14 I Personals Essex Free Press
From The Heart Happy “99th”
Birthday EILEEN
ROUNDING On April 23rd, 2015
Eileen Rounding, formerly of Essex, and now residing at the Southgate Residence, Kingsville, Ontario. Will turn “99” on April 23rd, 2015. Happy Birthday and love from your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Essex, Windsor and Calgary. Keep up the good health.
atFifty HAPPY BIRTHDAY
KIM VERBEEK
To place a personal notice, email your photo and content to essexfreepress@on.aibn.com or drop by our office at 16 Centre St., Essex. Personal notices must be received by Monday at 12:00 noon to appear in the Thursday edition. _________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
OBITUARIES
_________________________________________________________
DRIES, Madeline Leona - Was surrounded by loving family as she passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, April 16, 2015 in her 99th year. Loving daughter of the late Isadore and Stephanie Dries. Dearest sister of Sister Julma Dries and predeceased by her siblings Rachel (1910), Henry (1988), Mary Gevaert (1996), Peter (2003), Wilma Bissonnette (2007), Margaret McKeegan (2011). Also survived by her brother-in-law Dominic Bissonnette. Madeline will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews in the McKeegan Family, Bissonnette Family, Gevaert Family and Dries Families. “Special” friend to Rose O’Neil, Roni Pinkney and the entire Fuerth family (Jim’s Gang.) Madeline was a dedicated lifetime parishioner at St. John the Evangelist Church in Woodslee and a member of the C.W.L. She enjoyed more than 35 years of retirement after 32 years of service, retiring as a supervisor at Michigan Bell. She was so proud and blessed to be in her own home until her journey to her final resting place. Special thanks to the dedicated parishioners who saw to it that she made it to and from Saturday night mass, especially her doorman Paul Chevalier. Visitation took place on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 1690 County Road 46, Woodslee and on Monday, April 20, 2015 from 9:30 am until time of Mass of the Resurrection. Fr. Moe Charbonneau officiated. CWL Prayers were Sunday afternoon. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. If desired memorial donations made to Covenant House or Canadian Food for Children would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
WELDON, Jean (nee Smith) - Passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on April 18, 2015 78 years of age. Beloved wife of George with whom she celebrated 56 years of marriage. Dear mother of George and wife Sheryl Weldon, Kerrie Weldon, Beth Weldon-Muscarella and husband Larry. Treasured grandmother of Donnie, Paige, George, Luc (Lyndzie), Samantha, Kaitie, MacKenzie, Alexiss, Amber (Ryan), Chrystal and Adam (Julie). Great-grandmother of 4 great-grandchildren. Sister of June and her late husband Lyle Boose. Sister-in-law of Robert and wife Helen Weldon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jean was known for her love of gardening and animals. Cremation has taken place. A private family service will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre Foundation (2220 Kildare Rd., Windsor, ON N8W 2X3). Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Caring Cremation Centre (519-776-7565). You may send your condolences online at www.caringcremation.ca.
___________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
CARD OF THANKS
_________________________________________________________
Thank You The family of Francis Malenfant would like to thank our family, friends and neighbors for their support during such a difficult time. Your kind words meant the world to us. Thank you to the Laramie family for providing dad with a “John Deere” escort to his final resting place. Thank you to Lorna Baker and Reid Funeral Home for the care and guidance through this process. ~ Leta, Margaret, Philip and families
21st Ryan
A.K.A. SNEAKERS
Love Mom & Dad, Tatianna & Derrick
Voice Of Inspiration “What’s the use of complaining about something you have no intentions of changing?” - Mario L Castellanos
I Thursday, April 23, 2015
HOWSON, Alva (nee Collard) - Passed away at home on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Loving and devoted wife of the late James (2011). Beloved mother of the late Gary Howson (1977), Richard Howson, Linda Schneider and husband Tom of Wisconsin, Wanda Howson and Susan Hope and husband Dan. Proud grandma of 13 grandchildren and great grandma of 11 great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Sharon Shepley, Maureen Bedford, Don McLaughlin (late Flo), Pat McLaughlin and the late Doug McLaughlin. Dear sister-in-law of late Margaret Howson, late Bob Howson (late Elsie), late Edna Lester (late Gordon), Arnold Howson, Lillian Mills (late Ross), Joe Howson (late Joan), Blanche Collard (late Basil) and Jack Howson (Gerry). Alva will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visiting will be held at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 87 Maidstone Ave. E., Essex (519-776-4233) on Friday 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service to celebrate Alva’s life will be held from the funeral home on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10 am. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Leamington. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Gideons. Family and friends are invited to share their memories or make a donation online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
OBITUARIES
___________________________________________________
WELLS, Ida Jean - Peacefully on April 3, 2015 at 93 years of age. Predeceased by her husband Walter (1996). Daughter of the late Elsie & Delmar Hess of Cottam, Ontario. Survived by her brother Robert L. Hess of Wooler, Ontario and sisterin-law Deanna Arnold of Whitby, Ontario. Very special aunt to Donna J. Tapping of Essex, Ontario and beloved aunt to 29 other nieces and nephews. Ida was a graduate of Grace Hospital School of Nursing in 1979. A private family service with interment in Cottam Cemetery has taken place. The family would like to thank Dr. Hay and the staff at Royal Oak, especially Trish for her compassion and care, and to Rev. Chris Brouillard Coyle for conducting the services. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre – 519-254-3223. Please join us in remembering Ida by visiting her memorial at www. andersonfuneralhomewindsor.com.
___________________________________________________
HAMLIN, Mary Jane “Jeanie” (nee Bellemore) - Heaven gained an angel this week on April 15, 2015 at 88 years of age at the Tilbury Manor. It breaks our hearts to announce the passing of our Mom also known as “Grandma Jean.” You have left us beautiful memories that we can call our own. Mom is reunited with her beloved husband Forrest “Joe” (Dec 4th, 1985). Cherished and loving mother of Jeannette (Gil Fleury), Pauline (Pat Greenwood), Diane (Gary Lessard), Edna Hamlin, Nancy Hamlin, Debbie (Ken Fick). Treasured and adoring Grandma of Tina (Guy Robertson), Tricia Kennette (Brad Malone), Ken Kennette (Nancy), Ryan Greenwood (Linda), Glen Greenwood (Kim), Tania Brissette (Kent), Crystal Brissette (Mark), Jay Brissette (Jen), Laurie Nadeau, Adam Hamlin, Shawn Hamlin, Troy Fick (Bree), Tracy Fick and the late Ashley Hamlin. Sadly missed by her 17 great-grandchildren. Daughter of the late Ernest and Loraine Bellemore. Sister of Louie, Rene, Rita (Don Pare), Leah (Don Renaud), Annette Marchand (Marcel), Eugene (Virgene), Aline (Vince Lanoue), and the late Angela Dupuis and Cecile Lenuik. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Mom was the best role model for all of us. She loved her time with family, friends and enjoyed playing cards and Bingo. She also loved working in her flower beds. We will miss her dearly. Special thanks to the staff of Tilbury Manor for your care and compassion during our Mom’s stay. Mary Jane was a long-time member of the Holy Name of Jesus Church and a 50 year member of the CWL. Visitation was held at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. S, Essex). Interment followed at Victoria Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or to the Windsor Regional Cancer Foundation. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com. ~ Love you Mom
What’s Going On... APRIL 24 & 25 - YARD SALE AT ESSEX UNITED CHURCH - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, with bake sale and lunch. Saturday, 9 am - 12 noon, Yard sale. APRIL 24 & 25 - YARD SALE - Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. S. APRIL 25 - YARD SALE - at Holy Name of Jesus Parish Hall. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds to our Squires. APRIL 25 - GARAGE SALE From 9am-1pm at Bethel Maidstone Church, 933 County Rd. 34 near Cozy Corners. APRIL 25 - QUARTER AUCTION AT THE ESSEX RETIREES’ At 1:00pm at 32 Russell, Essex. Doors at 11:30am. Call for more info: 519-776-6689. APRIL 26 - “PAWS IN THE PARK” DOG WALKATHON. Rain or shine at Sadler’s Pond. For more information please contact Greyhound Pets of America-CANADA at 519-915-4444. APRIL 26 - COTTAM UNITED CHURCH CHOIR’S CANTATA ‘ONE LORD ONE FAITH at 10:15am & at 7pm. Free will offering. 137 County Rd. 34W, Cottam. Call 519-839-4266. APRIL 29 - SUN COUNTY LYME AWARENESS SUPPORT GROUP All About Lyme Disease! Learn, share, support! at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. All welcome! MAY 1 & 2 MURDER MYSTERY - Essex United Church, 53 Talbot St. S. MAY 2 & 3 - REOPENING OF THE MAIDSTONE BICENTENNIAL MUSEUM - OPEN HOUSE from 10am-4pm. Plant Sale fundraiser. 1093 Puce Rd. For info: 519-819-5318. MAY 9 - ESSEX & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT & BAKE SALE - from 9am-12pm at the Essex Railway Station. See you there!
Memorial verses available