Death Notice (10/07/00)
STEPHENSON, Beatrice Mary - Finally at peace, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, October 6, 2000, at the Shaver Hospital, at 81 years of age. Loving mother of Wesley Stephenson, Margueritte & her husband Hank Wach, Jerry Stephenson & his wife Mariesa, Donna Marie & her husband Bob Callicott, Lillian & her husband the late Mario Santesso. Predeceased by her husband Wesley and her daughter Helen Ann. Proud grandma of 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Gordon Dilts. Mrs. Stephenson was a member of the Martindale Friendship Club. Mrs. Stephenson is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., until Wednesday, where a funeral service to celebrate her life will be held in the chapel at 12:00 noon. Interment will take place at Victoria Lawn cemetery. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Memorial remembrances to the Hotel Dieu Oncology Clinic would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (10/06/00)
WATSON, Josephine Rose (nee Legato) - Peacefully, surrounded by her family, on October 5, 2000, in her 81st year, at Versa Care Centre, St. Catharines. Beloved wife of Robert. Dear mother of Gerald and Lynda Smith. Loving grandmother of Brad and Mandy Smith, and D'Arcy and Michelle Smith. Great-grandmother of Quinten and Grayson Smith. Sister of Joe Legato. Sister-in-law of John and Jean Gallagher, and Jean Watson. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Resting at the M. A. CLARK & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 567 Upper Wellington Street, Hamilton, on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, October 9, 2000, in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (10/06/00)
WIENS-VERNON, Elsie - At West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby on Thursday, October 5, 2000, Elsie Wiens-Vernon of Vineland, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Foster Vernon. Sister of Tina Reimer of British Columbia. Predeceased by a brother Nick and sister Louise. The family will receive friends at the Vineland Chapel of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King St. on Sunday 2-4 and Monday 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the Tallman Chapel on Tuesday, October 10th at 11 a.m. Interment at Niagara Lake Shore cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee.
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Death Notice (10/06/00)
WILKES, Marguerite (Margo) - Surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, October 5, 2000 at the St. Catharines General Hospital, at 60 years of age. Beloved wife of Terry. Loving mother of Kimberley (Robert) Lander and Helen (Jeff) Grist. Dear grandma of Garett. Dear sister of Florence Vine, Betty Cochrane and Dennis Setford. Predeceased by her brother Edward. Margo will be lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Family will receive friends at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Christian Science Service to celebrate Margo's life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to First Church of Christ Scientist, St. Catharines or Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (11/15/00)
BEATTY HOLLAND, Marie (nee Critelli) - It is with great sadness that the family of Marie Beatty Holland announce her sudden passing on Wednesday November 8th in Inverness, Florida. She will be missed by her husband Clifford Holland, his daughter Doran Holland and by her children Mary Barr, Martha Beatty-Parry, James Beatty, Margaret Beatty-Collins and her grandchildren Bobby, Ryan, Jessica, Katie, Meaghan, Justin, Owen and Tessa. Marie is predeceased by her first husband James Hughes Beatty. Marie was President of the May Court Club and held various volunteer positions with the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in St. Julia's Church at 11:00 a.m. on Friday November 17th. Rite of committal will follow in Victoria Lawn cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Kidney Foundation, Patient Services would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (11/15/00)
MORIN, Monique (Lehoux) - Peacefully at her residence, with her loving family by her side, on November 14th, 2000, Mrs. Monique (Lehoux) Morin of Welland, in her 51st year. Beloved wife of Philippe Morin. Loving mother of Philippe Jr., Raymond and Rene, all of Welland. Cherished daughter of Leontine Lehoux. Dear sister of Rejean (wife Linda), Laurent (Michelle), Marc (wife Diane), Bibianne Resch and Lilianne (Michel Beauparlant), all of Welland. She is predeceased by her father Ludger Lehoux. Mrs. Morin was born in Welland and remained a resident of the city where she worked at Canadian Tire Acceptance Call Center for nine years. She also owned and operated Phil Health Center for Women (nine years). The family will receive relatives and friends at the Welland Funeral Home, 827 East Main St., Welland, Wednesday from 2-4 nd 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Friday in Eglise du Sacre Coeur for Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. The Rite of Committal will follow in Holy Cross cemetery. A Vigil for Mrs. Morin will be celebrated at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 8 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations or Masses to Eglise du Sacre Coeur or the Women's Place Inc. will be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (11/16/00)
PATRICK, Marie (Librock) - Peacefully at the St. Catharines General Hospital, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in her 78th year. Gone to be reunited with her loving husband Harry (Pat) (April 24, 1991). She will be greatly missed by her children Shirley Hardie, Kathy (George) Jansen, Tom (Pam) Terry (Simone) Rick (Sandy). Beloved sister to Gertie, Marg, Babe (deceased) Delores, and Jim. Loving grandmother to Michael, Mandy, Eric, Matthew, Stephen, Holly, Jeff, Jack, Daniel, Jordan and Mackenzie. As she wished, no visitation will take place. A graveside service will be held at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens on Friday, November 17, 2000 at 11 a.m. A special thanks to the Drs. & nurses at the General Hospital for their kindness and support. In lieu of flowers , donations to the St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the DOWNTOWN CHAPEL of BUTLER FUNERAL HOME, 33 Duke St. at James 684-2334
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Death Notice (11/14/00)
PRUYSERS, Marilyn Ann - At Shaver Hospital in St. Catharines, on Monday, November 13, 2000, Marilyn Ann Pruysers of Jordan. Beloved wife of Brian and dear mother of Carley and Laina. Loved daughter of Jack and Marie Meikle and dear sister of Gail Clark, Mary-Lee Fox, and Jamie Meikle. Marilyn was born and raised in Moose Jaw, Sasketchewan, and lived in Jordan the past 20 years. The family will receive friends at the VINELAND CHAPEL of the TALLMAN FUNERAL HOMES, 3277 King Street, on Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Tallman Chapel on Friday, November 17th at 12 noon. Interment will follow at St. John's cemetery , Jordan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Alzheimer's Society of Niagara.
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Death Notice (11/15/00)
RODGERS, Joseph J. - After a short illness, on Tuesday, November 14th, 2000 at the St. Catharines General Hospital, at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Ethel. Loving father of Robert (L.R. Taylor), Paula (Kenneth) Murphy and James. Dear Grandfather of Alexander and Brian. Survived by his sister Helen Greenlaw. Mr. Rodgers will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Joseph was a retiree of General Motors and the St. Catharines Flying Club. Mr. Rodgers is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. Funeral Liturgy without mass will be held in the chapel on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal at Victoria Lawn cemetery. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Ontario Heart & Stoke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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Death Notice (11/16/00)
RYBAK, Wlodzimerz (Walter) - Peacefully, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at the St. Catharines General Hospital. Loving husband of Janina. Beloved father of Richard, Christine and her husband Rob Juteau, and Irene. Dear Grandpa of Brittany, Isabelle, Karen, and Daniel. Mr. Rybak was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Mr. Rybak is resting at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St., until Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 10 a.m. Rite of Committal will take place at Victoria Lawn cemetery. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Vigil prayers for the deceased will be held in the funeral home on Friday at 7:45 p.m. Memorial remembrances to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
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