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Alex Fraser June 2.2001
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Received July 14.01
MONTREAL GAZETTE
Deaths (07/14/01)
PARKER, Florence Edith (nee Irwin). At the Cornwall
General Hospital on Thursday, July 12, 2001 at the age of
eighty-seven years. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert S.
Parker. Dear mother of Susan (Mrs. Brian Casselman) of
Cornwall and Janice (Mrs. Reg Bindon) of Mississauga,
Ontario. Proud grandmother of Liane (Mrs. Michael
Kastely) of Apsley, Ontario and Lisa Lamarche of
Mississauga. Dear sister-in-law Ida (nee Dunn) Irwin,
wife of the late Bob Irwin. Predeceased by two brothers Lloyd
and Bob Irwin, a sister-in-law Mary (May) (nee
MacCandlish), wife of the late Lloyd Irwin. The family
will receive friends on Monday, July 16 from 2 p.m. until the
time of Memorial Service at 3 p.m. in the McArthur Bros.
& MacNeil Funeral Home Chapel, 428 Second Street East,
Cornwall. Rev. Michael Hermann of Knox St. Paul's United
Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains at St.
Lawrence Valley Union Cemetery. As expressions of
sympathy, donations to the CNIB (Research of Macular
Degeneration) would be appreciated by the family.
Montreal Gazette, Area Code 514
Heather Umelas nee Welcher
Received June 23.01
GLOBE AND MAIL
PENDERGAST, James Francis,Lt. Col. (Ret'd), U.E., C.D., D.Sc.
Friday, September 8, 2000
PENDERGAST, James Francis,Lt. Col. (Ret'd), U.E.,
C.D., D.Sc.
Tuesday, September 5, 2000, Smith Falls North Unit
Hospital. Jim's family was his greatest joy. Born May 26, 1921 to Mary
Evelyn (nee Thompson) and Harold Hester Pendergast in Cornwall,
Ontario. Eldest of six children, brothers and sisters Elizabeth
(Bill), Bill (Margaret), Frank (Theresa), Lally (Joan) and Marion (Dale); married his
dearest Mary Margaret (nee Denton) October 21, 1944; children
Denton of Victoria, BC; Peggi (George Vigil) of Los Alamos, NM; Elizabeth
Anne (Hermann Wallner) of Heron Lake, ON; Harold (Linda Klimm) of
Calgary, AB; grandchildren Christopher, Annie and Keenan. Attended
Cornwall Separate School 1928-1934 and Cornwall Collegiate
Institute 1935-1940; S.D. & G. Highlanders - 1937; enlisted
Canadian Army Active Service Force - 1940; commissioned - October
1943; instructor RMC - 1944; Royal Canadian Artillery Staff Course -
1950; Canadian Army Staff College - 1953; U.N. Observer Group in
Lebanon - 1958; Command Secretary Headquarters Mobile Command -
1964-1965; Executive Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff Land
Operations, HQ NATO Allied Forces Central Europe - 1968-1971; retired
Canadian Forces Lieutenant-Colonel - May 1972; appointed Assistant
Director Operations, National Museum of Man (now Canadian
Museum of Civilization), National Museums of Canada - 1972;
Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), McGill University, Montreal - 1976;
retired from National Museum of Man, National Museums of Canada -
1978. Jim was a notable and colourful contributor in his many areas
of interest as reflected by his numerous military, archeological and
volunteer awards and commendations, most recent among these The
Smith-Wintemberg Award presented in May of this year by the Canadian
Archeological Association. Jim's was a most kind, inquisitive and
incisive mind as most who met him soon came to know. His is a lasting
and important contribution to the archeology of Eastern Ontario with
over 60 publications dating from 1962 to 2000 and many papers
presented to learned societies both in Canada and the United
States. Always ready to lend help and support, Jim will be missed by friends,
colleagues and family. His solutions brought a fresh perspective and
humour to a many a sticky problem. A founding member of the Canadian Ski
Museum, an avid skier, a landscaper and horticulturist, a
chemist, a geologist, a birdwatcher and a raconteur, Jim never ceased to amaze
us! He showed us how to live life to the max. He continues to be
loved. We shall all miss him and it will be a darn good miss. Visiting hours
Thursday, September 7, 2000 at Lannin Funeral Home, Smith Falls, 14:00 to
16:00 and 19:00 to 21:00. Funeral St. Anne's Church, Merrickville,
Friday, September 8, 2000 at 11:00. Cremation to follow. Reception at the
Royal Canadian Legion, Merrickville.
GLOBE AND MAIL
PROULX, Alberta Mildred
At the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Friday, January
12, 2001, in her 61st year. Beloved wife of the late Andre Proulx, and
dear mother of David MacAleese and finace Catharine Fennell of
Toronto, Jon MacAleese and his wife Rhonda of Kitchener, Faith
Marien and her husband Luc of Cornwall, and Esther MacAleese of
Ottawa. Dearest grandmother of Jessica. Resting at the Corbett Funeral
Home, 95 Dundas Street, Cambridge, where the family will
receive friends on Monday (today) from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to take
place at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rob
Davis officiating. Interment Mount View Cemetery. As expressions of
sympathy, donations to the Waterloo Regional Lung Association would be
appreciated by the family.
OTTAWA CITIZEN
T'S TWINS!
PLAMONDON/PRATT
Nelson and Peggy are overjoyed to announce the
safe arrival of Elizabeth Laura Pratt and Scott
Nelson William born October 28, 2000 and
weighing 4lbs. 12oz. each. Proud grandparents are
Claire Plamondon (Cornwall) and Bill and Patricia
Pratt (Kars). Many thanks to the doctors and staff at
the Civic Hospital (particularly those in the Special
Care Nursery) and the Midwifery Group of Ottawa.
Special thanks to Dr. Arthur Leader.
Publication Date: 2000-11-18
Received June 22.01
OTTAWA CITIZEN
PAIEMENT
Georgette Suddenly at her home on Monday,
December 4, 2000. Age 78 years. Dear sister of
Roger Paiement of Eugene, Oregon. Also
survived by three nieces and one nephew.
Predeceased by one brother Raymond and by
her parents, Medard Paiement and Marie Anna
Trottier. Relatives and friends may call at Munro
& Morris Funeral Home, 114 Main Street South,
Alexandria, Ontario on Friday, December 8 from
2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:30
a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will
be held in St. Martin de Tours Roman Catholic
Church, Glen Robertson on Saturday, December
9, 2000 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in St.
Alexander's Parish Cemetery, Lochiel.
Publication Date: 2000-12-07
OTTAWA CITIZEN
PARR
Charles Henry Passed away peacefully after a
lengthy illness on December 15, 2000 at the
Glengarry Memorial Hospital; aged 54 years.
Charles Parr of Alexandria, loving companion of
Patricia Lyall. Caring stepfather of Barbara Lyall
and Beverly Lyall. Cherished grandfather of
Christopher Lyall, Errick Lyall, and Alisha Lyall.
Charles is the son of the late Charles H. Parr Sr.,
and the late Elsie Thompson. Charles will be
sadly missed by numerous friends and family. A
memorial service will be held in the chapel of
Munro & Morris Funeral Homes, 114 Main Street
South, Alexandria, Ontario 613-525-2772 on
January 13, 2001. Time of service not yet
confirmed. Donations to the charity of your
choice would be greatly appreciated by the
family.
Publication Date: 2000-12-21
MONTREAL GAZETTE
PERIARD
Rita (Dufresne). Passed away at the Centre Hospitalier de
Verdun on March 22, 2001 at the age of seventy-nine. Wife of the late
William Arcade Periard. She leaves to mourn her children,
Bibiane (Bob Ouellette), the late Richard (Nicole Morrissette), Elaine
(Gerry Kinlough), Gisele (Pierre Jobin), Sylvain (Ginette Bergeron),
many grandchildren, her great-grandson, sister Liliane, brother
Laurent as well as parents and friends. According to her last wishes,
there will be no visitation. Funeral will take place on Monday, March 26
at 1:30 p.m. at Sacre-Coeur Church, Alexandria, Ontario. Cemetery
at Sacre-Coeur Church as well. Funeral arrangements entrusted to
Urgel Bourgie.
Publication Date: 2001-03-24
Received June 20.01
MONTREAL GAZETTE
(06/20/01)
PINDER, Enid (nee Toppin). Passed away peacefully at
the Cornwall General Hospital on June 16, 2001. She is
survived by her daughters Joyce, Olive (Clarence Este)
and son Clifford (Claire Poirier). Dear grandmother of
Stanley Chase (Julia Main), David, Deborah (Glen
Maciej), Dwight and Denise Este, Joel and Jerome
Pinder. Predeceased by Dawn Este. Great-grandmother
of Cynthia, Morgan, Jesse, Adam and Kathleen. The
family will be in attendance on Wednesday, June 20, 2001
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wray Walton & Wray Funeral
Home, 1459 Towers Street (corner De Maisonneuve Blvd.
West, Montreal), followed by a service in the chapel at 1
p.m., thence to Mount Royal Cemetery. "She alone with
her strength, gentleness and dignity was the captain of
our ship."
Montreal Gazette, Area Code 514
Received June 18, 01
MONTREAL GAZETTE
PARKER
Gilbert S. At the Parisien Manor on Tuesday, November 7, 2000,
age eighty-nine, Veteran of WWII Royal Canadian Air Force.
Retired Insurance Broker. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Irwin).
Dear father of Susan (Mrs. Brian Casselman) of Cornwall and
Janice (Mrs. Reg Bindon) of Mississauga. Proud grandfather of
Liane (Mrs. Michael Kastely) of Apsley, Ontario and Lisa Lamarche
of Mississauga. Survived by sister-in-law Bea Parker of Pointe
Claire, Quebec. Predeceased by sisters Mae Parker, and Edythe
Lyle formerly of Montreal and one brother Allan Parker of Pointe
Claire, Quebec. By previous request of the deceased all services
were private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to
McArthur Bros, & MacNeil Funeral Home, 428 Second Street East,
Cornwall, Ontario. As expressions of sympathy donations to the
CNIB (Research of Macular Degeneration) would be appreciated by
the family.
Publication Date: 2000-11-11
Heather Umelas nee Welcher
MONTREAL GAZETTE
PARROTT
Mary Louise (nee Dorie). Sunday, February 13, 2000,
Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge (Cornwall, Ont.) at the age of seventy-eight.
Beloved wife of the late George Parrott. Will be dearly missed by
son Bill (Dorval, Qc.). By request - no visitation or service.
Expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation would be appreciated.
Publication Date: 2000-02-15
Heather Umelas nee Welcher
MONTREAL GAZETTE
PASSMORE
Ralph Frederick. Mr. Ralph Passmore of Glengarry Blvd., Cornwall
at the Cornwall General Hospital on Friday, November 5, 1999 at
the age of sixty-two years. Son of the late Charles Passmore and
the late Jessie Hawarth. Loved father of Wayne Passmore
(Debbie), Ottawa; Eileen Cunningham (Ron), Barrie; and Laura
Plante (Ken) of Oakville. Dear brother of Charles Passmore Jr. of
Vancouver and Ruth Cicalo (Nick) of Montreal. Sadly missed by
grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Bryan, and Anna Cunningham,
Jessica, Kristina, and Joshua Plante and Kaitlyn Passmore. To
honour the previously expressed wishes of the deceased no
visitation will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
If so desired contributions to the charity of your choice would be
appreciated. Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of
the Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall (613) 938-3888.
Publication Date: 1999-11-07
Heather Umelas nee Welcher
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