Clayton Casselman

A lifelong resident of Morrisburg, Hugh Myers passed away peacefully at Dundas Manor, Winchester with his loving family by his side on Sunday, October 16, 2011. He was 83.

The only child of the late John Frederick and Amy (nee Banks) Myers, Hugh was born on February 20, 1928, in Morrisburg.

On September 15, 1956, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Williamsburg, he married Doris Ruth McIntosh who survives.

The couple made their home for many years at 27 High Street in Morrisburg, and Hugh worked in the Forestry Division of Hydro One for 35 years until his retirement.

A member of the Indian River Hunt Club, Hugh loved to fish and hunt.

At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Royal Navy and served for five years. He then worked for two years on the boats in the Great Lakes.

In his spare time, Hugh umpired fastball and was a hockey referee, who travelled throughout the area.

Being an only child, Hugh spent a great deal of time in his younger years with the Jones’ family. In his later years, he enjoyed gardening and time spent with his grandchildren. He worked hard and provided for his family. 

A quiet, shy man, he was a homebody at heart, and a down to earth person. His family was most important to him.

He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #48 and St. James Anglican Church. 

Hugh is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Doris, and by his children Carol (Robert) Corry and David (Kathy), both of Morrisburg. He was cherished grandfather of Natalie and Kurtis Corry and Amy and Sarah Myers, all of Morrisburg.

Friends were received at the Parker Funeral Home, Morrisburg, on Tuesday, October 18, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Susan McCullough in the Parker Funeral Home chapel on Wednesday, October 19 at 11 a.m.

Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Mariatown.

Bearers were Doug Wilson, Bob Barclay, Grant McMillan, Bryan Dawley, Tom Dawley and grandson Kurtis Corry.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully acknowledged. Condolences and donations may be made at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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A resident of Morrisburg for the past 24 years, Kenneth Gordon Strader passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Monday, October 15, 2012. He was 82.     

Ken was born April 26, 1930, to Grace and Dwight Strader, on the original Strader farm in Dundela. He was the eldest of nine children; five girls and four boys. Everyone knew him as Ken. He was a long-standing resident of Matilda Township, having lived briefly in Florida, before returning to South Dundas. 

Ken met his share of challenges in life. He suffered complications at birth; however, it did not prevent him from accomplishing what he set out to do in life.

Being the risk taker that he was and never afraid of taking on a challenge Ken undertook many projects. The first being to own and operate his first school bus in 1954, which he later expanded to include several school buses and highway coaches. 

He was forever envisioning ways to get ahead in life. The bus lines didn’t seem to capture his energy level enough, so he added a new venture being the “Stra-Dish” Restaurant, which he opened in April, 1958, at the young age of 28. 

During this time, he met the love of his life, Linda Marie Payne. They were married at Elma in 1959, and in 1960, their daughter Penny was born. 

While carrying out his role as a husband and father, Ken still found time to own/operate several businesses, including a snowmobile franchise, Admiral appliance dealership, a used car dealership, and he even dabbled in real estate. 

Ken always had a passion to live life in the sunny south so in the late 70’s he made that dream come true when he sold his businesses in Canada and moved the family to Dade City, Florida where he purchased an orange grove and later opened a coffee shop. He expanded the coffee shop to become a full menu diner which was family owned and operated until 1987, at which it was dissolved and the family returned to Canada.

Ken enjoyed carpentry and sitting and drinking coffee with family and friends, until the wee hours of the morning. 

Friday night was family night at the Daffodil Restaurant in Iroquois, after which he would settle in at Cephus Sypes’ kitchen table for many hours of attempting to solve the world’s problems over several pots of coffee. Ken was known to pull in a driveway for a visit where ever he could find the kitchen light on.

Ken often spoke of things from the past; old buildings, antique cars or furniture, or attending auction sales with his grandmother Nettie Bell Strader. 

His most prized possession was an RCA Victrola from the 1920’s that he purchased at the age of 15, with money borrowed from his grandmother. Ken’s daughter is still the proud owner of that Victrola.

Ken was always willing to share his knowledge of history, politics, and life in general. He was never afraid to share his opinion on any matter, regardless of whom he offended.

He will be remembered most for his natural spirit of giving. To his family and friends, he was a very kind person and was always ready to help. He always had a solution to every problem and had his ways of making things simple. He never asked anyone for help, but he was a very generous man…never wanting to be acknowledged for anything he did. When he helped, he simply helped out of the kindness of his heart; ensuring that everyone had a means to get ahead in life.

Ken made sure that his daughter never lacked for anything, however, he ruled with an iron fist. He encouraged Penny to try different things in life including piano lessons, singing in the church choir, and most of all becoming a “lady”. As a father, he didn’t always agree with all his daughter’s choices in life, but he was always there to support her.

Growing up on a farm, Ken was very fond of animals. After Linda passed away in 1988, Ken’s best friend was his cat “Buster”. Buster held a special place in his heart and Ken truly enjoyed his companionship.

Ken is survived by his daughter Penny Strader-McMillan (Jim) of Iroquois, his siblings Edna Disheau (Arthur Jackson) of Brechin, Lorna (Ernie) Lascelle of Inkerman and Willie (Audrey) of Cardinal.  

He was predeceased by his wife Linda, his brothers Glen and John and sisters Jean Jensen, Margaret Barkley and Anna Casselman-Nicolier.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

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

Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Thursday, October 18th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Janet Evans officiating.  Cremation  followed.

Pallbearers were Shawn McMillan, Steven McMillan, Cephus Sypes, Guy Hart, Gary Hart and Keith  Beckstead.  

Interment of cremated remains was at Dundela Cemetery.  Donations to the O.S.P.C.A. would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A resident of the Park Drive Villa in Williamsburg for the past 5.5  years, Marina Simpson passed away at the Carefor Hospice in Cornwall on Monday, March 11, 2013.  She was 78.

Marina was born in Brockville on November 24, 1934, to her parents Elijah and Christina Monger (nee Bulleid). She was one of seven children.  

Marina lived in Brockville with her family and attended school there. Once finished school, she moved to Morrisburg, where she lived with her brother Bill and his wife Phyllis.  

While in Morrisburg, she went to work at Bell Canada.  It just so happened that the Bell office ended up being located beside McNeeley’s Drug store.  It also just so happened that there was a young man employed at that drug store named Floyd Simpson.  Everyone called him Chip.

Marina and Chip were married March 1, 1957.  She continued working at Bell Canada, and then went to work at the Bank of Montreal until 1965.  

On Feb. 20, 1966, Marina and Chip welcomed their son, Robert Michael into their lives. Very soon after that, on September 22, 1966, Kimberley Anne joined them.  Their family was complete.

Once both Robbie and Kim were in school, Marina re-entered the workforce. This time she went to Beavers Dental Products in Morrisburg. She very proudly held the title of “International Invoices Secretary for the General Manager and the Production Manager. Marina retired in 1999, after 25 years of dedicated service.

Never did Marina do something, just to do it.  She had a desire to organize and had her hands involved in many things.

The Morrisburg Figure Skating club benefitted from her assistance with music, making costumes, and even serving up Rice Krispies at 6 a.m. skating practices. 

Marina was also extremely involved with the Presbyterian Church in Morrisburg. From singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, serving as Church treasurer, being the envelope secretary, to sitting on the board of Managers and acting as a Church Elder, those were all jobs that Marina took very seriously.

Friends of the Sanctuary saw her taking registrations for many events, and she also dove right in to numerous activities at the Park Drive Villa.

Something else she took seriously was her family.  She loved her children Kim and Rob very much, and was such a proud Grandma to Ashley, Bela, and Jordan.

Marina cherished her friends, and she had many. With them she travelled to Hawaii and Europe.  She loved to talk about her travels and tell all that she learned about the different places she went to.

In 2006 , Marina made the decision to sell the house that she, Chip, Rob and Kim called home.  From there she went into a small apartment, and then finally to Park Drive Villa in Williamsburg, where she was so very happy.

Smiling was something that came easily to her.  Marina loved her life, the people in it and she loved the LORD!

Marina is survived by her children Rob of Ottawa and Kim Leger (Andrew van Vliet) of Lunenburg and her brother Bill Mongor of Morrisburg.  

She will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Ashley, Bela and Jordan. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her husband Floyd, her step-brother Harold Monger, her sister Isobel Hardie and her step-sisters Dorothy Gaudin, Violet Brown and Alma Hone.     

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 11 a.m. which was conducted by Rev. Steven Eckersley. 

Pallbearers were Barry and Mike Van Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Orval Delage and Alan Crowder. Interment of cremated remains will be in the spring at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Morrisburg.  Donations to the Gamaliel Church Christian School in Peru would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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