ATHENS -- William Clair Moulton, 75, of RR 4, Athens, died suddenly June 29, 2002 at Brockville General Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home.
Born on May 8, 1927, he was the son of George Moulton and his wife, the former Beatrice McPherson. He lived all his life in the Athens area, attending public school at Washburn's Corners and later Athens District High School.
All his life he was a farmer: first, helping his parents run a dairy farm, and later, running a small beef operation. He was preparing to begin haying on the day he died.
As a teenager, he lost an arm in a farming accident while threshing grain but this proved not to be a disability to him. He was a hard worker and did an incredible amount of farm work, repaired equipment for people and did welding and general handyman work. He was very mechanically inclined and was often called upon by frieds and neighbours to help.
He had a workshop where he spent many hours and where he was working when he suffered his fatal heart attack.
From 1971 until 1982 he owned and operated Moulton Fuels, a Sunoco fuel dealership. After selling his company, he worked at Maple View Lodge in Athens for a number of years before retiring.
Mr. Moulton was a faithful member of Christ Anglican Church in Athens, where over the years he held a number of leadership roles in the chruch. He rarely missed a Sunday service.
In 1972 he married Olive Friedland. Although he had no children of his own, he and his wife raised two of his nephews from the time they were small boys after the death of parents Stewart and Phyllis Raison. He was very committed to family and never missed a special event in his nephews' lives.
Besides his wife Olive, he is survived by his special nephews Kevin Raison and wife Betsy of Kingston and John Raison and wife Sandra of RR 1, Athens. Also surviving are his brother Ron Moulton and wife Muriel of RR 2, Lyndhurst; sister Verna Welch of RR 4, Athens; Olive's son Bruce Cooper of RR 2, Elgin; and several other nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his twin brother Clifford in infancy and his sister Phyllis Raison (of RR 1, Athens).
Friends were received at the Judson Funeral Home in Athens. The funeral was held July 3 in Christ Church, Athens, with Rev. Michael Bury officiating. Burial followed at Leeds Cemetery, near Sweets Corners, in the family plot.
The pallbearers were his six nephews Bill Welch and Paul, Brian, Barry, Kevin and John Raison.
Glenn Galway, 78
ATHENS -- Delta resident Glenn Galway, 78, a retired sheet metal mechanic, died August 24, 2002 at Brockville General Hospital.
He was born Glenn Middleton Galway on May 26, 1924 near Philipsville, where he grew up. His parents were Harry Galway and the former Lucy Middleton.
When he was 18, he joined the Canadian Army and served during the Second World War. He was stationed in England and served in campaigns on the continent.
After his discharge at the end of the war, he worked as a plumber for 12 years. Then he took training and became a sheet metal mechanic. He worked at Smart's Pro Hardware store in Brockville, where he did furnace work. His last job was at G.H. Heating and Air Conditioning in Kingston.
He retired in 1972, due to health problems resulting from having tuberculosis when he was young.
Mr. Galway married Helen Beryl Spence on October 11, 1946 in Seeleys Bay.
He identified with the Anglican church and was a member of the Lyndhurst branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and most of all spending time with his family.
He is survived by eight of 10 children: Carol Perkins of Delta, David Galway and wife Connie of Delta, Barry Galway and wife Kate of Lansdowne, Debbie Galway and husband Eugene of Oak Leaf, Jennifer Topolinsky and husband Donald of Brockville, Glenna Chicoyne and friend Derrick of Frankville, Roger Galway of Brockville and Wanda Galway and friend Bruce of Brockville.
Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his sister-in-law Helen Galway of Oak Leaf.
Mr. Galway was predeceased by his parents, his wife Helen, daughter Susan, infant son Spencer, grandson John Glenn Perkins and two brothers, Lloyd and Elwood Galway.
Friends called at the Judson Funeral Home, Athens, where on August 28 the funeral was held, with Rev. Gloria Kostyk, Anglican Church minister at Chaffey's Lock, officiating. Burial followed at Oak Leaf Cemetery.
Memorial donations were directed to the Lung Association and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Vince Spracklin, 79
Robert Vincent "Vince" Spracklin, 79, retired president of R.V. Spracklin & Son Kitchen and Bath Centre, died August 4, 2002 at Kingston General Hospital after a brief illness due to cancer.
He was born to Leslie Spracklin and the former Blanche Bailey in Charlottetown, Newfoundland, on September 21, 1922 and came to Canada at the age of four with his widowed mother and older brother. He was raised in the Brockville area and attended local schools.
During the Second World War he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. When he returned to Brockville, he resumed working at Smart's foundry, where he became a foreman in the woodworking department.
He then, in partnership with his brother Sid, manufactured various types of plastic signs and accessories.
He started his own business in cabinet-making, which expanded to the Kitchen and Bath Centre, on County Road 29, now operated by his son Don and wife Sheila.
Mr. Spracklin enjoyed many years on the St. Lawrence River, having built several boats. He also made water skis and taught many a friend how to ski.
He was a member of the Lions Club in his younger days, a member of the Flying Club and the Yacht Club.
He learned to enjoy the pleasures of cottage life on Charleston Lake, where he spent his summers with his wife and family.
Mr. Spracklin is survived by his wife Wilma (nee Kyle), daughter Charlotte Reid and husband David, and son Donald and wife Sheila, and their children Melissa, Tessa and Jesse. He is also survived by his wife's children, Connie Chillcott, Allan Wiseman, John Wiseman, David Wiseman and wife Caulette and Sally Hollingsworth, and their 13 children.
Also surviving are his brother Sidney and wife Loretta, niece Sherrie and son John, and a nephew Richard and wife Darlene and children Sidney and Savonna.
The funeral was held in the chapel of the Irvine Funeral Home, Brockville, on August 9. Linda Reid, Sister of St. John the Divine Association, St. Timothy Church, North Toronto and also sister of Mr. Spracklin's son-in-law David Reid, officiated at the service. Cremation was arranged.
The pallbearers were grandchildren Melissa, Tessa and Jesse Spracklin, Jennifer Rhone, Julia Wiseman and Daniel Wiseman.
Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Cancer Society and Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada.
Gerrit 'Gary' Endhoven, 85
Gary Endhoven, 85, a former reeve of Front of Escott Township and a longtime resident of Rockfield (near Mallorytown), died September 4, 2002 after a short illness.
Born August 22, 1917 on a small farm in Zoetermeer, Netherlands, he was the eldest of three children and the only son of Teunis Endhoven and his wife, the former Hendrika Colijn.
He emigrated to Canada in 1951 with his first wife, Nellie (nee Verdonk) and five children; a sixth was born in Canada. Lured by this land of opportunity and wide-open spaces, he set aside his profession of school teacher for that of hired farm hand.
Over the years he was a landscaper, insurance salesman and quality supervisor, finally returning full circle to a career in education when he became principal of the newly established Thunder Bay Christian School.
In 1966 he accepted the principalship of John Knox Christian School in Brockville, where he earned the admiration and respect of students, parents and colleagues alike. He retired in 1982.
There was sadness in his life. His first wife, Nellie, succumbed to cancer in 1970, and his youngest son, Martin, was killed in a car accident at age 21. Yet he was never embittered. He was later to say, when he married Tineke Van Putten, that he had been doubly blessed by the love of two good women.
For almost all of the 32 years he and Tineke had together, his activities centred on Front of Escott Township. Proud of being a naturalized Canadian, he used his retirement as an opportunity to give back something to his adopted country. He served as chair of the Front of Escott Library board for 18 years and as elected deputy reeve (1992-94), reeve (1994-97) and council member (2001) of Front of Escott Township.
His religious convictions embraced a big God, and he revelled in the marvels of His maker: the home farm, a good Hereford cow, a fiery sunset, a beautiful painting, a well-lathed piece of oak. He enjoyed a spicy rice dish, a well-played hockey game, the masterful engineering of a great car, the challenge of a tough crossword puzzle, the powerful message of a good book, and the laughter that goes with a story well told.
He cherished his family and took pride in the accomplishments of his clan.
Mr. Endhoven is survived by his wife Tineke Endhoven of Rockfield and five children: Rita Vanderburg and husband Bill of Toronto, Ena Rietveld and husband Henk of Huntsville, Nellie van Donkersgoed and husband Elbert of Guelph, Thea Ouwehand and husband Gerry of Mount Hope, and Tony Endhoven and wife Barbara of Athens.
Also surviving are his grandchildren Esther, David, Judy and Majid, Tanya, Eleanor and Steven, Alex and Willena, Cara, Kristel, Raymond, Kerry and Jeff, Sandra and David, and Ross, Heidi and Dan; and his great-grandchildren Tyas, Garett, Jordan, Shawheen, Shahab, Samuel and Christian.
He is survived as well by his two sisters, Dith Endhoven and Adri Hogeveen, both of the Netherlands.
A service to celebrate his life was held on September 7 in the Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Brockville, where he was a member for 36 years. Friend and pastor Henry Kranenburg of Hamilton officiated. Private burial was at Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Tabitha Foundation to support the work of Janne Ritskes in Cambodia (the donations may be sent to the Barclay Funeral Home, 1093 Prince Street, Lansdowne K0E 1L0.
Stella Ferguson, 86
Stella Blanche Ferguson, 86, a retired domestic, died August 18, 2002 at Brockville General Hospital. She had been a resident of St. Lawrence Lodge for the past 12 years.
She was born May 11, 1916, in Brockville to Albert Conklin and the former Beatrice Fretwell. She lived in Maynard and attended Dulmage's school.
She married Edgar William Ferguson on July 11, 1933. He died in 1970.
She worked for several years at Brockville Psychiatric Hospital. She also worked as a domestic for George T. Fulford and for Mrs. Barbara Webster of Maitland. She retired in 1963.
Mrs. Ferguson lived at 55 Reynolds Drive before going to St. Lawrence Lodge.
She was a member of the Salvation Army. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, crocheting, sewing, flowers and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son Garry Ferguson and wife Rebecca of RR 2, North Augusta; five grandchildren, Jane Healey and husband Ken of Kingston, Danny Norris and friend Carol of Ottawa, Tom Ferguson and wife June of RR 1, Brockville, Lisa Dunster and husband William of RR 1, Lyn, and Bill Ferguson and wife Tammy of RR 2, Brockville; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a daughter, Doris Elliott; her parents; and a half-brother, Leonard Conklin and wife Gladys.
Friends called at the Barclay Funeral Home, Brockville, where on August 21 the funeral was held, with Major Wilf Brown-Ratcliffe, of Kingston, officiating. Burial followed at Maynard Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Danny Norris, Tom Ferguson, Bill Ferguson, William Dunster, Ken Healey and Donald Fretwell.
Memorial donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
