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| 1451 |  | Wilburn Byers Wilburn Byers died peacefully at Waters Edge, North Bay on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was 89 years old. Wilburn was predeceased by his parents Agnes (McConnell) and Levi Byers; his siblings Gladys Mason (the late Tom), Evelyn Byers, Violet Hazelwood (the late Eric), Greta Bayliss (the late Hector), Andrew and Tom Byers (Caroline of Medicine Hat, Alberta). He was the dear brother of Wilda Byers of Dunnville, Sam Byers (Ethel) of Dunnville, Gwen Hazelwood (Clarence) of Renfrew and Marjorie Trainer of North Bay. He is also survived by sons Daniel and Patrick Byers. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. Wilburn was a retired maintenance worker at the former E.T.I. and lived previously in Callander and Powassan. His family will receive visitors at the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm. and on Wednesday, November 9, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the Paul Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel, and will be live-streamed at paulfuneralhome.ca. Interment at Nipissing Cemetery. | |
| 1452 | | Wilda Byers Entered into rest October 31, 2023 at Gardenview Long Term Care Home in Townsend, Ontario. She was 95 years old. Wilda was predeceased by her parents Agnes (McConnell) and Levi Byers and her siblings Gladys Masson (the late Tom), Evelyn Byers, Violet Hazelwood (the late Eric), Greta Bayliss (the late Hector), Andrew, Wilburn and Tom Byers (Caroline of Medicine Hat, Alberta). She is survived by her siblings Sam Byers (Ethel) of Dunnville, Gwen Hazelwood (Clarence) of Renfrew and Marjorie Trainer of North Bay. Wilda will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. The Byers family will receive visitors at the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan, on Monday, November 6, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, November 7 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm. Spring interment Nipissing Cemetery. | |
| 1453 | | Wilda Mae Britton Peacefully with her family by her side at the Kingston General Hospital, on Thursday October 12th., 2006. The former Wilda Mae Christie of Brockville aged 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell Dunleavy and Floyd Britton. Loving mother of Karen Wilson-Wiseman (Dave) of Brockville, Donna Blancher (Frank) of R.R. # 1 Athens, Brian Dunleavy (Sandy) of Brockville, Lynn Leeder and Chyrstal Brown (Allan) of Cardinal. Wilda is survived by 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, a brother Wayne Christie (Gail) of Port Elgin as well as several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents William James Christie and his wife Gertrude (Byrd) Christie and brothers Lyle, Grant and Forrest Christie and a sister Crace Copeland. Family and Friends may call at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl St. East Brockville on Sunday October 15th. 2006 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in St. John's United Church, Brockville on October 16th. 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery at a later date. In memoriams to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. | |
| 1454 | | Wilfred Byers Wilfred Byers A long time resident of this city, Mr. Wilfred Byers passed away at Leisure World, Saturday, January 14th. He was 84. Mr. Byers was born and resided at Bark Lake (Renfrew County), as well as Nipissing Village and Parry Sound. He moved to North Bay in 1941. A person interested in nature, Mr. Byers was an ardent carver and mounted moose and deer horns as a hobby. He was also an avid hunter. He enjoyed music to the fullest, playing the violin for house parties when living in Nipissing and also as a pastime until sickness intervened. He also repaired violins. Mr. Byers is survived by a son, Emmeth, Mrs. John Collins (Helen), Mrs. Harvey Collins (Ethel) and Mrs. Robert Steed (Bernice), all of North Bay. He will be fondly remembered by fifteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Gordon of Clearwater, Florida, and a sister, Mary Ellen Lines of Florida. He was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Byers, brothers, Kenneth, William, Lorne and Hubert, and a sister Mrs. George Hignell (Eucaria). Funeral mass was celebrated by Reverend Jack David at St. Peter's Church, Tuesday, January 17th at 11 am. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Walter, Warner and Eric Byers, Robert and Michael Collins, and Carl Glass. | |
| 1455 |  | Wilfred Ferro --The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, August 6, 1985 Page 19 | |
| 1456 |  | Wilfred Golden GOLDEN-In Victoria on Oct. 10, 1969, Mr. Wilfred Lawrence Golden, aged 47 years, of 1046 Gosper Crescent; born in Sulphur Springs, Alta.; late of Edmonton. He is survived by his wife, Norma; one son and three daughters, Marvin, Sandra; Victoria and Connie, all at home; two sisters and one brother: Kathleen Dierkhising of Bonnyville, Alta.; Lenora Schaupmeyer of Mayerthorpe, Alta., and James of Coleman, Alta. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by McCall Bros. Funeral Directors Ltd.. --Times Colonist, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, October 11, 1969 Page 32 | |
| 1457 |  | Wilfred J. Haight --Syracuse Herald Journal, Syracuse, New York, June 18, 1999 | |
| 1458 |  | Wilfred Radkey RADKEY Wilfred A. - Peacefully, at St. Joseph's Hospital, on Monday, September 20, 1993, Wilfred Arthur Radkey, in his 66th year; beloved husband of Marion (Holloway); dear father of Ruth Edmonstone and her husband, Doug of Thornbury; Kathy Mitchell and her husband, Joe Green of Cambridge and Doug and his wife, Lynda of Brantford. He will be sadly missed by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; survived by his mother, Frances of Cambridge; also survived by sisters, Jean Bartman and John of Alberta, Joan Hillier and Sid of Cambridge and Win Brethauer and Bill of Brampton and several nieces and nephews; predeceased by his father, Arthur and brother, Neal. Mr. Radkey was a long time member of A. O. T. S., Mount Pleasant United Church Board of Session, also retired caretaker of the church and a retired employee of Dexter - Lawson, Cambridge. Friends will be received at the BECKETT GLAVES FAMILY FUNERAL CENTRE, 88 Brant Avenue on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. Service in the chapel on Friday at 2 p. m., with Rev. Janet Page officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada, 90 Adelaide Street East, Suite B101, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2R4 (Lou Gehrig's) would be gratefully appreciated by the family. A Memorial Tree will be planted for Wilfred. See Column 307 for details. --The Expositor, Brantford, Ontario, September 22, 1993 Page 24 | |
| 1459 |  | Wilhelmine Kemp KEMP, Wilhelmine In hospital on Monday, January 11, 1993. Wilhelmine Kemp (nee Reid), age 84, beloved wife of the late Raymond Kemp. Dear mother of Donald (Doris) and Margaret Harrison (Donald). Sister of Mabel Whyte and the late Annie Craig and Robert Reid. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, on Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 12 noon until service time in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Ramsayville Cemetery in the spring. Memorial tributes to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated. --The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, January 13, 1993 Page 36 | |
| 1460 |  | Will Irvin Clark --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, November 18, 1940 Page 5 | |
| 1461 |  | Willard Jecks Willard Jecks Services for Willard Jecks, 76, 2206 46th St., Rock Island, are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Knox-Larson Funeral Home, Rock Island. Burial is in National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, with military rites conducted. Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with masonic services at 7:30. Memorials may be made to Heart Fund or Church of Peace United Church of Christ Centennial Fund. Mr. Jecks died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, at Trinity Medical Center, East Campus, Moline. Mr. Jecks was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Wauconda, Ill., the son of Ellis Preston and Dora Isabel Grantham Jecks. He married Ruby Louise VanZandbergen June 11, 1949, in Rock Island. He attended Bradley University, Peoria. He was employed as inspection foreman at Eagle Signal Corp., formerly of Moline, until 1966. Later, he worked as a quality assurance specialist at the Rock Island Arsenal, for 14 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Moline Consistory and Rock Island Lodge 658. He was also active in local camping clubs. He was a World War II Army veteran. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking and mall walking. Survivors include the widow; sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Barbara Jecks, Deltona, Fla., and Robert and Marcy Jecks, East Moline; and grandchildren, Daniel, Kelly, Timothy and Lisa. --The Dispatch, Moline, Illinois, July 28, 1995 Page 5 | |
| 1462 | | Willard Mullen Willard Lee Mullen, 79, of the Maysville area (Benton County, Arkansas) died June 11, 2004, at his home. He was born Jan. 23, 1925, in Kit Carson, Colo., to Phil and Lottie Kellogg Mullen. He was a longtime resident of the Maysville area. He was a rancher, carpenter and steel guitar player. He was a former president and charter member of the Northeast Oklahoma Steel Guitar Association, playing steel guitar for various events. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Billy Mullen. Survivors include his wife, Nora Mae Mullen of the home; two sons, Bill Mullen and wife Teresa of Maysville and Levi Mullen of Hondo, Texas; two daughters, Cheryl Pickering and husband John of Lumberton, Texas, and Charlene Newell and husband Paul of Gravette (Arkansas); four grandchildren; three brothers, Leonard Mullen of Leota, Kan., Melvin Mullen of Brush, Colo., and Delmar Mullen of Seibert, Colo.; four sisters, Florence Aumiller of Laramie, Wyo., Donna Smith of Paonia, Colo., Shirley Ann Moyer of Chino Valley, Ariz., and Esther Slawson of Aurora, Colo. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday (June 14, 2004) at the Maysville Community Center with the Rev. Raymond Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Maysville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 13, 2004) at Wasson Funeral home in Siloam Springs (Arkansas). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Maysville Extension Homemakers Club or the Maysville Fire Department. --The Daily Record, Little Rock, Arkansas, June 15, 2004 | |
| 1463 |  | William A. Robinson --The Cumberland News - Cumberland, Maryland, November 15, 1966 | |
| 1464 | | William Adams William Adams Sr., age 89, of 12 Burgess Place, Groton, died peacefully on Monday morning, April 24, 2006 surrounded by his family at the Groton Regency. He was born in New London on Aug. 16,1916, the son of Robert J. and Alida Vincent Adams. He fell in love and married Isabell Doyle on June 21, 1936. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this June. Bill worked for 38 years at Electric Boat Co. as a general foreman for quality control. During his employment he traveled to Idaho to work on the first nuclear powered submarine, "The Nautilus" and he also traveled to Saratoga Springs to work on the second nuclear powered submarine, "The Seawolf". He was a past foreman and life member of the Pioneer Hose Company in Groton and a charter and life member of the Groton Lodge of Elks and a member of Sacred Heart Church. After his retirement in 1976 he and Isabell enjoyed traveling around the world, Hawaii being one of their favorites. They enjoyed wintering in San Diego with their daughter Barbara. Bill's hobbies included woodworking, gardening and sports. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Most of all he enjoyed life and spending time with his family. During his stay at the Groton Regency he was loved and well cared for by the staff. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, William Adams Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Westerly; his daughter, Barbara Robinson, of San Diego, Calif.; four grandchildren, Debbie Camberos and her husband Jaime, of California, Sheryl Champlin and her husband, Harry, of Mystic, Kristin Partosan and her husband, Scott, of Mystic and William Adams III, of Stonington; and four great-grandchildren, Jaime, Tiana, Chelsae and Ryan. Bill also leaves a brother, Francis and his wife, Virginia Adams; two sisters, Janette and her husband, Roland Swanson, and Betty Mason. He also is survived by three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Weinberg, Lucy Doyle and Jane Doyle as well as several nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by two brothers, Vincent and Robert Adams; and a sister, Vera Cortnoir. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock at Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart Dr., Groton. Interment will be in St. Mary Cemetery, New London. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Donations in his memory may be directed to the Groton Regency Recreation Center, 1145 Poquonnock Rd., Groton, CT 06340 or the Visiting Nurse Association of SE CT., 403 North Frontage Rd., Waterford, CT 06385. --The Day, New London, Connecticut, April 25, 2006 | |
| 1465 |  | William Alfred South William Alfred South The funeral service for William Alfred South was conducted by Reverend Judith Hare on Friday, May 28, 1994, at the Paul Funeral Home Chapel, Powassan. Mr. South died at Civic Hospital, North Bay, on Tuesday, May 24, 1994. He is survived by his wife Irene South. Predeceased by his first wife Doris in 1991. Dear father of Donna South, Sault Ste. Marie; Bob (June) South, North Bay, Bill Jr. (Betty) South, Nipissing; Ken (Lorraine) South, Sault Ste. Marie and Karen Emesowum, London. Stepfather of Marvel (Laurie) Bell, Manitoulin Island and Brandt (Mary) Bradley, Bonfield. Beloved grandfather of Kathy, Kevin, Shannon, Matthew, Michael, Ryan, Stacey, Christine, Jessica, Ijeoma, Isaac, Doris, Heather, Clayton and Darryl. Brother of Charlie (Joyce), Calgary; Ernie ((Marie), Valemount, British Columbia. Predeceased by brothers Jim and Cecil. Bill was born on the Stillaway farm, son of Edith (Stillaway) and Edward South. He was raised in the Nipissing area. When he was young, he worked in the lumber camps for the Odorizzi and Moore families. He married Doris Grawbarger in December 1944. They farmed and supplemented their income in the tobacco farms of Southern Ontario. They raised a family of five and Bill devoted much of his life to family outings. Bill worked at Dupont from 1957 until retirement. He was widowed in August on 1991 and then married Irene Bradley on December 4, 1992. Bill South was a gentle, soft spoken, loving person who enjoyed the outdoors. He was involved in the Pine Ridge Hunt Camp and his own camp in Hornepayne. Bill has 15 grandchildren whom he loved very deeply, and they always looked forward to spending time with grandpa. Casket bearers for Mr. South were Tim South, Ryan South, The South, Matthew Colin, Kevin South, Michael South, Brandt Bradley and Dennis Johnston. Honorary bearers were Charlie South and Ireton Grawbarger. Interment was at Powassan Union Cemetery. --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, June 24, 1994 Page 10 | |
| 1466 |  | William Banning BANNING - WILLIAM OTIS, on February 15, 1940; beloved husband of Elizabeth Biegler; father of Alice; loving son of Frederick and Alice nee Lane); brother of Esther, Ruth, Winifred, Richard and Frederick Banning, Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., from the McManus Funeral Home, 2001 Flatbush Ave. Requiem mass R. C. Church of St. Thomas Aquinas. --The Brooklyn Daily Edge, Brooklyn, New York, February 17, 1940 Page 9 | |
| 1467 | | William Banning William Calvin Banning, Electrical Engineer William Calvin Banning, 84, an electrical engineer who did reliability testing of satellite components for the National Security Agency, died of renal failure June 29 at Washington Adventist Hospital. He lived in Silver Spring. Mr. Banning also served in the Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1958. He was a native of New York who attended McKinley Technical High School. He was a 1939 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and also received a second bachelor's degree, in electrical engineering, from the University of Louisville. He served in the Signal Corps in North Africa and Europe during World War II and as a cryptographic security officer in Germany after the war. He resigned his commission in 1949 but continued with the National Guard and Army Reserve. He worked for the Naval Security Station starting in 1951 and retired from the NSA in 1979. Mr. Banning was a Boy Scout master and commissioner, former treasurer of Christ Episcopal Church in Kensington and a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Silver Spring and the Lutheran Lay Theology and Fellowship organizations. He also belonged to the Army-Navy Club, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Phoenix Society, Military Order of World Wars, National Rifle Association, Potomac River Jazz Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. His marriage to Katherine Whitaker ended in divorce. His second wife, Mildred Stirratt, died in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Banning of Silver Spring; two children from his first marriage, Richard C. Banning of Takoma Park and Julia Millar of Juneau, Alaska; two sons from his second marriage, Charles K. Banning of Annandale and Edward S. Banning of Old Lyme, Conn.; and a grandson. | |
| 1468 | | William Beebe William Andrews Beebe passed away at home early in the morning on Oct. 2, 2016. Bill was born on May 11, 1935 in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Mae and Edwin Beebe. His formative years were spent in Vermont and Maine, where he graduated from Orono High school in 1953. After that he moved back to Burlington, attended the University of Vermont and earned a B.S. in technology, finishing in 1957. While at school he met Katharine Laura Fernald (Kay); they were engaged on graduation eve and married on March 8, 1958. After a honeymoon trip to Aspen for skiing, they continued on to Las Vegas, Nevada where Bill immediately began his Air Force tour of duty. Here their first son Christopher was born in September of 1959. Anticipating Bill?s deployment to Shemya Island, Alaska on the Bearing Sea, they loaded up the Studebaker Lark and drove east. Kay and Chris stayed first with her parents in Verona, New Jersey and then with Bill?s parents in Burlington, Vermont where early in 1961 their second son Michael was born. As soon as his Air Force service, operating a radar facility, was finished, Bill returned to New England and resigned from the military. The new family moved to Watertown, Massachusetts, where Bill enrolled in the Harvard Business School, graduating with an MBA in 1963. From there, it was back to the greater New York area where Bill was employed by Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Kay was employed feeding and chasing two increasingly active young men. After about three years, Bill accepted a position as chief financial officer at a then small company called Dunkin? Donuts in the Boston area and the family moved to Scituate, Massachusetts. Several years later he went on to work and consult for a variety of small, struggling high tech companies in the Boston area, focusing his talents towards reorganizing management strategies. Kay and Bill lived on the South Shore for the next 35 years, until Kay got her long standing wish to relocate to Montana, where she could be closer to her new grandsons. In the autumn of 2000, they settled in Bozeman, where Bill eased into retirement. Bill lived an active life; he loved to ski, play tennis, hike, fish and garden. He always read a lot, and as he grew older, he spent more and more time in the kitchen, making dishes from his ever-growing cookbook and recipe collection. He will be long remembered for his quick wit, common sense and devotion to his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Mae, and his son Mike, Bill is survived by his sister Nancy, his other son Chris and three grandchildren; Ava, Fergus and Max. A quiet, family memorial celebration is planned for Thanksgiving Day, his favorite holiday. | |
| 1469 |  | William Byers BYERS, William J.-At Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Monday, May 1, 1978, William J. Byers (formerly of Hay Ave., Mimico), beloved husband of the late Alma Hughes, dear father of Mrs. Jordan Johnson (Mona), of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Mr. Byers will be resting at the funeral home of G. H. Hogle, 63 Mimico Ave., Mimico, from Wednesday, 7 p.m. Funeral service Thursday 1.30 p.m. Interment Glendale Memorial Gardens, Etobicoke. --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, May 3, 1978 Page 2 | |
| 1470 | | William Carter William G. Carter, Sr., age 77, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at Broadview Health Center, Columbus. Veteran Army Sgt., Korean War. Retired Sales Tax Auditor for the State of Ohio Taxation Dept. Preceded in death by wife, Verna K. Carter; father, Donald H. Carter, Sr., and Aunt Francis Timmerman. Survived by sons, William (Wanda) Carter, Jr., and Thomas (Julie) Carter; grandchildren, Nicole, Nathan, William III, Shana, Kevin, and Landon; 9 great-grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Carter; brother, Donald (Mary) Carter, Jr.; sisters, Norma (Frank) Brooks, Virginia (Ed) Shields, and Judy (Eladio) Amores. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL, 5360 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, OH, where Funeral Service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2005. Interment Kingwood Memorial Park, Lewis Center, OH. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Harbor Light Hospice, 253 N. State Street, Westerville, OH 43081 in William's memory. He was greatly loved. --The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, Ohio, September 21, 2005 Page 06B | |
| 1471 | | William Chamberlain William J. Chamberlain, 73, a resident of 2 Draper St., died Saturday at Oswego Hospital. Mr. Chamberlain was born in the village of Cayuga and was the son of the late Rev. William C. and Lucina (Wiley) Chamberlain. He was a graduate of Syracuse University, class of 1963. Prior to his retirement in 1980, Mr. Chamberlain was the owner and manager of Chamberlain Pontiac-Cadillac car dealership in Oswego for more than 25 years. Most recently, he was employed by the Oswego County Savings Bank. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Chamberlain was a member of and served on the board of directors of the American Red Cross. He was a member and past officer of the Oswego Rotary Club and a member and former officer of the Oswego Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Chamberlain was the president of the Oswego Car Dealers Association and served with Meals on Wheels. He was a communicant of the First United Methodist Church. His wife, Nellie Lee, died June 26, 1988. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Lee Xanco of Kenmore and Susan Miller of Acton, Mass.; a son, William C. Chamberlain of Oswego; a sister, Mrs. URana DeGraw of Winston-Salem, N.C. --Palladium-Times, Oswego, New York, December 5, 1988 | |
| 1472 | | William Currie William Elwood Currie, 64, died at St. Boniface Hospital Dec. 7 after a long illness. Born at Douglas, Mr. Currie spent the early part of his life in Brandon and district later moving to Winnipeg to reside. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Barry and daughter in law Heather. Two sisters and four brothers also survive. Lloyd at Prince George, B.C., Allan at Sprague, Man., Harold at Berwyn, Alta., Dr. Roy Currie of Winnipeg, Mrs. Viola Costen of Winnipeg and Mrs. Alma Humphreys of Brandon. Mr. Currie was predeceased by one brother Minto. Funeral services were held at the Mordue Funeral Home Thursday afternoon. Interment was at St. Vital Cemetery. --Brandon Sun, Brandon, Manitoba, December 11, 1964 | |
| 1473 | | William Derby William Francis Derby, 92, of West Hartford, husband of Catherine (Lycett) Derby, died Wednesday, (February 14, 2001), at John Dempsey Hospital. Born in Hartford, the son of the late George F. and Signe (Peterson) Derby, he was predeceased by his first wife, Ethel (Gustafson) Derby, in 1982. Mr. Derby worked as an engineer with the Torrington Company and New Departure of Meriden, and, after retiring, took a position as Business Agent for the Church Home of Hartford until 1984. He was an active member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, serving as an usher and Sunday School Treasurer, and was a member of the West Hartford Squires. In addition to his wife, Catherine, he is survived by four sons, William F. Derby, Jr. of Albuquerque, NM, Donald N. Derby, and his wife, Priscilla, of Cromwell, R. Randolph Derby of Albuquerque, NM, and Jeffrey R. Derby of Burnsville, NC; his daughter and son-in-law, Susan B. and Wayne Vaughan of Columbia, SC; his sister, Dorothy Kahane of Springfield, MA; his four grandchildren, Christopher Vaughan of Portland, OR, Ashley Vaughan of Columbia, SC, Kassandra T. Derby and Susanna L. Derby, both of Cromwell; and his step-sons, Robert and Frederick Duell of California. Mr. Derby was also predeceased by his daughter, Carolyn Derby; and two brothers, George and Edward Derby. Visitation will be Monday, Feb. 19, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main St., West Hartford. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of Emanuel Lutheran Church, 311 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106. | |
| 1474 |  | William Dunn DUNN SR., WILLIAM J. Sheboygan, Wis. Age 65. Passed away Aug. 4, 1970. Mr. Dunn was born in Marinette, Wis. on March 23, 1905. In Racine, he was married to the former Mary Hallman. Surviving are his wife, Mary; one son, William; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Maxfield, Mrs, Lee Entering and Mrs. Ronald Miller; one brother, Clarence of South Milwaukee; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Pero of Racine. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m., in the South Park Methodist Church, Sheboygan, Friends may call at the GRAND- HABERMANN FUNERAL HOME, 903 N. 6th St., Sheboygan, Wis. today (Wednesday) after 4 p.m. Memorials will be appreciated. | |
| 1475 | | William Edwards William L. Edwards of Westbrook Road, Deep River, died Saturday at Middlesex Hospital. He was 63. He was born in Ivoryton. Prior to his retirement, he worked as an automotive technician for Westbrook Honda. He is survived by his wife, Jean Adams Edwards; a son, Lewis W. Edwards of Chester; two daughters, Deborah Tuthill of Deep River and Loretta J. Fox of Killingworth; four brothers, two sisters and six grandchildren. Services will be today at 10 a.m. at the Winthrop Baptist Church. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. | |
| 1476 |  | William F. Lyons Dead; Pioneer Winnipeg Druggist William F. Lyons Dead; Pioneer Winnipeg Druggist William Francis Lyons, 53, of 679 William ave., for 23 years a Winnipeg druggist, died Thursday at his residence. Mr. Lyons, who was born in Windsor, Ont., came to Winnipeg in 1904. Since 1907 he has owned and operated Lyons' drug store at the corner of Sherbrooke st. and Elgin ave. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Mrs, A. Lewis, Lillian and Helen, all of Winnipeg. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from St. Edward's church to St. Mary's cemetery, Arrangements are in charge of Badal's funeral home. --The Winnipeg Tribune, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 25, 1930 Page 32 | |
| 1477 |  | William Faulkner William Faulkner Services were today for William H. Faulkner, 72, Santa Rosa, who died Monday in a local hospital. Faulkner was a native of Illinois and 50-year county resident. He was a serviceman for PG&E for 42 years prior to his retirement in 1965. Faulkner was a member of Santa Rosa Lodge 57 F&AM, Russian River Lodge 181 F&AM, a past high priest of Royal Arch Chapter 45, a past commander of Santa Rosa Commandery, K.T., Aahmes Shrine of Oakland, Sonoma County Shrine Club and the Pacific Service Employes Association. He is survived by his widow, Alta Faulkner, Santa Rosa; son, Richard Falulkner, Sebastopol, and three grandchildren. Burial will be at Santa Rosa Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knight Templer Eye Foundation c/o Charles Feist, 2542 Brookhaven Drive, Santa Rosa, or to a favorite charity. --The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California, April 28, 1976 Page 41 | |
| 1478 | | William Gordon William Gordon, a well-known and much loved resident of Ramsay Township, passed away suddenly in Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Tuesday, July 17th. The late Mr Gordon farmed all his life in this community. In 1920 he married Carrie Manson, of Middleville who with a family of three survives: Margaret, at home; Earl, of Vancouver, B.C.; Ethel, Mrs Clifford Melanson, of Cedar Hill. Four sisters and two half-brothers also survive: Mrs Maggie Corregan, Spruce Lake, Sask; Mrs Minne Elliott, Sonningdale, Sask; Mrs Eva G. Rankin, Ottawa; Mrs Ada Traill, Smiths Falls; Reuben Giles, Blakeney; Robert Giles, Almonte. His elder brother, Findlay, predeceased him fourteen years ago. Service was conducted at his late residence on Saturday, July 20 by Mr Arthur Powley, Cornwall. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Beautiful floral tributes from close relatives testified to their love and esteem. A donation to the British and Foreign Bible Society was made in tribute by Reta Traill. Other gracious and practical gestures on the part of the neighbours and a large circle of friends were indicative of the respect in which Mr Gordon was held and carried a message of sympathy to the bereaved family. The pallbearers were: Messrs Earl and Frank Manson, Bert and Roy Evans, Tom Barr and Ernie Giles. --The Almonte Gazette, Almonte, Ontario, July 26, 1956 Page 8 | |
| 1479 |  | William H. Carter William H. Carter. William H. Carter died yesterday at his home, No. 62 Crown street. He was 60 years old. He was employed as a foreman by the Pratt & Whitney Company thirty years. He was a member of Lafayette Lodge of Masons, the Royal Arcanum and the Veteran Corps of the Governor's Foot Guard. He leaves a wife, two sons, Robert P. Carter and Harry D. Carter; two daughters, Miss Marion M. Carter of this city and Miss Gertrude P. Carter, who is now in Siberia in Red Cross Work; two sisters, Mrs, J. W. Hirst of Boston and Mrs, M. H. Wiley of this city: and a brother, James Carter of Hartford. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home. --Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, July 28, 1919 Page 15 | |
| 1480 |  | William J. Bond William J. Bond After a three month bout with cancer, William J. Bond died at his home in New Liskeard on April 8, 2007. He was born in New Liskeard on May 30, 1931 to Cecil and Mary Bond. Educated in New Liskeard, he married Shirley Corneal there on May 14, 1954. Mr. Bond held various positions at Temiskaming Printing Company and he was photographer and owner of Bond Photo Lab in New Liskeard. Mr. Bond lived at his Katherine Street address for over 50 years. He enjoyed fishing with his family, taking photos of family and wildlife and amateur radio until his later years. Recently he was involved in local politics and was a member of KOPS. Mr. Bond was also a member of the Temiskaming Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club and was on the executive of PROD, Temiskaming Radio Amateur Club. He is survived by his wife Shirley; children Dulcie Shepherdson (Barney Bogart), Tim Bond (Denise), Mary Bullock (Dave) and Darrell Bond (Sue Ward); nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his grandson Jonathan Wm. Bullock. The funeral was arranged by Perrin Funeral Chapel with the service conducted by Morley Shepherdson and Dulcie Shepherdson at Community Church of Christ in New Liskeard. Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends attending the service from out of town came from Kanata, Bracebridge, Guelph, Oshawa, Dryden, Keewatin, Burlington, Curtis, Englehart and Sudbury. --Temiskaming Speaker, New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada, April 18, 2007 Page 11 | |
| 1481 |  | William J. King KING - Suddenly at Duncan Lake, Township of Nipissing, on Sunday, August 8, 1971, William James King in his 71st year, beloved husband of Leada Yerkie, of Nipissing. Resting at the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan. Service in the chapel on Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Interment Nipissing Cemetery. --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, August 9, 1971 Page 3 | |
| 1482 |  | William J. Rhodey RHODEY, William J. - At Freeport Hospital, on March 19, 1979, following a lengthy illness, Willima John Rhodey, age 70 years, of 108 Samuel St. He was born in Dickie Settlement; son of the late John W. Rhodey and Mary Atchison; beloved husband of the former Lena Peacock; dear father of George of Liberia, Verdun of Waterloo, David of Edmonton, James of Kitchener, Mrs. Bruce (Mary) Harmer of Kitchener; brother of George, of Route 2, Cambridge (G), Ernest of Cambridge (G) and Mrs. William (Eila) Read of Route 2, Cambridge (G). Eleven grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Edith Cox, second wife Lauretta McKirdy and his parents. Friends may call at the RatzBechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today. Funeral and committal service in the chapel on Thursday at 3 p.m. with Mr. Carson Cowan officiating. Spring interment Blair cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society may be made as expressions of sympathy. --Waterloo Region Record, Kitchener, Ontario, March 20, 1979 Page 31 | |
| 1483 | | William James WILLIAM LLOYD JAMES - The funeral of the late William Lloyd James was held from the Morrow Funeral Home, Perth, on Friday, March 14th, to St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, where service was conducted by Rev. J. Boyles and assisted by Rev. H. Horsey. Interment was made at St. George's Cemetery. Mr. James, who resided at R.R. 7, Perth, passed away in the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on March 12th, 1969, after a brief illness. He was 79 years of age. Born at Union Hall on February 13th, 1890, he was a son of the late Thomas James and Elizabeth Woods. Mr. James had farmed most of his life on the original James' settlement homestead until 1965. He was married at Trinity Anglican Church, Ottawa, on February l8th, 1925, to Irene Edith Chambers, who survives 'along with two sons, Ronald and Carl of R.R. 7, Perth, and daughter Wilma (Mrs. Keith Cassidy, of Toronto and grandchildren, Kevin, Sharon and Blake Cassidy and Brett James. He is also survived by one sister, Pearl (Mrs. Wm. Munro), Almonte and predeceased by one brother, Herbert, and sisters Maud (Mrs. Hugh Munro) and Eva (Mrs. John Jackson). Mr. James was a faithful member of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, and latterly St John's Anglican Church, Balderson. He was a member of the Holstein Friesian Association of Canada for 46 years. Pallbearers at the funeral we Archie Ferguson and Dave Foster, Perth, Harold James, Alfred James, Frank James, Union Hall, and Edwin Halpenny, Almonte. | |
| 1484 | | William James Byers Rev. D.H. Hodges of Admaston has been called on to officiate at two funerals this week. The second was Mr. William Byers of Nipissing whose remains were brought here for burial on Tuesday evening. Died Lot 3, Con 14, Nipissing, Ontario --The Renfrew Mercury, Renfrew, Ontario, August 6, 1920 | |
| 1485 |  | William John Andrews ANDREWS, William John In hospital at Almonte on Thursday, July 7, 1988. William (Bill) Andrews of Almonte, age 74 years, beloved husband of the late Ella Rodger and dear father of Robert and his wife Anneth of Almonte; dear brother of Mrs. Pearl Suozzi of Detroit, Michigan. Predeceased by 1 sister, Jenny and 1 brother, David. Dear Grandpa of Angela and Jordan. Friends may call at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Saturday in the chapel at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Bob Hill officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. --The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 8, 1988 Page 41 | |
| 1486 | | William Knight 06/28/2002 WILLIAM H. KNIGHT HUNTINGTON — William H. Knight, 76, died at his home Wednesday, June 26, 2002, following several years of failing health. He was born in Burlington on April 28, 1926, the son of the late William and Hazel (Walton) Knight. During World War II, Bill was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army and was involved in combat for two years. Upon his return to civilian life, he was employed as a mechanic for Wheeler's Farm Machinery. May 9, 1953, he married Beatrice "Bea" Hallock in Huntington. Bill loved the outdoors and all aspects of nature. He was a self-employed logger. He was an avid fisherman and very successful hunter. He always had a large vegetable garden with excess produce that he shared with neighbors and friends. His potato yield was always abundant, and he had many loyal customers who depended on his crop. During his retirement years, he derived much pleasure from washing and sorting them to keep himself busy. The Knight family always had a large assortment of animals that were an important part of the family. He is survived by his children, Karen and Mike Doolan of Essex, Myron Knight and his partner, Patricia Haskins, of Huntington, Michael and Sheila Knight of Starksboro, Marvin Knight of Winooski, Marty Knight of Waterbury, Monte and Becky Knight of Huntington, Milford and Laurie Knight of Burlington, and Merle and Carolyn Knight of Bristol; 13 grandchildren; a great-grandson; four sisters, Hazel Smith of Winooski, Sally Walters of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Eliza Simard of Springfield, Mass., and Marion Beaker of Pine Island, N.Y.; three brothers, Robert Knight of Monroe, N.Y., Emery Knight of McGraw, N.Y., and David Knight of Lomax, Texas; many nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; and his special pal, Tommy, his faithful cat. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice (Hallock) Knight on July 5, 2001, his brothers, Clayton, Stanley and Edward, and a special family member, Glen Truax. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 1, at 10 a.m. in the Huntington Baptist Church with burial to follow with full military honors in the family lot in Maplewood Cemetery. Visiting hours are Sunday, June 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St., Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Richmond Rescue, P.O. Box 404, Richmond, Vt. 05477. | |
| 1487 |  | William L. Polley William L. Polley of 441 W. Clinton St. Body at Charles F. Hughes & Son Funeral Home. Prayer service there today at 8:15 a. m., Requiem High Mass at 9 in St. Patrick's Church. St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery. --Elmira Advertiser, Elmira, New York, January 2, 1957 Page 3 | |
| 1488 |  | William Levi Alexander "Sandy" Holbein HOLBEIN, William Levi Alexander "Sandy" Sept. 19, 1938 - Sept. 13, 2008 Suddenly in Arnprior District Memorial Hospital, on the morning of Saturday, September 13, 2008, Sandy Holbein of RR 3 Arnprior, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Marjorie (Rodger) Holbein. Dear father of Alex and Heather both at home. Dear brother of Marian Holbein of RR 3 Arnprior, Grace (Don) Pruden of Carleton Place and Alice (Sam) Saunders of Ottawa. Predeceased by a sister Margaret. Dear uncle of Shawn and Mark (Melissa) Saunders of Ottawa. Dear brother-in-law of Bev Love (late of Don) of Arnprior. Son of the late Alex Holbein and Leeta Levi. Resting at The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior where family and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday 2-4 pm, 7-9 pm and after 12 noon Wednesday. Funeral service will be held in The Boyce Chapel Wednesday, September 17, 2008. at 2 pm with Pastor Bruce Donald officiating. Interment White Lake Community Cemetery. In memoriams to The Elgin Street Baptist Church would be appreciated by his family. --The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 15, 2008 Page 29 | |
| 1489 |  | William Lummis --The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, January 17, 1967 | |
| 1490 |  | William Munro MUNRO, William - At the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Monday, May 30, 1933, in his 70th year, William Munro, beloved husband of Pearl Elizabeth James and dear father of Elizabeth at home and Erie of Almonte. Resting of his home, Malcolm St., Almonte. Time and date of funeral later. --The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, May 30, 1955 Page 26 | |
| 1491 |  | William Munro MUNRO, William M. - At the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, Ont., on Thursday, Nov. 7. 1968, William M. Munro, beloved husband of Marjorie Ramsbottom, aged 64. Resting Blair and Son Funeral Home, 9 West Gore Street, Perth, from 3 pm. Saturday. Nov. 9. Funeral service to be conducted in the chapel, Monday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. --The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, November 11, 1968 Page | |
| 1492 | | William Munro WILLIAM JAMES MUNRO The death of William James Munro occurred suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, August 28th, 1979. At the time of his death Mr. Munro, a bachelor, resided at Hotel Almonte. He was in his 72nd year. Born October 17, 1907 in Darling Township, Mr. Munro was the son of the late John A. Munro and his wife, the late Elizabeth Young, both residents of Hall's Mills. He received his education at the Hall's Mills school and attended Guthrie United Church at Clayton. He is survived by five brothers; Harold, of Clayton; Clifford and John, both of Almonte; Andrew, Perth; Hugh of Pembroke; and one sister, Effie (Mrs. Archie Stewart), of Balderson. He was predeceased by Gilbert, Charlie and Mary. Funeral services for Mr. Munro were held at the Gamble & Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte, on Thursday, August 30th, 1979 at 2 p.m. Interment was at Clayton United Cemetery. Pallbearers were all nephews of the deceased; Jack Munro, Bert Munro, Gary Munro, Merv Munro, Basil Munro and James Foster. | |
| 1493 |  | William Pollock POLLOCK, William - Passed away at North Bay General Hospital, McLaren Site, Friday, June 11, 2010. William Pollock beloved husband of Marjorie Pollock (nee Adams) in his 83rd year. Dearly loved father of Steve (Evelyn), Mike (Linda), Wendy and Tim Pollock. He will be lovingly remembered by 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Anna and William Pollock. Memorial visitation at the McGUINTY FUNERAL HOME, Tuesday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. Interment of cremated remains at Port Loring Cemetery. --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, June 14, 2010 Page 10 | |
| 1494 |  | William Pretty PRETTY, William Ivan - Suddenly, at his Summer home, Kemptville, Ont, on Saturday, May 13, 1961, William Ivan Pretty, in his 69th year, husband of the late Lillian George and father, of William and Keith of Manotick and Allan, Cyrville. Resting at Hulse and Playfair Lid. 315 McLeod St. Service in chapel Tuesday at 3 p.m. Interment Pinecrest cemetery. --The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, May 15, 1961 Page 32 | |
| 1495 | | William Scott William Henry Scott The funeral of the late William Henry Scott, who passed away in his 81st year at his home on Malcolm Street, early Monday morning, was held Tuesday afternoon, July 11th, at 2 p.m. He was born at Boyd Settlement, Ramsay Township, a son of the late William Scott and Elizabeth Hampton of Union Hall. In the year 1881 he was married to Rachel Evans of Clayton. He made his home in Almonte and District, until 17 years ago when he left for Saskatchewan where he was employed by National Railways. Mr and Mrs Scott returned to their home in Almonte to celebrate their Golden Wedding in 1931, and for the past two years Mr Scott has been in poor health. Many beautiful floral tributes were received from the family and friends. the pallbearers were Messrs Bert Young, Roy Robertson, Ernest Robertson, Bert Evans, Harold Prescott and Harry Houston. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and three sons, William Harvey Scott of Almonte, and Alston and James of Melville, Sask; three daughters Ila, Mrs H.L. Coxford of Almonte; Lucy, Mrs Frank Snow, of Fort William and Bessie, Mrs George Van Iderstine of Moose Jaw, and two brothers, John A. Scott of Toronto; and W.E. Scott of Almonte. Three sisters, Mrs Robert Young of Almonte, Mrs J. Robertson of Castor, Alta, and Mrs W.S. Baldwin of Shoal Lake, Man, also survive. | |
| 1496 | | William Scott William Harvey Scott Fitting tribute to the memory of the late William Harvey Scott was paid at his funeral on Thursday Nov 5th, by a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives. Mr Scott had been in apparent good health until 10 days before his death when he suffered a heavy stroke from which he did not rally. He passed away on Tuesday, Nov 3rd, in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital. He was in his 72nd year. Born in Ramsay Township in Union Hall district, Mr Scott was a son of the late William Henry Scott and his wife, Rachel Evans. When he was 10 years of age, the family moved to the farm near Almonte now owned by Ernest Robertson. A short time later they moved to town. As a young man, he entered the employ of the Rosamond Woolen Company where he served for many years as an overseer of the Warping and Winding Department. In 1907, he married Miss Mary E. Davis of Almonte who survives with tow sons, Harvey Arthur and Edward Davis, and one grandson, David Scott. A son, Kenneth Bethune, predeceased him at the age of 18 years. He also leaves two sisters, Ila, Mrs Herbert Coxford, of Almonte and Bessie, Mrs Geo Van Iderstine of Saskatoon; and one brother, James Scott of Melville, Sask. Mr. Scott was a quiet, kindly man who was popular with a large circle of friends. He loved the outdoors and derived great pleasure from his frequent fishing trips to White Lake. He was a member of Almonte United Church The Rev J. Ray Anderson officiated at the service which was held at his home, Malcolm Street, Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs Chas Houston, Louis Peterson, Harold Prescott, Geo Pretty, Wm Munro and Walter Morton. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from the employees of the Rosamond Woolen Company and Carleton Wholesale Limited. Internment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Among those who attended the funeral from a distance was his brother, Mr James Scott of Melville, Sask; Mrs Scott's sister, Mrs W.J. Carnahan of Chapleau and Mr Carnahan and relatives and friends from Smiths Falls, Kemptville and Ottawa. | |
| 1497 | | William Stanton William C. Stanton, 92, of Buffalo, N.Y., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. He was the husband of the late Ann (Doyle), beloved father of Gary W. (Lucy) Stanton and Diane F. (Kenneth) Cohen, devoted grandfather of Kate, Andrew, Abby and Louise and great-grandfather of Ben, Alex, Eliana, Patrick, Julia, Jacob and Hugo. He was also brother to John E. Stanton. If desired, donations may be made to the Groton Sportsman Club, 421 Harvey Road, Stonington, CT 06378 (1-860-535-2077). --The Day, New London, Connecticut, November 13, 2011 | |
| 1498 |  | William Willis --The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, March 23, 1936 | |
| 1499 | | William Yaroch YAROCH, William Carl MD Age 84 Passed away, with aequan-imitas, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on November 28, 2011. He was born on February 13,1927, in Port Austin, Michigan, to the late Enoch and Loretta (Mayes) Yaroch. During his formative years, he was an avid reader. His intellectual pursuits were balanced by his interest in tennis and golf; he was a caddy at the Pointe Aux Barques Golf Club. As a youngster, he always tried to be helpful. He joined the high school basketball team so they would have enough players for their games. Upon completion of high school, he entered the US Army. He attended the Army Intensive Japanese Language School at the University of Michigan, the University of Minnesota, and Yale University. He then traveled to Japan to participate in the reconstruction effort at the end of World War II. During his military service, he developed a deep and lasting respect for the Japanese, as well as a notable dislike for armed conflict. He declined an opportunity to attend Officer Candidate School. Following completion of his military service, he returned to the University of Michigan. He earned bachelor and medical degrees. Subsequently, he completed his internship at Grace Hospital, and his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. In 1956, he married Flora McEachin. His working career was long and varied. He was in private practice for many years, and worked at the Center for Forensic Psychiatry. At various times in his career, he worked at the UM Psychiatric Emergency Services, the Federal Correctional Institution in Milan, and various community agencies. For approximately two years in the mid-1970's, he had a practice in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and had privileges at Memorial Medical Center. As a physician, he was both dutiful and compassionate; eager to help with the battle against mental illness. He had an enduring dedication to his family as well as his profession. His kindness, compassion, and generosity were some of his extraordinarily admirable traits. During his long and productive life, he was an avid gardener. Additionally, he appreciated art, particularly literature, music, and bonsai. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ernest (Audrey) Yaroch; and his sister, Isabel (Frank) Anderson. He is survived by his dear brother, Eldon (Jackie) Yaroch; and many loved nieces and nephews. He was an endlessly devoted father to his four children who also survive him, William Jr., Joseph (Cyndy Roy), Rosemary, and Ann (Dennis Smith); and a beloved grandfather of, Kevin Yaroch and Theodore Smith. In the spirit of continuing education, he has donated his body to the Anatomical Donation Program at the University of Michigan Medical School. A private family memorial has taken place. Please consider a donation in his honor to one of his favorite causes: the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the UM Medical School Dean's Annual Scholarship Fund, the Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, the National Parks Conservation Association, or the American Indian College Fund. Residents of the Port Austin area may consider donating books to the Port Austin Township Library. | |
| 1500 | | Willis Hartman Willis Lloyd Hartman, 88, oil producer, horse breeder, and polo player, of 1001 North Rock Road. Began his career with Gulf Oil Corporation in Tulsa. Later he and his son Ralph formed the Lonita Oil Company. Around World War II he bought 1700 acres of land just east of Wichita. All but 160 acres of that land was eventually sold and taken into the city. The 160 acres was known as Hartmoor Farms and included two polo fields. Hartman was active in polo from 1928 until last March, and he was founder of the Fairfield Polo Club. Survived by his son, Ralph, of Wichita. Entombment in Old Mission Mausoleum. --Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas, October 22, 1978, Page 1. |