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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
OPP conclude accident investigation LEAMINGTON _ Essex County OPP have concluded their investigation into the crash that killed three local residents on
Murray Mills
August 21, 1945 – April 17, 2022
It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Murray Ellwood Mills, suddenly on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Murray leaves behind his special friend, Susan Beleutz. Loving father of Candy Glover (Dave) and Shawn Mills, and stepfather of Thomas Ogilwy (Mariko) and Jill Wales (Doug). Proud Papa of Mindy (Geoff ), Deanna, Kira ( Jerell), Kailee (Trust), DJ (Kayla), Crystal (Brad) and Emma. Murray was able to welcome his first greatgrandson, Summit. Survived by his brother, Garry Mills, several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Mills, his parents Lloyd Mills and Dorothy Mills (nee Hyatt), a brother Ken Mills, and two infant sons. In following Murray’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home - Wheatley Celebration Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Community Living Essex County, 372 Talbot St. N., Essex, ON N8M 2W4. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
Elizabeth Derksen
May 11, 1926 – April 15, 2022
Elizabeth Derksen passed away peacefully on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Erie Shores HealthCare, one month before her 96th birthday. She was born in Reesor, Ontario, moved to Pelee Island in her youth, and lived the rest of her life in Leamington. She was predeceased by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Henry Derksen (2011), her daughter Judy (2003), her son Larry (2022), and all of her siblings. She is survived by her daughter Janet Woelk (Ben), her grandchildren Stephanie Kauffman (Brad), Matthew Woelk ( Juliet), Cole, Kyle and Christopher Derkson (and their mother Vicky), and her great-grandchildren Caleb, Kadin, Jacob and Adella Kauffman, her loving sisters-inlaw Edith Wiens, Ruth Derksen, Catherine Heinrichs, her brother-in-law John Wiens, and many nieces and nephews. Mom was tiny, but she was mighty, surviving several tragedies in her life. She will forever be remembered as the sweetest, most loving, and always generous Mom, Oma, and Uhr Oma that any family could ever have. We will miss her dearly, but we’re very happy that she is now in heaven with her Lord and Saviour. We’d like to thank the nurse at Erie Shores HealthCare and the staff at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their tender loving care. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life held at the Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Ida Perciballi
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Ida Perciballi (Fratarcangeli), born October 23, 1930 in Boville, Ernica, April 20, 2022 Italy. Passed away peacefully Southpoint Saturday, April 16, 2022 at Erie Sun Shores Hospice Leamington. $200inplus $26 HST = $226 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our please email mamma, Any nonna changes and bisnonna, sun@southpointsun.ca surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife to the Thanks. late Stefano for 68 years. Loving mother to Henry (Mary), Gino (Connie) and John (Fiorella). Nonna to Steven (Sandra), Paolo ( Jen), John Michael (Bridgette), Fabrizio ( Justine), Sergio (Sidi) and Alexandria (Trevor). Bisnonna to Alessia, Lorenzo, Eliana, Carina, Milan and Gianluca. Dear sister to many brothers and sisters. Adored aunt to many nieces and nephews throughout Canada, Italy and the United States. Many thanks to Dr. Burgess and the staff at Erie Shores Hospice for their care, many thanks to Dr. Snider and staff at the Windsor/Essex Cancer Clinic and many thanks to Dr. Magee at Victoria Hospital in London, and special thanks to our family doctor, Dr. Moncur. Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) on Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens followed. As an expression of sympathy, and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Pieternella “Nellie” Verbeek December 20, 1926 – April 10, 2022
With her passing it closes the book on life of Nellie to Verbeek. Proof of the obituary run She was the inspiration and push to immigrate from Holland a young Aprilas20, 2022wife with husband, Hendrik (Hank, 1997), and Southpoint Sun two young boys to make a life $200 plus $26 HST They = $226 in Canada. arrived in May of 1953, to of all places, an island in the please middle ofemail Lake Erie – Pelee Any changes Island. sun@southpointsun.ca With hard work, dedication and the Thanks. aid of friends, she enjoyed a wonderful, fulfilled life. Her friends included Ohio visitors, wives of the Pioneer HiBred Corn family and the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Many of these friends as well as family members possess one of her unique quilts, which were endlessly being created in her sewing room. Sadly, her memories were robbed by dementia. She leaves behind her sons, Martin (Mary), and Henry (Barb), as well as her grandchildren, Heidi Charles ( John), Kristine Verbeek and Stephen Verbeek, also her greatgrandchildren, Natalie, Emma and Justin Charles. We wish to extend thanks to the owners and staff of New Beginnings Rest Home in Leamington for providing a wonderful home for Nellie. The administration and caregivers at Franklin Gardens in Leamington need to be appreciated and thanked for their care and professionalism during trying times. Honouring her wishes, there will be no visitation after cremation. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date in Kingsville. Arrangements entrusted to Reid Funeral Home, 519-326-2631. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
March 13. At about 7:57 pm on Sunday, March 13, a lone vehicle traveling on Mersea Rd. 8 left the roadway and struck a bridge abutment and caught fire. Leamington Fire and Essex-Windsor EMS attended the scene and
found three deceased persons inside the vehicle. The three occupants have now been identified as Alexander Beleutz, 40, of Leamington, Michael Cabral, 41, of Chatham-Kent, and Kamila Lenart, 41, of Wheatley.
James Jensen
James Ernest “Jim”of Jensen, 85 years, to run Proof obituary passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Erie Shores Hospice on Wednesday, AprilApril 20, 2022 13, 2022. Southpoint Sun Loving husband of Shirley $200 (White) for 66 plus years. $26 DearHST = $226 father of Tim (Mary) of North Carolina, Any Randychanges (Sandy) please of email Sebright, Ontario. Beloved uncle to sun@southpointsun.ca several adored nieces and nephews. Thanks. Jim was past President of the Leamington Chamber of Commerce, a local business owner, and later in life a supervisor with H.J. Heinz Co. Jim was a proud member of the Kinsmen, the Masonic Lodge, and he enjoyed several hobbies. In honouring Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service celebrating Jim’s life was held at Olinda Ruthven United Church, 1907 Queen Street, Ruthven, on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 1 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice or the Olinda Ruthven United Church may be made by contacting Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Charles Ciliska
Charles Robert Ciliska, 93 years, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at the Sun Parlor Home. Formerly of Staples. Beloved husband of the late Thelma (2012). Dear father of Bob (Susan), Carol Tennant, Joan Fisher (Mel). Loving grandfather of Brian Ciliska (Colette), Jennifer Leigh Ciliska, Steven Tennant (Amy), Amy Tennant, Scott Tennant, late Dennis Proof of obituary to run Fisher (2016), Denise Sauve. Great-grandfather of Matthew and Ryan Ciliska, Ethan and Mia Tennant, Brittany Playford, Teri Fisher ( Jamie April 20,Macrow), 2021 Jack Fisher, Dale, Josie and Bree Sauve. Great-great-grandfather of Dez and Southpoint Sun Bexley Macrow. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. $200 plus $26 HST = $226 Dear brother of Mildred Nussey. Brother-in-law of Shirley Affleck and Bob Kelly. changesby please email Charlie Any was predeceased his parents Frank (1992), Gladys Crozier (1935) and Evelyn Wolfe (1998), brother sun@southpointsun.ca Raymond (2002), sister-in-law Frances (1993), brother Thanks. Ralph (2004), sister-in-law Rosie (2002). Special thank you to the staff of 3 West at the Sun Parlor Home and the staff at Rosewood for their wonderful care given to Charlie. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A private family service followed on Tuesday. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Sun Parlor Home or Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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