HARRIS, Sally Patricia (Ashdown) of Harrow
Dated August 30, 2013
The world’s loss is heavens gain. Sally passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side after being an inspirational warrior in her battle, Born in Cardiff Wales. Loving mother of Scott (Andrea) Anita (Duarte) and Lee will be greatly missed by special friend Ed Maciorowski, Cherished Grannie of Stevie Harris, Brenden, Preston, and Makenna Medeiros. Dear daughter of Jim (deceased) and Kay Ashdown, Sister to Susan (Alan) Hodkinson, David and Kathryn Ashdown, Peter and Barbara Ashdown, who all live in Britain, she will be sadly missed by many Nieces and Nephews, Friend and confidant of Roger for 47 years. Sally was a Hairdresser owning salons in both Amherstburg and Harrow, Her many, many wonderful friends and clients will remember her for her gentle spirit, loving nature, heartfelt kindness, her sense of humour and her crazy HATS. She was a great inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Sally’s love for nature could only be suppressed by her love for Family. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten, our time together will never be over, you are in our hearts. At Sally’s request her ashes will be placed at locations she loved. A celebration of her life will take place at Camoes Portuguese Club, 390 Sinasac Ave W, Harrow, on Sunday September 1st, 2013, from 4- 8 p.m. Service at 7:00 pm. A special thank you to Linda Walsh for your support of Sally and driving her to her many appointments. Thank you also to Dr. Hamm and the Staff at Windsor Regional Cancer Centre and Hospice for their compassion and care, In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Windsor Essex 6038 Empress St. Windsor, ON N8T 1B5, would be really and truly appreciated in Sally’s name.
GERALD A. SMITH FUNERAL HOME 197 King St. W. Harrow 519-738-6662.
HUNT, Gordon Hubert of Escott
Peacefully at the Shop in Escott on Thursday August 29th, 2013. Gordon Hubert Hunt of Escott age 80 years. Beloved husband of Doreen (Hanna) Hunt. Loving father of Pamela Miller (Steve) of Mallorytown, Dawn Marie Mangan (Joe) and Geoffrey Hunt (Shari) all of Gananoque. Pop to Laura Webster (Fuzzy), Victoria Ketchum, Cole, Brett and Emily Mangan, and Cody, Madison and Joel Hunt; and great grandchildren Abby and William Webster. Dear brother of Morley Hunt (Anne) of Escott, Marion Cameron (Ross) of Montreal, Beth Alma (Lee) of Niagara on the Lake, Douglas Hunt (Lois) of BC, Ralph Hunt (Nancy) of Waterton and Ronald Hunt (Bonnie) of Morrisburg. Also survived by sisters in law Janet Hunt and Debbie Hoy (Hanna) as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Fred M. and Harriet (Tallmire) Hunt and a brother Paul Hunt.
Family and friends may call at the Barclay Funeral Home, 1033 Prince St., Lansdowne, on Monday from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday September 3rd, 2013 at 11:00 am. Interment Hunt Cemetery in Rockport. In memory of Gordon donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
WILSON, ETHEL (nee Bartlett)
passed away peacefully at Leamington Hospital on August 22, 2013 at 97 years of age. Predeceased by her husband Donald (1983). Loving mother to Catherine Tanner (Bob), Carol Pyne (Ian). Cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dear sister to Mildred Heller (the late Hans) and predeceased by brother Howard Bartlett (the late Theresa). Survived by several nieces and nephews. Ethel was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star – Essex. We would like to thank the staff of Kingsville Court, Lori on 2nd Floor at Leamington Hospital, Dr. Kelton and our neighbour Pat Powell. Your exceptional care and compassion for Mom and us was greatly appreciated. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (519-776-4233) on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Ethel’s life on Monday, August 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. from the funeral home. Captain Corey Vincent officiating. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery to follow funeral luncheon. Memorial donations to the Salvation Army Citadel – Essex or to the Leamington Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
BOYCE, June P. (nee Long) of Chatsworth, formerly of Markdale and Durham
At Grey Bruce Health Services-Owen Sound on Monday August 26, 2013. June Pauline Boyce (nee Long) of Chatsworth, formerly of Markdale and Durham. Beloved wife of the late Ed Boyce. Loving mother of John Boyce (Sharon) of Markdale, Don Boyce (Kelly) of Lundbreck Alberta, Gloria McRae (Roger) of Chatham, Carol Cash (Dave) of Seagrave. Grandmother of Jonathan Boyce (Natalie), Katrina Ardiel (Giles), Calvin Boyce; Raygan Boyce, Amanda Polasek (Brock), Daylan Boyce; Ashleigh Myers (Sid), Colin McRae (Sayuri); Laura Woods (David), Aileen Cash (Matt Stewart). Great-grandmother of Chase Myers. Sister of Gerry, Merle, Yvonne, and Gord. Predeceased by parents Earl and Margaret Long, granddaughter Jennifer and sister Irene. The family will receive friends at the May Funeral Home, 636 main St. E., Markdale on Wednesday from 7:00-9:00p.m. where a service will be held Thursday August 29th at 1:00 p.m. Cremation with interment in Markdale Cemetery. If desired, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
WILLSON, Colleen Alicia of London and formerly of Vancouver
WILLSON (BANKS), Colleen Alicia – Peacefully, enveloped in love by family and friends both near and far at Victoria Hospital on Friday, August 23rd, 2013, Colleen Willson of London and formerly of Vancouver in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Terry Banks (Stacey Foote), Catherine Hicks (Paul Choquette), Phillip Banks (Adam Graham) and Stephen Banks (Jessica Adams). Cherished grandma of Mathias, Candice, Cody, Madison, Val, Ethan and Ewan. Dear sister of Carol Lalonde, Vaughan Sullivan and Cameron Mathias (Louise). Also sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and lifelong friend Beverly Bell. Predeceased by parents Carl and Eleanor Mathias and granddaughter Taylor Williams. A funeral service will be conducted at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Thursday, August 29th 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation 1 hour prior. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Colleen are asked to consider the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or Rowbust Dragon Boat Racing Team.
CROWE, MARSHALL B.A., L.L.B., L.S.M. (of Portland on the Rideau)
April 14, 1921 – August 16, 2013
Son of William Johnston Crowe and Georgina Gertrude (née Gammon). Predeceased by Doris Mary (née Scanes), beloved wife of 61 years, his classmate at United College and energetic and devoted collaborator. Marshall and Doris were predeceased by their infant son William. Also predeceased by his parents and siblings, Gertrude Cochrane, Elliott, Ruth, Georgina, Florence Christiansen, John and Harry. Marshall was born on his parents’ farm near Rossburn, Manitoba and died of congestive heart failure at his own farm near Portland, Ontario with his family around him. He is survived by his dear friend, Glenna Roberts and his and Doris’ children, Tom, (Allison Shaw), Alison, Helen (David Pollard), Sheila (Brian Fukuzawa) and Abigail (Ron Sly, also deceased). His grandchildren: Jessica (Taro Murata), Caleb Yong (Juliana Ramirez-Herrera), Susan Crowe (Radek Zlamal), David Berry (Samantha Robdrup), Catherine Crowe, Adam Berry and Ben Fukuzawa. His great-grandchildren: Jadyn and Isabelle Berry, Charlie and Lily Murata and Caroline Zlamal.
Over the years, our parents opened their hearts and home to new Canadians whom we are proud to call family: Lawrence Le (Ping), Nick Ho (Irene), and Seumien Chen (Nobuo Sasaki) and their children and grandchildren: Innie Chen (Jordan Melzer and their son Emet), Yuli Chen-Sasaki, Jonathan and Rebecca Le, Ariana and Ashlyn Ho . Marshall attended Daniel McIntyre Collegiate in Winnipeg, obtained a B.A. in history and economics at United College, Winnipeg and an LL.B. at the University of Ottawa. He served in the Canadian Army during WW II and after the war as a Foreign Service Officer, Department of External Affairs, including postings to New York (United Nations) and Moscow in the 40’s and 50’s. He resigned from the Foreign Service in 1961 and worked as the Economic Advisor, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. He returned to Ottawa in 1967 as Deputy Secretary to the Federal Cabinet, serving Prime Ministers Lester B. Pearson and Pierre Elliott Trudeau. He was later President and Chairman, Canada Development Corporation; Chairman, National Energy Board; President, M.A. Crowe Consultants; Director, Gulf-Mark Offshore; Counsel to Johnston and Buchan LLP and to Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP and a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Marshall had many mentors in his career. He and Doris were both students of Arthur R.M. Lower and Arthur Phelps at United College. Marshall was guided as a junior Foreign Service Officer by John Watkins and John Holmes. He never forgot his debt to these men and to the many colleagues and friends he was privileged to know over his life and career.
Marshall and Doris raised cattle at the farm in Portland, partnering with good friends, Larratt and Paddy Higgins, Ross and Marion Stone and Eric Lawlor and were among a group of breeders who introduced the Dexter breed to Canada. They were also active in the beginning years of the Toronto French School; Marshall served on the Board of Directors and Doris helped to establish the first TFS school library. No words can adequately express our gratitude to the many wonderful caregivers, who supported Marshall and family. Thank-you Gloria, Susan, Penny, Faith, Linda, Kelly, Sheila, Elaine, Cyndal and Steven. Your gentle kindness, compassion and professionalism made it possible for us to keep Marshall at home, safe and comfortable and correcting our grammar until the end. We would like to express a special thanks to Susan Blue, for her kindness and devotion to both our parents over more than 20 years. Finally, we owe a great debt to the many physicians who assisted Marshall, including Dr. Susan Wilkinson and Dr. Kathy Wickens. A visitation is planned for Sunday, August 25, Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin Ontario, 2-5 pm., (613) 359-5555, followed by an open house Sunday evening at the farm, 4421 Old Kingston Rd., Portland, (613) 272-2561.
A memorial gathering will be held in Ottawa at a date and place to be announced. Donations in Marshall’s memory may be made to Friends of the Rideau, 1 Jasper Ave., Smiths Falls, Ont., K7A 4B5; (613) 283-5810,
“I have neither eyes to see nor tongue to speak in this place but as the House is pleased to direct me, whose servant I am here.”
LABINE, Hortense Adrienne of Sudbury
(June 13th, 1923 – July 29th, 2013)
The family announces with sadness her passing at Pioneer Manor at the age of 90. Daughter of the late Adrien and Pomela Joliat (Mainville). She was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband Robert Bruno Labine, in 1983. They had been married 39 years. Beloved mother of Jyceline (Christopher Anstead) of MacDonald’s Corners; André (Susan White) of Fernie, British Columbia; Claude of Edmonton, Alberta; Carmen of Azilda; Lise (Paul Brisson) of Azilda, Johanne (Guy Leclair) of Aylmer, Québec and Guy (Michelle Tonner) of Azilda. She leaves her grandchildren, Joel Dazé (Laura Ferro), Mélanie Wrigglesworth (Michael), Robie (Melissa Baceda), François Dugal (Karen Soper), Sébastien Labine-Leclair, Stéphane and step-grandchildren, Bennett and André. She also leaves 7 great-grandchildren (Lucy, Oscar, Libby, Matteo, Rylen, Adrien and William). Beloved sister of Claire Blais (late Omer), Jean-Jacques (Florence) and Marcel (late Hélène) (Cécile). Predeceased by her brothers, Gérard (Rolande), Roger (Rollande), Richard (Connie) and her sisters, Réjeanne Portelance (late Claude) and Anne-Marie Miron (late Jean-Paul). Loving sister-in-law of Lorraine, Thérèse (late Howie Shaver), Madeleine (late Raymond) and Lucille (late Bernard). She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. She was an active and engaged woman in her community, involved in her church and in several community groups. After raising her family, she worked for many years at the Azilda Post Office and was always willing to help out those in need. For years, she volunteered three times a week at “La maison d’Amitié” Food Bank initiative in Chelmsford. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Ste-Agnès Parish in Azilda, the choir and several committees including the baptism committee. She was a member of “Les Colombiettes” and a member of the Golden Age Club in Azilda as well as a member of “La Fédération des femmes canadiennes françaises”. She enjoyed friends and family, travelling, dancing, sewing, gardening, music, the family camp on Ministic Lake, as well as politics. She and her late husband had enjoyed the lifelong company and friendship of the “Lake Penage Gang”. Having been intent on living independently in her own home, she had been a resident in the last fourteen months at the Pioneer Manor. She also leaves to mourn her long-time friend of more than 70 years, Lillian Wahamaa, as well as a special family friend, Norm Byrnes. The family would like to thank all the staff at the Pioneer Manor and in particular personal service workers, Joanne and Veronika who cared for her as well as Sylvie, RPN. The family will receive friends and family at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4691, R.R.15 Chelmsford, Ontario, Thursday, August 1st, 2013 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. at Ste-Agnès Church, Azilda, Ontario. Your support can be directed (by cheque only) to the Canadian Mental Health Association (Sudbury Branch), the Sudbury Horticultural Society or the Sudbury Food Bank.
WAINWRIGHT, VICTORIA of Brantford, Ontario
WAINWRIGHT, Vicki – passed away at VON Sakura House, Woodstock on Monday, January 15, 2018, at the age of 69, Victoria “Vicki” Ellen Wainwright (nee Peter) of Brantford. Dear mother of Tracy Dennis-Bussiere (Claude) and Michael Wainwright (Natasha), all of British Columbia. Grandmother of Miranda, Gabrielle, Liam and Keegan. Loving sister and best friend of Hazel Peter of Woodstock. Predeceased by her parents Mike and Ellen (Pocus) Peter. Vicki spent over 40 years in the tax preparation field helping many friends and clients who will miss her diligent and caring assistance. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the SMITH-LeROY FUNERAL HOME, 69 Wellington St. North, Woodstock, on Friday January 19, 2018 from 10-11am. A memorial service will follow in the chapel at 11am. If desired, memorial donations to the SPCA of Brant County, your favourite charity, or your local hospice would be appreciated.
