Ray Levere

A lifelong resident of the Morrisburg area, Marlene S.C. Casselman passed away peacefully at Woodland Villa, Long Sault on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. She was 76.  

Marlene was the beloved wife of the late Alton Casselman (2010), and cherished mother of Irene Cox (Wayne Crites) and Gail (Brian) Hamilton, both of Morrisburg.  

She was loving grandmother of Derek Douglas of Brockville, Dana (Chris) Breslin of Alberta, Shantel (Jeremy) Hamilton of Iroquois, Clinton (Jessica) Hamilton of Morrisburg, Elton (Crystal) Cox of Ottawa and Nathan Cox of Cornwall  and dear great-grandmother of Dillon, Logan, Jayda, Kamryn, Cassandra, Jared, Elijah, Haiden, Emily and Kendra.   She was special great-great-grandmother of Cole.  

Marlene was dear sister of James Prunner of Williamsburg and Verlene (Herbert) Froats of Ingleside.   She will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  

She was predeceased by sisters Kay Higham, Norlene Sloan, Arlene Stata and brother Jay Prunner.  

A private visitation and funeral service was held at Parker Funeral Home, Morrisburg. Spring interment will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Riverside Heights.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Epilepsy Ottawa-Carleton will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Condolences may be made at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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With her family by her side, Phyllis Minnie Arlene English (nee Smith) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2011, at Winchester District Memorial Hospital.

Phyllis was born November 18, 1914, in Iroquois to the late James and Ethel Smith.

She was the dearly beloved wife of the late Albert English and loving mother of Jeannine (Ed) Barkley and Carol Ann Montgomery all of Iroquois. She was the much cherished “Mum” of Debra (Brian) Coughler of Spencerville, Sheree (John) Hanson, Chris (Nancy) Barkley all of Iroquois and Julie (Jerry) Lynch of Brockville.

She will be most sadly missed by six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was predeceased by brothers Ralph and Harry Smith and by her son-in-law David Montgomery.

Phyllis was a woman of great spirit, wit and determination. After the Second World War, she and Albert purchased English’s Dry Goods which they ran until 1976, when they retired.

She was family oriented and was always proud, caring and supportive of her family. Her home and her gardens were always impeccably kept.

Having survived the depression years, she was always mindful that all who came to her home were well fed and entertained. She truly enjoyed singing, dancing and especially enjoyed traveling.

Family and friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Iroquois on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, with the funeral taking place on Wednesday, September 28, 2011.

Following the service interment took place at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Iroquois.

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

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A resident of Iroquois for the past several years, Muriel MacDonald passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. She was 82.

Muriel was born in Kemptville, on March 2, 1932, to her parents Benjamin and Violet Simzer (nee Morris).  On October 26, 1951, she married Bill Barnett and on November 2, 1960, their chosen son Donald was born.  

On August 6, 1983, she married Ernald MacDonald in Newfoundland.

Ernie passed away in 1992,  and is buried in Hillside Cemetery in Springhill, Nova Scotia, which is where Muriel will also be laid to rest.

Muriel moved around a lot during her lifetime.  As well as living in several local towns, she also lived in Streetsville and in Nova Scotia.  She worked at different jobs, but her favourite was in the electronics industry.

She loved children, country music, playing the spoons, singing Karaoke, crocheting, knitting, being with people and jumping into her car and driving wherever she decided, including Nova Scotia.  She enjoyed life to the fullest!

Muriel was a 26 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion and was presently a member of the Iroquois Branch.  She loved visiting different branches, treasured the friends she made there and while able, participated in their dart league and then their euchre tournaments.

Muriel is survived by her son Donald Barnett of Brockville, her sister Doreen Workman of Prescott and her brother-in-law Dalton Dillabaugh of Kemptville.

She was predeceased by her husband Ernald MacDonald and her sisters Reta Baldry, Florence Cowie and Dorothy Dillabaugh.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Sunday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the Funeral Home on Monday, January 5th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Blair Paterson officiating.  Cremation followed.  

Pallbearers were Casey Veltkamp, Mike Veltkamp, Josh Veltkamp, Garth Workman, Doug Workman and Raymond Dillabough. 

Donations to C.H.E.O. or Heckston United Church would be appreciated by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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