Kenneth Hector Lockman, 82, of Emo, Ont., passed away at the Emo Health Centre on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.
Ken was born April 27, 1926 in La Vallee, Ont. to the late William and Jenny Lockman.
He was a veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #99 in Emo and a past member of Br. #154 in Atikokan, Ont.
Following the war, he moved to Atikokan, where he worked in the mine. He also had worked as a skidder operator for 10 years for Great Lakes Forest Products in Thunder Bay, Ont.
He then moved to Sudbury, Ont., where he worked for many years in the mine. He later returned to Atikokan, where he lived for many years before moving back to Rainy River District.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Ken was united in marriage in Sudbury on June 19, 1952 to the former Agnes Mary Brigden, who predeceased him on Aug. 24, 2007.
He also was predeceased by his father, William in 1953; mother, Margaret Jane (Jenny) Lockman (nee Edwards) in 1973; brothers, Donald, Herbert, Wilfred, and Norman; and sister, Edith Solderholm.
Ken is survived by his brother, Allan, of Atikokan, Ont.; and many nieces and nephews.
A family graveside service will be held at Riverview cemetery in Fort Frances, Ont. at a later date.
In memoriam donations may be made to the charity of your choice c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
MARY BIDDESON
Mary Elizabeth Biddeson passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont.
She was born on Aug. 13, 1927, in Fort Frances, Ont. She was the fourth born of seven children but the first to be born in Canada. Her parents had moved to Canada from Wantage, Berkshire, England in 1924.
Following high school graduation, Mary travelled to North Bay, Ont. for a year of “Normal School” to receive her teaching qualifications. She then agreed to teach in Stratton, Ont. for three years and then in Fort Frances for two years.
In July of 1952, she married Bruce Biddeson and resided at the Biddeson homestead on River Road for the majority of her life. She happily did some substitute teaching locally before she started having children.
She faithfully attended Bethel Baptist Church, becoming a lifetime member. She was dedicated to supporting those who did overseas and local mission work. She also was involved in children's and women's ministries and sang in the church choir.
As well, she was a faithful Gideon Auxiliary member for nearly 40 years.
She and husband, Bruce, enjoyed travelling, especially to Israel. Also alongside Bruce, she was a dedicated board member for “Save our Station," "Door of Hope,” and the Christian radio station KBHW and the Fort Frances Horticultural Society.
She loved bowling, gardening, cooking/baking, practicing conversational French, playing the piano for her personal enjoyment, and sewing. She especially enjoyed spending time with and taking care of family, including her aging mother-in-law for many years.
Mary will be greatly missed by her children, Beth (Rod) Enns, Nancy (Andrew) Palmer, and Daniel Biddeson; grandchildren, Derek (Ashley) Enns, Allison Enns, Nathan Enns, Jacob Palmer, and Sarah Palmer; and great-grandchild, Aubrey Marie Enns.
She also is survived by her siblings, Violet Fawcett, Ted (Nora) Evans, and Joan (Rick) McCutcheon.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, Bruce Biddeson; daughter, Ruth Diane Biddeson; sons, Thomas Biddeson and Joseph Alfred Biddeson; parents, Florence Winifred and John Percy Evans; sister, Connie Pierce (Michael); sister, Renee (Jim) Gartshore; brother, John Evans; sister-in-law, Doreen Evans; brother-in-law, Earl Fawcett; nephew, Michael McCutcheon; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lida Mae and Joseph Biddeson.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. at Green's Funeral Home in Fort Frances.
The funeral service was held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Fort Frances, with Pastor Ken Johnson officiating.
A graveside service directly followed the funeral service at Riverview cemetery in Fort Frances.
In memoriam donations may be made to The Gideons, P.O. Box 3619 Stn Main, Guelph, Ont. N1H 7A2 (1-888-482-4253 or www.gideons.ca).
ELSIE NELLIE COTTAM
Elsie Cottam, 99, of Nestor Falls, Ont. and Victoria, B.C., passed away peacefully at Sandringham Nursing Home Hospital in Victoria, B.C. on Monday, Sept. 1, 1997.
She was born Jan. 7, 1898 in Bristol, England and came to Canada as a young girl. She resided in Rainy River, Ont., where she met her husband, Harvey Cottam. They were united in marriage in August, 1916 and settled on a farm north of Rainy River.
The Cottams started a tourist resort, Red Deer Lodge, at Nestor Falls in the early 1930s. Elsie enjoyed the tourist business and worked in many capacities--cook, bookkeeper, and organizer of what was needed. Dealing with people was her greatest joy, and she always had that perpetual smile.
Many times, Elsie was asked, especially in later years, to what she attributed her long life. Her answer was "attitude," and it was always a "positive attitude."
Elsie was very active in the community in her early years, and was one of the founders of the Nestor Falls United Church. She was the first president of the ladies’ U.C.W. group. She was presented with an honourary life membership pin.
Elsie moved to Victoria in 1972, and continued to be active in the Oak Bay United Church and U.C.W. groups.
Elsie is survived by her three sons, Bob and wife, Eve, Lawrence and wife, Evelyn, and Stan and wife, Judy, of Nestor Falls; and daughter-in-law, Min Cottam, of Emo.
She was predeceased by her husband, Harvey, in March, 1970; son, Norman in November, 1966; daughter, Florence Helliar, in April, 1976; and son-in-law, Charles Helliar, in October, 1986.
Also surviving ar numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept.13, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the Nestor Falls United Church in Nestor Falls, Ont., with Rev. Bob Kayes officiating.
Interment will be in the Norman Cottam Memorial Gardens in Nestor Falls.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be sent to the Nestor Falls United Church, Box 441, Nestor Falls, Ont., P0X 1K0.
NORMA BERNICE LEVERIDGE
Norma Bernice Leveridge, 102, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007.
Norma was born Sept. 17, 1904 in Vespra Township, Ont. She moved to the Rainy River District, where she worked as a teacher at Alexander Mackenzie and Robert Moore schools for a number of years.
She was a member of Knox United Church and the choir in Fort Frances, and the United Church Women. One of her favourite hobbies was sewing.
Norma was united in marriage on Jan. 1, 1938 to Frank Leveridge, who predeceased her on Aug. 13, 1990. She also was predeceased by her parents and 12 siblings.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Margaret Leveridge of Emo, Ont.; nieces, Betty Cawston of Fort Frances, Ont., Winona Morrissette of Emo, Ont., and Linda Jane Leveridge and Margaret Anne Elliott, both of Abbottsford, B.C.; and nephews, Brian Tivy of Kenora, Ont. and Jim Leveridge of Toronto, Ont.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Knox United Church in Fort Frances.
Rev. Frances Flook will officiate, followed by interment in Riverview cemetery in Fort Frances.
In memoriam donations may be made to either Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Knox United Church, or to the charity of your own choice c/o Green Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8.
EILEEN FAY NEAL
Eileen Fay Neal, nee Lamont, passed away suddenly Sept. 7, 1997 in Nanaimo, B.C.
Eileen is survived by her daughters, Susan and Nancy; son-in-law, Howard; grandsons, Travis, Tyler, and Daniel; sister, Jessie; brothers, Ken and Robert; mother-in-law, Alice; sister-in-law, Dorothy; and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ernest, on Dec. 11, 1994.
Eileen was born March 30, 1928 in Owen Sound, Ont. and lived in Fort Frances, Ont. until 1975, when she and Ernie moved to Vancouver, B.C. They retired to Qualicum Beach in 1988.
Eileen was an active member of Hospice as well as the local gardening and travel clubs. She loved her family, friends, and her special companions, Toby and Mitzie. Eileen also took great pleasure in her new home and neighbours in Chartwell, and she loved her time spent in the garden.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997 at 1 p.m. at St. Columba Presbyterian Church in French Creek.
In lieu of flowers, donations to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 730, Parksville, B.C., V9P 2G8 or to District 69 Hospice Society, P.O. Box 444, Parksville, B.C., V9P 2H4 would be appreciated.
SOPHIE ANNETTE NOGA
Sophie Annette Noga, 85, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997.
She was born Sept. 3, 1912 in Poland to the late Harry and Anastasia Kaproska. Sophie came to Canada in 1928 and settled in Manitoba. On Jan. 30, 1930, she was united in marriage to Jacob Noga.
During the 1950s, she moved to Atikokan, Ont., where they resided until moving to Dryden in 1985. In 1993, Sophie moved to Fort Frances, where she has resided since.
She was predeceased by her husband, Jacob Noga, on March 14, 1964. She also was predeceased by one sister in Poland; one brother, Steve; and one grandson, Jimmy.
Sophie is survived by her two daughters, Nellie West of Camrose, Alta., and Lucy and husband, Dan Legros, of Dryden, Ont.; two sons, Roy, and wife, Donna, of Rainy River, Ont., and Eddy and wife, Joan, of Cleveland, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 12, 1997 at 10 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Father Brian Primeau O.M.I. will officiate, with interment in Atikokan cemetery in Atikokan.
Friends may visit Thursday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Green Funeral Home, with parish prayers offered at 7:30 p.m.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
In memoriam donations may be made to Rainycrest Home for the Aged Memorial Fund, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3T2.
GREGORY ALFRED HALWACHS
Gregory Alfred Halwachs, 27, of Edam, Sask., passed away at his home on Jan. 25, 1998 after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born in Steinbach, Man. on Jan. 27, 1970 to Gloria and Alfred Halwachs.
He is survived and sadly missed by his wife, Noelle; his sister, Carrie, and children, Heather and Curtis Hartlin and Wes Zechel, of Winnipeg; brother, Geoffrey and wife, Jennifer, of Langley, B.C.; mom and dad, Gloria and Alfred of Fort Frances; grandparents, Lloyd and Joan Ruud of South Junction, Man., and Anne Halwachs of Winnipeg, Man.; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his Grandpa Halwachs; and a cousin, Todd Halwachs.
Funeral services took place in Grenfell, Sask. on Jan. 28, 1998, with interment in Wolsely, Sask.
Greg completed his elementary and high school education in Fort Frances. He then completed a three-year Bachelor of Theology in Saskatoon, Sask. Greg was an assistant pastor in Glenavon, Sask., in Kamloops, B.C., and was pastoring at Edam and at Paynton, Sask. at the time of his passing.
He was involved with youth groups in several churches, and also assisted with pioneering a church in Odessa, Sask. He was ordained as a pastor in 1996.
Greg loved to play football, hockey, and golf. The Dallas Cowboys remained his favourite team. He loved to play jokes on people and have fun. Most of all, Greg loved the Lord, and his family.
In memoriam donations may be made to either the Gideons, or the Canadian Cancer Society.
CLARENCE ELTON SHOWALTER
Mr. Clarence Elton Showalter, formerly of Keewatin, Ont., passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998 at the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Born at the Port Arthur General on March 23, 1922, he was raised and educated in Morson, Ont. He had lived in Emo, Ont. for 19 years before moving to Mando Camp #251, finally settling in Keewatin.
During World War II, Mr. Showalter had served his country overseas.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Mathilda (nee Pattison); his father, Ralph, and mother, Henri-Etta (nee Mergel); two brothers, Ralph and Leonard; sister-in-law, Elma Showalter; brother-in-law, Albert Ferris; brother-in-law, Bill Pietila; sister-in-law, Arleen Pallister; brothers-in-law, Malcom (Mac) Pattison and Morris Pattison; and his mother and father-in-law, William and Ella Pattison.
Clarence will be sadly missed by his two daughters, Eileen Paul and husband, Kenneth Laurence, and Carol Wetendorph; four grandchildren, Sandra, Kimberly, Sherry, and Evonne; and five great-grandchildren, Braden, Jackie, Scott, Chase, and Bret.
Also left to mourn are his sisters-in-law, Grace Showalter of Nestor Falls and Edna Pattison of Emo; one brother, Manley Showalter of Kelowna, B.C. and wife, Josephine; one brother-in-law, Cecil Pattison of Valleyview, Alta. and wife, Buleau; two sisters, Arlie Gibson and husband, Jim, living in Atikokan, and Hazel Pietila, living in Pemberton, B.C.; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, 1998 at 2 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home. Pastor Watts will officiate, with interment to follow at a late date in Emo.
In lieu of flowers, donations in loving memory of Mr. Clarence Showalter may be directed to either the Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Freda Stagg, 205-450 Laurenside Lane, Kenora, Ont., P9N 4C9, The War Amps, National Headquarters, 2827 Riverside Dr., Ottawa, Ont., K1V 0C4, or the Lutheran Good Shepherd Church.
