Lena Edwards (nee Gallinger)

A resident of the Brinston area for the past 60 years, Marie Bosman passed at the London Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.  She was 98.  

Marie was born in Elst, The Netherlands, on December 3, 1916, to her parents Hendrik  and Maria Vink.  She was the oldest of 11 children, and she worked hard on the family farm.  She got her papers for milking cows and worked for various farmers in the area of Elst.

 Marie met her future husband Johan Bosman at her sister’s place. Johan told her he was going to Canada, and he would send for her which he did in 1950.  Marie immigrated to Canada in November 1950, and they were married in Renfrew just two weeks after her arrival.  Following their marriage, Johan and Marie were blessed with three children, Rita, John and Henry.   

With their family complete they worked hard on their farm west of Brinston. Their home welcomed many visitors and Sunday morning church attendance was mandatory. Marie was a faithful Christian lady, and she shared this faith with all of her family and friends.   

Marie did not like it when men helped in the kitchen. She believed kitchen duties were to be completed only by ladies.

Over the years, she helped to clean the Timothy Christian School and the Church. She actively supported all church related functions by either volunteering at the event or by making food. Her specialty was making raisin bread for the Timothy Christian School Bazaar   

Marie and Johan visited Holland on several occasions to visit with their family and friends there and celebrate special birthdays and anniversaries. They always had a huge garden, and they were happy to share their produce with their neighbours.   

Marie is survived by her children Rita Jeninga (Harry) of London, John (Debbie) of Ingleside and Henry (Susan) of Brouseville and by her siblings Grada, Metjie, Corrie, Diny, all of Holland and Agnes VanDodewaard of Iroquois.

Maria will be fondly remembered by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her husband Johan in 2002, her parents Hendrikus and Maria Vink, her sisters Jo and Elly, her brothers Wim, Broer and Gerrit, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and a great-nephew.  

She was a loving Tante to her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and she is survived by many cousins.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, March 3rd at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Noordhof officiating.   

Pallbearers were John Bosman, Henry Bosman, Harry Jeninga, Rodney Jeninga, John Bosman Jr. and Noel Hayes.        

Spring interment will be at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.   

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Timothy Christian School would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. 

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A resident of Morrisburg for the past seven years, Richard Barkley passed away at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Monday, December 23, 2013.  He was 68.

Richard was born in Toy Hill at his grandparent’s home on September 10, 1945. He was the son of Ronald and Eileen Barkley (nee Newbury).  

Richard shared his childhood with his brothers, sisters and cousins growing up on Barkley road in Williamsburg Township. As a teenager he loved farm work, and he spent many hours helping neighbouring farmers, especially at harvest time.

Richard was a proud employee of Browns Foundry in Morrisburg, where he worked as a foreman and later as plant supervisor. When the business moved to Swanton Vermont, Richard and his family relocated and he continued to work for the Foundry until his retirement in 2003.  

Hardworking and handy, Richard excelled at just about everything he set his mind to.  He was a talented woodworker and an accomplished baker. Richard won first prize two years in a row at a local pie-baking contest.

Richard and Helen had many adventures together, which included travel and a variety of hobbies such as community work and visiting family and friends. Snowshoeing with friends was a new adventure they both enjoyed.

Richard loved his family, his surroundings and his friends. He had a big heart and will forever be in ours.

Richard was the beloved husband of Helen Laurin and the late Vallie Disheau.  

He is survived by his children Adam (Jerrie Jo) of Richford, Vermont, Terri Laurin and her puppy Lola of Ottawa and Angie (Jim) Tidman of Kingston. 

He was dear brother of Steven (Sue) of Morrisburg, Ruby (Carl) Van Allen of Williamsburg, Bobby (Anita) of Morrisburg, Sharon (Trevor) Easter of Iroquois and Brian (Janie) of Brazier Falls, New York.  

Richard will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Alison, Lacie, Tabor, Emily, Katie and Matthew. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.    

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 6-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 28th, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Norine Gullons officiating.  Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg. 

Pallbearers were Bob Kennedy, Brian Barkley, Barry Barkley, Tom Henderson, John Hamiaux and Don Taylor.  

Donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

“Sometimes the best thing you can say about a guy is that he was a good man. Richard Barkley was a good man. He was a kind and gentle man with a big smile and a farmer’s handshake. He could fix or build you just about anything and then bake you a pie.  My family was very lucky to have him in our lives. He will be missed.”

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