Chevalier, Diane - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Tilbury died at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, St. Joseph's Campus on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at the age of 61. Born in London, daughter of the late James Samuel Alliston and Dorothy (Lewis) Alliston of Chatham. Predeceased by her husbands Lawrence Labonte (1981) and Raymond Chevalier (1995) and her companion Don Butler. Loving mother of Kim and her husband Ivan Rossignol of Chatham, Mark Labonte and his wife Carolyn of Tilbury, Kevin Labonte and his wife Laurie of Chatham, Marty Labonte and his wife Diane of Tilbury and Michelle Chevalier and her companion Eddie Deelstra of Comber. Grandmother of 9 grandchildren. Loving friend of Bert VanBemmel of Chatham. Diane will be sadly missed by many friends, family and loved ones. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 from Praise Fellowship Church with Rev. Chuck Butler officiating. Interment Owen cemetery , Dover Township. Donations to Praise Fellowship Church or Soup Kitchen or Charity of Choice appreciated.
Harry Sterling
Sterling, Harry - A resident of Chatham died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at the age of 77. Born in Port Lambton on July 16, 1924, son of the late Joseph and Roseanna (Campbell) Sterling. Harry was a World War II Veteran and a retired grain elevator manager. Beloved husband of Theresa (Marchand) Sterling. Loving father of Linda and her husband John Jansen of R.R.#1 Merlin, Carol and her husband Rene Tellier of Tilbury, Vicky and her husband Pierre Forget of Stoney Point, Larry Sterling and his wife Diane of Tilbury and Garry Sterling and his wife Sherry of Chatham. Cherished grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his siblings Oscar, Seville, Garnet, Herman, Stanley, Reg and Ralph Sterling, Orvella Bechard and Bertha Deceder. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday from 7:00-9:-00 pm. and Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2002 from St. Agnes Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Joseph Padelt, Celebrant. Interment St. Anthony cemetery , Chatham. Donations to Heart and Stroke or Cancer Society appreciated. Parish Prayers will be offered at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday from the Funeral Home.
Dorothy Demars
Demars: Dorothy Boniface - A resident of Chatham, died at the Meadow Park Nursing Home,Chatham on Saturday July 6, 2002 at the age of 83. Born in Trenton Michigan, U.S. A. daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Amo) Compeau. Dorothy is the last surviving member of her family. and her enjoyment in life was her music. Beloved wife the late Lawrence Jacques (1951) and Bernard O. Demars (1976) Dear mother of Ruth Ann and husband Sylvio of Chatham, and Janet and husband Ronald Foster of Chatham and the late Florence Benoit (1987), Lorraine Gagne (1997) and Roger Jacques (1999) and Russell Jacques (2001). Stepmother of Monica, Amanda, Donna and Dennis, Pricillia and Patrick. Loving grandmother of numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Survived by daughter-in-law Gloria Jacques of Windsor and predeceased by daughter-in-law Beverley Jacques (1990). The family will gather Monday evening from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Friends will be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:30 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service from the Funeral Home on Wednesday July 10, 2002 at 10. 00 a.m. with Rev. Martin Johnston officiating.(519-674-3141) Interment in St. Michael's cemetery , Howard Twsp. Donations to the Diabetes Association or Kidney Foundation appreciated.
Connie Pyne
Pyne: Connie - A resident of Ridgetown, died at the Village Retirement Home on Thursday May 8, 2003 at the age of 78. Born in Eastbourne England daughter of the late Edwin C. and Grace E. (Taylor ) Prior. Mrs. Pyne lived most of her life in Ridgetown. Beloved wife of the late Victor H. Pyne (2000) Dear mother of Edwin Pyne of Kitchener; Noel Pyne and his wife Jeanne of Halifax N. S.; Suzanne and her husband Bob Howes of Ridgetown and Michael Pyne and Brenda Murray of Hanover. Loved by 8 grandchilddren and a number of great grandchildren.. Sister of Pat Morris and husband Alec of Kingston and Margaret Rhynolds of Clinton, B.C. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home on Sunday evening May 11, 2003 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, May 12, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. With Pastor Allan McIntrye officiating. Donations made by cheque to Heart & Stroke appreciated. Interment in Morpeth. cemetery.
James (Jim) Morris
Morris: James M. (Jim). - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Bothwell passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, St. Joseph's Campus on Friday, May 9, 2003 at the age of 82. Born in Chatham, son of the late George and Marie (Reaume) Morris. Beloved husband of Violet (Bushey) Morris. Dear father of Butch Morris and his wife Margo of Chatham and Kitt Morris and his wife Carol of Chatham. Grandfather of Lisa Snary, Christopher Morris, Monique Morris, and Michael Morris. Great-grandfather of Chantelle, Shayna, Shauni, Trisha, Christopher, Shelby Faith, and Guy. Brother of Betty Legue of Chatham and the late George Morris and Jack Morris. Jim worked for 35 years at St. Clair Grain. Cremation has taken place. Donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated.
Betty Hall
HALL: Elizabeth S. (Betty). - A resident of Chatham passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Sunday, May 25, 2003 at the age of 68. Born in Auchinleck, Ayr, Scotland, daughter of the late George and Mary (Frame) Fisher. Wife of the late Don W. Hall (2001). Dear mother of Brian Hall and his wife Pam of Chatham, Ann Marie Hall of London, and Glenn Hall and his partner Keeley Rose of London. Grandmother of Andrew Hall. Sister of James & Pam Fisher of England, Maisie Morrison of London, Samuel & Jean Fisher of England, George & Jean Fisher of Scotland, Marie Milligan of Scotland, Ina Simpson of Sarnia, and the late John, Jeannette, and Sarah Fisher. Sister-in-law of Maxine & Dick Szafranski of Barton City, Michigan, Pat & Dick Stevenson of Appin, Alan & Anne Marie Hall of Arnstein and the late Bob & Donna Hall. Also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Betty was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, Chatham. She was a faithful member of the choir and past member of the Board of Managers. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2:00-4:30 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 60 Fifth Street, Chatham on Thursday, May 29, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Michael Maroney officiating. Cremation with interment in Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations by cheque to the Foundation of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (Palliative Care) or First Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham.
Linda Thorpe
Thorpe: Linda Suzanne R.N., B.Comm, a resident of Chatham passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Thursday May 15, 2003, at the age of 60 years. Born in Windsor, Ontario the daughter of the late William Howard and Nora Pearl (Imeson) Gunning. Beloved wife of M. Glenn Thorpe. Dear mother of Jeffrey Thorpe and his wife Daisy of Woodstock, Jennifer Fedchun and her husband Lawrence of Chatham and Julie Thorpe of Chatham. Loved by her grandchildren Nora Thorpe, Bryan Fedchun, Alexander Fedchun, Jennifer Fedchun, Natalie Fedchun and Colleen Fedchun. Daughter-in-law of Arlene Thorpe of Kingsville, and sister-in-law of Margo McVittie and her husband Neil of Georgetown and Janice Breemhaar and her husband Pete of Georgetown. Linda was raised in Ruthven, Ontario. She came to Chatham in 1973 and retired in 2001 after a career in community health care. She was employed by the V.O.N. and later became the director of operations for the Community Care Access Centre. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St.Clair St, Chatham on Friday from 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Saturday May 17, 2003 at 11:00 a.m with Rev Andrew Jensen of Park St. United Church officiating. Interment of the cremated remains in Evergreen Memorial Park, Leamington. Donations to the London Regional Cancer Centre or the charity of one's choice appreciated.
Joseph (Joe) Sheeler
SHEELER: Joseph M. (Joe). - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Raleigh Township passed away at Copper Terrace, Chatham on Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at the age of 84. Born in Harwich Township, son of the late Bruce and Bessie Sheeler. Beloved husband of the late Donna M. (Pickering) Sheeler (2001). Dear father of Kristine Gahan and her husband Ed of Chatham. Brother of Frank Sheeler and his wife Verna of Raleigh Township. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Joe farmed all his life in Raleigh Township. He was a 60 year member of Century Lodge #457 A.F. & A.M. Merlin, past Grand Steward, member of the Chatham Lodge of Perfection, Kent Chapter of Rose Croix, and the Moore Sovereign Consistory, Hamilton. Joe was also a member of Mocha Temple, London and the Ahcom Shrine Club, Chatham. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on Wednesday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 2:00-4:30 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Masonic Lodge will hold a Memorial Service at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Friday, May 30, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Pat Pickle, Chaplain of Copper Terrace officiating. Interment Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Cancer Society, or Copper Terrace Gardens would be appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario (519)351-2040.
George Fodor
Fodor: George a resident of Chatham passed away at his residence on Friday May 16, 2003 in his 70th year. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, the son of the late James and Anna Fodor. Mr Fodor was a retired sergeant with the Tilbury Police Department and he was also retired from Ontario Hydro. Beloved husband of Peggy (Moore) Fodor. Dear father of Douglas Fodor and Lisa Martens of Victoria, B.C., Patricia Church and her husband Bill of Tilbury, Cheryl Hope of Chatham, Deborah Johnson and her husband Ken of Chatham, Jim Fodor and Monica Mossiman of Chatham. Loved by 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Predeceased by three brothers. The family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St.Clair St., Chatham on Saturday 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Sunday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral service at the funeral home on Monday, May 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Jensen of Park Street United Church officiating. Interment at Maple Leaf cemetery, Chatham. Donations to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre or the V.O.N. appreciated.
David Stephenson
Stephenson: David, a resident of Chatham died Wednesday May 28, 2003 at the Chatham- Kent Health Alliance. Public General Campus at the age of 80. Born in Newcastle, On-Tyne son of the late James Murray and Janet Isobel (Pringle) Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson came to Canada in 1957, moving to Chatham in 1958. He had spent most of his working life with the Ontario Water Resources Commission, later the Ministry of the Environment and then the Superintendent of the City of Chatham, Sewage Treatment Centre. He served with the British Royal marines during WWII, seeing action in Europe, the Middle East and Far East. He was member and twice past president of Branch 28, Royal Canadian Legion, former member of the Legion Colour Guard and he was the founder of the legion "Pub Crawlers" Swing band. He was also a member of the Chatham Organ Society. Beloved husband of Doreen May (Colledge) Stephenson. Dear father of David Murray Stephenson of Chatham, Patricia Margaret Lozon and her husband William of Chatham, Linda Mary Mulder of Chatham and the late Anthony Thomas Stephenson (1975). Grandfather of Steven, Scott, Lisa, Samantha, Kevin and Davey. Great Grandfather of 11. Brother of Robert James Stephenson of England, Gertrude Margaret Covey of England and Dorothy Mary Elizabeth Buckley of New Mexico. Friends will be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Chatham on Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.. Legion memorial Service will be conducted on Friday at 7:00 p.m.. Funeral Service at the funeral home on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with Padre Gordon Reynolds officiating. Interment of Cremated remains Maple Leaf cemetery , Chatham. Donations to Diabeties Association, Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, V.O.N. or Geranium House appreciated.
Ina P. Quick
Quick: Ina P. a resident of Chatham and formerly of Dresden died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Public General Campus on Saturday May 17, 2003 at the age of 84 years. Born in Lambton County, the daughter of the late James and Annie Belle (Babcock) Robinson. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm McKinnon (1950) , the late Glen Sager (1982) and the late Orvil Quick (1993). Dear mother of Carole Fleming of Toronto, Gloria Viitaniemi and her husband Reino of Muskoka, and Gayle Osborne and her husband Wayne of Ridgetown. Step-mother of Diane Fraser of Sarnia, Dick Sager of Chatham , Margaret Bradley of Dover Township, Marilyn Bowes of Alberta and the late Norma Brand. Loved by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and predeceased by a grandson Aaron. Special Aunt of Jean Craven Sister of the late Edith Hasson, Florence Houston, Charles Robinson and Cecil Robinson. The family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St.Clair St., Chatham on Tuesday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral service at the Funeral Home on Wednesday May 21 at 1:30 p.m.with Rev. Robert Beasley of Gregory Drive Alliance Church officiating. Interment Dresden cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society as expressions of sympathy appreciated by the family.
Violet Clark
CLARK: Violet Joy - A resident of Bothwell and formerly of Ridgetown, died at Four Counties Health Care Centre, Newbury on Friday May 30, 2003 at the age of 75 years. Born in N. Gosfield Twsp. daughter of the late Jabez and Ella (Brown) Beales. Beloved wife of the late Ron Clark Dear mother of Ella Bishop of Brampton, Clifford and Wendy Lodge of Bothwell, Morley and Della Lodge of Newfoundland, Ann Sintzell and Doug of Kitchener, Rose Boyer and Bill of Alliston and George Lodge of Chatham. Brother of Martin and Joyce Beales of Highgate and the late Alexander Beales (1993). Also surviving are several Grandchildren. Resting at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Sunday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Lt. Felipe and Phyllis Vega of the Ridgetown Salvation Army officiating. Interment of the cremated remains in Greenwood cemetery , Ridgetown. Donations made by cheque to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation appreciated.
Beatrice Clark
Clark: Beatrice Margaret a resident of Ridgetown and formerly R.R. #2, Ridgetown died Saturday May 31, 2003 at the Village Nursing Home, Ridgetown at the age of 81 years. Born in Blenheim, Ontario daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie (Jackson) Rumble. Mrs. Clark was a member of Erie Street United Church and former member of McKay's Corners Womens Institute. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Perry Clark (1979). Dear mother of Dianne Monk, R.R. #3, Ridgetown, and her husband the late Harold Monk (1999). Grandmother of Theron Monk, R.R. #3, Ridgetown Sister of the late Ivan Rumble. Friends will be recieved at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown on Monday, June 1, 2003 from 3:00 - 5:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. William Vanderveeken of Erie Stret United Church officiating. Interment Greenwood cemetery , Ridgetown Donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Erie St. United Church appreciated.
Thomas (Tom) King
KING: Thomas H. King went to his Eternal Rest on Monday, September 15, 2003 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife Betty (Graham) (Hooker) King and two daughters Sherry and husband Douglas Kerr of Chatham and Wendy King Emmerson and Donald of Barrie. Two brothers Clive King and wife Evelyn of Jeannette's Creek and George King and wife Gwen of London. Also survived by sister-in-law Edwina King of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. He was a brother-in-law to Eva Hyatt (Ollie) of Simcoe, Lyle and Doris Graham of Kingsville, Edna Teskey (Lawrence) of Ruthven, Hazel Gillanders (Edson), Jean Brodie (Donald) of Wheatley, Carol and Jim Caughy of Blenheim, and Donald and Eileen Hooker of Wheatley. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was the son of the late Percy and Marian King and brother of the late Jack King. He was a veteran of the second World War R.C.N.V.R. serving on Corvette Amherst and Mine Sweeper Thunder from 1939 to 1945 and was a part of the D. Day invasion. He was retired from International Harvester after 31 years. A life member of Branch 206 Legion, Tilbury and a Charter member of the Royal Canadian Naval Association of Chatham. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Tuesday from 2:00-4:30 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Royal Canadian Naval Association Memorial Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Cathy Collins-Barker officiating. Interment in Maple Leaf cemetery , Tilbury. Donations by cheque to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 206 Building Fund or charity of choice would be appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham (519)351-2040.
Lorne G. Conroy
Conroy, Lorne Garnet: died at Four Counties General Hospital, Newbury on Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at the age of 58. Born in Chatham, Ontario, son of the late Garnet Roy and Lyla Winnifred (Burke) Conroy. Beloved husband of Peggy (Hancock) Conroy. Dear father of Debbie and husband Greg LeBlanc of Markham and Ben Conroy and wife Pam of Palmyra. Grandfather of Joseph and Daniel Conroy. Brother of Elsie and husband Allen Reynolds of Ridgetown and Donald Weston of Victoria B.C. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown on Friday from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted at the Funeral Home on Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. with Paster Skip Patterson officiating. Interment of Cremated Remains in Morpeth cemetery. Donations made by cheque to The Ridge House Museum or to the Ridgetown Community Student Loan Fund appreciated.
Colleen LaDouceur
LaDouceur: Colleen - A resident of Chatham, died at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, St. Joseph’s Campus on Thursday September 18, 2003 at the age of 49. Born in Chatham, daughter of the late William and Edna (Phair) Thorpe. Loving sister of Bonnie and Bernie Richardson, Charlene and Harvie Partridge, Mike and Linda LaRue, and Sandra and Malcolm Tyrrell, all of Chatham. Fondly remembered by step-son Paul LaDouceur of London, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service from the Funeral Home on Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation with interment in Maple Leaf cemetery. Donations made by cheque to the Multiple Sclerosis Society appreciated.
Eveline Vereecken
Eveline Amelia Vereecken - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Orford Township passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Wednesday, September 17, 2003. Born in Hontenisse, The Netherlands, daughter of the late Jules and Maria DeWaal. Beloved wife of Theodore Vereecken. Loving mother of Mary Lou & Jim Kearney of Chatham and their children Alison, Adam, & A.J.; Lia & Ron Sheehan of R.R.#1 Acton and their children Laura Anne & Colin; Rudy & Diana Vereecken of R.R.#2 Muirkirk and their children Megan, Theo & Walter; Chris & Gordon Hart of Dartmouth N.S. and their children Graham, Christian, and Andreas. Sister of Rie VanHelden and Zus DeWaal of The Netherlands. A family service was held at the Funeral Home on Friday, September 19, 2003 with Rev. Fr. Greg Bonin of St. Joseph's Church officiating. Entombment in St. Peter's Mausoleum, London. Donations to the Lung Association or Thameswood Lodge (London) would be appreciated.
Deborah (Deb) Foster
FOSTER: Deborah A. (Deb) - A resident of Chatham, died at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Public General Campus on Friday September 19, 2003 at the age of 46. Born in Owen Sound, daughter of Alvin and Beth (Knight) Klages of Chatham. Beloved wife of Randy Foster for 22 years. Lovingly remembered by daughter Sarah Foster, step-son Randy Foster Jr. and his wife Sasha, and grandaughter Krstyn, all of Chatham. Sister of Nancy Lindsey and husband John of Sandusky, David Klages and wife Brenda of Blenheim, and sister-in-law of Deb Deneau and husband Doug, Donna Formosa and husband Charlie, Blair Foster and wife Leanne, and Bonita Titus and husband Tom, all of Chatham. Dear daughter-in-law of Violetta Foster of Chatham. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Deborah was accounting office manager at the Wheel's Inn, and attended St. Paul's Congregational Church. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street Chatham on Sunday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service from St. Paul's Congregational Church, 450 Park Avenue West, Chatham on Monday September 22, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Maple Leaf cemetery. Donations made by cheque to Canadian Cancer Society or St. Paul's Congregational Church appreciated.
Brian Edwards Sr.
EDWARDS: Brian M. Sr. - A resident of R.R.#1 Ridgetown passed away at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Monday September 22, 2003 at the age of 56. Born in Chatham, son of the late John and Evelyn (White) Edwards. Beloved husband of Marlene (Hartley) Edwards. Dear father of Beverly Edwards of Ridgetown, Brian Edwards Jr. and wife Sandy of Thamesville, Christine Edwards and friend Jaye Reynolds of Ridgetown, and the late Tracy Edwards (2002) and husband Jason Eskritt of Ridgetown. Also predeceased by an infant son (1966). Grandfather of 8 and predeceased by an infant grandson (1992). Son-in-law of Mrs. Marion Hartley of Chatham and the late H. Lloyd Hartley (1989). Brother of Beverley Edwards and wife Joyce of Chatham, Carol Kominek and husband John of Chatham, and predeceased by 1 brother and 1 sister. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown on Thursday from 2:00-4:30 p.m. & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Friday, September 26, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. William Vanderveeken of Erie St. United Church officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown, Ontario (519)674-3141.
Phyllis Burton
BURTON: Phyllis. - A resident of Chatham passed away at her residence on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the age of 86. Born in Chatham, daughter of the late William and Julia Rose (Brown) Jackson. Wife of the late Elmer Burton (1988) and Capt. Donald William Dymond (1945). Dear mother of Margo Caldwell and James Morris of Chatham, Michael Dymond and Mary Verhaeghe of Wallaceburg, Bradley Dymond of Chatham, and Allan Dymond of Chatham. Grandmother of Warren Caldwell, Darryl Caldwell, and Tonja Gilewski. Great-grandmother of Hanna Gilewski, Olivia Gilewski, Christopher Shoemaker, Steven Shoemaker, Daniel Caldwell, and Alton Caldwell. Sister of the late Shirley Parker. Aunt of James Parker of London. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on Friday, September 26, 2003 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Cremation to follow with interment in Maple Leaf cemetery. Donations to the O.S.P.C.A. Chatham-Kent would be appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham (519)351-2040.
Robert E Carnegie
Carnegie: Robert E. a resident of Chatham and formerly of Ridgetown,died at the Thamesview Lodge on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at the age of 95. Born in Aldborough Twsp. Elgin County son the late James G. and Margaret (Strieb) Carnegie. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice P. (Ward) Carnegie.(1997) Dear father of Marlene and J. Neil Duncan of Sombra and Rita Saunders of R. R. 3 Ridgetown and the late Jim Saunders (2001) Grandfather of Cari Lee Saunders of R. R3 Ridgetown and Liana and Paul Gammage of Ridgetown. Great Grandfather of Kimberly Gammage of Ottawa, Kristen Gammage of Russia, Kirby Gammage of Ridgetown, Joshua Saunders of Bright's Grove and Garth Saunders of R. R. 3 Ridgetown. Sister of Mary Belle Florkowski, Jean Eskritt, Elizabeth Schroeder, Shirley Stowe and the late Harold, Donald, John, Tom, Fred, Lloyd and Bill Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie was a member of Highgate Masonic Lodge #336 AF& AM. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown on Saturday, September 27, 2003 from 10.00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Brian Horbin officiating .(519-674-3141) Donations made by cheque to Huron House Boys Home-Bright's Grove, Learning Diabilities Chatham-Kent or Thamesview Lodge- Support Care Room appreciated. Private interment Trinity cemetery.
Claude Gagner
GAGNER: Claude In the presence of the Divine Mercy, Claude Gagner passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Thursday, September 25th, 2003 after a lengthy illness. Born in Chatham 58 years ago, Claude is the beloved son of Hilda (Jubenville) and the late Norbert Gagner (2001). Surviving is his beloved wife Diane (Robert). Loving and giving father to his children Jean-Claude (John) Gagner and his wife Lisa; Lisa Carr and her husband Dan; and three grandchildren whom he loved very much; Felicia Gagner, Kennedy and Jordan Carr. Also survived by a brother Robert Gagner; a sister Connie Abel and her husband Terry; Godmother Shirley Lyons; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Phil and Rosita Blais. Also many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Ronald Gagner; brother-in-law Joe Robert and sister-in-law Yvette Robert. Claude was a member of the Moose Lodge #1692 (Fellowship Degree) to which he graciously donated his time and talents to its improvement throughout the years. He was a millwright at General Motors in Windsor for 27 years. He loved doing his crossword puzzles every night and donated his talent and woodworking skills so generously. He is now called by the Master Carpenter to continue his work in Heaven. Friends will be received at the Funeral home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Friday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parish Prayers on Friday at 7:00 p.m. followed by Moose Lodge Service at 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 52 Croydon Street, Chatham on Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Alice A. Carson
CARSON: Alice A. (Alliet). - A resident of Chatham and formerly of Ridgetown passed away at Thamesview Lodge, Chatham on Friday, September 26, 2003 at the age of 86. Born in London, England, daughter of the late Alfred and Emma (Wosfold) Osborne. Beloved wife of the late Adolf Alliet (1978) and the late Frederick Carson (1998). Dear mother of Patricia and John Carrick of Ridgetown, Mary Cogghe of Shrewsbury, Edna and Bob Plant of Wallaceburg, and Elsie and Norman Carsons of St. Thomas. Grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 8. Sister of the late Mary Manning, Phebe Hawes, and Alfred Osborne. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St. East, Ridgetown on Sunday from 2:00-5:00 p.m.(519-674-3141) Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Monday, September 29, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Greenwood cemetery , Ridgetown. Donations by cheque to the Ridgetown Rotary Club would be appreciated.
Dorothy DeKoning
DeKoning: Dorothy (Nana). Peacefully at Helen Henderson Care Centre, Kingston, Ontario on Sunday, September 28, 2003 at the age of 85 years. Predeceased by husband, John DeKoning and son, John Robert DeKoning (Virginia). Daughter of the late Robert and Ethel Maude Warnock. Loving mother of Barbara Campbell and husband Bill. Our beloved Nana is fondly remembered by her cherished Grandchildren Krista and Stephen Campbell. Predeceased by her sister Elizabeth (Lorne) Rankin and brother James (Frances) and Jack (Thelma) Warnock.. Sadly missed by many family and life long friends. The family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 81 Selkirk St. Chatham on Friday October 3 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Maple Leaf cemetery. Family & friends are invited to Holy Trinity Parish Hall for light refreshments following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be donated to The Alzheimer's Society or The Victorian Order of Nurses. Special thanks to Dr. Jansen and the caring staff at Helen Henderson Care Centre.
