Board Of Directors

After completing 25 years as an advertising executive at the London Free Press, Steve Northey moved on to accomplish a number of new endeavors. He created a monthly newspaper ‘Sport Times’, directed a one-year marketing program for Pathways – Ontario Works, then returned to newspaper advertising at the Goderich Signal Star, and the Lakeshore Advance in Grand Bend before retiring in December of 2011.

Married to Melodie since 1990, Steve is a proud father to four daughters and a son and loving “Papa” to eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Steve created a legacy, the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, to honor his daughter Kelly, who died of a brain tumor in 1982. As co-founder and lifetime member, he has been instrumental in developing this successful international organization to raise money for research, education, and support of those facing the diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Steve also co-founded Bereaved Families of Ontario, London Chapter. Over the years, he has held Board and Committee positions for St. Justin’s Catholic Church Advisory and the creation of the F.W. Merrill Church Hall, St. Peter’s Catholic School, LAVA, London Fundraisers, and Ad & Sales Club, all of London as well as the Huron United Way, Council of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph, Ontario, Huron Shores United Church in Grand Bend, and since 2005 with Community Living South Huron.

Golf being one of his passions, Steve is quick to organize and participate in many golf tournaments including the ‘Bob Williams Memorial Golf Tournament’ for CLSH.

Steve continues to enjoy his association with Community Living South Huron’s staff, volunteers, and the people supported by this organization.

To introduce myself…. I was born and raised in Seaforth and the surrounding area. I lived in Kitchener for 25 years, commuting to my job in Huron County. When my husband Carl retired, we moved to Clinton. I so enjoy my 5-minute drive to work.

I have been blessed with one son Ron, 3 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandbabies.
For the past 40 years, I have worked as a Building Custodian, first with Ontario Housing then downloaded to Huron County Housing. Retirement is looming in the near future!
I have been an active member of Al-Anon for the past 43 years. Al-Anon is an organization for the family and friends of alcoholics.

My hobbies include gardening and dancing, but I really enjoy motorcycling and traveling….by motorcycle. I do have my bike license but now I am quite content to be a passenger and have been known to fall asleep back there.
Due to being the sister/guardian to my brother Jack and aunt to Shelly, I have been introduced to Community Living South Huron. I am very grateful to this Organization, management, and staff, for all they do and have done for my family and many countless others.

Marg is married with two grown children. Her first “real” job was at the Adult Resource Centre from 1973 to 1977, working in all areas of the new operation. She moved to New Zealand and worked in the social work department at a local hospital. When she moved back to Ontario, she began a 30-year career as a caseworker with FBA/ODSP. She retired in 2012. Marg brings an awareness of government programs, funding and transfer payment agencies to the Board of Directors of Community Living South Huron. She has a great relationship with many local agencies and groups who have similar goals and concerns as CLSH. She also volunteers as a driver with the Canadian Cancer Society. Marg enjoys interacting with the clients and is amazed at how far CLSH has come since its inception!

I have been blessed with one son Ron, 3 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandbabies.

For the past 40 years, I have worked as a Building Custodian, first with Ontario Housing then downloaded to Huron County Housing. Retirement is looming in the near future!

I have been an active member of Al-Anon for the past 43 years. Al-Anon is an organization for the family and friends of alcoholics.

My hobbies include gardening and dancing, but I really enjoy motorcycling and traveling….by motorcycle. I do have my bike license but now I am quite content to be a passenger and have been known to fall asleep back there.
Due to being the sister/guardian to my brother Jack and aunt to Shelly, I have been introduced to Community Living South Huron. I am very grateful to this organization, management, and staff, for all they do and have done for my family and many countless others.

Rick and his wife Jane have been together since 1971, and have three grown children. They love spending time with their grandchildren.
Rick has been a consultant specializing in community development, as well as a community planner. His third career has made him an author, writing mysteries, short stories and stage play. Many of his projects have been published and won awards.

Rick has devoted his spare time to coaching, scouting, Big Brothers and fundraising for various organizations. He is a long time member of the CLSH Board of Directors and is involved with many other community organizations.

Jessica lives in Bayfield, Ontario with her husband Josh and our two boys (Nolan age 2.5 and Kyle age 7 months). Jessica is a teacher for the Huron Perth Catholic District School board where she has taught music as well as grades 6 through 8 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. She currently teaches Special Education at Sacred Heart School in Wingham. She is passionate about special education and inclusion and is honoured to serve on the board of directors for Community Living South Huron.

Darlene Lightfoot is the Assistant Branch Manager at the Bank of Montreal in Exeter where she has worked for over 30 years. She has two children, Amy who is an Occupational Therapist, and Tim who is Manager of a Sporting Goods Store. Aside from being on the Board of Directors for Community Living she volunteers with the Exeter United Church and looks after the children in the nursery on Sunday mornings. Darlene is a big supporter of the SPCA in Goderich. She also participates in the Big Bike Ride for Heart and Stroke. In her spare time, Darlene likes to curl up with a good book and spend time with her dog, Athena.

61+ years of experience. I am retired from the school board for Huron Perth after 25year, I have been retired for 3 years, best job I have had yet!! Married 43+ years to Mike Pickering. We have 4 children, Chad 41, married 10 years to Cecile they have twin boys that are 2+ Austin and William. Angela 38, single mom with 4 children, Madelyn 9, Carter 8, Emily 8, they are twins, and Cole 6. Rebecca 35, lives in the Sanders group home in Exeter. Pamela 34, married to Joel 8 years, 2 children Tyler 6 and Ryan 4. We have lived south of Dashwood on the family farm for 40 years, moved from a home in Crediton. Both my husband’s parents have passed away, as well as my father, my mom is in the Nursing home in Hensall. I have been on the board for Community Living for many years off and on. I feel it is important to help make this organization the best that it can be for all that work and attend.