Jim Derouchie

In loving memory of Tammy Lorie Conley who passed away suddenly as a result of a tragic accident on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the age of 54 years. 

Tammy was the beloved wife of Brad Conley for 23 years and devoted mother of Mason (age 19) and Samantha (age 16). She was the cherished daughter of Violet and Sam Casselman of Morrisburg, daughter in law of Bill and Isabelle Conley of Chesterville and a dear friend to many. 

Tammy grew up in Morrisburg. She was her mother’s angel and the apple of her father’s eye. Violet’s effort to keep her little girl in ringlets and bows was futile, since Tammy was more comfortable playing with the boys and her athletic ability could put them to shame. 

She could throw a ball from center field as easily as she could hit a home run which made Sam very proud. She could often be seen trying not to giggle in the church choir loft on Sundays. Tammy was always the life of the party and could usually be heard over the crowd! She was so much fun to be around. 

After graduating from Seaway District High School, Tammy attended Humber College in Toronto. In 1979, she moved to Trenton and began her career in funeral services at Weaver Funeral Home. Owner, Ralph Weaver commented that Tammy was “a breath of fresh air” to the business. 

It was there that Tammy would meet her future husband, Brad. We would tease her that she moved all the way to Trenton to marry someone from Chesterville! They bought a home that came complete with wonderful neighbours. Then along came Mason and Samantha. Tammy and Brad’s calendar was always full. Having a skilled hockey player and talented dancer in the family along with demanding careers made for a hectic lifestyle. She still made time for volunteer work and always had time for friends and family. Tammy would simply say “yeah, my life is busy but it’s a good life; it’s not the years in your life but the life in your years that count”. 

How coincidental it is that Tammy’s initials have always been TLC, and this is what she gave to so many in her 35 years as a funeral director. She was well respected in Trenton, and evidence of this could be seen in the community response to her death. On the day of her funeral a capacity crowd filled St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Trenton, and the main street was lined with uniformed police officers, fire fighters and paramedics. It was an unforgettable tribute to the woman who remains so desperately missed by the loved ones she left behind.

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John Williams Merkley passed away peacefully at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, on Friday, April 19, 2013. He was 89 years old.

John was born in Matilda Township on June 22, 1923, to Henry Merkley and the former Jesse Shaver.  

During his 89 years of life, John worked in the logging industry, helped in the building of the St. Lawrence Seaway,  and drove for Caldwell Linen Mill. He also did mechanical work in various garages, some of this while farming near Iroquois.  

Between all that he married his beloved wife Pearl Keeler, October 4, 1958, in Smith Falls. After retiring John and Pearl built a new home at Pages Corners near Williamsburg, where they lived for the past 36 years.

During their 48 years of marriage John and Pearl snowmobiled and travelled across Canada,  and vacationed in Jamaica which became his favorite pastimes. John also enjoyed reading, solving puzzles and playing solitaire. 

John is survived by his sister Allie McKee of Iroquois and his sister-in-law Ann and her husband John Hamiaux of RR1 Morrisburg. 

John will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many friends 

John was predeceased by his wife of 48 years Pearl, his parents Henry and Jesse and his sisters Mary Pritchard, Jean LaVallee and Lois Champagne.  

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  

Funeral service was conducted at the funeral home on Monday, April 22, 2013, by Rev Janet Evans. Spring interment will be at Spruce Haven Cemetery in Brinston.  

Pallbearers were John Hamiaux, Jeff Hammiaux, Francis Lapier, Mitchell Lapier, Dennis McKee, Devin Swank, Scott Keeler and Adam Hill.  

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. Donations to the Winchester Hospital or the Ontario Heart & stroke Foundation were gratefully acknowledged by the family.

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