Paul Emile Guy Bergeron, 74, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 4, 2005 at Kingston General Hospital after a short illness.
He was born to Paul Bergeron and the former Marguerite Valentine on August 28, 1930 in Ottawa, where he grew up. He married Georgette Lemay on July 5, 1952, and shortly afterwards they moved to Brockville and began their family.
Mr. Bergeron was employed by DuPont of Canada in Maitland until 1972, when he transferred to Kingston. He retired in July 1985 but continued performing contract work for DuPont in Kingston and Whitby.
Throughout his life he was active and involved. He enjoyed hockey, boxing, coaching, umpiring and golfing. His most recent hobby was collecting "logo" golf balls and he was proud of the 2, 400 he had on display.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and president of the Champlain Club in Brockville for many years.
Retirement did not slow him down. He and his wife purchased a condo in Margate, Florida, where they quickly enlarged their circle of friends. They enjoyed their lives as snowbirds and Mr. Bergeron served as president and then active member of the condominium association and played shuffleboard and golf.
He had always enjoyed singing and acting, and in Florida he performed in the annual Senior Starlighters theatrical productions. This past winter he was to have performed as Tevye in the group's March production of Fiddler on the Roof, which was dedicated in his honour.
Well known for his jovial nature, he was always willing to go the extra mile for family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Georgette of Kingston and four children, Suzanne of Brockville, Lucie Stein and husband Al of Brockville, Patric and wife Lisa of Florida and Michel and wife Christine of Kingston, as well as grandchildren, Kellie and Robert Stein of Brockville and Bradley and Emily Bergeron of Florida.
Also surviving are his brothers Pierre and Paul Bergeron and sisters Madeleine and Lucille.
He was predeceased by his parents and his older sister, Jeanne.
People travelled from as far away as Florida, Toronto and Montreal to attend his funeral, held July 9 in the Barclay Funeral Home chapel, Brockville, with Father Brian Price, of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church officiating. The eulogy was given by his son Patric. The pallbearers were Patric and Michel Bergeron, Al and Robert Stein, Gerry Plouffe, Bob Dube and Pierre Bergeron.
Burial was to take place later at Notre Dame Cemetery in Ottawa.
Memorial donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Chantal Thomas
Chantal Amy Thomas, 18-year-old daughter of Alec and Joan Thomas of Lyn, died suddenly July 8, 2005 in Brockville.
She was born December 23, 1986 in Brockville, attended Lyn/Tincap Elementary School and completed Grade 12 in 2004 at Thousand Islands Secondary School.
During her high school years she was an avid soccer player, winning recognition for her strong defensive play. She loved music, drawing, poetry and hanging out with friends.
She is survived by her parents, sister Rachel Thomas and her fiancé Dwayne Kelly of Milton, brother James Thomas of Lyn, maternal grandmother Jeannette Clark of Saskatoon, Sask., paternal grandmother Joyce Thomas of Nanton, Alta., and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends called at the Centennial Road Standard Church, Brockville, on Sunday, July 10, and the funeral was held there July 11. Pastor Laurence Croswell conducted the service and spoke of the many lives Chantal had touched and brought joy to in her 18 years. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery, just west of Brockville.
Memorial donations were directed to the Chantal Thomas Bursary to the Arts, started by the Thomas family.
Bill Mundell, 56
Bill Mundell, 56, died suddenly June 23, 2005 at Ashby Lake Road.
He was born April 1, 1949 in Kingston, to Oliver Mundell and the former Joan Brett. He was raised in Inverary and attended Sydenham High School.
He married Linda Battams in Gananoque on May 21, 1983.
Mr. Mundell was the food service manager at Kemptville College before moving to Brockville about 1985 where he worked as a chef at St. Lawrence Lodge.
For the past 10 years he had worked as a general contractor doing painting and renovations.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf and darts. He also liked camping and going to bluegrass music festivals. His grandchildren were a special part of his life.
He is survived by his wife Linda Mundell, mother Joan Kuhnle and her husband Walter of Brockville, and four children, Kim Mills of Ottawa, Tina Olivera of Kingston, Lisa Renkema and husband Richard of Lyn and Bill Mundell and wife Michelle of Brockville, as well as seven grandchildren, Stacy, Ashley, William, Brendan, Michael, Fidelis and Miranda.
Also surviving are eight siblings: Pat Doyle and husband Mike of Brockville, Barry Mundel of Kingston area, Mike Mundell and wife Linda of Inverary, Brian Mundell and wife Glenda of Kingston, Janice Campbell and husband Ron of Belleville, Terry Ann and friend Dennis of Woodstock, Ont., Debbie of Almonte and Donna Campbell and husband Andy of Almonte. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
He was predeceased by his father.
A memorial service was held June 28 at the Barclay Funeral Home, Brockville, with Mike Mundell officiating. Burial followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland.
Kenneth Lucas, 73
Kenneth William Lucas, 73, of RR 3, North Augusta, died July 8, 2005 at Wellington House in Prescott.
He was born September 6, 1931 in North Augusta to William Lucas and the former Addie Alberry.
Employed primarily with the Ministry of Natural Resources, where he worked as a labourer. He also worked in construction.
He enjoyed woodworking, having a cup of coffee at Tim Hortons and visiting with his friends and neighbours.
Mr. Lucas is survived by his wife Betsie (nee Onland); brother Art of Seeleys Bay and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother Douglas and sisters Keitha Woo and Mary Price.
Friends called at the Grant Brown Funeral Home-Purcell Chapel, Spencerville, where on July 12 the funeral was held, with Rev. James Clarke officiating. Burial followed at Bishops Mills Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steven, Edwin, Joseph and Timothy Harvey, Kimberly Basten and Denise Burkert. The honorary pallbearer was Stewart Harvey.
Allan Shaver, 45
ATHENS -- Allan John Shaver, 45, died suddenly January 29, 2006 in a fire at his home in Athens.
He was born May 5, 1960, in Smiths Falls. He was raised by his parents Stan Shaver and the former Orla Lawson. He lived in and around Smiths Falls in his early years and moved in 1970 to Athens, where he attended Pineview Public School and Athens District High School. He graduated with honours from Kemptville College in 1981.
While in high school he met Jeannie MacMillan. They were married on November 21, 1981 and had two daughters, Julia born in 1983 and Jenna born in 1985. He later married Lin Kristensen on November 1, 2003.
He made his livelihood farming and worked alongside dairy farmers Ivan and Helen Pike for several years before purchasing the farm from them.
He continued to enjoy the outdoor life, including his team of work horses, sleigh rides, making maple syrup, cutting wood and working on the land. In 1996 he sold the farm and invested as a partner in "Bernie's Butcher Block, " which allowed him to explore a different avenue in agriculture. He often said he wished he had written a book on all the experiences of running a business.
A self-employed family man, he enjoyed taking his young daughters to work with him every day and took the time to teach them to appreciate the outdoors and farming.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a past president of the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He enjoyed most sports and grew up playing baseball in both Toledo and Athens. Hockey was his passion and he enjoyed coaching, playing and refereeing. He was also the Men's Club Captain for several years at Sherwood Golf Club in Forthton, now known as Cedar Valley.
Most recently, he began attending Pine Grove Free Methodist Church and became an active member of the church as well as a member of the building committee for the new church being constructed.
He was an avid gardener and loved cooking gourmet meals for his family and friends. A carpenter and handyman, he served on the board of directors for the Athens Medical Centre and was a fence viewer for the township of Athens. He was always eager to help both friend and family.
Mr. Shaver is survived by his wife, Lin Shaver; daughters Julia and partner John Conklin of Greenbush and Jenna and partner Joshua Herbison of Brockville and their mother Jeannie Tighe of Brockville.
He is also survived by his father, Stan Shaver and wife Pam of Athens; his mother, Orla Lawson and partner Bob Bernicky of Jasper; his brothers, Steven Shaver and wife Janet of Athens and Roger Shaver and wife Melissa of Toronto, and grandparents Hayden and Doreen Lawson of Athens. Also surviving are his birth father John McLean and wife Reiko of Peterborough and neighbours Ivan and Helen Pike of Athens, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Friends called at the Judson Funeral home on February 3. The funeral was held at Pine Grove's sister church, the Athens Free Methodist Church, on February 4, with Pastor Jack Bradley officiating. Tributes were given by Sue Liston, John Osborne, Brett and Bev Mustard and Jimmy Skinkle. Burial followed at Glen Elbe Cemetery.
Memorial donations were directed to Pine Grove Free Methodist Church Building Fund, Ducks Unlimited and a trust fund for his wife Lin.
