Date of Death: April 15th 2003
Bendig, Florence, 86 years, Tuesday April 15, 2003 at the Leamington Nursing Home. Formerly of Maple Street. Beloved wife of 54 years to Albert Bendig. Dear mother of Kirk and wife Antoinette, Kingsville; Robert and wife Cindy, Leamington. Loving grandmother of Tina, Dan and Jennifer. Dear sister of George Kimm, Josephine Zorzi and the late Big Fred, Fred and Charles Kimm, Helen Barthelmes. Florence was a member of St. Michael’s Parish for over 60 years, a treasurer of St. Michael’s Church Credit Union and the accountant for Bendig Industrial Welding, Leamington for over 30 years. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington on Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Florence’s life from the funeral home on Saturday April 19, 2003 at 10 a.m. Fr. Frank Murphy officiating. Interment Erie Memorial Gardens. C.W.L. prayers Friday at 2 p.m. and Parish Prayers Friday evening. Memorial donations made by cheque to St. Michael’s Church Building Fund would be appreciated.
Beatty, G. Verne
Date of Death: August 30th 2003
BEATTY, G. Verne – After a lengthy illness at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Saturday, August 30, 2003. Verne Beatty in his 77th year beloved husband of Audrey Beatty of Washago. Dear father of Robert Beatty and his wife Deb of Barrie, Barbara and her husband David Andrews of Mississauga, Beverley and her husband Roger Williams of Hillsdale, Gordon Beatty and his wife Tanya of Barrie. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Alma Hennigar of Hastings. Friends called at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM FUNERAL HOME, Clapperton and Worsley St., Barrie on Monday from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and from 7:00pm until 9:00pm. Service in the chapel on Tuesday, September 2nd at 11:00am. Family interment at Barrie Union cemetery on Wednesday. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Barry, Katherine
Date of Death: September 28th 2003
BARRY - Lovingly surrounded by her family at L.H.G. Mitton St. Site on Sunday, September 28, 2003, KATHERINE (McINTYRE) BARRY, age 78 of Corunna. Beloved wife of 56 years of Tom. Loving mother of Dan & wife Joanne, Sarnia, John & wife Cheryl, London, Pat Kelly & husband Bob, Burlington and Kathy Bedard & husband Brad, Sarnia. Dear grandmother of Stephanie, Christopher, Nicole, Scott, MacIntyre, Patrick, Sean, Tyler, Tara, Curtis, Ashley, Nick, Grant and Chloe. Also will be dearly missed by family Bud & Jane Green, New Liskeard. Katherine was Past President of the C.W.L. at Sacred Heart Church and St. Joseph's Church, Corunna and she was a former broker for the Sarnia Real Estate Board. Katherine's greatest joy in her life were her grandchildren who she made each feel special in their own way. She was quietly generous to many charitable causes, among them the Inn of the Good Shepherd and the Community Girls Home. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Church, Corunna. Interment St. Joseph's cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Community Girls Home, 1258 Michigan Ave., Sarnia N7S 3Y2. Special thanks to the 4th Floor ICCU Staff at Mitton Street, especially Christie, Angela, Debbie, Allison, Lisa and Dr. Shetty and Dr. Stoesser.
Balog, Joseph Gabrial Charles
Date of Death: September 29th 2003
BALOG, Joseph (Joey) Gabrial Charles passed away suddenly on Monday, September 29th, 2003. Joey Balog of Barrie. Beloved son of Kinga Balog of Barrie, and Joe Balog of Toronto. He will be sadly missed by his sister Tash, and grandparents Mama and Papa Bagdi, and Boka Balog, his Uncle Charlie and Aunt’s Rae and Carolynn, cousins Jocelynn and Justin, and by his many loving friends. Friends may call at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM FUNERAL HOME, ( Yonge Street and Minet’s Point Road ) Barrie. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to the Alcohol Drug Withdrawal Management Centre would be appreciated.
Ball, Mina Agnes
Date of Death: September 30th 2003
BALL, Mina Agnes (nee, Lillicrap) (Past member of the Orillia TIE Club) -at Elim Homes, Waubaushene on Tuesday, September 30, 2003, in her 101st year. Mina Ball, of Price's Corners, beloved wife of Cecil Ball & Harold Faris, both predeceased. Loving mother of Beatrice Downs & husband Johnston of R.R.#5 Coldwater, Ivan Faris of Newcastle, Wilfred Faris & wife Carole of Lakefield, Jean Hunter of Newcastle, Joe Ball & wife Sharon of Price's Corners, and the late Elnora (infant). Fondly remembered by her 16 grandchildren, her 33 great grandchildren, and her great great grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers Ray, Cliff, & Cecil Lillicrap, and sister Edna Johnstone. The late Mrs. Mina Ball will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. and on Friday, October 3rd from 12 Noon until the time of Funeral Service, in the chapel, at 1 o'clock. Interment , St. Andrew's - St. James' cemetery , Orillia. If desired, memorial donations to the charity of your choice or Elim Homes would be gratefully appreciated.
Armstrong, Douglas Bennett
Date of Death: October 4th 2003
ARMSTRONG, Douglas Bennett -peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Saturday, October 4, 2003, in his 71st year. Douglas, of Orillia and formerly of Willowdale, beloved husband of Alice (nee Graham). Loved father of Kent of Stouffville, Christine Glace and husband Edward of New Jersey and Scott of Toronto. Loving grandfather of Julia and Eddie Glace. Dear brother-in-law of Bob and Donna Graham, Walter and Marcie Graham and Darlene and Gary Snow, all of Toronto. Uncle of Christopher, Lisa, the late John Graham and many other nieces and nephews. The late Mr. Douglas Armstrong will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia, on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon, October 8th at 1 o'clock followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations made to the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.
Anderson, Albert Richard
Date of Death: September 21st 2003
ANDERSON, Albert Richard (Elder of Orillia Presbyterian Church for 54 years, Member of Equity Masonic Lodge, #659, A.F. & A.M., G.R.C.) -went to be with the lord on Sunday, September 21, 2003 in his 93rd year. Albert, beloved husband of 66 years to Helen (nee Thomson). Loving father of George and wife Janice of Rugby and, Jean Boynton and husband Glenn of Flesherton. Loved grandfather of Allan and Mark of Rugby, Will of Flesherton, Susan Salway and husband Rob, of Wyville, Erin Boynton and husband Devin Seeley of Feversham and Tricia McInnes and husband Mike of Feversham. Great grandfather of Alyssa, Dylan and Tray. He was born in Rugby, Ontario to William and Lilly Anderson. Brother-in-law of Myrne Terry and her late husband Matt, Alex Thomson and wife Gladys, Gray Thomson and wife Patricia, Ruth Vollick and husband Lawrence, and the late Archie Thomson and his late wives Dorothy and Shirley. He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. The late Mr. Albert Anderson will rest at the Mundell Funeral Home, 79 West St. N., Orillia on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Service in the chapel on Thursday afternoon, September 25th at 3 o'clock. Interment , St. Andrew's - St. James' cemetery , Orillia. If desired, memorial donations made to Orillia Presbyterian Church (St. Andrew's, the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital or the Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated.
Alexander, Keith
Date of Death: August 6th 2003
ALEXANDER, Keith (K.K.) passed away at his home on August 6th, 2003 at the age of 72. Dad to Michelle and Marcia, loving Papa to Jada of Barrie. Brother of Joyce Atkinson and uncle to Dean Atkinson of Ottawa. You will always be in our thoughts. Services were held at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home (Clapperton and Worsley Streets) Barrie, on Monday, August 11th, 2003. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation
Abercrombie, Lorne Richard
Date of Death: June 10th 2003
ABERCROMBIE, Lorne Richard - At the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Tuesday evening June 10th, 2003. Lorne Abercrombie of Barrie in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Hannah (Ann) (Nee Jones). Loving father of Steven, Ronald (wife Roberta) and Neil (wife Tammy-Lynn) all of Barrie. Will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Corbin, Dalton and Shaeley. Also survived by 2 nephews and 1 niece. Friends may call at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM FUNERAL HOME (Clapperton & Worsley Streets) Barrie on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday June 14th, 2003 at 11 a.m. Cremation. Memorial donations to the Royal Victoria Hospital Cancer Care Centre would be appreciated by the family.
McGuire, Marjorie
Date of Death: September 2003
McGuire, Marjorie RN, (nee Dumouchelle). With a tear in our eye and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother into the eternal kingdom. Marjorie has been reunited with her loving husband Sylvester Jr., her parents Ed & Lillian (Laforet) Dumouchelle, her brother Gordon, her sister Bonnie Durocher, her precious grand daughter Nicole McGuire and many-in-laws. Left to mourn are her children Bob & Sandy, Gloria & Ed Burling, Carolyn & Jim Gerard, Maureen Colenutt, Jim & Darlene, Gary & Kathy; her many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Missing her will be her sisters, Pauline Eyraud, Lillian & Lee Wolfe and Doris Shanahan & Jim Medhurst and her many in laws, nieces and nephews. Also her special square dance friends. Special thanks to Vicky Smith (V.O.N.) Dr. C. Johnston & Fathers Bob, Chris & Matt. Your love shown to mom at this time will always be appreciated. Marjorie was a graduate of Hotel-Dieu School of Nursing in 1946. Visiting at the Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral Home, 128 Talbot Street, N., Essex (776-7378) on Monday from 2 – 5 PM & 7 – 9 PM. Parish Prayers will be Monday evening at 7 PM. Family, friends & neighbours are asked to gather at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Maidstone on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 for mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 AM. Interment in St. Mary’s Church cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donation to the Essex County V.O.N. Home Care would be greatly appreciated by the family.
McGonnigal, Mary
Date of Death: July 24th 2003
McGONNIGAL, Mary - Peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Thursday July 24th, 2003. Mary McGonnigal of Barrie in her 80th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas McGonnigal. Loving mother of George McGonnigal and his wife Catherine of Barrie and the late David McGonnigal. Loving grandmother of Jon McGonnigal and his wife Rachael of Hillsdale, and great grandmother of Jessica and Jordan. Dear sister of Anne Gregory of Burlington, Fran Wheeler of Hamilton, Alec Zubick of Point Moody, B.C., Jean Boyce of Toronto, John Zubick of Thornhill, and Marge Swire of Burlington. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the STECKLEY-GOODERHAM Funeral Home, 201 Minet’s Point Road (at Yonge Street), Barrie on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in the Chapel on Monday July 28th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
