January 5 2005  Vol.175, No. 1

Helen Christeena Albers, 67 Helen Christeena Albers (nee Powell) of Prescott, formerly of Kemptville, passed away suddenly in Brockville General Hospital Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004. She was 67. She was born Dec. 25, 1936 in Smiths Falls, Ont. to Henry Charles Powell and the former Iva Mae Larose. She married Gerard Henry Albers Dec. 31, 1955 in Smiths Falls. Mrs. Albers worked as a registered nursing assistant. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League. She was predeceased by her husband, Gerard Henry Albers. She is survived by her children Dennis of Prescott, Jim (Nancy Lee) of Kemptville, Aleida Albers-Miller (Brian) of Kingston and Jane Fowler (Stephen) of Newfoundland; sisters Norma Albers of Nova Scotia, Dorothy McIlvenna of Winnipeg, Mary Hamilton of Carleton Place and Joan Mitchell of Brockville; and nine grandchildren: Kyle, Dennis, Jessica, Daniel, Erika, Tim, Matthew, Nicholas and Christeena. Visitation was held at Grant Brown Funeral Home Purcell Chapel, Spencerville Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral was held Thursday, Dec, 2 at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Prescott for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am with Father Appelman officiating. Pallbearers were Dennis Albers, James Albers, Aleida Albers-Miller, Brian Miller, Richard Albers and Travis Albers. Interment was at St. Mark's Cemetery, Prescott. Memorial donations to the Arthritis Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged. Ida Jane Alkerton, 93 Ida Jane Alkerton, of Prescott, died Aug. 21, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 93. She was born Oct. 12, 1910 in Prescott to James Barton and Ida Baker. She married Ken Alkerton Aug. 19, 1935 at Prescott United Church. Mrs. Alkerton was a housewife whose interests included baking, tending to flowers and caring for animals. She is survived by nieces Wilda King and Marie Armstrong, nephew James Barton, several great and great, great nieces and nephews, great, great, great nephew Nicholas Jeffrey Lyndaker, sister-in-law Dorothy Alkerton and a cousin, Bernice Brown. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, brothers Theodore, William, Henry and Robert Barton and sister Mary Bailey. Visitation took place Aug. 24, 2004 at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. Funeral service took place Aug. 24 at 3 pm in the chapel. Rev. A. Schiebout officiated. A committal service followed at Maynard Cemetery. Pallbearers were Peter, Samantha and Shane MacArthur, Timothy and James Danehy and Deborah Danehy-Lyndaker. Donations to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Anna E. Armstrong, 97 Anna Armstrong of Cardinal died Sept. 8, 2004 at Winchester Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 9, 1906 in Edwardsburgh Township to William and Charlotte Armstrong. She was a school teacher who taught 35 years in Prescott schools. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Prescott. Anna is survived by her brother John and his wife Margaret, and her sister-in-law Luella Armstrong of Port Hope. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Robert. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation was at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Cardinal, on Friday, Sept. 10; the Order of the Eastern Star conducted a service at 3 pm. The funeral was held Sept. 11 at the funeral home and officiated by Rev. Arlyce Schiebout. Eulogies were given in memory of Anna by Heather Burt and Terry Armstrong. Interment took place at St. John's Riverside Cemetery. The pallbearers were her nephews Gary, Wayne, Bryan, Terry, Peter and Nathan Armstrong. Memorial donations can be directed to the Winchester hospital and St. John's United Church. Henry Badmueller, 69 Heinz Anton (Henry) Badmueller, a resident of Prescott, died Nov. 8, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 69. Born on July 21, 1935 in Ash, Czechoslovakia to parents Erich Badmueller and Betty Wilfert, Mr. Badmueller married Anne Badmueller (nee Kinch). He was a supervisor in the textile industry and at Rehau Industries. His interests were his home and family. He is survived by his wife Anne, his son Kevin (Sherri) of Prescott, his sister Gerda Dorn of Germany and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents. A graveside service was held Nov. 12, 2004 at Sandy Hill Cemetery. Rev. Margaret Johnson-Jones officiated. Cremation took place at Hope Cemetery and Crematorium. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Bayshore Health Care. Lurinda Beckstead, 60 Lurinda Beckstead died Friday, April 30, 2004, at Ottawa General Hospital. She was 60. Mrs. Beckstead was born March 28, 1944 in Prescott to Bill Lemaire and Helen Lemaire (nee Blair). She married her high school dancing partner, Leonard Beckstead, July 4, 1964 at St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church in Prescott. Following the wedding, the couple moved to Morrisburg. She worked for many years as head cashier at the grocery store in Morrisburg until health problems forced her to stop working in 1992. She was a good athlete and an excellent golfer, winning the ladies club championship at the Morrisburg golf club. When she could no longer play sports, she became an advocate for the Kidney Foundation. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Women's League; like her mother and father, her faith was always firm. She is survived by her husband, daughter Carolyn of RR#2 Iroquois and son Lenny (Whitnie) of Iroquois, sisters Mary (John) Melady of Egmondville, Alberta (late Gordon) McNairn of Baltimore and JoAnne (Bob) Cartwright of Wasaga Beach and brothers Bill (Barb) Lemaire of Athens, Chuck (Pat) Lemaire of Johnstown, Pat (Lynda) Lemaire of Kingston and Mike (Patti) Lemaire of Morrisburg. She was also much-loved Nan of Morgan and Tyler and dear niece of Kate Colquhoun of Oshawa. Mrs. Beckstead will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents. Visitation was on Sunday, May 2, 2004 at Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg. Mass of Christian Burial took place Monday, May 3 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Morrisburg; the service was officiated by Father Arikat. Interment of cremated remains at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Morrisburg. Pallbearers were Anthony Lemaire, Jonathan McNairn, Shane Lemaire, John Melady, Jason Lemaire, Paul Melady, Mark Melady and Tim Melady. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Mabel Helen (MacDougall) Brown, 87 Mabel Helen (MacDougall) Brown, beloved wife of the late Archie Brown, passed away at Bayfield Manor Nursing Home, Kemptville on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, in her 88th year. She was the cherished mother of Donna (Carl) Thorpe of Spencerville, Enid Brown of Ottawa and Daryl (Deborah) Brown of Spencerville, loving grandmother of Douglas (Patty) Thorpe, Darren (Wendy) Thorpe and Leanne Thorpe, Sean and Christopher Cherryholme, Leah (Joseph) Fournier, Donovan (Sylvie) Cherryholme and Shannon (Randy Russendaal) Cherryholme, Adonica Brown, Koren (Nordhoff) Manneck, Elissa (Claude) Hiltz, April (John) Sloan and Dustin Brown. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchidren and two sisters-in-law, Evelene MacDougall and Viola MacDougall, both of Ottawa. She was predeceased by her husband, her parents Donald and Linda (Griffith) MacDougall and two brothers, Donald and Lyle MacDougall. Born on Oct. 5, 1916 at Newington, Ont., she spent her childhood in Vars and in her late teens the family moved to Heckston where she met her future husband. They were married at North Gower on Dec. 24, 1938 and settled down on the family farm where they raised their family. Mrs. Brown loved gardening and shopping, although family and friends were always her first priority. Visitation was held on Aug. 26 at the Grant Brown Funeral Home, Purcell Chapel, Spencerville. The funeral was held on Aug. 27 with the Rev. Melany Cassidy-Wise of St. Andrew's United Church, Heckston, presiding. The eulogy was given by granddaughter Leanne Thorpe. Committal service at South Gower Cemetery followed, and special music was provided at the graveside by a piper. Pallbearers were Dustin Brown, Claude Hiltz, Donovan Cherryholme, Joseph Fournier, Douglas and Darren Thorpe. Memorial donations to Bayfield Manor Residents' Activity Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Thelma Buckland, 82 Thelma Buckland, of Prescott, died Sept. 8, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 82. She was born on July 20, 1922 in Barrow-In-Furness, Lancashire, England, to parents Andrew Fraser and Louise Lead. In Aug. 1944, she married Harry Buckland at Barrow-In-Furness. Mrs. Buckland was a housewife whose interests included crosswords, knitting, music, walks, and playing games and spending holidays with family. She is survived by her daughters Carol Rennick (Daryl) of Cardinal, Deborah McCaskey (Craig) of Edmonton and Penny Leblanc (Bob) of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., her grandchildren Tanya, Steven, David, Erin and Nathan and her great grandchildren Simon and Timothy. She was predeceased by her parents and husband. Visitation was held Sept. 12, 2004 at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. A funeral service took place in the chapel Sept. 13. Rev. Laurie Milito officiated. A committal service took place Sept. 13 at Sandy Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Daryl Rennick, Steven Rennick, Craig McCaskey, David McCaskey, Nathan Leblanc and Peter Barton. Robert Leblanc was honourary pallbearer. The eulogy was given by granddaughter Tanya Barton. Donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Gerald Douglas Butcher, 63 Gerald Douglas Butcher died suddenly at his home in Spencerville Saturday, April 3, 2004. He was 63. Mr. Butcher was born August 12, 1940 in Coe Hill, Ont., to Harry Butcher and the former Hazel Ruchstuhl. He was raised in Belleville and attended Belleville Collegiate Institute, Ryerson and completed the human resource and management course at the University of Toronto. He went to Brockville in 1977 and remained with Procter and Gamble until 1994. He started his own business, GDB Consulting and then worked on contract with a number of companies. In the summer of 2003, he worked at Nitrochem as human resources manager. Mr. Butcher moved to Spencerville in 2002 and married Carol Shannon (nee Cook) at St. Andrew's/Knox Presbyterian Church. In addition to being active in the church, he was involved with the Spencerville and District Optimist Club and the Spencerville Fair. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, golf, hockey and dancing and watching his grandchildren play soccer and skate. He is survived by his wife, daughter Dionne (husband Tom Fournier) of Maitland and stepchildren Colleen Shannon, Glenn (Joy) Shannon and Michael (Christine) Shannon. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jillian, Hailey, Logan, Jarett and Alexis, his twin brother Jack (Judy) of Belleville, brothers Robert (Wanda) of Belleville, Ted (Carol) of Brockville and Donald (Carol) of B.C., sister Karen (Tom) Locke of Bramalea, sister-in-law Barb Butcher of B.C. and brother-in-law Fred Dainton of Birds Creek, Ont., as well as by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Erma Dainton and brother Curwood Butcher. Family and friends paid their respects Monday, April 5, 2004 at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, Brockville. A funeral service officiated by Rev. Ian MacLean was held Tuesday, April 6 at 2 pm at St. Andrew's/Knox Presbyterian Church, Spencerville. A spring interment will take place at St. Andrew's/Knox Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jason Butcher, Stephen Butcher, Leonard Belanger, Dave Gill, Nathan McNamee and Winston Mount. Honourary pallbearers were Gerry McNamee, Fred Dainton, Ed Jankus, Bill Burdett, Doug Cook, Mario Rigutto, Richard Woodland and John Smith. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice would be greatly acknowledged. David Halpin Byrne, 53 David Patrick Halpin Byrne died at Brockville General Hospital Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004. He was 53. He was born Sept. 29, 1950 in Brockville. Raised in Prescott, he was the son of the late William Byrne and Catherine Halpin and brother of Peggy Byrne of Corte Madera, California. He is also survived by nieces Julie Dufour and Monica Black and nephew Michael Dufour; many cousins, and Mary Major of Prescott, among his many faithful friends. He was predeceased by sisters Clare Dufour and Karen Black. Following his education at St. Mark Catholic School and South Grenville District High School, Mr. Halpin Byrne attended Carleton University, Ottawa, and Ryerson in Toronto and became a journalist. His career included assignments in Toronto and Vancouver for the Globe and Mail and Maclean's newsmagazine, and then for the Montreal Gazette. He freelanced for a time in Central America, then in Paris, France, where he met and married Corinne Lefevre, who predeceased him in Beijing, China, where they were employed at Xianghua News Agency and later at the China Daily. He then freelanced from Bangkok, Thailand. While in China and Thailand, Mr. Halpin Byrne contributed articles to The Prescott Journal chronicling his adventures in the Far East. Due to failing health, and approaching total blindness, Mr. Halpin Byrne retired to live in Brockville, where he volunteered with the CNIB and other charitable organizations. At his request, there was no visitation at the funeral home, but friends were invited to a memorial service conducted by Monseigneur B.J. Walsh at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004. Inurnment will take place at St. Mark's Cemetery, Prescott, in the spring. Paul Carmichael, 36 After a tragic accident that occurred at his home, Robert "Paul" Carmichael passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Aug. 13, 2004. Paul was born Sept. 8, 1967 at Kemptville District Hospital to Robert Theodore Carmichael and the former Betty Ann Dutfield. He spent the first seven years of his life in Oxford Station and was baptized at East Oxford Presbyterian Church. In 1975, Paul and his family moved to Ventnor where they operated a Holstein dairy farm. Paul attended North Edwardsburgh and Centennial public schools. He graduated from North Grenville District High School. He owned and operated "Carmichael Collision" for many years and took great pride in his auto body shop. As a young lad, he was a member of the South Grenville 4-H calf club. He also enjoyed acting and playing baseball, hockey and soccer. These games were always exciting when "Squeek" was around. Paul had a great interest in history and was extremely proud of his Scottish ancestry. Robbie Burns night at the Brockville Legion was one of his favourite evenings as he always got his fill of haggis. He could always find time for the things he enjoyed like cruising around in his 1974 Dodge Challenger, playing hockey, bullhead fishing or deer hunting, but what he enjoyed most was sharing his self with others. This would include talking with a small child or playing crokinole with a senior citizen, which he often did. He was a proud, honest man who stood by his convictions of what was right and wrong. Always there when you needed him, he was ready to give right to the very end as he donated his organs so others could live from this tragedy. Paul had this vitality and energy around him that was very rarely found. Paul will be sadly missed and is the loving son of Robert and Betty Carmichael of Spencerville. He is the cherished grandson of Margaret Dutfield and Eleanor Carmichael; dear brother of Craig (Kelly) of Cardinal and Shawn (Paula) of Spencerville; "fun-filled" uncle of Austin, Kelsee, Kiana, Danika, Makenna, Caleb and Nevaeh. He was predeceased by his grandfathers Harry Carmichael and Lawrence Dutfield. The funeral service took place Aug. 17, 2004 at "Carmichael Collision," 508 Pitt Road, Spencerville. Rev. Allan Litchfield of Shanliwood Community Church officiated. Brian Lawless opened the service by playing "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes. Heidi Woolford played the piano and sang "The Untitled Hymn" (Come to Jesus). Paul's brothers Craig and Shawn and long-time friend Bruce McKinnon gave the eulogies, and Paula Carmichael read a poem entitled "I'd Like." To the echoes of "Scotland the Brave" played on the bagpipes, Craig and Shawn led the funeral procession in Paul's yellow Challenger to the Adam's Cemetery where he was laid to rest. The pallbearers were Bruce McKinnon, David Sadler, Jonathan Levett, Danny Powers, Claude Hiltz and Bill Van Camp. Memorial donations to a charity of choice would be gratefully acknowledged. "You were one of a kind, Paul, and we will miss you always. There is a void in everyone's life that knew you and that void will never be filled. As the words to the song Heidi sang, said, 'Come to Jesus, Dance with Jesus, Fly to Jesus and Live.'" Gerben (Carmen) Cnossen, 70 Gerben (Carmen) Cnossen, RR 1 Prescott, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004 at Kingston General Hospital. He was 70. He was born Aug. 22, 1933 in Hommerts, in the province of Friesland, The Netherlands, to Douwe Cnossen and Trijntje Veldhuis. He was married to Henny Cnossen (nee Knol). He came to Canada with his immediate family in the late 1940s. Mr. Cnossen was employed in the rod mill at Phillips Cables for many years, and was highly regarded for both his mechanical knowledge and strong work ethic. During his lifetime he nurtured an abiding love of horses. During the 1960s to 1970s, he was known as an excellent trainer and driver of racing pacers. Beginning in the 1980s, he began to show Hackney horses hitched to antique carriages, many of which he restored himself. Mr. Cnossen had the knack to see an old carriage and know that with a little hard work he could restore it to its original beauty. During the 1990s, he fulfilled a lifelong dream when he purchased a handsome Friesian colt. Mr. Cnossen and his black stallion would go on to win many red ribbons at local fairs. When he was not involved with training horses, cleaning harnesses or restoring carriages, Mr. Cnossen was often found hard at work in the fields with his beloved horses closely watching his every move. He laboured long hours over the years constructing new outbuildings at his farm, running fence lines and tending crops. As busy as he was, he always found the time to lend a hand to a friend in need. Mr. Cnossen was a long standing member of the Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society and enjoyed many long drives with his favourite stallion and his friends. He particularly enjoyed the leisurely drives down the Thousand Islands Parkway with the other club members in their horse-drawn carriages. He was known and loved for his easy manner, willingness to help others, friendly nature, his love of a challenging game of cards, his great sense of humour and quick wit. Known to fewer people was his ability to break out in song with his excellent voice. Mr. Cnossen held a special place in the hearts of all his nieces, nephews and the children of his friends, as he was always willing to spend time with them, showing his horses and telling stories in a way that captivated them. He also loved to participate in games with the children. As their uncle, he was respected and loved by all. He will be dearly missed by his wife, family and many friends. He is survived by brothers Bob, Douglas and his wife Hilly, and by Andy and his wife Riet. He is also survived by brother-in-law John Knol and his wife Tina, sister-in-law Minny Mozina and her husband Henry. He was predeceased by his parents and by brother Leo, and by his parents-in-law, Edze and Hinke Knol. Family and friends paid their respects at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Jan. 25, 2004. The funeral service took place in the chapel Jan. 26, with Rev. Helen Wilson officiating. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. The pallbearers were Dar Cnossen, Keith Donnelly, Gord Graves, Ralph Zwiers, Ernie Farlinger and Bert Jelly. In remembrance, donations were made to Kingston General Hospital or to Kingston Palliative Care Unit, along with many floral tributes. Lionel Coates, 92 Lionel Coates, 312-216 Viewmount Dr., Ottawa, died Saturday, March 20, 2004 at Elizabeth Bruyere Centre, Ottawa. He was 92 years of age. Mr. Coates was born Oct. 20, 1911 at Bury, Quebec, the son of Walter Coates and Isle Downes. He married Verley Coates (nee Martin) June 30, 1939 at Bury, Quebec. He is survived by his sons Lee (wife, Frances) and Verne, and grandchildren Danny, Tracy and Michael. Mr. Coates was predeceased by his parents, wife and all of his brothers and sisters. He had been the owner and operator of a diary farm in Bury, and retired to a hobby farm north of Charleville. Visitation took place Sunday, March 21 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, where the funeral service was held in the chapel the following day at 11 am. Paºstor Phil Phillips officiated. A committal service and burial took place Monday, March 22 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. Pallbearers were Danny and Michael Coates and Ian Stakervicius. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Stewart McDermott Cook, 83 Stewart McDermott Cook passed away Nov. 22, 2004 at the age of 83 after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 30, 1921 in the hamlet of Irena, near Iroquois, to parents William and Cybil (McDermott) Cook. He was the third youngest of seven brothers, all of whom are deceased. As a young boy, his family moved to the Cardinal area where he remained for the rest of his life. It was during this time he met Mary Montgomery from Spencerville. They married in Nov. 1944 and were happily married for 55 years until Mary's passing in Jan. 2000. They had two children, Trudy and Sheldon who, in turn, gave them four grandchildren: Cheryl and Kimberly to Trudy and husband Donald Watson, and William and Matthew to Sheldon and wife Sandra (Somerville), as well as a great grandson Landon to Cheryl and Lance McIntosh. He was very close to his family, always lending a helping hand, offering advice or dropping in for a visit. Career-wise, Stewart worked with his father in the farming industry until 1947 when he left and went into construction. For three years, he travelled throughout Ontario working on various jobs, and in 1950 he left the construction business to join the Canada Starch Company in Cardinal. Stewart's 33-year career at Canada Starch was varied. He started as a millwright and eventually became master mechanic, a position he would refer to as the move upstairs and a position he held until his retirement in 1983. Stewart approached his job as he did his life, with interest and enthusiasm. He was proud of his accomplishments and his involvement in projects including the building of plants in Port Colborne and Winston Salem. Another area of great interest to him was politics, especially municipal politics. His own local political career was a successful one, starting in 1957 when he was first elected as councillor. During the next 20 years, he held various positions such as deputy reeve, reeve, and finally, county council warden. Stewart had many other interests and hobbies including working with and racing horses when he was young, curling, golfing and playing cards. He was always looking for a good game of euchre at the Legion in Cardinal. He will be remembered most as a dedicated family man and a good friend and neighbour with a zest for life. Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Cardinal Nov. 24, with Reverend Doug Carnegie officiating and the eulogy given by grandchildren Cheryl McIntosh and William Cook. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Cardinal. The pallbearers were William Cook, Matthew Cook, Dale Cook, Richard Cook, Lance McIntosh and Ed Murphy. Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Cancer Society among other charities. Johanna deWit, 87 Johanna deWit, a long-time resident of Shanly, died on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003 at Kemptville District Hospital. She was 87 years old. She was born June 21, 1916 at Anna Poulowna, North Holland in The Netherlands, the only daughter of Marcellus Weijers and the former Cornelia vonEmmerick. Along with her seven brothers, the family operated a tulip farm, which kindled in her a love for flowers. She married Johannes Jacobus "John" deWit, and in 1949, together with their young family, they emigrated to Canada. In early 1957, they moved to their own farm at Shanly, where later that year her beloved husband died accidentally in the prime of his life, at a time when she and her four young children depended on him immensely. With the help and encouragement of family, friends and neighbours, Mrs. deWit remained on the farm and was involved with its operation until her passing. She was quietly proud of the farm that she and her son Albert had developed, and of the many flowers that adorned the property inside and out. For 46 years, she was a dedicated member of St. Laurence O'Toole Church in Spencerville, having been a member of the choir for 36 years and involved with the CWL in several capacities for many years also. Her deep faith in God remained with her to the end as she prepared to be reunited in joy with her husband. Mrs. deWit is survived by her three sons, Albert (Betty) of Shanly, Marcel (Susan) and John (Charlene), both of Brockville, and her daughter Dineke of Halifax, as well as grandchildren Alicia, Amy, Christina, David and Patricia. She was predeceased by her parents and her seven brothers, Theo, Gerrit, Wilem, Leo, Lane, Ceil and Coebuis. Visitation was held at Grant Brown Funeral Home, Purcell Chapel, Spencerville, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In a beautifully decorated St. Laurence O'Toole Church, the mass christian burial was held Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003 at 11 am. Interment followed at St. Laurence O'Toole Cemetery. Father Rob Arsenault officiated, assisted in readings by her grandson, David, and godchild, Theresa. The pallbearers were John Hitsman, Michael Hendriks, Paul Hendriks, Clint O'Connor, David Bruce and Bill Jansman. Memorial donations to St. Laurence O'Toole Church, Kemptville District Hospital or Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Lloyd Dixon, 74 Lloyd Francis Dixon, of RR#2 Prescott, died Oct. 18, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 74. He was born Feb. 26, 1930 at Park Hill, Ontario to parents Walter Dixon and Sadie McKeever. He married Elizabeth (Liz) McMillan on Feb. 20, 1960 at St. Mark's Church. Mr. Dixon was a technician at MNR. A loving husband, father, father-in-law and poppy, his interests included family, close friends and carving decoys. He is survived by his wife, sons Bob (Mary Anne) and Chris, grandchildren Colleen, Olivia and Kristen, brothers Lawrence (Mary), Dick (Rosemary), Norman (Betty) and Don (Sharon), sister Betty (Mrs. Graham Goulden), brother-in-law Herb Yalden, sister-in-law Mary Caldwell, several nieces and nephews and friends Ken and Betsy Lucas. He was predeceased by his parents and mother-in-law Jane Rose McMillan. Visitation took place Oct. 20, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. Funeral service was held Oct. 21 at 11 am at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Prescott. Father J. Appelman officiated. A committal service took place Oct. 21 at Maynard Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tony Stevens, Harry Leeflang, Ed Robinson, George Robinson, Roy Landon and Doug Reynolds. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Francis Lorne Durant, 67 Francis Lorne Durant, well-known business and family man, died at his home Oct. 8, 2004. He was 67. Born Aug. 16,1937 in Augusta Township, he was the son of William Lorne Durant and the former Minerva Maud Dulmage, both of whom predeceased him. He attended public school in Charleville and secondary school in Brockville. In 1958, he joined Irving H. Miller Ltd. in the real estate and insurance business, later becoming a part owner. Mr. Durant's commitment to family and community was very strong throughout his life. He spent time as a Rotarian, a Mason, and later on as a Shriner. His time with the Shriners Organization was very special to him as he enjoyed the camaraderie activities with fellow Shriners. Mr. Durant was very generous both in volunteer time and financially to many causes over the years. Sports were always a great passion for him, as a younger man he coached hockey, belonged to the Augusta Fox Hunters Assoc., played golf and enjoyed the Ottawa Rough Riders football team. Curling also became a great pastime for him; he attended well-known bonspiels in Quebec City and the Fisherman's in Kingston for many years. As well as sports, music and playing cards were great pastimes for him. Mr. Durant spent many hours involved in his children's activities as they were growing up, driving them to swimming or skating competitions or to hockey games, he was very supportive of their education and career choices. As his two oldest grandsons started to play hockey, he was at the rinks again watching them play a game he loved. Mr. Durant is survived by his children, Steven L. and his wife Jill, Cynthia, Peter and his wife Kimberly, Steven F. and his wife Sandra, Tammy Ferguson and her husband Bill, Kimberly Squires and her husband Rick, Jennifer and Brian Roberts. He leaves his grandchildren, Daniel, Brandon, Holly, Michael, Crystal, Matthew, Michael, Christopher, Tyler and Liam. Also surviving are his sister, Eleanor Irvine and sisters-in-law Jean and Lois Durant. Mr. Durant was predeceased by his brothers Lloyd and Carl Durant and his brother-in-law Donald Irvine. Many friends attended the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. The funeral was held Oct. 13, 2004 with Rev. Mark Arnill officiating at the Victoria United Church, Maynard. Burial was at Maynard Cemetery. The pallbearers were his nephews, Paul Irvine, Jeff Dukelow, David Durant, Alan Durant, Scott Hubbard and Kim Warren. The eulogy was by Al Ludlow. Memorial donations were made to the Shriner's Hospital, Tri-County Health Services and Victoria United Church. Lovey Melbine Earl, 83 Lovey Melbine Earl, of Maitland, died Nov. 9, 2004 at 1240 County Rd. 2, Maitland. She was 83. She was born Jan. 14, 1921 at Sydney, B.C. to parents William Savage and A'Louise McNaughton. She married Fred G. Earl Aug. 31, 1939 at St. John's Anglican Church, Victoria, B.C. Mrs. Earl was a homemaker who travelled extensively with her husband and daughters. A Legionnaire for 25 years, she enjoyed darts and bowling, fishing with her family in B.C., and singing with a Gilbert and Sullivan opera company. She is survived by her loving friend Harold Smith of Prescott, daughters Lorna Underhill (Jake) of Maitland, Alice McCarroll (John) of Prescott, grandchildren John, Steven, Sandra, Earl, Joanne and Johnny, great-grandchildren Robin, Randi-Lynn, Paige, Hillary, Meagan, Holly, Kayla, Chelsea, Shelby-Jo, Jessica and Hunter, sisters Viola Savage and Betty Foreman, brother Bill Savage and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and brothers Edwin and Lyle Savage. A memorial service was held Nov. 16, 2004 in the chapel at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. Reverend Gerry Ring officiated. Cremation took place Nov. 10 at Hope Cemetery and Crematorium. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. John Fahrngruber, 73 John Fahrngruber died suddenly at the Brockville General Hospital on Tuesday, April 27, 2004. He was 73. John was born Dec. 17, 1930 in Frankenfels, Austria to Johann and Theresia Fahrngruber (nee Enne). At age 20, John graduated from the Technical Masters School in Salzburg, Austria as a master electrician and then emigrated to Canada in 1951, settling in Prescott. After a number of odd jobs, in order to make ends meet, John joined RCA Victor, working his way up the ranks to plant foreman. But working for someone else was not John's way. John left RCA and would embark upon an entrepreneurial journey that would create several successful business ventures. Majestic Electric, Seaway Food Services & Fahrngruber Investments, a real estate holding company, were born. In the '60s, John was an active member of the Prescott business community and service clubs, holding executive positions with the Canadian Order of Foresters League and the Rotary Club of Prescott. Throughout his life, John had a keen interest in world affairs as well as the local needs of the surrounding area. John's early childhood on a farm in Austria left an indelible mark on him, one which John could not ignore. He stepped away from his business successes, and started again. Farming was in his blood and from the humble beginnings of a hobby farm with a few chickens and livestock, John would build a thriving dairy farm operation with the support of his entire family. John's retirement years were too short but were focused on his wife, Trudy, and their family. He was an avid skier all his life and enjoyed gardening and reading. In his early years, other favourite pastimes included cycling, hiking and mountain climbing in Austria. Just this past April 21, John and Trudy hosted a family gathering to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. John will be sadly missed and never forgotten. His legacy truly is his work ethic and what one can accomplish if one puts their mind to it. He is survived by his wife Trudy (nee Stiefsohn), daughter Gloria Rezek (and husband Gordon), son John Fahrngruber Jr., son Peter Fahrngruber (and wife Debbie), daughter Denise Veale (and husband Bill), son Tom Fahrngruber (and wife Shari), 11 grandchildren, sister Theresia Gansberger and brother Joe Fahrngruber (and wife Vivian). He was predeceased by sister Barbara Hochreiter. A private family gathering and funeral ceremony was held at the Roselawn Tribute Centre and Crematorium Tuesday, April 29, 2004. In remembrance, donations to the Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged. Guiseppe (Joe) Florio, 85 Guiseppe (Joe) Florio, 404 King St. W., Prescott, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004 at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville, just two days short of his 86th birthday. He was born Jan. 25, 1918 in Italy, the son of Carmelo Florio and Angela Francica. He was married to Saveria Florio (nee Rugnetta). Mr. Florio is survived by wife Saveria (Sara); his son Carmen (wife, Jennifer); his daughters Angela and Mary (husband, Paul Danis); and his grandson Tony. He was predeceased by his parents. Family, fishing, gardening and building were among Mr. Florio's main interests. He had been employed as a cement finisher in the construction industry. Visitation took place Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. A mass of christian burial was celebrated at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Prescott, Monday, Jan. 26, at 11 am with Father J. Appelman officiating. A committal service will be held in the spring at St. Mark's Cemetery, Prescott. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Palliative Care. Charles Fortier, 96 Longtime Prescott resident Charles Fortier died at Wellington House Nursing Home Oct. 2, 2004. He was 96. He was born in Prescott Dec. 3, 1907 to the late Charles George Fortier and the former Alice Provost. He was educated and raised in Prescott. On April 12, 1928, he married the former Margaret Smithers of Ogdensburg, NY who predeceased him on December 30, 1997. He quit school at the age of 14 and went to work at Newell's and then went on to Wiser's Distillery until it closed in 1932. He started his own trucking business delivering coal and he also went into small engine sales and service. He was well known for fixing bikes and lawnmowers and sharpening skates. He also made ice at both the curling and skating rinks. In 1968, he retired so he and his family could enjoy their cottage that they owned for 33 years at the North Channel. Charles built all his own boats for fishing and pleasure. He also loved to hunt. After the cottage was sold, the couple took up camping, which they both enjoyed. He also enjoyed making and eating popcorn. In 1997, they moved to Wellington House due to failing health. He enjoyed reading and talking about old times. He is survived by his son Norman and his wife Joan and his daughter Beverly Thomson, both of Prescott, nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret, his parents, three brothers, Lenore, Knightly and Jack and son-in-law Gary Thomson. Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott Oct. 5, 2004. Mass of Christian burial was conducted at St. Mark's Catholic Church Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004. The St. Mark's Choir sang. Great grand-daughter Amanda Bush played the bagpipes at the church and the cemetery. Great grand-daughter Lindsay Miller read the eulogy. The pallbearers were Howard Fortier, David Fortier, Peter Fortier, Michael Thomson, Tracy Miller and Gavin Bush. Interment was at St. Mark's Cemetery. Donations were accepted for the Canadian Cancer Society and Palliative Care at Wellington House Nursing Home. Catherine Ellen Gilligan, 92 Catherine Ellen Gilligan, 92, died peacefully Tuesday, March 16, 2004 at Sherwood Park Manor where she had been a resident for the past six years. She was born Nov. 22, 1911 in Cardinal, the daughter of Richard Lyman and the former Isobel Emburg. She was predeceased by her husband Garnet in 1988, a brother John in 1932 and a sister Isobel in 1982. For more than 60 years Mrs. Gilligan was a resident of Cardinal, where she attended Cardinal Public School and Cardinal Continuation School. She enjoyed her many years in Cardinal, where she and her husband owned and operated a small candy and convenience store on Dundas Street. The small store was located in the same building as the local theatre and was a favourite stopping-off place for the local children in the 1950s. The penny candy was a popular drawing card for the children with a few pennies to spend on candy to take to the movie next door. She had many stories to tell about the small customers who used to frequent the store. It was a favourite topic of conversation when she was remembering the good times in Cardinal. Some of the young people still remember her fondly to this day. After the store was sold she began working at the Cardinal post office, where she was employed for more than 14 years. She also enjoyed her time there, and had many fond memories and stories of her co-workers over these years. In 1974 after her husband retired, they moved to Brockville, where they enjoyed many years of retirement. Mrs. Gilligan was a loving wife and mother. She was a devout Roman Catholic and a member of the Catholic Women's League for many years. She is survived by her son Richard and his wife Jan of Brockville; grandchildren Patrick (Kim) of Spencerville, Tim (Anita) of Cardinal and Jane McDonald of Smiths Falls; and step-grandchildren Terri (Steven) Dougall of Pickering, Tom Anderson of Kingston and several great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gilligan is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She had a very close relationship with her sister Isobel and her children, John (deceased), Norman, Robert, Willard and Fred Gaylord and their families. Family and friends called at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel in Brockville Thursday, March 18, 2004. Following the visitation, a mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church in Brockville, with Father Brian Price officiating. Interment took place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cardinal. Pallbearers were Patrick Gilligan, Tim Gilligan, Norman Gaylord, Robert Gaylord, Willard Gaylord and Tom Anderson. Memorial donations to Sherwood Park Manor and the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Brenda Lee Giroux, 41 Brenda Lee Giroux, of Spencerville, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at St. Providence Continuing Care Centre (St. Vincent de Paul Site in Brockville) after a battle with cancer. She was 41. She was born May 23, 1963 in Brockville to Charlie Patterson and the former Shirley Durant. She married Lucien Giroux Aug. 24, 1991 in Spencerville and lived in the Spencerville area. Mrs. Giroux worked as a nurse's aide at Wellington House in Prescott for 13 years and, most recently, as manager of Drummond Fuels in Spencerville for seven years. She had a love for music and would often be found singing and entertaining at local functions and at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 604 in Spencerville. Her friendly smile and beautiful eyes will be dearly missed. She is survived by her parents, husband, daughters Rebecca Blaedow and Reanna Giroux, stepson Jacob Giroux, father-in-law Lucien and mother-in-law Ann-Marie Giroux of Spencerville and brothers Steven Patterson (Kelly) of Prescott and Jeffrey Patterson (Margaret) of Spencerville. She will be missed by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Brian and Gisele Oakley, James and Jacqueline South and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation was held Oct. 1, 2004 at Grant Brown Funeral Home Rolston Chapel, Kemptville. A funeral service was held Oct. 2 at 11 am at Holy Cross Church Kemptville. Father Shawn Hughes officiated. A reception was held at the Spencerville Legion, followed by live music played by her husband and friends as a tribute. Interment took place at St. Laurence O'Toole Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations to a charity of choice would be greatfully acknowledged. Mary Harmaty, 79 Mary Elizabeth Harmaty, of Prescott, died June 17, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 79. Mary was born April 16, 1925 to parents John McCarney and Bernadette McEllen. She married her first husband, John McAuley, on Aug. 17, 1960. She and her second husband, John Harmaty, were married on July 2, 1985. She worked at the former Superior Silk Mills (Prescott Finishing) as office manager. She then worked as office manager at the former Prescott Public Utilities Commission until her retirement. An active member of St. Mark's Catholic Church, she was presented with her 60th anniversary pin by the Catholic Women's League the evening prior to her death. She served for many years as treasurer on the St. Mark's Cemetery board. In addition to the church, her retirement years were spent centered around her immediate family and her extended McAuley, Harmaty and Hargraves families. She was affectionately known by all the children in her large family as the "baker of the ultimate chocolate chip cookie." She is survived by her stepchildren Stella McCoy (Frank), Thomas McAuley (Glenda), John McAuley (Carol), Luke McAuley (Miriam), Patricia Tristram (Jim), Robert Harmaty (Ruth), Lynda Tetrault (Jean-Paul), Deborah Souder (Shawn) and James Hargraves (Rosemary), her sisters Margaret McFarlane and Bernadette McParlan (Ed) and by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husbands, brothers Bert, Joe and Eddie McCarney, sister Catherine McCarney and brother-in-law Charlie McFarlane. Visitation was on Sunday, June 20 and Monday, June 21 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. Mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday, June 22 at 11 am at St. Mark's Catholic Church. Father J. Appelman officiated. A committal service followed at St. Mark's Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael McCoy, Paul and Jason McAuley, Nicholas Souder, Wes McFarlane and Bob Dixon. The funeral service included readings by Jennifer Tristram and Jenny McFarlane. Serving on the altar were Charleigh, Hallie and Jamie McFarlane. An honour guard by the Catholic Women's League was also present; beautiful music was provided by the St. Mark's funeral choir. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Carl Ralph Hirtle, 83 Carl Ralph Hirtle died suddenly of cancer Nov. 14, 2004 at Kingston General Hospital. He was 83. He was born Dec. 9, 1920 at Big Tancook Island, N.S. to parents Ralph and Murial Hirtle. He joined the Navy in 1941 and made 29 North Atlantic crossings before being honourably discharged after the war. He was captain on board the Harbour Master that pulled the sweep scow during the Seaway Project. Mr. Hirtle remained in Ontario for 43 years living on board the tug. He belonged to the Prescott Legion and loved fishing, boating and his beloved cats. He is survived by his son Brian, daughter-in-law Marilyn and many friends. He was predeceased by his wife Gloria Baker Hirtle. Cremation and burial took place in Nova Scotia. Gennaro Irace Gennaro Irace died after a brief illness Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, with his family at his side. Mr. Irace is survived by his wife Nina, daughters Maria Perrin (Bruce), Tina Hudson (Kevin), Patricia Irace (Al MacDonald), Lori D'Alessio (Angelo), Ginoconda Vigile (Peter), Susie Goluza (Stefano) and Tanya Kazi (Mehrdad), three granddaughters, 11 grandsons, one great granddaughter and their families, his brother Joe and wife Carmella and their children in Canada, and by two sisters and one brother and their families in Italy. He will be missed by all his family and friends in Canada and Italy. Visitation took place Oct. 28 and Oct. 29, 2004 at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. Mass of Christian Burial was held Oct. 30 at 11 am. Entombment followed. Memorial donations to the ALS Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Charles William (Chick) Kirkby, 78 Charles William (Chick) Kirkby, of RR3 Prescott, died June 24, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 78. Mr. Kirkby was born Sept. 6, 1925 in Prescott to Roy Seymour Kirkby and Mary Anna Hall. He married Erma "Bobbe" Kirkby (nee Poaps) July 22, 1950, at St. Mark's Rectory, Prescott. He joined the U.S. Army when he was 18 and served in occupied Japan. He enjoyed working on the river: on the CPR car ferry between Prescott and Ogdensburg for 11 years, on the seaway for a number of years and as a 23-year employee at the Canadian Coast Guard Base in Prescott. His passion was sports, especially hockey and baseball. He served as unofficial groundskeeper at the Prescott ball diamonds. He coached many baseball and softball teams in the area and was a very proficient player in his earlier days. Chick and his brother-in-law, Leo Boivin, were among the first inductees when the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame reopened in 1993. A final tribute was paid June 26 when his funeral procession proceeded past the Chick Kirkby Little League Ball Park named in his honour; members of the Prescott Pirates held honour guard by holding up baseball bats and hockey sticks to salute his life and contribution to local sports. His family and home on the river were very important to him. His newest adventures were playing stick hockey and baseball with his great-grandchildren and his garden pleasure. He is survived by his wife, his son Mark, daughter-in-law Laurie and son Dean, grandchildren Ryan, Justin, Josh, Nicole and Jennifer and great-grandchildren Tyson and Kennedy. He was predeceased by his parents, two daughters and one son, brothers Lorne, Ken, Art, Bern and Carl and sisters Jean, Marg and Patsy. Visitation took place June 25, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. Mass of Christian Burial was held June 26 at 1 pm at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Prescott. Father J. Appelman officiated. Burial took place June 26 at St. Mark's Cemetery. Pallbearers were sons Mark and Dean Kirkby, grandsons Ryan, Justin and Josh Kirkby, nephew Paul Stethem and family friend Steve Tzaferis. Honourary pallbearers were Johnstown ladies softball coach Les McAllister and ball players Debbie Gray, Marilyn Rupert Scott, Shauna Ward and Pattie Robinson Boswall. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Grenville-Prescott Little League. Helen E. Kirkwood, 81 Helen E. Kirkwood, of Winchester Springs, died at Dundas Manor Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in her 82nd year. Born Helen Brennan June 23, 1922 in Cardinal, she was the daughter of the late J. Leo Brennan and Elizabeth Tyner. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Kirkwood. She was the dear mother of Stephen (Barb) of North Augusta, Gregory (Shirley) of Ottawa, and Peter of Winchester Springs. She was the dear sister of Elizabeth (Don) Barton of Prescott. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Dawn (Ingo) Rutenburg of Prescott, Derek (Celine) Kirkwood of Orleans, Philip (Kate) Kirkwood of Chesterville, and David Kirkwood of Ottawa; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kirkwood was predeceased by a brother, Walter Brennan, and sister Lois (Bob Grey), both of Cardinal. Friends called at the Winchester Funeral Home, Church Street, Winchester, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004. The funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 23 at 11 am in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment was at Maple Ridge Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Diabetes Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Helen Liscumb, 72 Helen Margaret Liscumb, of Prescott, died May 21, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 72. Helen was born Aug. 25, 1931 in Temiskaming, Ontario to parents Claude Burns and Mary Brown. She married Darcy Liscumb Nov. 29, 1952 in Maynard. Mrs. Liscumb was a line worker at RCA. She spent her life serving her community. In addition to her involvement with St. John Ambulance and as a first aid and CPR instructor, she also served with the Spencerville Fair and the Scouting movement. She was also a member of Wellington Rebekah Lodge #108. She is survived by her daughters Darlene (Mrs. Bazel Poulter) and Nancy (Mrs. William Oliver), grandchildren Darcy and Jennifer Poulter and Diana (Mrs. Steve Arbeau), Matthew and Andrew Oliver, sisters Marion Desjardin, Janet (Mrs. Dominic Farella), Elaine (Mrs. Rod Perrier), Linda Lionsdale (Kurt Roduner), Iris Burns and Joanne, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, granddaughter Tara and brothers Bob and Walter Burns. Visitation took place Sunday, May 23, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. Funeral service was in the chapel May 24 at 11 am. The service was officiated by Rev. Laurie Milito. Pallbearers were Andy and Eddie Bertrand, Rick Howelling, Sean Thomunson, Allan Liscumb and Rick Tourger. Cremation with interment at Sandy Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Vincent Palliative Care and the Humanitarian Services of Odd Fellows/ Rebekahs. Hilda Mary Harper, 80 Hilda Mary Harper, Mayfield Retirement Home, Prescott, died Monday, March 22, 2004 at her residence. She was born May 17, 1923 in Berwick, Ontario, the daughter of Patrick Martin and Mary McMahon. She was married to Garnet Harper. Mrs. Harper is survived by her son Don and his wife Pat; daughters Beverly (Mrs. Cecil Earl), Marlene (Mrs. Patrick Walter) and Bonnie (Mrs. Richard Brown); grandchildren Crystal, Stephen, Amanda, Karen, Robbie, Luther, Mark, Timothy, Tara, Tana, Scott and Tammy; step-grandchildren Mark, Nancy and Ronda; several great-grandchildren; and a brother, Francis Martin, and his wife Geraldine. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, daughter Sandra, and grandsons Kevin, Carey and Martin. Mrs. Harper loved cooking for her family and she was known for her homemade buns. She loved to work in her garden and she always loved flowers. Mrs. Harper was very active in her church. She worked as a homemaker at home. Visitation took place Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, where the funeral was held in the chapel March 25 at 11 am. Pastor David Gogolin officiated. A committal service will be held at Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott, later in the spring. Pallbearers were her grandchildren Steven Harper, Luther Walters, Mark Walters, Tim Walters, Robbie Earl and Scott Brown. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's United Church Roof Fund and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Raymond Langstaff, 75 Raymond Langstaff, 3910 Glen Smail Rd., RR4, Prescott, died at his home Monday, Dec. 22, 2003. He was 75. He was born April 11, 1928 in Garreton, the son of Herbert Langstaff and Mary Etta Loucks. He married Hilda Langstaff (nee Gilmer) Nov. 6, 1948 at the Gilmer farm near VanAllen's Corners. Mr. Lanstaff is survived by his wife Hilda Gilmer; sons Rodney (wife, Susan) and Rickey (wife, Starr); daughter Deborah; grandchildren Rebecca-Mae, Benjamin, Michael, Nicole, Shanley and Joshua. He was predeceased by his parents; sister Lois Dulmage; niece Doreen Cook; and nephew Robert McClintock. Mr. Lanstaff's main interests were his family and grandchildren, helping others, hunting and gardening, time spent with his friends and having a coffee with his buddies. He retired in July 1985 from his employment as a millwright and pipefitter at DuPont. Visitation took place Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, where the funeral was held at noon in the chapel. Father Claude Delorme officiated. A committal service followed at 1 pm at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. The pallbearers were Robert S. Bell, Benjamin Brunette, Michael Brunette, Ralph Dukelow, Charlie Kerr and Robin Fowler. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or CHEO. Grandson Benjamin Brunette read the eulogy on behalf of the grandchildren; Pastor David Bowbeer (a nephew) spoke on behalf of the family. The theme was "Ray will live on in the hearts of many people." Basil Baldwin Levere, 91 Basil Baldwin Levere of Shanly, a well-known and respected man by many, died peacefully with his daughters by his side at Wellington House, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003. He was 91. He was born Feb. 17, 1912 at Vancamps in Mountain Township to Levi Edgar Levere and Ada Ethel Liezert. He was raised in a large Christian family where music flowed and all loved to sing and play the piano. In 1935, he married Geraldine Elizabeth Fairgray of Glensmail. They had three children - Terry, Arlene and June. During this time, he farmed, owned a local Cockshutt dealership, worked for J.F. Barnard and was road superintendent for Edwardsburgh Township for 11 years. Geraldine Levere predeceased him in 1965. In 1973, he married Genewefa (Jean) Ozga and welcomed into the family circle her children - Teresa, Anthony and Christopher. Having the talent and knowledge to fix farm equipment, his last working days were at Cyr's Farm Equipment. In retirement, he and his wife Jean travelled near and far until his health suddenly failed in 1998. Mr. Levere was a true Christian where his faith was the foundation of all he said and did. He was involved and held a position in every aspect of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Spencerville. He is survived by his wife Jean; his children Terry, Arlene (Robert) and June (Ron); stepchildren Teresa, Anthony (Betty) and Christopher (Sheila); 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is loved and cherished by his only living brother Dwight (Rita) of Johnstown. He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters and daughter-in-law Janet (Terry). Visitation was held at Grant Brown Funeral Home, Purcell Chapel, Spencerville, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003. The funeral service followed on Wednesday Dec. 17 at 11 am at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Spencerville, with Rev. Ian MacLean officiating. Interment followed immediately at St. Andrew's Cemetery. A luncheon was provided by the Presbyterian church. Pallbearers were grandsons Darin Levere, James Hutchinson, Jason Hutchinson, Ian Smith, Jesse Ozga and Rick Ozga. Session members of the church were honourary pallbearers. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Palliative Care Wellington House would be gratefully acknowledged. Lawrence "Alt" McIvor, 90 Lawrence Alton "Alt" McIvor, a WWII veteran of the Royal Canadian Engineers, died peacefully at St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville, Tuesday, March 23, 2004. He was 90. He was born Jan. 28, 1914 in Spencerville. Raised in Spencerville, he was the son of Arnold McIvor and Kathleen Dove. He served in WWII for four years. Following the war, he married Nina Cunning on July 10, 1947, and they settled in the Roebuck area. He worked as a cattle dealer until his retirement. He lived in Roebuck until ill health forced him to move to St. Lawrence Lodge. While a resident of the lodge, he made many friends and will be fondly remembered by the staff. Mr. McIvor was the beloved husband of the late Vernina "Nina" (Cunning). He is survived by his sister Donna Dillabough (Lloyd) of Amherstview and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his sisters, Madeline Kavanaugh and Olive Kavanaugh, and his brothers, Bernard and Lloyd McIvor. Visitation was held at Grant Brown Funeral Home, Purcell Chapel, Spencerville, Thursday, March 25. A mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, March 26 at 11 am in the chapel of the funeral home with Father Rob Arsenault officiating. Miriam Woodland was the organist for the service and Nora Whaley was the soloist. The eulogy was provided by Donna Dillabough. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were John Ruigrok, Bram Couperous, Stan Jordan, Kevin St. John, Tim Kavanaugh and Steve Kavanaugh. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged. Doreen Stuart Mills, 83 Doreen Stuart Mills of Prescott died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004. She was 83. She was born April 12, 1920 in Quebec, the daughter of Joseph Tear and Florence Carter. She married Alfred Mills Aug. 31, 1946 in Windsor, Quebec. Mrs. Mills is survived by her husband Alfred; daughters Brenda (Mrs. Kenneth Foley) and Kathleen Sevigny; son Richard (Linda) Mills; grandchildren Paula and Christopher Mills, Rachel and Aaron Foley, and Jacqueline and Marc Sevigny; brothers Reggie and Kenneth Tear; and sister Violet LaRochelle. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers Jimmy and William Tear; sister Nancy Fredette; and son-in-law Trevor Sevigny. Mrs. Mills had worked as a housewife at home. Visitation was held Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, where the funeral service took place in the chapel Monday, Feb. 16 at 1 pm. Rev. Gerry Ring officiated. The pall bearers were her grandchildren. A committal service will be held at Maynard Cemetery in the spring. Dorothy Moore, 79 Dorothy Moore, of Wellington House Nursing Home, Prescott, died Saturday, April 17, 2004 at her residence. She was 79. She was born July 29, 1924 at Pleasant Valley, Ontario, the daughter of Robert Wallace and Elizabert Gilmer (both deceased). She was married to James G. Moore. Mrs. Moore is survived by her son James and his wife Darlene; daughters Janice (Mrs. Lloyd Hare), Joanne Moore and Roseanne (Mrs. Fred Seabrook); eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, sister Nelda Stinson and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, and brothers Ken, Herb and Mansel Wallace. Her garden and playing bingo and cards at Walker House were among her favourite interests. She worked as a housewife at home. Visitation took place at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Monday, April 19, 2004. The funeral service was held at the funeral home April 20 at 2 pm, with Rev. Ian McLean officiating. A committal service followed at Blue Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Juby, James O'Brien, Roger Toupin, Lawrence Wallace, Gilles Trudeau and Ronald Jones. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Parkinson Society. Cecil Lorne Moore, 85 Cecil Lorne Moore, died April 23, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He was in his 86th year. Mr. Moore was born April 3, 1919 in Prescott to Philander Wellington Moore and Elma Moore (nee Conklin). He attended Prescott Public School, Maynard Public School, Prescott High School and Ottawa Technical College. He joined the RCAF Radar Detachment in 1942 and was discharged with the rank of Flt. Sgt. after World War 2. In 1946, he married the former Maxine Lawrence of Seaforth, Ontario. They moved to St. Stephen, N.B., where he worked as plant manager at Ganong Bros. confectionery plant. He and his family returned to Prescott in 1953. Mr. Moore worked at the new RCA Victor plant. He later worked at the Hershey plant in Smiths Falls and at DuPont Canada. He was a stationary steam engineer at Brockville Psychiatric Hospital until his retirement in 1984. He and his wife sold their house on River Road West and moved to Brockville. He was a charter member of the Augusta Fire Department in Maitland and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in St. Stephen and later in Brockville. He was also a devoted member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Prescott. He was involved in the men's choir, was a member of the board of managers and superintendent of the Sunday school and was also a member of the Session. He and his wife enjoyed 12 winters at their winter home in Sebring, Florida. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife, daughter Frances (Mrs. Doug Wright) of Brockville, sons Earle (wife Irene) of Oxford Mills and David of Fort Nelson, B.C., grandchildren Kimberley Wright (Forrest Herbison) of Brockville, Jamie Wright (wife Kathleen) of Oxford Station, Rebecca (Mrs. Mark Redvers) of Oshawa, Lesley Reid of Port Elgin, Trevor Moore of Windsor and Alana and Corbin Moore of Estevan, Saskatchewan and great-grandchildren Jordyn Redvers, Carson Wright and Journey Herbison. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Geraldine Naylor and brothers Mansell and Elmer. Friends and family visited at the Chris Slater Funeral Home Monday, April 26, 2004. A funeral was held Tuesday, April 27 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The service was conducted by Reverend Ian MacLean; a touching eulogy was given by grandson Jamie Wright. Interment took place at Maynard Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Anderson, Willard Gaylord, Dale Delottinville, Gary Moore, Frederik Gauthier and William Ferguson. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Cancer Society, Canadian Arthritis Society and Kidney Foundation as well as the St. Andrew's Memorial Fund. Jean Elaine Murdock, 80 Jean Elaine Murdock, of 800 Claxton Terr., Prescott, died June 25, 2004 at her residence. She was 80. She was born Oct. 21, 1923 in Prescott to Arnold Cross and Edith Carpenter. She married Willis Murdock Aug. 6, 1940 in Winchester. Mrs. Murdock was a cook at the Voyageur Restaurant in Cardinal for many years and at the Metropolitan Lunch Counter in Prescott, always serving up a smile. In addition to her love for children, her interests included ceramics, knitting and camping. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge for 18 years. She was a kind and gentle woman known for her generosity and loving ways. She is survived by her daughters Sheila (Mrs. Keith Toshack), Sharon Lancaster (friend Louis Piexoto), Heather Murdock (friend Fay Simpson), Elizabeth (Mrs. David Snowdon) and Elaine (Mrs. Don Soucy), her son William (wife Gloria), grandchildren Kim, Cynthia, Jennifer, Paul, Anna, Cheryl, Buddy, Andrew, Bill, David and Joseph, six great-grandchildren, her sister Verna (Mrs. Ron Peters), brother Lorne Cross (wife Joyce) and sister-in-law Irene Cross. Predeceased by her parents, husband, and brother Floyd Cross. Visitation took place June 28, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. The funeral service was held June 29 at 11 am in the chapel. Rev. Jean Baker of Lyn officiated. Burial took place June 29 at Spruce Haven Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat Shannon, Keith and Paul Toshack, Rick Hurlbert, Earl Snowdon and Jeff Peters. Honourary pallbearer was David Snowdon. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. George Halliday Myers, 71 George Halliday Myers passed away April 6, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital after a courageous six-month battle with leukemia. He was born Jan. 12, 1933 in Alexandria, Ont. to Nora and Arnold Myers and spent his early years in Cardinal. He became a teacher and taught for nine years in the Renfrew school system before coming to Prescott in 1963. He taught at South Grenville District High School for 26 years and, for several years, was a summer school instructor in the special education program in Toronto. In 1955, he married Patricia Relyea in Cardinal, and they had two sons ­ Robert of Belleville and Peter of Athens, Ont. ­ and a daughter Julie, who died in infancy. He was an avid cottager and curler who served as president of the Prescott Curling Club and senior men's curling and was on the board of the Rideau-Seeley Cottagers Association. He is survived by his wife Patricia, his sons Robert and his wife Patricia and Peter and his wife Georgia, his four grandchildren James, Emily, Alex and Eric Myers, his brother John A. Myers and his wife Betty and by his mother-in-law Dorothy Relyea. A private family funeral was held at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Cardinal with Rev. Claude Delorme officiating. Burial was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Morrisburg. The pallbearers were his sons Robert and Peter Myers, his grandson James Myers, his nephews David and Dennis Myers and his godson Taylor Ryan. Memorial donations are directed to the Canadian Cancer Society. Wallace Norman Parsons, 73 Wallace Norman Parsons, of Prescott, died Oct. 24, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 73. He was born June 7, 1931 at Lumsden North, Nfld., to parents Benjamin and Dorothy Parsons. He married Noreen Gosse Dec. 23, 1960, at St. John's Norway Church, Toronto. Mr. Parsons grew up around the ocean, boats and fishing. He moved to St. John's and Halifax as a young man and then on to Ottawa, the Bruce Peninsula and Lake Simcoe area. He also spent eight happy years on Manitoulin Island. He worked for the Department of Indian Affairs from the late 1950s until 1975. He then transferred to the Canadian Coast Guard and settled in Prescott. After his retirement in 1991, he enjoyed many winters in Florida and also remained active in the Prescott community through his many interests and volunteer efforts including Touch a Rainbow, VON and Lifeline at St. Vincent de Paul. He was also a past member of the Kiwanis Club of Prescott. His interests included gardening, fishing, wine-making, collecting and repairing antique clocks and building models and boats. He demonstrated great love and respect for nature and will be remembered for his humour, generosity and caring nature. He is survived by his wife, son Alan (Connie), daughters Carmen (Anthony) and Lisa, brother Rex (Sonia) and many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and by his sister, Doris Saunders. Visitation was held Oct. 26, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. A funeral service took place Oct. 27 at 2 pm in the chapel. Rev. Gerry Ring officiated. Cremation was at Hope Cemetery and Crematorium. A committal service was held Oct. 27 at Blue Church Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Touch a Rainbow Riding for the Disabled or a charity of your choice. Margaret Lorraine Pratt, 63 Margaret Lorraine Pratt, a resident of James Street East, Prescott, died peacefully with her family by her side Friday, March 26, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital after a courageous battle with lung disease. She was 63. Mrs. Pratt was born June 13, 1940 in Prescott, the daughter of Jack Rooke and the former Eva Dawson. She married Lawrence Leonard Pratt July 23, 1960 at St. Paul's United Church in Prescott. She resided in Prescott all her life, and she was a devoted wife and mother. She loved spending time with her family and friends, her many winter getaways to Myrtle Beach and Bunka with the Babes. Mrs. Pratt is survived by her husband Larry, son Richard of Ottawa, and daughter Shelley (Mrs. Bobby Orr) of Johnstown; granddaughters Brittanie and Ainslie of Johnstown; mother-in-law Irene Pratt of Victoria, B.C.; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and sister Mrs. Barbara Fischer. Cremation was at Cataraqui Crematorium March 26, 2004. Visitation took place Sunday, March 28, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, where the funeral was held in the chapel Monday, March 29 at 1 pm. Rev. Myra Garvin officiated. A committal service will be held at Sandy Hill Cemetery later in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Association and St. Vincent de Paul Palliative Care. Donald Carl Prosser, 39 After a brief but courageous battle with cancer and his family by his side, Donnie Prosser, 39, entered into rest on September 25, 2004 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Donald Carl Prosser was born on Feb. 28, 1965 at Brockville General Hospital to the former Yvonne Touisant (Couperus) and Carl Prosser. His life began in Cardinal where he attended Benson Public School through his early school years. He finished elementary at Central Public School in Prescott and went on to graduate from South Grenville District High School. Most of Donnie's child and teenage years were spent growing up in Prescott and working at Becker's, Hathaway, and Liquid Carbonic. He later re-located to Ottawa where he pursued a career of self-employment in the professional cleaning business. Through the years he held many interests including his last and most enjoyable endeavour, an apprenticeship in the floral business. Donnie was a warm and caring person who enjoyed spending time with his animals, especially his dog Tiffy who was with him for 15 years. He took great pleasure in visiting the cottage as often as possible and loved entertaining his friends and family with his home-cooked meals and baked goods. Donnie is survived by his parents Yvonne and Stuart Couperus and Carl and Bernice Prosser, his siblings Danny (Anita), Cindy (Francois), Jackie (Clint), Lisa (Jeff), Denise, Michelle (Jeff), Melanie (Kevin), Kim (Tim), and Brian. Also loved and missed by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and paternal grandparents Angus Prosser (Helen), Mae Jones and predeceased by maternal grandparents, Lillian Touisant and David Touisant. On Sept. 29, 2004, family and friends gathered at the Chris Slater Funeral Home to celebrate Donnie's life. Reverend Ring led the service with the interment following immediately afterwards at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Maitland. Memorial donations were used to purchase medical equipment for the sixth floor of the Ottawa General Hospital in honour of Donnie. Additionally, donations were made towards the Canadian Cancer Society. Although Donnie has left us in body, his spirit continues to carry on through us all. He is and always will be "forever loved and never forgotten." Dorothy Margaret Quinn, 80 Dorothy Margaret Mary Quinn (nee Mitten) died peacefully at Mayfield Retirement Residence in Prescott Tuesday, March 30, 2004. She was 80. She was born Jan. 29, 1924 in Edwardsburgh Township near Spencerville, the daughter of John Mitten and Helen Delaney. She spent her working years with the Department of Transport in Prescott before moving to Brockville after her marriage to Paul Quinn. They were married Aug. 23, 1952 at St. Laurence O'Toole Church in Spencerville. Mrs. Quinn was involved in the Catholic Women's League, worked as a volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul Hospital and took an active interest in a variety of political endeavours. She served in several capacities during federal and provincial elections over the years. Mrs. Quinn was predeceased by her husband Paul, a long-time employee of Bell Canada, and by her parents. She is survived by her daughter Karen of Toronto, her son Wayne and his wife Terri of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and her son Brian of Victoria, B.C. She will also be sadly missed by two grandchildren, Katie and Sean of Dartmouth. She is also survived by two brothers, Peter, a resident of Mayfield Retirement Residence in Prescott, and Frank of Brockville. She will also be missed by several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held Thursday, April 1, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mark's Church, Prescott, on Friday, April 2 with Father John Appelman as celebrant. Brian Quinn delivered a touching tribute at the conclusion of the mass. The committal service will be held at St. Mark's Cemetery at a later date in the spring. Pallbearers were Sean Quinn, John and Tom Mitten, Tom, David and Stephen Maville and John Shahan. Special thanks to the nursing staff at Mayfield Residence for their loving care, and to St. Vincent de Paul Palliative Care Unit and the Access Centre for Community Care. The family would like to extend very special thanks to Mrs. Quinn's nieces, Pat, Erin and Shannon Warren for their unending support to her and her children over the past year and a half. Donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Palliative Care Unit or the Canadian Cancer Society. Evyleen May Reid Evyleen May Reid (nee Stewart), ARCT (Royal Conservatory, Toronto), died suddenly at Ottawa Civic Hospital Monday, Jan. 6, 2004. She was the beloved wife of the late Rev. A. Newton Reid and loving mother of Janet. She was the cherished aunt of Mary Munro (Alastair), Jill Hyde-Clarke, Betty Kempe (Jim), late Bruce Stewart, Dr. Keith Mills (Patsy), Dr. Donald Mills (Sarah) and Glen Hyde-Clarke (Cristina). Mrs. Reid was predeceased by her parents James and Margaret Stewart of Richmond and her siblings. She was an exceptional musician of the piano and organ, and she was the organist of the Richmond Presbyterian Church where she met her husband. Together they served the Presbyterian Church charges in Colborne, Avonton, Chesley and Holstein before retiring to Prescott/Augusta Township. She was a beloved piano teacher of students of all ages in the Prescott area. She was also an organist of Johnstown United Church and Cardinal Anglican Church whose member's friendships she treasured. Mrs. Reid was active in the congregational life of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Prescott. She also served in the local, presbyterial, and synodical levels of the Presbyterian WMS in the various charges and in Prescott/Spencerville. She was a gracious hostess with a flair for entertainment, and a woman of faith who served her God with diligence. The funeral and a visitation were held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Monday, Jan. 13, 2004 with the Rev. Ian McLean officiating. Donations in her memory may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Keith George Seabrook, 44 Keith George Seabrook, RR2 Spencerville, died suddenly Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 44 years old. He was born Aug. 25, 1959 in Carleton Place, Ont., the son of George Anthony Seabrook and Jean Wilena Morrison. He married Anne Knox on Nov. 4, 1978 in Ottawa, and two children were born to this union. Mr. Seabrook had been a transport driver for more than 20 years. He previously lived in North Gower for 26 years and had resided in Spencerville for the past 18 years. Among his many interests, Mr. Seabrook enjoyed fishing and hunting. During the past two years, he was very much involved in the Grenville Fish and Game Club where he enjoyed skeet shooting. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife Anne; son Jonathon (at home); daughter Samantha of Ottawa; brother Ronald (wife, Jacquie) of Perth; sister Elaine (fiancé, Jeffrey Martin) of Kemptville; mother-in-law Esther Knox of Spencerville, aunt Shirley (Reginald) Weedmark of Kemptville and nephew Douglas Seabrook of Richmond. He was predeceased by his parents. Visitation for the late Keith Seabrook was held at Grant Brown Funeral Home, Rolston Chapel, Kemptville, on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 11:30 am with Pastor David Gogolin officiating. The eulogy was given by Malcolm Harrison. Jean Newans was the organist for the service. Interment followed at Capital Memorial Gardens in Ottawa. Pallbearers were Derek MacDonald, Tim O'Meara, Herb Dove, Charles Mainville, Lynn Holmes and John Sommerdyk. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged. Ronald Wayne Schultz, 55 Ronald Wayne Schultz of Spencerville died Saturday, March 20, 2004 at Kemptville District Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 55. He was born in Ottawa Feb. 6, 1949 to Edward Schultz and Pauline (nee Frink). He is survived by his wife Susan (nee Mitchell), whom he married Sept. 30, 1972 in Ottawa. He had been a resident of the Spencerville area for the past 15 years and previously lived in Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia. Mr. Schultz had been an engineering consultant and was retired from the Royal Canadian Navy. He is survived by children Ken (Julie), Peter (Stephanie) and Kerri, all of Spencerville; brother Terry (Cheryl) of Ottawa and sister JoAnne Etheridge (John) of Merrickville. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Debra Norton. Visitation was held Monday, March 22, 2004 at Grant Brown Funeral Home, Rolston Chapel, Kemptville. The funeral service took place Tuesday, March 23 in the chapel of the funeral home at 11 am with Rev. Andrew Chisholm officiating. Marjorie Patterson was the organist for the service. Pallbearers were Terry Schultz, Gary Mitchell, Doug Mitchell, Bob Dunn, Vic Maracle and Ron Lewis. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Kemptville District Hospital Palliative Care would be gratefully acknowledged. Eileen Scott, 86 A lifetime resident of the Cardinal area, Eileen Scott (nee Gillmoure) died at Wellington House Nursing Home, Prescott, Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at the age of 86. Mrs. Scott was born Sept. 1, 1917 in Shanly. She was the second of seven children born to John and Mae Gillmoure (Nee Mcfadden). Her brothers and sisters were Desta, Dora, Mansel, Lennis, Jean and Marguerite. She spent her childhood years growing up on the farm in Shanly. Mrs. Scott looked forward to the family gatherings in the parlour on Sunday evenings for musical entertainment where she and her sister Dora would play guitar and the family would sing. On June 16, 1937, she married Donald "Bud" Scott and resided at the Scott family farm north of Cardinal. She raised three children ­ Ann, Donna and Jackie. She spent her days on the farm helping milk the cows, sewing and knitting clothes for her children and maintaining a produce garden. She always hosted a corn roast each summer for her sisters and brothers and their families, where she would serve the produce from her garden, including her treasured musk melons. She also enjoyed going to the huckleberry marsh to pick wild blueberries, playing cards, watching hockey on TV and family get togethers. She especially enjoyed the fall trips she took with her husband and children. In later years, she enjoyed trips with Bud to the Maritimes, Hawaii, Florida, Georgia and Moosonee. The sudden death of her son Jackie in 1972 took its toll on her and Bud. Once again, in 1984, she had to face death with the loss of her husband Bud. After his death, she continued to travel, and she looked forward to visits to the Hull casino until she was diagnosed with Alzheimers, and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always looked forward to the Gillmoure family reunion each year. She took many pictures over the years and managed to have her albums up to date. Mrs. Scott was a hard-working woman and toiled from dawn til dusk and even maintained her garden until her 81st year. After she was diagnosed with Alzheimers, she was able to stay in her home for a year; in Sept. 1999, she moved to Wellington House. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was the loving mother of Ann (Sheldon) Gill of Cardinal and Donna (Bill) Veltkamp of RR 1 Cardinal. She was the dear sister of Desta (Ron) Prosser of Cardinal, Dora Cook of Cardinal, Jean (Clarence) King Jr. of Spencerville, and Marguerite Barton of Prescott. She was predeceased by a son, John Chester "Jackie" Scott, brothers Mansel and Lennis Gillmoure, brothers-in-law Milburn Cook and Earl Barton, and a sister-in-law, Marjorie Gillmoure. Mrs. Scott will be sadly missed by four grandsons and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Cardinal, Thursday, March 11. The funeral service was held at the funeral home Friday, March 12 at 3 pm, with Rev. Arlyce Schiebout officiating. The eulogy was given by Nancy Lefebre and Tom Gill sang "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art." Interment followed at St. Andrews and St. James Cemetery, Cardinal. Pallbearers were Dale Cook, Richard Barton, Roger King, Howard Gillmoure, John Gillmoure and David Gillmoure. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Veltkamp, Sheldon Gill, Trevor Gill, Doug Veltkamp, Todd Gill and Paul Gill. Donations to the Alzheimer Society of Leeds and Grenville, The Wellington House Activity Fund, or Wellington House Palliative Care would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Donald Fredrick Shaver, 73 Donald Fredrick Shaver of Prescott, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003 at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville. He was 73. He was born April 5, 1930 in Prescott to Fredrick Shaver and Evelyn Brebent. He married Jessie Helena Shaver (nee Slater) March 8, 1969 at St. Paul's United Church, Prescott. Mr. Shaver is survived by his wife Jessie; stepsons David Martin (wife, Kathy) and Brian Martin; grandchildren Ann Barton and Jennifer Martin; great-grandchild Andrew Barton; sisters Eleanor Engelsdorfer and Margaret (Mrs. Alfred Jannack). He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, Wallace. Playing the organ, cards and other games were his favourite interests. He had been employed as a machine operator at Prescott Finishing. Visitation was held at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott Monday, Dec. 29, 2003. The funeral took place Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 2 pm at St. Paul's United Church, Prescott, with Rev. Laurie Milito officiating. Linda Anderson gave the eulogy, and Lyall Gilmour sang a solo of In the Garden. The United Church Women provided a luncheon following the funeral. A committal service will take place at Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott, in the spring. The pallbearers were Allan Slater, John Slater, Bruce Jannack, Barry Shaver, Gordon Dulmage and Matt Hayes. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Vincent Palliative Care and Canadian Cancer Society. Edna Spicer, 79 Edna Eileen Elizabeth Spicer, died April 10, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 79. Mrs. Spicer was born Dec. 31, 1924 in Bastard Township, Ontario. She was the daughter of Norman Jones and Eliza Jane Code. She married Ted Spicer June 7, 1947 in Athens, Ontario. She was a retired line worker at Black and Decker. Her interests included gardening, shopping, travelling, game shows and visiting. Mrs. Spicer is survived by her sons Jerry (wife Brenda) and Roger, daughter Sharon Rose (Mrs. Mike Dewan), grandchildren Curt Dewan, Angie (friend Bob Coville), Ted and Garrett Spicer, great-grandchildren Jenny and Tiara Coville and by her sister, Mae Davis. She was predeceased by her parents, husband, brothers Ed, Clarence, Mansel, Joe, Mel and Howard Jones and sisters Clara Whalen and Nina Allen. Visitation took place April 12 and April 13, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, where the funeral was held in the chapel April 14 at 11 am. Pastor David Downing officiated. Pallbearers were Curt and Mike Dewan, Ted Spicer, Bob Coville, Doug Moore and Billy Hodgkinson. Honourary pallbearers were Jim Marshall and Ron Jones. Burial took place April 14 at Maynard Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you to all her friends and neighbours for their help and support, nurses on first floor at BGH, Dr. Albert and Dr. J. Bhatt for their kindness. Grant Stata, 76 Grant Stata, of 235 Water Street, Prescott, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 76. Mr. Stata was born March 19, 1928 in Williamsburg Township to Charles Stata and Velma Servage. The life-long resident of the area worked as an operator at Canada Starch for 31 years before retiring in 1989. He is survived by his sisters Mabel Swerdfeger of RR#2 Iroquois, Ruby (Clinton) Hall of RR#1 Cardinal, his brother Lyle Stata of Cobourg, his cousin Marion Saunders of Prescott and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his first and second wives, Bertha Hume and Leatrice Shaw, his brother Ernie, sister Gladys Hutt and sister-in-law Kathleen Stata. Visitation took place Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Cardinal. The funeral was held Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the funeral home. Rev. Bill Byers officiated. Cremation. Interment was at St. Paul's Cemetery, Cardinal. Pallbearers were Glenn Swerdfeger, Wayne Barkley, Brock Stata, Lyall Gilmour, Dale Gilmour and Elwood Cumpson. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Edward Warren Sutton, 90 Edward Warren Sutton, RR3, Prescott, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003 at his home. He was born April 22, 1913 at Stafford Township, Ontario, the son of Samuel Sutton and Mary Rath. He married Maxine Sutton (nee Austin) May 12, 1944 at Hull, Quebec. Mr. Sutton is survived by his wife Maxine Sutton; sons Douglas (wife, Anne) and William (wife, Carolyn); grandchildren Rebekah, Nicole, Erica, Samuel, Robert and Jason; and sister, Margaret Smith. He was predeceased by his parents. Mr. Sutton's main interest was the stock market, which he followed most of his life. He had been the owner/operator of a wholesale grocery in Val d'Or, Quebec. There was no visitation by request; funeral arrangements were entrusted to Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. A graveside service will take place in the spring at Blue Church Cemetery. Cremation took place at Cataraqui Crematorium Dec. 29, 2003. Winnifred Irena Thompson, 77 Winnifred Irena Thompson died at home Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 77. She was born in Osgoode Township Sept. 21, 1926 to Irena (nee Allen) and the late James Kelso. Known to many as the Farmer's Wife for her newspaper column that appeared in local papers, she was predeceased by her husband Trevor Thompson, The Farmer. Mrs. Thompson is survived by sons Laurie (Kim Raycroft) of Prescott and Joel (Suzanne) of Hallville; and grandchildren Sarah, Darcy, Shannon, Jason and Amanda. She is also survived by her mother Irena Kelso of Winchester and was predeceased by her sister Jean. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church in Hallville. Mrs. Thompson began her working career at the Bank of Nova Scotia in Kemptville prior to her marriage to Trevor in Oct. 1945. After her marriage, she was employed with The Kemptville Advance, Winchester Press and The Prescott Journal. In later years, she was bookkeeper and secretary/treasurer with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority until she retired in 1984. During this time, she also completed the municipal administration program to become an accredited member of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. By her own admission, Mrs. Thompson "loved life and doing things, never sitting long in one spot," and she shared that passion for life with family and friends as they participated in many activities together, like square dancing, snowmobiling, camping, travelling and canoeing. After retirement, Mrs. Thompson also added crafts, art, yoga and flower arranging to her activity list. During her entire life, she was an avid reader and writer. She began her writing career freelancing for Family Herald, Eastern Ontario Farmer, Country Roots, and Camping World. Her column, The Farmer's Wife, was published for 30 years, appearing first in 1967 in The Prescott Journal and later in The Chesterville Record. Visitation was held at the Grant Brown Funeral Home in Kemptville Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, followed by the funeral in the chapel on Feb. 28, officiated by Rev. Blair Paterson. Music was provided by organist Dave Loyer with soloist Brenda Whaley-Christensen singing I Believe. Interment will be in the spring at South Gower Cemetery. The family will gratefully acknowledge memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Red Cross or to the donor's charity of choice. Matje (Mary) Tuinstra, 77 Matje (Mary) Tuinstra, of Prescott, died June 10, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 77. Mary was born March 20, 1927 at Aalsmeer, Holland to parents Herman Boomhouwer and Tryngte Schuit. She married Janus Tuinstra. Mrs. Tuinstra worked as a secretary at Jameco Manufacturing. She is survived by her daughter Elisabeth Streekstra, son Herman Tuinstra, grandchildren John and William Tuinstra and Todd and Andy Streekstra, eight great-grandchildren, brothers Franz (wife Tiny), Dick (wife Willy), Tony and Henk (wife Jan) Boomhouwer, sister-in-law Rosa Boomhouwer and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and brothers Jan and Jake Boomhouwer. Visitation took place June 13, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. The funeral service was held Monday, June 14 at 2 pm in the chapel. Rev. Laurie Milito officiated. Committal service was at 2:45 pm at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The pallbearers were John and William Tuinstra, Mike Boomhouwer, Bob Foster, Andy and Todd Streekstra. Memorial donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Lana Marie Vail, 54 Lana Marie Vail, of RR#2 Prescott, died July 18, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 54. She was born July 2, 1950 in Kingston to parents Purvis Stewart and Mary Ann Abel. She married George Vail on July 29, 1967 at Christ Church, Lords Mills. Mrs. Vail was a line worker and machine operator at Black and Decker and also a salesperson at Charm Jewellery and Northern Reflections. Her first and greatest interest was her family and having Sunday get-togethers and being a grandmother "NeeNee" to her two grandsons. She loved to read and do her lawn work and flowers. She also liked to help other people, cook for family and friends and go for Sunday drives in the countryside. She was a very kind person who was loved by everyone and will be missed by her family and friends. She is also missed by her pet of 16 years, her dog Chelsea. She is survived by her husband, her sons Brent (Lisa) and Jeffrey (Karen) and by her grandsons Joshua and Jacob. Visitation took place Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. Funeral service was held in the chapel Wednesday, July 21 at 2 pm. Rev. Gerry Ring officiated. A committal service took place July 28 at Blue Church Cemetery. Cremation. Pallbearers were David Green, George Willard, Dave McKewen, Jim McKewen, Jerry Hermer and Doug Anderson. Honourary pallbearers were Dave Dobbie, Bruce Harrison, Ron Holman, Doug Struthers, Bill Thake, Harold Grier, Herb Scott, Dave Mack, Mark Pergunas and Stephen Fournier. Memorial donations can be made to St. Vincent Palliative Care and the Canadian Cancer Society. Micheal Gene Vallance, 56 Micheal Gene Vallance, of RR#5 Brockville, died Nov. 8, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 56. Born on Sept. 9, 1948 in Brockville to Richard Vallance and Jacqueline Knapp, he married Margaret Vallance (nee Fossitt) Sept. 20, 2003 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Prescott. Mr. Vallance worked at Black and Decker for 37 years before retiring in 2003 to work at DRP Inc, where he was manager. His interests were home and family, trap shooting, hunting, golfing and bowling. He is survived by his wife, sons Lance of Brantford, Micheal (Charlene) of Saint John, N.B., daughters Angie (Stan Bernard) of Spencerville and Jennifer of Calgary, stepsons Mark and Mike Dawson, Brent Hamilton (Melody) of South Carolina, stepdaughter Virgina Hamilton (fiancé Jason Donaldson) of Ottawa, grandchildren Micheal Bernard, Michael and Mathew Vallance, Jacob Hamilton-Dinsmore, brothers Gerald Warren (Heather) of Smiths Falls, George Warren of Brockville, Tim Warren (Brenda) of North Augusta and John Warren of Smiths Falls, stepfather Ronald Warren of Prescott and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Jacqueline Warren. Visitation took place Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. A funeral service was held Nov. 12 in the funeral home chapel. Reverend Helen Wilson officiated. Cremation was at Hope Cemetery and Crematorium. A committal service took place Nov. 16 at Hainsville Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Stephenson, Gary Cooper, Michael Vallance, Lance Vallance, George Warren and Gerald Warren. Memorial donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Dorothy Violet Winters, 81 Dorothy Violet Winters, a resident of St. Lawrence Lodge, Brockville, died on Aug. 31, 2004 at the lodge. She was 81. She was born April 25, 1923 at Little Falls, New York to Robert Hutt and Ruby Fox. She married Barton Winters on July 5, 1941 in Brockville. Mrs. Winters worked in electronics manufacturing at RCA. Her interests were her home and her family. She is survived by her sons Mervyn (Joan), Bob (June) and Rick (Theresa), daughters Linda (Mrs. Everest Springer) and Shelley Donnelly (Glen Perkins), 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, two great, great grandchildren, sister-in-law Bernilda Droppo and several nieces and nephews, She was predeceased by her parents, husband and sons Gary and Jim. Visitation took place Sept. 1, 2004 at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. The funeral service was held Sept. 2 at St. Paul's United Church. Rev. Laurie Milito officiated. A committal service took place Sept. 2 at Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott. The pallbearers were grandchildren Jason, Rick and Christopher Winters, Terry MacKeigan and Kim Goddard. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, the St. Paul's Church Restoration Fund and to St. Lawrence Lodge would be appreciated. Helen Vivian Woods, 82 Helen Vivian Woods, of Prescott, died Dec. 27, 2004 at her home in Prescott. She was 82. She was born May 30, 1922, in Huntingdon, Que. to parents Rev. R.D. Mullin and Nellie Lashley. She married Paul Woods. Mrs. Woods worked at Newell Manufacturing. Her interests included her family, gardening, knitting, church and watching baseball and hockey. She is survived by her son David Woods and his wife Gail, her grandchildren Bryan and his fiance Tracey Slaunwhite of Etobicoke and Alyson of Ottawa, her brother-in-law Bill Grylls and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and husband, her sisters Gladys and Meda and her brother George. Visitation took place Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott. A funeral service was held Dec. 31 at 10 am at St. Paul's United Church, Prescott. Rev. A. Bennett officiated. A committal service took place Dec. 31 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Active pallbearers were Wray Dickson, Bryan Woods, Dave Batchelor, Bob Grylls, Carl Montgomery and Lloyd Reddick. Honourary pallbearers were Joe Doyle, Bill Grylls, Earl Carroll and Hall Kirkby. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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