Joan Diane Code died at St. Lawrence Lodge on August 26, 2007. She was 72 years old.
Born on January 15, 1935 to Charles Walter and Beatrice Elizabeth Scace, she was raised and educated in Brockville before moving to Montreal where she lived for 35 years and worked as an X-ray technician.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Gordon Code, and is survived by a brother, James Walter Scace and his wife Paulette.
Funeral services were held September 8 at the Irvine Funeral Home, officiated by Reverend Douglas Richards. Cremation was at the Roselawn Crematorium in Maitland.
Donations to the Alheimer's Society are gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Nora Smith, 85
Nora Kathleen Smith, of Sherwood Park Manor, died on September 14, 2007 at Brockville General Hospital. She was 85 years old.
She was born on January 8, 1922, at Wallasey, Cheshire, England, daughter of Richard F. Morrisson and the former Florence Parker. She was predeceased by both parents.
She was raised in Wallasey, Cheshire, England and educated there at Maris Stella Convent School for Girls.
She lived in Cheshire, England from 1922-2001, and worked as an accounts clerk for Unilever, Port Sunlight, Cheshire.
She was an air raid precautions (ARP) warden during the Second World War bombing of Liverpool and Merseyside.
Mrs. Smith had been retired for 25 years.
She married Edwin Alexander Smith in 1949 in England. She was predeceased by her husband.
Mrs. Smith moved to Canada and Brockville in December 2001, residing at Millwood Manor from 2001-07.
She was a member of the Brockville Legion Diamond Jubilee Club, Probus Club and Reading Club, and her interests included theatre, cinema, reading and history.
Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, David (Deb) Smith, of Brockville, and Allan (Kim) Smith, of California, three grandchildren Scott, Karen and Jennifer Smith, and three nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by a sister, Eileen Morrisson, and two brothers, Brian Morrisson and Dennis Morrisson.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Barclay Funeral Home.
Interment was on September 24 at Oakland Cemetery, with Rev. Roland Glendinning presiding.
Memorial donations were to Sherwood Park Manor.
Jerold Bunt, 81
Jerold Mahlon Bunt died at Brockville General Hospital's Charles St. site on June 24, 2007 after a short battle with cancer. He was 81.
Mr. Bunt was born at home in Walkerville (Windsor), Ontario, on March 15, 1926, as the fifth of a family of eight children. He was the youngest and last surviving of the four boys; his four sisters are all alive and well. He was the son of Oliver Wilmot Bunt and Harriet Irma (Smith) Bunt.
In his pre-teen years, he was a member of the Cub Scouts. As a young teenager, he belonged to a church group called the Boy's Brigade. In his mid-teens, he joined the Air Cadets Squadron No. 13, Windsor.
He worked for a short time at the Universal Button and Fastener Co., where he lost part of the middle finger on his left hand. There were few family get-togethers where the missing finger wasn't the source of many jokes and comments.
At the beginning and early part of the Second World War, his three older brothers enlisted in the RCAF. When Mr. Bunt turned 18, he was given parental permission (reluctantly) to enlist in the RCAF, too, but was refused on medical grounds. However, in August 1944, he joined the Canadian Army. He always said, "I was warm and breathing, so they took me."
His military career lasted nine years, with service in Canada and continental Europe. He obtained the rank of sergeant with the Royal Canadian Regiment, Second Battalion.
When he was stationed in Brockville at the officer training school, he met Verla R. Washbourne. They were married on April 8, 1950 at St. Paul's Anglican Church. After his honourable discharge from the service in June 1953, the couple and their eight-month-old son Wayne settled in Brockville.
Shortly afterwards, he started work at Phillips Cables in the telephone division. In May 1954, the telephone division moved and became Automatic Electric, later Microtel and then Brock Telecom. He worked there for more than 36 years there, serving as a union steward and shop foreman. He retired in September 1989.
A second son, David, was born in June 1955, and the youngest son, Allan, in August 1963.
During the 1960s, Mr. Bunt was active in the Cub Scouts. He also had a passion for singing. During the 1970s, he was secretary of the Brockville chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America. In 1981, as a member of Chapter 4 Quartet, he was honoured with the Barbershopper of the Year Award. He also belonged to the Ottawa chapter, the Capital City Chorus, and sang on the stage of the Ottawa Civic Centre and competed in Salt Lake City.
After he retired from Microtel, he became a member of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires doing security work at St. Lawrence College for almost 12 years. He retired from the commissionaires when his wife Verla was diagnosed with cancer.
He joined the Freemasons in 1990 and was master of Sussex Lodge No. 5 in 1997.
Mr. Bunt was a fun-loving man who enjoyed spending time with his wife, sons and their families. For a number of years, he and his wife had a trailer on Graham Lake where they had many family get-togethers during the summers. He also enjoyed gardening and regularly attended Brockville Braves games, serving as timekeeper for a while.
He was predeceased by his parents, parents-in law, and brothers Howard, Kenneth and Theodore, and brother-in-law Charles Winters.
He is survived by his wife Verla and sons Wayne (Donna), David (Kerry) and Allan (Carol), six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sisters Phyllis, Irma, Shirley and Janet, sisters-in-law Helen Winters and Barbara Johnson (Allan) and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel on June 26. A memorial service was conducted by Sussex Lodge No. 5. The funeral service under the direction of Rev. Kevin Smith was held the following day with interment at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andrew Bunt, Jeff Daniel, Jason Bunt, Ryan Witham, Marty Mallory and Richard O'Brien.
Memorial donations to the Palliative Care service were gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Aletha 'Jo' Timpany
Retired high school teacher Aletha "Jo" Timpany died August 7, 2007 at Sherwood Park Manor, with friends by her side. She was 98.
Born on February 2, 1909, she was the only child of William Lyman Dunlop and his wife Bessie. She attended public school in Brockville and Brockville Collegiate Institute. She received her bachelor's degree with honours in English and biology at Queen's University, and her teacher's degree at Toronto Teacher's College.
She taught at Rideau District High School for 29 years, teaching Latin, English and home economics. On June 18, 1946, she married John T. Timpany, who predeceased her in March 1987.
Mrs. Timpany was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church and at the time of her death was the oldest living member. In her younger days, she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was president of the Presbyterian Young People. Many times she was called upon to sing at weddings and funerals.
She was a member of the Retired Teachers' Association and Queen's University Alumni.
Of a quiet nature, her main interests were her Pomeranian dogs, bridge and cooking. She was noted for her dinner parties: the desserts were always a delight. Mrs. Timpany lived independently in her own home until October 2006, when she had a fall. After that she resided at Rosedale and Sherwood Park Manor.
Her bridge talents were well known and she played many years in the St. Vincent Bridge Marathon and was a team captain at one time.
Her generosity, sense of humour and caring nature will be greatly missed by close friends Marion Barkley, Mary Ross, Rosemarie Dow, Anne Whaley and Doug Moore.
At her request, there was no funeral service. Interment was conducted by Reverend Alan Duncan. She was buried in the family plot in Oakland Cemetery. A gathering of her friends was held at the Irvine Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 14.
Memorial donations were made to Sherwood Park Manor.
James Bueley, 67
IROQUOIS -- James Allan Bueley, 67, died on August 3, 2007 at Winchester District Hospital after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
He was born in Matilda Township on August 27, 1939, son of Frank Bueley and the former Adelaide Nesbitt.
He had a 44-year career with DuPont Canada, starting in 1958, and working at both the Maitland and Kingston sites.
He worked as lab technician, research technician and customer service representative.
His interests included reading history, music and dancing, gardening, golfing, camping and enjoyed holidays in Florida.
He was a long-term member in the IOOF Lodge, where he held many offices and served as deputy district grand master (DDGM).
As an active member of St. John's Anglican Church, he served as people's warden and congregational council.
He spent many winters as a member of the Iroquois Minor Hockey Association and as an active participant helping his sons' teams.
Mr. Bueley is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Mary Harkness, his sons Steve (Deana), of Edmonton, Doug (Janis), of Winchester, and grandchildren Chris, Scott, Patrick and Kendra.
He is also survived by his brother Harold (Doreen), sister-in-law Joyce and mother-in-law Kathleen Harkness.
He was predeceased by his parents and his eldest brother, John.
A service commemorating Mr. Bueley's life was held on August 7 at St. John's Anglican Church with Rev. Craig Bowers officiating. Special tributes were presented by daughters-in-law Deana and Janis.
Interment was at St. John's Anglican Cemetery. Pallbearers were his good friends Ted Styles, Dale Marcellus, Michael Ascough, Brent Lapier, Bill Lee, and grandson Scott.
Numerous donations to Winchester District Hospital and St. John's Anglican Church were gratefully acknowledged.
