IDRA IN MEMORIAM

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Christine Helen Feaver(nee MacIntosh)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, April 14, 2012 after a valiant fight with cancer. She was 63.
Loving mother of two daughters, Jenny and Lizbeth (Sean) and devoted grandmother to Lily and Clara.
Born July 24th, 1948 to the late Bruce and Mary MacIntosh of Flamborough.
After achieving incredible academic success,
Chris began working at MacMaster University in the department of Economics, where she stayed for an enjoyable 42 year career.
Chris was an avid hiker, wild flower expert, scrabble aficionado, world traveller and thoroughly enjoyed time spent at the family cottage on Lake Huron.
She will be sadly missed by her many friends from the Bridge Club and the Bay City Book Club as well as her travelling buddies.
A heartfelt thanks goes out to all those who provided support to Chris and her family over the past year.
A memorial gathering will be held at The University Club of McMaster ,(located at the centre of the McMaster Campus next to Edwards Hall),
on Wednesday, April 18th from 5pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice.

(Posted on Apr 17 2012)

Patricia Rozmary Jewett(nee Goetz)

July 25 1948 - April 15 2012
Peacefully at home in the presence of family, Patricia "Patsy" or "Pat" Rozmary Jewett R.N. (nee Goetz) passed away Sunday, April 15, in her 64th year.
Patsy was the childhood sweetheart and exceptional wife of David "Doc" Jewett, and fabulous mother and best friend of daughter Stacey.
Patsy was predeceased by her parents Phyllis and Ab Goetz of London, Ontario.
Patsy was a proud graduate of the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children (1969) and loved every day of her 43 years of nursing, touching the lives of many patients and colleagues.
After transitioning from paediatrics, Patsy worked as a family practice nurse for Doctors Raes and Costin in Burlington.
She recently celebrated her 20th anniversary at the Kenilworth Family Practice Team in Hamilton, working primarily with Dr. Ken Burgess, as well as with Doctors Blew, Cree, Davis and Zrinscak.
Patsy spent a lifetime caring for others, and over the past nine months was herself cared for and guided by the dedicated, compassionate and professional staff at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the Odette Cancer Centre.
We send our highest praise and sincere appreciation to Doctors Brenneman, Ko, and Selby, and to the nursing and medical support staff of the In-patient Medical (C2) and Surgical (D6) Oncology wards.
A very special thank you also to Nurses Julie Diemert and Tanya Haines, Maria Waldron and Kellie Watts, who were instrumental in both the professional and personal care Patsy received while in hospital, and at home.
Patsy's was a life lived with much laughter and love.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333) on Wednesday from 3-5 and 6-9 p.m., where a Funeral Service will be held on Thursday April 19, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception.
Private family interment.
The family requests that no flowers be sent.
Instead, please consider making an In Memoriam donation to Sunnybrook/Odette (https://donate.sunnybrook.ca/SSLPage.aspx) or
to the SickKids Foundation (http://www.sickkidsfoundation.com/donate/).

(Posted on Apr 17 2012)

Gary Smith

Announce the passing of Gary Smith on Febuary 13 2012 Brother of Dianne Sanderson.

(Posted on Apr 20 2012)

Richard Mustard

Suddenly at St.Marys Memorial Hospital on Wednesday August 17, 2011 at the age of 62
Beloved husband of Betty Anne Mustard

(Posted on May 29 2012)

Lois Hopwood

Lois a Inverhuron cottager since 1958 , Died May 6 after a brief illnes.
She was in her 99th year.

(Posted on May 29 2012)

Mrs. Audrey Parsons

Jul 16, 1926 - Aug 10, 2012
Peacefully after a short illness at Central Place Retirement Home in Owen Sound, on Friday, August 10th, 2012.
Audrey Cratchley Parsons (nee Terrell), of Owen Sound, at the age of 86 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Sidney Parsons (1988).
Loving mother of David Parsons (Ruth), Carol Parsons (Tim Hughes), both of Balmy Beach and John Parsons (Diane), of Burlington. Proud grandmother of Heather, Dana (Ryan), Trevor, Amy Amyot Chase) and great-grandmother of Ashton. She is survived by her sister, Norma Campbell, of Toronto and her brothers-in-law, Howard Parsons, of Gowanstown and Laurie (Judy) Parsons, of London. Audrey will be sadly missed by her close friend, Shirley Quinn, of London, her many nieces and nephews and all her friends at Central Place. Predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Mabel Terrell; her brother, Cecil Terrell; her sister-in-law, Mildred Terrell; her brother-in-law, George Campbell. The family would like to thank all the staff at Central Place for the excellent care that their mom received.
A Memorial Service for Audrey Parsons will be held in the Chapel of the BRIAN E. WOOD FUNERAL HOME, 250 - 14th Street West, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K - 3X8 (519-376-7492) on Thursday, August 30th, 2012. If so desired, the family would appreciate donations to the Owen Sound Animal Shelter or the Arthritis Society as your expression of sympathy. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family on-line at www.woodfuneralhome.ca

(Posted on Aug 28 2012)

Donna Jean O'Brecht

O'Brecht, Donna Jean (nee Steels) of R.R.3 Tiverton and formerly of Kitchener, peacefully at home, on Monday, June 25, 2012, at the age of 70.
Beloved wife of Ron O'Brecht.
Dear mother of Marcia and her husband Paul Murawsky of Kitchener and David O'Brecht of Cambridge.
Loved grandma of Mandy and Trevor O'Brecht and great-grandma of Brodie O'Brecht. Cherished sister of George and his wife Betty Jean Steels of Markham, Lorna and her husband Jerry Gives of Lucan and Nancy and her husband Chris Smith of Vancouver.
Predeceased by her sister Patricia Ingrey.
Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home 757 Princes Street Kincardine, ON, N2Z 1Z5, 519-396-2701, on Wednesday, June 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m., with Roberta Carey officiating.
Memorial donations to V.O.N - Grey-Bruce would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

(Posted on July 15 2012)

Bill Kearns

Robert William "Bill" Kearns 78, of London, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Victoria Hospital, London.
Bill was a loving and caring husband who is survived by his wife Beverly (Rhodes) Kearns.
He was extremely proud of his four children, Bill Jr. of Ottawa, Neil and his wife Gwen of Whistler, Lauria and her husband Ryan and Robert all of London.
He is survived by his brother Rod "Ferg" and adoring grandchildren Breanne, Riley and Krista as well as, several nieces and nephews.
Bill was the son of Ferg and Janet Kearns, and was born and raised in Kincardine.
He lived most of his life in London and spent summers at his cottage in Inverhuron.
Bill enjoyed a career in journalism and broadcasting until he retired.
He was passionate about historical research and authored four published books.
He was known for his profound ability to reminisce and he will be remembered as a gentle man who could tell a delightful story with a dry wit.
He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 1:30 pm, at the A. MILLARD GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, 60 Ridout Street South, London.
As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 180-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3.
Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

(Posted on Jan 15 2013)

Jean E. Husson,(nee Henderson)

Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on March 16, 2013 at the age of 82 years.
Loving wife to the late Clifford Husson.
Beloved mom to Linda and Bill Thompson, the late Johnny, Mark and Mary Beth Husson and Michael Husson.
Adored grandma to Bryn and Jenna Truelove, Christopher and Jeffrey Husson.
Dear sister to Kathy Smith of Alberta.
Jean will be missed by the Husson family and many friends in the London, Inverhuron and Windsor areas.
Jean will be remembered as a woman who enjoyed her daily walks in South Windsor.
If you so desire, memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or Hotel Dieu Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
The family of Jean Husson would like to send a very special thank you to the nurses at Hotel Dieu Hospital 8 east for your kindness and compassion shown to our mother and to our family.
Cremation was held.
On Tuesday family and friends are invited to meet at St. James Anglican Church (4276 Roseland Dr. E) from 11:00 a.m. followed by Memorial service at 12:00 noon with Rev. Rob Henderson officiating.
Arrangements entrusted to FAMILIES FIRST 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841.
Share memories, photos or make a donation at www.FamiliesFirst.ca

(Posted on Mar 18 2013)

Amanda Johnstone Fullerton

Amanda Johnstone Fullerton (January 22, 1929 - February 19, 2013) of Kincardine, and formerly of Walkerton, passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor in Lucknow.
Missed greatly by her beloved husband Jack of 65 years, by her sons Brian (Lolly), David (Marrie) and John, by her grandchildren Andrew (Melissa), Nick, Sarah (Shaun Grant), Meaghan, Miranda, Brianna, Olivia and Kevin, and by her great grandchild Maya.
Daughter of JP Johnstone and Nellie Reid. Survived by her sisters Marguerite Fischer-Seip and Bette Knox and her sister-in-law Shirley Johnstone.
She was predeceased by her brother Jack Johnstone and grandson Jody Fullerton.
A Memorial Service celebrating Amanda?s life will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church in Walkerton. Rev. Wayne Maddox officiating. Reception to follow at the Hartley House at 7 Jackson St. N. in Walkerton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made through Cameron Funeral Home in Walkerton to the Jody Fullerton Memorial Trust at the Father Ray Foundation (Pattaya Orphans in Thailand).
www.cameronfuneralhomes.com or or 1106 Yonge St. S., Box 69, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0

(Posted on Apr 2 , 2013)

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