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Four charged after Leamington drug raid LEAMINGTON — On April 15, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Units (CSCU), Emergency Response Unit (ERT) and Canine Unit executed search warrants at Wig-
le Street and Robinson Street addresses. During the course of the search warrant, police took five individuals into custody without incident and recovered a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Heroin, and Illicit Canna-
Lamotte, Joseph On Sunday, April 18, 2021, born December 24, 1936 on the family farm in Albuna, passed away at his son’s home surrounded by family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nola (Reh), his children Laurie and Carl Agocs, Chris and Julie Lamotte, Wendy and Rob Basler and Jeff and Maureen Lamotte. He was predeceased in death by his eldest son, Randy Lamotte. Poppa will be missed dearly by his 9 grandchildren, Matthew and Jason Agocs, Alison, Ashley and Lucas Lamotte, Erin (Andrew Taves), Samantha, Camryn Lamotte and Claire Basler, and by his 2 great grandchildren Aeris and Ashden Agocs. Joe was the youngest of 11 children and was the last surviving. He lost his parents Frank and Charlotte Lamotte (Vigneaux) at an early age and was raised by his sister Rita. Waiting in heaven are his brothers and sisters, Ernie and Ella Lamotte, Rita and Charlie Impens, Florence and Ferd Impens, Marion and Joe Howe, Rosie and Ralph Ciliska, Maurice Lamotte, Theresa and Joe Bonyai, Henry Lamotte, Ted and Annette Lamotte, Kay Balsam and sisters-in-law Nancy Enns (Reh) and Jessica Reh (Cabrera). Joe will be mourned by his inlaws Doreen Lamotte Dech, Walter Balsam, Vern Enns and Charles Reh. He was the favourite uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be missed and remembered by all who knew him as a hardworking, honest, accepting, funloving, generous man and a prankster. Family and faith meant everything to Dad. At a young age Dad learned what hard work was. Starting out on the farm he worked his way up to Spink’s Gravel then on to barbering school and cutting hair at Pat’s Barbershop. From there he moved on to serving God as custodian of St. Michael’s and St. Joseph’s Church. In the mid 80’s Dad and Mom were given the opportunity to purchase Fletcher’s Cleaners from retiring friends. It was a family business and at one time or another all his children, their spouses and grandchildren were employed there. Although retired and passing the business on to his son and daughter-in-law, Dad was still ready to go to work every morning. Dad was an extremely talented baseball player and loved the Detroit Tigers. He made many memorable trips with family and friends to watch them play. He was also a huge Maple Leafs fan and one of his last trips was with his son Jeff and nephews Larry and Tim to cheer them on. Dad was very active in the Knights of Columbus, Squires and in the Leamington Community with Meals on Wheels and Coats for Kids. After retiring and being diagnosed with cancer Dad still volunteered with the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Private Family Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Livestream available at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. All visitors must remain in their cars in our parking lot until their designated time and one of our staff members comes to invite you into our facility. Everyone must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Michael’s Parish or charity of your choice. Family and friends are invited to share stories, pictures and memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
bis along with currency. Police have charged a 57-year-old from Leamington with possession for the purpose of trafficking heroin, and possessing illicit cannabis. They’ve also charged a 49-year-old Leamington
woman with possession for the purpose of trafficking heroin and failing to comply with a release order. Also charged is a 44-year-old Leamington man, who faces charges of possession of a Schedule 1 substance (other),
Shanks, Mavis
Always wanting to be in control, and true to her word of checking out before she became a burden, Mavis Shanks did it her way until the very end, passing away at home on April 18, 2021. She leaves behind the love of her life and favourite travel companion, Al, with whom she had at least a few good years with, out of the 43 they were married. It is not lost on him that she decided to leave him right in the middle of tax season, probably to force him to remember her with each tax return he completes moving forward. Left to eternally try to replicate her recipes and undoubtedly fail miserably, are her girls Samantha and Kelly. Her passing leaves an opening for the role of Jesus in their Good Friday Jesus Christof Superstar performances that they Proof obituary to run will fight over every year. Her favourite Canadian son-in-law, Mike Williams, is left with the memory thatApril even with broken foot and in a 21,a2021 walking cast, she could still beat him at golf. Her favourite Southpoint American son-in-law, Kyle Rader, also Sun fell victim to her effortless golf swing and uncanny ability all the skins $100, plus $13 hstto =win$113 and greenies. But hands down, her greatest joys were her grandchildren AnyCameron, changes please Jackson, Zoey, and with whom email she loved to cuddle, joke and corrupt. Where she forced her own kids to sun@southpointsun.ca eat liver and onions on the first snow every year, she relished Thanks. in feeding her grandkids “organic” ice cream for breakfast and sending them home hopped up on copious amounts of sugar. Waiting for her on the tee blocks are her father, Terry Holk, and her brother Terry “Took” Holk. Her mother, Mavis Holk, with whom she got her mad hostess skills, can’t wait to cook up a storm with her. Sitting at the poker table are her father in law, Bob Shanks, her brother in law Terry Shanks, and uncle in law Bill Shanks. And of course, the bar is full of friends and family who went on ahead to make sure that the beer was cold and only the finest wine was corked and ready for her. Mavis loved golf, Italian food, the beach, music (except “Country and Western”) and her family, though not necessarily in that order. Having moved to Wheatley from Hamilton shortly after marrying Al, she took up golf as a way to meet people which led to a lifelong love affair with the game and Talbot Trail Golf Club where she served on the Board of Directors for nearly 10 years and took great pride in building a successful Junior Golf program. She spent years as a successful Business Manager at various car dealerships in Tilbury, Chatham and Windsor, retiring to focus on her most rewarding role as Nana. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mavis Shanks Memorial Junior Golf Award Fund, via etransfer to mavisshanksmemorial@gmail.com or by cheque to Samantha Williams with the note of Mavis Shanks Memorial Award. As per her wishes, she now has the smokin’ hot bod she was looking for, having been cremated, and there will be no services. Instead, pour yourself a nice glass of red wine and think of her fondly.
possession of a Schedule 1 substance (heroin), possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (five counts), and failing to comply with probation order (two counts), A 34-year-old Windsor
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
woman is charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance (heroin). The accused are scheduled to appear in Windsor’s Ontario Court of Justice at a late date.
Moauro-Fast, Polly
December 29, 1959 - April 18, 2021
to run 61 Proof years, it of is obituary with profound sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we share with you the passing of our beloved Polly. She is April 21, 2021 now reunited with her loving husband John (2019). Polly was a loving andSouthpoint devoted motherSun to her adored and precious son, Jesse (Isuri). She was the cherished daughter of the late $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Frank Moauro Sr. (2009), and the late Ida (2010). Daughterin-law of George Fast and Yvonne Fast. She is survived by her Any brothers Frank (Rina), Johnemail (Nancy), and sister changes please Sharon (Bill). Sister-in-law to Thom Fast, Jim Fast, and the late Allansun@southpointsun.ca Fast (1995). Special aunt to Kellie (Rick), Kris Thanks. (Maria), Marisa, Johnny (Rachel), Dante, Milana, Bianca, Matteo, and Finnley, and her furry companions Sandy and Lacey. Polly was a very special friend to many, and she genuinely loved life, her family, and all the people she came into contact with. She always had a smile on her face and a positive attitude, and when faced with life’s challenges she would say “and this too shall pass”. Her door was always open, and she made herself available to share a good laugh, listen, give advice, encourage, and uplift one’s spirt, which is a true testament of her amazing character. As a beacon of light, she left this world a much better place, so it is only fitting that we honour and carry on her legacy of love, to pay it forward as we pay tribute to such an extraordinary woman, our beloved and cherished Polly. She was the Founder, President, and Director of Wealth Management for Hub International’s South Western Ontario region since May 1999 and was instrumental in spearheading the wealth management division internationally. She was committed and passionate about her work and was admired and respected by her colleagues. She earned many accolades over the years, achieving the status of Legend, becoming the first woman in Canada to achieve this recognition. A special thank-you to the Erie Shores Health team, her doctors, her nurse Alyssa McTavish. To all her cherished friends, a heartfelt thank you for being there for Polly and her family throughout the years. Your love, kindness, and support are much appreciated and there are no words great enough to convey our thanks and gratitude. Visiting at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 pm and on Thursday from 9:30 am until 10:45 am. A private family service will be held. Entombment to follow at Erie Memorial Gardens. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Children’s Aid Society (CAS) or Canadian Feed the Children as they both represent her passions close to Polly’s heart. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort, remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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