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Friday, October 19, 2012 Trail Times
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OBITUARIES FILIPPELLI, GUISEPPE LORENZO (FLIP) — , passed away peacefully on August 1, 2012 in Vancouver at the age of 89. Flip grew up in the Gultch. As a youth, Flip delivered the paper, worked at the movie theatre, and served as an altar boy. He graduated from the Un i v e r s i t y of Alberta in 1946. While in Trail, he volunteered with the Red Cross, Little League, and cub scouts. He attended the 1956 Melbourne Olympics in his year as Jaycees National President. Flip moved to Montreal with his wife Lillian and children in 1961 then to Vancouver in 1970. Flip became president of his children’s swim clubs in Pointe Claire, Quebec, and Vancouver. He officiated at swim meets and trained officials. He was an administrator at provincial, national and international levels, serving on the FINA Technical Committee for several years. He officiated at the Summer Olympics from Los Angeles, 1984, to Sydney, 2000. He has a spot in the BC Sports Hall of Fame at BC Place in Vancouver. Flip retired from Cominco in 1986 after forty-two years of service in the Trail, Montreal and Vancouver offices. In his later years, he enjoyed collecting and collating metre stamps in the company of his partner June. Flip loved keeping in touch with his high school classmates. They started organizing reunions in 1981. Otherwise known as Lawrence Joseph, Flip has his name inscribed on the Home of Champions Monument in Trail: (L.J. (Flip) Filippelli). He was astute, loving and humorous right up to his death. A funeral service was held at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Vancouver on August 13th. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. *** CLEMENTS (NEE KIDD), JEAN INGLIS — Jean Kidd was born in Shaunavon, SK on May 31, 1920 to William and Helen (Stewart) Kidd. She died in Trail, BC on October 13, 2012 at the age of 92.
Jean’s family moved to Weyburn and subsequently settled in Regina. There she met Zeke (Robert) Clements, her future husband, at the skating rink. They married in 1943 and moved to Trail in 1946 where they raised their family of three. In 1985, Zeke and Jean moved to Castlegar to enjoy retirement. Since June of this year, she had resided at Mountain Side Village in Fruitvale. An accomplished oil, pastel and watercolour artist, Jean was a member of the Trail Art Club for many years. She played the cello in the Regina Symphony Orchestra and would serenade Zeke every morning on the piano. As well, Jean sang in the A Cappella Choir in Trail. Along with being a wonderful seamstress, she enjoyed swimming, skating, golfing, knitting, gardening and was passionate about federal politics to the end. She was the household handyman as well. All creatures big and small gave her great enjoyment, especially her cats. Jean would diligently pack and unpack all the camping gear every weekend and on holidays so that her family could enjoy the many happy times spent at Christina Lake. She is survived by Zeke - her husband of 69 years – as well as her children, Linda Murdoch, Barb (Ron) Holm, Rob (Sharon) Clements and grandchildren Moira, Jim, Bill and Gord Tod, Craig and Alison Holm, Tadd and Tim Clements. She also enjoyed nine great-grandchildren, all of whom were fortunate enough to meet her. Jean is predeceased by her siblings, Mary, Helen, and Bud and is survived by Elizabeth Kitson of Regina. Feisty to the end, she was a steadfast guide in our lives. We are grateful for having her creativity, passion and love in the family for such a long time. The family appreciates the care and kindnesses offered by the team at Mountain Side Village (a great place to live), Dr. E. McCoid and the caring staff at the hospital in Trail. By Jean’s request, there will be no service. Gwen Ziprick of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services has been en-
Big royal wedding for tiny country trusted with arrangements. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family’s online register at www. myalternatives.ca. For those who wish, donations may be made in her memory to the Trail SPCA, 7700 Hwy 3B, Trail, BC V1R 4A7. *** CREEGAN, FRANCIS (FRANK) JOSEPH — In the caring embrace of his family, Francis (Frank) Joseph Creegan peacefully passed away at Castleview Care Centre in Castlegar, B.C., on October 10, 2012. His funeral will be officiated by Father David at St. Rita’s Catholic Church on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:30 am. Frank, born in North Battleford on February 2, 1922, was the eldest child of Marjorie and Joseph Creegan. He had four siblings, Mary, Katherine (Kit), John, and youngest brother, Patrick. After working as a journeyman millwright in Ontario, Frank settled in Trail, drawn by local employment opportunities and favourable climate. After working at Cominco for a period, he moved to Castlegar and began a trucking business, Creegan’s Motor Freight, and travelled throughout the United States and Canada. He loved his connection with the local Renata community best, hauling the fruit of that area for distribution throughout BC. Left to mourn his passing are his brother Patrick (Isabelle), Frank’s five children, Dan (Kathy) Creegan, Lorraine (Bob) Collis, Colleen (Art) Powell, Anthony (Marg) Creegan and Laura (George) Stea. Grandchildren, Trevor (Andrea) Creegan, Teresa (Martin) Zmavc, Michael (Kendra) Collis, Travis (Karli) Creegan, and Leigh Creegan also grieve the passing of their grandfather. Throughout his life, Frank celebrated several great-grandchildren, and many cherished nieces and nephews. Frank’s family expresses their appreciation to Dr. Merrit, Kay Shay, the caring staff of Castleview Care Centre, and all those who called or stopped in with food trays to express their sympathies. We value your support. Dan, Lorraine, Colleen, Anthony and Laura.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LUXEMBOURG The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg doesn’t get a lot of turns in the spotlight. It’s an independent country tinier than Rhode Island, the smallest U.S. state, and it would fit inside Germany, its neighbour to the east, 138 times with room to spare. It won no medals at the 2012 London Olympics - in fact it hasn’t won a medal at the summer Games since 1952. But this week is Luxembourg’s turn to shine. Prince Guillaume, the heir to the throne - the grand duke-tobe - will marry Belgian Countess Stephanie de Lannoy. It will be a two-day affair, including fireworks, concerts, a gala dinner at the grand ducal palace, and two marriages between the betrothed - a civil wedding Friday afternoon and a religious ceremony Saturday morning. A glittering array of European royalty has been invited. The guest list for the
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Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg, right, and Countess Stephanie de Lannoy, of Belgium will marry during a two-day affair, including fireworks, concerts, a gala dinner at the grand ducal palace. religious ceremony includes kings, queens, princes and princesses from European countries including, among others, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Lichtenstein, Denmark, the Netherlands, Romania and Britain, which is sending Prince Edward, Queen
Former Crowe Teacher Dies
Reverend Peter Speight, who taught science and math at JL Crowe for more than 20 years, died peacefully in Tsawwassen on October 16, 2012 at the age of 92. Peter left the classroom for the pulpit in his late 50s, going on to serve the Anglican Church for many years in the Kootenays, Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. His beloved Dilys died just three months ago after more than 66 years of marriage. Peter will be missed by his son Duncan and his wife Betty of Tofino, his daughter Vanessa and her partner Johnny of Edmonton, her son Andrew and his wife Dolores of Penticton and his sister-in-law June Williams of White Rock. He is also survived by his grandchildren Matthew, Elizabeth, Julia, Eric, Emily and Jessica. A simple memorial service is being held on Friday, October 19 at Valley View Memorial Gardens in Surrey.
Elizabeth’s youngest child, and his wife, Sophie. Non-European royalty will be attending, as well, from Morocco, Japan and Jordan and elsewhere. With all those royals coming to Luxembourg, can international attention be far behind? “It’s good for Luxembourg,” said Nadine Chenet, a 46-year-old street cleaner who was picking up cigarette butts with pincers in front of the grand ducal palace. “Many people will come now.” Besides, she just plain likes the royal family, she said: They give a good impression of the country. That’s a sentiment common in Luxembourg. To all appearances, the bride and groom are a lovely couple. He is 30, with dark hair and an immaculate beard. She is 28, blonde and smiling. In public appearances, including at the London Olympics, they have appeared besotted with each other. According to biographies distributed by the royal court, each has an array of interests befitting those who are to the manner born.
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