Lifetime resident Gerald Westervelt passes

e past 30 years, Jerry Baird passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, following a six month battle with cancer.  He was 61.

Jerry was born in Renfrew, on November 7, 1951, to his parents Eldon Baird and Helen Fournier.   He was raised in the Arnprior area around Kinburn. He met Marlene in 1970, in Stittsville, Ontario, and they were married in September 1971.  

In 1972 their son Bill was born, and in 1975 Jim was born. The young family grew together.

They moved to the Winchester area in 1973, where they became active in the community. Jerry became involved with coaching baseball; he and Marlene both became active in the scouting movement when the boys became involved with the scouts. He was a family man second to none.

After a brief stint in the Navy, Jerry became a mechanic – and a very good one.  As a family, the Baird’s enjoyed camping, fishing and golf.  Jerry will be fondly remembered by his family for his good sense of humour and his dedication.  He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Jerry is survived by his wife Marlene Baird (nee Coughler), his sons Billy Baird (Barb Levesque) of Chesterville and Jimmy (Amanda) Baird of Elk Point, Alberta; his siblings Doug (Linda) Guest of Bryson, Quebec, Glen (Dianne) Baird of Carp, Stanley Baird of St. Thomas, David (Deneige) Baird of Matchewan, Leonard Baird of Edmonton, AB,  Bonnie Gow (Remy Caccioti) of Stittsville, Vickee (Daniel) Villeneuve of Smiths Falls, Wanda (Tom) Byron of Smiths Falls and Danny Coughler of Smiths Falls.  

Gerald will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Brandon, Cameron, Corey and Jacob.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

There was no visitation at the funeral home. A graveside funeral service was held at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston, on Friday, July 5th at 11 a.m.  A heartfelt thank you goes out to Rev. Sue McCullough for the excellent service.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.  

“Go and run free with the angels as they sing so tenderly,

And please be sure to tell them to take good care of you for me…”

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Dennis Irvine Payne passed away suddenly on June 9, 2012, at the age of 78.  

Born in Brinston on April 9, 1934, to Irvine and Jean (Smail) Payne, Dennis was the middle of three sons.  

Dennis attended high school in Iroquois, where he met and fell in love with Judy Whittle.  They eloped and married on August 31, 1957, and settled just west of the village of Iroquois.  Together they raised two children Scott (in Ottawa) and Jennifer (in North Bay).

Dennis was a well liked and respected electrician at DuPont Canada in Maitland from its startup in 1953, until his retirement in 1994. He was “a Maitland Original”. 

He was quick to offer his help to others outside of his work, doing wiring jobs for friends and helping his father-in-law who operated a poultry and fruit farm next to their homes.

Dennis and Judy were members of the Iroquois Ski Club, and Dennis had a passion for downhill and cross country skiing throughout his life.  He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman with a reverence for nature.  He loved  to curl, golf with his brother, Harold and he taught his children to skate and ski.  He was a frequent and enthusiastic spectator at outdoor sporting events in our area.

Dennis was predeceased by his parents and brothers, and he lost his wife in 1986.  

A private family service was held at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Iroquois, on June 15, 2012, with interment at Iroquois Point Cemetery. Rev Janet Evans officiated. 

Pallbearers were Bert Smail, Winston Baker, Ronnie Dickson and Scott Payne.  Honorary pallbearer was Don Tryon.

Donations in Dennis’ memory to the Nature Conservancy of Canada at www.natureconservancy.ca or to a charity of choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A lifetime resident of the Winchester area, Robert (Bob) St. Pierre, passed away early in the afternoon on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. He was 64 years young.

Robert was born in Winchester on September 7th, 1947, to his parents Leo Paul and Cecile St. Pierre (nee Gagnon). He was one of five children; Yvonne, Robert, Suzie, Roger and Bernard. 

On April 25th, 1970, Robert was blissfully wed to Suzanne (nee Johnston). He was a farmer by trade and an avid curler and golfer at heart. 

In his retirement he added “Chef” to his list of attributes, much to the satisfaction of his family.

Robert’s memory will live on in his wife Sue, his sons Jason and Mark, their wives Cathy and Karen, and his much cherished grandchildren Aleisha, Bryce, Sebastien and Chloe. 

He is survived by his father Leo Paul of Embrun, his siblings Yvonne (Ken) Lavigne of Bowmanville, Suzanne St. Pierre of Ottawa and Roger St. Pierre of Ottawa, as well as by many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He was predeceased by his mother Cecile and his brother Bernard.

In tribute to the way Robert lived, a celebration of life was held at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg on Sunday, March 25th at 2 p.m. followed by a luncheon at his second home, the Cedar Glen Golf Course.  

Donations to Winchester Hospital would be appreciated by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

Robert’s family expressed their gratitude to everyone who assisted with his rehabilitation after his surgery and to the caring staff at WDMH who made his last days as meaningful and comfortable as possible.

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