Obituaries

 

Emma Mustard (nee Hodgson) passed away peacefully at the Bayfield Manor, Kemptville, on Monday July 29, 2013. She was 81.

Emma was wife of the late Robert (Bob) Mustard, dear mother of Jim (Jan) Mustard and John (Debbie) Mustard, all of Iroquois. 

She was the cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Kristan, Robert, Shawn (Brooke) and Andrew, and great-grandmother of Michaela, Jayden, Taelyn, Quinnlan and Remington.

Sister to Freida Coughlar, and sister-in-law to Donelda Hodgson, Hilda Banford and Betty Thompson, Emma was predeceased by her brothers Stan, Harold, Charlie and Hepburn.

A longtime resident of Iroquois, Emma was born February 23, 1932. She was the daughter of Roy and Myrtle Hodgson (nee Droppo). Bob and Emma married in July of 1951.

Emma worked for Pyramid Paper Morrisburg, Caldwell Linen Mills Iroquois and RCA Prescott, where she retired from on April 1, 1977.

Emma loved garage sales, collecting dolls and cup and saucers, bingo, fishing, baking with her grandkids, watching television, country music, visiting and trips to “Timmies” with friends. 

Emma’s real passion in life was her children, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and children in general.

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A resident of Rosebridge Manor in Easton’s Corners for the past four months, Susanna Engwerda passed away there on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. She was 90. 

Susanna was born in Emmer-Compascum, The Netherlands, on July 26, 1923, to her parents Johan Rudolf Tholen (1967) and Maria Wilhelmina Wessels (1946). She was the second of seven daughters who were followed, to the immense relief of her father, by twin boys.

Susanna, or Leida as she was known to her family, married Gerben Engwerda in January of 1954, and they immigrated to Canada to join two of Susanna’s sisters and their families in Calgary. It was here they started their family, became Canadian citizens and were proud Albertans for 13 years. In July of 1967, they moved east and settled on the farm at RR # 2 Chesterville where the love of the land was instilled into their children. 

Upon retirement Susanna and Gerben travelled extensively to Holland, the prairies and enjoyed a three month stay in Australia.  

In 1993, Morrisburg became their home, and Susanna lived in this close knit community longer than she had lived anywhere since coming to Canada. 

Following Gerben’s death in 2000, Susanna continued to cross the pond almost annually and made many memories with her dear friends as they enjoyed countless bus trips exploring both in Canada and the U.S.

In 2011, Susanna successfully conquered cancer, and it was shortly afterwards in January of 2012, that she made the move the few blocks to The Hartford Retirement Centre where she resided until April of this year. 

The last months saw her at Rosebridge Manor in Easton’s Corners, where she was surrounded by the compassion and laughter of caregivers who treated her as family, they are second to none

Susanna is survived by her children Mary-Anne and John Gibson and their children Virginia (Ian) and Allison (Shawn), Susanna and John Cayer and their children Jason, Curtis, J.J., Bobby, Matthew, Louise and Luc and Gerald and his children Nathan and Alexis. 

Susanna also leaves behind her great-grandchildren Aurora, Peyton, Kai and Marie-Eve, who brought endless delight to their “Moma”. 

She was predeceased by her husband Gerben, her granddaughter Christina Gibson, her sisters Marietje and Elisabeth and her brother Gerard who have welcomed her to Heaven with loving arms. 

Susanna is also survived by her sisters Wilhelmina of Calgary, Lenie (Jan), Greta (Willy), Graddy and her brother Hennie (Lenie) all of Holland and sisters-in-law Maria of Australia and Marietje of Holland.

Friends called at the Marsden and Mclaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday, August 2, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  

A C.W.L. service was held on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. 

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Morrisburg on Saturday, August 3, at 10 a.m., with Father Chisholm officiating.  Interment followed at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery, Smiths Falls where Susanna was laid to rest with Gerben and Christina. 

Pallbearers were John Gibson, John Cayer, Gerald Engwerda, Nathan Engwerda, Ian Larochelle and Shawn Caron.

Donations to The Alzheimer’s Society or St. Mary’s Church would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A lifetime resident of the area, Jackouline MacNeil (nee Merkley) passed away suddenly at home on Monday, July 15, 2013.  She was 59.

Jackouline was born in Brockville on February 8, 1954 to her parents Ralph and Dora Merkley (nee Armstrong) and lived her entire life on Hutt Road.

On May 7, 1977 she married John MacNeil and together they had four children Cecil, Little John, Donald and Victoria.  

Jackouline was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and she enjoyed spending time with her family.  

She enjoyed baking and cooking for her family and making costumes celebrating special occasions such as Christmas and Halloween.  

Christmas was her favourite time of year and her favourite television shows were Heartland and Coronation Street.

Jackouline is survived by her husband John, her children Cecil (Ashley Pope) of R.R#  3 Williamsburg, Little John (Julie Edmonds) of  R.R.# 1 Iroquois, Donald (Jesse Hitsman) of Morrisburg and Victoria MacNeil at home and her siblings Edith (Duane) Gore of Glen Becker, Ralph Merkley of Ottawa and Roy (Sheila) Merkley of Riverside Heights.  

Jackouline will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Bryce, Samaraha, Mason, Zack, Alicia and Jake.  

She was predeceased by her sisters Flossie Royle and Muriel Bylow and her brothers Cyril, Alan, Albert, Ross, Oliver, Ivan, Robert, Garnet, Don, Earl, Hubert and Jack Merkley.  She is also survived by many 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, July 18th at 11 a.m., with Pastor Marcel Charette officiating.  

Cremation followed.  Interment of cremated remains will be at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.

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

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Cecilia Georgina Norma Erickson (nee Ledyit).  passed away on Sunday, July 14, at Winchester Hospital.  

Born Nov. 26, 1933 in Bruce Mines Ontario, she was the daughter of Robert William and Olga  (nee Kuhla) Ledyit. 

She will be greatly missed her son Robert (Lisa) of Iroquois and daughter Leslie (Jeff) of Arizona, and her grandchildren Eric, James, Lindsey, Kelsey (Joe) and Kristen. 

Beloved sister of Roberta (Harry Burnett), Loretta (Ed Leach), Leonard (Paulette) and Ralph (Pat), she is survived by many nieces and nephews.   

She is predeceased by her sisters Maisie (Ken) Witty and Eleanor  (John) Tregonning. 

A long time resident of the SD&G community, she was a special education teacher at elementary schools in Cornwall, Ingleside, Stampville, Dixons Corners and Inkerman.

At the end of her career she retired to her vegetable garden and her produce was popular with locals for many years. 

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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Jerry Paul Jones passed away of heart failure on July 4, 2013, in Iroquois, just as he would have wanted, with his helmet on his head and his buddy Bosco nearby.

His desire was to be cremated and sprinkled to the wind behind his motorcycle.

His great friends in Canada will be sending him out with love, laughter and tears to travel the winds throughout eternity. 

His wishes were that there be no formal service.

Jerry Paul was born September 6, 1942, in Meridian, Texas to Raymond and Prudence Jones.

He was raised in Lanham, Texas and went to school in nearby Fairy. 

He lived in many places in his lifetime, but he always came back to Lanham.

He spent his past 10 years as a dual citizen of Canada/United States, spending the summer months in Canada and the winter months in Lanham.

Over the years he worked for Pier 1 Imports, Hilti Tools, Century 21, and had his own business in property management in Arlington. 

His greatest love was working with his hands and making his many chainsaw carvings. He also made the famous Lanham Zoo, where he welded and created metal animals out of old farm equipment. 

Many of his artworks can still be seen in the area. 

He was a traveller, going all over North America, never really settling down anywhere. 

He loved to dance and never met a stranger. He enjoyed life and made the most of every second he had.

Jerry Paul lived his life to the fullest and will be remembered for his sense of humour, his dancing, his crafts and his love of his family.

He was preceded in death by many, including his father Raymond Jones, his sister Joyce Faye Jones Andrews, and his loving dog Peanut.

Survivors in Texas include his mother, Prudence Sellers Jones, of Lanham; daughter PJ Jones of Hamilton; son Jerry Glen Jones of Dallas; granddaughter Jennifer Marcum and her husband Jake and the great-grandkids Lanie and Logan, of Hamilton; his sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Don Bullard of Fairy; his brother and sister-in-law Don and Pam Jones of Hamilton; his aunt Joy Sellers Wilson of Houston; his uncle Wesley Jones of Lanham; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed by his adopted Canadian family Rosemarie and Paul Hill and kids, as well as close friends Bill Veley, Steve and Gail Way, and so many others he shared great times with every day.

Cards can be left in the mail slot at Unit 1, 25 County Road 31, Morrisburg, or mailed to Box 860, Morrisburg K0C 1X0 for forwarding to his family. 

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A lifetime resident of the area, Arlene Stata passed away suddenly at the Dundas Manor Nursing Home in Winchester on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. She was 82.

Arlene was born in Williamsburg on August 6, 1930 to her parents Ross and Bernice Prunner (nee Dillabough).  

On July 28, 1951 she married Ernest Stata and together they had 6 children Stella, Karen, Debbie, Kevin, Wanda and Marnie.  

Following Ernie’s death in 1971 Arlene was left to care for her four children and although it was difficult she was able to keep the family together with a great deal of hard work.  

In addition to being a full-time mother Arlene worked for 31 years at Beavers Dental from 1964 before she retired in 1995.  

Arlene was proud of herself for what she had achieved. She would never say NO to anyone that would need help whether it was family, friends or neighbours. 

Arlene would never say goodbye because she did not believe in that word. She would say see you, love you or night night love you.   

Ernie and Arlene loved to dance and now they are finally together again dancing in Heaven for ever. Love you Mom and Dad.                                                                                

Arlene is survived by her children Stella (Weldon) Reid of Halifax, Karen (Lyle) Beckstead of Williamsburg, Deborah Gardener of Brockville, Kevin Stata of Morrisburg, Wanda Brittle of Alexandria and Marnie (Ernest) Duval of Morrisburg and her siblings Jim Prunner of R.R.# 2 Williamsburg, Marlene Casselman of Morrisburg and Verlene (Herb) Froats of Ingleside.  

Arlene will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Ernie (Leisa) Beckstead, Trevor (Rebecca) Beckstead, William Gardener, Amy Brittle (Mike Davidson), Andy Brittle (Emily Major), Tiffany Duval (Jeremy Stewart) and great-grandchildren Marc, Cole, Rylan, Noah, Vanessa, Micheala, Rhiannon, Trinity and Karlina.  

She was predeceased by her husband Ernest, her son-in-laws Bill Gardner and Glen Brittle, her sisters Kathleen Higham and Norlene Casselman and her brother Jay Prunner.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.    

A private family graveside funeral service was held at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville, on Friday, July 12th at 2 p.m. with Rev. Norine Gullons officiating.  Pallbearers were Lyle Beckstead, Ernie Beckstead, Trevor Beckstead, Ernie Duval, Andy Brittle and William Gardner.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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e past 30 years, Jerry Baird passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, following a six month battle with cancer.  He was 61.

Jerry was born in Renfrew, on November 7, 1951, to his parents Eldon Baird and Helen Fournier.   He was raised in the Arnprior area around Kinburn. He met Marlene in 1970, in Stittsville, Ontario, and they were married in September 1971.  

In 1972 their son Bill was born, and in 1975 Jim was born. The young family grew together.

They moved to the Winchester area in 1973, where they became active in the community. Jerry became involved with coaching baseball; he and Marlene both became active in the scouting movement when the boys became involved with the scouts. He was a family man second to none.

After a brief stint in the Navy, Jerry became a mechanic – and a very good one.  As a family, the Baird’s enjoyed camping, fishing and golf.  Jerry will be fondly remembered by his family for his good sense of humour and his dedication.  He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Jerry is survived by his wife Marlene Baird (nee Coughler), his sons Billy Baird (Barb Levesque) of Chesterville and Jimmy (Amanda) Baird of Elk Point, Alberta; his siblings Doug (Linda) Guest of Bryson, Quebec, Glen (Dianne) Baird of Carp, Stanley Baird of St. Thomas, David (Deneige) Baird of Matchewan, Leonard Baird of Edmonton, AB,  Bonnie Gow (Remy Caccioti) of Stittsville, Vickee (Daniel) Villeneuve of Smiths Falls, Wanda (Tom) Byron of Smiths Falls and Danny Coughler of Smiths Falls.  

Gerald will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Brandon, Cameron, Corey and Jacob.  He is also survived by nieces and nephews.   

There was no visitation at the funeral home. A graveside funeral service was held at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston, on Friday, July 5th at 11 a.m.  A heartfelt thank you goes out to Rev. Sue McCullough for the excellent service.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.  

 

“Go and run free with the angels as they sing so tenderly,

And please be sure to tell them to take good care of you for me…”

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Frances Anne Collard (nee Fawcett) died peacefully at home as a result of cancer on Saturday, June 29, 2013.  She was 68. 

Frances was a devout Christian, loving mother and wife and a long time worker at the Caldwell Linen Mill.

Frances attended the Rowena Full Gospel Tabernacle since she was a child and was a pillar of the church from its inception 60 years ago. She fulfilled many volunteer roles in the church over the years including Sunday school teacher, treasurer and church elder. 

Frances married Keith David Collard on July 8, 1967, and they had two children Dwayne and Carol. While raising a family, Frances maintained a long time career at Caldwell Linen Mill where she worked until it closed. With the closure of the Mill, Frances continued to contribute to the community by volunteering at the Helping Hands. 

Determined to complete what she had started, Frances returned to school to finish her high school certification at the age of 59 and then earned a certificate in photography. 

Frances can never be replaced, but will always be remembered by her family.

Frances is survived by her husband Keith, her children Dwayne (Blessie) Collard of Iroquois and Carol Collard of Hanesville.  She was the much loved Grandma of Nathaniel and the dear sister of Art (Phyllis) Fawcett of Iroquois, Hubert (Sue) Fawcett of Brockville, Phyllis (Earl) Holmes of Cardinal, Marion (Lyle) Runions of Iroquois and Dale (Carol) Collard of Crystal Beach. 

She was predeceased by her parents Manson and Sarah Fawcett (nee Armstrong), her sisters Nellie and Beatrice Fawcett and her brothers Donald and Dwain Fawcett and Roger Armstrong.  She is also survived by nieces and nephews.    

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 3rd at 11 a.m. with Pastor Marcel Charette and Pastor Ian Kelsey officiating.  

Interment followed at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.  Pallbearers were Dwayne Collard, Kenny Markell, Kevin Markell, Bert Fawcett, Glenn Fawcett and Sonny Runions.  

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

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illa Nursing Home in Long Sault for the past  eight  years, Aafke VanderVeen (nee Hoekstra) passed away there on Thursday, June 27, 2013.  She was 89.

Aafke was born in the Netherlands on February 16, 1924, the oldest of five children born to her parents Ype and Klaaske Hoekstra (nee Wiersma).  

At a very young age she became a care giver within her own family, experienced the excitement and fears of World War 2 and the joy of the Liberation of the Netherlands.                 

In 1950, she married Theunis VanderVeen and they immigrated to Canada in 1952, with a baby in their arms. They had five more children in coming years. 

Theunis and Aafke came to Canada with practically nothing, but they built a life for themselves and their family in their adopted homeland. 

In 198, Aafke lost her dear husband and travelled the rest of her journey here on this earth without a partner.

 In 1985, she moved back to the home farm and was an important part of her family and the lives of the people she touched for 15 years. Then in 2000, she moved to the Williamsburg Seniors Home and soon after began to suffer the first signs of memory loss. 

Aafke loved her family. She enjoyed travelling to see them and made friends everywhere.  

She will be fondly remembered by her family for her love for the Lord, her generous nature and her willingness to help anyone in need.  She was a very hard worker, who possessed an excellent sense of humour.  

Aafke is survived by her children Heine (Bonnie) of Agassiz, B.C., Ype (Gail) of Ingleside, Ykje (Doug) Striker of Agassiz, B.C., Clare (Bill) Don of Smiths Falls, Sid (Arlene) of Drayton and Brenda (David) DeJong of  Chesterville.  

She was dear sister of Gerlof Hoekstra (Siep), Jan Hoekstra (Reino) and Boukje Grypstra all of the Netherlands.

Beppe will be fondly remembered by 22 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.    

Aafke was predeceased by her husband Theunis, her granddaughter Lori-Ann VanderVeen, her brother Reinder (Nel) Hoekstra and her brother-in-law Jaap Grypstra.    

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 Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday, July 2nd at 11 a.m., with James Kooistra officiating.  Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  

Pallbearers were grandsons Matthew Don, Josh VanderVeen, Kris Don, Tony VanderVeen, Jordan VanderVeen and Travis DeJong

Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters Jennifer Wagensveld, Helena Kwantes, Debra Vuyk, Jessica Menkhorst, Kristen DeJong, Beth VanderVeen and Erin DeJong. 

Donations to the Timothy Christian School would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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Jimmy Andre Tschoumy of Calgary, Alberta, formerly of RR2 Iroquois, passed away suddenly July 2, 2013. He was 52 years of age.

Jim attended Seaway District High School and, once met, was considered a close and compassionate friend by all. Jim loved life, as he did his family, especially his son Jordan who remembers him as “the best dad ever”, his siblings and his parents Andre and Jean.

He loved fixing or finding out how to fix things, was known to ask endless questions about almost any subject and treated people with deep respect, curiosity and compassion.

Jimmy had an incredibly inquiring mind that delved into almost any subject, from complicated mechanical operations, to how to simply better bait a hook for fishing. Whatever made it work better was better, “whatever works” was even better.

His was a genuine smile, and it almost always creased his face. He had an insatiable sense of humour, always wanting to find something on the light side of anything dark.

A gangling sort of youth, Jim turned into a tall, handsome blonde-haired man whose presence alone lit up a room. He was strong and lithe and had a “get ‘er done” attitude at whatever chore faced him.

He loved family, the outdoors and nothing better than a campfire where the flickering light would glimmer and twinkle off his eyes, emphasize his smile and depict a man who loved life, who would look longingly at the fire, then at the stars and clouds above and then back at the fire before smiling a comfortable sort of smile, knowing it was all, somehow, connected.

Jim is survived by his son Jordan of Calgary, his parents Jean (Geesien) and Andre Tschoumy of Iroquois, Ont., brothers Andre of Iroquois and Jeff and Carolynn Tschoumy (nee Little) of Olds, Alberta, sisters Linda Salma (nee Tschoumy) of Edmonton, Wendy (Neil) Cameron (nee Tschoumy) of Campbell River, B.C., Nancy Kilpatrick (Dwayne) (nee Tschoumy) of Olds, Alberta and several nephews and nieces.

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