Sally Francis

A lifetime resident of Toyes Hill, John “Jake” Hunter passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, September 6, 2011.  He was 68.
John was born in Toyes Hill on April 2, 1943, to his parents Joseph and Marguerite Hunter (nee Marcellus). He was raised on the family farm along with his 10 brothers and sisters.  

Jake, as he was called by many of his family and friends, was a gentle man and a man of few words, but when he spoke, everyone listened.
John never married.  He was content with his life.  The reason he gave for not getting married was simple, “the women he wanted wouldn’t have him, and the women that wanted him, the devil wouldn’t have”.

John worked as a labourer all of his life.  He loved sports, fishing and gardening.  

The last few years he enjoyed four-wheeling either at home in the bush or at the cottage with his friend “Vic”.  John was never alone.  His friend “Gangster”, the dog, followed him where ever he went.  

John was a good cook and could make a mean pot of home made soup.  He opened the cupboard, threw in a handful of this and a bit of that, and it always turned out well.

The last few years, with his partners Lawrence, Joe, Wayne and Terry, they made home made relishes, pickles and tomato juice which they shared with the rest of the family.

John looked forward to going to the race track and the casino along with his brothers. He also enjoyed gathering at Wayne’s for the family and friend barbecues and at Joe’s every spring for a fish fry.

He was a very special uncle to his many nieces and nephews and he enjoyed playing jokes on people.

John had his little home away from home which was a little shack that all the brothers built out in the bush.  They would gather there to play a few games of cards and eat the occasional turkey supper.  

Jake is survived by his siblings June Picard of Toyes Hill, Barbara (Terry) Duff of Newington, Lawrence “Catfish” Hunter of Brinston, Linda (Mike) Brannen of Chesterville, Joe Hunter of Winchester Springs, Wayne (Liz) of Toyes Hill and Judy Hunter (Andy Tibben) of Brinston.  He was predeceased by his parents Joe and Marguerite Hunter (nee Marcellus), his sister Betty Watson and his brothers William and Robert. 

Jake will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends throughout the area.     

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 5-9 p.m.  A Graveside inurnment service was held at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville, on Saturday, September 10th at 11 a.m.  Pallbearers were June Picard, Barbara Duff, Linda Brannen and Judy Hunter.  Honorary pallbearers were Liz Hunter and Victor Brooks.

Donations to Winchester Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

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ississauga and a former resident of the Morrisburg area, Audrey Brock passed away on May 29, 2012, at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga. She was 88.

A retired teacher, customs worker and post office worker, Audrey was born on May 23, 1924, in Kitchener, Ontario. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Olive Brock.

Audrey received her BA from Waterloo University. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Anglican Church. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her children Rodney (Sandra) Beckstead of Morrisburg, Candice Beckstead of St. Catharines, Victoria MacFayden of Mississauga and Janet (Herbert) Eldridge of Mississauga.

Audrey was predeceased by a son, Thomas Beckstead.

A private family service was held June 2, 2012, in Mississauga.

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A lifetime resident of the Morrisburg area, Angela Page (nee Loucks) passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, September 3, 2014. She was 42.

Angela was born on October 8, 1971, to her parents Harry and Norma Loucks (nee Roderick).  Three years later, she became a big sister to Cathy. She grew up on the Deeks Road with her mother, her stepfather Merle Casselman, and sisters and brothers.  

Angie’s first job was at the Exxon where, as a pleasant waitress, everyone grew to love her. 

With her pleasant personality Angie developed many friendships with people young and old.  She was a warm, compassionate and vibrant woman who always went out of her way to help others no matter what. 

Angie was a proud dignified woman who had a passion for life. She fought many battles but always pulled through.  

Angela is survived by her companion Ed Sloan, her daughter Jessica Page (Clinton Hamilton) of Morrisburg and her granddaughter Kendra.

She will be lovingly remembered by her mother Norma Casselman (nee Roderick) of Morrisburg, her sister Cathy Loucks (Howard Robinson) of Morrisburg and her step-siblings Steven Casselman (Cora) of Williamsburg, Janet Duval (George) of Cornwall, Elaine Fry (Jim) of Kelowna, B.C. and Nancy Casselman of Kelowna, B.C.  She was predeceased by her stepfather Merle Casselman.  She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Saturday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 9th at 11 a.m., with Rev. James Tripp officiating.  

Interment of cremated remains was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Morrisburg. Pallbearers were Clinton Hamilton, Steven Casselman, Robert Merkley and Howard Robinson.  

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

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