BOOK FIVE

Obituaries collected by the late Mrs. Isabel DRYNAN

Prepared & set up by: Keith Thompson

BOAL - In hospital, Smiths Falls, Ontario on Sunday, August 29th, 1999 the day before her 82nd birthday. Margaret Eleanor Giles. Beloved wife of Howard Allan Boal, Smiths Falls. Dear mother of Donna (Mrs. Alvin Timmins), Carleton Place, Shirley (Mrs. Ray Madden), Smiths Falls, Patricia (Mrs. Peter Albert), Munster Hamlet, Bonnie (Mrs. Cliff Armstrong), Carp and David Boal at home. Dear sister of Harvey (Elma) Giles, Cedar Hill, James (Irene) Giles, Edmonton, Millie (Mrs. Russell Lowe), Almonte, Willard (Muriel) Giles, Arnprior and Mervin (Paula) Giles, Cedar Hill. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great­grandchildren. Predeceased by 2 sisters Myrtle and Marion. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1:00pm. Cremation, Ottawa. Interment of ashes Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation Palliative Care Service, 60 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 2H9.

HUDSON - Suddenly in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Saturday, August 28th, 1999. Kenneth Edgar Hudson, at age 86. Beloved husband of Caroline Dunlop, Almonte. Loving father of Gary (Lois) of Perth. Dear grandfather of Gwen (Dan) Hogan of Toronto, Kim (Gordon) Wallace of Oshawa and Lori Hudson of Perth. Predeceased by his parents Edgar and Evelyeen (Rath) Hudson. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Tuesday. Rev. Robert Davis officiated. Interment St. Georges Anglican Cemetery, Clayton. In memory of Ken, memorial donations to the Almonte General Hospital would be appreciated by the Hudson family.

SADLER, Heather Rosemary (Student at Loyalist College in Belleville) - Tragically on Sunday, August 22, 1999. Heather Sadler of Blakeney, age 21 years. Cherished daughter of Andrew and Kathy (Wright) Sadler of Blakeney. Dearly loved sister of Rodger (Andrea) of New York, Tracy of Ottawa, Gary, Bryan and Trevor all at home. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday. Then to rest in the Almonte Presbyterian Church for Service on Thursday. Rev. Jim Ferrier officiated. Interment St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Heather may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

WHALEN, Margaret Mary – Peacefully in hospital at Almonte, Ontario on Thursday, October 28, 1999. Margaret Mary St. Louis, in her 87^th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Whalen. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret St. Louis. Loved mother of William Whalen and his wife Gail of Renfrew. Cherished grandmother of Carol McGregor (Gary) of Carleton Place and Patrick of Renfrew. Dear sister of Janet and Leona both of London, Ont., Norman of Renfrew, Joan of Arnprior and Stephen of Sault Ste. Marie. Predeceased by sister Lucy and brothers Gordon, Frank, Donald and Earl. Friends may call at the Alan R. Barker Funeral home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with Father Patrick Kelly officiating. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Carleton Place. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

LEVI, John Peter Sr. - Passed away in Fairview Manor, Al­monte on Friday, September 24, 1999. John Levi, formerly of RR#1, Pakenham, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Helen Elizabeth (Campbell) Levi. Dear father of James (Joan) Levi of Clayton, North Carolina, Arthur (Helen) Levi of Pakenham, John Jr. (Helen) Levi of Almonte, Randy (Penelope) Levi of Kingston and Edward (Ted) (Nancy) Levi of Pakenham. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers and sisters Harry, Frank, Roy, Letta Holbein, Alice Shaw, Arthur, Russell and Jean Shaw. Rested at the BOYCE FUNERAL HOME LTD., 138 Daniel Street, North, Arnprior where friends paid their respects on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service was in the Chapel Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 11 am with Rev. Don Corbett of Almonte officiating. Interment White Lake Community Cemetery. In memoriams to Fairview Manor, Almonte appreciated by the family.

BARR/DALGITY, Ethel Eileen (Member Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 240, Royal Canadian, Legion, Almonte), - Suddenly in hospital at Ottawa on Saturday, September 25, 1999. Eileen Spinks of Almonte, age 77 years. Beloved wife of G. Earl Barr and the late Jack Dalgity. Dearly loved mother of Garry (June) of Almonte and Donnie (Susan) of, Carleton Place. Predeceased by her son Jack. Sister of Mrs. Louise Parsons. Predeceased by 2 brothers Alex and Glenson and 2 sisters Mrs. Emmaline Sinnett and Mrs. Vera Dougall. Loving grandma of John, Steve, Christine, Alison, Jamie and Scott. Great-grandma of Ryan and Jessica. Step-mother of Bruce, Barbara and Shirley (Mrs. Sid Oakley) all of Toronto and Doug of Ottawa. Also 5 step-grandchildren and 1 great­step-grandson. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday. Then to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte for Service on Tuesday. Rev. Rob Davis officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. Donations in memory of Eileen may be made to the Crohn's & Colitis Association or the Almonte General Hospital.

FORD - Suddenly, in hospital at Carleton Place, Ontario, on Wednesday, July 16th, 1975, Lester James Ford, beloved husband of Sarah Maude Toop, dear father of Vincent, Raymond, Thelma (Mrs. E. Trotman). Predeceased by Allan. Dear father-in-law of Winnie (Mrs. A. Comerford); also survived by his brother Clifford and 17 grandchildren, in his 88^th year. Rested at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Service was held in the chapel on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

GILMOUR – In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, July 16^th, 1975, Arnold Clarence Gilmour, beloved husband of Marilyn Ruth Houston; dear father of Andrea, David and Angus, at home. Dear brother of Maurice, Lancaster; Kay (Mrs. Norman Hogg), Ottawa; Muriel (Mrs. Wilfred Lindsay), Almonte; Lloyd, Niagara Falls; Howard, Toronto. Predeceased by Wilfred: in his 47^th year. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral service was held in the Funeral Home on Thursday at 3:00 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donation to the Canadian Arthritic Association would be appreciated.  

GILES, Muriel (Nee MacDowall) - Peacefully at home while surrounded by her loving family in the early morning hours of Thursday, October 28th, 1999. Muriel Ray Giles of Arnprior; formerly of Cedar Hill at the age of 73 years. Beloved wife and best friend for over 52 years of Willard. Dearly loved mother of Ray (and his wife Mary) and Ronald (and his wife Cathy), both of Cedar Hill, Brian Giles and Maureen Rueckwald (and her husband Lorne), both of Arnprior, Barry (and his wife Stacey) of Franktown and Melanie Eggert (and her husband Peter) of Orleans. Dear sister of Mrs. Marian McFarlane (late Lloyd) of Carleton Place. Predeceased by 3 brothers, Orval, Earle and Holly MacDowall. Cherished grand­mother of Angie, Matthew, Todd, Brad, Megan Rylie-Mae, Andrew and Jordan. Friends may call at the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning, October 30th at 11 o'clock with the Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiating. Interment to follow at the Pakenham Union Cemetery. In memory of Muriel, donations to the ALS Society, Ottawa Chapter or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the Giles families.

WILSON, Lorne Barclay - After a brief illness in the Carleton Place Hospital on Monday, October 11, 1999, in his 76th year. Survived by his first wife and friend Audrey (Portioues). Predeceased by his second wife Ruth Ford. Loving father of Lloyd (Mary) of Kingston; Robert of Carleton Place; Lorna (Wayne Affleck) of Arnprior; Gordon of Carleton Place; Nancy Barr of Nepean; Wendy (Jerome Healey) of Toledo; Derek of Nepean. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Dear brother of Gerald (Joan) Wilson, Fern Boyd (husband Garfield deceased), Freda Baskin (husband Russell deceased), Elizabeth Boyd (husband Johnny deceased) and Thomas Wilson (Denise). Resting at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 115 Rivington Street, on Wednesday from 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10a.m.to 12noon. Funeral Service at Christ Church (Huntley), on Thursday at 1 p.m., The Reverend Stewart Murray officiating. Musical friends are invited to bring their instruments to the visitation & funeral. Donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or to the Christ Church Cemetery (Huntley) would be greatly appreciated by the family.

HORTON Margaret Taylor (Maggie) (Peggy) - In hospital, Smiths Falls Ontario on Wednesday, November 24th, 1999at age 66. Margaret Taylor McEwan, beloved wife of the late Edward Arthur (Ted) Horton. Dear mother of Mary (Mrs. David Solowjew), Perth; John (Sue) Horton, Ottawa; Michael Horton, Vancouver, B.C.; Laureen (Mrs. Jacques Robinson), Orleans; Maureen (Mrs. Tim Neil), Carleton Place, Danny (Teri), Montreal; Chris and Shawn Horton both of Smiths Falls. Dear sister of Maureen (Mrs. Donald Fraser), Rhu, Scotland. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street Almonte for visiting on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7'to 9 p.m. Thence to Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation or The Almonte General Hospital would be appreciated by the Horton family.

FRANCE - Peacefully at his residence in Nepean with his family at his side, on Sunday,  October 17, 1999, at age 87. Robert J.C. France, former Town Clerk for the Town of Almonte (40 years). Beloved husband of Aleta Jane (nee Dunfield). Much loved father of Sandy and his wife Jane Ironside of Nepean. Loving grandfather of Paul (Stacey), Rob and Shirley, all of Kanata. Beloved great-grandfather of Matthew. Survived by his sister Teresa Millar, Almonte and sister-in-law Susan (Susie) France, Ottawa and 12 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 2 brothers James and William France. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donation made to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the France family.

Jamie Raycroft, 17, was killed after the vehicle he was diving, collided with a van at the intersection of Ramsay Concession 6D and Clayton Road Thursday evening.

RAYCROFT, James Donald "Jamie" - Tragically, as a result of an automobile accident, on Thursday, November 18, 1999, Jamie Raycroft of Almonte, age 17 years. Dearly loved son of Don and Mary Ann Raycroft (nee Byrne) of Almonte. Much loved brother of Stephan (Brian Sloss) and Kimberly both of Almonte. Grandson of Clarence and Marion Raycroft and John D. and the late Beatrice Byrne. Special nephew of Peggy, Karen (Hap), John (Harriet), Theresa (Wayne), Patricia (Sandy), Nancy (Jack), Nora (Merrill), Janie (Brent), Sharlyn and Heather (Mike). Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Sunday. Funeral was Monday at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Celebration of the Eucharist. Cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Jamie may be made to C.H.E.O.

LADOUCEUR, Leslie James (Longtime member of the Almonte Civitan Club) - Suddenly in hospital, at Carleton Place Tuesday, December 7,1999 Les Ladouceur of Almonte, age 60 years. Beloved husband of Margarette (Maggie) Deschamps. Dearly loved dad of Nick Cummings, Laurie Budge (Gerald) and Crystal Black (Tad). Loved grandpa of  Stephen McGrath, Jerrica Black and Kaitlyn Budge. Also survived by his sister Mrs. Elizabeth Dennie (George) and brothers, Louie and Donnie ( (Linda). Friends called a C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Thursday. Service was held in the Chapel on Friday. Fr. David Andrew officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. In memory of Les donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association.

CASEY, Michael Thomas Patrick – The Casey family sadly announce the death of their beloved son, brother and uncle at Smiths Falls on Thursday, Dec 30, 1999. Michael Casey formerly of Almonte, age 29 years. Dearly loved son of Phyllis Casey (nee Barr) of Almonte and the late Tom Casey. Only brother of Cathy McPhail and Nancy Timmins (Darby), both of Almonte. Special uncle of Katelyn, Lance and Skylar. No visiting by request. Private family Eucharist in Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte. Interment Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton, Ontario. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, Almonte, 256-3313.

CRIGGAR, Glenna Louise, R.N. (nee McArton) - On Thursday, December 23,1999, surrounded by the family she dearly loved, Glenna, age 59 years, passed away peacefully at the Grace General Hospital after a short and courageous battle with cancer and was the beloved wife and partner of A. Gordon of Winnipeg. Glenna was born in Ramsay Twp, Lanark County, Ontario on November 25, 1940 and was the youngest daughter of Harry (Henry A.) and Hannah McArton (nee Turner). With the passing of her father at an early age, the family moved into Carleton Place and as Glenna grew up there, she was actively involved in the Zion United Church, Young Peoples, C.G.I.T., and the 4-H Club. Thus began her appreciation for home making - she always made our house welcome to everyone especially for family gatherings and staff celebrations. At age 16, Glenna met Gordon, who would become her lifelong partner and mate. During their dynamic marriage, they travelled extensively throughout Canada and Europe. Another highlight for Glenna was an East Asia trip with her husband given by Cheryl and Allen upon her retirement from Nursing. Mom and Dad's love and commitment to each other was an example to us all. Glenna graduated from the Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing in 1962 and was employed in the Chilliwack and Richmond, B.C., Yellowknife, NWT, Ottawa, ON (Queensway Carleton) and Winnipeg, MB (Grace General) Hospitals, as she supported Gord in his military career. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 34 years, her calm, reassuring and compassionate nature was a constant. Upon retiring after approximately 13 years in the Emergency Department at the Grace General Hospital, Mom focused her time and care attending to her mother; visiting with grandchildren, family and friends, and she enjoyed volunteering with the Ladies Auxiliary of ANAF - Unit 283. In her spare time, she created wonderful cross-stitch pieces that are cherished as gifts by family and friends she held very close. G'amma's enjoyment playing with playdough, watching curling, and the birdies, squirrels, moon and stars are special bonds she share with her young grandchildren. Besides her loving husband and partner, Gordon of 37 years of marriage, remaining to forever cherish Glenna's memory are her daughter, Cheryl Krueger (Tony) and their children, Hannah and Alexandrea of Edmonton, AB, son, Allen and his special friend, Chantal Hemery of Winnipeg, MB, her mother, Mrs. Hannah McArton and sister, Marilyn Sagert (Norman) of Winnipeg, MB, nieces, Tanya Knopf (Loren) of Kenora, ON; Heather Ayres (Eric) of Aokbank, MB, Glenys Vanstone (Howard) of Brantford, ON; great-nieces and nephews, as well as numerous relatives and friends in Ontario and across Canada. A Service of Remembrance celebrating Glenna's life will be held on Thursday, December 30 at 2 p.m. in the Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Drive with Major Don Maye officiating.  A gathering for family and friends will follow in the Rainbow Room in the Church immediately following mom's service. A private interment will be held at a later time and date in the United Cemeteries, Carleton Place, Ontario. Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Cheryl T., Judy, Marna, Bob and the Grace Pharmacy Staff, the Grace ER Staff that worked with mom, the Nurses and HCA Staff of GH - 6 (Health Sciences) and 4 West (Grace General); Gloria K and Staff at the Cancer Foundation, and finally, to Doctors Van Horne, Parham, Chowdhury and Mulder. Floral arrangement are gratefully declined. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made in Glenna's memory to the Manitoba Cancer Treatment & Research Foundation, 100 Olivia Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9 or the Palliative Care Unit, Grace General Hospital, 300 Booth Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 3M7. “For it is written: He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.” Luke 4:10-11.

Posted: 10 June, 2005