2001 Obituaries in Essex County Papers

Obituaries in Essex County Papers

NameAge and DateParticulars
Barry, Mary80 years, June 19, 2001at Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Barry is survived by her children, Michael Barry and wife Lorna, Elliott Lake; Ken Barry and wife Diane, Leamington; John Barry, Toronto; Kathleen Pulfer, Elliott Lake; Joan Grant and husband Ian, Ottawa; Edward Barry and wife Joanne, Elliott Lake, 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband John Joseph Barry; and an infant son Steven.
Services from the Salvation army Citadel with burial in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
Burchmore, Homer81 years, June 24, 2001at Leamington hospital. Services at the Full Gospel Tabernacle at 285 Talbot Road E., Leamington. He served with the Royal Canadian Navy in World War II.
He is survived by his wife Frances; two sons; Brian Burchmore and wife Susan, Forest, and Bruce Burchmore and wife Mary Wheelton, Sarnia, tow daughters; Cindy Nedin and husband Michael, Amherstburg, and Elizabeth Chapman and husband Glen, Calgary; three brothers; Arthur, Norman and Gordon Burchmore all of Montreal and many grandchildren.
He was predeceased by siblings Leslie, Robert, Edward and Margaret Burchmore.
Burial at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
Derbyshire, Grace87 years, June 22, 2001at Leamington Hospital. Resident of Meadows Manor, Wheatley and formerly of Leamington.
She is survived by five daughters; Phyllis Price and her husband Doug, Joyce Quinn and her husband John, Windsor, Nyla Thompson and her husband Bill, Wheatley, Linda Quick and her husband Gary, Leamington, Judy Mulcaster and her husband Gary, Essex; 17 grandchildren 32 great grandchildren; and a sister Lois Bramall, Vanderhoof, BC.
She was predeceased by her husband Nile Derbyshire in 1980.
Klees, Frank86 years, June 22, 2001Mr. Klees came to Leamington in 1956 operated a construction business here and retired to St. Thomas in 1978.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; two daughters, Katherine Jankovic and her husband Rudy, Mary Kohler and her husband Peter, all of St. Thomas; and a son, MPP Frank Klees of Aurora and his wife Jaine, nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services at the St. Thomas Pentecostal Church with burial in the Elmdale Cemetery.
Matheson, Ann86 years, June 24, 2001at the Leamington Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Mackay; two sons; Jim Matheson and his wife Pat, Amherstburg; Mark and his wife Shannon, Wheatley; two daughters, Lynn Mandel and her husband Stephen, Edmonton, Lorilee Matheson and her husband Ian Marshall, Sioux Lookout; nine grandchildren; a brother, Bruce Thompson and his wife Ruby, Mt. Brydges.
Services held Knox Presbyterian Church.
Bernhardt, Clara Florence Nellie (nee Gordon)December 14, 1911 - June 26, 2001born in the City of Windsor, died in the City of Windsor after a lengthy illness.
Beloved wife of the late Laurence Bernhardt (1957). Predeceased by her parents Henry Havelock Gordon I, and Clara Gordon of Windsor, and her brother Henry Havelock Gordon II of Essex (1999). Loving aunt of Henry Gordon Jr. and wife Patricia of London; William Laurence Bernhardt and wife Claire of Ottawa; and great aunt of Christina Ellen Gordon of London; andCarol Bernhardt Armstrong of Ottawa. Godmother to Mrs. Margaret Kales of Windsor. Sister-in-law to Margaret Gordon of Essex. Cherished friend to Darlene Helfrich, Marion Perton, Maureen Gordon and Robert Comartin as well as her neighbours at Ouellette Towers. Cremated.
Carter, Lois (Owsley)70 years, June 28, 2001died suddenly at ome in Amherstburg after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of Hubert Owsley. Loving mother of Dan, Cheryl and Trudy all of Windsor. Cherished grandmother of Colt, Bronsun, Tristyn, Mathew, Esther, Clay and the late Heather. Dear sister of Dorothy Vega. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitations at Chapel of Angels Funeral Home.
Coates, Myrtle (nee Whitton)June 29, 2001at Windsor Regional Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital after a courageous batle with cancer. Beloved wife of Claude Leo Coates Sr. dear mother of Shari and husband Brian McKilligan; Jim Cook and friend Sharon; Graham Cook, Bob Cook and wife Debbie, Greg Coates and wife Gillian; Denise Merrit and husband Rick, Patricia Geary and husband Martin, and step-mother of Larry Coates and wife Sandra, Lorraine Stokes and the late Walter, Claude Leo Coates Jr. and wife Karen, Claudia Coates and Jerry Coates and wife Linda. Survived by brothers Lorne, Harris Whitton and sister Evelyn Adams. Also survived by many sisters and brothers-in-law, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends received at The Morris Sutton Funeral Home and Chapel. Margaaret Wisner and Bishop Lionel Riley officiating. Interment at Windsor Memorial Gardens.
Durocher, Henry Joseph88 years, June 28, 2001at home. Late of Belle River. Beloved husband of 58 years of Bernadette (nee Ladouceur). Loving father of Leo and Gail, Simone Rickerby and Gerry, Lucille Durocher, Jeannette Durocher, Rober and Debbie, Denise and Etienne. Pre-deceased by his daughter-in-law Shirley Durocher (1998) and by his parents Denis and Adele. Dear pip of Renee and Robert. dear brother of Merine Marentette. Pre-deceased by his brothers Aurele, Wilfred, Rheal, Ernest and by his sisters, Edna Charette and Olive Fleury. Brother-in-law to Arthur Ladouceur.
Funeral at Melady Funeral Home and Chapel. Interment St. Simon and St. Jude Cemetery.
Eves, Jean Rosemary (nee Scott)in her 82nd year, June 29, 2001died peacefully at the Bennett Health Care Centre, Georgetown. Resident of Burlington, born and raised in Kingsville, Ontario.
Predeceased by her husband William Roy Eves. Sadly missed by children George and his wife Deborah of St. John, NB, Thomas and his wife Valerie of Burlington, Ont., and Grace of Kitchener, Ont. Loving grandmother of Rhiannon and Sarah Jane;; Jeff, Joel, Aaron and Kendra. Predeceased by grandson Ryan and her brothers Robert, Bruce, Hugh and her sister Ruth. She was a founding member of Evangel Pentecostal Church, Oakville. Visitation Oakville Funeral Home. Interment service held at Ruthven Cemetery.
Fields, Dorothy A. (nee Tweney)69 years, June 26, 2001at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, Hotel Dieu Site.
Loving wife of 50 years to Maurice (Moe). Beloved mother of Darlene Smith and husband Ivan Ryan, the late Barbara Ann Cobbin (1997), cindy Paledeau and husband Dennis, Becky Bodchon and husband Lennie Irwin, Darrell, and Wendy Bergeron and husband Shane. Survived by son-in-law Jay Cobbin and her brother Victor Tweney of British Columbia. Sadly missed by 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Geml, Marianne (nee Haberkorn)age 93 years, October 5, 1907 - June 27, 2001born in Molidorf, Yugoslavia, passed away at Windsor Regional Hospital - Metropolitan Campus. Predeceased by her husband Mathias Geml (1948). Beloved mother of Nick Geml. Loving Oma of Elisabeth and husband Reinhard Schertzer and Anita Bujak and Richard Pare. Loving great-oma of Jeffrey, Thomas, Randy and Jeremy. Dear sister of Julie Pfanner of Austria and the late Nick Haberkorn (1972). Also survived by her nieces Lissi Haberkorn and family of Germany and Anna keller and family of Austria, as well as other nieces and nephews. Visiting Windsor Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral mass at St. Michael's German Catholic Church. Interment at St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Grayer, Mervyn Virgil69 years, June 29, 2001Late of Harrow. Predeceased by his wife Barbara Jean (Fields) April 6, 2001. Dear son of Edna (Johnson) and the late virgil Grayer, 1964. Beloved father of Shelly Grayer, Calgary, Sherilynn and Marwan Soufan, London, Shawnda Grayer, Windsor, Shannon Grayer, Burnaby, BC. Dear grandpa of Maryssa, Precious and Treasure. Dear brother of Doreen Griggs, Detroit, MI, Marilyn Ware, Oak Park, Mi. Visitation at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #338 Service Tuesday at 7:30 pm and Royal Canadian Naval Association Service Wednesday at 8:00 pm. Interment at Colchester Memorial Cemetery.
Grummett, Albert "Chic"56 years, June 28, 2001Beloved friend and former wife Sally (nee Stricko). Loving father of John Stricko, Veronica Ann Stricko and John Dion, James Stricko and Sally Stricko. Dear grandfather of Ronnie, Mark, Kyle, Amber and Nicole. Beloved brother of Vera and John Price (Simcoe), Beatrice and William Gordy (Simcoe), Betty and Lee Robinson (Port Dover), Iris and Paul Smith (Simcoe) and Frank and Beulah Grummett (Simcoe). Visiting at The Windsor Chapel Funeral Home. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens.
Jreije, Emeline89 years, June 29, 2001at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, Hotel Dieu Site. Beloved wife of the late Tanios. Loving mother of Jamile Maalouf of Lebanon, Georgette Lichaa of Windsor, Souad Ishak of Lebanon, Marie Lichaa, Joe Gereige and George Gereige, all of Windsor, 19 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society of St. Peter's and a member of the Immaculate Conception Ladies Prayer Group. Visiting at Janisse Brothers Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Peter's maronite Church. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery.
Larking, Grace K. (nee Young)78 years, 28 June 2001Cherished wife of Edward. Dear mother of Gail and husband Ron Galasso, Barbara and husband Roy Campbell, Larry and wife Ingrid Larking. Beloved grandmother to nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Loving daughter of the late Richard and Rosetta young. Predeceased by several brothers. Cremated.
LaRue, William (Bill)82 years, June 28, 2001at Windsor Regional Hospital, western Campus. Beloved husband of Laura Campbell. Loving stepfather of Roy and wife Sandra Campbell. Loved grandfather of Jordan, Danielle and Candice. Dear brother of Gwen Johnson of Trenton and predeceased by many brothers and sisters. At Bill's request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation will take place.
Shepley, Virginia (nee McLean)June 27, 2001With deep regret the children of Virginia Shepley announce the passing of their mother. Wife of the late Kenneth Shepley (1979). Loving mother of Katherine Stone of Windsor, Ken Shepley and wife Joanne, Anette Rivait all of Essex, Gloria medicraft and husband Richard of Liverpool, NS, Dennis Shepley of Windsor, Christine Mialkowski and husband Henry of Amherstburg. Survived by eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandchild. Cremation services have taken place.
Short, Hazel Kathleen81 years, June 29, 2001in Warren, Mich. Beloved wife of the late Roger (1997). Dear loving mother of Cralynm Alcorn, Wayne and Marcella, Bruce and Diani, Glen and Kim, Kathy Short and Michael and Tim and Mary. 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. visiting Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery.
Tennant, Gerald Arden81 years, June 28, 2001of LaSalle. Died at Hotel-Dieu Grace Hospital - Dieu Site, Windsor. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Shilson) (October 1998). Dear Dad of David Tennant and wife Mary Ellen of Sudbury, Brian Tennant and wife Bonnie of Windsor and Sherry Armstrong and husband Bruce of Cottam. Proud Grandpa of Kevin Tennant and wife Cathy of Thompson, Manitoba, Colleen Turgeon and husband Ron of Cornwall, Jamie ter Stege and husband Chris of Barrie, Jeffrey Tennant and wife Marianne of Toronto, Debra Tennant-Shanbaum and husband Dave of Windsor, Sara, Abby and Adam Armstrong of Cottam. Proud great-grandpa of twins Jordan and Courtney, and Cassidy Tennant, Tyler and Alexa Turgeon. Dear brother of Wm. C. Tennant (1994) and wife May of Toronto, Rheta Stevenson and husband Rex of Northridge, Bessie Hostine and husband Raymond (1985) of Essex. Brother-in-law of Glen Shilson (1994) and wife Eva of Windsor. Dorothy Wiper (1998) and husband Arnold, Wilbur Shilson and wife Mable (1997) all of Leamington. Good Friend to Jules Beneteau. Visiting at Stewart L. Kennedy Funeral HOme Ltd. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Leamington.
Thorpe, Olga77 years, June 28, 2001Beloved wife of the late Joseph (1964) Cherished mother of Gerald and wife Patricia Thorpe, Brian and wife Trudie Thorpe, Linda morley. Dear daughter of the late Clifford and Ivy Valley. Lofing grandmother of Christopher and wife Heather Thorpe of Phoenix, Arizona, Laura-Lynn Fink, Brandon Thorpe, Scott Thorpe and great granddaughter Dakota Thorpe. Dear sister of Evelyn Valley, Irene and husband Archie Leaper, Florence and husband Frank Driscoll, Barbara and husband Doug Leaper, the late Wendel Valley, Gordon Valley. Visiting at Families First Funeral Home and Chapel. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Young, Wilmot and JeanJune 27, 2001Unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 27, 2001. Mr Wilmot "Slim" Young and Mrs. Jean Young of London, Wilmot in his 80th year, Jean in her 78th year. Loving parents of Judy and her husband Jim Cameron. Wilmot and Jean are survived by Phyllis and Graham Shellnutt, Donald Loye, Ruth and Bert Burtin and many nieces and nephews. Wilmot served in the Armed Forces in WWII and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion. Visitation in the Lloyd R. Needham Funeral Chapel, London. Cremation. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London at a later date.

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