Date of Death: May 19th 2002
Ruston, Richard F. "Dick", (M.P.P. retired) 82 years, passed away on May 19, 2002 at Malden Park Centre, Windsor. Beloved husband of 59 years to Shirley (Cape). Dear father of Gary and wife Donna, Woodslee; Barbara Noel ,Windsor; Rick and wife Cathy, Airdrie, AB; Stephen and wife Anne, Windsor; Wayne and wife Sandy, Windsor. Loving grandfather of Nadine, Nicole, Lisa, Jay, Jamie, Dean, Amber, Matthew and Troy. Predeceased by his brothers Wesley, Arthur, Ernest, Clifford, and a sister Dorothy. Dick was a Councillor of the Township of Maidstone 1960-1961, Reeve of the Township of Maidstone 1963-1967, Elected to the Ontario Legislative Assembly 1967 and served until his retirement in 1985. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (776-4233) on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Dick's life from Woodslee United Church on Thursday May 23, 2002 at 1pm. Rev. Joyce McManus officiating. Private family Interment to follow. Memorial Donations made to the Alzheimer Society of Windsor and Essex County would be appreciated. Friends may send condolences at ww.funeral-cast.com. The family would like to extend their thank you to Dr. Sheehan and the staff on 1 North at Malden Park Centre.
Semperger, Stanley JR.
Date of Death: May 13th 2002
SEMPERGER, STANLEY JR. passed away on May 13, 2002 at the age of 51 years. Late of Cottam. Husband of Marilyn (nee Osachuk). Son of Stanley Semperger Sr. & his wife Margaret. Predeceased by his mother Marie (1978). Dear father to Chad Semperger and his wife Sherelle, and Tara. Grandfather to Adora. Stanley is survived by brothers & sisters, Ed Martel & his wife Barb, Jim & his wife Liz, Mark & his wife Jan, Joe Semperger, Margaret & husband Marc Lacharite, Mary Jane & husband Leonard Campeau, Lori & husband Wayne Gagnier.Dear brother- in- law to Jackie & Bart Hewings. Predeceased by one brother Bill. Stanley was an employee of the Daimler-Chrysler Corporation for over 30 years. Visiting at the Stewart L Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd., 128 Talbot St. N., Essex, (776-7378) on Thursday, May 16, 2002 from 2 4 PM and 7 9 PM. Funeral service to be held in the funeral home on Friday, May 17, 2002 at 11,00 am. Rev. George Cox officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to the Windsor Regional Cancer Center would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Shepley, Sharon
Date of Death: May 17th 2002
SHEPLEY, SHARON passed away peacefully, with her family at her side on May 17, 2002, at the age of 47 years. Wife and best friend of Bradley. Cherished mother to Rachel Shepley & friend Mark of Windsor, Trisha & husband Mark Loewen, of Harrow, Nathan Shepley & friend Courtney, and Sara Shepley both of Harrow. Loved daughter of Sydney & Henrietta Coaton of Harrow. Dearest sister of Hiliary Fitzpatrick & husband George of Belle River, Ian Coaton of B.C., and Lewis Coaton & wife Gee of Michigan. Beloved Nana of Connor Shepley. Sharon was an employee of St. Clair College. Visiting at the STEWART L KENNEDY FUNERAL HOME, 128 Talbot St. N., Essex (776-7378) on Monday, May 20, 2002, from 2-5PM and 7-9PM. Funeral service to be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 10,00 AM. Rev. Greg Yantzi officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Oldcastle, Ont. Donation to the Windsor Regional Cancer Center would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Wiley, Alma E. J.
Date of Death: May 5th 2002
Wiley, Alma E. J. 69 years, Sunday, May 5, 2002 at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Windsor. Late of Essex. Beloved wife of Leslie. Dear mother of Cara Lea Lange and husband Robert, White Rock, B.C.; Tim Wiley and wife Kathy, McGregor; Donald Wiley and wife Shelley, Amherstburg; Janis Carley and Tom, Michigan. Dear daughter of the late Donald Johnson (1996) and wife Janet, Windsor and the late Violet Renaud (Johnson)(1990). Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Shirley Johnson, Niagara Falls; Beverly Jenkinson and husband Dennis, Harrow; Ross Miell and wife Sandy, Windsor; Doris Kelly and husband Bernie, Lakeshore. Predeceased by 2 brothers, Don and Burt Johnson. Alma was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Capt. Brien Br. #201 Essex and Royal Canadian Legion Br. #143 Windsor, Ladies Auxiliary. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 87 Maidstone Avenue East, Essex (776-4233) on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Alma's life from the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 9, 2002 at 11 a.m. Rev. George Cox officiating. Cremation. Royal Candian Legion Capt. Brien Br. #201 Essex and R.C.L. Br. #143 Windsor, Ladies Auxiliary Service Wednesday at 7 p.m. Memorial donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Assoc. would be appreciated.
Anderson, William T.
Date of Death: July 2nd 2002
ANDERSON, William T. [Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, Active Member and Officer of Scottish Rite Masonry, Royal Arch Masonry, and the Order of the Eastern Star, Retired; Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, Barrie] Suddenly at his cottage on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2002. William Anderson of Barrie . Beloved husband of Betty Anderson (nee Bush). Dear father of Craig Anderson of Barrie , and Heather Anderson of Kingston . Dear brother of Mary Hawkins and her husband Elmer of Alliston, and the late Glenn and Eric Anderson. Brother-in-law of Jean Anderson of Campbellville. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM FUNERAL HOME, Yonge Street and Minet s Point Road , Barrie , on Thursday from 2,00 to 4,00 and 7,00 to 9,00 p.m. Service will be held at Central United Church , 54 Ross Street , Barrie , on Friday, July 5th, 2002 , at 1,30 p.m. Interment Barrie Union cemetery . Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the Masonic Foundation would be appreciated. A Masonic Service under the auspices of Karnak Lodge #492 A.F. & A.M. Orillia, will be held at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 9,00 p.m.
Breault, Mary Catherine
Date of Death: June 5th 2002
BREAULT, Mary Catherine (nee Freker) passed away at Leamington District Memorial Hospital, on June 5, 2002. Wife of the Late Arthur A. Breault (1975).Loving mother to Henry Breault & wife Helen of Windsor, Don Breault of Essex, Neil Breault of Essex, Ann Margaret Tempich & husband Louie of Leamington, Rosemary Mitchell & husband Gerald of Sundridge, and daughter-in-law Erna Breault of Essex. 24 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren also survive Mary. Predeceased by sons John Earl Breault, Vincent "Bob" Breault (2000), daughter-in-law Shirley Breault (2001), and granddaughters Mary-Ann & Cheryl-Ann Breault. Visiting will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 146 Talbot St. S. Essex, on Friday, June 7, 2002, from 9,00 am. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10,00 am. Father Michael Parent officiating. Cremation has taken place. Entombment to follow at Heavenly Rest cemetery. In kindness memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the Canadian Diabetes Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Online condolences will be received at www.funeral-cast.com Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd., (776-7378)
Allen, Bernard
Date of Death: July 5th 2002
Allen, Bernard 85 years, peacefully on July 5, 2002 , at the Hotel Dieu Hospital . Beloved father of Claudette Gauthier and husband Lou; Essex, Garry and wife Jo-Ann; Essex, Michael and wife Joanne; Edmonton , Rosemary McGregor and husband Charlie; Lasalle, Roseanne Peters and husband Don ; Windsor. Loving grandfather of Denise Vriesacker and husband Joe, Nikki Gauthier, Kevin Allen and wife Sharon, Joe Allen and wife Bertha, Jamie Allen and wife Charmaine, Michael Allen and wife Dena, Janet Yates and husband Jeff, Jason McGregor and fianc Michelle, Shannon Viper and wife Wendy, Anitra Keyeux, Davin Keyeux, Jeff Keyeux and wife Laura, Shelley Beneteau and husband Dan. Dear great grandfather of Colton , Evan, Kyle, Josh, Sakhaey, Joe Jr., Amber, Rob ert, Coady, Blake, Miranda, Brandon , Alicia, Brandon , Julian, Leigha, Alana and Jacob. Survived by his sister Rita Allen, and brother Raymond and his wife Lois, all of Smith Falls . Predeceased by 3 sisters, and 2 brothers. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Avenue East , Essex (776-4233) on Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass to celebrate Bernard s life from Holy Name of Jesus Church, Essex on Monday July 8, 2002 at 11,00 a.m. Parish Prayers Sunday 4,00 p.m. Father Michael Parent officiating. Please Note, visitation will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Church from 10,00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass. Memorial donations made to the Alzheimer s Society, Ontario Lupis Association, Canadian Cancer or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Best, William Henry
Date of Death: June 16th 2002
BEST, William Henry, passed away on June 16, 2002, at the Riverside Health Care Center with his son Peter at his side, in his 78th year. Late of Essex. Former husband to Faye Best. Son of the late Ernest & Pearl Best. Dear father to Lynn &her husband Phil Fitzsimmons, Peter Best & his wife Denise, and David Best & his wife Dixie. Proud grandfather to Tim, David Jr., Chris, Brian, Michael, & Jennifer. Sister Dorothy Fields & her husband Roy, and his brother Ernest Best also survive William. Predeceased by brothers Robert, Gord, Lloyd, Gerald, Harold, and his sister Eleanor. Visiting at the Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. 128 Talbot St. N., Essex, (776-7378) on Wednesday evening from 7,00 pm 9,00 pm. Funeral service to be held in the funeral home on Thursday, June 20, 2002, at 11,00 am. Father Michael Parent officiating. Interment in Heavenly Rest cemetery. In kindness memorial donations to the Windsor Downtown Lions Club or the charity of choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
O'Brien, Charlotte
DOD, July 25th 2001
O'Brien, Charlotte, (nee Reyner) 86 years, Wednesday, July 25, 2001 in Woodstock, Ontario. Late of Oldcastle. Beloved wife of Leslie O'Brien. Dear mother of Harry O'Brien and wife Maureen, Bright, Ont., and the late Mary O'Brien (1971). Loving grandmother of the late Shane O'Brien (1990); Melisa O'Brien Cziraky and husband Steve, Kingsville; Laura O'Brien Loschmann and husband Matthew, Bright, Ont. Dear sister of Lily Banwell, LaSalle; Richard Reyner and wife Helen, Oldcastle; and the late Anne Hackson Kendall. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Etta Reyner. Much loved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Charlotte was a lifetime member of the Church of the Redeemer, Colchester North; a member of the Redeemer Ladies Guild; Redeemer and St. Stephen's Friendship Circle; and the Roseland Women's Institute. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave East (County Road 8) Essex (776-4233) Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. and Friday, July 27, 2001 at St. Stephen's Church, Howard Avenue, Oldcastle from 1pm until the time of Funeral Service to celebrate Charlotte's life at 2pm. Rev Stephen Demitroff officiating. Interment St. Stephen's Church cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Church of the Redeemer, or the Mary O'Brien Mmeorial Fund University of Windsor, or the Shane O'Brien and Peter Taves Memorial Fund Kingsville High School would be appreciated by the family.
Hamilton, Iva Mae
Date of Death: July 17th 2002
HAMILTON, Iva Mae (nee Keith) passed away peacefully at the age of 93 years on July 17, 2002 at the Richmond Terrace in Amherstburg. Late of Essex. Wife of the late Edward G.. (1965). Dearest mother to Keith & wife Patricia of London, and Brian & wife Irene of Puce. Also survived by grandchildren Mark & wife Lois of St. Clair Beach, Joshua & wife Suzanne of Port Hope, 1 great grandchild Madeline, also sisters Edith Pickle & Leonard, Mary Ellen Green and Thelma Lewis & Kurt. Many nieces & nephews also survive. Predeceased by one son John (1973), brothers Morris, Russell, Henry, Edward, & Willis. Iva Mae was a former member of the Essex Retirees Social Club. Visiting at the Stewart L Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd., 128 Talbot St. N. Essex (776-7378) on Sunday evening from 7pm until 9pm. Private family funeral to be held on Monday. Donations to the Charity of Choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Jamieson, Bruce
Date of Death: June 26th 2002
Jamieson, Bruce, 78 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late of of Kingsville. Best friend and devoted husband of 56 years to Edna (nee Walker). Beloved father of Linda Kennedy and husband Jim, Rick Jamieson and wife Judy, Bob Jamieson and wife Val, all of Essex. Loving grandfather of Jim Quesnel and fiance Carole Harju, Essex; John Quesnel, Prince George, B.C.; Jeff Jamieson, Essex; Jodi Jamieson and Kevin Woodrich, London; Peter Jamieson and wife Shelly, Windsor; Jennifer Westwood and husband Andrew, Kevin Wood and wife Nicole, all of Essex; Karen Kudrey and husband Jay, Windsor. Deareast great grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Bill Jamieson and wife Julia, St. Clements, ON. Bruce was a retired Staff Stg. of the Windsor Police Department, member of the Windsor Police Retirees Assoc., veteran of WWII Essex Scottish Regiment, member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #188, Kingsville. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 87 Maidstone Ave. East, Essex (776-4233) on Thursday from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Bruce's life from the Funeral Home on Friday, June 28, 2002 at 11 a.m. Fr. Jack Costello officiating. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Miller, Vivian
Date of Death: July 15th 2002
Miller, Vivian (nee Martin) 83 years on July 15, 2002 at the Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late of Essex. Beloved wife of the late Max Miller (1997). Dear mother to Ken and Frances of Essex, Wayne and Mary-Jane of Essex, Scott and Carol of Essex. Cherished mother-in-law to Peggy. Proud grandmother to 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear sister to Roy and Dorothy Martin of Parry Sound, Hugh "Bud" & Mabel Martin of Chatham, Glen and Ruth Martin of Essex. Pre-deceased by her brother Fritz and sisters Lilian Wolfe and Helen Tuite. Family and friends may gather at the Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home 128 Talbot St. N. Essex (776-7378) on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to be held Thursday July 18, 2002 from the funeral home at 11 a.m. Rev. Dana Rogers officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In kindness memorial donations to the Essex Minor Hockey, Essex Minor Baseball Associations or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
