10 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Seniors Advisory Committee begins monthly updates Editor’s Note: This column is the first in a monthly series of updates from the Leamington Seniors Advisory Committee. Each member of the committee will take turns writing the monthly submission. By Melissa Bloomfield HAPPY SENIORS MONTH on behalf of the Leamington Seniors Advisory Committee! Every June, the province of Ontario dedicates
MELISSA BLOOMFIELD
the month of June to honouring seniors and although we were not able
Annie Elizabeth Tultz Annie Elizabeth Tultz, 88 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Sun Parlor Home in Leamington. Beloved wife of the late Martin “Joe” Tultz (1999). Loving mother of Joanne Stockwell (Doug), Ron Tultz (Pam). Adored grandmother of Julie, Jennifer ( Jon), Westley, and proud great-grandmother of Jameson Joseph. Sister of Eva Weber ( John). Aunt to her nieces and nephew. Special thank you to all the staff at the Sun Parlor Home for their compassionate care of Mom. A private family service was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Friday, June 18, 2021, with interment following at Erie Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Sun Parlor Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are encouraged to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Ethel Ferguson Ethel Ferguson, 87 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Sun Parlor Home. Predeceased by her loving husband Jim in October 2015. Loving mother of Jim (Agnes), Heather Dunmore (Greg), Dean ( Jerrie), Dianne Cook (Ted), Lynn Oliphant (Tim), Gary (Melody), and John (Marie). Ethel and Jim were blessed with 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents Robert and Mabel Kirk and inlaws Jim and Pearl Ferguson. Ethel was a graduate of Grace Hospital’s Class of 1954 as a Registered Nurse. Upon moving to Leamington in 1959, Ethel embarked on a 30 plus year career at Leamington Hospital, retiring in 1995. Ethel was also active in the community as a volunteer for Heart & Stroke, Easter Seals, the Leamington Flyers Hockey Club and many social functions held at the United Church in Leamington. Special thanks to the staff of the Sun Parlor Home, 3 East, and Dr. Gow for their compassionate and dedicated care over these past three years. A Family Only Memorial Service was held at Reid Funeral Home in Leamington on Friday, June 18, 2021 to celebrate Ethel’s Life. Rev Paul Rodey officiated. Memorial donations may be made to Sun Parlor Home. Share words of comfort or make a donation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
to hold any celebratory events, the Municipality of Leamington illuminated the Leamington Library from June 12 to 20 to show support for seniors. The Seniors Advisory Committee is working hard to gain valuable knowledge about services and issues in the community that are important to seniors. We recently had a round
table discussion (virtually) and learned about the Windsor-Essex Compassion Care Community. Student Field Supervisor Joe Perry said they are a group that reaches out to people to provide a variety of supports. They are staffed with nursing and social work students who connect with community agencies and find out what gaps need to be filled.
Helen Vickery Helen Josephine Vickery (nee Wynveen), passed away very peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Beloved wifeof to the late Erwin to R. run Proof obituary Vickery (Turk). Fondly remembered by her children Cheryl Ann Foster, Sandra June 23, Lee (Dan) Desmarchais, and2021 Bart (Pam) Vickery, as well as her grandchildren, David, Amanda, Southpoint Sun Ryan, Nathan, Jason, Justin, and her 8 great-grandchildren. $100, plus $13 hst = $113 The family would like to thank Bill and Anne Marie Wynveen for the support to the family. The family would Any changes please email also like to thank the neighbours, as well as Bruce and Molly forsun@southpointsun.ca the support to Mom. Special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Erie Shores HealthCare. Thanks. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Simple Choice (Kingsville) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
Rose Mae Diana Gould
February 18, 1935 - June 13, 2021 The matriarch of our family has passed, leaving behind her loving husband Bob of 70 years. Fondly remembered as Di, Mom, Grandma, Lady Di and Rose Mae. She was born February 18, 1935 in Comber, the daughter of Beatrice and Carmen Brooker. Predeceased by siblings Ralph, Art and Ruth. Proof of obituary to run Bob and Diana were married February 9, 1951 at Tilbury United Church and raised 5 children: Randy (Sue), Andy (Earlene), David, Laurie Adams June 23, (Ben), 2021 Paul (Karen). Her pride and joy were her 16 grandchildren and 16 greatSouthpoint Sun grandchildren. $13 Her life was$100, about plus showing lovehst for = her$113 husband, family and her fur babies. Everyone loved her amazing baking and she wasAny skilledchanges at the art please of crocheting and later in email life enjoyed doing puzzles and playing solitaire with her sun@southpointsun.ca husband. Cremation has taken Thanks. place. Visiting was held at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. A private farewell was held for the “Rose” of our family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Windsor Essex Humane Society or the charity of your choice. Friends and family may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
They are current- after a hospital stay or ly working with Es- make decisions about sex-Windsor EMS , the making a move to our ReChildrens Aid Society tirement Residence on a and the migrant worker permanent basis. We recently partnered community. We also discussed the with the Windsor/Esresource booth at the sex Humane Society and Leamington Half Century hosted a variety of events Centre. Director Christine in the home and helped Lehn said seniors can ac- raise funds for the imcess valuable resources by portant programs at the means of hard copy with society, and in return, information regarding they provided pet visits things such as home care and letters of well wishes services, seniors housing, for our residents celebrattransportation services, ing seniors month. I truly enjoy being part just to name a few. Local businesses who serve se- of this committee. We are niors provide their ma- a group of people comterials for free and you mitted to making a posican pick them up to take tive difference in the lives of seniors. Collectively home. As a Retirement Living as a group we can share Consultant with Chart- knowledge and resources well Leamington, I’m to help seniors in the Mufortunate to work with nicipality of Leamington. Stay tuned for next seniors and their families every day. My role is to month’s article from help people explore op- Leamington Mayor Hilda MacDonald. tions forProof respiteof services obituary to run
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AnyJeanne changes please Annette Marie Shiresemail sun@southpointsun.ca (nee Pinsonneault), 79 years, God welcomed another Thanks. angel home on Friday, June 18th, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William (1997). She will forever be in the hearts of her children William (Diane) of Leamington, Claudette (Mike) of London, and her grandchildren. Loving sister of Rosaire and Pauline. Predeceased by André, Flora, Rose Marie, Marie Anne, Bernard, Felix, Lorenzo, Clement, Stella, Gerald, Adeline, and her parents, Louis Philippe and Ida. She was loved by all, including many nieces, nephews and friends. A private family service will take place at Erie Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Kendrick Funeral Home, Wheatley. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.Kendrickfuneralhome.com
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William “Bill” Malott, 90 years, passed away on Saturday, June 19, June 23, 2021 2021 at the Sun Parlor Home. Southpoint Sun Beloved husband of the late Barbara (Tetzlaff ) (2005). Dear father $100, plus $13 hst = $113 of Scott Malott (Bobbie-Lynn). Loving Grandpa Bill of Jorden. Dear brother of the Any changes email late Helen Johnson (late Len),please Keith Malott (Mary Lou), sun@southpointsun.ca and the late Paul Malott. Bill will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Thanks. Bill was retired from Chrysler’s after 30 years. A Graveside Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, graveside service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed. Please book an appointment for the graveside service at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
