Obituaries

 

A resident of the Hartford Retirement Home in Morrisburg, Adelaine Amalia (nee Seibel) Allan passed away in hospital with her family by her side on Thursday, January 10, 2013, after a battle with lung cancer. She was 80 years old.

The daughter of the late John and Emma Seibel, Addie was born on August 5, 1932.

She was predeceased by her first husband William Robinson and her second husband Bruce Allan.

A retired tour guide with Queensway Tours and a former Night Nurse at St. Patrick’s Home in Ottawa, Addie was “one of a kind” and will be dearly missed by her extended family, including great-grandchildren, and friends.

Addie is survived by her children Pattie (Ed), Steve (Liana), Susan (Geoffrey) and Paula (Walter).

She will be fondly remembered by her sisters Elvira (late Jack) and Margaret (late Max), and by her grandchildren Kelly (Brian), Kevin (Ariel), Scott (Carolyn), Karen (John), Andrew (Lindsay), Graham (Stacey), Spencer (Jess), Victoria, Julia and Nick.

In addition to her late husbands and her parents, Addie was predeceased by her brothers Albert (Evelyn), Harold (Flo) and Walter (Lois). 

Addie’s family is ever so grateful to Dr. Peters, Dr. Crook and staff at Winchester District Hospital for their excellent care and the Hartford Retirement Centre in Morrisburg for the remarkable care and compassion provided by the staff there.

Visitation was at the Visitation Centre in Ottawa, on Saturday, January 19, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral held at the Pinecrest Chapel at 11:30 a.m.

A random act of kindness or a donation to a charity of choice, will be gratefully appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.colefuneralservices.com

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A resident of Park Drive Villa in Williamsburg, for the past 10 years, Audrey H. Casselman (nee James) passed away suddenly at home on Monday, January 7, 2013.  She was 76.

Audrey was born in Ottawa, Ontario, on March 21, 1936, to her parents Alexander and Eva James (nee McCauley).

On Nov 19, 1960, at the United Church in Douglas, Ontario, she married Rex K Casselman and together they had two boys Jeff and Bruce.

Audrey worked as a telephone operator in Douglas and later at the Canadian Tire in Williamsburg where together, with Rex, they raised their children and later played an active role in the lives of their grandchildren. 

It was a rare ball game, dance recital, concert, graduation or hockey game that did not see Audrey in attendance. 

Though it was not quite “Irish” enough for Audrey, she adopted Dundas County and the ‘Burg’ as her own and was very active in the development of the community, helping to organise or participate in Harvest Fest, Yard Sale Weekend, decorating tours, line dancing, swimming, painting and much more. Her active involvement brought her many friendships which she held dear.

Audrey had a quiet strength about her. Many who knew her would say she was among the strongest people they knew. Living with rheumatoid arthritis and its ongoing challenges, Audrey only seemed to increase her activity and determination to live life fully.

She is well known for her elegant style, for never taking life for granted, and for never forgetting friend or family no matter how much time and distance had passed. 

Audrey is survived by her sons Jeff (Josée) of Cardinal and Bruce (Janet) of Ottawa and her brother Allan (Colleen) of Renfrew.  

Nana will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Elizabeth, Laura, Sarah, Jack and Lucy.  She was predeceased by her husband Rex on November 3, 2012, and her sisters Edna Beach and Marion Reid.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Friday, January 11th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Norine Gullons officiating.  

Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.

Honorary pallbearers were Laura Casselman and Lucy Casselman. Pallbearers were Elizabeth Casselman, Sarah Casselman, Jack Casselman, Mary Strader, John Beach and David Lapier.  

Donations to the Arthritis Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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A resident of the Osgoode Care Centre for the past 10 years, Ilse Lieselotte Giese (nee Fischer) passed away there on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was 86.   

Ilse was born in Thale/Harz, Germany on December 26, 1926, to her parents Otto and Louise Fischer (Hofmann). 

She was raised in Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1953, and settled in Ottawa. 

She married Gunther Giese on July 20, 1956, in the Ottawa Court House.  

In the early 1960’s, the family moved to Navan where they lived until 1976, when they moved to R.R.# 2 Chesterville.  

Ilse and Gunther were foster parents to many children over the years, and she loved birds that visited her many feeders and her dogs, cats and horses.  

Ilse is survived by her children Derry Moke (Margaret Shaver) of Williamsburg and Cindy Wolfe of Williamsburg.  Ilse will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jesse Wolfe and Amber Moke. She was predeceased by her husband Gunther.   

There was no visitation or funeral service.  Donations to the O.S.P.C.A. would be appreciated by the family.  

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A lifetime resident of the area, Verl Levere (nee Byrd) of Morrisburg, passed away at the Hartford Retirement Home in Morrisburg on Friday, January 4, 2013.  She was 91.

Verl was born on the family farm in Mountain Township, on December 9, 1921, to her parents Alfred and Nettie (Baker) Byrd.  She attended public school at the North Mountain Consolidated School at Hallville.

Prior to getting married, Verl worked at the Golden Glove Works in Prescott.

On April 24, 1943, she married Clarence Levere at her family home in Van Camp, in Mountain Township. 

Following their marriage Clarence and Verl took up residence at R.R. # 1, Brinston where they owned and operated both a dairy and a beef farm.  

In January 1965, they established “Levere’s Meat Market and Slaughter House” where they worked alongside each other, until they retired and moved to Morrisburg in 1987.  

Since moving to Morrisburg, Verl participated in the SSS Christian Women’s Group and Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed bowling, shuffle board and participating in the local Euchre Marathon.  

Verl was a member of Hanesville United Church until its closing in 1976, after which she became a member of Brinston United Church. 

Upon moving to Morrisburg, she was a member of Lakeshore Drive United Church.

Verl was a great cook, loved to write poems, was a self-taught artist and an accomplished seamstress.  She loved to sing and to step dance, played the piano by ear and loved to entertain the residents with her harmonica.   

Verl is survived by daughters: Carole Warren and Joan (Lawrence) Larocque of Morrisburg, and by sons Doug (Bev) of Ottawa and Roger (Tom) of Toronto.  

Verl will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Cindy (Jim) Bennis, Leisa (Ernie) Beckstead, Todd (Tracey) Larocque, Melanie Warren (Patrick Burke), Jo-Anne (Wayne) Minish, Sara Warren, Dustin Levere and great-grandchildren Quinn, Lucas and Jonah Bennis, Marc and Cole Beckstead, Alek, Kamryn and Callam Larocque, Hannah Warren, Harrison Burke, Drew and Colin Minish.  

She is survived by sisters-in-law Cora Byrd of Kemptville, Verna Levere of Cornwall and Edna Levere of Morrisburg and by numerous nieces and nephews.  

She was predeceased by her husband Clarence (1998), her infant son Reginald (1958), her grandson Devin Levere (November 2012), her sisters Gertie Christie, Elva Merkley, Grace Perry and her brothers Lloyd, John, Clayton and Sanford Byrd.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 8th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Arlyce Schiebout officiating.  

Verl was honoured by having all of her grandchildren participate in her funeral service. 

Jo-Anne Minish played piano for the service. Todd Larocque sang a solo of Grandma’s favorite hymn “Where We’ll Never Grow Old”.  Jo-Anne followed with a verse of this same hymn played on Verl’s harmonica.  

Melanie Warren joined Todd and Jo-Anne to sing “Blessed Assurance” and “How Great Thou Art”. 

Cindy Bennis and Leisa Beckstead each read one of her favorite poems “If I Had Known” and “A Bend in the Road”. Sara Warren placed a heart pin on grandma’s blouse. 

Grandsons Dustin Levere, Todd Larocque, Jim Bennis, Ernie Beckstead, Wayne Minish and Patrick Burke were pallbearers.

Donations to Lakeshore Drive United Church or C.H.E.O. would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

Spring interment will be at South Gower Cemetery.  

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A resident of the Dundas Manor Nursing Home in Winchester for the past three years, Geraldine Casselman (nee Smith) passed away there on Saturday, January 5, 2013.  She was 83. 

Geraldine was born in Vermont on August 6, 1929, to her parents Keith and Lucille Smith (nee           Vincelette).  She was educated in local schools and she was an excellent student.  After graduation she pursued a career as a secretary in Ottawa.  

She married Percy Casselman of Winchester Springs, and she enjoyed the pleasures of country living.  They were blessed with two sons Steven and Gary.  Unfortunately, Gary died in infancy.  

Geraldine was an accomplished pianist and her family thoroughly enjoyed her playing the piano so beautifully.  She also enjoyed craft work and was very talented at this as well.  Her stuffed toy animals made many little children happy.  

An extremely independent person, Geraldine spent a good deal of her time driving about on her motorized scooter and in her automobile. She also enjoyed visiting the local flea markets.  

Geraldine and Percy shared a love of music, dancing and travelling locally.  They attended community functions, church socials and church suppers.  Unfortunately, later in life Geraldine encountered poor health and these activities were curtailed.  

Geraldine is survived by her son Steven of Oshawa and her brother David (Rosemary) Smith of Prescott.  She was predeceased by her husband Percy, her infant son Gary, her parents Keith and Lucille Smith (nee Vincelette) and her brother Earl Smith.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m., which was conducted by Rev. Christine Lowson.  

Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.  Pallbearers were Steven Casselman, Douglas Casselman, David Smith, Matt Smith, Glen Hart and Drew Lefebvre. 

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

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A resident of the Hartford Retirement Home, Morrisburg, for the past six years, Grietje Hansma (nee Barels) passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, January 8, 2013.  She was 96.

Grietje was born in Holland, on February 24, 1916, to her parents Hendrick and Grietje Barels (nee Rebbers). She completed elementary school and then stayed home to help care for her younger siblings and work on the family farm. 

She grew into a young woman who loved the farm and who loved music and dancing. In her early 20’s, she contracted and miraculously survived diphtheria.

On May 1st, 1941, Grietje married her former neighbour Obele Hansma and together they had five sons Henry, Roy and Oebele in Holland, and Garth and Toney in Canada.  

Together with her husband’s family, Obele and Grietje worked the Hansma farm in Spier for 11 years before deciding to expand their own horizons in Canada. 

In 1952, Grietje, Obele and their three sons boarded the S.S. Veendaam with all their belongings to move to Prescott, Ontario. There they worked for nearly three years before purchasing Erwin Haggerty’s farm in Toyes Hill. where they moved with their four sons on the coldest day of 1955. 

It was here that they became members of the United Church of Canada in Winchester Springs, and remained members for the rest of their lives. They proudly became Canadian citizens in 1959. 

Obele and Grietje remained on the farm until their semi-retirement in 1973, when Winchester came to be their new home. 

Part-time jobs at the United Church and then at Ault’s Foods kept them just busy enough until full-time retirement in 1983. Grietje remained in her home in Winchester until 2006, when she moved to the Hartford Retirement Home.

Grietje was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. 

Grietje is survived by her children Henry (Thelma) of Morrisburg, Roy (Sharon) of Winchester, Oebele (Janice) of Morrisburg and Garth (Ginette) of Toyes Hill.  

She was dear sister of Kiny Beekelaar and Ubelina Bies, both of Holland.  

Grietje will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Dean (Marilyn), Rick (Sarah), Shelley (Tim), Tracey (Marc), Tania (Terry), Phillip, Melanie and by great-grandchildren Chase, Ty, Tyler, Brittany, Tony, Ariabella, Brianna and Kiahna. 

Also survived by nieces and nephews.  

She was predeceased by her husband Obele, her son Toney, her twin infant sisters Tjoukina and Hillegina Barels, her sister Rika Barels, and her brothers Roelof, Teunis, Wilte and Arend Barels.     

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Arlyce Schiebout.  

Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.  Pallbearers were Dean Hansma, Rick Hansma, Tania Tapley, Melanie Hansma, Chase Beaudry and Ty Beaudry.  

Donations to Winchester Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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Anna Cornelia Maria Wynands, 92, of Iroquois, passed into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, December 2, 2012, at Winchester District Memorial Hospital.

Anna was born in Amsterdam on June 8, 1920, to the late Eeltje and Catherina vanBakelen.  She married Jan Feddema on January 27th, 1949, and together they immigrated to Calgary in January 1953. Anna was widowed in April 1953.

The following year, she moved with her three children to Cardinal, Ontario, where she married Johan Gerhard “Gerald” Wynands on May 23rd, 1959.  Anna and Gerald lived and farmed in Cardinal for 28 years before retiring to Iroquois.

Anna and Gerald had two more children together, and made their farm an oasis of hospitality, welcoming with open arms, not only visitors from Calgary and the Netherlands, but also a dozen foster children.  

In 1982, Anna and Gerald were honoured for 15 years as foster parents.  

Whether children or houseplants, everything and everyone Anna touched seemed to thrive under her care. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and took a lively, sympathetic and cheerful interest in the joys and trials of all her extended family.  She had a quick sense of humour and the ability to find a smile in every circumstance.

Anna was continually sewing, knitting and crafting for her family and friends.  Visitors never left her home without some evidence of her generosity and skill. 

Each family birthday or holiday was marked by the arrival of one of her handcrafted, hand written cards, and she enjoyed corresponding with distant friends and family. 

Anna was a long-time member of the Catholic Women’s League and an active member of St. Cecilia Church in Iroquois.  She will be sorely missed by her friends there as well as those in her crafting group and in her community.

Anna is survived by her husband, Gerald, and her children, Trudy (Bill) Whittaker of Lyndhurst, Adrian (Carol) of North Augusta, Edward (Janet) of Lyn, Maria (Gary) Ferguson of Jasper, John (Dawn) of Cardinal, and by her brother Cor (Allie) vanBakelen of Amsterdam, Holland.  

She is fondly remembered by 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Anna is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, in both Holland and Canada.

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Iroquois on Thursday, December 6, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of the Christian Burial took place in St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church in Iroquois, on Friday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m. 

Donations to St. Cecilia’s Church or Winchester Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

Interment took place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Cardinal.  Pall bearers were six of her grandchildren, Richard Whittaker, Christina, Ryan and John Wynands, and Thomas and Nicole Ferguson.  

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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A lifetime resident of the area, Tammy McCooeye of R.R. # 1 Morrisburg, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. She was 40.

Tammy was born in Winchester, on January 31, 1972, to her parents Gordon and Dorothy Billings (nee Woods). She was raised in the Hanesville area and attended Dixon’s Corners Public School and Seaway District High School.

Following high school, Tammy worked doing plant work for several years before becoming a stay at home wife and mother.

On June 27, 2009, she married Shaun McCooeye and together they had three sons Trevor, Tyrone and Collin, three chocolate labs Magnum, Missy and Mojo and a kitten Antler

Tammy was an avid hunter and fisherman and she loved being outdoors which earned her the nicknames Rambo and Annie.

Tammy is survived by her husband Shaun McCooeye and her sons Trevor, Tyrone and Collin.

She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Donna (Doug) Froats of Cardinal, Patsy (David) Pope of Cardinal, Karl (Donna) Billings of R.R.# 2 Brinston, Linda (Art) Brown of Hamilton, Garry (Faye)Billings of Kemptville, Wendy (Jeff) Welsh of Hanesville, Dianne (Gordon) Munro of Lyn and Dwayne Billings of Brinston. 

She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Tammy was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Dorothy Billings (nee Woods), her brother Douglas Gordon Billings and her nephew Chapen Welsh. 

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. There was no formal funeral service. 

Donations to C.H.E.O. 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, Pearl McIntosh passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 15, 2012, following a brief illness. She was 91.

Pearl was born in Elma, on June 24, 1921, to her parents Edgar and Bessie Robinson (nee McMillan). She grew up and attended public school there along with her brother Doug and sisters Lois and Hazel.  

After the death of her mother in 1936, Pearl took over as the matriarch of the family and looked after her two sisters and Doug.  

On September 21, 1941, Pearl married Wilfred McIntosh.  Unfortunately, they were not blessed with any children of their own. However, in October of 1943, when Pearl’s father died, she and Wilfred accepted her younger brother Doug, who was just 11 years old at the time, into their home and they cared for him until he was 21 and ready to move out on his own.  

Together, Pearl and Wilfred farmed several different farms in the Williamsburg area.  They would buy a farm, work it for a few years, and then sell it and move to a new farm.  Wilfred claimed that he and Pearl made money every time they sold a property.     

Pearl was a very hard worker but she made time to garden, sew, knit and crochet. She was an excellent piano player.  

Pearl was also a meticulous record keeper, and she kept a daily diary in which she recorded detailed information such as her activities, the weather, weddings, births and deaths. That book will be treasured by her family for generations to come.  

An excellent cook, she enjoyed getting together with her family for dinner on a regular basis.  Following dinner she would entertain her family members with a piano recital which was enjoyed by everyone. 

Pearl was a devoted member of Williamsburg United Church for many years, and she served as a member of the United Church Women.   She was also a member of the Williamsburg Women’s Institute. 

Pearl will be fondly remembered by her family for her sharp mind and fantastic memory which she maintained right up until her death.  She was a helpful and caring lady, and she was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. 

Pearl is survived by her siblings, Lois Casselman of Elma and Doug (Evelyn) Robinson of Elma.  She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred and her sister Hazel Robinson.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday from 2-5 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 18th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Ralph Taylor officiating.  

Interment followed at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston. Pallbearers were Hubert Wells, Alex Scott, Roger Tupper, Lyle Gallinger, Francis Henderson and Ed Hanson.  

Donations to Winchester Hospital or Williamsburg United Church 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, Lee Kelly passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 13, 2012, following a brief illness.  He was 66.

Lee was born in Iroquois, on August 11, 1946, to his parents William and Carrie Kelly (nee Sheets).   He attended local schools and Seaway District High School. Following high school, he married Gail Saddlemire and together they enjoyed a life full of laughter and fun.

Lee worked for the recreation department of the Village of Morrisburg and later the Township of South Dundas for 25 years until he retired in August of 2011.  He was a familiar face to many local residents because he operated the Zamboni at the rink in Morrisburg for several years.

Lee enjoyed playing darts, camping and having a cold beer.  He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends for his fun-loving nature, his sense of humour and his dedication to the community of Morrisburg which he loved.

Lee is survived by his siblings Sterling (Edna) of Morrisburg, Earl (Rose) of Simcoe, Ed (Roseann) of Morrisburg, Dale (Pat) of Morrisburg, Betty (Lloyd) McMillan of Iroquois, Wayne (Marie) of Iroquois and his precious dog Buddie.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gail, his parents Bill and Carrie Kelly (nee Sheets) and his brother Ronnie.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews. 

“Uncle Lee” will be remembered in the hearts of Morrisburg area residents for many years.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Monday, December 17th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating.  Cremation followed.   

Pallbearers were Jeff Kelly, Travis Kelly, Mike Kelly, Colleen Merkley, Jeff VanderVeen and Stan Saddlemire. Honorary pallbearer was Jack Vander Veen. 

Interment of cremated remains will be at Fairview Cemetery, Morrisburg.  

Donations to the S.P.C.A. would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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