Annabel Casselman O’Mara

August 1, 2012 Editor Obituaries

 

A lifelong resident of the community, Annabel Casselman O’Mara passed away peacefully at Dundas Manor, Winchester on Friday, July 20, 2012. She was in her 93rd year.

Annabel was born June 21, 1920, in Aultsville, just east of Morrisburg, to loving parents Charles Gogo and Jean (nee Bouck).  There she farmed with her parents and half sister Ella on their 100 acre dairy farm until she was married to Gordon Casselman in 1939, at the Aultsville Anglican Church. 

Annabel and Gordon had three sons, Mahlon, Lyle, and Ivan.  In 1956, Annabel, Gordon and the three boys sold their dairy farm in Aultsville, and bought a farm at Dixon’s Corners. 

Annabel’s husband, Gordon passed away in 1977, after 38 years of marriage. In March, 1994, Annabel was married to her second husband, Arthur O’Marra.  Together they lived on the farm for two years before moving to Morrisburg in 1996. 

Annabel enjoyed shopping, playing cards and games (especially UNO).  However, there were never games or cards played on Sunday.  

She loved flowers and music, especially gospel music. Her knowledge of the Bible was phenomenal.  Throughout her lifetime, Annabel was a member of the Winchester Wesleyan Church, Morrisburg Pentecostal Church and the Community Family Church of Iroquois.  

Annabel had a generous heart and was known for her tremendous bear hugs.  She loved everyone equally and was a genuine, true friend to many.  

Annabel was the beloved wife of Art O’Marra, and  loving mother of Mahlon (Betty) Casselman, and Lyle (Irene) Casselman, both of Brinston, and Ivan (Judy) Casselman of Morrisburg.  

She was cherished grandmother of Darryl, Amanda, Amy and Gordon and great-grandmother of Gabrielle, Shana, Alicia and Jasmine.  

She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. 

Annabel was predeceased by her husband Gordon Casselman (1977) and an infant son (1957). 

Friends were received at the Parker Funeral Home, Morrisburg on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service was held at the home on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. at 1 p.m.

Pallbearers were Jim Adams, Gerry Whitteker, Lorne Johnston, Gerald Casselman, Gary Bradford and Matthew Casselman.  

Interment was at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.  

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Dundas Manor Activity Fund will be gratefully acknowledged.  Condolences may be made at  www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

 

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John was the beloved fiancé of Sharon Chalette. He was dear father of Natalie Richmire and Timmy Hutt and dear brother of Susan (Lyle Tyo), Ricky Hutt (June), Diane Casselman (late Eugene), Alfred Hutt (late Donna), Louise Hutt (Don Coleman) and the late Ruben Hutt. 

John was the son of the late Garnet and Betty (Carter) Hutt.

He is survived by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Friends were received at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall, on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

Funeral Mass was Wednesday August 21, 2013, at St. Columban’s Catholic Church at 11 a.m. followed by cremation.

Rite of Committal, was at St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Williamstown, Ontario. 

Memorial donations to Hospice Cornwall – Carefor or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences may be left at http://www.mjohnsullivanfuneralhome.com/

 

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Frances Casselman

December 21, 2011 Editor Obituaries

 

It is with great sadness that the family of Frances Casselman announces her passing after a lengthy illness, on December 10, 2011, at the age of 81 years. 

Frances was born in Matilda Township, on December 4, 1930, and was one of 10 children born to the late Irwin and Hazel Richmire (nee Ault). 

On December 21, 1949, Frances married Claude Casselman and together they settled in Morrisburg. Frances worked at the Knitting Factory and also the Linen Mill in Iroquois. 

Frances had a love for family and enjoyed traveling with them to places like Florida and Nashville. She enjoyed gardening, making preserves and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  

Frances touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity. She will always be remembered and will always be in our hearts. 

Frances is survived by her children Cheryl Casselman of Morrisburg, Velma Plumadore (Roger Papineau) of Mariatown, Walter (Theresa) Casselman of Morrisburg, Graham (Bonnie) Casselman of Morrisburg, Valerie (Roger) Meunier of Kemptville, Joyce Casselman of Morrisburg and stepson Ronnie Richmire of Morrisburg. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Doris Welsh of Morrisburg and Sharon Richmire of Ottawa and by her daughter-in-law Dianne Casselman of Chesterville.  Frances was dear grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.  

Frances was predeceased by her husband Claude; her son Eugene; her sisters Geraldine Crowder, Helen Tyo, Beatrice Richardson, Gladys Richmire, Lyla McCooeye and Verna Richardson; and brothers Darcy and Lyle Richmire.  

Family and friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, December 14th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Brian Barr officiating.  Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.    

Pallbearers were Corey Casselman, Michael Casselman, Travis Casselman, Bill Meunier, Ray Plumadore, Arthur Plumadore, Pat Disotell and Nelson McCooeye.  

Donations to Carefor Hospice or Winchester Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

 

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