DAVIS - Brad Scott As a result of tragic accident on Saturday July 27, 2002. Brad Scott Davis of Norwich at the age of 17. Cherished son of Scott & Maria Davis of Norwich. Beloved brother of Kelly , Michelle and Trevor. Beloved grandson of Jack and Pat Boeder of Norwich, Laverne and Mae Davis of Waterford. Special nephew and cousin of Patty and Bob DeBoer and their children Brennan, Justin and Marissa; Nieske and Larry Hansford and their children Ryan and Brittany; Deb and Jerry Ryksen and their children Maria, Shane, Jeremy and Chantel; Ella and Al Berrill and their daughter Emily; Dwayne and Deb Davis and their children Monica , Jeremy and Tanya; Kevin Davis and friend Leah; Sharon Davis; Andre and Donna Davis and their children Amber and Shaunna; Darren and Brenda Davis and their children Jenny-Lee, Adam and Julia ; Joe Davis. Friends will be received at THE ARN-LOCKIE FUNERAL HOME, 45 Main St. W., Norwich on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Netherlands Reformed Congregation, Norwich on Thursday August 1 at 2 pm D.V. Rev Spaans officiating. Burial to follow at Norwich cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Rehoboth Christian School would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arn-Lockie (519) 863-3020.
BENCICS: Kenneth Dean - taken suddenly as the result of a motorcycle accident on Monday July 29, 2002 Kenneth Dean Benscics of Walsingham in his 44th year. Survived by sister Karen Veres & her husband Robert and his nephew Adam all of Simcoe. Sadly missed by his grandparents Sam & Betty Yarduck of Souix Lookout. Close companion to Wendy Hill of Walsingham. Predeceased by father Kenneth Bencsics (1981) mother Virginia Yarduck Bencics (1985) and brother Mark Allan Bencics (1961). Dean will be missed by many friends in the motorcycle circle. Relatives and friends will be received at the Jeffrey W. Glendinning Funeral Home 36 Front Street, Port Rowan on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted from the Clark Chapel on Saturday , August 3, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Racz, Elizabeth - (formerly of Adams Ave., Delhi) passed away peacefully with her family at her side, at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Saturday, July 27, 2002 in her 98th year. Member of the Delhi District Hungarian Home and Ladies Society, St. John Brebeuf Catholic Women's League and former member of Vienna Lionettes. Former Elizabeth Jenei. Beloved wife of Late Bernard Racz (1979). Dear mother of Frank Racz (and wife Jacqueline), Joliette, Quebec and Margaret Juhasz, Tillsonburg. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear mother-in-law of Marion Racz, Vienna. Also survived by brothers and sisters in Hungary and several nieces and nephews in Hungary and Canada. Predeceased by 2 sons: Joseph Racz (1963); Charles Racz (2002); son-in-law, Joseph Juhasz (1992) and by family in Hungary. Funeral Mass to be held at St. John Brebeuf & Companions Roman Catholic Church, Delhi on Wednesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. said by Rev. Fr. Mark Poulin. Interment St. Ladislaus cemetery , Courtland. Friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi for visitation on Tuesday (from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00). C.W.L. service will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. and Prayers will be said on Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Donations to the Sunshine Foundation or Norfolk General Hospital family fund will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Salvation Army Crest Crawford, Charles Walsh. Promoted to Glory from the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Monday July 29, 2002. Charles W. Crawford, formerly of Toronto, in his 85th year. Beloved husband for 60 years of Dorothy (Dorrie) (nee Maxwell) Crawford. Dear father of Craig and Susan Crawford of Sebringville and Kerry and Michelle Crawford of Collingwood. Loving grandfather of Carrie Ann and Patrick Burd and Rory Crawford and great grandfather of Ella Burd. Charlie was a retired Flight Lieutenant in the RCAF and served in WW II with the Costal Command in the Mediterranean. Friends are invited to call at The Salvation Army Simcoe Community Church. 184 Colborne St. N., Simcoe on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Service for Charlie will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. followed by interment at Oakwood cemetery. (Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cooper Funeral Home, Jarvis (519) 587-4414
VanGoethem, Laura Hazel Peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday July 27, 2002 at Dover Cliffs nursing home in her 80th year. Daughter of the late John and Alice Churchill. Formally married to the late Isaac VanGoethem. Loving mother of Richard (Carol) VanGoethem, Rose Mary (Joe) Mule, Robert (Leda) VanGoethem, Jeannette (Martin) DeCroos, John (Carol) VanGoethem. Predeceased by her daughter Marion VanGoethem. Special grandmother to twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson. Sister to Vera Ritchie. Predeceased by her brothers Arthur, Russell, Wilfred, George and John Churchill and sisters Mary O'Conner and Florence Mahon. Family will receive friends to share their memories of Laura at THE BALDOCK FUNERAL HOME AND FAMILY CENTRE 96 Norfolk St. N., Simcoe, on Monday July 29, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Liturgy of the Word will be said at the funeral home on Tuesday July 30, 2002 at 10:00 a.m.. Interment to follow at Delhi cemetery. Donations to the Arthritis society, Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Baldock's 426-0291. ROSE
VANNESTE - Suddenly at his home on Tuesday, July 30, 2002, Roger G. Vanneste of R.R.#3, Norwich in his 81st year. Beloved husband for 53 years of Yolande A. Vanneste (nee Nolf). Dear father of John and his wife Patricia, Hilda and her husband Warren, Luc and his wife Pamela, Christine and her husband Leopaul, Marianne and her husband Peter, Katy and her husband Rob, Annemieke, Roger, Caroline and her husband Aubrey. Loved grandfather of Marc and Stephanie, Stephane and Nicholas, Andrew, Adrian and Michael, Alex, Vanessa, Michelle and Thomas. Dear brother of Andre of Belgium. Roger was predeceased by his brothers Rene and Albert. Friends may call at the R. D. Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, (519-539-0004, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Rita's Roman Catholic Church, 904 Dundas Street Woodstock on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Father Tery Runstedler officiating. Cremation to follow. Contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. Prayers will be held at the funeral home Thursday evening at 7:45 p.m. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com
Walsh, Beverley 'Beaver' suddenly on Monday, July 29, 2002 at Norfolk General Hospital in his 51st year. Loving companion of Sharon Ryerse. Much loved father and step father of Brad, Kelly, Kevin Ryerse, Alan Wills and Lori, Carol McKenzie and Wayne, Joanne Prusky and kevin and Tresa Ryerse and Shawne. Cherished 'Papa' of nine grandchildren. Predeceased by his son John (1991). Dear brother and brother-in-law of Harold and Mary Ann, Bernice and Bud Epple, Caroline Lewis, Evelyn and Bill Low and Nancy and Ed Cooper. Visitation for Bev will be at the THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave., Port Dover (583-1530) on Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Grace United Church (corner of Chapman and St. George Sts.) Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gary Patterson officiating. Interment Port Dover cemetery. For those wishing memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian diabetic Association would be appreciated by the family.
BLACK, Velma Josephine (nee: Hope) - (Guelph General Hospital - Graduate 1942) - Suddenly at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Hospital Drive on Monday, November 25, 2002 in her 84th year. Beloved daughter of the late George Hope and Alliea Ray Maxwell Hope of Chesley, Ontario. Dear mother and best friend of Anne Stoner and husband Bob of Peterborough and Bill Black of Kingston. Loving grandma of Jeremy and Adam Stoner. Predeceased by sister Jean Hope and brother Ray Hope of Chesley, Ontario. Velma was a longtime member of Trinity United Church and the U.C.W. She worked tirelessly as a member of the Canadian Mental Health Association. She was a founding member of the Family Caregiver Network and the Peterborough Chapter of the Schizophrenic Society of Ontario. Friends will be received at the COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday, November 29th. Service will be held from Trinity United Church, Rubidge Street, Peterborough on Saturday, November 30th at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Dr. Jim Uhrich will be officiating. Interment Chesley cemetery at a later date. In memory of Velma, donations to the Society for the Homeless, Chronics, Psychiatrically Disabled of which she was a founding member would be appreciated by the family.
BOLDT, Doris - of Vittoria, peacefully at Norfolk General Hospital, on Monday, November 25, 2002 at age 67. Dear wife of John Boldt. Loving mother of Dennis, Peter, Thomas, Debra (David) Finch and Mary-Ellen Susanne (Randy) Weaver. Cherished grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by her sisters June, and Marion. The family will receive friends to share their memories of Doris at THE BALDOCK FUNERAL HOME & FUNERAL CENTRE, 96 Norfolk St. N., Simcoe on Wednesday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Mrs. Boldt's life will commence at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Bob Thompson officiating. Cremation to follow with interment at Normandale cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Baldock's 426-0291.
BROOKS, Ivey James - At Grandview Lodge, Dunnville on November 27, 2002, Ivey Brooks age 92 years. Husband of late Lizzie (Davidson) Brooks. Loving father of Wray & Lazelle Brooks of Simcoe, Dorothy & Leonard Anderson of Hagersville, Marie Newstead of Guelph, Cathy & Rick Binek of Hagersville, and the late Lefa Drinkwater, Grant Brooks and Ethel Dyet, father-in-law of Bob Dyet. Dear grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and one predeceased great granddaughter. Brother of Doris Downing of Simcoe and the late Albert Brooks. The family will receive friends at THE HYDE & MOTT CHAPEL, R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., Hagersville 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday where Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment Hagersville cemetery. As an expression of your sympathy donations may be made to the WHGH Foundation or Charity of choice.
CARD - Norman Wesley At Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Friday, October 25, 2002, Norman W. Card formerly of Walsh in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Hazel Bingleman. Dear father of Donald Card and his wife Katharine of Embro and Joan Plancke of Woodstock. Dear brother of Laverne Card and his wife Grace of Cambridge and Ada Casselton of Simcoe. Dear grandfather to Julie Plancke and her husband Barry Maltby. Predeceased by sisters Nora Partridge and Edna Jones and granddaughter Laurie Plancke. Norman was a member and Past Master of Vittoria Lodge #159, A.F. & A.M., Past Grand St eward of The Grand Lodge of Canada in Province of Ontario, Member and Past Principle of Regal-Ezra, Chapter #23, Royal Arch Masons, Past Grand Superintendent R.A.M., 32nd degree York Rite Mason and member of Odo de St. Amand Preceptory #17, 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and member of Hamilton Valley Scottish Rite, Member of Salem Council #9 Royal and Select Masters, member of Mocha Shrine, London and Norfolk Shrine Club. Norman lived and farmed in the Village of Walsh for most of his life and was a longtime adherent of Walsh Baptist Church. Friends are invited to call at THE FERRIS FUNERAL HOME, 214 Norfolk St.,S., Simcoe on Monday from 6:30-9pm where service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. followed by interment at Walsh United cemetery. Memorial donations to the Masonic Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
Chanyi - Mrs. Ann Chanyi of Second Avenue, Delhi passed away at Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday, November 24, 2002 in her 78th year. Member of the Delhi District Hungarian House. Former Ann Moricz. Beloved wife of Vincent Chanyi. Loving mother of Vincent Chanyi Jr. (Loreen), Delaware; George Chanyi (Linda), Eden and Roseann Histed (John), Ancaster. Cherished grandmother of Vincent Jeffrey Chanyi (Sheryl), Jason Chanyi (Kelly), Jenine Chanyi (Fiancé John), Travis Chanyi (Melinda) Rebecca Bouma (Joe), Rochelle Wilson (Steve), John Histed and eight great grandchildren: Vincent Zachary, Charles Matthew, Jeffrey Nicholas, Jessica, Jarett, Olivia, Makenna and Joel. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother, Josef Moricz and a sister, Mary Balazs. Friends may call at MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi for visitation on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and for Prayers on Monday at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at ST. JOHN BREBEUF & COMPANIONS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, Delhi on Tuesday, November 26th at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Donohue officiating. Interment in Delhi cemetery. Donations to the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario or McMaster Children's Hospital Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
