NEWS

Unfortunately I must inform you that Dave Parker passed away on Monday, March 22nd. He was diagnosed with cancer only 3 weeks ago. Dave instructed Optimists' drill in 1972 and '73. He had also been an M&M judge for the CDCA as well as the drill instructor for De La Salle. We offer our condolences to his wife Marg and to their family.

'PARKER, David G. - At their new home in Port Rowan on Monday, March 22, 2010. David G. Parker formerly of Sweaburg. Loving husband and best friend of Margaret. Irreplaceable father of Sheri Wheldon and her husband Steve of Simcoe and David Parker and his wife Marisa of Woodstock. Special grandfather of Evan, Quinn, Ava and Naren. Also survived by his sister Jane and her husband Jon of Ottawa. David and Margaret have owned and operated Pet Valu in Woodstock for many years. He was a proud member of the Canadian Drum Corps Judges Association as a respected Judge and Instructor to many drum corps and winter guards. Friends will be received at the Longworth Funeral Home (details below).'

Visitation and Service will be at

• The funeral will take place on Thursday, March 25 at 11:00 AM
  Longworth Funeral Home
  845 Devonshire Ave
  Woodstock , ON
• Visitation: Wednesday 2:30-4:30 & 7-9 PM
• Dave's address was
  48 Wolven St
  Box 423
  Port Rowan, ON N0E 1M0

I regret to inform you that Doris Wilson, Ted Wilson's mother has passed away. We offer our condolences to Ted and his family.

Visitation and Service will be at

• Thompson Mott Funeral Home
  62 Main St. N.
  Waterford, Ontario N0E 1Y0
  519 443-5332
• Google Map to Thompson Mott Funeral Home

• Visitation will be Monday 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 pm

On December 21st, Serena Ann Douglas was welcomed into the Tracey clan. Mother, Carissa, father, Patrick and baby are all doing well. Serena Ann is Carissa and Patrick's sixth child and Rick and Cindy's tenth grandchild!

Please keep Karen Bosworth in your thoughts and prayers. We've just learned that Rosamund Bosworth, Karen's mother, recently passed away. We offer our condolences to Karen and to her family.

• A memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday, November 12th).
• The Memorial Service is being held at:
  3 pm, Thursday, Nov 12, 2009
  Mount Carmel-Zion United Church
  22 Victoria St.
  Morriston, Ont.

Our Christmas Social

• Sunday, December 6, 2006
• 1:00 pm - 7 or 8 pm
• Ajax Legion Branch #322
  111 Hunt St.
  Ajax, ON
  L1S 1P3
• the price should not exceed $12 per person, children and grand kids are free
• the Social Committee is planning a hot meal, after dinner treats, cash bar, music, door prizes, 50/50 draws etc.
• While there is no rehearsal we do plan to present as much of our new music as we can to our families. You can count on an afternoon of good fun and camaraderie