CURRIE, John Hugh William -

Now in the arms of angels. Peacefully at Westgate Lodge with his loving wife and caring staff by his side in his 71st year.

Dearly loved husband of Gertrude Currie. Dear father of Doug and Derek, both of Belleville. Wonderful stepfather to Karen (Paul) Hinze of Tweed, Christine Hunt (Jason), Mike Dunn (Penny) all of Belleville.

Proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Elizabeth Currie formerly of Toronto.

He will be sadly missed by his many in-laws, nephews and nieces.

In keeping with John's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Belleville would be greatly appreciated by the family.

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MASON, Derek Heath -

Passed away peacefully with his beloved wife Terra by his side after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, March 14th, 2013 in his 42nd year.

Loving father of Abigail, Elizabeth and Catherine. Cherished son of Carol Mason of Frankford and Lynn Mason (Nancy) of Belleville.

Sadly missed by his sister Carrie Sutton (Barry) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Beloved son in law of Jim and Judy Deeth of Belleville. Dear uncle of 2 nieces and 2 nephews.

A Celebration of Life will take place in Belleville on Sunday, March 17th.

Memorial donations to Melanoma Network of Canada would be appreciated by the Mason family.

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SHIELDS, Cecil John Edward -

At his home on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Cecil Shields of Crookston in his 74th year.

Son of the late Ernie Shields & Mary Alma Williamson. Husband of Madeline(nee Walker). Father of Edward & his wife Diana, Susanna & boyfriend John McMartin , Dwayne & girlfriend Christie Ceilia.

Stepfather to Daniel Meadus & his girlfriend Danielle. Grandfather of Rebecca Rightmeyer, Darcy Shields & Dakota Shields-Moran. Step Grandfather of Quinton, Jordan & Paige Meadus. Brother of Annie Vallier, Johanna Lazier, Mary Saulay, Linda Shields & the late Joe, Margaret Felhabor, & Alex.

The Funeral service will be held in Tweed on Saturday, March 16th. Cremation.

Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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THOMPSON, Helen Aileen -

At home, with her family, on Thursday, March 14, 2013, Helen Thompson (nee Monroe), at the age of 83.

Beloved wife of the late Angus Stewart Thompson.

Loved mother of Steven (Gail) and Gordon (Sandra), all of Picton, Jayne Thompson of Brampton, Pat (Steve Southam) of Scarborough, Gayle (Dave Martens) of Chatham and Janet (John Simcock) of Selby.

Dear grandmother of 8, greatgrandmother of 8, aunt of Pam Pols (Bob Doyle) and sister of Brian Monroe (Sandy) of Maynooth and the late Dorothy, Marion and Bud.

A memorial service will take place in Picton on Monday, March 18th following cremation. The Reverend Robert C. Jones officiating.

Memorial donations to the Loyalist Humane Society would be appreciated.

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BROWNSON, Garnet Martin -

Peacefully at his home in Marmora, on Wednesday, March 13, 2013.  Garnet Brownson in his 79th year.

Husband of the late Lorraine (Woodcock).

Dear longtime friend of Barb Quinlan.

Father of Tony (Patricia), Marmora; Tim (Julie), Picton; Terry (Julie), Bonarlaw, Stephen (Kim), Marmora; Barry (Shelley), Edmonton and the late Tom.

Brother of Marjorie Parks and the late Stewart, Gordon, Arthur, Ford, Kathleen McMullen, Bert & Tom.

The Funeral Service will take place in Marmora on Sunday, March, 17th.  Cremation. Interment.

Memorial donations may be made to the Marmora & Lake Fire Department.

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CULLEN, Hilda Christina -

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013 in her 85th year.

Loving wife of the late John "Joe" Cullen for 32 years and the late Thomas Barker Joy. Beloved mother of Barb (Adrien) LaCombe, David (Frances) Joy, Wanda (Mike) Hood, Bonnie (Robert) Arsenault, Danny (Donna) Joy, Wayne (Lynn) Joy and Susan Payne (Carl Cormier).

Dear nanny to 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Survived by her brother Donald Butler (Sybil). Predeceased by her parents Henry & Sarah Butler and her siblings Gladys Welton, George Butler, Hadley Dodge, Fred Butler, Leah Jess, Everett Butler, Edgar Butler, Susan Ells, Nellie Ward, Perry Butler, Mamie Hudson, Sarah Weir and Jenny McKinnie.

Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held in Trenton on Saturday, March 16th. Cremation to follow.

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DRAKE, Shirley Gertrude -

Peacefully at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013.

Shirley Drake, of Cherry Valley, at the age of 73.

Cherished wife of Dalton.

Dear mother of Paul of Belleville and Bradley and his partner Lindsey of Picton.

Sadly missed by her grandchildren Veronique, Emily, Jonah, Savanna, PJ, Skylar, Willow and Jordin.

Special great grandma of Nevaeh and Noah.

Funeral service will be held in the Prince Edward County Free Methodist Church on Saturday, March 16th, at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend Kevin Stenhouse officiating. Cremation with interment at a later date.

If desired, donations to the Prince Edward County Free Methodist Church or Wesley Acres would be appreciated by the family.

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EDGECOMBE, Edith Elizabeth (Kooistra) -

Entered into rest surrounded by her loving family at the Belleville General Hospital on Wednesday March 13 2013.

Edith Elzabeth Edgecombe (Kooistra) nee : Bursey, of RR#1 Stirling in her 75th year. Daughter of Morley and the late Catherine Bursey. Beloved wife of Peter Kooistra and the Late Bill Edgecombe.

Loving mother of RCMP Staff Sergeant Randell (Wayne) Edgecombe and his wife Carol Ann of Burin, Nfld. Predeceased by her son John Arthur Edgecombe. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Katherine (Katie) and Matthew Edgecombe.

Dear sister of Derrick Bursey and wife Maxine of St John’s and James Bursey and wife Katherine of Ancaster Ontario. Edith will be lovingly remembered by Annette, Anthony, Robin, and the rest of the Kooistra family and her many friends.

Funeral service will be held at St Paul’s United Church, Stirling on Saturday March 16th, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Rev Rodney Smith officiating. Spring interment in Barrie. Officers and members of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. No. 228 are requested to assemble on Friday for a service of remembrance.

If desired, donations to Mt. Pleasant United Church, Canadian Cancer Society or the Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.

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GIBSON, Richard 'Dick' Murray -

At the Belleville General Hospital on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, Dick Gibson of Sheba's Island, at the age of 81.

Beloved husband of Joan (nee Kelley) and loved father of Wendy (Michael Hoehne) of Mt. Albert, Shelley (Keith Himes) of Newmarket, Andrew (Jessica) of Nobleton and Susan (Leonard Wallace) of Hamilton.

Dear grandfather of Jennifer, Andrew, Adam, Matthew, Zachary, Emerson, Alexander, Christopher, Richard and Justin, greatgrandfather of Jacob and Keely and brother of Nancy (William McGhee) and the late William (Anne (Peter Feher).

A memorial service will take place in Picton on Saturday, March 23rd, following cremation. The Reverend Robert C. Jones officiating.

Memorial donations to the Picton United Church County Food Bank would be appreciated.

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MUSCLOW, Wayne Wilfred -

Passed away in Bancroft on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013.

Wayne Musclow, of R.R. 1 Foxboro, in his 65th year. Son of the late Wilfred and Bessie Musclow. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Beth) Lorraine Musclow. Dear father of Chad Musclow (Leigh) of Stirling, Melissa Nowitski (T.J.) of Burlington, and Tara Musclow (fiancé James Williamson of Trenton.

Dear brother of Leona Malloy of Bancroft, Lois Anderson (Don) of Peterborough, Yvonne Ostapovich (Dennis) of Markham, Wilma Skye (Ray) of Brantford, Warren Musclow (Judy) , Rod Musclow (Marlene), all of Bancroft, Willard Musclow (Blanche) of Palmer Rapids, Loreen Trolley (Lloyd) of Maynooth, Beth Cammisuli, Dean Musclow, both of Pickering, Glen Musclow, Brenda Musclow, both of Bancroft, and Claude Musclow (Mary) of Ajax.

Predeceased by his sisters Gwenneth Musclow, and Marie Sargeant. Survived by his brother-in-law Doug Sargeant of Maynooth. Loved by his grandchildren Carter, Mason, Brooklyn, and Owen.  

Wayne is retired from the maintenance department of the Hastings and Prince Edward County District School Board.

A funeral service will be held from Hastings Park Bible Church (Harder Drive Belleville) on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Hal York officiating. Interment to follow.

Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.

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REID, Florence Gertrude -

Peacefully at Crown Ridge Place on Wednesday, March 13th, 2013. Florence Reid of Trenton in her 91st year.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Reid. Loving mother of Mary Colmer and her husband Neil of Berea, Kentucky; Susan Weese and her husband David of Trenton and Kathy Naiman and her husband Arnold of Aurora.

Also lovingly remembered by her eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.  

Florence was a retired Nurse of forty years at Trenton Memorial Hospital.

The Service will be held from St. George's Anglican Church, 25 John Street, Trenton on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Father Steve Timpson officiating. Cremation with Inurnment.

If desired, Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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CREASY, Donald Herbert -

Peacefully surrounded by his family at Hallowell House on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013.

Don Creasy of Milford at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Wilma. Loved father of Janet Creasy (Rick) of Wilton, Donna Brewster (Mike) of Demorestville, Nancy Creasy (Jimmy) of Kingston, Susan Creasy (Ron) of Cherry Valley and Christine Stein (Ed) of Evan Mills, N.Y.

Dear brother of Mrs. Margaret McNair (late Clark) of Richmond Hill, Harold (Valerie) of Picton, Bill (Mary) of Milford, Bob (Marion) of Waupoos and the late Albert.

Remembered by his sister- in- law Eunice. Sadly missed by 6 grandchildren. Don will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held in Picton on Friday, March 15th. The Reverend Audrey Whitney officiating. Interment in Cherry Valley.

If desired, donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family.

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MASON, Reta Ann Estelle -

Passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.

Reta Mason, beloved wife of Chuck.

Loving mother of Greg Walsh of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Connie Walsh of Gravenhurst, Matthew Mason of Toronto and the late Tanya.

Stepmother of Terry Mason of Whitby, Charles & Pam Mason of Scarborough and Wayne & Cindy Mason of Port Hope.

Loving grandmother to her grandchildren, step grandchildren and their families.

Reta will be lovingly remembered by her brothers: Glendon, David and Keith Ogilvie, all of Nova Scotia and their families.

A service will be held at the Community Fellowship Baptist Church in Bancroft on Thursday, March 14th.

Pastor Wes Hill officiating. A reception will follow. Spring interment.

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SOMERVILLE, Marc Jolliffe QC 1. -

(1939 - 2013) - It is with profound sadness that we announce Marc's death on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013.

He leaves his loving wife and partner of fifty years, Joan (Graham) and the children he was so proud of, Jeffrey (Patti Harris), Erinn (Matt Williams), and Graeme (Marla McLean), as well as his much loved grandsons, Kieran and Will. He will be greatly missed by his brother David (Denise Biron).

Marc was born in Toronto and lived in Rockwood, Toronto, Cambridge, Ottawa, and Prince Edward County. Alumnus of Victoria College (1962) and the University of Toronto Faculty of Law (1965). He served as President of the University of Toronto Students’ Administrative Council, was Editor of The Law Review and was awarded the Dean’s Key. He was appointed a QC in 1982.

Marc practised civil litigation for over 40 years at Simmers, Edwards, Jenkins and Gowling Lafleur Henderson. He served as managing partner of the Kitchener Office of Gowlings and, after his move to Ottawa, Head of the CMPA Provincial Counsel Group.

Always passionate about politics, Marc was a candidate for the NDP provincially in 1971 and federally in 1979. He was elected to the Galt and Cambridge City Councils and served on the first Council of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Marc was a Director of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada from 1990 to 2009.

As a lawyer, Marc served his profession as a member of the Provincial Council of the Canadian Bar Association and was twice elected a Bencher of The Law Society.

Marc and Joan retired to Prince Edward County in 2009, where Marc savoured the time to woodwork, bird, travel, garden and enjoy friendships, old and new.

Arrangements out of Picton. A celebration of Marc's life will take place on Sunday, March 24th from 2-4pm at The Waring House, Picton. Cremation will take place with interment in Cambridge.

Donations in Marc’s name may be made to Hospice Prince Edward, www.hospiceprinceedward.ca or to The Nature Conservancy Canada, www.natureconservancy.ca.

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STANGL, Hermine Johanna -

Hermine passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 12, 2013 at the Warkworth Community Nursing Home at the age of 87 years.

Beloved wife of the late Othmar Stangl.

Loving mother of Kurt Stangl (Carolyn) of Alaska and the late John Karl Stangl.

Dear grandmother of John Ehren Stangl. Survived by brother Harald Kraus of Austria.

Predeceased by parents Karl & Elizabeth Kraus.

Spring Interment will take place at Warkworth Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

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SWANSON, Deborah Lee -

Deborah Swanson of Hastings Highlands, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Survived and lovingly remembered by her husband Frederick, daughters; Danielle Sweeney (Jake Wen) of Orangeville, Courtney Sweeney (John Gallagher) of Moncton N.B., Amanda Sweeney (Adrian Hyde) of Hamilton, her son Spencer Swanson at home, and her grandchildren Paige, Lucas, Gabriel and Leo.   

Deborah is also survived by her beloved sisters Patricia (Norman) Groshek and Paula (Patrick) Flanigan all of Flushing, Michigan. Fondly remembered by family in Michigan and Ontario. Predeceased by her parents Paul and Mary Norko of Flint Michigan and son Evan John Swanson. 

Deborah was a proud volunteer at the Heritage Shoppe in Bancroft. She took great joy in her friends and co-workers. 

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Deborah’s life will be scheduled and announced at a later date. 

Donations in Deborah’s memory can be made to Community Care North Hastings or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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WILLIAMS, Ardeline Alice Elizabeth - (25 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110)

Suddenly at Trenton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013.

Ardeline Williams of Trenton in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Edward Williams. Loving mother of Charles Williams and his wife Dianna.

Also remembered by grandchildren Cheryl and Michele (John); great-grandchildren Matthew, Michael and Katie and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by parents Andrew and Margaret (Quants) Miller; as well as eleven brothers and sisters.

A Service will be held in Trenton on Saturday, March 16th. Reverend Tim Hayward officiating. Cremation to follow Service.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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LAWES, Glen Allen -

Passed away suddenly at his home in Trenton on March 12, 2013 at the age of 73.

He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sheila, his children Debbie & her husband Mark, Marshall, Patty & her husband Scott, and Brian & his wife Barb; his grandchildren Tabitha, Taylor, Valerie, Christine and Lana; and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Marshall and Norma Lawes and brother Leroy.

Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will take place at Trenton Legion, 19 Quinte St., April 5, 2013, 1-4 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can made at the TD Canada Trust in Trenton to help those family members who survived the March 12 fire.

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GALLAGHER, John Patrick -

Suddenly, at the Quinte Health Care North Hastings Hospital, on Monday, March 11, 2013.   John Gallagher, age 57, of Peterborough.

The loved son of Dan Gallagher of Maynooth, and the late Joan (Flynn) Gallagher (2008). Loving father of Michael Gallagher of Peterborough and Bonnie Gallagher (Joe) of Scarborough. 

Loved brother of the late Pat Gallagher (2008) (Betty), James Gallagher, Kathleen Willis (Jamie), Danny Gallagher (Penny), Terry Gallagher, and Eileen Khodkar (Ahmad). Uncle of Tim Gallagher (Paula), Shannon Gallagher (Peter) and Simon Khodkar. 

Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

John was a very proud father, an avid fisherman. He was fearless and loved his family and friends. He was a person with a lot of integrity who would give anyone what he had, if they asked. 

John was born and raised in Maynooth, and he lived in Peterborough, but Maynooth was always home. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church on Friday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Moses Nwosu Presiding.  Cremation to follow.  John’s ashes will be interred in the spring. 

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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HAINES, Arthur Ernest -

Peacefully, at his home in Bancroft, on Monday, March 11, 2013. 

Arthur Haines, age 66, was the beloved husband of Lynn (Sutton) Haines. Loved father of Joel (Treasure) Haines of Oakville. Grandfather of Chasity, Skylar and Jayden. Fondly remembered by many family and friends. 

Cremation has taken place.  

As expressions of sympathy, donations to a charity of Choice would be appreciated by the family.

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JONES, John Clarence –

At QHC-Trenton Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 11, 2013 in his 85th year.

Son of the late Samuel and Amanda Jones.Beloved husband of Betty Jones (nee Tanney). Loving father of Ronald (Ruth) Jones, Pamela Johnson, Barbara Filby and step-father of Ted (Ann) Schwager, Michael (Sandy) Schwager, Nancy Schwager, Susan Schwager, John (Barb) Schwager and Glen Schwager.

He is fondly remembered by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.John is survived by his sister, Grace Murray and sister-in-law Lois Jones.

He is predeceased by his son John Jones and by brother, Bruce Jones and his sisters Amanda Robinson and Lydia Robinson.

Private cremation.

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

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ROBB, James Stewart -

Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 11th, 2013.

Jim Robb of Trenton in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Lorraine (Middleton) Robb.

Loving father of Gwen Godbout and her husband Gary of Foxboro and Stewart Robb (Jennifer Ingle) of Brighton. Ever remembered grandfather of James, Alex, Kayleigh and Conner.

Cremation has taken place.

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STEINER, Wallace Vincent -

Passed away suddenly at his residence on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the age of 74 years.

Beloved husband of Shirley Steiner (nee Hallyburton) of Trenton.

Loving father of Andrea Steiner (Mike) and Brad Steiner both of Trenton.

Dear grandfather of Matthew LeBlanc and Nicholas LeBlanc.

Predeceased by his parents Wallace & Hazel Steiner and sister Louise Murphy.

Fondly remembered by nieces Erin, the late Shauna and nephews Rick and Kevin.

Funeral service in Trenton on Thursday March 14th. Interment.

In lieu of flowers donations to Autism Ontario would be appreciated by the family.

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BEY, George H. -

Passed away peacefully at Belleville General Hospital on March 10th, 2013.

Born March 11th, 1938. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Nedley Bey, and wife Helen (Houston).

Loved by sisters Audrey Richardson London On and Carley Daugharty of Lambton Shores and nieces and nephews. Aunt Phylis Rosebush and family and loving partner Winnifred McMillan.

Cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Bay Terrace 1, 330 Dundas St. E., in the common room on Sunday, March 17th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Donations in memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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SAUNDERS-HAYES, Nancy Jane (nee Wolthausen) -

Passed away peacefully at Belleville General Hospital on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at the age of 74.

Daughter of the late Walter and Thelma Wolthausen. Beloved wife of Cyril Patrick “Pat“ Hayes. Loving mother of Norman, Rita, Debbie, Valery, and Colleen.

Survived by her sisters Barbara Joan Rodger and Carole Wilson. She will be sadly missed by her 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and all who knew her.

The family expresses a special thank you to the Forth Floor staff of Belleville Hospital, Charlotte Sills Wing for the loving care they provided her.

A celebration of Nancy's life will be held in Belleville on Saturday, March 16th.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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CROSBY, Marguerite (Peg) Isabelle -

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2013, shortly after celebrating her 100th birthday.

She was born and raised in Belleville, Ontario.  She married in 1935 and moved to Oshawa. Guelph was her home from the early 40's until September 2012, when she moved to Holland Christian Homes in Brampton to be closer to her relatives.

She delighted in her pets and loved to be outdoors to enjoy all of nature. Singing was a passion from a very young age. She was an early member of the Barbershop Belles, and then sang in the Sweet Adelines for 25 years.

She is predeceased by her loving husband Ken, and survived by her sister Bette Story, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service in Guelph on March 15th.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Guelph Humane Society, 500 Wellington Street West, Guelph, Ontario N1H 6L3 would be appreciated.

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DUNN, Dorothy Annie –

Passed away in Belleville at Westgate Lodge on Saturday, March 9th, 2013. Dorothy Dunn, formerly of Picton and Chateauguay Quebec, in her 101st year.

Daughter of the late Gordon and Margaret Phillips. Beloved wife of the late Royden Leonard Dunn.

Dear mother of James Dunn (wife Jenny) of Cornwall, Norma Netko (late husband Marian) of Ingleside, and Dorothy Stevenson (husband Frank) of Belleville. Predeceased by her sister Alleena, and by her brothers Gordon, Ross and Lorne.

Loved by her grandchildren Karen, Donald, Richard, Gordon, Cheryl, Gail, Susan, late Eric, by her 13 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Also, she will be fondly remembered by her several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will take place in Belleville on Tuesday, March 12th. Reverend Brenda Timpson officiating. Interment in Chateauguay, Quebec in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Children’s Hospitals would be appreciated.

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DARCHE, Rolande Marie-Antoinette -

Peacefully passed away at the Belleville General Hospital on Friday, March 8, 2013 at the age of 92 years.

Beloved wife of the late Jacques Darche. Dear mother of Lucie Darche of Stirling, Ontario and Richard Darche (Nancy McIntyre) of Markham, Ontario.

Proud Grandmother of Elizabeth (Larry Marshall), Adam, Emilie and great grandmother of Ian and Erika.

Survived by her siblings; Fernand Racine, Elliette Chainey, Louison Miller, Gracia Jomphe and predeceased by brother Gustave Racine.

Cremation has taken place. The family invites family and friends for a memorial gathering in Trenton, Ontario on Saturday, March 23th.

Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association of Ontario (www.ontario.cmha.ca) would be appreciated by the family.

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JONES, Lois Helena -

Passed away peacefully at the Belmont Long Term Facility on Friday, March 8th, 2013, in her 94th year.

Loving daughter of the late Hubert and Nettie West. Beloved wife of the late Norman Jones. Fondly remembered by her loving children Reginald Jones (Gail), and Norma Elaine (deceased).

Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Survived by her siblings Irene, Doreen, and Arthur. Predeceased by her sister Mary, and brothers Maxwell and Gerald. Also remembered by her sister-in-law Bernice.

A special thanks goes out to cousin Gordon and Violet Preston for their loving attention in time of need.

In keeping with Lois’s wishes, a memorial graveside service will be held in Corbyville on Wednesday, March 13th.

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Huntington Society would be appreciated.

A special thanks goes out to the staff and nurses at the Belmont Long Term Care Facility for their exceptional care of Lois.

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RENDELL, Clifford 'Cliff' Donald -

Passed away peacefully at the Belleville General Hospital on Friday, March 8th, 2013. Cliff Rendell of Belleville in his 85th year.

Son of the late Frederick & Ethel Rendell. Loving husband of the late Joyce Rendell (nee Dougherty). Beloved father of Beth Murray (Roy Priest) of Bath, Susan Rendell (Gord Janzen) of Kingston and Carol Rendell (Alexander Watson) of Ottawa.

Survived by his sister Sylvia Gage of Ottawa. Predeceased by his sisters Doris, Doreen and brother Douglas Rendell.

Ever remembered by his grandchildren Andrew (Marlena), Sarah and Stephen Murray, Emily and Ethan Rendell-Watson, his step grandchildren Jane Hannon, Joshua, Jacob and Luke Riley-Janzen, and great grandson Michael David Murray.

Funeral service will be held in Belleville on Saturday, March 16th. Cremation has taken place.

As expressions of sympathy donations to Covenant House Toronto, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Ottawa Heart Institute or charity of choice would be appreciated.

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