LANSDOWNE -- Valeda Edna Kahnt, 82, of Gananoque, died of pneumonia November 6, 2003 at Kingston General Hospital after a one-day illness.
She was born February 17, 1921 in Escott to Albert Addison Hunt and the former Hattie Brown. She grew up in Escott and married Ralph Arnold Kahnt on November 11, 1938 in Escott.
Over the years she lived on Grenadier Island, in Alexandria Bay, N.Y., and in Kingston and Gananoque.
Mrs. Kahnt, known by all as "Poppy, " was a housewife who enjoyed knitting, reading, cooking and traveling. She also enjoyed pigeon racing.
She is survived by her son Arnold Kahnt of Lafargeville, N.Y., and three grandchildren, as well as her brother Victor Hunt of Mallorytown, sister Helen Turner of Brockville and half-sister Catherine Dawe of Cobourg, Ont.
She was predeceased by her husband Ralph Kahnt, daughter Carolin Tedford, and brothers Jim, Clarence and Bill Hunt.
Friends called at the Barclay Funeral Home, Lansdowne, before the funeral on November 11. Rev. Rose of the United Church officiated. Burial followed at the Barnes Settlement Cemetery, Alexandria Bay, N.Y.
The pallbearers were Roger Turner, Jeremy Chaltaine, Frank Lanigan and Jeffrey Tedford.
Memorial donations were directed to the Lung Association.
Edna McDougall, 89
Edna Marguerite McDougall, 89, a retired registered nurse, died November 3, 2003 at Brockville General Hospital. She had been in failing health for the last several years.
Born in Smiths Falls on December 25, 1913, she was the daughter of Gus H. Koehler and the former Mary Garland. At an early age, she moved with her family to Guelph, her father's home town. She attended school there and went on to graduate from the Hamilton General Hospital School of Nursing in 1936. She received her Registered Nursing diploma from the province that same year.
In 1938 she moved to Buffalo, N.Y., to live with her aunt Edith Burke and received endorsement of her license to practice nursing in New York state in December 1938.
It was while working there at the Millard Fillmore Hospital that she met her husband, Dr. Jack McDougall, who was interning there. They were married on November 16, 1940, in Buffalo and returned to Brockville early in 1941 to live at 35 Garden Street for most of the next 58 years.
She joined the congregation of Wall Street United Church in 1941. Her husband enlisted in the Brockville Rifles as a medical officer and served for awhile in Brockville. She accompanied him to various other postings with the RCAMC in Canada, mainly in British Columbia, before he was posted to Britain for two years. She then returned to Brockville.
Mrs. McDougall enjoyed curling and golfing until a back injury in 1968 and subsequent treatment and recuperation restricted her activities.
She is survived by her son John and wife Bonnie of Brockville; two grandchildren, Beth Edgar and husband Greg of Syracuse, N.Y., and Andrew W. McDougall of St. Louis, Missouri; and two great-grandchildren Jacqueline and Matthew of Syracuse.
Also surviving are her sister-in-law Dorothy Thomas of Edmonton, Alberta, brother-in-law Dr. James A. McDougall of Thornhill, several nieces and nephews and their families and many cousins-in-law.
She was predeceased by her parents, her brother Bill, her niece Edith Robertson and in February 1999 by her husband, Dr. Jack McDougall.
Her funeral was held November 6 in the Barclay Funeral Home chapel, Brockville and burial followed at Oakland Cemetery, Brockville, with Rev. Dr. Alan Bennett, Wall Street United Church, officiating.
The pallbearers were Andrew McDougall, Greg Edgar, Ed Alberry, Terry Martin and Bill Lee. Honorary pallbearers were Stella Alberry, Jennifer Cossitt, Millie Craig, Marjorie Alexander and Robert Mainwaring.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and charities of the donors' choice were gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Albert Shannon, 67
Albert Nelson Shannon, 67, died in Brockville November 14, 2003.
He was born in Brockville April 23, 1936, to Joe Shannon and the former Violet DuBarry.
On July 18, 1970, he married Grace Clark in Wall Street United Church.
He worked for Universal Grinding Wheels on Pearl Street East and retired 10 years ago.
A quiet man, he identified with Wall Street United Church and his main interest was his home.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Shannon, sisters Vera Chappel and Edith Perkins, both of Brockville, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by both his parents, one sister and two brothers.
Friends were received at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, Brockville just before the funeral on the afternoon of November 18. Rev. Douglas Warren officiated and burial was at Oakland Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Don and David Johnson, James McCready, Harold David, Aurey Renwick and Tom Joy.
Memorial donations were directed to Wall Street Village and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Jean Steacy, 81
Jean Steacy, 81, who operated an antiques business at RR 1, Lyn, died November 5, 2003 at Brockville General Hospital, after a short illness.
She was born Regina Marie Steacy September 1, 1922, in Brockville to John Nelson Steacy and his wife, the former Martha Ellen Leeder. She was raised on the family farm at RR 1, Lyn, where she lived all her life. She attended Yonge Mills Public School and went to Mallorytown for high school.
For more than 30 years she owned and operated Century Antiques at the family farm. She enjoyed collecting and selling antiques and collectibles, particularly the little Wade figurines that came in Red Rose tea boxes.
She enjoyed watching old movies and game shows on television. She was very fond of animals and always had a pet dog and cat.
Miss Steacy is survived by her brother Boyd Steacy and her nephews John and George Steacy, all of RR 1, Lyn, as well as numerous cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents, a brother in infancy and her sister-in-law Helen Mary Steacy.
Friends called at the Barclay Funeral Home, Brockville, on November 7. A private family service was held November 8 at the Barclay Chapel, with Father Brian Price, of St. Francis Xavier Church, Brockville, officiating. Rev. Jean Baker, of Christ United Church, Lyn, said a prayer.
Burial followed at St. James Cemetery, Ballycanoe.
Rheta Jelly, 91
Rheta Violet Jelly, 91, retired registered nurse's assistant, died July 17, 2003 at Brockville General Hospital.
She was born August 23, 1911 in Elizabethtown township, at Jellyby, to Bruce Moore and the former Mary Ferguson. She attended Bolton's Public School, in the Shiola area near Jellyby, and then North August Continuation School. She lived on the Moore family homestead and went to Shiola United Church, attending its Sunday school and singing in its choir.
After her father's death she took the certified nurse's assistant (CRA) course, taught by Vera Preston, and graduated in 1962. (Later the CRA title was changed to registered nurse's assistant, RNA.) She worked at Brockville General until her retirement in 1976.
In 1963 she married Bryce Moore at Wall Street United Church; he died October 2, 1969. In May 1989 she married John Jelly in Merrickville and moved to Brockville; her second husband died January 18, 1996.
Mrs. Jelly was a former president of the Senior Citizen Club No. 85 in Brockville. She entertained in the area in her younger years, reciting poetry and giving talks during variety nights.
She enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing cards and visiting and meeting people. She also liked to travel and had visited Barbados, Hawaii and Nova Scotia.
She is survived by her sister Netta Bradley and nephew Bruce Bradley, both of Edmonton; great-niece Netteli Bradley of Montreal and great-nephew Allan Bradley of Ottawa; step-grandson Douglas Jelly and wife Jan of Jellyby and step-granddaughter Vicki Jelly Coutou and husband Stephane of Nova Scotia; and good friends Lila Tanney and Betty Ireland.
She was predeceased by her parents and both husbands.
Friends called at the Barclay Funeral Home, Brockville, where on July 19 the funeral was held, with Rev. Stuart Marples of Brockville Wesleyan Church officiating. Burial followed at New Dublin Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Ian McCaw, Bruce McCaw, Bill Kroot, Ron Creaves, Bill Salmon and Paul Salmon.
Memorial donations were directed to the Wesleyan Church and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
