Marjorie Hamilton

A resident of R.R.# 1 Iroquois for the past 30 years, George Peters passed away at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 21, 2012. He was 72.

George was born in Pioneer Mines, British Columbia, on May 25, 1940, to his parents John and Patricia Peters (nee Mooney). 

George spent his early years sailing and served three years in the navy.  He then settled down and married Patricia (nee Drake) in Thorold, Ontario, in 1965.  He and Patricia raised three children there, Terri Lynn, Kelly and Patricia.  

George worked at St. Catharines Fuel Oils for 14 years, and on occasion, he would hang out with the gang at Ed’s garage in Thorold.  

In 1982, George and his family moved to Iroquois, Ontario and George worked at Universal Terminals for the last 30 years. 

George enjoyed living close to the water so he could pursue his love of the water and fishing.  He also enjoyed woodworking.

In the last couple of years, he became quite an expert in figuring out the computer and eventually started building them.  

George also enjoyed a Sunday out at Carl’s seek and find but his true passion was his family.  He loved to share his stories with the grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his unique sense of humour and his belief in other people.

George will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife Patricia; his children Terri Lynn Peters of Brockville, Kelly Peters (Cindy) of Brinston and Trish Ault (Barny) of Brinston; his siblings Lawrie Peters of Hawaii and Frank Peters (Wendy) of Alberta. 

George will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Michelle, Randy, Krista, Emily, Kyle, Chris, Brandon, Ryley, Madison, Mikayla and by his great-grandchildren Jacob and Rebecca. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by his parents John and Patricia Peters (nee Mooney) and his brother Hugh Peters.  

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Tuesday, November 27th, from noon until time of service.  A memorial service followed at 2 p.m., with Rev. Brenda Bailey officiating.  

Donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital or to the Dundas County Hospice 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, Yvonne Veley passed away suddenly at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 30, 2013. She was 75.

Yvonne “Vonnie” was born in Chesterville, on March 13, 1938, to her parents Napoleon and Mildred Paul (nee Price).  In December of 1955, she married Fred Veley, and together they had three children Bill, Linda and Joanne.  

Vonnie worked at RCA in Prescott for a number of years before going to work at Beavers Dental in Morrisburg, until she retired. 

As an avid golfer she was part of the executive for the Morrisburg Golf Club. She liked getting together with family/friends and neighbours. Vonnie and Fred always took turns having parties and great times were had by all, with jokes and pranks.

Vonnie’s morning ritual started with a coffee with Janis. Together they would talk about memories of their many years as close friends.  

Vonnie loved going to Ompah and spending time with the Mabo family. Sometimes she would go with Fred, and other times she travelled to Ompah by herself.

She also enjoyed going on bus tours with her friends.  She loved going to the casino and had her best trip to Las Vegas with her niece Cheri.  

Her passion for quilting supplied many family and friends with works of art that they will always cherish.

Vonnie was dear mother of Bill (Nicole) Veley of Russell, Linda (John) St. Denis of R.R.# 3 Williamsburg and Joanne (Norm) Stone of Morrisburg.

She is survived by siblings Isabel Hunter of Ingleside, Rita (Jack) Meunier of Ottawa, Patricia (Reg) Hutt of Chesterville and Gail VanGessel of Chesterville, by her sisters-in-law Dorothy Paul of Chesterville, Muriel McLean of Morrisburg, Betty (Donnie) Casselman of Cornwall and by her brother-in-law Reggie (Linda) Veley of Morrisburg. 

She was predeceased by her husband Fred, her grandson Jason Hill, her parents Napoleon and Mildred Paul (nee Price), her sisters Irene Brodeur, Clara Barkley, Rose St. Pierre, Eileen Barkley and her brothers Sonny and Emmett Paul.  

Vonnie will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Tyler, Tracie, Whitney, Casey, Sierra and by her great-grandchildren Jeremy, Josh, MacKenzie, Brooklyn, Skylar, Emma and Bryce.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.    

There was no visitation at the funeral home.  A private family graveside service will be held at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.  

Donations to Dundas County Hospice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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Donald F. Brothers of Massena, New York, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old.

Donald was born on November 15, 1941, in Massena, to Leeward and Evelyn Brothers. He graduated from Massena High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Honourably discharged, he served his country during the Vietnam War.

He married Jean Hall of Morrisburg, on May 27, 1978, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Riverside Heights, Ontario, with the Rev. Pam McGee presiding.

Donald was employed at Alcoa in Massena, for 39 years.

Donald is survived by his loving wife, Jean Hall Brothers, a brother Gary and his wife Shirley and sister Elaine Fournier, all of Massena.

He is also survived by sister-in-law Pat and husband Glenn Beckstead, niece Kim Kirkwood and Godchild Paige Kirkwood all of Morrisburg and by several nieces and nephews in the U.S.A.

On-line condolences may be made to www.phillipsmemorial.com

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