ATHENS -- Alice Elaine Kirkland, 88, of Smiths Falls and formerly Addison, died March 15, 2002 at the Broadview Nursing Home, Smiths Falls.
She was born July 26, 1913 in Perth to Albert Wilson and the former Margaret McVeigh.
After marrying Harry Kirkland on October 5, 1931 in Perth, she became a housewife and mother and lived for many years in the Glen Buell and Addison areas, raising six children.
Mrs. Kirkland belonged to Addison United Church. She liked to sew, knit and garden. She also liked sports.
Her husband died in September 1973, but she is survived by three sons, Ron of Brockville, John and wife Arlie of Kingston and Harold and wife Heather of Joyceville, and three daughters, Margaret Coates of Smiths Falls, Dorothy Poole of Perth and Shirley Bradley and husband David of Ottawa, as well as 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are one brother, Gerald Wilson of Perth, and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by one brother, Lloyd Wilson, and seven sisters, Erma Smart, Marion Ostrander, Margaret Gussie, Dolly Butler, Edna Peever, Ruth Dougall and Irene Peever.
Friends called at the Judson Funeral Home, Athens, where on March 18 the funeral was held, with Rev. Sally Canniff of Addison United Church officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland.
The pallbearers were John, Ron and Harold Kirkland, Randy Coates, John Poole and Christopher Bradley.
Memorial donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society.
Eva Landon, 64
PRESCOTT -- Eva June Landon, 64, died March 15, 2002 at Ottawa General Hospital, Ottawa.
She was born August 20, 1937 in Kemptville to Harold Christie and his wife, the former Mabel Fader.
On June 15, 1974, she married Sherman Landon in Prescott. She was a housewife and enjoyed crafts, sewing, playing on the computer and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Landon is survived by her husband Sherman; two sons, Joseph and wife Linda of Inkerman and Brian and wife Donna of Johnstown; two daughters, Joyce of Mountain and Barb Landon of Prescott; and many grandchildren.
Also surviving are her sisters Louise Berry and husband George of North Gower, Shirley Wilson and husband Randy of Osgoode, Audrey Beach and Phyllis Christie, both of Kemptville, and Darlene Deyo and husband Albert of Domville; and brothers Garry Christie and wife Dian of Kemptville and Ray Christie and wife Shirley of Cochrane, Alta.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Mildred and Iola, and brothers Grenville, Gordon, Derwin and Sherman.
Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, where on March 18 the funeral was held, with Rev. Gerry Ring, Anglican, officiating. Burial will take place at Blue Church Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Lung Association.
Cassie Huck, 94
LANSDOWNE -- Cassie Irene Huck, a well-known Rockport lodge operator for 45 years, died at Sherwood Park Manor March 12, 2002. She was 94.
She was born May 28, 1907, in Ballycanoe to David Edgley and Ida Weston and was raised and educated there. She learned her later profession as a young woman waiting tables at Mount Airy, Hickory Lodge and Echo Lodge.
She met her husband-to-be when he came to fix a washing machine at Hickory Lodge. She married Edward Francis Huck three years later, January 14, 1929, in Gananoque.
The couple moved to Montreal in 1933 when Mr. Huck went to work for George F. Benson, operator of Cardinal Starch, at his winter home. They returned to the area in the summer to look after Benson's summer home and boats and chauffeur the family.
Mrs. Huck decided to open a tourist home in 1945. She and her husband switched houses with her parents-in-law to open the new business in their large, waterfront house. Scenic Lodge and Cabins in Rockport opened on Labour Day.
She was credited as being the reason for Rockport's reputation for hospitality and good food in a 1975 Recorder and Times article about the lodge's 30th anniversary. She was famous for her chicken pies and warm welcome.
That year, the lodge attracted guests from across Canada, Germany, Japan, Israel, across the eastern seaboard states and Florida. Her family says she made lasting friends from all over the world.
"I've enjoyed every minute of it - I still do!" Mrs. Huck told reporter Betty MacDowell. "People ask me why I keep on with the business - why don't I retire and take it easy - but why should I? I love what I'm doing and I'd be lost without it.
"People keep coming back and bringing other people."
Mr. Huck, the founder of Ed Huck Marine, died in 1968.
Mrs. Huck was a former member of the Eastern Star and Lansdowne Rebekah Lodge and identified with the United Church. She enjoyed cooking, travelling to Florida, spending time at the cottage and life on the St. Lawrence River in general.
She had been a resident of Sherwood Park Manor for five years.
She is survived by her sons Morris Huck (Joyce) and Jerry Huck (Rebecca), both of Rockport, and daughters Beverly Sutton (Nelson) of RR2 Mallorytown and daughter-in-law Rita Huck of Gananoque. She had nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Huck is predeceased by her parents, husband, sons Donald and Robert and grandson Edward Francis Huck Junior.
The funeral was March 17 in the Barclay Funeral Home chapel, Lansdowne, with Rev. Allister Rose officiating. Interment was at Rockport Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Huck, Bill Moulton, Stephen Huck, Barry Cross, Tim Sutton and Scott Evans. Daughter Beverly Sutton gave the eulogy.
Memorial donations to Sherwood Park Manor would be appreciated by the family.
Bobbie Amyote, 73
Myra (Bobbie) Louise Amyote, 73, retired Brockville Psychiatric Hospital employee, died suddenly February 18, 2002 in the Brockville General Hospital.
She was born May 6, 1928, to Fred O'Leary and the former Louise Propopchuk in Glenboro, Manitoba, and was raised and educated in Campbellton, N.B.
She was married July 29, 1946, to William Francis Amyote, known as Bill or Midge, at Our Lady of the Snows Church in Campbellton, N.B. She then moved to Brockville.
Mrs. Amyote enjoyed many activities, including skating, prior to her contracting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). As her illness progressed she enjoyed painting, sewing and knitting for her grandchildren.
She had a passion for birds and her pet cat Freddie. She also enjoyed travelling, and had been to Cuba, Jamaica, Barbados, Disney World in Florida and the east and west coasts of Canada.
She was a member of the Catholic Women's League and enjoyed baking for the fund-raisers. She especially enjoyed the casino nights in support of John Bosco Parish. She was proud of the parish, as her son-in-law Vincent Colizza was the architect who designed the church.
Mrs. Amyote is survived by her son Dr. Chris Amyote and wife Deb of Leamington, Ont.; her daughter Kim Colizza and husband Vincent, of Kanata; and five grandchildren, Liane Penney and husband Roy, of London, Ont.; Janine Gaudreau and husband Kelly, of Leamington, Ont.; Brian Amyote of Chatham and Alicia and Kayla Colizza.
Also surviving are her late husband's sisters Blanche MacCormack, of Cumberland and Dorothy Smith, of Florida; and her four brothers-in-law, Rolland Amyote and wife Gladys, of Brockville, Lawrence Amyote and wife Emily, of Smiths Falls, James Amyote and wife Lorraine, of New Ross, N.S., and Bernard Amyote and wife Faye, of Brockville, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by sister, Jacklyn Stewart (who lived in Alaska).
Friends were received at the Barclay Funeral Home, Brockville, February 20. The memorial mass took place at St. John Bosco Church on February 21, with Father John Hibbard officiating.
During the service her grandchildren did readings and her daughter Kim gave the eulogy. Burial followed at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.
Memorial donations to Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario or the Brockville Humane Society will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Beatrice Hopkins, 97
MORRISBURG -- Beatrice Emma Hopkins of Morrisburg died at Wellington House Nursing Home in Prescott March 19, 2002 after a short illness. She was 97.
She was born December 29, 1904 in Montreal to Jack Henry Oliver and Eliza Beatrice Merryman.
Mrs. Hopkins lived in Morrisburg, Brockville and Valois, Quebec, over her lifetime.
She was a homemaker during her marriage to William Henry Hopkins. She was widowed in 1987.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband, daughter Grace Klugman, son Bill Hopkins and granddaughter-in-law Nicole Bruinsma.
Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her children Joan (Chris) Findlay of Mallorytown, son-in-law Michael (Frances) Klugman of Wasaga Beach, daughter-in-law Isabel Hopkins and 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are brothers Fred Oliver of Sarasota, Florida and Leslie (Gladys) Oliver of Blenheim, Ontario, sister Freda (Ralph) Kervian of Cocoa, Florida, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements were made by the Parker Funeral Home.
The funeral was March 23 at St. James Anglican Church, Morrisburg, with Rev. Bill Byers officiating. Interment is at St. James Anglican Cemetery.
Pallbearers were grandsons Christopher and David Klugman, Jonathan, Jamie and Scott Findlay and Bill Hopkins.
Honorary pallbearers were Iain Klugman and granddaughter Susan Findlay.
