It is with regret that we inform you of
the passing of Retiree Howard Westhaver
Retired
November 1, 2000
26.7 yearts
Obituary of Howard Earl Westhaver
WESTHAVER, Howard Earl- 82, Sober Island, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital, Sheet Harbour. Born in Watt Section, February 14, 1937 he was a son of the late Earl and Isabel (Dunn) Westhaver.
He worked at Ford Canada in Ontario retiring after 29 years. He loved to watch car racing, especially Dale Earnhart and he was an avid Montreal Canadian fan.
He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Carrie (Munroe); son, Elver (Cathy); granddaughter, Sarah-Lynn (Jeff Dunlap); grandson, Matthew (Mary Kate) Westhaver; great grandsons, Ayden, Damien, Kearon; great granddaughter, Maya Dunlop; brother-in-laws, Ramey (Ruby) Munro and Wayne Thompson; sisters in law, Clara Dunn, Helena (Cecil) Daye, Charlotte (Stan) Hitchman, Sharon Clarke, Patricia (Daniel MacDonald) and Linda (Peter) Connors; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by brother, George, sister in laws, Darlene Thompson and Sandra Fearon.
Cremation has taken place. A reception will be held Friday, December 13th at 2 pm in the Sheet Harbour Legion, Watt Section. Burial at a later date.
Many Thanks to the doctors and nurses at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow and Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital ,Sheet Harbour and to Crowells Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke. Online condolences to: www.crowellsfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Howard
Obituary for Lois Florence Barclay (Thompson)
Barclay, Lois Florence (nee Thompson)
Peacefully at Matthews House Hospice on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Ford Retiree Donald Barclay. Dear mother of Jeff, Jamie (Melony) and Tara Jenkins (Philip). Cherished grandmother of Malcolm, Gillian and Ray. Remembered by her siblings Bill (Jean), Kay Blais (Noel), Lloyd (Barb) and Phyllis Harris (Geoff). Predeceased by her sister Anne Borden. Lois will also be greatly missed by other relatives and many friends.
A Celebration of Lois's life will be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St. Orangeville on Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Matthews House Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
A tree will be planted in memory of Lois in the Dods & McNair Memorial Forest at the Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. The annual dedication service will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com
Service Details
Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre
On behalf of Unifor and our 315,000 members, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on the 75th anniversary of UAW, CAW, and now Unifor Local 584. This is an incredible milestone and an important day for the entire Unifor family. The leadership and membership of Local 584, both past and present, have an earned legacy of committed labour and social activism.
You are a local union who has always punched above your weight at the bargaining table. Your participation at the master bargaining table and in the collective bargaining process has helped produce significant gains not just for Ford workers and their families, but for all workers in Canada.
Local 584 has a rich and proud history marked by sacrifice, support, commitment and most importantly, solidarity. Local 584 demonstrated these qualities from the time of its inception, offering financial and other support to Ford Windsor workers during their historic 99 day strike in 1945. This at a time when Local 584's general fund was barely enough to sustain itself. This action wasn’t just a charitable deed at a time of relative scarcity and rampant poverty, it was more than anything a deeply political act of solidarity in a time of crisis. An act of solidarity that would contribute to Ford workers achieving one of the most important wins in Canadian labour history.
I am sorry I could not be with you as you celebrate. Today, I am addressing our members gathered for this years BC Regional Council. However, together we can share our thoughts about both the past and the future. The strength you bring to the Unifor family through your history of solidarity and commitment will be needed now more than ever, as workers rights’ continue to be attacked and as our union continues to fight for those less fortunate than ourselves. I know Local 584 will continue to be an active participant in advancing workers rights.
Once again, on behalf of the 315,000 members of Unifor across Canada, I offer my personal congratulations as you celebrate your 75th year and wish you all the best as we look forward to the next 75 years ahead.
Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at 1pm. Meetings will be suspended for the winter months. We will resume meetings again on April 1, 2020.
Meeting Held October 2, 2019 - Unifor Legal Services Presentation
Meeting Held Sept 11, 2019 - Police Fraud Squad Presentation
Retiree Meeting May 8, 2019
Retiree Meeting April 3, 2019
Thanks James Borges
Local 584 member James Borges wanted to show his support for our
Thanksgiving Food
Drive and vowed to donate a dollar for ever pound
collected. True to his word he presented a cheque in the amount of
$1,142.00 that went to the Knights Table.
Thank you James for your generosity.
Queen's Park Rally
On Monday October 28th Doug Berry and I attended a rally at Queens park.
Unifor along with other union members mobilized for a Day of Action as Doug
Ford prepared to reconvene the Ontario legislature. Hundreds descended on
Queen’s Park to protest the premier’s return from nearly five months of
dodging public and media scrutiny throughout the federal election.
Ford Keeps Focus on Truck Customers with Future of F-Series Ford Motor Company has issued the following statement in response to Tesla's new Cybertruck:
“With America's best-selling truck for 42 years, we've always focused on serving our truck customers regardless of what others say or do. We look forward to our all-new F-150 hybrid coming next year and all-electric F-150 in a few years.”
Ford News
Ford Debuts “Making the Mustang Mach-E” Documentary
Ford introduced the world to the newest member of the Mustang family — the all-electric Mach-E — and now it is sharing the story of how the all-new SUV came to be in a new short documentary film, “Making the Mustang Mach-E.” …
Throwback: The Ford Mustang Station Wagon and Other Mustangs That Never Were
With the addition of an SUV to the Mustang family, the all-electric Mustang Mach-E, we take a look back at several Mustang variations that never actually came to fruition, including a station wagon version of the iconic pony car. …
Employee Has Been with Same Dealership for 88 Years
Ninety-eight-year-old Wallace Redd began his career at a local Ford dealership in Virginia at the age of 10.
Ford Named Official Truck and SUV of SCORE World Desert Challenge
The collaboration between Ford and SCORE officially begins with the running of the SCORE Baja 1000…
Behind the Scenes at Ford's Design Workshop
What exactly is human centric design, and why is Ford using 3D knitting to create perfect car interiors? You'll find the answers to these questions and more by watching this…
Ford China Showcases ‘Factory of Tomorrow’ at Manufacturing Tech Day
The event, hosted by Ford Nanjing Research and Engineering Center, aimed to demonstrate next-generation manufacturing technologies that…
A Story of Overcoming Obstacles: Get to Know the Story of Murilo
Fifty middle school students will be divided into teams. They will develop robots and projects in the theme “Smart Cities” during the Ford-sponsored Robotics Challenge. …
Send a pic of you with your Ford (.jpg format, please), with a caption including brief information about your career at Ford and your vehicle, to blueoval@ford.com. Or post your photo on Twitter or Instagram and tag @AtFordOnline using #FordAlumni #MeandMyFord. Let's see those Fords!
Weekly Spotlight
Emission Lab alumnus John Curzytek sits in his 1978 Ford F-150.
Share Your Favorite Memories from Your Career!
Blue Oval Connect wants to hear your favorite stories from your career with Ford Motor Company and what you enjoyed about working for the company. We will be publishing select letters in future editions of this newsletter. Please limit your submissions to 250 words, include a photo of yourself and send to blueoval@ford.com. Be sure to include your job title, primary building and years you worked for the company.
Outside Voices
A Look At The Engineering Behind The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E (Jalopnik) The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is a huge deal. It's the first high-volume Ford built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform, marking what could be a major inflection point for the company as the world shifts away from gas cars… Read more »
Ford Ranger, Lincoln Aviator Among Utility and Truck of the Year Finalists (Detroit Free Press) The finalists, announced at AutoMobility LA in advance of the LA Auto Show, were culled from 46 eligible vehicles — 19 cars, 22 utilities, 5 trucks — from automakers in… Read more »
Before Acting, Idris Elba Built Ford Cars (Hollywood Reporter) Amid his partnership with the new electric Mustang Mach-E, the actor revealed that he used to work for the automaker for two years and aimed to follow in his dad's footsteps, who worked there for 25 years. … Read more »
December 6, 2019
Strike and lockout deadlines loom as Co-op Refinery negotiations reach key juncture. Members reject second offer by Paccar after the company locks out nearly 1,400 workers. Plus, aerospace jobs are preserved as Bombardier announces a new Global Manufacturing Centre.
After three years of weathering unsuccessful raiding attempts, FFAW-Unifor looks to unite fish harvesters to focus on the major issues facing the industry.
Support Unifor members at Regina’s Co-op Refinery as they defend their pension plan from employer attacks. Add this frame to your Facebook
profile photo.
Nearly 1,400 members of Unifor Local 728, who manufacture Peterbuilt and Kenworth trucks for Paccar are locked out in Sainte-Therese, north of Montreal.
Bombardier preserves quality aerospace jobs as it secures a long-term lease agreement for new Global Manufacturing Centre at Pearson International Airport.
Far too often people living with disabilities face economic, political and social exclusion. Read our statement on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
On December 3rd we marked the International day of Persons with Disabilities. Download Unifor’s Inclusive Practices Toolkit to ensure your union events are welcoming and inclusive.
Meeting Held Sept 11, 2019 - Police Fraud Squad Presentation
