Published June 6, 2012

Shirley Cox

COX – Mrs. Shirley Cox of Simcoe passed away at Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Saturday, June 2, 2012 in her 77th year. A member of Walsh Baptist Church and a member of Delhi Chapter No. 226, Order of the Eastern Star. The former Shirley Anne Peters, Beloved wife of Auby Cox. Loving mother of Beverley Foster (Dave); Karen Stevens (late Marty); Susan Mailloux (Randy); Brian Cox (Lisa); Barry Cox (Connie); Angela Ogilvie (Rob); Tammy Cox (Greg Stilson) and Tim Cox (Debbie). Cherished grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Trudy Gibson, Ottawa; Joan Holloran, Toronto and Angus Peters, Oakville. Predeceased by her sister Pauline Campbell and brothers Irving & Chuck Peters. Friends called at the Murphy Funeral Home, Delhi for visitation on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and for an Eastern Star Service at 6:45 p.m. under the auspices of Delhi Chapter No. 226, O.E.S. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Marc Bertrand officiating. A Private Family Inurnment will follow at a later date. Donations to the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation, the Walsh Baptist Church or the Worthy Grand Matron’s Project, Order of the Eastern Star will be gratefully appreciated by the family.

Richard Thompson

On Monday, June 11, 2012 at Celebration of Life will be held at the Port Dover Legion from 2 to 4 p.m. for the late Richard Thompson of Port Dover who passed away February 27, 2012. All friends and family are welcome.

Anna Weaver

WEAVER – Anna Martha (nee Vokes) of Port Stanley passed away on May 31, 2012 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Glen Weaver. Anna is survived by her loving children Sonya (Marvin) Marks of Waterford, Glenda Jones of Woodstock, James Weaver of Port Stanley, Mark (Dolores) Weaver of Port Stanley, and Ross Weaver (Laura Burden) of Port Stanley. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Victor (Joyce) Vokes of Simcoe, and Doug (Darlene) Vokes of Batchawana Bay. Predeceased by her brother Robert and his wife Betty Vokes, and two grandchildren – Jamie Weaver and Jason Marks. Anna enjoyed her career as a hairdresser working in her own salon at home, was active in the family business of Weaver Brothers Fisheries, and worked at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hospital – C.S.R. Unit for 18 years. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #410, and a member of Christ Church Anglican, Port Stanley. Visitation was held at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., where the funeral service was held in the chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Aylmer Cemetery. If desired, donations to Canadian Diabetes Association or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Personal condolences to the family can be made atwww.shawnjacksonfuneralhome.com.

Published June 13, 2012

Pat Henson

HENSON, Patricia (nee Worth) of Port Dover, passed away at her home, on Monday, June 4, 2012, with her loving family at her side. Beloved wife of Jim. Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Lynne Henson and Bert Hurst of Port Dover, Joan Jones of Kingston, Diane and David Tyrrell of Hamilton and Jill McConnell of Port Dover. Dearly loved sister of Barb Worth of Port Dover and Art and Barbara Worth of Ancaster. Dear aunt of Matthew. Loving grandmother of Jessie, Adrien, Phoebe, Haprielle, Beracha (Caleb), Abbey, Hannah, Levi, Kirk and Paige. Pat will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. Pat was an active community member and volunteer. She was a member of Norfolk’s Own Needle Arts Guild, former member of the board of the Lighthouse Theatre, previous District Commissioner of Girl Guides (Burlington) and Girl Guides Cadet Leader (Port Dover). Friends were invited to meet with the family for visitation on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to noon at Thompson Waters Funeral Home, 102 First Ave., Port Dover, 519-583-1530. A Service to Celebrate Pat’s life was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church (Market and St. George Sts.) on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 2 p.m. Reverend David Mulholland and Father Kendall Reimer officiated. For those wishing, donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters or Multiple Sclerosis would be greatly appreciated. On-line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca

Anthony Stingo

STINGO, Anthony “Chef Tony” passed away in the arms of his loving wife Mary Anne on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at Toronto General Hospital. Survived by son Michael of Ft. Lauderdale. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 18 Kenneth Ave., Port Dover. Tony will be hugely missed by all those who knew and loved him.Love is sharing a part of yourself with others.

Walter Winger

WINGER, Walter D. Passed away, peacefully, on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at his late residence with his loving wife Muriel and family members by his side, after a courageous struggle, Ret. Norfolk O.P.P. General Duties Officer Walter Douglas Winger, a resident of Adams Ave., Delhi, at the age of 83. (Former dedicated employee of the N.Y. Central Railway (for eight years) and former Norfolk O.P.P. Officer (Simcoe Detachment) for twenty-eight years, Walt loved golfing with his grandsons, sons and friends). Much loved husband of sixty-three years of Muriel (Bradt) Winger, loved father of Paul Winger (Linda) and Timothy Winger, all of Port Dover; Pamela (Toby Miller) of Buna, Texas, U.S.A. Proud and loving grandfather of: Jay Winger (Gail); Christopher Winger (Cortney) and Melissa (Jared Shaw) and five great-grandchildren: Monique, Maia, Cody, Alexander Winger and Liam Shaw. Survived by a sister Bernice Heatherington, London and the late Joseph and also survived by his sisters-in-law: Juanita Smyth, Woodstock; Viola (Don Partington), Thorold; Marilyn (Harry Anderson), Tillsonburg; Leone Bradt, Aylmer and a brothers-in-law Leonard Bradt, Hamilton; John Roloson, Port Burwell and nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Harold Winger and the former Marjorie Reaume and two brothers Neil and Louis Winger. Friends, neighbours and relatives were received by Muriel and the family, on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway Street, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238). Funeral Service to celebrate Walter’s life was conducted on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in the Verhoeve Funeral Home Chapel, Tillsonburg, by Rev. Jonathan Tinlin of Tillsonburg. Internment followed in the St. Luke’s Cemetery, Vienna. Memorial donation in Walt’s memory are payable (by cheque only) to the “Norfolk C.C.A.C., Simcoe” or the “N.G.H., Simcoe” through the Verhoeve Funeral Home, Tillsonburg. Personal condolences atwww.verhoevefuneralhomes.com

Published June 20, 2012

Bill Castles

CASTLES, William of Port Dover, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital, on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in his 84th year. Beloved husband to Helen (Powell) for 62 ½ years. Loving father and father-in-law of Jack and Diane of Simcoe, Shirley and Tony Laundrie of Port Dover, Doug of Port Dover, Bill Jr. of Simcoe and Betty and Jim Davison of Simcoe. Proud grandfather of Shane, Brooke, Dustin, Jimmy, Billy, Patricia, Shawn and great-grandfather of Michael, Kendra, Bo, Ryder, Nichole and Shelby. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Bob and Shirley Castles of Simcoe, Betty McQuillan of Port Dover, Patty and Jack Davison of Mississauga, Barbara and Dave Kilpatrick of Port Dover and Victor and Marie Powell of Dunnville. Will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. Bill was a long-time employee of Riddle Oil Co. He was a founding member of the 3 Hooks Club, a member of the RCL Branch #79, Simcoe, long-time member of the Reserve Army 56 Field Regiment 69th Battery, a life member of the Sgt. Mess, and a member of M.G.B.I. Club. He also was a long-time volunteer at Marburg Community Hall. Friends were invited to meet with the family to share their memories of Bill at Thompson Waters Funeral Home, 102 First Ave., Port Dover (519-583-1530) on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, June 15, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. A Service to Celebrate Bill’s life was held in the funeral home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Friday. The Reverend Jim Wencel officiated. Interment Port Dover Cemetery. For those wishing, donations to the Who Did It Club would be greatly appreciated. On-line condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca

Doris French

FRENCH, Doris of Port Dover, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle at Norfolk General Hospital on Thursday, June 14, 2012, in her 89th year. Doris was a very special lady and will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives she has touched. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harold and son Tom. Loving and devoted mother of Janice Carraro of Guelph, Jim of Nanticoke, and Stephanie of Mississauga. Dearly loved grandmother of Jason, Justin, Daryl, Darcey, and Gloria-Jane. Predeceased by her brother, Harvey Jones and sisters, Pearl Humphrey, Beatrice Fletcher and Hazel Kivela. Doris was a former member of the Ladies Legion Auxiliary, RCL Branch # 158, Port Dover. A Celebration of Life gathering was held on Monday, June 18, 2012 at the RCL Branch # 158, Port Dover from 1-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the NGH Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. On-line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Thompson Waters Funeral Home, Port Dover, 519-583-1530.

Robert McKnight

McKNIGHT, Robert. Peacefully, at Cedarwood Village Nursing Home, on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in his 78th year. Dearly beloved husband of June McKnight. Loving father of Alan (Pat) of Brampton and Lyle (Stephanie) of Port Dover. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Murray (Amber), Amanda, Norah, Ryan and Andrew, his great-grandchild James, his brothers and sisters Russell (Sally) Port Dover, Norma Jepson (Howard) of Hagersville, Donald (Fran) of Burford and Joyce (Cliff) Shank of Port Dover and his brothers-in-law Ron Butchart of Port Dover and Wray Williams of Hamilton. Predeceased by his sister Janet Butchart and sister-in-law Jean Williams. Robert was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. Friends were received by the family on Friday, June 15, 2012 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Thompson Waters Funeral Home, 102 First Ave Port Dover (519-583-1530). Service was held Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church (Chapman & St. George) with the Rev. Cathy Kay officiating, followed by Interment in Port Dover Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy to the Alzheimer Society, Knox Presbyterian Church or a charity of choice would be appreciated, by the family. On-line condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca

Hazel Sherman

SHERMAN, Hazel (nee Reid) of Port Dover, passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Sunday, June 17, 2012, in her 93rd year, with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her loving husband Earl and daughter Connie. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Edward and Betty of Combermere, Molly and Rick Barber of Port Dover and Peter Monsen of Peterborough. Loving grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of twelve. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Frank and Eva Reid of Port Colborne, Edna Hare of Huntsville, and Marion Rollins of Hastings. Predeceased by her sister Annie Harper. Hazel was a member of the Dover Cliffs Auxiliary, Silver Lake Rebekah Lodge #150 and Grace United Church. Cremation has taken place. A Service to Celebrate Hazel’s Life will be held at Grace United Church, (Chapman and St. George Sts.) Port Dover on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 11 a.m. The Reverend Frank Walker officiating. For those wishing, donations to Grace United Church, H/N Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. Online donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Thompson Waters Funeral Home, Port Dover 519-583-1530.

Published June 27, 2012

Adele Estrabillo

ESTRABILLO, Adeluisa “Adele” (nee Crispino) of Port Dover, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital on Sunday, June 24, 2012 with her loving family by her side, in her 66th year. Predeceased by her husband Steve and her parents Aniceto and Lucilla. Cherished and loving Mother of Lloyd and his wife Sonia of Pittsburgh and Allan of Port Dover. Proud Grandmother of Everest. Adele will be lovingly remembered by the Estrabillo, Crispino and Manzanal families, Ates, Kuyas, Nieces, Nephews and many friends. She was a member of St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Port Dover and an active member in the local Filipino Community. Family and friends were invited for visitation to share their memories of Adele at Thompson Waters Funeral Home, Port Dover (519-583-1530) on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Parish prayers at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 2 pm at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church (Lynn Park Rd) Port Dover. Father Stephen Savel celebrant. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Ancaster. For those wishing, donations to NACL would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences and/or donations can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca

Stephanie Skinner

SKINNER, Stephanie (nee Berdan) of Port Dover, passed away at Juravinski Hospital, Hamilton on her 41st birthday, June 20, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of Ronald. Devoted and proud mother of Sean and Shannon. Cherished daughter of Fern Berdan and the late Ivan (April 2012) of Tweed. Dearest sister and sister-in-law of Scott and Joanne Berdan of Omemee and Stacey Berdan and Greg Kerr of Tweed. Will be sadly missed by her nephew Clayton. Stephanie was a Child Welfare Supervisor for the Children’s Aid Society. She had a wide circle of friends and co-workers that will miss her, but will hold special memories of her loving spirit. She was an inspiration to her family for her strength and courage. Friends were invited to meet with the family to share their memories of Stephanie on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Thompson Waters Funeral Home, 102 First Ave., Port Dover (519-583-1530). A Service to Celebrate Stephanie’s life was held in the funeral home Chapel on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Port Dover Cemetery. Chaplain Ann Vanderberg officiated. For those wishing, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online donations and/or condolences can be made atwww.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca

Mary Wamsley

WAMSLEY, Mary (nee Kingswood) of Port Dover, passed away at Norfolk General Hospital on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in her 83rd year. Predeceased by her husband Robert. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Suzie of Port Dover, Bill of Port Dover, Rick and Lori of Brantford, Janet Wilcox of Simcoe and Laura Wamsley and Phil Hollinger of Oshawa. Proud and devoted grandmother of Adam, R.J., Zach, Kirbie, Brooke, Kelly-Lynn (Andre), Colleen (Cristian), Megan, Ashley (Jeff) and Jared, and great-grandmother of Emma and Hailey. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Lottie Ciccoloni of Brantford, June and Fred Pegg of Belwood, Renie Wilson of Brantford, Joan, Peg and Jane. Will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her grandson Ryan, great grandson Connor, brothers Arthur, Gordon and Ronnie, sisters Margaret, Gladys and Lorraine and brothers-in-law Sam and Gord. Mary was a well-known resident of Port Dover, she worked for more than 40 years in Real Estate. She loved sports, and enjoyed bowling and curling. Mary was a loving devoted mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by her large family and many friends. In keeping with Mary’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private graveside will be held at a later date. Since it was one of Mary’s favourite days, family and friends are invited to a celebration of life gathering 224 First Ave., Port Dover on Sunday, July 1, 2012 immediately following the parade. For those wishing donations to the Who Did It Club would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements have been entrusted to Thompson Waters Funeral Home, Port Dover (519-583-1530). Online donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca