Franklin "Frank" William Lea
passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 in his 86th year, at Hillcrest Village in Midland, Ontario, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Vera Lea for 65 wonderful years. He will be dearly missed by his son, Gary Lea of New Liskeard, and his loving daughter Sandra Lea of Midland. Treasured grandfather of Chris, Darcy and Mark Lea and of Steven, Paul and Sherri LePage. Proud great-grandfather of Kristin and Dustin LePage, Meghan, Amanda and Brandon Lea and of Taylor and Madison Lea. Predeceased by his father, Frederick Lea and mother, Bessie Lea, and brother Donald Lea as well as many nieces and nephews. Frank was an avid hunter, fisherman, carpenter extraordinaire, and creative photographer. He was a veteran of World War II, and a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 424 Bala for 54 years. Generous and warm hearted, Frank dearly loved sharing quality time and laughter with his family and friends and had particularly fond memories of life on the Moon River in Bala, Muskoka . A private celebration of Frank’s life will be held in his home in Midland on Thursday, June 7th. Our special thanks to the kind staff at Hillcrest Village for their extraordinary care and support. If desired, in memoriam donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Carson Funeral Homes, J.H. Lynn Chapel, 290 First Street Midland, (705) 526-6551.
Orval Howard Roe
(Lifetime resident of Orillia and Oro, Owner of “ROE Gravel Company (46 yrs), and also Central Disposal Services, providing collection and disposal services for the City of Orillia in the 1970’s and 80’s) At the Trillium Manor Orillia, with his family by his side on Saturday June 9, 2007 in his 87th yr. Orval, beloved husband for 58 years of a real Sweetheart, Ruby Marie (Allen) predeceased in 2003. Loving father of Robert (Eileen), Douglas (Cathie) and Lauri (Ed Boates), Loved Poppa to grandchildren Michael Roe, Stacey Roe (Craig Musil) and Jeffrey Roe (Rosanna), and to his wonderful great grandchildren, Kobe and Zoe Ruby, all of Orillia. Orval is survived by brother Norman (Marjorie) of Oro, and sister Reta Burrows of Orillia, plus numerous nieces and nephews. Orval was predeceased by his parents Richard and Laura (Shelswell), brothers Richard (Dick), Joseph (Les), and Thomas, and sisters Elsie Roe, Jessie Johnstone and Harriet Pearsall. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Orval in the Doolittle Chapel of the Carson Funeral Home 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia on Tuesday June 12, 2007 at 1 o’clock and / or to a time of sharing memories at a reception in the Carson Reception Centre (behind the Funeral Home) at 57 Neywash St., from 2.until 4 o’clock immediately following the service. Private interment at St. Andrews St. James cemetery.
Fern Jenkin (Nee Bedard)
passed away at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland, on Monday, June 4th, 2007. Fern Jenkin, beloved wife of the late Ronald Jenkin, in her 77th year. Dear mother of Robert Jenkin and Carole (George) Makowka. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Lisa and Jamie and great grandmother of Tycen. A celebration of Fern’s life, along with her late husband Ronald who passed away on May 24th 2007, will be held at the Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 290 First Street Midland, (705) 526-6551, on Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 at 2 o’clock. Cremation has taken place. If desired, in memoriam donations, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Clara Laurine Stanton (Nee Halbert)
Clara Stanton (nee Halbert), former owner of the Wildwood Inn on Sparrow Lake, passed from this life quietly on July 1, 2007 at the Trillium Manor in Orillia, in her 91st year. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Stanton of Port Stanton, who predeceased her on March 25, 1997. She is sadly missed by her children: Ron (and his wife Irene) of Port Stanton, John (and his wife Helen) of Port Stanton, Susan (and her husband David Pryke) of Port Carling, and Janet (and her husband Robert Shaw) of Port Stanton. Her son Christopher predeceased her. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sandra, Bruce, Doug and Dianne; Marjorie, Chester, Gwen, Angela and Bryan; Kristin, Katie and Kelsey; and by 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. She was a dear sister to Norma (Mrs. Jack Gregory) of Orillia and predeceased by her sisters Ellen (Reynolds), Ethel (Turner), Laura (Mitchell), Elizabeth (McCaig) and brothers Harold, John and Edwin. She was born August 25, 1916 in Mono Township, the daughter of the late Martha and John Arthur Halbert. The family moved to Beeton in 1918 and then to Thornton, where Clara spent her formative years. She often recounted the joys and sorrows of farm life during the Depression. She remembered the family’s disappointment when a trainload of potatoes shipped to the West sold for such a pittance that the family did not recoup the transportation costs. These setbacks were tempered by the satisfaction of doing her chores, mastering the ability to stack a neat pile of wood, picking raspberries in the heat of the summer then cooling off in the swimming hole. She attended S.S. No. 9 Innisfil Public School. Her father sat on the School Board and was one of the prime movers in getting a continuation school in Thornton, which Clara attended. She completed her high school education at Barrie High School. After high school Clara went into training as a nurse at Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. However she soon realized she was not cut out to be a nurse and left after the probationary period ended. She often wished she’d pursued a career in writing as she loved to write. After leaving nursing, she accepted a summer job at Wildwood Inn, on Sparrow Lake in the village of Port Stanton, where she met Ernest Stanton. They were married on October 19, 1936 at Thornton United Church. They began their married life in Port Stanton where Ernest earned money by trapping and operating a garage and boat livery. During the Second World War, the family moved where the war work took them. Ernest was a skilled machinist who oversaw the construction of deHavillands in St. Catharines and Mosquito bombers in Orillia. After the war they purchased Bayview Lodge from Ernest’s brother Edwin. They operated this resort for a number of years then purchased Wildwood Inn from Ernest’s brother Walter in 1955. Many of the guests became family friends during that time. They sold the lodge in 1967 to their son, Ron. Clara was active in the Sparrow Lake Women’s Institute, the Anglican Church Women, and Junior Auxiliary. She is well remembered as the smiling face behind the front desk at the family resort, where she was a true partner in the business, working long hours waxing floors, cleaning windows, sewing drapes and tending the resort’s huge flower gardens. When the rest of the family’s day was done, she stayed up answering correspondence on the family’s oak dining table. For the past four years Clara’s home, in the real sense of the word, has been Trillium Manor in Orillia where new friends and caring staff became her extended family. An important milestone in her life was the celebration of her 90th birthday at Trillium Manor, when she was presented her with scrolls of congratulations from the Governor General, the Prime Minister and Premier. The family will recieve friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia, from 7-9 P.M. on Tuesday July 3, 2007. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Luke’s cemetery , Hamlet at 3 p.m. In memory of Mrs. Stanton, donations to the Trillium Manor Bus Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Betty Alva Tumber (Nee Sackett)
passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 29, 2007 in her 84th year, surrounded by her loving family. Betty is predeceased by her husband Norman Tumber, her late parents Gordon and Elsie Sackett, and her late brothers Russell and Gerald Sackett. She will be sadly missed by her loving children; Adalene (the late Lyle) Osland, the late Gary (Carol) Tumber, Patricia (Don) Stocks, and Allan (Irene) Tumber. Nanny will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren; Michael (Lorna) Osland, Paul Osland (Kiernan), Lisa (Kevin) Robbins, Lara Osland, Ingrid Osland, David Tumber (Jackie), Lesley Tumber, Jennifer Stocks (Michael), Phillip Stocks, Leighanne Tumber (Kevin), John Tumber and her great grandchildren; Daniel, Patrick and Katie Osland, Brittney and Ashley Osland, Shannon and Mikayala Robbins, and Aiden Osland. Auntie Betty will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Her love and generosity towards family and friends, and her fun loving spirit will be remembered by all whose lives she touched. Family and friends will be received at the J. H. Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 290 First Street, Midland (705) 526-6551 on Friday from 2 – 4, and 7 – 9 pm. At St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 303 Third Street, Midland on Saturday June 2, 2007 from 11:30 until the time of funeral service a 1 o’clock. Interment will take place at Sanctuary Park cemetery , Royal York Road, Toronto on Monday June 4th at 11:30 Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
Catherine Josephine McGinty (Nee Willett)
passed away suddenly at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland, on Tuesday June 26, 2007 in her 73rd year. Catherine McGinty, of Midland, dear companion of Mel Moreau. Loving mother of Paul McGinty of Midland and Michael McGinty of Barrie. Dear grandmother of Catherine (Darren Smith), Colin (Ashley), Lee-Anne, and Sara; great grandmother of Nicholas, Devin and Morgan, Carter and Abigayle. Family and friends will be received at the Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 290 First Street Midland, (705) 526-6551, on Friday from 4 – 8 pm. A funeral service will be celebrated in the chapel on Saturday June 30, 2007 at 11 o’clock. Cremation to follow. Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Catherine will be remembered for her love of family, especially her grandchildren, and her fondness of gardening.
Thomas "Tom" Donald Powell
(Graduate of the Life Skills Program at Midland Secondary School, worked at Arc Industries)
passed away at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland, on Saturday June 16, 2007 in his 27th year. Tom Powell, of Midland, beloved son of Tom and Donna Powell. Loving brother of Carrie (Joe) Robbins of Collingwood, Matthew Powell (Katie Banks) of Midland, and Alexis Harper of Midland. Dear grandson of Don and Nancy Bylow of Midland, Tom Powell Sr. of Midland and Carolyn White of Sarnia. Dear Uncle of Jessie-Lynn, Katlin, Edmond and Latishia Robbins, and Hillary Powell. Tom will be sadly missed by his aunts and uncles Brian, Gary, Brenda, Janet, Susan, Randy, Billie, and Lori-Anne; and by his great aunts and uncles, many cousins and friends. Family and friends will be received at the Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 290 First Street Midland, (705) 526-6551, on Tuesday from 4 – 8 pm. A funeral service will be celebrated in the chapel on Wednesday June 20, 2007 at 1 o’clock. Interment to follow at St. Mark’s Anglican cemetery. Memorial donations to the Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre if desired.
BREMNER, BETTE LORRAINE (nee CAMPBELL)
passed away at the Welland Hospital on Friday, December 21, 2007. Bette Bremner of Welland (Formerly of Elmvale) In her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Clayton Bremner. Dear mother of Robert (Iris) Bremner of North Bay, Brad Bremner of Penetang and Barb (Lorne) Pasche of Welland. Loved grandmother of Leeann, Daryl, Ryan, John, Tim, Greg and the late Stephanie Lynn. Great grandmother of Kirk and Kennedy. Sister of Norman Campbell of Chatham.
Friends may call at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday, December 24 at 11 a.m.
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home
15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Ontario
Cremation with interment at Elmvale cemetery.
Memorial Donations to the O.S.P.C.A., Canadian Federation of Wildlife, Alzheimer Society or the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
AYOTTE, CONNIE JANE (nee COURTNEY)
passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Saturday, December 8, 2007. Connie Courtney of Elmvale, In her 69th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ayotte. Dear mother of Cheryl (Glenn) Archer of Phelpston and Terri-Lynn (John) Coe of Washago. Loved grandmother of John, Adam, Max, Brandi, Kim, Scott and Mike. Sister of Marion (Doug) Burger of Barrie and the late Faye (Ray) Townes and the late Cora.
Friends may call at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service in the chapel on Wednesday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m.
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home
15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Ontario
Spring interment Elmvale cemetery.
Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lung Association would be appreciated.
HEBERT, RUTH AGNES (nee STRATH)
passed away suddenly at her residence, Midland on Sunday, December 9, 2007. Ruth Hebert, In her 67th year. Wife of the late George Hebert. Loved mother of Rachel Hoy orf Midland, Gordon (Kim) Hebert of Barrie and Rose (Terry) Ladouceur of Midland. Loving grandmother of Virginia, Branden, Jesse, Morgan and Matthew and great grandmother of Kory and Shaylene. Sister of Barbara Lawson, David Strath and the late Betty Walker. Daughter of the late Gordon and Ellen Strath.
Friends may call at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home, Elmvale from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, December 12 at 4 p.m.
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home
15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Ontario
Cremation to follow with interment in Elmvale cemetery.
Memorial Donations to the Calvary Baptist Church, Midland would be appreciated.
