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Obituaries collected by the late Mrs. Isabel DRYNAN

Prepared & set up by: Keith Thompson

PATERSON, Delmer George Stewart - Following a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease, peacefully with his family at his side in hospital at Almonte on Thursday, January 15, 1998, Delmer Paterson of Almonte. Age 65 Years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy Smith. Beloved father of Richard of Cold Lake, Alberta, Alice-Anne (Craig Collinge) of Almonte, James Murray (Andrea) of Okotoks, Alberta, Cheryl (Marc Regimbald) of Almonte, Darlene of Calgary, Julie (Keven Sonnenburg) and Lisa (Clarence Fulton) both of Almonte. Predeceased by his son, Clarke. Dear brother of Mary (Lloyd Connolly) and Marjorie (Gordon Weir) both of Almonte. Son of the late Stewart Paterson and his wife the late Luella Poole. Loved Grandpa of 13 grandchildren. Friends called a t the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte on Saturday. A complete Service including committal was held in the Chapel on Sunday. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

DICK, LILLIAN (Lit) (Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Branch 240, Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte and Member of St. Mary's C.W.L.) - Peacefully, in the Elizabeth Bruyere Health Centre, Ottawa on Tuesday, January 13, 1998. Lillian (Lit) Morton of Almonte. In Her 85th Year. Beloved wife of the late James E. Dick. Dearly loved mother of Marion (Mrs. Lyle Cox) of Carp and Evelyn (Mrs. Garnet Doe) of Carleton Place. Dear sister of Stanley and Laurie both of Almonte, Reginald of Hamilton, Ethel (Mrs. Edward Mallon) of Ottawa and Mrs. Marion Watchorn of Stittsville. Predeceased by 1 brother, Arthur. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte on Thursday. Funeral was Friday at St. Mary's Church, Almonte. Spring interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Almonte.

MCDOUGALL, Charles Willard Nelson - Peacefully in hospital at Almonte with his family at his side on Thursday, February 5, 1998. Chuck McDougall of Almonte. In His 69th Year. Dearly loved husband of Ethel Margaret (Sis) McGrath. Cherished Dad of Dawn (Mrs. Steve Blackburn), Dale (Tracy), Peter (Penny), Randy (Debbie, Darren, Sherry (Mrs. Jamie Horton) and Jaimie all of Almonte and Darlene (Mrs. Stephen Dugdale) of Carleton Place. Brother of Clifford, Mrs. Doreen Barr, Mrs. Audry Brown, Mrs. Mabel Noonan, Mrs. Myrtle Mitchell and Mrs. Helen Miller. Predeceased by 4 sisters, Lena, Blanche, Annie and Muriel. Also survived by 17 grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte. A complete Service including committal was held in the Chapel on Sunday. Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiated. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

THOMPSON, Clare Douglas - Suddenly in Penticton, B.C., on Friday, January. 2, 1998, Clare Douglas Thompson of R R 3, Renfrew, age 61 years. Doug will be sadly missed by his wife Linda (Rosalyn). Dear father of Kevin (Sharon), Susan (Jim) of Kanata, Michael (Kim) of Nepean, Christopher (Kristen) of Greely, Kelly of Kanata and stepdaughters Karen and Francine (Marc) of Ottawa. Special grandfather to Miranda, Scott, Tarah, Kirk, Caitlin, Kieran, Merighan, Celine, Zachary and Michaela. Predeceased by father, Emerson and mother, Agnes Mary (Mae). Survived by stepmother, Grace Thompson and brothers, Raymond (Leda), Keith (Marion) and Roger (Catherine). Will be missed by many nieces and nephews, Special uncle to Sean Fleming. Friends and relatives may pay their respects at McPhail and Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 1998. Funeral to be held Friday January 9, 1998 at Northcote United Church at 2 p.m. Interment will be held in the spring. Donations to the Ottawa University Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family.

DUPUIS, Sandra - Of Cobden, in Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Saturday, January 31, 1998 in her 51st year. Sandra Dupuis, beloved wife of John Dupuis. Dear sister of Stephen (Nancy Wood) and sister-in-law of Clem (Trish Dupuis) and Frank (Doreen Dupuis). Also survived by 2 special nephews Spencer and Christopher. Friends may call at the Fraser-Morris & Heubner Funeral Home, Cobden, Sunday from 2to 4 and 7to 9 p.m. Service in Grace United Church, Cobden, Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Cobden Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Memorial Fund.

DRYNAN, Clarence William Samuel - Suddenly on Friday, February 13, 1998. Clarence Drynan of Clayton. Age 58 Years. Beloved son of the late William Drynan and his wife the late Myrtle Brydges. Dearly loved brother of Margaret (Mrs. Raymond Metcalfe) of Almonte, Eileen (Mrs. Howard Fulton) of Pakenham, Caroline (Mrs. Ronald Yuill) of Almonte and Elsie (Mrs. Lionel Mitchell) of Clayton. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one nephew. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2pm. Rev. Eileen Hepplewhite officiating. Spring interment Clayton United Cemetery.

VAUGHAN, Bertha Julia - Peacefully, with her family by her side, in hospital at Almonte on Friday, February 27, 1998. Bertha Carroll of Corkery. Age 76 Years. Dearly loved wife of Gerald Vaughan. Much loved mother and best friend of Vicki (Fred Geuer) of Almonte, Lorne (Judy), Trudy (Wait Scott), Tony (Sue) and Jack (Nancy) all of Corkery. Dear sister of Mrs. Carmel Grace, Mrs. Mary O'Keefe, Angus (Mary), Gerald (Betty) and Edgar (Donna). Sister-in-law of Mrs. Kay Carroll. Predeceased by 1 sister, Mrs. Theresa Murphy and 2 brothers Emmett and Joe Carroll. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral  Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Due to the renovations in St. Michael’s Church, Corkery, Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Almonte on Monday. Interment in her home Parish Cemetery, St. Michael’s, Corkery.

COMBA – Suddenly in hospital Arnprior, Ontario on Friday April 10th, 1998. Margaret Elizabeth Richey. Aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Lawrence Andrew Comba, Kinburn. Dear sister-in-law of Irene Ritchie, Almonte. Predeceased by 1 sister Olga (Mrs. Norman Dunlop) and by 1 brother Edgar Ritchie. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Monday. Rev. Donald Anderson officiated. Interment White Lake Cemetery, White Lake, Ontario.

MCKIRDY - Suddenly in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, March 9th, 1998. Edwin William McKirdy (formerly of Clayton). Aged 79 Years Beloved husband of Doris Madeline Tripp. Dear father of Kathryn Bradford, Regina, Saskatchewan and Karen Lloyd (Peter), Manotick. Dear brother of Delmar (Ruth) McKirdy, Clayton. Also survived by granddaughters Kara Lee Block (Trevor), Sarah and Jennifer Lloyd and by 1 great-grandson Miles Block. Predeceased by brother Willard and by 3 sisters Muriel McKirdy, Lauretta Rhodey and Eunice Noland. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Thursday. Interment Clayton United Cemetery, Clayton, Ontario.

COMBA - Suddenly in hospital, Arnprior, Ontario on Thursday, April 30th, 1998. Lawrence Andrew Comba. Aged 77 Years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Elizabeth Richey. Dear brother-in-law of Irene Ritchie and Norman Dunlop. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Monday. Rev. Donald Anderson officiated. Interment White Lake Cemetery, White Lake, Ontario.

LAWSON, John Charles (Jack) - Peacefully at home on Thursday, April 30, 1998. John (Jack) Lawson of Cedar Hill Age 88 Years. Beloved husband of the late Isabel Campbell. Dearly loved father of John (Nora) of Pakenham and Glen (Muriel) of Cedar Hill. Loved Grandpa of Chris. Brother of Mrs. Mary Penman of Almonte, Predeceased by 1 sister, Mrs. Isabel Stewart and by 1 brother, William. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service was held in the Chapel on Saturday Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiated. Interment Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

BICKLEY, Lt. Col. the Rev. George Francis - Peacefully in hospital at Almonte, surrounded by his family on Good Friday, April 10, 1998. Lt. Col the Rev. George F. Bickley, C.D. S. Th. Dearly loved husband of Ann Parnell. Much loved father of Brian (Chris) of Fort McMurray, Alberta and Amaralyn of Toronto. Beloved grandfather of Samara, Kristan and Celeste. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Then to rest in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Almonte for Vigil from 9:30 pm, Monday until time of Service on Tuesday. The Right Reverend John Baycroft Bishop of Ottawa, officiated. Private cremation to follow. Interment of cremated remains, St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Almonte.

O’CONNELL – Peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Thursday, July 2nd, 1998. James R. W. O’Connell. Aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Anna Mary Brown. Dear father of Audrey (Mrs. Grant Murphy), Carp Gerald (Linda) O’Connell. Carleton Place and Patrick (Kathy) O’Connell, Carp. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 3 brother Dan, Lorne, Peter and by 3 sisters Frances, Bernadette and Adrienne. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. The to Holy Name of Mary Parish Church, Almonte for Mass of Christian Burial on Monday. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Corkery.

CRAIG, Viola Elizabeth - At Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Thursday, March 26, 1998. Vi Munro, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Daniel John Craig. Daughter of the late John Henry and Margaret (Menary) Munro. Dear mother of Barbara Symington (Allan) of Renfrew and Jean Creighton (Warren) of Nepean. Sadly missed by grandchildren Stephen Creighton (Sue Shaw), Janet Creighton (Jeff Grant), Doug Symington (Martha), Marlys Symington (Doug Stowe) and Sheena Symington (Eric Sager). Nana to Daniel, Adrienne, and Robin Creighton, Phillip and Paul Grant and Symon and Alyssa Stowe. Rested at the MCPHAIL & PERKINS FUNERAL HOME, 85 Munro Avenue, Renfrew. Funeral was Sunday at Trinity St. Andrews United Church. Rev. George Hermanson presided. Spring interment United Cemetery, Carleton Place. Donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital or Trinity St. Andrews United Church would be gratefully acknowledged.

MCDONALD - Peacefully in hospital, Ottawa, Ontario on Wednesday, May 6th, 1998. Rose Angele Proulx. Aged 81 Years. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Francis McDonald. Dear mother of Paul, Latchford, Ontario; Lawrence (M.D.) (Alice), Port Alberni, B.C.; Rose-Marie (Mrs. Mike Bellinger), West Carleton; Catherine (Mrs. Patrick McKeane), Oakville, Ontario and Melanie (Mrs. Rick Thompson), Nepean. Also survived by 1 sister Florence and 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 son Malcolm and by 4 brothers Peter, Antoine, Lionel, Eugene and 3 sisters Marguerite, Marie, Esther and 1 great-granddaughter. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Then to Holy Name of Mary Church for Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Almonte.

VAN BRIDGER, Myrtle Victoria - With the family she loved at her side, in hospital, at Almonte on Friday, July 24, 1998. Myrtle V. Kean of Almonte. Age 81 Years. Beloved wife of the late John F. (Jack) Van Bridger. Dearly loved mother of Mrs. Joan Newton of Nepean and Jean (Mrs. Chris Newton) of Almonte. Loved grandmother of 6 grandchildren, Tim & Lynn Newton and Mrs. Brenda Hominsky and Karen, Scott and Lisa Newton and by 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Mrs. Mary McKee of Deep River, Mrs. Freida Hill (Beattie) of Ottawa, Mrs. Reta Schultz (Reg) of North Bay and Ernest (Ethel) of Brockville. Predeceased by her son-in-law Don Newton and by 2 sisters Mrs. Florence McKay and Mrs. Edna Perriard and 2 brothers Alfred and Percy. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte. A complete Service including committal was held in the Chapel on Monday. Rev. The Canon Harry H. Brown officiated. Cremation. Interment of cremated remains, St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery, Almonte at a later date.

RODGER - Peacefully in hospital with her family by her side Almonte, Ontario on Monday, July 20th, 1998. Laura Kathleen Jean James (of Almonte). Aged 90 Years. Beloved wife of the late George Rodger. Dear mother of Donald (Sandra) Rodger, Perth, Robert (Linda) Rodger, Victoria, B.C. and Janet (Mrs. Roland Deimel), Nepean. Dear grandmother of Steven, Michael, Tania and Meredith Rodger. Dear sister of Winnifred (Mrs. John Hammond), Westfield, Mass., U.S.A. Predeceased by 3 sisters Mabel (Mrs. William Gardiner), Ella James, Ann (Mrs. Arthur Bach) and by 1 brother Alfred James. Friends may call at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday at 11:00am. Canon Harry Brown officiating. Cremation, Ottawa. Interment of ashes St. George Anglican Cemetery, Clayton in the family plot. Donations made to the Almonte General Hospital would be appreciated by the Rodger family.

LEE - Suddenly in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Saturday, July 11th, 1998. Eric William Lee (of Clayton). Aged 73 Years. Beloved husband of Gladys Geneive Kells. Dear father of Daniel (Barb) Lee, Carleton Place, Gary (Wilma) Lee, Lanark, Tom (Cathy) Lee, Clayton, Kathy (Mrs. Joe Kelly), Corkery, Jerry (Wendy) Lee, Clayton and Jeff (Angie) Lee, Tatlock. Dear brother of Ronald (Betty) Lee, Carleton Place and Reba (Mrs. Leslie Buttle), Cobden. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 son Melville and 2 brothers Wilmer, Jack and 1 sister Orma. 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, Ontario.

GRACE - Suddenly in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Thursday, September 10th, 1998. Joyce Hannah McNeice (of Almonte) beloved wife of the late Desmond Joseph Grace, dear sister of Frank McNeice, Sudbury, also survived by her mother-in­law Mary Elizabeth Grace and brother-in-law Harry Grace both of Almonte, predeceased by one brother Alex McNeice. Aged 73 years. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Thence to Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte where Mass of Christian Burial was held. Interment St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Almonte.

MONETTE – Peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Tuesday, September 8th, 1998. Margaret Jean Jackson beloved wife of Wilbert Monette, Almonte, dear mother of Ralph (Dawna) Monette, Clayton, Beth (Mrs. Neil Dennis), Clayton, Ray (Joyce) Monette, Almonte and Charles (Sandra) Monette, Stittsville, dear sister of Muriel, (Mrs. Cliff Black), Almonte, Leona Jones, Lombardy and Ken Jackson, Carleton Place, loving grandmother of Terry, Shawn, Mark, Jodie, Jerrilyn, Andrea, Collin, Emily, Kate, Maggie and 5 great-grandchildren. Aged 78 years. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel with Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiating. Interment White Lake Cemetery, White Lake, Ontario.

Posted: 08 June, 2005