BOOK FIVE
Obituaries collected by the late Mrs. Isabel DRYNAN
Prepared & set up by: Keith Thompson
MacDONALD, Raymond Lyon (1933‑2000) - OC Transpo Operator (Ret'd) 0811; Member of Orleans Lions Club Inc.;
Chevaliers deColomb 5925-42 Orleans; Royal Canadian Legion Branch#192
Suddenly at home Thursday, April 13, 2000. Best friend and husband of 40
years of Georgette Brisebois. Loving father of Larry (Marie-Claude) Blackburn
Hamlet and the late Ray Jr. Proud grampa to Francis and Jacob. Beloved son of
the late John and Mary MacDonald, Clayton and formerly of Eganville. Dear
brother of William (Janice), Glenn (Doreen), both of Toronto, Donald (Audrey),
Irene Murphy (Leonard), Jean Leclaire (Dennis), all of Clayton, Jack (Marian),
Brian (Linda), Joy Drynan (Keith), Shirley Dolan, all of Almonte, Ronald
(Lorraine), Carleton Place and Mary Murphy (John) of Ferguson Falls. Predeceased
by brothers Archie, Doug and Gerald. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Soulignny Mackenzie &
Robert Funeral Home, 2871 St. Joseph Blvd., Orleans (west of Place d'Orleans
Dr.) on Sunday, April 16, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Eucharistic Celebration
will be held at Divine Infant Church, 6658 Bilberry Drive, Orl6ans, on Monday
April 17, 2000, at 9:30 a.m. followed by cremation. For further information,
call (613) 830‑2305.
GILES, Arnold Former RCAF WW 11 Veteran - Peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2000, at his residence
in his 77th year. Beloved friend of Inez White. Dear brother of Ruth Haskins of
Carleton Place and Herman Giles of Toronto. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
At Mr. Giles's request there will be no
visitation or service. Cremation. In memory of Arnold, donations to the
University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Room H201, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, ON,
MY 4W7 would be appreciated. Arrangements in care of the Tubman Funeral Homes.
GARDINER, Elsie Mae, (Retired School
Teacher) - Peacefully in hospital at
Carleton Place, Ontario on Friday, August 25, 2000. Elsie Mae Miller, in her
96th year. Daughter of the late William and Laura Miller. Dearly loved wife of
the late Samuel J. Gardiner. Loving mother of Allan (Shirley M.), Dorothy
Ferrill (Raymond) and Shirley A. Surette (the late Frank). Dear grandmother of
Ted (Leigh), Gwen Perkins (Bob), Rodger (Holley), Lorelei Brunton (Dave), Rob (Tamnny),
Donna James (Larry), Deb Ferrill, Chris Ferrill (Sherrill), Sharon Campbell
(Mike) and Adele Kennedy (Rob). Fondly remembered by twenty-one greatgrandchildren,
brothers Jack (Carrie) and Len (Edna), sisters-in-law Margaret and Zita. Dear
aunt to many nephews and nieces. Predeceased by one great-grandchild, sister
Agnes Currie (the late Eldon) and brothers Bert and Ray. Friends may call at the
ALAN R. BARKER FUNERAL HOME, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Sunday from 1 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in St. James Anglican Church,
Carleton Place on Monday at 10 am with the Venerable Gordon Worden officiating.
Interment at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Innisville, Ontario. Donations to
St. John’s Anglican Church Building Fund or St. James Anglican Church Building
Fund would be appreciated by the family.
BRUCE, Alice Rose, March 20, 1935
– August 31, 2000 – Passed away at her home on Thursday afternoon. Alice
Bruce (nee Murray) of Arnprior in her 66th year. Beloved wife of the
late Frederick Bruce. Loving mother of Mark (Suzanne) and Natalie. Dear sister
of Stella (the Lake Keith) Blakeley of Almonte, Madeline (Mrs. Keith Stanley) of
Almonte, Mary (Mrs. Gordon Robinson) of Arnprior, Anita Murray of Ottawa.
Sister-in-law of Doris Murray of Arnprior. Predeceased by her brother Everette
Murray and her parents Michael Murray and Agnes Wark. Resting at The Boyce
Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior where friends may pay their
respects on Friday 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the Chapel
Saturday, September 2, 2999 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Douglas Story officiating.
Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In Memoriams to the Canadian Cancer
Society appreciated by her family.
MILLAR, Dora Emma (Life Member, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 240,
Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte) - In hospital at Almonte on Sunday, April 9,
2000. Dora E. Labron of Almonte, age 78 years. Daughter of the late William
Labron and his wife the late Ida Robinson. Wife of Bennett (Benny) Millar. Dear
mother of Wayne (Judy) of Almonte, Elgin (Lois) of Clayton and Joan (Mrs. Brian
Doherty) of Nepean. Grandmother of Kevin (Althea), Cheryl and Cynthia Millar,
Jeremy (Anna) and Krista Doherty. Great-grandmother of Shelby Millar. Dear
sister of Donald Labron of Almonte, Mrs. Gladys Armstrong of Brockville, Mrs.
Marguerite Scissons of Kemptville and Mrs. Helen Wooldridge of Almonte.
Sister-in-law of Bett Labron of Paris. Predeceased by her brothers Alex, Gordon,
William and, Tom and sister Mrs. Lottie Puckett and by 2 sisters-in-law Vie and
Mary. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church
Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. A complete Service including committal
will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 3pm. Rev. S. Derek Shelly
officiating. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.
MUNRO - Suddenly at home, Almonte, Ontario on Tuesday, June
13, 2000. Marion Edna Munro (of Almonte) dear sister of Kenneth (Dorothy) Munro,
Vancouver, B.C., Wilma (the late Bill Munro) and Muriel (Mrs. John Terpstra) all
of Almonte, dear sister-in-law of Agnes (Nessie) Munro, Larence
Munro and Mary Davey all of Almonte, also survived by many nieces
and nephews, predeceased by 5 brothers Delbert, Daniel, John, Howard, Carman
(Pete) and by 1 sister Eileen McLeod. At age 67. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street,
Almonte. Funeral service was held in the Chapel. Interment Clayton United
Cemetery, Clayton.
COLE, AUDREY, R.N. (O.C.H. Grad
1959) - In hospital, at Carleton Place on Saturday, June 17, 2000. Audrey Lackey
of Almonte, age 61 years. Beloved wife of Guy Cole and dear mother of Duane
(Brenda) and Mrs. Catherine Goodfellow (John) both of Almonte, Robert (Tammy) of
Halifax and Christopher (Janet) of Ottawa, loved daughter of Mrs. Velma Lackey
(Plant) and the late Newell Lackey, much loved grammy of Robyn, Brian, Zachary,
Robert and David. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel,
127 Church Street, Almonte. Complete service Including committal was held in St.
Paul’s Anglican Church, Almonte with Rev. Rob Davis officiating. Cremation
will follow. Interment of cremated remains, Christ Church Cemetery, Buritts
Rapids, Ontario.
BARR - Peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on
Saturday, September 2, 2000. Ollie William Barr (of Almonte), at age 83. Beloved
husband of Phyllis Helen Dolan, Almonte. Loving father of Gail (Brian) Moffatt,
Carleton Place and Keith (Diane) Barr, Carp. Dear brother of Thelma Burchall,
Manotick. Proud grandfather of Cindy (Cameron), Brent (Kim), Sherry (Tony),
Barry, Bryce, Stacey (Barry), Brady, Cord (Cory) and Tricia (Craig). Also
survived by 12 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by his sister Rita Symington
and brother Glenn. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street,
Almonte for visiting on Monday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Tuesday.
Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.
Donations made to Almonte General Hospital would be appreciated by the Barr
family.
MCKENZIE, Robert Stenhouse Wallace
Meldrum (Bob) - In hospital at Nepean on Thursday, September 7, 2000. Bob
McKenzie of Stittsville, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Janetta Hamilton.
Dearly loved father of Mrs. Nancy (Raymond) Dupuis of Carleton Place, Robbie,
(Jane) of Kanata, Donald (Cindy) of Richmond, Kenneth and Ron (Wendy) both of Ottawa
and Mrs. Janet (Jim) Smith of Constance Bay. Proud grandpa of Lisa Gouin,
Jennifer and Michael Dupuis; Elizabeth McKenzie; Corrie, Jammie, Tammi and Laura
McKenzie; Ryan McKenzie and Brandon Smith. Great‑grandpa of Jacob
Ellsworth and Braeden Gouin. Predeceased by a granddaughter, Heather McKenzie
and by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME
& CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Friday. Service was
held in the Chapel on Saturday. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.
Memorial donations in memory of Bob may be made to the Ontario Heart &
Stroke Foundation and would be greatly appreciated by his family.
MACDONALD, Brian
Alexander - In hospital at Ottawa, surrounded by his family on Sunday, August
27, 2000 and following a motor vehicle accident on August 23. Brian A. MacDonald
of Almonte, age 55 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lynda
Johnston., Much loved dad of Julie Dickson (Darran) of Clayton and Gerry
(Marlene) of North Battleford, Sask. Dear brother of Donnie (Audrey), Jack
(Marion), William (Janice), Glenn (Doreen), Mrs. Irene Murphy (Leonard), Mrs.
Jean LeClaire (Dennis), Mrs. Joy Drynan (Keith), Mrs. Shirley Dolan, Ronald
(Lorraine) and Mrs. Mary Murphy (John). Predeceased by 5 brothers: Kenneth,
Gerald, Douglas, Archie and Raymond. Very special grandpa of Josh and Emily
Dickson, Darrien and Dallan MacDonald. Brother-in-law of Merney, Georgette,
Barbara and Linda. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Douglas Dolan. Friends
called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church street, Almonte
for visiting on Wednesday. Then to rest in Guthrie United Church, Clayton on
Thursday until Service at 2 pm. Rev. David Andrews officiated. Interment Guthrie
United Cemetery, Clayton. In memory of Brian, donations may be made to the
Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Ottawa Civic Hospital I.C.U. and
would be greatly appreciated by his family.
MACDONALD, John Francis (Jack) (Manager, Dowdall Tire &
Service, Arnprior) - Suddenly at Almonte on Friday, October 6, 2000. Jack
MacDonald of Almonte, age 43 years. Dearly loved husband of Judy LeClaire. Much
loved dad of Rob and Jason both at home. Eldest son of Mr. & Mrs. Donald MacDonald
(Audrey James) of Clayton. Dear brother of Ken (Joyce) of Queen Charlotte
Islands, B.C., Darlene and Mrs. Dawn Jones (Randy) both of Clayton. Son-in-law
of Lawrence and Gladys LeClaire of Almonte. Brother-in-law of Mrs. Connie
Fergusson (Jim) and Donnie LeClaire both of Almonte. Friends called at the C.R.
GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on
Monday. Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday. Fr. David Andrew officiated.
Interment Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton, Ontario. Donations in memory of Jack
may be made to the charity of ones choice and would be greatly appreciated by
his family.
MILLAR - Peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Friday,
October 6, 2000, at age 74. Delmar R. (Dem) Millar. Beloved son of Teresa
Millar, Almonte and the late Lawrence Edgar Millar. Beloved husband of Kathleen
(Kay) Sinnett, Almonte. Dear father of Kathy (Mrs. Ken Hannam), Ottawa, Karen,
(Mrs. Joseph Bisceglia), B.C. and Kim (Debbie) Millar, Pakenham. Dear brother of
Hazel (Mrs. Lucio Agostini), Toronto, Marion (Mrs. Ed Kennedy), Ottawa and
Desmond (Cathy) Millar, Guelph. Dear brother-in-law of Rona Millar, B.C. Also
survived by 7 grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 brother Leonard. Friends called at
the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Sunday.
Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Monday. Canon Harry Brown officiated.
Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer
Society would be appreciated by the Millar family.
REID, Murray Lawson - In hospital
at Almonte on Wednesday, October 11, 2000. Murray L. Reid of Cedar Hill, age 95
years. Beloved husband of the late Viola G. Miller. Dear dad of Lloyd of
Almonte, Mrs. Lois Lowe of Carleton Place and Lyle (Dorothy) of Cedar Hill.
Survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his
grandson Gregory, great-great-granddaughter Stephanie Lynn and sister, Mrs.
Hazel Millett. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127
Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Thursday. Service was held In the Chapel
on Friday. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. In memory of Murray, donations
may be made to the charity of ones choice and would be greatly appreciated by
his family.
GRACE – Peacefully in hospital,
Almonte, Ontario on Thursday, Oct 12, 2000. Mary Elizabeth Ryan (of Almonte), at
age 99. Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Grace. Dear Mother of Harry Grace,
Almonte. Also survived by one brother Sylvester Ryan. Predeceased by two sons,
Domonic, Desmond and by one daughter Rita and by two brothers and four sisters.
At the request of the Grace family, there was no visitation. Family and Friends
assembled at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Mass of Christian Burial on
Saturday, October 14, 2000. Interment St. Mary’s Paris Cemetery, Almonte.
Donations made to St. Mary’s Parish Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the
Grace family.
RINTOUL, Lena
RAYCROFT - Peacefully in hospital, Ottawa, Ontario on
Wednesday, September 6, 2000. Marion Emma Trafford, at age 71. Beloved wife of
Clarence Raycroft, Almonte. Dear mother of Don (Mary Ann) Raycroft and Heather
Villeneuve all of Almonte. Loving grandmother to Stephanie and Kimberly Raycroft
and Joshua and Scott Villeneuve. Dear sister of Delia, Walter, Dorothy. George,
Fred, Hazel and Ron. Predeceased by two grandchildren Melissa Ann Villeneuve and
James (Jamie) Donald Raycroft and by three brothers and two sisters. Friends
called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on
Friday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Saturday, Rev. S. Derek Shelly
officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to the Kidney
Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the Raycroft
family.
PATERSON, Annie Catherine - Peacefully
at Fairview Manor, Almonte on Thursday, October 26, 2000. Annie Catherine Bolger
of Almonte, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Paterson. Dearly loved
mother Mrs. Frances Cooper (Donald) of Stittsville. Predeceased by her only son,
Gordon. Dear sister of Mrs. Olive Foster of Almonte and Howard (Valma) of
Clayton. Predeceased by 2 sisters, Pearl and Lena and by 4 brothers, Beven,
Willie, Herbert and Kenneth. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren
and predeceased by a great-grandson. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE of
FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Saturday.
Service was held in the Chapel on Sunday. Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiated.
Interment Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton, Ontario. Donations in memory of
Annie may be made to the charity of ones choice and would be appreciated by the
her family.
SADLER – Suddenly in hospital Almonte, Ontario on Tuesday November 21, 2000. Russell Allen Sadler of Almonte, at age 64. Beloved husband of Margaret Alma Fleming. Dear father of Donnie (Lorraine), Doug of Almonte and Karen of Waterloo. Dear brother of Marion (Mrs. Sandy Snedden), Helen (Mrs. Art Levi) and Andy (Kathy) Sadler, all of Pakenham. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday. Funeral service was in the Chapel on Thursday. Rev. Robert Davis officiated. Interment St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. Donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the Sadler family.
Posted: 12 June, 2005.