Donald S. Thompson

 

A long-time resident of Morrisburg, Theona Hope, was granted her angel wings on March 25, 2012.  Her final days were surrounded by loving family, comforted by the wonderful caring staff at Carleton Lodge in Ottawa.  

Rest in eternal peace dear mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Your happy smile, big hugs, amazing energy will be with us forever. We love you and will miss you so very much.

Theona was the beloved wife of the late Stewart Hope (March 25, 1980).  She was the cherished mother of Roy of Chesterville and Dianna LeBreton of Ottawa, and loving grandmother of Ronii, Carol and Ryan.  

She will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.   

She was predeceased by sisters Aurore Lalonde, Eva Viau and brother Donat Leger.   

Theona was active in the Morrisburg Curling Club, United Church Bazaars and the Horticultural Society. She enjoyed gardening, her flowers and watching her beloved birds; picnics and watching the boats pass through the locks.  

Theona enjoyed cooking and baking, and was famous for her crème candy.

Friends and family were received at Parker Funeral Home, Morrisburg, on April 7th, 2012. The funeral service was performed at the home by Rev. Arlyce Schiebout.  

Organist, Ann Langabeer, played one of Theona’s favourite hymns, “What a Friend We Have In Jesus”.

Pallbearers were:  Ronii Hope, Ryan LeBreton, Matt Lay, John Hope, Roch Billard and Luc Billard.

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Rev. Dr. Peter Praamsma

1939-2014

With sadness we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Peter Praamsma at Cornwall Hospice on November 5, 2014. 

Beloved husband of Christine Martell (nee:Blok), son of the late Wietse and Elizabeth (nee:Soeting) Praamsma, father of Naomi (Franck) and Andrew (Barry),  stepfather to Susan Jane (Peter), Ian (Debbie), Heather (Kevin), Michelle (Rick), Daniel (Lucinda) and Tim (Heather), as well as uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and beloved brother of  Auke (Cathy), Hilde (Eddy), Augustina (Arend), Sannie (Nico), and Lucy (Jim). 

Peter was first married to Elizabeth Faulkner until 1982. In 1987, he married Reeta L. Cooper (nee: Reeta L. Langley who predeceased him in March, 2008) and in June 2009, he married Christine.

A resident of Morrisburg since 1987, Peter was born in the Netherlands, and in early 1954 came with his family to Hamilton, Ontario. While working in Stelco’s steel mills and attending church youth groups, Peter felt drawn to Christian ministry and in 1960 started the preparation that led to ordination in the United Church in 1967. 

Peter received his B.A. (1964) from Hope College in Holland, Mi., his B.D. (1967) from McGill University and his M.Div degree from United Theological College, Montreal. 

A continuing education enthusiast, he received an M.A. (1971) from Ottawa University and his Doctor of Ministry (1988) from Drew University’s Theological School in Madison, NJ. 

Peter served churches in: Gagnon, QC, Fitzroy Harbour, ON; First United in Waterloo, ON; Trinity in Cobourg, ON; Rothwell United, Ottawa, ON (1976 to 1987); Glengarry (part-time with the Rev. Al Rose, 1994 to 1997), and an interim ministry at Trinity United in Chesterville ON, in 2006-7.

Peter was much involved in pastoral care and counselling with the sick and disabled. In 1981, he chaired the Ottawa Committee for the International Year of the Disabled, and completed its task with an ecumenical celebration on Parliament Hill attended by the Governor General.

His book reviews and brief reflections were published in ecumenical ministry journals such as the Christian Ministry and the Clergy Journal. He also published a book of meditations titled A Different Drummer (1986) and the research and assessment tool, Your Pastoral Care Profile.

From August 1987 to September 2000, Peter was interfaith chaplain at the Cornwall General Hospital and much involved in spiritual care training, palliative care, and as a counsellor and group therapist in mental health. 

Besides gardening, piano playing and reading, Peter enjoyed being a part of the Seaway Valley Singers. He was an avid sailor and could often be spotted on the St. Lawrence, especially with his favourite first mate, grand-daughter, Lindsay. 

Sadly missed by his family and friends, his ashes will be placed at the Columbarium in the Iroquois United Church Cemetery (near the Locks). Friends will be received at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg on Wednesday from 7-9- p.m.  

A memorial service, led by Rev. Janet Evans, will be held at Lakeshore Drive United Church, Morrisburg on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. with a reception after the service. 

Donations either to cancer research at the Ottawa Hospital or Cornwall Hospice are much appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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A resident of the Brinston area for the past 60 years, Marie Bosman passed at the London Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.  She was 98.  

Marie was born in Elst, The Netherlands, on December 3, 1916, to her parents Hendrik  and Maria Vink.  She was the oldest of 11 children, and she worked hard on the family farm.  She got her papers for milking cows and worked for various farmers in the area of Elst.

 Marie met her future husband Johan Bosman at her sister’s place. Johan told her he was going to Canada, and he would send for her which he did in 1950.  Marie immigrated to Canada in November 1950, and they were married in Renfrew just two weeks after her arrival.  Following their marriage, Johan and Marie were blessed with three children, Rita, John and Henry.   

With their family complete they worked hard on their farm west of Brinston. Their home welcomed many visitors and Sunday morning church attendance was mandatory. Marie was a faithful Christian lady, and she shared this faith with all of her family and friends.   

Marie did not like it when men helped in the kitchen. She believed kitchen duties were to be completed only by ladies.

Over the years, she helped to clean the Timothy Christian School and the Church. She actively supported all church related functions by either volunteering at the event or by making food. Her specialty was making raisin bread for the Timothy Christian School Bazaar   

Marie and Johan visited Holland on several occasions to visit with their family and friends there and celebrate special birthdays and anniversaries. They always had a huge garden, and they were happy to share their produce with their neighbours.   

Marie is survived by her children Rita Jeninga (Harry) of London, John (Debbie) of Ingleside and Henry (Susan) of Brouseville and by her siblings Grada, Metjie, Corrie, Diny, all of Holland and Agnes VanDodewaard of Iroquois.

Maria will be fondly remembered by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her husband Johan in 2002, her parents Hendrikus and Maria Vink, her sisters Jo and Elly, her brothers Wim, Broer and Gerrit, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and a great-nephew.  

She was a loving Tante to her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and she is survived by many cousins.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, March 3rd at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Noordhof officiating.   

Pallbearers were John Bosman, Henry Bosman, Harry Jeninga, Rodney Jeninga, John Bosman Jr. and Noel Hayes.        

Spring interment will be at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.   

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Timothy Christian School would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. 

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