SMITHS FALLS -- Christopher Bryan "Chris" Day, 50, died February 21, 2004 at Kingston General Hospital following a massive heart attack. He had had heart surgery 10 years ago and diabetes for many years.
He was born January 19, 1954 at Grace Hospital in Ottawa to A. Bryan Day and the former Grace Audrey Schultz. He was raised in Nepean (Ottawa), attended Fairfield Public School and graduated from Sir Robert Borden High School in Nepean. He lived in Nepean most of his life, then in Lombardy for a short while and finally Smiths Falls the past year or two.
All his working life he was involved in the automotive field, as a service manager and also with K-Mart Canada as automotive department manager.
He was an avid NASCAR and National Football League fan. He had travelled to Daytona Speedway and others to see his favourite Ford drivers and to various NFL stadiums to see his beloved Miami Dolphins.
He identified with the Anglican Church of Canada.
Mr. Day is survived by his father Bryan Day and his father's second wife, the former Geesje "Grace" Vrieling (nee Mulder), of RR 1, Lombardy, who was Chris's mother and friend; brothers Jerry Vrieling and wife Sharon of Brockville and John Vrieling and wife Sue, Gus Vrieling and wife Brenda, Ron Vrieling and wife Ann and Dave Vrieling and wife Renee, all of Ottawa; sister Jenefer (Vrieling) Seregi and husband John of Ottawa and nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his own mother Grace A. Day.
The funeral was held February 25 at Blair and Sons Funeral Chapel, Smiths Falls. Rev. Steve Timpson, rector of the Parish of the Rideau, officiated. The pallbearers were Don Sheldrick, Kenyon Covell and Jerry, John, Trevor and Ron Vrieling. Burial was at Capitol Memorial Gardens, Manotick, on February 27.
Memorial donations were directed to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Edwin Campbell, 90
ELGIN -- Edwin Arnold Campbell, 90, formerly of Harlem, died March 1, 2004 at Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth Site, after a long illness.
He was born October 9, 1913 in Harlem, Ont., to Ernest Edward Campbell and the former Anna Rebecca Chant. He was raised in Harlem and educated in Harlem Public School, Delta Continuation School and Athens High School. He graduated in 1944 from Kemptville Agricultural School as a cheesemaker.
His father, Ernest, had purchased the cheese factory in Harlem about 1910. Young Edwin learned the cheese making trade from his father and worked in partnership with him from an early age until his father's death in 1955. He continued to operate the factory until 1958, when he closed the business. He was proud of the fine quality of the cheese produced in Harlem.
From 1960 to 1972, he was superintendent of roads for the Township of Bastard (now part of the Township of Rideau Lakes) when he retired due to failing health.
He was a member of Harlem United Church, then Portland United Church, after the Harlem church closed in 1968.
He was a past master of Harmony Masonic Lodge of Delta (now Philipsville) and was a member there for more than 68 years.
He married Alice May Dowsett in Crosby on May 2, 1936 and they had one daughter. His life centred on his family. With his wife, he enjoyed sharing the summers with his daughter and family at the family cottage on Big Rideau Lake.
In 1991 he was hospitalized in Smiths Falls and in 1997 he was moved to the Perth hospital.
Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife Alice, daughter Margaret Bradford and husband Duane Bradford of Brockville, granddaughter Sandra Wiese and husband Kurt of California and grandson Stephen Bradford and wife Christina of Brockville, as well as great-grandchildren Adriana and Ashton Bradford and Ethan Wiese.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Friends called at the Scotland Funeral Home, Elgin, where on March 3 the funeral was held, with Rev. Don McLean, of Portland and Elgin United Churches, officiating. Burial followed at Harlem Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Bruce Haskin, Elmer Campbell, David Payne and Kent Maxwell.
Memorial donations were directed to the Portland United Church Memorial Fund and the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Perth.
Bill Latimer, 54
William Norman "Bill" Latimer, 54, who had worked for a number of businesses, died following a heart attack at his home on February 20, 2004.
He was born in Brockville on November 20, 1949 to Bernard and Marguerite Latimer. Raised in Brockville and the Lyn area, he was educated at Prince of Wales and Lyn public schools and Brockville Collegiate Institute. While attending BCI, he was involved in the Brockville Rifles.
After high school, he worked at Farrow Brothers, the Stetson hat company, the former Pastry King and the Black and Decker plant.
On June 15, 1974, he married Mary Jane Simpson at the United Church in Lyn. After a year they moved to Country Side Estates, where he continued to work at Black and Decker and part time for the estates, doing landscaping and construction.
After leaving Black and Decker, he started working for Selkirk. His last place of employment was the Township of Augusta in 1990.
In 1987 he moved to North Augusta, where he was living when he died.
Among the several instruments he could play by ear were the guitar, piano, banjo and harmonica.
He also enjoyed building new inventions, camping, fishing, repairing small engines, feeding the birds and wildlife around his property and spending time with his family.
Mr. Latimer is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Latimer and daughter Melissa Latimer and fiancee Joseph Donnelly, all of North Augusta.
Also surviving are his mother, Marguerite Latimer of St. Lawrence Lodge; six brothers, Bernie, Richard, Gerry, Donnie and Larry Latimer, all of Brockville, and Brian Latimer of Addison; and five sisters, Evelena Harper-Latimer, Faye Jones and husband Donnie of Brockville, Tammy Carren and husband Chris, Michelle Morgan and husband Nathan, all of Mallorytown, and Tracey Latimer and companion Dan of Oshawa; and several nieces/nephews and sisters- and brothers-in-law.
He was predeceased by his father Bernard Latimer, sisters Bonnie and Sylvia Latimer, parents-in-law Herb and Beatrice Simpson and nephew Derick.
Friends called at the Barclay Funeral Home, Brockville, where on February 24 the funeral was held, with Rev. Marion Johnston officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Maitland.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation were gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Maude Sugrue, 92
WATERBURY, Conn. -- New Dublin-born Maude Alexandra Sugrue (nee Moore), 92, who lived in Waterbury, Connecticut, died December 19, 2003 at Waterbury Hospital.
She was born September 26, 1911 in New Dublin to John S. Moore and the former Mary Mackie. Her father was a farmer and later minister of agriculture for Ontario; her mother was a school teacher.
After graduating from Brockville Collegiate Institute, she decided to train to be a registered nurse, Inspired by her uncle, Dr. James Mackie. She trained at Bellevue Hospital in New York City. During her career she worked at Waterbury Hospital, as well as being a private duty nurse.
She was introduced to her husband, Joseph M. Sugrue, while he was the shortstop for the Ogdensburg, N.Y., Colts, who were the 1935 Canadian American League champions.
She enjoyed her daily one-mile constitutional walks right through this past November. She was an avid golfer, world traveller and baseball fan. A member of the O'Siochru Clan, she was a communicant of St. Michael's Church and a member of the Ladies Guild.
She is survived by two sons, John M. Sugrue of Waterville, Conn., and Patrick Sugrue of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Frances Mary Bowden of Naugatuk and C. Denise Sugrue of Encinitas, Calif.; five grandsons and three great-grandchildren; and many friends.
The funeral mass was celebrated December 23, at St. Michael's Church, Waterbury. Burial is at New St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hamilton Avenue, Waterbury.
Memorial donations were directed to St. Michael's Church.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Casey-O'Donnell Family Funeral Home, 1581 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.
Eliza Healey, 83
ATHENS -- Eliza Addie Healey, 83, of RR 1, Toledo (Baker Road), died January 11, 2004 at Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Smiths Falls Site, following a stroke.
She was born May 16, 1920 at the family homestead on Lake Eloida, a daughter of Morton Knapp and the former Addie Ross. She was raised and educated at Lake Eloida and Athens.
As a very young woman, she worked as a housemaid and in restaurants.
In September 1939, she married Yates B. Benedict Healey, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Toledo. They lived in Plum Hollow, Frankville and Lake Eloida, where they farmed for two years.
Then they returned to Toledo where they operated the family homestead at Toledo for 52 years and raised 15 children. They moved to Baker Road seven years ago.
Mrs. Healey was dedicated to her family, church and community. She identified with St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and belonged to its Catholic Women's League. She was also a member of the elders social group of Kitley.
She was very interested in all types of crafts, puzzles and knitting. She enjoyed sewing and had taught several sewing classes. She also loved gardening and flowers, and had a lot of enjoyment from her pet cat, Bobby.
She is survived by her 15 children: Mildred Gonyou, Blaine Healey and wife Joan, Muriel Donnelly and husband Gary, and Eugene Healey and wife Ann, all of Toledo; Joan Jordan and husband Donald of Jasper, Ann McDonald of Smiths Falls, Charles Healey and wife Sharon of Delta, Mary Armstrong and husband Allan of Bradford; Peter Healey and wife Debbie, and Margaret Muldoon and wife Eddie, all of Toledo; Jane Healey of Brockville, Nick Healey and wife Elaine of Toledo, Mike Healey and wife Susan of Brockville, Mathew Healey and wife Sandy of Toledo and Joseph Healey and wife Lori of Delta.
Also surviving are her sister Goldie Doran of Brockville, sisters-in-law Lois Knapp and Eleanore Knapp, both of Lake Eloida, 31 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Yates Healey in February 1999; two brothers, Orre and Thomas Knapp; a sister, Ann Meyers, and two sons-in-law, Jack Gonyou and Glenn McDonald.
Friends called at the Judson Funeral Home, Athens, on January 12 and 13. The funeral was held January 14 at St. Philip Neri Church, Toledo, with Father Robert Chisholm officiating and Father Rod McNeil assisting. Burial followed at St. Philip Neri Church Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Blaine, Charles, Nick, Eugene, Peter, Mike, Matt and Joe Healey.
Memorial donations were directed to the St. Philip Neri Cemetery Fund or charities of the donors' choice.
