John Bernard “Bernie” Bucking

It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, of Peter John Rémillard. 

Peter was the loved husband of Patricia of Morrisburg and the devoted father of Liam of Kingston.  He was the dear brother of Richard (Alexandra) of Ottawa and Kathleen (Gary) Broadhurst of Knowlton, QC., and  the cherished brother-in-law of Nancy Boucher (Raymond Conley) of Toronto and George (late Kathleen) Gamble of Guelph. 

He will be sadly missed by nieces Melissa, Kelly, Meghan, Kristen, Caroline and nephews James, Evan, Nicolas and Patrick.  He is survived by his father Romeo of Montreal and was predeceased by his mother Margaret (nee Paisley).  

Peter Rémillard graduated from McGill University in 1977, with a Bachelor of Civil and Common Law.  Peter was fluent in English, French and German, with the latter language honed overseas on student work exchanges.  

After articling with the Toronto Law Firm of Holden Murdock in 1978, he was first called to the Ontario Bar in 1979, and then later called to the Barreau du Quebec / Quebec Bar in 1983.

Peter joined the law firm of Gorrell and Grenkie in Morrisburg, Cardinal, and Ingleside, Ontario, in 1980, and became partner in the firm in 1983.  Although he grew up in a big city (Montréal), Peter really embraced small town life, which is what attracted him to Morrisburg in the first place.

His practice focused on corporate, commercial (farm), tax, real estate, and estate planning.  The firm expanded into the Chesterville area with the acquisition of Cass Grenkie Rémillard in 1990.  To enhance the service offerings for his clients, Peter completed the Certified Financial Planning Program and was awarded the CFP designation in 1999. 

Peter had significant community involvement, which included the Canadian Cancer Society, Chamber of Commerce, local Business Improvement Area Association, Municipal Council, St. Mary’s Parent Council, Upper Canada Playhouse, and the Winchester Hospital Foundation. 

However, there was one specific community organization that became a passion and a way of life. Peter, a devoted family man, started with Therien Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing in 2001 with his son Liam, because of his interest in the Martial Arts.  Although his sports interests began with  marathon running, Peter started training jiu-jitsu with Liam. He was then joined by his wife Pat, making martial arts, kickboxing, a family activity. 

Martial Arts became integral to Peter’s work-life balance, providing relaxation, socialization, and the mental and physical challenge he sought. 

After receiving his Brown Belt, Liam put his training on pause to attend university: however Peter continued on with Jiu-Jitsu and Kick boxing.  In spite of physical challenges associated with recent ankle and knee surgeries, resulting from earlier marathon running injuries, Peter established a goal to work towards earning his Black Belt. 

In 2011, at the age of 59, Peter endured a five-hour test and successfully earned his Black Belt. The Black Belt achievement, a significant one, is associated with achieving excellence, something Peter strived for in everything he did.

Peter then went on to successfully complete the Can Ryu Jiu-Jitsu Teaching Program and became a Sensei. 

Sensei Peter was a respected teacher and positive motivator taking great pride in other people’s accomplishments. He referred to the club as a second family, and he was much loved by all members of the dojo. 

Sensei Peter was instrumental in initiating a new Executive Program enabling a more mature crowd to learn the benefits of Jiu-Jitsu and of self-defence. On and off the mat, Sensei Peter was the most selfless, enthusiastic and genuine person you could ever hope to meet.  He will always remain a part of the Therien Jiu-Jitsu Chesterville Family. 

Fundamentally, Peter was a world class people person. He relished being with family and friends, and working with business partners and clients in helping them solve problems. He was always there for everyone.

Of course, if you know him, you knew that he was usually 15 to 30 minutes late, because he would talk to people, and people confided in him. No one minded, because everyone knew what was holding him up, and that he would take all the time in the world needed to help everyone through the rough spots.

In one way or another, Peter was always looking after others. It is now Peter’s turn to be looked after. Forever rest in sweet and blissful peace. 

Arrangements were entrusted to Parker Funeral Home in Morrisburg. Condolences may be left at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com.

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A lifetime resident of the area, Yvonne Veley passed away suddenly at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 30, 2013. She was 75.

Yvonne “Vonnie” was born in Chesterville, on March 13, 1938, to her parents Napoleon and Mildred Paul (nee Price).  In December of 1955, she married Fred Veley, and together they had three children Bill, Linda and Joanne.  

Vonnie worked at RCA in Prescott for a number of years before going to work at Beavers Dental in Morrisburg, until she retired. 

As an avid golfer she was part of the executive for the Morrisburg Golf Club. She liked getting together with family/friends and neighbours. Vonnie and Fred always took turns having parties and great times were had by all, with jokes and pranks.

Vonnie’s morning ritual started with a coffee with Janis. Together they would talk about memories of their many years as close friends.  

Vonnie loved going to Ompah and spending time with the Mabo family. Sometimes she would go with Fred, and other times she travelled to Ompah by herself.

She also enjoyed going on bus tours with her friends.  She loved going to the casino and had her best trip to Las Vegas with her niece Cheri.  

Her passion for quilting supplied many family and friends with works of art that they will always cherish.

Vonnie was dear mother of Bill (Nicole) Veley of Russell, Linda (John) St. Denis of R.R.# 3 Williamsburg and Joanne (Norm) Stone of Morrisburg.

She is survived by siblings Isabel Hunter of Ingleside, Rita (Jack) Meunier of Ottawa, Patricia (Reg) Hutt of Chesterville and Gail VanGessel of Chesterville, by her sisters-in-law Dorothy Paul of Chesterville, Muriel McLean of Morrisburg, Betty (Donnie) Casselman of Cornwall and by her brother-in-law Reggie (Linda) Veley of Morrisburg. 

She was predeceased by her husband Fred, her grandson Jason Hill, her parents Napoleon and Mildred Paul (nee Price), her sisters Irene Brodeur, Clara Barkley, Rose St. Pierre, Eileen Barkley and her brothers Sonny and Emmett Paul.  

Vonnie will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Tyler, Tracie, Whitney, Casey, Sierra and by her great-grandchildren Jeremy, Josh, MacKenzie, Brooklyn, Skylar, Emma and Bryce.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.    

There was no visitation at the funeral home.  A private family graveside service will be held at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.  

Donations to Dundas County Hospice 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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A lifelong resident of the Iroquois/Brinston area, William Douglas Perry, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was 46 years old.

Born on March 30, 1967, at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Dougie was the son of Buddy and Mary Perry who were living in Cardinal at the time, with Dougie’s big brother, Timmy then 11 months old. 

Soon after Dougie’s birth, Buddy and Mary purchased their first family home in Brinston, and the family grew with the birth of Michael and then Melinda.

Brinston was a happening spot in the 70’s and 80’s, and the Perry kids were added to the mix. The Bennett boys, Paul Plante, Jody, Dennis and Julie, Bingham and Maryann, Reggie, the Strader boys, Eldon and Steven. To say that the house was busy was an understatement. 

Mary and Buddy had their hands full, both working full time and raising four young kids. Thanks to great neighbours like Mrs. Bailey, Lorne Strader, and Maddy Macdonald the Perry kids made it through.

Dougie was unique among them.  A little blonde-haired boy, he had a glint in his eye that some might mistake for mischief–but no one could dispute his irresistible charm. Dougie liked to ride his bike and run around outside.  He played minor hockey where he developed his skills as a goalie.  Dougie enjoyed playing baseball, too.  Like his dad, you could find him at the Brinston ball park  well into his adult years. His baseball career took him on other adventures that included great times in Niagara Falls.

Dougie attended school at Dixon’s Corners, Nationview and Seaway. A social animal, he loved to stop and talk and laugh.  He always had a lot of friends and many of those friendships have lasted over the years.

Dougie made many trips to Nova Scotia, to visit Mary’s family.  Many a summer, Mary and Judy would pack the six kids in a pick up truck and make the 16 hour drive to the east coast. 

Dougie loved the Maritimes.  Unleash him from the vehicle, and he could run on the beach,  swim and play from sunrise until sunset. 

Dougie loved to fish and he loved summers spent with his grandparents, aunts and uncles. After finishing high school, he packed up and moved down east to try his hand as a lobster fisherman. 

Dougie also loved Brinston, so much so, that when he returned to Ontario, he returned to Brinston. 

And so began his career in floor installation. After working for Fred Harper for a short time, he went into business with his big brother.  Timmy was the owner/operator and Dougie was the apprentice. Doug “Minnow” was his mentor and Kenny Sullivan the expert. 

Dougie’s passion for fishing was rivalled only by his passion for hunting. He couldn’t wait to get out in the bush, and he looked forward to spending time at the hunting camps and getting together with the boys after a day in the bush. 

Dougie was a free spirit in the truest sense of the word.  He didn’t appreciate tight guidelines, and he liked to make his own schedule.  He liked to do things his way. He lived to hunt and fish and fish and hunt. 

Then 21 years ago, he met someone that would send his life in a new direction. It was then that he began making frequent trips into Great Shakes in Iroquois for a “coffee”.  There he dazzled a particular little waitress, Karen Fossitt, with  his smooth talking charm.  Blonde-haired, blue-eyed, and just the right size for each other, Dougie and Karen were the cutest couple anyone had ever seen.  Karen liked to do the things that Dougie did, and they were together all the time.  

They were married at the United Church in Iroquois in May 2000. 

Not long after they were married, Dougie and Karen purchased their Kelly Road home. Only one thing was missing, and that was their precious Gracie who was born in September 2002. For Dougie, the birth of his beloved Gracie was a life-changing event.

Dougie became a proud father, who loved his baby girl from the minute he laid eyes on her. He loved being with his dear Gracie, and he was proud to tell everyone of her accomplishments and achievements.  

Lately, Dougie had been looking for reliable and steady employment.  He spent some time as a school bus driver and really liked it.  He loved the kids, and the kids loved him.  A few months ago, he got a job with the Municipality of South Dundas.  He was very proud of this, and he was looking forward to the next chapter in his life being stable and enjoyable. But sadly, it was a short chapter.

There are a million stories out there involving Dougie, his family and his many friends, and each time they are retold they will bring back the memory of Dougie, the memory of that twinkle in his eye and that cute little grin.

Dougie was the dearly beloved husband of Karen Fossitt and cherished father to Gracie. He was the loving son of Buddy and Mary Perry and dear brother of Tim (Jennifer), Michael (Kristy) and Melinda (Chris).

He was loving uncle of three nieces and four nephews, and he will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Family and friends said their good byes to Dougie at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral home in Iroquois from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The funeral service was held on Monday, June 24, at the United Church in Iroquois. Interment was at Iroquois Point Cemetery.                                      

Donations to a trust for Dougie’s beloved Gracie are gratefully acknowledged by the family.

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