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BITUARIES Specialtributespurchasedby familyandfriends Toplaceanobituary: call866-543-6431 SaturdayandSunday2to5p.m. call866-543-6431 Rev. Canon D. Roy Lees Pompano Beach, FL The Rev. Canon D.

Roy Lees, age 90, Pompano Beach, Florida and Port Huron died October 6, 2014 in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born in Toronto, Ontario on December 26, 1923, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lees.

He studied at the University of Western Ontario and Huron College, London, Ontario; General Theological Seminary, New York; College of Preachers, Washington. D.C. Canon Lees received his arts and theological degrees from the University of Western Ontario and Huron College. He was the recipient of the Mathew Wilson Gold Medal in Public Speaking. Canon Lees served as a Corporal in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps and as a Captain in the Royal Canadian Army Chaplaincy Corps.

He was ordained to the diaconate of the Anglican Church of Canada in 1950 and priested in the following year at Grace Church, Brantford, Ontario. Before coming to Grace Church, Port Huron, he served as a missionary with Canadian Indians on the Muncey Indian Reserve. His last parish before coming to Port Huron was at St. Church, Elmira, Ontario and St. Church in Kitchener, Ontario.

Rev. Canon Lees came to Grace Church, Port Huron in July of 1953 as the Assistant to the Rector, The Rev. Dr. A.E. Duplan.

In 1954 he was appointed the Associate Rector and in the fall of 1958 was called by the parish to be the Rector. At the time of his retirement on December 31, 1988, he was third Rector of the parish in 98 years, and the 11th Rector since the incorporation of the parish in 1839. He will be remembered for his 35 years of dedicated service to his parish and his community. In April, 1973, The Rev. Richard S.

Emrich, Bishop of the Diocese of Michigan, appointed D. Roy Lees an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, Michigan. Rev. Canon Lees was a member of the Mercy Hospital Division Board, the Order of St.

Luke, Honorary Canon of the Cathedral Church of St. in Detroit, and Police Chaplain. He has also been Dean of the Bluewater Convocation, secretary of the Council of Churches, member of the Michigan Aid Society, member of the Family Service Agency, member of the YMCA board, president of the Noon Day Optimist Club, member of the Board of Trustees for the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, member of the Cathedral Chapter St. Cathedral, and co-chairperson of the Stewardship Program for the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. He married Doris Sullivan in September of 1954.

He is survived by his wife, Doris; three children, Dr. David H. (Dr. Aida) Lees, Mr. and Mrs.

Brett (Cathryn) Vance, and Dr. Thomas R. (Kim) Lees; 4 grandchildren, Lindsey (Jason) Burris, Maxwell, Taylor and Tommy Lees; two great grandsons, Cole and Sawyer Burris. He was preceded in death by two sisters, his twin, Margaret Harding, and Dorothy Harber, and a brother, Max. The Funeral Rite will take place at 11 AM Saturday at Grace Episcopal Church with The Right Reverend Todd Ousley Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Michigan presiding.

Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 6-8 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Home North, 1525 Hancock Street. There will also be visitation at church on Saturday beginning at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a Grace Episcopal Church fund. www.smithfamilyfuneral- home.com. Elizabeth Bowron Langrill, age 91, of Chesterfield, passed away October 4, 2014.

She was a member of Lakeshore Presbyterian Church, Fort Gratiot. Betty enjoyed cooking, sewing and singing in the church choir. She was the beloved wife of the late Eljay Bowron and the late Harold Langrill; loving mother of Karen (Charles) Meshew, Eljay Bryce (Sandy) Bowron and the late Jackson Bowron; dear mother-in-law of Nancy Bowron; dear step-mother of Linda Langrill and Larry Langrill; loving grandmother of Christopher (Karen) Bowron, Carrie (Jamie) Montgomery, Meghann (Matthew) Gullo and Brandon (Vivian) Bowron; 6 great grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren; and 6 step-great grandchildren. Visitation 1 p.m until time of service at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 11 at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 828 Lapeer Port Huron, MI 48060. Elizabeth Bowron Langrill Chesterfield William Cunningham St. Clair William Cunningham, age 87, of St. Clair, died Monday October 6, 2014. He was born March 10, 1927 in Detroit to the late William T.

and Marion (Akred) Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham retired in 1989 from B.T.M. Corporation after 24 years of service. In earlier years Don along with his brother, Fred, owned and operated Superior Machine and Tool Works, a tool and die business which their father began in 1931.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Ruth; his five children, Gregory (Diane) Cunningham, Marion (Charles) Sch- weihofer, James Cunningham, Ross (Beth) Cunningham and Barbara (Dave) also his sister Nancy (Ed) Goff Canton, Michigan; and 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Frederick in 2011. family wishes to acknowledge and thank the staff Medilodge of St. Clair and Hospice for wonderful care given to their husband, father and grandfather. Memorials may be made to Seasons Hospice, 27355 John Madison Hgts, MI 48071.

According to wishes private family services were held. Cremation arrangements are by Young Funeral Home, China Twp. www.youngfuneralservices.com Theresa B. Castillo Flint Theresa B. Castillo, age 78, of Flint, formerly of Port Huron, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 5, 2014.

Mrs. Castillo was born September 12, 1936 in Port Huron, Michigan to parents Isidoro and Estefana Burgos. Theresa was a loving and devoted family woman. life was dedicated to caring for her husband, Rufus and eight children and several grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

She was an avid gardener who took great pleasure in traveling, shopping and going to the casino. Theresa leaves to cherish her memory daughters Mary Adams (Jeff), Patricia Cadiuex (Richie), Ramona, Delores (Sam) all of Flint, Catherine (Doug) Strickland of Belleville, MI, Gloria (Amir) Gharib of Cairo Egypt and Rosa (Anthony) Evans of Jacksonville, FL; son Rafael also of Flint; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grand children with one more on the way; brother Jesse Burgos and sister Elisa Aguinaga. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus; her parents; sister Josie; brothers Joe, Raymond and Benny; and great- granddaughter Florentina. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church G-2316 W.

Coldwater Flint, MI with Father Tim Nelson officiating. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 4pm-8pm at Reigle Funeral Home, 5501 W. Pierson Rd, Flushing, MI and on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 4pm-6pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with rosary at 7pm immediately following. Interment will be at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Donations may be made in her honor to Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic Church building fund.

Condolences may be left On-Line at reiglefuneralhome. com Frederick N. DeBell Port Huron Twp. Frederick N. DeBell, 91, died Sunday, October 5, 2014, after a short illness.

He was born July 24, 1923 in Port Huron. He married Clara Marie Bagnell on June 7, 1946. She died in May of 2013. Frederick was the youngest of 11 children in his family. Frederick raised Boston Bull Terriers for 65 years and was known as the He loved planting flowers and trees and operated a hobby farm and dog kennels.

He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946 and was a member of the Marysville American Legion Post He is survived by his children, Frederick N. (Patricia) DeBell, Albert E. (Joanne) DeBell, Annette (Greg) Stoudt, and Darryl (Rollande DeBell; 21 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda E. Jex in 2005; infant great-grandson Brandon Lee DeBell in 1990 and his 10 siblings.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 9, 2014 in Holy Trinity Parish St. Stephen Catholic Church with visitation one half hour before the service. The Reverend Brian K. Cokonougher will officiate.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in the Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Parish-St.

Stephen Catholic Church. For information and guestbook please visit karrersimp- son.com. 2014TIMES HERALD, PORT HURON, MICHIGAN 5A WWW HE IMES ERALD COM Meroslava Barrows, 1 01 RAY Merosla- va Barrows, 1 01, of Ray Township, ied Sunday, Oct. 5, 2 014. Survived by her children, Edward Barrows and Julie Anderson.

Funeral service 2 Thursday at Living ord Fellowship Church, 60170 New aven Road, Lenox Township, with visitation beginning at noon. Arrangements by Jowett Funeral Home, New Haven. Kenneth J. Beers, 87 Kenneth J. Beers, 91, of Peck, died Monday, Oct.

6, 2014. Survived by six children. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Friday at St. Hall in Peck.

Funeral service 11a.m. Saturday at St. Church. Arrangements by Carman Funeral Home. Norman Bolick, 88 Norman Bolick, 88, of Carsonville, died Thursday, Oct.

2, 2014. Survived his wife, Lucille. remation has taken lace. Memorial service 2pm. Saturday, Oct.

18, a the Amvets Post 72, ew Haven. Arrange- ents by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Sandusky. Robert G. Coon, 77 ST. CLAIR Robert G.

Coon, 77, of St. Clair Shores, died unday, Oct. 5, 2014. urvived by his daugh- er, Cynthia Kamenitsa a nd son, Robert G. Coon Jr.

Visitation 2-8 p.m. Thursday at Jowett Funeral Home, New Haven. Funeral mass 10 a.m. Friday at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 21100 Madison St.

Clair Shores, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Judy A. Cummings, 70 Judy A nn Cummings, 70, of Kingston, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2014. Survived by three children.

Visitation 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston. uneral service 1p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with visitation beginning at noon. William D.

Cunningham, 87 ST. William Donald Cunningham, 8 7, of St. Clair, died onday, Oct. 6, 2014. urvived by his wife, uth.

Private family services have been conducted. Arrangements by Young Funera Chapel, China Towns hip. Peter M. DeZeeuw, 57 MARINE Peter M. DeZeeuw, 57, of Marine City, died Monday, Oct.

6, 2014. Sur- ived by his wife, Vicki. emorial service will be at a later date. Cremation arrangements Jowett Funeral Home, Port Huron. Lorene Gage, 87 PORT HURON Lorene Gage, 87, of Port Huron Township, died Monday, Oct.

6, 2014. Survived by her son, Doug. Memorial service 3p.m. Sunday at Jowett uneral Home, Port Huron, with visitation beginning at 1p.m. Mark C.

Marter, 59 LYNN Mark had Marter, 59, of Lynn Township, died aturday, Oct. 4, 2014. urvived by three child ren. Private memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements by Kaatz Funeral Directors, Capac.

Frederick H. Mitchell, 94 FORT Frederick H. Mitchell, 9 4, of Fort Gratiot, died uesday, Oct. 7, 2014. No services are planned.

Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home-North, Port Huron. Fritz G. Seelmann, 77 KIMBALL Fritz G. Seelmann, 77, of Kimball Township, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014.

Survived by his five hildren. A celebration his life will be from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the American Legion Hall, 299 Huron Marysville. Cremation arrangements by Jowe tt Funeral Home, Port Huron. The Times Herald publishes death notices free of charge.

DEATH NOTICES Improvements at Adrian science and business buildings completed during the ummer are already having a positive effect on experiences. Augusta Kiepper, a senior at the college who is studying biology, said the old Peelle and Jones halls ere her first experience with a college lecture hall, and so I know any I liked the labs, the lecture halls were fine, and it it the needs of the Now, she said, new Peelle absolutely makes learning a better and more exciting experience. I genuinely feel that my learning is more fo- used due to the Kiepper said. a dded benefit of the high-end aesthetics makes me feel as though I am professional, therefore facilitating my learning experience even Adrian College President Jeffrey Docking said in a email interview that as Adrian College has grown i recent years, it needed more room for natural sci- nce majors and business majors. space will give us the lab and classroom space we need to accommodate a school that should be 2,000 students in the not-too-distant he rote.

Athird of the incoming students are in- erested in a health care major, including pre-med, pre-dental, pre-veterinary studies and athletic raining, Docking said at a recent Adrian in the A.M. program hosted by the Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce. He also said the largest single major at Adrian is usiness. project has) been a very exciting thing and think it will help he said. Renovations for the expansion and improvement project started in May 2013.

The renovations gave the science-centered halls three new biology and hemistry labs, in addition to renovated classrooms, lecture halls and conference rooms. The new quare-foot facility now has state-of-the-art technology and labs to complement the programs, according to its website. Paul Rupert, assistant professor in the chemistry department and dean of graduate studies, said with Peelle and Jones halls each being more than 50 years old, were ready to have a face a third of our majors are in those he said. In the email interview, Docking said the college also needed space for faculty offices, as the staff has grown by almost 35 percent since 2005. highly capable educators need space to eet with students, advise, and research and write in the coming he said.

space will give them quality office space that they ocking said in addition to the science and business programs, the expansion projects will also make room for the new graduate programs on campus, which are to be located at Peelle Hall. plan to grow our graduate programs substantially in the next few he said. office and classroom space for graduate studies is imperative, and we designed this building to meet his need. We can now give these students a building that matches the high-level instruction they receive in the labs and he $13.5 million improvement project is not quite done. Jim Mahony, vice president for development at Adrian College, said the min or tasks, such as grounds reconstruction and utilities work, continue and are expected to be finished soon.

Everything went Mahony said about the major renovations. is a point of pride for our construction company, the subcontractors and the Krieghoff-Lenawee Co. was the primary contractor for the work and used mostly local subcontract ors. It is important for us to have local workers and ompanies involved in our he said. LAD Adrian College plant biology instructor Janet Salzwedel, left, hands out supplies to students Sept.

25. Renovations for the expansion and improvement project started in May 2013. $13.5 million Adrian College project nears completion By Dan Cherry Associated Press Port Santa Parade is at 6 p.m. Nov. 28.

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