Obituaries

 

A resident of Iroquois, Henk van Dodewaard passed away peacefully at the Cornwall CareforHospice on Wednesday, December 10th, 2014. He was in his 85th year. 

Henk was the dearly beloved husband of Agnes van  Dodewaard. He was loving father of Arie (Ineke) of RR 3 Williamsburg, Marja (Marcel) Smellink of Iroquois, Henry (Brenda) of Iroquois, John (Janis) of Iroquois, Erik (Donna) of Brockville and Peter (Debra) of Iroquois. 

He was dear brother of Corrie van Dodewaard of Holland, Coby (James) Maida of Malawi and Arie van Dodewaard of Holland. 

Henk was predeceased by two grandsons Michael and Daniel. He will be sadly missed by his 19 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Henk was born in Heteren in the Netherlands, the second oldest of four kids.  He married Agnes in 1957, and they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on November 27th, 2014, at the hospice surrounded by their family. 

As a blacksmith, Henk made some beautiful “artwork”. One piece was a rooster which he helped make, and place on the top of a church in Holland. He also made two cradles for his grandchildren. 

Henk had different jobs; he drove an excavator for a couple of years, one of them was built on the back of a truck which he built himself, He was also a tool and die maker and machinist.

Henk and Agnes had five boys and one girl. The last couple of years in Holland, he had his own business, and sometimes he made 36 hour “days” welding buckets, and everything else in steel, like scaffolding and soil testing equipment for Venezuela.

In 1976, Henk decided to take a look in Canada, and when he returned, he just said to his family “We are moving”. So  in July  1977, when Henk was 47, he moved his family to Canada. A time a lot of us are going “We need to slow down”, but not Henk, he kept working. 

In the early 80’s, Henk and his sons started their own business, a welding and repair business that did repairs and made buckets. D and S Manufacturing was born. He worked until he was 75, and even after that he had to check up to see if the boys were doing all right.

He loved making little kids laugh, especially his grand kids and great-grandchildren. He was a kid at heart. 

Pa/opa was a great husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, and he will be sadly missed. 

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin in Williamsburg, on Friday, December 12, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at Dixon’s Corners Community Christian Reform Church on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 11 a.m.

Special thanks go to Dr. Saad Abbud and his staff, the staff of J. W. MacIntosh Seniors’ Support Centre-Assisted Living, and the doctors, nurses and other staff at the Cornwall Carefor Hospice.

Donations to Carefor Hospice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

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A lifetime resident of the Williamsburg area, Edna Schell passed away at the Dundas Manor Nursing Home in Winchester, on Sunday, December 7, 2014. She was 95.

Edna was born in Matilda Township, on June 26, 1919, to her parents John and Sarah Whitteker (nee Casselman).

On September 27, 1938, she married Keith Schell at the Williamsburg Lutheran Church.  After her marriage, Edna moved into the Schell family home in Williamsburg, and she and Keith had three boys, Robert, Douglas and Larry.

Edna worked in a restaurant, a hair salon and a boarding room in the Dr. Locke days.  She cooked many meals for boarders who stayed on the Schell farm while there to visit Dr. Locke.  She also cooked many meals for the farm hands who worked on the Schell farm.  

Edna performed the secretarial duties in the Clerk’s office when Keith became Williamsburg Township Clerk until 1976, when her daughter-in-law Joan took over.

Edna enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening, and she and Keith did some travelling with close friends and relatives. They took their grandchildren on many summer vacations.  They travelled abroad to the Shetland Islands, to visit her brother-in-law Lyle’s grave site.  

Edna is survived by her sons Bob of Morrisburg and Larry (Annie) of Williamsburg and her brothers Ivan (Shirley) of Williamsburg, Rex (Mary Ruth) of Morrisburg and Glen (Lois) of Perth.  

Edna will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Lorie Hutt (Mitch), Lisa McNairn (Allen) and Lyle Schell (Kim) and by her great-grandchildren Chelsey, Drew, Matt, Derek, Casey, Kylie and Lacey. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. 

She was predeceased by her husband Keith “Casey” Schell, her son Doug, her daughter-in-law Joan Schell, her brother-in-law Lyle, her sisters Doris Casselman, Velda Steinburg and Flora-Belle Whitteker and her brother Ward.   

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1 p.m., which was conducted by Rev. Duncan Perry.  Interment followed at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.  

Honorary pallbearers were great-granddaughters Kylie Schell and Lacey Schell. Pallbearers were great-grandchildren Chelsey Schell, Drew Hutt, Matt McNairn, Derek Hutt and Casey Schell.

Donations to South Dundas Lutheran Community Church or Dundas County Hospice 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, Lawrence “Catfish” Hunter passed away at the Carefor Hospice in Cornwall, on Thursday, December 4, 2014.  He was 64.

Lawrence was born in Matilda Township, on February 6, 1950, to his parents Joe and Marguerite Hunter.

He graduated from Toyes Hill school and North Dundas High School.  For many years Lawrence worked at Parmalat in Winchester until health problems forced him to retire early.

Lawrence enjoyed four wheeling, fishing, bowling, and playing Texas Hold’em, broomball, baseball, darts, golf and washer toss.  He was an avid Toronto Maple Leaf and New York Yankees fan.   

Lawrence enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He had a big heart and he would help anyone in need. He always welcomed everyone who knocked on his door with a smile. 

Lawrence touched many people during his lifetime with his kindness, and he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. 

Lawrence is survived by his siblings June Picard of Toyes Hill, Barbara Duff (Terry) of Newington, Linda Brannen (Mike) of Chesterville, Joe 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 Bill, Robert and Jake.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the spring.  

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

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A longtime resident of Iroquois, Mary Elizabeth Ace died peacefully at the Sherwood Park Manor, Brockville, on Monday, November 17, 2014.  She was in her 91st year.  

Mary was born in Swansea, Wales, to the late John and Sarah Ace (Wheale) and came to Canada with her family in 1926.

She attended Dundela Public School and Iroquois High School.  Mary began her career, in the early 1940’s, with the Federal Government (Stats Can) and remained until she retired in the late seventies. In 1990, she moved to Iroquois.

Mary loved watching the river from her front porch, she loved animals and always had at least two cats. Mary travelled often until she retired, and loved be with family.

Due to ill health, she moved to Sherwood Park Manor in 2009, where she remained until her passing.  

Mary is survived by her dear sister-in-law, Hazel Ace of Iroquois.  

She was predeceased by her brothers Wallace, Dick, Clifford, Albert, her sister Eileen Merkley, her sister-in-law Lola Ace and her nephew Jack Ace.

Mary will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews; Wally Ace, David Ace, Debbie Ace, Linda Scrivens, Pat Ace, Nancy Ace and by several great nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Iroquois, on Thursday, November 20, 2014, from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m.  The service was conducted by Rev Sue McCullough.  Interment followed at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery in Iroquois. 

Pallbearers were Wally Ace, David Ace, Jason Wagner, Jerry Wagner, Tom Holmes, Bryce Fournier, Andrew Hart and Paul Petersen. 

Donations to St. John’s Anglican Church or the Sherwood Park Manor would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A lifetime resident of Morrisburg, Leo Lortie passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was 77.

Leo was born in Morrisburg, on March 19, 1937, to his parents Emerie and Yvonne Lortie (nee Ladouceur).

During the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, he worked for the Canadian dredge and dock.  In 1961, he started working at the Capital Concrete Block Plant and worked there until 1980, at which time he began work at Beavers Dental where he would remain until his retirement in 2002.  

In addition to his work, Leo served on the Morrisburg Fire Department for 20 years and retired in 1990, as a Captain.  Leo was also a member of the Morrisburg Legion for 18 years.

Active as long as he was able, Leo enjoyed time spent with family and friends and especially loved fishing any chance he got.

Leo is survived by his wife Catherine Lortie, his daughters Yvonne Lortie of Morrisburg and Elizabeth Lortie-Ross (Steven) of Morrisburg and by his brothers Claude (Helen) of St. Catharines and Robert (Margaret) of Morrisburg.  

Leo will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Brandan, Bradley (Allison), Jessica (Chris), Brittany (Chris), Kyle (Haley), Jason (Laura) and great-grandchildren Ethan, William and Tenley.  He was the dear father-in-law of Julie Lortie.   

He was predeceased by his son John, his sister Theresa Sheldrick and his brothers Roger and Gerald.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Friends called at the Marsden & McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Morrisburg, on Monday, November 24th at 11 a.m., with Father Chisholm officiating.  Cremation followed. 

Pallbearers were Blake Barry, Scott Robinson, Jason Denio, Gary Jarvis, Rick Vaughan and Mike Van Allen.Honorary pallbearers were Brandan Lortie, Bradley Lortie and Ethan Hamilton.

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

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A lifetime resident of the Williamsburg area, Donnie Wells passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, following a brief illness.  He was 76.

Donnie was born in Hoasic, on September 8, 1938, to John and Kezia Wells (nee Pemberton). His birth followed the birth of two sets of twins. When he was eight years old, his parents sold the farm and moved to a better farm on Strader Hill Road. 

As a young boy, Donnie worked as a farmhand for neighbours Elgin and Olive McIntosh for 50 cents a week. Leaving work early one day meant having 25 cents docked from his pay. 

During his teen years, Donnie worked for Miller’s Cheese factory until he obtained work with Ontario Hydro on the Seaway Project.

In the early hours of Christmas morning 1957, sadness hit the Wells family when Donnie’s brother Lyle was killed in a car accident. At this time, Donnie left Ontario Hydro to help on the family farm. As well as farming, Donnie drove a milk truck.

In 1961, Donnie’s life changed forever when he met and married a beautiful girl named Ellyn Casselman. She was the love of his life. 

Shortly after their marriage, Donnie and Ellyn decided to start a family. Their first child Wesley was born too early on September 1, 1962 and lived only for a few hours. 

Little Lloyd would be the second son, born in September 1963. Proud as could be, Donnie took Lloyd everywhere with him.

The family grew quickly with Garry arriving in 1966, Heather in 1967, David in 1969, and finally Kelly in 1972. 

Donnie used to a joke that after he found out what was causing it, ‘we didn’t have any more kids’.

Donnie was incredibly proud of each addition to the family. As if having five kids of their own wasn’t challenging enough, Donnie and Ellyn opened their home to numerous foster children, at one time having a total of nine children in their home. 

This made for a busy but fun homestead. Although having fun was important, being made to mind and having respect was something Donnie made sure he instilled in his children. 

In 1981, Donnie and Ellyn sold the family farm. To keep busy, Donnie drove school bus, a job he enjoyed as he had a true love for children. By 1985, he moved on to work for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission where he drove a mower. 

After retirement at 65 from the Parks, Donnie continue doing what he loved and starting working at Nationview Golf Course. Working a few days a week, he really took pleasure in his work and met many new people at the course. He continued to work there until July of this year when he was forced to stop due to his illness. 

Some of Donnie’s favourite pastimes were to visit friends and tour the countryside. It didn’t matter if Donnie knew a person when they walked into the room, he would certainly know them when they left. 

Garage parties were another of Donnie’s favourite occasions. Many family and friends gathered annually to help Donnie and Garnet Stata celebrate their birthdays. These parties were a way for neighbours, friends and family to gather and have a great time. Many of these Saturday night parties would end late on Sunday.

However, as every one knows, life doesn’t come without its ups and downs. 

February 1987, was one of the hardest times of Donnie and Ellyn’s life when their son Garry was in a car accident and died a week later from his injuries. 

Life again had changed, but the family grew stronger. Another difficult time came five years ago when Donnie and Ellyn downsized and sold the farmhouse that Donnie had called home for over 60 years. 

A beautiful new home was built in Williamsburg, by their son Lloyd. Once settled in, Donnie was happy in his new surroundings, and it didn’t take him long to meet and become friends with many of his new neighbours. That was what Donnie was all about. Meeting new friends, keeping up with his old friends but most of all, just being a good friend.

Donnie is survived by his wife Ellyn, by his children Lloyd (Jackie) of R.R.# 2 Williamsburg, Heather Wells-Baker (Ron) of R.R.# 1 Iroquois, David (Ruth) of R.R.# 1 Morrisburg and Kelly DeDekker (Greg) of Williamsburg and by his sister Muriel Gow of Morrisburg. 

Donnie will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Michael, Jessica, Bailey, Maggie, Nicole, Chase, Drew, Tyler and his great-grandson Jayden.  

He was predeceased by his infant son Wesley, his son Garry, his brother Lyle and his parents John and Kezia Wells (nee Pemberton).  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. An Oddfellows service was held on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.  

The funeral service was held at the South Dundas Lutheran Community Church, Williamsburg, on Saturday, November 29 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Diane Raddatz officiating.

Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  Pallbearers were Glenn Pemberton, Gary Pemberton, Con Pemberton, Gordon Beckstead, Ronnie Hess and Lyal Kehoe. 

Honorary pallbearers were John DeVries, Dale Casselman, Ralph Barkley, Scott Durant and Dave Baldwin.

Donations to the Williamsburg Oddfellows Lodge, South Dundas Lutheran Community Church or Dundas County Hospice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A lifetime resident of the Chesterville area, Alma Brownlee passed away at the Dundas Manor in Winchester, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014.  She was 101.

Alma was born in Brockville ,on February 7, 1913, just prior to WW1. She was the third child, but the first daughter to Reverend Foster Chapin Bowen and his wife Margaret. Alma would soon have three younger sisters to help care for.  

The family did not have much money, but they had the foundation on which great lives are built: strong faith, a good work ethic and a dedication to community service. 

The six Bowen children were often sent out to help others in the community. One summer when Alma was 10, she was sent to help a parishioner maintain her garden. Alma enjoyed gardening, and for years she kept a huge vegetable garden at her home on Howard Street.

During the Great Depression, hobos left signs pointing to a welcoming house where they could get a free meal. The Bowen household was one of those homes with an open door to the hungry and the homeless. 

Like her parents, Alma never stopped caring for others even in the last year of her life.

Alma was an excellent nurse. Alma graduated from the Ottawa Civic Hospital in 1936, at the age of 23. One of Alma’s patients was struck by her beauty and invited her to a hockey game. A perfect Canadian first date. That fellow was Mansel Brownlee, whom Alma married in 1938.

When Alma moved to Chesterville with husband Mansel in 1938, she was welcomed to the town at a reception attended by over 100 people. 

Alma enjoyed Chesterville’s friendly small town spirit for many decades. She was an enthusiastic member of Christ Church United (formerly Chesterville United) for over seven decades.

She was also a faithful canvasser for the local Canadian Cancer Society and member of the Women’s Institute.

In 1938, a nurse had to quit her job when she got married. Until she returned to nursing almost 30 years later, Alma dedicated herself to being a resourceful homemaker. She was able to feed and clothe a family of six children on a shoestring budget.

Alma’s secrets to living a long and healthy life were: just keep moving, eat a healthy diet and think about others. 

Alma will be remembered for her loving attitude towards everyone she met, her fabulous energy and uplifting spirit.

Alma is survived by her children Lois Quartus of Chesterville, Donald of Williamsburg, Margaret Carruthers (John) of Morrisburg, Lorraine Cross (Jack) of Peachland, B.C. and Brian (Louise) of Oakville, her son-in-law Gary Merkley of Chesterville and her brother-in-law Rev. Fred Francis of Kingston.  

She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, Mansel Brownlee, who died in 1987; her daughter Betty Merkley who died in 2012; her sisters Luella Bailey, Ruby Dickson, Grace Francis and her brothers Carmen and Willard Bowen. 

Alma will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Larry, Janet, Peter, Catherine, Shelley, Matthew, Rodney, Cindy, Allison, and Nick; by nine great-grandchildren Michael, Chris, Owen, Emma, Grant, Anderson, Jacob, Petra, and Everleigh, and one great-great-grandson, Alejandro George Bemi, along with her nieces and nephews who shared their happy memories of Alma in a Tribute Book created for her 100th birthday.  

Friends called at Christ Church United in Chesterville, on Friday, November 21st from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m., which was conducted by Rev.Debbie Poirier. 

Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville. Pallbearers were grandsons Larry Quartus, Peter Carruthers, Nick Brownlee, Mike Bemi, and Chris Bemi. 

Donations to Christ Church United or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A lifetime resident of the Iroquois area, Tammy Lewis passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the age of 41.

Tammy was born in Winchester on January 29, 1973, to her mother Violet Lewis.

She attended Dixon’s Corners Public School and Seaway District High School.

Tammy was a great inspiration to many people because of her upbeat attitude and ready smile. She will be sadly missed by her mother, aunt, uncles as well as many cousins and friends. 

Her family and friends gathered to pay their respects and say their final good byes on November 8th 2014 at Marsden & McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg, Ontario.

Tammy Lewis will be missed but never forgotten.

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A resident of the Iroquois area for the past 62 years, Jenny Doesburg passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital on Monday, November 10, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jenny was born in Bedum, The Netherlands on September 11, 1943, to her parents Symon and Clasina Doesburg (nee Vanderkruk). In 1952, at the age of eight, Jenny immigrated with her family to Canada where they settled in the Brinston area.  

Jenny worked at Caldwell Linen Mills for over 25 years. She loved country music, dancing, taking trips with Dundas Tours, eating out and visiting with her friends at Tim Hortons.

Jenny is survived by her loving companion Leland Dawson, her sister Tina Doesburg of Iroquois and her brother John Doesburg (Ruth) of Mariatown.  

She will be lovingly remembered by her nephews John Doesburg Jr. of Ottawa, Steven Doesburg of Mariatown and her niece Melanie McCourt (Andrew) of Morrisburg and her great-nieces and great-nephews Logan, Gabe, Micah, Lily-Anna and Gracelyn.

She was predeceased by her parents Symon and Clasina Doesburg (nee Vanderkruk).  

Family and friends paid their respects at the Community Christian Reformed Church, Dixon’s Corners, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the Church on Friday, November 14th at 11 a.m. with Rev. Clarence Witten officiating.  

Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.   Pallbearers were John Doesburg Jr., Steven Doesburg, Melanie McCourt, Andrew McCourt, Lucas VanBeilen and Glenn Lapier.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A lifetime resident of the area, Edith Whittaker passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 7, 2014. She was 97.

Edith was born in Williamsburg Township, on November 27, 1916, to her parents Thomas and Dora Black (nee Brown).

On October 11, 1938, she married Lawrence Whittaker and together they had three children Albert, Gordon & Wayne.

After raising her children Edith went back to school in 1964, to realize a life-long ambition to be a nurse. She had an independence and strength of spirit to reach out and realize her dreams.

 Her career choice meant shift work at Winchester Hospital where she worked as a Registered Practical Nurse for 17 years before retiring. 

Innumerable people recalled that Edith never said anything negative about others and treated people like they were her own family. 

The communities where Edith resided, whether Colquhoun, Williamsburg, Morrisburg or Iroquois, greatly benefited from her kind heart, never-ending spirit and covenantal, giving relationship. 

Edith was an active supporter and canvasser for the Canadian National Institute of the Blind (CNIB) for over 50 years. As a volunteer, Edith gave of her time as a driver for visually impaired persons while living in Iroquois; she volunteered on Life Line and gave of her time to make quilts with proceeds donated to the Dundas Chapter of the Canadian Red Cross. 

A life-long member of the United Church, Edith served as a member and secretary of the Stewardship Council. 

Not only did she volunteer, Edith also took on leadership roles. She was president of many organizations including; the Women’s Institute of Colquhoun, United Church Women in Colquhoun, Seniors Friendship Circle in Morrisburg and most recently, President of the Tenants Association while living in Iroma apartments, Iroquois. 

Edith’s talents and gifts were evident at a community level, but also on an inter-personal level. She was kind, selfless, and ever giving to others. 

Her home, whether on the farm in Colquhoun or at the trailer in Mariatown, was always open to family, friends and neighbours.

As a homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, she entertained her family, played euchre with the neighbours, and attended the grandchildren’s school concerts, competitions and hockey games. She had an ardent love of animals, especially horses, and was an accomplished horsewoman and rider.

As an athlete, she curled in winter and golfed in the summer. 

Edith had the gift and ability to transcend generations. Always looking and acting more youthful than her years, amazing was an adjective that Edith’s family often used to describe her. There wasn’t anything she couldn’t do!

Into her seventies, Edith could beat her grandchildren in a game of golf.  She was unbelievably thoughtful and as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend she shared her many gifts with everyone. Her quiet strength, energy and determination were evident to all who knew her.  

Up until the age of 95, she was the Meals on Wheels Coordinator for the apartments and as the resident gardener at the Iroma Apartments, Edith could often be found outside in the front gardens, meticulously weeding and tending to the flowers.

In her journal Edith wrote “I have treasured the beauty of nature and its creatures provided by our Heavenly Father and have enjoyed good health and good friends which I have been grateful”.

Edith is survived by her sons Albert of Quatsino, B.C. and Gordon (Mary) of Iroquois.  She will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Catherine VanVliet (Larry) of Kemptville, Michael Whittaker (Vanessa) of Toronto and great-grandchildren William, Amelia, Owen and James.

She was predeceased by her husband Lawrence, her son Wayne, her sister Dorothy Tuttle and her brothers Thomas, Charlie, Grant, William, Stanley and Murray Black.

She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 13th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Valerie VandeWiele officiating.  Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville. 

Pallbearers were Gary Gallinger, Glen Cunningham, Dale Whitteker, Ron Whitteker, Don McMillan and Jack Barkley.  Gerald Gallinger was an honourary pallbearer.

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

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