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WORSHIP
OUR FAITH COMMUNITY!
GRACE UNITED CHURCH Church office: 519-655-2151 Reverend Mary Stewart graceunitedchurch@rogers.com Hearing Assistance / Air-conditioning
Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
TRINITY EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
SEBASTOPOL-TAVISTOCK Rev. Richard P. Brown / 519-655-2372
Pentecost 5 Sunday, June 23, 2013 10 a.m. – Worship Service Holy Communion (Altar Rail)
TAVISTOCK MENNONITE Pastor Paul Adams Associate Pastor: Patricia Wagler 131 Wettlaufer St., Tavistock 655-2581 www.tavistockmennonitechurch.ca
Sunday, June 23, 2013 10 a.m. – Worship Service
TAVISTOCK BIBLE CHAPEL (corner William & Oxford Streets)
Weekly Services – Sunday 9:30 a.m. – Worship Meeting. 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour. 7:00 p.m. – Evening Service. Each Thursday 7:00 p.m. – Prayer & Bible Study
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN LCC Rev. Daniel Kitsch / Wellington St, Tavistock Church/Pastor 519-276-0701 web site: www.stpaulslcctavistock.ca
Sunday, June 23, 2013 10 a.m.- Worship Service (TIME CHANGE) Vacation Bible School July 8th to 12th Daily - 9:30-12 noon Theme: Tell it on the Mountain
EAST ZORRA MENNONITE
(16th Line Road, East Zorra) Pastors Ray Martin, Tanya Dyck Steinmann & Scott Zehr
Sunday, June 23, 2013 9:45 a.m. - Worship Service 11 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages
TAVISTOCK MISSIONARY
77 Mogk St., Box 220, Tavistock N0B 2R0 Pastor Hugh Rutledge 655-3611 pastorhugh@tavistockmissionarychurch.com www.tavistockmissionarychurch.com
Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
“A local church caring for its community! All welcome!”
CASSEL MENNONITE
696556 17th Line Road, East Zorra Pastor Wanda Roth Amstutz Office 519-462-2251 casselmc@netflash.net • www.casselmc.com
Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Worship Service 11:00 a.m. – Sunday School
ST. MATTHEWS LUTHERAN RR 1, Tavistock, Ont. N0B 2R0 (Maplewood Sideroad and the 16th Line) Pastor Everett Mossman 519-290-2563 www.stmatthewsezt.com
Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:00 a.m. – Worship Service and Sunday School.
J.H. Francis: The man behind the smile If you want to know the measure of a man, ask his grandsons. That was the theme as family, friends and business acquaintances of James H. Francis gathered to pay tribute to his memory at a memorial service at Grace United Church in Tavistock on Monday, June 17, 2013. “It takes a community to raise a 101 year old,” said his grandson Scott Francis. And reaching that milestone, he said, took
THE DEPARTED: JAMES HAMILTON FRANCIS
James Hamilton Francis, 101, passed away, in the Bonnie Brae Nursing Home, Tavistock on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born at Cassel in East Zorra Township Oxford County on February 24, 1912, a son of the late Oran R. and Ellen M. (Scott) Francis. In September of 1936, Jim founded the businesses of Francis Furniture and Francis Funeral Home, in Tavistock, where he remained active in some capacity until October of 2012 and was very interested in the day-to-day activities until the time of his death. Throughout his lifetime, Jim was active on many community and municipal boards and committees. To name a few, he was a Charter Member of both the Tavistock Men’s Club and Rotary Club of Tavistock and was a member of both organizations until the time of his death. He was a member of Tavistock Lodge #609 A.F. and A.M.; the former Nith Valley O.E.S. Chapter 285, New Hamburg and Kitchener Patricia Chapter #22 O.E.S.; an Honorary Member of Tavistock Memorial Branch #518 R.C.L., of which he was most honoured to be for over fifty years. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Ina Jaques; his daughter-in-law, Diane (Mears) Francis; his son-in-law, Peter Ociepka; his sisters and brothersin-law, Mary and Newton Brown, Helen and Jack Town, Beth and Russell Fergusson. He is survived by his wife, Ivy (Stephenson) (Melbourne) Francis; his daughter, Jane Ociepka; his son and daughterin-law, Peter and Avis Francis; four grandchildren, Patricia Stirling, James T. Francis, Scott Francis, Brent Francis; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and their families; close family friends, Tom Zimmerman and Melvin Kelly. Relatives and friends were received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Sunday. The funeral service was held in Grace United Church, Tavistock on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 1 p.m. The Rev. Mary Stewart officiated. Interment in Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodstock. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee, The War Amps, or Grace United Perpetual Fund would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 1-519655-2431. Casket bearers were Marlin Bender, Brent Francis, James Francis, Scott Francis and Tom Zimmerman.
teamwork, luck, and an incredibly strong mind. “Although he seemed stoic on the outside, he was a caring and thoughtful person underneath.” “All the people in this room are grandpa’s team,” he said; “and the team leader is Ivy.” She was a travel partner, life mate for 35 years, and a worthy adversary in a loving and committed relationship. Scott touched on the “luck” that Mr. Francis had in the later years when he would travel about town on his scooter to the post office and other businesses. His eyesight and hearing were failing, and there were many adventures and misadventures. He always remembered a name, a face, a voice, and could match you up with generations of people who came before. He never broke a bone in his body and had all his teeth. He loved doing word jumbles to keep his mind active. His stories were legendary, but always based on fact, said James Thomas Francis, the eldest of the grandsons. “He could interact intellingently and meaningfully” right to the end and was “well known and respected … living a long and eventful life.” Along with his participation in establishing local service clubs such as the Rotary Club and the Tavistock Men’s Club, he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 518, Masonic Lodge #609, and Order of the Eastern Star. He served 12 years
James Hamilton Francis on his 100th birthday. on the local Public Utilities Commission, on village and county council, and boards such as the Children’s Aid Society, and boards and sessions of the United Church of Canada. He was also a village historian and genealogist, born at a time when cars and aeroplanes were in their infancy. He was also adaptable, learning to use a cell phone, GPS, and some rudimentary skills on the computer. Mr. Francis started his own undertaking and furniture business in 1936 during the Great Depression. He became partners with his son, Peter, who joined the business in 1962, and they were an admirable team. Scott
noted that their desks always faced each other, signifying to him, the constant game of tug-of-war between them. To him, the rope represented love, respect and admiration. “It was a game,” he said. In his eyes, no one was ever defeated, just drawn closer. Youngest grandson Brent Francis said Jim was “a man that believed in giving. “His legacy for me is the examples and lessons of how to treat others. He always lived by the creed, ’Do unto others as you woud have them do unto you,’ ” Brent said. Brent said his grandpa believed in forgiveness; to not hold a grudge. “Grudges eat you up and kill you,” he said. Also a funeral director himself, Brent said, he believes Jim got into the business “to care for and be of service to others … because he cared.” In her meditaton, Rev. Mary Stewart said Mr. Francis was a “blessing and gift from God,” who had an incredible life story. He had a genuine concern for others, a sense of humour, and showed unconditional love that made you feel special. She said that in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, he was known as “Smiling Jim,” but later, simply “Grandpa Jim,” by the entire community. In his 36,999 days, Jim accomplished much. Yes, a long life, well-lived in service to others. Each of us will remember him in our hearts and the way he touched our lives individually. He will be missed.
The “Royal Reno” OPEN HOUSE Participate in a Day of Community Fun!
THIS Saturday, June 22, 2013 Tavistock Queen’s Park ~ 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. ON THE DIAMOND Bring your Ball Gloves... 10am ~ 11am - Baseball Skills Ages 4 to 13 Most Accurate Throw - PRIZES 11:30pm ~ 1am Tavistock Athletics Peewee Girls vs Ayr Junior Vics 1:30 ~ 3pm - Baseball Skills Ages 4 to 13 Hardest Throw - PRIZES 3:30pm ~ 5pm Tavi Coach Pitch Game If you have never watched these young players take this opportunity! As entertaining as a Jays game! ON THE SOCCER FIELD With the Tavistock Tornadoes 11am ~ 12 noon Relay Races - PRIZES 1:30pm ~ 2:30pm - Pick-Up Soccer - Never played? No problem! Open to all ages and skill levels
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BBQ LUNCH 11AM ~ 1PM …
RIBBON CUTTING 1:00 P.M. …
Stroll through the park on the .9 km of walking paths … 10 ~ 12 - Enjoy Euchre and Crokinole Games …
FARMER’S MARKET
“BUY LOCAL” Tavistock Agricultural Society
www.tavipark.info Spread the Community Spirit
ENTERTAINMENT 11:30am ~ 2:30pm “No Discernible Key” 11:00am ~ 12:00 noon Judy’s School of Dance ACTIVITIES Crafts & Face Painting 10am ~ 2pm Antique Tractor Display Fire Department Display BREAK OUT A SWEAT! 1:30~2:30 - Pickup Basketball 2:30 ~ 4pm - Floor Hockey (bring your hockey stick) HEALTH & WELLNESS 10 am ~ Try Chair Yoga (for Young & Young at Heart) 12 noon ~Try Zumba Dance Fitness Mini Massages