 
Elsie Graham, 93
On August 3, 2006, in her 94th year, Elsie M. Graham passed
away peacefully at Sherwood Park Manor where she had lived for
the past two years having moved to Brockville from Toronto in
1997. She is survived by her beloved husband Ted (Edwin) Graham
of Brockville, 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 several nieces and nephews in Alberta.
Her son Peter Edwin Graham, eight siblings and parents August
Bruns and Agnes Oss Bruns predeceased Elsie.
Elsie Bruns was born on a farm near Lacombe, Alberta in 1913.
She attended a one-room country school where she later became
the teacher. Her horse, Spider, dropped her off at school every
day. At the end of the day, Spider would return to the school
and patiently wait until Elsie was ready for the ride home. In
1933, Elsie Bruns' met Ted Graham of Red Deer and, in 1937, she
proceeded by train to Sudbury, to marry Ted, then a Queen's University
mining engineering student working underground for INCO.
From 1938 to 1968, Elsie and Ted lived in nine northern mining
communities in four different provinces. In 1991, The Canadian
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy honoured Elsie Graham with
the Sancta Barbara Medal, to "recognize the important role
played by women in the progressive development of Canadian Mining
communities." In this national tribute it was recognized
that "she has enlightened and brightened many mining communities
across Canada."
By 1968, Ted's work as a consulting mining engineer took them
to Montreal and then to Toronto. Elsie enjoyed city life, attending
musical performances and the opera and volunteering for the Rehabilitation
Centre and the Women's Association of the Mining Industry of
Canada. The Canadian Red Cross awarded her a 20-year service
medal in 1993.
All grandchildren spent memorable times with Elsie, in Toronto
and at the two cottages, on Long Lake near Noranda, Quebec and
Lake Simcoe, north of Toronto. Everyone who knew her, especially
her grade three students in Noranda, Quebec and her Jubilee Guild
friends in Springdale, Newfoundland, loved Elsie.
A life-long learner, Elsie's passion for mathematics, literacy,
music, nature and world events and her positive caring attitude
are ingrained in her grandchildren Andrea, Kerrie and Julia Lawn,
Christian, Geoffrey and Caitlin Hesketh and Ted and Nathalie
Graham. Her meetings with her great grandchildren were also special
tender moments.
The active, dynamic Elsie everyone loved had been "absent"
for some time, but even in her final two years of life, her kind
smile had warmed the hearts of the Sherwood Park Manor community.
The staff at Sherwood Park took good care of her and the family
is most grateful. Elsie will live on in the hearts of all who
knew her in her prime or in her final years of struggling with
the devastation of Alzheimer's disease.
Reverend Eric Barr of the United Church of Canada presided
over the memorial service at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel
in Brockville on August 7, 2006. Eldest grandchild Andrea Lawn
presented the eulogy and Kerrie Lawn and Caitlin Hesketh read
the scriptures. Pallbearers were: grandsons-in-law Bruce Anderson
and Rodney Henderson, grandsons Ted Graham Jr., Christian Hesketh
and Geoffrey Hesketh and great grandson Peter Edwin Nielsen.
Jean Smith, 68
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jean
Marcella Smith (nee Heximer), 68, of RR#2 Prescott. She died
peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital on July 20, 2006
after a brief battle with cancer.
Jean was born in Fort Erie, Ontario on Sept. 21, 1937 to Carl
and Mary Heximer. She was raised and educated in Welland, Ontario,
where she received her Secondary School graduation diploma in
the Commerce program at Welland High and Vocational School. Jean
then joined the Toronto Dominion Bank in Welland, Ontario where
she met Lawrence (Larry) W. Smith. They were married on at St.
John's Lutheran Church in Snyder, Ontario on Sept. 15, 1962.
After marriage, Jean left the bank to become a homemaker, proud
mother and community volunteer. During this time she was supportive
of her husband in his career, moving with him to each of his
postings in Preston, Barrie, London, Windsor and Pickering before
settling in Prescott in 1976. They raised their family in Riverview
Heights and then later moved to their farm on Hillbrook Road,
where they planned to spend their retirement years together.
Jean never let her long and painful battle with rheumatoid
arthritis stop her from being an active member in her community.
She was an ardent volunteer with the local branch of the Heart
and Stroke Foundation. She also volunteered her time with hospitals
and nursing homes in the Brockville area. She was a member of
the Legion Seniors and held the post of treasurer for this club.
She was also an avid curler for many years and was proud to have
served as the first female president of the Prescott Curling
Club.
Jean truly loved to travel and had many wonderful trips with
her husband, her family and her close friends. Camping was an
annual family event each summer when her children were young.
Later trips to Arizona, Barbados, the Panama Canal and other
exotic locations with family and friends also became the fodder
for many happy memories.
Jean's greatest passion, beyond her grandchildren of course,
was playing cards. She enjoyed euchre at the Legion in Prescott,
blackjack at the casinos during the seniors' trips, and more
recently Wednesday night poker. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Mondays
with the "Bridge Girls" was always the highlight of
her week!
She is survived by her three children. She will be sadly missed
by her son Greg, his wife Brenda and their children Alina, Lauren
and Benjamin; her son Tim, his wife Cindy and their children
Taylor and Dorrie; her son Jeff, his wife Pam and their children
Hannah, Bradi, Abigail and Olivia.
She is also survived by her sister Doris MacDonald of Deep
River, her brother Don Heximer of Fonthill, sister-in-law Norma
Heximer of Fort Erie and her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jean was predeceased by her husband, her parents, her brother
Harvey Heximer and her sister-in-law Marlene Heximer.
Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home in Prescott
on July 22 and the family held a private funeral service officiated
by Rev. Ian MacLean at Roselawn Memorial Gardens on July 24.
Memorial donations were directed to the Arthritis Society through
the Chris Slater Funeral Home.
Leland O'Marra, 83
Fredrick Leland O'Marra, a resident of Prescott, died at West
Park Health Centre, St. Catharines on Aug. 5, 2006 at the age
of 83.
He was born at Mainsville on Nov. 29, 1922 to parents Godfrey
O'Marra and Kathleen Strader. He married Mary Bertha O'Marra
(née Heafey) at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Prescott on
Sept. 23, 1950.
Mr. O'Marra served in the Second World War in France, Germany,
England and Sweden. He worked as a garage station attendant and
mechanic. He was a Royal Canadian Legion member and volunteer
at Branch 97 in Prescott.
He is survived by his sons David (Carol) of Pickering, Joseph
(Darlene) of St. Catharines and Thomas of Prescott, grandchildren
Alisha, Matthew and Sarah and sister-in-law Trudy Bernaski (Stan).
He was predeceased by his wife "Bertie" and siblings
Kathleen, Ethel, Geri, Irene, Mamie and Lawrence.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott
on Aug. 7. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mark's Catholic
Church on Aug. 8. Father J. Appelman officiated.
Mr. O'Marra was cremated. The committal service at St. Mark's
Cemetery took place on Aug. 10.
Donations are being directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Jean Doris Hill-Brown, 82
Jean Doris Hill Brown (née Moylan) passed away peacefully
after a long illness at Hill House Hospice in Richmond Hill,
Ontario on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006 at the age of 82.
Jean was born and raised in Prescott by parents James and
Violet Moylan. She moved to Toronto with her husband Gerald Gordon
Brown (now deceased) after he returned from the war. Jean was
also predeceased by her second husband, Gordon Hill.
Jean was the loving mother of Ruth and Tony Boteler, Barbara
Brown and Karen Brown. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren
Charlene Green and her husband David and Michelle Towers. She
will also be very sadly missed by her great granddaughters Alyssa
and Ashley Green.
Jean was the sister of the late Alice Grant, also from Prescott.
Cremation was held on Friday, Aug. 11, and there was a private
family memorial service on Saturday, Aug. 12.
"In memoriam" donations would be greatly appreciated
by Jean's family and can be sent directly to Hill House Hospice,
36 Wright St., Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 4A1.
Inez Jenkinson, 76
Inez Jenkinson, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville
General Hospital on July 26, 2006 at the age of 76.
She was born in the United States on Jan. 11, 1930 to parents
Henry and Sara Blair. She married Keith Jenkinson at St. Paul's
United Church in Prescott on Oct. 11, 1969 and worked at Newell's.
She is survived by her children Pamela Cass, Larry Himes (Debbie)
and Margaret Mallon (Murray), stepchildren Linda Atkinson, Susan
Pond, Barry Jenkinson, Steve Jenkinson, nephew Chucky Jenkinson,
grandchildren Paul Kain, Candy Menard, Mark Robinson, Shaun Himes,
Chucky Himes, Virginia Himes and Holly Himes and by 13 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Keith Jenkinson.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home in
Prescott on July 28. The funeral service officiated by Reverend
Ian MacLean was held in the chapel on July 29. Burial took place
at Roselawn Memorial Gardens on July 29.
Donations are being directed to St. Vincent Palliative Care.
Denver Johnstan Thomson, 8
Denver Johnstan Thomson, age 8, of Spencerville, passed away
early Wednesday morning on July 12, 2006 at home with his family
by his side. Denver had fought a courageous 12-month battle against
cancer.
Denver was a gift to his parents (Doug and Christine) on July
19, 1997 and became a big brother to Tanner three years later.
Denver will be remembered for his love of nature, hockey and
life which he did to the fullest even in his last days with us.
Although Denver was with us for such a short time, he touched
so many lives with his quick wit and sense of humour. He will
be remembered always for his bravery. Denver was "the bravest
boy you will ever meet."
Denver leaves behind his loving family, his parents Doug and
Christine (nee Wright) Thomson; his brother Tanner; his grandparents
Jean and Garry Wright of Maynard, Nancy Birnie of Spencerville,
Wayne and Marie Thomson of Spencerville and Karen Thomson of
Spencerville; his great-grandparents Lillian Williams of Spencerville,
Lillian Thomson of Kemptville and Doris and Garfield Wright of
Cardinal. Denver was also survived by several aunts, uncles,
great-aunts, great-uncles, a great-great aunt, cousins, friends
and neighbours. Denver was loved and will be greatly missed.
Visitation for Denver was held at Grant Brown Funeral Home
Purcell Chapel, Spencerville on Thursday, July 13. The funeral
service was held at Spencerville United Church on Friday, July
14 officiated by Reverend Michael Perreault. Joan Gibson was
the organist. Pallbearers were Telly Thomson, Brent Leclaire,
Jeff Hopkins and Rob Wright. Interment followed at Spencerville
Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to CHEO, Candlelighters, POGO
or the Children's Wish Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged.
- "God Gave us Denver"
- God gave us Denver,
- Even for a short time
- He gave us him to love and live and enjoy each
day
- God gave us Denver,
- To be our guardian angel to watch over us,
- He gave us precious memories to last our lifetime
- God gave us Denver,
- We wouldn't want it any other way, although we
say
- Goodbye,
- He is in our hearts to stay!
Stephanie Summers
Bill Baynham, 83
William Francis "Bill" Baynham, a resident of Prescott,
died at the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital geriatric ward on
July 20, 2006 at the age of 83.
He was born in Prescott on June 11, 1923 to parents William
Robert Baynham and Cora Reid.
Mr. Baynham worked on the railway and for Prescott Sanitation
and MasterFeeds. He loved to walk his dog Lonie and liked making
bird feeders and working with his flowers.
He is survived by his daughter Shirley Flegg (John), granddaughters
Diana Keeler (Troy), Ivy Flegg (Kevin) and six great grandchildren,
his sister Kathleen and dear friends Liz Snowden (Dave) and Heather
Murdock (Faye).
He was predeceased by his parents, daughter Marion, sisters
Phyllis and Irene and brothers Kenny, Richard and Charlie.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home on
July 21. The funeral service was held in the chapel on July 22.
Canon Claude Delorme officiated. Burial took place at Roselawn
Memorial Gardens on July 22.
Donations are being directed to the Alzheimer Society.
Robert Bradley, 28
Robert Andrew Bradley, 28, passed away peacefully at home
with his family on July 6, 2006.
Robert was born in Brockville, Ontario on July 8, 1977 to
Isaac and Claire Bradley. He attended Central Public School and
graduated from South Grenville District High School. Robert held
a part-time job at Burger King where he worked in the kitchen.
Robert inspired so many of us with his joy for life that transmitted
wherever he took his smile, a smile that lit up a room and a
laugh that made everyone else laugh. He entertained us with his
sense of humour and wit.
He showed us strength and courage as he faced an inoperable
heart defect that would not put limits on what he would accomplish
in his life.
Robert enjoyed swimming, mini-golf, pool, video games, going
to scary movies with Larry, basketball and listening to his favourite
song Everybody Wants To Rule The World, and his all-time
favourite interest was wrestling, an interest he shared with
his brother Michael. Robert was well known for his practical
jokes and cheating when it came down to winning or losing.
Robert loved his family and friends, including his life-long
friend Brenda (Myers) Darling with whom he enjoyed many precious
moments and his high school buddy Jason Mullen. Jason and his
family treated Robert as one of their own with Sunday family
dinners, regular outings and surprise birthday pool parties.
Robert was admired by many, and we will never forget this
life that brought us laughter and joy.
He is survived by his parents Ike and Claire Bradley, his
brother Michael and half brother James of Sudbury. He is also
survived by Aunt Helen Campbell of Kingston, Aunt Denise Beaudoin
of Levis, Quebec, several cousins and close friends. Robert was
predeceased by grandparents Isaac and Grace Bradley and Adrien
and Simone Beaudoin.
Friends paid their respects at the Chris Slater Funeral Home,
Prescott. A beautiful service was celebrated at St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church on Sunday, July 9 with Rev. Ian MacLean officiating.
Robert's life was remembered through beautiful tributes delivered
by his friends Jody Kendall and Larry Darling. Robert's cousin
Erin Harris played the violin and sang Amazing Grace.
Honourary pallbearers were Jason Mullen and Brenda (Myers)
Darling. Pallbearers were Robert's friends Jason Arcand, Jason
Beckstead, Larry Darling, Luc Fais, Andreas Tornow and Peter
Vreeswyk.
Interment took place at Blue Church Cemetery, where 29 balloons
were released to celebrate Robert's life.
Donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Emma Grace Barkley, 92
A lifetime resident of the area, Emma Barkley (nee Earle)
passed away at the Hartford Retirement Home in Morrisburg on
Sunday, July 2, 2006. She was 92 years of age.
Emma was born Aug. 7, 1913 in the Melvin Settlement, Winchester
Township. Her parents were George and Margaret Earle (nee Beattie).
She attended public and high school in Winchester.
In 1930, she married Harvey Barkley who was a native of Williamsburg
Township. Together, they farmed for more than 40 years on the
third concession of Matilda Township. After retiring from farming,
Harvey and Emma moved to Morrisburg and following Harvey's death
in 1990, Emma moved to the Park Drive Villa in Williamsburg.
In Nov. 2004, the Hartford Retirement Home in Morrisburg became
her home.
She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Morrisburg
and for many years an active member of the Evangelical Lutheran
Women.
Emma was loved and will be greatly missed by her sons Donald
and wife Lynn of the North Channel Road and by Larry and his
wife Rosann of Leduc, Alberta. She will be fondly remembered
by her daughter-in-law, Frances Barkley of Prescott as well as
her grandchildren, Catherine Ierasts and her husband Andrejs
of Newmarket, Angela Barkley and her fiance Ron Ainger of Barrhaven,
Jason Barkley and his wife Leslie of Horseshoe Valley, Dianne
Flaman of Spruce Grove, Alberta, Elizabeth Tomkinson and husband
Derek of Sherwood Park, Alberta, and Aaron Barkley and wife Kim
of Leduc, Alberta and seven great-grandchildren. She is survived
by a brother-in-law Lloyd Barkley and his wife Teresa of Morrisburg
and a sister-in-law, Emma Barkley of Manotick Station and many
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, an infant son Lyle, a
son Gordon, and her three sisters Greta Earle, Adrienne French,
and Minnie Droppo.
Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home,
Williamsburg, on Wednesday, July 5. Funeral service was held
at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Morrisburg, on Thursday, July
6.
Interment followed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Morrisburg.
Pallbearers were Allan Bell, Michael McGinn, Lee McCaslin,
Morgan Hill, Bob Howald, and Douglas G. Casselman.
Donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or the Ottawa Regional
Cancer Centre were gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Edward Arcand, 70
Edward Arcand, a resident of Prescott, died at St. Vincent
de Paul Hospital, Brockville, on June 9, 2006 at the age of 70.
He was born in Kemptville on Aug. 10, 1935 to parents John
L. Arcand and Mary Beaudin. He married Sandra Arcand (nee Littlejohn)
at St. Mark's Church, Prescott on July 18, 1959.
Mr. Arcand worked at RCA.
He is survived by his wife, daughter Sheila Robertson (John),
grandchildren Matthew and Jesse, sisters-in-law Judy Littlejohn
and Diana Littlejohn and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Edna Smith, Leona
Arcand, Theresa Goulet and Emma Clover, brothers-in-law Edward,
Kirby and Alan Littlejohn, sister-in-law Linda Morris and son-in-law
Alan Boyd.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott
on June 12. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mark's Catholic
Church on June 13. Father J. Appelman officiated. Burial was
at St. Mark's Cemetery on June 13.
Pallbearers were Jack Bradley, Klaus DeVries, Ed MacDonald,
Ed Bush, Wayne Boisvenue and Bernie Currier.
Memorial donations are being directed to St. Vincent Palliative
Care and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Barbara Thibault-Brown, 63
After an illness, Barbara Rose Thibault-Brown of Algonquin
Road, RR# 4 Prescott, died peacefully in the arms of her son
and daughter at her home on May 15, 2006 at the age of 63.
She was born in Garretton, Ontario on July 29, 1942 to Delbert
Forsyth and Barbara Anderson. Barbara was raised on the family
farm in Garretton. She attended public school in Garretton and
then on to South Grenville District High School in Prescott.
She was a resident of Charleville, Ontario for 35 years.
She was a wonderful housewife and stay-at-home mom. She was
also a caregiver to many children. For the past several years,
she worked at Hands Fireworks.
Barbara was an active member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church
in Garretton.
Among her many interests, number one was her family and grandchildren.
She enjoyed going to all the sporting events in support of her
grandchildren and she was the #1 scorekeeper at the North Augusta
Labour Day Tournament.
She was predeceased by her husband the late Milford Thomas
Brown five weeks prior. She was the devoted mother of Randy Thibault
(wife Steaci) of Smiths Falls, Terry Thibault (wife Diane) of
Prescott, Shelly King (husband Greg) of Amherstview, Emily Miller
(husband Mitch) of Spencerville and Joey Brown (wife Niki) of
Maitland. She was the cherished grandmother of Cody, Jesse, Morgan,
Jason, Ashley, Courtney, Joel, Jessie, Jordan, Devan, Braedon
and Colby and dear sister of Judy Roobol (husband Cor) of North
Augusta, Duane Forsyth (wife Sylvia) of North Augusta and Tom
Forsyth (wife Kathy) of Charleville. She was also survived by
sister-in-law June Forsyth and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, brother Delbert Jr., grandson
Logan Thibault and nephew Christopher Forsyth.
Visiting hours were held at Grant Brown Funeral Home Purcell
Chapel, Spencerville on Thursday, May 18 from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 pm. Funeral service was held on Friday, May 19 in the chapel
of the funeral home at 11 am officiated by Reverend Allan Gault.
Interment followed at St. Andrew's Anglican Church Cemetery in
Garretton.
Pallbearers were Tracy Miller, Lee Whitley, Paul Shipclark,
Randy Ferguson, Paul Villeneuve and Andrew Villeneuve.
Memorial donations to St. Andrew's Anglican Church Women would
be gratefully acknowledged.
Mabel Dunn, 84
Mabel Inez Dunn, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville
General Hospital on May 18, 2006 at the age of 84.
She was born in Snow Road, Ontario on June 22, 1921 to her
parents James Edward Duncan and Edna Wright. She married Leslie
Dunn in Iroquois on Dec. 15, 1941.
She is survived be her husband Les and by many nieces and
nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and
nephews and by many dear friends.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Floyd, Arnold
and Jimmy Duncan and by her sisters Cloris Brownlee, Katie Stewart
and Della McCurdy.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott
on May 22, 2006. The funeral was held in the chapel on May 23.
Reverend Bev Lindsey officiated. The committal service took place
at Roselawn Memorial Gardens on May 23.
Pallbearers were Laurie Duncan, Willard Duncan, Dean McCurdy,
Jake Stewart, Rick Kirker and Greg Beach.
Memorial donations can be made to the VON or a charity of
choice.
Margaret Fodey, 73
Margaret Mary Fodey died at Brockville General Hospital on
May 16, 2006 at the age of 73.
She was born in Marlborough Township on April 21, 1933 to
her parents Morgan O'Neil and Mary Roach. She married John Fodey
in Merrickville on Dec. 28, 1957.
Mrs. Fodey worked at Automatic Electric, RCA and the Metropolitan
store and as a homemaker. Her interests were her family and family
gatherings, reading, doing puzzles, playing cards and trips to
the casino. She loved her flower garden when she owned her house.
Mrs. Fodey lived for several years on McAuley Road in Prescott
before moving to Prescott Place in Nov. 1998 and then to Mayfield
Retirement Residence in Oct. 2005.
She is survived by her sister Betty Ferrel of Toronto, sisters-in-law
Faye, Shirley and Lucille O'Neil of Smiths Falls, Regena Gavin
of Gananoque and Joan of Gananoque and by her best friend and
sister-in-law Patricia Warren of Prescott. She is also survived
by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and husband, her father-in-law
and mother-in-law Benedict and Pearl Fodey, brothers Charles,
Thomas and Denis O'Neil, sister Patricia O'Neil and brothers-in-law
Edward Gavin, Ernest Warren and James Reid.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott,
on May 18, 2006. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mark's
Catholic Church on May 19. Father J. Appelman officiated; readings
were done by her nieces Glenda Reid and Brenda McFadden.
Pallbearers were Braden Dukelow, Garry Dukelow, John Gavin,
Foch Healy, Barry Reid and Gordon Warren.
A committal service was held at St. Mark Cemetery on May 19.
Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Cancer Society
and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Evelyn Murray, 83
Evelyn Murray died peacefully at Brockville General Hospital
on April 18, 2006 in her 84th year.
She was born on July 28, 1922 to the late James Fossitt and
Bertha (Thompson) Fossitt.
Evelyn was the beloved wife of Gus Murray, who predeceased
her in 1977. They lived on the family farm in Hainsville and
had six daughters.
In 1963, they moved to Cardinal where Evelyn worked in several
stores. She enjoyed serving the people and was a friend to all.
Her main interests were her home and family.
She is survived by her daughters: Anne (Gordon) Wittkie, Cardinal;
Eleanor (Pat) McDonald, Cardinal; Jean (Ken Buker), Braeside;
Connie (Brian Mallon), Ottawa; and Judy (Owen Campbell) and Mary
Lou Murray of Cardinal. She is fondly remembered by grandchildren
Jim and Trudy Wittkie, Iroquois, Robert and Kitty Wittkie, Carleton
Place, Ward and Sonya Mallon, Ottawa, Matthew Mallon, London,
Ont., as well as great grandchildren Danica Roode, Brockville
and Josh and Alex Wittkie, Carleton Place. She is also survived
by three sisters: Marion McVicar, Mississauga, Lola (Vernon)
Speer, Mallorytown and Reta (Herbert) Liezert, Cardinal, sister-in-law
Dorothy Kaddie of Brockville and by many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brothers Earl and Graham Fossitt,
both of Hainsville, and by a sister, Doris Froats of Iroquois.
Mass of Christian burial was held at Sacred Heart Church,
Cardinal, on April 21, 2006. Interment followed at St. Ann's
Cemetery, Dixon's Corners.
Donations were directed to Winchester District Memorial Hospital,
the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arrangements made by the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home,
Cardinal.
John Arcand, 64
John Alfred Lorne "Jack" Arcand died at Kingston
General Hospital on May 2, 2006 at the age of 64.
He was born in Prescott on Jan. 31, 1942 to parents Lorne
and Geraldine Arcand. He married Theresa Arcand (nee Beaudoin)
in Spencerville on June 6, 1964.
Mr. Arcand sailed with the Canadian Coast Guard for 18 years
and then did maintenance work for the Catholic school board for
23 years.
His interests included woodworking, fishing and sports. He
coached local hockey and baseball and enjoyed spending time with
his wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his mother, wife, children Paul (Cathy)
Arcand of Prescott, Lisa (Peter Hoy) of Syracuse, N.Y. and Shelley
(Ivo Malovic) of Brockville, grandchildren Kelly and Jonathon
Arcand, Brister, Brooke and Brett Malovic and Madison Hoy, sister
Marion (Pete Brugsman), brothers David (Anne) Arcand and Ambrose
(Janet) Arcand and by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his father and his infant son, Joseph
Lawrence.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott,
on May 4. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Mark's Catholic
Church on May 5. Father J. Appelman officiated.
The pallbearers were Jeff Arcand, Richard Beaudoin, Brian
McMahon, Duane McMahon, Robert Gilmour and Sean Coligan.
Mr. Arcand was cremated.
Donations are being directed to the KGH Stem Cell Transplant
Research Fund, Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, 25 King St. W.,
Kingston ON, K7L 5P9.
Milford T. Brown, 59
Milford T. Brown of Algonquin Road, Prescott died peacefully
in his daughter's arms at his home on Sunday, April 9, 2006 at
the age of 59.
He was born to Samuel Brown and Bertha Cornell in Low, Quebec
on Aug. 13, 1946. Milford was raised on the Brookdale farm in
Wakefield, Quebec.
He married Barbara Thibault (nee Forsyth) and they raised
five children at their Algonquin Road home of 35 years. Milford
worked as a truck driver and was a mechanic for Polite Sand and
Gravel for over 25 years. He enjoyed many activities, such as
fishing, hunting, golfing and spending time with his family.
Milford will be deeply missed by his loving wife Barbara Thibault-Brown
(nee Forsyth) and children Randy Thibault (wife Steaci) of Smiths
Falls, Terry Thibault (wife Diane) of Prescott, Shelly King (husband
Greg) of Amherstview, Emily Miller (husband Mitch) of Spencerville
and Joe Brown (wife Niki) of Maitland. He will be fondly remembered
by his grandchildren Cody, Jesse, Morgan, Jason, Ashley, Courtney,
Joel, Jessie, Jordan, Devan, Braedon and Colby. He was the dear
brother of Patricia Saunders of Smiths Falls, Jerry Brown of
Arnprior, Joan Brown of Smiths Falls and Merle Young (husband
Don) of Massett, B.C. He is also survived by several nieces and
nephews, and his Brookdale family in Wakefield, Quebec. He was
predeceased by his parents, grandson Logan Thibault, sister Marlene
McCorkell and brother Maynard Brown (wife Freda).
Visiting hours were held at Grant Brown Funeral Home Purcell
Chapel, Spencerville on Tuesday, April 11. Funeral Service was
held on Wednesday, April 12 in the chapel of the funeral home
at 11 am officiated by Reverend Allan Gault. Anna Gault was the
organist. Interment followed at St. Andrew's Anglican Church
Cemetery in Garretton. Pallbearers were Tracy Miller, Paul Shipclark,
Lee Whitley, George Thorne, Steve Polite and Dustin Polite. Memorial
donations to St. Andrew's Anglican Church ACW would be gratefully
acknowledged.
Jeanette Lindsay, 68
Jeanette Elizabeth Lindsay, 68, died suddenly at Brockville
General Hospital on April 1, 2006.
She was born at Cardinal on Feb. 16, 1938 to Fred Jones and
the former Zolia Hatley. The early part of her life was spent
with the Weirs in Bishops Mills.
She married John Lindsay on Aug. 1, 1998 at their home at
2500 McIntosh Rd., RR#1 Prescott.
Although primarily a homemaker she did factory work and restaurant
work in the Prescott area and in the St. Catharines area. She
moved back to Prescott about ten years ago and shared her life
with John.
She enjoyed all animals, especially their dogs. Her main interests
were going to bingos, spending time on the computer talking to
friends and playing games. She was an avid hockey fan.
Her family always came first and her happiest moments in the
last three years were when we had our great-grandson Braden with
us for extended visits. She was looking forward to having Braden's
sister Bianca in the future.
She is survived by her husband, John Lindsay, sons, James
Campbell of Prescott, Gordon Campbell and his wife Cathy of St.
Catharines, Keith Campbell and his wife Sheila of Kitchener,
Mark Campbell of British Columbia, and Terry Campbell and his
wife Bettina of Kitchener, as well as grandchildren, Alicia,
Keith, Mary, Christopher, and Heather, great grandchildren Braden
and Bianca.
Also surviving are brother, Jim Jones and his wife Jill of
Hamilton, sisters Joan Daly and her husband Lou of Ottawa, and
Judy Hopkins of Arnprior, mother-in-law Margaret Lindsay, sister-in-law
Mary Vail and her husband Jim, brothers-in-law Bill, Jim and
his wife Eleanor all of Prescott, Fred and his wife Helen of
Peterborough.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Lisa Campbell, and
brother-in-law, Ken Hopkins.
Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home on April 4,
2006 from 2-4 pm, with the service following in the chapel and
Rev. Phillip Phillips officiating.
Cremation followed and burial will take place at a later date
at Maynard Cemetery.
James George (Jim) McLean, 61
After a courageous 16-month battle with lung cancer, Jim passed
away peacefully at his home in Orangeville, Ontario on Wednesday,
April 12, 2006 in his 62nd year.
Jim was the only son of the late George and Geraldine McLean
of Cardinal, Ontario. Born and raised in Cardinal, Ontario, Jim
attended Cardinal's first Kindergarten class in the new public
school in 1950 and was later in the first Grade 9 class at the
new South Grenville District High School.
Jim worked at the Canada Starch Company for several years
before moving to Toronto where he joined Canadian Tire, the company
he remained with for nearly 40 years. As coach of the first Orangeville
girls hockey team, Jim had a star goalie in his own daughter
Miranda (Mandy) until she left for university.
Jim was the loving husband of 33 years to Jacqueline (Jacquie)
(Munro), dear father of Jackie Shea (Ken Sayeau) of Manila, Ontario;
Jennifer McLean of Orangeville and Miranda (Mandy) Orr (Rob)
of Orangeville. Dearest brother of Helen (Peter) Marucci of Fergus,
Ontario and Janie (Roy) Hope of Morrisburg. Jim will be sadly
missed by his seven grandchildren: Ryan and Erik MacInnes of
Guelph; Vanessa, Zack and Holly of Manila, Ontario; Liam Kewley
and Monica Orr of Orangeville and by other relatives and numerous
friends.
A celebration of Jim's life was scheduled to be held at the
Dods & McNair Funeral Home & Chapel, 21 First St., Orangeville,
Ontario on Wednesday, April 19th at 11 am, with the family receiving
friends one hour prior to the service.
As expressions of sympathy, donations would be appreciated
to the Canadian Cancer Society Dufferin-Wellington or the Sunnybrook
Cancer Care Treatment Centre.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.dodsandmcnair.com.
Fraser Barton, 63
C. Fraser Barton died peacefully at Ottawa General Hospital
on Feb. 9, 2006 at the age of 63 after a ten-and-a-half year
battle with cancer.
Fraser was born on July 3, 1942 in Vankleek Hill to Cecil
E. Barton and Marjorie E. (McVicar) Barton. He was raised and
educated in Vankleek Hill and attended the Eastern Ontario Institute
of Technology in Ottawa, becoming an electronic technologist.
He travelled west to Calgary and joined Hudson Bay Oil and
Gas, working with seismograph crews across Canada, Kansas and
Texas. In 1966, he moved to Brockville and was employed by Automatic
Electric. He worked on installation and trouble shooting of central
office equipment at various locations across Canada and the U.S.
over a 28-year period, retiring in 1995.
His main interests were woodworking, fishing and investing.
Fraser is survived by his wife Brenda (Kirkby), son Brent
(Theressa) of Cardinal and his son Brad of Nepean. He also was
blessed with five grandchildren: Cheyenne, Sianna, Rylan, Kaelan
and Mattea of Cardinal, all of whom he adored. Fraser and Brenda
would have been married 35 years on Feb. 26.
Fraser is also survived by brothers Ron of Cardinal, Wayne
of Toronto and Brian (Tracy) of Fonthill, Ontario.
A private funeral service officiated by Rev. Doug Carnegie
was held at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Cardinal on
Saturday, Feb. 11. Interment was at St. John's Riverside Cemetery,
Cardinal. Pallbearers were sons Brent and Brad, Ron Barton, Wayne
Barton and Tim and Todd Murdock.
Shirley Learmonth, 65
After a courageous battle with cancer, Shirley Elizabeth Learmonth,
65, passed away March 4, 2006 at the Brockville General Hospital.
Born on Oct. 1, 1940 in Kinnears Mills Quebec to James and
Florence Bailey, Shirley was the eldest of three daughters.
She enjoyed helping her father on the family dairy farm. While
growing up, Shirley attended public school at Kinnears Mills
and later high school at Thetford Mines. In 1956, she met her
"Prince Charming" Hubert Learmonth and
they were married in 1958. They lived on the Learmonth farm in
Inverness and had three children: Marianne, Heather and David.
In 1983, they moved to Cardinal and continued farming with
beef cattle. Shirley liked tending to the raspberry bushes in
the summer and helping with the maple syrup production each spring.
Shirley's faith in God was very important to her, and she
was devoted to her church, St. John's United in Cardinal. She
had enjoyed teaching Sunday school and was a member of the Ladies
Auxiliary, helping to cook or bake for the church dinners.
Family and friends brought Shirley much happiness, and she
welcomed company for visits to catch up on stories and share
pictures.
She loved the farm and accompanying Hubert to the barns to
help with the cattle, the young calves being her favourites.
Shirley was a kind, generous woman with such a positive and
invigorating spirit. Wife, mother, grandmother, friend
she was a special woman to all who knew her.
Shirley is missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Hubert
Learmonth; Sisters Thelma (the late Eddie) Gillespie of Bramalea,
Ontario; Helen (Allan) Robinson of Inverness, Quebec; daughters
Marianne (Richard) Pelletier; Heather (Pierre) Vachon both of
Inverness, Quebec; and son David (Sarah) Learmonth of Cardinal.
Special aunt to Annaliza and Allan Gillespie, Neil and Linsey
Robinson. Grandmother to Kathy, Julie and Michael Pelletier,
Alain and Casandra Vachon and Jenny Learmonth.
Arrangements and memorial service were held at Marsden McLaughlin
Funeral Home in Cardinal, and a spring interment will take place
at a later date at the Blue Church Cemetery. Donations are gratefully
acknowledged in Shirley's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society
or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Albert Gibson, 85
Albert Edward Gibson, of Prescott, died at his residence on
March 30, 2006 at the age of 85.
He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Dec. 18, 1920 to parents
William George Gibson and Maud Eva Williams.
He married his second wife, Thelma Gibson nee Crook (Stefura).
Mr. Gibson served in the Second World War (WAG 319 Squadron,
Lancaster). He was a wireless radio operator and was involved
in commercial shipping prior to moving to Ontario, where he was
an installer for 17 years at Automatic Electric in Brockville.
His interests included golf, gardening, woodworking and his family.
He is survived by his wife Thelma, his children Shauna (Gary
Faber) of Johnstown, Donald (Theresa) of Maitland, step-children
Penny Stefura of Kingston and Jenny Stefura of Inverary, grandchildren
Stefanie, Lisa and Emily Faber and Megan and Christina Gibson,
step-grandchildren Alyssa, Alec and Dylan, his brother Kenneth
(Susan) of North Augusta and sister-in-law Dorothy (Morris Hobbelink)
of Calgary.
He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife Mildred
and two brothers and two sisters.
At Mr. Gibson's request, there was no visitation or service.
Cremation took place at Hope Cemetery and Crematorium on March
31.
Donations were directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, the
Canadian Diabetes Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Marion Smith, 71
Marion Loudena Smith, a longtime resident of James Street
in Prescott, died on Feb. 12, 2006 at the age of 71.
She was born on May 29, 1934 in Williamsburg to parents Alfred
and Hazel Smith. Marion graduated from the Ontario School for
the Deaf in Belleville. She retired six years ago from Newell
Window Furnishings where she had been an employee for 35 years,
very seldom missing a day. Marion made many life-long friends
during those years.
Many of her most precious memories were of the many parties
and family get-togethers around the family pool. She loved to
swim, play cards and, most of all, play bingo. She loved crafts,
and there was not a job around the house she could not do.
Marion is survived by her sisters Jean Smith of Prescott and
Doreen Prevost (John) of Langley, B.C. She is also survived by
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters Violet
Robichaud, Lillian Beckstead, Thelma Mattice and by brother Wilfred
Smith.
Although Marion never had children of her own, she took great
pride and interest in the lives of her niece Sally Anderson (Paul)
and their children Kim Bologna (Dean) and their children Ty and
Mattye, and Kevin Anderson (Kirsten).
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home in
Prescott on Feb. 14, 2006. The funeral service was held at the
chapel on Feb. 15. Reverend Laurie Milito officiated. Cremation,
with interment at Mariatown Cemetery in the spring.
Special tribute was given by her great niece, Kim Bologna,
and long-time friend Linda Anderson. Pallbearers were Dale Byrd,
Dean Bologna, Kevin Anderson and Gary Minkhorst.
Memorial donations were being directed to palliative care
at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital and to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Dorothy Forbes, 85
Dorothy Grace Jean Forbes, a resident of Boundary Street in
Prescott, died at Brockville General Hospital on Feb. 27, 2006
at the age of 85.
She was born at Gillingham, England on July 28, 1920 to her
parents Henry James Quick and Lillian Waterfield. She married
Norman Forbes.
Mrs. Forbes was a social worker at children's aid. She loved
to travel, garden and read. She was aided in the latter by the
CNIB, which provided her a weekly supply of talking books.
She was a great lady who will be missed by her friends and
family in Canada and Wales. She was devoted to her children and
was very appreciative of the care provided to Peter at the Brockville
Psychiatric Hospital over the years.
She is survived by her daughter Rosemary Forbes, son Peter
Forbes and granddaughter Joanna Forbes.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband and sister Marjorie
Quick in England.
By request, there was no visitation. The funeral service was
held at St. John's Anglican Church, Prescott on March 6, 2006.
Reverend Bev Lindsey officiated.
Cremation took place at Hope Cemetery and Crematorium.
Memorial donations were directed to the CNIB.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Chris Slater Funeral Home,
Prescott.
Fran Parsons, 79
Frances "Fran" Elizabeth Parsons (nee Gibson), died
at Clinton Public Hospital on March 20, 2006 in her 80th year.
She was born on Oct. 8, 1926. She was the daughter of George
and Mary (nee Richards) Gibson and the step-daughter of Myrtle
Gibson. Fran was wife and partner of George Parsons of Benmiller,
Ontario. She owned and operated a knitted clothing and cottage
industry in Goderich for many years.
She was big sister to Doug and Theresa of Toronto, Melville
"Pete" and Marg of Prescott, Bill and Libby of North
Bay and mother of Doug and Margo of Renfrew, Andrew and Barb
of Bancroft and Leslie and Skip Staples of North Carolina. She
was Granny Fran to Camie, Katie, Alison, Alex and T.C., and great-grandmom
to Findlay and Grace. She was also aunt to many nieces and nephews
in North America and a friend to many in Goderich, Renfrew and
Toronto.
As per Fran's wishes, there was no funeral home visitation.
A memorial service was held at North Street United Church in
Goderich on Friday, March 24.
Judy Roberts, 52
Judith Anne Roberts of Prescott died suddenly at her home
on Dec. 5, 2005 in her 53rd year.
She was born in Brockville on May 15, 1953 to Bill and Beryl
(nee Todd) Clarke. She was raised and educated in Prescott, attending
Boundary Street Public School and South Grenville District High
School. She lived in Prescott all of her life.
On Aug. 20, 1977, Judy married Charles Edward Roberts of Prescott
at St. John's Anglican Church by Reverend F. Payne.
She was employed as an office clerk at Newell Mfg., then later
at The Prescott Journal until 1984. She left this job
for her most cherished profession, a proud mother of two beautiful
children. She became very involved in volunteer work, most notably
Boundary Street Public School from 1989-1998. She assisted teachers
and students through projects and helped organize dances and
many fundraising drives, raising thousands of dollars for the
school. She provided much-needed support in the playground and
on countless field trips. She also worked countless hours in
the school library, where she encouraged students to expand their
reading skills. Most notably, she helped create the Milk and
Snack program, providing students from all walks of life the
opportunity to become involved in the many aspects of business
and eating healthy for a better body and mind. She has the distinction
of the Mrs. Judy Roberts Community Service Award named in her
honour, and every year a student who displays her values and
devotion receives this award.
Throughout her son's years at South Grenville District High
School, she became very involved with the parent advisory council.
Her concern for Prescott's children led her to become a board
member for Youth for Life as well. She encouraged parents to
take a more positive role in their children's lives. She believed
a parent who showed love and affection towards their children
could teach the most valuable lessons in life, both for the child
and the parent.
She was the kind of lady who believed in the good of all people.
Her caring and compassionate nature towards everyone had an uncanny
ability to mend the disheartened and sad. Her devotion and faith
in family was inspiring, and nothing was more important to her
than being able to spend quality time with them.
She is survived by her husband Charles Roberts; parents Bill
and Beryl Clarke; daughter Stephanie Garnett; son Cole and Julie
Thrasher; grandchildren Jake and Mikayla; and sister Debra Baynham.
She is also survived by her nephew Ross Baynham; nieces Lisa
and Lori Baynham and Jessica Blanchard; her mother-in-law and
father-in-law Addie and Gordon Peters; sister-in-law Donna Blanchard
and her husband Fred. She is sadly missed by special friends
Barb, Bev and Shirley.
Her funeral was held at St. John's Anglican Church in Prescott
on Dec. 9, 2005. Reverend Gerry Ring officiated. Burial took
place at Blue Church Cemetery.
Marilyn Charlebois, 66
Marilyn Ruth Charlebois (nee Groves), of RR#2 Ingleside, died
peacefully at her residence on Thursday, March 9, 2006 at the
age of 66.
She was the beloved wife of the late John Charlebois and loved
mother of Kevin Charlebois (Penny Findlay) of Prescott and Terry
Charlebois (Charlene) of Napanee, dear sister of Keith (Junior)
Groves (Sheila) of Newington, Allan Groves of Lunenburg, John
(Jack) Groves (Betty) and Roger Groves (Karen), Joyce Helmer
(Duane), all of Ingleside, Shirley O'Byrne (Mel) of Cornwall
and Linda McMillan (Lyle) of Kingston. She will be sadly missed
by her four grandchildren: Joey, Gabriel, Ronan and Mitchell.
She was predeceased by her parents Keith and Edith (Armstrong)
Groves, son Barry, brothers Reginald and Eric and sisters Marion
and Doreen.
Visitation took place at Brownlee Funeral Home, Ingleside
on Sunday, March 12. A service in celebration of Marilyn Charlebois'
life was held at the funeral home on Monday, March 13. Reverend
Bob Matheson officiated. Spring interment will take place at
Memorial Hill Cemetery in Lunenburg.
As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian
Cancer Society or Memorial Hill Cemetery would be appreciated
by the family.
Harold Van Dusen, 81
Harold Van Dusen, a resident of Prescott, died at Brockville
General Hospital on Feb. 19, 2006 at the age of 81.
He was born in Ottawa on July 7, 1924 to Herman Van Dusen
and Ethel Collier. He married Edith Swerdfeger at Morewood United
Church on June 28, 1947.
Harold met his future wife while working as a counsellor at
the Shirley's Bay YMCA Camp in 1941. Not long after, he joined
the war effort and served overseas from 1943 to 1946 with the
intelligence unit of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders.
He worked as a customs broker in Toronto (1946-1948), an office
manager at McEwan Feeds (1948-1950), the proprietor of Windemere
Cabins in New Wexford (1950-1964) and in accounting/purchasing
at DuPont Canada Maitland Site (1951-1969).
Mr. Van Dusen loved life, his family, music, the St. Lawrence
River and nature. Throughout his adult life, he was deeply involved
with all branches of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and
also in the Rebekah Lodge as well as the CNIB, Royal Canadian
Legion and St. Paul's United Church, Prescott.
He is survived by his wife, son Ron (Diane) of Anaheim, California
and Don (Cheryl) of Fredericton, New Brunswick, daughter Susan
(Ron Putt) of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, grandchildren Harold
(Carolyn) Van Dusen of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Kevin (Tina)
Van Dusen of Bakersfield, California, Nick (Stephanie) Panter
of Orleans, Laura (Richard) Stanzel of Jasper, Hallie and Christopher
Putt of Chapel Hill, Jody McMullen (Sarah) of Ottawa and Rob
McCarthy (Karen) of Sooke, B.C., 10 great grandchildren, brother-in-law
Dwight Swerdfeger of Cobourg and sisters-in-law Helen Van Dusen
of Cobourg, Mildred Adams of Bishops Mills and Olive McLellan
of Merrickville and by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Olive Pegg, Dorthy
St. George and June Romancyzk and brothers Orville and Allan.
Friends and family visited at the Chris Slater Funeral Home
on Feb. 22, 2006. The funeral service was held at St. Paul's
United Church on Feb. 23. Reverend Laurie Milito officiated.
Memories of Harold were given by Matt Hayes and Reverend Gary
Stokes. Soloist Lyall Gilmour performed In the Garden,
and the service hymns were Shall We Gather at the River and
Precious Lord Take My Hand. A reception followed at the
Odd Fellows hall in Prescott.
Pallbearers were grandsons Harold Van Dusen and Nick Panter,
nephew Garry Swerdfeger and Carl Gilmer, Keith Toshack and Laurie
Craig.
Burial took place at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations can be made to the diabetes association,
heart and stroke and St. Paul's church.
Earl Moore, 67
Albert "Earl" Moore of Johnstown died suddenly in
Brockville on Feb. 4, 2006. He was 67.
Earl was born in Almonte, Ontario on Aug. 26, 1938 to Lloyd
George Moore and Winnifred May Trottman.
He began school at Prestenvail Public School and later attended
Gravolhill Public School. Earl went on to attend Avonmore High
School and then the old Prescott High School.
At the age of 14, Earl moved to Roebuck where he would meet
his future bride, Helen Margaret "Anne" Whitley. They
were married on Sept. 14, 1957 at Roebuck United Church. The
couple moved to Spencerville and remained for several years until
settling in Johnstown.
Upon leaving high school, Earl began working at the dairy/cheese
factory in Roebuck with his dad. In May of 1955, he received
a dairy diploma from Kemptville College. Earl also worked at
Smith Dairy. Following that, he had a bread route and retired
delivering oil. During his younger years, he belonged to Little
Briton at the old Roebuck Hall.
He had a great love for Ford cars. Among his many other interests,
he enjoyed camping, country and western music, and visiting with
friends and family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Helen Margaret
"Anne" (nee Whitley); his loving children Garry (Pam)
of Prescott and Sharon James (Joe) of Cardinal; loving grandchildren
Stephen Daub, Taylar Spychi, Karlie Moore and Jeret Moore; brothers
Dwayne (Nellie) and Fred (Shirley) Moore, both of Calgary, sister
Linda Coughler (Morris) of Roebuck and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at Grant Brown Funeral Home Purcell Chapel,
Spencerville on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 pm. Funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 9 in the chapel
of the funeral home at 2 pm with Reverend Helen Wilson officiating.
Joan Gibson was the organist. A special tribute was provided
by his nephew Joe Leeder.
Pallbearers were Stephen Daub, Joe James, Terry Reid, Larry
Acres, Vlad Michalicka and David Fowler.
Interment was held at Maynard Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Cancer
Society would be gratefully acknowledged.
Jessie Maude Beckstead, 83
Jessie Maude Beckstead, died peacefully with her family at
her side in Brockville General Hospital on Feb. 3, 2006. She
was 83.
The daughter of Isaac McIntosh and Zella Merkley, Jessie was
born in Williamsburg on June 5, 1922. She was educated at the
local Hess and Williamsburg schools.
She married Ted Myers Beckstead on Oct. 25, 1943 at Williamsburg
United Church. They farmed on Ted's family farm in Matilda Township
for many years; Jessie's help was indispensable. She enjoyed
travelling and, for several years, spent the winter months with
her family in Florida. She also enjoyed camping with her family
on summer weekends, and a cottage on the St. Lawrence west of
Cardinal later became the family's permanent residence. She enjoyed
her life by the river, where she was particularly proud of her
beautiful flower beds. She also travelled to the Calgary Stampede
and Atlantic City and, in her later years, she was fond of an
occasional visit to the casino in Gananoque.
She is survived by her husband, her two daughters Gail (Dick
Turner) of Mallorytown and June who lives at home, her son Jack
(Evelyn) of Spencerville, granddaughters Jessica and Jennie,
her brother Wilfred (Pearl) of Williamsburg, her sister-in-law
Lorraine Tupper of Williamsburg and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother Aden and sister Kathleen.
Friends and family called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral
Home in Cardinal on Feb. 6, 2006. The funeral was held Feb. 7;
Reverend Doug Carnegie officiated. Jessie's son-in-law Dick Turner
celebrated her life with a memorable reflective eulogy. Sonny
Marchand, a family friend, sang Amazing Grace and Just a Closer
Walk With Thee.
Cremation will follow, and Jessie will be laid to rest in
Spruce Haven Cemetery at Brinston in the spring.
Memorial donations are being directed to Brockville General
Hospital and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Frank Robinson, 74
Charles Franklin "Frank" Robinson died at his home
in Prescott on Jan. 24, 2006 at the age of 74.
He was born on Oct. 31, 1931 at Maynard to his parents Victor
Robinson and Margaret Hare. He married Betty Carol Robinson (nee
Dennis)
Frank, who was a maintenance worker at the DuPont Maitland
Site, was a man most comfortable at home surrounded by a loving
family, good books and his animal companions. Despite his love
of home, he spent many quality hours helping friends with odd
jobs in their homes or working in the community - many remember
him as a regular fixture behind the dishwasher at church functions.
He was a hard worker who took pride in his work, whether painting
a room, crafting a piece of furniture or totally renovating a
house.
A go-getter and hockey enthusiast, Frank took delight in his
sons' efforts in minor league hockey in the early days of the
Midget AA Tournament, which he co-convened with Charley MacFarlane.
His love of the sport continued into recent years, as he has
enjoyed watching his grandchildren play the game. Some believe
Frank cheered from the sidelines when his eight-year-old grandson,
Derek, following his sister Megan's lead, scored his first hockey
goal last week - just two weeks after his passing.
Frank was also an avid bowler in his earlier years a
sport he shared with his brother and led to an introduction to
a teammate and bride-to-be Betty Carol Dennis, a meeting that
formed the basis of a marriage that lasted more than five decades.
Along the way, after adding children and grandchildren to his
game, he added curling to his list of sports.
Husband, father, grandfather, friend - Frank will be missed
by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, children Bonnie Donaldson of Ottawa,
Mitchell (Marnie) of Prescott and Jeffrey of Brockville, grandchildren
Rebecca Donaldson, Erin Brown, Megan Robinson and Derek Robinson,
great grandchild Ana Brown, sister Edith Marshall, brother Carl
Robinson and his wife Shirley.
He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Cecil Sr., Wilfred
and Cecil Jr. (in infancy), sister Hazel Johnston and brother-in-law
Louis Marshall.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home on
Jan. 26, 2006. The funeral service was held in the chapel on
Jan. 27. Reverend Laurie Milito officiated.
Pallbearers were Jeff Robinson, Les Marshall, Murray Robinson,
Tim Brown, Bernie Boldger and Dave Murphy.
Burial took place at Blue Church Cemetery on Jan. 27.
Memorial donations were directed to palliative care, the cancer
society and St. Paul's United Church.
Jean King, 77
Jean Elizabeth Jenny King, of Prescott, died at Brockville
General Hospital on Jan. 4, 2006 at the age of 77.
She was born on Nov. 4, 1928 at Shanly. Her parents were John
Gillmoure and Mae McFadden. She married Clarence William King
Jr. on Aug. 6, 1947 in Shanly.
Jean's husband and family were very important in her life.
During her married years and raising her family she had many
jobs. She worked as a bell operator, a cook at the 401 Inn in
Prescott, and then as a cook at St. Lawrence Lodge in Brockville.
Despite working full-time, Jean found the time to support her
children and grandchildren in the many activities and sports
in which they were involved. She enjoyed family holidays together
and going to visit her children and grandchildren. However, children
remember her most for her baking and cooking; each with their
separate "favourite" dish that Jean made sure to have
ready at family gatherings.
She was an active member of the Maynard United Church where
she served as an elder for several years and baked many a pie
for church suppers. She was very involved in the Roebuck community
where she enjoyed supporting the local ball teams and helping
out at the Roebuck Community Hall. She sat on the Board of Directors
of the Roebuck Education and Recreation Association from 1999-2004.
She enjoyed her involvement very much by making numerous pies
for the chicken BBQ's and carrot cakes and baked beans for other
events at the hall.
Jean was also a member of the Roebuck Seniors #791, in which
she served as president from 1995-1998. She enjoyed the fun days
and the monthly potluck meetings to which she brought her favourite
desserts or casseroles. She especially enjoyed playing cards
and carpet bowling; so much that she won many medals and ribbons
for carpet bowling and was the Provincial Carpet Bowling Champion
in 1998 at the Ontario Senior Games.
Jean was highly involved in the Ontario Senior games for District
9 and Area B and served as chairperson of the Senior Games in
Area B until her recent passing. In recent years she wasn't competing,
Jean was always an avid supporter of the Ontario Senior Games,
attending the competitions in Kingston and most recently, in
St. Catharines. Jean was honoured to be asked to attend and provide
insight at the commitee meetings for the upcoming Senior Provincial
Winter Games (Winterfest, 2007).
In addition, Jean was a member of the Brockville Seniors five-pin
bowling league for many years. She was also very involved with
Walker House in Prescott, going there to play bid-euchre, euchre
and other card games. She also enjoyed going to Club 85 and the
Legion in Brockville to play shuffleboard and card games. She
enjoyed going to the other senior groups in the adjoining areas.
Jean was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who was deeply
loved by her family. Through her active involvement in the community,
Jean made numerous friends and collegues. She will be dearly
missed by all.
She is survived by her husband, her daughters Fawnda (Robin
Pellett), Cheryl (Richard VanVlack), Laurie King and Sarah (Tom
Rizk), son Roger (Debra), grandchildren Matthew (Becca), Carinna
and Luke Pellett, Frances, Nicole and Ian King and Jada and Benjamin
Rizk and sisters Dora Cook and Marguerite Barton. She was predeceased
by her parents, sisters Eileen Scott and Destra Prosser and brothers
Lennis and Mansel Gillmoure.
Visitation took place on Jan. 7 and 8 at the Chris Slater
Funeral Home in Prescott. The funeral service was held in the
chapel on Jan. 9. Layperson Cathy Kelso officiated. Burial took
place Jan. 9 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation
and the Diabetes Association.
Vera Mason, 89
Vera Mason, a resident of Broadview Nursing Home, Smiths Falls,
died in Smiths Falls on Jan. 6, 2006 at the age of 89.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1916 at Catalina, Newfoundland. She
married Patrick Mason and was a homemaker. Her main interests
were her family and friends and her faith.
She is survived by her sons Ray (Carolyn), Patrick (Lucille)
and Clayton (Wendy), daughter Marie (Micheal Aube), grandchildren
Michelle, Michael, Lisa, Julie, Kevin, Kenny, Kurt, Garry and
Mike and by her 17 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents and her husband.
Visitation took place at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott
on Jan. 8, 2006. The funeral service was held in the chapel on
Jan. 9. Father J. Appelman officiated.
Pallbearers were Michael Mason, Kevin Mason, Sies Visser,
Michel Aube and Rick Tousignant.
Burial will take place at St. Mark's Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial donations were directed to palliative care at the
hospital in Smiths Falls.
Myrtle Stephenson, 84
Myrtle Dorothy Stephenson, a resident of Augusta Township,
died at Brockville General Hospital on Jan. 9, 2006 at the age
of 84.
She was born on July 8, 1921 at Edwardsburg Township to parents
Thomas Foster and Lilly May Flannigan. She married Irving Stephenson
on Aug. 7, 1940 at Maynard United Church.
A farmer of dairy and then beef, she was a devoted, loving
mother, grandmother and great grandmother whose main interests
centered around home, family and friends. She loved working outdoors
in her vegetable & flower gardens, mowing her lawns, helping
plant and harvest crops, caring for the cattle and her pets,
making maple syrup and cutting and splitting the winter wood.
She enjoyed quilting beautiful quilts, crocheting afghans,
doilies and baby clothing, knitting socks, mitts and sweaters,
sewing all sorts of things, creating various craft items, reading
(she always knew current farm market values), playing cards and
card games, sports (especially baseball and hockey), music and
movies, yard sales and auctions, cooking, pickling and canning,
and family celebrations.
Mother possessed a wealth of general knowledge. Her family
will greatly miss not being able to ask mother knowing she would
have the answer.
No job was ever too great or impossible. Her motto was "Well,
just start at the beginning." Her motivation, work ethic,
love of the land and its creatures are a legacy her family will
not forget.
She is survived by her sons Gary (Marie) and Richard (Carol),
grandchildren Lance (Carol), Carrie, Hollie and Stacie Stephenson,
great grandchildren Jeremiah and Kathryn Stephenson, sisters
Peggy Salmon, Jean Warren and Eleanor Tousant and brothers Frank,
Ray and Kenny Foster.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband (1983), daughters
Virginia and Gail, son Stephen, sister Hazel Stephenson and brother
Joe Foster.
By request, there was no visitation. A private family service
was held on Jan. 11, 2006. Reverend Melany Cassidy-Wise gave
a beautiful, comforting, personalized service. Soloist, granddaughter-in-law
Carol Stephenson, sang How Great Thou Art; organist Ann
Carr provided musical arrangements.
Pallbearers were grandson Lance Stephenson, Cleve Buker, Dennis
Tousaw, Clifford Barton, Donald Perrin and Donald Stephenson.
Burial took place Jan. 11 at Maynard Cemetery.
Memorial donations were directed to St. Vincent Palliative
Care.
Arrangements made by the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott.
Ivan Launderville, 90
Ivan Peter Launderville died at Sherwood Park Manor, Brockville,
on Dec. 10, 2005 at the age of 90.
He was born on a farm in Garretton on Feb. 2, 1915 to parents
Paul Launderville and Catherine Kennedy. Ivan was raised on that
farm.
He was a member of the Irish Regiment of Canada and served
overseas. Prior to going overseas, he worked for the Department
of Lands and Forest at Limerick Forest; upon returning to Canada,
he worked at the Prescott post office until he retired.
He belonged to the Royal Canadian Legion and the Irish Regiment
Association. He was also a member of St. Paul's United Church
in Prescott.
The most important interest in Ivan's life was his time with
family. He was married to Betty Jean Launderville (nee Gray)
for 50 years. He was a devoted husband and father who spent most
of his time with his family. He was known as a very kind and
gentle man.
He enjoyed watching the ships on the St. Lawrence River from
the view at his home in Prescott Place. Ivan took pleasure travelling
with his wife to Cape Breton Island and the east coast during
summer holidays.
During the last couple of years, Mr. Launderville lived at
Sherwood Park manor, where he enjoyed visits and social times
with his family, friends and wonderful caregivers.
He is survived by his daughters Lynn (Gerry Daoust) and Bonnie
(George Nicholl), son Jeff, grandchildren Michael and Jennifer
Daoust and great granddaughter Casey Daoust.
He was predeceased by his wife (July 15, 2005), his parents
and his brothers Eddie, Gorman and Ward Launderville.
Visitation took place on Dec. 13, 2005 at the Chris Slater
Funeral Home, Prescott. The funeral service was held on Dec.
14 in the chapel. Reverend Laurie Milito officiated. The eulogy
was given by Mr. Launderville's son Jeff. Burial took place Dec.
14 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers were Gerry Daoust, George Nicholl, Michael Daoust,
Richard Holmes, Ron Sauve and Jeff Crawford. Fred Holmes was
an honourary pallbearer.
Memorial donations were directed to Sherwood Park Manor.
Jack Shanahan, 84
John Harold (Jack) Shanahan, of Prescott, died at Wellington
House on Dec. 29, 2005 at the age of 84.
He was born on July 11, 1921 at Spencerville to parents Patrick
Shanahan and Mary O'Brien. He married Theresa Shanahan on Feb.
3, 1951 at St. Theresa Church, Throoptown.
Mr. Shanahan was the works foreman for the Town of Prescott.
He retired in 1986.
He is survived by his wife Theresa, his daughter Marie (Tom)
Scott, sons Patrick (Marg), Michael (Deb), Bill and Joe, grandchildren
Shannon Scott, Nick Shanahan, Dan Leonard (Megan), Tracy (Clint)
Day and Michelle Bellinger, great grandchild Connor Day and sister
Loretta Crobar.
He was predeceased by his parents and 10 brothers and sisters.
Visitation took place Jan. 2, 2006 at the Chris Slater Funeral
Home, Prescott.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 3 at St. Mark's Catholic
Church, Prescott. Father J. Appelman officiated.
Pallbearers were Joe MacDonald, Steve Smith, Sean Coligan,
Craig Rayvals, Tom Murdock and Tommy Spencer. Honourary pallbearers
were Wray Dickson, Harry Leeflang, Foch Healy, Earl Greer, Jack
Beck, Johnny Horan, Ron Hough and George Moulton.
Burial will take place at St. Mark's Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial donations are being directed to palliative care (Wellington
House), the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Diabetes Association.
Winnie Webber, 84
Beatrice Winnifred (Winnie) Webber died at Brockville General
Hospital on Nov. 11, 2005 following a brief illness.
She was born on May 8, 1921 at Glen Stewart, Ont., to William
H. Sherwood and Pearl MacLeer Sherwood. She attended public school
in Spencerville and high school in Kemptville. She married Lawrence
Martineau in the spring of 1938 and raised three children, Ruby,
Bill and Richard.
Winnie worked at various jobs: sewing, being a waitress as
well as a labourer at Black & Decker when she retired. During
her retirement, she still enjoyed sewing, working in her flower
bed, maintaining her home and spending time with her family.
She was a member of St. John's Anglican Church in Prescott and
also a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97 in Prescott.
She is survived by her sister Louella Martineau, daughter
Ruby Lawton and son Bill Martineau, grandchildren Sylvia Wegner,
Sally Ferris, Richard Lawton, Stephen Martineau and Kimberley
Williams, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, Clarence
and Albert Sherwood and sister Mary Sherwood and one son, Richard
Martineau.
Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott.
Reverend Gerry Ring officiated at the chapel. She was buried
at Blue Church Cemetery on Nov. 14, 2005.
Pallbearers were Bob Byers, John Martineau, Stephen Martineau,
Richard Lawton, Wayne Ferris and Justin Ferris.
Memorial donations were made to the St. John's Restoration
Fund and the Canadian Cancer Society.
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