David Kirkwood

A resident of the Dundas Manor for the past 16 months, Myntje Harbers entered into the rest of her Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2014.  She was 82.

Myntje was born in Abcoude, Holland on January 28, 1932, to her parents Gysbertus and Wyntje Voorneveld (nee De Jong). 

She immigrated to Canada in May of 1952, and married Bill (William) Harbers on August 6, 1955. Together they raised a family of six children.  

Myntje and Bill operated a dairy farm in Glen Stewart during their working years, and retired in 1989.  Together they spent much of their time dedicated to raising their family in a Christian environment with church and school a priority. 

Myntje loved gardening, whether it was to feed their family or to beautify their yard. She enjoyed family gatherings, playing games, quilting, and other handcrafts.

With the onset of Alzheimer’s, it was difficult for Myntje to stay at home, but she adjusted to life at Dundas Manor very well.

Myntje is survived by her husband Bill and her children Willy of Ottawa, Wilma Tibben (Bill) of Brinston, Alice Schuler (Hans) of Chesterville, Betty Dentz (Paul) of Iroquois, Albert (Linda) of Brinston and Brian (Joy) of Williamsburg. 

She was dear sister of Gys (Nell), Dirk (Meta), Gerrit (Anneke), Nico, Jacob, Wyntje Haagmans and Johanna DeHeer, all of Holland and sister-in-law of Cor Voorneveld of Holland and Yvonne Voorneveld of Brockville.

She was predeceased by her brothers James, Jan and John Voorneveld.

Myntje will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Heidi Tibben, Marcia Siggelkow (Ry), Glen Tibben (Robyn), Daniel Schuler (Sharon), Erin Van Gilst (Tim), Emily Geertsema (Martin), Sally Jane Dentz, Jenny Rijke (Brian), Robert Harbers (Loraine), Andrew Harbers (Emma), Eric Harbers, James Harbers, Corrin Harbers, Matthew Harbers, Sherry-Lynn Harbers and by her great-grandchildren Owen, Aleida and Wendy Siggelkow, Sam, Savanna and Emma Schuler, Allison Van Gilst, Maria, Nicole and Lauren Geertsema and Gideon Harbers.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Community Christian Reformed Church, Dixons Corners, on Monday, March 17th, from 6-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. The service was conducted by Rev. Clarence Witten.  Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  

Pallbearers were grandchildren Daniel Schuler, Heidi Tibben, Sally-Jane Dentz, Rob Harbers, Sherry-Lynn Harbers and Corrin Harbers.  

Donations to Timothy Christian School or the Dundas Manor Activity Fund would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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A lifetime resident of the area, Freida O’Neil passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. She was 54.

Freida was born in Winchester, on September 27, 1960, to her parents George and Nellie Hitsman (nee Markell). She attended Dixons Corners Public School and Seaway District High School.

On December 24, 1981, Freida married Bob O’Neil and together they had two children, Wanda and Jeff.

Freida was a pleasant lady who was always smiling and who took care of anyone in her neighbourhood who needed help. Family was Freida’s number one priority, and she had a big influence on everyone in her inner circle.

Freida enjoyed crafts, painting, scrapbooking and crocheting.  She was an avid poker player and, when they were younger, she and Bob enjoyed going to dances.  Country music was her favourite kind of music, and Elvis Presley was her favourite entertainer.  

When her children were small, the family enjoyed camping at the Delta campground, but in more recent years she enjoyed her trailer at the Upper Canada Campground. 

Freida is survived by her husband Bob O’Neil, her children Wanda Thompson (Art) of Morrisburg and Jeff O’Neil (Linda) of Morrisburg, her parents George Hitsman (Eunice Bovin) of R.R. #1 Iroquois and the late Nellie Hitsman.  

She was the dear sister of Gloria O’Neil (Dalton Gibbons) of Winchester, Joe Hitsman (Rose) of R.R.# 2 Brinston, Kim O’Neil (Allen) of R.R.# 2  Iroquois and John Hitsman (Bonnie) of Shanly. 

Nanny will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Dylan and Cole Thompson and Brianna, Sierra and Aliesha O’Neil. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Freida was predeceased by her great-niece Lacie O’Neil, her great-nephew Brodie Hitsman, her brothers-in-law Rick and Ralph O’Neil and her father-in-law Richard O’Neil.     

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 the Funeral Home on Friday, October 10th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Janet Evans officiating.  

Interment followed at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.  Pallbearers were Jeff O’Neil, Joe Hitsman, Dylan Thompson, Donald Barkley, Rick Shaver and Richard Sloan.  

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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A former resident of Cardinal, Leslie Anne Wright, passed away at the Village of Humber Heights Retirement Home in Toronto, on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She was 77.  

The daughter of the late Frederic and Maizie (nee Abel) Jackson, Leslie grew up in Ottawa.  

She was the dearly beloved wife of the late Ian Wright and dear companion of the late Carl Duquette.  

She was step-mother to Alexander (Sandy) Wright and Lalage Hackett and is survived by her sister Linda Barbara McLeod. 

Leslie will be sadly missed by grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.  

An avid golfer, Leslie was proud of her seven hole-in-one trophies, some achieved at the Iroquois Golf Club where she was a member.

A celebration of Leslie’s life will take place at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Cardinal this Saturday, May 12 at 1 p.m. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.  

For those wishing, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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