John Hunt Day, recently of Port Elgin, passed away on Friday morning, July 2nd, 2004. Loving husband of the late Simone Verdun, Elizabeth Scott and the late Kathleen Everard. Beloved father of Peter and his wife Carolyn of Southampton, and predeceased by his son Michael. Stepfather of Gisele and her husband Richard Whiteman of Dorset, Michael Verdun and his wife Magda of Keswick, and Roger Verdun and his wife Karen of Kelowna, B.C. Grandfather of Richard and his wife Fiona, Kevin and his wife Bonnie, Trevor and Candice; great-grandfather of Keiran, Cameron and Anthea. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Nellie Day. Formerly of Sturgeon Falls, Oakville, and Sault Ste. Marie, John was a resident of Elgin Lodge in Port Elgin. John retired in 1983 after 35 years with Abitibi (Sault Ste. Marie and Toronto.). He was a major in the 49th Militia Regiment in the Soo, following his military experience as a Squadron Leader in the RAF prior to 1946, serving in India during the war. John was active in the Soo Theatre Workshop, Camera Club and Sturgeon Falls Museum. He was an ardent architect, woodworker, gardener and fisherman. His family wishes to thank the staff at Elgin Lodge for their love and support for John and Simone over the past two years. We also wish to thank the staff at the Southampton Hospital for their care of John during the last month. A family service was held at the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel in Port Elgin on Sunday June 4th. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Grey-Bruce Health Services, Southampton. Arrangements are in the care of the W. Kent Milroy Port Elgin Chapel, Port Elgin.
GAUTHIER, Mary Jean
Monday, July 05, 2004
Peacefully, at North Bay General Hospital, McLaren Site, Sunday, July 4, 2004. Mary Jean Robertson, beloved wife of the late William Thomas Gauthier, in her 86th year. Stepmother of Bob Gauthier (Norma) of Sault Ste. Marie. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren, James (Debbie) of Oakville and Christy of Sault Ste. Marie and great grandchildren, Diana and Robbie of Oakville. Dear daughter of the late Valeda and Samuel Robertson. Sister of the late Donald Robertson (Irene) and the late Wallace Robertson and sister-in-law of Isabel Mathieu. Special cousin of Dorothy Viger-White. Family greeting friends at McGuinty Funeral Home, 591 Cassells St., North Bay (1-705-472-8520) Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of service in the funeral home chapel at 11:15 a.m. Rev. Elizabeth Frazer officiating. Luncheon to follow in the reception lounge. Interment Union Cemetery, Sturgeon Falls, Tuesday at 2 p.m. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
JAMES, Audrey
Monday, July 05, 2004
Family and friends are saddened to announce the passing of Audrey James of Blind River, in her 86th year, on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at Golden Birches Terrace in the Blind River District Health Centre. Audrey was predeceased by her husband Edward, step-son Richard and son Jeffrey, and by her parents Charles and Katherine Needs and brother William Needs. Audrey is survived by her daughter Judy, of Toronto and her son Kelly, wife Diane, of Blind River. She was a dear granny to Pauli-Ann. Also survived by step-daughter Irma Severn Bridge, step-grandchildren Derek, Darlene and Darryl, and six step-great- grandchildren. Survived also by brother Norman Needs of Golden Birches Terrace in Blind River. Audrey James was trained as a Registered Nurse in Windsor, and worked at Plummer Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. She returned to Blind River to assist her father at C.A. Needs Insurance and Travel Agency and worked at numerous other retail businesses in the Blind River area. Audrey was well known for her intelligence and dry sense of humour. She was a strong and determined woman long before such traits became fashionable, and was fiercely proud of her family. She will be greatly missed, but always remembered, treasured and admired. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at the Menard Funeral Home, 72 Lakeside Ave. Blind River, on Tuesday, July 6, time incomplete. Interment of ashes Hillside Cemetery in Blind River.
RANCOURT, Gerald (Jerry)
Sunday, July 04, 2004
Suddenly at Mashagama Lake on Friday, July 2, 2004 at the age of 74. Beloved husband and best friend to Eila for over 52 years. Dear father of (the late) Allan (Laurie), Debbie Beauchamp (Terry), and Ronald. Proud grandfather of Christopher and Nicole Beauchamp, Sean Nelson (Kristen) and Amber Nelson. Great grandfather of Sarah Nelson. Son of (the late) Saloma and (the late) John Rancourt. Brother of (the late) Josephine Roysden (late Chuck), (the late) John (late Adeline), (the late) Ralph (late Mary and Vi), (the late) Mary Simons (late Bob), (the late) Joseph (Phyllis), Jacqueline Coventry (Ron). Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 from 12 noon until time of memorial service in the chapel at 1 pm. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Sault Area Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Members of the Elks Lodge #341 are requested to assemble at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 11:45 am for a memorial service for the late Gerald Rancourt.
VICKERS, Joan (nee McClelland)
Sunday, July 04, 2004
Peacefully at the Plummer Memorial Hospital with her family by her side on Friday, July 2, 2004 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of the late Paul Vickers. Loving mother of Debbie Bumbaco (Dave), Kim Burry and Mona Judd-Henrey (Keith). Grandma Joan to Erica, Amy, Kayla, Ryan, Tayler, Conner and also Houston, Dusty, Jessa and the late Tasha. Joan will be sadly missed by her many other family and friends who knew her as Grandma Joan. Joan is survived by her brother Elmer McClelland (Margaret). Friends may call at the Barton and Kiteley Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 from 6 pm until the time of the service at 8 pm. Rev. Sam Norbo officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated.
KERT, Maynard Alec
Saturday, July 03, 2004
On Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at Toronto East General Hospital, Maynard Kert beloved husband of Isabel (Beattie) Kert. Loving father of Ian Michael Kert. Dear brother of the late Inez Richardson. Devoted grandfather of Aaron. At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Ave., West, (1 light west of Dufferin), for service on Sunday, July 4th, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Community Section of Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva 165 Woodsworth Road. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation at 416-499-1417.
MILLS, Mr. Leonard George
Saturday, July 03, 2004
(Veteran of W.W.II and member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429, Wawa, and Woodland Lodge #680). passed away suddenly at the Sudbury Memorial Hospital, Thursday, July 1, 2004 at the age of 80 years. Leonard, beloved husband of Winnie. Dear father of Barbara (Eric) DiCarlo and David Mills. Loved grandfather of Robyn, Jordan, Jason and Julie. Leonard is survived by his three sisters and four brothers, all in England, and will also be missed by his many nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at the First United Church, Wawa, on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Pollard officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Wawa. For those who wish donations to Sudbury Memorial Hospital (865 Regent Street South, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 3Y9) or to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa. They shall not grow old As we grow old, Age shall not worry them. At the going down of the sun And in the morning We will remember them.
WARR, Elizabeth (Betty)
Saturday, July 03, 2004
passed away peacefully on Monday, June 28, 2004 at age 93. She was born in Victoria, BC on October 19, 1910 and was predeceased by her husband, Jim in 1966. Betty grew up in Victoria with three brothers. She completed her schooling at UBC and became a qualified English and French teacher, but her only teaching experience came many years later when she taught kindergarten classes in Kamloops. Instead, while singing in the choir at Metropolitan United Church in Victoria, she met Jim Warr, who had recently come on staff at the church as the associate minister. Betty and Jim married in 1936 and moved to Cloverdale, where their only son was born. The family ministered in Vancouver, Trail, Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie, Kamloops, and Burnaby with their final pastorate in Hammond, BC. After her husband passed away, Betty returned to Victoria and first worked in the office of Metropolitan United Church and later, the library at the University of Victoria. She moved to Chilliwack about 15 years ago to be closer to her family. Betty is survived by her son, Dale (Wendy); grandchildren, Lisa (Gord) Ponak, Heidi (Dave) Blundell; and two great grandchildren, Caleb and Abby Blundell. A Memorial Service was held at Chilliwack United Church on Saturday, July 3, 2004. Friends may wish to send a donation in her memory to Hungry for Life International, 21-46030 Yale Rd. Suite 237, Chilliwack, BC V2P 8E6.
BOUCHER, Dorothy
Friday, July 02, 2004
Peacefully at the Elizabeth Centre, Sudbury, Ontario on Thursday, July 1, 2004 at the age of 75 years. Loving daughter of the late Tom and Anne Deplonty. Predeceased by her sisters Irene, Hilda and Edna. Beloved mother of Sandra, Barry, Debbie, Carrie and Sheila. Dear grandmother of Mandie, Jake, Jonathan and Ashley. Special Aunt to the late Susie July and family. Also survived by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home and Cremation Centre on Sunday, July 4, 2004 from 7-9 pm. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 11 am. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.
