Shirley Mae Porter, age 74, of Falmouth, Hants County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24th, 2007, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor.
Born on June 19th, 1933, in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, she was a daughter of the late Irving and Madeline (McDonough) Porter
Before her marriage, Shirley worked at Williams Drug Store and was a Telephone Operator for Maritime Tel. & Tel., Windsor. Shirley and her husband Ed, owned/operated Ed’s Kwik Way Grocery Store, Falmouth, for over 18 years.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Edward; daughters, Catherine (Paul) Langdon, Saskatoon, Sask.; Lynn (Doug) Strong, Falmouth; sons, Steven (Sue) Porter, Windsor; Michael (Sheila) Porter, Ellershouse; grandchildren, Ashley and Meaghan Langdon; Brettanie and Mackenzie Deal-Porter; Adam Strong; brother, Fred Porter, Montreal.
She was predeceased by a brother, Donald Porter; granddaughter, Molly Strong.
Shirley was a member of Juniper Grove United Church, Falmouth; a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society; Heart & Stroke Foundation, and was active in her community. She enjoyed her Tuesday morning bowling group, her Friendly Group, knitting, and regular card games.
Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 26th, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 27th, 2007, in the Windsor United Church, with the Rev. Glennis Smith officiating. A private family interment will be held at the Centre Falmouth Cemetery, Falmouth.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to: The Palliative Care Unit of Hants Community Hospital, Windsor
Mrs. Ursula MacIsaac (nee Murray)
December 21, 1936 - July 23, 2007
Peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends after a brief encounter with cancer on Monday July 23, 2007 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of 48 years to Bernie. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Laura, Jo-Ann Talbot (Denis), and Carol. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Nathan, Dustin, Myranda, Ben and Pat. Predeceased by her parents John Robert and Sara Murray, seven brothers Alfred, Dougie, Wibby, Arthur, Mickey, Willie, and baby John Robert and sister Margie. Survived by her sister DeeDee Demont (Durling) and her sister-in-laws Betty, Christine and Rita. Fondly remembered by her many wonderful nieces and nephews. Ursula would like to thank all her friends and family from near and far who supported both her and her family on this final journey. Sincere thanks to Dr. Stewart and the palliative care team who facilitated her wish to stay in her own home. Friends and family will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home – Township Chapel 435 Davis Drive Kingston (Taylor Kidd Blvd. & Centennial Drive) on Saturday July 28, 2007, from 1:00 p.m., followed by a celebration of her life at 2 p.m. Private family interment will be held at a later date. For those wishing, donations may made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Queen’s Palliative Medicine.
Mrs. Betty LaBute (nee Busher)
May 29, 1927 - July 24, 2007
Betty LaBute, 80 years, peacefully, on July 24, 2007 surrounded by her family at her home in Tecumseh. Beloved wife of 60 years to Larry. Loving mother of Larry Jr., of Tecumseh; Cheryl and husband Charles Luck, of Edmonton, AB.: and the late Debbie (1985). Loving 'Nan' to Jeff and Kinga Schwarzer, of Calgary; Alex Schwarzer, of Edmonton; Lisa LaBute of Toronto; Lucas LaBute of Windsor. Dear sister of Jim and wife Georgie Busher, of Naples, FL; Marilyn and husband Simon (the late Mel), of Tecumseh. Betty will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visiting Thursday, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (519-735-2830). The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 27, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Sharon Willis-Whitwell officiating. Cremation. In kindness a memorial donation may be made to the CNIB, 245 Janette Avenue, Windsor, N9A 4Z2 (519-253-1900). A tree will be planted in memory of Betty LaBute in the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 30, 2007. All are welcome.
Mrs. Beverly Florence Burke (Van Luven)
December 12, 1922 - July 23, 2007
Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Monday, July 23, 2007 at the age of 84years. Beloved wife of Ernie "Sonny" Burke for 62 years. Beverly, the only child of Ronald and Alice Van Luven (owner of Van Luven Brothers, Kingston) . Loving mother of Janet Lee Olsen and Kevin Ronald Burke (wife Bonnie). Cherished grandmother of Heather and Brendan Olsen, Jay Charron (wife Debora) and great grandmother of Mason Olsen.
Friends may call at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 4333 Bath Road, on Saturday, July 28 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Service at 11:00 a.m.
Cremation with interment at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens.
For those wishing, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation in memory of Beverly.
In the care of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Township Chapel
Mr. Raffaele Visconti
August 22, 1931 - July 26, 2007
VISCONTI, Raffaele
Peacefully at home on Thursday, July 26, 2007 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Anna. Cherished father of Jenny (Elio), Rose (George), and the late Rocco. Dear grandfather to John, Anthony, Daniel, Elaina, Adriano, Roberto, and Michael. Friends and family will be received at the Highland Funeral Home, 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. (just west of Warden) on Friday, July 27, 2007 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Mr. Jerome Joseph "Jerry" Collins
December 30, 1920 - July 24, 2007
86 years, peacefully, on July 24, 2007 surrounded by his family. Late of Tecumseh. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (1986) (nee LaBute). Loving father to Elaine and Gerry Marentette, of Tecumseh; Mary Beth and Allan Benson, of Kilbride; Jerome Jr. and Estelle, of Lakeshore. Dear son of the late Maurice and Anna (nee Kavanaugh). Dear Pepe of Lori and Rob Clarke, Julie and Andrew Bially, Todd and Jennifer Marentette; Andrew and Alex Benson, Caitlin and J.J. Collins. Great-Pepe to Christina Bially and Jayden Marentette. Dear brother of Charles and Rita Collins; Winnifred Trader; Louis Collins; Mary Agnes and Gene Crough; and the late Maurice, Betty Trader and Albert. Jerry will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. He was a territory sales manager for the Carnation Company (Los Angeles, CA) for 30 years and in 1979 formed his own company CBC Sales along with his son. Visiting Thursday, from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Marcotte Funeral Home and Chapel, 12105 Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh (519-735-2830). Prayers Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral will be held on Friday, July 27, 2007 at 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Gregory the Great Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Fr. Gary Goyeau will be the celebrant. Interment at St. Anne Cemetery. In kindness a donation to 4 West Oncology at Met. Hospital would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Jerry Collins in the Marcotte Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held on September 30, 2007. All are welcome.
Kathleen "Cassie" Joyce UPSHAW
March 15, 1920 - July 24, 2007
Kathleen "Cassie" Joyce Upshaw, age 87, of Three Mile Plains, Hants County, passed away on Tuesday, July 24th, 2007, at the Hants Community Hospital, Windsor.
Born on March 15th, 1920, in Forties Settlement, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Mrs. Nellie Maude (nee: Corkum) MacDonald.
She was formerly employed for 15 years at the Windsor Elms, then moving to Ontario, she worked as homemaker for over 30 years before retiring. In her early years, she did babysitting in the Windsor area and was also a member of the Anglican Church.
She is survived by her companion of 45 years, Robert Turner Millen; daughters, Maria (Jim) McCarthy, Three Mile Plains; Diane Coulson (James Jamieson), Woodstock, Ontario; sons, Clinton (Janette) Upshaw, Three Mile Plains; James Upshaw, Three Mile Plains; Gary Upshaw, Woodstock, Ontario; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.
Besides her mother, she was predeceased by her husband, Clinton Upshaw; a son, Curtis Upshaw and two infant children; brother, Percy Corkum.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 25th, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26th, 2007, in Lindsay’s Windsor Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. David Curry officiating. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery, Windsor.
Donations may be made to: The Hants Community Hospital Foundation or a charity of one's choice.
