Date of Death: January 11th 2003
Green, Winifred Agnes (Freda) (nee Cleary), 77 years, passed away peacefully and departed into heavenly rest, with her loving family by her side, on Saturday January 11, 2003 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late of Elizabeth Crescent. Loving wife of 54 years to Terry Green. Dear mother of Angela and husband Bob Blackburn, Windsor; Dennis Green and wife Judy, London; Tony Green, Niagara Falls; Kevin Green and wife Jeannine, Mississauga. Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Dear sister of Maureen Cleary, Leamington; John Cleary, England and Edward Cleary, Australia. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday January 14, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. then to St. Michael s Church for Mass to celebrate Freda s life at 10 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery. C.W.L. Prayers Monday 3 p.m. Parish Prayers Monday 8 p.m. Memorial donations made by cheque to L Arche Community would be appreciated.
Grieve, Kaye Don
Date of Death: February 5th 2003
Grieve, Kaye Don. The family is saddened to announce the passing of a much loved husband, father, and papa on February 5, 2003 at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Hurst), Leamington. Precious and loved father of Henry Grieve and wife Barb, Ruthven; Judy Taylor, Wheatley; Doug Grieve and wife Lyn, Leamington. Much loved papa of Jason Grieve, Vicki Grieve, Kristy Klerks, Steven Taylor, Mandy Taylor. Adored and loved great grandpa of Skylar, Jake, Christopher and Paisley. Dearest brother of Jim Grieve and wife Doreen, Roy Gieve and wife Beverly, Joyce Dundas, Muriel Field and husband Ken, Mary Jean Whiting and Garnet Robinson, and brother-in-law of Rheva Grieve and Margaret Grieve. Predeceased by his parents William and Mary (nee McGee) and by brothers Leslie, Glen, Harvey, Norman and sisters Thelma Grieve, Marie Greenwood, Ella Sparling and brother-in-law Howard Dundas, and sisters-in-law Edna and Ruby Grieve. Kaye was an employee of ICL / Yellow Freight for 26 years. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday 2-5 & 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Kaye's life from the funeral home, Saturday, February 8, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Glenn Taylor officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery. Memorial donations, made by cheque, to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Knight, Howard
Date of Death: January 10th 2003
Knight, Howard, 89 years, peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2003 at the Leamington Mennonite Home. Formerly of Ivan Street. Beloved husband of Olive. Dear father of Mervin Knight and wife Susie, Charlene Wilkinson and husband Brian, all of Leamington and the late Dennis Knight (1994). Loving grandfather of Lisa and Todd Knight, Jason, Jennifer and Christopher Knight. Dear brother of Elmer Knight and wife Reba, South Woodslee. Predeceased by 3 brothers Wilfred, Clifford and Bert and by 2 sisters Flossie Taylor and Virginia Sonley. Howard worked at the H.J.Heinz Co. for 35 years, was an active member of the Leamington Half Century Club. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Sunday 7-9 p.m. and on Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Howard's life, from the funeral home on Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 1 p.m. Rev. Del Stewart officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery. Ruthven I.O.O.F. Lodge #82 and Peachland Rebekah Lodge # 45 service Monday 7 p.m. Memorial donations made by cheque to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Martens, Charles
Date of Death: January 12th 2003
Martens, Charles Sonny , 75 years, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family at his residence,on Sunday January 12, 2003. Beloved husband to June for 55 years. Dear father of Ronald and wife Frances, Comber; Wayne and wife Nancy, Novi, Mich.; Robert and wife Cheri, Leamington. Loving grandfather of Kimberly and Mike, Kevin and Jenny, Justin, Karen, Alyssa and great grandfather of Kristopher. Predeceased by 1 son Donald and by his parents August and Louise Martens, Clifford Brinacombe. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Sonny s life, from the funeral home on Thursday January 16, 2003 at 11 a.m. Rev. K. Duncan officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Cancer Society or Hospice would be appreciated.
Mitchell, Dorothy Elizabeth
Date of Death: January 2nd 2003
Mitchell, Dorothy Elizabeth, 86 years, peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday January 2, 2003 at the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors. Formerly of Erie Street South. Dorothy married her husband William Mitchell on December 7, 1940 and was a devoted and loving wife for 62 years. Dear mother of Doreen and husband John Kuli, Leamington. Loving grandmother of Kelly and husband Dave O Bright, Leamington; Lisa and husband Allen Stewart, Wheatley; Tracey and husband Ron Hummel, Kingsville and great grandmother of Lindsay, Jillian and Ava. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Dorothy s life from the funeral home on Monday January 6, 2003 at 11 a.m. Linda Blair officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery. Memorial donations made by cheque to the C.N.I.B. would be appreciated.
Phibbs, Richard Thomas
Date of Death: January 30th 2003
Phibbs, Richard Thomas, 93 years, peacefully on Thursday January 30, 2003 at Erie Glen Manor. Late of Leamington. Loving husband of Alice (Dundas) for 70 years. Beloved father of Kenneth and wife Ann, Leamington; Ralph and wife Barbara, Leamington; Ilene and husband Dr. Jeffery Burton, Edmonton; and Dr. Garth Phibbs and wife Barbara; Toledo. Cherished grandfather of Matthew and wife Michele, James and wife Mary, David and wife Joyce, Todd and wife Joan Karen and husband Dennis Driedger, Jennifer and husband Dean Tiessen, Andrew Burton, David Burton, Catherine Burton, Courtney Phibbs, Fraser Phibbs, Lindsey Phibbs, and proud great-grandfather of 13. Richard will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Nina Leslie. Predeceased by his infant sister Edna. The family extends their deepest gratitude to Erie Glen Manor for the kind care they gave to Richard. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home 14 Russell St. Leamington on Friday 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service to celebrate Richard s life at 11 a.m. Rev. Jack Lovering officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Mersea United Church Carpet Fund or the Leamington Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
Sanford, Lula
Date of Death: January 5th 2003
Sanford, Lula, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 5, 2003 at the Leamington Mennonite Home having celebrated her 97th birthday on Christmas Day. Loving wife of the late Jack Sanford (1990). Devoted and loving mother of William and Joan Sanford, North Vancouver; Robert and Patricia Sanford, Kingsville. Proud grandmother of Robert Sanford, Vancouver; William and Celine Sanford, Vancouver; Richard and Brenda Sanford, Tofino, B.C.; Jeffrey Sanford, Toronto; John Sanford, Toronto and the late Jamie Sanford (1981). Great grandmother of Jack and Frederick, Tofino, B.C. Dear sister of Henry Cofell and wife Marcella, Windsor and the late Marguerita Wiper, Edna Pickle and Lorene Barnard. Lula was a strong and capable woman who was very devoted to family and community. She was well known and loved for her honest and straight forward approach to life. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington, on Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Lula s life, from the funeral home, on Wednesday January 8, 2003 at 11 a.m. Rev. K. Duncan officiating. Interment Lakeview cemetery. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Leamington Mennonite Home Building Fund would be appreciated.
Sheldon, Jean
Date of Death: February 13th 2003
Sheldon, Jean, 86 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Thursday February 13, 2003 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Formerly of Concession 5. Beloved wife of the late Charles Sheldon (1996). Dear mother of Rosemary and husband Larry Van Den Driessche, Leamington; Marjorie and husband Nick Mastronardi, Leamington; Sylvia Fox and fiance Mel Humber, Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Mark and Linda Chalmers, Chris Chalmers, Laurie and Tim Bonyai, Debbie Chalmers, Albert Mastronardi, Michelle and Jeff Preston, Benji and Chris Mastronardi, Michael and Debbie Fox and Melanie Fox. Loving great grandmother of Chelsea and Jaret, Erica, Alisha, Bradley, Adrien, Tyler, Emily and Derek. Dear sister of Dorothy Lawitzke, St. Clair Shores, Mich. Predeceased by a grandson Roger Chalmers (1995) and a sister Mary McDonald (1986). Jean retired in 1972 after many years as a teacher for the Essex and Kent County Public School Boards.Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington on Sunday 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Jean s life from the funeral home on Monday February 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. Rev. Jack Lovering officiating. Interment Lakeview cemetery. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society or Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Hotz, Katharina
Date of Death: January 4th 2003
Hotz, Katharina, 79 years, passed away peacefully, Saturday January 4, 2003 at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Late of the Sun Parlor Home for Seniors and formerly of Concession 8, Leamington. Beloved wife of Frank Hotz Sr. Dear mother of Katie and husband Mike Dienesch, Farmington Hills, Mich.; Anna and husband Helmut Grimme, Lehningen, Germany; Rosemary and husband Paul Rauch, Leamington; Frank Hotz Jr. and wife Hanne, Leamington; Heidi Hotz and fiance Philip Nourse, Leamington. Loving grandmother of Linda and Rick, Erica, Kevin, Petra and Daniel, Natalie and Craig, Paul, Melinda, Kristina, Sara and great grandmother of Jennifer, James, Sarah and Sophie. Predeceased by a sister Anna Loscher. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street Leamington, on Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Katharina s life, from St. Paul s Lutheran Church, Sherk Street Leamington, on Saturday January 11, 2003 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial cemetery. Prayers Friday evening. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society or St. Paul s Lutheran Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
