BOOK FIVE

Obituaries collected by the late Mrs. Isabel DRYNAN

Prepared & set up by: Keith Thompson

CARTER, Bernice Jean (Deputy Zone Commander, Life Member, Past President, Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 240, Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte) - In hospital, at Almonte, with her family at her side, on Monday, November 29, 1999. Bernice Campbell of Almonte, age 55 years. Beloved wife of Stan Carter. Much loved mother of Robin Houston (Nathaly) of Almonte. Loved grandma of Mackenzie Jean Houston. Step­mother of Glen Carter (Kirsten) of Edmonton and Mrs. Julie Evans (John) of Kanata. Step­grandma of Fletcher Evans. Sister of Mitzie Campbell of Ottawa, Maj. Gen. Borden Campbell (Ann) of Orleans, John Campbell (Edith) and Kenneth Campbell (Sylvia) both of Fitzroy, Mrs. Margaret Gillis, Bill Campbell and Mrs. Barbara Stack (Gerald) all of Arnprior. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday. Then to rest in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte for Service on Thursday. Rev. Rob Davis officiated. Interment St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. Donations in memory of Bernice may be made to the Almonte General Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society.

KOZIKOWSKI, Margaret Klara - Peacefully, in hospital at Almonte, with her family at her side, on Saturday, December 4, 1999. Klara Vellinga of Almonte, age 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul Kozikowski. Beloved mother of George (Judy) of Kelowna, B.C., Dorothe Cazabon (Keith Fraser) and Margaret Kozikowski (Mohammed) both of Calgary and Mrs. Anni Schlabbers (Jakob) of Germany. Survived by 3 sisters in Germany. Loved grandma of Kimberly, Cindy, Lisa, George, Ralph and Uwe. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday. Funeral was Tuesday at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Celebration of the Eucharist. Interment St. Mary's Parish Cemetery. Donations in memory of Klara may be made to Almonte General Hospital or the charity of one's choice.

SWEENEY - The family of Carman Sweeney celebrate his life. This date, Wednesday, December 22, 1999, witnessed the passing of a kind and gentle father. Carman (Jim) Sweeney entered this world on Sunday, September 14, 1919 in the Township of Darling. He served his country during W.W. II and returned to Lanark County to live, marry and raise a family. Carman spent his working career in a profession he loved. Examples of his carpentry work are found throughout many homes and businesses within the county. He had a passion for knowledge and a love of nature. Carman will be greatly missed by his son Jim “Jimmy” Sweeney and daughters Beth “Betty Ann” Sweeney, Gwen “Gongie” Dunn and Barabara “Barb” Burden. Cherished grandfather of Steven, Joey, Brent, Jenny, Chris, and Shawn. Survived by his brother Oscar of Carleton Place and Bill of Princeton, B.C. and his sisters Eva Sweeney of Ottawa and Verna Hedricks of Edmonton, Alberta. Friends called at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. A private family Funeral Service was held on Friday. Cremation followed. Donations to Almonte Country Haven would be appreciated.

JOHNSON, Regna Lucien "Ray" (Retired Foreman, Town of Almonte) Peacefully, in hospital at Ottawa, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, December 14, 1999. "Ray" Johnson of Almonte, age 75 years. Beloved husband of Ethel Command. Much loved father of Donna Marie (Mrs. Dennis Donahue) of Almonte. Step-dad of Jean Smithson (George Tosh) of Almonte, Ruth Shane (Lionel) of Duncan, B.C. and Pat Spinks of Edmonton, Alberta. Brother of Violet, Lila, Neiland, Eldon, Eleanor and Lola. Predeceased by 1 sister, Leona and 2 brothers Vernal and Orvin. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great­grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Thursday. A complete Service including committal was held in the Chapel on Friday. Rev. Rob Davis officiated. Cremation followed. In memory of Ray, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

WARK, Jeanette - Peacefully, at home with her family on Monday, December 13 1999. Jeanette Yuill of Clayton, age 88 years. Beloved wife of the late James Wark. Dear mother of Mrs. Annie Rintoul and Delmer (Rolande) of Clayton. Predeceased by her infant son, Delbert. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 13 great­grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Mabel (Mrs. Bill Cameron) and Mrs. Myrtle King. Predeceased by 5 brothers, William, John, Alexander, Nelson and Earl and by 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Wark and Jeanne. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday. Service was held in the Chapel on Thursday. Rev. Eileen Hepplewhite officiated. Interment Hopetown Cemetery, Hopetown.

CAVANAGH - In hospital, Perth Ontario on Friday January 7, 2000. Lois Anne Downey (of Kinburn) beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Cavanagh, Kinburn, dear mother of Lyle (Debbie), Lee (Susan), Ray (Kathy) all of Kinburn and Lisa (Mrs. Hugh Arthurs), Dunrobin, dear sister of Mervin (Gail) Downey, Doreen (Mrs. Ron Lindsay), Alvin (Connie) Downey, Donald (Bev) Downey all of Pakenham and Beverley (Mrs. Dwayne Phillips), Braeside, also survived by 6 grandchildren. At age 61. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Thence to St. John’s Anglican Church, Antrim where service was held with Fr. Bill Simons officiating. Spring interment St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham.

COCHRAN – Peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Tuesday, January 18, 2000 with his family at his side. Robert (Bob) A. Cochran beloved husband of Jean Wood, Almonte, dear father of Margaret (Mrs. Lionel Storey), Nepean; Donald (Cathy); Peter (Wenda) both of Almonte and Mary (Mrs. Keith Samson), Kinburn, dear brother of Harvey (Doris) Cochran, Almonte, also survived by 4 grandchildren Alex, Adam, Angela and Andrew, dear son of the late Wilbert Cochran and his wife the late Janie McArton. At age 85. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel with Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiating. Spring interment at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

RAYCROFT, Maud Ann - In hospital at Almonte on Thursday, January 27, 2000. Maud McKay of Middleville, formerly of Darling Township, age 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Delmer Raycroft. Dearly loved mother of Harvey (Joan) of Carp, Laurie (Joyce) of Lanark, Bryan (Irene) and Dorothy Borrowman (Philip) both of Middleville and Wenda Wheeler (Doug) of Snow Road. Predeceased by her 2 daughters Ruth and Lena. Sister of Mrs. Lena Weir (Lyle), Alex (Eva) and Charlie. Predeceased by a grandson Brad and a granddaughter Sherry-Lynn and by 2 sisters Mrs. Edna Mains and Ethel. Also survived by 11 grandchildren Curt, Cynthia  Megan, Mark, Janey, Adrian, Anthony, Jennifer, Michael, Ashley and Matthew. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE, FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Sunday until time of Service at 3pm. The Service was completed in the Chapel. Spring interment Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton. Donations in memory of Maud may be made to the Almonte General Hospital and would be greatly appreciated by her family.

RODGER, James Roy - In hospital at Almonte on Thursday, January 27, 2000. Roy Rodger of Almonte, age 91 years. Beloved husband for 57 years of Gladys Seabrooke. Much loved dad of Eileen, McNeely of Almonte, Phyllis Haskins (Randy) of Smiths Falls, Ken (Fran) and Ernie both of Almonte. Predeceased by his son Garnet, brother Max and 2 sisters Ella and Annie. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great­grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Friday. A complete Service including committal was held in the Chapel on Saturday. Rev. Jim Ferrier officiated. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

BYRNE, John Desmond (Veteran of WW II, R.C A.F. and member of Branch 240 Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte) - In hospital at Almonte on Saturday, February 5, 2000, surrounded by the family he loved and who loved him, following a brief illness. John D Byrne of Almonte, age 77 years. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Beatrice Bolton. Treasured dad of Peggy, Karen Giles (Hap), John (Harriet), Mary Ann Raycroft (Don), Theresa Yeldon (Wayne), Patricia Hamilton (Sandy), Nancy Vaugh (Jack), Nora Killeen (Merrill), Janie Robertson (Brent) and Sharlyn. Proud Grampa of Lisa & Chris Giles; Stephanie & Kim Raycroft; Christina, Derek & Bryan Yeldon; Allison, Angela & Rebecca Hamilton; Travis, Tyler & Sarah Vaughan; Brad, Amanda & Kyle Killeen and Abbey Robertson. Predeceased by his grandson Jamie Raycroft (Nov 18/99). Brother of Art (Jean). Predeceased by 3 sisters: Alice Horton, Marguerite Chesney and Kay Savard and 2 brothers: Lorne and Jim. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Hone & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte for Celebration of the Eucharist. Spring interment St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery. Donations in memory of John May be made to the Almonte General Hospital.

NICHOLS, Ruth R - In hospital at Barrie, Ontario, on Sunday, February 13,2000. Ruth Barr of Carleton Place, Ontario in her 72^nd year. Beloved wife of the late Lyle Conley Nichols. Loved mother of Ross Nichols (Sheila) of Calgary, Glenda Gaffney  (Dr. Gregory) of Penatanguishene, Lois Ann Graham (Mac) of Carleton Place, Paul Nichols (Patricia) Carleton Place and Allison Curttis (Vernon) of Brockville. Cherished grandmother of Danielle, T.J., Kyle, Christina, Andrew, Michael, Brian, Amyko, Elijah, Tirzah, and Rebecca. Predeceased by her brother Wilbert Barr of Almonte. Friends may call at the  ALAN R. BARKER FUNERAL HOME, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Friday from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place on Friday at 2pm with the Reverend Hugh Jack officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. In memory of Ruth the family  would appreciate donations to  St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

CAMERON - At the Vera  Care Centre, Carleton Place, Ontario on Monday, February 7, 2000. In his 101st year. William Lett Cameron, formerly of Clayton, Ontario. Beloved husband. of Mabel Yuill. Dear father of Olive, Mayme Somerville, Boyd, Raymond, Wilma Sweeney (Rayburn) and Mildred Woods (Albert). Predeceased by his son Jack and daughter Betty La France. Loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 20 grandchildren. Dear brother of Lila Elliott (Gordon). Predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Command and his brother R. B. Friends called at the ALAN R. BARKER FUNERAL HOME, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel with Mary Munro officiating. Spring in Clayton United Cemetery.

PENMAN – Peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, March 13, 2000. Mary Elizabeth Lawson. At Age 95. Beloved wife of the late John Penman. Dear mother of  Dorothy (Mrs. Bert Lowry), Almonte, Ruth (Mrs. William Leslie), Toronto and Elsie (Mrs. Adrian Richmond), Dunrobin. Also Survived by 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one son John Charles Penman, by two brothers Jack and William, by one sister Isabel (Mrs. George Stewart) and by one grandson Earl. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. Thence to Almonte United Church at 12:00 noon until service time at 2:00 pm on Wednesday. Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiating. Spring interment Rosetta Cemetery, Rosetta. Donations made to the General Hospital “Rosamond Wing” or the Rosetta Cemetery would be appreciated by the Penman family.

FOSTER - Suddenly in hospital, Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, March 8th, 2000. Milton Carl Foster (of Almonte). At Age 65. Beloved husband of Ruth McKay, Almonte. Dear brother of Melvin (Elizabeth) Foster, Edna (Mrs. Guy Yuill) and Elmer (Joyce) Foster all of Almonte. Predeceased by two brothers Boyd and Eric. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin street, Almonte for visiting on Thursday and Friday. Funeral service was in the Chapel on Saturday. Interment Clayton United Cemetery, Clayton. Donations made to the Almonte General Hospital would be appreciated by the Foster family.

TOSH, Caroline Catherine B.N.Sc., McGill (Former teacher, Montreal Neurological Institute; Administrator of the Almonte General Hospital, 1962 to 1976; former - Chair of the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville District Health Council; Elder, Almonte Presbyterian Church; Past President of the Ikebana Society, Ottawa Chapter) - Peacefully in the Almonte General Hospital on Sunday, March 19, 2000. Caroline of Almonte in her 80^th year. Beloved wife of Mervin C. Tosh. Daughter of the late Helen and Peter Wacowich. Dear sister of Mrs. Louise Piska, Philip (Marie), Henry (Stella) and Tony (Irene). Predeceased by her brother Leo. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday, then rested in the Almonte Presbyterian Church from 12 noon Tuesday until Service at 2pm. Rev. Jim Ferrier officiated. Cremation to follow. Interment of cremated remains, Auld Kirk Cemetery Almonte at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Carol may be made to the Almonte Presbyterian Church and would be greatly appreciated by her family.

VAUGHAN, Desmond (Des) Patrick (Councillor, Mississippi ­Mills/Almonte Ward) - Unexpectedly in hospital at Ottawa on Monday, April 17, 2000. Des Vaughan of Almonte, age 69 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Elizabeth Mitchell. Beloved, father of Pat (Susan), Stephen (Angela) and Linda (Kurt) Hahn all of Almonte, Veronica (David) Ramsay of Calgary, Dolores (Stephen) McDonald, Louise (Jim) Henry and Christopher (Marjorie) all of Carleton Place. Loved Grandpa of 12 grandchildren. Dear brother of Mrs. Frances O’Brien and Michael (Norah) of Almonte, Leonard of Perth, Gerald of Corkery, Mrs. Mary Ferguson of Carleton Place and Mrs. Loretta (Allan) Wilson of Kemptville. Predeceased by 4 brother, Leo, Lorne, Joseph and Maurice. Friends called at the C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday. Funeral was Thursday at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Celebration of the Eucharist. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville. Donations in memory of Des may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Heart & Stroke Foundation and would be much appreciated by his family.

CAMPBELL, Willard - Peacefully in Almonte Country Haven on Thursday, April 6, 2000. Willard Campbell of White Lake, age 78 years. Beloved son of the late James Campbell and his wife the late Martha McDonald. Survived by 4 cousins: Mrs. Edna Mather and Arthur Campbell both of Arnprior, Murray Campbell of Stittsville and Laura McAlpine of Welland. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte on Friday. Then rested in the church he attended so faithfully, White Lake United, from noon Saturday until Service at 2pm. Rev. Don Anderson officiated. Interment White Lake Cemetery. "May his gentle soul rest in peace."

COLLINS, Laura May Reilly - Peacefully at Stoneridge Manor, Carleton Place on Thursday, April 6, 2000. Laura May Reilly, formerly of Almonte, age 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Collins. Dear mother of Sydney Victoria Buchholz (Karl) of Almonte. Predeceased by her son Kenneth. Dear sister of Marguerite (Mrs. Jack Harvison) of Almonte. Predeceased by her sister Mrs. Dorothy Barker and her brother Karl Reilly. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. No visiting by request. Cremation. A private Family Service will be held in the Chapel of the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte, 256­3313 at a later date. Interment of cremated remains, Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations in memory of Laura may be made to the Alzheimers Association and would be ap­preciated by her family.

GUTHRIE - Peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, April 5th, 2000. Marie Elizabeth Guthrie, at age 63. Beloved daughter of Jim Guthrie, Almonte and the late Bernice Meehan. Dear sister of Cathy (Glen) Guthrie, Gravenhurst; Darcy (Ros-Marie) Guthrie, Toronto and Gerald (Mary) Guthrie, Ottawa. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Thursday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Friday. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ottawa-Carleton Chapter, 100-945 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario KIY 2X5 would be appreciated by the Guthrie family.

THOMPSON, Ronald Rodger – Peacefully with his wife of 37 years by his side on Saturday, April 15, 2000. Ronald R. Thompson of Rosetta, age 87 years. Left to mourn his loss are his beloved wife Claire and his sons Rev. Tony Thompson of Saskatoon and Victor (Peggy) Thompson of Orleans. Cherished grandfather of Stephaan, Christina, Niklaas and Sarah. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting Monday. A Private Family Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday. Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiated. Interment Rosetta Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ronald may be made to the C.N.I.B. or the charity of one’s choice and would be greatly appreciated by his family.

Posted: 11 June, 2005.