COULTHART, Gertrude Mary - At the Grey Bruce Health Services, Southampton, on Wednesday, October 18th, 2006 at the age of 92 years, the former Gertrude Gunn of Port Elgin and formerly of Ingleside, Ontario. Wife of the late Eldred Coulthart. Mother of Bob and his wife Patricia of Port Elgin and Heather Coulthart and her husband Barry Adams of Vancouver, B.C. Grandma to Val Coulthart, Leah Coulthart- Howe and her husband Todd Howe, and Ryan Adams. Great-grandma to Darcy and Clara Howe. Sister of Art Gunn and his wife Verda of Chesley. Sister-in-law of Mildred Coulthart of Long Sault. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Robert, Ken, Donald and John. A memorial service will be conducted in the W. KENT MILROY PORT ELGIN CHAPEL, 510 Mill St., Port Elgin (Town of Saugeen Shores) on Saturday, October 21st, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Lawrence Valley cemetery , Long Sault, Ontario. Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
George Edward Guyer
GUYER, George Edward - At the Southampton Care Centre on Wednesday, October 18th, 2006 at the age of 87 years, George Guyer of Port Elgin. Husband of the former Mabel McTeer. Father of Ted and his wife Eva of Saugeen Township, and Michael of Owen Sound, He is also survived by four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, his sister Lois McTeer of Paisley, and by his daughter-in-law Marsha Guyer. Predeceased by his son Stephen, three sisters, and one brother. A memorial service will be conducted at the Community of Christ Church, corner of Market St.and Bricker St, Port Elgin on Monday, October 23rd, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Elder A.J.V. Leeder officiating. Interment Sanctuary Park cemetery. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #340, Port Elgin will hold a memorial service in the church on Monday morning at 10:45 a.m. Memorial contributions to the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Funeral arrangements in the care of the W. KENT MILROY PORT ELGIN CHAPEL, 519-832-2222.
Pearl Agnes Meloshe
MELOSHE, Pearl Agnes - Peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at the Ottawa Hospital on Monday October 16, 2006 in her 90th year. Born in Bentinck Township, Ontario, daughter of Margaret and Thomas Shewell. Beloved wife of the late Francis Patrick Meloshe and cherished mother of Nancy (Dr. Ian Pragnell), Mary (Dr. Phyllis Hierlihy), Patrice (Elmer Tumak) and Timothy. Dear sister of Helen Hill (Norman) of Windsor, Ontario and sister-in-law of Wilfred and Helen Meloche of Owen Sound. Predeceased by her brothers Albert, Walter, Charles and Stanley, and; by her sisters Isabel Hurley and Violet Hogan of Owen Sound. Pearl was greatly loved and will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. She was a dedicated member of the Catholic Women's League and a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary's Church, Owen Sound. There are angels too numerous to mention among the doctors, residents, nurses, therapists and administrative staff at the Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Heart Institute who treated Pearl with professionalism, dedication and compassion. Your kindnesses were deeply appreciated. The family would like to extend a special heartfelt note of thanks to: Dr. John Seeley of the Ottawa Hospital, Pearl's family physician and tireless advocate, Dr. Priscilla Bright, Father John DeCoste, and caregivers, Reta Currie and Eileen Whiteley. Friends are invited to call at the BRECKENRIDGE ASHCROFT FUNERAL HOME 241 9th St. West, Owen Sound, Ontario, tel: 519-376-2326 on Friday, October 20, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2006 with interment to follow at St. Mary's cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the Palliative Care Outreach Program of Ottawa would be appreciated.
Bernice Ellenora Pienta
PIENTA, Bernice Ellenora - September 30, 1927 ~ October 18, 2006 - It is with great sadness that the family of Bernice Pienta announces her passing. She was a companion and life-long partner to her husband Stanley. A devoted mother and friend to Gail, Jacqueline, and Sherry (husband Dennis). She was a devoted Nana to her four grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Bernice was a survivor - beating leukemia and breast cancer. She bravely succumbed to lung and brain cancer. Bernice was an inspiration to all who met her. Bernice had an uplifting spirit and great sense of humour. She will be loved, missed and never forgotten by all those who were touched by her heart. Cremation has taken place. At the request of the family, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in memory of Bernice and can be made through the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to the THOMAS C. WHITCROFT FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, Sauble Beach (519) 422-0041. An Oak tree will be planted in the funeral home meadow in memory of Bernice.
Norma Elizabeth Scholes
SCHOLES, Norma Elizabeth - At the Grey Bruce Health Services in Wiarton Wednesday morning October 18, 2006. The former Norma Brown of Sauble Beach in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Ray Scholes. Loving mother of Joan White and her partner Fred of Bobcaygeon, Dorothy Howell of Sauble Beach and Jim and his wife Carol of Toronto. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A Celebration of Norma's Life will be conducted from the Sauble Christian Fellowship Church, Sauble Beach, Saturday afternoon November 11 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Dave Oppertshauser officiating. A private family interment at Zion cemetery has been held. Memorial contributions to Sauble Christian Fellowship, Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence for the family are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com. A tree will be planted in the Memorial Forest of the Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation in memory of Norma by the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME. For further information, please contact DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME Hepworth 519-935-2754.
Ruth McMillan
McMILLAN, Ruth - In loving memory of our dear Mother, Mother-in-law and Gramma, who passed away October 20, 1999. Our hearts often take us down memory lane Where laughter and good times will always remain, And whenever the hard days seem too much to bear Down memory lane Mom, you'll always be there. For as the sun shines and the moon beams, As the trees whisper and birds sing, We know you are still here for us. We need only to open our hearts and minds And there you are Mom, Your loving presence to comfort us forever. - Forever in our hearts and memories, Doug & Peggy and family, Carol & Percy.
Freda Denault
DENAULT, Freda - Peacefully at Extendicare, York, Sudbury on Wednesday October 18, 2006 in her 82nd year. Freda Denault, beloved wife of the late Sauriol Denault. Dear mother of Lloyd Denault (Diane), Sudbury, Marlene Chassie (Merril) Yellowknife, James Denault (Irene), Azilda ON, Barbara Junop (Neil), Pembroke, David Denault (Debbie) Chilliwack BC, Vincent Denault, Vancouver and Donna Monette (Maurice), Victoria. Predeceased by her sons Ken Denault and Bud Denault. Loving grandmother to Connie, Melanie, Mervin, Ernie, Tommy, Paul, Karen, Lorelei, Darryl, Trevor, Theresa, Carrie-Lynn, Jason, Sheril, Jessica, Aaron and Abigael and 21 great- grandchildren. Sister of Tom Denault (Cindy), Frances Mosley (late Jack), Emily Dagenais (late Elzear), Cletas Lesieur (late Clarence) and Doreen Meranger (late Rene). Predeceased by her sisters, Ella Boisvert, Essie Mousseau, Merilda Rivet, Geraldine Perrault and brothers Hector and Leo Denault and her parents John and Amanda (nee Lariviere) Denault. Relatives and friends may call at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke on Sunday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. and Monday after 12 noon. A Funeral Mass will celebrated in the Church of the Most Holy name of Jesus, Pembroke Monday afternoon October 23 at 2 o'clock. Interment St. Peter's cemetery , Fort Coulonge, PQ. In memory of Freda donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Greeta Catherine Millark
MILLARK, Greeta Catherine - suddenly in hospital, Pembroke on Thursday, October 19th, 2006 at the age of 81 years. Greeta Millark (nee Smith) of 665 Roy Street, Pembroke, wife of the late Gordon E. Millark. Dear mother of Jim Millark, Pembroke. Daughter of the late Isaac and Bertha Smith. Sister of the late Violet Laflair, Katherine Roesler, Charlotte Wagner, Mildred Noack and Wesley Smith. Cremation has taken place. Memorial Visitation at the MALCOLM, DEAVITT & BINHAMMER FUNERAL HOME, l4l Renfrew Street, Pembroke on Sunday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in St. John's Lutheran cemetery , Germanicus. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated).
Mae (nee Hagerman) Chislett
CHISLETT, Mae (nee Hagerman) - passed away with her family at her side at the Golden Plough Lodge on Saturday, September 30th, 2006 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Chislett. Loving mother of son William (Rhonda) and daughter Betty Russell (Terry). Loving Nan to David, Kimberly, Scott, Jeromy, Robert & Joseph. Great Nan to eleven great grandchildren
Dorothy Hall
HALL, Dorothy. passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg on Wednesday, October 18, 2006. Dorothy Wray beloved wife of the late Brian Hall. Loving mother of Ann (George Mawson) of England and Joan (Ed Hepburn) of Port Hope. Dear grandmother of Jackie Irwin (Ed), Jane Taylor, Michael Hepburn, Marianne Mawson, Sarah Hewitt (Andrew), David Mawson (Claire) and Iain Mawson (Liane) and great-grandmother of Abbey, Liam, Thomas, Joel, Phoebe, Angus and Isla. Memorial Funeral Service will be held at St. John's Anglican Church, Pine Street North, Port Hope, Saturday 11am. If desired, memorial contributions may be made by cheque to the Port Hope & District Health Care Foundation.
Thelma Bernice Hamilton
HAMILTON, Thelma Bernice - Peacefully at Port Hope, on October 18th in her 90th year. Thelma Dyer beloved wife of the late Charles Hamilton. Dear mother of Catherine Case and her husband Glenn of Port Hope. Proud and loving grandmother of Jennifer Marshall and her husband Aaron of Oshawa and Andrew and his partner Danielle of Port Hope. Sister of the late Erle Dyer. Friends are invited to call at the ROSS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 135 Walton St. Port Hope, Friday from 7-9p.m. Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, October 21st, at 11a.m. with visiting one hour prior. Interment Port Hope Union cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to The Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
Gordon Liboiron
LIBOIRON, Gordon - At St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, on Wednesday October 18, 2006. Gord Liboiron beloved husband of Mary Pelka. Dear son of Eileen and the late John Liboiron. Loving father of Aaron (Michelle Ford), Dorian Pelka and Angelique Pelka (Matt Hennessy). Predeceased by his son Quentin Pelka. Grandfather of Mitchell Blair. Brother of Garry (Liz), Larry (Jane) of Cobourg, Shirley-Anne Liboiron of Pender Island, B.C., Michelle Vasquez, Janine Liboiron of Toronto and Denise Liboiron of Cobourg. Predeceased by his brother Bryan. Uncle of Adam, Kasey, Bryan, Tanya, Tara, Tamara, Eric, Brandon, Shayne, Jocelyn, Eli and Leroy. Brother-in- law of Lydia (Wayne Robertson) of Colborne and John and Stevan Pelka of Cobourg. A memorial mass will be held at St. Michael's Church, Division St., Cobourg, on Saturday October 21 at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, Orr St., Cobourg. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the St. Michael's Hospital Foundation (Liver Research) or St. Michael's Church, Cobourg.
Henry (Harry) Albert Hatch
HATCH, Henry (Harry) Albert - Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Campus, London on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, Henry (Harry) Albert Hatch, age 79 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Peggy for 51 years. Loving father to Neil (Terri), Paul (Debbie), Sue and Charlie Jackson. Dear grandfather of Lindsay, Lisa, Nicole, Amanda, Melissa, Tracey and Jason, great-grandfather of Tristan, Torin, Seth, Janeke, Lillianna, Oliver and Maya. Dear brother of Bob and Molly Hatch, Ruth and David Allen, Neil and Dorothy Hatch, brother-in-law of Pamela Hatch, Wyn and Brian West and Julie Ross all of the U.K. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother Bill Hatch. Harry was born in Saffron Walden, U.K.; was the retired Vice-President of Corporate Services at Fiberglas Canada, a Fiberglas Canada employee for 35 years, and a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. At Harry's request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at St. Bartholomew's Church, 722 Cathcart Blvd, Sarnia ON, on Monday October 23rd at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia entrusted with arrangements.
Muriel Fern (Gray) Ollerenshaw
OLLERENSHAW, Muriel Fern (Gray) - Peacefully at Bluewater Health - Mitton Site on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, MURIEL FERN (GRAY) OLLERENSHAW of West St. Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late William (1991). Dearest mother of Ann Ollerenshaw and Susan (Dennis) Laker both of Petrolia. Dear grandmother of Daniel, Phillip and Emily. Survived by sisters-in-law Mary Gray (Don), Ann Gray (Bud) Millicent Sells (Jack). Predeceased by Rosanah, (Tom), Lily Belle, George and Edward (Edith), Donald and John Malcolm (Nola) and Violet Ollerenshaw. Aged 77 years. Resting at the RONN E. DODGE FUNERAL HOME, McFarlane Chapel, 9 James St. S. Forest. Funeral service Monday, October 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Lakeview cemetery , Sarnia. Donations to Brain Tumor Foundation or Heart & Stroke appreciated by the family. (Cheques only received at the funeral home). A memorial tree will be planted in memory of “Muriel“ by the Dodge Family.
Rae James Piggott
PIGGOTT, Rae James - 77 years, passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving wife Joyce (McLean) by his side on Thursday, October 19, 2006. Rae was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and was passionate about his farm and animals large and small. Rae was a dedicated worker for many years as Road Superintendent with Enniskillen and Brooke Townships, as well as his involvement as a councilor with Enniskillen Township. Loving father to Ann Tuplin and husband Jim Barker, Lynn Piggott, and Jim (Shrie) Piggott. Step-father Karen (Wayne) Eckert, Scott (Wendy) McLean, and Doug (Wendy) McLean. Cherished grandfather of Kurits Barker, Kaitlyn and Rae Piggott, Kelly and Lindsay Eckert, Heather, Emma Alex, Janelle, and Isaac McLean. Predeceased by his granddaughter Jamilyn Piggott (2000). Also survived by brothers Ross (Mary Louise 2005) Piggott, Doug (Patricia) Piggott and sister-in-law Marion (Beverly 2005) Piggott. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends will always remember him for his honesty and his sense of humour. The family will receive friends at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia on Friday, October 20, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dean Adlam officiating. Interment at Oil City cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society, Victorian Order of Nurses, or a charity of your choice.
Bernedas “Buddie“ (Greene) White
WHITE, Bernedas “Buddie“ (Greene) - Formerly of Thamesville, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Thursday, October 19, 2006 at the age of 76. Born in Camden Twp., daughter of the late Percy and Myrtle (Logan) Greene. Beloved wife of the late Wm. Robert White Jr. (2000). Loving mother of Carol and Bill Simpson of Sarnia, Roberta and Mike Confurius of Chatham, Louise and Greg Pinsonneault of Chatham. Much loved grandmother of Lisa (Peter), John (Nicole), Taunia (Brian), Tiffany, Kyle and Felisha. Loving great- grandmother of Larissa, Pierce and Caleb. Dear sister of Mervin Greene of Leamington and Murray and Rhea Greene of Exeter. Loving sister-in-law of Don and Nadine White of Simcoe. Predeceased by a brother Gerald Greene. The White family will receive friends at the JOHN C. BADDER FUNERAL HOME, 72 Victoria St., Thamesville on Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Thamesville on Saturday, October 21, 2006 at 11:00 am with Fr. Andy Dwyer as Celebrant. Interment St. Paul's cemetery , Thamesville. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Cancer Society, Candian Diabetes Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation. Prayers will be held on Friday evening at 8:45 pm. “ A Tree will be planted in Memory of Buddie White in the Badder & Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.“
Norine (Nana) Courtney
COURTNEY, Norine (Nana) - Peacefully, after a courageous battle, surrounded by love and angels on Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the Sault Area Hospital. Norine was one month short of her 91st birthday. Beloved wife of the late Clyde. We said goodbye to the loving mother of Linda Jonasson (Wayne) and Charles Courtney (Carol). Cherished Nana of Tracy Gingras (Ray), Kris Jonasson (Tammy), Eric Jonasson (Liz), Sarah Courtney (Matt) and Katie Courtney. She will be sadly missed by her two great grandchildren Sebastien and Courtney. Fondly remembered by her many friends at Horseshoe Bay and the Finnish Resthome (Kotitalo). Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Norine's Life at the NORTHWOOD FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, November 18, 2006 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations made to the New Sault Area Hospital Building Fund would be appreciated by the family. A very special thank you to the staff and nurses at the Finnish Resthome, Lynne Hertz, Dr. Walde, Dr. Rossi and the wonderful caring nurses on Palliative Care. 'Don't mourn me...........but don't forget me.' Norine
