Kenneth Rae Cook

Kenneth Rae Cook passed away at Brockville General Hospital, Garden Street Site on April 22, 2008 after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Edwardsburg Township on Jan. 15, 1922, son of the late Herbert Cook and Margaret Brown. He attended the township schools and worked with his Dad on the farm in his younger years.

In 1948, he joined the Toronto Police Force where he served for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He received his long service medal in 1968, the bronze leaf in 1973, the silver leaf in 1978 and the gold leaf in 1983.

On May 5, 1958, he joined Ulster Lodge #537 Toronto transferring to Central Lodge #110 Prescott in 1988, just missing his 50th Anniversary.

On Dec. 22, 1962 he married the former Charlene Williston in Riverdale Presbyterian Church, Toronto. They had one daughter, Kathryn Cook.

After retirement, they moved to Lords Mills Road RR#2 Prescott, then to Brockville in 2004.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, his beloved daughter Kathryn of Toronto, sister Doris Collier of Pembroke and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by his brother Dean Cook of Spencerville, Ontario.

Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on Thursday April 24, with the Masonic Service at 7 pm. The funeral service was conducted in the chapel on April 25 with Reverend Ian MacLean of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Prescott. His niece Carol Shannon-Butcher played the organ and his great niece and great nephew, Colleen Shannon and Michael Shannon, sang The Old Rugged Cross.

Pallbearers were his nephew Doug Cook, great nephews Bryan Cook, Greg Bergsma, Glen Shannon, Rob McFadzen and Paul Shipclark.

Burial took place in Maynard Cemetery. Memorial donations were directed to St. Andrew's Knox Presbyterian Church, Spencerville and Palliative Care, Brockville.

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Bessie Tracey, 93

Bessie Tracey, a resident of Wellington House in Prescott and a former resident of Cardinal, died on March 28, 2008 in her 94th year.

She was born in Mountain Township on May 10, 1914 to parents Daniel and Lydia DeClaire (nee Levere). She was the oldest daughter and had three brothers and four sisters.

She married Cecil in Heckston on July 10, 1931. Moving a lot in the early years, they lived on several farms in the area. In 1948, Cecil and Bessie bought their own farm in Mountain. They had a large garden, and Bessie went to market every week. They sold the farm and moved to Pittston in 1955. Bessie was a member of Pittston United Church and the Women's Institute.

After the children were grown, she went to work at the nursing home in Kemptville. Then in 1966, she went to the Caldwell Linen Mill where she worked until 1974. Bessie and Cecil moved to the seniors apartments in Cardinal in 1972. She enjoyed making quilts with the ladies and having pot-luck dinners in the lounge. She also liked going on the seniors' bus trips.

In 1998, she moved to another apartment in Cardinal where she lived until last June, when she had a stroke and went to Wellington House.

She will be missed by her children Audrey Watts of Carleton Place, Lillian Stewart of Chesterville, Wilma Poage (George) of Estevan, Sask., Garnet of Cardinal (Shirley Coligan) and Garry (Annette) of RR#1 Cardinal. She had 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Verna Douglas, in Moose Jaw, Sask., and a sister-in-law, Laura DeClaire, in Winchester.

She was predeceased by an infant son Richard, daughter-in-law Patsy, sons-in-law Fairbairn Watts and Ken Stewart, brothers William, James and Stewart and sisters Nora Bellinger, Hazel Berger and Ellen DeClaire.
There will be a spring interment at South Gower Cemetery.

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Betty Elliott

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Elliott, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville General Hospital Garden Street Site on April 9, 2008 at the age of 81.

She was born in Winchester on Dec. 10, 1926 to parents William J. Lloyd and Agnes G. Pelow. She married Francis (Frank) Elliott at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Prescott on June 21, 1952.

Betty was a registered nurse who worked at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital. Her interests included rug hooking, swimming at Kelly's Beach, volunteering at St. Mark school and Mayfield Retirement Residence as well as at VON dinners. She was a member of the Stay Fit Group in town and enjoyed activities at Walker House and being with her family, grandchildren and friends.

Betty is survived by daughters Kathy (Ian) Ferguson of Waterloo and Karen Nowlan of Brockville, grandchildren Mark (Jenna), Elisa (Dan) and Joshua, sister Alice (Gordon) Baynham of Prescott and by several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on April 14. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mark's on April 15. Father Allilio officiated.

Pallbearers were John Baynham, Paul Fournier, Alvie Annable, Ross Ruby, Dan Nelson and Tavish Devilin.
There was also a service involving St. Vincent staff and the CWL candlelight honour guard.

Burial will take place at St. Mark Cemetery later in the spring. Memorial donations were directed to local palliative care.

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Gordon King

Gordon King passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 10, 2008.

He was born and lived all his life in the Prescott area. His parents were Ernest King and Mildred Roberts, both of whom are now deceased.

With his parents parting ways when the kids were young, Gordon wanted to help out his mom. He worked at various jobs, switching to another as the pay got better and ending up at DuPont, from where he retired 10 years ago.

On Sept. 15, 1956, he married Bonnie Byrd.

Gordon is survived by his wife, sons Randy, Greg and Kelly as well as his grandchildren who were the apple of his eye: Jane, Lisa and Michael King, Joel, Jessie and Jordan King and Brooke and Megan Kelly. He is also survived by brothers Wayne (Donna) and Ernest (Lois), stepbrother Barry Liberty and stepsister Sharon Anderson.

He was predeceased by brothers Girvan, Melvin, Garry, Eldon and sister Irene.

Visitation and funeral took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, with Reverend Steele officiating. Cremation took place, and he was placed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations were directed to cancer and palliative care hospital in Brockville.

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Don Lanktree, 67

Donald Lanktree, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville General Hospital Charles Street Site on April 8, 2008 at the age of 67.

He was born in Kagawong on Manitoulin Island on Feb. 5, 1941 to parents Raymond Lanktree and Matilda McGaughey. He married Linda Lanktree (nee Plumridge) at Trinity Chapel, Kingston on April 25, 1964.

Mr. Lanktree was a line worker at the RCA plant. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Signal Corp and a dedicated Royal Canadian Legion member for 27 years. Known affectionately as "Mr. Nevada," he enjoyed playing darts and cards.

He is survived by his wife, his children Lisa (Keith), Laurie (Jamey) and Lesley (Rob). He was devoted Poppa to Tasha (Carl), Jamie, Heather and Holly, Christopher, Caitlyn, Brent, Jacobb, Alexius, Raeann and Sailor as well as great grandchild Conner. He is also survived by five brothers, three sisters and their families and by brother-in-law Jim Plumridge and his family.

Mr. Lanktree was predeceased by his parents and a daughter Lana in infancy.

There was no funeral service. He was cremated at Hope Cemetery & Crematorium on April 9. A private committal service at Sandy Hill Cemetery in Prescott will be held later this spring.

Memorial donations are being directed to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97 and the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Evelyn (Lavigne) Perry

Evelyn (Lavigne) Perry, beloved wife of the late Norman "Jim" Perry, died of COPD at Brockville General Hospital (Charles Street Site) on April 7. She was in her 92nd year. Although a long-time resident of Park St., Prescott, she had lived in Mayfield Retirement Home since Oct. 2006. Most older people in Prescott knew her simply as Evie‚ because she had worked from high school days into her 70s as a clerk-cashier at a number of downtown businesses, the last being Lloyd's Drug Store (now Seaway Valley IDA).

She and widower Jim Perry were married at St. Mark Church on May 28, 1960. They enjoyed traveling coast to coast, visiting their extended families, until Jim's sudden death in 1979.

Evelyn was the last survivor of eight children born to the late James L. and Katherine (Redmond) Lavigne at their farm in Edwardsburgh Township. She was predeceased by Wilfrid and Mona in the great polio epidemic of 1918-20 and later by her siblings Marguerite Rita‚ Alberry (Brockville), Agnes Nan‚ Perkins (Smiths Falls and Prescott), Ruth Francis (Florida and Prescott), William (Hazel) Lavigne (Saint John, N.B.) and George (Bessie) Lavigne (Ogdensburg and Orlando). She was also predeceased by brothers-in-law Ed Alberry, Art Perkins, Harold Francis and Elmer Perry, dear nephews Dick Perkins and Ed Alberry Jr., and niece Betty Seguin.

As the youngest and most fun-loving aunt in the family, and without children of her own, Evie was dearly loved by her many godchildren and three generations of nieces and nephews who survive her. Those in this area include Catherine Perkins and Jim (Enes) Perkins of Prescott; Pat (Bob) Whalen of Brier Hill, NY; and Jackie Seguin, Stella Alberry and Trudy (Luke) Swartz of Brockville. Aunt Evie is mourned by many others in the far-flung Perry and Lavigne families (65 on the Lavigne side alone), from Iqaluit to Orlando, including several who showed special support during her final months: Sally Robertson and Dorothy Hanlon, Saint John; Mary Lou (Ron) Render, Hepworth; Reyburn Perry, Burlington; Rob (Tracey) Perkins and Caitlin, Kingston; and Michelle Whalen, Brier Hill. Her dearest friend was Muriel Fortier of Prescott and Port Hope.

As a girl in the 1930s, she had a passion for dancing, and would share lively stories of how she and her girlfriends could find a dance or barndance every single weekend, anywhere between Morrisburg and Brockville, begging rides or even hitchhiking in those much safer days. She was the first and last on the dance floor at weddings until recent years.

Her other hobbies were knitting, crossword puzzles and cribbage, at which she was a skilled and serious player. She also shared an interest in genealogy with her cousin Rita Lavigne, an Ursuline Sister in Kansas.
Conscious till the end, she expressed warm appreciation for eucharistic visitors from three Catholic parishes (St. John Bosco, St. Francis Xavier, and St. Mark), remembrances from the CWL, of which she was a member most of her life, and her kind care on BGH 2 East.

Mrs. Perry's funeral mass was celebrated on April 9 by Father John Appelman in St. Mark's, the same church where she was baptized and married. A large choir under Jim Perkins‚ direction sang all the favourite old hymns she had requested. Pallbearers were neighbours Bill Countryman, Paul Arcand and John Ashford, nephews Rob and James Perkins, and adopted nephew‚ Tony Jozefowicz. Due to heavy snow in St. Mark's Cemetery at the time, her interment with her husband and Redmond ancestors will follow later this spring.

Memorial donations were directed to Palliative Care Brockville, her long-time favourite charity.

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Vlad Michalicka, 66

Vladimir Paul Michalicka, 66, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2008 at the Brockville General Hospital, Charles Street Site.

Vlad was born on April 1, 1941 at Kirkland Lake, Ontario to his parents Paul Michalicka and Elizabeth Konkus, both of whom predeceased him.

On Dec. 26, 1959, he married Marjorie Otto, who survives. In 1961, Vlad and Marjorie moved to 6 Sophia St. in Johnstown and Vlad started his 45-year career with Masterfeeds in shipping and receiving.

Vlad is also survived by his loving sons Martin (Suzanne Madden) and Michael (Nancy) and his treasured grandchildren Matthew, Katelyn, Cassidy, Emma and Cole and his stepgranddaughter, Angela (Adam).

He is also survived by his brother Milan (Marian) and his sisters Bessie (Wayne), Pauline (Nelson) and Vlasta (Gary) as well as many nieces and nephews.

Vlad was known far and wide as his major goal was to make as many friends during his lifetime as was humanly possible.

Whether he was camping, dancing to his favorite music, hosting a party or just enjoying life, friends and family were his treasures. He made everyone he met want to be a part of his life.

Vlad's short retirement was filled with all his favorite things - camping, dancing, tinkering with crafts and lawn mowers, visiting and enjoying life.

Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on Monday, March 17, 2008. The Reverend Melany Cassidy-Wise officiated at the funeral service held at St. Paul's United Church, Prescott on March 18.

Pallbearers included Arnold Grey, Stuart Visser, Paul Murphy, Donnie Campbell, Dennis Whittaker, Bill Selleck, Elmer Simzer and Wayne Bush.

Committal service will be at North Valley Cemetery, Newington in the spring. Memorial donations were directed to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation and CHEO.

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Marie Muilwyk

Marie Muilwyk died peacefully at the Wellington House Nursing Home Prescott on Monday, March 24, 2008. Marie Muilwyk, of Cardinal, in her 83rd year.

Marie came to Canada shortly after WWII and a couple of weeks after getting married.

She spent her whole life on the dairy farm. A dairy farm, of course, is more of a lifestyle than a job! It meant: Hard work: numerous days selling apples, helping with the cattle and maintenance on top of the housework.
Dedication: there was not too many vacations. There was too much work, and the cows had to be milked.
Family: looking after father - no small task but of course my brother and I were easy to manage. She always had our best interests in mind. There was lots of work on the farm but she always insisted Johnny and I go to school.

Marie also had her passions.

Religion: She came to this very church every week until her health gave out. Reading/Writing: She was an avid reader and also wrote weekly letters to Holland for decades.

Unfortunately, the last couple of years her health gave out and every day was a physical battle.

However, she did her absolute best to remain in good spirits and be kind to the people around her.

Marie was a good person who lived a good life - And now may she rest peacefully.

Marie is survived by her loving husband John Muilwyk of Brockville, her sons John Jr. of Cardinal and Walter of Calgary. Survived by a brother Adriaan and a sister Pietertje.

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Cardinal on Wednesday, March 26 from 7-9pm. Funeral service was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cardinal on Thursday, March 27 at 11 am. Donations to the Presbyterian church were gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Interment at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

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Edward Lafontaine, 70

Edward Lafontaine, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville General Hospital Charles Street Site on March 12, 2008 at the age of 70.

He was born in Ottawa on Oct. 3, 1937 to parents Rene Lafontaine and Helena Monaghan. He married Deborah Lafontaine (nee Campbell) in Ottawa on Dec. 28, 1984.

Mr. Lafontaine was a warrant officer in the military.

He is survived by his wife Debbie of Prescott; daughters Dina (Mrs. Scott Keeler) of Brinston, Rhonda Burns (Brent Coville) of Prescott and Audrey (Mrs. A. J. Riddell) of Iroquois; grandchildren Chelsea, Thomas, Deven, Noah, Tracey, Shane and Jasmine; brothers Rene (Marge), George (Ginette), Phil (Sonia), Richard (Lou) and sisters Gloria Levere, Audrey (Eldie Strong), Joan (Gerry Pollex); and by several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a daughter Tracey and by his parents Rene and Helena Lafontaine, a brother Bernard and by a sister Vera Smith.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on March 14. The funeral service was held at St. Paul's United Church, Prescott on March 15. Reverend Bev Lindsey officiated.

Cremation took place at Hope Cemetery & Crematorium on March 15.

Memorial donations were directed to the Lung Association.

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Floyd Scott, 68

Floyd William Scott, a resident of RR#3 Prescott, died at Brockville General Hospital Garden Street Site on March 31, 2008 at the age of 68.

He was born in Newington, Ontario on Feb. 14, 1940 to parents Ross Scott and Mary Ellen Baxter (May). He married Margaret Kathleen Scott (nee Hall) in Ingleside on June 27, 1964.

Mr. Scott worked in shipping/receiving at the RCA plant.

He is survived by his wife Kathy of Johnstown, sons Lloyd (Carol Ann) of Prescott, Philip (Tracy) of Spencerville and Andrew (Carol) of Iroquois, grandchildren Hannah and Grace Scott and Katelyn and Kurtis Merkley, sisters Teresa (Colmer) Watson of Johnstown and Milly (Duane) Beckstead of Lunenburg.

He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Robert Scott.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home on April 2. The funeral service was held in the chapel on April 2. Reverend Melany Cassidy-Wise officiated.

A committal service at North Valley Cemetery in Newington will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Palliative Care.

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Donald Sloan, 65

Donald George Sloan died suddenly at his home in Johnstown on Monday, March 10, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Wanda (Roddick) and his children Jason (Amanda), John (April) and Kenneth (Lauren). He was called Pa by his adored grandchildren, Jack, Bentley and Daphne. Brothers William (Janice) and David (Sue) survive as well as Wilda Sloan, Dorothy and Lawrence Burchell and Gertrude Clair and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Sarah Sloan, and his parents-in-law Jack and Doris Roddick. He was a good brother-in-law to Bea and Ron Wells, Dale and Barbara Roddick, Gary and Elizabeth Roddick, Heather and Michael Mortimer, Yvonne Roddick, Paul Roddick and Lee Roddick.

Don was born in Pittston on Aug. 3, 1942. He was the eldest son and grew up on the family farm. He was active in 4-H and Pittston-Shanly Hi-C group. He married Wanda Roddick in 1968, and they moved to Johnstown in 1970.

He worked briefly for the Toronto Dominion Bank and Hathaway before starting at Casco in 1965. He was an instrument mechanic for 37 years before retiring in 2002.

Don loved to garden. He particularly took pride in growing a variety of potatoes. He enjoyed exhibiting his vegetables at Spencerville Fair, where he won many prizes.

Don enjoyed going to auction sales and refinished many pieces of furniture for his family and friends. After years of taking three boys to hockey, he followed local teams and the Senators. Since retiring, he enjoyed curling twice a week.

Many friends, neighbours, relatives and co-workers called at the Grant Brown Funeral Home in Spencerville. A Masonic service was held on Thursday evening, and the funeral was held in the chapel on March 14. Reverend Lynda Harrison conducted the comforting service, and David Williams gave a thoughtful eulogy. The pallbearers were cousins Graham Burchell, Jim Burchell, Robert Burchell, Ed. Cooper, Larry Sloan and Ron Sloan. After the funeral, friends gathered at St. Andrew's-Knox Church.

The cremated remains will be interred at Union Cemetery in Spencerville in the spring. The large number of donations to the MS Society would have pleased Don.

Don was a very modest man who quietly went about his business of looking after his family, neighbours and community.

In his memory, make a difference: rock a baby, play with a child, love your family, help your neighbours and friends, enjoy a hobby, volunteer in your community.

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Ruth Ward-Mayer, 80

Ruth Ward-Mayer (nee Fischer) passed away at Brockville General Hospital, Garden Street Site, on Feb. 25, 2008 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Her brother Ralph, former husband Stanley Ward and husband Aime Mayer predeceased her.

Ruth was born June 8, 1927 in Johanngeorgenstadt, Germany to Rudolph and Caroline Fischer. She and her family came to Canada in 1939 and settled on a farm north of Domville. They moved to Prescott in 1941 where Ruth resided the rest of her life.

In 1944, Ruth married Stanley Ward, and they had three children: Elaine, Bob and Joanne.

In 1960, she bought the Maybelle Shoppe, a ladies clothing store, in Prescott. Many people became acquainted with Ruth through their association with the store. She sold the Maybelle shop in 1980, retired and married Aime Mayer.

Ruth was a life-long learner and enjoyed taking courses in German, business at the Brockville Business College, gourmet cooking and painting. She loved biking, golfing, cross-country skiing, square dancing and of course playing bridge, making many new friends along the way.

Over the years she made several trips back to Germany, taking her children along, so that they too could appreciate their heritage.

Ruth fought cancer for the last 20 years of her life. She underwent surgeries and many bouts of chemotherapy. The last four years of her life were particularly challenging as she faced the end of her journey. Through her perseverance she adapted to her physical limitations and through her spirit she was able to deal with the emotional pressures right up to the end. Her determination was remarkable.

Ruth was most proud of her family. Her love was unconditional and her family loved her dearly in return.

She is survived by daughters Elaine Hume (John) of Waterloo, Joanne Hetherington (Terry) of Kingston and son Robert Ward (Daisy) of Prescott, as well as nine grandchildren; Jennifer Smallwood (Adam) of Panama, Ryan Hume (Sarah) of Kitchener, Samantha Ward of London, Joshua Ward of Toronto, Alexandra Ward of Guelph and Jacob, Isaac, Abbey and Emma Hetherington of Kingston. Surviving also are two great grandchildren, Megan and Spencer Hume of Kitchener. She is survived by a sister in-law, Annette Fischer. Ruth was also the stepmother of Leo Mayer (Kathleen) of Brockville, Edward and Gordon Mayer of Brockville, Leslie Mayer (Paula) of Lively, Maria Nielson (Dan) of Clarkson, Washington, Kathy Hughes (Kevin) of Wilmington N.C., Sheilla Beaumont (Paul) of Newburg, Oregon and Cynthia Mayer of Charlesville. Also survived by 19 step grandchildren and seven great step grandchildren.

The family received their friends and relatives at the Chris Slater Funeral Home in Prescott, on Feb. 28 and 29. The funeral was held at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Reception Centre in Maitland, with Rev. Doug Carnegie officiating. Interment will be in the spring.

Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Brockville and District Hospice Palliative Care Services.

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Edward Westlake, 74

Edward John Westlake, a resident of Augusta Township, died at Brockville General Hospital Charles Street Site on Feb. 28, 2008 at the age of 74.

He was born in Brockville on May 11, 1933 to parents D. Earl Westlake and Jessie Edgley. He married Florence Edna Westlake (née Elms) in Prescott on July 13, 1985.

Mr. Westlake worked at many industrial facilities in Brockville and Prescott, the last of which was Simplex Textiles where he was a fork lift operator. Ed was an easy-going man who loved visiting with everyone and enjoyed being with family and friends. He loved dogs and going to train and car shows as well as collecting ball caps and pins of different places.

He is survived by his mother Jessie of Brockville, wife Florence of Prescott, sons James of Brockville, Darwin (Jeannie) Caswell and Richard (Elaine), all of Toronto, by grandchildren Jesse, Christian and Kyle and by several brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on March 3. The funeral was held in the chapel on March 4. Burial will take place at Glen Elbe Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and to the charity of the donor's choice.

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Richard 'Dick' Gamble, 85

A resident of Prescott Place for the past four-and-a-half years, Richard 'Dick' Gamble passed away at the Brockville General Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. He was 85.

Dick was born in Morrisburg on Nov. 15, 1922. He was the second child of Grace Hazel Pemberton and Alfred Ernest Gamble.

Dick had one brother and five sisters. Alfred junior married Helen Crow. He died in 1942. Betty married Sherman Mullin and had two daughters, Cheryl and Linda. After Sherman's death, she married Fred Mcdonald and had two children, Trudy and David. She died in 1973.

Joyce married Gord Mcintosh and had five children: Kathy, Diane, Sarah-Jane, Susan and James. Irene married Ray Macintosh and they had four children, Charles, Larry, Nancy and Terri-Lee. She died in 1988.
Nettie married Donnie Hutt. They had five children, Deborah, Robert, Brian, Barry and Angela. She died in 2002. Shirley married Maynard Eastman and had six children, George, Douglas, Penny, Dale, Lee and John-Wayne. She died in 1995.

Dick went to school in Morrisburg and worked at the tack factory there. At age 17, Dick joined the army. He enlisted in Picton on May 31, 1940 and served in the United Kingdom and Central Mediterranean area for five-and-a-half years. He was awarded the Canadian volunteer service medal Italy cross class 39-45 star and the defence medal Italy star. He was discharged on Nov. 30, 1945.

He returned home to Morrisburg and worked various jobs before deciding to join the Ontario Provincial Police in 1948. He spent the next 30 years in the force. His first posting was Port Arthur. Then Terrance Bay, Pine Portage, Geraldton, Regan, Nakina, Pigeon River, Armstrong, and Schreiber, all in the first 10 years. Then in 1958, he was transferred to Cornwall and Long Sault, where he spent the remaining 20 years until retirement.

While in Northern Ontario, Dick married Linda Kresinuk and they had three children, Richard, Karen and Nancy. Linda died in Dec. 1958. Dick then married Beulah Kirkwood Cassidy. Beulah had two girls, Anne and Jean. Jean married Chico Di'cola and had two children, Gina and Tammy. Anne married Wayne Walker and had two children, Kim and Kevin. They were divorced, and Wayne remarried Ruth Shayler.

Dick retired from the OPP in 1978 and went on to run the law library. Dick and Beulah were divorced. Dick then fell in love with Doris Marcellus and moved to Johnstown. He commuted to Cornwall for five more years before retiring a second time in 1988.

Doris had three children, Robert, Ann and Sandra. Ann was married to Paul Van Luit. They were divorced, and Ann died in 1990. They had two children, Robin and Dennis. Robin married Shawn Hart and had two boys, Noah and Tanner. Dennis married Cheryl Hunt and they had two boys, Connor and Justin.

Bob married Susan Ault and had three children, Christopher, Melissa and Robbie. Melissa married Jeff Patry and had two boys, Alex and Jaydon. Sandra married Bill Lawrence from Spencerville and they had three children, Adam, Chelsea and Michelle.

Dick spent his retirement doing the things he loved: travelling, fishing, curling, lawn bowling, square dancing and watching many baseball and hockey games.
He was so happy to finally have all of his children home to visit while he was in the hospital. He will be sadly missed!

Dick is survived by his wife of 24 years, Doris Marcellus (nee Mcgowan), his children Rick of Vancouver, Karen of Toronto, Nancy of Valleyview, Alberta, his stepchildren Robert Marcellus (Susan) and Sandra Lawrence (Bill), all of Spencerville and his sister Joyce Mcintosh of Winchester. Dick will be sadly missed by nine grandchildren, six great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Linda, a brother Alfred, sisters Betty Mcdonald, Irene Mcintosh, Shirley Eastman, Nettie Hutt and a stepdaughter Ann VanLuit.

A celebration of Dick's life was held at the Morrisburg Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 48 on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 3 pm with Reverend Janet Evans officiating.

Spring interment of cremated remains will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Morrisburg. Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg.

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Claude Luard, 87

Claude Richard Christopher Luard, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville General Hospital, Charles Street Site on Feb. 6, 2008 at the age of 87.

He was born in Verdun, Quebec on Jan. 31, 1921 to parents Rudolf Luard and Mary Tibbo. He married Madeline M. Luard (nee MacIsaac).

At a young age, Claude went to work at Feron's Funeral Home in Montreal and they became his second family. At age 17, he joined the army (Black Watch) and spent six years overseas serving in the U.K. the Normandy Invasion, Belgium and Holland.

After returning from the war he continued to work at Feron's full and part time for many years. Eventually he joined the police force in Montreal and later worked for the CNR.

Claude and Madeline then moved to Miami, Florida where he worked as a chef at some of the best hotels on the beach until he retired.

Claude and Madeline returned to Canada to be close to their family.

Claude's interests included, golf, cooking, antique cars and playing the organ.

Claude was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 96, Brockville for 25 years.

He is survived by his wife Madeline, son Rodney and his wife Andrea, all of Prescott.

He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Lucretia Tibbo, his parents Rudolf and Mary Luard and his younger brother Bruce, who was killed in action overseas on April 13, 1945 and is buried in Holten Cemetery in Holland.

At Claude's request, there was no visitation or service. A private family gathering and cremation took place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Arrangements by Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott.

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Clinton Hall, 87

Clinton Hall, 87, of RR#1 Cardinal, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 2, 2008.

He was born Aug. 5, 1920 in Williamsburg Township to the late Wilfred and Florence Hall. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ruby after 64 years of marriage. Together, they farmed and delivered mail for 39 years.

He was also a successful school bus operator for many years. Clinton enjoyed and took pride in maintaining his home until his death. He enjoyed visits from his friends and neighbours, always making them feel welcome. He especially enjoyed his family gatherings and celebrations. He adored and was especially proud of his great-granddaughter Emma Rose always looking forward to her visits.

Clinton is survived by his two daughters Nelda and her husband Bert Hunter of Kemptville and Bonnie and her husband Ted Hoy of Cardinal as well as two grandchildren Alison and her husband Steve Riasyk of Long Sault and Marty and his wife Kerry of Toronto and a great granddaughter Emma Rose Hoy.

Also surviving are his brother Douglas of Quyon, Quebec and sister-in-laws Mabel Swerdfeger of Iroquois and Arlene Stata of Morrisburg and several nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Cardinal on Monday, Feb. 4 from 7-9 pm. Funeral service took place at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 11am. Donations to St. Andrew's and St. James Presbyterian Church, Cardinal would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

The Friendship Group at St. Andrew's Church provided the luncheon following the service.

Interment at St. Andrew's Cemetery, Cardinal.

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Elva Barber, 83

Elva Noreen Barber, a resident of Brockville, died at Brockville General Hospital Charles Street Site on Jan. 31, 2008 at the age of 83.

She was born on March 23, 1924 to parents James E. Macpherson and Vera E. Schaefer.

She married Norman Barber in Hespeler, Ontario on Sept. 3, 1949.

Mrs. Barber was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children Janice Fish (Jim) of Ottawa, Kevin Barber (Elaine) of Sault Ste. Marie and Paul Barber of Pointe Claire, Que. She is also survived by grandchildren Sean, Dan (Danielle) and Laura and by her brother Glen Macpherson (Joyce).

She was predeceased by her husband, her sister Doris Alexander and her sister's husband, Wilmer.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on Feb. 5. A funeral service officiated by Reverend David Steele was held in the chapel on Feb. 5.

Pallbearers were Kevin Barber, Dan Barber, Sean Fish and Jim Fish.

Burial took place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations were directed to St. Paul's United Church.

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Louis Quinn, 86

Louis Edward Quinn, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville General Hospital Charles Street Site on Feb. 5, 2008 at the age of 86.

He was born in Prescott on Oct. 3, 1921 to parents John B. Quinn and Mary E. Bradley.

Mr. Quinn worked as a Customs supervisor for the Government of Canada.

He is survived by his brother Wilfred (Jacqueline) of Cornwall and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Gertrude Murray, Lenore Cavanagh and Eleanor Mitten and by brothers Gerald, Frank, Joe and Gus.

There was no visitation. Mass of Christian burial took place at St. Mark Catholic Church, Prescott on Feb. 8. Father J. Appelman officiated.

Mr. Quinn was cremated at Hope Cemetery and Crematorium. A committal service will be held at St. Mark Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial donations are directed to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

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Steven William Arcand, 54

Steven William Arcand, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville General Hospital Charles Street Site on Dec. 12, 2007 at the age of 54.

He was born in Brockville on June 3, 1953 to parents Valmer D. Arcand and Gladys Somerville. He married Mary Margaret Arcand (nee Mackay) at St. Mark Church, Prescott on May 29, 1976.

Mr. Arcand was a union welder whose interests included sports and wrestling. Steve lived for his family and will be greatly missed by everyone.

He is survived by his wife Peggy Arcand, sons Jason and Nathan and daughter Ashley, all of Prescott; his mother Gladys Somerville of Prescott, sister Beverly Spychi of Johnstwn, brother Irvin (Jim) and his wife Patricia of Prescott and by several nieces and nephews. He will be fondly remembered by Pooh's boys Sam and Luke.

He was predeceased by his father.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on Dec. 16. The funeral service was held in the chapel on Dec. 16. Reverend Bev Lindsey officiated.

Pallbearers were Jason Arcand, Nathan Arcand, Irvin (Jim) Arcand, Mathew Arcand, Claude Gauthier and Eric Marcotte.

He was cremated at Hope Cemetery & Crematorium on Dec. 17; committal service was at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial donations were directed to the Humane Society.

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Henry Lewis, 83

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Henry Lewis, suddenly at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus, on Monday, Dec. 24, 2007 in his 84th year. Henry was predeceased by his devoted wife Edith (Pat) Lewis (nee Anderson, formerly of Belfast, Northern Ireland) of Prescott, and was the dear father of David Lewis of Prescott, Patricia Lewis (Jim Vezina) of Brockville, Brenda Lewis (Ian Molesworth) of Guelph and was the loving grandfather of Shannon Lewis of Ottawa. He was more recently cherished by special friend Marge Scrutton of Kingston.

Henry was born and originally named Heinz Jindrich Josef Laufer on May 21, 1924 in the city of Teplice Sanov, capital of the Province of Northern Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, to parents Otto Laufer and Elsa Bloch. He received his schooling in Czechoslovakia until 1939, just before the Second World War, when his parents, assisted by the Kindertransport program, thankfully, sent him to England to escape the Nazis. It was there, in England where he officially changed his name to Henry Lewis for the reason of self-preservation.

Both of his parents and his younger brother George (Jiri / Max) Laufer predeceased him during the holocaust. In his later years, Henry put a great deal of effort into holocaust research and education for future generations, yet never became bitter.

Next, while still in England, he worked as an apprentice carpenter until 1944, when he proudly served in the U.K. Forces as a language interpreter until 1947.

During that time, he met his future wife Pat (also in the U.K. Forces) and they enjoyed a colourful, joyful courtship while working and travelling in Britain and Europe as part the troops, before marrying in London, England on May 30, 1950.

After the war, he worked as a manager at a U.K. scientific publishing company (Maxwell) from 1947-1952. After immigrating to Canada with his wife, he was employed by RCA Victor in Montreal from 1952-1957, continuing with RCA in Prescott, where over the years, he worked his way through many roles (including union stewardship) up to management, before his retirement in 1985.

He was highly respected among his co-workers for fairness, wisdom and encouraging demeanour, for which many regularly contacted him for professional advice even after retiring.

Since 1967, Henry was an active member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97 (Prescott) and for decades a proud member of The Queen's Regiment Association.

His deep concern for conservation of our natural world led him to three decades of "hands-on" membership in the Eager Beavers Camping Club (Brockville Chapter) and the National Campers and Hikers Association.
Both Henry and his wife Pat were "politics buffs", and passionate social and human rights activists. Henry remained a member of the Consumers' Association, Canadian Association of Retired Persons and the British Pensioners Association.

The loss of his own family at such an early age made Henry a truly dedicated family man when it came to the time when he would raise his own children with Pat. Although he never had the opportunity to receive the education for which he might have wished, he was a "born" educator himself, always gently but firmly encouraging his son and daughters to be interested in and to learn about anything and everything that the world had to offer.

He will best be remembered by both family and friends for always upholding and teaching tolerance and respect for all peoples - and his sharp wit/love for wordplay, quirky sense of humour, youthful outlook and genuine warmth - all for which we are grateful that he was able to maintain until his final day (oh yes, and his giant sweet-tooth).

Henry's funeral was held at the Chris Slater Funeral Home in Prescott on Saturday, Dec. 29, officiated by family friend Reverend Bob Hill of Carleton Place.

There will be an interment at Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott, in the spring of 2008.
For those wishing to do so, the family would appreciate donations to palliative care. (This can be arranged via Chris Slater Funeral Home.)

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Howard Reid, 77

Howard (Hap) Reid, a resident of Johnstown, died at Brockville General Hospital Charles Street Site on Dec. 19, 2007 at the age of 77.

He was born in Edwardsburg Township on June 26, 1930 to parents Frank Reid and Amelia Perrin. He married Marjorie Reid (nee Bolton) in Prescott on July 19, 1958.

Mr. Reid was a carpenter in the construction industry.

He is survived by his wife, his children Susan Gurgacz of Hamilton, Steven (Marilyn) of Johnstown and Shelley Porter of Brockville, his grandchildren Cody and Houston, sisters Evelyn VanWeelie of Cambridge and Edna Cline (Leon) of Madrid, N.Y., and by numerous nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers William, Ted, Herb, Gerry and Gordon.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on Dec. 21. The funeral was held in the chapel on Dec. 22. Reverend Melany Cassidy-Wise officiated.

Granddaughter Houston Porter and nephew Bill Reid gave readings and a eulogy. Marie Cowan provided organ music, while both Marie and Evan Cowan sang The Old Rugged Cross and In the Garden.

Pallbearers were Tom Spencer, Jack Tousant, Richard Christie and Bill Reid. Honourary pallbearers were John Horan and Rene Lafontaine.

Mr. Reid was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland.

Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Diabetes Association and also to Johnstown United Church.

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Elaine Horner, 68

A lifetime resident of the Brinston area, Elaine Horner (nee Gilmour) passed away at the Dundas Manor Nursing Home in Winchester on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2007 at the age of 68, following a lengthy illness. Elaine was born in Matilda Township on June 1, 1939 to her parents, the late Garnet and Beulah Gilmour (nee Strader).

After graduating from Seaway District High School, she attended Brockville Business College.
Following college, she worked as a legal secretary for a real estate firm in Prescott and was later employed by the Caldwell Linen Mill in Iroquois. She was Matilda Township's first librarian in Brinston where she enjoyed frequent and often lengthy visits from members of the community.
On Oct. 4, 1958, she married Bill Horner at Brinston United Church. She enjoyed many years of raising standard bred horses and polled Hereford cattle on the farm that has been in her family for four generations.

For many years, Elaine was an active member of the community. As members of the Matilda Recreation Committee, Elaine and her dear friend the late Dory Froats were the originators of the Matilda Winter Carnival Queen Pageant. Elaine also spearheaded children's programs including swimming and waterskiing lessons.

Bill and Elaine raised two sons, Eldon and Steven with the invaluable assistance of Elaine's parents. She took great pride in her children's accomplishments, especially the boys public speaking competitions.

Many of Eldon and Steven's former hockey teammates will recall Elaine's enthusiastic voice and infamous bicycle horn which she later upgraded to a compressed air model.

Elaine also enjoyed many social events with Bill and their friends. They attended community dances regularly and often played euchre late into the night with friends and family.

Elaine is survived by her husband Wilmont "Bill" Horner, her son Eldon (Shelly) of RR# 1 Winchester and their children Joshua, Daniel, Sam, and Katie, and her son Steven (Sarah) of Barrie and their children Everett and Amelia. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Private Family Funeral Service was held at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 1 pm with Rev. Bruce North officiating. Interment of cremated remains followed at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston. Pallbearers were Eldon, Steven, Joshua, and Daniel Horner.

Friends are invited to share tributes and memories at a celebration of Elaine's life at Matilda Hall, Dixon's Corners, on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 1-3 pm. In memoriam donations to Winchester Hospital or the Neonatal Unit of the Ottawa General Hospital will be appreciated by the family.

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Nellie Dickey, 87

Nellie Dickey, a resident of Jessup Street in Prescott, died at Kingston General Hospital on Feb. 10, 2007 at the age of 87.

She was born at Penetang, Ontario on April 26, 1919 to parents Charles Ross and Margaret Wright. She married Mervyn Dickey in Penetang on June 9, 1941.

Mrs. Dickey worked at various industries around Prescott, retiring from Domtar in 1985

A long-time and devoted member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Dickey taught Sunday school for many years, served on the board of managers and was an active member of the Women's Missionary Society and Presbyterian Women. She also worked with the Girl Guide organization as a Brownie leader and in later years served the town as a member of the Prescott Cemetery Board. Mrs. Dickey had a wonderful appreciation for nature which she lovingly shared with her grandchildren and enjoyed tending to her flower gardens.

Mrs. Dickey was a kind compassionate lady of faith who loved her family deeply and gave selflessly to others. She was always a very proud and loyal citizen of Prescott who loved the Sunday night concerts by the river and celebrated each special event and happening in the town.

She is survived by her children James of Hamilton, Wanda Fletcher (Jack) of Scarborough and Tom (Brenda) of Toronto, grandchildren Alice (Andy Cade) of Vancouver, Fivel (Lisa) of Willowdale, Rachel (Tony Fishback) of Guelph, Johnathan (Karen) of St. Catharines, Christian of Scarborough and Benjamin of Toronto, seven great grandchildren Lucy, George, Emmanuel, Eric, Eve, Hudson and Viva, and sister Edna Allsopp of Saskatoon.

She was predeceased by her daughter Connie in 1973 and by her sister Helen Crawley, brothers Earl and Robert Ross and daughter-in-law Carol.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on Feb. 15. The funeral service was held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Prescott on Feb. 16. Reverend Dr. James Dickey of St. Paul's Presbyterian, Hamilton and Reverend Ian MacLean officiated. Pallbearers were Johnathan Fletcher, Christian Fletcher, Thomas Dickey, Fivel Flavour, Jack Fletcher and Hugh Gallaugher.

Burial will take place at Sandy Hill Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial donations are being directed to the Prescott Public Library and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.

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Ted Graham, 92

On Feb. 21, 2007 in his 93th year, Ted Graham passed away at the Brockville General Hospital after a brief illness.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Elsie just six months before and is survived by his daughters Sandra S. Lawn of Prescott and Christine Hesketh of Smiths Falls, sons-in-law Robert Lawn and Fred Hesketh, daughter-in-law Sharleen Graham of London, Ontario, eight grandchildren, 10 great grand children and a siste,r Jean Pain, in Alberta. His son, Peter Edwin Graham, predeceased him.

Edwin P. Graham was born in Red Deer, Alberta.  From the beginning, one could sense that Ted had energy. Ted was fond of telling the family that his siblings were frequently admonished to "go find Ted and tell him to stop."

Those who knew him only in adulthood can certainly imagine what kind of a child he was since, as an adult, he was always on the move, entrepreneurial, nature loving, and very sentimental.

His new friends in Brockville delighted in his sense of humour and his snooker playing ability while he enjoyed their friendship.  

He started his university career at the U. of Alberta, and transferred to his father's alma mater, Queen's, for his final two years.

Just three days before his death he spoke warmly about the family traditions at Queen's to his great granddaughter Erika, visiting him from her final year of music at Queen's.  

Ted and Elsie raised their family of Sandra, Peter and Christine in Canadian mining communities, including Sudbury, Kirkland Lake, Tyranite, Matachewan in northern Ontario; New Calumet, Québec; Lynn Lake, Manitoba; Noranda, Québec and Springdale, Newfoundland.

In 1998, The Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy honoured Ted Graham for "outstanding achievement and contributions in the field of mining engineering" in Canada and in recognition of leadership and practical engineering over more than 50 years during which he brought six mines into production, and with his son, established Graham Mining of Manitouwadge and Sudbury.

His grandchildren considered their grandfather to be a true Renaissance man – sports-oriented and athletic (and competitive), business-minded, able to discuss politics adeptly and with great passion, a music lover and an accomplished dancer – clear evidence of which is available in  rock star Tom Cochrane's music video "Good Times." In that video, there is a clip of Ted dancing with a friend at a in Lynn Lake, Manitoba, where Tom's dad Tuck was a bush pilot.

By 1968, Ted's work as a consulting mining engineer took them to Montreal and then to Toronto, when he finally retired to Brockville and the St. Lawrence River at the age of 82. He loved his many trips to Prescott, Smiths Falls and Butternut Bay and was a generous patron of the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival.

The family is most grateful for in his final years of the VON meals-on-wheels volunteers and for the kindly care of Sylvia Cruji of Charleston Lake.

Reverend Dr. Helen Wilson of the United Church of Canada presided over the memorial service at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel in Brockville on Feb. 24.

Donations to Community and Primary Health Care and other charities of people's choice were gratefully acknowledged.

Granddaughter Kerrie Ann Lawn presented the eulogy, and granddaughter Julia Lawn and great granddaughter Erika Agneta Nielsen read the scriptures.

Pallbearers were grandsons-in-law Bruce Anderson and Rodney Henderson, grandsons Ted Graham Jr., Christian Hesketh and Geoffrey Hesketh and great grandsons Peter Edwin Nielsen and Owen Henderson.

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Jessie Alkerton, 82

Jessie Alkerton, a resident of Prescott, died at Kingston General Hospital on March 1, 2007 at the age of 82.

She was born in Augusta Township on Nov. 10, 1924 to parents James A. Brooks and Laura Brooks (née Capes). She married Ralph Alkerton at St. Paul's United Church, Prescott on Oct. 7, 1967.

Mrs. Alkerton was an office worker at Hathaway Shirts and did a lot of work at St. Paul's United Church.

She is survived by her husband, brothers James (Molly) Brooks of North Augusta and Ross (Jean) Brooks of North Augusta, sister Mildred (Douglas Hall) of Roebuck and by numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents.

Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on March 6. The funeral was held at St. Paul's on March 7. Reverend David Steele officiated.

Burial will take place at Garretton Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial donations are being directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and to the charity of the donor's choice.

Jean Leonard, 77

Jean Gertrude Leonard, a resident of Sherwood Park Manor, Brockville, died at the manor on Feb. 18, 2007 at the age of 77.

She was born in Chesterville on Jan. 10, 1930 to parents John F. Devaney and Mary G. Chambers. She married James Francis Leonard.

Mrs. Leonard was a sales clerk at the Metropolitan store and at Grenville Pharmacy. In addition to enjoying being with family friends, she loved to listen to Daniel O'Donnell and the Statler Brothers.

She is survived by her children Paul (Maureen) of Prescott, Stephen of Esquimalt, B.C., and Dan (Christine) of Sudbury, grandchildren Stephen Jr., Rebecca, Matthew and Christine, brother-in-law Tony Leonard (Giny), sister-in-law Lila Leonard and by several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, brothers Walter and John Devaney, sister Dorothy Whitteker and sister-in-law Carmel Devaney.

Visitation took place at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott on Feb. 21. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mark's Catholic Church on Feb. 22. Father J. Appelman officiated.

Pallbearers were Bob Lafontaine, Tony Leonard, Mike Leonard, Matt Leonard, Dan Leonard, Stephen Leonard and Paul Leonard.

A committal service will take place at St. Mark Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial donations are being directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Robert George Thomson

Robert George Thomson entered into rest at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a lengthy battle with cancer on Jan. 24, 2007.

Beloved husband of Jean (Holliday) Thomson, dear father of David (Maxzene) of Arnprior, Karen (Ray) Hopton of Kelowna, B.C., Debbie (Russ) McKeddie of White Lake, Susan (Kevin) Cunningham of Belleville, Brenda (Kevin) Trudeau of Arnprior, dear grandfather of Meagan and Kelly McKeddie, Kyle and Sean Cunningham, Shannon and Jonathan Trudeau and Jennifer and Mathew Thomson.

Dear brother of Bill (Faye) Thomson of Cinton, N.Y. and Linda (Doug) Spencer of Prescott.

Predeceased by his parents Bob Thomson Sr. and Marion (Ewart) Thomson, brothers Donald, Marvin, Grant and Gary.

Bob grew up in Prescott playing hockey with his brothers on their backyard rink on James Street East. All the Thomson boys loved the game and were well-known for their skills on the ice. Bob played with the Prescott Juniors; he was nicknamed Bull by his hockey buddies. Bob and his brother Marvin (Pucky) also played for the Inkerman Rockets in 1947-1948. They won so many trophies that year, their team picture now hangs in the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

Bob left Prescott to work for Ontario Hydro; he was with them until he retired.

A memorial service was held in Arnprior on Jan. 29, 2007 at 11 am at the Emmanuel Anglican Church. Reverend Linda Hall officiated.

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Frances (Mossman) Aboud

Frances H. (Mossman) Aboud passed away at her home in Beaconsfield, Quebec on Feb. 25, 2007.

She is survived by her husband Edward, daughter Shirley Poirier (Alan), son Douglas (Judi), granddaughters Natalie and Sarah, sisters Betty Mossman and Marjorie Brown (Carman), niece Brenda Lankshear (Richard), nephew Richard Brown (Netta) and by many great nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her daughter Marion Aboud, parents Brenda and Charles Mossman, brother Harry and half-siblings Charles Jr. And Edith Yapp.

Interment in Pointe Claire, Quebec.

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Norma Francis, 87

Norma Elizabeth Francis died peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth, on Feb. 16, 2007.

She was born July 9, 1919 Westport Sunnyside by the Rideau to William and Myrtle Dier. At a very early age, both parents passed away and she was taken into a very loving home by her uncle and aunt, Herb and Maggie Dier, Westport, and her cousin Lorne was raised like a brother. She attended Bells, and Newboro schools, then on to Ottawa to Normal School. After graduating she taught in the one room school houses of Heckston and Hyndman where she met and married her husband, Harold Francis.

For many years, she lived on the family farm near South Mountain, helping Harold on the farm, enjoying Harold's passion for horses and teaching school. In 1941, their only son Garry was born and was the pride and joy of their lives; in 1950, Garry passed away at a horse race in Spencerville. Harold and Norma finally moved to Prescott where Norma taught school both at Central and Boundary Public Schools and was liked and well respected by her students and colleagues.

Norma was a member of St. Paul's United Church, Prescott and enjoyed her generous, involvement with the UCW and church family. She was very devoted to all her friends and family, nieces and nephews, never forgetting to send cards for all occasions to nieces, nephews with notes and rememberances. She enjoyed volunteering at BGH and always helping those less fortunate. She is survived by her sister Helen Saunders, Lanark Lodge, sister-in-law Jennie Rupert, niece Shelva and Herb Hutchings, Forfar, nephew John and Liz Malm, North Delta B.C. and very fondly remembered by many loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Harold, son Garry, sister Mabel Malm of B.C. and her parents.

Friends and family called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home on Monday, Feb. 19, 2007 and the funeral was held in the chapel on Feb. 20, 2007 with Rev. Blair Paterson officiating. Her niece, Gloria MacMahon, gave a very special and inspiring tribute of Norma's loving and dignified life. Committal service and burial at South Gower Cemetery in the spring.

Memorial donations were directed to St. Paul's United Church Roof Fund.

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Joan Martin, 72

Joan Barbara Martin, a resident of Wellington House, died on Feb. 12, 2007 at the age of 72.

She was born in Ottawa on July 20, 1934 to parents Andrew Davidson and Bertha Smith. The former inspector at RCA was married to Clarence Martin.

Mrs. Martin is survived by her stepsons David (Kathy) and Brian Martin, daughter Rhonda (Richard) Orme of Carleton Place, five grandchildren, her sister Carol (Mike) DeDekker of Lyn and brother Ian (Helen) Davidson of Lyn.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband and two brothers, Ross and Jack Davidson.

By request, there was no visitation. She was cremated. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations are being directed to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Arrangements handled by the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott.

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Beryl Bruce, 95

Alice Beryl Bruce of Spencerville passed away after a long illness at BGH, Garden Street Site, Brockville on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007. She was 95.

Beryl was born on Nov. 27, 1911 in Nepean Township to Edward Malcomson and Alice Beryl Dawson. Beryl was raised in Nepean Township and moved to Spencerville as a teenage girl. She married Hugh Bruce on Nov. 11, 1931 in Spencerville. She was a homemaker most of her married life, a community volunteer and for a few years she was employed as a cook at Featherstonhaugh Nursing Home.

Beryl belonged to the United Church Women, Women’s Institute and other church organizations. She was a member of the church choir for 40 years. She was President of the Spencerville Agricultural Society in 1967.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Hugh (June 9, 1974). She is the loving mother of Edward (Mary) of Spencerville and Shirley Martin (Ray) of Prescott; dear sister of Jack (Ruth) and Denzil (Mary) Malcomson and Gladys Coughtry; cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by daughters-in-law Mable Bruce, Theresa Whiffin and Frances Bruce and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sons Melville, Douglas and William; brothers Orville, Aylwin and Donald; sisters Viola Wallace, Jennie Hunter, Lorna Grue and Beatrice Brownlee.

Visitation for Beryl was held at Grant Brown Funeral Home Purcell Chapel, Spencerville on Friday, Jan. 19. Funeral service was held at the Spencerville United Church on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 11 am officiated by Reverend Michael Perreault. Joan Gibson was the organist. Pallbearers were grandsons David, Donald and Mark Bruce, Richard Beaudoin; great-grandsons Danny Bruce and Bruce Donnelly. Spring interment will be held at Spencerville Union Cemetery.

Those who wish may make memorial donations to Spencerville United Church or a charity of choice.