10 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
WFCU sponsors virtual spelling bee
WINDSOR— Mareela Eshaq of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School in Windsor, is the champion of the Windsor-Essex County Regional Spelling Bee, sponsored by WFCU Credit Union. The runner up was Zain Malek from Académie Ste-Cecile International School. Due to the pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions, the WFCU Scripps Regional Spelling Bee was administered through the online testing platform provided by the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Spellers agreed to an integrity pledge before they could begin the test. Fourteen spellers took the first test and after a tie between two spellers, and another final round online test, Mareela was declared the winner with the top score of 35 out of 50. To prepare, spellers studied ‘Words of the Champions’, the 4,000-word study resource provided by the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Mareela now advances to compete in the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which will also be a virtual experience and will be broadcast on ESPN channels. \Mareela has also won a $200 WFCU Educational Scholarship to be invested toward post-secondary education, The Britannica Online Premiu, subscription for one year, and the a one-year subscription to the Merriem-Wenster Unabridged Online. This is the third year WFCU Credit Union has sponsored the regional Spelling Bee event.
Loyde (Skip) Clement
November 28, 1950 - April 10, 2021 It is with deepest sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Skip at 70 years, after fighting hard against cancer. He is survived by 5 children - Tonya Rose, Loyde Beaver, Khristy Clement, Connie Clement, and Dale Clement, also 8 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is also survived by his sisters Gail Brock, Debby Vermeiren, Freda Brown, and brother Tony Clement. Skip greatly enjoyed his last years living in the north. He loved walks in the woods enjoying and photographing wildlife, fishing with his buddies, campfires, R&B music. He had a great sense of humour which he loved to show, along with his little dance jigs. There will be a private memorial at a later date. Donations may be made to St Francis Memorial Hospital - Hospice Unit, 7 St Francis Memorial Dr, Barry’s Bay, ON K0J 1B0
Fitzgerald, Robert December 11, 1942 - April 6, 2021
Loop, Kenneth Eugene
“I dropped a tear in the ocean. The day you find it, is the day I will stop loving you.” It’s never easy to say goodbye to someone who has been a part of our lives for so long. When that person is gone, there’s a hole in your heart where they used to be. That is what many of us are feeling right now. Kenneth Eugene Loop, 82, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2021. He was the loving husband of Sharon Loop. They would have shared 60 years of marriage as of July 22, 2021. Ken ‘LOOPER’ was born in Wheatley, Ontario, he was the son of the late Warren & Doretta Loop, and the younger brother of the late Royce Loop and Murray Loop ( Jane Pursel). LOOPER was the proud owner & operator of Loop’s Fisheries Limited, alongside with his brother Murray and then later his only son Todd. LOOPER was an avid sports fan and loved to follow the Detroit Tigers, along with his son and then grandsons sporting events. LOOPER loved spending his free time out on the water and boating on the ‘Fishy Business’. He will be remembered for his quick wit and endless sense of humor. One of his favourite hobbies was spending time with his friends & family on all the local Islands, especially Pelee, where him and his wife owned a cottage for over 15 years. He is survived by spouse Sharon Loop, children Todd Loop (Tracy Loop), Christine Hodgson (Todd Hodgson), & Tara Simpson (Dan Simpson), grandchildren Ashton Loop (Alan Beausoleil), Mackenzie Loop, Tyler Loop (Tyler Lamb), Hayden Hodgson, Kennedy Hodgson & Chase Simpson and all of his furry grandchildren. Ken’s wishes were to have a private family service which will be held at a later date. The family plans to take ‘Looper’ for a farewell boat ride on the Doretta L. to celebrate his life as a beloved and extremely respected Fisherman. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the CNIB Foundation (https://cnib.donorportal.ca/ Donation/Donation.aspx?F=1844&T=RECUR&L=enCA&G=345&NFP=1) His heart was his compass, family was his anchor. Goodbye my love, my father, my grandfather, great grandfather to be and my friend. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
After a long and hard fought battle with cancer it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bob at Erie Shores Hospice on April 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Grant), sons Mark and Brent, sister Sloane, grandchildren Joelle ( James), Emily ( Joe), Meghan, and Shawn. He will be sadly missed by step children Freddie (Luanne), and Kim Nechitaluk and brother in law Loris Grant (Nancy). of obituary toinrun BobProof was first diagnosed with cancer 2007. His strong spirit and positive attitude helped him through 4 major operations and several chemotherapy, radiation, and April 14, 2021 immunotherapy sessions. Southpoint Sunowners of “Baskets by Bob with his wife, Beverly, were Bob” and$100, he was plus known$13 in Wheatley as the “Flower Man”. hst = $113 He was always seen with dogs Daisy or Chevvy sitting tall in his truck as he drove around Windsor and Essex County Any changes please email with his flowers. As well as his dogs, Bob loved to “play “ the sun@southpointsun.ca ponies whenever he could. Bob’s last project was turning a 3 acre horse pasture into Thanks. a natural area. Often he would be seen walking the trails with his beloved dogs watching fox snakes slither away and butterflies flutter their wings. Recently he enjoyed helping his wife, Beverly, plant flowers for the Wheatley Horticultural Society. Bob was definitely a family man and was especially proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments. He was never shy about showing affection to those he loved and was always happy to welcome new members into his family. A special thanks to Dr. Elfiki and Dr. Hermiz and their staff at the Cancer Clinic for always being in Bob’s many battles with cancer. Bob put himself in their hands and was rewarded with more good years, where he continued to run his flower business, build a conservation area, and create many more wonderful memories with his family. Also, a big thank you to the staff and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice. Their care, understanding, and compassion made Bob’s final journey in life easier for him and his loved ones. Bob will be cremated and a private “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date. As he wished, his ashes will be spread over his nature habitat and more trees will be planted in his honour. If desired, donations may be made in Bob’s name to Erie Shores Hospice. Always Loved, Forever Missed, Never Forgotten.
Rutledge, William Austin “Bill” It is with deep sadness we announce the home going of William Austin Rutledge on Monday, April 5, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Elaine ( Jan. 2021) (nee Teskey) for 49 years. Predeceased by his parents; Austin and Lorna Rutledge and infant brother, Joseph all of Alliston, ON. Bill graduated from Banting Memorial High School and received a diploma degree from the University of Guelph. Bill also studied for two years at London College of Bible and Missions. Bill spent most of his career with Texaco Canada and retired from Imperial Esso. Bill enjoyed biking and horseback riding and had volunteered with SPETRA at Windsor Stables. Bill was an adherent at Lakepoint Church and enjoyed fellowship there. Bill will be missed by his sisterin-law Lea-Anne Lee (Richard) of Leamington, brother-inlaw Alan Teskey (Sharon) of Talahasse, FL. Predeceased by his sister-in-law JoAnne Westlake (late Robert). Bill will also be missed by several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. At Bill’s request, cremation has taken place. A service to Celebrate Bill and Elaine’s life will take place at Lakepoint Church, which will be announced at a later date when it is safe to do so. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Erie Shores Hospice, Leamington. A special thank you to all of staff at Erie Shores Hospice for their wonderful support of Elaine and care of William. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville) 519-2542585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
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Passed away suddenly Thanks. at his residence in Kingsville, Ontario on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 77. David leaves behind his former wife and dear friend, Patricia Kathleen Powell (nee Cox) of Vancouver Island. Loving father of Kerry (Andrew) Keller of Okotoks, Alberta. Dear grandfather of Samuel, Jerome and Annalise. Cherished brother of Patricia Powell of Kingsville, Ontario. Beloved cousin of Linda (Brian) Gratton Lee of London, Ontario, Dr. Doug (Gay) Morrison of Beamsville, Ontario, Jim (Mary) Powell and Don (Ellen) Powell of London. David will be remembered by many extended family members and friends and fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. David was also an avid sailor in his youth with Pat. They spent many years living in the Abacos, Bahamas. David had an adventurous soul. He had a love of motorcycles, owning 7. He was a long-time member of the Windsor Motorcycle Club and was actively racing Sidecars for the last 6 years with the VRRA Vintage Motorcycle group. He had a reputation as an avid story teller and had a mischievous sense of humour. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held at a later date in Woodland Cemetery, London in the family plot with his parents, Marion and George Powell. A Memorial Service will be held later in the year in the good weather and covid permitting. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Dave’s favoured club, the VRRA (Vintage Road Racing Association) to help in the growth of the club and the training of new riders (www.vrra.ca). Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-4335184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
