8A - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Community Living Essex County promotes ‘Giving Season’ ESSEX COUNTY — Community Living Essex County officially launched the 2020 Giving Tuesday campaign on Tuesday, December 1. Giving Tuesday is a movement on a global scale, where non-profit charitable organizations kick off the giving season, while spreading awareness for their cause. All donations made online at www. canadahelps.org/en/giv3/17996 and
contributions made to Community Living Essex County from Tuesday, Dec 1 to Thursday, Dec 24 will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of $8,000 by matching corporate partner, Libro Credit Union. The 2020 campaign goal is to raise $16,000 with funds earmarked toward virtual supports that may include the purchase of smart support technology devices, such as smart phones and tablets Technology is a fundamental aspect of all our lives and why should it be any different for people with an intellectual disability. Providing access to these types of technology devices and the support to use them helps people with intellectual disabilities to be part of an inclusive, modern society. With these funds, new avenues of virtual supports are opened up for people with limited communication, life skills and social networking abilities.
IN MEMORIAM
CARD OF THANKS
Thank you!
In Loving Memory of
J.J. RIEDIGER
February 16, 1975 – November 27, 2000
Twenty years ago you left us, dear J.J., so young. We think of you often remembering your love of life, your laugh, your great singing voice and your antics. Fondly remembered by Catherine, Rick, Family and Friends IN MEMORIAM
We wish to extend our sincere thanks for the sympathy and kindness shown to us in the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Iris Patrick. We would like to thank those who provided flowers, donations, cards and condolences. Your warm thoughts and prayers are a great comfort to us all. Iris lived a vibrant life, sharing her love with all who knew her. She will live in our hearts forever.
REBEKAHS DONATE TO FOOD BANKS
LEAMINGTON – Peachland Rebekah Lodge 45 recently made $1000 donations to the Leamington Salvation Army and Wheatley Food Banks. In the top photo are the Army’s Corporal Sergeant Major Fraser Lear and Rebekah Noble Grand Pat Girardin. In the bottom photo, Wheatley & Area Foodbank’s Susan Fulmer receives a cheque from Noble Grand Pat Girardin. The Rebekahs raise the funds through volunteering at Chances Gaming Lounge Leamington. Photos submitted
Jim, Leann, Sherilyn and Families IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of
DEAN WILLIAM TIESSEN October 20, 1967 - December 7, 2013
A life well lived is a precious gift of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.
In Loving Memory of
DEAN WILLIAM TIESSEN October 20, 1967 - December 7, 2013
Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near So loved, so missed, so very dear. Always in our hearts. Jenn, Julianne, Rachelle, Josh and Cian Mom and Ralph, Karen and Dennis and family, Todd and Joan and family.
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure. Always in our thoughts. Forever in our hearts. Love, Mom & Dad, Jason & Josey, Mykayla & Kassidy
CARD OF THANKS
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Family of the late John Jacobs
John was a successful business man who was committed to his community, an avid woodworker, a person who spent time enjoying his yard, boating, traveling and helping friends solve a problem or with a project. He was a mentor to many. A compassionate man with a ready smile who truly cared about others, in quiet and unassuming ways he was always there when someone needed him. John most loved his wife, children and grandchildren. He spent many hours spinning stories for the grandkids about ‘the Easter pig’, took them on adventures “Hey, want to go to the dump’ or showed up with his tool box in response to “Hey dad, can you help me with this?” His family would like to thank the emergency first responders for their tribute and each of you who helped us celebrate John’s life through a visit, a donation of food or to an organization, sent a note or shared a story. You helped us smile, you made us cry, we are truly blessed.
