Obituaries

 

Verla Velma Perrin passed away suddenly at her home in Morrisburg, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. She was in her 86th year.

Verla was the daughter of the late Albert and Eva (nee Littlejohns) Disheau. She was a faithful servant at her church; supporting weddings, funerals and bazaars, and helping behind the scenes.  

She served in many positions as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and attended Canadian Club meetings to satisfy her thirst for knowledge. She volunteered at the Upper Canada Playhouse. 

She fed stray cats, played cards with her family and enjoyed sports and camping.

Throughout the years, Verla worked at Dundas Manor, Foodland, Treasure Island Restaurant, Pokey’s Place, Caldwell Linen Mills and D&K Fabrics. 

She delivered mail in the Martintown area, was a Bell Telephone operator, and had worked for Mr. Crombley who was involved with the lettering of tombstones in Martintown. She also helped transport cars from one place to another.   

Verla’s handiwork was to be admired—she made many quilts and also crocheted.  She was an excellent seamstress and made her niece’s wedding dress. 

She enjoyed day excursions and travelled to see Daniel O’Donnell several times.  

Very active in the Progressive Conservative Party, Verla attended meetings, posted lawn signs, worked at polling stations and volunteered before election day.

Verla was a humble lady, always kind and quick to help anyone in need.  She had a very strong faith.   Indeed Verla a bundle of energy. She enjoyed life and had many interests. 

Verla was the beloved wife of the late Ron Perrin (2012), and loving mother of Richard Tyo and Brenda (late Paul) St. Louis, both of Cornwall.  

She was cherished grandmother of Heidi (Randy) McGillis and great-grandmother of Kaitlin and Sarah Lynn McGillis, all of Cornwall. 

Verla will be lovingly remembered by her stepchildren Dwight (Cathy) Perrin of Kingston and Dwayne Perrin of Athens.  She was dear step-grandmother of Cindy (Neil) Boyce of Harrowsmith and Lee Perrin of Kingston, and loving step-great-grandmother of Harley and Braden Boyce of Harrowsmith.

She was the treasured sister of Glendon (Beverly) Disheau of Morrisburg, Elizabeth Smith of Massena, NY, Warren Disheau of Toronto, Wayne (Ann) Disheau of Morrisburg, Carol (Frank) Dahl of Wasa, BC, and Louella Smail of Brinston.

She was dear sister-in-law of Winston Baker of Stampville and Beverly Disheau of Morrisburg. She will be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews.  

Verla was predeceased by her parents Albert and Eva Disheau, her sister Heather Baker, her brothers Bert and Wallace Disheau and her brothers-in-law Harold Smith and Brian Smail. 

Friends were received at the Parker Funeral Home, Morrisburg on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Order of the Eastern Star, (Violet Chapter #206) service was held following the afternoon visitation.

Funeral service was at Lakeshore Drive United Church, Morrisburg on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 1 p.m.  Cremation with inurnment at Iroquois Point United Cemetery at a later date.  

Memorial donations to Lakeshore Drive United Church will be gratefully acknowledged. 

Pallbearers were Scott Robinson, Wesley Baker, Winston Baker, Grant Gingrich, Darren Crawford and Brian Howald

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A lifetime resident of the Brinston area, Glen Baldwin passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, June 5, 2014. He was 50.

Glen was born in Winchester, on September 20, 1964, to his parents Murray and Dorla Baldwin (nee Dillabaugh). 

Glen was the youngest of six children and a red-head like his father. He attended Dixon’s Corners Public School, Nationview Public School and Seaway District High School. 

Everyone knew Glen’s big-hearted smile and his fun loving mischief. He loved his motorcycle and always had fearless adventures with the boys. 

Glen had a love for the land and very much enjoyed farming. He was employed at Floodview Farms (Gerald and Shirley Belanger) north of Brinston until 1989, when he left farming to begin his career at the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry in the Roads Department. This year marked Glen’s 25th year of service. 

Always the brunt of jokes about easy laid back work, Glen would just smile, give some joke back and carry on. Very few people know of the endless hours County Roads Department snowplow drivers actually put in over the years. Glen did his job well and with pride.

In 1994, Glen finally married the love of his life, Leslie Disheau at Brinston United Church. They bought a house in Stampville and settled down to raise a family. Jessica and Erik would become Glen’s centre of attention and the pride and joy of his life. 

Always an outdoor man; hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, and snowmobiling, Glen taught his children the value of stewardship of the land and had some very memorable adventures with them by his side. For Glen, family was the centre of his life, and he made sure that his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews were included in his outdoor adventures. 

Glen was a community minded person and an active volunteer with many snowmobile clubs since 1990. Glen’s passion was snowmobiling, and he would stake snowmobile trails every year to ensure local recreational snowmobiling existed. 

Glen and Leslie lived an active and adventurous life together for 28 years. 

Glen is survived by his wife Leslie Disheau, his children Jessica and Erik, his parents Murray and Dorla Baldwin (nee Dillabaugh) of Hanesville, his siblings Sandra Strader (Randy) of Iroquois, Keith (Deborah) of Morrisburg, Kevin (Kathy) of Brinston, Dale (Kim) of Morrisburg and Connie Kerkhof (Rick) of Oxford Mills and his mother-in-law Louella Disheau-Smail.  

Glen will be fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday, June 12th from noon-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

Funeral service was held at Brinston United Church on Saturday, June 13th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Valerie VandeWiele officiating.  Cremation followed.  Interment of cremated remains will be at Hanesville Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Keith Baldwin, Kevin Baldwin, Dale Baldwin, Rick Kerkhof, Randy Strader and Bill Bennett.  

Donations to the Upper Canada District School Board Champions for Kids program 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, Iva Rutherford (nee Baker) of Mariatown, passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was 83.   

Iva was born in Williamsburg Township, on July 5, 1931, to her parents Aiden and Alberta Baker (nee Gallinger). On September 8th, 1956, she married Theodore Rutherford and together they raised two children. 

Iva worked for the paper mill in the old town of Morrisburg, and after having her own children she took jobs baby-sitting and cleaning homes. She later worked along with her husband at the egg grading station in Glen Becker until its closure. Her last job was at Odonto in Morrisburg, as a shift supervisor until her retirement. 

Iva loved gardening, camping and listening to old time country music on records. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who found joy sharing stories with her grandchildren about the old days and how she grew up without all of the luxuries of today. 

Iva was a lifelong member at Saint James Anglican Church in Morrisburg.  

The beloved wife of the late Theodore Rutherford, Iva is survived by her children Steven Rutherford of Cornwall and Laurie Chater (Gerry) of Morrisburg and her grandchildren  DeeJay Keeler, Kaitlyn Keeler, Amber Rutherford and Michelle Chater.  She was dear sister-in-law of Zeta Baker of Mariatown. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Iva was predeceased by her husband Theodore, her sisters Eva Ladue and Vera Rutherford and her brothers Allen, Roy and John Baker.  

A Memorial Service was held at St. James Anglican Church, Morrisburg, on Tuesday, May 26th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Craig Bowers officiating. Interment followed at St. James Cemetery, Morrisburg. 

Pallbearers were her grandchildren DeeJay, Kaitlyn, Amber and Michelle.   

Donations to St. James Anglican Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

Arrangements were entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg.  Online condolences and memories may be forwarded through marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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 On Monday, May 25th, 2015, Ronnie Dickson, in his 46th year, died suddenly at his home in Brockville. 

Ronnie, a former resident of Iroquois, was an avid fisherman who spent many days aboard his boat in the St. Lawrence. 

He also loved spending his summers with his grandparents in Nova Scotia. He worked at Caldwell for several years. 

Ronnie is survived by his beloved mother Judy Dickson (nee Mason) of Iroquois, brother Gus (Joan) of Morrisburg, nephew Chauncey (Nicole), niece Hailey and great nephew Aaron. He is predeceased by his father Gerry Dickson.

There was no visitation or funeral service. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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A resident of Riverside Heights for the past 18 years, James Caldwell passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, April 21, 2015.  He was 80.  

Jim was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on May 27, 1934, to his parents Alexander and Margaret “Peggy” Caldwell (nee Alexander).  

Jim lived his formative years in Glasgow, but in 1956, he decided to move to Toronto, Canada, in search of job opportunities and new adventures.  

He had a long and successful career with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), and retired from the MTO in 1990. 

Post retirement, Jim enjoyed spending his winters in Davenport, Florida, and loved to challenge his fellow snowbirds to a round of golf. In more recent years, his deteriorating health prevented him from venturing onto the course but he was always keen to watch his beloved sport on television.

He also enjoyed watching old western movies and reading. 

Jim is survived by his wife Doris Tallon (nee Cundell),and  his children Maureen Mackay (Ian) of Aurora and Duncan Caldwell (Alison) of London.

He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Shelby and Tom; Doris’s children Wayne Tallon (Susan) of Fredericton, Sharon Tallon-Goulet (Claude) of Orleans, Darlene Maxwell (Jim) of Stittsville and Angela Willows (Garry) of Orleans; and Doris’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents Alexander and Margaret “Peggy” Caldwell. 

A Celebration of Jim’s life was held at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, followed by interment at Our Lady of the Visitation Cemetery in Ottawa South. 

Pallbearers were Ian Mackay, Andrew Maxwell, and Kevin and Spencer Willows.

Donations in Memoriam made to the Canadian Diabetes Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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A resident of Williamsburg for the past 63 years, Gerry Byvelds passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, April 27, 2015.  He was 86.

Gerry was born in Keldonk, The Netherlands, on April 10, 1929, one of 10 children born to his parents Johannus and Anna Byvelds (nee Vandommelen).  

He worked from an early age on the family farm, other farms, and in the bush cutting lumber.  At the age of 22 he came with brothers Bill and John to Canada, settling in New Brunswick for a while, earning money here and there and getting things started in the new country.  

They eventually followed their hearts to Ontario and found a nice farm in Boucks Hill where the rest of the family could join them. 

Gerry worked for many years as a bricklayer with his little brother Tony and brother in law Jack Van Hoof.  When he retired from bricklaying he worked as a groundskeeper at the Morrisburg Golf Course for several years.  During his time at the golf course, Gerry fine-tuned his lawn care skills for the house in Williamsburg. 

Gerry married Nolda on September 30, 1983, 32 years ago.  They soon became Opa and Oma, but for the rest of the family they were known as Uncle Gerry and Tante Nolda, and they were in charge of everything having to do with a Van Moorsel or a Byvelds.   

Gerry worked hard. His hands belong in the Smithsonian as a testament to hard work… rugged, weathered, and absent of fingerprints from the years of bricklaying.  Cuts on his hands and bruised fingernails were the norm. Vise grips were used to remove supersized slivers. There were never enough bandages in the house.   

Ever busy, Gerry was constantly working on the house and the yard.  If something was found in disrepair, it instantly called for a trip to the farm at Boucks Hill to see if there was some piece of used milking equipment that could fix it instead of the proper solution available at the store.   

Gerry genuinely enjoyed the challenge of finding creative solutions to building and fixing things.

He had an extensive collection of power tools, and not one had the cord intact, severed by its own doing. Gerry would run to the breaker panel to see why the saw stopped, and later realize that he cut through the cord.  This did not happen once.  Looking now at his tool collection, it was routine. 

In the moments between work and sleep, it was pretty much a guarantee that Gerry was in front of the TV watching sports.  

Probably 100 baseball games in the summer and 80 hockey games in winter, but also soccer, curling and football.  He would wear out his lazy boy chairs leaning over to help the home team score.  His legs would almost reach the ceiling when there was a great play developing.  

He cheered hardest for Canada in the Olympics, with The Netherlands running a distant second.

Gerry loved animals, keeping the local cats and bunnies fed and comfortable in re-purposed calf hutches and feeders.  Family pets could count on him for treats from the table, a ball to throw and a lap to lay on.    

For many of his later years, he loved to bike around the county, typically to his brothers’ farms in Boucks Hill, Chesterville and Brinston. 

As enjoyable as this was in the moment, it likely also made him feel like a young boy back in the Old Country. 

He adored his family and took great pride in his grandchildren and more recently his four great -grandchildren.  Nothing got him out of his lazy boy faster than the arrival of a young family member. 

All along, Gerry held Nolda high on a pedestal, doing everything he could to make sure she was comfortable and happy. Furniture, flower beds, whatever. 

Gerry and Nolda also enjoyed playing cards together and bowling with their friends at the Chesterville Lanes.  He was also blessed to have great neighbours always looking out for him. 

Gerry always had cool cars and was everyone’s cool uncle. He will be sadly missed. 

Gerry is survived by his wife Nolda; his stepchildren Pat (Christie) of Williamsburg, Margie Byvelds (Pete Wilson) of Listowel, Reta Byvelds of Stratford and Ed (Catherine) of San Francisco; his siblings his twin brother Martin (Johanna) of Boucks Hill, John A. (Toni) of Williamsburg, Anthony (Corrie) of Williamsburg, Toni Van Hoof of  Morrisburg, and Catherine Van Moorsel of Williamsburg.

Opa will be fondly remembered by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  

He was predeceased by his brothers Arnold, Albert, Bill and Johannus.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.   

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Morrisburg, on Friday, May 1st at 11:30 a.m., with Father Chisholm officiating.   Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Morrisburg.  

Pallbearers were his nephews Peter Byvelds, Steven Byvelds, John Byvelds, Robert Byvelds, Mike Byvelds, David Van Moorsel, Jeff Van Moorsel and Donald Van Hoof.  

Donations to Winchester Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

Arrangements were entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.  

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A resident of Glen Walter for the past 14 years, Janet Duval passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 5, 2015, following a brief illness. She was 57.

Janet was born in Winchester, on December 7, 1957 to her parents Merle and Betty Casselman (nee Summers). 

She attended Riverside Heights Public School and Seaway District High School. 

For the past 15 years she has worked at the NavCan building in Cornwall as a chamber maid.

Janet was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed bowling, camping, listening to country music, playing cards and preserving vegetables that she grew in her garden.  She loved animals, especially frogs.  

Janet is survived by her husband George Desjardins, her children Kevin Duval (Lena Bériault) of Cornwall and Mandy Duval (Justin Faubert) of Monkland, her mother Betty Lind of Kelowna and her siblings Steve Casselman (Cora) of Williamsburg, Elaine Fry (Jim), Nancy Fichtner and Michelle Lewis, all of Kelowna. 

Janet will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Dominic, Bailey, Landon, Lincoln and Tyson. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Merle Casselman.   

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 Thursday, April 9th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Janet Evans officiating.  

Spring interment of cremated remains will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Morrisburg.    

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

 

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A resident of Morrisburg for the past 26 years, Jake van Beilen passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at the Cornwall Hospice on Friday, April 17th, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 77.

Jake was born on July 14, 1937, in the village of Emmen, The Netherlands, the oldest of eight children born to to his parents Jan and Antje van Beilen (nee Buter).  The family immigrated to Canada in 1953.

Jake worked as a mason for most of his life while living in Canada.

Jake married Corrie Oosterman on December 8, 1961.  Together they were blessed with four children Rick, Karen, Wendy and Laura Lee.  

Jake will be remembered as a quiet and gentle family man.

Jake is survived by his wife Corrie and his children Rick (Wendy) of Hanesville, Karen McMillan (Mark) of Riverside Heights, Wendy of Ottawa and Laura Lee deJong (Harold) of Chesterville.

He was dear brother of Gaya Vandersleen (Jan) of Pembroke, Ann Vandemheen (Mac) of Williamsburg, Andrew (Ali) of Morrisburg, Henry (Myrna) of Iroquois, Lucas of Hanesville and Jenny Chamberlain (Brent) of Renfrew.   He was predeceased by his infant sister Janny.  

Jake will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Brittany (Andrew), Joshua (Christine), Matthew (Steph), Timothy (Jess), Tyler (Liz), Andrew (Bridget), William (Brittany), Brigitte, Chelsea, James and great-grandchildren Kaydance, Gracie, Tate, Hadley and AnnaLynn.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday, April 20th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

Funeral service was held at Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, April 21st at 11 a.m., with Rev. John Noordhof officiating. 

Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg. Pallbearers were grandsons Joshua van Beilen, Matthew McMillan, Timothy McMillan, Tyler van Beilen, Andrew deJong, William deJong and James deJong.    

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

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In loving memory of Tammy Lorie Conley who passed away suddenly as a result of a tragic accident on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at the age of 54 years. 

Tammy was the beloved wife of Brad Conley for 23 years and devoted mother of Mason (age 19) and Samantha (age 16). She was the cherished daughter of Violet and Sam Casselman of Morrisburg, daughter in law of Bill and Isabelle Conley of Chesterville and a dear friend to many. 

Tammy grew up in Morrisburg. She was her mother’s angel and the apple of her father’s eye. Violet’s effort to keep her little girl in ringlets and bows was futile, since Tammy was more comfortable playing with the boys and her athletic ability could put them to shame. 

She could throw a ball from center field as easily as she could hit a home run which made Sam very proud. She could often be seen trying not to giggle in the church choir loft on Sundays. Tammy was always the life of the party and could usually be heard over the crowd! She was so much fun to be around. 

After graduating from Seaway District High School, Tammy attended Humber College in Toronto. In 1979, she moved to Trenton and began her career in funeral services at Weaver Funeral Home. Owner, Ralph Weaver commented that Tammy was “a breath of fresh air” to the business. 

It was there that Tammy would meet her future husband, Brad. We would tease her that she moved all the way to Trenton to marry someone from Chesterville! They bought a home that came complete with wonderful neighbours. Then along came Mason and Samantha. Tammy and Brad’s calendar was always full. Having a skilled hockey player and talented dancer in the family along with demanding careers made for a hectic lifestyle. She still made time for volunteer work and always had time for friends and family. Tammy would simply say “yeah, my life is busy but it’s a good life; it’s not the years in your life but the life in your years that count”. 

How coincidental it is that Tammy’s initials have always been TLC, and this is what she gave to so many in her 35 years as a funeral director. She was well respected in Trenton, and evidence of this could be seen in the community response to her death. On the day of her funeral a capacity crowd filled St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Trenton, and the main street was lined with uniformed police officers, fire fighters and paramedics. It was an unforgettable tribute to the woman who remains so desperately missed by the loved ones she left behind.

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