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Robert Jacob Tiessen
Robert (Bob) Jacob Tiessen died peacefully at Hospice Waterloo Region on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 71. Survived by wife Anita (Lehn) Tiessen, father-in-law Jacob Lehn, sisters-in-law Elenor (Donald) Taves and Ingrid (David) Kennedy, nephews Jim (Karen Thiessen) Tiessen, Karl (Gloria) Tiessen, Matthew Taves and Jonathan Taves (Elizabeth Bellamy), and nieces Lisa (Mike) Jager, Abigail Kennedy and Hannah Kennedy. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Anna (Toews) Tiessen, mother-in-law Anna Lehn, brother David Tiessen, sister Margaret Tiessen and sister-in-law Irma (Willms) Tiessen. Bob was born in Leamington, Ontario, and graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1974 with his Bachelor of Mathematics degree. He achieved his fellowship in the Society of Actuaries in 1977. Bob worked in Toronto for the Mercantile & General Reinsurance Company, starting in Canadian Individual pricing. He worked in a number of areas for the M&G and its successor Swiss Re, transferring to the US area in the 1980s. At various times Bob had responsibility for internal reporting, claims, auditing, training, treaties, and finished his career as Senior Vice President of Risk Management for North American Life and Health operations. Bob was also the Actuarial Editor for ‘On the Risk,’ an underwriting publication, when he retired in 2007. Bob was fortunate to survive both mantle cell lymphoma and prostate cancer during his lifetime. In retirement, Anita and Bob were able to travel extensively and enjoyed numerous cruises and land trips. Bob enjoyed finding a rare collectible or antique to add to his various collections. Bob was active in the Toronto United Mennonite Church and served in various roles on the church board as well as volunteering with other organizations, including Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto and, more recently, Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. Visitation took place at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service was held at Waterloo North Mennonite Church, 100 Benjamin Rd., Waterloo, on Friday, May 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. The service was livestreamed and a link is available at the top of Bob’s obituary page at www.erbgood.com. A private family interment will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Leamington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee (mcccanada.ca) or Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
WHEATLEY SLOWLY TAKING SHAPE
The evacuation zone fences were moved once again in downtown Wheatley on Monday morning as crews were busy pushing barricades out of the roadway, and the talk about town centered around a handful of previously affected businesses being able to open up. According to Chatham-Kent, Talbot and Erie Streets in that area will remain closed until deemed safe as mitigation work continues on the APEC 3 site. In the photo on the left, a worker is seen near the Wheatley Hotel site, as the fences have been moved to the north side of Talbot Street East. In the photo on the right, a worker watches as the last of the sandbags blocking Talbot Street West are picked up by a front-end loader. SUN photos by Greg Coulter
Proof of obituary to run June 1, 2022 Waiva Cowell Southpoint Sun
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the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother and sister, Any changes please email Waiva M. Cowell (nee Keyes), sun@southpointsun.ca on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Thanks. surrounded by her family at home at the age of 75 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cowell (1991). Loving mother of Steven Cowell and wife Heather, and Melissa Wood and husband Kyle. Adored grandma of Thomas O’Grady, Miranda O’Grady (Ryan), Mya Wood, Emmalina Wood and Cheyenne Wood. Greatgrandma of Raiden. Also left to remember Waiva are her sisters Anita DaSilva (Clive) and Barbara Keyes, her niece Beth DaSilva, several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Hanley and Alice Keyes (nee Tully). We would like to send a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Windsor Essex Hospice, VON, and especially her nurses Stacey and Olivia. The care and compassion shown to Mom and our family will never be forgotten. Visitation took place at Kendrick Funeral Home, Kingsville, on Monday, May 30, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Celebration of Waiva’s life was held at Church of the Epiphany on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 11 a.m. with burial following at Church of the Epiphany Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Erie Shores Hospice, 197 Talbot St West, Suite 210, Leamington ON, N8H 1N8 or to the Kingsville Community Food Bank Association, 18 Division St. N., Kingsville, ON, N9Y 1C8 or to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, 2220 Kildare Rd., Windsor, ON, N8W 2X3. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
Robert “Rob” Repko
Robert John “Rob” Repko passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Windsor Regional Hospital Metropolitan Campus, at the age of 61. Rob was the son of Carole (nee King) and the late John (2020). Loving big brother to Proof Karen and Paul. of obituary to run Rob spent a lifetime playing in the dirt and was born to be a farmer. 01, of 2022 Rob has cared forJune hundreds acres of farmland in the Southpoint Sunmostly corn, wheat, Kingsville/Gosfield area, growing soybeans, $200 tomatoes and$26 grapes. He = volunteered plus HST $226 for many farming associations. Rob’s pride and joy was his 1916 Steam Engine Tractor Any changes that he fully restored. He wasplease proud toemail display this tractor sun@southpointsun.ca at the annual show at the Essex County Steam and Gas Museum, using his steam tractor to power the sawmill. Rob Thanks. also served on the Executive for the museum. Rob enjoyed hunting, fishing at the Kingsville Dock and ice fishing. Rob has been a long-time member of the Kingsville Hunt Camp in Loring. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville Celebration Centre, 91 Division Street South, Kingsville, ON (519-733-4111). A private family burial will take place. Donations in memory of Rob to the Essex County Steam Gas Engine Museum, 11081 11th Concession, McGregor, ON N0R 1J0 or to the Windsor Cancer Centre Foundation, 2220 Kildare Rd., Windsor, ON N8W 2X3, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
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