BENN, Theresa May -

At LaCole Manor, Madoc, on Monday, April 29, 2013.  Theresa Benn, formerly of Picton, in her 71st Year. 

Wife of the late Clayton Carman Benn.

Cremation has taken place.

A memorial service will be held at the Madoc Wesleyan and Free Methodist Church, on Sunday, May 5th at 2:00 p.m.  Interment.

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BROWN, Florence 'Flossie' Irene -

Passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013.

Flossie (Nan) Brown, beloved wife of the late James Brown and the late Ross Tait, loving mother of Barb & Lyle Collins of Bancroft, Bill & Theresa Tait of St. Catharines, Allan Tait of South Dakota, Tony Tait of L'Amable and Ardyth & the late John Tait of L'Amable.

Nan will be fondly remembered by her 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister, Bessie White of Stirling and was predeceased by her siblings: Clifford, Johnnie, Mary, Bill, Walter, Lindsay, Audrey, Art and Howard.

At Flossie's request, her funeral service will be private.

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GENEREAUX, Ronald Dale -

Unexpectedly passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Monday, April 29th, 2013 at the PEC Memorial Hospital, Picton, of Wellington in his 61st year.

Loving husband of Susan (nee Wilson). Caring father of Marisa (David) Bowden and Adrian. Proud grandfather of Crystal, Teagan and Spencer.

Ron believed in the motto of "putting the needs of the child first” and he lived it through his work at P.E.C. CAS and his volunteer efforts with minor hockey and Big Brothers. Ronnie G loved golf and music and he will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 3rd at the Allisonville Elks Lodge #566 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception and light luncheon immediately following.

Memorial Donations to the War Amps, the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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GONYEA, Richard Irwin -

Passed away at Trenton Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2013. Richard Gonyea of Trenton in his 69th year.

Beloved son of the late Acle and Ruby (Chase) Gonyea.

Loved companion of Roberta Wood. Loving father of Ricky Gonyea and Ace Gonyea; both of Toronto and remembered by their mother Nina Swartz.

Ever remembered by siblings Virginia; brothers Robert, George and Gary (late Maxine). Predeceased by siblings Linda Barr (living Pete), Leo Gonyea (living Hazel), Douglas and companion Barbara Johnson.

Also remembered by Sherry Lynn Agnew, several nieces and nephews.

Service will be held in Trenton on Saturday, May 4th. Hazel Gonyea officiating. Inurnment at a later date.

If desired, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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NORMAN, Barbara Emma -

At the Belleville General Hospital on Monday, April 29, 2013, Barb Norman (nee Ackerman), at the age of 81.

Beloved wife of Albert Norman and loved mother of Larry (Donna) and Ron (Debbie), all of Picton and Kevin (Tina) of Demorestville.

Loved grandmother of Michael (Racheal), Paul (Amber), Chris (Ashley), Brian, Luke and Olivia and greatgrandmother of Isabel.

Dear sister of Muriel Stollery, Hilda Moore, Betty Way, Patricia Derouchie and the late Eric, Walter, Gilbert, Jack, Perry and Donald.

Funeral service will take place in the Salvation Army Picton Community Church on Wednesday, May 1st at 2:30 pm. Majors Dean and Margaret Locke officiating. Interment in Cherry Valley.

Memorial donations to the Picton Salvation Army would be appreciated.

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PREGENT, Lorraine (Wardhaugh) -

Peacefully at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Monday, April 29th, 2013.

Lorraine Pregent of Trenton in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Louis Pregent.

Loved mother of Joe Pregent (Theresa) of Whitby and Paula Pregent of Toronto.

Loved grandmother of Andrew, Sarah, Colleen, Caitlin, and Shelagh.

Dear sister of Mike, Vincent and Edwin.

The service will be held in Trenton on Friday, May 3rd. Cremation to follow.

If desired, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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DAINARD, Kenneth Bruce -

At the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Sunday, April 28, 2013, Bruce Dainard, at the age of 91.

Beloved husband of Ellen (Clark, nee Lauder) and predeceased by his first wife Helen (nee Hall).

Dear father of Larry (Penny) of Bloomfield, Jerry (Susan) of Bath and Ted (Lynda) of Picton.

Dear grandfather of 8, greatgrandfather of 8, uncle of Bonnie and Tammy and brother of Irene Hogan, Freda Turgin, June (Nelson Cannon) and the late Mabel Richardson.

FUNERAL SERVICE will take place at Picton United Church on Wednesday, May 1st.

The Reverend Dr. Hal Wilson officiating. Interment in Cherry Valley.

Memorial donations to Hospice Prince Edward or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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LINE, Douglas Anthony -

Suddenly, at his home in Bancroft, on Sunday, April 28, 2013.

Doug has gone with the Great Spirit to his house of many rooms.  We know he will forgive him his sins and offer eternal peace. Remembered with love by his father and stepmother Paul (Bud) & Sue Line, sisters Tracey (Paul Dawson), Cathy Line, niece Anna Hockley and many cousins and many, many friends.

Doug was predeceased by his mother Annette Kotowick (Line) Burns.

A native service was be held at the Markham Legion on Thursday May 9th, 2013 at 1 p.m.  A time of food and fellowship  followed service. Doug’s great passion was fishing. And what a fisherman he was!  He was proud and grateful for the time he spent working as a fishing guide in the North West Territories. He had some of the best fishing stories you ever heard. Doug was an outdoorsman and loved to be out on the water with a rod in one hand, a beer in the other and a fishing buddy by his side. If there is a final fishing hole, Doug is there. He will be sadly missed. He is at peace.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your local animal shelter  in Doug's memory and that of his beloved dogs, Louie and Stella. Gone too soon.

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THOM, Sidney Alexander -

Passed away at his home on Sunday, April 28th, 2013 surrounded by the love of his family and after a very brief battle with cancer in his 80th year.

Loving husband of Jean Thom nee Cormier. Beloved father of Sydney Thom Jr., the late Geoffrey Thom, Darryl Arsenault, Mark Arsenault and cherished by his daughters in law Lisa Thom and Shirley Arsenault.

Grandpa will be sadly missed by Geoffrey, Kurtis, Bobbi-Jo & Lyla.

Predeceased by his parents Sidney & Jennie Thom, his sister Elizabeth and his brother William. Sid will be remembered by his great friend Darrell Cole, many family members and friends.

The funeral service woll take place in Trenton on Wednesday, May 1st. Funeral Celebrant Kevin Weaver officiating.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Continuing on in Education, Belleville (cheques only) would be appreciated by the family.

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BIEDERMANN, Alison Mary -

Peacefully at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, April 27th, 2013.  Alison Biedermann of Mortimer Street, Picton, at the age of 78.

Beloved wife of the late Jean-Jacques.

Dear mother of Michel and his wife Lisa of New Hampshire and Alain and his wife Katja of Switzerland.

Sadly missed by her grandchildren Niklas, Jana and Tim.

Fondly remembered by her “nemesis” and cousin Peter Despres and his wife Marjorie.

A celebration of Alison’s life will be held in Picton on Friday, May 3rd. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiating.

If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Library would be appreciated by the family.

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HILL, Olive Mary -

Peacefully with her family by her side at the Belmont Residence on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

Olive (Begbie) Hill of Trenton in her 89th year. Loved mother of Cherylann Shoniker (Dave) of Trenton, Bernard 'Rick' Hill (Laura) of Kenron Estates.

Loving grandmother of Nick Shoniker (Ashley), Jennifer Shoniker (Jon Degeus) and the late Kelly Hill; great-grandmother of Robert, Brandon, Shaely and Alex Hill; great-great-grandmother of Seth and Hailey Hill.

Sister of Helen Begbie of Trenton and the late Mabel Hackett, Ada Knox, Dorothy Sweetnam, Jean Chase, Mary Loader, Archie, Ben and Harold Begbie. Best friend of Wendy Kerr and June Hill.

Private cremation arrangements.

If desired, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Sunshine Gleaners (Belmont) would be appreciated.

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RUGGLES, Betty Jean (nee Barker) -

Peacefully at Hallowell House Nursing Home on Saturday, April 27th, 2013.  Betty Ruggles, formerly of Northport, at the age of 85.

Beloved wife of Walter of Picton. Loved mother of Janice Ruggles-Bolton of Glenora and to her late husband Michael and of Heather and her husband Bernie Dillon of Spencerville.

Dear sister of the late Donna Folkard. Loved by her granddaughter Erin.

A memorial service will be held at Friendship United Church, Demorestville on Thursday, May 2nd at 10:30 a.m. The Reverends Kirby Breithaupt and Jim Cullen to officiate.  Interment to follow at Sophiasburgh.

If desired, donations to Friendship United Church would be appreciated.

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VANSTONE, Vera Evelyn -

At Caressant Care Nursing Home, Marmora on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

Vera (Gordenier) Vanstone, of Marmora, in her 94th year.

Daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Gordenier.

Wife of the late Hubert Vanstone. Mother of Helen (George) Wiggins, of Marmora.

Grandmother of Beth (Scott) Shaw, of Stirling and Scott (Lori) Wiggins, of Belleville. Great grandmother of Andrew Shaw and Erin Wiggins.

The funeral service will be held in Marmora on Tuesday, April 30th.

Donations to St. Andrew’s United Church, Marmora or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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BRANT, Iva Eleanor -

Passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Belleville General Hospital in her 91st year.

Cherished mother of Michael (Heather), Verna (Gene), Douglas (Twila), Reta (George), Bernard (Carol Ann), Dave (Julie), Kathy (Rick), Bill (Lorrie), Dan and Ronald (Lisa).

Iva was loved and will be missed by 5 generations of grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Ross Oliver Brant, her daughter Barbara (Elwood) her grandson Todd Brant and her brothers and sisters, Robert (Bob) Lewis, Howard Lewis, Garnet Lewis, Keitha Barberstock and Lloyd Lewis.

Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday, April 30th in Christ Church at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the U.H.K.F. Cancer Clinic in memory of Iv.

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COULOMBE, Gilles -

At the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 25th, 2013.  Gilles Coulombe of Brighton, Ontario.

Beloved son of Roseline Asselin of Joliette, Quebec. Loving husband of Rosemary O’Neill. Loving father of Eric Coulombe (Celia) and Audrey Coulombe (Chad), all of Montreal. Dear step-father of Christine Lyles (Chris Moher) of Whitby.

Beloved brother of Yvan, Réal, René and the late Claude. Dear son-in-law of Robert and Catherine O’Neill. Sadly missed by his five grandchildren.

Gilles was a wonderful person who will be especially remembered for his kindness and generosity to his family and friends. Among Gilles’ many selfless acts was his decision to be a tissue donor.

The family will receive friends in Brighton on Monday, April 29th.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to Ducks Unlimited would be appreciated by the family.

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ELLIS, William Esmond 'Bill' -

Peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Arbour Heights Residence in his 87th year.

Survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Vina. Loving father of Debbie Snow (Jeffery) of Toronto and the late Perry Ellis (Peggy).

Caring grandfather of Jennifer Boyer (Rob), Matthew Ellis, Gregory Snow and Michael Snow. Dear great grandfather of Josephine and Simone.

Brother of Connie Reitsma (Garrett) of Ottawa. Bill will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at St. Peter's Anglican Church (4333 Bath Road, Kingston) from 12 - 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th.  Funeral Service to follow at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at Belleville on Monday, April 29th.

Donations made to The Alzheimer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation will be remembered with appreciation by the family.

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HELE, Elizabeth Mae 'Betty' (nee Grummett) -

(Longtime employee, Home Hardware, Picton)

Loved her Lord and lived her faith as an example to her family and friends.

Peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2013 surrounded with her loving family, her Pastor Jacques and his wife Tatiana at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the age of 86.

Betty, beloved wife of the late Scott Hele (2012).

Much loved mother of Gilbert Hele and his wife Nina, Mark Hele and his wife Charlotte, and the late Edwin Hele and his wife Audrey. Proud Grandma of Michelle (Todd), Michael (Nicole), Christopher (Melanie), Travis, Jeremy (Alison), James, Christina (Jeremy), Deborah (Dan), and Great Grandma of Emma, Benjamin, Chloe, Alexis and Landon.

Dear sister of Donna and Bonnie (Wim) both of St. Catharines, and sisters in law Mary Anne Livingston of Kelowna, BC, Virginia Ralley (Al), of Oshawa, Shirlee Hele of Cavan and Eleanor Hele of Picton.

Friends and family may call at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Tuesday April 30th from 6pm – 9pm, and on Wednesday, May 1st at Newcastle Fellowship Baptist Church, 200 King Avenue, Newcastle from 10am.  Funeral Service will take place at 11am.

Interment 3pm at Cherry Valley Cemetery, Picton, Memorial donations to the Gideon’s International would be greatly appreciated by the family.

To share an online condolence please visit armstrongfuneralhome.net

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
-Philippians 1:21.

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JENNERS, Larry Wayne -

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Larry W. Jenners at his home in Kenron Estates, on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the age of 76 years.

Much loved husband and best friend of Bev Jenners (nee Mallory) married 50 years this November. Loving father to Dan (Mona).

Very special loved “Pop“ to Andrew (Lindsey), step grampa to Audri and Sara. Step great-grampa of 7.

Brother-in-law to David and Karen Mallory, Gail and Dennis Regan, Dale and Heather Mallory and Shirley Mallory. Predeceased by brother-in- law Norman Mallory, his parents Roscoe and Dorothy Jenners.

At Larry's request cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or service.

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CHAPLEAU, Austin James -

Peacefully, with his mom, sister and brother at his side, at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Austin Chapleau age 15, was the loving son of Lisa Chapleau of Maynooth. Loved brother of Megan and Bradley Chapleau.

Grandson of Warren Chapleau of Purdy, and Nancy Chapleau of Alberta.

Austin will be missed by many family and friends.

Austin’s family will receive relatives and friends at the North Hastings High School (14-16 Monck St., Bancroft) on Saturday from 2:00 – 4:00  &  7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will take place at the North Hastings High School on Sunday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Garry Robinson officiating.  Interment at a later date.

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ELSEY, Megan Grace -

Passed away peacefully at the Belleville General Hospital on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013.

Megan Elsey, of Belleville in her 92nd year. Daughter of the late Ernest & Olwen Kew. Loving wife of the late Harold Elsey. Beloved mother of Stephen Elsey (Maureen) of Stirling, Barbara Bode (Greg) of Ottawa and Elaine Joly (Denis) of Scarborough.

Survived by her sister Betty Wellman (late Ralph) of Springbrook, and her brothers Ronald Kew (Carmencita) of Venezuela and Trevor Kew (late Norma) of Belleville. Predeceased by her brother Elwyn Kew. Ever remembered by her grandchildren Jason, Michael, Aaron and great grandson Chad.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time.

If desired, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.

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PACKARD, Suzanne -

Passed away at Trent Valley Lodge on Wednesday, April 24th, 2013.

Suzanne (Letherby) Packard, born September 26, 1933 in Midland, Simcoe County; daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Cutting) Letherby. Beloved wife of the late James Oliver Packard. Loving mother of Jane Packard-Kitchen and her husband Neil, Edwin Packard and Stephen Packard; all of Simcoe.

Grandmother of Robyn, Craig, Griffin, Zack and Dusty. Also remembered by nieces Katherine and Kim. Predeceased by sister Claire Huson and friend of the Late John Howe.

Suzanne grew up in Midland and Lyndock and had her schooling in Simcoe. Suzanne worked in apples, etc. She had her own apple and cider cart at markets and fairs. Loved horse cart racing; she had her own horse, cart and driver. Master gardener; loved to work in the greenhouse and nursery; especially working in her own gardens. Some of her hobbies - watching and feeding the birds, steam engines, going to shows, ploughing matches, flea markets and train shows. She was a collector of lanterns and hat pins .

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SCOTT, Aleitha Mary –

At Westgate Lodge, Belleville, on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Aleitha Scott (nee Bailey), formerly of Foxboro, in her 94th year. Daughter of the late Charles and Mabel Bailey (nee Holmes). Wife of the late Reginald F. Scott. Mother of Larry, Cordova; Ron (Linda), Calgary and Lois (Rob) Bastedo, Stirling.

Grandmother of Michelle and Tanya Scott, Ryan and Lisa Scott, and Kevin and Kim Bastedo.

Predeceased by her brothers Carman and Gerald Bailey, sister-in-law Helen Bailey and brother-in-law Doug Scott. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Edith Bailey and Doris (Alan) Baxter.

The funeral service will be held in Belleville on Monday, April 29th.

Donations to Heart of Hastings Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated.

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SMITH, Glenwood Winslow - 

Formerly of Central Blissville and Harvey Station, New Brunswick, passed away peacefully at Crown Ridge Long-Term Care in Trenton, Ontario on April 24, 2013.

Glenn was born in Central Blissville on December 15, 1914 to the late Winslow Alexander Smith and Bessie Jane (Harris) Smith. He was a loving husband to Mary Bernadine (Nolan) of Trenton, Ontario for 58 years, and the former Ruth Hartt of Fredericton Junction.

Glenn was a carpenter and contractor by trade, first in Fredericton and the Junction, then in the service, finally retiring to Harvey in 1981 from the St. Lawrence Seaway in Cornwall, Ontario.

Besides his wife Mary, Glenn leaves his daughter Sandra Marie Smith, son-in-law Graham John Rempe, and three grandsons, Alexander Glenn, Nolan John, and Christian Nicholas from Toronto, Ontario. He is survived by one sister, Dorothy (Smith) Hoyt, her daughter Nancy Ritchie of Ottawa, Ontario and her sons Todd and Gavin and their families, and nieces Linda (Rob) Robertson and daughters from Trenton, Ontario, and Karen (Gord) Hurd and family from Oakville, Ontario.

Glenn was predeceased by his sister Thelma Patricia (Smith) Lawrence, her husband Jack and son Peter Lawrence from Kelowna, BC, and his brother Norman Smith from Central Blissville.

When you live a long life, and see many friends and family pass, you leave mostly memories. Glenn was a crackerjack pitcher in his younger years, an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed up to the past year his vegetable garden, card games with friends, and harmonica playing with fellow musicians. He was a WWII Veteran and a long-time member of the Legion, both in Fredericton Junction and Trenton. He resided from Newfoundland to Alberta throughout his long life, but called New Brunswick and Ontario his home. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Arrangements in Ontario out of Trenton, where a memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Visitation & Funeral Service will be held in Central Blissville, NB, in the house where Glenwood grew up. Interment will be in the Blissville United Baptist Church Cemetery.

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HOLMBERG, Douglas Eric -

Passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Doug Holmberg, beloved husband of Marjorie (Lavalley), loving father of Shelley of Guelph, Jodi & Kirk of Kingston and Adam of Toronto.

Loving grandfather of Mia and Mason, dear brother of Clarence of Sault Ste. Marie, Ralph of Waterloo, Millie Darraugh of Whitney, Clinton of Whitney and Lana Levean of Whitney.

Doug was predeceased by his parents: George and Dorothy (Hughes) Holmberg and by his siblings: Hartley, Gordon, Walter and Donald.

He will be lovingly remembered by Marjorie's family and by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A service will be conducted in Whitney, Ontario at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th. A reception to follow.

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MILLER, Dorothy Ina -

Passed away peacefully at the Stirling Manor on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013.

Dorothy Miller, formerly of Toronto, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Ross Miller. Loving mother of Mary Hopkins (Bruce) of Boulter and the late Jane Miller.

Survived by her son in law Lawrence MacDonald. Predeceased by her sister Margaret and brothers John and Frank. Ever remembered by her grandchildren Julie (Gary) and Ron (Shawna) and great grandchildren.

At Dorothy’s request, cremation has taken place. A Private graveside service will be held at a later date.

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TERRION, Annie May -

At Quinte Health Care Belleville General, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.  May Terrion, of Belleville, formerly of Marmora, in her 98th year.

Daughter of the late Henry and Annie Badman. Wife of the late Francis "Frank” Terrion.

Mother of Sally James; Bracebridge and the late Elizabeth Anderson. Stepmother to John (Gail) Terrion; Peterborough.

Grandmother and great grandmother of many. Sister of Gladys Munroe; and the late Irene Ricard.

The funeral service will be held in Marmora, on Friday, April 26th. Interment in Marmora.

Donations: Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto.

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TOWNSEND, Marion Elizabeth -

Entered into rest at the Belleville General Hospital on Tuesday April 23rd, 2013 in her 91st year.

Dear daughter of the late Ernest & Ethel Wallbridge. Beloved wife of the late Hubert Townsend. Cherished Mother of Gary Townsend of RR#1 Campbellford, Roger Townsend (late wife Faye) of RR#1 Carrying Place and Nancy Hubbs (Bill) of RR#1 Bloomfield. Predeceased by her daughter Patricia Townsend and son Richard Townsend.

Will be missed by her grandchildren;Geoff, Angie, Tammy, Sean, Jennifer, Wendy, Greg, Serena, Jessie and by her great grandchildren; McKinley, Katie, John, Dustin, Jamie and Erica. Predeceased by her sisters Phyllis McFaul, Doris Coe, Lottie Green and by her brothers Ridley, Allen, Frank and Malcolm Wallbridge.

Mrs. Townsend was a member of the Women's Institute, Willing Workers, Albury Church & Choir and The Country Church Players.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at Albury Church (Rednersville Road) on Saturday April 27th, 2013 at 1:00p.m. (with visitation at the church one hour prior). Rev. P. Katherine Irwin officiating. Inurnment to take place at a later date.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Marion, are asked to consider Albury Church or the Canadian Cancer Society.

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TURNER, Morris Harold -

At Kingston General Hospital, on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

Morris Turner, of Flinton, in his 74th year. Brother of Eldon Turner and Fern (Morris) Marshman. Father of Mark Turner (Meridan), Bowmanville; and Jane Grant (John), Battersea.

Grandfather of Nathan (Tera), Bowmanville; Olivia (Shane), Bowmanville; and Jenna (Simon), Kingston. Great grandfather of Violet and Sophia. Missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Many thanks to the staff of M.S.S.U. 5 for the excellent care.

Donations to the Kingston General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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WADLEY, David Bertrum -

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather. Died peacefully on Tuesday, April, 23 2013 at the age of 85.

David was born and raised in St. Thomas, Ontario, the son of Edith and Edward Wadley (born in London, England) and brother to Ted, Jack, Gerry and Robin.

David matriculated at staff - college for the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Toronto and began his career as assistant manager and then bank manager in the Niagara Peninsula. At one time, he was a member of the Niagara Falls Lions Club and often spoke of the time he escorted leader of the opposition, John Diefenbaker, to a political function.

While working in Port Colborne, David met Joanna Louschall. They married in 1957 and had two children, Matthew and Lezlie. David’s work relocated the family to Belleville, Lakefield and King City. David left the bank in 1967 and became vice-president of a transportation firm until relocating back to Niagara Falls and working until his retirement for Niagara Block Co.

In 1977, Joanna passed away, and David met and married Elsie. They shared a love of gardening, curling, politics, baseball and travelling. They often fondly remembered cruises they took and had a particular love for Bermuda.

David was known for his positive outlook on life, his enjoyment for Jazz music, his wit, his love of family and his strong belief in God. He tried to see the best in everyone and was quick to strike up a conversation with friends and strangers alike. This rare and wonderful quality left a lasting impression on everyone who met him, even in his last week of life. He leaves a legacy of love, tolerance, and faith.

David is lovingly remembered by his wife, Elsie, and his brother Robin (Mary Jane) Wadley, sisters-in-law Marion, Joan, and Sue. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten by daughter Lezlie Wade (Kevin Etherington), son Matthew (Margaret) Wadley, step-sons Chuck (Lori) Shafley, Tim (Laurie) Shafley, step-daughters, Paula (Ray) Ward, Nancy (Jim) Kennedy and his many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be celebrated in Niagara Falls on Friday. Interment will follow.

In memory of David, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.

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GEHAN, Mary Alice Elizabeth 'Betty' (nee MacDonald) -

Passed away peacefully at Belleville General Hospital on April 22 at the age of 75.

Betty was the beloved wife of the late Lorne Gehan (1984) and left us on what would have been their 56th anniversary. She was adored by her children, Christopher (Karen) of Kitchener, Catherine (Douglas) Graham of Montreal, Margaret of Kingston, Gregory of Belleville and the late Anne Marie (2008).

She will never be forgotten by her grandchildren Jennifer and Madeleine Gehan, and Heather and Geoffrey Graham. Betty was the dear sister of Jeannette Barrett, Winnie Dayton, Ruby (Nelson) Scharger, Gene (Margot - d.) MacDonald and Tom (Sharon) MacDonald, having been predeceased by siblings Arthur, Walter, John, Sarah Lloyd and Rose Marie Crawford.

She was the dear sister-in-law of Elaine (Jack - d.) O’Neill, Bruce (Toots - d.), Marlene (d.) (Doug) Spencer, Ellenore (Earl - d.) Parker, Bud (d.) (Lois), and Betty-Jane (Paul - d.) Lefebvre. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families will share in our loss. Betty enjoyed the company, support and friendship of not only her family, but many friends. She in turn was greatly admired for her stoicism and perseverance in life.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church, 296 Church St., Belleville on Friday, April 26 at 10:30am. Cremation will take place after the funeral, with interment at a later date.

The family expresses their gratitude to all Health Care staff at Belleville General Hospital’s ICU and Sills 4 for their kindness and professionalism.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Hospital Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Flowers are welcome at the funeral home, as everyone will be aware of Betty’s long time fondness for flower gardening. 

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