IDRA IN MEMORIAM

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Leslie Stuart

Passed away Nov. 9, 2010 in Burlington, ON. He was in his 90th year.
Father of Dale Palin.

(Posted on May 28 2011)

Keith Moffatt

Passed away Nov. 22, 2010 in Oakville.
The husband of Jane Moffatt.

(Posted on May 28 2011)

Willem Van Dam

January 27,1922 – May 28, 2011
Passed away peacefully at Tiverton Park Manor on May 28, after his battle with cancer.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce; father of three sons Martin (Jane) of Guelph, William of Inverhuron and Harry (Jane) of Kincardine. Grandfather of James (Lisa) of Victoria BC, David (Jodi) of Guelph, Steven (Christine) of Guelph, Paul Robertson (Lori) of Guelph, Nancy Kilmurry (Matthew) of Guelph, Jill (Ryan) Fraser of Kincardine, Heather (David) Millard of Kincardine, Anna Stafford of Ottawa and Kimberley Van Dam (Dan Plante) of Moosonee.
Survived by his sisters Jacomijn (de Boer - Netherlands), Ariaan (Feenstra - Netherlands) Wilhelmina ([Bob]) Wymenga of Welland, Ann Halff – Netherlands, and brothers Cornelius (Hannie - Netherlands), Arie (Agnes) of Peterborough and Johan (Heidi) – Austria.
Predeceased by his older brother Jan.
He will be sadly missed by his 16 great grandchildren.
He immigrated to Canada in 1954 with his family and settled in Walkerton for a large portion of his life.
While in Walkerton, and comptroller of Larsen and Shaw, he received an accounting degree from McMaster University, despite the language obstacles. He moved to Inverhuron and commenced a small accounting practice.
A special ‘Thanks’ to Diane Cameron and the staff of Tiverton Park Manor, for the love, compassion and dedication that they have shown to Willem.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 1 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Tiverton.
A visitation, preceding the memorial service will start at 2:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Knox Presbyterian Church, Tiverton, would be greatly appreciated.

(Posted on June 9 2011)

Anne Kingsmore Cliffe

Anne Kingsmore CLIFFE,- 79, Defiance, Ohio and Inverhuron cottager, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Defiance Regional Medical Center.
She was born December 20, 1931, in Marysville, Ohio, the daughter of Gerald L. and Rosina (Hoffman) Kingsmore.
On July 24, 1954, she married Charles MacIntosh Cliffe, who survives.
She was a 1945 graduate of Marysville High School where she participated in girls athletics and was a champion golfer.
She was a 1953 graduate of Heidelberg College and a 1956 graduate of Ohio State University as a medical technologist.
She took honors academically in high school and college.
She was previously employed at the Bryan Medical Hospital and Defiance Clinic as an MTASCP.
The medical technologist was a member of First Presbyterian Church, an avid traveler and a sports fan.
Surviving are her husband, Defiance; two sons, Charles M II (Beth) Cliffe MD, St. Paul, Minn., and David W. J.D. (Renee) Cliffe, Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Barbara DPT (Eric) Cliffe-Miller, Albion, Mich.; a sister, Judy (Dick) Evans, Bluffton, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Kingsmore, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother-in-law, Earle Wayne Cliffe Jr., Los Angeles, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Jerry Kingsmore.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, in First Presbyterian Church, Defiance, with Rev. Wally Seibel officiating.
Burial will be in Belmont Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio.
Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.
Handling arrangements is Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home.
Preferred memorials are to Defiance Area YMCA, First Presbyterian Church or Defiance Rotary. Condolences may be left at www.HCSfuneralhome.com10231138

(Posted on June 18 2011)

David Francey

With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of David Ronald Francey on September 15, 2011, age 64.
Beloved husband of Lee; loving father of Michael, Erin (Nate), Ryan, and Meagan (Cory); proud grandfather of Evan, Benjamin, and Jacob; adored son of Ron and Rhoda Francey; dear brother of Jim (Hilary) and Lori (Tun); uncle, colleague, and friend to many.
Dave made his home wherever his family was which included his hometown of Hamilton, ON, cottage in Inverhuron, ON, and home in Suwanee, GA.
A memorial service will be held at 4pm on Friday, September 23, 2011 at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel in Buford, GA.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Creative Enterprises Inc., www.ceisite.com, a non-profit service close to Dave's heart that provides invaluable support to adults with disabilities.
Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel, 770-945-6924. Share memories of David at www.hamiltonmillchapel.com
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on September 21, 2011

(Posted on Sept 26 2011)

Don McLaughlin

Richard Donnelly "Don" McLaughlin,of Inverhuron, suddenly at South Bruce Grey Health Center - Kincardine, on Wednesday November 9, 2011 in his 81st year.
Beloved husband of Betty Lamont.
Dear father of David McLaughlin, Tracy (Paul) Kane of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Michelle Lamont (Phil Armstrong) of Tiverton, and Mark (Sylvie) Lamont of Toronto.
Sadly missed by his grandchildren Derek (Donna) Kane, Kelly (Andrew) Halpenny, Alex Lamont-Thomson (Adam McKinley), Dayna Armstrong and Chantal, Tyler and Mélanie Lamont, and great grandchildren, Nolan and Neve Halpenny and Kagan and Danielle Kane.
Predeceased by his brother Jack McLaughlin.
Visitation will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine, ON N2Z 1Z5 (519) 396-2701, on Saturday November 12, from 3:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., where the funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Kenneth Craig officiating.
Interment Kincardine Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kincardine Food Bank would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

(Posted on Nov 12 2011)

Marion June (nee Gale) Mosolf

With great sorrow we, the family, announce the passing of our Mother peacefully at the South Grey Bruce Health Centre - Kincardine on Dec. 1, 2011 in her 81st year.
She led a strong and independent life and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Daughter of James A. and Kathleen (Pinkerton) Gale.
Sister of her late brothers Hugh (Verna) and Bill (Marion) Gale.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Donna Evans, Kathleen MacKenzie (Morrison) and Greg Mosolf, cherished by her 7 Grandchildren Erin Marriott (Dave), Jeff Evans, Joel Mosolf, Morgan Evans (Jon), Dr. Heather Hyde (David), Lane Mosolf and Lauren Mosolf and her nieces and nephews.
Respecting her wishes, there is no funeral.
Friends and family are invited to an open house in her memory at 155 Lake St. Inverhuron from 2-4pm on Dec. 17, 2011.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation at 1-800-387-1479 x 225
or Heart & Stroke Foundation at 519-371-0083.

(Posted on Dec 8 2011)

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