Peacefully on Tuesday November 25, 2003 at the Creedan Valley Nursing Home, Creemore at the age of 76. Phyllis of Stayner, beloved wife of the late J. D. (1997). Loving mother of Judy (Robert Walker), Marjorie (David Patchett) and Jim (Donna). Dear grandma of Lisa (Simon King), Lori (Glenn Curl), Ashley, Mark, Michael, Richard and Jeffery and great grandson Dakota. Survived by her sisters-in law Verna Knox, Marie Knox, Ruth Miller and Dorothy Barker (Ken). Predeceased by her brothers Bill and Ken Knox.
Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home
7313 Highway 26 ( Main St.), Stayner, Ontario
Interment Stayner Union cemetery.
Remembrances to the Alzheimer's Society of Simcoe County or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by Phyllis' family.
TINNEY, MARY JEAN (nee Drysdale)
At the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer, In her 74th year. Mary Drysdale of RR#1, Elmvale, beloved wife of Jack Tinney. Dear mother of Kathy & Peter Daniels and Peter & Angela Tinney all of Elmvale. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Krista (Shawn) Snow, Michael Daniels, Andrew & Megan Tinney. Sister of the late Susie Dwinnell, Lloyd and Don Drysdale.
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home
15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Ontario
Interment Elmvale cemetery.
Memorial Donations to the Oncology Dept. at R.V.H. or St. John's United Church would be appreciated.
SELLS, DONALD ARTHUR
Suddenly at home on Thursday November 27, 2003 in his 72nd year. Don of Wasaga Beach, loving father of Claudette Sells, Rosemarie and her husband Tom Retsinas, Roland Sells and Julie and her husband Steve Gravel. Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Amanda, Steven, Mathew, Melissa, Justin, Jonathan and Patrick. Survived by his brothers Murray and Bob Sells and predeceased by his brothers Fred and Malcolm Sells. He will be fondly remembered by Jeannine Dawes.
Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home
7313 Highway 26 ( Main St.), Stayner, Ontario
McARTHUR, GORDON FREDERICK
Peacefully on Monday September 22, 2003 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood in his 90th year. Gordon of the 4th Line, former Nottawasaga Township, beloved husband of Mary Helen McArthur for over 54 years. Loving father of Marilyn and David Acton of Toronto, Earl of former Nottawasaga Township, Joan and Leonard Larre of Saskatchewan and Shirley and John Mikulic of Milton. Cherished grandfather of Trevor Acton, Amy, Danielle and John Larre and Daniel and Christopher Mikulic. Survived by his sister Helen Cose of Stayner.
Friends may call at Centennial United Church, corner of William & Oak Sts., Stayner from 12 noon on Wednesday September 24 for the Funeral Service at 1 o'clock.
Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home
7313 Highway 26 ( Main St.), Stayner, Ontario
Private Interment to follow.
Remembrances to Centennial United Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by Gordon's family.
PRENTICE, GORDON JOHN GEORGE
In his 86th year died peacefully at Versa Care Centre, Uxbridge on September 21, 2003. Gordon is survived by loving partner, Doreen Slater and sons Don and Ross. He was predeceased by wife, Elsie (nee: Noble), son Murray and brother Grant. He is also survived by sister Dorothy Wilson; daughters-in-law Gail, Joyce and Didi; grandchildren Steve, Brad, Jennifer, Richard, Marsha and Julia and their respective spouses; by 10 great-grandchildren and many close friends.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday September 24, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Thurday September 25, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel.
Low & Low Funeral Home
23 Main Street South, Uxbridge, Ontario
McGRADY, EDWARD JAMES
Peacefully at his Residence, Hillsdale on Sunday, September 28, 2003. Beloved husband of Madeline Johnston. Dear father of Barry & Bruce of Hillsdale, Brent (Elaine) of Elmvale, Bradley (Nancy) of Hawkestone and Beth (David) Truax of Hillsdale. Loved grandfather of Holly, Wesley, Matthew, Daniel, MacKenzie, Jeremy, Cory, Michael and Karleigh. Brother of Mary Cook, Florence Strudwick, Ruth Jory, Isabel McGrady and the late Ellen, John and Herb.
Friends may call at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Service at St. John's United Church, Elmvale on Wednesday, October 1 at 2 p.m.
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home
15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Ontario
Interment Hillsdale United cemetery.
Memorial Donations to St. John's United Church would be appreciated.
MACDOUGALL, MILLICENT JOYCE
passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Sunday, September 28, 2003. Millie MacDougall of Woodland Beach, In her 84th year. Beloved wife of Archie MacDougall. Dear mother of David & his wife Joan MacDougall of Dundas. Loved grandmother of Dianne (Robert) Hicks and Catherine (Robert) Leeming. Great grandmother of Caitlyn, Rebecca, Ryan, Brittany and Alexandra. Sister of the late Walter, William, Kay, Ellen, Beatrice, Leonard and George.
Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 1. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Wednesday, October 1 at 1:00 p.m.
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home
15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Ontario
Cremation with interment of Ashes at Allenwood United cemetery.
Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Huronia District Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
FIELDING, MINNIE BLANCHE
Peacefully at the Sunset Manor, Collingwood on Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Minnie Fielding of Collingwood (Formerly of Phelpston) In her 92nd year. Predeceased by husband Lewis Birch. Mother of Charles Fielding of Essex. Grandmother of Jay, Roger and Susan. Sister of Helen Pranger, Ed Pfahler, Nancy Bosel and the late Lena Lalonde, Earl Pfahler, Dora Dobson, Ruth Broman, Elmer Pfahler, Marion Grossman and Eleanor McDonald. Dear Aunt of Lorne & Barb Birch and special friend of Sharon & Dennis O'Neill.
Friends may call after 12 Noon Saturday. Service in the Chapel on Saturday, October 4 at 1:30 p.m.
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home
15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Ontario
Interment Elmvale cemetery.
Memorial Donations to the R.V.H. Oncology Department would be appreciated.
CHRISTIAN, VERNON BURTON
Peacefully on Saturday October 4, 2003 at the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre, Owen Sound with his mother at his side, in his 70th year. Vernon, formerly of New Lowell, dearest son of Hazel Christian and the late Ulyss Christian. Father of Edward Christian. Brother of Shirley Johnstone. Vernon was retired from Base Borden after 37 years as a steam fitter.
Friends will be received from 6-9 p.m. Monday. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel Tuesday October 7, 2003 at 11 o'clock.
Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home
7313 Highway 26 ( Main St.), Stayner, Ontario
Interment Stayner Union cemetery.
Remembrances to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
PAKALKA, ALDONA JOHANA "JANE" (nee Bubilaite)
passed away on Sunday October 5, 2003 at the General & Marine Hospital, Collingwood in her 74th year. Jane of Stayner, beloved wife of the late Peter Paul Pakalka (2000). Loving mother of Renata Pakalka and her partner Greg Lorenz of Stayner. Predeceased by her son Benny and daughter Regina. Dear godmother of Loretta Sviezikas-Roussy. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and family both here and in Lithuania.
Friends will be received at the Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday with prayers at 5 p.m.. Funeral Mass will be held at Lithuanian Martyrs' Church, 2185 Stavebank Road, Mississauga, Wednesday October 8, 2003 at 11 o'clock.
Carruthers & Davidson Funeral Home
7313 Highway 26 ( Main St.), Stayner, Ontario
Interment St. John's Lithuanian cemetery.
ARCHER, MARY JANE (nee Langman)
At the Trillium Manor, Orillia on Sunday, November 30, 2003. Mary Jane Langman of Elmvale, In her 91st year. Beloved wife of Reg Archer. Cherished mother of Shirley (Jim) Handy of Orillia, Don (Margaret) Archer of Orillia and the late Faye Townes. Mother-in-law of Lawrence Townes of Elmvale. Loved grandmother of Brian & the late Rob Townes, Shane & Doug Handy and Bruce, Glenn & Brent Archer. Great grandmother of Seven great grand-daughters and Five great grandsons. Sister of Arwood, William, Elwood and Roy Langman and the late Viola Baycroft, Merle Ritchie and Mina Evans.
Lynn-Stone Funeral Home
15 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, Ontario
Interment Elmvale cemetery.
Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
