ALLEMEERSCH: At Victoria Hospital, South Campus, London on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, Ida Bernardina Allemeersch of Chatham, beloved wife of Jerry Allemeersch, at age 75. Born in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, in 1924, daughter of the late Maria (Bloemberg) and Jan Siebers, she came to Canada in 1946 and worked for Zellers for 18 years. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Women's League. She will be sadly missed by her children, Betty and her husband Peter Huys of Thamesville, Sandra Allemeersch of Ailsa Craig, Richard and his wife Barb Allemeersch of Windsor, Randy and his wife Colette Allemeersch of Pain Court, and Susan and her husband Randy Parker of Chatham; by 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and by a sister, Bep and her husband Hank Hoogveld of The Netherlands. She is predeceased by a grandson, Gregory Allemeersch; by a great-grandson, Joseph Steven Van Heule; and a brother, Jan Siebers (1999). Friends and relatives were received at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999 at 10 a.m. in St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church. Parish prayers were said Friday at 8:30 p.m. Burial was in St. Anthony's cemetery , Chatham. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
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CARRINGTON: At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General campus, on Thursday, Sept. 10, 1999, Bertram Edwin Leroy Carrington of Chatham, beloved husband of Rudy Belle (Carter), at age 82. Born in Barbados in 1917, he came to Canada in 1946 and was a tailor and a veteran, having served with the British Infrantry in the Second World War, and was a member of Br. 28 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He will be sadly missed by his five sons, Alonzo of Kitchener, Steven and his wife Jan of Nova Scotia, Philip and his wife Wendy, Stanley and his wife Victoria, and "Benson" James, all of Chatham; by 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; by a sister, June Carrington of New York City; and by a brother, Vivien Carrington of Red Hills, Jamaica; and by a special army friend, Wilbert Holder of Montreal. Friends and relatives called at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South where the funeral service was held from the chapel on Monday, Oct. 4, 1999 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Tatsu of Prince Albert Baptist Church officiating. Br. 28 Legion service was held on Sunday at 7 p.m. Burial was in Soldier's Field of Maple Leaf cemetery. Donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
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COUTURE: At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus, on Monday, Sept. 20, 1998, Mary Josephine Couture of Chatham, beloved wife of the late Herman F. Couture (1989), at age 74. Daughter of the late Elizabeth (Kelly) and John Fletcher. Mary will be sadly missed by four sisters-in-law: Theresa Sterling, Florida Caron, Rita Bitzer and Edna Couture, all of Chatham; and by her aunt, Mary Kelly of London. Also sadly missed by cousins in London and many nieces and nephews in Chatham. Predeceased by a sister, Catherine Fletcher. Friends and relatives called at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South, Chatham. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999 at 10 a.m. in St. Philippe Roman Catholic Church, Grande Pointe. Parish prayers were said Wednesday at 3 p.m. Burial was in St. Philippe Church cemetery , Grande Pointe. Donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
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OCOVICH: At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, St. Joseph's Campus, on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, Rosa Ocovich of Chatham, beloved wife of the late Antonio Ocovich (1983), at age 94. Dear mother of Mario and his wife Winnifred of Chatham, and Bruno and his wife Maria of Richmond Hill. Loving grandmother of Heather Jordan and her husband Brian, Christina Ocovich, David Ocovich, Sandra Tarantino and her husband Claudio, Linda Ocovich-Rende, Marc Ocovich and Shawn Ocovich; and by her great-grandchildren, Eric, Timothy, Marissa, Renauta, Stefano and Breanna. Predeceased by one sister and by two brothers in Italy. Friends and relatives called at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999 at 10 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church. Parish prayers were said Wednesday at 7 p.m. Burial was in St. Anthony's cemetery. Donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
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SZOBER: At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General campus, on Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999, Joseph Szober of The Village Nursing Home at Ridgetown and formerly of Chatham, beloved husband of Irene (Myszko), at age 87. Born in Poland in 1912, son of the late Maria (Csapracko) and Waciech Szober, he came to Canada in 1950 and farmed in Kent County until retiring. He will be sadly missed by two daughters, Ann and her husband Edward Dupej of Petersburg, and Zofe and her husband Tim Roberts of Ridgetown; a son George and his wife helen Szober of Sarnia; and seven grandchildren; and a sister, Antonia Kasperska of Poland. Friends and relatives called at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 2, 1999 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Victory Church. Parish prayers were said Friday at 8 p.m. Burial was in St. Anthony's cemetery. Donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated.
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GORE: At the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, Verna Beatrice Gore of Chatham, wife of the late John Peterson and the late Philip Gore, at age 79. Born in Blenheim in 1920, daughter of the late Laura (Harris) and Benjamin Smith, she lived all her life in the Windsor and Chatham-Kent area. She will be sadly missed by four daughters, Laura Brown and companion Harold Long of Woodstock, Anne and her husband Barry Shaw, Frances and her husband Tony Vandermeer, and Jackie Lynn Polayak, all of Chatham; by 13 grandchildren and by 18 great grandchildren; by two sisters, Irene Carter and Alberta and husband Jack Hunter, all of Blenheim; by four brothers, Nate and his wife Neva Smith of Blenheim, Herb Smith of Chatham and Glen Smith and Jim and his wife Mary Ellen Smith, all of Blenheim; and by a sister-in-law, Cathy Smith of Chatham; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers, Joe Smith and Grant Smith, and by a sister, Evelyn Smith. Friends and relatives called at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South, from where the funeral service was conducted on Monday, Nov. 8, 1999 at 11 a.m. with Chaplain Susan Jolley of Victoria Residence officiating. Following cremation, burial took place in Evergreen cemetery , Blenheim. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to The Lung Association would be appreciated.
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McKIM: At the Chatham Retirement Resort on Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, Bruce Reginald McKim of Chatham, beloved husband of Mary Gertrude (Robertson) McKim, at age 92. Born in Dresden in 1907, son of the late Ella (Crowder) and Willis McKim, Bruce was a retired sales manager for Western Freight. Loving father of Michael Bruce McKim and his wife Mary Alice of Burlington, and Jan Easton and her husband Sandy of Port Lambton. Dear grandfather "poppa" of Cathy, Colleen, Brian, Sean and Laurie, and by his great-grandchildren, Stephen, Katie, Joey and Nicholas. Predeceased by four brothers and by one sister. Friends and relatives called at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999 at 10 a.m. in St. Ursula's Roman Catholic Church. Parish prayers were said Tuesday at 7 p.m. Entombment was in Heavenly Rest Mausoleum, St. Francis of Assisi, Windsor, on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Donations to St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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SOULLIERE: Sister Margaret Soulliere, formerly known as Mother Mary Adele (Mary Margaret), entered Eternal Life on Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999 at Ursuline Convent, Chatham. Born in Windsor 87 years ago, she was the daughter of the late Albert Joseph Soulliere and Elmire Fields. Sister Margaret was in the 69th year of her life as an Ursuline Religious of the Diocese of London. She lived her religious life as a dedicated homemaker in Dublin, Mount Carmel, "The Pines", Brescia College, London and in St. Ignace, Mich. She also worked with children at Glengarda, Windsor. She is survived by a sister, Marion Deschamps. Predeceased by a brother, Francis Xavier; and by sisters, Theresa Soulliere, Madeline Lessard and Ida Laforet. Visitation was held at The Pines on Friday, with evening prayer at 7:30 p.m. in Holy Family Chapel. The Mass of Resurrection was celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999 at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Chapel, 64 Ursuline Ave., Chatham. Interment was in St. Anthony's cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South.
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CEPPI: At Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General campus, on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000. Italo Lucio Ceppi of RR 6, Thamesville, at age 58. Loving husband of Diane (Sys) Ceppi. Born in Capodistria, Italy in 1941, dear son of Bruna (Perossa) Ceppi of Chatham and the late Celestino Ceppi (1994). Italo came to Canada in 1957. He was an employee of Navistar International (retiring in April 1999) and was a member of Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church. Cherished father of Mark and Paul Ceppi, both of RR 6, Thamesville. Dear brother of Adriano Ceppi and his wife Marlene of Chatham, and brother-in-law of Maurice Sys and his wife Yvonne of RR 6, Thamesville. Also survived by nieces, nephews and two aunts. Friends and relatives called at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. South. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 at 10 a.m. in Bless Sacrament Church. Parish prayers were said Tuesday at 3 p.m. Burial was in St. Anthony's cemetery. Doantions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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