10 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Kennedy, Donald Kingsville seeks volunteers for John Irwin Migration Festival Committee
Born September 26, 1937 (83 years). Born and raised in Remington Park, Windsor. Passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Windsor Regional Hospital, Ouellette Campus. Partner and Soul Mate of Jean Towle. Loving father of late Scott Kennedy (late Michelle), Kara Johnson (Brien), Lauren Kennedy, and Erin Dzumaryk (Chip). Cherished Grandpa of Kyrra, Connor, Lily, Emily, Ethan, Devin and Cole. Papa Don to Sandy ( Jessica), Chris, James, Hannah, Jade, Amber, Luke, Claire, Lauren and Jack. Dear brother of late Ina Szarka (late Joe), James Kennedy (late Katie), late Drew Kennedy, and late Alan Kennedy (Susan). He was greatly loved by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Don will be missed by Jean’s children, Tim (Lynne), Dale (Helen) and Phil (Vickie). Don was an electrician and electrical contractor for over 50 years. Don was the owner of D.J.’s on the Lake & Casper’s Landing Marina in Leamington. He had a love for life, adventure, travel and enjoyed their cottage on the shores of Lake Erie. He loved spending time at the lake and had a passion for boating, fishing and golfing. He was a great cook. Later years he loved building and repairing at home. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Don’s life will be held at a later date. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Liver Foundation by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Ron Ronald Edgar Bergen Ron was taken home to his Lord suddenly on May 1, 2021 in his 78th year. Born November 13, 1942 in Kitchener/Waterloo he spent his informative years in Leamington. Ron’s health had been deteriorating, but the end was not expected to come so soon. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 46 years Edith Schachowskoy. He will be deeply missed by siblings Sonja Kuli (Steve - 2009), Loretta Kit (2017) (Ken), Bert (2016) (Rosalind) Charlotte Murray (Bill - 1993) and Barb McMichael (Dave). He was predeceased by his parents Jacob (1994) and Nellie (Siemens-Bergen). He will also be fondly remembered by his in laws, Wsewolod & Anna Schachowskoy (deceased), Stan (Margaret), Arnold (deceased) and Elizabeth (deceased), Kurt (Erna), Edward (Mary Ann), Hedie Tiessen (Art). Ron leaves many adoring nieces and nephews and friends far and wide. Ron had an adventurous soul. From market gardening in Gravenhurst to electrician and then on to the OPP in Chippewa (Niagara Falls) he was always experiencing life in new and different ways. He loved boating, fishing and the Great outdoors and over time becoming proficient as a pilot, scuba diver, sharp shooter and especially as a ‘wheel man’ for the OPP. Policing moved him to Dowling (north of Sudbury) where he continued his love of the North. His OPP career ended in Blenheim when he transferred to Mersea Township police force and relocated back to Leamington. From policing he moved onto Real Estate first in Leamington then on to Wawa where he and Edith lived for 23 years. In his years in the north he was very active in politics from town council to representing Northern Affairs Ministry in developing the North. Ron and Edith moved back to Leamington, leaving real estate behind, and continued on with fulfilling his bucket list. Ron now needed to see more of North America so became a long haul truck driver and for 5 years traveled from east to west and north to south seeing and experiencing everything the open road had to offer. He was in his element. Retirement saw Ron slowing down, but his love of driving never wavered. There were many late evening drives around Essex County checking out all the back roads and just enjoying the open road. At times Point Pelee was visited daily and he got to experience all of the seasons. So Ron, travel safe, you will always be missed. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca.
KINGSVILLE — The Town of tee works to create a memorable Kingsville is currently accepting family event to commemorate the applications for its Migration Festi- works of Jack Miner and the Town’s val Committee to serve for the re- historic position in terms of the anmainder of the 2018-2022 Council nual migration of birds and water Proof of obituary to fowl runin the area. term. The Migration Festival CommitInterested applicants can review
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the committee’s Terms of Reference and fill out the online application form to apply. The deadline for applications is May 12, 2021. Visit kingsville.ca for details.
Man arrested for impersonating police LEAMINGTON — On Friday matching the descriptions providApril 30, members of the Leaminged by the victim. Any changes please email ton Detachment of the OPP were sun@southpointsun.caAs a result, a 56-year-old from approached by a concerned motor- Windsor was arrested and charged Thanks. ist who reported a male, during a with personating a peace officer traffic stop, identifying himself as a pursuant to the Criminal Code of police officer. Canada. While on patrol on Talbot Street The accused was released from West, OPP officers located a black custody with a court date schedChrysler 300 and the suspect male uled for June 29 at the Ontario
Deziel, John Joseph 88 years, passed away suddenly at Erie Shores HealthCare, Leamington. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years, Elsie (nee Brown) (2019). Father of Chris (Lynn) and Rory (Lisa). Loving Pippy of Shanda (Chad) and Carly (Andrew) and proud great Pippy of Eliot, Ari and James. The life of the party, never one to hold back his opinions and a big personality who will not be forgotten. A special to run thank you Proof to the staffof at obituary the Seacliff Manor, Leamington. Memorial donations may be made in John’s memory to the Erie Shores Hospice. Cremation has taken place as May 5, 2021 per John’s wishes. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Kingsville) 519-254-2585. Southpoint Sun Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared $100, plus $13 hst = $113 with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca
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Thiessen, Katharina
91 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her daughter’s home. Beloved wife of the late Wilhelm Thiessen (1992). Dear mother of Abram Thiessen (Katharina), Katharina Reddecopp ( Jake), late Henry Thiessen, late Aganetha Thiessen, Bill Thiessen, Jake Thiessen (Maria), late Maria Thiessen, late Anna Thiessen, Nancy Guenther (Henry), late David Thiessen, Peter Thiessen, Linda Tannous (Louis), George Thiessen. Loving Grandma, Great Grandma and Great Great Grandma of many grandchildren. Dear sister of late Maria Fehr (late Franz), late Helena Braun (late Wilhelm), late Susana Zacharias, late Franz Zacharias, late Anna Hiebert (late Johan), late Jacob Zacharias (Margaretha), Susanna Klassen ( Johan), Abram Zacharias (late Anna), Margaretha Dyck (late Jacob), Peter Zacharias (Elisabeth), Wilhelm Zacharias (Helena). Katharina will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631) on Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. A Private Funeral Service to celebrate Katharina’s life was at New Reinland Mennonite Church on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 1 p.m. Interment Graceland Cemetery. Friends may share memories at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Court of Justice in Windsor. Police are reminding motorists who suspect they have been pulled over or confronted by a police impersonator that they should immediately call 911. Do not get out of your vehicle. If possible, try to write down a description of the person, their vehicle and their license plate as soon as it is safe to do so.
McConnell, Edgar May 5, 2021
Proof of obituary to run It is with Southpoint deep sorrow that we Sun announce the passing of Edgar $100,onplus = in $113 McConnell April $13 25th,hst 2021, Winsor, Ontario. Edgar passed away peacefully his familyplease at his side after Anywith changes email a short illness, at the age of 82. sun@southpointsun.ca Ed grew up in Kimberley, ON, where he met Ruth Thanks. Bradey, who he married in 1961. Ruth and Ed raised a son, Blair McConnell, and a daughter, Elaine McConnell. Ed was a man of many roles: he was a taxi owner, a post office employee, a factory worker, a large vehicle construction operator, a truck driver, a carpenter and more. He was passionate about snowmobiling, boating, riding his scooter, and his dogs. After retiring, he was a proud Snowbird, spending every winter in Arcadia Village, Florida, and every summer on Lake Erie together with Ruth. Ed especially enjoyed traveling in their motorhome to Road Trek events, Elvis festivals and fiddle contests with their dog, and spending time with their children and grandchildren at Rockwood park in Ontario. Ed is predeceased by parents Edith and Beryl, brother Leonard and sisters Fern and Veria, and his grandson ofmourn obituary Brandon. Proof He leaves to his wife of to overrun 60 years, Ruth McConnell, his son Blair McConnell and wife Renata, his daughter Elaine McConnell and partner Don Pillon, May 5, 2021 his grandchildren Kyla, Brooks and Aidan, as well as his beloved dog SonnySouthpoint and granddog Sun Kurt, as well as a large number of relatives Ontario and neighbours $100, inplus $13and hstfriends = $113 in Wheatley and Guelph. The family would like to thank the staff at Windsor Any changes please email hospital, especially to volunteer Amanda for keeping the sun@southpointsun.ca family connected throughout his stay in the hospital. A private family service will take place at Memorial Thanks. Gardens 2723 Victoria St. N. 519 904 0400 in Breslau, ON. As an expression of sympathy, the family asks for donations to a charity of your choice.. A book of online condolences can be signed at www.memorycemetery.ca .
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