Joseph Crites

John “Joe” Beltman passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, on Thursday, October 4, 2012, at the age of 76 years.

Born in Holland on June 17, 1936, John emigrated to Canada in 1957. In 1958, he met Agatha Neinhuis and the two were married in Holland on February 10, 1959. 

Following their marriage, John and Agatha bought a farm in Iroquois, and there they raised their daughters, Ann Marie and Karen. 

In 1992, they retired from the farm and moved into town to a home that overlooks the St. Lawrence River. Together they enjoyed many winters in Florida. 

John loved to play cards in his retirement years, and he has left behind many of his card friends including Emmy. He also enjoyed shuffleboard.

John was a member of St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church.

John was the dearly beloved husband of the late Agatha Neinhuis (2001), and dear friend of Emmy Van Adrichem. Mourning his loss are daughters Ann Marie (Robin) Smith and Karen (Donald) Merkley. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jennifer and Ashley Smith and Derek and Kaitlyn Merkley. 

Also surviving are brothers Gerald Beltman (the late Willemien Haverkamp) friend of Truus Keinhuis and Henk (Mieke) Beltman all of Holland. 

Sisters-in-law who are saddened by his loss are Greta (Henny) Steneker and Corry Neinhuis of Holland, Coby Bols of Russell and Thea Van Dam of Stratford. He will be fondly remembered by brother-in-law Herman Neinhuis of Holland. John is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Johannes and Anna (Oosterkamp) Beltman and  his stepmother Marie (van den Akker), by his sister-in-law Tina (Jan Stiekma) and his brothers-in -law Jan (Annie), Herman (Leen), Frans (Truus), John Neinhuis all of Holland, Rudolf Bols of Russell and Martin Van Dam of Stratford.

Memorial donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital or St. Cecilia’s Church in Iroquois were appreciated by the family. 

Funeral mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church in Iroquois with Father Chisholm officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Morrisburg. Pallbearers were Lloyd McMillan, Hans Verbruggen, Peter VanderPoel, John Groniger, Robin Smith and Donald Merkley.

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In loving memory of Tammy Lorie Conley who passed away suddenly as a result of a tragic accident on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the age of 54 years. 

Tammy was the beloved wife of Brad Conley for 23 years and devoted mother of Mason (age 19) and Samantha (age 16). She was the cherished daughter of Violet and Sam Casselman of Morrisburg, daughter in law of Bill and Isabelle Conley of Chesterville and a dear friend to many. 

Tammy grew up in Morrisburg. She was her mother’s angel and the apple of her father’s eye. Violet’s effort to keep her little girl in ringlets and bows was futile, since Tammy was more comfortable playing with the boys and her athletic ability could put them to shame. 

She could throw a ball from center field as easily as she could hit a home run which made Sam very proud. She could often be seen trying not to giggle in the church choir loft on Sundays. Tammy was always the life of the party and could usually be heard over the crowd! She was so much fun to be around. 

After graduating from Seaway District High School, Tammy attended Humber College in Toronto. In 1979, she moved to Trenton and began her career in funeral services at Weaver Funeral Home. Owner, Ralph Weaver commented that Tammy was “a breath of fresh air” to the business. 

It was there that Tammy would meet her future husband, Brad. We would tease her that she moved all the way to Trenton to marry someone from Chesterville! They bought a home that came complete with wonderful neighbours. Then along came Mason and Samantha. Tammy and Brad’s calendar was always full. Having a skilled hockey player and talented dancer in the family along with demanding careers made for a hectic lifestyle. She still made time for volunteer work and always had time for friends and family. Tammy would simply say “yeah, my life is busy but it’s a good life; it’s not the years in your life but the life in your years that count”. 

How coincidental it is that Tammy’s initials have always been TLC, and this is what she gave to so many in her 35 years as a funeral director. She was well respected in Trenton, and evidence of this could be seen in the community response to her death. On the day of her funeral a capacity crowd filled St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Trenton, and the main street was lined with uniformed police officers, fire fighters and paramedics. It was an unforgettable tribute to the woman who remains so desperately missed by the loved ones she left behind.

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A resident of the St. Viateur Nursing Home in Limoges for the past two years, Basil Young passed away there on Friday, January 30, 2015. He was 71.

Basil was born in Mountain on December 17, 1943, to his parents Delbert and Lola Young (nee Hummel).  As a child, Basil grew up in Winchester Springs, where he attended the local public school and Sunday school at Winchester Springs United Church.

As a young man Basil married Barbara Hunter and they had two children, Brian and Darryl.

Basil worked at various jobs, but the one that interested him most was driving a tractor trailer. Work was important to Basil, and he loved what he did. In his later years, Basil drove for Canada Starch in Cardinal.

Unfortunately, heart disease forced him to retire early which he found very difficult because he loved to drive a transport.  

Basil was well known for driving around in his beautiful red Chev truck which was affectionately known as “the talk of the town”. There was never a mark on it and it had to be kept perfect.  

Stickers on the back bumper of the truck revealed his musical loves: George Jones, Johnny Cash and Elvis.

Basil was very particular about what he ate and how he dressed, and he always took great pride in his appearance.  

Basil is survived by his son Brian Young (Judy Winters) of Morrisburg and his sister Jean Kennedy (John) of Winchester. 

Basil will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Dylan, Kyle, Stephanie and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his son Darryl, his parents Delbert and Lola Young (nee Hummell), his sister Joyce Scott and his brothers Gary, Wayne and Roger.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday, February 3rd from 11 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., The service was conducted by Rev. Christine Lowson.  Cremation followed.  

Pallbearers were Brian Young, John Kennedy, Dylan Young and Kyle Young.  Spring interment of cremated remains will be at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  

Donations to Winchester Springs United Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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