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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Ross Edwin Black
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Ross Black on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 72 years of age. Reunited with his loving wife Sherry with whom he shared 46 years of marriage. Cherished father of Kevin Black and wife Katherine, and Krista Hardy and husband Jessy. Much loved grandpa of Mia, Sebastian, Joshua, Jaxen and Sophie. Dear brother of Ron Black and wife Carol, and Diane Alfrey and husband Ron. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephew. Ross retired after 20 dedicated years in the car business. Always the loudest in the room, Ross was quick with a joke or a story. His love, wit and humor will be missed by those blessed to know him. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 6-8 p.m. Reservations are recommended for visitation at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Funeral Service is on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Graceland Cemetery. Masks are required for the visitation and the service. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Norma Elma Graves
Norma Elma Graves passed away peacefully at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, resident of The Meadows of Wheatley. Born in Coniston, Sudbury Township, Ontario on August 23, 1926 to late parents George E. and Ethel N. (nee Gray) Puttock. Predeceased by husbands David Turner (1982) and Ken Graves (2013). Loving mother to her children Lana Koehler (late Ken 2021) of Wheatley, Susan Perkins (late William 2020) of London, and David Turner (Pauline) of Courtright. Grandma to Brandon and Bryce (Terri) Koehler, Amanda Middleton, William Bo (Colette) Perkins, Jessica Turner, Diana ( Jeff ) Turner-Oke. Also survived by greatgrandchildren who she let dip into her “old lady bag” to get coins, Anthony and Amber Koehler, Bricelyn and Carson Koehler, Addison and Jacob Middleton and Boone Perkins. Nora is also survived by brother-in-law Ron Graves and sisters-in-law Ruth Graves, Joyce Campbell and Madeline Bateman. Dear sister to the late Lillian Cottrell, Mildred (Mickey) Parker and Iris Burke. Mom was a kind and generous person and if she was able, lend a hand to family and friends. She enjoyed bingo, slots and working with the ladies of the Legion Auxiliary in Ridgetown, especially old friends Peg Gammage, Katie Hore and Irene Taylor. ACCOUNTANT ACCOUNTANT Our family wants to thank the girls at The Meadows for all the care in the past couple of years, to the Erie Shores Hospice for making mom so comfortable after her stroke. Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will take place at a later date. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery. Jeff Kelly - Ron VanderVecht Arrangements entrusted toK.McKinlay Funeral Home Tyler Chadwick - Jason J. 76 Melo Main Street, Ridgetown, Ontario. 203 Talbot Street West If desired, memorial contributions to the and Leamington, ONHeart N8H 1N8 Stroke Foundation or Woman’s Auxiliary of Ridgetown are appreciated by the family. Fax 519-326-7008 Please share a condolence online at E-mail: general@cbleamington.com www.mckinalyfuneralhome.com
WINDSOR-ESSEX – In should receive a Resilient 2021, Family Respite Ser- Communities Fund grant vices Windsor Essex re- allowing them to continceived a $62,900 Resilient ue providing the essential Communities Fund grant services families need.” COVID-19 has had a from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to help significant impact on Onthe organization rebuild tario’s non-profit sector. and recover from the im- Family Respite Services has faced many challengpacts of COVID-19. With this support, es in supporting over Family Respite Services 1200 children and their has adapted its program families in Windsor and delivery and purchased Essex County, including equipment to continue the need to adapt proserving the families of gram delivery, overcome children with disabilities financial barriers, and Proof of obituary to run throughout the pandem- address health and safety requirements. COVID has ic. also impacted the families “The pandemic put March 16, 2022 enormous strain on fami- of children with disabilSouthpoint Sun who have needed lies in our community, not ities, $26 access HST =to$226 essential respite least those $200, servedplus by the people of Family Respite and direct support. Funding from OTF Services Windsor Essex,” Any changes enabledemail Family Respite said Lisa Gretzky MPP please sun@southpointsun.ca Windsor West. “It was Services to adapt to the ever-changing pandemic entirely fitting that this Thanks. wonderful organization and continue providing
Nickolas Levchuk
Nickolas Levchuk passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 91 years of age. Reunited with his beloved wife Kay with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Loving and devoted father of Joseph Levchuk, Dave Levchuk (Vicky Boughner), Nickole Levchuk (David Welacky) and Doug “Ted” Levchuk. Cherished Papa of Alex, Peter, Stephen and Eric. Dear brother of Nina Edward (late Ed) and the late Maria Hill (late Bill). He will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Nickolas retired from the Essex County District School Board after many years as a dedicated teacher. He will also be remembered for his love of metal detecting, bowling, sports, fishing, visits Point Pelee, reading, his faith, and Proof oftoobituary to run his great sense of humour. Visiting was at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on2022 Monday, March 14, 2022 March 16, from 3-5 p.m. andSouthpoint 7-9 p.m. Sun Visitation continued at St. John’s Anglican Church $200, plus $26 HST = $226 (60 Erie St N, Leamington) on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. IntermentAny followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. changes please email Memorial sun@southpointsun.ca donations may be made by cheque to Erie Shores Hospice (Hospice Erie Shores Campus) or to St. Thanks. John’s Anglican Church. Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
creative supports. Working with consultants from People Minded Business, Family Respite Services consulted with families and community partners to build resilient and flexible supports and design service delivery models that continue to evolve and meet their unique needs. OTF Funding also supported the purchase of new equipment to support health and safety, including wipeable outdoor tables and a second medical bed and lift. “Family Respite Services continues to face many challenges, including the need to adapt
program and service delivery, generate revenue, and address health and safety requirements,” said Alexandria Fischer, Community Relations – Family Respite Services. “The funding helped to remove barriers for respite supports for families. We thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for enabling us to review and research our current programs and services and to have funding to support our new work plan as we continue to work alongside 1,200 families caring for children with disabilities in our community.”
C-K Senior Award nominations
CHATHAM-KENT – Nomination forms The Municipality of Cha- are available at all Chatham-Kent, Mayor Darrin tham-Kent Municipal Canniff and Chatham-Kent Centres, all Chatham-Kent Council are taking the op- public libraries, all 11 Seportunity to thank older niors’ Centres within the adults and seniors and cel- municipality and online at ebrate their achievements the CKseniorawards and during Seniors Month in AgeFriendlyCK Facebook June. pages. The purpose of these The 2022 Senior of the awards is to recognize and Year will be announced honour older adults aged during the Broadcast of 60+ who have achieved the Chatham-Kent Celesignificant goals and made bration of Older Adults on outstanding contributions June 1, Proof of obituary to2022 runon Facebook as volunteers within Cha- and YourTV. All nominees tham-Kent. will be recognized during Recipients willMarch be hon-16,this virtual event. 2022 oured as part of the 35th Deadline for receipt of Sun annual Senior Southpoint Achieve- nomination forms is Tues$200, plus $26 HST = $226 ment Awards. day, April 5, 2022. “Volunteerism is the Nominations can be glue that holds our com- submitted by email to ckAny changes please email munity together,” said mayor@chatham-kent.ca. sun@southpointsun.ca Mayor Canniff. “People Mailed nomination forms giving their time and effort can be sent to: Mayor DarThanks. for the good of others is rin Canniff, Municipality one of the most noble and of Chatham-Kent, P.O. Box unselfish acts an individu- 640, Chatham ON, N7M al can do. I’m glad to say 5K8. we have many such people For more information, in Chatham-Kent, and we contact the Chatham-Kent should celebrate them.” Celebration of Older The senior awards are a Adults committee cotradition that goes back to chairs Councillor Clare the 1980s. Since that time, Latimer at 519-436-3207, more than 1,000 seniors Councillor Marjorie Crew have been honoured for at 519-436-3218 or the their contributions to the Mayor’s Office at 519-360community. Y1998 cxt. 3001.
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