Grimsby Museum set for Canada Day, West Lincoln has Eagles ready to soar

You name it, Grimsby Museum will have it for this year’s Canada Day event.

“We’ll have live music, a Lion’s Club barbecue, kids activities, a photobooth, art exhibition, you name it,” said museum curator Janet Oakes.

The day’s events run Saturday, July 1, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the museum grounds, located at 6 Murray St.

“It is always a very wellattended event with lots of things to see and do,” said Oakes.

One of the day’s highlights will be an educational and in- teractive prehistoric show by Club Rex, which includes tons of dinosaur details.

WEST LINCOLN

“Epic Eagles” will highlight West Lincoln’s Canada Day festivities at the Leisureplex, 2543 Grimsby Road 6.

That event runs from 3-7 p.m. with the headliner taking to the stage at 8 p.m. for a 10 p.m. fireworks show.

With very limited parking, buses will run from the Smithville arena, 177 West St., Greek Hall, 6659 West St., and Village Square Plaza, 249 St. Catharines St.

Obituaries

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Obituaries

Gene Alway 1950-2023

It is with great sadness in our hearts, the family of Gene Alway announce his passing on June 15 2023 at Westhills Care Centre in St. Catharines. Gene leaves behind his beloved wife Geraldine of 27 years, his daughters Kelly Whitney, Pam (James) Savage, and son Joe Savard, his sisters Mary Lou (Akerley), Kay (Dave) Ratcliffe, Barbara (Charlie) Morningstar, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He will be sorely missed by his brother in law, Dave Lawson. He is predeceased by his mother Margaret and father Clyde, sister Margaret Ann McKinnon and brothers Clyde and Doug and his grandson Dennis “Dutch” Moore.

Gene was a proud Grimsby Beach “Bad” Boy. He cherished his family and friends and was loyal to all. His honourary title of “The Mayor of Grimsby Beach” will be long remembered. He loved life and never met a stranger. Gene believed that if you followed all the rules, you would miss out on all of the fun. He delighted in being “Papa” to his grandson Dutch. Their laughter will be a memory that lives in our hearts forever.

Gene and his brother Doug acquired their baseball gear at a young age, paving the way to his Lifelong love of the game. Gene, Gene, the dancing machine. He loved to dance and had all the moves. He enjoyed his years on the road as a tractor trailer owner/operator. He was proud of his trucks and kept them well-dressed in chrome.

A heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses and all the incredible staff at Westhills Care Center. Cremation has taken place at Eirene Cremations and as Gene would say “Party to follow”. Details will be announced at a later date. He will “Keep on trucking” in our hearts forever.

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SHORT, Margaret Helen (née Haggis)

Passed away peacefully June 10th, 2023 in her 97th year.

Dear wife of the late Raymond Sydney Short (1985). Beloved mother of Trevor (Pamela), Philip, Larry (Tammy). Loving Grandmother to Stephanie (Greg), Lisa (Christopher), Christopher (Victoria), Lauren, Camren, Brayden, Erin and Shannen. Great Grandmother to Logan, Gavin, Audrey Grace, Weston, Pierson, Kathryn Faith. Predeceased by her brothers John & George Haggis.

Margaret was born in Port Hope, ON January 31st, 1927. She attended St. Albert College in Belleville which she had fond memories of. There she made life long friends and met future sister-in-law Diana, who introduced her to Raymond. She married Raymond Short in 1948 and moved to the family farm in Vineland, where they raised their three sons. Margaret was a longtime member of the St. John’s Anglican Church. Serving there was a highlight for her. She loved a good tea party and to socialize with friends and family. She enjoyed skating at the Jordan Skating Club and did so into her 80’s. She was an passionate reader and would become immersed in a book into the early morning hours. She was an accomplished cook and baker, pastry being her specialty! Margaret passed down her love of the kitchen through family and her recipes live on in the family bakery. In later life she enjoyed sitting on her patio and watching farm life go on around her and watching her grandchildren grow in her home of 75 years.

After Glow

I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one

I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles

When day is done

I’d like to leave an echo whispering

Softly down the ways

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright and sunny days

I’d like the tears of those who grieve

To dry before the sun

Of happy memories that leave behind

When day is done

Private Service at St. Johns Anglican Church, Jordan. If desired, memorial donations may be made to heartandstroke.ca or mcnallyhousehospice.com Online condolences at tallmanfuneralhomes.ca.

Constance “Connie” Jane Andrews (née Wilson)

April 28, 1941-June 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts our family announces the passing of Connie, surrounded by love at St. Joseph’s Hospital in her 83rd year. Connie is survived by her beloved husband Jack of 61 years and adored mother to Tracy (Jamie) and Eileen, dear grandmother to Sarah and Mark, and treasured sister to Laurene (late Robert) and Beverley (Jim). She will be missed dearly by animals K-OS and Scamp. She is reunited in Heaven with her parents, Arthur and Constance, siblings William and Shirley (George).

Connie will be fondly remembered by her many cherished friends and Beamsville Legion family. She enjoyed playing cards, Yahtzee, and Bingo. Connie had several treasured dogs and cats over the years, enjoyed her country music, and taking trips with family and friends.

In keeping with Connie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Dr. A. Valenzuela for their kindness and care. Online condolences can be made to www.canadiancremation.com

GREEN, Kitty Eileen (Gillespie)

March 3, 1934 - May 28, 2023

Born and raised in Grimsby, On. Graduated Grimsby High School in 1952 and Queens University (B. Comm.) in 1956. Married Peter W. Green October 24, 1959 at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, in Grimsby, On. Survived by Peter (Kelowna, BC), two children, Davey Kevin Lockerby (Debbie) (Kelowna, BC) and Bryan Christopher John (Ann) (Vancouver, BC) and brother John Sewell Gillespie in Grimsby, On.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service, at Faith Lutheran Church, Kelowna, B.C will occur on June 24, 2023. Cremains will be interred in the Gillespie Family plot at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Grimsby, On.

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