BOOK FIVE

Obituaries collected by the late Mrs. Isabel DRYNAN

Prepared & set up by: Keith Thompson

FULTON, Arthur Reid - In hospital at Almonte on Thursday, November 9, 2000. Arthur "Art" Fulton of Almonte, age 78 years. Beloved husband of Anne Stewart. Dear dad of Douglas of Almonte, Mrs. Arlene Ohlman (Randy) of Arnprior and Donald (Lynn) of Ottawa. Brother of Mrs. Helen MacHardy of Galetta and Raymond (Isobelle) of Pakenham. Loved by 3 grandsons: Alex, Madison and Stewart. 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. Rev. Clifford Evans officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. Remember one of your favourite charities in memory of Art.

JOHNSON - Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, November 6, 2000. Margaret Catherine Johnson, former Post Mistress of Almonte, at age 91. Beloved daughter of the late Adam Johnson and Mary Munro. Dear sister of Gertrude (the late William Colborne), Almonte. Also survived by three nieces and numerous great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one sister Isobel (the late Gordon Whitelaw). Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Wednesday. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Thursday. Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to Almonte Country Haven, Almonte would be appreciated by the Johnson family.

LAWSON - Mary Nora Bernadette Employee of the Bank of Montreal - 38 years) In hospital at Almonte, with her family by her side and following courageous battle with cancer on Monday, December 25, 2000. Nora Lyons of Pakenham, age 62 years. Beloved wife and best friend of John Lawson, dear sister of Pat (Joyce) of North Bay, Joan More of Bellevue, Ohio, Doreen O'Meara (Clarence) of Almonte, Dora McGee (Norval) of Abbottsford, B.C. and Lorraine LeBlanc (Joe) of Almonte, predeceased by her 2 brothers; Bernard and Jack. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service was held in the Chapel with Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiating. Cremation to follow. Interment of cremated remains Union Cemetery, Pakenham in the spring. Donations in Memory of Nora may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society and would be much appreciated by her family.

DICKSON – Annie Edwards )Life Member UCW) Peacefully in Almonte Country Haven, with her family at her side, on Tuesday, March 27, 2001. Annie E. Wood of Cedar Hill, in her 96^th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend for 64 years of the late Lloyd W. Dickson. Beloved sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart of Sudbury and Miss Margaret Wood of Constance Bay. Predeceased by 3 brothers William, Robert and John Wood. Also survived by her niece Catherine Lyon (Bob) and several other nieces and nephews. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte on Friday. Service in the Chapel on Saturday. Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiated. Interment Union Cemetery, Pakenham. Donations in memory of Annie may be made to Almonte Country Haven or to Zion United Church, Cedar Hill.

STEELE, Mamie - In hospital at Almonte on Sunday, November 12, 2000. Mamie Stanley of Almonte, age 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Glenn Mitts and the late William Steele. Dear sister of Mrs. Doris Clement (Orville) of Almonte and Mrs. Retta Moorehead (Clayton) of Ottawa. Predeceased by 2 sisters: Mrs. Lottie Barr and Mrs. Betty Smithson and by 4 brothers: Cecil, Raymond, Allan and Ross. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday from 11arn until Service in the Chapel at 2pm. Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiated. Interment St. James Anglican Cemetery, Carleton Place. Donations in memory of Mamie may be made to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Founda­tion and would be much appreciated by her family.

SADLER, CARL FREDERICK (Past Deputy District Governor, Zone A-4, Past Zone Chairman, 30 West, Lions International, Past 5 time President of the Almonte Lions Club, Member of Mississippi Mudds, Member Mississippi Lodge AF & Am #147 Almonte, Member Lanark Woodaworking Club - Suddenly on Tuesday, December, 12, 2000. Carl Sadler of Almonte, age 72 years. Beloved husband of ShirIey Crawford and loving father of Carol Ann Duncan (Lavern) of Ottawa, Beverley Visneskie (Andy) of Renfrew and Kathryn Kobus (Mike) of Arnprior, predeceased by his daughter Nancy Jane, cherished Poppa of Trevor Duncan, Ryan, Dana, Pat and Shane Malone and Ian Pippy, dear brother of Bruce of Carleton Place and Rev. Ray (Jean) of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home Chapel 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service complete at Almonte United Church including committal with Rev. George Richardson officiating. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations in memory of Carl may be made to the R. Tail McKenzie scholarship Fund or the charity of your choice.

CLEMENT, Doris Mary (Member of St. Mary's C.W.L.) - Peacefully with her family by her side in hospital at Almonte on Sunday, February 4, 2001. Doris Mary Stanley of Almonte, dear wife of 60 years of Orville Clement. Cherished mother of Dennis & Margaret of Carp, Raymond & Gale and Robert & Heather both of Almonte and Donald & Cathy of Carleton Place. Dear granny of 8 grandchildren and 5 great­grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Retta Moorhead (Clayton) of Ottawa. Predeceased by her sisters and brothers: Lottie Giles, Cecil, Mayme Steele, Raymond, Allan, Ross and Betty Smithson. Sister-in-law of Elsie Stanley. 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. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. Donations in memory of Doris may be made to the Almonte General Hospital and would be greatly appreciated by her family.

WARK, Melville Lewis "Mel" - In hospital at Carleton Place on Sunday, November 12, 2000. Mel Wark of Clayton, in his 81st year. Beloved husband and best friend of Muriel Peacock. Dearly loved dad of Murray (Gwen) of Clayton, Mrs. Marlene Lorinz (Bill) of Kanata, Boyce of Ottawa and Mrs. Betty Kennedy (Gerald) of Yellowknife, N.W.T. Predeceased by his son, Brian. Dear brother of Mrs. Christina Lalonde and Mrs. Mary McGinnis. Predeceased by 1 sister, Mrs. Annie Murray and by 8 brothers, John, Jim, Burton, Arthur, Sandy, Willie, Ivan and Lornie. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great­granddaughter. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. Service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2pm. Interment Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton, Ontario. Donations in memory of Mel may be made to the Carleton Place Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society and would be much appreciated by his family.

SONNENBURG, Stanley "Stan" Earl (Cattleman, Owner, Stan's Meat Market & Slaughtering Plant and former Town Councilor) Peacefully in hospital at Almonte surrounded by the family he loved and who loved him on Sunday, February, 11, 2001. Stan Sonnenburg of Almonte, age 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley Morris. Much loved dad of Morris (Sharon), Douglas (Mary) and Brian (Nancy) all of Almonte, Shirleen Duncan (Bill) of Pakenham, Lorraine Crampton (Joe) and Linda Robertson (John) both of Carleton Place and Tim (Jodie) of Pakenham. Dear brother of Eddie (Famie), Ellard (Merle), Charlie, Clara "Dolly" Trotter and Leonard (Joan). Predeceased by 4 sisters Mrs. Edna Guilmette, Mrs. Lena Lay, Mrs. Erva Naismith and Mrs. Evelyn Waite and by 5 brothers Ted, John, Emerson, Irwin and Bobby. Brother-in-law of Helene Reynolds. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME 4 CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday to Almonte United Church for a complete Service including committal at 2pm. Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiating. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. Donations in memory of Stan may be made to The Almonte General Hospital Medical Surgical Wing or the charity of one’s choice.

CAVERS, Melville Charles "Mel" (Veteran WW II, Member Branch 240, Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte) - Peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 25, 2001. Melville "Mel" Cavers of Almonte, age 78 years. Son of the late Edgar Cavers and his wife the late Bessie McNabb. Dear brother of Mrs. Agnes Tudor of Toronto. Predeceased by 2 brothers: Frank and Harold. Also survived by his sister-in-law Barbara Cavers and her son Glen (Julie). Close friend of Queenie Barr and her family of Almonte. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario for visiting on Sunday. Service was held in the Chapel on Monday. Interment United Cemeteries, Carleton Place. Donations in memory of Mel may be made to The Almonte General Hospital and would be greatly appreciated by his family.

RUMP, Howard Edward (Eddie)

Passed away on April 19, 2001, Ed Rump, of Carp, Ontario, at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Lois, (nee Dodds). Loving father of Robert (Laura), Wanda Craig, Evelyn (Robert James) and Richard (Debbie). Cher­ished Poppa of MacKenzie Rump Nolan, Colton and Karat ee Craig and Shaytyn James, Dear son of Gladys and the late Howard Rump. Brother of Beverly (Kevin Donnelly), Sandra (John Love) and Bill. Son-in-law of Nora and the late Walter Dodds of Arnprior. Brother-in-law of Evelyn (Forrest Latimer), Wally (Laverna), Wes (Monique), Marlin (Trevor Small) and Barbara Hill. Sadly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and by many long-time and special friends. He will be Sadly missed by his extended family Joanne, John, Taylor and Lauren. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Dennis Krogan and his sister-in-law Fern (Robert Watts). Throughout his final battle with cancer, Ed demonstrated enormous strength and showed all of us how to keep going in spite of obstacles and to live every day fully. Special thanks to those friends who gave support and help throughout his illness, most notably Beverly, Ellwood, Trevor, Marlin and Joanne. Specials thanks also to Doctors Escheand Goss and staff of the West Carleton Medical Centre, the General and Civic Hospitals and the Elisabeth Bruyere Palliative Care Unit. Friends may call at the Tubman Funeral Homes, Valley Chapel, 115 Rivington St., Carp, on Sunday, April 22, 2001 1 from I to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to noon. Funeral service at Christ Church, Huntley, at 1 p.m. Monday, April 23. Interment in Christ Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Christ Church, Huntley, Memorial Fund.

RANGER, Ubald (Bob) (The Step-dancer's Fiddler) Suddenly at his home on Saturday, April 14, 2001, in his 77^th year. Beloved partner of Bernice Gustafson. Loving father of Roger (Denise) Benoit, Robert (Joyce), Denise (Graham) Wright, Pierrette Chapman (Paul Seibel), Raymond (Jeannette), Diane (Lyn) Ferguson, Ronnie (Lynn Gendron), and Roger. Prede­ceased by wife Fernande, son Richard, and two infants and grandson Robby‑Lyn Ferguson. Survived by 16 grandchildren and 9 great­-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Irene Four­nier of Montreal and Roland Theoret of Ottawa. Visitation at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. South, Renfrew, on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 9 to 10: 15 a.m. Liturgy of the Word will be hold at St. Francis Xavier Church on Wednesday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. Reception to follow the funeral service. Bring your fiddles and step-dancing shoes. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation gratefully appreciated.

SYME - Peacefully at Arnprior Villa, Arnprior, Ontario on Saturday, May 19th, 2001. Margaret lone (Oney) Boal (formerly of Almonte). At Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Clare Thompson Syme. Loving mother of Marilyn (Mrs. James Naismith), Arnprior. Dear grandmother of Matthew (Krista Richardson) and Laura (Mrs. Robert Cox). Predeceased by one brother Harvey Boal and by two sisters Lu Lu Abbott and Jean McInerney. Friends called at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday. Rev. S . Derek Shelley officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the Syme family.

DRUMMOND, Dana Joy - Suddenly as a result of an accident on Wednesday, June 6, 2001. Danna Holmes of Almonte, age 32 Years. Dearly loved wife of Allan Drummond. Much loved and cherished mommy of Trevor, Travis and Katrina. Beloved daughter of Walter and Kitty (Day) Holmes. Loved sister of Darren all of Harrow, Ontario. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario for visiting on Friday. Then to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place for Service Complete in the Church. Rev. Hugh Jack officiated. Cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Dana may be made to the Almonte General Hospital and would be greatly appreciated by her family.

FORD - In hospital at Carleton Place, Ontario on Friday, June 15, 2001, in his 84th year. James Russell Ford. Russ was a Member of the IOOF, GGFG Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. Beloved husband of the late Ruby Susan Henderson. Loving father of Elsie Simmons (late Roger) of Blackstock, Ontario, Elva of Ottawa, Kaye Nicol (Norman) of Drayton Valley, Alberta, Glenn of Petawawa and Brian (Wendy) of New Milford, Connecticut. Proud grandfather of Scott Simmons (Brenda), Mark Simmons, Anna-Marie Nicol, Aline Nicol, Beth Medl (Chris), Tyler, Matthew and Angela Ford. Great grandfather to Josiah Varga and Fayth Simmons. Dear brother of Lorne and Maurice (Marge). Predeceased by his brother Leonard. Also survived by his brother-in-law Lloyd Henderson (Marianne) and sister-in-law Margaret Henderson (late Cecil). A special friend to Edna Anderson. The Funeral. Friends called at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Monday from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service held in the chapel at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Condie officiating. Private interment. Donations to the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation or Zion United Church would be appreciated.

GILES, James Earl - On June 11, 2001, Mr. James Earl Giles of Edmonton passed away at the age of 81 years. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Irene Marguerite Giles, on May 9, 2001. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Karen Louis (Patrick) Bisch of Sherwood Park; three grandchildren, Ryan, Melissa (Dennis) and Jesse Bisch, all of Sherwood Park; two brothers Mervin (Paula) Giles of Pakenham, Ontario and Willard Giles of Arnprior, Ontario; one sister, Mildred (Russell) Lowe of Almonte, Ontario; one sister-in-law, Alma Giles of Pakenham and Howard Boal of Smiths Falls. He was predeceased one brother, Harvey and three sisters; Eleanor, Myrtle and Marion. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, June 15, 2001 at St. Andre’s United Church, 9915 – 148 Street, Edmonton. AB Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Wilfong-Prichard officiated. Condolences e-mail may be sent to gilesirene@hotmail.com. Foster & McGarvey Limited Funeral Directors and Licensed Crematorium – 780-428-6666. Canadian Independent.

Posted: 12 June, 2005.