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Former Leamington Fire Chief passes LEAMINGTON — Tim Berthiaume, who had a stint as Leamington’s Fire Chief in recent years, passed away on September 4. Berthiaume was born and raised in Windsor, and joined the department there in 1978, following in his father’s footsteps. His son Michael is also a Windsor firefighter. He reached the rank of Deputy Chief in Windsor, before departing for Calgary to become Deputy Chief there and then retiring. He was brought out of retirement in 2017 to take over the role of Fire Chief in Leamington after the departure of
Cyclists travel along the nearly 100km of greenway trails in Essex County.
ERCA Bike Tour is going virtual this year ESSEX COUNTY – The Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour will welcome its participants virtually this year, allowing for maximum flexibility and participation while safely raising funds to support conservation and trails. “During these challenging times, access to outdoor spaces have become increasingly important for all of us to maintain our physical and mental health,” says Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Communications
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& Outreach. “We have taken vital steps over the past several months to ensure that Conservation Areas and trails remained open and safe, and have observed a major increase in public visitation. We want to encourage anyone who has been enjoying these spaces to participate in the Virtual Bike Tour and help raise funds for its support. The Bike Tour will be held September 18-28. Celebrity Cyclists will post recommendations of some of their favourite
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 31, 2020. Beloved husband of Carol for 55 years. Loving father of Shelley Morrison (Stan), Greg Wiper (Alana) and Jason Wiper (Karen). Cherished Papa of Jordan, Jamie, Katie, Ashtin, Brandon, Nick, Mason and Kyla, Shane and Eric. Adored Great Papa of Lucas, Nova and Logan. Son of the late John and Thelma Wiper. Dear brother of late Bernice Simpson (late Don), Donna Brown (Gary), late Ethel Dawson (late Larry), Ken Wiper (Louise). Brother-in-law of Rick and Sharon Horne. Will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Carl was a diehard Montreal Canadiens fan who loved spending his weekends watching his grandchildren play hockey. Carl loved his family and enjoyed life. Carl liked spending time with his friends over a beverage at the IT. The family wants to thank the paramedics, fire department, OPP and a special thanks to Dr. Sabga and Dr. Deklaj for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). If desired, memorial donations made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
routes across Windsor & Essex County. Registration for the Essex Conservation Virtual Bike Tour is free. Donations and pledges are encouraged, with some great prizes for top fundraisers to be announced. Participants can ride anytime, and any distance. They can choose from our posted routes, or cycle a personal favourite. More information is available at http://essexregionconservation.ca/ bike-tour.
Chuck Parsons, who had left to take the head job in Kingsville. Berthiaume filled that role until current Fire Chief, Andrew Baird was hired. Berthiaume then resumed TIM BERTHIAUME his retirement. He leaves behind his wife Jane, and a blended family of four grown children. He was 66 years old.
Shooting suspect arrested in GTA LEAMINGTON- The OPP Essex County Major Crime Unit has announced the arrest of 29-year-old Talita Isola Campbell of Windsor. Campbell was wanted on a Canada-wide arrest warrant for attempted murder and other firearm related offences in relation to an incident on July 19, 2020 on Robinson Street in Leamington. Campbell was arrested on September 2 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) by the OPP’s Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) unit and was returned to Es-
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73 years, passed away September 5, 2020. Beloved husband of Brenda (nee Stevenson) for over 51 years. Loving father of Deanna (Stephen) Whan and Karen Hostine ( James Nolan). Cherished Papa of Alex Hostine, Samantha Whan, Murray Whan and Katie Nolan. Proof of obituary to run Son of the late Murray and Margaret (nee Sanford) Hostine. Larry was Past Grand Master of Sovereign Grand Priory of Canada for theSeptember Masonic Lodge9, and active in many Fraternal 2020 organizations. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service on Southpoint Sun Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Evergreen Memorial Park plusStreet $13 hst $113 Cemetery,$100, 366 Talbot West,=Leamington at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Olav Kitchen officiating. If desired, memorial donationsAny madechanges to the Shriner’s pleaseHospitals email Children or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Due to sun@southpointsun.ca COVID restrictions, the Memorial Service is limited to a Thanks. specific number of visitors. ONLY THOSE WITH AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE ALLOWED. PLEASE BOOK AN APPOINTMENT AT www.reidfuneralhome. ca TO SECURE A DESIGNATED TIME TO PAY YOUR RESPECTS. Everyone must wear a mask. Share words of condolence or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
sex County where she is scheduled to attend a bail hearing. The OPP gave thanks to
the public and the media for their assistance in locating this individual.
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Pope, Vera Joyce Vera Joyce Pope, 89 years, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband Walter (2017). Loving mother of Julie (Phil) Larade and Todd (Deb) Pope. Cherished grandma of Brock (Alysha), Devin of (Karina), Marla (Ryan), Proof obituary to Sarah runand Rebecca; great-grandma of Maverick. Predeceased by her siblings Douglas, Marilyn, Shirley and Dorothy. She also leaves September 9, 2020Joyce was a lifelong behind several nieces and nephews. member of Ruthven United Church. Southpoint Sun She was a dedicated volunteer, donating countless hours to many services such $100, plus $13 hst = $113 as; her church, Meals on Wheels and Leamington District Memorial Hospital to name a few. She had a personality like changes no otherAny and will be missedplease deeply byemail all who were touched by her life.sun@southpointsun.ca A Celebration of Joyce’s Life will be held Saturday, Thanks. September 19, 2020 at 1 pm. Rev. O. Kitchen Officiating. Please make your reservation online at www. kendrickFuneralhome.com. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Erie Shores Hospice (https://www.thehospice. ca/view-campaign-8/general-donation ) or Olinda - Ruthven United Church (http://www. ruthvenpc.com/index.html ). Condolences received at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
