Obituaries

 

A resident of Woodland Villa in Long Sault, for the past 10 years, Phyllis Dawley (nee Abbott) passed away there on Wednesday, June 26, 2013.  She was 90.

Phyllis was born in Durrington, England, on September 21, 1922, to her parents  Charles and Maud Abbott (nee Heaver). She grew up next door to Stonehenge where she played as a youngster, along with her older brother Bill and her older sister Agnes. 

When WW 2 broke out, Phyllis worked in the post office and then went on to be a factory welder building fighter planes for the war effort. 

During the war years, she met a young Canadian paratrooper from the 1st Airborne Parachute Battalion, Dalton Dawley – a farmer from Morrisburg. They were married in Durrington, on May 29th, 1945. After the war ended, Dalton returned home to Morrisburg, with Phyllis following a short time later. 

Phyllis and Dalton were blessed with three sons, Bryan, Tom and Kent. 

Over the years, Phyllis worked at various jobs. But the job she enjoyed and loved the most was as a seamstress at Upper Canada Village. Both she and Hedda Cassell made the costumes that were worn by the people working at the village. 

After retiring, Phyllis and Dalton enjoyed travelling across Canada to various 1st Airborne reunions.  Phyllis took great pride in her sons and in her three grandchildren. And of course she was delighted to be able to meet her two great-grandchildren, Kaeghan and Aodhan.

Phyllis, along with her dear friend Hedda, was unparalleled when it came to working for St. James Church. The church was an important part of her life. 

Phyllis is survived by her sons Bryan (Karen), Tom (Wanda) and Kent (Carol), all of Mariatown, and her sister Agnes Herbert of England.  

She will be fondly remembered by granddaughters Laura (Derek) Lowson and Shanna Dawley (Kent Miller) and great-grandchildren Kaeghan and Aodhan Lowson. 

 She is also survived by nieces and nephews in Canada and England.   

She was predeceased by her husband Dalton, her brother Bill Abbott and her grandson Jason Dawley.     

Friends called at St. James Anglican Church, Morrisburg, on Friday, June 28th from 10 a.m. until time of the Funeral Service which was held at 11 a.m., with Rev. Sue McCullough officiating.  Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery, Mariatown.

Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Thompson, John Jones and Percy Salmon.  Pallbearers were Derek Lowson, Steven Casselman, Mahlon Locke, Chuck Irvine, Jack Notman and Jim Adlington.  

Donations to the Alzheimer’s Society 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 area, Fred Hutt passed away at the Woodland Villa Nursing Home in Long Sault, on Sunday, June 23, 2013.  He was 87.

Fred was born in Matilda Township on Sunday, September 13, 1925, to his parents Merle and Lillian Mae Hutt (nee Dillabough). He was raised on the family farm.

As a youth Fred enjoyed playing baseball and hockey, and later in life became a big baseball and hockey fan.  

He married Betty Casselman at St. Andrews Church in Prescott, on October 4, 1957, and together they had one son Garry.   

Fred worked hard all his life to provide for his family.  He worked at the Cardinal Starch plant for 27 years.

He would work on the family dairy farm with Betty through the day until early evening. Then he would get some sleep and go to work nights at the Cardinal Starch plant.  At the end of his shift, Fred would return home, again to work the farm. 

Together Fred and Betty operated a successful dairy farm and raised chickens. Fred enjoyed operating an egg delivery business, and he looked forward to getting the eggs and setting off to make his deliveries. It was a rarity for the family to go on long family vacations due to the responsibilities of operating a family dairy farm.  

In addition to being a hardworking man, Fred was socially active as well. He enjoyed playing cards, and he was a member of the Connaught Oddfellows Lodge in  Brinston for 30 years. 

He was a very active bowler for many years, he loved to go dancing, and he loved the stock car races.  Fred also enjoyed going to farm auctions and spending time at Tim Hortons visiting with his many friends.  

Fred always had a White Owl cigar in his mouth, and he was a very no-nonsense person who looked at problems in life quite simply, they were either black or white.  He had a practical approach and helping others solve their problems was one of his greatest strengths.  

He was a reliable, hardworking man, and he could be counted on to get the job done or to help out a neighbor. 

Fred was also a modest man who was very meticulous and goal driven, and that goal was to provide for his family. He was very successful, however, he was not one to boast about his accomplishments.  

Fred is survived by his wife Betty and his son Garry (Lisa) of R.R.# 1 Iroquois.

He will be lovingly remembered by his grandson Matthew (Jillian) Hutt of Cornwall and his siblings Colleen Carr of Chesterville, Dale (Mary) of South Mountain and Glenn (Faye) of Manotick. 

He is also survived by many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and his dear friend Carl Young. 

Fred was predeceased by his parents Merle and Mae Hutt (nee Dillabough); his brother Joe and an infant brother Raymond; Betty’s parents Kenneth and Margaret Casselman (nee Durant); his brothers-in-law Allen, Delbert, Arnold and Dwayne Casselman, Ron Bradford, John Thompson, Jack Nelson and Don Carr.     

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 26th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Janet Evans officiating.  Interment followed at New Union Cemetery, Williamsburg.  

Pallbearers were Steven Casselman, Francis Lapier, Victor Thompson, Anthony VanderBruggen, Ken Froats and Doug Froats.  Honorary pallbearers were Dale Hutt, Carl Young and Horst Matthiesen.  

Donations to the Dundas County Hospice 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 lifelong resident of the Iroquois/Brinston area, William Douglas Perry, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2013. He was 46 years old.

Born on March 30, 1967, at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Dougie was the son of Buddy and Mary Perry who were living in Cardinal at the time, with Dougie’s big brother, Timmy then 11 months old. 

Soon after Dougie’s birth, Buddy and Mary purchased their first family home in Brinston, and the family grew with the birth of Michael and then Melinda.

Brinston was a happening spot in the 70’s and 80’s, and the Perry kids were added to the mix. The Bennett boys, Paul Plante, Jody, Dennis and Julie, Bingham and Maryann, Reggie, the Strader boys, Eldon and Steven. To say that the house was busy was an understatement. 

Mary and Buddy had their hands full, both working full time and raising four young kids. Thanks to great neighbours like Mrs. Bailey, Lorne Strader, and Maddy Macdonald the Perry kids made it through.

Dougie was unique among them.  A little blonde-haired boy, he had a glint in his eye that some might mistake for mischief–but no one could dispute his irresistible charm. Dougie liked to ride his bike and run around outside.  He played minor hockey where he developed his skills as a goalie.  Dougie enjoyed playing baseball, too.  Like his dad, you could find him at the Brinston ball park  well into his adult years. His baseball career took him on other adventures that included great times in Niagara Falls.

Dougie attended school at Dixon’s Corners, Nationview and Seaway. A social animal, he loved to stop and talk and laugh.  He always had a lot of friends and many of those friendships have lasted over the years.

Dougie made many trips to Nova Scotia, to visit Mary’s family.  Many a summer, Mary and Judy would pack the six kids in a pick up truck and make the 16 hour drive to the east coast. 

Dougie loved the Maritimes.  Unleash him from the vehicle, and he could run on the beach,  swim and play from sunrise until sunset. 

Dougie loved to fish and he loved summers spent with his grandparents, aunts and uncles. After finishing high school, he packed up and moved down east to try his hand as a lobster fisherman. 

Dougie also loved Brinston, so much so, that when he returned to Ontario, he returned to Brinston. 

And so began his career in floor installation. After working for Fred Harper for a short time, he went into business with his big brother.  Timmy was the owner/operator and Dougie was the apprentice. Doug “Minnow” was his mentor and Kenny Sullivan the expert. 

Dougie’s passion for fishing was rivalled only by his passion for hunting. He couldn’t wait to get out in the bush, and he looked forward to spending time at the hunting camps and getting together with the boys after a day in the bush. 

Dougie was a free spirit in the truest sense of the word.  He didn’t appreciate tight guidelines, and he liked to make his own schedule.  He liked to do things his way. He lived to hunt and fish and fish and hunt. 

Then 21 years ago, he met someone that would send his life in a new direction. It was then that he began making frequent trips into Great Shakes in Iroquois for a “coffee”.  There he dazzled a particular little waitress, Karen Fossitt, with  his smooth talking charm.  Blonde-haired, blue-eyed, and just the right size for each other, Dougie and Karen were the cutest couple anyone had ever seen.  Karen liked to do the things that Dougie did, and they were together all the time.  

They were married at the United Church in Iroquois in May 2000. 

Not long after they were married, Dougie and Karen purchased their Kelly Road home. Only one thing was missing, and that was their precious Gracie who was born in September 2002. For Dougie, the birth of his beloved Gracie was a life-changing event.

Dougie became a proud father, who loved his baby girl from the minute he laid eyes on her. He loved being with his dear Gracie, and he was proud to tell everyone of her accomplishments and achievements.  

Lately, Dougie had been looking for reliable and steady employment.  He spent some time as a school bus driver and really liked it.  He loved the kids, and the kids loved him.  A few months ago, he got a job with the Municipality of South Dundas.  He was very proud of this, and he was looking forward to the next chapter in his life being stable and enjoyable. But sadly, it was a short chapter.

There are a million stories out there involving Dougie, his family and his many friends, and each time they are retold they will bring back the memory of Dougie, the memory of that twinkle in his eye and that cute little grin.

Dougie was the dearly beloved husband of Karen Fossitt and cherished father to Gracie. He was the loving son of Buddy and Mary Perry and dear brother of Tim (Jennifer), Michael (Kristy) and Melinda (Chris).

He was loving uncle of three nieces and four nephews, and he will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Family and friends said their good byes to Dougie at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral home in Iroquois from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m. on Sunday, June 23. The funeral service was held on Monday, June 24, at the United Church in Iroquois. Interment was at Iroquois Point Cemetery.                                      

Donations to a trust for Dougie’s beloved Gracie are gratefully acknowledged by the family.

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Florence Gertrude English passed away peacefully at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, May 29, with her family by her side. She was 97 years old.

Born on December 28, 1915, in Iroquois, Ontario, to Richard Whittle and Martha (Roberts), Florence was the third eldest in a family of 15. She was predeceased by her parents at an early age.

Florence attended public and high school in Iroquois. She graduated Normal School in 1935, in Ottawa, at which time she began her teaching career in a one room school house in Iroquois. During this time, she met her future husband, Oreon English.

The two were married on June 27, 1941, in Morrisburg, at which time they moved to the English Homestead on English Road, Iroquois.

Florence continued teaching while Oreon farmed, but it was not unusual to see Florence by his side helping with the farm

Florence had a great passion for music. She was an accomplished organist and pianist. She sang in the Iroquois United Church choir and taught the junior choir. She sang at numerous weddings in the area. 

Florence retired from teaching May 18, 1976, which gave her more time to pursue her other hobbies, especially her research of the Roberts and Whittle family trees.

She was well known for her needle point and crocheting.

On June 12, 1979, Florence became a member of the United Empire Loyalists. 

Upon Oreon’s death in 1996, Florence sold the farm and moved to Iroma Apartments in Iroquois, where she resided for 17 years. There she made many new friends.

In November 2012, Florence moved to the Hartford Retirement Home in Morrisburg. Although she was there for a short period of time, she enjoyed her stay.

A celebration of Florence’s life took place at Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Iroquois, on Friday, May 31, 2013, with the Rev. Janet Evans officiating.

Florence was predeceased by her husband and parents as well as seven brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by sisters Luella Charbot and Kathline Runions and by her sister-in-law Iris Bryant. She will also be fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews.

Pall bearers were Florence’s six nephews, John MacMillan, Ralph Duvall, Kevin Duvall, David Whittle, Scott Payne and Robert Jones.

Intermet followed at the United Cemetery in Iroquois.

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Beatrice Lucille Walker passed away peacefully at Ephrata Manor, Ephrata, Pennsylvania. She was in her 79th year.

Beatrice was the daughter of the late James and Elsie Linnen. She was born July 20, 1934, in Cabri, Saskatchewan, and moved to the Iroquois area when she was four years old.

Beatrice received her education at Iroquois Public and Iroquois High School and was valedictorian of her graduating class.

She received her teaching diploma in Ottawa, Ontario, and in 1957, she married Walter Walker.

Beatrice was predeceased by her husband Walter, her sister Loretta Crowder and by her brothers Leslie and Howard.

She is survived by her son, Ken (Deb) of Carrolton, Georgia, and by her daughter, Susan Walker of Birmingham, Alabama.

She will be lovingly remembered by her sister Pat Waddell of Iroquois, and by her sister-in-law, Joyce Linnen of London, Ontario. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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A resident of the Glen–Stor-Dun Lodge in Cornwall, for the past eight years,  Erma Casselman passed away there on Sunday, June 9, 2013.  She was 84. 

Erma was born in Mariatown, on February  3,  1929,  to  her parents Clifford and Eunice Sypes (nee  Kinnear).  She was one  of  nine  children. She attended Mariatown  Public  School  and  graduated  from  Morrisburg Collegiate where she was active  in sports.

During  her  high school  years,  Erma  worked  at Tom Frasers making floral arrangements and at  the   family  farm.   In  later years,  she  would  often   comment   how  she  hated  strawberries because she  had  picked so many  pints  as  a  youngster.  

Erma caught the eye of her future husband, Arthur Casselman while walking to school.  At that time Art was driving taxi for his father Bruce, and he would offer free rides to Erma and her sisters.  

Erma married Art on October  4, 1952, and together they were blessed with three children, Jim in October of 1953, Susan in June of 1957, and Bob in January of 1960.  

During their early years, Art and Erma loved  to  spend time at the Casselman Dance Hall on Glen Becker road.  Erma loved to dance and host parties at their home on Augusta Street.  

Many happy times were also spent at Lyle and Irene Black’s cottage at Hay Bay.  In  1973,  the  family  moved  for  the  last  time  to 32  Augusta  Street where   Gary  and  Susan O’Neil  currently  reside.  Erma and Art enjoyed their new home and continued entertaining and enjoying new neighbours.  

Erma loved Christmas, the decorating, the baking, but  most  of  all  the  shopping.  She  had  an excellent memory, and if  any member of her family mentioned that they needed or liked something throughout the year that item would always be  under the tree at Christmas.  

Erma also loved  to  bake  but one didn’t dare ask her for a recipe because she didn’t measure any ingredients. She also loved  to  gamble – whether it was bingo, cards, rummoli, horse racing or at the casino. And she was lucky.

Erma treasured her family, and she instilled in her children the importance of a strong work ethic, the use of common sense, and the value of a good education. She ensured that they had a solid grounding of life’s ups and downs before each of them left the family nest.

In addition to being a wife and mother, Erma worked for many years at the Bank of Montreal, the St. Lawrence Parks Commission and at Casselman Bus Lines.

Erma will be fondly remembered for her flair for fashion and decorating and her unselfish devotion to Art, her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.  

Erma is survived by her children Jim (Wendy) of Williamsburg, Susan (Garry) O’Neill of Morrisburg and Bob (Cindy) of Brockville; by her siblings Denzil (Nora) Sypes of St. Catharines, Gordon Sypes of Pembroke, Irene Black of Morrisburg and Donnie (Tina) Sypes of Morrisburg; and by her sister-in-law Lillian Sypes of Thorold.  

She was the proud grandmother of John Casselman (Amy), Thomas Casselman (Marla Beauchamp), Catherine Chafe (Bill), Kimberley Casselman (Derrick), Greg O’Neill (Krysta), Nathan Casselman, Matthew Casselman and great-grandma of Olivia, Charlie, Sam, Kane, Ellery, Joshua and Robert.

She is also survived by  many nieces and nephews. 

Erma was predeceased by her husband Art, in 2002, her sisters Iva St. Pierre and Lillian Ross and by her brothers Doug and Ersel Sypes.    

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Morrisburg, on Thursday, June 13th at 2 p.m., with Rev. Norine Gullons officiating.  

Interment followed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, in Morrisburg. 

Pallbearers were Kimberley Casselman, John Casselman, Derrick Casselman, Nathan Casselman, Matthew Casselman, Catherine Chafe and Bill Chafe. 

Donations to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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Thomas “Raymond” Serviss passed away at Cornwall Community Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He was 77 years of age.

Raymond leaves his loving companion of 45 years, Eva Brewer and his daughter Bonnie Brewer.

He will be sadly missed by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Raymond is survived by one brother Ernest Serviss (Helen). He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Mae (Fawcett) Serviss.

At Raymond’s request there will be no visitation or funeral.

Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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With his devoted family by his side, Gordon McGregor passed away peacefully at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Friday, May 31, 2013. He was 78. 

Gord was born on April 27, 1935, in Renfrew, where he was raised and, in 1955, he married Iona Vivian Hoare, also of Renfrew.

The McGregor family moved to Ottawa when Gord was recruited into the Royal Canadian Air Force, Station Rockcliffe. This afforded him the opportunity to play in the RCAF pipe band. 

In his lifetime Gord wore many “hats”. He traded his Air Force wedge cap for a police hat in 1963, when he joined the OPP and was transferred to the Morrisburg detachment. Gord and his “three girls”, Iona, Wendy and Noreen moved to the small village. 

Constable McGregor took the role of OPP Safety Officer and was creator of “Trevor the Traffic Bug”. Gord visited schools and taught rules of safety to children and Trevor could be heard on local radio stations offering safe driving tips. 

His next ambition was Administrator of The Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge Nursing Home. He used to make the daily trip to Cornwall in a teeny red Toyota.

From Administrator to successful insurance salesman for both Mutual Life and Canada Life Assurance companies, Gord could always be seen in a suit. His long time friend, Don “Mudcat” Grant suggested that Gord trade in his suit for a pair of jeans and thus began Gord’s short career hauling hay to Florida in his tractor trailer. (On one trip he underestimated the height of his tractor and took out a series of Christmas lights strung across the main street of a small town in the state of Virginia-he is still at large!) 

Justice of the Peace was to be the next “hat” that Gord would wear for a short while before tossing it into the political ring. He drew attention when he ran as an Independent candidate in the 1987 provincial election and was soon chosen as leader of The Ontario Confederation of Regions Party.

He became a “coffee shop campaigner” when he became proprietor of the little fast food diner on the mall which was renamed and remains, “Gregor’s Place”. He claimed that he went from “JP” (Justice of the Peace) to “KP” (Kitchen Patrol). 

He spent his retirement years behind the counter at Hartley’s Sport Shop and as a security officer at Upper Canada Village.

 Perhaps the most recognized hat of all was his Scots cap that he donned with his kilt and bagpipes. If he wasn’t officiating a wedding ceremony in his role as Justice of the Peace, he was piping in the bride and groom.

He served two terms as Branch 48 Legion President where his claim to fame was the formation of the Legion Drum and Bugle Band with whom he marched proudly beside in every parade. 

No moss grew under his feet as Gord was also involved with and served as President of the Morriburg Lion’s Club. He even served a term as the Reeve of the Village of Morrisburg and as a town councilor. 

Always with a joke or story up his sleeve, he loved to entertain and make people laugh. He was a jokester, prankster, avid model railroader, musician and poet; and it will not be his public notoriety, but the silly endearing things he did as a family man that will be treasured by his family forever. 

Gord was husband of Iona McGregor (Hoare). He was cherished father of Wendy (John Burn) of Iroquois and Noreen (Barry McMillan) of Morrisburg. He was fun-loving grandpa of Amy (Adam Casselman), Scott (Amanda) Hodgson, Michelle McMillan and Sean McMillan. Great-Bumpa to Logan, Grayson and Olivia. Dear brother of Shirley Mates of Tillsonburg.

He was predeceased by infant daughter Carol Ruth, his parents Thomas and Violet (Wilcox), his infant brother Gary, his sisters Lois LeBlanc and Jeannie Moore and his brother Allan. Uncle Gord is survived by many nieces and nephews.

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

A Legion Memorial Service followed by a celebration of Gord’s life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Morrisburg, on June 4, 2013. Service was conducted by Rev. Norine Gullons. Gord’s family paid him homage by donning his tartan apparel. 

Pallbearers were grandchildren Amy Casselman, Scott Hodgson, Michelle McMillan and Sean McMillan, son-in-law Barry McMillan, OPP friends Frank Albert and Fred (Boomer) Langlotz and best friend Earl Wood. Honorary pallbearer was son-in-law John Burn.

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

Interment of cremated remains will be at Haley Station Cemetery in Renfrew.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. 

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A resident of the Dundas Manor Nursing Home in Winchester for the past two years and nine months, Beatrice Banford passed away there on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.  She was 90 years of age. 

Beatrice was born on December 17, 1922.  She was the daughter of Vera and step-father Joe Brazeau.  She married Charlie Weldon Banford on February 7, 1940, and moved to Toronto where they shared a house with Bea’s parent on Eastmount Avenue in the Broadview and Danforth area.  

Charlie had a job at a huge Canadian Tire Store on Young Street where the staff travelled around the store on roller skates.  Bea worked part-time in a dress shop and this gave her the opportunity to always dress to the nines in “fancy dresses” with matching earrings, necklace, bracelet and high heeled shoes.  

While Bea and Charlie lived in Toronto with Bea’s parents, they shared a cottage on Pefferlaw River.  After the passing of Bea’s mother, Charlie and Bea purchased the cottage at Pefferlaw, winterized it and this became their permanent home.

Beatrice and her husband Charlie were well known for their love of cars which included everything from pink Cadillacs to Chevrolet Impalas.

For quite a few years, Bea and Charlie were “Snow Birds” and wintered in Florida.  They stayed in a small community north of Panama City.  Bea enjoyed doing crafts with the neighbour ladies.  She called it “The Stitch and Bitch Place!”

Eventually, Charlie had some health problems, and he found cutting the grass in the big yard and other chores too much. So, in 1994, they sold their home in Pefferlaw and moved to  the Iroma Apartments on Frank Street,  in Iroquois, to be nearer to their families.  

In March of 2003, Charlie became sick and, after spending some time at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, he was transferred to the Ottawa Civic Heart Institute where he passed away on April 5, 2003.  

Bea remained at the apartment, but her health started to fail and on August 13, 2007, she moved into the Hartford Retirement Home where she remained for a few years. Her health continued to deteriorate, and she was hospitalized in Winchester for a few months. On September 15, 2010, Bea was placed in Dundas Manor.  

Beatrice is survived by her sisters-in-law Marie Banford and Marion Banford, both of Smiths Falls, and several nieces and nephews.      

A private family service was held at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Friday, June 7th at 1 p.m., with Rev. Janet Evans officiating.  Interment followed at Iroquois Point Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Keith Banford, Lynden Banford, Aaron Banford, John Banford, John Geurkink and Trevor Riopelle.  

Donations to 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 lifelong resident of the area, Donald Bruce Harper, passed away peacefully at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 5, 2012. He was in his 81st year.

The son of Henry and Beulah (nee St. Pierre) Harper, Donald was born in Chesterville, on April 25, 1933. He was the fourth child born in a family of 10 children. Donald lived a number of years in Williamsburg and most recently was a resident of Morrisburg. He enjoying his job as a cheese maker and worked hard at it. 

He had been in failing health for several years as he had a heart condition. Despite his failing health, he was cheery and optimistic. 

He loved to tease and enjoyed seeing his children and grandchildren. Family meant the world to him.

Donald was the beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Windsor). He was loving father of Bert (GeriAnne) of Ingleside, Marilon Deneault of Cornwall, Brent, Donna Hodgson, Reg (Ken) all of Morrisburg and step-father of Andrew (Lynn) Lewis of Chesterville and Barry Windsor of Morrisburg.

He was cherished grandfather of several grandchildren and dear brother of Shirley (Harold) Montgomery of Morrisburg, Marjorie Collison and Norma Belanger, both of Brockville, Arlene (Orval) Millward of Morrisburg and Edna Belanger of Brockville.

He will be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald was predeceased by son Rodger, sister Pauline Harper, by brothers Doug and Bert and by an infant brother Reggie.

Friends were received at the Parker Funeral Home in Morrisburg on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Saturday, June 8, 2013, with Rev. Arlyce Schiebout officiating.

Interment was at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.

Pallbearers were Brent Harper, Robbey Harper, Eric Millward, Ian Millward, Andrew Windsor and Currie McIntosh.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society are gratefully acknowledged.

Condolences may be made at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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