KREASE, Gord - passed away at the South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Durham on Monday, October 23rd, 2006. Gordon Wilfred Krease, of Durham and formerly of Cambridge, in his 80th year. Loving husband of the former Doreen Neely. Cherished father of Wayne of Thornbury, Paul of Hanover, Brian and his wife Cathi of Innisfil, Janet and her husband Ken Gardiner of Durham, Gordon of Cambridge, Michael and his wife Linda of Cambridge and Jo-Ann and her husband Tim Bieman of Durham. Fondly remembered by his 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by his brother David and his wife Riena, and his sister Catherine Rosebrugh. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Sandy Krease and three sisters. Gord and his brother-in-law, David Ayers, owned and operated the Millcreek Service Station in Cambridge. A private family service will be held. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the MCCULLOCH-WATSON FUNERAL HOME, DURHAM (519)369-3837.
Robert McArthur
MCARTHUR, Robert - At Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale, Monday October 23, 2006. Robert Wallace McArthur of R.R.# 6 Markdale in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Dianne (Pamplin) McArthur. Dear father of Michelle (Shane) Taylor of Orangeville, Cary (Kim) McArthur of Milton and Chad (Amanda) McArthur of Bowmanville. Loving grandfather of Dalton Pears, Jared Taylor, Dakota Taylor, Braden McArthur and Brenna McArthur. Brother-in- law of Brad Richardson. Predeceased by parents Roderick and Florence McArthur and sister Donalda Richardson. A funeral service will be held at the MAY FUNERAL HOME, Markdale Thursday October 26th at 2 p.m. Visitation Thursday from Noon until 2:00 p.m. If desired, memorial donations to the Centre Grey Health Services Foundation - Building Fund, the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
James Bennett “Ben“ Mcquarrie
McQUARRIE, James Bennett “Ben“ - In Meaford on Tuesday October 24, 2006. Ben McQuarrie of Meaford, beloved husband of the former Jessie Heal, at the age of 76. Loved father of James of Heathcote, Rick (Darlene) of Meaford, and Lori (Rob Howell) of Collingwood. Fondly remembered by ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and predeceased by one grandson. Dear brother of Elsie (late Emerson) Dawn of Clarksburg, Lealand (Helen) McQuarrie of Meaford and Doreen (Mrs. Jim Green) of Flesherton. Predeceased by brothers Joe (Vi) McQuarrie of Exeter and Edwin (late Marilyn) McQuarrie of Shallow Lake. Family will receive friends at the FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, THE VALLEY CHAPEL, in Thornbury on Thursday from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be conducted at Grace United Church in Thornbury on Friday, October 27, 2006 at 11:00a.m. with cremation to follow. A family service of interment of Ben's cremated remains will take place at Lakeview cemetery at a later date. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Art Pickett
PICKETT, Mr. Art - Age 89 years, a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2006. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday October 28th, 2006 in the chapel of HARBOURVIEW FUNERAL CENTRE, 499 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, ON.
Jean Woods
WOODS, Jean - Peacefully at Central Place in Owen Sound on Monday Evening October 23, 2006. In her 80th year, Mary Jean Woods (nee Barrett), loved cousin of Karen and her husband Jim McCullough, of Paisley and their children Donald and his wife Karen and Greg and his wife Wendy and their families Collin, Emily, Megan and Shelby. Predeceased by her parents Oscar Barrett and his wife Charlotte “Lottie“ (nee Slomkie). Friends may call at the BRECKENRIDGE-ASHCROFT FUNERAL HOME on Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Greenwood cemetery. Rev. David Shearman officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated by the family. 10
Gregory Gordon Young
YOUNG, Gregory Gordon - passed away at his home in Meaford on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. Gregory “Hoss“ Young, in his 46th year. Son of the late Alvin and Shirley (Tindale) Young. Brother of Alva (Art) Fitzsimmons of Meaford; Barbara Bean of Kingston; Judy (Brian) Reid of Cumberland, B.C.; Tom (Shannon) Young of Owen Sound; Deb (Wade) Wall of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta.; John (Karin) Young of Meaford. Brother-in-law of Bert Fox of Trenton. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews and dear friend Merry Moore and family. Predeceased by one sister Kate Fox. A memorial service will be held at THE GARDINER-WILSON FUNERAL HOME, Meaford, on Saturday, October 28th at 10:00 am. Interment , Lakeview cemetery , Meaford. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Frederick Ross Leming - In Memoriam
LEMING, Frederick Ross - October 25, 2005 Dad, always loved and ever missed Wife Jackie, Karen, Phil, Irma, Tristan and Kyle
Ferol (nee Taylor) Williams
WILLIAMS, Ferol (nee Taylor) - passed away peacefully on Sunday October 22nd, 2006 at the age of 87, at Mount Siani Hospital. She is survived by her loving husband Max Williams and her son, William Barr, and her daughter-in-law Debbie St.Charles. She will be remembered fondly by her step-daughter Adel Brown and her family.“Nana“ will be sadly missed by her granddaughters and their spouses, Karen and Jeff Seburn, Robin and Graham Carter, and Maureen and Anthony Parlatore. Great grandchildren include Quinn and Jack Seburn, Jamie and Sarah Parlatore, and Cole Barr. A special Thanks to the staff at Northumberland Hospital in Cobourg. Ferol's family will receive friends at the MORSE & SON CHAPEL of the MORGAN FUNERAL HOMES 5917 Main Street, Niagara Falls on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Service to celebrate her life will be held at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon at 1:30. Interment will follow at St. David's cemetery. For those who wish memorial donations may be made to Mount Sinai Hospital.
Betty McKellar Brush
BRUSH, Betty McKellar - Peacefully at her residence, Jefferson St. Forest, on October 23, 2006, Betty McKellar Brush (formerly Plympton Twsp). Beloved wife of the late Percy Brush (1993). Dear mother of James and wife Barbara, Plympton Twsp., Bonnie (Mrs. Don McKellar) Forest, Helen (Mrs. Rob Deline) Brights Grove. Predeceased by infant son, Bruce (1957). Loving grandmother of Lisa (Trevor), Jeff, Jill Brush, Todd (Michelle), Tanya (Chris). Proud great grandmother of Jordan, Jacob, Kenzie and Noelle. Aged 81 years. Resting at the RONN E. DODGE FUNERAL HOME, McFarlane Chapel, 9 James St. S. Forest. Funeral Service Friday, October 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Cathy Larmond. Visitation Thursday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Donations to Diabetes Foundation or charity of choice appreciated by the family (cheques only received at the funeral home). A Memorial Tree will be planted in memory of “Betty“ by the Dodge Family.
George (Joe) James Ioannis
IOANNIS, George (Joe) James - Peacefully, at Bluewater Health Norman Street Site, Sarnia on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 George (Joe) James Ioannis, age 58 of Sarnia. Joe will be sadly missed by his family and many friends whom he has touched over the years. He worked at Ontario Hydro, Windsor and Imperial Oil for 25 years. Beloved father of Jessica VanderKloet and her husband Todd, Joseph Ioannis and his fiancée Christine Marsella. Dear grandfather of Tyler and Paige VanderKloet. Predeceased by his father James Ioannis, mother Kathleen (Whittal) Richards, step-father Len Richards and brother Kriste Ioannis. A funeral service will be held at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia on Friday, October 27, 2006 at 10:00 am. Cremation will follow. Family and friends will be received at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and evening from 7 to 9 p.m. Sympathy through donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Sallie Lane
LANE, Sallie - Suddenly on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Sallie Lane, age 72 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of George Lane. Loved mother of Paul and his wife Kelly Lane and their two children Matthew and Adam, and David Lane and his two children Cooper and Kaitlin. Sallie was an active and passionate lawn bowler and was a past president of the Sarnia Lawn Bowling Club. She was a travel agent in Sarnia for over 30 years. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 27, 2006 at 1:00 pm at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Friday from 12:00 pm until service time at 1:00 pm. Sympathy through donations to the Sarnia and District Humane Society.
Myrna (Mead) McGuire
McGUIRE, Myrna (Mead) - A resident of R.R.# 5 Bothwell, passed away suddenly as the result of a car accident on Sunday, October 22, 2006 at the age of 57. Born in Ingersoll, daughter of the late A. James and Bernice (Fulkerson) Mead. Myrna taught at Brescia College, London, Centralia College, and in Alberta at Olds College for 9 years. Most recently Myrna has been teaching at Lambton Kent Composite School, Dresden. Beloved husband of Bob McGuire. Loving mother of Ian and Jordan McGuire of R.R.# 5 Bothwell. Dear sister of Alan Mead of Petrolia. Loving daughter-in-law of Bill and Laura McGuire of R.R.# 2 Oil Springs. Dear sister-in-law of Peter and Cheryl McGuire of R.R.# 2 Oil Springs, Ross and Janice McGuire of R.R.# 1 Croton, Doug McGuire of R.R.# 1 Croton, and Tim McGuire of R.R.# 2 Oil Springs. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The McGuire family will receive friends at the Peoples Church, 3888 London Line, Wyoming (directions can be found at their website https://peopleslambton.com/contact.php ) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at the Peoples Church, Wyoming on Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 11:00 am with Rev. Kevin Mahon officiating. Interment Oil Springs cemetery at 3:30 pm. Donations if desired may be made by cheque to the Peoples Church Mission Fund. Online condolences and donations may be left at our website www.badderfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to BADDER FUNERAL HOMES, Thamesville (519-692- 4222). A Tree will be planted in Memory of Myrna McGuire in the Badder & Robinson Memorial Forest, Mosa Twp.
Nora O'Donnell
O'DONNELL, Nora - Peacefully, on October 23, 2006, aged 90 years. Predeceased by husband Eoghan (1999), grandson Joseph (2006), and brothers Jim, Ned, and Peter McMenamin. Survived by her six children: Aidan, Fionuala (Wes), Grainne, Ciaran, Ronan (Charlene), and Fergus (Amanda), and her sisters Mary McMenamin and Nan McMenamin. Grandmother of Shona (Scott), Brendan, Sarah, Laura, Emily, Timothee and Mary. Also survived by sister-in-law Jackie McMenamin (Sarnia), many nieces and nephews including Joe McMenamin, Peter McMenamin, Ed McMenamin, and Suzanne Maki of Sarnia. Nora was born in County Donegal, Ireland in 1916. She trained as a nurse and midwife in England and was injured when her hospital suffered a direct hit during the bombing of London. She was married in 1946 and raised her children in Glasgow, and emigrated to Canada in 1969.In Sarnia she provided home care for many clients through the Red Cross Homemaker Service. The family wishes to thank the staff of Marshall Gowland Manor, who cared lovingly for our mother for the past 10 years. Visitation will be held at McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church on Thursday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Marshall Gowland Manor Resident's Council or charity of your choice.
Marie Delphine Catherine Pettit
PETTIT, Marie Delphine Catherine - With her friends by her side on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, MARIE DELPHINE CATHERINE PETTIT in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late John Arthur Pettit. Marie will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends. She was Past President of the CWL and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxillary, and was a long time member of the IODE. Visitation will be held at the McKENZIE & BLUNDY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Wes Gutowski on Friday, October 27th at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 714 Lite St., Pt. Edward N7V 1A6 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd., Sarnia N7T 4Y1. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.mckenzieblundy.com A tree will be planted in memory of Marie Pettit in the McKenzie & Blundy Memorial Forest. Dedication service Sunday, September 16th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wawanosh Wetlands Conservation Area.
Louise Bumbaco - In Memoriam
BUMBACO - In loving memory of Louise, who passed away October 25, 1983. Because of her, our own small world will never be the same, And all our hearts are filled with love when others speak her name. But though her face may not be seen among us here today, Her love is felt in all the hearts she touched along the way. - Remembered and missed, your family.
Gary Gilmar - In Memoriam
GILMAR, Gary - In memory of my loving husband Gary, who passed away October 25, 2004. I think of you so often “Honey“ I miss you more each day, The life we had together, Was so precious all the way. I remember your “smile“ and your whitty ways, And most of all hearing your say “I Love You Hon“ I do have lots of memories, I'll treasure all my life, You were my Loving Husband I, your loving wife “Always“. - Until we meet again “Love“ Rest in peace, your loving wife Shirley xoxoxo
Jim Kennedy - In Memoriam
KENNEDY, Jim - In loving memory of a dear son-in-law and brother-in-law who passed away October 24, 2005. Till memory fades and life departs, You live forever in our hearts. - Stan (Esther) Finn, Carleen (Greg) Cameron, Deborah (Bill) Bolton, Dona (Blair) Mathewson and families.
Betty Jane (nee Ibbitson) Bateman-Simons
BATEMAN-SIMONS, Betty Jane (nee Ibbitson) - (June 22, 1935 ~ Oct. 16, 2006) -It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, grandma, nana, sister and friend after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by Frank Hallam, her children; Rod Bateman (Marlene), Debbie Clark, Billy Bateman (Barb), Maureen Burghardt (Dan), her son-in-law Bill Clark, her grandchildren; Charlene Clark (Phil), Jodie Bateman, Adam and Mikayla Burghardt, Justine Essex, Bobby Essex (Marlene), her great grandchildren; Nicolas, Danesha and Robert Jr.; her sister Deloris McGonegal (and family), her brother; Bruce Ibbitson (Suzie and family), her nephew; Kevin, her many wonderful friends and all of her special little friends who called her Grandma Betty. She was predeceased by her parents Gerald and Dorothy Ibbitson, her brother Lloyd Ibbitson, daughter Louise, granddaughter Corina Clark and grandson William Clark. A celebration of her life was held on Friday, Oct. 20, at the Island Bible Chapel, Richards Landing.
