TaplaywebTAPLAY, John “Jack” – From Woodstock, at the age of 92. Our wonderful father was reunited with his precious wife on April 26, 2015 at Veteran’s Care Parkwood Hospital, London, ON, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children, Carol (John Wylie), Ray (Pat), Lynn, Keith (Dawn). His grandchildren David (Teresa) and John (Carrie) were the benefactors of his love and wisdom. He will be fondly remembered by six great-grandchildren, Connor, Nathan, Breanna, Chloe, Morgan and Charlotte. Dad was born in Woodstock, Ontario on June 17, 1922 to parents Fred and Ethel Taplay. He was the youngest of 11 children (Lily, Fred, Bruce, Iva, Dorothy, Ernie, Fanny, Vi, Daisy and May) and was the last surviving member of the family. John joined the Elgin Regiment and fought overseas during World War 11, where he met and married Elizabeth (Betty) Hunter on September 29, 1945 in Clydebank, Scotland. Shortly afterwards they began their life together in Woodstock and had 68 wonderful years together. Dad and Mom were fortunate to retire in 1975 where they spent 25 winters in Florida making many lifelong friends. They loved to take cruises, having travelled coast to coast in Canada and the U.S. and returned to Britain to visit family. He was a founding member of Kendall Cab, worked many years in La France Textiles and later pursued a career in real estate in Niagara Falls. Our heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Borrie and the wonderful nurses and staff of 2 Perth at the Veteran’s Care, Parkwood Hospital. Friends and relatives are invited to share memories at the SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington Street, North, Woodstock, ON Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 2-4 pm. Tributes and expressions may be sent online at www.smithleroy.com. Cremation has taken place with interment at a later date. In kindness and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Oxford or the Woodstock Hospital Foundation.
BINKS, Esther Ann (nee Jennings) of Tillsonburg, formerly of St. Thomas, Ont.
BINKS, Esther Ann (nee Jennings) of Tillsonburg, formerly of St. Thomas passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Dalton Binks (2012); loving mother of Michael Binks of Regina, Sask., Geri Lynn (Christopher) Binks-Wallis of Dashwood, Steven (Giselle) Binks of British Columbia, and Patricia Ann (Barry) Roth of Tillsonburg. Esther is also survived by her grandchildren Richard Roth and Amanda Roth; her brothers Douglas Jennings, Roy (Pat) Jennings; sister-in-law Verna Jennings; and by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Ray Jennings and her parents Roy and Lila Jennings. Esther enjoyed volunteering at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, crafting and quilting at Knox Presbyterian Church in St. Thomas, and was a devoted wife and mother. Visitation will be held at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Thursday, November 27, 2014 from 7:00 – 9:00pm. The memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 am. If desired, donations to Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
WOLFE, Aldene Jane (Eagleson) of Exeter Villa, formerly of Dashwood, age 96
WOLFE, Peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, at Exeter Villa, on Monday, November 24, 2014, Aldene Jane (Eagleson) Wolfe, of Exeter Villa, formerly of Dashwood, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Stuart Wesley Wolfe (1980). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Eric Wolfe of London, Tom (Pat) Wolfe of Stratford and Eleanor (John) Parker of Grand Bend. Cherished grandma of Tracy (Steve) Hillman of Komoka, Tim (Barbara) Wolfe of Brantford, Christy (Jamie) Dutka of London, Mark Wolfe of Maple Ridge, B.C., Adam Wolfe of Lynhurst, Stephanie Wolfe (Jason Beardsall) of Kitchener, Scott Parker (Kristin Boucher) of London, Michael Parker (Laura Desjardine) of Calgary, AB. Treasured great-grandma of Joshua, Jamie-Lee and Adam Hillman, Matthew, Virginia, Elizabeth, Calvin and Anna Wolfe, Kingston Dutka, Isabella Wolfe, Nathan Wolfe, Adam and Lucy Parker and Elly Parker. Dear sister-in-law of Margaret Eagleson of Southampton and Gloria Wolfe of Strathroy. Aldene will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Henry and Lula (Hutchinson) Eagleson, brothers Lloyd (Gertrude) Eagleson and Gordon Eagleson, brothers-in-law Murray Wolfe and George (Colleen) Wolfe. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., where the Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at 1 p.m. Mr. Bob Heywood Officiating. Interment Calvary United Church Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations (payable by cheque) to a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
FORTIN, Ludger of Sudbury, ON
The family announces with great sorrow his passing in Sudbury on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at the age of 91 years. Husband of the late Grace (née Prudhomme) Fortin. Son of the late Alpha and of the late Anna (née Simon) Fortin. Beloved father of Claudette Strickland, Giselle Fortin and Joyce Fortin all of Sudbury. Dear brother of Fernand, Homer, Gérard, Armand, Gilberte Benoît all of Sudbury, Rita Robert of Sturgeon Falls, Lorraine of Vancouver and Jeanne d’Arc Lafond of Toronto. Predeceased by his siblings René, Grace and Léo. Cherished grandfather of 3 and great-grandfather of 4. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury on Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel. As expressions of sympathy, donations (by cheque only) to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.
DUNCAN, Josephine (née Welsh) of Chelmsford, ON
It is with great sorrow that the family announces her passing in Chelmsford on Friday, October 17th, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Beloved wife of Cecil Duncan. Daughter of the late Milton Frederick Welsh and late Mildred Maude Horn. Loving mother of Tara Nadine Duncan and Tyson Cade Duncan (Michelle). Cherished grandmother of Alexandra-Emily and Jamie-Olivia. Dear sister of George Welsh (Pat) of London, ON and Wendy Welsh of Penticton, B.C. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and spending time with her family. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Cooperative Funeral Home, 4691 R.R.15, Chelmsford on Monday, Oct 20th, 2014 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m., as well as on Tuesday, after 12 noon. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Cooperative Funeral Home, Chelmsford. Donations can be made (by cheque only) in Josephine’s memory to the Larchwood United Church or St-Gabriel’s Villa.
RODGERS, WILLIAM “BILL” (of Portland)
At his residence, Portland on Monday November 17, 2014. Bill Rodgers of Portland, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Lilianne Sigman. Dear father of Lynne (Terry) Oberik of Comox, B.C., Paul (Joanne) Rodgers of Portland, Sean (Lynn) Rodgers of Westport and Denyse (Chris) Stringer of Newcastle. Dear brother of Anne Gagnon of Ottawa, Teresa Rodgers of Amherstview and Irene (John) Seale of Kingston. Predeceased by sisters, Dorothy and Margaret and by brother, Clare Rodgers. Also survived by sister-in-law, Elizabeth Rodgers. Fondly remembered by grandchildren; Dylan, Brady, Christiane, Hailey, Lucas, Rebecca, Fiona, Erin and Matthew. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the SCOTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Columbanus Church, Elgin on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Rite of Committal, St. Columbanus Cemetery, Elgin. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Smith Falls Community Hospital Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
LOY, Ottilie (Tilly) Rosina (née Lotz) of London
LOY, Ottilie (Tilly) Rosina (née Lotz) - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ottilie (Tilly) Rosina Loy (née Lotz) on Sunday, November 2, 2014 in London, ON in her 90th year. Born to Filip and Ewa Lotz in Titel, Yugoslavia on September 29, 1925. Predeceased by siblings Eva Lotz Bittermann of Rodney, ON, and Adam Lotz of West Lorne, ON. Also predeceased by cherished husband Hugo Béla Loy, and two infant children Esmiralda and Maria. Loving mother to children Elvira (Paul) Masur of Peachland, BC (formerly of London, ON), and Manfred Philipp de Loi of Penticton, BC. Lovingly remembered by former daughter-in-law Dorothea Lemke of Georgetown, ON, son-in-law Paul Masur of Peachland, BC, as well as Paul’s sister Lara Leitch of London, ON. Remembered as a doting and proud grandmother by her grandchildren Sibylle de Loi (Joel Beauchamp) of Penticton, BC, Hart de Loi of Victoria, BC, Reece de Loi of Georgetown, ON, Lindi Masur (Jonathan Griffiths) of Toronto, ON, and Erica Masur of Kelowna, BC. Kindly remembered by the children of Eva Lotz Bittermann and Hans Bittermann, Robert and Roland and respective families, and the children of Adam Lotz and Trudy Schindler Lotz, Cory, Kathy, Laurie and respective families. Remembered with affection by brother-in-law Albin Loy and wife Anne Lore Roth-Loy, and sisters-in-law Amalia Belt, Agnes Loy, Richilde Loy, and their respective families, all residing in Germany. Due to WWII events, Tilly and her family were forced to flee her birthplace and to seek refuge in Austria. It was in Austria that she met her future husband Hugo, whose own family had fled to Austria from Romania. The family resettled in Germany, and later she and her husband immigrated with their two children to Canada in January 1958. They made West Lorne, ON their home for 40 years where Tilly was instrumental in establishing her husband’s welding company West Lorne Welding Ltd. For many years she was a valued employee at Peckham’s/Fulmer’s Restaurant and Lemon’s Dry Goods Store. After the passing of her husband, she moved to London to be closer to her daughter’s family. Remembered by friends, neighbours, and family as a feisty, independent, and strong-willed woman, Tilly fulfilled her strong desire to live independently in her own home. Her family sends their heartfelt thanks to her terrific neighbours the Souliere, Luckovitch, and McLaren families, the caring personal support workers from CCAC, and Marg Thompson. Many thanks as well to the paramedics and wonderful physicians, residents, nurses, and allied heath staff at University Hospital in the emergency room, cardiac cath lab, coronary care unit, and the intensive care unit. A private service was held at Evergreen Cemetery in West Lorne. No flowers by request.
Sexton, Allen (Al) Joseph of Charleston Lake
Peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital on Sunday November 2nd, 2014. Al Sexton age 84 of Charleston Lake. Beloved husband of June (nee Jackson), and the former Pauline Plunkett (pre: 2008). Dear father of Lynda Hamilton (John) of Seeleys Bay and Randy Sexton (Jo Ann) of Kanata. Loving grandfather of Kate, Jenny, Michael, Ben and Patrick. Brother of Vernon (Kay), Norma, Patricia, Reggie (Joan), and Verna Brousseau (Conrad) all of Quebec. Predeceased by two sisters and one brother, Rose Sexton, Kilda Normandeau and Dennis Sexton. Special uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Also survived by three sisters-in-law, and one brother-in-law, Donna Sexton, Iris Murray (Bill), Carol Jackson (Fred), and Alexis Normandeau. Predeceased by his parents, Edward Sexton and the former Winnifred Campbell.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at the Judson Funeral Home, Athens, on Wednesday November 5th, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Denis Church, Athens, on Thursday November 6th, at 11 am. Interment St. Denis Cemetery. In memoriams to St. Denis Church or The Arthritis Society will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
JUDSON FUNERAL HOME 613-924-2626
Ladouceur, Bernard of Sarnia
passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, BERNARD LADOUCEUR of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Ivy May (George) Ladouceur. Most cherished father of Kathleen Bush and her husband Warren of Sarnia. Will be greatly missed by his granddaughter Melissa Gilbert and great granddaughter Angelica Fernandes – Gilbert and also will be missed by Cindy Dobrindt. Survived by his sister Patricia Legault of St. Catharines. Predeceased by his parents Leandre and Josephine Ladouceur and by his sisters Monica, Agnes and brothers Ralph, Joseph, Eugene, Leo and George. Bernie was born in Victoria Harbour, Ontario and has resided in Sarnia for 51 years, he retired from Imperial Oil’s Marine Division with 19 years of service and was a member of the former St. John’s Anglican Church. The family wishes to thank Dr. Logan, Dr. Hammond, Dr. Lee, Dr. Ajayi – Obe, Dr. Taylor and Dr. Maddison and the P.S.W.’s from Red Cross, the nurses from Bayshore and the C.C.A.C. Care Workers, St. Joseph’s Hospice and the Palliative Care Team for their supportive care. Funeral service will be from All Saints Anglican Church (248 Vidal St, North, Sarnia) on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION CENTRE LTD. on Monday, November 3, 2014, between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association or the Canadian Cancer Society.
D.J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 102 N. Victoria Street, Sarnia, ON.
