It is with sadness but also deep gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of Melville Seeley, on Tuesday February 25th, 2014 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood in his 101st year. Melville of Stayner, beloved husband of the late Helen Seeley (nee Greenfield). Lovingfather of John Seeley. He will be greatly missed by his nieces Karen (Scott), Elsie (Garry), Elaine (Elwin) and their families. He is survived by his sister-in-law Shirley. Predeceased by his brother Murray Seeley, sister Delrose (late Les Culham) and niece Sandra (Al). Private family Memorial has occurred. Interment will follow in the spring at Stayner Union Cemetery. If desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by Melville’s family. Arrangements under the direction of Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home – Stayner Chapel.
DIAZ, Joan Marie (nee Quinless) of London.
Joan Marie Diaz (Quinless) after a brief battle with cancer at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario died February 21, 2014. Born May 30, 1938 in Secunderabad, India, cherished daughter of Patrick and Mona Quinless (both deceased), loving wife to the late James Diaz (2008), Treasured mother to Kristine Diaz (Ken Fanni), Floyd Diaz (Wendy), Michelle Diaz (Neil Bates), Robert Diaz (Tammy). Adored Nana to the Fanni brothers, Alexander, Michael and David, the Diaz trio, Amy (Queen Bee), Sebastian and Christopher and her beloved BC treasures, Spencer, Hunter, Sophie (Princess). She will be missed by her brother Frederick Quinless and family, Alan Quinless and family as well as the Diaz family in Australia and India and the Robinson families in Toronto, New York and India. Joan loved sharing her life stories with her family. She lived through the partition of India in 1947 and the dying days of the Raj. She met her beloved James and then took a leap of faith and moved to Canada. She went from being a stay at home mother with help to returning to school and entering the work force with her last job as a manager at the Ontario Securities Commission. She was the quintessential lady with exacting standards as to how one behaved and we all rose to her expectations. Above all she loved her family and lived for family gatherings. Her grandchildren had many an Easter egg hunt at her home in Burlington. There were digs for buried treasure in her yard, and many a pig roast. Fishing and camp fires at her beloved Blueberry Point home on Mutton Lake were an annual summer experience. Joan had a deep and abiding faith which served her on her final journey where her husband James and sister Patty (2008) are waiting to hold her in their loving arms. Our families stand on her shoulders and will strive to honour her memory. We owe a deep debt of gratitude to the following people: Dr. Gil Schreier and Dr Allison Crombeen for your compassionate care of our mother. To the nursing staff of the palliative care unit at Victoria Hospital, you are truly angels of mercy. Maureen and Jan Marie, thank you for feeding our families. Elaine, thank you for the baked goods and food. Lisa Pearlman, thank you for your support. To Father Pio D’Oria, for supporting our mother in her final sacrament. In Joan’s memory say a prayer, tell your family you love them and do your best every day. Funeral mass at a St. John the Divine Catholic Church on Tuesday February 25, 2014 at 11 am with a light luncheon to follow at the church hall. Cremation with Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at a later date.
WINDSOR, Frederick W. “Bill” of Roslin, Ontario
Windsor, Frederick W. “Bill” – suddenly at home on Friday, February 14, 2014 in his 67th year. Loving father of Darryl (Sheila) Windsor and Sherry-Ann (Ralph) Blake both of Salt Spring Island, BC, and Lorie Windsor (Ryan Loveless) of Belleville. Grandfather of 7. Brother of Wilma (Brian) Brear of Harvey Bay, Australia, Ben (Merry) Windsor of Welland and Beverly Mattocks (Kevin McAlonan) of Dunnville. Bill is also remembered by several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Frederick & Iva Windsor.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Steele Funeral Home, Moira Street Chapel, 30 Moira Street West (613-968-2273) on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. with visitation from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service.
If desired, Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Brock, Norlena Muriel of Bruce Mines, Ontario
Peacefully at the Thessalon Hospital on on Sunday February 23, 2014 at the age of 68, after a four year struggle with ALS. Norlena Brock of Bruce Mines, husband of Grant Brock for 47 years. Loving mother of Angela Lyne (Darryl) of Newton, Ontario and Christopher Brock of Bruce Mines. Special Grandma to Kayleigh Lyne of Newton, Ontario. Dear daughter of Marion and The Late Clifford Rutledge of Iron Bridge. Dear sister of Barb MacDougall of Sault Ste. Marie, Loretta Antonacci (Nick) of Orangeville, Clifford Rutledge (Faith) of Sault Ste. Marie, Wayne Rutledge (Sharon) of Surrey B.C., Sharleen Rutledge (Victor Houle) of Abbotsford and Janet Schell (Jim) of Iron Bridge. Dear sister-in-law of Lyle Brock (Sandy) of Kincardine, Harvey Brock (Sharon) of Sault Ste. Marie and Vernelene Carrier (Bud) of Red Rock. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Norlena was a very loving and caring person who touched the hearts of everyone she met. She will be missed by all her family and friends. At Norlena’s request there will be no services at this time. Donations to the ALS Society gratefully accepted. Special thanks to Erma Irvine, Rita Mannarino and three special nurses Teresa, Jessica and Amy for the wonderful care that Norlena received. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Beggs Funeral Home, Thessalon.
SHAW, Dennie of St. Thomas, Ont.
SHAW – Carl Dennie Shaw passed away suddenly, at home on Thursday, February 20, 2014 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Lorna Shaw (nee Harrison) of St. Thomas. Loving father of Carl Shaw of Cranbrook, B.C., Karen Shaw (Anil Dhir) of Ann Arbor, Mich., Frances (Christopher) Vinskas of Brampton, John (Christine) Shaw of Southwold, Paul (Tina) Shaw of Sparta. Adored grandfather of Adam, Kailash, Sanjay, Uma, Elly, Rachel, Ross, Aron, Amy, WD, Grace, Luke. Great-grandfather of Zoey. Greatly missed by his siblings George (Betty Jean) Shaw, Marie (Bill) Turvey, Larry (Elaine) Shaw all of St. Thomas. Also survived by his sisters-in-law Elsie Cudmore of B.C., and Mildred Austin of Ottawa, and brothers-in-law Cecil (Marilyn) Harrison of Alberta, and Bill Hibbard of Ontario. Predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law Morris and Joan Shaw. Dennie was born in Newmarket, Ontario, to the late Carl and Marie Shaw. He was a co-owner of Shaw’s Ice Cream, and in his spare time enjoyed visiting friends and vacationing in Florida. He was a member of Eastwood Fellowship Baptist Church. Visitation will take place at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Sunday, February 23, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Eastwood Fellowship Baptist Church 400 Wellington Street, St. Thomas on Monday, February 24 at 2:00pm with visitation one hour prior. If desired, donations may be made to Eastwood Baptist Missions Fund.
CHARBONNEAU, Anna (Chartrand)
1922-2014 of Sudbury, ON
CHARBONNEAU, AnnaIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anna, on Thursday, February 6th, 2014 at the age of 91, with her family by her side, at St-Joseph’s Villa in Sudbury. She leaves behind her husband Paul of 72 years. Loving mother of Paul Jr. (Sharon) of Cranbrook, B.C., Rolly (Brenda) of Belmont, On, Ron (Sue) of Hanmer, Norm (Marianne) of Val Caron, Marcel (Diane) of Sudbury and Denis (Anne) of Azilda. Sadly missed by 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Anna leaves a wonderful legacy of love, caring and devotion to everyone that knew her. A stay at home mom, there was nothing more precious than her six boys and their families. Spending time at their summer residence and having friends there was a highlight of her summers. A member of the St-Jean-de-Brébeuf Church choir, she enjoyed singing and practicing her faith. Many thanks to the staff at St-Joseph Villa for making her last days comfortable. On behalf of the family, you are truly amazing caregivers. Family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, on Thursday, February 13th, 2014 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St-Jean-de-Brébeuf Church, Sudbury. Donations (by cheque only) to the Alzheimer Society or the St-Jean de Brébeuf Restauration Fund would be appreciated.
OLDFIELD, Gary Scott of Port Hope, Ontario
passed away at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Saturday, February 15th, 2014. Gary was born on December 3rd, 1950 in Cobourg, Ontario. Survived by his loving wife Rosie, his mother Audrey Warren, his children Devan (Anna), Amanda (Drew), Stacey (Leo), and Jessica (Ash). Predeceased by his father Don Oldfield. Loved by his siblings Cookie, Donnie, Brent, Rod, Gord, and the late Todd. Gary built his career in the newspaper industry but his love was spending time in the bush, hunting and fishing. No fish was safe while he had a fly rod in his hand. A Memorial Service will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St. E. in Cobourg on Saturday, February 22nd, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a donation to a charity of choice.
WILEY, Edythe Marie of Markdale
Wiley, Edythe – passed away at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, Tuesday, November 19, 2013.Edythe Marie Wiley (nee Murray) of Markdale in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Ross Wiley. Loving mother of Sharon Playter, Sylvia Major, Robert Wiley, Cynthia Merrifield (Scott) all of Meaford and Heather Stubbs of Barrie. Sadly missed by 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister of Willma Carefoot of Meaford and George Murray of Walters Falls. Sister-in-law of Elwood Brown, Joyce Murray and Maurice & Rose Wiley. Predeceased by brothers Thompson Murray, Roy Murray and sisters Ruby Brown and Viola Caswell. The family will receive friends at the May Funeral Home, 63 Mainn St. E., Markdale Ontario N0C 1H0 on Friday from 7-9 p.m., where a funeral service will be held Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Markdale Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Temple Hill United Church or McLeans Cemetery – Bognor, would be appreciated.
