BOOK FIVE
Obituaries collected by the late Mrs. Isabel DRYNAN
Prepared & set up by: Keith Thompson

Peacefully
in hospital at Ottawa on Thursday July 19,2001. Lola Burgess of Pakenham, age 83
years. Predeceased by her beloved husband John T. Forsythe and her
cherished daughter; Heather Lee Ralph, her parents Preston and Mildred Burgess,
sister Nettie Beall and her brother Cecil. Left to mourn are her loving family,
son Fred (Sandra) her grandchildren to whom she was devoted, Devon (Jenn) and
Lindsay Ralph and their father Paul (Ria). Forever remembered by her good friend
and companion Fred Aubin, her extended family, Cynthia Guerard and Reade Rintoul
and their families, nephew Ken (Judy) Burgess, cousins and friends. Friends
called at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street,
Almonte. For visiting on Sunday and on Monday from 12 noon until time of Service
in the Chapel at 2 p.m., Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiated. Interment Cedar Hill
Cemetery. Donations in memory of Lola may be made to the Almonte General
Hospital or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation and would be greatly
appreciated by her family.
GILES
- Peacefully in hospital Almonte, Ontario on Thursday May 17th, 2001. Harvey
Smithson Giles, at age 86. Beloved husband of Alma Olivia Clarke. Dear
brother of Jim, Edmonton, Millie (Mrs. Russell Lowe), Almonte, Willard, Arnprior
and Mervin (Paula), Pakenham. Also survived by numerous nieces and
nephews. Predeceased by three sisters Myrtle (Mrs. Orville MacDowall), Marion,
Eleanor (Mrs. Howard Boal) and by two sisters-in-law Irene and Muriel. Private
visitation at KERRY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte on Friday. A
private Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Saturday. Rev. Heather
Kinkaid officiated. Interment St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. Donations
made to The Diabetes Association or The Almonte General Hospital would be
appreciated by the Giles family.

Following
a long, courageous & dignified battle with cancer and surrounded by his wife
Marion and family on Monday, November 12, 2001.
AYOTTE,
Donald Elzear (Bay)

Peacefully
at home surrounded by his family on Saturday August 18, 2001, in his 69th year.
Donald Elzear (Bay) of Richmond. Beloved husband of Lois Watchorn. Father of
Kevin (Carolyn), Brian (Stephanie) and Steven (Shannon) all of Richmond.
Grandfather of Austin and Tyler Ayotte, Sabrina and Christopher Young-Hough. Son
of the late Raymond Ayotte and Louisa ProuIx. Brother of Rose Charron, Mary
Londeau, Maurice Ayotte (June), Dorothy Lapierre (Charles). Predeceased by
brothers Ossie and Fred Ayotte, John Prouix, sisters Doris Herbert and Nora
Beaudoin. Stepbrother of Dominic, Victor and Norman Prouix, Ruby Madore and
Irene Hodgins. Predeceased by 7 step-sisters and 2 step-brothers. Friends will
be received by the family at the Lee Cummings Funeral Home, North Gower on
Monday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Tuesday 11 a.m. until service. Funeral Mass
will be held at St. Philips Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday August 21, 2001 at
1 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice
would be appreciated by the family.

Peacefully
in hospital at Almonte on Saturday, October 13, 2001, one day after her 81st
birthday. DORIS EVA GREEN. Dearly loved wife of Vernon Lonie and by first
marriage of the late Edward Stanley. Loved mom of John A. (Candus) of Cedar
Hill. Dear sister of Everett of Prescott and Elmer of Richmond. Predeceased by
one brother; Eric. Beloved Nan of Thomas & Andrew. Friends
called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel 127 Church Street Almonte,
Ontario. Visiting was Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and the Service was
held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Venerable Rev. Rob Davis officiated.
Interment at St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. Donations in memory of
Doris may be made to the Kidney Foundation and would be greatly appreciated by
her family.
MILLER,
Margaret L.

In
hospital at Arnprior, Ontario on Tuesday, January 8, 2002. Margaret Eady of
Pakenham Haven and formerly of R.R. 2 Almonte, in her 91st year. Dear daughter
of the late George and Jane Eady. Beloved wife of the late William Bertram
"Bert" Miller. Loving mother of Joy, Donald, Helen (Dave) Blair,
Margery (Wayne) Conboy. Proud grandmother of Drew (Stacey) Blair, Greg (Loree
Anne) Blair, Douglas, Dennis, and Diana Conboy. Adoring great-grandmother of
Brett, Mason, Tyler Blair and Nathan Blair. Dear sister of Jean (Hill) Simpson,
Marion (the late Ken) Briscoe, Robert (Winnie) Eady. Survived by her sister-in-law
Kaye Eady. Fondly remembered by John (Carrie) Miller, Len (Edna) Miller, Zita
Miller and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Isabelle
Grisbrook, brother James Eady and sister Helen Graham. The Funeral - Private
family visitation. A complete Funeral Service was held at Guthrie United Church,
Clayton, Ontario on Saturday at 1 p.m. with Dr. Rick Magie officiating. Private
interment. In lieu of flowers donations to Guthrie United Church or the MS
Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to
the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place.
FORTINGTON, Rae Elizabeth (nee Metcalfe) - Peacefully in hospital at Almonte, Ontario on Friday, September 28, 2001. Rae Elizabeth Metcalfe in her 58th year. Loved wife of Victor Fortington. Dear mother of Andrew Fortington and his wife Heather. Rae was a proud grandmother-to-be. Predeceased by her parents Harry Metcalfe and Ethel (Rodger) Metcalfe. Dear sister of Bob Metcalfe and his wife Liz of Munster and Cindy Edmonds and her husband Joe of Clayton. Special sister to Kay McGregor and her husband Jim of Stittsville. Survived by her mother-in-law and father-in-law Roy and Polly Fortington and brother-in-law Barry Fortington all of Brockville. Rae is survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may attend the Service on the lawn of the Fortington Family Residence, 5753 Highway 29, R. R. # 3, Almonte (between Almonte and Carleton Place) on Sunday at 3 p.m. with Father David Andrew officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations to the Almonte General Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, Almonte, Ontario.
Peacefully
in Almonte Country Haven with her family at her side on Friday, November 2,
2001. OLIVE M. SMITH of Almonte , Ontario, age 95 years. Beloved wife of
the late Earl Munro and dearly loved mom of Phyllis Dick (Lorne) of Arnprior,
Elva Wilson (Roy) and Blanche Hogan (Doug) both of Smiths Falls, Doris O'Connor
(Peter) of Ottawa, Delmer (Helene) of Carleton Place, Marilyn Drynan of Almonte
and Bob (Wanda) of Lucan. Predeceased by
her son, Carson. Sister of Gertrude Wallingford (George), Marie Bryant, Alice
Holmes, Frances Guy and Lavern (Ruby). Predeceased by two sisters Blanche
Cecconi and Maud and by two brothers Carson and William. Also survived by
several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble
Funeral Home & Chapel 127 Church Street Almonte, Ontario
JACKSON,
Arnold "Arnie" Thomas

Suddenly
at home in Innisville Ontario on Saturday, December 29, 2001 in his 74th year.
Predeceased by his first wife Rena Annie Watt. Beloved husband of Darlene
Stanley. Cherished father of Judy Fournier (Greg) of Smiths Falls, Jeffrey
Jackson (Joan) of Greely and step-father of Kiar Shaw (Joe) of California, Scott
and Gary Chamberlain of Edmonton. Special grandpa of Douglas and Bruce Fournier,
Bradley and Kate Jackson and step-grandpa of Keely. Survived by his brothers
Howard (Marie) and George (Lenore) Innisville. Arnie will be sadly missed by his
sisters-in-law Eileen Truelove and Helen Bell (Miner), brother-in-law Jack Watt
(Carol) and his aunt Eleanor White. Arnie will be fondly remembered by
remembered many nieces, nephews and many friends. He leaves behind a legacy of
music that gave pleasure to so many throughout the years. Friends may call at
the ALAN R. BARKER FUNERAL HOME 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on
Monday from 1 to 5 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral
service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David
Andrew officiating. Interment St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Innisville.
Donations to St. John's Anglican Church Memorial Fund or the Heart and Stroke
Foundation would be appreciated.
LAROCQUE,
CLARK ROBERT
- (GM Salesman for 38 years)

In
hospital at Almonte with his family at his side on Monday, December 24, 2001.
Clark LaRocque of Almonte, age 65 years Dearly loved husband and best friend of
Lillian Kirkham. The best of dad's and loved by his daughter, Jennifer (Joe
Moore) of Pakenham, Stacey (Annette) of Clayton and Jeffrey (Cindy) of Almonte.
Brother of Diane Noonan (Jim) of Ottawa and Danny of Regina. Loved Grandfather
of Lindsey, Brandon, Connor and Brett. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral
Home & Chapel 127 Church Street Almonte, Ontario. The visiting was on
Wednesday, December 26 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Private family service.
Cremation followed. Donations in memory of Clark may be made to the Almonte
General hospital or the charity of ones choice and would be greatly appreciated
by his family.
SMITHSON,
HERBERT ARNOLD
In hospital at
Almonte on Friday, November 22, 2001. Herb Smithson of Almonte, age 78 years.
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Charles and the late Charlotte Munro. Dear
dad of Sharon Barr, Joey (Brenda)
and Debbie Cavanagh (Jack). Brother of Alma Ladouceur, Russell and Glen
Smithson. Predeceased by 1 brother Clarence and 2 sisters Mrs. Lottie Buckam and
Mrs. Maggie Cooke. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Friends called C.R.
Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. The
visiting was on Monday from 10AM until Service in the Chapel at 11 AM, The Ven.
Rev. Rob Davis officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.
Posted: 12 June, 2005.