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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Georgia Smyth
July 18, 1931 - December 1, 2021 Georgia Smyth passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the age of 90. Reunited with her beloved son Paul (2013). She will be deeply missed by her best friends Linda Sovie and Margaret Martin. We would like to extend a thank you to the staff at Franklin Gardens Nursing Home for the amazing care they took of Georgia for the past seven years. In kindness, donations may be made to the WindsorEssex Humane Society. As per Georgia’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice (Kings-ville), 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
Elizabeth “Betsy” Gradwell
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth “Betsy” Gradwell on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 87 years of age, at Erie Shores HealthCare. Beloved wife of Bill Gradwell. Dear mother of Al Gradwell ( Joyce), Wayne Gradwell (Kathy) and Paul Gradwell (Lisa). Loving GG of Andrea, Tyler (Ashley), Meghan (Greg), Kerra (Mike), Lauryn, Alycia (Kyle), Abbey, Katelyn, Ryan, and great-grandma of Tamaria and Janessa. Dear sister of Wilfred Barnet (Mary Jane), late Bill Barnet (late Bev) and late Helen McDonald (late Arthur). Betsy was a vibrant and social person. She was involved with Erie Ramblers, Leamington United Church and many Sherk Complex activities. She loved her walking group and the “Coffee Club”. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and family meant everything to her. She will be forever remembered and loved by many. A Memorial Service will be held in the spring, which will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leamington United Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Friends may shared memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
By Wayne King Leamington Shoreline Association Special to the Sun LEAMINGTON – I have been collecting data and photos by drone and GPS of the evolution of the Hillman Marsh Sand Spit and breach of Barrier Beach for the past several years. The Hillman Marsh barrier beach was first breached in 2018 and grew rapidly with each wind event over the following year. In just two and a half years, the breach has widened 100 feet to a devastating 1,578 feet. The barrier beach at the north end of East Beach Road was completely destroyed in two minor east/southeast wind events over the past several weeks and all the trees are now uprooted, further exposing the Road 1 berm and Hillman Marsh to the ravishes of Lake Erie. The sand spit first ap-
peared in December 2019 in the recent storms. once the breach reached There is some vegeabout 1,400 feet wide. It tation starting to grow grew rapidly for the first on the north side of the year, but over the past spit, especially near the year, it has remained rel- western end where the atively stable. spit is wider, more stable Today, the spit pro- and not subject to wave trudes into the marsh over-topping. 1,210 feet in a Also notesouthwesterly worthy is “We are only the appeardirection and covers about ance of a one major two acres. On considerable average, it pro- weather event amount of trudes approxfresh peat away from a w a s h e d imately three feet above warecent major disaster.” by ter level and storms onto the water depth — Wayne King the barrier in that area is beach and about five feet. sand spit. The most noEach east, table changes since my south and northeast wind last report are the wid- event changes the size ening of the breach to and shape of the sand spit 1,578 feet and a 120-foot but hasn’t added much northward movement of to its volume. It has rethe base of the sand spit. mained approximately In addition to the four two acres since Novemor five trees that were ber 2020. downed at the north end An estimated 1,000 of East Beach Road, eight truckloads of sand from to 10 more trees were lost Wheatley Harbour were at the base of the sand spit deposited at the north
end Hillman parking lot recently, and it is gradually making its way south toward Point Pelee National Park. To date, it has significantly widened the beach in the area north of the sand spit and will likely increase the size of the sand spit over the next month or so. There doesn’t seem to be much visible change in the sand deposits on the southern side of the breach at the north end of East Beach Road, so far. I will continue to monitor the area and report any significant changes. Let us not forget... We are only one major weather event away from a major disaster that can result in lost lives, livelihoods, homes and possessions. In addition, endangered species are at risk and wildlife habitats are being destroyed. This dangerous, ecological disaster must be stopped before it is too late.
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Irene Wilkinson
Irene Wilkinson, born June 20, 1938, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Erie Shores HealthCare at the age of 83. Irene leaves her husband Glen of 62 years. Mother to Tammy Peralta (late Jerry), Richard, Joyce Phibbs (David). Grandmother to Sal Peralta (Tamara), Jeff Peralta (Britt), Trina Paholsky (David), Dalton Wilkinson, Devan Wilkinson, Cale Phibbs and Claire Phibbs. Great-grandmother to Jerry Peralta, Harper Peralta, Blayke Peralta and TJ Paholsky. Daughter to the late Clair and Sarah Siddall. Sister to Elsie Smith Proof to run to Betty ( John), late Haroldof (lateobituary Marjorie). Sister-in-law Leslie (late Jim), Bernice Wilkinson (Dennis), Barbara Gibb (David), Royce Wilkinson (Diane) and Debbie December 08, 2021 Sanders ( Jack). Many nieces and nephews. The late Merle Derbyshire was likeSouthpoint a second mom.Sun Ann Grimes (Bob), Bill plus $13Hill hstwere = $113 Derbyshire ($100, Janet) and Nancy her family too. So many dear friends to name them all. Visiting isAny at Reid Funeral Home Reception Centre, changes please& email 14 Russell St., Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, sun@southpointsun.ca December 8, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Private Thanks. family funeral service will follow. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and the funeral service are limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Donations may be made to the Lung Association, Canadian Diabetes or the Cancer Society. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Robert Wenzler
Surrounded by loved ones, Robert Wenzler passed away peacefully at home the morning of Saturday, December 4, 2021 Throughout his 65 years of life, Robert touched many lives with his vibrant personality and thirst for life – Proof a mechanicof by obituary trade, a to run man who never hesitated to lend a helping hand. Robert will beDecember deeply missed by 08, 2021 his wife, love of hisSouthpoint life and partnerSun of 23 years, Lou-Anne Wenzler. Robert plus $13 hstfarming, = $113 loved many$100, things, including snowmobiling and traveling; however, none compare to the love he had Any for hischanges children Stephen, Derrick (Shelby) and please email Lindsay (Trevor), plus his fur grandchildren Mila sun@southpointsun.ca and Beau. Predeceased by his loving mother and father, Erica and Thanks. William Wenzler, Wheatley. Survived by brothers Arnold and Gary Wenzler, Wheatley. Beloved brother-in-law of Pat Brooks (David and Haley), Lighthouse Cove, and Alan Neaves (Collette), Chatham. Robert will be missed by many nieces, nephews and good friends. Visitation is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington, on Wednesday, December 8 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service to celebrate Robert’s life will take place Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., commencing at Reid Funeral Home and concluding at Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and the service are limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Donations may be made to the Erie Shores Health Foundation. Share words of comfort at www.reidfuneralhome.com
