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Mary (Molly) Frances Carey, of Mayfield Residence, Prescott, and a lifetime resident of the town, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003 at Brockville General Hospital in her 96th year.
She was born Jan. 29, 1908 in Prescott, the daughter of John F. Carey and Elizabeth Black. She is survived by her dear friend Mary Major and her family. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, James Carey.
She had been employed as a stenographer at the Department of Transport - DLD - (Canada Coast Guard) in Prescott for more than 35 years. In her younger years, she was an avid tennis player and won several awards.
Her main interest in later years was her church. Molly Carey was a founding member of the Prescott Catholic Women's League (CWL). She received her 75-year pin just a few days before she died. At the anniversary celebration of the league's 75 years, a candle was lit in her memory, followed by a moment of silence.
There was no visitation at the Chris Slater Funeral Home by
A life-long resident of the area, Donald Harvey Casselman of Dixons Corners, died at Winchester District Memorial Hospital Thursday, July 17, 2003. He was 69.
Mr. Casselman was born at Winchester Springs June 22, 1934, the eldest of four sons, to the late Irwin and Olive Barkley. He married Velma Wylie Feb. 27, 1954 at Williamsburg United Church, and together they raised a family of five children.
His working career began at Harvey Construction in Johnstown, and then he drove a milk truck for Redman's. Finally, he worked as a plumber at the St. Lawrence Parks Commission for more then 27 years before health problems forced him to retire in 1988.
Mr. Casselman enjoyed hunting, eating lots of salt and sweets, and he had an opinion on just about every topic. He possessed a great memory, and in his latter years, he became somewhat fashion conscious, wearing his coloured braces and fancy snap button shirts.
He is survived by his wife Velma; his children Bonnie (Stephen) McCann of Morrisburg, Betty (Allan) Walter of Cardinal, Allan (Cathy) of Prescott, Debbie (Kevin) Saunders of Iroquois and Rob of Johnstown; brothers Lyle (Linda) of Cambridge and Glendon (Donna) of Morrisburg. He will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Sheri and Stacey Shaver, Rachel and Amber Walter, Amy Lapointe, Marie Casselman, Justin and Kyle Saunders, Robbie and Adam Turnbull and Mike and Abbey McCann; great-grandchildren Harley, Andrew and Isaiah; and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Gordon.
Friends called at Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Saturday, July 19, 2003. The funeral service was held at the funeral home Sunday, July 20 at 1 pm, with Rev. Yvonne Willis officiating. Words of remembrance were written and read by Mr. Casselman's daughter Bonnie. family friend Mike Freeman sang "One Day at a Time," and Sandra Barkley-Probst sang "Amazing Grace" and "In the Garden." Interment followed at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.
Pallbearers were granddaughters Amber and Rachel Walter, Amy Lapointe, Marie Casselman and Sheri and Stacey Shaver. Honourary pallbearers were grandchildren Justin and Kyle Saunders, Robbie and Adam Turnbull and Mike and Abbey McCann.
Memorial donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital or Brinston United Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Norlene Annette Casselman-Sloan of Westport died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003 at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville, following a three-and-a-half-month illness. She was 67.
She was born Feb. 25, 1936 in Morrisburg, the daughter of Ross Prunner and Bernice Prunner (nee Dillabough). She was previously married to Ray Casselman of Iroquois; she married Terry Sloan of Westport Aug. 23, 2003 at Paul and Lorraine Casselman's home.
She was a devoted wife and mother, and in addition to her family responsibilities, she also worked alongside her husband Ray in the family business, which involved doing industrial laundry for ships and motels.
Mrs. Casselman-Sloan grew up on the family dairy farm in Pidgeon Island. After marrying Ray Casselman, they lived for a number of years in Dickinsons Landing, before moving to Iroquois during the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway. She lived in Iroquois for many years before moving to Prescott, and then Ottawa. She resided in Ottawa until she married Terry Sloan.
In her earlier years, Mrs. Casselman-Sloan was a Cub Scout leader in Iroquois, and she was also a member of the Knox Presbyterian Church Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children, Skip (Debbie) Casselman of RR1 Iroquois, Darcy Casselman of Brockville, Lorraine (Paul) Casselman of RR4 Prescott and Woody (Carole) Casselman of Ottawa; brothers and sisters Arlene Stata of Morrisburg, James Prunner of RR2 Williamsburg, Marlene (Alton) Casselman of Morrisburg, Verlene (Herb) Froats of Ingleside and Jay Prunner of Morrisburg.
She will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Melinda (David) Mellon, Kenneth Casselman, David (Sarah) Melbourne, Dan Melbourne, Richard Casselman and great-grandchildren Sonia, Keshia and Lukas Mellon; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister, Kathleen Higham.
Mrs. Casselman-Sloan was small but mighty, a little spitfire with a big heart, a giver when she had nothing to give. She was a mother to many and she will be remembered for many things, including never losing her sense of humour, her polka dot dresses, her red nail polish and red lipstick, her love of wildflowers, her little chuckle, her desire to always look her very best, but, most of all, she will be remembered for the love she had for her family and friends. She will be sadly missed and always loved by her entire family.
Friends called at Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003. The funeral service took place at the funeral home, Friday, Dec. 5 at 11 am, with Pastor Roger White and Pastor David Downing officiating.
Interment was at St. Lawrence Valley Union Cemetery, Long Sault.
Pallbearers were Alton Casselman, Jay Prunner, Herb Froats, David Melbourne, Randy Prunner and David Mellon. Honourary pallbearer was Dan Melbourne.
Memorial donations made to Providence Community Continuing Care Centre, St. Vincent de Paul Site, Brockville, or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.
Margaret Cater, 1874 Merwin Lane, RR 1 Prescott, died Monday, May 19, 2003 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 89.
She was born April 13, 1914 at Montreal, Quebec, the daughter of Ernest Jones and Margaret Newell. She was married to Raymond Cater.
Mrs. Cater is survived by her son Edward (Ted) and his wife Gail of Cardinal; granddaughter Elyse Cater; dear friend Mary Typhair of Prescott; one niece; four nephews; several cousins; and two sisters-in-law.
She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Cater, her parents Ernest and Margaret Jones, and one sister, Christine Phinney.
Mrs. Cater had been employed for many years as an office clerk at The Prescott Journal newspaper until she retired in 1985.
Visitation was held Friday, May 23, 2003 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott; the memorial service followed in the chapel at 2 pm. Rev. Gerry Ring officiated. Cremation was at Cataraqui Crematorium May 22, 2003
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Bozena (Betty) Cipra, St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville, died at her residence Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002. She was 94.
She was born Jan. 28, 1908 at Krasovice, Czechoslovakia, to Jozef Karp and Barbara Kumpova. She married Frank Cipra June 14, 1935 in Czechoslovakia.
Mrs. Cipra is survived by her daughter in law Anna (Mrs. Howard Rees); grandchildren: Ann (Mrs. Daney Duperron), Frank Cipra and his wife Corinne, and Pat (Mrs. John Lavery); great grandchildren Michael and Mark Duperron, Katrina, Joel and Ian Cipra and Derrick and Jennifer Lavery. She was the aunt of Florence Nuska.
She was predeceased by her husband Frank and her son Joroslov (Jerry).
Mrs. Cipra lived her life simply with a lot of hard work, always generous and always giving of herself with an over abundance of love for her family. She worked as a housewife at home.
The funeral took place in the chapel of Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, following visitation. Father John Appelman officiated at the 11 am service.
A committal service will be held in the spring at St. Mark's Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Mrs. Cipra's great grandsons: Michael and Mark Duperron, Joel and Ian Cipra and Derrick Lavery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St.Vincent Palliative
Care.
Donald Clark, lovingly known as "Bud" by friends and family, died suddenly at Brockville General Hospital Friday, June 20, 2003. He was 47.
Mr. Clark was born at Kingston General Hospital April 30, 1956, the son of Rose Clark and the late Donald Clark Sr. of Gananoque. He is survived by his wife Cindy Martin and his son Nathan Clark of Prescott.
Also surviving are his brothers and sisters: Donna and her husband Gordon, Nancy and her husband Mark, Robin and her husband Greg, Chris and his wife Chantel, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Clark worked for Toshack Brothers in Prescott from 1981 to 2000 as a sheet metal helper, followed by employment with the Kingston 269 Union. He took great pleasure in spending time with friends and family, and he enjoyed his jobs in the sheet metal industry immensely.
Thompkins Funeral Home in Gananoque handled the funeral arrangements, and services were held in the chapel Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 11 am. Associate Pastor Peter Hubert officiated. Interment was at Oliver's Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark Craven, Greg Daird, Lenny Clark, Johnny Clark, Billy Langelle and Billy Clark. Honourary pallbearer was his sister Robin Clark.
Lieuwe (Leo) Cnossen, a resident of 4701 Charleville Rd., RR 4 Prescott, whose main interests were fishing and horses, died Sunday Feb. 16, 2003 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 79.
He was born May 17, 1923 at Hammerts, Friesland, the Netherlands, to Douwe Cnossen and Trijntje Veldhius.
Mr. Cnossen is survived by brothers Bob, Douglas and his wife Hilly, Andy and his wife Riet, Carmen and his wife Henny and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents.
Mr. Cnossen worked on a farm until he was 22, and then volunteered for the Dutch army and served in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) for three and-a-half years. He returned to the Netherlands in 1948 and in May 1949 emigrated to Canada with his parents and four brothers. In 1951, the family settled in the Prescott area and he worked at Phillips Cables, retiring in 1983. Mr. Cnossen also owned and operated a farm.
A funeral service was held in the chapel of Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at 10 am, with Rev. Sam VanderSchaaf officiating. A committal service followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. Pallbearers were Douglas, Dar, Luke, Carmen, John and Dan Cnossen.
Donations in memory of Mr. Cnossen may be made to palliative care or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Lorne Edson Conley, a life-long resident of Hyndman Road, RR 1 South Mountain, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003 at the Osgoode Care Centre. He had been in failing health for the last couple of years, and was at Kemptville District Hospital for several months prior to his recent move to the care centre. He was 90.
Mr. Conley was born Nov. 18, 1912 in Edwardsburgh Township, the oldest son of Robert Conley and the former Mary Ellen (Ella) Perry. He attended Hyndman School and was associated with Heckston United Church.
He married Eileen Carson of Heckston Nov. 5, 1943 in Spencerville, and continued to live on the family farm in Hyndman. His occupations over the years included farmer, maintenance man for the local school board and a carpenter.
Mr. Conley spent his retirement days at his window watching the comings and goings on the Hyndman Road. He possessed a great memory for dates and recollections. He enjoyed playing cards, watching sports, and most of all, spending time with his family and friends. His grandchildren were his most cherished possessions.
He is survived by his wife Eileen Conley of RR 1 South Mountain. They had celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary last November. He is also survived by his children: Lloyd and Debbie (nee Banning) Conley of Nepean, Lois and Ritchie Grant of RR 1 South Mountain and Lorraine and Ian MacIntyre of Ottawa; his brother, John (Edna) Conley of Brockville; brother-in-law Charles (Hilda) Carson; and sisters-in-law Margaret Carson and Louise (Wayne) Dalgleish. He was Uncle Lorne to several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Stefanie Grant, Amanda and James MacIntyre and Adam Hicks.
He was predeceased by an infant daughter; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Cruikshank; his parents Bob and Ella; and his brother Howard (the late Irene) Conley. Another brother, Arnold, and a sister, Pearl, died in infancy. He was also predeceased by brothers-in-law George, John and Peter Carson.
His funeral was held Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at 11 am at Grant Brown Funeral Home, Rolston Chapel, Kemptville, with Rev. Mary Lou Shortill officiating. There were also words of remembrance from Bruce Robinson and Minnie Pelton. At the family's request, a reading, "We Will Remember You," was read by Louise Dalgleish. Interment will be at South Gower Cemetery in the spring.
The pallbearers were Kevin Harrison, Bill Fowler, Richard Carson, Robert Carson, Bruce Robinson and Lawrence Wallace.
Memorial donations were directed to Canadian Diabetes Association and the Kemptville District Hospital Tribute Fund.
Hilda Gwennie Conlin died peacefully Friday, June 6, 2003 following six weeks of hospitalization at Winchester and District Memorial Hospital. She was 88.
Mrs. Conlin had been a resident of Hartford Retirement Home in Morrisburg; previously, she resided in Cardinal.
Mrs. Conlin was born July 3, 1914 in Mountain, the daughter of William Brooks and Mary Shippe. She married George R. Conlin May 8, 1937 at her parents' home in Hallville. She was a member of St. John's United Church, Cardinal.
Her children are the late Peter Conlin and his wife Beth of RR 2 Prescott, Larry and his wife Doreen of Cardinal and Steve and his wife Marjorie of RR 1 Cardinal. She is a sister of Elsie Simpson and sisters-in-law Ruth and Marie Brooks.
She was predeceased by her sister May Cameron and by brothers Bert and Charlie Brooks.
She was the loving grandmother of Lou Anne and Robert Hamilton, Mary and Mitch Sabourin, and George, David, Greg and Mike Conlin. She was the proud great-grandma of Nathan, Megan and Matthew Hamilton and Ian and Jenna Sabourin.
Her grand-daughter, Lou Anne Hamilton, gave a wonderful eulogy and Mrs. Conlin's other grand-daughter, Mary Sabourin, played the organ at the funeral service and she sang a solo at the cemetery.
During the first years of their marriage, Hilda and George Conlin operated restaurants in Winchester, Iroquois and Cardinal. In 1942, they moved to Pittston, where they farmed for 34 years. In later years, they made their home in Cardinal and enjoyed spending their winters in Flagler Beach, Florida. Mrs. Conlin enjoyed being with her family, travelling and yard sales.
Friends called at Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Cardinal, Sunday, June 8, 2003. The service took place at the funeral home Monday, June 9, with Rev. Arlyce Schiebout and Rev. Patricia Swann officiating. Interment was at South Gower Cemetery.
Pallbearers were her grandsons: George, David, Greg and Mike Conlin, Robert Hamilton and Mitch Sabourin. Honourary pallbearers were great-grandsons Nathan Hamilton and Ian Sabourin.
Memorial donations may be made to Pittston United Church or St. John's United Church, Cardinal.
W. Gordon Connell, 101, of Spencerville, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003 at Kemptville District Hospital. He had been a patient there for 15 months.
He was born Feb. 26, 1902 on the family farm near Spencerville to Caleb Connell and Mary Raycroft. He married Freda Peterson May 26, 1927 at the Spencerville United Church manse.
He farmed for many years, worked on the St. Lawrence Seaway during its construction, and also worked for the roads department for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.
Mr. Connell was an avid deer hunter, hunting for many years at Flower Station. He also made numerous trips to various Northern Ontario areas to hunt moose.
He snowmobiled until he was 91, and he also rode a moped. He enjoyed driving around the countryside until age 97, viewing the crops, visiting friends and having coffee at different restaurants in the area.
He was affiliated with the United Church. He was a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge at Shanly for 60 years.
Mr. Connell is survived by his daughter, Donna (Don) Thorpe, and son Everett, all of Spencerville. Also surviving is his sister Phyllis Connell of Iroquois, grandchildren, Kelly (Greg) Lightle of Barrie and Sherry (Jeff) Craig of Kemptville; great-granddaughter Katie Craig of Kemptville, whom he adored so much. He was predeceased by his wife, Freda, in 1985; sisters Maud and Lena, a brother Howard in infancy, and a great-grandson, Connel Craig.
The funeral was held Saturday, Aug. 16 at Grant Brown Funeral Home, Purcell Chapel, Spencerville, with Rev. Patricia Swann officiating.
The active pallbearers were Stuart Irving, Joe Hopkins, Steven Henderson, Douglas Moore, Dale Montgomery and Harlow Dukelow. The honorary pallbearers were John O'Dette and Mac Wales. Burial followed at Union Cemetery, Spencerville.
Memorial donations were made to the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation.
Katherine Fern DesChamps, devoted volunteer of the Grenville County Historical Society who resided at 130 Park St. E., Prescott, died at her home Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003. She was 85.
She was born Aug. 11, 1917 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the daughter of Daniel Downey and Elizabeth Shaver. She married Elmer DesChamps May 24, 1946 at St. John's Anglican Church, Prescott.
Mrs. DesChamps is survived by her daughter Elizabeth and her husband Robert Drebit of Port Perry; grandchildren Daniel, Joseph, Andrew and Erik, all of Port Perry; brothers Frank Downey of Ridgeway, Ontario, and Dan Downey of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband Elmer DesChamps; sister Leona Gibson and brother Ted Downey.
Besides her volunteer work with the historical society, Mrs. DesChamps was also involved with Beta Sigma Phi. She moved to Prescott in 1943 to begin employment at the DLD manufacturing war equipment, and she was later employed as a supply teacher in Prescott elementary schools. From about 1967 to her retirement in 1984, she worked for The Prescott Journal in production.
Visitation took place at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Monday, Feb. 17, 2003. The funeral service was held at St. John's Anglican Church Feb. 18 at 2 pm, with Rev. Michael Pollesel officiating.
The pallbearers were Rose Hall, Sally Zufelt, David DesChamps, Casey Roobol, Shawn Downey and Bill and Tyler DesChamps.
Cremation was at Cataraqui Crematorium Feb. 18; Burial will be at Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott, in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to the Grenville County Historical Society,
Edward St., Prescott, or to a charity of your choice.
Frank Beecher Doran, retired owner of F.B. Doran Dock Ltd. and a resident of Brockville, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2002, at Brockville General Hospital. He was 80.
He was the beloved husband of Marion (Bennell) and dear father of Annis Moreau (Greg) and John Doran (Marigene), all of Brockville. He was the loving grandfather of Spencer Moreau and John Doran (Krissy) of Brockville and Jeff Doran (Tanya) of Guelph. He is also survived by two sisters, Lillian Deline, of Toronto, and Ann Rivers, of Port Colborne, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Doran was predeceased by his parents, John and Nelda Doran, and his sister Gloena Ruch.
Friends called at Barclay Funeral Home, Brockville, where the funeral service was held Dec. 3, 2002 in the chapel, with Rev. Gerry Ring officiating. Interment was at Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott.
Memorial services were attended by members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97 and Central Masonic Lodge 110.
Many floral tributes and memoriams to Canadian Cancer Society and Alzheimer Association are gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Marian Corabell Dowsley, Mayfield Residence, Prescott, died Sunday, August 10, 2003 at her residence. She was 95.
She was born Nov. 17, 1907 at Barton Township, Hamilton, Ont., to David Ayers and Lucy Kindon. She married John Dowsley June 17, 1943 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Prescott.
Mrs. Dowsley is survived by her son Robert and his wife Sheila; her daughter Dorothy and her companion Barry Rhodes; grandchildren Douglas, David, Bill and Angela Glasgow, Lyndy Foote and Les Cummings.
She was predeceased by her husband John in 1984.
Mrs. Dowsley was an oil paint artist and she taught art. She also enjoyed playing bridge, she was an avid reader and loved limericks. She had been employed as a phone operator at Bell Canada and she also worked at the post office.
Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. The funeral service took place in the chapel of the funeral home the same day at 2 pm, with Rev. Ian MacLean officiating. A committal service and burial followed at Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott.
The pallbearers were her grandsons, David and Doug Glasgow.
As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
George Drummond, a prominent Spencerville-area man who made a significant mark on the local and Ottawa communities, died surrounded by his family Saturday, June 28, 2003 at the age of 75.
Mr. Drummond is survived by his wife Marilynne; daughter Heather; and sons and daughters-in-law Scott, Russell and Laurie and Robert and Kendra. He is also survived by his grandchildren Christine, Katherine, Caitlin, Eric, Victoria, Cameron and Dakota. He was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Lydia.
Mr. Drummond was the owner and founder of Geo. W. Drummond Ltd. and the former CEO of Drummond's Gas. He built the Crossroads Restaurant, a successful area landmark since 1972. George was also the current proud owner of Drummond's Sugar Bush on County Road 21 west of Spencerville which has been a family tradition since 1802.
The Drummonds came to this area from the United States in the mid-1790s as United Empire Loyalists.
Among his many volunteer and charity involvements over the years was the Spencerville Agricultural Society. He was a society director, and in Aug. 1998 he officially opened the Drummond Building and agricultural complex at the Spencerville Fair Grounds. Known for his generosity and his love for the community, Mr. Drummond built the structure as a family legacy and to ensure Spencerville is home to one of the largest year-round facilities for special events in Eastern Ontario.
The 28,500-square-foot multi-purpose facility was built with $1 million from his own pocket, while the community and businesses contributed an additional $500,000 to see the dream become a reality. The building houses offices, storage, kitchen, bar, washrooms, banquet hall and agricultural area for horse and cattle shows.
For many years, Mr. Drummond was chairman of the Flotilla Committee, and an active sponsor of the Glebe Collegiate Stage Band, CHEO ball tournament and the Boys and Girls Club. He was always very active in promoting a need for funding for the Salvation Army, Shepherds of Good Hope and the food bank. He was a member of the Ionic Lodge and Tunis Temple.
Friends visited at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, Ottawa, Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4. A Masonic Service took place in the chapel July 3. The funeral service was held at Spencerville United Church, Centre Street, Spencerville, Saturday, July 5, 2003 at 11 am. Interment followed at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Cemetery.
Memorial tributes may be made to the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus.
Annie Ida (Chambers) Dulmage died peacefully in the arms of her husband and two children in her family home Thursday, April 24, 2003.
Mrs. Dulmage, 71, is survived by her husband Gordon of Boundary Street, Prescott; her son Bill of Toronto; and her daughter Ruth of Ottawa. She is also survived by her niece Janice Berry (Ken); nephew Jim Burnie (Holly Howard), great nephews Kyle and Tyler Berry and great nieces Paige, Kyrstn and Jay-Lynn Burnie, all of Spencerville. Also surviving are two brothers-in-law, Les Dulmage of Maynard and Keith Dulmage of Orangeville; and several cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Elsie (Raycroft) Chambers, and her sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Don Burnie.
Mrs. Dulmage was born Feb. 18, 1932 on the Chambers' family farm in Brouseville. She attended Brouseville, Kemptville and Pittston public schools, Cardinal Continuation School and Ottawa Normal School (teachers' college). She commenced her teaching career at Charleville and Garry Owen. She took several years off to give birth and raise her two children, returning to supply teaching when her youngest began kindergarten. For several years, Mrs. Dulmage taught at all four schools in Prescott, but later focused her time at Boundary Street Public School. She balanced working part-time and raising her family. Later she provided tutoring services after her early retirement.
She was married to Gordon Dulmage July 21, 1956 in the home of Rev. Thomas Knowles in Brockville.
Her main interests were her family and her faith. She loved preparing for family gatherings, and meals were always elaborate with various home-baked desserts. She was especially well known for her delicious pies and doughnuts. She enjoyed writing letters and poetry, playing 500, dancing, and in later years, doing word puzzles.
Mrs. Dulmage taught Sunday school, beginning as a teenager at Pittston United Church, and continued at St. Paul's United Church in Prescott. She was the letter writer to two UCW-sponsored children in South India and Kingston, Jamaica. She was on the Christian Education Committee for about 10 years, the Mission and Services Committee for about 10 years and the Library Committee for 16 years. She was also the United Church Observer representative for a decade. She enjoyed developing and delivering devotions, and was a group leader with the UCW for several years, having received her life membership pin in 1994. She found great joy in attending Bible study at St. Paul's United Church.
Mrs. Dulmage was well known for her desire and ability to give to others. She baked and cooked for her family, neighbors and the elderly, and she delivered Meals on Wheels for five years.
A private family wake took place at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Saturday, April 26, 2003. Friends called April 27. Her funeral was held in the chapel Monday, April 28, 2003, with Rev. Dr. Helen Wilson officiating with the assistance of Stephane Vermette. Frances Beach, Keith Dulmage and Holly Howard delivered eulogies. Fraser Carr sang a solo accompanied by Ann Carr. Burial followed at Maynard Cemetery. St. Paul's United Church Women provided lunch at the Oddfellows Hall afterwards.
The pallbearers were Dale Davis, Neil Dufour, Jim French, Matt Hayes, Carl Robinson and Lloyd Wylie.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's United Church Memorial Fund and the Canadian Liver Foundation.
Arnold Ross Duncan of Prescott, whose main interests were his home and family, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 78.
He was born May 12, 1924 at Ottawa, the son of George Duncan and Eva Stewart. He married Mona Louise Duncan (nee Baker) June 26, 1948.
Mr. Duncan is survived by his wife Mona; sons Terrance of St. Catharines and Gary of Prescott; and grandchildren Melanie, Scott, Stephanie and Taylor. He was predeceased by his parents.
Mr. Duncan served overseas during WWII (1944-1946), and he was involved for many years with St. Paul's United Church as steward. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a splicer with Bell Canada for 48 years. From 1989 to 2002, he worked for Corps of Commissionaires.
Visitation took place at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003. The funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home Feb. 26 at 2 pm, with Rev. Blair Paterson officiating. A committal service will take place at Maynard Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation and Kidney Foundation.
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