It is with great sorrow that the family of Ross Samuel Preston announces his sudden passing on September 10th, 2003, due to heart complications at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario. Ross was a loving husband of Marilyn and devoted father of Jennifer and his son-in-law Victor Kushmaniuk. Sisters and brothers in law Sam and Arlene Inglis of Hespeler, Jack and Yvonne Gray of Durham, and Aubrey Brown and the late Ruth Brown of Victoria will all deeply miss Ross. Ross was predeceased by his father Samuel and by his mother Gladys, as well as his in-laws Arthur and Eileen Brown of Holstein, Ontario.
A proud native of the Toronto Beaches, Ross attended Malvern High School. He continued his education at Ryerson, obtaining a degree in business. This was followed by an Honours Bachelor of Arts from York University, and a teacher’s certificate from the Ontario College of Education. Thus began a great career in teaching.
In 1971, Ross’ first teaching job brought him to the History and Economics classes of Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin, Ontario - and there he remained a favourite until his retirement in 1994.
Ross’s integrity, brilliant sense of humour and keen intelligence endeared him to both staff and students alike. After retiring, he and Marilyn enjoyed summers in their little ‘haus’ in “The Bruce”, and winters in Sun City, Florida.
Ross and Marilyn had just recently celebrated thirty-five years of friendship and marriage. Ross’s pride and joy was his daughter Jennifer. It was with much happiness that he walked his daughter down the aisle in September two years ago, and he was extremely pleased to see her begin a new life with her husband, Victor.
All who knew Ross will miss his hearty laugh, extremely biased political opinions, wicked sense of humour and fond appreciation for the good things in life.
Thank you Husband. Father. Friend. Teacher and Colleague. Everyone who remembers you will do so with a smile. Your spirit remains with us, always.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, from 7-9 p.m. on Friday evening, September12th. A Remembrance and a Celebration of Ross’ life will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2003 at 1 p.m., at Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce Street, Port Elgin.
A reception with the family will be held immediately following the service in the Family Activity Centre of the church.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or to the Salvation Army would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Gladys Carlaw
At the University Campus, London Health Sciences Centre on Monday, September 8th, 2003, at the age of 84 years, the former Gladys Wilkins of Paisley. Wife of the late Howard Carlaw. Dear mother of Deanna and her husband Stuart Reavie of Lucknow, Karen and her husband Butch Pirie of Hinton, Alberta, Mary and her husband Bob Cottrill of Paisley, Cathy and her husband Owen Parsons of Paisley, and Doug and his wife Beverly of St. Thomas. She will be sadly missed by her eleven grandchildren. Sister of Elsie Oliver of Lively, Louise Weaver of Sudbury, Dorothy Gillan of Point Clark, Harry Wilkins of Chesley, Charles Wilkins of R.R.#3, Goderich, and Herb Wilkins of Chesley Lake. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy Slatcher of Toronto, . Predeceased by one sister Jessie Alton.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St. South, Paisley, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted in Knox United Church, Paisley, on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Barbara Wilkins officiating.
Memorial contributions to the Participation House or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
John "Jack" Laing
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jack, at his residence in Southampton, on Saturday, September 6th, 2003. Loving and devoted husband of the former Gloria Swanson, beloved father of James and his wife Marilyn of Mississauga, and Lenore (Lou) and her husband Bob Mackan of Calgary. Proud grandfather of Bryce and his wife Kristina, Jennifer and her husband John Wedley, Marleigh, Lindsay, David and Diana, and great-grandfather of Braeden and Emma Louise. Brother to Harry in Vancouver and Ronald in Creston, B.C. He is predeceased by his sisters Alexa and Gwen, and by brothers Jeff and Ernest. Ever remembered and cherished by his nieces and nephews.
Jack will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Pauline Cerson and Karen Nelson, and by brothers-in-law and dear friends Gordon Cerson of Teeswater and Graham Nelson of Waterloo.
Funeral service for Mr. Laing will be conducted in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 248 High St., Southampton, on Tuesday morning, Sept. 9th at 11.30 a.m., with the Rev. Margaret Greenhow officiating.
A reception with the family will immediately follow the funeral service at St. Paul’s Church.
Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Sternberg, Waltraud Anna
Suddenly at her residence in Port Elgin on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2003, at the age of 70 years, Waltraud Sternberg, wife of Werner Sternberg of Port Elgin and formerly of Waterloo, mother of Burkard and his wife Margaret of Meaford, Bernard and his wife Cindy of Kenora, Karl and his wife Melinda, Laureen and her husband Donny Way, and Linda and her husband Shawn Keneer, all of Port Elgin. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., with the Rev. Gordon Williams officiating.
Memorial contributions Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Leslie Doll
Suddenly in Souris, Prince Edward Island, on Sunday, August 24th, 2003, at the age of 64 years, Les Doll of the former Saugeen Township. Husband of the former Lenore Hopper. Father of Richard and his fiancée Kerri Stemmler of Burgoyne, Cathy and her husband Bob Wilson of Kansas City, Missouri, and Carolyn and her husband Richard Sheehan of Port Elgin. Son-in-law of Marg Hopper of Southampton. He will be missed by his sisters and brothers-in-law Linda and Dennis Hewitson of Alvanley, Shirley Eagles of Port Elgin, and Carol and Wayne Metzger of Penhold, Alberta.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9p.m. on Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Southampton on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Ken Wild officiating.
Memorial contributions Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Following the interment, a reception with the family will be held at the Southampton Legion, Branch 155.
Ora Sumpton
At Hampton Court on Monday, August 18th, 2003, at the age of 96 years, the former Ora McIntee of Southampton. Beloved wife for 76 years of Wilfred Sumpton of Hampton Court. Dear mother of Mervin of Owen Sound, Donald, and Reg and his wife Barb, all of Windsor. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Grace McLaren, Barb Ricketts, Edith and her husband Scruff Claeren, Marie Sumpton, Terry and his wife Anita, Ron, Linda Geroux and her spouse Chris Deforest, Deanna and her husband John, Robert, and Shirley and her husband Rob Lawlor, nineteen great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter-in-law Clara, five sisters, and one brother.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9p.m. on Thursday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Elder A.J.V. Leeder and Elder William McCarty officiating.
Memorial contributions to Saugeen Shores Medical Centre or Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
McGillivray, Bruce
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, with his family by his side, early Saturday morning, August 16th, 2003 at the age of 85 years Bruce McGillivray of Saugeen Shores, and formerly of Bruce Twp., husband of the former Edith McKenzie, father of Ron and his wife Nancy of Port Elgin, Grandpa of Tracey and her husband Andrew Kriegler, and Corey, all of Toronto. Great-grandpa to Emily and Thomas Kriegler. Bruce is survived by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Bert McKenzie and his wife Dorothy of Port Elgin, Irene and her husband Murray Davidson of Woodstock, Marion Lougheed of Owen Sound, and Anne McKenzie of Port Elgin. He was predeceased by his daughter Audrey McGillivray in 1995, and by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of the McKenzie family.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9p.m. on Tuesday, August 19th. Funeral service will be conducted in Port Elgin United Church, 840 Bruce St., Port Elgin on Wednesday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Janet Sinclair and the Rev. Patricia MacKay of Wesley United Church officiating.
A reception with the family will follow the interment in the Family Activity Centre at Port Elgin United Church.
Memorial contributions to Wesley United Church, Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
Sharon Keith
At the London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Wednesday, August 13th, 2003 at the age of 57 years, the former Sharon Atkinson of Paisley. Beloved wife of Don Keith. Loving mom of Cindy and her husband Ken Bestward of Southampton. Nana of Tyler and Trevor. She is also survived by her mother Isma Atkinson of McVeen Lodge of Hanover. Favourite sister of Mary Pat Atkinson of Durham. Sister-in-law of Marie Cooper and her husband Jack of Kincardine. She is predeceased by her father Fred Atkinson.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel, 216 Queen St. South, Paisley, from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m.with the Rev. Alex McCombie officiating.
Because they were the light of her life Nana would appreciate memorial contributions to a fund for Tyler and Trevor Bestward.
Lorne Weber
At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, with his family at his side, on Thursday, August 7th, 2003 in his 73rd year, Lorne Weber of Saugeen Township. Husband of the former Margaret Campbell. Dear father of Linda and her husband Wayne Lalonde of Alliston, Bonnie and her husband Eugen Balogh of Port Elgin, Harvey and his wife Nanette of Hamilton, Ed and his wife Dee of Cambridge, Lornie and his wife Pauline of Paisley, Florence of Woodstock, Donald and his wife Donna of Mississauga, Dorothy and her husband Brian Jackson of Keswick, and Dave Koskela and his wife Jenn of Surrey, B.C. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three brothers, and three sisters. He is predeceased by his parents and three sisters.
Friends may call at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, 510 Mill Street, Port Elgin, (Town of Saugeen Shores) from 2 to 4 & 7 to 9p.m. on Sunday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating.
