Peacefully at the Blind River District Health Centre, Blind River on Sunday December 15, 2013. Joanne Moffatt, in her 85th year, beloved wife of The Late Donald Moffatt. Loving mother of Robert Moffatt (Pauline) of Kingston, Dawn Moffatt (Shawn Monaghan) of Barrie and Allan Moffatt (Yvette) of Blind River. Special Gran to Kirstie, Kurtis, Daniel, Alisha, Taylor, Athena and Madilyn. Predeceased by her parents John and Charlotte Meawasige. Joanne is also the last of several siblings. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Menard Funeral Home, Blind River on Wednesday December 18, 2013 from 6 to 9pm and on Thursday December 19, 2013 at Our Lady of the Highway Catholic Church, Cutler from 10am until time of service at 11 o’clock. Interment in Elliot Lake Cemetery. Donations to the Blind River District Health Centre Foundation gratefully accepted.
Archibald, Joan
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Thessalon Hospital on Thursday December 12, 2013. Joan Archibald in her 79th year, beloved wife of the late Donald Archibald. Loving mother of Donald, Michael, Trudy (Nevin) all of Thessalon and Christopher (Joanne) of Sault Ste. Marie. Special Grandma to Heather Baic (Clint), Derek Archibald (Lindsay), Kurtis Archibald (Jessica), Elizabeth (Brad), Robert and Thomas and Great-Grandmother of Tucker Baic, Connor and Caedan Archibald, Landon Pelchat and Hailey Archibald. Dear daughter of the late Roy and Mable Byham and daughter-in-law of the late Gertrude Bellmore (late George). Dear sister of Murray Byham (Shirley), Marilyn Lisk, Mike Gagnon and the late Robert. Dear sister-in-law of Gerry (Carolyn and The Late Barbara), Shirley (Jim). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was a great lover of animals and enjoyed her flower gardens. Her sense of humour will be fondly remembered by all. Private family visitation will be followed by a public funeral service at St Ambrose Catholic Church on Monday December 16, 2013 at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed by spring interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Donations to the Algoma Manor Charitable Foundation, Blind River District Health Centre – Thessalon Site or the Alzheimer’s Society gratefully accepted. Special thanks to Algoma Manor, Denise, Paulina, Esther, The Nursing Staff and Thessalon Hospital, Lucy, Brittany, Cathy, Pam and Joanne and special thanks to Dr. Eric Haapala for the wonderful care that Joan has received. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beggs Funeral Home, Thessalon, Ontario.
Godfrey, Henry of Azilda ON
GODFREY, Henry - The family announces with sorrow his death, Friday December 6th 2013, at his residence at the age of 81 years. Son of late William and Della Godfrey (nee Hewitt). Beloved husband of Patricia Godfrey (nee Cooper) of Azilda. Loving father of Gayle Wilson (Mark) of Moncton, B.C., Henry Junior of Sudbury, Jim of Azilda, and Kelly (Joanne) of Chelmsford. Russell (predeceased in 1987). Dear brother of Viola Cudmore (late Herb) of Porcupine, Rosella “toots” Cooper (Barry) of West Bank, B.C., Norma Compton (late Earl), Josephine Judd (late Lloyd), all of Dowling. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Pansy Rosenberger Matheson (late Jim Rosenberger, Don Matheson), Bill (late Monica), Jim, Margaret Kolbun (late Nick), Rosella Judd-Gordon (late Earl Judd, Austin Gordon) and Walter (Arva of Dowling). He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Joseph Godfrey, Taylor Wilson, Mackenzy-Lee Godfrey, Russ Godfrey, Carrie-Lynn Calow, Melanie & Brady Godfrey. Henry enjoyed fishing for years with his fishing buddies Bobby, Joe and the rest of the guys from the camp. He enjoyed going to the River Valley bluegrass festivals with his good friends Oscar and Joe. He was also a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #553 Chelmsford where he served on the executive in various positions, including branch president. Since his illness, he really missed his outings at the Legion with his friends. Henry had a great sense of humour and always tried to make everyone feel special. He had a heart of gold. A memorial service will be held Friday, December 13, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at St-Alexander’s Church, Chelmsford. Donations (by cheque only) to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford.
GERVAIS, Angeline (née Chevrier) of Sudbury ON
GERVAIS, Angeline - passed away peacefully, in Sudbury on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at the age of 101 years. Wife of the late Léo Gervais. Daughter of the late Arthur and of the late Albina (née Delorme) Chevrier. Beloved mother of the late Rhéal, Benoit (Colette), Marcel (Lucille) both of Sudbury, Rita Dupuis of St-Catharines, René (Noëlla) of Capreol, Jeannine Lebrun (late Norm), Bernadette Green (Rick) both of Windsor, Roger (Peggy) of Vancouver Island, Léo (Lynn) of Hamilton, Lucien (Joanne) of Manitouwadge, Emile (Thea) of Sarnia, Suzanne Proulx (Réjean) of Kaslo, B.C. and Richard of Coniston. Dear sister of Albina Bédard (late Joe) of Sudbury. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters Arthur Napoléon, Alfred, Marguerite Genier (late Telesphore), Mariange Chevrier, Ernest (Eini of Sudbury) and Emile (late Beverly). Sadly missed by 35 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, Sudbury.
CRIGHTON, Dolores Ghislaine of Bleheim, ON
CRIGHTON (Nee Bolduc), Dolores Ghislaine. Dolores, a resident of Blenheim, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Jim Crighton. Loving mother of Sharon & Jim Fielding, Stephanie & Harris Rutledge, Darlene Scott, Natalie & John Gilroy, Stuart Scott, Chris & Donna Scott and Shelly & John Young. Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Charlotte Gadet and Monique Shannon. Dolores is survived by several nieces and nephews. Dolores loved arts and crafts and she was extremely artistic. She loved to travel and has many relatives all throughout North America. Dolores always put others before herself. She had a heart of gold. Special thanks to the outstanding staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Dolores’s wishes were to be cremated with no service. Donations in memory of Dolores to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
McAulay, Brian Richard of Kynoch, Ontairo
Peacefully, at the Blind River District Health Centre, surrounded by the love of his family on Monday December 9, 2013 . Brian McAulay of Kynoch in his 62nd year, son of the late Alex and Hazel McAulay. Dear brother of John (Paula) of Echo Bay, Irvin (Dianne) of Sault Ste. Marie, Ruth Harper (Chester) of Iron Bridge and Cathy Warnock (Douglas) of Kynoch. Special uncle to several nieces, nephews, great niece and nephews. Friends may call at the Beggs Funeral Home, Thessalon on Wednesday December 11, 2013 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday December 12, 2013 at 3 o’clock with Phillip Carlson officiating. Spring interment in Bellingham Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice gratefully accepted.
STOSS, Mrs. Magdalena “Lena” (nee Hehl), of R.R.#1, St. Thomas, formerly of Shedden
STOSS, Mrs. Magdalena “Lena” (nee Hehl), formerly of Shedden, passed away at the Elgin Manor, R.R.#1, St. Thomas on Sunday, December 8, 2013, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Steve Stoss (2001). Loved mother of Stefan Stoss of Salt Spring Island, BC, and Werner Stoss and his wife Myrna of Shedden. Cherished grandmother of Craig Stoss of Waterloo, and Laura Hofer and her husband Michael of Fergus. Also survived by sister-in-law, Elizabeth Hehl of Strathroy, as well as niece, Ingrid and nephews, Harry, Robert, Peter and their families. Her brothers, Jacob and Christian Hehl predeceased her. Born in Moragy, Hungary, May 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Jakob and Susanne (nee Glockner) Hehl. Lena and her husband came to Canada in 1956 and to Shedden in 1966. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Thomas and formerly the Country Circle of the church. Lena was a former member of the Fingal Quilters, and also enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Relatives and friends will be received by the family at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas (519-631-1160) on Tuesday, December 10th from 3:30-7:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Shedden Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Caring Cupboard gratefully acknowledged.
DAWSON, Dorothy (nee Mifflin) of Chatham, formerly of Raleigh Township
DAWSON, Dorothy (nee Mifflin) – A resident of Chatham, and formerly of Raleigh Township, Dorothy Dawson passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus with her family at her side on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the age of 87. Born in Chatham, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Orlo and Olive (Walker) Mifflin. Beloved wife of the late James Glen Dawson (1994). Loving mother of William Dawson (Brenda) of Pinehurst, Paul Dawson (Patricia) of Vancouver and Ann D’Hondt (Wayne) of R.R. # 1 Muirkirk. Predeceased by her son Robert (1996) and daughter Sharon (1957). Dear mother-in-law to Mary Dawson of Chatham. Proud grandmother of eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dorothy is survived by her sister-in-law Keitha Mifflin of Edmonton. Predeceased by her siblings Morley, Helen, Don, Jack, Murray and Bob. Also missed by several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim on Friday, December 6, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013 with Rev. Bill Terris officiating. Interment to follow at Pardoville-Union Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Dorothy to the Foundation of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim, 519-676-3451.
Lindsay, Rose of Sarnia
Peacefully at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Saturday, November 30, 2013, ROSE ELLEN LINDSAY (nee Eheler), age 95 of Sarnia passed away. Beloved wife of the late Orville Richard Wesley Lindsay (1960).Dear mother of Wilbert Norman Lindsay and his wife Mona of Sarnia and David Graham Lindsay and his wife Donna of British Columbia.Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Darrin, Kevin and Rhonda and great grandmother of Lily and Maia. Rose was a longtime employee of the Sarnia Jail where she worked as a Matron. The family would like to thank the staff at Trillium Villa Nursing Home and Vision Rest Home for the excellent care Mom received. Cremation has taken place and a private graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date. Memorial gifts to the Canadian Arthritis Society or to New Horizons Community Church would be appreciated by the family.
The D. J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 102 N. Victoria St., Sarnia, ON., N7T 5W9
