Kelly Buter

 

A resident of the Hanesville area for the past 55 years, Alfred Link passed away suddenly at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 2, 2012, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 91.

Alfred was born in Oro Township, on December 2, 1920, to his parents James and Mary Link.  

On October 22, 1937, he married Netta Thompson and together they had six children Ralph, Betty, Jane, Carol, Judy and Rusty. 

Alfred lived independently in his own home into his 90’s. He was happily married for more than 70 years, was a father to six children, and a grandfather to more than 40 grandchildren and great-grandchildren combined. 

Alfred worked hard as a business owner for many years to support his family. He served as a member of the S.D.&.G. Highlanders in Belgium, France, Holland and Germany and risked his life to fight for freedom . 

Despite all of this, Alfred was ultimately a humble man.  

His family will all remember that he had rhythm! He was always whistling, humming, or tapping out the beat of a country and western song.  

Alfred loved watching wrestling on television, and he had a vegetable garden that was bigger than most people’s entire plot of land.  

If you showed Alfred a picture of something you wanted to build, he would be in his workshop the next day piecing it together. 

No one will forget that Alfred always wore suspenders, that he proclaimed Netta to be the best cook in the world, or that he would always drink his coffee from the saucer instead of the cup.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. 

Alfred is survived by his children Ralph (Margaret) of Prescott, Betty (Bill) Pryer of Brockville, Jane (John) Grootjans of Iroquois, Carol (Carl) Harper of R.R.# 2 Brinston, Judy (Ray) Selleck of Hyndman, Rusty (Carol) of Iroquois and his sister Ida Reid of Orillia.  

He will be fondly remembered by 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.  

Alfred was predeceased by his beloved wife Netta Thompson; an infant daughter Ruth; grandchildren Sydney Ava and Chloe Anna Hodder; brothers Harvey, Robbie and Mac Link; and sisters Bella McCarthur, Ruby English, Tillie Handy and Doris Thompson.  

He is also survived by nieces and nephews.    

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Monday, June 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  

A Legion service was held on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 5th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Brian Barr officiating.  Interment followed at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.  

Pallbearers were grandsons Andy Link, Ryan Selleck, John Durant, Joe Vanderzweep, Tony Hodder and Trevor Thompson. 

Donations to CHEO or Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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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 resident of R.R.# 1 Iroquois for the past 15 years, Ed Berube passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 3, 2014. He was 86.

Edward Berube was born in Ottawa, on December 13, 1927, to his parents Ovila and Margaret Berube (nee Cunningham). He grew up in Ottawa.  

In  1948,  Edward met Georgette Gagnon at a square dance. Edward and Georgette eventually married and shared their life for 64 years. Together they raised their nine children, Georges, Richard, Michel, Robert, Raymond, Suzanne, Edouard,  Margaret and Chantal.  

They were also parents to Lise, a handicapped girl who initially came to live with Ed and Georgette for a month, but became a part of the family and remained with them for 36 years.

Edward and Georgette’s family eventually blessed them with 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

In 1983, Edward underwent open heart surgery which was expected to extend his life by five years. Instead he surpassed the doctors’ expectations by living for 31 years.   

A quiet man of faith, Edward lived his entire life for his family.  Intelligent and accomplished, he was a DHIA inspector. He attended and then taught at Kemptville College and taught Karate for eight years. He was a Lion’s Club member and a 4th Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus.

Edward’s favorite meal was Swiss steak, especially if Georgette used his mother’s recipe. He loved his desserts, his tea, and he definitely loved his dogs Wolf, Bingo and Jack.

Edward also loved to travel. He and Georgette visited Hawaii and Mexico, and for 20 years spent their winters in Florida. Edward’s favorite trip was to Medjurgorje, Yugoslavia (as it was known then) to see the Virgin Mary apparitions.

As Edward came into his retirement years, he became an avid Publisher’s Clearinghouse participant.  He also loved to garden and he enjoyed sharing the items from his garden with his family. 

Edward’s favorite pastime was joking and teasing. Many times he attempted to obtain a loan from Lise, and one of his favorite expressions to Georgette, was “gotta cup of tea ma?”

Edward Berube, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather will be missed.  

Edward is survived by his wife of 65 years Georgette Berube (nee Gagnon) and his children Georges (Linda) of South Mountain, Richard (Anne) of Mountain, Michel (Charlotte) of Kemptville, Robert (Nicole) of Renfrew, Raymond of Iroquois, Suzanne Baxter (Maurice Dumoulin) of Kemptville, Edouard (Nicole) of Lennoxville, Margaret Castonguay of Ajax and Chantal Arcand (Barry) of Winchester. 

He will be fondly remembered by his step-brother Marcel Valiquette of Orleans and by 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Sunday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  A Knights of Columbus service was held Sunday at 6:30 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Iroquois, on Monday, April 7th, at 2 p.m., followed by cremation.  

Pallbearers were his sons Georges, Richard, Michel, Robert, Raymond and Edouard.

Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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