Date of Death: July 16th 2002
Ford, Mildred, 79 years, Tuesday July 16, 2002 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late residence Howard Avenue. Beloved wife of the late Eric Ford (1974). Dear mother of Bob Ford and wife Jackie, Hope, B.C.; Ken Ford and wife Marj, Wheatley; Pat Vince and husband Dave, Leamington and the late Colin Ford (1971). Loving grandmother of Robert and Theresa Ford, Colleen and Jeff Hutchins, Candy and Walter Leibenzeder, Michelle and Chris Lettner, Travis Ford, Penny and Jason Keane, Del and Sandra Ford, Bonnie and John Estephan, Richard Vince, Chris and Christina Vince and the late Paulette Ford. 15 great grandchildren also survive. Dear sister of Ralph and Geraldine Peters, Leamington. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Mildred s life, from the funeral home on Thursday July 18, 2002 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jack Glover officiating. Interment Lakeview cemetery. Royal Canadian Legion Br. # 84 Ladies Auxiliary Service Wednesday 7,30 p.m. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Freitas, Antonio
Date of Death: June 3rd 2002
Freitas, Antonio, 75 years, Monday, June 3, 2002 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late of Ruthven. Beloved husband of Maria. Dear father of Ines and husband Leonardo Resendes, Joe and wife Theresa Freitas, all of Leamington; Tony and wife Sue Freitas, Tecumseh; Manuel Freitas, Windsor. Loving grandfather of Alex and wife Laura, Jeff, Chris, Vickie, Matthew, Mitchell and great grandfather of Evin. Dear brother of 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Special family friend, Mike Brennan. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to celebrate Antonio's life from St. Michael's Church on Thursday, June 6, 2002 at 10 a.m. Fr. Jose Seminati officiating. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Cemetey, Leamington. Parish Prayers Wednesday at 7,45 p.m. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Lung Association or the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
Graham, Irene
Date of Death: July 8th 2002
Graham, Irene, 66 years, Monday July 8, 2002 at Leamington Hospital. Late residence White Street, Leamington and formerly of Wheatley. Beloved wife of Ronald. Dear mother of Debbie and Casey Moody, Kingsville; Laurie and Candy DaSilva, Judy and Ed Biekx, Dale Graham and Tammy, Sandy Reaume, all of Leamington. Loving grandmother of Tracey, Jeff and Jennifer Biekx, Jason DaSilva, Michael and Megan Graham. Dear daughter of Reta Newton, Leamington and the late Durham and daughter-in-law of Effie Graham, Tilbury and the late Floyd. Dear sister of Marge Newton, North Carolina; Barb and Jake Fast, Centreline, Mich.; Pat Brunet, Windsor and sister-in-law of Kirk and Barb Graham, Tennessee; Paul and Marge Rivait, Tilbury. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by a grandson Thomas Craig Pearce and son-in-law Frank Scott. Irene was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br.# 84, Leamington. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Irene's life from the funeral home on Wednesday July 10, 2002 at 1 p.m. Rev. Stephen Black officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Hillman, Luetta Belle
Date of Death: June 13th 2002
Hillman, Luetta Belle (Wright), 71 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2002 at her home in Leamington. Loving wife of the late Howard Hillman (1988). Dear mother of Linda Howden and husband Lee, St. Catharines; Nancy Beggs and husband Marshall, Leamington; Sue Johnstone and husband Rick, Windsor. Loving grandmother of Mark Beggs, Michael Beggs, Andrew Wylie and Lindsay Johnstone. Dear sister of Georgina Thibert and husband Sonny, Tilbury; Dorothy Bailey and husband John, Wheatley; Allan Wright and wife, the late Carol (1998), Lynn Wright and wife Joan, all of Leamington; Arthur Wright, Wheatley; Joe Wright, Wheatley and the late Jean McCartney (1995). Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Luetta's life from the Funeral Home on Saturday, June 15, 2002 at 2 p.m. Ivor Johnstone officiating. Interment Lakeview cemetery , Leamington. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Lafeber, Andy
Date of Death: July 4th 2002
Lafeber, Andy , in his 72nd year, Thursday, July 4, 2002 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Catherine (Katie) Lafeber (nee Bering). Dear father of Patrick and friend Katherine, Leamington; Kathy Gulko and husband Greg, Leamington; Richard Lafeber, Wheatley; Douglas Lafeber and wife Julie, Leamington. Loving grandfather of Clint and Tanya, Justin, Amanda, Dylan, Jesse, Devon, Emily and great grandfather of Jaxyn and the late Kasyn Drew Lafeber. Dear brother of Kay Moore and late husband J.D., Delhi and brother-in-law of Paul Bering and wife Betty, Kingsville; Sister Caroline Bering, London and the late Rose Stevenson. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Andy's life from St. Joseph's Church on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 1 p.m. Fr. Frank Murphy officiating. Parish Prayers Friday at 7,45 p.m. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
Lehn, Freda Edith
Date of Death: July 31st 2002
Lehn, Freda Edith (nee Warkentin), born in Leamington on November 11, 1926, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Loving wife for 55 years to Armin Lehn. Loving mother of Paul Lehn, Deerfield Beach, Florida. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Tiessen, Leamington; Stacey Lehn, Melissa Lehn, both of Port Huron, Michigan and great grandmother of Julianne Tiessen, Leamington; Emma Lehn, Port Huron, Michigan. Dear sister of Augustine Morrish, Wallacetown; Elsie Sims, Wallacetown; Irma Dick Platford, Leamington; Ericka Dueckman, Dundas; Helen Goerzen, Leamington and sister-in-law of Rose Warkentin, Kingsville. Predeceased by her parents, John and Helen Warkentin, brothers, John Warkentin, George Warkentin and sister, Marie Graves. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Freda's life, from the Funeral Home on Saturday, August 3, 2002 at 11 a.m. Rev. Glenn Brubacher officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery , Leamington. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Hospice of Windsor or the Faith Mennonite Church would be appreciated.
Mather, Rev. Dr. Karen
Date of Death: June 5th 2002
Mather, The Rev. Dr. Karen, 61 years, Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Western Campus. Late of Wheatley. Dear mother of Valerie Cummings, Toronto; Lydia Cummings, Wheatley. Loving grandmother of Rowan and Chayden. Beloved daughter of Jack and Kay Mather, Toronto.Dear sister of Janine Mather, England; Grant Mather and wife Sally, Meaford. Karen was the Minister of the Romney Pastoral Charge. Visiting at Talbot Street United Church, Talbot Trail, Wheatley on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Karen's life from Trinity United Church Kent Road 1, Wheatley on Sunday, June 9, 2002 at 3 p.m. Rev. Olav Kitchen officiating. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Romney Pastoral Charge, Mission and Service Fund would be appreciated. Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington.
Mattia, Giovanni Baptista
Date of Death: July 6th 2002
Mattia, Giovanni Baptista, 73 years, Saturday, July 6, 2002 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late of Ruthven. Beloved husband of Annita Mattia. Dear father of Robert Mattia, St. Catharines; Hilda Odom and husband Landon, Sault Ste. Marie; Joe Mattia and wife Noreen, Leamington; Paula Cappelli and husband Albert, Leamington. Loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren. Dear brother of Clement, Pat, Silvio, Loretto, Victoria, Felomena, Teresa and Anna. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Monday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Giovanni's life from St. Michael's Church on Tuesday, July 9, 2002 at 10 a.m. Fr. Jose Seminati officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery , Leamington. Parish Prayers Monday at 7,45 p.m. Memorial donations made by cheque to the A.L.S. Society or the Leamington Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
McKeen, Lucille
Date of Death: June 9th 2002
McKeen, Lucille, 88 years, Sunday, June 9, 2002 at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Windsor. Late of Wheatley. Beloved wife of the late Russel (1997). Dear mother of Lloyd McKeen, Wheatley; Marilyn and husband Lynn Foster, Wheatley; Don McKeen, Dallas, Texas; James McKeen and wife Jane, Leamington. Loving grandmother of Jeff and Jen, Joel and Jodi, Bill, Amanda and Douglas, Travis, Allison, Chris and great grandmother of Hailey. Dear sister of Evelyn Hatt, Staples and sister-in-law of Nina Leslie, Leamington; Isabelle Manley, Harrow; Shirley McKeen, Staples. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by a brother, William Leslie and a daughter-in-law, Kris. Lucille was a member of Trinity United Church, Trinity United Church Women and a former member of Wheatley Friendship Club. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Lucille's life from the Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 11 a.m. Rev. Olav Kitchen officiating. Interment Erie cemetery , Wheatley. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or Trinity United Church would be appreciated.
Medeiros, Antonio B.
Date of Death: July 3rd 2002
Medeiros, Antonio B., 65 years, Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Maria C. Medeiros. Dear father of Fatima Soares and husband Frank, Sonia Medeiros and husband Nelson, all of Leamington; Vera DiMenna and husband Dino, Ruthven; Paul Medeiros, Hamilton. Loving grandfather of Marcia, Kevin, Brian, Natacia, Derek and Kylie. Son of the late Jose Inacio Medeiros and Maria Espirito Santo Borges Medeiros-Cabral and step-son of Manuel Cabral, Leamington. Dear brother of Jose Inacio Medeiros and wife Maria, Acores; Maria Junior and husband Antonio, Barrie; Gilberta Medeiros and late husband John, Leamington; Fatima Pimental and husband Jose, Massachusetts; Urselina DeMelo and husband Duarte, Leamington; Fr. Nelson Cabral, London. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Tony was a Founding Member and 1st President of the Portugese Community Club, operated M & S Janitorial since 1974 and was retired from Chrysler Canada after 30 years. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass to celebrate Tony's life from St. Joseph's Church on Saturday, July 6, 2002 at 9,30 a.m. Fr. Nelson Cabral officiating. Entombment Evergreen Memorial cemetery , Leamington. Parish Prayers Friday evening. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
Moody, Joy
Date of Death: July 10th 2002
Moody, Joy (Getty), 78 years. Passed away, Wednesday, July 10, 2002 surrounded by her daughters at her home in Leamington. Formerly of Wheatley. Loving wife of 59 years to the late Ray (2001). Dearest mother of Linda Hollingsworth, Windsor; Darlene Anklewich, LaSalle; Beverly Toews and husband Fred, Kingsville. Beloved grandmother of Dale Hollingsworth and wife Gail, Michael Hollingsworth, Sherry Mena and husband Pablo, Sonya DiBiase and husband Sergio, Janet Oltrop and husband Gerrid, Marc Toews and wife Silke, Phillip Toews and wife Susie, Daric Toews, and eight precious great grandchildren. Dear sister of Gerald Getty and wife Jeanne, Georgetown; Anne Hickson, Oakville. Predeceased by 2 sisters, Irene Hillman and Lenora Queen. Joy was a Deaconess at the First Baptist Church, Leamington. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Joy's life from the Funeral Home on Saturday, July 13, 2002 at 1 p.m. Rev. K. Duncan officiating. Interment Fairview cemetery , Wheatley. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the First Baptist Church, Leamington would be appreciated.
Paradie, Randy
Date of Death: June 1st 2002
Paradie, Randy, loving companion of Ginette Michel, father of Tanya and Terry Paradie and grandpa of Madison, ended his battle with cancer on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at the age of 60. He will be dearly missed by his mother, Patricia D'Aoust, brothers, Phil and Rick and sisters, Carolyne and Sandy. Randy worked for the U. of W. Campus Police for over 20 years and was also a goal judge for the Spitfires at Windsor Arena for several years. Ginette and Randy's family welcome friends to visit at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Monday, June 3, 2002 from 2-5 and 7 until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Randy's life at 8 p.m. Fr. Bill Riegel officiating. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated.
Russelo, Ray
Date of Death: July 7th 2002
Russelo, Ray, 94 years, passed away peacefully at the Leamington Nursing Home on Sunday July 7, 2002. Formerly of Maynard Avenue. Bleoved husband of Fern (Iler). Dear father of Lyle Russelo and wife Mary, Detroit; Ronald Russelo and wife Karen, Leamington; Bary Russelo and wife Carol, Leamington. Loving grandfather of Kelly and Ann Russelo, Leamington; Bernadette and Jules Ricci, Leamington; Deborah and Dale Wales, Sarnia; Jennifer and David Moriority, Detroit; Kevin Russelo, Toronto; Melissa and Lawrence Lloyd, Detroit; Marnie and Adam Gabriele, Pontypool, ON. Also survived by 5 great grandchildern. Predeceased by 1 sister Flossie Williams and by 2 brothers Lloyd and Garnet Russelo. Ray was a member of the Leamington Masonic Lodge #290 A.F. & A.M. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Ray's life from the funeral home on Wednesday July 10, 2002 at 11 a.m. Rev. K. Duncan officiating. Interment Lakeview cemetery. Memorial donations made by cheque to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund or charity of your choice would be appreciated.
