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By Eileen Arggris Earl Whaley and Evelyn Gummer were married in Victoria B.C., on May 15. 1943. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last weekend. Earl and Evelyn were both born and raised in the Colborne area. both from farming families. She is the daughter of the late Cecil and Happy local couple celebrates 50 'fii"lrir"'sr""l'o'ii'u'"rTfd"r1t-"'r"jaiaie. While the world was at war, they pledged to love each other forever. MY sincere thanks to friends, neigh- bours & relatives who attended my 90th Birthday celebration which was held May an by my family at Farresi Dennis Senior Citizens Centre. Thank you also tor the many cards, gifts & good wishes which I received. A special thanks to the Chwt, tor helping with the tea. ANNE McKINNDN q The family of the late DICK BANNON wish to thank all our friends and neigh- bours for their donations, tlowers, and many kind deeds, A special thanks ta the Fredricks, Kellehers, kas. The Reverend M. Campbell and the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Women tor putting on such a nice lunch. Connie and family and Russell Barman In our recent bereavement, we found great consolation and comfort In the remembrances ot the many friends who visited. phoned, or sent cards. Many thanks to the Community Nursing Home in Warkworth, for the excellent care and understanding given to Marguerite these past 9 years; to the Weaver Fun- neral Home tor their etficient arrangements: and to Rev, Owen Mac- Phersnn tor his consoling message. Your thoughtfulness will always remain a cherished memory. THANK YOU. Dick & Marilyn Beanie The ramily of the late Christena Inglis would like to thank neighbours and friends far all their kind deeds, Mmsrs, cards and donations, Also thanks to hamemakers, therapists, doctors and Matt of Cobourg General Hospital who have provided care during the past several years. Thank you to the Mar Coubrey Funeral Home and the Castleian U.C.W for the lunch provided. Vaughan Inglis and family. Card Of Thanks Dorcas Gummer who farmed north of Colborne on Telephone Road and he is the son of Alfred and Nellie Whaley. farmers, from Salem. Although the couple met In high school -- they both attended Colborne High School which used to be headquar- tered in what is now the Colborne town hall -___ they were not "high school sweet- hearts," Evelyn recalls. but they were classmates. It'was after their high school years. when Earl was serving ""m9FFFFH. A. or. uusepn s Hospital. Peterborough on Tuesday, May 11, 1993, in her 42nd year, Rosanne Teal (nee Quinn) loving panner of David Martin. Dear mother of Bradley, Steven and Allison all of Peterborough. Sister ot Harold and Ken Quinn both at Toronto, predeceased by her brother Bill, Dear aunt oi Greg Hodges and sisterrin-law of Cynthia Inch. Funeral service was held at the Colbarne United Church on Friday, May Nth. Interment Salem Cemetery. Those wishing may make memorial danalions by cheque to the Victoria or, der of Nurses Social Gm1mitteeN1e TEAL, Rosanne. At 'embw Deaths as engine room artificer and Petty Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. that they decided they would'wed, She followed him as he served on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts until the war ended in 1945. In 1946, they bought a farm in Salem and there they raised their family of five. A daughter. Carolyn Atkins, lives in Florida: son. Richard. lives in Cobourg. daughter Diane Knight lives in Wicklow; son, Martin lives in Toronto, and St. Joseph's “For awhile, we travelled south every wlnter. but not anymore." says Evelyn. "Now weJust live very quietly here." For their special day, mem- bers of their family sent 50 pink flamingos to decorate their lawn, and painted a spe- cial Sign bearing their good wishes to this happy couple. Although they now live In Colborne. they are members of Salem United Church and the Salem Social Club. Evelyn Whaley ts a former member of the Salem UCW. a former volunteer at Second Helpings in Colbume. an active volunteer at the Colborne Drop-In Centre and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star as well as the Colborne and District Horticultural Society. Earl Whaley divides his spare time between the Colborne Masonic Lodge and the Colborne Legion Br. 187. The Whaleys enjoy their retirement. "It beats most everything else you can think of," smiles Evelyn. The couple have nine grand- children __ all girls - says Evelyn Whaley proudly, and two great-granddaughters. as well. Earl retired In 1976 after 26 years with General Electric in Cglnourg, _ _ _ In addition in farming, Evelyn Whaley followed a career as a registered nurse. spending a total of 20 years at the former Ontario Hospital in Cobourg and at Darcy Place. She retired in 1984. their youngest daughter, Linda Whalgy: lives iny0cklow, The Colborne Chronicle, Tuesday, May 18, 1993 Flamingos __ Painted sign and 50 pink birds helped Earl and Evelyn Whaley celebrate golden anniversary, Plato by Eileen Argyris Page 19