Dr Charles Miller

A lifetime resident of the area, Ray Levere, passed away at the Woodland Villa Nursing Home, Long Sault on Sunday, October 13, 2013.  He was 81 years old.

Ray was born in South Gower on January 1, 1932, to his parents Joseph and Elsie Levere (nee Lewis).  

Ray was well known locally for his team of ponies which he put in all the local parades for many years.  He enjoyed hobby farming and spending time with his family and friends.

In his early years Ray worked for several local farmers, then he worked on the construction of the 401 highway from Cornwall to Brockville.  After that he worked at Brown’s Foundry for 13 years until his retirement.

Ray is survived by his children Harry Keeler of Froatburn, Cecil (Pat) Keeler of Glen Stewart, Ann (John) Hamiaux of R.R.# 1 Morrisburg, Goldie (Eric) Sypes of Morrisburg and Rodney Levere of Cornwall.  

Ray will be fondly remembered by 14 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and one great, great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his wife Effie, his daughter Pearl Merkley, his brother Ernie Levere and his sister Eva Levere.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 16th, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Joachim Barkley-Probst officiating.  Interment followed at Dundela Cemetery.

 Pallbearers were Timothy Hutt, Gerald Levere, Scott Keeler, John Hamiaux, Marcie Jamieson and Ivan Markell.

 Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the Levere family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A lifetime resident of the area, Ron Casselman passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was 73.

Ron was born on September 20,1939, to his parents Jake and Alice Casselman (nee Black). He grew up with his five siblings on a farm near Williamsburg. 

Ron attended public school at Ingleside and high school at Aultsville, where he met Janice Collins, his wife of 50 years. 

Known as a hard worker, Ron first worked on the railroad and then found his niche in concrete sales, most recently with Atlas Block.  His sales territory took him from the Quebec border to Belleville, Ontario. Ron took pride in his work and the product.  

In the community, Ron held membership in the Lions Club and later worked on the Canada Day Committee.

A fan of many sports, hockey was Ron’s other vocation.  Ron coached boys and girls in their early minor hockey years. In 1980, he purchased the Morrisburg Jr. B Lions and for the past 32 years, he exemplified what small town hockey teams are all about. He reveled in the wins and wore each loss on his sturdy face. 

Under Ron, the Lions won four St. Lawrence Division titles and two Rideau division titles.  Ron and Janice billeted and mentored young people during their careers with the Lions and as a testament to his work with young people and the sport of hockey, Ron was recognized with an achievement award by Hockey Canada. 

Beyond his work and hockey, family was Ron’s delight and joy.  He was better known to them as Poppy.  He and Janice cared for their children and grandchildren, always ready to take one of them here or there, or get something from here or there.  As one grandchild remarked, “he would do anything for you.”  

Ron is remembered by his family as a modest person who encouraged one to form and hold their own opinions, a person of integrity and honesty, respected in family, work and sports communities.

While a person of few words, Ron held a certain presence of integrity where ever he went.  Ron was a mentor to many and a person who instilled teamwork with the hockey team, and a family person who knew that togetherness made the family.  Family and home were synonymous for Ron.  

Ron is survived by his wife Janice, by his children Kevin (Lois) of Morrisburg, Kim (Jack) of Morrisburg and Krista (Laura) of Green Valley and by his grandchildren Cody (Steph), Kasey, Kari, Katie (Jason), step-grandchildren Trevor, Chris, Jordan, Ben, Catherine, Cory, Isabelle and his soon to be born great-grandson Jake.  

He was the dear brother of Marion Scrivens of Perth, Shirley Fader of Iroquois, Carolyn (Jack) Zeron of Morrisburg, Bobby of Ingleside and Brian (Sue) of Peterborough.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

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 Lakeshore Drive United Church, Morrisburg, on Friday, November 16th at  11 a.m., with Rev. Arlyce Schiebout officiating.  Cremation followed.  

Honorary pallbearers were Kasey and Kari Bennett, Katie Casselman, Jordan Lagendyk, Ben and Catherine Harding and Cory Hagen. Pallbearers were Kevin and Cody Casselman, Jack Bjergso, Hartley Hodgson, Tom Hodgson and Dale Lewis.  

Donations to the Ron Casselman Memorial Bursary Fund would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A longtime resident of Iroquois, Mary Elizabeth Ace died peacefully at the Sherwood Park Manor, Brockville, on Monday, November 17, 2014.  She was in her 91st year.  

Mary was born in Swansea, Wales, to the late John and Sarah Ace (Wheale) and came to Canada with her family in 1926.

She attended Dundela Public School and Iroquois High School.  Mary began her career, in the early 1940’s, with the Federal Government (Stats Can) and remained until she retired in the late seventies. In 1990, she moved to Iroquois.

Mary loved watching the river from her front porch, she loved animals and always had at least two cats. Mary travelled often until she retired, and loved be with family.

Due to ill health, she moved to Sherwood Park Manor in 2009, where she remained until her passing.  

Mary is survived by her dear sister-in-law, Hazel Ace of Iroquois.  

She was predeceased by her brothers Wallace, Dick, Clifford, Albert, her sister Eileen Merkley, her sister-in-law Lola Ace and her nephew Jack Ace.

Mary will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews; Wally Ace, David Ace, Debbie Ace, Linda Scrivens, Pat Ace, Nancy Ace and by several great nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Iroquois, on Thursday, November 20, 2014, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.  The service was conducted by Rev Sue McCullough.  Interment followed at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery in Iroquois. 

Pallbearers were Wally Ace, David Ace, Jason Wagner, Jerry Wagner, Tom Holmes, Bryce Fournier, Andrew Hart and Paul Petersen. 

Donations to St. John’s Anglican Church or the Sherwood Park Manor would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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