Obituaries

 

A longtime resident of the Ingleside area, Lena Edwards (nee Gallinger) passed away, peacefully, at Heritage Green Nursing Home in Hamilton, on Saturday, May 3, 2014. She was 99.

Lena was predeceased by her beloved husband Marshall in 1992. She will be missed by her children, Lynda Jackson (Keith) of Sauble Beach, Anne Lapinsky (Gerry) of Stoney Creek, and Brian Edwards (Diane) of Brinston.

She was loving grandmother of Marsha Miller (Australia), Sonia Lapinsky and Patrick Lapinsky, and Ian Jackson (deceased). She was great-grandmother of Lauren and Seth Miller.

Lena was younger sister to Laura Wells, Garnet Gallinger and Ken Gallinger (all deceased), and she was a good friend to all of her brothers and sisters-in-law in both the Gallinger and Edwards families (all deceased).

Many of her nieces and nephews kept in contact with Lena over the years.

Lena grew up in Aultsville, Ontario, married Marshall Edwards, and raised her family there until 1958, when they relocated to Ingleside due to the expropriation of their home to make way for the St. Lawrence Seaway.

A year later, the family moved to Morrisburg.

Lena and Marshall were not only husband and wife, but best friends, doing most things together. Marshall died in 1992.

In Morrisburg, Lena returned to teaching. She remained with her Grade 6 classes until the late 1960’s when she retired. She loved teaching and had some very long-term relationships develop with students, right up to the end of her life.

In her spare time, Lena enjoyed knitting and creating quilts for her family. She had a very inquisitive mind and loved to read newspapers and discuss politics and current events.

She was often seen on her bicycle until her mid 80’s, when progressive blindness curtailed many of her favourite activities.

Lena moved to Stoney Creek in 2000 to be closer to her daughters and to downsize her residence from a house in Morrisburg to an apartment in Stoney Creek. Here she made many new friends.

Lena was very fortunate to meet Della Boyd, who became her third daughter and a dedicated caregiver. Della remained with Lena until the last day, and was a source of great comfort to Lena and her family.

Lena also enjoyed having daily telephone conversations with her niece Shirley Stewart of Ingleside.

Lena had a long enjoyable life until she became ill over the last four years. She will be remembered as a very caring and concerned wife, mother and friend.

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A lifetime resident of the area, Bernie Markell passed away at the Carefor Hospice in Cornwall, on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.  He was 66.

Bernie was born in Matilda Township, on April 2, 1948, to his parents Robert and Maude Markell.  

He was educated in local schools and worked at Cardinal Starch before health problems forced him to retire at an early age.

Bernie liked to wheel and deal and fix things.  He enjoyed going to yard sales, fishing, playing poker and watching wrestling and old westerns on television.  

Bernie is survived by his children Steven (Elizabeth) of Morrisburg, Chris (Darlene) of Williamsburg, Scott (Angie) of Morrisburg, Tony of Morrisburg and Darryl (Karen) of Morrisburg. 

He will be fondly remembered by 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.  

He was predeceased by his wife Sharon Markell (nee Martin), his grandson, his great-grandson, his parents Robert and Maude Markell, his sisters Nellie Hitsman and Flossie Markell and his brothers Charlie, Sid, George, Art, Brian, Robert and Carl Markell.     

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Friday, May 9th at 1 p.m., with Rev. Janet Evans officiating.  

Interment will follow at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.  Pallbearers were Steven Markell, Darryl Markell, A.J. Markell, Pam Bullard, Kyle Markell and Tyler Lanoue. 

Donations to the Carefor 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, Wallace Disheau passed away peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Friday, May 2, 2014, with his family by his side. He was 78.

Wallace was the fifth child of 10 born in Roxborough Township, on December 2, 1935, to Albert and Evva Disheau (nee Littlejohn).

At the young age of nine, Wallace decided he needed to learn how to drive something – anything, so he approached one of the local farmers and asked if he could work for the farmer driving a tractor. From that day a passion was born which would later trigger the genetic Disheau “need for speed” gene. 

Another passion also developed from Wallace’s farming career and that was the pride one takes in producing the straightest furrows. A landscaping job wasn’t perfect until Wallace decided it was perfect.

Wallace’s passion for needing to be in motion, led him to obtaining a driver’s license at the age of 15. He loved to race the local hot rod owners, and eventually Wallace would find racing cars on a track was just as fun and a whole lot safer. 

His love of tractors and cars kept him in motion, and he only knew one speed – full throttle!

Wallace was not just fast in cars but also in work ethic. He initially worked at Caldwell Linen Mill, then Fetterly’s garage in Iroquois. This is where he found his true calling and made the decision to apprentice and write his mechanics test. 

By this time Wallace was working at Esso in Morrisburg for his brother Glendon, then he decided to work at Marcellus’ garage in Morrisburg,

Exciting times were happening in Wallace’s life. He had just married his sweetheart – Beverly Perry in 1961, and for the next 53 years would enjoy her company.

In 1962, Wallace obtained his mechanics license and his daughter Nancy was born, followed by Karyn two years later. 

In 1968, he finally decided to venture out and become an entrepreneur, and for the next 25 years he owned and operated a successful grass cutting and snow removal business. When he finally decided to retire from grass cutting and snow removal, Wallace took up landscaping as a hobby.

Throughout his life, Wallace made it his mission to give every child he could the excitement of being in motion, well maybe more like freedom with speed. 

Together, he and Bev created Wally World where children could be guaranteed excitement and fun! And of course driving something – from bicycles to lawn mowers you were guaranteed to be behind a steering wheel.

As Nancy and Karyn grew up, friends came over and as a family they enjoyed camping at Bon Echo Park every summer. Bon Echo was never the same after Wallace introduced his boat. Every kid camping there learned how to water ski thanks to Wallace. 

Over the winter months snowmobiling became the motorized toy of choice. And there was always a cutter full of kids being towed around behind the old ski whiz!

When Morrisburg Old Home Week festival came around, Wallace was always part of it. He might be found riding his two-seater bicycle with one of the girls in the parade or driving that year’s parade Marshall–Max Keeping, around in his rumble seat hot rod. 

Then there were the years of being a dedicated volunteer with the Morrisburg Skating Club and proud father of his daughter’s skating accomplishments.

Eventually, grandchildren arrived and Wallace got to re-live the days of childhood all over with Dustin, Kali and Dylan. 

The new object of speed became go-carting. At 72, Wallace was terrorizing the dirt track and just as determined to capture the winners flag. Wallace’s last purchase was his retirement toy, a Mini Cooper Turbo Super Sport which he thoroughly enjoyed driving.

Wallace is survived by his wife Bev and his daughters Nancy Gillard (Kent Leroux) of Cornwall and Karyn Crawford (Darrin) of Ingleside.

Poppy will be sadly missed by grandchildren Dustin Gillard (Tiffany VanDodewaard), Kali Crawford (Everton Stewart) and Dylan Crawford.

He was the dear brother of Glendon (Bev) of Morrisburg, Verla Perrin of Morrisburg, Betty Smith of Massena, Warren of Toronto, Wayne (Ann) of Morrisburg, Carol (Frank) Dahl of Wasa, B.C., and Louella Smail of Brinston and the dear brother-in-law of Winston Baker of Stampville. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 Wallace was predeceased by his parents Albert and Evva Disheau-Jackson, his sister Heather Baker and his brother Bert. 

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at Lakeshore Drive United Church, Morrisburg, on Wednesday, May 7th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Janet Evans officiating.

Inurnment followed at Iroquois Point Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dustin Gillard, Kali Crawford, Dylan Crawford and Tiffany VanDodewaard.

Donations to Lakeshore Drive United Church, Dundas County Hospice or a kind deed in Wally’s memory would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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Dale Forrest Montgomery passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Campus on Sunday, May 4th, 2014, in his 75th year.  

The beloved son of the late Jerry and Ella Montgomery, Dale was born at Hulbert, on June 29, 1939.  

He attended Hulbert Public School, and in his early years worked at Caldwell Linen Mill, Upper Canada Village. He later moved to Ottawa and where he worked as a janitor.

Dale was the loving father of Darren and Tammy Montgomery.  He was dear brother of Beverley Fader and brother-in-law of Marie Montgomery.  

He was predeceased by his brother Carl.  Also survived by nieces and nephews.  

A private grave side service was held at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston, on Saturday, May 10th at 11 a.m.  

Donations to the Heart and Stroke would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

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A lifetime resident of the area, Graham Hess passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, April 26, 2014, following a brief illness. He was 92.

Graham was born and raised on the family farm in Williamsburg Township, on November 21, 1921, to his parents Saxon and Della Hess (nee Wells). On October 4, 1941, he married the love of his life Emma Merkley at her grandparents home in Dunbar. Together they had two children Richard and Judy.

Graham worked at several jobs in Cornwall including butchering in his brother Colbourne’s store and work for Bell Telephone when the Seaway was being built where they lived. He also helped on his Uncle Ross Hess’s farm in Aultsville.

In the mid fifties, Graham purchased the Shannette farm on Saving Street. There he farmed and lived until March 3 of this year, when he moved to the Hartford in Morrisburg. 

In the early 70’s, Graham purchased the Don Hess farm to expand his farming when his son joined him in partnership.

Graham was active in Municipal Council and served on church council of the Lutheran Church of which he was a lifelong member. Graham was a dedicated member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for over 50 years.  

Graham never really retired, but semi-retired to enjoy many years of camping and fishing and making strong, lasting friendships with other campers.

Graham’s last five weeks at home were spent at the Hartford which he loved due to the great food, the many people to visit with and finally the activities. On April 10th, he had three dances at an activity, saying he thought he would never have danced again if not for being there.

Graham is survived by his daughter Judy Raistrick of Greely, his daughter-in-law Jane Hess of Williamsburg and his grandchildren Denny Raistrick, Jill Robinson, Rob Raistrick, Ricky Hess. He will be lovingly remembered by his great-grandchildren Mercedes, Doug, Bobby, Emma, Callum, Taylor and Emma Jane. 

He is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Graham was predeceased by his wife Emma, his son Richard, his sister Olive Hatfield and his brothers Colbourne and Gerry Hess.    

Cremation has taken place and interment will be at a later date. 

Donations to the Williamsburg Odd Fellows Lodge 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 lifetime resident of the Dunbar area, David Barkley passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He was 55.

David Charles Barkley was born in Winchester on May 5, 1958, to his parents Lee and Edna Barkley (nee Colquhoun).  He was baptized June 29th, 1958, and confirmed November 8th, 1970 – a life-long member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Dunbar. 

He was educated at local schools, S.S.#8 Beckstead, Elma Public and North Dundas District High School. He attended Centennial College in Scarborough, where he completed a two year Automotive Technician program. 

After graduation he worked at Steinberg’s Garage in Williamsburg.

David was always a hard worker.  A lot of times he worked too hard. He loved to fix things and he loved working on cars.  David was incredibly intelligent and he had one speed when he was working and it was fast. He always wanted to get chores done quickly so he could sit down and have a coffee and a smoke…with maybe a side order of ice cream and cheese.

The first 22 years of David’s life were pretty normal. He worked on the farm, then at the garage, had lots of friends and was always on the go. 

After that David experienced many difficulties and life became a struggle for him and for those closest to him. However, during the last 10 years life became easier as he worked on the farm and enjoyed the company of his family.

David is survived by his parents Lee and Edna Barkley (nee Colquhoun) of R.R.# 2 Chesterville and his siblings Garry Barkley (Diane) of Vernon and Sandra Barkley-Probst (Rev. Jo) of R.R.# 2 Chesterville.

He was the dear uncle of Adam Barkley (Jen), Angela Barkley-Dallas (Nick), Meghan Barkley (Michael), and great-uncle of Evan and Aiden Barkley and Amelia Dallas. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins.   

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday April 25th from 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, April 26th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jo Barkley-Probst officiating. Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.  

Pallbearers were Adam Barkley, Nick Dallas, Michael Beaulne, Gordon Elliott, Garry Elliott and Wayne Dillabough. 

Donations to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice 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, Donnie Irven passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. He was 74.

Donnie was born in Finch Township, on February 16, 1940, to his parents Lorne and Helen Irven (nee Armstrong).

He worked at Nestle’s in Chesterville, for many years before going to work at Rohm and Haas in Morrisburg, until he retired. 

Donnie was an exceptional person – caring, loving, kind-hearted, honest to a fault and his life revolved around his work, his family and the community.   He was a man of love, strength, integrity and courage.  

Donnie loved sports – especially hockey and broomball. He loved fishing and hunting, and he was a crack shot. He loved growing flowers and vegetables, and he was an outstanding cook.   

His all-time specialty was barbecue chicken – people would come from all around for that particular meal at the Irven household.

According to his children, Donnie was the best father ever.His strength was palpable, and so reassuring. He was patient and kind, even when Billy shot all of Donnie’s hunting arrows into the barn roof or left Donnie’s tools strewn all over the property. 

There was no problem Donnie couldn’t find a solution to. He was such a good listener, and gave such sound advice to his children and grandchildren, always. There was also nothing he couldn’t fix. 

Donnie was also the best grandfather, ever.  He would get up at 5 a.m. on camping trips to spend special alone time with his grandchildren. He had the patience of Job when it came to explaining anything and everything to them.

He always advised his children to take the time to talk every day to their own children, and to never raise their voices.

He was the grampa who would pull bushes down (even though his fingers might get pricked way too often) so his grandchildren could pick berries more easily. He was the grampa who was always waiting at home to hear and celebrate any and all of his grandchildren’s accomplishments – at school, in sports, in hunting or fishing.

Donnie was fortunate to have found love twice in his life, for 50 years with his dear wife Marlene who passed away in 2009, and then again later in life with Millie. Their life together was not for very long, but it was a wonderful love story filled with joy, contentment and fulfillment.

Donnie is survived by his wife Mildred Stewart, his children Lisa Irven (Glenn Brousseau) of Dunbar and Bill (Tammy) of R.R.# 1 Chesterville and his grandchildren Kaitlin and Natalie, Matthew and Haylee.  

Donnie will be fondly remembered by Mildred’s children Robby, Sharon and Roger.  

He was a dear brother to Dorothy (Oscar) Godard of Brockville, Greta (Ken) Harrison of Stittsville, Marie Kinnear of Russell, Lorna (Bob) Lobb of Ottawa and David (Kim) of Chesterville and a dear brother-in-law of Betty Irven of Ottawa. 

He was predeceased by his wife Marlene Barkley, his infant brother Dalton and his brothers Harold and John.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Chesterville, on Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at Christ Church United, Chesterville, on Saturday, April 19th, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Debbie Poirier officiating.  

Interment followed at Morewood Cemetery.  

Pallbearers were Gordon Elliott, Garry Elliott, Brian Waddell, Mike Barkley, Mark Barkley and Ralph Merkley.  

Donations to the Ottawa General Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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A lifetime resident of Morrisburg, Edna Kelly passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. She was 77.

Edna was born in Williamsburg Township, on November 11, 1936, to her parents George and Grace Beaupre (nee Loucks). 

Edna was a quiet lady whose life revolved around her family. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  

Edna is survived by her daughter Carol (Steve) Skerry of Morrisburg, her grandchildren Justin and Katie and her brother Junior (Helen) Beaupre of Morrisburg. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Edna was predeceased by her husband Sterling and her sister Marjorie Hamilton.   

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, April 15th, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating.  

Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Mariatown. 

Pallbearers were Dale Kelly, Jeff Kelly, Travis Kelly, Tom McMillan, Troy McMillan and Colleen Merkley. 

Donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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It is with great sadness we regret to notify you that William (Bill) Dillabough passed away on April 9th, 2014. 

Bill was born in Ottawa, on March 16th, 1930, to William and Maude Dillabough (nee Hayes). He lived the majority of his life in Morrisburg with his loving family.

Bill leaves behind many loved ones including his beautiful and loving wife Phyllis Dillabough (nee Lawlor), a brother Ron Dillabough (Monique) and his four amazing children: Bill Dillabough (Michelle), Gordie Dillabough, Penny MacKean (Allan) and Wendy Stewart (Paul). 

For those of you who knew Bill you will know that family was his number one priority, and it was what brought him true happiness. 

Amongst leaving behind a wife, a brother and four children he also leaves many loving memories in his grandchildren: Billy Dillabough (Jennifer), Amanda Woolsey (Kodey), Sheena Crowder, Christopher Osler, Travis Dillabough, Brittany Dillabough and Brooke Cooper (Greg).  

He was predeceased by his parents William and Maude Dillabough, and by three sisters and seven brothers.

Bill lived an interesting and exciting life over the last 66 years with his beloved wife, Phyllis.

As many know of Bill’s political career, he was a member of council for four years and 16 years as Reeve of Morrisburg and the Warden of the United Counties.

Bill also served on the boards as president of the ODHA and on the board of the CAHA.  

He also, ran a successful family business for 65 years with the assistance and support of his devoted wife. 

Bill was a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1961, as well as a member of Morrisburg Legion Branch 48. He was also a member of Lakeshore Drive United Church.  

Bill and “his bride” had a passion for travel. They travelled to Russia and Austria for the World Hockey Tournaments and enjoyed vacationing in the Caribbean.  Always together, they enjoyed being with friends and family.  They always enjoyed their company.  Whether it was for dinner, vacations, functions or events, Bill loved seeing, talking and spending time with people. 

Family meant everything to Bill. He always said that family came first and always showed how much he loved us all.

He told his family regularly how much he loved them and how much they meant to him. 

Bill Dillabough was a remarkable friend, a loving and devoted husband, an extraordinary father, and an incredible grandfather.  

Besides his family, Bill had one other love in his life…hockey, or more specifically the Detroit Red Wings. He was the most dedicated fan of 75 years, and his family will be cheering on the Red Wings during the 2014 playoff season. 

Bill was a handsome, caring, funny, smart, affectionate and generous man throughout his life.  He will be greatly missed., and he will be forever loved.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.  Spring interment of cremated remains will be at Fairview Cemetery in Mariatown. 

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or 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 marsdenmclaughin.com

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Harry Keeler passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was 75.

Harry was born in Matilda Township, on August 17, 1938, to his parents Wesley and Effie Keeler (nee Lewis).  

A very quiet child, Harry grew up north of Iroquois along with his five siblings. He would fall asleep in school and only made it to grade 3, likely to due to loss of interest. 

A hard worker, Harry worked for many local farmers most of his life. He loved to keep busy and would work for very little pay. He mowed lawns and cut wood until his 75th year. 

Harry was always there to lend a helping hand to his friends and neighbours. He had a great heart and would help anyone who needed it. He was a very happy man and smiling most times, especially when there was money involved. 

Harry could always be seen in a tucked in collared shirt, rolled up jeans, a cap on his head, belt, and sometimes socks hiked up over top of his pants. 

His pockets (no matter how many) were always full. Nobody really knows what was in there, but you could usually find a very thick wallet, baggies full of change, and a multitude of different keys on a ring. 

Harry played the harmonica and loved it. He loved to socialize with everyone, especially women. 

He would talk to everyone he ran into whether he knew them or not which is why he knew such a wide variety of people. 

He loved the Docksyde restaurant in Morrisburg, because of all the people he met there on a daily basis. 

Harry also loved to dance. When the music came on and he spotted a pretty lady, she didn’t stand a chance. Harry would just point, motion the lady over, and start to shimmy. 

Harry was always on the go whether he was working, walking, socializing, or driving. He absolutely loved cars and took a lot of pride in them. He loved to drive around and always thought his car was the fastest.  

He enjoyed telling his stories to anyone/everyone who would listen. He made everyone feel like they were an important person in his life even if he had just met them. If you were lucky enough to meet Harry, then your life was made a little bit better. 

Harry is survived his siblings Cecil (Pat) Keeler of Iroquois, Ann (John) Hamiaux of Riverside Heights, Goldie (Eric) Sypes of Morrisburg and Rodney Levere of Cornwall. 

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Pearl Merkley and his brother-in-law John Merkley.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.    

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Saturday, April 12th from 11 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1 p.m.  The service was conducted by Pastor James Tripp. Spring interment will be at Dundela Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Loretta Jamieson, Nicole Jamieson, Marcie Jamieson, John Hamiaux, Rodney Levere, Tim Hutt and Scott Keeler. 

Donations to the Dundas Manor Nursing Home would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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