Jean Heft
Jean Heft died on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at the Clinton Public Hospital, Clinton.Jean (Mellor) Heft, originally of Mount Forest, Cambridge and currently of Blyth was in her 64th year.
Beloved daughter of Percy and Joan Mellor of Clinton.
Dear mother of Wendy and Peter Snow of Holyrood and Daniel Heft of Cambridge.
Cherished grandmother of Cameron Snow.
Missed by her brother and sister-in-law Frank and Deborah Mellor of Ottawa.
Predeceased by her father Percy Mellor.
At Jean’s request there will be no visitation or service and cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Falconer Funeral Homes Ltd. – Clinton Chapel, 153 High St. Clinton (519) 482-9521.
Margaret King
Margaret King of Trumansburg, New York passed away at the Seneca Nursing Home on Jan. 31, 2010 in her 96th year. She had resided at the home for many months.
Her immediate family, Margaret and David and grandchildren, one brother Dr. Brown Irvin of Fonthill, as well as many nieces and nephews in Ontario and Manitoba survive her.
Predeceased by her parents Richard and Annie Irvin, three brothers and two sisters.
Margaret was born and raised on the Irvin family farm in Holstein, a village she dearly loved. Like her sisters and mother she chose nursing as a career and, as an adventurous young woman, journeyed to the United States to find work. She settled in Clifton Springs in the Finger Lake district of New York and remained in that area for a lifetime, nursing and reaching people with her piano music.
Cremation has taken place.
Her final resting place will be in Holstein cemetery with her parents.
Irwin Nelson
Irwin Nelson died at Saugeen Valley Nursing Centre, Mount Forest on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.Irwin William Nelson of Mount Forest was in his 86th year.
Beloved husband of Irene (Lewis) Nelson.
Loved father of Bill Nelson and wife Lee of Mount Forest, Laurie Moyer and husband Alfred of RR 3, Mount Forest and Brenda Moore and husband Bill of Calgary.
Loving grandfather of Darryl Moyer, Brent Moyer and partner Jenn, Cory Kien, Stuart Nelson and wife Sara, Sandy Nelson and wife Laura and Drew Nelson.
Loving great-grandfather of Emma and Jordan.
Dear brother of Earl Nelson (twin) of Mount Forest, Ray Nelson and wife Marie of RR 3, Ayton, Marjorie Williamson of Mount Forest and Heinz Ollesch, Shirley Witherow of Mount Forest and Phyllis Eurig of RR 3, Mount Forest and Jim Hume.
Survived also by his many nieces, nephews and their families.
Predeceased by parents William and Irene Nelson, sister Muriel Brooks and husband Harvey, brothers-in-law Wayne Williamson, Bob Witherow, Lloyd Eurig and sisters-in-law Betty Nelson and Irene Nelson.
Friends called at the Hendrick Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A Royal Canadian Legion Service was held on Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral service was held at the Mount Forest United Church on Monday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m.
Spring interment at Woodland Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Woodland United Church or to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 134, Mount Forest would be appreciated by the family.
On line condolences may be made at www.hendrickfuneralhome.com
