10 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
New x-ray booking tool launched
Robert Sovie
Robert Arthur Sovie, 95 years, passed away peacefully at Franklin Gardens in Leamington on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bob was the second oldest of seven children of Elsie and Clarence Sovie. He will be sorely missed by his only surviving sister Jane Pursel (Murray Loop). Predeceased by three sisters, Betty Ribble, Joyce Kirst and Pauline Gow, and two brothers, Dewar (Sonny) Sovie and Jerry Sovie. Bob is survived by several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Bob was one of this area’s last surviving veterans of World War II. He spent several years in the Canadian Navy and was active in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a leading seaman on the HMCS Huron. Bob spent his civilian life back in Leamington as an accomplished house painter, often alongside his brothers. In later years he enjoyed stopping in at the Roma Club and Portuguese Club for the occasional refreshment. Bob was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 84 and was always active in Remembrance Day services. The family would like to thank Delia and the crew at the Portuguese Club for welcoming “Spoons” into their midst with open arms, and also thanks to the staff of Franklin Gardens for their exceptional and compassionate care over Bob’s final months. As per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a family gathering celebrating his life will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Friends and family are encouraged to leave condolences at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Paola “Lina” Barraco
Paola “Lina” Barraco, 91 years of age, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home at Seacliff Manor in Leamington on Monday, March 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Girolamo ( Jim) Barraco (1968). Predeceased by her parents Andrea Coppola and Maria Badalucco. Lina is the last of eight siblings, predeceased by many brothers and sisters-in-law and survived by one brother-in-law and one sister-in-law. Loving mother of Tony (Chris), Anna (Ken) (late Keith), Mary (late Dean), Martha (Richard), and Andy (Tracy). Cherished Nonna of Stephanie (Peter), Anthony (Meagan), Josephine (William), Paula, Taylor ( Jacqueline), Mitchell (Megan), Kayla (Tate), James, Christina (Greg), Devin (Katelyn), Dakota, Chloe (Derek), Tori (Quinten), Dalton and Baylee, and 12 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. Mom loved and was loved by all her nieces and nephews. Having lost her husband at a young age, Mom was dedicated to working hard to provide for her five children. She was a devoted mother to a large family which was her greatest joy, as well as being a fierce friend to many. You could always find her cooking in the kitchen, hoping to feed anyone willing or even those not willing. A special thank you to Dr. Simpson and all the staff at the Seacliff Manor and Bayshore for their care and compassion. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Lina’s life was held from the funeral home on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 11 a.m. Interment at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery followed. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
LEAMINGTON – A new online scheduling tool will allow Essex County residents to schedule their own x-ray appointments at the Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) Diagnostic Imaging Department. The new tool allows patients to schedule their x-ray conveniently, with same-day appointments available Monday
through Saturday. In order to book an appointment, the patient is required to have a paper requisition form from a physician or nurse practitioner. The booking is quick and simple and is available at https://erieshoreshealthcare.ca/xray. The tool was previously used by the ESHC
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COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Centre and was adopted this winter to include x-ray tests. In the upcoming months, booking of other tests at ESHC will be made available to enhance patients’ convenience. The new tool is part of a continued strategy at Erie Shores HealthCare to provide an enhanced patient
care experience in Essex County as the hospital shifts its focus to pandemic recovery. Other initiatives include the launch of the ESHC COVID-19 Assessment Centre, Community Response and Stabilization Team, and partnerships with the Windsor and Essex County Hospice.
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Ann Elizabeth Vossen It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ann Elizabeth Vossen (nee Carpeneto) of Wheatley, Ontario, on Tuesday, March 23, 2022. Beloved wife of Frank Vossen for 52 wonderful years. Dearest sister of Anthony Carpeneto, James Carpeneto (Karen Scott) and Mary (Robert) Hall-Brooks and sister-in-law to John (Shelley) Vossen. Cherished aunt to David, Kate, Angela, Tess, Drew, Paula, Chris, and their families. She will also be dearly missed by many cousins and friends. Ann’s passion for quilting and gardening were just a small piece of the amazing woman she was. All who knew Ann knew that her love of animals, specifically her dogs and cats over the years, was unparalleled. As per Ann’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in honour of Ann’s life can be directed to either the Canadian Cancer Society or Pet and Wildlife (PAW) Rescue of Chatham, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice (Leamington), 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
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Michael Cabral March 30, 2022
Michael Cabral, 41 years, it’s with heavy hearts weSouthpoint announce theSun $200, HST = $226 sudden and tragicplus passing$26 of our beloved son, brother, nephew and uncle on Sunday, March 13, Any changes please email 2022. Dear son sun@southpointsun.ca of Isabel and Len Cabral. Loving brotherThanks. of Joey (Kristin), Bobby and Samantha. Special uncle to Demi Cabral (Daniel Richie) and their children Kohn, Scarlette, Ashton and Landon, Dylan Cabral (Zoie Piche). Michael will always be remembered and never forgotten for his purist heart by his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection will be at Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament, Middleton Line, Wheatley, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11 am. Interment at Erie Cemetery, Wheatley, to follow. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Family and friends are encouraged to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Larry Derkson
Larry Derkson, 64 years, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Henry Derkson. Survived by Vicky (Stephen) and their three sons Cole, Kyle and Proof Christopher. of Always obituary to run remembered by his dear friend Paula Devito. Dear brother of Janet Woelk (Ben)March and the 30, late 2022 Judy Derkson. Special uncle SouthpointofSun Stephanie Kauffman (Brad), $200, plus $26Matthew HST = $226 Woelk ( Juliet). Larry will never be forgotten by his many relatives and friends from the Stephens family. Any changes Visiting was at Reid Funeral please Home & email Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) sun@southpointsun.ca on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Thanks. Funeral service that celebrated Larry’s life was held at Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 11 a.m. Cremation followed. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Teen Challenge or the Leamington Mennonite Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Maria Gerhardt
Maria Gerhardt, 94 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Erie Shores HealthCare in Leamington. Beloved wife of the late Konrad Gerhardt (2002). Loving mother of Rosemarie Purr (Ernie), Willie Gerhardt (Marilyn), late Rob Gerhardt Proof of obituary to (2017) run (Barb). Cherished Oma of Renate Maynard (Ryan), Anthony Purr30, (Alyssa), March 2022Jacqueline Ingratta ( Jamie), Britney Southpoint SunGerhardt (Rodney Anton), Stephanie Bradley (Brian). $200, of plus $26Greyson, HST =Charlotte, $226 Taylor, Proud great-Oma Avery, Rocco, Serena, Renzo and Beau. Dear sister of Anton Resch (Elsa). Predeceased by siblingsplease Johan Resch, Frank Resch Any changes email (Gloria), Willie Resch (Mary), Julia Emili (Franz). Special sun@southpointsun.ca aunt to many nieces and nephews. Thanks. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631), on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m, and on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott Street, Leamington, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Interment followed at Erie Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Michael’s Parish, Erie Shores Hospice or the Sun Parlor Home would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
