Death Notice (05/10/2000)
LANOUE, Gilbert J. 79 years May 8, 2000 with his family at his side. Late of Belle River. Beloved husband of 55 years to Dorothy, Dear father of Patrick (Patricia), Richard (Jennifer), Kenneth (Jane), Marc (Veronica), Joseph (Sherry), Michael (Cindy), Gilbert (Janice), Chris (Carole). Forever in the hearts of his 17 grandchildren. Loved brother of Delia Lyons, Seraphine Quigg, Raymonde Plante, Gertrude Simon, Peter, Philip and Andre. Predeceased by his sisters, Sister Marie Paule, Evangeline and brother Paul. Gil was the founder of Lanoue Insurance Brokers serving the community for over 50 years. He was also a Representative of Belle River Town Council and was a K of C Lifetime Member. Gil enjoyed fishing and travelling. Friends will be received Thursday May 11, 2000 at St. Simon & Jude Church, Belle River from 3:00pm until time of Funeral Mass at 7:30pm. Fr. R. Rocheleau officiating. Please Note: K of C Prayer Service at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gil's memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or to the charity of your choice. The Chapel of Angels Funeral Home (254-9988) in care of arrangements.
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MANKO, Julian passed away May 9, 2000 at Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus. Age 74 years. Much loved husband of Magdalena for 40 years. Julian is a retired employee of Chrysler Canada for 37 years and C.A.W. Local 444. Survived by relatives in Russia, Ukraine and BellaRuse. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Please contact the Morris Sutton Funeral Home Funeral Home and Cremation Centre (254-8633) for further details.
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McGREGOR, Ruth Madeline (nee McColl) It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a special lady Ruth McGregor on May 7, 2000 at the age of 78 years. Predeceased by her husband Burnard (Oct. 16, 1995). Survived by her daughter Burnyce and husband Paul Durocher - Belle River; and sons William and wife Michele and Richard and wife Jill - all of Windsor. Dear grandmother of William and Wendy, Stuart and Kathleen - Dearborn, Mich.; Paula and Chris, Jenny and Scott, Melissa, Dezi and Merika and Matthew and Amie - all of Windsor. Dear great grandmother of Nicholas, Jerrica and Kaitlynn Durocher. Dear sister of Marguerite Carter - Wheatley and predeceased by four brothers and four sisters. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Our mother loved her family and her memories will be held in our hearts forever. Resting at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. East on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Rev. Dr. John Palmer officiating. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens. As your expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Our very special thanks to Anne Whitney and Karen Lariviere of Para Med for the loving care they gave Mom.
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OUELLETTE, Patricia With her loving family at her side Patricia was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on May 9, 2000 at 79 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Harry E. Ouellette (1977). Cherished mother of Tom and Marion Ouellette of Alberta, John and Nancy Ouellette of Kitchener, Jim and Brenda Ouellette, Michael Ouellette, Nancy and Norm Belanger, Patty and Mike Vossen, Cathy and Tom Diemer, Peggy and Dave Scurk, Julie and Dan Steinke, Beth and Don Rezoski, all of Windsor. Loving daughter of the late Walter and Hazel Cray. She will be forever missed by 28 grandchildren and 120 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Jim and Jack Cray. Patricia retired in 1985 from Hotel Dieu Hospital, Medical Records. If you so desire, donations to the Hospice of Windsor would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. at Families First Funeral Home and Chapel (969-5841), 2670 Dougall Ave. on Friday family and friends will gather at Windsor Christian Fellowship, 7th Concession at Walker Rd. after 9 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 10 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest cemetery.
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SMITH, Jean Okemos. Born July 16, 1929, in Oakland County; died May 7, 2000, at the age of 70. She grew up in Windsor, Ontario Canada and spent summer vacations in Sauble Beach, Ontario. Jean was a resident of the Okemos area since 1960 and was also a member of the Sparrow Hospital Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband of 47 years, Robert; 2 daughters, Nancy of Toledo and Jennifer (Steve) Smith-Carrick of Grand Rapids; 6 grandchildren, Kyla, Ian, Sonya, Jenni, Amy and Brad; 1 brother, William L. (Phyllis) Ridley of Kingsville, Ontario; special niece, Lynn (Ted) Bec of Windsor, Ontario; and many additional nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at St. Katherine's Episcopal Church, 4650 N. Meridian Rd., Williamston. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Church or Hospice of Lansing, 6035 Executive Dr., Suite 103, Lansing, 48911-5338, in memory of Jean Smith.
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WATKINS, Gloria Irene (nee Handsor) 67 years, died suddenly on May 8, 2000 at home. Predeceased by dear husband Glenn (1972). Loving mother of Glenn Watkins Jr. and wife Arlene; Patricia Bishop and husband Robert; and Roger Watkins. Proud grandmother of Jill, Joel, Deanna and Amanda. She will be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends. Friends will be received at the Morris Sutton Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 68 Giles Blvd. E. on Tuesday, May 9, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel on Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 11 a.m. Pastor Bruce Bishop officiating. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. As your expression of sympathy Memorial Tributes may be made to the charity of your choice.
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BECHARD, Rosemarie (nee Prieur) On June 8, 2000 the day after her 66th birthday and 48 years of wedded bliss, Rose went to be with the Lord. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children. She will be missed dearly by her loving husband Clarence Bechard, her mother Eva Prieur, both of Leamington; her children Roger Bechard, Windsor; Marie Reimer and husband Neil, Claudette Mullin and husband Owen, all of Leamington; Bill Bechard and wife Mary Ann, Kingsville; Susan Feltz and husband John, Leamington. Forever remembered by her 12 grandchildren, Jason, Roseanne and fiance Brett Mills, Lori, Tammy, Chris, Bob, Ashley, Allison, Emily, Tommy, Kyle and Kaitlyn. Also missed by her siblings, Madeline McNeil, Geraldine Forestell and husband Bob, Ed Prieur and wife Connie, Don Prieur and wife Donna, Mae Clifford and husband Dan, Betty Palmer and husband Dave and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her father Raymond Prieur and her brother Harold Prieur. Rose will be sorrily missed by the community. She worked 20 years along side her husband to feed and clothe those in need through the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Their hard work was recognized in 1998 when they were named Leamington's Citizens of the year. Rose was employed at F.W. Woolworth's for 34 years when she retired as Personnel Manager. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers from the Funeral Home Monday, June 12, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. then to St. Michael's Church for Mass to celebrate Rose's life at 10 a.m. Fr. Frank Murphy officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery , Leamington. Catholic Womens League Prayer 3:00 pm Sunday. Parish prayers 8:30 pm Sunday. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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DiPIERDOMENICO, Rosina 88 years, June 9, 2000 at Richmond Terrace, Amherstburg. Beloved wife of the late Emilio (1977). Dear mother of Fernando and Patricia DiPierdomenico, Luigi and Laura DiPierdomenico. Loving nonna to Luigi, Michael, Julia, Lindsey, Lucia, Daniel, Lauren and Emily-Ann. Survived by sister Maria and predeceased by Assunta, Valentino, Antonio, Armando and Lorenzo. Friends may call at the James H. Sutton Funeral Home , 401 Sandwich St. S., Amherstburg, Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Monday, June 12, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. to St. John The Baptist Church for Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. John The Baptist cemetery. Prayers Sunday 8 p.m. As your expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Assoc.
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DREFKO, Mary (nee Nenka) passed away June 5, 2000, in Oshawa, Ont. Born in the Ukraine in 1902. Beloved wife of the late Peter (1973). Loving mother of Johnny, Rosie Kurek, Anthony, Sophia Honig, Paul (1957), Willie, Sam, Joseph, Annie Bilous, Joan Belick, Elizabeth, Helen Kloss, Olga, Mike, Margaret Paulhus. Survived by 68 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Also survived by sister Nettie Poldolski and many nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service and burial will take place on Monday, June 12, 2000 in Tribune, Saskatchewan. The family will be meeting at Holy Name of Mary Church, 711 McEwan Ave., Windsor, for a Memorial Mass on Sunday, June 11, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. An Open House will follow at 979 Campbell from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. All friends are welcome.
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HOGAN, Donald Michael 83 years. Died on June 9, 2000 at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Hotel Dieu Site. Beloved husband of 59 years to Marie (nee Plante). Loving father of Donna Mae and husband Mike Finn, Jim and wife Marlene, Cathy Paterson, Brian and wife Mary Kay, Pat and wife Lynda, Mike and wife Nancy. Dear son of the late Frank and Mary Jane Hogan. Loving Gramps of Kelly, Shawn, Sharron, Jason, Melissa, Matthew, Jeff, Joy, Chris, Laurie, Terry, Nicole, Mikey, Katie, Shannon and Natalie. Dear Great Gramps of Meaghan, Matthew, Mackenzie, Liam, Jake, and Taylor. Predeceased by his brothers Frank, Tom, John, Arthur and Theodore and his sisters, Sister Margaret Ann Hogan O.S.U. and Betty Lauriault. Donald retired from Chrysler of Canada after 45 years of dedicated service. As your expression of sympathy donations to the Meals on Wheels or the Villa Maria Nuring Home would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Saturday 7-9 p.m., Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Prayers Sunday 7:00 p.m. Funeral Monday June 12, 2000 from Janisse Brothers Funeral Home, 1139 Ouellette Ave., at 9:15 a.m. to St. Martin de Porres Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest cemetery.
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HUNCHAK, Peter Died peacefully on June 7, 2000, age 89, at Malden Park Continuing Care Centre. Survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Jennie. Also survived by son Nicholas Neila and wife Pamela, grandchildren Martin Neila and wife Diane, and Christiana Neila, and great-grandchildren Adam, Jack, and Nicholas Neila. Peter will also be sadly missed by sister Rose and family in Welland, Kitchener and Manitoba. Friends will be received at the Morris Sutton Funeral Home & Chapel , 68 Giles Blvd. E. on Friday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, June 10, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel. Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens.
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HUTCHINS, Madelyne Ella Patricia (Morgan) 75 years on Thursday, June 8, 2000 at Leamington District Hospital. Late of Erie Street South in Leamington. Beloved wife of the late Howard Hutchins (1995). Loving mother of Hollee and husband Mike Adams, Northville, Michigan; and Tom and his wife Cindy, Mersea Township. Dear grandmother to Darlene & Matthew Bradfield, Sharon & Dan Bento, Shane Hutchins and friend Jo-D Simpson, Chad Hutchins, and Craig Hutchins. Predeceased by a grand daughter Tammy Hutchins. Also survived by sister Frances and husband Monty Holland, Leamington; Mary Lou and husband Harold Burton, Wheatley; Trudie and husband Paul Kaniuk, Collingwood; sister-in-law Frances Morgan, Wallaceburg; Joyce Morgan, Leamington Leamington; and Joan Morgan, Ruthven; and 1 aunt Isabelle Summerhayes, Brandford. Predeceased by 3 brothers George, Donald, and Arloe. Madelyne was a member of the Eastern Star, the Leamington Horticultural Society, and together with her husband Howard, owned and operated the Jack & Jill Clothing Store in Leamington for over 30 years. Visiting at the Hammond Funeral Home, 318 Erie Street South, Leamington (326-8423) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, June 12, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Duncan officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery , Leamington. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to Heart & Stroke Foundation.
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KOMOROWSKI, John 79 years, on June 7, 2000, at his late residence. Survived by his many friends. Visitation at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E., , on Monday, June 12, 2000 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Officiating Rev. Gerry Burrows. Interment Windsor Memorial Gardens.
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