Mrs. Annie Michele Hackstetter
September 29, 1925 - September 2, 2007
Annie Michele Hackstetter (nee Philip) - Born September 29, 1925, Madnapalli, Madras (Chennai) India. Albyn School Aberdeen, University of Edinburgh, M.A., Force Naval Francais Libre Official #1. Teacher, Le Caron School. Died, Huronia District Hospital Midland Ontario September 2, 2007, after a short battle with cancer accompanied by a stroke, age 81. Michele was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Karl Hackstetter in 2005 and her sister Mado Vigne (Jean) of Chateau-Thierry, France. Michele is survived by her sister Mary Philip of Midland Ontario and her brother Hugh Philip (Evelyn) of Aldergrove B.C. Also survived by her loving children Ricarda Beutler (Arthur), Denman Island B.C., Rene Hackstetter (Anne) Midland, Karl-Philip Hacksteller, North Bay and Ian Hackstetter of Balm Beach Ontario. Also survived by her loving grandchildren, Kirsten, Eric, Madeleine and William. Also lovingly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Cecile Ouhmani, Marie Francoise, Wendy, Brenda and Neil. Michele will be missed by countless friends from North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia. A special thanks to Dr. Gardiner and Reverend Ruth Knapp for their kindness and assistance to Mum and the family. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark's Anglican Church in Midland on Saturday September 22nd at 2 p.m.
Mrs. Ila May "Eileen" Babcock (nee Houston)
December 28, 1921 - September 3, 2007
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mom left us to rejoin Dad (Jim, the love of her life), who passed away in 1974. Mom will always be loved and missed by son Tim and Donna of Winnipeg, daughter Vicky and Bill Moreton of Ancaster and son Doug and Elizabeth, also of Ancaster. She also leaves behind seven wonderful grandchildren, Jennifer, Evan, Jordan, Jeremy, Jim, Hilary and Christie, that she dearly loved. Mom is also survived by brothers Jim and Doris Houston of Thamesville, Ralph and Donna Houston of Chatham and sister-in-law Helen Houston, also of Chatham. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters-in-law Andrew and Lita Houston, Boyd and Gladys Houston, Charlie Houston and sister Beatrice and husband Bernie Fleetham. Special thanks to all the nurses and home care providers from C.C.A.C. Bayshore and Paramed. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at DODSWORTH and BROWN Funeral Home, ANCASTER CHAPEL, 378 Wilson Street East on Thursday, September 6 from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel Friday, September 7 at 1 p.m. Interment of cremated remains will be held at Greenhill Cemetery, Kingsville, Ontario on Saturday, September 8 at 11 a.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or C.C.A.C. would be appreciated by the family.
Mr. Alvin Fraser
July 3, 1918 - September 6, 2007
Peacefully passed away with his family by his side on Thursday September 6, 2007 at the Lakeridge Health - Oshawa in his 90th year. Beloved Husband of the late Daisy. Loving dad of Robert and his wife Cheryl and Jane Ann and her husband Norman Tillson. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Krysta and great grandfather of Summer, Cierra, Savannah and Braeden. Dear brother of Lilla and the late Lloyd, Ethel, Harry and Gillie. Brother-in-law of Betty and Jean. Family will receive friends at the Mount Lawn Reception Centre 21 Garrard Rd. Whitby (just north of Dundas St.) from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday September 10, 2007 with a Chapel service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at the Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation would be appreciated.
Mr. Joseph William Durnin
May 6, 1918 - September 7, 2007
At Alexandra Marine & General Hospital on Friday September 7, 2007, Joseph W. Durnin in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen (McCabe) Durnin. Dear father of Barbara & Ray Jeffrey, Allan & Mary Lou Durnin all of Goderich, Ruth & Ted Pauli of Stratford, Bob & Gwen Durnin of Goderich. Loving grandfather of Mark, Julie, Tom, Shari, Jennifer, Naomi and 7 great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by grand-daughter Tanya Jeffrey, great-grandson Lucas Jeffrey, sisters Dorothy Johnston, Maria Vanstone, brothers James & John Durnin.The family will receive friends at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East Street, Goderich, on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday morning at 11:00. Interment Maitland Cemetery. Donations to Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation -CT Fund gratefully acknowledged.
Mr. Jiries Nasr
October 4, 1924 - September 5, 2007
JIRIES NASR - Peacefully on Wednesday September 5, 2007 at Providence Villa Health Care Centre, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Lorise. Loving father of Naifa Ashkar (Nabil), Keysar Nasr (Amal), Henry Nasr (Rania), Haifa Rizk (Elie). Dear Grandfather to Lina, Mona, Randa, Maria, Jiries, Christina, Milad, Paul, Paulina and Anthony. Loving brother of Mary Joubran. Friends and family will be received at the Highland Funeral Home 3280 Sheppard Ave. E. (at Warden) on Thursday and Friday from 5-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Jesus the King Catholic Church 1 Lyndhurst Dr. (Leslie N. of John St.) on Saturday September 8, 2007 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Jesus the King Catholic Church.
Mr. Laurence Bunting
November 11, 1921 - September 6, 2007
Bunting, Laurence Thomas - At the Bella Senior Centre on Thursday September 6, 2007. Dear father of Douglas and his wife Jan, Laura MacKenzie, Ken and his wife Barb and Deb Lenz and her spouse Paul Thorpe. Also survived by his 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and his brother William. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Ms. Hilda Iona Gibson
January 23, 1941 - August 25, 2007
Visitation Information: Friday, September 7th from 4-8 p.m. at the Highland Funeral Home and Cremation Centre "Scarborough Chapel"
Funeral Service: Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. at the Highland Funeral Home and Cremation Centre "Scarborough Chapel"
Interment: Highland Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Mr. Vincent Thomas
October 13, 1920 - September 5, 2007
THOMAS, VINCENT - At the Port Colborne General Hospital on Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the age of 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Muriel (July, 2007) for 56 years. Loving father of Michael (Betty Ann). He is predeceased by his son Brian (1968) and two sisters. Mr. Thomas was retired from the Board of Education with over 30 years service.
At Mr. Thomas' request, cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family.
Mr. Francis"Frank" Earl MacGillivray
October 14, 1923 - September 4, 2007
MacGILLIVRAY, FRANCIS EARL "Frank" - Suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, Frank died peacefully in his 84th year. He will be sorely missed by his beloved wife Vivian (Kelsey) of more than 65 years. He was the loving father of Francine (Richard) Arsenault of Perth Road Village and Father Jim MacGillivray of Ottawa, predeceased by his son Earl (1968). Cherished by his grandchildren David Arsenault, Kathleen Arsenault (Marc Lewis) and Jamie Arsenault (Heather Manoll). His loving great grandchildren Nathaniel, Allesha and Dawson Arsenault and Georgia Lewis will greatly miss Grandpa Mac. Dearest brother of June Emmons-Church of Kingston and Bruce MacGillivray (Eleanor) of Victoria B.C. and brother in law of Mary (Hutchison) MacGillivray and Joyce Kelsey (Art Ley), Lorne (Marjorie) Kelsey, Garry Kelsey (Debbie Baird ) and Murray (Linda) Kelsey. He was the sixth child of the late George and Jessie (Guthrie) MacGillivray and predeceased by Arden (Helen Connors), Ronald (Ella Church), Karl, John (Mary Hutchison), Florence (Clarence Lees), Helen (Jack Ritchie), Margaret (Raymond Nicholson) and Reita (Ray Quinlan) . Uncle Frank will be missed by 36 nieces and nephews and their families.
Family and friends are invited to the Township Chapel of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 435 Davis Drive (Centennial Dr and Taylor Kidd Blvd) on Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Patrick's Church, Railton, on Friday, September 7, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal with prayers in St. Mary's Cemetery.
For those wishing, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated in memory of Frank.
In the care of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Township Chapel
