N3 would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Winnifred Hanna in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
McCORMICK, Ronald S. - Of Guelph, passed away peacefully, at Guelph General Hospital, Friday, November 29, 2002, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Beverlie McCormick of Guelph. Loved father of Stephen and wife Gloria McCormick and Heather McCormick. Loving grandfather of Amanda. Dear brother of Grant and wife Wendy McCormick. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Tuesday (2-4 p.m.) Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel, Wednesday, December 4, 2002, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Lynne Bandy officiating. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre.) Interment Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. Memorial contributions to the charity of choice would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Ronald McCormick in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
MUNRO, Sheilah Ann - Peacefully, in her bed at home with her family by her side, on Sunday, December 1, 2002, following a battle with cancer. Through it all she remained Sheilah wife, mom, grandma to her family which she cherished more than anything. She leaves her beloved husband, Bill. Loving mother of Scott and his wife Janie of Guelph, Jodi and her husband Tullio Bergagnini of Mississauga and Suzy and her husband Gary Lloyd of Aberfoyle. Cherished grandma of Isabella MacGregor, Taylor, Cameron and Sydney. Loved daughter of Margaret and Perrin Hammond of Fergus; dear sister of Peter and his wife Kerri Hammond of Guelph. The family will receive their friends at the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home and Chapel, 280 St. David St. S., Fergus on Tuesday, December 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Followed by cremation. A memorial service will be held at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 325 St. George St. W., Fergus, on Saturday, December 7, 2002 at 11 a.m., with Rev. David Whitecross officiating at the service. Sheilah is with the angels now. Remembrances to the Groves Hospital Palliative Care Unit, Community Care Access Centre or Hospice Wellington would be appreciated by the family.
DOLSOM, Lucas Albert - Passed away, suddenly, on January 8, 2003. Lucas Dolsom in his 12th year. Dear son of Elfie and Bill Southern, Lauren and Bill Henry and Jack and Brenda Dolsom. Brother to Travis Southern, Karrie Cardy, Ryan (Kim) Southern, Greg (Tara) Southern, Cody Southern, Jamie, Margot, Drew and Deirdre Henry. Cherished grandson of Ursula and Tom Robson, William Manning and Norm and Myrtle Hamilton. Lucas will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday). Funeral Service at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 171 Kortright Road West, Guelph on Saturday, January 11 at 10 a.m. Interment Churchville cemetery , Mississauga. Memorial contributions to the Childrens Make A Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
NEWMAN, Dennis Alvin - Of Guelph, passed away, at Guelph General Hospital, Wednesday, January 8, 2003, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Katherine Bingham. Loved father of Paul and his wife Roxanne of Cambridge, David and wife Katherine of Belwood, Lorraine and husband Douglas Hutchison of Ariss and Janice and husband Kevin Hardie of Fergus. Loving grandfather of 15. Dear brother of Ronald and his wife Leona Newman of Guelph. Predeceased by a sister, Vivian Cox. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, today (Friday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.). Funeral service will be held, in the funeral home chapel, Saturday, January 11, 2003 at 2 p.m. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre). Memorial contributions to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Dennis Newman in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
McBAIN, Don - Peacefully, after a courageous battle, at Guelph General Hospital, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, Don McBain, in his 62nd year. Beloved son of Phyllis Lobsinger (McBain). Dear father of Brad, Dean, Grant, Jeri-Lynn and her husband John, Lloyd and Harry. Loved grandfather of Lindsay, Derrick, Breana, Alexandria, Billy and Casandra. He will be missed by his brothers, Bill and his wife Mary, Ron and his wife Valena and sisters, Violet and her husband Jim Young and Phyllis and her husband Garry Willfang. Predeceased by his father, William in 1970. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received at the Thomson & Collins Funeral Home, 160 St. David St. N., Fergus on Friday, Jan. 10 from 12 noon until 1 p.m. when the memorial service will commence in the chapel, with Rev. Kees Vandermey officiating. Interment of cremated remains at Belsyde cemetery. For those who wish, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Groves Memorial Community Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
DOLSON, Lucas Albert - Passed away, suddenly, on January 8, 2003. Lucas Dolson in his 12th year. Dear son of Elfie and Bill Southern, Lauren and Bill Henry and Jack and Brenda Dolson. Brother to Travis Southern, Karrie Cardy, Ryan (Kim) Southern, Greg (Tara) Southern, Cody Southern, Jamie, Margot, Drew and Deirdre Henry. Cherished grandson of Ursula and Tom Robson, William Manning and Norm and Myrtle Hamilton. Lucas will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the GILCHRIST CHAPEL - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday). Funeral Service at St. Matthias Anglican Church, 171 Kortright Road West, Guelph on Saturday, January 11 at 10 a.m. Interment Churchville cemetery , Mississauga. Memorial contributions to the Childrens Make A Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
HANDLEY, Donald Archie - passed away peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Saturday, February 8, 2003, at the age of 74 years. Beloved fiance of Joan Martindale of Kitchener. Loving brother to Martha Pritchard of Elora, Arnold Handley of Willowdale and Fred Handley of Martin River. Don is predeceased by his brother, John Handley. His laughter and fun will be missed by many nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. A private family service will be held. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 621 King St. W., Kitchener at 745-9495
BRECKEN, Arthur LeRoy - (Longtime Art Teacher at the Erin District High School). Peacefully, at the Hillsburgh Rest Home, on Monday, January 27, 2003. Beloved brother of Grace MacNairn (Halifax); loving uncle of Cynthia (Seattle), Gwendolyn (Halifax), James (Michigan), Ian (Maryland) and Nancy (Halifax). Born in Toronto, November 1, 1915; grew up in China; graduated in Applied Arts from Mount Allison University; served in the Canadian Army; taught at the Erin District High School, the Guelph Recreation Centre and gave private lessons in his kitchen studio. His art ranged through oils and watercolours to work in leather, silver, copper, wood, soapstone, pottery and enamel - there was Art in his name and Art in his life, which he generously shared with all who knew him. The family will receive friends for Visitation at the Butcher Family Funeral Home, 5399 Main St. South, Erin, on Friday, February 14 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Erin United Church, 115 Main St., Erin, on Saturday, February 15, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Davison officiating. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations to the Wellington County Historical Society, P.O. Box 5, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 2W7, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
GOULD, Gail - In Renfrew Victoria Hospital, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, Gail MacLaurin, age 57 years. Loving wife of Bob Gould of Renfrew; loved mother of Kim Redden (Mike) of Moffat, Ont. and Darrell (Jackie) of Yellowknife, N.W.T.; loved grandma to Taylor Redden and Ryan and Emily Gould; dear sister of Bruce MacLaurin (Nancy) of Kitchener. Predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Dorothy MacLaurin. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home and Chapel, 22 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, this evening (Wednesday) 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted from Trinity St. Andrew's United Church, Renfrew, on Friday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. Spring interment Horton cemetery. For those desiring donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
RALSTON, Annie (nee Stevenson) - Of Guelph, passed away peacefully, at Guelph General Hospital, Monday, February 10, 2003, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Ralston. Loved mother of Arthur Ralston and wife Sherida of Guelph. Loving grandmother of Brett A. Ralston of Guelph. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Lillian Stevenson of Brantford and Jean Stevenson of Guelph. Predeceased by brothers, Fred, Albert, George, Arthur, Thomas and Robert Stevenson and sisters-in-law, Jean and Lillian. Friends will be received at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, today (Thursday) (2-4 and 7-9 p.m.) Funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel Friday, February 14, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. (Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre.) Interment Woodlawn cemetery , Guelph. Memorial contributions to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1146, Guelph N1H 6N3 or Foundation of Guelph General Hospital, 115 Delhi St., Guelph N1E 4J4 would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Annie Ralston in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph, Arboretum. Dedication service Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
