Current Services for J.M McBeath Funeral Home Inc.

Kenneth Gingerich

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

GINGERICH Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Kenneth Hilbert Gingerich, of Zurich, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on June 19, 2013.He was born on Dec. 5, 1929 in Stanley Township. Beloved husband of Jean Agnes Gingerich. Loving Dad of Norma and Jim Grainger of R.R. 2 Zurich, Elaine and Bert Knip of Exeter, Dale and Barb Gingerich of New Hamburg and June and Doug Schade of Zurich. Cherished and missed by his 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Keith and Helen Gingerich and Betty Steckle. Sadly missed by his step mother-in-law Della Gingerich and her son Melvin and Audrey Melick, his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Irla (Musselman) Gingerich, parents-in-law Amos and Edna Gingerich and one brother-in-law William Steckle. Ken was devoted to his family, friends and the church. He farmed in Stanley Township and then served the farming community as a mechanic at C. G. Equipment for over 30 years. His loved ones and all who knew him will miss his kindness and big heart. Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Zurich Mennonite Church. Pastor Ken Gazley officiating. Interment Zurich Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zurich Mennonite church or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Kenneth Gingerich

Rose-Anne Overholt

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT

OVERHOLT Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Rose-Anne Marie (Ducharme) Overholt, of Zurich, passed away on June 3, 2013 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Dale Overholt (May 20. 2013). Dear mother of Dan and Donna of Exeter, Mike and Charlene and Ken all of Zurich. Loving grandmother of Craig and Amanda, Kevin and Amber, Amber and Jonathan, Brandon and Alysha and Courtney and Justin and great- grandmother of Dakota and Carter Overholt and Logan LaPorte. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Cecilia Tocker, Gerard and Mary Ducharme, Donald Ducharme, Marjorie Meidinger, Annette Overholt, Yvonne Overholt, Charles Ducharme and Marilyn, Ken and Jo-Ann Ducharme, Barbara and Dick Rau, Marilyn Hassall, Diane Wilson and Carol Ducharme and Ruth Ducharme. Sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and Melvin Overholt family. Predeceased by her son David, parents Louis and Theresa (Sreenan) Ducharme, brothers Larry Ducharme and Eugene Ducharme, sister-in-law Lorraine Ducharme and brothers-in-law Len Tocker, George Overholt, Philip Overholt and Ivan Meidinger. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph, Ont on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. with visiting from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Fr. Graham Keep celebrant. Interment St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. Reception to follow at St. Peter’s Parish Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the St. Boniface Building Fund. J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, Zurich entrusted with arrangements. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Rose-Anne Overholt

Robert Cameron

Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

CAMERON Peacefully, at Queensway Rest Home, Hensall, Robert Bruce Cameron, of Hensall, passed away on May 28, 2013 in his 89th year. Predeceased by his life partner Robert Bruce (Bob) Allen (2000), and his parents Robert J.(1970) and Annabel (Foster)(1971) Cameron. Survived by Bryce and Sharon Allen and daughter Jennifer and Mark and Robin Allen and children Alansa and Lucius. Robert was born in Hensall on Nov. 22, 1924 and farmed for many years with his father on the 2nd Concession and was church organist at Exeter United Church and Trivett Anglican Church, Exeter. Robert collected and repaired many pipe organs and clocks during his life. At Robert’s request, there will be no funeral home visitation and cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service be will conducted at Hensall United Church on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11 a.m.. Ian O’Neill and Elly Dow officiating. Interment of ashes in Hensall Union Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Huron County SPCA or a charity of one’s choice. J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, Zurich entrusted with arrangements. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Robert Cameron

John Skea

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

SKEA At South Huron Hospital, Exeter, John Finlay Skea, of Hensall, passed away on May 21, 2013 in his 94th year. Beloved husband for 63 years of Isabella (Mallen) Skea. Dear father of John Skea and Brenda of Stratford, Dorothy and Brian Maguire of Windsor and David and Charlotte Skea of Georgetown. Loving grandfather of Andrew Mason, Colin and Renee Skea, Karen & Derek Hoggarth, Nicole Maguire, Brittany Maguire, Rosemary Skea, Kevin Skea and Kerianne Skea and great-grandfather of Kaden and Wilder Hoggarth and Rowan and Julianne Skea. Sadly missed by Lynn Skea. There will be no funeral home visitation. A Memorial Service will conducted at Hensall United Church on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 11 a.m. Mr. Ian O’Neill officiating. Cremation. Interment of ashes in Hensall Union Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lung Association or Hensall United Church. J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, Zurich entrusted with arrangements. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to John Skea

Dennis Overholt

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

OVERHOLT Suddenly, at his residence, Dennis Dale Overholt, of Zurich, passed away on May 20, 2013 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Rose-Anne (Ducharme) Overholt. Dear father of Dan and Donna of Exeter, Mike and Charlene of Zurich and Ken of Zurich. Loving grandfather of Craig and Amanda Overholt, Kevin Overholt and Amber, Amber Overholt and Jonathan, Brandon and Alysha Overholt, Courtney and Justin LaPorte and great-grandfather of Dakota and Carter Overholt and Logan LaPorte. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Leo and Brigette Overholt, Linda and Phil Regier, Annette Overholt and Vonnie Overholt. Sadly missed by the Louis Ducharme family and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Melvin and Beatrice (Denomme) Overholt, son David, brothers Maxime, Arnold, Edsel, George, Anthony, Philip and sisters Adeline (Anthony) Denomme, Gladys (Clare) Bedard and Alma (Lennis) Regier. There will be no funeral home visitation. The funeral mass will celebrated at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph, Ont on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 1p.m... Fr. Graham Keep celebrant. Cremation. Interment of ashes in St. Peter’s Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Building Fund. J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, Zurich entrusted with arrangements. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Dennis Overholt

Donald Regier

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

REGIER Peacefully, at Exeter Villa, Donald Joseph “D.J.” Regier, formerly of R.R. 1 Zurich, passed away on May 17, 2013 in his 76th year. Survived by his daughter Donna Regier, daughter-in-law Frances Regier and their children Victoria, Deric, Allysa and Madeline. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marion and Pat Sullivan, Teresa and Jim Cerny, Charles and Jacqui Regier and Richard and Becky Regier and Donna Regier. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Edwin and Agnes (Dietrich) Regier, one son Douglas, one sister Grace (Ray) Ducharme and one brother Lloyd Regier. No funeral home visitation. The funeral mass was celebrated at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Zurich on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 11 a.m.. Fr. Graham Keep celebrant. Cremation to follow. Interment of ashes in St. Boniface Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Donald Regier

Huguette Garnhum

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

GARNHUM Peacefully, at South Huron Hospital, Exeter, Huguette “Yogi” Garnhum, of Zurich, passed away on May 17, 2013 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late George Wilfred Garnhum (1988). Dear mother of Lynn Conliffe of Zurich, Cindy Denomme of Victoria B.C, Guy and Rima Garnhum of Niagara Falls, Jackie and Dean Lines of London and Dennis Garnhum and Bruce Sellery of Calgary. Loving grandmother of Jessica Fulkerson and Preston, Adam and Candace Fulkerson, Jim Denomme and Cassandra Frescura, Joe Denomme, Michelle Denomme, Andre Garnhum, Paul Garnhum, Robert and Courtney Lines, Jonathan Lines, Abigail Sellery and great-grandmother of Randy, Jeremy, Keriah, Erika, Max, Anthony and Jackson. Dear sister-in-law of Marion and Kier Guindon. Predeceased by her parents Henri and Marie-Blanche Paradis, sisters Rita and Madeline and brothers Jacque and Guy. Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N. on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m.. The funeral mass will celebrated at St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Zurich on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10 a.m.. Fr. Graham Keep celebrant. Cremation to follow. Interment of ashes in St. Peter’s Cemetery, London. Parish Prayers and CWL Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Tuesday at 5:45 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to One Care Home Support System. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Huguette Garnhum

Margaret Deichert

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

DEICHERT Peacefully, at Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, Margaret Jean Christine (Becker) Deichert, formerly of R.R. 1 Zurich, passed away on May 10, 2013 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Claire Deichert of R. R. 1 Zurich. Dear mother of Marg Deichert of Zurich, (Mary) Anne and Carl Weller of Stratford and Jen and Rob Schellenberger of Shipka. Loving grandmother of Brad Holmes, Hannah and Erica Weller, Mitchell, Kirsten and Dylan Schellenberger. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Bill and Nancy Becker, Elaine and Howard Datars, Barb Bucholtz, Eleanor Webb, Jim and Diane Becker, Carol Irwin, Bob and Bonnie Becker, Iris and Mike Gravel, Chuck and Nancy Becker, John and Mary Becker, Randy and Marion Becker, Marty and Julie Becker, Earl and Phylis Deichert, Dorothy Elligsen, Margaret Deichert and Edward and Elaine Deichert. Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Valentine and Verna (Oke) Becker, brothers-in-law Les Bucholtz, Peter Irwin, Edgar Elligsen, and sisters-in-law Edith (Harvey) Hohner, Laura (Cliff) Pepper and Helma Deichert. Margaret taught elementary school for the Huron County School Board for over 35 years. She was very active in her community including being secretary-treasurer for the Zurich Agriculture Society for many years and a long time member of St. Peter’s ELW. Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N, Zurich on Monday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Zurich on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 11 a.m.. Pastor Nadine Schroeder Kranz officiating. Interment St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (the Steeple Fund) or a charity of ones choice. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Margaret Deichert

W. Kenneth Elder

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT

ELDER Peacefully, at Exeter Villa, William Kenneth “Ken” Elder, formerly of R.R. 2 Hensall, passed away on May 9, 2013 in his 94th year. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn “Kay” (Cotter) Elder (2000). Dear father of Linda and Terry Whittaker of Cambridge, Steven and Marguerite Elder of Ottawa, Larry and Evelyn Elder and Fred and Susan Elder all of R. R.1 Exeter. Loving grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Audrey and Don Wiebe, Dorothy Elder and Eugene and Norma Cotter. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Benjamin and Anna (Madge) Elder, one brother Harold Elder and one brother-in-law Walter Cotter. Ken farmed all his life at R.R. 2 Hensall and was very active in his community. He was a long time member of the International Flying Farmers, Ontario Chapter and the Mitchell Pioneer Hobby Association. The funeral service will be conducted at Hensall United Church on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Rev. Pirie Mitchell officiating. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to South Huron Hospital Foundation, Hensall United Church or a charity of ones choice. Condolences forwarded through www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Ken Elder

Agnes Bet

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

BET Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving children, at Bluewater Rest Home, Zurich, Agnes Ellen “Angie” (Lamourea) Bet, in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Theodorus Bet Sr. (Sept 28, 2012). Loving and Cherished mother of Barbara (Jack) Speirs of Grand Bend, Paul (Sue) Casey of Guelph, Wayne (Maureen) Casey of Parry Sound and Michael (Carol) Casey of Sarnia. Dear sister and sister in law of Alfred (Linda) Lamourea and Bette Lamourea. Fondly remembered by Theo Sr’s. family Theo Jr. (Mary) Bet of Sarnia and Rudolph (Kathy) Bet of Holt, Mi. and their families. Wonderful and caring grandmother “Nan” to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Angie will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and her many friends. Angie was born on June 13, 1924 in Parry Sound and was predeceased by her parents Alfred and Ellen (Goddard) Lamourea, her brother Dennis and her childrens father John Casey. Cremation. A celebration of Angie’s life will be held in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich, Ont on Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 11 a.m.. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or a charity of one’s choice. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Agnes Bet “There is comfort in the memories of our loved ones, Embrace them, for they are gifts that will remain forever in your heart”