Retired Brockville Fire Captain Kenneth J. Moore, 74, died March 17, 2004 with his family at his side.
He was born February 1, 1930 in Prescott to Lloyd Moore and the former Eliza Sterrett. When he was about 10 years old, he moved with his family to Brockville, where he lived the rest of his life.
He served in the Canadian navy for five years, then worked at Phillips Cables and Canada Bread before joining the Brockville Fire Department. He started as a firefighter in 1964 and was promoted to lieutenant in 1973 and captain in 1979. He was a captain until his retirement in 1987, after 23 years with the department.
He was also involved with the Brockville Rifles for a total of 40 years. In 1951 he joined the Brockville Rifles Bugle Band and was active for 12 years, achieving the rank of sergeant and earning a Canadian Forces Decoration Medal. After his active service, he continued to volunteer with the band, taking an integral role in organizing band functions and reunions at the Armouries. His association ended in 1991.
Mr. Moore was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96, and served on the branch executive, as chairman of the poppy fund and as membership chairman. He also marched proudly with the Legion Colour Party.
With his Irish roots, he loved listening to Irish music, playing the spoons and singing his favourite Irish songs with his brother, Vince. He was also a devoted Toronto Maple Leafs fan, took trips to Ireland and Florida, worked on crossword puzzles and could often be seen enjoying a cup of coffee and a puff of his pipe.
An active member of St. Francis Xavier Church, he was a gentle, caring man, who enjoyed spending time with his family and had many longtime friends.
Mr. Moore is survived by his son Danny and wife Beverley of Peterborough and three daughters, Karen Race and husband Robert of Athens, Debbie Moore and friend Percy of Mississauga and Melanie Moore-Boisvert and husband Kevin of Brockville.
Also surviving are his grandchildren Robert Race Jr., Bridget Race, Jason McChesney, Sherri Moore, Kimberly Murphy, Kirt Moore, Kayla Boisvert and Brooke Boisvert, as well as three great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his brother Vincent Moore of Brockville and three sisters, Effie Sias of North Carolina, Colleen Green and husband Dennis and Theresa Abrams and husband George, all of Brockville, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth Ackland Moore, but is survived by his second, Eleanor Wilgosh Moore, stepson James Wilgosh and stepdaughters Missy Kerton and Vicki Carson.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two sisters, Joan Wood and Marion Moore, and a stepson, Robert Wilgosh.
Friends called at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, Brockville, on March 19 and Legion Branch 96 held a memorial service. Members of the Brockville Firefighters formed an honour guard during visitation and during the funeral, which was held March 20 at St. Francis Xavier Church, with Father Brian Price officiating.
During the service Chris Coyea sang Ave Maria and Amazing Grace and Ken Larocque played Danny Boy on the pipes. Burial followed at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, where Larocque played Amazing Grace and bugler Eric Hutt played The Last Post.
The pallbearers were grandchildren Robert Race Jr., Bridget, Jason, Sherri, Kimberly and Kirt; the honorary pallbearers were Kayla and Brooke.
Memorial donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Legion Poppy Fund.
Bill Atkinson, 65
Retired truck driver Willis Maxwell "Bill" Atkinson, 65, formerly of Brock Street, died April 6, 2004 at St. Lawrence Lodge. He had been in failing health for the last three months.
He was born October 29, 1938 in West Advocate, Nova Scotia, to George Atkinson and the former Evelyn Shirley.
After leaving the army, he became a truck driver and travelled extensively. He was especially proud of the safe driving awards he had received.
Following a heart attack, he retired in the early 1980s. He enjoyed talking about his many trips and adventures.
He was a social man who loved to visit with people, and most of his friends can remember a story or tall tale he told them in the past.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Jennifer; four sisters, Margarite Canning, Ruby Terise, Ruth Beardsley, Muriel Fette and Meredith Crossman; and a brother, Shirley Bernard Atkinson.
He is survived by sisters Ardis Sheffield of Wolfville, N.S., and Carmen Oviton of California and a brother Ronald Atkinson of Brockville, as well as many nieces and nephews and his pets Boots and Snoopy, now living with good friend Wayne.
The funeral was held April 14 at the Irvine Funeral Home, Brockville, with Rev. Geri Johnston officiating.
Cremation was held at the Roselawn Crematorium, Maitland, and burial will be in the family plot in Advocate Cemetery, Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia.
In directing memorial donations to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Mr. Atkinson expressed his wish to protect those who cannot look out for themselves.
Hilda Harper, 80
PRESCOTT -- Hilda Mary Harper, 80, died March 22, 2004 at the Mayfield Retirement Home, Prescott.
She was born May 17, 1923 at Berwick, Ont., to Patrick Martin and the former Mary McMahon. She married Garnet Harper and stayed home as a homemaker.
She loved cooking for her family and was known for her homemade buns. She loved to work in her garden and enjoyed flowers.
She was also very active in her church, St. Paul's. She was active in several churches over the years, but mainly Rowena Church, in Iroquois.
Mrs. Harper is survived by her son Don and wife Pat and three daughters, Bonnie Brown and her husband Richard of Williamsburg, Beverly Earl and husband Cecil and Marlene Walter and husband Patrick.
Also surviving are her brother Francis Martin and wife Geraldine; grandchildren Crystal, Stephen, Amanda, Karen, Robbie, Luther, Mark, Timothy, Tara, Tana, Scott and Tammy; step-grandchildren Mark, Nancy and Ronda, and several great-grandchildren.
She was pre-deceased by her parents, husband, daughter Sandra and grandsons Kevin, Carey and Martin. She was also pre-deceased by her sister Marie Dingwall and her brother Jim Martin.
Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, where on March 25 the funeral ws held, with Pastor David Gogolin officiating. Burial will be at Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott, later in the spring.
The pallbearers were grandchildren Stephen Harper, Luther Walters, Mark Walters, Tim Walters, Robbie Earl and Scott Brown.
Memorial donations were directed to the St. Paul's Roof Fund and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Edna Davis, 67
Edna Mary Davis died March 9, 2004, just four days before her 68th birthday, at Kingston General Hospital. Lymphoma diagnosed in 1997 had gone into remission until November 2003 and she died of complications from the illness.
Born March 13, 1936 in Grenville County, she was the daughter of Harry Chattaway and the former Ruby Lillian Kain. She was educated at Rockport Public School and Mallorytown Continuation School.
She was married to Douglas Allcock in Brockville and they had two children.
She worked in Brockville, then moved to Toronto where she held several jobs. Moving to British Columbia for two years, she met Donald Davis, whom she had known in her youth, and they returned to Brockville, where they lived for 11 years until Mr. Davis's death and where Mrs. Davis cared for both her parents, during their illnesses.
In 1991 she completed level two of the Home Support course at St. Lawrence College and worked as a Red Cross Homemaker and a private homecare worker in Brockville.
Her main interests were her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed her friends and her pets, as well as bingo and gardening.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her daughters, Carol Weeks of Lyndhurst and Bonnie Allcock of Brockville, five grandchildren, sister Joan Glancey of Cookstown, Ont., and three brothers, George Chattaway of Johnstown, David Chattaway of Brockville and Richard Chattaway of British Columbia, as well as 15 nieces/nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Lloyd Chattaway.
Friends called at the Irvine Funeral Home on March 12 before the funeral in the Irvine Chapel, with Rev. Arlyce Schiebout officiating. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Gordon Clarke, Joseph Weeks Sr. and Joseph Weeks Jr., and Phil Chattaway.
Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Jean Anderson, 61
Jean Mary Anderson, 61, of RR 3, Brockville, died of cancer April 3, 2004 at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital. She had been diagnosed eight years ago.
Born March 28, 1943, in Edinburgh, Scotland, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Julia West. Her family immigrated to Canada from England in 1945 and she was raised and educated first in Carleton Place and then in Brockville, after moving here in 1957.
She worked on the assembly line at Parke Davis, later Trillium Health Care Products, on Parkedale Avenue in Brockville.
She identified with the Anglican Church and was a member of the Shepherd's Welcome Centre. Her interests included gardening, knitting, music, crafts, quilting and reading.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, Art Anderson; son Allan Jackson of Ottawa; daughter Julie Serre de St. Jean and husband Andrew of Lyn; and six grandchildren, T. J., Candace, Joshua, Dani-elle, Joey and Michael. Also surviving are her brother John West of Brockville and her stepchildren, Tammy Plath (Craig) of Brockville, Sharon Villa and Connie Denk and husband Robert of Rochester, N.Y.
Cremation was arranged through the Barclay Funeral Home, Brockville, and burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations were directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.
She was predeceased by her parents and grandson Zachary.
