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Letter to Editor
Virtual Terry Fox Run was a success
Dear Editor: Terry Fox’s 40th anniversary virtual run in Kingsville on Sunday, September 20th was another successful fundraiser. Thanks to all the participants and donors who raised $9660 for cancer research. This is an example of what can be done when a community rallies together for a common cause—”Kingsville Strong”! Kudos to the MFit team of Adrian and Marilyn Farnworth, Michelle Kraus, Beth Ann Meloche, Marie Taylor who raised a whopping $6290 in pledges this year. Also, congrats to Emily Bezaire for collecting $700 in support of her father. You can still donate at www.
terryfox.ca/terryfoxrun/kingsville. It’s ironic that due to a pandemic, we were forced like Terry, to set out on our own or in a small group of family and friends, to walk, run, bike or do an activity of our choice. Hence, the theme “One Day. Your Way.” This is my 40th year of participating, and I still get emotional thinking of Terry and his legacy. The characteristics that Terry displayed in his Marathon of Hope, including determination, day-to-day commitments, focus, tolerance to pain, and loneliness are similar to what we endure in our daily struggles to fight Covid-19. By September 1980, Terry had
Visca, Clelia
96 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Sun Parlor Home. Beloved wife of the late Gerardo (2004). Loving mother of Lino and wife Rhea, Tina Simpson and husband Don, Anna Gignac and husband Tom, Rita Wrobel and husband Wies. Cherished grandmother of Janet (Omer), Steven ( Janet), Derick, Laurie (Fred), Jason (Hilary), Gerry (Melissa), Shane (Monica), Mandi ( John). Adored great grandmother of 15 great grandchildren. Always remembered and never forgotten by her brothers and sisters in Europe. Dear aunt to her nieces and nephews. Clelia was a very happy go lucky woman who loved to dance and always put a smile on someone’s face. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League St. Michael’s Parish, member of the Roma Club and Bocce Fila League. Visitation was held at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington on Monday, September 21, 2020. Entombment followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Waghorn, Robert (Bob) Alan Passed away peacefully on September 8, 2020 at the age of 79. He will be missed dearly by friends and family. Loving husband to Darlene (nee Smith) and brother to Gary, sister-in-law Liz and sister Erlene. He was a cherished father to children Kelly and Serge Bouchard, Mark and Lisa Waghorn, Deana Waghorn and Brad Turpin. Proud grandfather of Rebekah, Bethany, Zackary, Lucas, Jacob, Jack, Josiah, Emmeline, Aiden, Eddy, Mackenzie, Athena and Lexi. Great-grandfather to Elliot. Uncle to many. He was predeceased by parents Jean and Al Waghorn. Bob worked at Heinz for 30 years before retiring. The family extends special thanks to Sun Parlor Home for their outstanding care and compassion. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will take place around his birthday in May 2021. Share words of condolence or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
travelled halfway across Canada running 5373 km with a prosthetic leg and averaging a grueling 42 km per day before he was forced to stop in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He received the sad news that his metastatic sarcoma cancer was back and had spread to his lungs. Canadians have never forgotten Terry and around the world he is the face of cancer research. To date, an incredible $800 million has been raised with tremendous results. The 5 year cancer survival rate has increased from 25% to 63% and a decrease in mortality rates of 17% for women and 35% for men. In 2019 alone, 437 researchers and 47 research projects were funded. Proof that your annual donations
Tann, Veronica Betty (Knoeker) 77 years, passed away at peace on obituary to run Wednesday, Proof May 13, of 2020 at Erie Shores Hospice. Dear Mother of Mark Dick (Linda), September 23, 2020 Michelle Hill (Tim) and Christine Palichuk (Wayne). Southpoint Sun Jordan, Melise, Very proud and adored Gramma of Ashley, Kelsey, Shawn,$100, Jeremy,plus Damon late Demitria. $13and hstthe = $113 Cherished her time as Stepmother of Doug, Dave, Paul & Carolyn Tann. Dear sister of Ritachanges Harder (lateplease Art), late Dave Kroeker Any email (Anne), late George Kroeker (Elsie), late Ed Kroeker (late sun@southpointsun.ca Barb) and Hank Kroeker (Margaret). Veronica poured her heartThanks. and soul into her grandchildren’s lives, leaving behind memories of a special closeness and so many fun times together. She will also be remembered fondly by many nephews and nieces. She always took time to catch up on their family lives and they all held a warm place in her heart. As a very creative woman, Veronica made many beautiful scrapbooks for her grandchildren and crocheted washcloths for whoever she could give them to! This last year challenged Veronica with various health issues yet she had one of her best years in a long time. Spending time with special long time friends and reconnecting with a few from long ago, this along with anything that involved her grandchildren helped ease the struggles. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 3-4 pm. A Celebration of Veronica’s Life will be held at 4:15 pm. Due to COVID restrictions, Visitation and the Celebration are limited to a specific number of visitors at a time. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment online at www. reidfuneralhome.ca secure a designated to timerun to pay your Prooftoof obituary respects. EVERYONE must wear a mask at Visitation and the Celebration. Friends and family September may share memories make donations at 23, or2020 www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
have made an enormous difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families. Let’s remember to stay positive and “Try like Terry” as we continue to make Terry’s dream of finding a cure for cancer a reality. Terry has shown the world that one person can definitely make a difference. Signed, Marilyn Farnworth Kingsville Terry Fox Run Site Organizer
Ewan and Brandon Driscoll out on their bikes.
Proof of obituary to run September 23, 2020 Southpoint Sun $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Any changes please email sun@southpointsun.ca Thanks.
The Loncke family
Southpoint Sun $100, plus $13 hst = $113
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MFit team, left to right: Adrian Farnworth, Beth Ann Meloche, Marie Taylor, Michelle Kraus, Marilyn Farnworth .
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