Joyce Markell

 

Rev. Dr. Peter Praamsma

1939-2014

With sadness we announce the passing of Rev. Dr. Peter Praamsma at Cornwall Hospice on November 5, 2014. 

Beloved husband of Christine Martell (nee:Blok), son of the late Wietse and Elizabeth (nee:Soeting) Praamsma, father of Naomi (Franck) and Andrew (Barry),  stepfather to Susan Jane (Peter), Ian (Debbie), Heather (Kevin), Michelle (Rick), Daniel (Lucinda) and Tim (Heather), as well as uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and beloved brother of  Auke (Cathy), Hilde (Eddy), Augustina (Arend), Sannie (Nico), and Lucy (Jim). 

Peter was first married to Elizabeth Faulkner until 1982. In 1987, he married Reeta L. Cooper (nee: Reeta L. Langley who predeceased him in March, 2008) and in June 2009, he married Christine.

A resident of Morrisburg since 1987, Peter was born in the Netherlands, and in early 1954 came with his family to Hamilton, Ontario. While working in Stelco’s steel mills and attending church youth groups, Peter felt drawn to Christian ministry and in 1960 started the preparation that led to ordination in the United Church in 1967. 

Peter received his B.A. (1964) from Hope College in Holland, Mi., his B.D. (1967) from McGill University and his M.Div degree from United Theological College, Montreal. 

A continuing education enthusiast, he received an M.A. (1971) from Ottawa University and his Doctor of Ministry (1988) from Drew University’s Theological School in Madison, NJ. 

Peter served churches in: Gagnon, QC, Fitzroy Harbour, ON; First United in Waterloo, ON; Trinity in Cobourg, ON; Rothwell United, Ottawa, ON (1976 to 1987); Glengarry (part-time with the Rev. Al Rose, 1994 to 1997), and an interim ministry at Trinity United in Chesterville ON, in 2006-7.

Peter was much involved in pastoral care and counselling with the sick and disabled. In 1981, he chaired the Ottawa Committee for the International Year of the Disabled, and completed its task with an ecumenical celebration on Parliament Hill attended by the Governor General.

His book reviews and brief reflections were published in ecumenical ministry journals such as the Christian Ministry and the Clergy Journal. He also published a book of meditations titled A Different Drummer (1986) and the research and assessment tool, Your Pastoral Care Profile.

From August 1987 to September 2000, Peter was interfaith chaplain at the Cornwall General Hospital and much involved in spiritual care training, palliative care, and as a counsellor and group therapist in mental health. 

Besides gardening, piano playing and reading, Peter enjoyed being a part of the Seaway Valley Singers. He was an avid sailor and could often be spotted on the St. Lawrence, especially with his favourite first mate, grand-daughter, Lindsay. 

Sadly missed by his family and friends, his ashes will be placed at the Columbarium in the Iroquois United Church Cemetery (near the Locks). Friends will be received at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg on Wednesday from 7-9- p.m.  

A memorial service, led by Rev. Janet Evans, will be held at Lakeshore Drive United Church, Morrisburg on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11 a.m. with a reception after the service. 

Donations either to cancer research at the Ottawa Hospital or Cornwall Hospice are much appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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A resident of the Dundas Manor in Winchester for the past 1.5 years, Shirley Cooper passed away there on Monday, December 23, 2013. She was 84.

Shirley was born in Hanesville on April 12, 1929, to her parents Basil and Ethel Reynolds (nee McQuaig) and attended public school there. At the age of 18, she married George Cooper and together they worked on the farm and raised four children. 

Shirley was a very present mother. She enjoyed the outdoors and helped her kids build snow forts and snow men and accompanied them on pony rides in the summer. She was also a very doting grand-mother with a dish of candy or gumdrops ready for small visitors. 

One of Shirley’s passions was sports. She played all kinds of them including badminton and baseball. She was also a regional champion bowler. 

Throughout her life, Shirley would smile. She was always up-beat, even when she was sick.

Shirley is survived by her husband of almost 66 years George, and by her children Brian (Susan) of Iroquois, Larry (Anita) of Morrisburg and Nancy (Steve) Duffield of Peterborough. 

She will be fondly remembered by her daughters-in-law Cindy Cooper of Iroquois and Shelley Douglas of Iroquois, her brother Doug (Gail) Reynolds of Iroquois and her brother-in-law Caryl (Ruth) Cooper of Morrisburg. 

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by grandchildren Spencer, Rebecca, Amy, Ashley, Gregory, Crystal, Billy-Jo, Derek, Kelly, Jessica and by great-grandchildren Cooper, Keltey, Rhiannon, Trinity, Carlina and Jaradon. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. 

Shirley was predeceased by her son Dennis.       

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Friday December 27th, from 11 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. The service was conducted by Rev. Valerie Vande Wiele.  

Spring interment will be at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston. 

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

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