Surrounded by his family at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Gary Shepherd of Alexandria; age 68 years. Beloved husband of Colleen Shepherd (nee McRae). Loving father of Lee Shepherd (Jill) and Wendy MacDonald (Kennedy). Sadly missed by his 4 grandchildren Leiland, Abby, Lochlan and Derek. Also survived by his mother Marjorie Shepherd MacKinnon, 2 sisters Rhonda Taylor (Bob), and Kathy Gauthier (John), brother Rodney (Darlene), brother-in-law Ron McRae (Carolyn) and sister-in-law Wendy Wert (Les), by 6 nieces, 6 nephews, 22 great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his father Louis Shepherd. Gary is the former owner of Shepherd Motors of Alexandria and Municipal Councillor for 23 years. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Monday, April 8, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Alexandria United Church on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Gérard Léger
Peacefully at Chateau Glengarry on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Joseph Julien Gérard Léger of Alexandria; age 89 years. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Léger (nee Carrière). Loving father of Richard Léger (Noëlla) of L’Ange Guardien, Que., Diane Viau (Ronald) of Alexandria, Michelyne Léger of Ottawa, Noël Léger (Sindy) of Glen Robertson, and Anne-Marie Cholette (Richard) Alexandria. Dear brother of Jules Léger (Fleurette) of Cedres, Que., and Thérèse Leblanc of Cornwall. Predeceased by two brothers Roger Léger (Valéda of Cornwall), and Marcel Léger (Angeline of Vermont), and by four sisters Rose Montpetit, Yvette Murphy, Marie Levert, and Bertha Valade. Dear son of the late Arthur Léger and the late Annie Ménard. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Monday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Ste. Marie de l’Assomption Catholic Church, Green Valley on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 11 am. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
Marcel Pattyn
passed away on (Good) Friday March 29th 2013, moments before midnight due to lung complications at Glengarry Memorial Hospital. Born the only Son of the late Gustav and Martha Pattyn on April 23rd 1927 in Oostende (West-Vlaanderen, Belgium). Loving Husband to Marcella Pattyn (1931-2007), Beloved Father to Ron & Ricky, Father in law to their respective wives Joanne and Nicole. Endearing Patriarchal Grandfather of Dylan, Kreig, Courtney, Nicholas, Brianna and Tyler. Supportive and cherished younger brother of Marcella Pattyn (Goodman) and loving Uncle to her children Rita and Shirley. Hero of the Second World War, Former President of the Alexandria Legion (Branch 423) and Dear friend to many of the citizens of Glengarry County. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 7-10 pm and on Wednesday from 12:30 pm until 1 pm. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of the Munro & Morris Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 1 pm. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Hector McCormick
At the Glengarry Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Hector McCormick of Alexandria; age 72 years. Beloved husband of the late Therese McCormick. Dear brother of Barbara Cain of New York City, Kay McCormick of Alexandria, Dorothy Thrower of Powell River, B.C., and Dan McCormick of Victoria, B.C. Dear son of the late Angus and Rose McCormick. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Hector was loved by many and appreciated by all who knew him. His gentle manner and grin will be missed. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772). Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Raymond Laferriere
Raymond Laferriere, age 72, was reunited with his beloved wife Anna Laferriere (Poirier) on March 28, 2013. Cherished father of Robert (Sandra) and Allan (Tracy). Loving grand-father of Samantha, Ashley, Hannah and the late Chelsea. Dear brother of Madeleine Bronner, Denise Renaud and Gerald (Simone) Laferriere. Predeceased by his parents Laurier Laferriere and Eileen Charlebois. He will be missed by his many relatives and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main Street South, Alexandria (613) 525-2772 on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Church, Apple Hill, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Spring Interment in St. Anthony’s Parish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Kathe Persicke
At the Glengarry Memorial Hospital on Sunday, March 24, 2013, Kathe Persicke (nee Keller) of Alexandria; age 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Kurt Persicke. Loving mother of Gerhard Kohlmeyer (Gail) of Ottawa and Rainer Persicke of B.C. Dear daughter of the late Albert Keller and the late Frieda Pries. Proud grandmother of Mark and Jason (Stephanie) and the late Teyen. Deeply missed by her 2 great grandchildren Matthew and Chloé Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772). A Memorial Service will be held at the Alexandria United Church on April 5, 2013 at 10 am. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Alexandria United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Elaine Faubert-Soucy
At Hospice Cornwall on Monday, March 25, 2013. Elaine Faubert-Soucy of North Lancaster; age 49 years. Beloved wife of John Soucy. Loving mother of Sebastien Tony Soucy. Dear sister of Andre Faubert of Dalhousie, Nicole Faubert (Louis Duval) of Fassifern, Roxanne Faubert (Mike Viau) of Alexandria, and Lisa Faubert (Richard Seguin) of Dalhousie. Dear daughter of Hubert Faubert and the late Claudette Lacombe. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and on Thursday from 11 am until 12:30 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Église Sacré-Coeur on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1pm. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Allan McCaskill
On March 18, 2013 John Allan McCaskill, son of the late John and Dorothy McCaskill passed away. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife Muriel Mary Curran and two daughters Mary (Stuart) and Nancy McCaskill, son-in-law Steve Stuart and three grand children Daryl, Damian, and Riley. Predeceased by an infant daughter Jessie and infant brother Munroe Durant, brother's Malcolm George and Melvin. He also leaves to mourn his loss, a sister Sarabell, brother Cameron Munroe and sister in law Mary Belle McCaskill, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Saturday, March 23, 2013 from 12 pm until 2pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Alexandria United Church (Church on the Hill) on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 2 pm. Interment at a later date at the Greenwood Cemetery, Vankleek Hill, Ontario. Memorial donations may be sent to the Glen Sandfield United Church which he attended, or a charity of your choice.
