BOOK FIVE

Obituaries collected by the late Mrs. Isabel DRYNAN

Prepared & set up by: Keith Thompson

RYAN, William Francis - Suddenly in hospital at Almonte on Wednesday, July 26, 1995. Francis Ryan of Almonte. Age 66 Years. Dearly loved husband of Mary O'Brien. Beloved father of Michael of Edmonton, Alberta; Patrick and Ann Marie of Almonte; Rita (Mrs. Chris Racicot) of Constance Bay and Cathy of Ottawa. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Funeral was Saturday at St. Mary's Church, Almonte. Interment St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, Almonte.

MUNRO, Gordon Thomas -July 11, 1995 in His 79th Year at Lincoln Place, Toronto. Dear father of Albert, Joan, Carl, Nancy, Jean, Sandra, Scott, Ian. Predeceased by son Bernard. He leaves a brother Willard of Smiths Falls and Ed of Almonte. Will be forever missed by Joan and unforgotten by his grandchildren. He rested at McDougall and Brown Memorial service and reception took place at Trinity St. Paul's, Toronto. Following cremation interment at Highland Memory Gardens, Willowdale.

GALE, Margaret Beulah - At the Almonte General Hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, 4 August 21, 1995 with dignity and grace, the way she lived her life, surrounded by her family. Margaret Beulah Caldwell. Aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Albert T. Gale. Cherished mother of Sylvia (Don Lea); Alan (Patricia Goth); Evelyn (Arthur Little); Margaret (Bob Boivin); Laura (Scott Douglas); Linda (Philip Downey). Devoted grandmother of 8 grandsons, 8 granddaughters and four great -grandchildren. Dear sister of Evelyn (Mrs. Charles Tate); Earl (Marjorie, Caldwell); Karene (Mrs. Donald Maxwell); Grace (Mrs. Kenneth Bowes). Predeceased by one brother Garth Caldwell. Daughter of the late John C. Caldwell and the late Bertha King. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home 154 Elgin Street, Almonte on Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thence to the Almonte United Church for service at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to the Almonte General Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the Gale family.

MILLAR, Leonard Blake - After a lengthy illness in the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Thursday, August 10, 1995. Blake Millar of Pakenham. Age 76 Years. Dearly loved husband of Marjorie James. Beloved father of James and Lynn (Mrs. Ronald Seabrook) both of Stittsville and Wayne of Pakenham. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service was held in the Chapel on Sunday. Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiated. Interment Cedar Hill Cemetery.

KING - Peacefully with quiet dignity and compassionate concern for other, Valerie Lynn King of Clayton, now free from her illness, left this life for a better place on Saturday, September 2, 1995. She was 22. Cherished daughter of Tom King and his wife Donna Rintoul and dearly loved sister of Brent of Carleton Place. Val is also survived by her grandmothers, Mrs. Laura Rintoul (Thompson) and Mrs. Agnes King (Gillie) and predeceased by her grandfathers, John G. Rintoul and Stuart King. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home and Chapel on Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. In keeping with Val's wishes, friends attended an outdoor service in celebration of her life in the Clayton United Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m. without the casket present. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, Val requested donations to Lanark Community Program's wilderness camp.

LIBERTY - In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, October 11th, 1995. Thomas Hilton Liberty. Aged 82 Years. Beloved husband of Mary Kathleen Gallipeau. Dear father of Carol Ann Proux, Almonte; Gerald (Helen) Liberty, Ste. Therese, Quebec; Richard (Doreen) Liberty, Morrisburg; David (Joane) Liberty, Ottawa; Kathryn (Mrs. Michael Ash), London,', Ontario; Tom Liberty, Almonte; Trevor (Melanie) Liberty, Ottawa; Margot Liberty, Almonte and Mary Sue (Mrs. Steve Hall), Ottawa. Dear brother of Evelyn Liberty, Almonte and Margaret (Mrs. Frank (Cruickshank), Ottawa. Predeceased by 1 brother Robert. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends, called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Then to St. Mary's Church for Funeral Mass on Saturday. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Almonte.

SUTHERLAND - Peacefully at his residence, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, September 27th, 1995. John Campbell Sutherland. Aged 95 Years. Beloved husband of Helen Irene McFarlane. Dear father of Paul (Irmgard) Sutherland, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. and Patricia (Mrs. Robert Morton), Stittsville. Dear grandfather to Bruce and Jennifer Morton and Dan, Suzette and Sonja Sutherland. Predeceased by one brother Willie. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Saturday. Rev. Ted Colwell officiated. Cremation, Ottawa. Interment of ashes Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. "A teacher for 40 years in Pakenham and Almonte. He was so proud of living in Almonte and of the pupils he taught."

NEILSON - Suddenly in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, October 2nd, 1995. Wilfred Ross Neilson. Aged 70 Years. Beloved husband of Jean Struthers, Almonte. Dear brother of Lorne (Edith) Neilson, Kingston; Alice (Mrs. Wilmer Melanson), Pakenham and Marion (Mrs. Bert Timmins), Almonte. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Thursday. Rev. Ted Colwell officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

YOUNG - Suddenly at her residence, 126 Colina Street, Almonte, Ontario on Thursday, November 2nd, 1995. Vena Hilda Rollins. In Her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Burns Martin Young. Dear mother of William and Thomas at home. Dear sister of Kathleen (Mrs. William Powell), St. Catherines; Edna (Mrs. Russell McIntosh), Almonte; Dorothy (Mrs. Ken McGregor), Almonte; Ethel (Mrs. Alfred Powell), Brantford; Marion (Mrs. Glen Hyndman), Brantford; Nelson Rollings, Ancaster; Robert Rollings (Pearl), Brantford; Ruth Rollings, Almonte; Lois (Mrs. Harley Johnson), St. Catherines and Irene (Mrs. Ronald Seely, Brockville. Friend called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral service was in the Chapel on Monday. Rev. Ken Robinson officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Sadly Missed and Always Remembered by All of Us.

YUILL - You were always there for us when We needed you. You will live on in our Hearts and Memories. Peacefully in hospital at Almonte, Ontario with her family present on Wednesday, October 18th, 1995. Cora Munro. In Her 91st Year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Yuill. Dear mother of Dorothy (Mrs. Randolph Legree), Blanche Desjardins (late Lawrence), Alma Malloch (late Stewart), Eileen Boothby (Dan) and Della Graham (James). Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandson Randy Legree and great-granddaughter Sara Boothby. Dear sister of Wilbert Munro (Florence), sister-in-law of Olive Munro, Predeceased by her sisters Eva Fulton and Florence Watt and her brother Earl Munro. Cora was the proud daughter of the late Robert Munro and his wife the late Ida Watchorn. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Precious memories and God Bless. Rested at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Service was in the Chapel on Saturday. Rev. Eileen Hepplewhite officiated. Interment Clayton United Cemetery.

GILES (BARR), Lottie. In loving memory of a very special mother, mother-in-law, grand-mother and great-grandmother who passed away peacefully October 31, 31, 1994. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memory, The world could ever hold, To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts. That you were here today. Sadly Missed and Always Remembered by All of Us.

JACKSON, Ashton Luscome (Veteran WW II, R.C.A.F.) Born in Portland England. Suddenly at Almonte on Saturday, November 25, 1995. Ashton L. Jackson of Almonte. Age 81 years. Predeceased by his first wife Eileen Wright and by his second wife Marjorie McKay. Survived by his brother Bernard and his sister Mrs. Alice Richards and nieces and nephews all of England. At Ashton's request there will be no visiting at the Funeral Home. Friends are invited to attend the Committal Service of Cremated Remains in the United Cemeteries, Carleton Place on Monday, December 4, 1995 at 11 a.m. Rev. Mervyn Dunn of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton officiating. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, Almonte.

KENNEDY, Hugh Joseph (Veteran WW II and former member Canadian Corp of Commissionaires) - Peacefully in hospital at Almonte on Wednesday, November 1, 1995. Hugh J. Kennedy of Almonte. In His 81st Year. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy M. Bulloch. Beloved father of Capt. Michael Kennedy of Almonte; Gerald of Kingston; Marlyn (Mrs. Robert Perrault) of Harriston; Gary, Lorraine (Mrs. Joe Villeneuve) and Donna (Mrs. Percy Townes) all of Orillia. Dear brother of Mrs. Anna Forrest of Perth; Mrs. Catherine Tracey of Barrie; Mrs. lsobel Axford of Toronto; Marguerite, Eddie, Mrs. Gert, Byrne and Claire (Mrs. Jim Galvin) all of Almonte. Predeceased by 2 sisters Mrs. Mayme Dove and Mrs. Carmel Liberty. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Funeral was Saturday at St. Mary's Church, Almonte. Interment St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, Almonte.

DRYNAN, William Melvin - Suddenly in hospital at Ottawa on Tuesday, October 31, 1995. Bill Drynan of Clayton. In His 95th Year. Beloved husband of the late Myrtle Brydges. Dearly loved father of Margaret (Mrs. Raymond Metcalfe), Eileen (Mrs. Howard Fulton), Caroline (Mrs. Ronald Yuill), Elsie (Mrs. Lionel Mitchell) and Clarence. Also survived by 1 brother, 3 sisters, 2 sister-in-laws, 19 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 grandson and 4 brothers. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service was held in the Chapel on Thursday. Rev. Eileen Hepplewhite officiated. Interment Clayton United Cemetery.

MCMULLAN - After a courageous battle in hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, November 1st, 1995. David John McMullan. Aged 52 Years. Beloved husband and best friend of Ellie. Loving father of John and Robert both at home. Dear son of the late Robert McMullan and the late Ellen Burns. Dear stepson of Dalton Burns, Almonte. Dear brother of James (Inis) McMullan, Brockville. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. A Masonic service was held on Friday evening in the Funeral Home. Funeral service was in the Chapel on Saturday. Rev. Robert Davis officiated. Interment St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Almonte.

JORDAN, H. Thecia - In hospital Ottawa, on Monday, December 11, 1995. H. Thecia Jordan )Kelly), beloved wife of W. Leo Jordan (M.P.P. Lanark-Renfrew and formerly Ontario Hydro employee). Loved mother of Anne Marie (Guy) Simard of Toronto, John (Brenda-Leah) of South Point Road, Smiths Falls; Leona (Brent) Healey of R.R. 3, Smiths Falls; Helen (Mike) McGuire of Smiths Falls; Valerie (Steven) Wilson of Kelowna, B.C. Cherished grandmother of David, Trevor, Jordan and Mary Anne Simard, Justen Jordan, Christopher, Stephen, Leo McGuire and William Healey. Sister of Aurea (Al) Rae of Kingston, Celine Kelly of Smiths Falls and Catherine (David N.) Bell of Ottawa. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friend may call at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Frances de Sales Church, Smiths Falls, on Friday, December 15th at 11 a.m. Interment St. Frances de Sales Cemetery, In remembrance donations to the Canadian Diabetic Society would be appreciated.

TRODDEN, Greta - At Smiths Falls on Wednesday, November 8, 1995, Greta Barr, age 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward Trodden. Loving mother of Mary (Mrs. Wiltsie Lamb), Mervyn Trodden and Gerald Trodden and his wife Marilyn, all of Smiths Falls, Lloyd Trodden and his wife Betty of Rosseau and the late Lois Watson. Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ethel Mitchell of Middleville and predeceased by a sister, Ollie McKinnon and brother, Arthur and Mervyn Barr. Friends may call at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, November 11th at 1:30 p.m. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery. In memoriam f donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or f I the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.

MacDONALD, Archie Garwood - On Friday, December 1, 1995, in his 68th year. Archie MacDonald of Clayton and formerly of Eganville. Dear son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John F. MacDonald. Beloved husband of Merney nee (Wilcox). Dear father of Judy (Reg. Woof) of Ottawa, Wayne (Natalie) of Vancouver, Nancy, Sheila and Joyce (Leo Giroux), all of Toronto. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 5 sisters and 7 brothers. Visitation at the Laundry Funeral Home, Eganville, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 noon on Sunday. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Sunday at 2 p.m. Spring interment in Point Presbyterian Cemetery, Lake Dore.

WARK, Ivan Virgin - Following a courageous battle, in hospital at Almonte on Sunday, November 12, 1995. Ivan Wark of Clayton. Age 68 Years. Beloved husband of Reta Kemp. Dearly loved father of Maine (Ronnie) of Ottawa; Dianne (Dave) of Tatlock; Sharon of Ottawa; Donna Marie (Dave) of Almonte; Kevin (Christine) of Tatlock; Barry (Arlene) of Ferguson Falls and Brent (Tracy) of Tatlock. Dear brother of Melville (Muriel) of Clayton, Mrs. Christina Lalonde (Parnell) of Brightside and Mrs. Mary McInnis of Middleville. Predeceased by his infant son, Jackie, sister Mrs. Annie Murray and brothers James, Lawrence, Sandy, Johnnie, Arthur, Willie and Burton. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Kemp, 8 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday. Rev. Darlene Bamford officiated. Interment Clayton United Cemetery. May God grant Him eternal rest.

BALFOUR - In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Saturday, November 11th, 1995. Frances Dorothy (nee Cochrane). Aged 75 Years. Beloved wife of the late Edward Briggs Balfour. Dear mother of Douglas at home. Predeceased by one sister Phyllis. Friends may call at as the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Robert Davis officiating. Interment St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery, Almonte. Donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by Doug.

McLEAN - Edward Charles - In hospital at Ottawa on Saturday, November 25, 1995. Edward (Rocky) McLean of Almonte. Aged 46 years. Beloved son of James McLean of Almonte and his wife the late Esther Morrow. Dear brother of Lynn (Marilyn), Donnie (Donna) and Brent all of Almonte and Scott (Colleen) of Belleville. Also survived by 4 nieces and 1 nephew. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. A complete Service including committal was held in the Chapel on Tuesday. Rev. Grant Wilson officiated. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

Posted: 17 May, 2005.