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THE OBSERVER | THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2017
FAMILY ALBUM IN MEMORIAM
GOLDEN MOMENT FOR BANTAMS IN BRADFORD OBITUARY
In Memory of our dear friend
Brad Shantz Always in our hearts forever you will stay. We miss you, we love you. Until we meet again. Fondly remembering our cherished friend. Today, tomorrow and every moment. The Martin Family and Friends
OBITUARY
Pearl Reeves
Passed away peacefully at Oshawa General Hospital on January 20th, 2017. She was in her 91st year. Devoted wife to Maurice for 41 years. Lovingly remembered by her son, Richard (Carol) of Waterloo, Linda (Rod and family) of Oshawa, and Gail (and family) of Peterborough. Survived by her sisters Jeanne (Jean-Claude) Montreal, Irma (and family) Montreal, brother Daniel (Danny) of Lancaster, ON. Cremation in Oshawa with final internment in Montreal at a date yet to be determined.
OBITUARY Martin, Henry W. Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 21, 2017 at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Selina (Weber) Martin of Floradale. Loving father of Miriam (Clare) Metzger of RR 2, Wallenstein, Willard (Saleda) of RR 2, Drayton, Irene (Earl) Gingrich of RR 2, Chesley, Paul (Salema) of RR 2, Wallenstein, Erma (Amsey) Bauman of RR 2, Dobbinton, and Mark (Verna) of RR 2, Alma. Loved grandfather of 49 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren. Survived by his sister Melinda Weber and brother Oscar (Maryann) Martin. He was predeceased by his first wife Florence (Bauman) Martin, parents Isaac and Rebecca (Weber) Martin, brother Aden Martin, and sisters Elvina (formerly Mrs. Isaac Martin) Brubacher and Almeda Martin. Friends called at the home of Mark and Verna Martin, 7275 Sideroad 19, RR 2, Alma, on Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 2-7 p.m. and on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 1-5 p.m. A family service was held at the home of Mark and Verna Martin on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 9 a.m., then to Creek Bank Mennonite Meeting House for interment and public service. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.
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Brown, Mary Hazel Peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, at the age of 95 years. Mary (Blois) Brown was the beloved wife for 70 years of the late Howard R. Brown (February, 2013). Dear mother of David and Colleen of Elmira, Douglas and Jo Anne, Clyde and Leslie, all of Kitchener, Keith and Val of St. Catharines, Robert and Kathy, Howard and Pamela, all of Elmira. Lovingly remembered by her 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Sister of Clyde (Hilda) Blois of Gore, Nova Scotia (on the Blois home farm). Lovingly remembered by Howard’s family – sisters Betty Gingrich, Carol Stortz, and Sandra (Clinton) Rohr, and brothers Jack (Helen) Brown and Bill (Joyce) Brown. Also lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Alfred and Daisy (Harvey) Blois, father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Gladys (Hahn) Brown, grandson Bryson Brown, and siblings Gladys (Charlie Burns), Ellen (Walter White), Florence (Lester Henniger), Shirley (Gerald Parker), Austin (Sally), Thelma (Geordie Phalen), Ruth (Laurie Ledwidge), John (Betty), and twins Harold and Olive (in childhood), brothers-in-law Clifford (in infancy), Cyril Stortz, and Gordon Gingrich, and sisters-in-law Jean (Walter) Hachborn and Ruth (Wolf) Fink. Mary was a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother. She was a lifetime member of the Elmira Horticultural Society and the Woolwich Agricultural Society. For many years she was an enthusiastic Elmira Fair exhibitor. The family received their relatives and friends on Sunday, January 22, 2017, from 2-5 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. A funeral service was held on Monday, January 23, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira, followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, 6798 Line 86, Elmira. The family wish to express heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of Derbecker’s Heritage House, St. Jacobs, for the excellent care Mom received. Mary will be missed by her roommate and best friend, Norma Snyder. In Mary’s memory, donations may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, Elmira Horticultural Society or St. Mary’s General Hospital.
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The Woolwich Wildcats Bantam LL#1 were champions at the Bradford Blue and Gold Classic Tournament on Jan. 15. The team is Braxton Breen, Cole Brubacher, Gavin Wright, Seth Horst, Matt Henry, Danny Soehner, Dante Del Cul, Malcolm Sager, Tyler Newton, James Ormson, Matt Deyell, Tyler Kraemer, Tanner Mann.
PEEWEE SQUAD GOES TO FINALS IN BRADFORD
The Woolwich Wildcats PeeWee: LL #1 were finalists in the Bradford Blue & Gold Classic Hockey Tournament on Jan. 15. The team includes Will Mcdougall, Calvin Oleski, Emmett Weissenboeck, Nathan Whittom, Logan Beard, Jon Horst, John Kilgour, Zack Mcmurray, Thomas HillRing, Ryan Curtis, Dom Roth, Owen Battler, Josh Sager, Luke Mann. Coaches: Dan Ring, Tim Mcdougall, Craig Curtis.
VISITING HOURS: Hospitals see it’s important
for patients to be surrounded by family, friends FROM | 2
their visitor policies last summer, removing the 8:30 p.m. end time for visiting hours. Mark Karljaluoto, director of communications at Grand River Hospital, said he has heard only good things in the six months since the hospital relaxed the rules. However, it isn’t a free-for-all with anyone allowed in the hospital at any time of day. “There are circumstances where you may have two to four people in a room, only separated by curtains. Our staff is able to say to a visitor, ‘hey, you know that pizza party you wanted to have at 1 a.m.? That might not be a good idea,’” he said. “It was about making sure that we were defining what our patients wanted how we are accommodating them. What we are saying is that at 8:30 p.m., we
aren’t going to kick you out if the patient wants you to stay.” Wilfrid Laurier University associate professor Margaret Schneider teaches in the kinesiology department and is an expert in caregiving and quality of life. She says opening up visiting hours at hospitals is about making the patient comfortable and supported. “We know that having friends and family around you while you are recovering from illness is essential,” she said. “Having that support system in place, with very few barriers, to me that would seem essential. Patients need that outside support.” She noted it is also about having an extra set of eyes on patients by having family around. “Hospitals are much busier these days, so nurses and care attendants
don’t have as much time per patient. Oftentimes the family and friends have that close connection with patients and bring them in when they need help. They can’t be on top of every single patient, so my guess would be that even the health care staff would appreciate that from the perspective of knowing that someone is monitoring the health of the patient to a greater extent than they are capable of doing,” she said. Karljaluoto says the change has been positive, and encourages other healthcare facilities to do their research and work on something similar. “There was a lot of discussion, and it worked for us. We heard the opinions forming from those who might have been hesitant to a new policy, making sure that the patient’s choice is reflected,” he said.