Mathieu, Christina Isobel St. John Kevins. R.N., loving caregiver to all, left this life with great dignity on February 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late George James Mathieu, and the late Philip Anthony Kevins, cherished Mom to Kathleen (Michael Macy), Brian (Ina Kevins), Colleen (Frank Burke), Patricia and Donna (Robert Loj); adored Grandma (Mammo) to Christina, Griffin, Cassidy, David, Jessica, Isabella and Jacob. She also leaves her loving sister, Rona Leong and her dear brother, Bernie St. John to mourn her passing. Christina was sixth in line to ten siblings, and was a much-loved aunt to over thirty nieces and nephews. Rest in peace, Mom, you have certainly earned it. Funeral to take place Saturday, March 2 at 11AM at St. Finnan's Cathedral in Alexandria, Ontario. In accordance with the wishes of the deceased there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Gerda Wenger
At the Glengarry Memorial Hospital on Friday, February 22, 2013. Gerda Wenger (nee Folgmann) of Alexandria; age 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Arnold Wenger. Dear mother of Edward Wenger of Green Valley. Proud grand-mother of Vanessa, Alexander, Nicholas and Neil. Survived by her brother Erwin Folgmann in Germany; nieces and nephews: Veronica and Jean Pierre Folgmann in Germany and Harry and Angie Mittelholz in B.C. Predeceased by her parents Richard Folgmann and Luise Schmidt and her sister Helga Mittelholz. Relatives and friends may call at Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. S., Alexandria (613) 525-2772 on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 9to 11 am. A Funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11 am. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Alexandria United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Gaetanne Leroux
At the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday, February 19, 2013. Gaetanne Leroux of Alexandria; age 61 years. Beloved mother of Anick Aubin of Alexandria, Melanie Gemin (David) of Glen Robertson, and Chantelle Aubin of Alliston, Ontario. Loving companion of Gerard Carriere. Dear sister of Rachel Leroux, Gilles Leroux (Linda), and Carole Lauzon (Michael Chenier) all of Alexandria, Johanne Therrien (Fern) of Williamstown, Sylvain Leroux (Angèle) of Rockland, and Yves Leroux of Belgium. Cherished Mamie of Sebastien Vitelli Aubin, Clodie-Simone Lamoureux, and Catherine Gemin. Dear daughter of the late Florent Leroux and the late Simone Lacombe. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. South, Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Sunday, February 24, 2013 from 2-5 pm and 7-10 pm and on Monday from 9:30 am until 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Alexander’s Catholic Church, Lochiel on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 11 am. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association would be appreciated by the family.
Barbara Preston
Peacefully at the Glengarry Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Barbara Preston (nee Anderson) of Green Valley; formerly of Dalhousie Mills; age 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Menzies Preston. Cherished mother of Sharon McRae, Ian Preston (Jen Robertson), Lori Carlisle (Craig) and Deborah Elson (Don). Proud grandmother of Rod, Liam, Jasmyne, Shane, Nigel, Kaylee, Meghann and Caelan. Daughter of the late Albert Anderson and the late Margaret Pope. Dear sister of Ian Anderson and Margie Smith (Bob). Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main Street South, Alexandria (613) 525-2772 on Friday, February 22, 2013 from 7 to 9 pm and Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church (Round Church), Dalhousie Mills, on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Spring Interment in the Church Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Andrew’s United Church (Round Church), Dalhousie Mills, would be appreciated by the family.
Robert MacRae
passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Robert Tait MacRae of South Lancaster; age 81 years. Beloved husband of Guelda MacRae (nee Bolton). Loving father of Brenda Cavanagh (Bruce) of Carp, Keith MacRae of Lancaster, Heather Hutt (George) of Winchester and Sharon MacRae (Franco Giovanniello) of Cornwall. Predeceased by one infant daughter Sandra. Dear son of the late George MacRae and the late Mildred Tait. Caring brother of Jean Brett (Robert) and Gordon MacRae (Gail). Deeply missed by seven grandchildren: Laura, Scott and Megan Cavanagh; Lindsay and Ryan Hutt; Francesca and Olivia Giovanniello. Friends and relatives may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613-347-3629) on Friday December 13, 2013 from 7-9 pm and on Saturday from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday December 14, 2013 at 2 pm at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, South Lancaster. Spring interment in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (Building Fund) or to the Cornwall Community Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
Phyllis Wereley
Peacefully with her family by her side at the St. Joseph’s Villa, Cornwall on Wednesday, February 18, 2015; age 87 years. Beloved wife for 63 years to William (Bill) Wereley. Loving mother of Barry (Gale), Steven (Judy), Kevin (Tammy), Mark (Sue), and daughter in law Lucie Wereley. Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren; Christopher, Derek, Brad, Mallory, Neal, Sean, Ryan, Britney, and by 6 great-grandchildren. She is survived by one brother Carl Nugent (Edith) of Berwick, and sister in law Jean Nugent of Chesterville. Predeceased by her parents Stanley and Annis Nugent of Berwick, her brother Kenneth, and her sister Bethel. Phyllis graduated from the Cornwall General Hospital School of Nursing 1949, and after a career that spanned more than 40 years, retired from the Glengarry Memorial Hospital. She will be remembered for her quiet dignity and beautiful spirit. She will be missed. The family would like to thank the staff at the St. Joseph’s Villa for all their wonderful care of Phyllis. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613-347-3629) on Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, South Lancaster on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 11 am. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family.
Leif Lundgaard
After a valiant fight Leif left us, with his beloved partner and best friend Caroline at his side. Leif was born in Vang i Heidmark, Norway to parents Olaf and Anna. With his father he served in the Hjemmefront (resistance) during the Nazi occupation of Norway and later with the Norwegian Brigade in Finmark and Germany. A champion in orienteering, ski jumping and cross country skiing, he came to Canada in 1965 to participate in Canadian ski marathons and arctic field work with the Polar Continental Shelf Project. He participated in polar research projects including North Pole 1967 and 1969, AIDJAX 1971-72 and 1975-76, LOREX 1979, CESAR 1983, Hobson’s Choice ice island (1980s) as well as research on Canadian glaciers (mass balance studies). In 1993 he traveled from Russia to the Canadian Arctic over the North Pole with a scientific research team. He retired from Arctic research in 1997 and devoted his energies to orienteering and his country property near St. Andrews West, Ontario. He is survived by his partner Caroline Philips, his brother Ola (Åse) and nieces and nephews in Norway. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Ester and brothers Odd and Karl. Thank you for the excellent care he received at Maxville Manor and the Glengarry Memorial Hospital. A gathering to remember Leif will be held at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 6:30 pm until 9 pm. . Ha det min elskede. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 20 Main St. South, Maxville (613-527-2898). In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to the Maxville Manor Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Marion McLeod
Peacefully, at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Saturday, May 22, 2010. Marion Anne McLeod (nee MacDonald) of North Lancaster; age 63 years. Beloved wife and best friend of Roderick J. McLeod. Loving mother of Shannon MacNaughton (Lyndon) of Dalkeith, Sandra McLeod of Toronto, Roderick A. McLeod (Sarah) of Williamstown, and Kelly McLeod (Dean MacGillivray) of Dalkeith. Proud grandmother of Liam, Cullen, Shayla, Jack, Jorja, Kieren, and Harry. Dear sister of Gordon MacDonald (Sharon) of Williamstown. Daughter of Anna MacDonald (nee McDonell) of Williamstown and the late Robert MacDonald. Marion will be fondly remembered by her former students, neighbours, and friends. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 46 Oak St. Lancaster (613) 347-3629 on Monday, May 24, 2010 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Williamstown on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at 11 am. Interment, St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated by the family.
