James Caldwell

Grace Erratt of Winchester died suddenly at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 7, 2016. She was 92. She was born in Riceville on September 5, 1923, to her parents Rueben James Scott […]

A longtime resident of the Iroquois/Matilda area, Mabel Swerdfeger passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2011, at the Bayfield Manor in Kemptville. She was in her 99th year. 

Mabel was born in Williamsburg Township, on July 27, 1913, to her parents Charles and Viola Stata (nee Servage).

Mabel was involved in farming her entire life. She began working for her cousins George and Luella Beckstead when she was in her teens. It was at that time that she met her future husband, Ernie Swerdfeger. They married and started their life together farming in shares at Morewood.

It was at the Morewood farm that their eldest daughter, Shirley was born. Soon they rented a farm in the Dixon’s area, and there they had Betty. 

In 1946, they bought a farm at Haddo, and Glenn came along  a couple of years later. 

It was at Haddo that Mabel and Ernie spent the rest of their lives together, farming and raising their family, until Ernie passed away in 1971. Mabel continued to live on the farm with Glenn and his family, until the fall of 2008.

Mabel lived for her family, farming, and gardening. She especially enjoyed cooking for her family. She always had after school treats for her children, grandchildren and their friends. Mabel was an outstanding cook and could make a delicious meal on the spur of the moment. 

She enjoyed cheating at euchre, dancing, laughing, and travelling with her sisters and special friend Walter Ouderkirk.

Mabel is survived by her children Shirley (Arnold Foster), Betty (Jim Locke) and Glenn (Margaret Waddell). She will be lovingly remember by seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.  

She was predeceased by her husband Ernie in 1971, as well as her siblings Ernie, Lyle, Grant, Ruby (Hall), and Gladys (Hutt) and a great-grandson David McGill.

Her work ethic, family values, along with her sense of humour and outstanding memory made it a pleasure and honour for anyone who was fortunate enough to have known her. 

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A resident of the Morrisburg area, Edward Mark passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 22, 2014.  He was 82.

Edward was born in Cornwall, on April 15, 1931, to his parents David and Dorothy Mark (nee Hayes). He spent his childhood in Belleville, and Williamsburg.

Times being what they were, Edward left home by the time he was 14, traveling about doing various jobs, including working on the freight liners. 

It was in Toronto, having finished his employment on the St. Lawrence River that his brothers introduced him to the love of his life – Mary Clements and they were married August 25th, 1954.  

Together they had five children Darlene, Diana, Douglas, Dorothy and David. 

Edward worked at Ken Bell Signs until moving to Morrisburg in 1977, where he took a job as a labourer for Eckel Industries, building sound proof rooms. 

He enjoyed his retirement years with his wife and grandchildren doing the things he loved which were fishing and hunting, the occasional trip to Ottawa and spending time with the people he loved most, his family. 

Edward is survived by his wife Mary and his children Darlene (Rick Lascelle), Diana, Douglas, Dorothy (John Kooy) and David (Buff).

He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Cathleen, Douglas, Christa (Jeff), James, Tera (Richard), Ashley (Mark), Ryan (Sarah), Sarah (Stuart) and Alexandra, and by his great-grandchildren Austin, Emjay, Harrison, Ben, Lincoln and Jacob. 

He was dear brother to Dover–deceased (Sue), Eileen MacDonald (late Joe), Douglas-deceased (Peggy–deceased), William (Betty), Hilda Casselman–deceased (Clare), Joyce, James (Susan), Kenneth (Patricia), Archie (Evelyn), Ruth (Wellington) Casselman, Gloria Casselman-deceased (Stewart), Steven (Sherry), Robert and Allen.  

He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 25th at 2 p.m., with Edward’s granddaughter Pastor Cathleen Getchell officiating.  Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  

Pallbearers were Ryan Getchell, Doug MacDonald, Jeff Lott, Richard Lascelle, Stuart Staal and John Kooy.  

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Winchester Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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