ATHENS -- James "Jim" Lloyd Tedford, 58, a well-known Frankville farmer and Leeds and Grenville counties employee, died suddenly as the result of a farm accident at his residence on July 17, 2004.
He was born March 2, 1946, at a home in Rear of Yonge and Escott to Vincent James Tedford, who predeceased him, and the former Bethalma Reed, who survives.
He attended Daytown Public School and Rideau District High School in Elgin. After leaving school he worked for Brundige Construction and Tackaberry Construction as a heavy machine operator for several years. Finally, he worked for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, out of the Frankville garage. He could often be seen grading along the roadsides in summer and clearing roads with snowplows in winter.
On February 14, 1975, he married Linda Prosser at St. Thomas Anglican Church, Frankville, and they lived in the area all their time together.
His main interests centred on his family, farm and hunting. He loved his pet dog, a pug named Mitzie, who rode in the farm tractor with him and was a constant companion, even at the time of his death.
Mr. Tedford is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Kristy Nathan and husband Chris of Frankville and son Ryan Tedford and wife Tanya of Rocksprings, as well as a special family friend Kelly Mitten of Brockville.
Also surviving are his brother Karl Tedford of Athens and four sisters, Bonnie Laming, Carol Barber and husband Mike, and Thelma Laming, all of Smiths Falls, and Pam Tedford of Athens; an aunt, Eleanor Knapp or RR 4, Brockville and an uncle Jack Tedford and wife Maxine of Jasper; and a brother-in-law Jim Prosser and wife Marg of Addison.
He was predeceased by his father-in-law Borden Armstrong and by mother-in-law Hilda Prosser in 1998.
The funeral was held July 21 at the Judson Funeral Home, Athens, with Rev. Peggy Hudson officiating. Burial will be at Lombardy Cemetery at a later date.
Honorary pallbearers were Gary Whitmore, Harry Talbot, Bill Minish, Shaun McDonnell, Donald Morrison and John Bennett.
Memorial donations were directed to St. Thomas Anglican Church, Frankville, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Maurice Hunt, 77
Maurice Archibald Hunt, 77, formerly of Mallorytown, died August 7, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital, after coping for 54 years with injuries received while in the Canadian Army.
He was born in Mallorytown on November 20, 1926 to William Sheridan Hunt and the former Gladys Geraldine Kelly.
He joined the army at 16 and served with the Sherbrooke Fusiliers Armoured Regiment throughout Europe, landing in France on D-5. He was wounded and returned to Canada, rejoining the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps until his discharge from the army.
On June 1, 1946 he married Mary Florence "Shirley" Hurford in Trevelyan.
He first worked as an auto mechanic and later opened his own business, Hunt's Small Engine, on Highway 29, which he operated for many years.
His main interests were his home and family. He enjoyed being in, on or just near the St. Lawrence River, camping with friends and traveling across Canada, the United States and all through Mexico.
Mr. Hunt is survived by his wife Shirley Hunt, sons Reginald and wife Donna of Mallorytown and Neil and wife Jane of Brockville, chosen daughter Laura Fagan and husband Paul of Edwards, Ont. (southeast of Ottawa), nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents, his grandmother Eva Kelly, sister Kathleen, brother Robert and sister-in-law Grace.
Friends called at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, Brockville, where on August 10 the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 484 of Mallorytown held a memorial service. The funeral was held in the Irvine Chapel on August 11, with Rev. Dr. Alan Bennett officiating. Mr. Hunt's son Neil shared memories.
The pallbearers were Rene Tyo, Derek Murren, Jeff Sargent, Anthony Wielemaker, Robert Hurford and Paul Fagan.
Memorial donations were directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and charities of donors' choice.
Audrey Simpson, 94
A memorial service for Audrey Phoebe Simpson, 94, a British war bride who worked as a nurse at Brockville Psychiatric Hospital, will be held Friday, September 3 at 2 p.m. in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She died August 21, 2004 at St. Lawrence Lodge.
She was born in Burma on January 8, 1910, the daughter of Joseph Cooper and his wife, the former Daisy Forbes.
She was an independent spirit, an adventurer. After living in Burma, she went to boarding school in England and trained in nursing there. Then she set off for India where she nursed in Calcutta.
Returning to England, she did private duty nursing and was responsible for three air raid shelters in Croydon during the Second World War.
She met Stanley "Bud" Simpson, a Canadian soldier in the Canadian Army Service Corps, and they were married in 1942. She left her homeland in 1944 as a war bride, traveling by boat and train to Brockville with her infant son.
Mrs. Simpson faced the many challenges of her new life in Canada with determination, perseverance and a "press on" attitude. She enjoyed community activities with her husband at the Brockville Rowing Club, the Brockville branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the militia.
She later returned to the workforce as a nurse at the Brockville Psychiatric Hospital.
She had a keen mind and enjoyed discussing current events. She was an expert at crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She loved flowers and gardening and participated in the local horticultural society, the Shepherd's Welcome Centre, Trinity Anglican Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Simpson spent her last years at the Rosedale Retirement Centre and then St. Lawrence Lodge, where she enjoyed the activities and appreciated the care of the staff. Her British traditions were with her to the end - an afternoon cup of tea and a sip of sherry in the evening.
She is survived by her son Howard Simpson and wife Sue of Winnipeg, and her daughter Maggie Simpson of Brockville, as well as grandchildren Craig and wife Bev, Paul, Terry and wife Suzanne, Jessica and Jeremy and wife Nicole.
Also surviving are her brother-in-law Bob Simpson of Winnipeg and sister Heather Pengelly in England.
She was predeceased by her parents, husband Bud in 1973 and sisters Sylvia and Phyllis in England.
Cremation took place at Roselawn Crematorium in Maitland and burial will be at a later time in Oakland Cemetery. Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, Brockville, handled arrangements.
Ida Alkerton, 93
PRESCOTT -- Ida Jane Alkerton, 93, died August 21, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital.
She was born October 12, 1910, in Prescott to James Barton and the former Ida Baker.
She married Ken Alkerton on August 19, 1935, in Prescott United Church and became a housewife. She enjoyed baking, tending flowers and caring for animals.
She is survived by nieces Wilda King and Marie Armstrong, nephew James Barton and several great and great-great nieces and nephews and great-great-great nephew Nicholas Jeffrey Lindaker. Also surviving are her sister-in-law Dorothy Alkerton and a cousin, Bernice Brown.
She was predeceased by her husband, brothers Theodore, William, Henry and Robert Barton and sister Mary Bailey.
Friends called at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, before the funeral on August 24, at which Rev. A. Schiebout officiated. Burial followed at Maynard Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Peter, Samantha and Shane McArthur, Timothy and James Danehy and Deborah Danehy-Lindaker.
Gary Worden, 61
Gary Worden, 61, a native and lifelong resident of Brockville and area, died July 28, 2004 at Brockville General Hospital. He had been ill with cancer for several months.
The son of Willard "Joe" Worden and the former Dorothy Smith, he was born in Brockville on January 16, 1943 and attended Windsor School and Brockville Collegiate. He grew up on Bartholomew Street and over the years lived on Stewart Boulevard, at RR 4, Brockville and RR 1, Prescott, on John Street and eventually at 10 Stuart Street.
In his younger years, he worked at the IGA store, first at Northgate and later at the Water Street location. He then joined DuPont Canada and was employed there for 38 years, officially retiring on June 30, 2004.
He was a member of Christ United Church, Lyn, an associate member of Branch 96 of the Royal Canadian Legion, a member of the 39 Club of Brockville and a local motorcycle club.
He was also known as a local disc jockey, operating Gary's D.J. He played music at local dances and weddings for many years. He enjoyed attending card parties. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and loved spending summer weekends on his bike.
Mr. Worden is survived by his dear friend Marion Herbison of Brockville, his daughter Trelane and her husband Ulysse "J.R." Legere and a grandson Brando Legere. He is also survived by his brothers Lloyd Worden and wife Sandra, and Nelson Worden and wife Eva, and by nieces and nephews Trevor, Terry, Stephanie and Jodie.
Friends called at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, Brockville, where on July 31 the funeral was held, with Rev. Jean Baker of Christ United Church, Lyn, officiating.
Several friends on their motorcycles escorted the procession to Blue Church Cemetery for the burial.
The pallbearers were Casey Wildenburg, Desmond Kearney, Ron Dillabough, Michael Trussell, Wayne Gray and Chris Huntley.
Memorial donations to Hospice of Providence Palliative Care will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
