Proprietor Laurentian View Dairy, Deep River
At Deep River and District Hospital on Tuesday, March 21, 2006. Dwayne Blimke age 66 years. Beloved husband of Deanna Blimke (Woodward) of Deep River. Loving father of Tamela Aranyosi and her husband Brad and Terryick Blimke and his wife Heidi all of Deep River. Cherished grandfather of Taryn and Kirstyn Aranyosi. Dear brother of Marilyn Quinn and her husband Harold of Kingston, Keith Blimke and his wife Violet of Chalk River, Feryn Bailey and her husband Grant of Pembroke, Beryl Knights and her husband Graydon of London, Heather Beamish and her husband Wayne of Ottawa, Wreyn Blimke and his wife Nancy of Whitby, and Judy Roe and her husband John, Vera Zadow (the late Ken Zadow), Murray Blimke and his wife Mary, Lyndon Blimke and his wife Bernice and Daryl Blimke and his wife Lorna all of Deep River. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was conducted in the Deep River Community Church on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Deep River Community cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Deep River and District Hospital (Palliative Care Unit) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
EVANS: Frances Mary
Life Time Member: Catholic Women's League
At North Renfrew Long-term Care Centre, Deep River on Saturday, March 25, 2006. Frances Mary Evans age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Clarence Evans of Sudbury. Loving mother of Peter Evans and his wife Sue of Ottawa, Frances Ann (Sue) Newton and her husband Paul, and Mary Clare Evans all of Deep River. Cherished grandmother of Bronwen Nicol of Toronto, Sara Quigley of Edinborough, Scotland, David Evans and Aaron Evans both of Ottawa, Nathan Evans of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Michelle Rose of Point Alexander, Karen Robertson of Port Perry and Lynda Casselman of Trenton, and seven great-grandchildren Crystal, James, Jennifer, Andrew, Amanda, Jared and Lauren. Predeceased by a sister Alma Nagle and her husband the late Jack Nagle formerly of Iroquois Falls and a brother Jack Wilkes and his wife the late Helen. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Friday, April 7 from 7-9 P.M. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Deep River on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. In memoriam donations to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation, the North Renfrew Long-Term Care Centre, Deep River or the Alzheimer Society would be gratefully appreciated.
NEILL, Mary Helen
passed away peacefully in Marianhill on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in her 90th year. Mary Neill (nee Lee) of Pembroke and formerly of Deep River wife of the late Thomas Neill. Dear mother of Bill Neill (wife Janice), Sudbury; and Don Neill (wife Ingrid), Oakville. Grandmother to Tyler and Ryan; and Harrison and Eric. Mary was born on May 10, 1916 at Calabogie, Ontario. She was a graduate of the Ottawa Civic Hospital Nursing College and worked for many years as a nurse at the Deep River Hospital. Mary was an avid cross country skier, golfer and traveller. Rested at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Monday from 12 until 2:00 p.m. Service in the funeral home chapel on Monday, March 27, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Deep River Community cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Deep River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.) Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke. Online condolences and donations are available at www.malcolmanddeavitt.com
CHENNETTE: Gerald Charles
Retired Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd (1955-1992). Knights of Columbus (Life Time Member). Member Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 436 Deep River.
At his residence, surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 16, 2006. Gerry Chennette age 70 years. Beloved husband of Marion Chennette (Gervais) of Deep River. Loving father of Tim Chennette and his wife Diane of Campbellford, Cathy Murray of Langley, B.C., Joey Chennette and his wife Shirley of Stittsville, and Donna Watt and her husband John of Brooklyn, Ontario. Cherished grandfather of Victoria, Rachel, Wendy, Erin, Leanne, Elysse, Donny, Greg, Nichol, Thomas and Lauren. Dear brother of George Chennette and his wife Joanne of Uxbridge, Robert Chennette and his wife Eunice of Port Elgin, Eileen Perrault of Timmins, Rita Reed of Streetsville, Lucille McLeod of Parry Sound, and Ella Lamonthe and her husband Emile of North Bay. Predeceased by three brothers Elsworth, Eddy, and Donald Chennette. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Deep River on Monday, March 20, at 11:00 A.M. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River.
FANTHAM: Mary Edna
At Pembroke Regional Hospital, on Saturday, March 18, 2006. Mary Fantham age 78 years. Beloved wife of Thomas (T.J.) Fantham of Heritage Manor Retirement Home, Pembroke. Loving mother of Lynn Fantham (Ginnette) and Terry Fantham (Diane) all of Ottawa, and Robin Rabishaw and her husband Gord of Deep River. Cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren, Rayanne, Jennifer, Scott, Lisa, Vicky, Mary and Brittany, and 7 great-grandchildren, Dustin, Kaitlin, Tyler, Julianna, Cote, Dylan and Mercedes. Dear sister of Robert Stewart (Annie) of Toronto and Orlean Strom and her husband Leo of Sault Ste. Marie. Predeceased by a brother Roger Stewart and a sister Florence Strom. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and at the Arthur Funeral Home, Sault Ste. Marie on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be conducted in the Chapel of the Arthur Funeral Home on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. Interment West Korah cemetery , Sault Ste. Marie. In memoriam donations to the Arthritis Association or Alcoholics Anonymous would be gratefully appreciated.
CAMPBELL: Robert Harris
Suddenly at Montreal, on Saturday, March 18, 2006. Bob Campbell age 60 years. Beloved husband of Shirley Campbell of Deep River. Loving father of Greg Campbell of Mississauga, and Jennifer Lance and her husband Sheldon of Deep River. Cherished grandfather of Cole Lance. A Memorial gathering in Bob's remembrance will be held at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 22, 2006. A Private Family Service will be conducted at a later date. In memoriam donations to the Charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
McKEE: William (Bill)
Dearly loved father of Michael, John and Beverley, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2006 at Leisure World, North Bay at the age of 77 years. Bill will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Andy McKee, Deep River, Ann Shortt and Nora Wilson, New Liskeard, Don McKee, Guelph, and Margaret Sharp, North Bay. A memorial service was held Friday, March 17, in North Bay. While Bill was subject to poor health for the last many years, he lived life spreading his joy and positive attitude to all those who met him.
LOMAS: Joy
Peacefully on March 16, 2006 at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew. Joy was a former resident of Deep River. Survived by children Mark Torry of Vancouver, Diane (Steven Casha) of Calgary and Lynn (Steven Majek) of Kitchener. She will be missed by grandchildren Nicole, Jessica, Albert, Gabriele, Eve, Lara and Guilia. Also survived by brothers Paul of Deep River, Ronald (Margaret) of Hamilton, Robert Allan, Elmer Maki of Sault Ste. Marie and sisters Mary of Deep River and Mariam Marsh of Sault Ste. Marie. Cremation has taken place. A special thanks to the staff at Groves Park Lodge. Those desiring donations to the Groves Park Lodge would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew.
LANCE, Joseph Kent
Suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. Joe Lance age 66 years. Beloved husband of Kathy Lance of Laurentian Hills. Loving father of Judy Dale and her husband John of Pickering and John Tierney of London. Cherished grandfather of Brock Tierney, Katie and Jason Dale. Dear brother of Leslie Lance and his wife Ida Mae of Pembroke, Ron Lance of Rapides des Joachims, Quebec, and Lorena Lance of Pembroke. Also survived by a brothe-in-law Cecil Remus and a sister-in-law Patricia Lance both of Rapides des Joachims, Quebec. Predeceased by a sister Helena Remus and a brother James Lance. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Deep River on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Followed by cremation. Reception followed in the church hall. In memoriam donations to the Kidney Dialysis Unit of the Pembroke Regional Hospital or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
WERRY, Marjory
At Deep River and District Hospital on Friday, March 10, 2006. Marjory Werry age 85 years. Beloved wife of John (Jack) Werry of Deep River. Loving mother of Christine Sookram and her husband Dominique of Toronto, and David Werry and his wife Lori Graham-Werry of Dunrobin. Cherished grandmother of Mathew Werry. Also survived by two sisters-in-law Helen Schuch of Huntsville, and Miriam Werry of Toronto. Predeceased by a brother Bert Schuch. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Remembrance Gathering will be celebrated at a later date. In memoriam donations to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River.
WALKER, John
Entered into rest at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, Campbellford, Ontario on Thursday, March 2, 2006 in his 84th year. Beloved husband for 58 years of the late C. Alice (Kelly) Walker. Dear father of Diane (Peter) Collins, Donna (Gary) Jepson, Joan Filip (Bill Reid), Gordon (Sonja Rokosova) Walker and Gary (Jane) Walker and the late John Walker. Cherished grandfather of Jeff, Vicki, Dustin, Danielle, Andrea, Scott, Jennifer, Nikita and Alan. Funeral Service was held at the Weaver Family Funeral Home, 77 Second St., Campbellford on Saturday March 4, 2006 at 2pm. Rev. Jim Cullen officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation - Greatest Need Fund would be appreciated by the family. Online Guest Book & Condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
WHEELER, Alma Freida (nee Wagner)
Peacefully in the Deep River & District Hospital on Saturday, March 4th, 2006 at the age of 85 years. Alma Wheeler, dearly loved mother of June Anderson, Toronto; and Karl Saltern (wife Jean), Pembroke. Grandmother to Bonnie, Alan and Jenny; and great-grandchildren Marlee, Candice, Danielle and Stephanie. Daughter of the late Adolph and Emma Wagner (nee Baker). Sister of Helen Danluck, Toronto. Predeceased by brothers Edward Wagner and Hans Wagner; and sisters Annie Welk, Elsie Reckzin, Willa Waito, Irene Waito, Della Hart and Marie Allen. Visitation was at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Tuesday, March 7th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in Faith Lutheran Church, Deep River on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the Deep River cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to Faith Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated). Arrangements by the Malcolm Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.
GOSSELIN, Rae
Passed suddenly, of heart failure, in Selkirk, MB, Saturday, February 25, 2006. Son of the late Louis Alfred and Mary Ethel Gosselin. Brother of Yvonne Brownlee of West Bank, BC, and Betty & her husband Scotty Andrews of Port Elgin, ON. Predeceased by brothers Louis and Ian Gosselin. Spring interment to be announced. Memorial contributions to the Deep River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
ALDERDICE, Lawrence Frederick
At Heritage Manor Retirement Home, Pembroke, on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Larry Alderdice age 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Mildred Alderdice. Dear father of Kent Alderdice and his wife Jacqueline of Deep River. Also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by four daughters, Anita Festarini, Carol Joyce, Jacqueline Beaton and Marlene Volataire. Larry will also be remembered by Mrs. Connie Robinson, staff, friends and extended family at the Heritage Manor Retirement Home, Pembroke. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Monday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. A Funeral Service was conducted in the Chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Deep River Community cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated.
MORTON, Violet Jean
At Deep River and District Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2006. Violet Jean Bachelder age 71 years. Beloved wife of the late Keith Morton. Loving mother of Bruce Morton and his wife Alanna Allen of Orleans, Gavin Morton and his wife Susan of Sugar Hill, Georgia, and Barbara Phillippo and her husband Kevin of Hamilton. Cherished grandmother of Allan, Travis, Heidi, Patrick and Samuel Morton, and Craig and Kacie Phillippo. Dear sister of Fred Bachelder and Danny Bachelder and his wife Linda all of Deep River, Flo Childerhose and her husband Grant of Whitby, Mary Harkley and her husband Jerry Fraser of Kamloops, B.C., Nancy Bachelder of Ajax, and Doris Chandler and her husband John (Flip) of Kanata. Predeceased by a brother Gerry Bachelder. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the Deep River Community Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Deep River Community Church would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River.
PRINT, James Edward
Peacefully, at the Pembroke Regional Hospital, on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. James Print age 86 years. Loving husband of the late Rita Print (Bourne), and the late Norma Print (Hall) and companion of the late Ruby Campbell. Dear father of Nancy Swartz and her husband Don of Erin, Judy McMaster and her husband Harry of Guelph, and step-father of Robert Bourne and his wife Gazina and Carol Ann Logie and her husband Jim all of Brampton. Cherished grandfather of Stacey, Brent, Adam and his wife Jennifer, Jacqueline, Bobbie, Alan, Andrea, Frank and Amy, and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Doris Hamill and her husband Archie of Mississauga. Predeceased by a sister Edith Rankin. Also, survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Saturday, June 24 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the Chapel of the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on June 24 at 11:00 A.M. In memoriam donations to the Tuberous Sclerosis Canada or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.
Rae Thomas Gosselin
Memorial Service
Family and friends are welcome to attend the memorial service for Rae Thomas Gosselin, son of the late Louis & Ethel Gosselin of Deep River, who passed away of heart failure February 25, 2006 in Selkirk, Manitoba. Service to be held at the Deep River cemetery Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 10:15 am. Food and refreshments to follow. All welcome to attend.
