Elwin Thomas Brown

A resident of the Morrisburg area, Evelyn Froats passed away at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Sunday, June 26, 2016. She was 82. Evelyn Theresa Doreen Froats was born on December 29, 1933, in Madawaska, […]

A lifetime resident of the Williamsburg area, Eva Colqhoun passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.  She was 79.

Eva was born in Williamsburg Township, on September 15, 1934, to her parents George and Lillian Colquhoun (nee Stillson). 

Eva was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend whose main focus in life was her family.  

She will be fondly remembered as a hard working lady who always had a smile on her face.   

Eva is survived by her daughters Marilyn (Gordon) Andrusiak of Ottawa and Debbie (Richard) Mackay-Smith of Kingston, and by her siblings Marion Johnston of Boucks Hill, Helen (Clair) Empey of Williamsburg, Edna (Lee) Barkley of R.R.# 2 Chesterville, Riley of R.R.# 2 Williamsburg and Dorothy Lapierre of Morrisburg.

Eva will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Michael (Claire), Matthew (Allie), Jennifer, Corey (Melissa), Leanne and great-grandchildren Ava, Olivia, Emma and Zoey. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Eva was predeceased by her brother Sanford, his wife Jackie and her brothers-in-law Ferneley Johnston and George Lapierre.       

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 7th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Isabel Black officiating. 

Interment was at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  

Pallbearers were Dale Casselman, Gary Barkley, Jim Crowder, Carl Lapierre, Doug French and Adam Barkley. 

Donations to New Union Cemetery or the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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A lifetime resident of the area, Clare Hollister of Winchester, passed away peacefully in the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 18, 2014.  He was 83.

Clare was born in Williamsburg Township on December 9, 1930, the fourth of six children born to his parents Cory and Florence Hollister (nee O’Brien).  

Clare worked hard all his life.  He became a proud and prominent cheesemaker at Upper Canada Village where he worked for 28 years.  In addition to being a cheesemaker, he owned a farm south of Winchester for many years and retired in Winchester.

He enjoyed going to Tim Hortons, The Country Kitchen and many other restaurants around the countryside.   He knew many, many people, and who all of their relations were. 

Clare often talked about history, politics, and the news of the day to anyone he met during his travels.  

He was a kind-hearted man and he loved helping people, regardless of their station in life.  He possessed a good sense of humour, and he loved to have fun.  

Clare is survived by his siblings Merle (Marion) of Ingleside and Inez (Wallace) Byers of Winchester, and his dear friend Mahlon Garlough.  

He was predeceased by his sister Eileen Arbuthnot and his brothers Edward and Howard Hollister.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

A private family graveside interment service was held at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville, on Monday, July 21, 2014, with Rev. John Martin officiating. 

Pallbearers were Gary Hollister, Calvin Hollister, Robbie Byers and Michael Kerkhof.  Honorary pallbearer was Andrew Hutchinson. 

Donations to Winchester Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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