Obituaries

 

A resident of the Dundas Manor in Winchester for the past seven years, Sadie Lewis passed away there on Monday, December 23, 2013. She was 95.

Sadie was born in Cardinal, on October 21, 1918, to her parents James and Nellie Lewis (nee Rice). 

Although Sadie was the oldest in a family of four children, she was the last to pass away.

Sadie married Cecil Lewis and they had two children: Miles and Emily. Emily died in 2004, but Miles is with us today, and he remembers fondly his mom baking on Saturday nights, while he listened to hockey on the radio. There were always bowls to scrape and spoons to lick.

Though just four foot, 11 inches tall, Sadie used to say she was 11 foot four and that was true as she was small but mighty. 

All her life, Sadie took care of others; her siblings first, then her mom, her husband, her grandchildren and her daughter. She treated people the way she wanted to be treated, with kindness and compassion.

Money was often scarce in Sadie’s life, but she always managed to come up with gifts for her loved ones, knitting and crocheting pieces that will be treasured for generations. 

Sadie loved a joked and was always ready to laugh at her grandchildren’s exploits.

When Sadie took time for some rest and relaxation, she would head to the nearest river bank with her bamboo pole and a can of worms she and Miles had picked the night before.  

She also liked to watch stock car races.  The races were not really relaxing for Sadie because she could jump higher than anyone when she got excited.  It really helped because her son-in-law Roy Barkley was racing and leading the pack.  

Later on Roy, Emily and Sadie bought their first camper and they thoroughly enjoyed all their friends at the campsite.

Sadie is survived by her son Miles (Debbie) of Dixons Corners, and by her grandchildren Steven Barkley (Linda Young), Gary (Sheila) Barkley, Sherry Lewis, Glen (Donna) Lewis.

She will be fondly remembered by her great-grandchildren Jamie, Scott, Shane, Samantha, Matt, Connor and Jade.

She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Sadie was predeceased by her husband Cecil Lewis, her daughter Emily Barkley, her son-in-law Roy Barkley, her sister Effie Lewis and her brothers Johnny Lewis and Wesley “Ike” Lewis.        

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday December 27th, from 9 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 10 a.m. The service was conducted by Rev. Valerie Vande Wiele.  Interment followed at Dundela Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Glen Lewis, Gary Barkley, Jamie Barkley, Scott Barkley and Shane Barkley

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

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A resident of the Dundas Manor in Winchester for the past 1.5 years, Shirley Cooper passed away there on Monday, December 23, 2013. She was 84.

Shirley was born in Hanesville on April 12, 1929, to her parents Basil and Ethel Reynolds (nee McQuaig) and attended public school there. At the age of 18, she married George Cooper and together they worked on the farm and raised four children. 

Shirley was a very present mother. She enjoyed the outdoors and helped her kids build snow forts and snow men and accompanied them on pony rides in the summer. She was also a very doting grand-mother with a dish of candy or gumdrops ready for small visitors. 

One of Shirley’s passions was sports. She played all kinds of them including badminton and baseball. She was also a regional champion bowler. 

Throughout her life, Shirley would smile. She was always up-beat, even when she was sick.

Shirley is survived by her husband of almost 66 years George, and by her children Brian (Susan) of Iroquois, Larry (Anita) of Morrisburg and Nancy (Steve) Duffield of Peterborough. 

She will be fondly remembered by her daughters-in-law Cindy Cooper of Iroquois and Shelley Douglas of Iroquois, her brother Doug (Gail) Reynolds of Iroquois and her brother-in-law Caryl (Ruth) Cooper of Morrisburg. 

Shirley will be lovingly remembered by grandchildren Spencer, Rebecca, Amy, Ashley, Gregory, Crystal, Billy-Jo, Derek, Kelly, Jessica and by great-grandchildren Cooper, Keltey, Rhiannon, Trinity, Carlina and Jaradon. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. 

Shirley was predeceased by her son Dennis.       

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Friday December 27th, from 11 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. The service was conducted by Rev. Valerie Vande Wiele.  

Spring interment will be at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston. 

Donations to Brinston 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 Woodland Villa Nursing Home in Long Sault, for the past three years, Beatrice Becksted passed away there on Tuesday, December 17, 2013.  She was 89.  

Beatrice was born in Williamsburg Township, on October 18, 1924, to her parents Clifford and Mary Herriman (nee Merkley). She attended school at Boucks Hill, and after completing a secretarial course in Cornwall, she was hired at Ogilvy’s in Ottawa, where she spent five years.  

Beatrice then returned home when family sickness forced her to help with the family farm. Back in the Boucks Hill area, she met her life long mate William Becksted, and they were married in October 1951. Together Beatrice and William started their farming operation with the addition of two sons.

William took full time work at St. Lawrence Parks in the late 1950’s, and Beatrice tended to the farm work. She enjoyed all her animals, and loved to watch them. She interacted with them by petting and talking, and it seemed they responded by acknowledging her when she stepped into the barn.  She always enjoyed her pig calendars and farm magazines.  

As the farming industry progressed, Beatrice and William decided it was time for them to move on, and so in the earlier 70’s they moved to Riverside Heights.

William carried on with his full time work, and Beatrice spent her time with flowers and gardening that she loved so well. 

When their health started to affect their mobility another painful decision was made to move to a local retirement home. There they could enjoy people taking care of their everyday needs along with the social aspect. 

With the passing of time, health issues again plagued them and another decision was made to move to a nursing home facility. Here, more of their everyday needs and health issues were addressed with the compassionate and professional staff at Woodland Villa. 

Beatrice is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill, her sons Brian of R.R.# 1 Morrisburg and Glenn (Pat) of R.R.# 1 Morrisburg and her sisters June Elliott of Ottawa and Iris Anderson of Florida.  

Beatrice will be fondly remembered by her granddaughter Carrie (Trinity) Larocque and by her great-grandchildren Logan and Peyton and step-grandchildren Kim and Paige Kirkwood.   She was the  sister-in-law of Janet Herriman of Williamsburg. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

Beatrice was predeceased by her sisters Thelma Chuter and Jean Jones and her brother Hubert “Goldie” Herriman.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday, December 20th from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. funeral service conducted by Rev. Janet Evans. Cremation followed.  

Spring interment of cremated remains will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville. 

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

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Surrounded by love, Chrissie Ozinga (nee Lamorie) passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 2, 2013.

Chrissie was born in Kingston, July 28, 1952.  She was the daughter of Jack and Kaye Lamorie and loving wife of Pieter Ozinga.

Chris grew up in Cornwall, and worked for Bell Canada in Ottawa for 25 years.  

Introduced to Pieter by a dear mutual friend, Gayle Hayes, she and Pieter just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary September 17th, 2013.  

Following their marriage, Chris and Pieter’s first home was in Orleans. Later they found their beautiful home in Aylmer, Quebec which overlooked the Ottawa River.

A few years before Pieter retired, they moved to Morrisburg near the golf course, and in 2010, they found the perfect spot in Morrisburg, this time overlooking the Seaway where they built their home ‘Morning Glory’. 

Friends Heather and Allan Black said when Chris and Pieter moved to Kyle Drive, it didn’t take long to realize what a pleasant, friendly couple they were. They waved to everyone on the street; the neighbours, the golfers going to and from the Morrisburg Golf Course and people just driving by.

Family was extremely important to Chrissie. She was very close to her paternal grandmother, Hilda Lamorie of Arnprior and looked forward with anticipation to visits from her maternal grandmother Margaret Chisholm of Cape Breton. 

She was more of a sister than cousin to Liz Chisholm and Sandy Morin, sister by choice to Steve Richer, beloved Godmother to Jake  Kitts and Nicholas Morin and more aunt than second cousin to Nicholas and Emily Morin.

Chrissie had a quiet sense of humour and a dry wit that often surprised and entertained people. After all, she loved clowns.  

She enjoyed golf and luncheons with her friends.  She loved animals, especially dogs and donkeys, but had a tendency to over treat and spoil the dogs she babysat for family or friends. But you knew that they would be well cared for. 

Chrissie and Pieter loved to entertain: Halloween parties, talent nights, playing cards. If you were having a hard day you knew that at 4 p.m. you would find them sitting by the water (Chrissie’s oasis), on their veranda or in the living room ready with a drink and an ear to listen to whatever was on your mind. 

Chris had a way of making you feel you were the most important part of her day, no matter what was going on in her life.She remembered everything you told her and days or weeks after a conversation she would ask about something you had already forgotten. 

She greeted everyone with a smile, a hug and a genuine ‘How are you?’ 

Chrissie and Pieter enjoyed a quiet life and the occasional trip to visit family on the west and east coasts and in California.  One of their most memorable trips was a cruise to the Caribbean three years ago. 

Chris was a very organized person, she never threw away a  receipt and she made files for everything. 

She fought a hard battle with cancer. She never stopped fighting, and she never questioned her lot in life. She hung on to Pieter and drew strength from him, her family and her friends. 

While going through some papers, we found the following:

What Cancer Cannot Do:

Cancer is so limited…

It cannot cripple love,

It cannot shatter hope,

It cannot corrode faith,

It cannot destroy peace,

It cannot kill friendship,

It cannot suppress memories,

It cannot silence courage,

It cannot invade the soul,

It cannot steal eternal life,

It cannot conquer the Spirit.

Cancer did none of these things to Chrissie. She died at home cared for by Pieter and surrounded by love. She was at peace.

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A resident of the Garden Villa in Chesterville for the past month, Maisie Banach passed away there on Saturday, November 30, 2013, following a brief illness.  She was 87.

Maisie was born on February 9, 1926, in Greenock, Scotland, the daughter of shipyard labourer Francis Gallacher and his wife Cecelia.  

As it was not custom during this period for a fine Scottish lass to pursue great lengths of education, Maisie found herself gainful employment as an assistant in a Greenock shoe shop during her teenage years. Helping to provide for her family, Maisie learned and appreciated the value of hard work and a penny earned, lessons that proved invaluable for the events to come over the next two decades: the Great Depression and Second World War.  

While the war brought flashes of horror, loss and terror for Maisie and her family, it also produced moments of what proved to be opportunity and ultimately love.

Maisie met a young Polish soldier named Michael Banach at a dance, love bloomed, and they were married in March of 1947. Mike and Maisie wasted little time growing the family as they welcomed their daughters Irene in 1948, and Sheila in 1952. 

Looking for a better life than what they had each experienced in the previous decades, Maisie sent Mike off to Canada to find new opportunities for the Banach family.  It was not long before Maisie was making that long boat ride across the Atlantic in 1956, with her two young daughters in tow, to discover what was to become of her new life.  

Living on Fifth Avenue in Ottawa, hard work and teamwork quickly brought the Banach family prosperity in their new country.  

Maisie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was an excellent cook and baker and her family will always remember the delicious meals and desserts that Maisie prepared for them.  

The Banach family enjoyed many good times together at the family cottage on Graham Lake.    Even though she couldn’t swim, Maisie was always a good sport.  She would float around in the lake on a mattress, singing and laughing and always ensuring that each member of her family had a wonderful time. 

Maisie never grew tired of taking her grandchildren for walks over to the Pleasure Park Camp Ground to get a treat or play some pinball games.  She was a croquet specialist and a pretty shrewd UNO player.  

Maisie always encouraged her family to work hard and be successful and she emphasized the importance of taking initiative. “God helps those who help themselves”, she would say.  But she didn’t just voice this, she lived it, everyday.   

She was an amazing woman, a proud woman who so greatly cherished the time spent with her family, especially, more recently, her great-grandchildren.  Maisie has forever enriched the lives of her family through her kindness, generosity and love, and they will miss her deeply.  

Maisie is survived by her daughters Irene (Gary) Pemberton of R.R.# 1 Williamsburg and Sheila (Alistair) Deighton of R.R.# 2 Chesterville.  She will be fondly remembered by grandchildren David Pemberton, Amy (Steve) Budden, Janet (Grant) Norris, Mike (Jennifer) Deighton, Chris (Reshma) Deighton and great-grandchildren Emma, June, Olivia, Hannah and Jack. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.    

Maisie was predeceased by grandson Alistair Deighton, infant great granddaughter Marah Budden, her sister Margaret Brown and her brothers Dan and Frank Cunningham.     

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, December 3rd, at 11 a.m.  Reverend Norine Gullons of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church officiated.  Spring interment will be at Iroquois Point Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mike Deighton, Chris Deighton, David Pemberton, Janet Norris, Grant Norris and Amy Budden. 

Donations to Winchester Hospital 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, Eva Colqhoun passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday, December 3, 2013.  She was 79.

Eva was born in Williamsburg Township, on September 15, 1934, to her parents George and Lillian Colquhoun (nee Stillson). 

Eva was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend whose main focus in life was her family.  

She will be fondly remembered as a hard working lady who always had a smile on her face.   

Eva is survived by her daughters Marilyn (Gordon) Andrusiak of Ottawa and Debbie (Richard) Mackay-Smith of Kingston, and by her siblings Marion Johnston of Boucks Hill, Helen (Clair) Empey of Williamsburg, Edna (Lee) Barkley of R.R.# 2 Chesterville, Riley of R.R.# 2 Williamsburg and Dorothy Lapierre of Morrisburg.

Eva will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Michael (Claire), Matthew (Allie), Jennifer, Corey (Melissa), Leanne and great-grandchildren Ava, Olivia, Emma and Zoey. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

Eva was predeceased by her brother Sanford, his wife Jackie and her brothers-in-law Ferneley Johnston and George Lapierre.       

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral Service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 7th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Isabel Black officiating. 

Interment was at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  

Pallbearers were Dale Casselman, Gary Barkley, Jim Crowder, Carl Lapierre, Doug French and Adam Barkley. 

Donations to New Union Cemetery 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 Brinston area, Patsy Ault passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, December 5, 2013, following a brief illness.  She was 73.

Patsy was born the second of seven children to Byron and Margaret Ault (nee Hargrave). She became a teacher at a young age, and spent most of her teaching career at Dixon’s Corners Public School, where over the years, literally a thousand children passed through her classroom door, including her own children and many of her nieces and nephews.

Patsy was passionate about teaching; tough, but fair, earning the respect of her students, many who now say she was one of their favourite teachers.  She shared with her students her love of reading, history and nature. She led the cheerleading squad, public speaking and yearbook. She also taught Sunday school for many years at Hanesville United. 

Patsy documented her families in pictures – it was always a walk down memory lane with her, as she cherished the photographs she took and shared them at every family event. 

As her family grew up and got married, she welcomed each new addition with open arms; as the great-nieces and nephews appeared, each one received a Gund bear, a memorable tradition for all.  

Patsy made every effort to stay in touch with all of her family far and wide; kept track of birthdays and anniversaries, and was instrumental in organizing a summer family reunion every year, as well as a winter gathering in January.

Patsy had many loves…first and foremost was her family: her children, grandchildren, and most recently her great-grandchildren. She was so very proud of all of them and loved them so much. 

Over the years she shared with her family her love of painting, photography and playing piano.   She never stopped learning! 

After retirement, much of Patsy’s time was spent on a new love – genealogy.  Researching the Ault family history, she learned so much about her ancestors, and gathered boxes and boxes of invaluable information. 

She was instrumental in finding the Ault family’s link to the United Empire Loyalists, and participated for many years in the local chapter.  She created family history books, and her thirst for knowledge and love of family history encouraged an interest in genealogy family members.

Patsy loved her gardens, and they were the most beautiful in the neighbourhood – she shared their beauty with her regular group of tea ladies and other visitors; spending time in her yard, listening to the birds, chatting with friends, and enjoying the spectacular flowers.  

She also loved Brinston United Church and the people in it. She served on numerous committees over the years, and ensured that every Sunday service in Brinston was followed by coffee and conversation downstairs. For many years she decorated the church for each season.

Patsy made a difference in the lives of many, and she will be fondly remembered by her family and friends. 

Patsy is survived by her children Lee Thompson of Hanesville and Cathy Dickson (Rob Hutt) of Cardinal and by her grandchildren Tara Dickson (Kyle Dingwall), Callie Laurin (Matt), Derrick Thompson, Krista Thompson, Jenalee Thompson and great-grandchildren Oliver, Tessa and Reid.

She was the dear sister of Betty Graham (Gordon) of Nepean, Frank Ault (Pat), Wendell Ault (Isobel), Mike Ault (Bev), all of Brinston, Marguerite Ault (Allan Beckstead) of Spencerville and Walter Ault (Tawnya) of Brampton.  She 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.  Funeral service was held at Brinston United Church on Monday, December 9th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Valerie Vande Wiele officiating.  Interment followed at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.

Pallbearers were Danny Ault, Barney Ault, Bill Ault, Steve Graham, Mike Graham and Kelly Peters.

Donations to Brinston United Church 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 46 years, Roy Guse passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2013. He was in his 80th year.  

Roy Clifford Guse was born on December 14, 1933, in Desboro, Ontario, one of seven children born to William and Minnie Guse. Roy had five brothers, Arnold, Leonard, Ross, Earl and Charles, and a sister Doreen. 

Roy began his career working on the big freighters that navigate the Great Lakes. In 1957, he attended the Police Academy in Toronto, and upon graduating he was assigned to serve a one year position in Morrisburg. 

Meanwhile, back in Owen Sound, Roy’s fiancée Cathy Warmington awaited the day the two would marry and be able to be together. The joyful couple exchanged wedding vows on May 14, 1960, and were happily married for over 53 wonderful years.  

Roy and Cathy were blessed with two daughters Bonnie and Carol Ann.

Roy’s life revolved around his family and his work as a police officer. The one year assignment turned into a 34 year tenure with the Morrisburg detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, serving this community faithfully from April 1958, until his retirement from the force in December 1992.

Roy was member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he served as a Church Councillor.  

During his life in Morrisburg, Roy was a member of the Masonic Lodge, coached minor hockey, was a member as well as served as president of the Morrisburg Golf Club, and still had time to enjoy his hobbies: golfing, woodworking and travelling.

During their wonderful marriage, Roy and Cathy journeyed to Florida, Nashville, Vancouver and even took a Caribbean Cruise.

Roy will be remembered and celebrated as an honourable man, straightforward, honest and ever so patient, a loyal husband, father, grandpa, a dedicated and hardworking colleague, a caring friend and above all loving. 

Roy is survived by his wife Cathy, his daughters Bonnie Van Moorsel (David) of Morrisburg and Carol Ann Byvelds (Jim) of Chesterville and  his siblings Earl (Patricia) of Wiarton, Charles (Naomi) of Guelph and Doreen Stroeder of Mount Forest.  

Roy will be fondly remembered  and dearly missed by grandchildren Andrew Van Moorsel (Becky), Stephanie Dafoe (Brody), Matthew Van Moorsel (Marcie), Dan Byvelds (Jennifer), Joshua Byvelds (Maggie) and by his great-grandchildren Peyton and Maddison.

He was a dear brother-in-law of Marjorie Guse of Owen Sound, and he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Roy was predeceased by his brothers Arnold, Leonard and Ross, his brother-in-law Robert Fenton and his sisters-in-law Joan Guse, Wilma Fenton and Angela Guse.        

Roy’s many friends, family and colleagues called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday, November 29.  A Masonic Memorial Service was held on Friday evening, and the funeral service was held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Riverside Heights, on Saturday, November 30th, with Rev. Jo Barkley-Probst officiating.

Cremation  followed.  Inurnment of cremated remains will be at Iroquois Point Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were Roy’s grandchildren Andrew VanMoorsel, Matthew VanMoorsel, Stephanie Byvelds, Joshua Byvelds, Dan Byvelds and Brody Dafoe.  Honorary pallbearers were retired police officers who worked with Roy; Frank Albert, Bill Renshaw, Lee McCaslin, Fred Langlotz.  

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

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Irene Shirley (nee Thompson) Swerdfeger of Iroquois passed away peacefully at Winchester  District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. She was in her 74th year. 

Irene was the beloved wife of Carl Swerdfeger of Iroquois.  and loving mother of Brian (Morgan) Swerdfeger of Long Sault.  

She was cherished grandmother of Jarrett, Rachel, Jessica and Nolan Swerdfeger, Robbie and Benjamin Henderson, and dear sister of Audrey (Raymond) Hough of Maynard and Helen Thompson of Iroquois. 

Irene will be sadly missed by nephew Philip (Marion) Thompson of Iroquois and his family, Bradley (Melissa) of Iroquois, Penny (Tom) Bailey of Roebuck, Brittany (Cory Evans) of Iroquois and by other nieces and nephews.  

She was predeceased by her parents Hazel (nee Johnston) and Carman Thompson and one son Kevin Henderson (2013).  

A private visitation and funeral service will be held at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg.  Interment will be at Maynard Cemetery, Maynard.  

Memorial donations to the Morrisburg Pentecostal Tabernacle are gratefully acknowledged.  

Condolences may be made at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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August 20, 1952-November 27, 2013

Beloved of Neville Vincent, yesterday, today and forever as my best friend, my pillar of strength, my partner and my wife. Thank you for all the joy, love and laughter. I will miss you so. 

Their little sister will be sorely missed, long loved and remembered by Nora (Mickey), Alan (Gloria) and all of their children and grand-children. She will be deeply missed as well by Marcia, stepson Ian (Tanya,) our granddaughter Jessica and all of her friends.

Patty and I would like to send special thanks to Gloria, our nieces Kerri and Erin (and their families) as well as all of our friends for their close, loving support through our journey. You each, in your own way, made our trouble so much easier to bear.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.  In memory of Patty, please support the Winchester District Memorial Hospital or the Oncology program of the Ottawa Hospital.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.  

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