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Betty Jones On Saturday, October 30, 2021, Betty Madeline Jones passed away at the age of 96, lovingly surrounded by family at Erie Shores HealthCare. Betty was born in 1925 in Carleton Corners, Nova Scotia. She became a Registered Nurse in 1947 at St. John General Hospital and was proud to administer one of the first penicillin shots. Her sense of humour, love of children and endless kindness made her a treasure to the pediatric unit in Leamington. A lively conversationalist, gracious host and natural storyteller, Betty brought joy to everyone she met and was known as “grandma” to many more than her own. Her memory will live on through every story, funny saying and song, a very long time after she’s gone. Betty is preceded in death by her father, Grant, mother, Lillian, siblings Kathleen, Grace, Sutton and Alden, as well as husband James Jones. She is survived by her three children, Cathy, Dan and Karen, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visiting is at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Funeral service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at the funeral home on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 11 a.m. Interment at Erie Memorial Gardens to follow. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and the service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask.. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Armando Bonfiglio
Our community sadly lost a pillar on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Armando Antonio Bonfiglio, born March 16, 1946, passed away suddenly at 75 years old in his own home. Loving husband to Anna (Paglione) Bonfiglio for 50 years. Loving father to Enza BonfiglioWood and Peppe Bonfiglio (Deborah), and amazing Nonno to Sofia, Vincent, Alessio, Eric and Ivano. Armando was born in his beloved town Alia, Sicily. He was the son to Giuseppe Bonfiglio and Vincenza Taravella, who both predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his sisters Giuseppina Bonfiglio (Antonino), Maria Bonfiglio (Luigi) and Gina Venetico (Salvatore) and brother Gaetano Bonfiglio (Rosina), brothers-in-law Victor Paglione (Maria), Santino Paglione (Nancy), Lucio Citro (Elvira) and sister-in-law Josephine Marcovecchio D’Annibale (Mario). He is survived by his sister Elvira Citro (Lucio) in Ottawa, Paulino Bonfiglio (Fifa) and Beniamino Bonfiglio ( Judy) in Italy, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Rosina Bonfiglio (Gaetano), Maria Paglione (Victor), Italo and Gemma Paglione, Tony and Betty Paglione, Lucy and Frank Gabriele, Nancy Paglione (Santino), Mauro and Lucy Paglione, Nancy and Fred Vecera, Carmine Paglione and Susie Iaconelli. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. Armando worked at the H.J. Heinz company for 28 years. He was a devoted husband, father and Nonno. He worked so hard to provide and create a wonderful life here in Canada. He was an inspiration to many with his powerful and magical voice. He wrote and created his own music that will live on forever. Armando enjoyed gardening, running and especially entertaining everyone. He will be deeply missed by the entire community. Visiting was at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Resurrection was held at St. Michael’s Church, 29 Elliott St., Leamington, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Entombment at Erie Memorial Gardens. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Autism Ontario or to Transition to Betterness would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Local groups in CK may now apply for community projects funding CHATHAM-KENT – The Mu- to encourage community develnicipality of Chatham-Kent is opment through partnerships accepting applications from local with local groups, Council allogroups seeking funding for com- cates funds each year through a munity projects to be held in 2022. competitive process. Applications can be submitted Groups are invited to apply for Proof of obituary to run for the Together CK: Community funding of up to 50% of a project’s Projects Grant Program, which in cost to a maximum of $10,000. 2021 The deadline for applications is past years wasNovember called the 3, Community Partnership Fund. Southpoint Sun Thursday, December 3 at 4:30 p.m. In keeping with its commitment Grant guidelines and application $100, plus $13 hst = $113
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William “Mark” Dresser
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Mark Dresser at Sakura House, Woodstock, Ontario, on Friday, October 29, 2021, while battling cancer. He was in his sixty-fifth year. Cherished son of the late Gerald and Jean Dresser. Beloved husband of Bruce Bolton and stepfather to John Bolton. Lovingly remembered by his brothers, Alan Dresser (wife Aileen) and Rob Dresser, and his nieces, Justine, Blythe, Alison, Jocelyn, Katie and Alexandra. He will be missed by many wonderful friends, many cousins, and many colleagues, from his time as a lawyer. Gathering of family and friends at Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) is Friday, November 5, 2021 from 12 p.m. until time of celebration of Mark’s life at 1 p.m. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Leamington, to follow. Due to COVID restrictions, visitation and the service is limited to a specific number of visitors. Only those with an appointment will be allowed in. Please book an appointment at www.reidfuneralhome.ca. Everyone must wear a mask. Those wanting to donate in memory of Mark are asked to consider the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton, or the Canadian Cancer Society or Sakura House in Woodstock. Proof of obituary to run Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
November 3, 2021 Southpoint Sun $100, plus $13 hst = $113
Carl Lenarduzzi Any changes please email
July 21, 1945 – Oct. 22, 2021 sun@southpointsun.ca Carl John Lenarduzzi, 76 years, Thanks. late of Dundas, ON, passed away
on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Margaret’s Place Hospice, Dundas. Loving husband and soulmate of Dianne (Armstrong), adored father to Ashley. Dear brother of Fred (Connie). Predeceased by parents Gabriel (1984) and Theresa (2008) (Lenarduzzi) Lenarduzzi. Son-in-law to Gerald (Linda, 2018) Armstrong. Brother-in-law to Fay (Murray) Collard and Kaye (Velma) Armstrong. Uncle to Marc (Nancy), Vincent (Katie) and Michael ( Jess) Lenarduzzi, David (Dawn) Freeland, Dan ( Jodie), Elaine (2018) ( Jay Sallmen) and Ricky (Miranda) Armstrong. He will be missed by many families and friends in Ontario, Quebec, Italy, Argentina and France. Carl was a retired employee of Siemens Canada and enjoyed golfing, curling, bike riding and tending his garden. Visitation and service was held at Marlatt Funeral Home, Dundas, on Wednesday, October 27. Cremation has taken place. Interment at Holy Sepulchre, Burlington. In remembrance of Carl, the family would ask that you consider doing a random act of kindness in his name. There are certain people who touch the lives of those they know in a very special way. To have shared their life brings us joy and inspiration and when they’re gone, the memories of their warm, guiding presence stays with us. Knowing Carl, he is probably on a golf course now with a smile on his face, a club in his hand and playing the best maintained course ever.
are available online at https:// www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca/ together-ck-events-grant-matching-program1 All applications will be reviewed by a committee composed of citizens and representatives from various municipal departments.
Margaret D. Tiessen Our beloved mother and Oma, Margaret “Maggie” Tiessen (nee Froese), passed away peacefully at the Proof of obituary to run Leamington Mennonite Home Saturday afternoon, October 23rd, November 3, 2021 2021. Mom was a creative, generous, intelligent woman of Southpoint Sun integrity who overcame many obstacles as a child with $100,toplus hst = train $113and teach as an limited eyesight excel in$13 her studies, instructor for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, raise fourAny children, and along the wayemail teach, write, speak, changes please perform, volunteer, help, and entertain at every opportunity. sun@southpointsun.ca Mom self-published four books of short stories, plays, and poems. Mom loved the underdog-from the Cleveland Thanks. baseball team to the lonely child on the playground to the shy stranger in the pew. We cherish her example. Mom was born near Omsk, Siberia, on December 6th, 1924, to the late Diedrich and Maria (Penner) Froese. After arriving in Canada as a toddler, she grew up in Alberta and Leamington. She married Arthur Tiessen on April 27th, 1957, and they lived 33 happy years together in Toronto, Pickering, Ajax, Wheatley, Leamington, Palmerston, and then Leamington again until Art’s death in 1990. She loved geography, history, and numbers! Mom will be missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Laura in Toronto, her son Phil and his wife Annette Poechman in Hamilton, her daughter Marianne and her husband David Bell in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, her daughter Lisa and her husband Lou Cabral in Cambridge; and by her grandchildren Victoria Bell Varro (Adam Varro) in Toronto, Owen Bell in Port Elgin, and Emmalene, Eugenie Rose, and Dominic Cabral in Cambridge. She will be fondly remembered by her sisters and brother, Mary Klassen, Sally Dyck, Elsa Dick, Harry (Mary) Friesen, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Mom is predeceased by her brothers Dick Froese and Henry Froese, her sister Susie Woelk, and her stepbrother Peter Mantler. The family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers at the Leamington Mennonite Home for their kind care of our mother for the last 11 years. Proof of obituary to6:00-8:00 run p.m., at Visitation was Friday, Oct 29th, from Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519326-2631). 3, 2021 A celebrationNovember of Mom’s life was held Saturday, October Southpoint SunUnited Mennonite 30th, at 2:00 p.m. at Leamington Church, 78$100, Oak Street East. Rev.hst Cathrin van Sintern-Dick plus $13 = $113 officiated. In lieu of a reception with opportunity to share tales about Mom, friends and family withemail stories are warmly Any changes please encouraged sun@southpointsun.ca to use the “Tribute Wall” feature at www. reidfuneralhome.ca. Memorial donationsThanks. to the Leamington Mennonite Home, Hope & Healing International (formerly known as Christian Blind Mission Canada), or a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. www.mennonitehome.ca/donations www.hopeandhealing.org
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