Little, William Stewart
Passed suddenly at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Tuesday July 3rd 2007 in his 68th year. William is predeceased by his wife Kaylene, and will be sadly missed by sons Kirk, Chris, and Dan, and also by his daughters Patty Little, Theresa Palmer, and Jolene Little. William will be lovingly remembered by 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild, and fondly remembered by his sister Phyllis Philips. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Doolitle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia (705)326-3595. A Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday July 7, 2007 at 11 o'clock. Interment at St. Andrews St. James cemetery. If desired donations to Ducks Unlimited would be appreciated by the family.
Stanton, Clara Laurine
Clara Stanton (nee Halbert), former owner of the Wildwood Inn on Sparrow Lake, passed from this life quietly on July 1, 2007 at the Trillium Manor in Orillia, in her 91st year. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Stanton of Port Stanton, who predeceased her on March 25, 1997. She is sadly missed by her children: Ron (and his wife Irene) of Port Stanton, John (and his wife Helen) of Port Stanton, Susan (and her husband David Pryke) of Port Carling, and Janet (and her husband Robert Shaw) of Port Stanton. Her son Christopher predeceased her. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sandra, Bruce, Doug and Dianne; Marjorie, Chester, Gwen, Angela and Bryan; Kristin, Katie and Kelsey; and by 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. She was a dear sister to Norma (Mrs. Jack Gregory) of Orillia and predeceased by her sisters Ellen (Reynolds), Ethel (Turner), Laura (Mitchell), Elizabeth (McCaig) and brothers Harold, John and Edwin. She was born August 25, 1916 in Mono Township, the daughter of the late Martha and John Arthur Halbert. The family moved to Beeton in 1918 and then to Thornton, where Clara spent her formative years. She often recounted the joys and sorrows of farm life during the Depression. She remembered the family's disappointment when a trainload of potatoes shipped to the West sold for such a pittance that the family did not recoup the transportation costs. These setbacks were tempered by the satisfaction of doing her chores, mastering the ability to stack a neat pile of wood, picking raspberries in the heat of the summer then cooling off in the swimming hole. She attended S.S. No. 9 Innisfil Public School. Her father sat on the School Board and was one of the prime movers in getting a continuation school in Thornton, which Clara attended. She completed her high school education at Barrie High School. After high school Clara went into training as a nurse at Toronto Hospital for Sick Children. However she soon realized she was not cut out to be a nurse and left after the probationary period ended. She often wished she'd pursued a career in writing as she loved to write. After leaving nursing, she accepted a summer job at Wildwood Inn, on Sparrow Lake in the village of Port Stanton, where she met Ernest Stanton. They were married on October 19, 1936 at Thornton United Church. They began their married life in Port Stanton where Ernest earned money by trapping and operating a garage and boat livery. During the Second World War, the family moved where the war work took them. Ernest was a skilled machinist who oversaw the construction of deHavillands in St. Catharines and Mosquito bombers in Orillia. After the war they purchased Bayview Lodge from Ernest's brother Edwin. They operated this resort for a number of years then purchased Wildwood Inn from Ernest's brother Walter in 1955. Many of the guests became family friends during that time. They sold the lodge in 1967 to their son, Ron. Clara was active in the Sparrow Lake Women's Institute, the Anglican Church Women, and Junior Auxiliary. She is well remembered as the smiling face behind the front desk at the family resort, where she was a true partner in the business, working long hours waxing floors, cleaning windows, sewing drapes and tending the resort's huge flower gardens. When the rest of the family's day was done, she stayed up answering correspondence on the family's oak dining table. For the past four years Clara's home, in the real sense of the word, has been Trillium Manor in Orillia where new friends and caring staff became her extended family. An important milestone in her life was the celebration of her 90th birthday at Trillium Manor, when she was presented her with scrolls of congratulations from the Governor General, the Prime Minister and Premier. The family will recieve friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia, from 7-9 P.M. on Tuesday July 3, 2007. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Luke's cemetery , Hamlet at 3 p.m. In memory of Mrs. Stanton, donations to the Trillium Manor Bus Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Ironside, William Archibald
passed away suddenly at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland, on Tuesday June 26, 2007 in her 73rd year. Catherine McGinty, of Midland, dear companion of Mel Moreau. Loving mother of Paul McGinty of Midland and Michael McGinty of Barrie. Dear grandmother of Catherine (Darren Smith), Colin (Ashley), Lee-Anne, and Sara; great grandmother of Nicholas, Devin and Morgan, Carter and Abigayle. Family and friends will be received at the Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 290 First Street Midland, (705) 526-6551, on Friday from 4 - 8 pm. A funeral service will be celebrated in the chapel on Saturday June 30, 2007 at 11 o'clock. Cremation to follow. Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Catherine will be remembered for her love of family, especially her grandchildren, and her fondness of gardening.
Johnson, Edward Alexander
Suddenly at Soldiers Memorial Hospital on Monday June 25 2007 in his 94th year. Edward Johnson beloved husband of the late Mae Rutherford, Dulcie Smith and Gertrude Banbury-Crawford. Dear father of Allan and his wife Pat, & David and his wife Marilyn. Loving grandfather of Tammy (Rick) Bebb, and Michele (Paul) Fenn. Daryl (Shanna) Johnson and Janet-Mae Johnson. Great grandfather of Tiffany, Brandon, Ashley, Tyson, and Coby. Dear brother of Mona Bray (Bert), and the late Gordon. Also survived by nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater Street East Orillia (705) 326-3595, from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 pm. Thursday June 28, 2007, Funeral service will be held in the Doolittle Chapel on Friday June 29, 2007, at 1 o'clock. Interment , St. Andrews St. James cemetery.
Topping, Ronald Keith
Passed into the presence of his Lord on Monday, June 25, 2007. Devoted and loved husband of Betty for 51 years. A proud and loving father to Captain Kim Walter (the late John), Sandra Corrigan (Wayne) and Tim Topping (Jodi). He was a much loved Grandpa to his four grandchildren Erin, Stuart and Nathan Walter and Brad Corrigan. Son of Ida Long and the late Ralph Topping. Brother of Barbara (Don Plummer), Paul Topping (Norma), Sheila Avery and the late Carol Shean. Family and friends will be received at the Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 290 First Street Midland, (705) 526-6551, on Wednesday, June 27th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM and at R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street, Toronto, (416) 221-1159 on Thursday, June 28th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral services to take place at R.S. Kane Funeral Home on Friday June 29th at 11 o'clock. Interment at York cemetery , Toronto, to follow. If desired, in memoriam donations to the Samaritan's Purse International Relief or to World Vision would be appreciated by the family.
Marlow, Helen Margaret
Peacefully at the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Tuesday June 19, 2007 in her 78th year. Helen, (nee Hudson) beloved wife of the late Russ. Loving mother of Linda Elder and her late husband Dennis of Toronto, Jim Annis of Cobourg, Shirley Smith and husband Doug of Orangeville and Susan Archibald and husband Tom of Victoria Harbour. Cherished grandmother of Robin Gordon (Dave), Julie Brinston (Ken), Jim Jr. Annis (Michelle), Jeff Annis, Kim Paquette, Jenette Annis, Mike Archibald (Iraisa), Kristin Paquette, Adam Archibald, Cory Keers, Matthew Annis and great grandmother of Lara, Daniel, Danielle, Dakota, Andrew, Ana-Kaira, Ty, Keanna, Nicolas and Kalan. Dear sister of Dorothy Shannon, Carol Nickel and sister-in-law of Gerry, Willy, Bob, Joyce and Elaine. Predeceased by her brother George Hudson and her sister Frances Caster. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater Street East Orillia (705) 326-3595, on Saturday June 23rd, from 11 AM until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1 o'clock, followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations made to the diabetes association would be appreciated by the family.
Kirk, Audrey Elaine
passed away peacefully at the Residence on King Street, Midland, on Sunday June 17, 2007 in her 82nd year. Audrey Kirk, of Thornhill, beloved wife of Guy. Loving mother of Elaine and her husband Brian Moffat of Ottawa, and Beverley and her late husband Trent Owen of Pickering. Dear grandmother of Guy and Anne Moffatt, Shelia Hall and Kirk Owen; great grandmother of MacKenzie Hall. Cremation has taken place, graveside interment of cremated remain will be held at Pine Hills cemetery , Scarborough, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to a charity of choice if desired.
Powell, Thomas Donald
(Graduate of the Life Skills Program at Midland Secondary School, worked at Arc Industries)
passed away at the Huronia District Hospital, Midland, on Saturday June 16, 2007 in his 27th year. Tom Powell, of Midland, beloved son of Tom and Donna Powell. Loving brother of Carrie (Joe) Robbins of Collingwood, Matthew Powell (Katie Banks) of Midland, and Alexis Harper of Midland. Dear grandson of Don and Nancy Bylow of Midland, Tom Powell Sr. of Midland and Carolyn White of Sarnia. Dear Uncle of Jessie-Lynn, Katlin, Edmond and Latishia Robbins, and Hillary Powell. Tom will be sadly missed by his aunts and uncles Brian, Gary, Brenda, Janet, Susan, Randy, Billie, and Lori-Anne; and by his great aunts and uncles, many cousins and friends. Family and friends will be received at the Lynn Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 290 First Street Midland, (705) 526-6551, on Tuesday from 4 - 8 pm. A funeral service will be celebrated in the chapel on Wednesday June 20, 2007 at 1 o'clock. Interment to follow at St. Mark's Anglican cemetery. Memorial donations to the Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre if desired.
Langman, John Earl
Peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital Orillia on Friday June 15, 2007, in his 72nd year. Jack Langman, Beloved husband of Joan (Aikins), Dear father of Tyson & Jane of St. Catherines, Ted & Lori of Foxmead, Sharon Smith (Jack) of Edmonton Alberta, Rick & Stacy of Orillia, Diane of Orillia, Sandra Ashby (Steve) of Port Hope. Loving Grandfather to Sarah, Nicole, Stephanie, Chantel, Jessica, Ted, Tyler, Haley, Cody, John, Jim, Nichole, Cassandra, Christopher, Ben, Brittany, Shannon, and Melisa. Cherished Great Grandfather to Tia, Damon, Theo, Angel, Samantha, and William. Dear brother to Doug & Jane of Orillia, and Helen Marie & Charlie of Orillia. The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater Street East Orillia (705) 326-3595, from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Sunday. Funeral service will be held in the Doolittle Chapel on Monday afternoon, June 18, 2007, at 3 o'clock. Interment , Knox cemetery. If desired donations to the Canadian Diabetes Assoc., The Kidney Foundation or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Ryckman, Helen Marie
At Trillium Manor Orillia on Thursday June 14, 2007, in her 89th year. Helen Ryckman, beloved wife of the late Ernest. Dear mother of Patricia Crandell, of Orillia, Ernest and his wife Eloise of Perth, and Shirley Cosman and her husband Stephen of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Wendy Armstrong, Roger Crandell, Paul Fay-Cosman and Sonya Kanerva. Great grandmother of Chadd & Dakota Armstrong, and Kirsten & Jordan Crandell. Dear sister of Emma Easton and Don Ryckman both of St. Thomas and the late David Stacey. Survived by several nieces & nephews The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes;, 54 Coldwater Street East Orillia (705) 326-3595, from 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. on Monday June 18, 2007. Funeral service will be held in the Doolittle Chapel on Tuesday June 19, 2007 at 1 o'clock, followed by a reception at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment on Wednesday June 20th at 1 o'clock at St. Thomas cemetery , followed by a reception at the home of Shirley Cosman. If desired, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes.
William Stewart Little
Passed suddenly at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Tuesday July 3rd 2007 in his 68th year. William is predeceased by his wife Kaylene, and will be sadly missed by sons Kirk, Chris, and Dan, and also by his daughters Patty Little, Theresa Palmer, and Jolene Little. William will be lovingly remembered by 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild, and fondly remembered by his sister Phyllis Philips. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Doolitle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia (705)326-3595. A Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday July 7, 2007 at 11 o’clock. Interment at St. Andrews St. James cemetery. If desired donations to Ducks Unlimited would be appreciated by the family.
