12 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Road projects extended in county
EVERYTHING IS JUST DUCKY
LEAMINGTON — This curious mallard duck was busy delighting onlookers at the Leamington Dock on the weekend. People walking out onto the pier would have noticed him swimming up close to them, then taking off and then circling back toward the dock, probably hoping to be fed. Sun photo
Elizabeth Jean Ascott We mourn the loss but celebrate a long full life. Elizabeth Jean Ascott passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. Jean was born to Harold and Mabel Drummond on December 8,1926 in Tilbury West Township. It gives us comfort that she has been reunited with the love of her life – her beloved husband James Ernest Ascott who predeceased her on November 15, 2018. Cherished Mom of Allen (Nov. 29, 2019) and Shirley(Getty) Ascott, Cathy (Doug, Dec. 17, 2012) Coulter and Julie ( Ed) Heinrichs. Proud and loving Grandma of Marnie (Curtis) Johnstone, Amy (Gregg) Dawson, Allison (Michael) Oyston, Aaron (Melanie) Coulter, Graham (Becky) Coulter, Corinne (Charles) Fung and Eric Heinrichs. Predeceased by granddaughter Tina Louise Heinrichs ( June 11, 1984). Dear Great-Grandma to Evan and Nathan Johnstone, Lennox Oyston, Emma, Grace, Joshua, Chad and Heidi Coulter, Olivia and Elizabeth Fung. Fondly remembered by Shirley’s family. Loving sister of Robert ( Jane) Drummond. Predeceased by sister Marilyn Dundas and brothers Lyle and Jack Drummond and their spouses. Fondly remembered by many dear nieces and nephews. Mom was devoted to her family. She loved decorating her home and working in her gardens at 92 Baird Avenue in Wheatley, where family gathered and traditions were created. Time with friends, nature, travelling, sewing, quilting, painting, birdwatching with family and walking most days at Wheatley Provincial Park with Dad was part of her full life. Mom was a longtime member of Wheatley United Church. She was a member of UCW for over 50 years. She was involved in Scouting as well. She was our role model, always full of love and advice for all of us! Her magic touch of making a home comfortable will be so dearly missed! Thank you to Mom’s friends and the staff at Chartwell Leamington. She enjoyed your company! Special thanks to Dr. Alex Gow. Mom so appreciated her professional knowledge and compassion to all of us. A family Graveside Service was held at Fairview Cemetery, Wheatley. Donations can be made to Wheatley United Church or Erie Shores Hospice by contacting Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
By Ron Giofu ESSEX COUNTY — Road projects within Essex County can now occur over longer stretches thanks to additional gas tax funding. Essex County council received a report at last Wednesday night’s meeting which stated the additional funding can be used to extend road projects already approved over larger stretches of roadway. Director of infrastructure services/county engineer Jane Mustac pointed out the county received additional gas
Herman, Helen (nee Kassa) God reached out to her and she followed him home, on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Predeceased by her husband John Herman (1983). Survived by her adopted son, Kevin and his children. Daughter of the late Andrew and Ann Kassa and predeceased by herof brothers, John andto Bill.run Helen was Proof obituary so blessed to have her niece and nephew, Kelly Koren and Dave Bodi to take such special care of her. Helen led a life of strong faith and at herMay request a private 19, 2021 funeral mass was held at Holy Name of Jesus Church, Essex, followed by Southpoint Sun interment at Windsor Memorial Gardens. $100, plus $13 hst = $113 If desired, memorial condolences may be left online at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
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Roger Connel
Roger Connel, 79 years, passed peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Erie Shores Hospice in Leamington. Beloved husband of Carolyn Connel (nee Leslie). Cherished father of Victor ( Jennifer) Connel and Carrie (Andreas) Connel-Gripp. Adored grandfather of Nathan (Pamella) Connel, Alexandra (Danny) Archetti and Liam Connel. Great-grandfather of Luke, Oliver and Madison. Survived by his brother Les (Penny) Connel. Predeceased by his brother Ken (Netty) Connel and sisters Arline (Ken) Peterson, Jean (Roger) Taillieu and Helen Mcmullin. Roger worked for many years at Essex Auto Sales. In retirement, he refused to work on any cars and switched to woodworking. Roger and Carolyn got married in 1964 and enjoyed a wonderful life together. The family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers at Erie Shores Hospice for their tremendous care and compassion. Cremation has taken place. Memorial visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-3262631) on Monday, May 17, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A private family memorial service has taken place on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Donations to the Erie Shores Hospice would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
tax funding. She said the funding will be used to supplement the county’s road rehabilitation program. “The first (gas tax) allocation did help support our 2021 program,” Mustac told county council during the virtual meeting last Wednesday night. “The additional funding available from the second round provides us with an opportunity to advance some of those sections that were planned in subsequent years from our five-year program.” Mustac said that sections of roadways that were selected are extensions of work already approved under the county’s early release program. “The top up adds an additional $2.2 million as the county share of the
funding,” she said. A stretch of County Road 11 (Walker Road) in McGregor and a one-kilometre stretch of road from County Road 10 (Middle Side Road) to North Malden Road will be added to the project, which already saw an approval of a 0.9-kilometre stretch of road just north of that. Other roadwork project extensions that will occur include another 2.4-kilometres on County Road 18 in Essex, an additional 1.3 kilometres on a County Road 22 project in Lakeshore, an additional 2.5 kilometres on a County Road 20 project in Leamington, an additional 1.9 kilometres to a County Road 34 project in Kingsville and an additional 1.8 kilometres to a County Road 50 project, also in Kingsville.
Wheatley church charged under Reopening Ontario Act Proof of obituary to run
WHEATLEY — The and Sunday, May 16 . Chatham-Kent Police The 44-year-old WheatMay 19, 2021 continues to receive ley man was charged Suncounts of failing and investigate Southpoint com- with two plaints about $100, gatherings to comply with a continplus $13 hst = $113 at churches across Cha- ued 7.0.2 order as per Ontham-Kent. tario Regulation 364/20, Any changes please email On Monday May 17, a of the Reopening Ontario member of the sun@southpointsun.ca Old Col- Act, 2020. ony Mennonite ChurchThanks. He will be required to in Wheatley was charged attend Provincial Offencin connection with gath- es Court on June 23, 2021. erings on Sunday, May 9
KDHS holding food drive KINGSVILLE — Kingsville District High School is holding a Drop-off Food Drive on Thursday, May 20 at the front entrance of the school. The drive runs all day and donors can simply pull into the front circle driveway and drop do-
nations on the table. The high school will take care of distributing the donations to Kingsville St. Vincent De Paul, Kingsville Food Bank and the Knights of Columbus Food Pantry. For more information, call 519-817-6503.
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