Suddenly at home on Sunday, February 9th, 2003, while working on his truck, at the age of 61 years, Art Sparks of Saugeen Shores. Loving friend and husband of the former Brenda McIntosh. Loved dad of Grant and his wife Cindy, and Donna Sparks, all of Saugeen Shores. Bumpa of Nathaniel Sparks and Grampa of Abigail Sparks. Brother of Janice Campbell of Port Elgin. He will be missed by Brenda’s family and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. Funeral service will be conducted in Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce St., Port Elgin on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Jensen, Ilse
At her residence in Port Elgin on Sunday, February 9th, 2003 at the age of 72 years. Wife of Juhan Jensen.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
Cremation.
Memorial contributions to the Port Elgin & District Lions Club would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
White, Clarke
At the Southampton Care Centre on Wednesday, February 5th, 2003 at the age of 97 years, Clarke White of Port Elgin. Husband of the late Mildred Murdoch and the late Marjorie McLean. Dear father of Gwendolyn Turner of Dartmouth, N.S. Grandfather of Rhandy Patton and his wife Beth, Bonnie and her husband Glen Cah, Lynn and her husband Michael Coward, Lisa Turner, Larry Turner and his wife Karen, and Lee Turner and his wife Sue. Brother of Florence Gregg of Kincardine. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his daughter Winnifred Percival and by two infant children.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Wing, John
Suddenly at home on Thursday, January 30th, 2003 at the age of 84, John Wing of Port Elgin. Husband of the late Stella Walter. Father of Patricia Ann and her husband Brian Luckman of Quebec City, and John David Wing Jr. of Port Elgin. Brother of Jane Milot, Edna Carpenter, and Pete Wing, all of Welland, and Mary Marco of Fonthill. He is predeceased by his daughter Barbara Ann at the age of six years and by his brother Paul.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Interment Pleasant View Memorial Gardens, Welland.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or Port Elgin United Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Thomas, Brian
At the London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Campus, on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2003 at the age of 60 years, Brian Thomas of Underwood. Past owner of Lake Huron Rod and Gun. Loving husband of the former Ruth Schmidt. He will be missed by his children Brad and his wife Carmen, and Lisa Thomas, all of Bruce Township. He is also survived by his mother Edna of the Southampton Care Centre, his brother John and his wife Diane of Ottawa, and his mother-in-law Jean Schmidt of Stratford. Grampa of Daniel, Darren, Dustin, Jason, and Krissy. Uncle of Laurelle and Jordan. He is predeceased by his father Frank and by his brother Jerry.
A memorial service will be conducted at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, on Tuesday, January 28th, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Doug Reble officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Canadian Paraplegic Association or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Catto, Andy
At his residence in Saugeen Township on Tuesday, January 21st, 2003 in his 82nd year, Andy Catto of Saugeen Township. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Bricker. Dear uncle of Daryl and Chris. Brother of Audrey Davis of Hanover. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Edward, Melvin, and Roy and by his sister Aileen.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St.S., Paisley on Friday, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Murray Rounding officiating.
Memorial contributions to the VON or the County of Bruce General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expression of sympathy.
Panke, William
While wintering in Bradenton, Florida on Friday, January 17th, 2003 at the age of 65 years, Bill Panke of Port Elgin. Husband of the former Jean Wilson. Father of Kim and her husband Leo Lootsma of Port Elgin, Kirk of Denver, Colorado, and Kerry and her husband Rick Schihl of Port Elgin. Grandpa to Ben, Chris, David and Michael Lootsma, Kelly and Kory McBride, and Spencer and Taylor Schihl. Brother of Marlyn and her husband Doug Podd of Peterborough, and Lorna and her husband Bob Brum of Pembroke. Bill will be missed by Jean’s Family, the Wilson’s
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral service will be conducted at the Port Elgin United Church on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Shores Community Complex would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Wagester, Stanley
Peacefully at the Southampton Care Centre on Wednesday, January 15th, 2003 at the age of 93 years, Stan Wagester of Port Elgin, and formerly of Mississauga. Loving husband of Mary for 47 years. He is also survived by his niece Claudette Elyea and her husband Arnold of Port Elgin. He is predeceased by his parents William and Amanda Wagester and his brother Walter.
A memorial service will be conducted at the Southampton Care Centre on Thursday, January 23rd, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Mike Francis officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Southampton Care Centre Resident’s Fund or the Lung Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Blain, Edna
Peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Wednesday, January 15th, 2003, at the age of 80 years, Edna Blain of Port Elgin and formerly of Barrie. Loving wife for 60 years and beloved companion of Gordon (Bud) Blain. Dear mother of Garry and his wife Barbara of Niagara-on-the-Lake, David and his wife Gail of Barrie, and Susan and her husband Gary Exell of Port Elgin. Sadly missed by grandchildren; Jeffrey, Michael, Lori, Tara, Lisa, Tracy & Jill.
A private family funeral service will be conducted at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin.
Memorial contributions Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Humane Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Notes of condolence may be sent to Bud at Elgin Lodge, 551 Mary St., Unit #57, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C2.
Cumming, Alvin
At the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Walkerton, on Tuesday, January 14th, 2003 in his 83rd year, Alvin Cumming of Paisley. Beloved husband of the former Clara Woelfle. Dear father of Robert and his wife Nancy of Saugeen Township, Reg and his wife Karen of Bruce Township, and Edith and her husband Brian Beech of Paisley. Brother of Nellie Johnston of Walkerton, and Ethel and her husband Calvin Cober of Saugeen Township. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son Glen, daughter Sheila, brother Jim and sister Ilene.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St.S., Paisley on Thursday, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in Knox United Church, Paisley on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Dwayne Bos officiating.
Memorial contributions to the County of Bruce General Hospital Foundation or the Bruce County Heritage Association would be appreciated as expression of sympathy.
The Aldworth Lodge #235 A.F. & A.M. will hold a memorial service in the funeral home on Thursday evening at 6:45 p.m.
Carpenter, Barbara
Peacefully surrounded by her family, at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Saturday, January 11th, 2003, Barbara Carpenter of Port Elgin. Loving partner of Win Wray of Port Elgin. Dear daughter of Viola Carpenter of Kitchener. Loving mother of Paul and his wife Melanie, Jo-Anne and her husband Paul Schmalz all of Port Elgin and John and his wife Carrie of Southampton. Gramma of Rowan, Connor, Hannah, Luke, Frankie and Ashlynn. She is also survived by her brother George Carpenter and his wife Wendy of Sarnia, sisters Sally and her husband John Wall and Shirley Carpenter all of Kitchener and her mother-in-law Jean Stephenson of Southampton. She will be missed by her good friend Abby Bolton.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Tuesday, January 14th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce Street, Port Elgin on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating.
