COLLIER, Delbert Winston
Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the age of 90 years. Husband of the former Yvonne (Mills) Gardner. Dear father of Ronald Collier of Prescott. Grandfather of Tracey, Sarah and Daniel. Also survived by step children Ruland Gardner (Pat), Vance Gardner (Barbara), David Gardner (Sandra), Roger Gardner (Patricia) and Daphne Howell (Steven) and their families. Predeceased by his first wife Leta Breen and by his brother Billy Collier.
Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Service in celebration of Delbert’s life will be held in the Irvine Funeral Chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. In remembrance, donations to the Brockville Tabernacle Church Building Fund would be gratefully acknowledged.
SHANAHAN, John Harold (Jack)
Peacefully with his family at his side at the Wellington House Nursing Home, Prescott on Thursday, December 29, 2005, in his 85th year, Jack Shanahan. Beloved husband of 54 years to Theresa (Thorpe) of Prescott. Dear father of Marie Scott (Tom) of Brockville, Patrick (Marg) of Maynard, Michael (Deb) of Ilderton, Bill of Maynard and Joe of Prescott. Grandfather of Shannon Scott, Nick Shanahan, Dan (Megan) Leonard, Tracey (Clint) Day and Michelle Bellenger. Great-grandfather of Connor Day. Brother of Loretta Crobar of Heuvelton, N.Y. Predeceased by his parents Patrick Shanahan and Mary (O’Brien) and by 10 brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, 416 Dibble Street West, Prescott from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Monday with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mark’s Church, Prescott on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment at St. Mark’s Cemetery in the spring. For those wishing, the family would appreciate donations to the Palliative Care at Wellington House, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association.
WATSON, Oswald
Entered into rest on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at the Kingston General Hospital. Oswald John Watson of Brockville (formerly of Athelstan and Huntingdon, Quebec) aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the former Doreen Mary Crowther. Dear father of William Watson and his wife Beverly of Athelstan, Quebec and Robert Watson of Hamilton. Grandfather of Kenneth, Michael, Patrick, Ryan and Shawn and great-grandfather of Jeremy. Also survived by a step-daughter Diane Breithaupt and her husband Richard of Naples, Florida, step grandchildren Victoria and Christina.
A Graveside Service for Mr. Watson will be held in Huntingdon Protestant Cemetery, Huntingdon, Quebec at a later date. In memoriams to Sherwood Park Manor would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
deGRAAF, JACK
Peacefully at his residence, Seeley’s Bay on Wednesday, December 28, 2005. Jack de Graaf, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Kathy Duizer. Dear father of Ida and her husband Reverend Dr. Andrew Human of St. Thomas, Jane Billings of Seeley’s Bay. Dear brother of Koos (Ada) deGraaf, Huib (Anneke) deGraaf, all of Holland. Predeceased by brother Jaap deGraaf and sister Ada Snoek. Loving Opa of Patricia (Ben), Cynthia, Andrea, Gina and Mitchell. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Olivet Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
MARTIN, Mike
Entered into rest at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital on December 23, 2005 in his 62nd year, after a short battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Karen Elaine Martin (nee Dempsey) of Brockville. Dear father of Tonya and Chantal Martin both of Brockville. Dear brother-in-law of Sharon Dempsey of Brockville. Brother of Bernard Martyn and Michele Martin of Ottawa.
At Mike’s request, cremation took place at Roselawn Crematorium, Maitland. A graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 1:15 p.m. Arrangements are entrusted with the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville. In remembrance, donations to the Hospice of Providence Palliative Care of St. Vincent de Paul Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully appreciated.
CRAWFORD, Edna M.
Suddenly in hospital in Ottawa on Thursday, December 22nd, 2005, Edna M. (Stewart) Crawford, at the age of 70 years. Edna was predeceased by her parents Katie and John Stewart and in 1992 by her beloved husband Frank Crawford. She was the cherished mother and Nan to Diane (Stephen) Cox and their daughter Julianne, Joan (Nigel) Davies and their daughter Nicole, Frank (Reta) and their children Michael and Crystal, and late infant son Joey. Edna will be sadly missed by brothers Don and Jake (Joy) Stewart, sisters Lena Wonch and Phyllis (Tony) Bevan, and the late Myrtle and her husband Jack Crawford. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, all her family, including the Crawford family and many good friends.
Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth Saturday, December 24th from 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. and Monday, December 26th from 8:30 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Johns Church, Perth on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. John’s Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond Street West, Perth K7H 2K1 would be appreciated.
DONOVAN, Patricia M.
Peacefully at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. Pat Kenney of Elgin, in her 95th year. Widow of Alphonse Donovan. Dear mother of Margaret Sullivan of Halifax, Theresa Bannerman of Alberta, Cathy Galway of RR4, Brockville, Joe (Janet) of Elgin, Jim (Debbie) of Brockville. Dear sister of Anna Watters and Frances Lyle both of Elgin, Jay (Doreen) of Kingston, Edmund and Leo both of Elgin. Predeceased by brothers, Raymond, James and Lewis Kenney. Fondly remembered by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Columbanus Church, Elgin on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Rite of Committal, St. Columbanus Cemetery, Elgin. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to St. Vincent de Paul Hospital (Palliative Care) Brockville or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
HART, Armand
Entered into rest at the St. Lawrence Lodge on Thursday, December 22nd, 2005. Armand Hart of Brockville aged 62 years. Dear son of Georgette Hart and the late Leo Hart, father of Amanda and Jennifer. Brother of Madeline Lalonde of Cornwall.
Friends may call at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville on Friday, December 23, 2005 from 9 to 11 a.m. The Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In memoriams to the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged.
PATTERSON, Ida (nee Dietschweiler)
Peacefully at Ottawa, December 14, 2005, age 91. Dear mother of Penny Publow-White (Ron), grandmother of Patrick, Barry, Anthony and Adam, great-grandmother of Brayden, Chelsea and Paige.
A Celebration of Ida's long and loving life will be announced and held in Brockville in the spring.
All who knew her or her family will be welcome.
SHEFFIELD, Lillian (Jamieson)
July 27, 1915 - December 20, 2005
Lillian Sheffield passed peacefully into eternity to be with her Lord and saviour, Jesus Christ, on December 20, 2005 at the Friendly Manor Nursing Home in Deseronto, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband Linton and son Rodney. She leaves son Ron and his wife Dorothy, grandchildren Dan (Kathy), David (Beth), Daryl (Karen), Tim Sheffield, and Ronda (Chris) Wicklam. Eleven great-grandchildren, Meghan, Emmy, Ian, Kate, Jamila, Jared, Spencer, Nicole and Hudson Sheffield, Madison and Clair Wicklam.
Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In Celebration of Lillian’s life, the Funeral Service will take place at the Brockville Wesleyan Church (corner of Central Avenue and Ferguson Drive), on Friday at 11 a.m. Interment in the spring at Sandy Hill Cemetery, North Augusta. In remembrance, memorial gifts to the Gideons International would be appreciated.
