PAUL - Stanley "Stan" Edward. Born September 20, 1924, St. Thomas, Ontario, passed away suddenly at the Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, Ontario on Sunday, October 29, 2000. Stan Paul of Burlington, age 76 years, son of the late Edward and Hazel Paul. Beloved husband for 54 years of Dorothy Pearl (nee Lewis) Paul. Dear father of Lewis Paul and his partner Lynda Johnston of Woodstock, Cheryl Larson and her husband Larry of St. Thomas, Brenda Paul and her friend James Gowler of London, Ontario, Catharine Suzanne Paul and her husband Dan Shorey of Mississauga and James Paul and his partner Catherine Lloyd of Milton. Loving grandpa of fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Brother of Vera Beatty and her husband James of St. Thomas. Stan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by Mary Paul and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter-in-law Carol Paul. Stan was a Naval Veteran, HMCS Orillia, a member of the Naval Association Burlington Branch, and a former employee of the United Way, Hamilton. Stan had been a counsellor at the Ontario School for the Deaf in Milton before taking on the job of Regional Employment Officer with the Canadian Hearing Society in 1968. Selected to establish a CHS office in Hamilton, Stanspent the first eight months of his job alone on Barton Street East, in facilities rented by the Hamilton and District Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Until 1972, Stan was responsible for the entire Hamilton Region (consisting of Hamilton-Wentworth, Haldimand, Norfolk, Halton, Brant, Wellington, Lincoln, Niagara and Waterloo regions) himself. As Regional Officer, Stan was instrumental in developing and expanding employment and welfare services for deaf and hard of hearing people in this region. His "frontline" work finding job placements and interpreting for clients met on of the primary needs of the community as identified by clients, parents and the organization itself. While he readily admitted that he had no idea of the scope of the job and its responsibilities when he was hired, Stan felt that he did succeed in creating a viable service committed to job placement with potential for growth and development. Stan taught Sign Language at Mohawk College for over 20 years, was Interpreter for the hearing impaired, Board Member of Burlington Seniors Centre; former President and Field Representative of Zone 13 of United Senior Citizens of Ontario, served on Cam Jackson's Committee for the International Year of the Older Person, Former Warden and active member of St. George's Anglican Church in Lowville, former member of the Canadian Association of Rehabilition Personnel, and former President and Governor of the Canadian Progress Club. As a former resident of St. Thomas, Stan had been active as a Cub and Scout leader, Lieutenant with the Sea Cadets, Union Steward of #4990 Steelworkers and was a former member of the St. Thomas Labour Council. Visitation at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), Burlington (905-632-3333) on Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, November 2, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Canon Charles Master officiating. Interment ot take place at Elmdale cemetery , St. Thomas, Ontario on Friday, November 3, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. If desired, expressions of sympathy to the Burlington Seniors Centre or the charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Stan Paul came into the world and touched the heart and soul of many by his presence and kindness. We are grateful for the values he instilled and that will remain in our hearts forever.
STEWART - Jeffrey Allan "Stuee" of R.R.#4, St. Thomas, on Saturday, October 28, 2000, peacefully in his 37th year. Dearly loved fiance of Patricia Kinsman and her daughter Charity and much loved son of Vanita (Burkart) Stewart of London and the late Roger Stewart. Loved brother of Michelle and her husband Mike Beauchamp of Sarnia and Lisa Brown (Stewart) of London. Special uncle of Nicholas, Jesse, Amy and Maddison. Sadly missed by a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. Dear grandson of Lydia Burkhart of Windsor. Stu was known by many and loved by all. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas where funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to St. Thomas Minor Hockey. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Stu.
HENRY - Peacefully on Saturday, October 28th, 2000 at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus. Margaret Henry in her 68th year. Loving mother of Ron (predeceased) and his wife Randi-Lee, Tom and his wife Kathy, David and his wife Kathy, Brenda and her husband Larry Romphf. Sadly missed by former spouse William "Duke" Henry. Beloved grandmother of Jennifer, Chassidy, Steven, James, Kevin, Christina, Derek, Joey, Stephanie and Nicole. Loving sister of Ruth and Keith Davis, Alfred and Midge, Hubert and Dorothy, Charlie and Sissy, Agnes and Roddy, Cora-Ann and Joe, Joan and Bill, James, and Carl. Predeceased by four brothers and her loving sister Betty, and her parents Jessie and John MacKeigan. The funeral service will be conducted in the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, 520 Dundas Street, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (visitation two hours prior). Burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Memorial contributions in Margaret's name to the London Regional Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated.
LAWRENCE - Rae E. of St. Thomas, on Saturday, October 28, 2000, at the London Health Science Centre (Victoria Campus), in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Hamilton) Lawrence and dear father of Robert Lawrence of St. Thomas, Donald and his wife Tracy Lawrence of St. Thomas and Sandra Andrew of Hamilton. Dear brother of Samuel K. Lawrence of St. Thomas. Predeceased by 3 brothers, Lloyd, Norman and Jack Lawrence. Dear grandfather of David and Bob of St. Thomas, Christopher, Sondra and Nicholas of St. Thomas and Melanie of Hamilton and great grandfather of Braedon Curtis of Hamilton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A public memorial service will be held at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. Remembrances may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association. A donation will be made to the Memory Gardens of Pinafore Park in remembrance of Rae.
NEWMAN - At St. Thomas on Monday, October 30, 2000. Victor L. Newman, age 90, of St. Thomas, husband of Glenda (Laurance) Newman and the late Bernice (Blades) Newman (1971). Father of Rodney Newman and his wife Molly of Victoria, B.C., Sandra Kratky and her husband Gerry of R.R.#18, London, Linda Claus, Barry Newman and his wife Sharon, all of St. Thomas and Bradley Newman and his wife Michelle of North Bay. Step-father of Sue-Ellen Tuff and her companion Pete Wiebe of R.R.#2, Springfield and Bradley Tuff and his wife Annette of St. Thomas. Son-in-law of Valda Campbell of St. Thomas and brother of the late Roy C. Newman. Also survived by many grandchildren, several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park, St. Thomas. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
PITUK - Peacefully, at Bobier Villa, Dutton on Sunday, October 29th, 2000, Annie Pituk (nee Mayer), formerly of West Lorne, in her 91st year. She was predeceased by her husband John in 1972 and sons George (1965) and John (infant). Dearly loved by daughters Betty Ross and her husband Allen of West Lorne, Annie Purdy and her husband Bob of Glencoe; six grandchildren Wendy (Peter) Vergeer of Rodney, Karrie (Peter) Vandenberg of West Lorne, Bill (Tracy) Purdy of Chatham, Tom Purdy of Chatham, Tom Purdy of Florida, John (Deanne) Purdy of Rushton Corners, Joanna (Art) Tavalauris of Brooklyn, Ontario and twelve great grandchildren. Also survived by brothers Steve Mayer of St. Eustache, Otto Mayer of Cornwall, sister Evelyn Hatzlhoffer of Whitby and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the West Lorne Chapel on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm where service will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Fr. J. Nevett officiating. Interment Evergreen cemetery. If desired, donations to charity of choice or the Bobier Villa would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Padfield Funeral Home (519-785-0810).
BROWN - At the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, October 31st, 2000. James A. "Jim" Brown of St. Thomas and formerly of Port Stanley in his 56th year. Beloved husband of Gail (Hatfield) Brown and loved son of Beulah M. Brown, Port Stanley and the late William H. Brown (1977). Dearly loved father of Steve Brown and Mike Brown both of St. Thomas. Dear brother of Gary and his wife Sandra Brown, London, Darlene and her husband David Bolt, Port Stanley and Helena and her husband Jim Wall, Port Stanley. Dear son-in-law of William and Jennie McEwen, Essex. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas where funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at the Union cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. Remembrances may be made to the London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus or the Multiple Sclerosis Society. A donation will be made to the Memory Garden at Pinafore Park in remembrance of James.
NEWMAN - At St. Thomas on Monday, October 30, 2000. Victor L. Newman, age 90, of St. Thomas, husband of Glenda (Laurance) Newman and the late Bernice (Blades) Newman (1971). Father of Rodney Newman and his wife Molly of Victoria, B.C., Sandra Kratky and her husband Gerry of R.R.#18, London, Linda Claus, Barry Newman and his wife Sharon, all of St. Thomas and Bradley Newman and his wife Michelle of North Bay. Step-father of Sue-Ellen Tuff and her companion Pete Wiebe of R.R.#2, Springfield and Bradley Tuff and his wife Annette of St. Thomas. Son-in-law of Valda Campbell of St. Thomas and brother of the late Roy C. Newman. Also survived by many grandchildren, several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Elmdale Memorial Park, St. Thomas. Flowers gratefully declined. If so desired, memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
FLEET - Suddenly at his residence on Thursday, October 26, 2000. James S. Fleet of Woodstock in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Donna Fleet. Dear father of David and his wife Lorrie, Sandy Van Horne and husband Phil and John. Loved grandfather of Angela, Matthew, Sarah, Tammy and Lacey. Son of the late Jack and Mrytle Fleet. Predeceased by sister Sally. Jim owned and operated Fleet Auto Body Service since 1954. He was also a longtime member of Port Dover Yacht Club. Funeral service was held October 30th at the M.D. Smith Funeral Home, Woodstock. Interment Presbyterian cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Salvation Army through Williams Funeral Home, St. Thomas.
