BirthsADAMS-VIVIAN: Brittney Adams and Conan Vivian are happy to announce the safe arrival of their son, Adam Daniel Vivian, in Toronto Nov. 17, 2011 weighing 6lbs 13oz. First grandchild for Paul and Deb Adams, Yolanda Gallo (Barrie) and Lisa (late Daniel) Vivian (Bracebridge). Cherished great-grandson for Jim & Laura Sneddon (Deep River), Ray & Jean Adams (Barrie), Bill & Gina Barnes (Orillia), Maria Gallo (Barrie) and a most welcome nephew for Aunties Bri, Teala, Kaelin, and Uncles Keinan and Mikkel.BABY BOY: Neil, Cathy and Nathan Orr are proud to announce the arrival of their son and little brother, Hunter James Orr. Hunter was born on July 23, 2011 at 5:06 am weighing 7.3 lbs. Andrew and Dorothy Ahokas and Lloyd Desjardins and Rhea Lemure are proud to announce the birth of their grandson, Ryder Lloyd Andrew Desjardins on October 12, 2011. Proud parents are Robert and Amber Desjardins. Rowan Marion Yantha: Kristen and Adam Yantha are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Rowan Marion, at 2 am, Sept. 16th in Pembroke. Proud grandparents are Nancy and John Elliot of Pt. Alexander and Sue Bow & David Yantha of Pembroke. Shannon Knights and Sunir Shah are thrilled to announce the arrival of their daughter, Maya Jashoda Knights Shah, born on Sunday 7 August 2011 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, weighing 6lbs 9ozs. The delighted grandparents are Jackie & Pravin Shah of Deep River and Kathleen Magladry & Doug Knights of Toronto. Her cousin sister Sitara Mistry and cousin brother Sachin Mistry of Mackey are excited on the arrival of Maya. DeathsMORIN, Jean GloriaAt her residence, with her family on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Jean Morin (nee: Jannison). Beloved wife of Edgar Morin. Loving mother of Cindy Giroux and her husband John Cauvier of Bonfield, Bonnie Morin and her husband Armand Sauve of Deep River, Jennifer Morin and her husband Matt Stubinski of Haley Station and Billie-Jo Morin and her husband Jeremy Tustin of Deep River. Cherished grandmother of Jenny-Lee, Mandy-Marie, Kyle, Matthew, Amanda and Nathan. Loving sister of Darlene Schroeder and her husband the late Wilmer Schroeder of Eganville. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains will be in Our Lady of The Snows Parish Cemetery, Stonecliffe (in the spring). In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. SMITH, Marinea Jannetta Suddenly, as a result of an automobile accident on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Marinea Smith (nee: Watson). Beloved wife of the late Gordon Smith. Loving mother of Tami Robitaille and her husband Laurence of Enniskillen, Catherine Smith Hardsand and her husband Geo. of Bowmanville, and Holly Miller and her husband Robert of Edmonton. Cherished grandmother of Blaise Robitaille and his wife Marilyn, Pierce Robitaille and his fiancée Courtney Barker, Graydon McIntosh and Brienne Miller and two great-grandchildren Soren and Orion Robitaille. Also survived by four sisters Joan, Judy, Jill and Dawn. Predeceased by a brother Garnet and a sister Lyn. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be conducted in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Deep River on Wednesday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. In memoriam donations to the St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Deep River (accessibility ramp) or the Bernadette McCann House, Pembroke would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. TABRAM, Vera Elaine Peacefully in Miramachi Lodge, Pembroke on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late John Tabram (1995) of Deep River. Born June 1, 1912 to the late Willam and Emily Webb. Much loved mother of John W. Tabram and his wife Ruby of Pembroke. Caring grandmother of Bill Tabram and his wife Cindy and great-grandchildren Ryan and Kelsey. Predecased by sister Gertrude Webb. Came to Deep River in 1945 from Cornwall. By request there will be no visitation or service. Private family burial. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Miramachi Foundation would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. SMITH, Alan Henry Suddenly, as a result of an automobile accident, on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. Alan Smith age 79 years. Dear brother of Stanley Smith of Sydney, Australia. Predeceased by a brother Graham Smith. By request there will be no visitation or Memorial Service. An Interment Service will be conducted at a later date. In memoriam donations to the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. HOGUE, Francis Olive Of Haley's Station passed away peacefully with her family at her side in Hospice Renfrew on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ranger. Predeceased by parents Eddie and Virginia Hogue. Dear mother of Virginia Hoszko (Ed) and Thomas Ranger (Brenna). Grandmother of Mirek and Luka Hoszko. Dear sister of Helen Bunn (Peter), Ellen Leach (Gerald), William Hogue (Heather), Patrick Hogue (Diane) and James Hogue. A memorial service was held in Whitewater Wesleyan Community Church, Cobden, on Saturday, February 4, 2012. MILLARK, Carson George 'Cass' At Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Cass Millark age 65 years. Beloved son of the late George and Bertha Millark (nee: Scheer). Dear brother of David Millark of RR #1, Deep River. Also survived by a close cousin Gloria Gignac and her husband Greg of Pembroke. Fondly remembered by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Saturday from 12:00 noon to 12:50 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Civic Campus Weight Management Clinic or Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. DICKERSON, Richard (Rick) John Passed away suddenly in Lyn, Ontario on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, age 60 years. Beloved husband of Deborah Dickerson (nee Kennedy) of Lyn. Loving father of Amanda (Nathan, Dylan, Drake, Sadie) Pickett, Richard (Christine, Reid, Luke) Dickerson of Edmonton, and Sandra Dickerson of Lyn. Cherished son of Dawley Dickerson of Chalk River. Dear brother of Arlene (Mike, Melanie, Rebecca) Paquette, Marcia (Sean, Beth) Dickerson, Jane (Dawn, Kristin) Dickerson of Deep River, Terry (Kathy) Dickerson of Terrace, British Columbia and Bill (Alma, Terri, Meagan, Ashley) Dickerson of Deep River. Predeceased by his loving father, Richard Aubrey Dickerson. Rick was known by all as a friendly, cheerful, gentle man who loved life. He woke each day with a smile, always singing the following lyrics of a Wynn Stewart song: “It’s such a pretty world today, look at the sunshine. And every day’s the same since I met you.” A memorial was held on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Deep River. Interment of cremated remains to be held at a later date. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Rick, you are in our hearts forever, your loving wife and children. CLATWORTHY, Charles Alfred (Chuck) At the Deep River and District Hospital on Thursday, December 29, 2011. Chuck Clatworthy age 79 years. Beloved husband of Margaret Clatworthy (nee: Michell) of Chalk River. Loving father of Blain Clatworthy of Chalk River and Vicky Clatworthy of Timmins. Predeceased by a sister Ruth Funnell. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service was conducted in the Deep River Community Church on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. In memoriam donations to the Deep River Community Church “Window Fund” would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. DENNIE, Regina “Jean” At Deep River and District Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2012. Jean Dennie (nee: Gagnon) age 88 years. Beloved wife of Hector Vaillancourt of RR # 1, Deep River and by first marriage the late Thomas Dennie. Loving mother of Mervyn Dennie and his wife Ginette and Donald Dennie all of Chalk River, Muriel Houde and her husband Denis of Deep River and June Elliott Hardy and her husband John Hardy of College Station, Texas. Predeceased by her two sons Denis and Ronald Dennie. Also survived by two daughters-in-law Jean Marakovits of Edmonton and Jennifer MacDonald of Chalk River. Cherished grandmother of six grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two grandsons. Step-mother of eight step-children and their spouses and step-grandmother of several step-grandchildren and great-step-grandchildren. Dear sister of Emery of Chichester, Theresa of Montreal, Shirley of Toronto and Alice of Alexandria. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Deep River on Monday at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Anthony Parish Cemetery, Chalk River (in the spring). In memoriam donations to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River DICKERSON, Richard (Rick) John In loving memory of Richard Dickerson who passed away suddenly on December 27, 2011 at the age of 60. Son of the late Richard (Dick) Dickerson and Dawley Dickerson of Chalk River. He is survived by his wife Debby (nee Kennedy), his children Amanda, Richard and Sandra and grandchildren Reid, Luke and Sadie. Dear brother of Arlene (Cookie), Marcia, Jane, Terry and Bill. Funeral took place on December 31, 2011, at St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Deep River, officiated by Reverend Francois Trottier. Rick will be sadly missed by family and friends. MILLAR, Dr. Charles Howard At Deep River on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Dr. Charles Millar age 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Millar (nee: Bailey). Loving father of Susan Millar (Deepak Sahasrabudhe) of New Westminster, BC, Carol Millar (Henri Kunz) of Kelowna, BC and Judy Millar (Rick Badgery) of Calgary, AB. Cherished grandfather of Julian and Sita Sahasrabudhe and Emma and Kip Badgery. Predeceased by two brothers Oliver and Lloyd Millar and a sister Heather Hardy. Also survived by two sisters-in-law Mary and Hazel Millar and a brother-in-law Rev. Tom Hardy. By request there was no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the Deep River Community Church (at a later date). In memoriam donations to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation or the Deep River Community Foundation would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. KILLEY, Robert Frank At the Deep River and District Hospital on Thursday, December 29, 2011. Robert Killey age 91 years. Beloved husband of Mertel Killey (nee:McKeown). Loving father of Katherine Stedwill and her husband Robert of Regina, Douglas Killey and his wife Marg of Deep River, Janet Killey and her husband Cyril Almey and Edith Killey and her husband Brian Clarke all of Toronto. Cherished grandfather of Hilary Stedwill, Kate Killey and her husband Paul Simms, Marion Killey and her husband Ian Sykes, and Anne and Jane Almey and one great-grandchild Frank Killey-Simms. Dear brother of Allan Killey and his wife the late Margaret Killey of Scarborough. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be conducted in St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Deep River on Saturday, Jan 14th, 2012 11:00 AM. 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 THIBEAULT, Evelyn Agnes (Retired - RNA in the Town of Deep River) Peacefully in The Deep River Hospital on January 5, 2012 in her 83rd year. Evelyn Agnes Thibeault (nee Lamirante) of Deep River (Born in The Town of Mattawa) dearly beloved wife of the deceased Irving Thibeault. Dear mother of William (Lorraine), Dale (Nancy), Jim (Tami), John (Lee-Ann), Donna Szocik (Michael), Debbie Hall (Dave) and Bob (Nancy). Predeceased by her infant son James, infant daughter Linda and 2 brothers and 1 sister. Loving grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many. A Memorial Mass was held in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Deep River on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. TOOLEY, Thomas Gordon At Deep River on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Tom Tooley age 57 years. Beloved husband of Ann Tooley (nee: Gutzman) of Deep River. Loving father of Brian Tooley of Deep River. Son of the late Gerald and Genevieve Tooley (nee: Bowes). Dear brother of Marilyn Lantaigne and her husband Gil of Pembroke. Predeceased by a brother Jackie Tooley. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service was conducted in Real Hope Christian Assembly, Deep River on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 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. HARDING, Christine Lois Pharmacist/Owner Harding's Pharmacy, Deep River At the Deep River and District Hospital on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Chris Harding (nee: Gilbert), age 51 years. Beloved wife of Jurgen Harding of Deep River. Dear daughter of Margaret Gilbert and the late Ross Gilbert of Deep River. Cherished mother of William, Thomas and Benjamin Harding. Loving sister of Kenneth Gilbert and his wife Pauline Blair of Whitby. Dear sister-in-law of Hans Harding, Peter Harding and his wife Kim Tanner and Martin Harding and his wife Darlene. Loving aunt of Kerstine, Hannah and Devon Gilbert, Jessie, Hannah and Deanie Harding. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the Chapel on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Town of Deep River - Riverbank Project would be gratefully appreciated. GUTZMAN, Aleta Mae At the Deep River and District Hospital on Monday, December 12, 2011. Aleta Gutzman (nee: McGillis) age 86 years. Beloved wife of Harold Gutzman of Deep River. Loving mother of Mickey Gutzman and his wife Cheryl of Chalk River and Ann Tooley and her husband Tom of Deep River. Cherished grandmother of Belinda Spencer (Blaine), Mark Gutzman (Naomi) all of Chalk River and Stacey Burchart (Jeremy) of Fort McMurray, Alberta and Brian Tooley of Deep River and 7 great-granchildren, Stephanie, Adrianne and Tiffany Spencer, Jenna and Jessie Burchart and Ella and Ryan Gutzman. Dear sister of Bobbie McGillis and his wife Kathy of Chalk River. Predeceased by 3 brothers Milton, Dalton and Jack McGillis and 2 sisters Mae McGillis and Mabel Lemire. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be conducted in St. Andrew's United Church, Chalk River on Friday, December 16 at 11:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains will be in Forest View Cemetery, Chalk River (at a later date). In memoriam donations to the North Renfrew Long Term Care Centre, Deep River would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. DENNIE, Ronald (Ronnie) Norman At Chalk River on Monday, December 5, 2011. Ronnie Dennie age 48 years. Loving husband of Jennifer MacDonald. Dear father of Dylan Dennie. Beloved son of Jean Dennie Vaillancourt and her husband Hector Vaillancourt of Point Alexander and the late Thomas Dennie. Loving brother of Mervyn Dennie and his wife Ginette of Chalk River, Muriel Houde and her husband Dennis Houde and Donald Dennie, all of Deep River, and June Elliott-Hardy and her husband John Hardy of College Station, Texas. Predeceased by a brother Dennis Dennie. Also survived by a sister-in-law Jean Marakovits of Edmonton. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Friday, December 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Service will be celebrated in St. Anthony Catholic Church, Chalk River on Friday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains will be in St. Anthony Parish Cemetery, Chalk River. In memoriam donations to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation or the Lung Association would be gratefully appreciated. LAROUCHE, Françoise (Frances) Marie Pauline At Four Season's Lodge, Deep River on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Frances Larouche age 81 years. Cherished companion of Munden Smith of Deep River. Predeceased by four sisters Marthe Langlois (the late Charles Langlois), Jeannine Chabot (the late Roger Chabot), Carmelle Larouche and Colette Jacques (the late Henri Jacques) and three brothers Raymond Larouche (Denise Ringuet), Rene Larouche (the late Alfreda Lecours and by 2nd marriage the late Denise Rochette) and Vlateur Larouche (the late Ida Lemieux). Also survived by several nephews, cousins and friends. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. An interment service will be conducted in Mont-Marie Cemetery, Levis, Quebec (in the spring). In memoriam donations to the Four Season's Lodge, Deep River would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. NICKS, Thomas Anthony Retired: Ontario Hydro. At the Deep River and District Hospital on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Tom Nicks age 81 years. Beloved husband of Betty Nicks (nee Rorke). Loving father of Jennifer McWilliams and her husband Ron of Grand Bay, New Brunswick. Cherished grandfather of Elyse and Ian McWilliams. Dear brother of John (Jack) Nicks and his wife Maud of Deep River and the late Robert (Bob) Nicks and his wife Jean of Naniamo BC. By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. Interment of cremated remains will be at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. FLEURY, Albert Bernard – At Peterborough Regional Health Centre on November 30, 2011, Albert ‘Abby’ Fleury of Campbellford, formerly of Havelock, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Irene (nee Dupuis) for 59 years. Dear father of MaryAnn Fleury (Gary Willimus) of Deep River, Patricia Fleury-Curry (John) of Norwood, Lucy Brown (Gary), Jim Fleury (Sheila) both of Havelock and the late Bea Fleury. Poppa will be sadly missed by Eric (Dianna), Paul (Jessica); Jody and Ian (Denise); Candice and Rachel (Toby); Nickolas and Caleb; Robbie; and his great-grandson Brody. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 10 Victoria Street, Havelock on Monday December 5, 2011 at 11:00 am. If desired, donations may be made to PRHC Foundation Palliative Care. Online condolences at www.brettfuneralchapels.com DURET, Dr. Maurice F. (1922-2011) Retired Atomic Energy of Canada At Deep River, on November 23, 2011 we lost a gentle man – kind of heart and spirit. A scientist and keen intellect who loved his late wife Edna (nee Rule), his children Vic (Hilary McCormack) of Ottawa and Chris of Chalk River and his grandchildren Alexandra and Emma Duret with all his heart. He is predeceased by his brother Eugene and leaves behind his younger brother Victor of the Isle of Man, UK. Born in Gainesborough Saskatchewan, he attended school in Regina before serving in the Royal Canadian Navy for five years during WWII. He attended Queens University and the University of Toronto receiving his PhD in 1952 when he joined Atomic Energy of Canada. He was Branch Head of Applied Mathematics for many years. Upon retirement he showed all around him what true love was when he took care of his beloved Edna during her long illness. He then turned his attention to his grandchildren and many friends and made their lives richer for having known him. He will be missed and not forgotten. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Friday, November 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Funeral Service was conducted in the Chapel on Friday at 1:00 p.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa on Saturday, November 26, at 12:00 noon. In memoriam donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be gratefully appreciated. GRAVELINE, Valmore W. “Val” Peacefully in the Deep River and District Hospital on Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 in his 79th year. Val Graveline of Chalk River, beloved husband of Sheila Graveline (nee McCarthy). Sadly missed by daughter Cathy (Ben) Ardiel, their children Megan, Hayley and Craig, by son Peter (Angel), their children Jennifer, Travis, Ryder and Rochelle, and by daughter Janice (Lee Roy) Fugere, their children Chelsi and Chase. Dear brother of Don (Muriel) Graveline and Norma (the late George) McNairn. Predeceased by sisters Zita and Wilda, and by brothers Rene and Linus. Also survived by two great grandchildren. Memorial Visitation was at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Monday, November 28th, 2011 after 10 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 12 p.m. Interment of Ashes in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Chalk River. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Deep River District Hospital would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Neville Funeral Home, Pembroke. Online Condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca LADOUCEUR, Catherine At the Deep River & District Hospital with her son by her side on November 24, 2011 at the age of 53 years. Catherine Ladouceur (nee Krantz) of Deep River, wife of Charles Ladouceur, Chalk River. Loving mother of Christopher Ladouceur, Deep River. Daughter of the late Delbert & Doris Krantz (nee Schizkoske). Sister of Jean Nagora (Wallace), Pembroke; David Krantz (Sandy), Arnprior; and Brenda Behm (Wayne), Pembroke. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. Funeral Service was held Monday, November 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel. Interment in Zion Ev. United Cemetery, Pembroke. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or C.H.E.O. would be appreciated.) Online donations/condolences are available at www.malcolmanddeavitt.com. SHEEDY, Vincent Clarence It is with great sadness that we announce Vincent’s death on Thursday, November 24th, 2011 in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Mona, Simcoe Ontario; son of the late Mary and Clarence Sheedy. By a former marriage to Colette Bailey, loving father of Wade, Graig and LeeAnne (Ken) and their future child; Hayley, Tailona (Mike) and their children Loni and Maddox. Survived by his siblings Bill, Marion (Ken), Mike (Carol), Margaret, Kathryn, Helen (Ernie), Alma (Sandy) and Elva (Brian). Predeceased by his brother Lorne and family members through marriage: Betty, Don, Larry, Robert, Doris, Andy and Theresa. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Vince’s love for family, his loyalty to his many friends, and his giving nature will always be remembered by those he touched. He started working at Atomic Energy in Chalk River in 1965 and went on to have a distinguished career with Ontario Hydro at their many sites: Pickering, Bruce, Nanticoke, and Toronto Head Office. He was an avid fan of the Jays, the Leafs, MSNBC and the recent Sun News. Funeral mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Pembroke on December 3rd at 11:00 am. As an expression of sympathy donations can be made to the Stedman Community Hospice, Brantford, Ontario, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation Transplant Program, Hamilton, Ontario. BROWN, George William Veteran WWII. Member: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #436, Deep River. Retired: Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. At he Deep River and District Hospital on Thursday, November 17, 2011. George Brown age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Hilary Brown (nee: Chainey). Loving father of Peter Brown and his wife Bonnie of Deep River and Philip Brown and his wife Joan of Toronto, and the late Penny Manicom (husband Richard Manicom of Ottawa). Cherished grandfather of Shawna Brown, Sandra Griffiths, Kira Van Den Hazel Brown, Kurtis Van Den Hazel Brown, Daniel and James Manicom and great-grandchildren Nathan, Collin and Addison. Predeceased by a brother Jack Brown. Friends may call at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Wednesday, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. Interment of cremated remains will be in the Deep River Community Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation or the North Renfrew Long-Term Care Centre, Deep River would be gratefully appreciated. ALLAN, Garry Passed away peacefully on November 18, 2011 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Jean Allan. Brother-in-law to Frances Allan of Stouffville, Ontario, Ivan McKay and his wife Jeannette, Petawawa, Ontario, Donald McKay Burlington, Ontario and Harvey McKay and his wife Karen, Bobcaygeon, Ontario. He was predeceased by his only brother Glenn Allan. By request there will be no visitation. A reception to celebrate Garry's life will be held at The Bears Den, Deep River on Thursday, November 24 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. MADORE, Frank It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Madore of Deep River at the age of 75. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years Helvi, daughter Salli, son Shawn and his wife Janet. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Travis and Katie who were his greatest joy. Survived by his sister Gail Ansley, sister in law Barbara Madore and many many nieces and nephews. His love of life, music and people will be remembered and missed by many. Memorial Visitation was at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Friday from 9-10:45 a.m. Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Deep River on Friday, November 18th, 2011 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arthritis Society or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Neville Funeral Home, Pembroke. Online Condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca DAGG, Clare John “Scotty” Retired: Canadian Pacific Railway (42 years). Member: Masonic Lodge # 686 AF&AM (50 years plus). Member: Tunis Temple Shrine. At the Deep River and District Hospital on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Clare Dagg age 86 years. Beloved husband of Donella Dagg (nee Shultz). Loving father of Katharine Dagg and her partner Sandi Mahon of Charlottetown, P.E.I., Scott Dagg and his wife Sandie of Iron Bridge, ON., Tim Dagg and his wife Laurel of Hay Lakes, AB and Mary-Jane Tonello and her husband Mark of Grafton, ON. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Colleen Lowrey and her husband Robert of Ottawa, Barbara McKinnon and her husband the late Ken McKinnon of Sturgeon Falls, Hazel Maw and her husband George of Kelowna, B.C. Patricia Gillen and her husband Ross of Espanola and June Dinan and her husband Paul of Sudbury. Predeceased by a son Donald Dagg, a sister Marjorie Tremblay and four brothers Goldwyn, Archibald, Boyce and Kenneth Dagg. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Tuesday, November 15 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and at St. Andrew's United Church, Chalk River on Wednesday, November 16 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Service will be conducted in St. Andrew's United Church on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains in Forest View Cemetery, Chalk River. In memoriam donations to the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. SWEEZEY-DUFOE, Hazel M. Peacefully in hospital Pembroke on Thursday, November 2nd, 2011 in her 94th year. Hazel M. Sweezey-Dufoe (nee Fournier) of Pembroke, beloved wife of the late Everett Sweezey. Loving mother of Percy (Mary) Dufoe of Oshawa, Dolores (the late Byron) Casselman of Mattawa, Gretta (Tom) Saunders of Simcoe, Walter (Charlene) Dufoe of Pembroke, Sharon Dufoe of Ottawa and Joanne Rafuse of Oshawa. Predeceased by parents Louis and Mary Fournier (nee Browne), by sons Oliver, Darwin and Dalton Dufoe, by brothers Louis Fournier and Walter Lancour, and by sisters Lucille Kelly and Rita Ladouceur. Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online Condolences may be left at www.nevillefuneralhome.ca RITTER, Elsie & Lionel A Memorial Service in honour of both Elsie and Lionel will be held Sunday, October 23, from 1-4 p.m. at the Bear's Den, Deep River. The nieces & nephews of Elsie & Lionel Ritter would like to say that they are again together. Elsie was buried at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery in Winnipeg, MB after passing away on September 28, 2010. Lionel followed shortly, passing away on August 18, 2011. We would like to thank the staff at Heritage Manor for looking out for and taking care of our Aunt and Uncle; the Doctors and Nurses who over the years have helped with Elsie and Lionel's care whether they were in the hospital in Ottawa, Deep River or Pembroke. But one name needs special mention, Dr. Noulty, you are wonderful. A Special thank you to friends and neighbours Valma, Jean, Hector, Barb, Gord, Theresa and Kevin. If you so choose, donations may be made to North Renfrew Long-Term Care Services Inc or the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation. BIRSE, Carolyn J. At Perth Ontario on Monday October 10th, 2011 at the age of 75 years, Carolyn went home to the Lord whom she loved and served all her life. She was the cherished wife for 53 years to Robert “Bob” Birse, the loved and respected mother of Lisa Davis of Vancouver, Andrew (Irene) Birse of Shelburne and devoted grandmother of Hayley, Hannah and Hunter Birse. Carolyn will be sadly missed by her brothers-in-law George (Lily) Birse and Derry (Margaret) Birse, sister-in-law Vivien (David) Dempster, the Hembruff and Birse families and many good friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Wednesday October 12th, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Perth Thursday at 11:00 A.M. Private interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto. In remembrance, contributions to the Women’s Missionary Society of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Family condolences at: www.blairandson.com COOTE, Mary Rita At the Deep River and District Hospital on Monday, October 10, 2011. Rita Coote, daughter of the late Hector and Marie Louise Meilleur. Beloved wife of Edgar Coote of Deep River and the late Carl Gutzman (by first marriage). Loving mother of Steven Gutzman and his wife Phyllis of Deep River, Wayne Gutzman of Toronto, Yvonne Beckett and her husband Keith of Kamloops, B.C., and Karl Gutzman of Golden, B.C. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by a son, Donald Reid Gutzman, 7 brothers and 6 sisters. Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. Funeral Service conducted in Faith Lutheran Church, Deep River on Thursday, October 13. Followed by cremation. Interment of cremated remains in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Chalk River on Saturday, October 15. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated. McCLURE, Sylvia Mary At the Ottawa Hospital-Civic Campus on Sunday, October 16, 2011. Sylvia McClure (nee Pacholzuk) age 76 years. Loving wife of Daniel McClure of Laurentian Hills. Loving mother of Patricia McClure and Cole McClure and his wife Nancy both of Deep River and cherished grandmother of Morgan, Marley and Amy Jo. Survived by two brothers Grant and Weldon Pacholzuk and a sister Vera Smith. Predeceased by two brothers Garvin and Cleatis Pacholzuk and two sisters Joan Giroux and Kelowna Leckie By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be conducted in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 32112 Hwy 17, Deep River (at a later date). In memoriam donations to the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River. WELLS, Norman Simpson, P. Eng. Born June 17, 1922, in Manchester, England, raised in Kirkcudbright, Scotland, educated at Glasgow University. Retired from AECL (Chalk River) and Sheridan Park, previously senior engineer of Stelco Canada (1952 – 1960) and Elliot Automation (UK) (1960 – 1963). Married Beatrix Melling in1948. Together they raised 5 children. Lived in London and Stafford, England; Ancaster, Ontario; London, England (again); Deep River and Oakville, Ontario; Salt Spring Island and Victoria, British Columbia. Died comfortably, of heart failure, on October 4, 2011, age 89, at Sheffield, England, while on a theatre tour holiday with his wife of 63 years. Survived and deeply missed by Beatrix and children Ian, Patricia, Ruth (Sandwell), Philip and David and their families - Marilyn, Carl, Camille, Naomi, Emma, Todd; Anaclara, Steve; Colin, Rachel, Katie; Susan, Keaton; Sonya, Heidi, Hannah. For tributes and messages please visit http://norman-simpson-wells.gonetoosoon.org |
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