Helen Louise Stewart (nee Kennedy) of Kenora, Ontario passed away peacefully at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on Oct. 31, 2003.
Helen was born and raised on her family's dairy farm about six miles from Paris, Ontario. Helen was the youngest child of Millie and John Kennedy. She attended elementary school in South Dumfries Township in Brant County and graduated from Paris High School. Helen attended Normal School in Hamilton and upon graduation taught school near Brantford and later in Hamilton. During summer vacations she furthered her education by attending summer courses at McMaster, Western and the University of British Columbia.
It was while teaching in Hamilton that she met her husband Wally in 1953. They were married at Richmond United Church with a reception at the farm on July 30, 1955. Helen and Wally lived in Niagara Falls, London, Barrie, and Kapuskasing before moving to Kenora in 1960. Helen grew to love Kenora and the surrounding area, but she never forgot the farm and always called her home "God's Country".
Helen enjoyed many activities in Kenora. She continued to enjoy teaching on a part-time basis for many years. She was involved with her children's schools and activities, Pinecrest Community Club and she taught 4-H. She was a member of Know United Church and she was active with the United Church Women. She was a volunteer at Pinecrest Home for the Aged. Helen loved to sew, quilt and make crafts. She took pleasure in a good read and could often be found curled up with a book. Every spring her attention turned to flowers and her garden. She especially loved sunflowers. She enjoyed the changing of the seasons and she curled in the winter and had great times playing golf in the summer months. She loved a celebration and her most happy times were spent in the company of her family and friends. She enjoyed her regular bridge club get-togethers for over forty years and no inclement weather would deter her or her friends from attending. Many happy times were spent with Wally in Corpus Christie, Texas during their retirement years.
Helen lived a full and happy life. She will be remembered for her enthusiasm, patience, and eternal optimism.
Helen was predeceased by her mother and father, her sister Bette Kennedy; and her brothers Warren and Robert Kennedy.
Helen will be remembered by many friends and family members throughout Canada and the United States. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her husband Wally; her daughter Peggy and her husband Jim Gustafson, daughter Gail and her husband Jim Brigham of Winnipeg, son Ian and his wife Sheila of Thunder Bay; her sister Mary (Stuart) Cowan of Drumbo, Ont; brother John Kennedy of Vancouver; and brother-in-law Bruce (June) Stewart of Cobourg, Ont. Her grandchildren were a joy to her and she was much loved by Jeff Gustafson, Kate Gustafson, Ben Gustafson, Elizabeth Brigham, Emily Brigham, Maura Brigham, Clare Brigham, Karly Stewart and Jolee Stewart. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews.
At Helen's request, cremation has been arranged by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Knox United Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital or a charity of one's choice.
"She had a kind heart, and was to prove loyal and true to the very end."
- E. B. White
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Memorial Service
Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
Knox United Church
George Demeduk
Mr. George Demeduk, a resident of Kenora, Ontario, passed away at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on November 03, 2003.
A full and complete obituary to follow.
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Edwin Kelly
Mr. Edwin Kelly passed away at Lake of the Woods District Hospital on November 04, 2003.
A full and complete obituary to follow.
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Everett Shapland
After a valiant battle with cancer, Everett Shapland passed away at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital on Monday, November 3, 2003, with his family by his side. At his request, cremation has already taken place.
Dad was born in Eagle River, Ontario, on February 26, 1933. He moved to Kenora at a young age and it was there that he later met and married the late Shirley Mann. They were blessed with five daughters and two sons: Sheryl (Joe Webb); Sharon Shapland; Randall (Heather); Deedee (Dave Wood); Sue (Terry Kurtz); Terry (Lisa); Tammy Shapland (Kevin Holowachuk).
Dad (The Fox) retired from his long time trucking career in the early l990's and kept in touch with all his trucking buddies. Dad had many laughs and reminiscing at the Annual Truckers Ball where he was often asked to be a judge which he felt was an honour.
He is survived by brother James, sister Eileen (James) Spalding and brother Wayne (Mary), brothers-in-law Robert Mann, Bert Mann (Pat), and sister-in-law Pearl Brown, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters Eva and Edna Shapland, and parents Mary and James Shapland, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Dolly Jennings, Florence Erickson, Paul Mann, Donald Mann, Arthur Mann, and Lawrence Mann, and mother-in-law and father-in-law Elizabet and Arthur Mann, Sr.
Honourary Pallbearers will be his grandchildren Ernest (Angela) & Tannis Methot, Joshua & Jesse Webb, Jaymie & Joseph Kurtz, Aaron & Calder Shapland, Brandon Shapland, Christopher & Crystal Wood.
Grandpa was very proud of his great-grandchildren Santana, Cassandra, and Brennan Methot.
Everett thoroughly enjoyed his coffee time with his very close friends, Charlie Carlson, Arnold Spedding & Lawrence Cooper.
A Remembrance Vigil will be held on Thursday, Nov. 06, 2003 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre. A Service of Remembrance will be held on Friday, Nov. 07, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre with Mr. Wren Amell officiating.
Thank you to all who kept in touch with Dad over the years, and especially during his illness. Your thoughts and well wishes are greatly appreciated.
Special thanks to the Emergency Room Staff, Dr. Workman, Third Floor Palliative Care nurses at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Dr. Abbott and the Palliative Care Unit at St. Boniface Hospital whose care will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one's choice.
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Service of Remembrance
Nov. 07/03 at 11:00 a.m.
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Centre
Robert A. (Pogue) Bailey
Robert (Pogue) Bailey, age 72, passed away Oct. 24, 2003 in Cleveland, Ohio with his family by his side.
Beloved husband of Colette "Jean" (nee Groff); dear father of Donna Ivano (Ned), Debra Kruse (John) and Robert (Carla); grandfather of six; brother of Dorothy of Toronto, Ontario.
Pogue was born in Kenora, Ontario and was predeceased by his parents, John and Agnes and his two brothers John (Bud) and Stuart (Babe).
Mass of Celebration on Friday, Oct. 31, 2003 at 10 A.M. at St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Rd; North Olmstead. Interment Holy Cross cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Poor Clare Nuns, 3501 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, Ohio 44111. Arrangements by Corrigan Funeral Home.
'Pogue' will be remembered by many in Kenora for his prowesses, firstly as a Hockey player and secondly for his fondness of the Kenora Outdoors and hunting and fishing. His hockey playing abilities led to a successful career of close to a total 17 years playing in the National Hockey League for 150 Games with Toronto, Detroit and Chicago from 1953 to '58 and then in the American Hockey league for close to nine years where he was on the Calder Cup winning team twice.
Upon retirement from hockey Bob settled in North Olmstead, Ohio and worked as a Salesman of Industrial Equipment in the Tri State Area.
Bob continued through the years to return to Kenora when possible, to renew acquaintances and of course to fish and enjoy the area outdoors.
Mass of Celebration
Friday, Oct. 31, 2003 at 10 am at
St. Clarence Church, North Olmstead, Ohio
Doreen Favreau (Mack)
Born February 27, 1917 in Kenora, Ontario. passed away peacefully November 3, 2003 in Vancouver, B.C. after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Doreen is survived by her husband of 66 years Ernie, her sons Robert (Bev) & Craig, daughter Madeleine (Kai) Yip, six grandchildren: Carolyn (Greg) Shakespeare Puckett, Geoff Shakespeare, Christine (Andres) Shakespeare, Kim (Paul) Marceau, Jen Favreau & Nadine (Stewart) Favreau. Two great grandsons Finn & Sasha Marceau, niece Ellen May (Clare) Bechta and family, as well as several nieces and their
families. Also a very special family friend, Sharon Galloway.
She was predeceased by sisters Millie McCoombs and Helen Favreau and infant brother Robert.
A family service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the B.C. Cancer Foundation, Genome Sciences Center, #200 - 601 W. Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 4C2.
Fred Houghton
Mr. Fred Houghton, a resident of Pinecrest Nursing Home, passed away on November 30, 2003 at his residence.
A full and complete obituary to follow.
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Edith Franchuk
Mrs. Edith Franchuk, age 76 years, of Keewatin passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2003 at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
A full obituary to follow.
On line condolences may be made at kcfh@voyageur.ca
