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A lifetime resident of the area, Ron Casselman passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was 73.

Ron was born on September 20,1939, to his parents Jake and Alice Casselman (nee Black). He grew up with his five siblings on a farm near Williamsburg. 

Ron attended public school at Ingleside and high school at Aultsville, where he met Janice Collins, his wife of 50 years. 

Known as a hard worker, Ron first worked on the railroad and then found his niche in concrete sales, most recently with Atlas Block.  His sales territory took him from the Quebec border to Belleville, Ontario. Ron took pride in his work and the product.  

In the community, Ron held membership in the Lions Club and later worked on the Canada Day Committee.

A fan of many sports, hockey was Ron’s other vocation.  Ron coached boys and girls in their early minor hockey years. In 1980, he purchased the Morrisburg Jr. B Lions and for the past 32 years, he exemplified what small town hockey teams are all about. He reveled in the wins and wore each loss on his sturdy face. 

Under Ron, the Lions won four St. Lawrence Division titles and two Rideau division titles.  Ron and Janice billeted and mentored young people during their careers with the Lions and as a testament to his work with young people and the sport of hockey, Ron was recognized with an achievement award by Hockey Canada. 

Beyond his work and hockey, family was Ron’s delight and joy.  He was better known to them as Poppy.  He and Janice cared for their children and grandchildren, always ready to take one of them here or there, or get something from here or there.  As one grandchild remarked, “he would do anything for you.”  

Ron is remembered by his family as a modest person who encouraged one to form and hold their own opinions, a person of integrity and honesty, respected in family, work and sports communities.

While a person of few words, Ron held a certain presence of integrity where ever he went.  Ron was a mentor to many and a person who instilled teamwork with the hockey team, and a family person who knew that togetherness made the family.  Family and home were synonymous for Ron.  

Ron is survived by his wife Janice, by his children Kevin (Lois) of Morrisburg, Kim (Jack) of Morrisburg and Krista (Laura) of Green Valley and by his grandchildren Cody (Steph), Kasey, Kari, Katie (Jason), step-grandchildren Trevor, Chris, Jordan, Ben, Catherine, Cory, Isabelle and his soon to be born great-grandson Jake.  

He was the dear brother of Marion Scrivens of Perth, Shirley Fader of Iroquois, Carolyn (Jack) Zeron of Morrisburg, Bobby of Ingleside and Brian (Sue) of Peterborough.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at Lakeshore Drive United Church, Morrisburg, on Friday, November 16th at  11 a.m., with Rev. Arlyce Schiebout officiating.  Cremation followed.  

Honorary pallbearers were Kasey and Kari Bennett, Katie Casselman, Jordan Lagendyk, Ben and Catherine Harding and Cory Hagen. Pallbearers were Kevin and Cody Casselman, Jack Bjergso, Hartley Hodgson, Tom Hodgson and Dale Lewis.  

Donations to the Ron Casselman Memorial Bursary Fund would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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Dale Forrest Montgomery passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Campus on Sunday, May 4th, 2014, in his 75th year.  

The beloved son of the late Jerry and Ella Montgomery, Dale was born at Hulbert, on June 29, 1939.  

He attended Hulbert Public School, and in his early years worked at Caldwell Linen Mill, Upper Canada Village. He later moved to Ottawa and where he worked as a janitor.

Dale was the loving father of Darren and Tammy Montgomery.  He was dear brother of Beverley Fader and brother-in-law of Marie Montgomery.  

He was predeceased by his brother Carl.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  

A private grave side service was held at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston, on Saturday, May 10th at 11 a.m.  

Donations to the Heart and Stroke would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

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A lifetime resident of the Williamsburg area, Doris Casselman passed away suddenly at the Woodland Villa Nursing Home in Long Sault on Friday, December 30, 2011.  She was 90. 

Doris was born in Williamsburg Township on June 7, 1921 to her parents John and Sarah Whitteker (nee Casselman).  

On October 2, 1941 she married Hubert Casselman and together they had 3 children Ron, Dennis and Jo-Anne.  Doris remained at the family farm west of Williamsburg, while Hubert was away training for the Air Force. In 1942 their first child Ron was born. Two years later in 1944 their second son Dennis was born. The family then was stationed in Exetoer Ont., when their third child Jo-Anne was born in 1948. From Exeter the family was then stationed in Claresholm, Alberta. The family returned home to Williamsburg in 1952 and resided with Doris's mother Sadie for a short time. They then rented for a while before building a new home on Pinkus Drive in 1960 where Doris resided until health problems forced her to leave her home in 2009. 

  Doris worked on the family farm as a child. After returning home from Alberta she then worked at English's Clothing Store, Fairbairn Furniture Store in Williamsburg and as a clerk at the Department of National Defence in Ottawa.  Her final place of employment was at Upper Canada Village. 

 Upon retirement Doris and Hubert did some travelling with a group of close friends. 

 Doris was a very special person who meant so many things to many people. She enjoyed baking, gardening and bird watching. She was a great mentor and advisor. She was patient and kind and always put others before her. She always leant a helping hand. She left a special mark on everyone and was known to all as "Nan." She let everyone know how important they all were to her. 

 Doris is survived by her children Ron Casselman (Linda) of Williamsburg, Dennis Casselman (Kathy) of Williamsburg and Jo-Anne Whitteker of Cardinal., her siblings Edna Schell of Williamsburg, Ivan Whitteker (Shirley Moke) of Williamsburg, Rex Whitteker (Mary Ruth) of Morrisburg and Glenn Whitteker (Lois) of Perth.  Nan will be fondly remembered by 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Hubert, her brother Ward Whitteker and her sisters Velda Steinburg and Flora Whitteker.   She is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

A private family Funeral Service was held at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg on Monday, January 2, 2012, with Rev. Noreen Gullons officiating.  Cremation followed. Pallbearers were grandchildren Todd Casselman, Traci Bailey, Mark Cassselman, David Casselman, Paul Casselman, Angie Merkley and Derek Whitteker.  Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.  Interment of cremated remais will be at New Union Cemetery , Williamsburg .  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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