10A - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
GORE HILL FOOD DRIVE
LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill staff and students recently collected 1969 items that were donated to the Leamington Salvation Army Food Bank on Monday, December 7. Donated items included groceries, household and personal items (toothpaste, deodorant), scarves, mittens and toys. This is the eighth year that the school has organized a drive to help Leamington area families in need. Here, members of the Principal’s Council help load the Salvation Army truck in front of the school. Photo submitted
TOYS FOR TOTS GETS LOCAL BOOST
ENJOYED TURKEY DINNER
LEAMINGTON — Gore Hill staff and students were recently treated to a delicious turkey dinner by Parent Council. The cost of the individually-packaged meals was subsidized by Plant Products. The event marked the beginning of the school’s 12 Days of Christmas — a series of classroom activities that celebrate the December holidays. Here, SK student, Julian Vlodarchyk, enjoys his turkey dinner. Photo submitted
Van Belle, Elizabeth
October 23, 1923 - November 27, 2020 97 years, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 27, 2020 with her daughters by her side. Beloved wife of the late Aimy Van Belle. Loving mother of Mary, Jane and Susan, and her dearest pet Buster. Survived by sister-in-law Betty Beresh, brothers-in-law Archie Van Belle (Vickie) and Howard Brackell. Predeceased by her parents Honor and Joseph Beres and siblings Nancy Kuli (George), Helen Bonyai (Andrew), Joseph Beresh, in laws Victor and Marie Van Belle, Margaret Brackell, nephew, Ernie Bonyai and nieces, Elizabeth Ondic and Irene Wharram. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Special thank you to mom’s caregivers Cora, Marva, Asema, Lorraine, Harvey, Tessie, Awet, and Dr. Niaxin Jiang. Elizabeth dedicated her life to her daughters who loved her very much. She had a sweet sense of humour, an impish grin and infectious laugh. She will be missed! She was a farmer for many years and ended her working life as a member of the kitchen staff at Leamington Hospital. As per Elizabeth’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, December 6, 2020. A Memorial Service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life was held on Monday, December 7, 2020. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. In honor of Elizabeth, memorial donations may be made to your local food bank, your local animal shelter or humane society. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
LEAMINGTON — Local Real Estate Broker Patricia Pedreira, right, has taken on Toys for Tots donations throughout the holidays, giving the local campaign a huge shot in the arm. Pedreira, shown here with Royal Lepage Broker of Record Frank Binder, held three Sunday collections at the Royal Lepage office, managing to collect almost 600 toys for area needy children. With the 478 toys collected by Toys for Tots at the recent Christmas parade, it totals over 1,000 toys for local needy children collected in recent weeks. Sun photo
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Wiper, Ray
Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Franklin Any Gardens Long Term changes please email Care. Beloved husband of the late sun@southpointsun.ca Elva (Latimer)(2015). Dear father of Tim Wiper (Elaine),Thanks. Jason Wiper and the late Rod Wiper (2010). Loving grandpa of Jeremy, Hughstan,. Rachel, Isabella and step grandpa of Mariah, Giselle and Gavin. Ray will be missed by his former daughter-in-law Gina Wiper. Dear brother of the late Claire Wiper (Diane), late Harold Wiper, Betty Nadlin (Dan), and Rick Wiper (Trudy). Ray will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Ray was a successful business owner in the men’s clothing store business (Parkinson’s Men’s Wear). He was a long time member of Mount Carmel United Church, he led a youth group called Tyro’s and also enjoyed singing in the church choir. His favourite hobbies were hockey (Blytheswood Mic Macs) and horse racing. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday 4-7 p.m. Funeral Service to celebrate Ray’s life at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 11 a.m. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
McCormick, Ella Louise (Coll)
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