passed away peacefully at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at the age of 80. Loving husband of Sadie (Draper) for 60 years. Cherished father of Randy (Donelda), Rocky and Gregory Kern. Loving grandfather of Justin Reid and Samantha Kern. Son of the late John and Catherine Reid of Thessalon. Brother of the late Margaret Hammond (Cal) of Thessalon, Clara Mastropolitto of Malibu, CA, Ray West (Jean) of Oakhurst, CA, Bob West (Pat) of Lake Port, CA and Pauline Ruddock (Wally) of Los Angeles, CA. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Long-time member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Thessalon Branch 182. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, June 20, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, June 21, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Larry Burton officiating. Family and friends are to meet at Maple Ridge Cemetery for the interment at 2:30 pm. Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
