passed away peacefully at the Norfolk General Hospital on Wednesday May 28th, 2003. Mrs. Janet Bezzo of Simcoe in her 56th year. Loving wife of Tom Bezzo of 37 years. Daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Staib. Cherished mother of Vicky Bauer and her husband Mike of Simcoe, Jerry and his wife Carol of Simcoe, Tammy and her friend Rick of New Brunswick. Also survived by brothers Gord of Cambridge, and Harold of Simcoe and their families. Sister in law of the late William of Simcoe, Doug and his wife Beatrice of Simcoe, late Bernard of Simcoe, Lloyd and his wife Olga of Windham Center, Gene and his wife Joyce of Simcoe, Dorothy Cook and her late husband Ralph of Simcoe, the late June Wood of Windham Center, Martha Riley of Simcoe, Margaret Heiter and her husband Louis of Waterford, Peter and his wife Cassy of Simcoe, the late Vivian and Ernest Laraway, the late Charles Bezzo, Kay and the late Robert Bezzo, Richard and his wife Muriel of TillsonburgJohn & his wife Joyce Bezzo of Simcoe. Loving and devoted Grandmother of Richard, Johnathan, Alex, Ashley, Joshua, Jordan, Courtney, Earl and Jesse. Janet will be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the FERRIS FUNERAL HOME, 214 Norfolk St. S., Simcoe on Friday, may 30, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. were service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Major Margaret Locke officiating. Interment to follow at Oakwood cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made to the Norfolk General Hospital Family Fund.
RITCHIE, Helen Elizabeth (nee Jones) a.k.a. Winkie
passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 just three days after celebrating her 65th birthday. Helen fought a brave and courageous battle with cancer and now joins her husband Brucie. Loving Mom of Peter and his wife Sherry of Ottawa and Danielle Nikitiuk and her husband Bo of Etobicoke. Dear Nana of Adam and Krista Helena. Loved sister of Bernice and her husband Bob Brooke, William Jones, Beatrice and her husband Larry Uyl. Also survived by her sister-in-law Blossom Jones, and by many nieces and nephews, but dearly remembered by her niece Darlene Lawrence (Uyl) and her nephew Peter Uyl. The family wish to thank Roy, Mary and Karen Harvey, Gord and Di Jamieson, Mark and Maria Nikitiuk, Anna and Grace Volpe and Linda and Vice Riverso for all their care and continued support. A special thanks to our doctor Dr. Mory Gutman and nurse Gillian. Private cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel Etobicoke. For those who wish, donations may be made in trust to Adam & Krista Nikitiuk (for information please call (416-622-9345)
SIMMERMAKER, Archie
At the Norfolk General Hospital, Friday May 23, 2003 went home to be with his Lord, in his 67th year of Waterford. Much loved husband of Barb (Lloyd). Loving father of Karen and Cameron Thompson; Steve and Lynette; Julie and Clarence Phillips; Penny and Paul Phibbs. Cherished grandpa of 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Dear brother of Clifford and Ruth; Marguerite and Albert. Also survived by mother-in-law Evelyn Hooton. Predeceased by grand-daughter Holly, sister Jean and her husband Harry Shalay. Archie was employed for 32 years at American Can, Simcoe. Friends may call at the THOMPSON-MOTT FUNERAL HOME, Waterford, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Stewart Brown and Rev. Raymond Thompson officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery. Donations to Rural Life Mission or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
STONER, Hubert Vern.
With heavy hearts, our family grieves the passing of our cherished husband, dad and papa at the Hamilton General Hospital on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at the age of 81 years. Papa will be deeply missed by his wife Ruth, his loving children George (Donalda), Charlie (Joanne), Barry (Diane), Frank (Karen), Marlene (Owen), Debbie (Leonard), Carol (Ron) and Hubert (Mary). Cherished papa to 17 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and his late great grandson Elijah. The family would like to thank the staff of the Hamilton General Hospital I.C.U. for their extra special care that Papa received. Friends were invited to call at Cooper Funerl Home, 19 Talbot St. W., Jarvis on Saturday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service for Hubert was held at Sweets Corners Christian Church on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Interment Sweets Corners cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. riends are invited to sign the book of condolence at www.funeral-cast.com "Forever loved-Forever missed"
VARDEN, Kathleen Anne
with her family by her side, at the Wellington Nursing Home, Hamilton, on Wednesday, May 28th, 2003 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Mrs. Kathleen Anne "Kay" Varden formerly of Welland and Port Colborne, in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late William Robert Varden (2000). Loving mother of Bob Varden and his wife Marion of Port Colborne, Sally Poliquin and her husband J.P. of Hamilton, Yvonne Cox and her husband Ryan of Tillsonburg, and Mac Varden andhis wife Trina of Midland. Also loved by her grandchildren Christine and Bob, Jim and Tammy, Lisa, T.J., John, Heather and Bill, Tracy, Chauntel, Melissa, Zack, Kayla and her great-grandchildren Jordan, Jesse, Dylan, Brayden, Joshua, MacKenzie, Emily, Michael, Shyla and Liam. Dear sister of Sue Mattiazzo of Port Colborne and predeceased by her sister-in-law Peggy Varden. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 30th at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, May 31st at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Larry Beverly of First Presbyterian Church, Port Colborne officiating. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
ATKINSON, HAZEL DeFields)
Went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday September 24, 2003 at the Norfolk General Hospital Nursing Home in her 86th year. Predeceased by her husband Les Atkinson (January 1985). Beloved mother of Elsie Kruz, Annette Barber, Kathleen VanDyk and her husband George, and David Atkinson. Cherished grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by her sisters Marion Boomer and Helen Boggie and her husband Clyde. Predeceased by her brothers John DeFields, Edwin DeFields, Irving DeFields and sisters Reva Andronyk and Fern Harris. The family will receive friends to share their memories of Mrs. Atkinson at THE BALDOCK FUNERAL HOME & FAMILY CENTRE 96 Norfolk St. N., Simcoe on Friday (today) from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday September 27, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Kingston and Pastor Kirby officiating. Interment Delhi cemetery. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Calvary Pentecostal Church would be appreciated by the family
CAUDRON - MR Joseph John Caudron
of R.R. #1, Delhi, passed away at McMaster Hospital in Hamilton on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 in his 74th year. Member of St. John Brebeuf and Companions Roman Catholic Church. Member of the Delhi Belgian Club and former member of the Knights of Columbus No. 5095, Delhi-LaSalette. Beloved husband of Ann Caudron (nee VanBuggenhout). Loving father of Glen Caudron (Kim) of Delhi and Jo-Ann Handsaeme (Ken) of Delhi. Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Amanda, Ryan and Ashley. Dear brother of Camiel Caudron (Dorothy) of Delhi and Simonne Soenen of St. Williams. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and in-laws. Predeceased by his sister Zulma Martin (1989) and by his brother-in-law Fred Soenen (2003). As per Joseph<\#213>s wishes, a Private Family Funeral Service will take place at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, Delhi with Rev. Fr. Thomas A. Donohue officiating. A Private Family Interment will take place in Delhi cemetery. Donations to the Delhi Community Health Centre and the Norfolk General Hospital Family Fund will be gratefully acknowledged by the family
HOUSE IVAN Roy
On Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Sumac Lodge, Sarnia Ivan Roy House, age 76 of Sarnia. Roy was a member of the Carpenter<\#213>s Union Local 1256 and the Ex-servicemen<\#213>s club in Point Edward. Beloved father of Terry and Laurie House and Doug and Carol House. Loved grandfather of Rob and his wife Selinn and Tammy, and her friend Matt Cook. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Irene House and his sister Doreen Budd. A graveside service will be held at the Oakwood cemetery , Simcoe on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Sympathy expressed through donations to the Charity of Choice would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be emailed to smithfuneralhome@cogeco.net. Arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario. Special thanks to the staff of Sumac Lodge
SCHWIER: CHARLES
Suddenly in Kingston, Ontario on Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at the age of 54 years. Devoted husband of Helen Gail, for 25 years. Proud and loving father of Gavin and Alastair. Beloved son of Ann Schwier of St. Louis, Missouri and the late Jerome Schwier. Will be sadly missed by mother-in-law Audrey McGavin of Simcoe and dearly remembered by sisters-in-law Eileen (Paul) McIntyre, Brenda (Neil) Brennan, Sharon McGavin (Peter) and brother-in-law Donald McGavin (Christianne), and also by his six nephews and one niece. Charles was loved by his loyal lab and companion Thor and Thors predecessor Pirate. Charles was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and received his post-secondary education at Queen, during which time he was honoured with The Tricolor Award. Charles, career included 19 years working with the Canadian Institute of Guild Ground Transport (Queens) and 9 years working with The Research and Traffic Group. He will always be known for his life-long interest in the Scouting Movement (10th Kingston), as well as his love of and passion for nature, photography and railways. Charles will always be remembered for making a great pot of chili. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of THE JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME (Counter Street at Highway 2) in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Wayne Hilliker officiating. A reception will follow in the James Reid Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Charles Schwier Memorial Award at Queens University in Mr. Schwiers memory. James Reid Cataraqui Chapel, Kingston Family Owned.
