Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Ronald Marontate
May 11, 1935 - June 12, 2021 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Anthony Marontate, at the age of 86 years old, residing at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington, ON. Reunited with his late wife Sandra Louise Marontate (nee Frohman) (2018). Dear father to Sandy and Norman Marontate. Loving stepfather to Larry Vank, Dwayne Vank, Cindy Zimmer and Victor Sousa. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many friends and family. Predeceased by his parents Delmer (2000) and Jeanne Marontate (2007), and brother Thomas (1988). Ron was a retired Heinz worker who also ran his own lawn care business for many years. He enjoyed farming and had a love for John Deere tractors, which included driving them in parades and showing them off at the Harrow Fair. Ron spent many nights with family playing his favorite card games UNO and SkipBo. He would always like to “Lay the hammer down”. Ron was a very loving and caring person who volunteered for many charities over the years and was also a member of the Lily Rebekah Lodge (Kingsville) and the Moose Lodge. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Kendrick Funeral Home - Kingsville Celebration Centre, 91 Division Street South, Kingsville, ON (519-733-4111). The Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Kendrick Funeral Home – Kingsville Celebration Centre. **An appointment and mask is required to attend both the visitation and Funeral Service of Ronald** Donations in memory of Ronald to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. Memories can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
Project seeks to understand homelessness in Leamington LEAMINGTON – A collabora- nizations in the community during tive of organizations that include their hours of service, including but service agencies, the faith commu- not limited to SECC, St. John’s Annity, the Municipality of Leaming- glican Church and The Bridge. ton and local businesses have been to When Proof of obituary run we think of a ‘made in meeting for over a year to discuss Leamington’ solution and possible solutions to issues of housing inse- future grants and funding opporcurity and homelessness Junein16,Leam2021 tunities to support a sustainable ington. Southpoint Sunhousing solution, the one key inThe key goal of the Leamington gredient that is missing is reliable $100, plus $13 hst = $113 Homelessness Project is to better local data. understand these issues, gather “In order to best serve unhoused data and make folks and those at risk of homelessAnyrecommendations changes please email for a ‘made insun@southpointsun.ca Leamington’ solu- ness, we need a stronger undertion. standing of the data in our area. Thanks. The Leamington Homelessness That’s why we’ve organized this Project, which is funded by the count, and that’s why it’s so imOntario Trillium Foundation, en- portant for the community to help lists the expertise of key partners us,” explained Alissa Enns, Project including the Leamington Minis- Leader for the Leamington Hometerial, Rotary Club of Leamington, lessness Project. “We’ll be putting Family Services Windsor-Essex, together a report with recommenHousing Information Services, The dations for housing and homelessBridge Youth Resource Centre and ness solutions in Leamington, and South Essex Community Council it is critically important that the (SECC). These organizations take voices of those with lived experion an advisory role to assist SECC ence are centered within and inin achieving the goals of the project. form this final report.” This community collaborative is This count presents a unique oporganizing a surveying initiative portunity for those who are housfor individuals who are experienc- ing insecure or homeless in Leaming housing insecurity or home- ington. lessness to share their perspectives According to Leamington Mayand experiences. The count will or Hilda MacDonald, “Not only take place from Monday, June 14, does this homelessness surveying 2021 to Friday, June 18, 2021, and initiative provide a way of being surveys will be conducted at orga- counted, but it allows those who
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are experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness to connect with services. While connecting with community organizations, individuals will have the opportunity to contribute to survey results that will impact the development of a made in Leamington solution to homelessness.” Carolyn Warkentin, Executive Director at SECC, emphasized that, “The issues of housing instability and homelessness don’t just affect the people who are directly involved in those situations, they affect the entire community. That’s why it’s important for everyone to be as involved as possible – if you know someone who is struggling, please encourage them to come to one of the survey locations to share their story.” In addition to data collection efforts, one of the key objectives of the Leamington Homelessness Project is to raise community awareness around these issues. In lieu of a large community forum, the committee has put together a virtual presentation on local homelessness and housing insecurity to present to community groups. If you are interested in learning more, reach out to Alissa Enns at South Essex Community Council to schedule a presentation with your group.
