HASKELL: Keith - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Raleigh Township, died at his residence on Saturday March 30, 2002 at the age of 75. Born in Tilbury East Township, son of the late Benjamin and Mary (McDonald) Haskell. Beloved husband of Marva (Jenner) Haskell. Dear father of Cathy Siddall and her husband Steven of R.R. # 3 Woodstock, and Heather Haskell of Chatham. Loving grandfather of Becky and Chad Siddall. Predeceased by his sisters Grace Haskell, Hazel Siddall and Marjorie Dennis, and brothers Forest and Bryce Haskell. A Memorial Service will be conducted at Community of Christ, 174 Faubert Drive, Chatham on Thursday April 18, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with High Priest John Scherer officiating. Private interment of cremated remains in Shanks cemetery , Romney Township. Donations to Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society or World Accord appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, Chatham. (519) 351-2040
Ina Gertrude Fox
FOX: Ina Gertrude - A resident of Ridgetown and formerly of Dresden, died at the Village Nursing Home in Ridgetown on April 9, 2002 at the age of 96. Born in Dawn Twsp. Lambton County daughter of the late James W. and Lottie G. (Stonehouse) Bateman. Mrs. Fox was a life Charter Member of Rebekah Lodge (Fair Port Chapter of Dresden #322) and a member of the Dresden United Church. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Willis Fox (1995) and D. Max Simpson (1955). Dear mother of Evelyn McCallum and husband Bruce, Chatham; Beverly Simpson and wife Barbara, Blenheim; and L. James Simpson and wife Susan , Toronto; and a late infant daughter Donna M.Simpson. Grandmother of Mrs. Lynda Dunfield, Calgary, Alberta; Brenda Simpson, Blenheim; Robert McCallum, Mississauga; Bradley McCallum, Florida; Sandy Poulson, Toronto; Dr. Stephen Simpson,Toronto; John Simpson ,Toronto; and a late infant granddaughter Deborah. Great grandmother of, Marcy Lenover, Cara Lenover, Kelly McCallum, Andrew , Charles , Emily and Elsbeth Poulson. Sister of the late Mrs. Ada Spry, Mrs. Gladys Babcock ,Mrs Blanche McFadden and Alva Bateman.. There will be no Funeral Home visitation. A private graveside service of cremated remains will be held at Shanks cemetery , Tilbury. Donations to charity of choice appreciated and may be made at McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown. (519)674-3141.
Gloria Bedford
Bedford, Gloria - A resident of R. R. # 1 Blenheim and formerly of Alvinston died at her residence on Wednesday April 10, 2002 at the age of 63. Born in Raleigh Township, daughter of the late Ted and Iola (Voakes) Russell. Gloria worked as Head Secretary at Blenheim District High School and then many years for Harwich Township. She spent the last thirteen years as Clerk/Treasurer for the Township of Brooke, Alvinston, retiring December 31, 2000. She was also a member of the Alvinston Rotary Club and the Aughrim Women's Institute. Loving friend and companion of Edsel Dick of R. R. # 1 Blenheim. Dear mother of Randy Bedford and his wife Susan of London. Loving grandmother of Clare. Sister of Muriel TerMeer of Grand Rapids, Michigan and the late Jeannette Wilkinson (1997) and Herbert Russell (2000). The Bedford Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham (519) 351-2040) on Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Friday from 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.. Funeral Service from Charing Cross United Church on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Alvin Armstrong officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery , Blenheim. Donations to Charing Cross United Church or Cancer Society appreciated.
James A. (Jim) McTavish
McTavish, James (Jim) Alexander A lifelong resident and farmer in the Botany Community died at his residence on Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at the age of 91. Son of the late Alexander and Bertha Maude (Handy) McTavish. Beloved husband of Edith Katherine (Campbell) McTavish. Dear father of Isabella and Allan Hustler of Scarborough and their children Alexander and Arianna; John McTavish of Chatham and his children Shannon, Jim and Jennifer; Duncan and Ingrid McTavish of Petrolia and their children Kathleen, Paul and Christina; Archie and Sandy McTavish of Blenheim and their children Jill, Alec, Josh and Teri ; Katherine and Randy Babb of Cambridge and their children Stacey and Brian; Jean and Dale Clark of Ridgetown and their children Ken and Glen; and Scott and Crystal McTavish of Chatham and their children Jordan, Spencer and Griffin. Brother of Jean Boyd of Windsor and predeceased by Evelyn McIndoo, Earl McTavish, Mary Wiseman and Donald (Bus) McTavish. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 76 Main Street, East, Ridgetown on Friday from 2:00-4:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service from the Funeral Home on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. with The Reverend James Brown and Reverend Sheryle Steadman officiating. Interment Botany cemetery , Howard Township. Donations to Botany cemetery or St. John's Botany Church appreciated. On Line condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown,(519-674-3141
Lois Oulds
Oulds: Lois - A resident of Chatham died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Thursday, April 11, 2002 at the age of 54. Born in Chatham, daughter of the late Garnet and Laura (DeWael) Oulds. Sister of Joyce Howard and her husband John of London, Joan Maynard and her husband Tom of Chatham and Bonnie Rowland and her husband Richard of Florida. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. In keeping with Lois' wishes she was cremated. There will be no visitation and a family memorial service will be held at a later date Donations to Charity of Choice appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McKinlay, Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham. (519)351-2040.
Roy Smith
SMITH: Roy Kenneth. - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Trenton and Toronto passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Saturday, April 13, 2002 at the age of 70. Born in Richmond, Quebec, son of the late Frank and Winnie (Williams) Smith. Beloved husband of Roberta (Beard) Smith. Dear father of Kenneth Robert Smith and his wife Marie Sullivan of Belleville. Grandfather of Daniel Marten Brouwers-Smith. Brother of Eric and Mavis Smith of Cobourg, and the late Ruth Sullivan. Son-in-law of the late Frank Benjamin and Mary Ellen (Cogan) Beard. Brother-in-law of Pearl Smith of Richmond, Quebec, Irene Rodgers of Brampton, Gert Johnston of Fort Erie, and the late Dorothy Sinclair and Peter Beard. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Roy was a longtime employee of Continental Can Ltd. prior to his retirement. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham (519)351-2040 on Tuesday from 2:00-4:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Visitation at the Burke Funeral Home, 150 Church St., Belleville (613)968-6968 on Thursday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. followed immediately by the Funeral Service at 3:00 p.m. Interment Elmwood cemetery , Belleville. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Richard Nelson
Nelson: Richard, a resident of Ridgetown died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, St. Joseph's Campus on Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the age of 83. Born in Coventry, England, son of the late Alfred R. and Evelyn (London) Nelson. Beloved husband of the late Alfreda (Bassett) Nelson (1995). Dear father of Richard J. Nelson of Ridgetown and Mary Howatt of Barrie. Grandfather of Deborah Cosworth and Colin Howatt, both of Barrie. Great grandfather of Emma Cosworth. A Private Family Service will be conducted at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown (519)674-3141 with Rev. Heather Robinson of the Church of the Advent (Anglican) officiating. Interment of Cremated Remains at a later date in Exeter, England. Donations to Salvation Army or charity of choice appreciated.
Yvette D. Knee
Knee: Yvette D. - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Mattawa died at her residence on Monday, May 6, 2002 at the age of 73. Born in Mattawa, daughter of the late Zephirin and Laura (Morin) Boissonneault. Beloved wife of the late John Knee (1982) and Lloyd Chenier (1985). Dear mother of Bob Chenier and his wife Kim of Chatham, Diane Meyerink and her husband Fred of Chatham and Gary Chenier and his wife Laurie of London. Grandmother of Jamie & Joey Meyerink, Melissa, Amy, Leslie, Tyler, Keith and Jen Chenier and 8 great-grandchildren. Sister of Denise Soucie, Estelle Plamondon, Irene Martel, Gertrude Chenier, Anna Minor and Isabelle Martel, all of Northern Ontario. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday from 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parish prayers at the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 52 Croydon Street, Chatham on Thursday, May 9, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Andrew Kowalczyk the celebrant. Interment St. Anthony cemetery , Chatham. Donations to Lung Association or Arthritis Society appreciated.
Bert Vellinga
Vellinga: Bert (Bauke) - A resident of Chatham died at the Chatham-Kent Health alliance, Public General Campus on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at the age of 84. Born in Ylst, The Netherlands, the son of the late Jacob and Altje (de Vries) Vellinga. Beloved husband of the late Winnie (Wytska) (Cnossen) Vellinga (1993). Dear father of John Vellinga and his wife Judy of Chatham, Jake Vellinga and his wife Pat of Ottawa, Pete Vellinga and his wife Liba of Wallaceburg and the late Gepke Vellinga (1942). Grandfather of Jennifer Eaton, David Vellinga, Michael Vellinga, Rob Vellinga, and Vicki Vellinga. Great-Grandfather of Keaton and Angela. Brother of the late Popka, Johannes, Arend, John, Jacob, Henderikus, Tietje, Sietske, Sytske, Elizabeth and Lies. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at First Christian Reformed Church, 25 Tweedsmuir Avenue East, Chatham on Thursday, May 9, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Stadt officiating. Interment Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations to VON (Nurses Education), Red Cross Homemakers or Back To God Hour appreciated.
Ross Campbell
Campbell: Ross - A resident of Ridgetown died at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public Campus on Thursday May 9, 2002 at the age of 68. Born in Highgate, son of the late Donald (1977) and Mary (McIntyre) (1999) Campbell. Survived by sons Eric D. Campbell, Ridgetown; Jeffrey A. Campbell and his wife Jacqui, Blenheim; and their mother Anne (Dixon) Campbell. Grandfather of Joshua, Sarah and Parker Campbell. The Campbell family will receive friends on Saturday May 11, 2002 at The McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East,Ridgetown (519) 674-3141) from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. Funeral Service from the Funeral Home on Monday May 13, 2002 at 11:00 a.m, with Rev. William Vanderveeken of Erie Street United Church officiating. Interment in Greenwood cemetery , Ridgetown. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.
Irene Vannieuwenhuyze
Vannieuwenhuyze, Irene - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Dover Township, died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Sunday, May 12, 2002 at the age of 68. Born in Chatham, daughter of the late William and Catherine (Forsyth) Stokes. Beloved wife of Valere Vannieuwenhuyze. Loving mother of Perry Vannieuwenhuyze and his wife Deb of Mooretown, Cathie and her husband Jerry Vanek of Dresden and Bob Vannieuwenhuyze and his wife Cheri of Chatham. Grandmother of Clint, Greg, Derek, Jarod, Matthew and Brianne. Sister of Ruth Wood of Blenheim, Grace Lundy of Dresden, Lyla and her husband Tom Richardson of Chatham, June and her husband Clifford Civalier of Chatham, Ross Stokes and his wife Faye of Dover Centre and Grant Stokes and his wife Joan of Chatham. Sister-in-law of Polly Vannieuwenhuyze of Chatham and the late Jim Wood, Bob Lundy, Jerome Vannieuwenhuyze and Roger Vannieuwenhuyze and his wife Cecile. Survived by several nieces and nephews. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday from 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A private famiy funeral service with Rev. Fr. Jim Williams will be held later. Interment St. Anthony's cemetery , Chatham. Donations to Heart and Stroke or Kidney Foundations appreciated.
Margaret Hornick
Hornick: Margaret Eleanor - A resident of Ridgetown and formerly of Palmyra died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Sunday, May 12, 2002 at the age of 77 years. Born in Raleigh Township, Kent County, daughter of the late Roy D. and Grace (Longmore) Brown. Mrs. Hornick was a charter member of the Palmyra Women's Institute. Beloved wife and life companion of Morris B. Hornick. Cherished mother of Carla and her husband Gerry Huth of Windsor and Stuart Hornick and his wife Mary Jean of London. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Sarah, Walter and Tricia and great-grandmother of Stephanie, MacKenzie, Bailey and Tyler. Sister of Charles and his wife Ena Brown of Chatham and the late Harold Brown, Frank Brown, Anna Kinney, Mary Fleming and Arthur Brown. The Hornick Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Tuesday May 14, 2002 from 2:00 to 4:30 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Wednesday May 15, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. William Vanderveeken of Erie Street United Church officiating. Interment at Greenwood cemetery , Ridgetown. Donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, Erie Street United Church or the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
Phyllis Grace Brown
Brown: Phyllis Grace - A resident of Dover Township died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Monday, May 13, 2002 at the age of 83. Born in Chatham Township, daughter of the late Clair and Grace (Brown) Rankin. Beloved wife of the late Jack I. Brown (1995). Dear mother of Nancy Sparks and her husband Brian of Chatham and Dennis Brown and his wife Joanne of Dover Centre, Grandmother of Steven Sparks and his wife Denyse, Scott Sparks and his wife Kim, Shelley Phillipps and her husband Lloyd and Krista Leclair and her husband Ron. Great grandmother of Emily and Trevor Sparks, Derrick and Alana Leclair and Allison Phillipps. Sister of Mrs. Doris Weaver and her husband Lyle of Chatham, Mrs. Ruth Packard of Chatham and the late Reg, Lorne, Dick and Alvin Rankin. Mrs. Brown farmed with her husband in Dover Township most of her life. She was a member of Dover Centre Congregational Church and a member of the Dover Centre Senior Ladies. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Lloyd Coates of Dover Centre Congregational Church officiating. Interment Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations to Dover Centre Congregational Church or Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated.
Roy William Dale
Dale: Roy William A life long resident of Chatham-Kent passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Saturday, May 11, 2002 at the age of 90. Born in Raleigh Township, son of the late Alexander and Maggie (Sturdevant) Dale. Mr. Dale farmed in Dover Township. Beloved husband of Betty (Brown) Dale for 53 years. Dear father of Shirley Knight and her husband Gordon and Margaret (Peggy) Parker and her husband Nelson, all of Chatham and the late Carl Dale. Grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Brother of Olive Jackson of Sarnia, Gladys Davis and her husband Leonard of Merlin, Ona Gilhula of Naples, Florida, Marion Holmes of Chatham-Kent and the late Harold (1967), Howard (1976) and Jack Dale (1980) and Violet Cuthbert (199). Cremation with inurnment in Maple Leaf Mausoleum at a later date. Donations to charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham (519)351-2040.
Duncan McDonald
McDonald: G. Duncan a resident of Ridgetown and formerly Duart, died Friday May 17, 2002 at the Village Nursing Home, Ridgetown at the age of 80 years. Born in Orford Township, Kent County, son of the late Donald and Janet C. (Schweitzer) McDonald. Mr. McDonald was a long-time elder of Duart Presbyterian Church. Beloved husband of Dorothy Jean (Terry) McDonald and the late Edna Lucille (O'Neill) McDonald (1972). Dear father of Dan McDonald and his wife Linda of Duart and Cathy and her husband Ron Noorenberghe of Kent Bridge. Grandfather of Jenna and Tim Noorenberghe and Sarah, Amy, Duncan and Carrie McDonald and 15 step-grandchildren. Step-father of James McLean, Chatham, Keith Stewart, Chatham, Terry Malla, London, Nancy Mclean, London, Jeanette McLean, Greensboro, N.C., and Lisa Nielson, Kelowna, B.C. Brother of Madeline and her husband Harold Shore of Goderich, George Schweitzer of Chatham and the late Alda Morrell. Also survived by brother-in-law Ken Morrell of Ridgetown. The McDonald Family will recieve friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St., E., Ridgetown on Monday May 20, 2002 from 2:00 - 4:30 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Tuesday May 21, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Peter Janzen of Duart Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment Duart cemetery , Duart. Donation to the Parkinson Foundation or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation appreciated.
Linda Beauchesne
BEAUCHESNE: Linda (Jones) - A resident of Kapuskasing, Ontario passed away at Sensenbrenner Hospital, Kapuskasing on May 10, 2002 at the age of 54 years. Born on September 18, 1947 in Halifax, daughter of the late Bruce Allan and Doreen (McKenzie) Jones. Linda was the owner of the KFC Store in Kapuskasing. She was a member of the Kinsmen and the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 85. She enjoyed fishing, working outside, playing cards, bowling and traveling. Beloved wife of Donald Deer of Kapuskasing and the late Jean-Guy Beauchesne. Step-mother of Michelle (Kirk) Loveland of London, Marie-Jose (Chris) Atack of Timmins, Paul (Lyanne) Beauchesne of Kapuskasing and Jean (Diane) Beauchesne of Elmvale. Grandmother of nine grandchildren. Sister of Carol (John) Smyth of Chatham, David (Gloria) Jones of Sarnia and Allan (Heather) Jones of Florence. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. A Memorial Service will be conducted at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Fr. Greg Bonin of St. Joseph's Catholic Church officiating. Donations can be made to the Canadian Red Cross and the Canadian Cancer Society.
James (Jim) Pelletier
Pelletier: James (Jim) - A resident of Chatham died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the age of 75. Born in Chatham, son of the late Theogene and Mary (Sheff) Pelletier. Beloved husband of Alice (Matthew) Pelletier. Dear father of Cathie Campbell and her husband Scott of Oroville, California, Charlene Duckworth of Tilbury, Jamie Pelletier of Niagara Falls and Mary Margaret (M.M.) Pelletier of Chatham. Grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Brother of Frances Pelletier of Blenheim, Vivian Sevigny of Chatham, Theresa Little of Windsor, Rosemary Authier of Placerville, California and the late Roselia and Eugene. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Jim served with the Canadian Armed Forces, at Military Bases across Canada and overseas in Korea, Viet Nam and Egypt, retiring in 1981 as Chief Warrant Officer. He joined the R.C.R. and was wounded in Korea where he became the first Canadian POW to be released after the war. He was a member of the Korean Veterans Association, the Royal Canadian Regiment Association, and the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. Association. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Sunday from 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Monday, May 27, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. with Mr. Gordon Reynolds officiating. Cremation with interment in Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham (519)351-2040.
Herbert Eggleton
Eggleton: Herbert - A resident of Chatham died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Friday, May 24, 2002 at the age of 85. Born in Belleville, son of the late Stanley and Eleta (Andrews) Eggleton. Beloved husband of Amber (Cunningham) Eggleton. Brother of Gloria Joan Baxter and her husband George of Sault Ste. Marie, Clifford Eggleton and his wife Barbara of Simcoe and the late Irene Seguin and John Eggleton. Uncle of Heather Wood and her husband Ron, Sharon Rufenach and her husband Harold, Amber Claus and her husband Jon, Gail Baxter, David Baxter and his wife Monica and Stephen Baxter and his wife Ramona. Herbert owned and operated Chatham Office Supply Ltd from 1959-1970 and was an employee of Remington Rand for many years working in Florida, Windsor and Chatham. He was a past member of Sertoma Club of Florida and Chatham, past member of the Jaycees, an ardent golfer and a member of Indian Creek Golf and Country Club. At the request of the family there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation with interment in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Oldcastle. Donations to Alzheimer Society or Parkinson's Society appreciated.
Virginia Williams
WILLIAMS: Virginia - A resident of Chatham, died at Copper Terrace Nursing Home on Friday May 24, 2002. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana 91 years ago. Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Williams. (1992) Survived by her daughter Marcia Rawlings and her husband Michael of Lighthouse Cove. Grandmother of Howard Rawlings of Chatham, Martin Rawlings and his wife Terri of Chatham, and Alexis and her husband Jason Brouillette of Vancouver. Great Grandmother of Amanda, Erin, and Zoe. Cremation has taken place. An Interment Service will be held at Maple Leaf cemetery at a later date. Donations to a charity of one's choice appreciated.
Marguerite Phyllis Merritt
Merritt: Marguerite Phyllis - A resident of Chatham died at Thamesview Lodge, Chatham on Monday, May 27, 2002 at the age of 76. Born in Chatham, daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Sennett) Blonde. Beloved wife of Glenn Nathaniel Merritt. Dear mother of Marvin Merritt and his wife Lenore of Pain Court, Judy Chambers and her husband Brian of Chatham, Nancy Mardling and her husband Phil of Chatham and Les Merritt and his wife Janice of Chatham. Grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 3 Great grandchildren and predeceased by great grandson Connor Merritt. Sister of Marie Irwin and her husband Bill of Merlin, Frances Jenkins and her husband Ken of Chatham Township, Connie Gonzalez and her husband Nick of Effingham, Illinois and the late Jim and Lyle Blonde and Leona Alexander. Sister-in-law of Shirley Spurgeon and her husband Gord of Chatham. She was a lifetime member of the C.W.L. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday from 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parish prayers at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Friday, May 31, 2002 at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Greg Bonin the celebrant. Interment St. Thomas Anglican Church cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Joseph's Church Restoration Fund.
Gwendolyn Thuell
Thuell: Gwendolyn Ruth - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Gowanstown died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Friday, May 31, 2002 at the age of 88. Born in Palmerston, daughter of the late Archibald and Jean (Harrison) Darroch. Beloved wife of the late Cloyne O. (Pont) Thuell (1982). Dear mother of Keith Thuell and his wife Phyllis of Manotick, Claire Thuell and his wife Peg of Innisfil, Kenneth Thuell and his wife Diane of Gravenhurst and Barb Krieger and her husband George of Belle River. Grandmother of David, Lisa, Brent, Patti, Leanne and Michael, Korri and Jeff. Sister of Margaret Mason of Port Elgin and the late Jack Darroch, Archibald Darroch and Jean Marsden. Mrs. Thuell lived in Gowanstown and Ripley for many years and was a retired telephone operator. She was a member of the Rebekkah Lodge in Ripley. In 1985 she moved to Belle River to be with her daughter. She had a great sense of humour and was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Thuell was cremated and a Memorial Service will be held in Palmerston cemetery on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham (519)351-2040.
Joyce Chalcraft
Chalcraft: Joyce - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Thamesville died at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Saturday June 1, 2002 at the age of 38. Born in Thamesville, daughter of Donald and Marlene (Butler) Chalcraft of Chatham. Joyce was a former member of the Chatham Mapleaires Drum Corp. Beloved wife of the late William McCrank (2000). Dear mother of Justin Chalcraft and his spouse Amber Ellis. Grandmother of Daniel Chalcraft. Grandaughter of William Chalcraft of Chatham and the late Agnes Chalcraft, and Retta and Albert Butler. Sister of Margaret Whaley and her husband James of Chatham, Debbie Chalcraft of Hamilton, James Chalcraft and Tasha Verkaik of Chatham and Ken Chalcraft of Hamilton. Also survived by 14 nieces, 7 nephews, 12 great nieces and 6 great nephews. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Tuesday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Wednesday June 5, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Paul McPhail of Chatham Christian Centre officiating. Interment Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated.
Kyle Gerald Russell Langille
LANGILLE: Kyle Gerald Russell Beloved son of Dennis and Darlene (Wog) Langille of Chatham, died suddenly on Friday July 5, 2002 at Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, London. Kyle was born in Chatham on November 17, 2000. Much loved brother of Patricia, Christopher, and Kellie Langille, all at home. Dear grandson of Ria Jane and Lester Clarke of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Special nephew of Deb and Murray Brooks of Chatham, Cathy and George Sanderson of Chatham, Denise and Randy Nunn of Alberta, Dennis and Sandy Wog of Alberta, and David Wog of British Columbia. ALso survived by several cousins. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service from the Funeral Home on Tuesday July 9, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Robert Beasley of Gregory Drive Alliance Church officiating. Interment Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations to Children's Hospital of Western Ontario, Pediatric Critical Care Unit appreciated.
