Elie Cholette

A lifetime resident of the area, Ruth Casselman passed away peacefully at her son’s home on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. She was 97.

Ruth was born in Williamsburg, on February 24, 1918, to her parents Howard and Ethel Merkley (nee Alford).  She attended local schools, and in 1940 she graduated from Ottawa Normal School.

On July 21, 1948, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Williamsburg, Ruth married Cecil Casselman and together they had two children, Mary and Michael.  

A dedicated teacher and principal, Ruth’s teaching career began in the rural schools of Dundas county. In 1960, she moved to Grenville county, and taught at Oxford-on-Rideau.  The Augusta board appointed Ruth principal of Maynard Public School in 1961.  From 1964-67 she was principal at Algonquin Public School and she spent the last nine years of her teaching career as principal of Maitland Public School.

During her years in the teaching profession, Ruth held the welfare of her pupils foremost in her mind. Her qualities of honesty and integrity stood her in good stead, in whatever community she served.  

Ruth was a dedicated member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, and she served as a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Women for many years.  

Ruth is survived by her children Mary Osborne (Fred) of R.R. # 1 Williamsburg and Mike (Cindy) of R.R.# 1 Williamsburg, her grandchildren Ryan, Sheena, Kaitlin and her great-grandson Isaac.

She was predeceased by her husband Cecil and her sisters Hilda Marcellus, Trude Barkley, Edna Merkley and Rena Merkley.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday, March 6th from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 7th from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. The service was conducted by Rev. Diane Raddatz.  

Spring interment of cremated remains will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.  

Donations to the South Dundas Community Lutheran Church in Williamsburg or Dundas County Hospice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at 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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