Obituaries

 

Constance “Connie” Jeanne Gravel (nee Seguin) passed away peacefully on November 28th, 2012, at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. She was in her 63rd year. 

Born on January 18, 1950, in Montreal, Connie courageously braved a 25 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.  In her youth, Connie was an accomplished competitive ballroom dancer and an exceptional seamstress.  She loved gardening and enjoyed outdoor activities such as skiing and fishing.  

Connie was the beloved wife of Claude Gravel for 40 years, and the loving mother of Sophia and her husband Michael Grochmal. She was the proud grandmother of Philip, Christopher and Jennifer.  Special thanks to Shelley Wolfe for her continuous compassion and care.  

Private visitation was held at the Parker Funeral Home,  28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg, on Friday, November 30, 2012, where the funeral service was held in the chapel at 3 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated by the family. Condolences and donations may be made at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com

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A former Morrisburg resident and police officer Klaas “Joe” Schutte died peacefully in New Zealand Hospital on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. He was 77.

Joe was predeceased by his wife Willemina and grandson Robert. He leaves behind his five children: Janie and (John), Joey, Patricia (Andrew), Margie and (John), Jerry (Elizabeth). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. All are from Christchurch, New Zealand.  

Joe is survived by two sisters, Alice Daw (Erich Dumm) and Helen (Dave) Zewuster of Brockville, a brother, Jerry Schutte (Kay) in Cornwall, and numerous nieces and nephews in Canada.

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A resident of the Hartford Home in Morrisburg for the past six months, Rose “Bernie” Sisty passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 11, 2012.  She was 90.

Rose was born in Preeceville, Saskatchewan, on September 18, 1922, to her parents Ole and Theodora Bjornstad (nee Tesluck).  

Rose served as a chef in the Canadian Air Force from 1939-1945, and while she was stationed in Saskatchewan, she met Dominic “Cooke” Sisty.  Eventually, they got married and had two daughters, Pat and Joan.  

Rose worked as an interpreter at Upper Canada Village, and she was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 370 in Iroquois for many years.  

She will be sadly missed by the ladies of her various sewing circles and the many people she touched during her 50 years in Iroquois.

Rose is survived by her daughters Pat (Carole) of Cornwall and Joan Anderson of Ottawa, her granddaughter Inika Anderson (Rob) of Ottawa and her brother Orville Bjornstad of Preeceville, Saskatchewan.  

She was predeceased by her husband Dominic “Cooke” Sisty and her sisters Olga Copsey and Jennie Haddad.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  A Legion service was held on Tuesday evening at 6:45 p.m.  

The funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 14th at 1 p.m., with Rev. Janet Evans officiating.  

Interment followed at Iroquois Point Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Rob Chaput, Eric Vallee, Danny McLaughlin and David Lapier.  

Donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  

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A resident of the Woodland Villa Nursing Home, Long Sault, for the past five years, Agnes Smith (nee Price) passed away there on Thursday, November 15, 2012.  She was 91.

Agnes was born in Aultsville, on November 20, 1920, to her parents Charles Royal Price and Ruth Ellen Price (nee Coughler).

Agnes was always willing to help anyone. She was always kind and considerate to her family, friends and neighbours. She always looked after her family with the best of care and in the most loving fashion.

Over her life, she was a Girl Guide leader, a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Agnes was a member of the United Church of Morrisburg.

In her early years, Agnes worked at Caldwell Linen Mill and in the Ammunitions Factory in Halifax during the war. She later kept busy raising her three children and working in retail. She worked at Upper Canada Village, then opened “Agnes’ Flower and Gift Shop” in Morrisburg. After this she retired to care for her mother and family.

In 2005, Agnes moved to the Hartford Retirement Home, and after a couple of years there she moved to the Woodland Villa Nursing Home.

A light from our family is gone,

A voice we loved is still,

A place is vacant in our lives,

One that never can be filled,

May her gentle soul rest,

In eternal comfort and peace.

Love Always Mom – Your Family

Agnes is survived by her daughters Heather (Glen) Whitteker of Iroquois and Jeannie (Brian) Whitteker of Williamsburg and her sister Olive (Bob) McIntosh of Iroquois.  

Agnes will be sadly missed by grandchildren Laurie Arsenault, Thomas Whitteker, Michael Montgomery, Julie Montgomery, Lauren Whitteker, Christopher Fraser, Holly Degreaves and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.    

She was predeceased by her husband Hector, her son Douglas, her sister Hilda Price and her brothers Orval, Samuel, Stanley, Claude, Bert, and Royal Price.  

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday from noon until time of service.  Funeral service was held at the Funeral Home on Monday, November 19th at 1 p.m., with Rev. Norine Gullons officiating.   Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were Laurie Arsenault, Michael Montgomery, Thomas Whitteker, and Lauren Whitteker. 

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

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A lifetime resident of the area, Ron Casselman passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. He was 73.

Ron was born on September 20,1939, to his parents Jake and Alice Casselman (nee Black). He grew up with his five siblings on a farm near Williamsburg. 

Ron attended public school at Ingleside and high school at Aultsville, where he met Janice Collins, his wife of 50 years. 

Known as a hard worker, Ron first worked on the railroad and then found his niche in concrete sales, most recently with Atlas Block.  His sales territory took him from the Quebec border to Belleville, Ontario. Ron took pride in his work and the product.  

In the community, Ron held membership in the Lions Club and later worked on the Canada Day Committee.

A fan of many sports, hockey was Ron’s other vocation.  Ron coached boys and girls in their early minor hockey years. In 1980, he purchased the Morrisburg Jr. B Lions and for the past 32 years, he exemplified what small town hockey teams are all about. He reveled in the wins and wore each loss on his sturdy face. 

Under Ron, the Lions won four St. Lawrence Division titles and two Rideau division titles.  Ron and Janice billeted and mentored young people during their careers with the Lions and as a testament to his work with young people and the sport of hockey, Ron was recognized with an achievement award by Hockey Canada. 

Beyond his work and hockey, family was Ron’s delight and joy.  He was better known to them as Poppy.  He and Janice cared for their children and grandchildren, always ready to take one of them here or there, or get something from here or there.  As one grandchild remarked, “he would do anything for you.”  

Ron is remembered by his family as a modest person who encouraged one to form and hold their own opinions, a person of integrity and honesty, respected in family, work and sports communities.

While a person of few words, Ron held a certain presence of integrity where ever he went.  Ron was a mentor to many and a person who instilled teamwork with the hockey team, and a family person who knew that togetherness made the family.  Family and home were synonymous for Ron.  

Ron is survived by his wife Janice, by his children Kevin (Lois) of Morrisburg, Kim (Jack) of Morrisburg and Krista (Laura) of Green Valley and by his grandchildren Cody (Steph), Kasey, Kari, Katie (Jason), step-grandchildren Trevor, Chris, Jordan, Ben, Catherine, Cory, Isabelle and his soon to be born great-grandson Jake.  

He was the dear brother of Marion Scrivens of Perth, Shirley Fader of Iroquois, Carolyn (Jack) Zeron of Morrisburg, Bobby of Ingleside and Brian (Sue) of Peterborough.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

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 Lakeshore Drive United Church, Morrisburg, on Friday, November 16th at  11 a.m., with Rev. Arlyce Schiebout officiating.  Cremation followed.  

Honorary pallbearers were Kasey and Kari Bennett, Katie Casselman, Jordan Lagendyk, Ben and Catherine Harding and Cory Hagen. Pallbearers were Kevin and Cody Casselman, Jack Bjergso, Hartley Hodgson, Tom Hodgson and Dale Lewis.  

Donations to the Ron Casselman Memorial Bursary Fund would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A resident of Beckstead Road, Chesterville, for the past 35 years, Arne Vilmansen passed at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Monday, November 12, 2012. He was 69.

Arne was born in Tallinn, Estonia on May 30, 1943, to his parents Konrad and Anna Vilmansen (nee Juhans).

Arne is survived by his siblings Mari (Hal), Toomas (Carol), Kristi, Urmas (Tasha) and Helen.   He will be fondly remembered by niece Kara and nephew Michael. 

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Friday, November 16, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 17th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Jo Barkley-Probst officiating. Interment followed at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Riverside Heights.  

Pallbearers were Toomas Vilmansen, Urmis Vilmansen, Arie Oosterman, Randy Prieur, Raymond Leduc and Gaeten Leroux.              

Donations to Winchester Hospital or the Dundas County Hospice 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 20 years, June Desjardins (nee Paupst) passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, October 25, 2012. She was 65.

June was born in Cornwall, on June 4, 1947, to her parents William and Kathleen Paupst.

She enjoyed knitting, visiting with family and friends and spending time outdoors with her dog King.  She will be missed by many people. 

June was the kind of person who would do anything for anyone with no questions. She did so many things with and for her family.  She is gone but never forgotten.  

June is survived by her husband Omer Desjardins and her children Richard (Cora) Whitford of Cornwall and Tammy Sue Marsolais (Mike Weathers) of Morrisburg.

She was dear sister to Cecil Paupst and Clayton Paupst, both of Cornwall and Carol Tyo of Riviere Beaudette.  

June will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Geana, Chrissy, Sara, Sandra, Melissa, Kenny, Michael, Steven, Joey, Jennifer, Randy and by great-grandchildren Owen, Cole, Chase, Rylee, Sabrina, Nathanial, Haylie, Jacob, Brooklyn, Abby, Gavin, Samantha and Austin. 

She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

June was predeceased by her son Randy  Whitford, her parents William and Kathleen Paupst, her sister Ida Jesmer and her brothers John, George and Dougie Paupst.    

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 the Funeral Home on Monday, October 29th at 12 p.m., with Father Chisholm officiating. 

Interment followed at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Avonmore.  Pallbearers were  Kenny Dillabough Steven Marsolais, Joey Marsolais, Michael Weathers, Victor  Stevenson and Gordon St. Louis.

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

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Elsie (Helen) Gauthier, a long-time resident of Morrisburg and The Hartford, passed away peacefully at Ottawa General Hospital on Saturday October 27, 2012. She was in her 89th year.

Helen was born August 26, 1923, to Ida and William Dillabough on the family farm in Glen Becker, Ontario.  The oldest of five children, Helen enjoyed her childhood. The farm gave her many happy memories of the close-knit family who worked and played together. 

Many health challenges faced Helen in her early adult life and continued until she passed away. Early in her career, she lived and worked in Ottawa, then in Toronto and finally locally where she resided.

Helen met her late husband Jacques Gauthier of Timmins, in Toronto, and returned home to be married in 1948. Helen and Jacques had two daughters before she sadly became widowed in 1955.

Helen had an early love of music. She learned to play the accordion and organ, and she sang with her sister Jean at local functions.  

A graduate from Gowlings Business College, Helen excelled in all her educational pursuits.  Her parents were very proud of her achievements and her giving and conscientious way with others. Always ready to help, Helen brought much to her work life at the Bank of Montreal, a bank in Ottawa and a Mining Company in Toronto.  

Her love of sewing is often spoken of by her siblings as she exhibited a great talent, often making her own clothes.

Helen is survived by her daughters Suzanne (Judy) Masdorp-Nasager of Wasaga Beach and Deborah (Debbie) Knowles of Toronto. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Jean Casselman and Faye VanAllen both of Morrisburg; by her grandchildren Adrian Nasager (Toronto) and Lauren Knowles (Ottawa); and by her great-granddaughter Aurora.

She was predeceased by her husband Jacques and brothers Bernice and Ralph.

Visitation was at the Parker Funeral Home in Morrisburg on October 30th, with services following at the grave site at Fairview Cemetery, Mariatown on Tuesday, October 30, at 11:30 am.  Internment followed.

Donations to a charity of choice will be gratefully acknowledged by family.  Online condolences may be made at Parkerofmorrisburg.com

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A lifetime resident of the Williamsburg area, Rex K Casselman passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 3, 2012.  He was 87.

Rex was born in Dunbar, Ontario on August 30, 1925, to his parents George and Jessie “Maud” Casselman (nee McIntosh). He was raised in the family store with his two brothers, Mac and Jack, who together were known in the area as the K boys. 

In 1943, after several attempts and having reached the age of 18, Rex was accepted into the Royal Canadian Navy where he served until the end of WWII after which he was honorably discharged with a rank of “able seaman”

On November 19, 1960, at the United Church in Douglas, Ontario, Rex married Audrey H James and together they had two boys Jeff and Bruce.

From the end of the war until the mid-fifties, Rex worked at many jobs including; the Sudbury nickel mines, the harvest in Western Canada, security guard, road construction and with his brother Mac in the egg business. In 1955, he began to work for the Department of Transportation of Ontario where he worked until his retirement 30 years later in 1985.

Rex K was a well-known local character and renowned for his kindness and his love of sports. It was a rare occasion that he did not have a supply of balloons, lollipops or dog biscuits for the many little acquaintances he made across the baseball diamonds and hockey arenas of Eastern Ontario. Rex was a fixture parked behind the backstop or watching at the arena while his boys and later his grandchildren played. 

He never missed a game and was the reliable transportation for many young people playing hockey or ball. 

Rex is survived by his wife Audrey, his sons Jeff (Josée) of Cardinal and Bruce (Janet) of Ottawa. Loving Papa will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Elizabeth, Laura, Sarah, Jack and Lucy.

He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brothers Mac K and Jack K Casselman.   

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until time of service.  

Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 7th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Norine Gullons officiating.  

Interment followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.

Honorary pallbearers were Laura Casselman and Lucy Casselman. Pallbearers were Elizabeth Casselman, Sarah Casselman, Jack Casselman, Barry Whitteker, Barry Strader and Larry Baizana.  

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

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A resident of Winchester for the past 39 years, Vivian Fawcett (nee Cook) passed away at Winchester District Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, October 30, 2012. She was in her 87th year. 

Vivian was born in Shanly, on November 21, 1925, to her parents Allison and Agnes Cook (nee Wereley). She married Orval Fawcett  in 1945. 

Orval and Vivian purchased a farm in Hulbert,  where they lived until 1954, when they moved and purchased a farm in Russell. Together they farmed and raised their family at Russell, until 1973, when they sold the farm and moved to Winchester.  

After retiring from farming, Vivian worked at many jobs including work in group homes, Upper Canada Village, Hillcrest Haven and being a driver for many people to various appointments.  

Vivian was a life long member of the Women’s Institute of both the North Russell Branch and Winchester Branch (which she was the president for a number of years). 

She resided at the Millview Apartments for 17 years where she made many dear friends, and she was instrumental in improving the facilities for the benefit of other residents.

Vivian is survived by her children Douglas (Nancy) of Kemptville, Donna (Dennie) Denison of Metcalfe, Rick of Winchester, Wendy (Keith) McCormick of Spencerville, Brenda Hanson of Winchester, Bonnie Fawcett (Mike Vallee) of Edwards and Karen (Rick) Summers of Cumberland.   

Vivian will be fondly remembered by grandchildren Tammy, Amanda, Cheryl, Stephen, Shane, Daryl, Tracy, Mathew, Melissa, Dustin and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.  

She was predeceased by her husband Orval Fawcett, her sister Geraldine Suffel, her half-sister Lorena McGowan and her brothers Garnet, Doug and Gerald Cook.   

Friends called at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Friday, November 2nd at 11 a.m. with Rev. Christine Lowson officiating.  Cremation followed. 

Pallbearers were Amanda Fawcett, Stephen Denison, Shane Fawcett, Daryl McCormick, Perry Brennan and Mathew Hanson.             

Interment of cremated remains will be at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.   Donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital or a charity of choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. 

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.  

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