BOOK FIVE

 BOOK FIVE

Obituaries collected by the late Mrs. Isabel DRYNAN

Prepared & set up by: Keith Thompson

Cora Yuill remembered as devoted friend.            

 

Cora Yuill made friends all over the world without leaving Lanark County. A prolific writer who at one time kept in contact with close to 100 pen pals, she enjoyed giving of herself while expecting nothing in return.  It's this warm and generous spirit friends and family now recall. Cora died peacefully at Almonte General Hospital with her family present Oct. 18, 1995. She was 90. Born Aug. 17, 1905, at Halls Mills, Ont., Cora was the daughter of the late Robert Munro and his wife the late Ida Watchhorn. She attended Halls Mills Public School and then went to write her entrance exams in Lanark Village in 1920. On Nov. 18, 1931, she married the late Arthur Yuill. They farmed for many years in Darling Township before they moved with their family to Ramsay Township in 1947. It was during the early 1940s that Cora began reaching out to others through letter‑writing. A "friendship book" she sent to a friend made its way to Nova Scotia, initiating her first pen pal. An advertisement placed in the old Winnipeg Free Press sparked another 36 pen pals in 1948. From there, her hobby blossomed as more and more people contacted her. Until the early 1980s, she'd built up long-distance relationships with more than 100 people, most of them in North America but many in England, Ireland and even Australia. Mary Cook. Cora also loved writing poetry. Her works were featured regularly in Gazette. She also had her favourites placed in booklets which she as she generously offered to friends. She often used her talent to look back with fondness on her life – her childhood, time spent at school in the one-room school house, growing up with her brothers and sisters, raising her own family. These were what she often referred to as "the best old days." One person who knows Cora's warm heart is Stephen Cotnam. He befriended her several years ago while visiting her brother-in-law on a church outreach program. Over the years, he said, they developed a friendship which just grew stronger. "She was a peaceful lady, a lady full of grace," he said. She realized her dream of traveling "through her writing. I think that gave her some distant connections." Cotnam said Cora was always generous with her time. “I found I enjoyed the visits as much did, maybe more," he said. During his eulogy, he referred to three of her poems. The third entitled "End of Summer" ends with the lines: We must make the best of the life we've been given And maybe some day we'll have a place up in Heaven. “I had felt, in a sense, she'd been able to bring a little Heaven on earth," Cotnam said. Cora was a devoted mother and loving friend. She was a member of the United Church in Clayton where she enjoyed singing in the church choir. Her last five years were spent in Fairview Manor after moving out of her log home on the Old Perth Road. Her daughter Dorothy Legree said she "truly enjoyed" singing in the choir and enjoyed many a happy day at the manor. Cora is survived by her five daughters Dorothy (Randolph Legree), Blanche (late Lawrence Desjardins), Alma (late Stuart Malloch), Eilleen (Dan Boothby) and Della (James Graham). She is also survived by her brother, Wilbert (Florence) of Clayton, Ont., sister‑in‑law Olive, 14 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters Eva Fulton and Florence Watt and by her brother Earl Munro.The funeral took place Oct. 21 in the chapel of Alan Barker Funeral, Home, McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, at 2 p.m. Rev. Eilleen Heppwhite officiated. Honourary pallbearers were Dave Cleary, Donald Miller, Eldon Munro, Delmer Munro, Bernard Fulton, and Logan More. Pallbearers were Cora's grandson Richard Legree, Dale Boothby, Kelly Graham, Donald Malloch, Paul Desjardins and her great-grandson Daniel Boothby. I am going home to Heaven, To the many mansions there, Going home to be with Jesus, Free from sorrow, sin and care.

PATERSON, Luella Agatha - , Luella Poole of Almonte, age 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Stewart Paterson and dearly loved mother of Delmer (Dorothy), Mary (Mrs. Lloyd Connolly) and Marjorie (Mrs. Gordon Weir), all of Almonte. Dear sister of Bernice (Cowan) (Mrs. Cecil Yuill) of Middleville and Mrs. Alma Mann of Pakenham. Predeceased by 1 sister, Mrs. Marjorie McKay/Jackson and her special brother, Jack Mann. Also survived by 15 grand-children and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandson, Clarke. Friends may call at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church St., Almonte, for visiting on Wednesday from 2:30 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rev. Mervyn Dunn officiating. Spring interment St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. George’s Memorial Fund or Almonte Country Haven.

ROBINSON – Peacefully at the Almonte Country Haven, Almonte, Ontario on Saturday, Jan 13th, 1996. Rose Violet Stewart, in her 89th year, beloved wife of 71 years of Stephen Amos Robinson formerly of Carleton Place. Dear mother of Jennie Munro (Edward) of Almonte, Vera Black (Albert ) of Stittsville, Willis (Iris) of Pakenham and Bryson (Beryl) of RR#1 Arnprior. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 5 brothers and 7 sisters. Rested at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Service was in the Chapel on Monday. Rev. John Bushby officiated. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

MCDONALD, James McKee – Peacefully in Fairview Manor, Almonte on the eve of his wife's funeral, Tuesday, February 6, 1996.  Jim McDonald of Almonte. Age 93 Years. Beloved husband of the late Susan Evelyn Allison and by second marriage of the late Mertie Hudson (Cochran). Dearly loved father of Sheila (Mrs.Don Klinkhammer) of Chemainus, B.C. and Jimmy (Ilene) of Cambridge. Stepfather of Jim Cochran (Mary), Claude Cochran (Marlene) and the late John Cochran (Margaret) all of Almonte. Uncle of Mrs. Nessie Munro of Almonte and Mrs. Hanna Young of South Hampton. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte. The to rest in the Almonte Presbyterian Church for Service on Friday. Rev. Grant Wilson officiated. Interment Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

The Family of the late Gordon Drynan wish to thank family, friends and neighbours for their love and caring in the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Thanks to Dr. King, staff of Almonte General Hospital and Kerry Funeral Home, Also donations to the Cancer Society and Almonte Hospital. Thank you. Isabel and family.

AFFLECK - In hospital, Ottawa, Ontario on Friday, February 9th, 1996. George Stead Affleck (of Clayton). In His 75th Year. Dear son of the late Ralph Affleck and the late Jennie Stead. Beloved husband of Margaret Evelyn Munro. Dear father of Gail (Mrs. Oliver Toop), Almonte; Wayne (Lorna), Arnprior and Brian, Clayton. Sadly missed by 4 grandchildren Brent and Kevin Toop; Chrystal and Darryl Affleck. Also survived by 3 brothers Robert (Marion), Middleville; Donald (Noreen), Kingston and Gary (Gloria), Middleville and 2 sisters, Helena (Mrs. Bob Leonard), Collins Bay and Marlene (Mrs. Graham Glen), Belleville. Dear brother-in-law to Arthur Munro, Clayton. Predeceased by one brother Albert. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Tuesday. Rev. Eileen Hepplewhite officiated. Interment Clayton United Cemetery, Clayton.

BOWDEN, Reginald – Suddenly in Fairview Manor, Almonte on Saturday, September 28, 1996. Reg Bowden of Tatlock. Age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Leeta Royce. Dearly loved father of Mrs. Joan Pretty of Lombardy; David (Julie) and Carol (Mrs. Ronald McKay) both of Clayton. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his grandson Lenard. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Elgin Street, Almonte. Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday. Rev. Darlene Bamford officiated. Interment Clayton United Cemetery.

JOHNSTON – In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Thursday, February 8th, 1996. Linton Frederick Johnston. In his 83rd Year. Beloved husband of Beatrice Mather and by a first marriage the late Bernice Caldwell. Dear father of Norma (Mrs. Mervin Stanzel) Nepean, Dawna (Mrs. David Parker),Calgary and Linda (Mrs. Brian McDonald), Almonte Dear grandfather of Julie Dickson (Darren); Gerry MacDonald (Marleen); Sue Hemstreet (Jeff); Kim Stanzel (Paul Charette); Steven Parker (Colleen); Jennifer Ferraton (Tracey) and four great-grandchildren. Also survived by one brother Joe and one sister Evelyn. Predeceased by two brothers Morris and Roy and one sister Helen. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Saturday. Rev. Mervyn Dunn officiated. Interment Clayton United Cemetery, Clayton.

LACHAPPLE – In loving memory of my dear husband Larry who passed away May 30, 1995. One year has passed, My heart still aches, And gentle tears still flow, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know, They say that memories are golden, Well maybe that is true, But I never wanted memories, I only wanted you, It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of me went with you, The day God called you home – Sadly missed & loved, wife Georgette.

ROBERTS - Peacefully in hospital at Almonte, Ontario on Tuesday, November 7th, 1995. Mabel Jean Marion Gilbeau. In her 67th Year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Roberts. Loving mother of Marion (Mrs. Floyd Stead) of Brockville; David of Ottawa; Pam (Mrs. David Wirth) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Tom of Middleville; Carl, Terry (Sheila), Dolly (Mrs. Paul Sensenstein), Darlene, Donna, Delyn and Joy, all of Carleton Place. Predeceased by her daughter Bonnie. Beloved grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 5 great­ grandchildren. Sister of Leo, Jessie Mallais, Art, Annie Duff, Archie, Laura Barrie, Ethel LeClaire and Vera Cole. Predeceased by her sisters Pearl Hurdis and Violet Donnelly and her brothers Robert and Mansel. Rested at the Alan Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Service was held in the Chapel on Friday. Rev. Robert Hill officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

GILES - Suddenly at his residence, Almonte, Ontario on Tuesday, November 28th, 1995. Wilbert (Wib) Hanley Giles. In His 82nd Year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Allan Gilmour. Dear father of George (Gail) Giles, Canadian Armed Forces (Navy retired), Greenwood, N.S.; Bonnie Mrs. (Tom Winlow), Kanata and Ian (Betty Jane) Giles, Arnprior. Dear brother of Mer­il Giles, Carleton Place, deceased by brothers and sisters. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great­grandchild. No visitation at the request of the family. The Giles family received family and friends at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte on Friday until the Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Rev. Robert Davis officiated. Cremation Ottawa, Ontario. Interment of ashes at Auld Kirk Cemetery in the spring.

JORDAN, H. Thecla - In hospital, Ottawa on Monday, December 11, 1995. H. Thecla Jordan (Kelly)  beloved wife of W. Leo Jordan (M.P.P. Lanark­ Renfrew and former Ontario Hydro employee). Loved mother of Anne Marie (Guy) Simard of Toronto; John (Brenda‑Leah) of South Point Road, Smiths Falls; Leona (Brent) Healey of R.R.#3, Smiths Falls; Helen (Mike) McGuire of Smiths Falls; Valerie (Steven) Wilson of Kelowna, B.C. Cherished grandmother of David, Trevor, Jordan and Mary Anne Simard; Justen Jordan; Christopher, Stephen, Leo McGuire and William Healey. Sister of Aurea (AI) Rae of Kingston; Celine Kelly of Smiths Falls and Catherine (David N.) Bell of Ottawa. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Friday, December 15. Interment St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Canadian Diabetic Society would be appreciated.

EVANS, William B. - Suddenly in hospital at Ottawa on Sunday, December 3, 1995. Bill Evans of Pakenham. In His 83rd Year. Beloved son of the late Richard and Christena (Raycroft) Evans. Dear brother of Kenneth and Minor (Muriel) of Pakenham and Christabel McCaffrey of Arnprior. Brother-in-law of Mary Evans of Arnprior and Everett Hewitt of Kinburn. Predeceased by 2 brothers, George and Forbes, 1 sister, Edith and brother-in-law Aylwin McCaffrey. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2 pm. Rev. Dan Howard officiating. Interment St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lung Association or Charity of choice. Bill will be remembered for his love of horses.

DRYNAN, Gordon Harold - In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, May 13th, 1996, in his 81st year. Gordon Harold Drynan, beloved husband of Isabel Gertrude Stanley. Dear father of Elizabeth (Mrs. James Gleeson); Marian (Mrs. Keith Thompson); Keith (Joy); Leonard (Edith); Brian (Janet); Robert (Gypsy); Dorothy (Mrs. Maurice Killeen); Carl (Marlene), London; Linda (Tom) and Shirley (Dennis). Also survived by 29 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 brother Orville. Friends may call at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. Ted Colwell officiated. Interment Clayton United Cemetery, Clayton. Donations made to the Almonte General Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the Drynan family. Kerry Funeral Homes, Almonte Chapel.

CAMERON – In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Saturday, March 16th, 1996. John Mervyn Cameron (of Clayton). In his 65th year. Beloved son of William Cameron and his wife, Mabel Yuill. Dear brother of Olive Cameron, Carleton Place; Mayme Somerville, Carleton Place; Boyd Cameron, Clayton; Raymond (Leona) Cameron, Clayton; Wilma (Rayburn Sweeney), Almonte and Mildred (Mrs. Albert Woods), Carleton Place. Predeceased by one sister Ruby (Betty) Lafrance. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Monday. Rev. Eileen Hepplewhite officiated. Interment Clayton United Cemetery, Clayton.

Posted: 17 May, 2005.