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OBITUARIES | MINTCHE LOUISE PHOENIX Mintche Louise Phoenix was born October 28, 1884, the daughter of Reuben and Sarah Jane Cronk, at Deser- onto, Hastings County, Ontario. She lived there until her marriage to Stephen Charles Phoenix on August 1, 1917. Following their marriage they went to make their home in Brandon, Manitoba where Mr. Phoenix was employed as a Railway Mail Clerk with the Royal Mail Service. Upon his retire- ment in 1945 they returned east and resided in Green- bank. Mrs. Phoenix was active for many years in church and community work. After being widowed in 1963 she made her home in Uxbridge with her only daughter Betty and her son- in-law Ray Laswick where she stayed until ill health caused her to take up resi- dence at the Community Nursing Home in Port Perry. She lived there until her death on Sunday, December 2, 1979. She was the sole survivor of a family of nine, her last sister Margaret Lily died last summer in Ottawa at the age of 101. Mourning her loss is her daughter Betty (Mrs. Ray Laswick) and her son-in- law Ray of Uxbridge; her grandchildren R. Charles (Chuck) Laswick, Linda and David C. Little; her two great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Kevin Little, all of Uxbridge. There were also many nieces and nephews, both Phoenix and Cronk, of three generations residing in many parts of Canada. The Funeral Service was conducted by the Rev. Michael Locke from the chapel of Low and Low Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 4, 1979. Interment Bethel Cemetery, Green- bank in the Phoenix Family Plot. GORDON JAMES SHUNK Many friends and relatives learned with deep regret of the sudden passing of Gordon Shunk who entered into eternal rest on Monday Oct. 8, 1979 in his 68th year. Gordon was born on Scugog Island and he was the son of the late George Shunk and Hattie Carr. He received his education at the Centre School on Scugog Island and also attended church and Sunday School . He lived in this locality most of his lifetime having previously resided in Maple for a couple of years. In 1939 he married the late Florence Wells. Gordon" had been employed as a farmer at Hientzman Dairy farm, Maple Ontario and a baker at Jemerson's Bake Shop in Port Perry and then farming just north of the town. In 1965 he disposed of the farm and moved to his present home on the 8th Concession. G. DEEGAN DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 305 Queen Street - Port Perry 985-2916 Monday to Friday Evenings & Saturdays by Appointment. Gordon was a member of the United Church of Port Perry. Left to mourn the loss of a loving brother are brother Norman of Port and sisters Hazel (Mrs. Nottingham) of Little Britain and Hattie (Mrs. George Irwin) of Prince Albert. Roy and Gertrude predeceased. The many beautiful floral tributes and many memor- iams were silent tokens of the esteem in which he was held. The funeral service was held on Thursday Oct. 11, 1979 from the chapel of! McDermott and Panabaker Port Perry. A very comforting mess- age was delivered by Rev. R. Brawn of the United Church in Port Perry. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery after which friends and relatives participated in a lovely luncheon and a friendly cup of tea served by the" May- belle Rebekah Lodge 348. The pallbearers were five nephews Ross Nottingham, Lawrence Morrison, Edgar Shunk, Keith Nottingham, Ron Morrison, and Russel Steele. ROSE PRISCILLA BRIGGS Rose Priscilla Briggs passed away in Port Perry Memorial Hospital October 13, 1979. Born in Cartwright Township, October 27, 1895, she was the daughter of the late John Mountjoy and Louisa Samells. Rose attended Cadmus Public School and lived most of her life near Nestleton. She married Charles Briggs and moved to Toronto, after Charles death in 1974 Rose moved back to Nestleton. Rose was a member of the Nestleton Presbyterian Church and was organist there for many years. Survivied by her brother Clarence and two nieces Clara Coates and Dora Suggitt. Funeral service was held from McDermott and Panabaker Funeral Home. Rev. Parsons giving the service with interment at Cadmus Cemetery. HAROLD KERRY After a lengthy stay at the Community Nursing Home, Harold Leslie Kerry passed peacefully away November 22, 1979. He was born in Udora on December 12, 1890, a son of George Kerry and Martha (Curl) Kerry. Most of his early life was spent on the Kerry farm on the 6th concession of Reach town- ship. In 1917 he bought the Grist Mill just west of Manchester, then known as Beare's Mill. He served the .public there for almost thirty years before retiring to Port Perry. After moving to town he worked at carpentry work with the late Russell Sonley. He was very active in the [.0.0.F. Lodge and just recently received his 50 year jewel. Harold and Annie had recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Harold is survived by his wife Annie (Ward) and two daughters Muriel, Mrs. Alfred Fisher of Ashburn and Audrey, Mrs. Allan Walsh of Ennismore. Also seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He also leaves one sister, Olive, Mrs. Howard McMillan of Greenbank and one brother Herman of Port Perry. He was predeceased by one brother Norman of Port Perry and three sisters Stella, Mrs. Frank Millman, of Epsom; Alma, Mrs. Milton Prentice of Sonya and Cora, Mrs. Eark Howsam of Uxbridge. The funeral service was at McDermott-Panabaker Funeral Home Port Perry with Rev. McEntyre and Rev. Brawn officiating on November 24, 1979. The Pallbearers were Raymond Kerry, Walter Kerry, Arnold Kerry, Robert Snoddon, John Love and Harold Howsam. Interment was in the Kendall Ceme- tery, Utica. GLENNIS JAMES OWEN The community was saddened to hear of the passing of a long time resi- dent Glennis James Owen in Oshawa General Hospital on September 24, 1979. '"'Glen'" was born in England and came to Canada with his family as a child. He has lived in the Port Perry and Uxbridge areas since 1919. He owned and operated Port Perry Dairy from 1930 to 1947 when he enrolled in the Standard Engineering Institute, Toronto, where he studied Electric Motor re-winding and repair. He carried on the electric trade in Ux- bridge until his retirement in 1973. Having a life-long interest in music Glen played the baritone horn in the Port Perry, Uxbridge and Clare- mont Citizen's Band, receiv- ing a citation from the Ontario Government in 1974 for his years of work in this field. He also played the violin which he studied under Vic Stouffer of Port Perry. For many years Glen was a member of Warriners Lodge No. 75 1.0.0.F. Port Perry. Glen leaves to miss him his wife, the former Marion Margaret Kight, a son Ronald Glen of Oakville, a daughter Marion Judith (Mrs. Robt. Taylor) of Blind River and four grandchild- ren, Susan, Maelynne, and Cheryl Taylor and Sean Glen Owen, also a brother Wm. Owen of Port Perry and a sister Mrs. Winifred Dunn of Cannington. Rev. W.G. Ray officiated at the funeral service held in the Low and Low Chapel in Uxbridge, September 26, at 3:30 p.m. Interment fol- lowed in Pine Grove Ceme- tery, Prince Albert. Pallbearers were Keith Mark and nephews Thomas Midgley, Arthur Kight, Jack Owen, Roy Bryan and Thomas Brunt. Flower bearers were James Duncan, Howard Shier, Harold "Hodgson, Douglas Gower and nephews Malcolm Allbright and James Kight. Port Perry Star ADVERTISING DEADLINES DISPLAY - Monday 12 Noon CLASSIFIED - Monday 3 P.M. by Mrs. Earl Reader As worshippers arrived at the Island Church on Sunday morning they were made aware of the Christmas season in beautiful, scatter- ed arrangements of decorations and the absence of children who had already found their way to the base- ment to prepare the last details for their evening concert. Rev. Linstead conducted the service for the-adults and included a meaningful story of a poor cobbler in England who was left alone with his 9 children at Christmas time and was faced with the dilemma of how to bring them joy at this time. The answer was found in gather- ing the family together and sharing Christmas song. Then, when tempted to break the family for seemingly improved gains, they did not wish to accept the chance. The rich man who made the offer still had his money but no family for Christmas or any other time. Finally Sunday evening approached with its threat- ening storm but this did not affect the people who again returned fo the Church for the concert. Tho' the fathers may frequently be absent from Church, they were all there to see their children proudly present the things they had learned about Christmas as trained and taught by the mothers and other helpers. Of course, many grand- parents were there too , The platform was filled with children of all ages and of course the unpredictable antics of the smallest were amusing. The Christmas songs were well presented and well learned. A Christmas dialogue presenting Peace and Good Will was amusing and taught much. There were special numbers by the nursery and Kindergarten groups. The faithful Jr. Choir proved their ability. It is surprising how differently the transfiguation and birth of Christ can be presented each year. Jackie Freeman will certainly be able to take her place as a soloist in the future. One outstanding number which must have required hours of work, and very fitting to end the Inter- national Year of the Child was the large circle of children appropriately dressed in costume to repre- sent many countries and singing 'It's a Small World." New books New books arriving at the Scugog Memorial Library are as follows: The Diamond, E. Byrd; Red Skelton, A. Marx; The Homicidal Horse, H. Pen- tecost; The Queen Mother, P. Lane; Woman Chief, B. Capps; Cooper; An Old-Fashioned Christmas, I. Grender; 1980 Writer's Market; Fixing Furniture, P. Jones; All about Ontario Desks, E. Ingolfsrud; Thousand Calorie Cookbook, J. Roth; The Family Handbook of Adolescence, J.E. Schowal- ter; The Truth about Seni- lity, L, Galton; Einstein for Beginners, J. Schartz. Great Canadian Adventure Stories; City Children, Coun- try Summer, L. Wright; Restaurant, P.. LA SI PETA REE MPRA RE EFAS] Vian 4 : . x , ' ' i A ; NITEDPT CEN SEL Sy P| Lv wr PORT PERRY STAR -- Wed., December 19, 1979 -- 33 Scugog Island News Mrs. Madeline Cawker was presented with a flower- ing plant in appreciation of her faithful leadership as a superintendent. Her enthus- iastic staff is also very much appreciated. When Santa arrived a little late, he was met with shouts of joy and many hugs but no tears this time. Next Sunday will be a special Christmas Service along with White Gift Sunday for donations to the needy. We are pleased to hear that Anson Gerrow has shown enough improvement to be moved to the Nursing Home. Angus Wilkinson was home for a couple of days but had to return to hospital as he had picked up a virus which had to be diagnosed and treated. Mrs. Jennie (Leighton) Bailey of Blackstock but formerly of Concession 6 Scugog has had several terms in the Port Perry Hospital where she gets treatment for nerves. Mr. Ed. Button from the Foot of the Island has been in the Oshawa Hospital and then in Port Perry. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Alan Carter had Christmas hospitality for the Redman: side of the family. Louise Hope has given up her education in Durham College for the time being as the opportunity for a fine position in Toronto was available. Weekly envelopes for 1980 are ready to be picked up at the Church. If you do not have any at present and wish to receive some, please contact Bonnie Gerrow. Bonnie has served as a very fine treasurer for five years and would like to pass this position on if someone else is willing. Think about if if approached. Greenbank Wi The members of the Greenbank Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Don McKean on Wednesday Dec. 12th at noon for a pot luck luncheon. After ali was cleared away she welcomed members and visitors to her new home in Greenbank. After repeating the Opening Ode and the Mary Stewart Collect in unison Mrs. McKean read a poem "It is for Love." The roll call was answered by telling of a Christmas memory. The treasury report and minutes of the November meeting were read by Mrs. A. McMillan. The business arising from the minutes was dealt with. Mrs. D. Donneral and Mrs. J. Couperthwaite as a committee were appointed to buy Christmas remembrances for friends. The speaker of the after- noon was Mrs. Mabel Cawker of Nestleton and was introduced by Mrs. F. Phoenix. She spoke on her trip to the National Institute Convention held in Saska- toon last summer, giving the highlights of the meeting. She mentioned one Catholic Priest who is concerned for the children from some homes who are left too much alone and have little guidance. In his concern he has committed himself to helping them. She mention- at library Galloping Danger, M. Brand; Night after the Wedding, M. Gordon; Aunt Erma's Cope Book, E. Bombeck; A Doctor Called Caroline, E. Harrison. Also arriving are: In Plain Russian; Stories, V. Voino- vitch; Psychic and Other ESP Party Games, D. Hoy; The Doctor's Promise, E. Seifert; An Ace Up My Sleeve, J. H. Chase (Large Print), Smocking; Techni- que, Projects, Designs, D. Durand; Cooking Naturally, J.R. Calella; The Samson Strike, T. Willggmson; The Enthusiasms of Robertson Davies, Wm. R. Davies. The Library will be closed December 24, December 25 December 26, December 31 and January 1. WW 4s Fr ON FANE) VASRELS RSs Wh A AAR Nah TN ST ed there are 51,027 members in the Canadian Women's Institute. Mrs. Langford Oddie of Regina is the new President of the Women's Institute of Canada. Mrs. Cawker is sure she will make a very good leader. Mrs. Marion Gerimy, Mrs. J. Ccuperthwaite and Mrs. Don McKean demonstrated how to make Christmas decorations and ornaments for trees and table centres. The meeting closed with the singing of O Canada. Greenbank News A very merry and happy Christmas is wished for the Port Perry Star and all its readers. The Candle Light Service for Greenbank Pinedale and Seagrave Churches will be held Christmas Eve Dec. 24th at 7:30 pm. A good attendance is requested. Last Sunday the third candle was lit for the Advent. Everyone enjoyed the service, and the special music by the choir with Cathy Parker assisting. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Phoenix on the birth of their son, a brother for Barclay, Laura and Carl. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snodden visited with Mr. and Mrs. Howard McMillan on Sunday. About 30 ladies enjoyed the pot luck dinner and W.I. meeting at the home of Mrs. Helen McKean on Wednes- day. Mrs. Mabel Cawker was guest speaker. Winners at Friday even- ing's card party were ladies, Bee Harrison, Mary Poots, Myrtle Thomas. Gents- Elmer Johnson, Cliff Rodd, Wm. Carnegie. Mr. Brian Lee and Terry Lee have returned from a holiday in Hawaii. School Christmas concerts are being held this week with Greenbank 'concert in the Community Hall Dec. 20th at 7:30 p.m. and Epsom concert in the old school Friday Dec. 21st at 9 am. Everyone welcome. Mrs. Ann Wills of Oshawa spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don McKean. ALTA STUER A SOE Sat : ged Beat bs ng » 4 9. vi aly 5 9 { y -- SR RAR SE Ne x Y Amt . oe op WY" . $ ~ 3: A wi =~ Fe A Myr 1)