at the Woolcott Wing of Welland County Hospital, on Sunday April 13, 2003, Marlene Heximer of Fonthill in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Don Heximer and loving mother of Laurie-Ann Braun and her husband Tom of Grimsby and Cathy Reeves and her husband Shawn of Welland. Precious Grama to Megan, Devin, Liam and Jordan. Dear sister of Doug Leavens and his wife Sharon, Allan Leavens and his wife Rosemary and Ron Leavens and his wife Karen and their families, all of Fonthill. Dear sister-in-law of Doris and Bob MacDonald of Deep River, Jean Smith of Prescott and Norma Heximer of Welland and their families. Friends will be received by the family Tuesday April 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Wednesday April 16, from 9-11am at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street Fonthill where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel at 11am. with Reverend Frank Walker of Fonthill United Church officiating. Interment Fonthill cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Family and children Services, 654 South Pelham, Welland Ontario L3C 3C8. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Nancy Ethel Young
At Sunset Haven Nursing Home, Welland, on Tuesday, August 6, 2002, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Joseph Young (1994). Loving mother of Eleanor Nancy Young of Armstrong B.C., Joseph Allie Young and his wife Karen of Thunder Bay and predeceased by her son Rodger Alvin Young (1993). Also loved by her grandchildren Justin and Alana Young. Friends will be received bythe family from 7-9 Thursday and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Friday at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, August 10th at 10:30 am. with Reverend Jim Manuel of Fonthill Baptist Church officiating. Interment Pleasentview Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mr Eric Wayne Crafter
at his home in Fothill, on Tuesday, March 11th 2003. Eric Wayne Crafter, in his 52nd year. Loving father of Meaghan Crafter and beloved son of Margaret Crafter of Fonthill and the late Ted Crafter. Dear brother of Vicki Gamble and her husband Taylor and Debbie Gamble and her husband John all of Fenwick. Dear uncle of Tara, Kristen, Stacy, Dustin, Chelsea and Dylan. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Thursday, at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday March 14th at 1:00 pm. with Reverend Frank Walker officiating. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Margaret Isabell MacIntosh
At Sunset Haven Home for the Aged, Welland, on Saturday August 3, 2002. Margaret (Wood) MacIntosh in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Ian (Mac) MacIntosh and loving mother of Carole and her late husband Larry Little of Welland, Glenn and his wife Karren of Lowbanks and daughter-in-law Dianne macIntosh of Welland. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Edward (Ted) Little of Iqaluit, Nunavut, Todd Little of Alberta, Martin Little of Welland, Tracy Lobbezoo of Port Colbourne, Stewart MacIntosh of Dunnville, Glenda VanVliet of Wainfleet, Jodie MacIntosh of Milton, Jason MacIntosh of Welland and great-grandchildren Alissa and Shaelynn Lobbezoo, Megan and Mathew VanVliet. She was predeceased by her parents Soloman and Kate Wood, her son Brian and a brother Arthur. The family will receive friends at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. where funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday August 8, 2002 at 2pm. Interment Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. David's Anglican Church Welland, Sunset Haven Home for the Aged or a Charity of one's choice.
Mrs Frances Elizabeth Peacock
Frances Elizabeth Peacock passed away in her 83rd year on January 29th, 2004 at St. Catharines General Hospital. Predeceased by her former husband Fletcher Peacock (1997). Loving mother of Stephen Peacock and Darlaine of Toronto, and Susan Bolsover of Devon, England. Proud grandmother of Jacquie, Michael and Lincoln Bolsover, of London, England. Dear sister of Douglas Murray and wife Edna of Saint John, N.B. Fran will be sadly missed by her family and friends for her unique style and that twinkle in her eye. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of her life will be held on February 21st, 12-4 pm. at the Wildflower Restaurant, Fonthill. Those wishing to attend are asked to contact the family at 1-416-484-8743 by February 14th. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Lung Association or to a Charity of your choice.
Mrs Mary Elizabeth "Redmond" Youngblut
At the Woolcott Wing of Welland Hospital on Friday, January 30, 2004 Mary Elizabeth Youngblut of Welland in her 74th year. Loving mother of Ronald Youngblut of Welland and predeceased by her husband Wilson Henry Youngblut (1987) and her brothers John and Henry. Mary is survived by several nieces, nephews and their families. Special thanks to our neighbour Alice and all the staff at Woolcott Wing of Welland Hospital. Friends will be received by the family on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Kevin's Church, 307 Niagara Street, Welland on Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 10:00am . Interment Fonthill cemetery , Fonthill. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Mr Alfred Clarke Ingram
at Linhaven Home For The Aged, St. Catharines, on Friday February 6th 2004, in his 88th year. Mr. Ingram was formerly of Welland. Beloved husband of Mary Jane (Beaudoin) Ingram. Loving father of Dorothy Chesson and her husband Paul of Thorold and Allan Ingram and his wife Anne of St. Catharines. Also loved by his granchildren Keith Horton and his wife Nancy of Thorold, Susan Horton of Fenwick, Mary Ingram-Sacks and her husband Kevin Sacks of Kitchener, Kevin Ingram and his wife Debbie of Vancouver and his great-grandchildren Nathan, Kim and Haley. Survived by his brother Roland Ingram and his wife Margaret of Wainfleet, his sisters-in-law Dianne Theal (and her late husband Hartley) and Annette Robins (and her late Husband Albert). Predeceased by his brother Festes Ingram and his wife Marguerite and his brother-in-law Ulric Beaudoin, his step-brothers Arthur Warden, Lloyd Warden and step-sister Violet Reid. Special thanks to the nurses on Dalhousie especially Holly for knowing. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Sunday February 8, 2004 at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday February 9th at 11:00 am. with Reverend Frank Walker officiating. Interment Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Thorold. Mr. Ingram was a member of the Oddfellows Lodge and Faith Rebecca Lodge in Welland. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations in memory of Mr. Ingram may be made to Linhaven, 403 Ontario Street, St. Catharines L2N 1L5. "He was our Honey". A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Mrs Davidina MacBeath "McKay" Strawn
passed away at Sunset Haven on Tuesday, February 10th, 2004. Mrs. Davidina "Mac" MacBeath (nee MacKay) R.N. of Welland, in her 94th year. Born in Dunbeath, Caithness Scotland in 1911. Survived by her loving husband, Hughston "Hugh" Strawn, her sister Minnie Sinclair of Rosythe Scotland and a nephew, Gordon Anderson (Alma) of Chatsworth, Ontario. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Alexander and Isabel MacKay, brothers John and Alexander and sisters Elizabeth Sutherland (Adam) and Meim Barney (John) of Scotland and Margaret Anderson (Andrew) of Etobicoke. Special thanks to Sunset Haven staff for their compassionate care. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Friday at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill where the complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday February 14th at 11:00am with Louise Aiekman officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment of ashes at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Sunset Haven Home for the Aged, 163 First Street, Welland, L3C 1Y5 or the Alzheimer Society of Niagara, 403 Ontario St., Unit 1., St. Catharines L2N 1L5. A Donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the James L. Pedlar Lifetime Memories Program.
Mr John Edward "Jack" Semley
at the Woolcott Wing, Welland Hospital, on Friday February 13, 2004. Mr. Jack Semley of Ridgeville, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Winifred "Win" Semley. Loving father of David Semley and his wife Lynda of Welland. Predeceased by his sister Anna Anderson and his brothers Victor and Herbert Semley. Jack was retired from Stelpipe after 42 years of service. He was a World War ll Veteran serving with the Midland Regiment and a member of the Fonthill and Ridgeville Seniors Club. Friends will be received by the family from 7-9 pm. Saturday and 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Sunday at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday February 16, 2004 at 11:00 am with Reverend Graham Thorpe of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Welland officiating. Interment Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Thorold. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Mr George Campbell
at the Welland Hospital, on Saturday February 21, 2004. Mr. George Campbell, of Fonthill, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Margaret Campbell. Loving father of Drew Campbell (Carol) of Tonawanda N.Y., Dwight Campbell (Lynn) of Pickering, Dana Leshchyshyn (Orest) of Toronto and dear father-in-law of Linda Campbell of Welland. Also loved by his grandchildren; Stephen Campbell (Jennifer) of Toronto, Keely Campbell of St. Catharines, Sarah Campbell of Victoria B.C., Meghan Campbell of Pickering, Andrea Leshchyshyn and Mark Leshchyshyn both of Toronto and by his great-grandchildren Sierra and Trevor Campbell; nieces and nephews, Jim, Gina and Bill Boccioletti, Glen Campbell, Margaret Sboega and Brian Barrett. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Glen, Jim, Joe, Margaret and Mary. Mr. Campbell was a long-time employee of the former Ontario Paper Company, retiring after 37 years and was a member of the United Association Local 666. He served with the R.C.A.F during World War Two and was a 50 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17 in Thorold. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Tuesday at the a JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Alexander's Catholic Church, 50 Pelham Town Square (at Station Street) Fonthill, on Wednesday February 25th at 1:00 pm. with cremation to follow. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17, Thorold, will conduct a service at the funeral home Tuesday evening at 6:45 pm. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or to a charity of your choice. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Mr Donald John Montgomery
at his residence, on Thursday February 19, 2004, Donald John Montgomery in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Ada (Sumbler). Dear father of Jim (Sandra) Montgomery and of Lucy (Robert) Dunbar. He will be Sadly missed by his grandchildren Sharon, Bill, Dave (Jennifer), Ken (Tarina), Tom (Rachael) and by his six great-grandchildren. Donald was predeceased by brothers Richard, Orvil, Stanley and by sisters Flossie, Margaret and Irene. Donald worked for United Steel for 35 years and 10 years for Port Weller Dry Docks. Friends will be received by the family at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, on Friday, February 20th from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at the Calvary Gospel Church,735 South Pelham, Welland, at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday February 21, 2004 with Pastor Dan Smith and Reverend Tom Swan officiating. Interment Woodlawn cemetery. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Calvary Gospel Church or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Declan Patrick Murphy
It is with great sadness that the Murphy family announce the sudden passing of their dear brother Declan, in his 49th year. Predeceased by his parents Noel and Pat. He will be missed by Kieran and Susanne of Burlington, Paul and Elizabeth of California and Ted of Wellend. Dear uncle of Caidleigh, Quinn and Cassandra. After a brief illness, Declan succumb to Cancer at the Port Colbourne General Hospital, on Saturday September 14th 2002. A private family memorial service was held at the James L. Pedlar Funeral Home, Fonthill. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mrs Elsie Williams
at Extendicare in St. Catharines, on Monday February 23, 2004. Mrs Elsie M. Williams, of St. Catharines and formerly of Fonthill, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late William E. "Tede" Williams (1986). Loving mother of Joan McIntee (Ross) of St. Catharines and Mark Williams (Phyllis) of Norwich. Also loved by her grandchildren Mary Gianotti (Chuck), John McIntee (Natalie), Greg Williams, Kimberley Fletcher (Tim), Pamela Singh (Roger), Scott Williams (Marny) and by her 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Betty Smith, Tom and Betty Breckels and Dorothy Williams. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Wednesday February 25th 2004 at the JAMES L> PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the funeral sevice will be conducted in the chapel on Thursday February 26th 2004 at 11:00 am. with her son-in-law Ross McIntee officiating. Interment Hillside cemetery , Ridgeville. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Niagara Shorthills Chrisitian Ministries (Agape Valley).
Mrs Robyn Darleen "Rosborough" Egerter
at St. Catharines General Hospital, on Monday, January 12th 2004. Robyn Egerter of St. Catharines. Beloved wife of Jeff Egerter. Dear sister of Penny and Lloyd Kelly of Brampton and Colleen Gray of Cambridge. Predeceased by her parents Audrey and Doug Rosborough. Dear daughter-in-law of Orval and Marion Egerter of R.R.# 1 Fonthill and niece to Jean Egerter of R.R.# 1 Fonthill. Sister-in-law of Laurie Egerter and her husband David Gallagher of Mississauga, Dwight Egerter and his wife Catherine May-Egerter of Halton Hills. Loving aunt of Angela and Dean, Megan, Michael and Sarah. Dear friend of James Brown of Fonthill, Mark Wheeler of St. Catharines and Greg Holmes of Fonthill. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, on Thursday, January 15th 2004 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Frank Walker of Fonthill United Church officiating. Interment Fonthill cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Liver Foundation P.O. Box 275 Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J9. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
-Mrs Dorothy Irma "Bartz" Nygren
At Niagara Health System-Welland Site on Tuesday January 27, 2004 Dorothy Irma Nygren in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Fred Nygren (1994 ). Loving mother of Judith O'Cahan of Toronto and Eric Nygren and his wife Bonnie of Slocan Park BC. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jennifer, Leif and Karl. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Charles and Lorna Bartz. A special thanks to Heather Thomas and the 6th floor staff and all the staff in the Emergency Room at Welland Hospital. Friends will be received by the family 1 hour prior to the funeral service being conducted in the chapel of the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME-DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Friday January 30th 2004 at 1:00 pm. with interment to follow in St. Paul's Lutheran cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the St. Matthews Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 59 Griffith Street, Welland or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
Mr Brian Frederick McInnis
of Vineland, in his 60th year. Dear father of Darryl McInnis of Welland, Barry McInnis of Welland and Neil McInnis of Hamilton. Beloved son of Muriel McInnis of Grimsby and the late Fred McInnis (1987). Dear brother of Richard McInnis of Summerland B.C. and Susan Stevens and her husband Bob of Grimsby. There will be no funeral home visitation. A graveside service for family and friends will be conducted at Fonthill cemetery on Tuesday January 13th 2004 at 11:00 am. James L. Pedlar Funeral Home - Dixon Chapel, Fonthill, in charge of funeral arrangements. (905-892-5762).
Mr Earl Wesley Smith
Peacefully at his home, in Welland, on Saturday, January 17th 2004, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Mildred (Irwin) Smith and dear father of David Smith (Hafiza) of Brampton. Dear brother of Eva Duncan of Rosetown Saskatchewan, Ethel Brooks, Lois Warren, Dorothy Bradey all of St. Catharines and predeceased by his brother Roy Arthur Smith. Survived by his step-children Thomas and Mona Irwin of Ottawa, Stuart and Alice Irwin of Orono, Allan and Carole Irwin of Wainfleet, Pamela Corroll of Victoria B.C. and their families. Visitation and prayers will be at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME - DIXON CHAPEL, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, on Thursday, January 22nd 2004 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. with cremation to follow. Mr. Smith's request was not to have a funeral service. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Anglican Church Memorial Fund, Port Robinson. A donation is being made to the Welland Hospital Foundation through the Pedlar Funeral Home Lifetime Memories Program.
