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Carol Anna
LANE
In loving memory of Carol Anna
LANE,
December 25, 1913 to January 1, 2004.
Carol LANE, a resident of Barrie Island, died at the Sudbury
Regional Hospital, Saint Joseph's Site on Thursday, January 1, 2004 at the age of 90 years.
She was born in Mills Township, daughter of the late John L. and Amelia
BAKER.
Carol was very active in her community. She was a member of the Ice Lake Church of Christ,
past member of the Gore Bay Horticultural Society, Barrie Island Women's Institute,
Western Manitoulin Cancer Society all of which she served with
passion, Postmistress of Barrie Island Post Office for 26 years and
delivered mail with her husband Harold for many years. The Post
Office was in their home on Barrie Island.
As a farmer's wife, Carol milked cows, grew a garden, picked
strawberries, canned meat, knit socks, sewed dresses, scrubbed the
schoolhouse floor, hand-quilted voraciously for every wedding, baby
and Friendship. She loved to visit and share a cup of tea and a good
laugh. She was an independent thinker and a capable community member.
Senior Citizen of the Year 2003 of Barrie Island - she accepted the
award with pride that she had belonged to such a supportive community
all of her life. Her family and Friends celebrated her 90th birthday
with her on August 30, 2003. She turned 90 on December 25, 2003, a week before her death.
Carol and Harold sent five children off to higher education and
professions in the caring fields, Julia - Home Economist, Ted -
Policeman, Gloria - Registered Nurse, Carolyn - High School
Principal, Gracie - Registered Lab Technologist. She loved to read,
to welcome the seasons, to watch the birds and to garden and grow flowers.
Predeceased by husband Harold in 1980. Loving and loved mother of
Julia and Rudy
HILLMAN of Raleigh, North Carolina, Ted
LANE and Lorraine
WANE
of Lucan, Gloria and Bruce
TUCK of Ottawa, Carolyn
LANE-
ROCK and Bill
ROCK of Sudbury and Manitoulin, and Grace and Bryan
TURNER of Sault Ste. Marie.
Grandmother extraordinaire to Benjamin, Randall, and David
HILLMAN
of North Carolina, Stephen and Ian
TUCK of Ottawa, Matthew and Carrie
LANE of Lucan, Sara and Laurie
TURNER of Sault Ste. Marie and
Christopher and Jeffrey
ROCK of Sudbury.
Great Grandmother of Gabriel, Timothy and Kevin
HILLMANN, James
LANE
and Akira LANE Chaita, Jacob and Nathan
TUCK and Zoe
SMITH. They
were Grandma Lane's greatest joy. Dear sister of Ted
BAKER
(Edith)
of Iron Bridge and Joe
BAKER
(June) of Blind River and brother-in-law
Mervin WHITFIELD of Sault Ste. Marie. Also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Predeceased by infant son Thomas and sisters Mary
RUNNALLS, Susie
RUNNALLS, Jean
WHITFIELD and brothers Charles
BAKER,
Kerwood BAKER and
ASCHSA
Baker.
Friends called the Culgin Funeral Home on Saturday, January 3, 2003.
The funeral service was held in the William G. Turner Chapel on Sunday,
January 4, 2003 with Pastor Les Cramp officiating. Spring interment in Gordon Cemetery.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-01-07 published
Clarence
Howard "
Smitty"
SMITH
In loving memory of Clarence Howard "Smitty"
SMITH who passed away peacefully at Manitoulin
Health Centre on Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at the age of 80 years.
Worked as a "Hydro Captain" March 1965 to September 1983. Beloved husband of Marion
(née BICKELL,) celebrating 50 years of marriage. Dear brother of Arnold J. and wife
Irene,
Austin and wife Nola, Elmer and wife Norine, all predeceased, Orvile
"Bid" of Little Current. Will be missed by brother-in-law Ralph
BICKELL of Little Current. Loved by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held Thursday, January 1, 2004 at Island Funeral Home.
Funeral Service was held on Friday, January 2, 2004 at Grace Bible
Church, Little Current. Island Funeral Home.
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Hannah BLACK
In loving memory of Hannah
BLACK of Hanover who passed away at
Hanover Care Centre, on Sunday, December 21, 2003. She was 92.
Hannah was born in Bidwell, Manitoulin Island in 1911 to the late Eli
and Margaret
(LOCKYER)
CHATWELL.
She was a long time resident of the
farming community north of Neustadt.
Survived by sons and daughters-in-law Dr. Hugh
BLACK and Shirley
(SCHENK) of Sparta, New Jersey and Dr. Bill
BLACK and Sharon
(Thompson) of Drayton, her grandchildren Kathy and Ken
READ,
Krista
Black, Bill and Sonya
BLACK,
Hugh and Ian
BLACK and her great grandchild Victoria
READ.
Predeceased by husband Hugh Elmer
BLACK.
Predeceased by sisters and
brothers Essie and Bob
STEEN,
Emma and Charles
WHITE/WHYTE, Will and Jennie
CHATWELL,
Hattie
CHATWELL, Lyle and Pearl
CHATWELL, Mary and Bob
McMULLEN,
Lydia and Cliff
ROWE, Eva and Coye
WILKIN, Margaret and
Jack REED,
Bessie and Fred
SMITH.
Visitation was held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover on Tuesday,
December 23, 2003 until the time of the funeral service. Rev.
Douglas KAUFMAN officiated. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-01-28 published
SMITH,
John▼
-In loving memory of John
SMITH, who passed away January 21, 1996.
Years go by,
Memories stay
As near and dear as yesterday.
Always remembered lovingly by wife, Wilhelmina
SMITH
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SMITH,
John▲▼
-In loving memory of John
SMITH who passed away January 21, 1996.
Down a road that's calm and peaceful
Guided by God's loving hand.
He has gone upon a journey
To a distant, brighter land
And although our hearts are heavy
With sorrow we still bear
It helps to bring us comfort
Knowing he is happy there.
Lovingly remembered by children Marilyn, Doug, Billy, Connie and many grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-02-04 published
Thomas
Ronald "
Ronnie"
NEVILLS
In loving memory of Thomas Ronald
NEVILLS "
Ronnie" who passed away at
the Mindemoya Hospital on February 1, 2004 at the age of 64 years.
Best friend of June
GILCHRIST of Mindemoya, father of Norman of B.C.,
brother of Helen (husband Rod predeceased) MacLean of Etobicoke,
Harry (predeceased) and wife Jean of Mindemoya, Jim and Donna of
Mindemoya,
Irene (husband Bill predeceased)
MONTGOMERY of Spring Bay,
Bob (predeceased) and wife Lois of Oakville, Florence (husband Keith
predeceased)
CALLAGHAN of Nepean, and Charlie and wife
Faye of Whitby.
Predeceased by parents Earle and Agnes
(SMITH)
NEVILLS.
Visitation
from 1: 00 until funeral service at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 4,
2004 at Island Funeral Home in Little Current.
Burial in the spring in Mindemoya Cemetery.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-02-18 published
Gilbert Arthur
PELTIER
(ZHAA_BAA_DEH)
In loving memory of Gilbert Arthur
PELTIER
(ZHAA_BAA_DEH,) 67 years,
who passed away Wednesday afternoon February 4th, 2004 at the Manitoulin Health Centre.
Mr. PELTIER was a farmer, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his horses.
He loved going to church and hosted prayer meetings in his home. Beloved husband of Lavina
(RECOLLET) of Rabbit Island. Loving father of Dennis
PELTIER of
Wikwemikong, Rhonda
PELTIER-
CHIBLOW (husband Bob) of Mississauga
First
Nation,
Liz
MAKADEBIN (husband Leo) of Manitowaning and Gary
PELTIER (predeceased.) Cherished mishomiss of Amanda, Keegan, Kayla,
Dylan and Mackenzie. Dear son of Leo and Sophie
PELTIER (both
predeceased.) Loving brother of Yvonne (husband Jerry
SMITH) of
Magnetawan, Joe
PELTIER (wife
Linda) of Wikwemikong, Norman and Shawn
PELTIER (both predeceased,) Loretta
OKIMOW and Violet
FLAMAND (also
both predeceased.) Dear brother-in-law of Annie
PELTIER of
Wikwemikong.
Special nephew of Georgina
FOX. Dear godfather of
Cindy MANDAMIN and Carie-Lee
PELTIER-
GRANVILLE.
Rested at the Rabbit
Island Community Centre, Rabbit Island. A funeral mass was held at
the Holy Cross Mission Church, Wikwemikong. Saturday February 7th, 2004. Lougheed Funeral Home.
also linked as linked as
PELLETIER
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-03-03 published
Ernest Clifford
SMITH "
Ernie"
In loving memory of Ernest Clifford
SMITH "
Ernie," who died peacefully at the
Manitoulin Health centre on Friday, February 27, 2004 at the age of 88 years.
Beloved husband of the late Ella (née
GARBUTT.) Cherished father of Charles (Laurine)
SMITH of
Sheguiandah,
Carolyn
(Wayne)
COSBY of Espanola/Sheguiandah, Dianne
(Mike) LECUYER of Little Current. Predeceased by son Ernest Ellwood
(Pete) SMITH (1969.) Dear grandfather of Charline (Rob)
GUITARD,
Angie, Dwayne, Jason (friend Diane
BAKER), Lisa, David, Tina and
great grandchildren Nathan and Katie. Will be missed by sister
Norine COLLINS
(Walter predeceased,) predeceased by sister Betty and
Herb BARKER.
Remembered by Ella's family, Cora and Elridge
MYERS,
Emma GARBUTT
(Marshall, predeceased,) Mary
GARBUTT (Percy and Dini
predeceased). Loved by many nieces and nephews. The funeral service
was held on Monday, March 1st at Island Funeral Home. A burial will
be held in Elmview Cemetery in the spring.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-03-03 published
Marion Evangeline
SMITH
In loving memory of Marion Evangeline
SMITH who died peacefully at
the Manitoulin Health Centre on Tuesday, February 28, 2003 at the age of 90 years.
Beloved wife of Clarence "Smitty"
SMITH (predeceased December 30, 2003.)
They celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Born to Gordon and Ida (née
CONNER)
BICKELL in Nova Scotia on January 3, 1915.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-03-24 published
Brayden
James
Denis
SMITH
In Loving Memory of Brayden James Denis
SMITH who passed away
Thursday, March 18th, 2004 at his home, age 2 months 25 days old.
Brayden will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered always.
Precious son of Christy
VEAUDRY and Robert
SMITH of Little Current.
He will be deeply missed by his big sister Alexia
SMITH.
Treasured
grand_son of Denis and Cindy
BERNETCHEZ of Nairn Centre, Shirley
SMITH
and Stanley
EDWARDS of Nairn Centre, Bob
SMITH of Nairn Centre, and
Rick and Cindy
GAUDREAU of Espanola. Great grand_son of Albert and
Mari BIDAL of Massey, Norman and Annette
BERNETCHEZ of Sudbury, and
Pauline GAUDREAU of McKerrow. Great great grand_son of Irene
BALANCE of Sudbury.
Godson of Pamela
MARTEL of Los Angeles, California and Jeff
HEATON of
Cambridge. Brayden will be also greatly missed by many uncles, aunts, cousins and family Friends.
Visitation, followed directly by funeral service was held Saturday,
March 20, 2004 at Island Funeral Home. Burial in Whitefish Cemetery.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-03-31 published
Geraldine BURNETT
In loving memory of Geraldine
BURNETT who died peacefully on March
26, 2004 at Manitoulin Health Centre at the age of 78 years.
Predeceased by husband Stanley (1978). Predeceased by her parents
George and Grace
(LOCKYER)
SMITH. Dear mother of Mary Ellen and Doug
BAILEY of Little Current, Barbara and Robert
EADIE of Honora Bay.
Will be remembered by grandchildren, Amanda
EADIE,
Marty
BAILEY,
Connie Lynn
BAILEY (predeceased.) Also remembered by Hilda, Patsy,
Amy, Marie, Vera, Clifford, Gordon (Shorty). A funeral service was
held Monday, March 30th, 2004 at Island Funeral Home, Little Current,
Ontario. Burial in the spring in Mountain View Cemetery.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-04-28 published
Mary
Ann (née
LUKIE)
GARDNER
In loving memory of Mary Ann (née
LUKIE)
GARDNER who passed away
peacefully Friday, April 23, 2004 at her home, surrounded by family.
Beloved wife of George
GARDNER of Sudbury, predeceased by Fred
HUSKA
and John YASUIK.
Loving mother of Helen (husband Bill
SMITH) and
Molly (husband Michael
GUYAN) both of Sudbury. Predeceased by
Anthony "Tony" (wife Anita of Sudbury). Cherished grandmother of
Brian, Bill Jr., Wayne, Jeff, Michael, Karen, Susan, Mark, 12 great
grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Dear daughter of
Mike and Anastasia
LUKIE, both predeceased. Dear sister of Matt of
Dauphin, predeceased by Sophie, Ann, Helen, Annie, John, Bill and Peter.
She rested at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home. A funeral mass
was held in St. Patrick's Church, 39 Walford Road. Cremation at the
Parklawn Crematorium. Memorial mass in St. Barnard's Church, Little
Current, Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at 11 am (friends may gather at
the church after 10: 45 am, Wednesday. Interment of remains at the
Civic Cemetery.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-05-19 published
Norma Helen
WAJDA
In loving memory of Norma Helen
WAJDA who passed away at the Manitoulin
Health Centre, Mindemoya, on Monday May 10, 2004 at the age of 73 years.
She was born in Campbell Township, daughter of the late Milton and Kate
(BOWSER)
BUIE.
Norma had a variety of interests which included knitting,
crocheting and hairdressing. Norma was predeceased by husband Joseph
WAJDA.
She is survived by best friend Jack
HILTON. Loved mother of
Gloria and husband Donald
SMITH of Welland, proud grandmother of Shaun
and Liana SMITH of Mississauga and Tracey and Darrell
KRYSA of Welland
and great grandchildren Geoffrey and Jordan
SMITH and Colin and Gregory
KRYSA. Dear sister of Wendell and his wife
Nan
BUIE of Perivale Road and
Bill BUIE (wife
Nell predeceased) of Sudbury. Also survived by several
nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son Terry and sister Ruth. Cremation
took place followed by a private family service at Providence Bay Cemetery.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-07-14 published
John Arthur
HUGHSON
In loving memory of John Arthur
HUGHSON,
January 16, 1917 - July 8, 2004.
John HUGHSON, a resident of Manitowaning, died at the Manitoulin Health Centre,
Little Current, on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at the age of 87 years.
He was born in Sheguiandah Township,
son of the late George Lawrence and Dorothy Anne
(HOLMAN)
HUGHSON.
John had farmed all his life and had many other interests, including hunting and fishing, curling,
cards and euchre and gardening. He was a member of the United Church.
John▲ is survived by a special friend Verna
SMITH of Gore Bay. Dear
brother of Ivy
DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS
(Lloyd) of Sudbury and Raymond
HUGHSON of Little Current.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Lawrence, Norman and
Eric and sisters Carrie
MOOGY and Eunice
THIRD.
Friends called at the Knox United Church,
Manitowaning from 12 - 2 pm on Saturday, July 10, 2004. The funeral service was conducted at 2
pm with Pastor Larry
SAYERS officiating. Cremation to follow with interment of ashes in the family plot.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-09-08 published
Verna Francis
SMITH
In loving memory of Verna Francis
SMITH,
July 2, 1913 - September 1,
2004, a resident of the Manitoulin Lodge, Gore Bay and formerly of
Manitowaning who died at the Lodge at the age of 91 years. She was born
at Meldrum Bay, daughter of the late Frank and Bridget ( Matheson)
Morrison. Verna had been married twice, her first husband Main Bryant
predeceased. She then married Robert Smith who also has predeceased. She
was a member of the United Church and enjoyed gardening. She spent many
years working with her husband on the farm and enjoyed being able to do this work.
Verna is survived by Step-children Charles Smith, wife Denise of
Windsor, Bruce Smith, wife Darith of Pelee Island, Bill Smith, wife
Marilyn of Manitowaning and Lawrence Smith, wife Sarah of Toronto. Dear
sister of Helen Everett of Manitoulin Lodge (husband George,
predeceased). Predeceased by friend John Hughson in July of 2004, sister
Willimean McDonald and her husband Neil and Edna McDougall and her first
husband Sidney Dinsmore and second husband Andrew McDougall. Also
survived by several nieces and nephews.
Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home on Saturday, September 4, and
the funeral service was held at the Wm. G. Turner Chapel at 1 pm with
Pastor Erwin Thompson officiating. Interment in Elmview Cemetery, Sheguiandah.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-10-13 published
SMITH,
Peter▼
--In loving memory of a dear son and brother Peter, October 19, 2003.
There is a bridge of memories
From here to heaven above
That keeps you very close to us
It's called the bridge of love
As time goes by without you
And the days turn into years
We hold a million memories
And a thousand silent tears.
To us you were so special
What more is there to say
Except we wish with all our hearts
That you were here today.
Loved and missed by Fred, Beulah Evelyn, Barbara, and Keith
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-10-20 published
SMITH,
N.
Peter▲
--In memory of N. Peter
SMITH who went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2003.
I go not to the grave to weep
But to my heart, wherein I keep
A hidden manna that hath fed
Alike the living and the dead.
We gathered it as, day by day,
It fell from heaven upon our way,
To be, if haply one were gone,
The bread for both to feed upon.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Esther, Brian, Scott and Val, Wendy and Chris.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-12-01 published
Austin STEVENS
Austin STEVENS of Espanola passed away at the Espanola Nursing Home on
Friday, November 26th, 2004 in his 97th year.
Beloved husband of Ella (née
COLLINS)
STEVENS of Espanola. Dear son of the late William and Bertha
(née BASSINGTHWAITE)
STEVENS. Loving father of Bill (wife Myrtle) of Garson, Jean (Mrs.
Raymond McLEAN) of Sudbury, Joyce (Mrs. Charles
TOBIN) of Xenia, Ohio and the late James
STEVENS
(predeceased 1990) (wife Beverley) of Little Current and Max (predeceased 1998) wife Sue of Garson.
Will be sadly missed by 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2
great-great-granddaughters. Very dear brother of Stan of Richard’s
Landing,
Vera
(Mrs. Bruce
SMITH) of Hanover and the late Archie, Henry,
Leonard, Harold, and Fred
STEVENS, Edna
BATMAN, Rena
SKIPPEN and Eunice
LANKTREE.
A Memorial Service will be held at the United Church of
Espanola on Friday, December 3rd at 1: 0.0 p.m. with the Reverend Faye
STEVENS officiating. Interment of ashes in the Garson Cemetery.
Arrangements by Bourcier Funeral Home Espanola.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-12-15 published
Hazel Elizabeth
McMULLEN
In loving memory of Hazel Elizabeth McMullen, November 13, 1916 - December 7, 2004.
Hazel McMULLEN, a resident of the Manitoulin Lodge, Gore Bay and formerly of Little Current,
died at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Mindemoya, on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the age of 88 years.
She was born in Assiginack Township, daughter of the late Henry and
Mabel (COULTIS)
CHATWELL.
Hazel was a member of the Little Current
United Church, the United Church Women of the church, the Little Current Drop-In
Centre and had a variety of interests such as gardening, knitting and
volunteer work at both the Manor and the Hospital. Having been an active
lady in her community, she will be sadly missed. Many fond memories will
be cherished by her family and Friends.
Hazel was predeceased by her beloved husband William
McMULLEN.
Loving
and loved mother of Carolyn
ELLIOT/ELLIOTT of Almonte, Victoria
WATSON, husabnd
Mike, of Petawawa, Jean
WHITE/WHYTE, husband Terry of Little Current, Barbara
Ellis, husband Jim of Wiarton, Sally
SMITH, husband Steven of Little
Current and Delbert of Espanola. Special Grandma to Kim and Jacqueline
and 5 other grand children and special Great Grandma to Robin and Cole
and 7 other great grandchildren. Dear sister of Raymond
CHATWELL, wife
Faye of The Slash. Predeceased by sister Muriel and brothers Lyman and
Delbert. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends called at the Little Current United Church, on Saturday,
December 11, 2004 from 1 - 2 pm. The funeral service was conducted at
the church at 2 pm with Reverend Faye
STEVENS officiating. Interment in
Hilly Grove Cemetery. Culgin Funeral Home.
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SMITH o@ca.on.manitoulin.howland.little_current.manitoulin_expositor 2004-12-22 published
Sarah Jane
WATSON (née
IRVINE)
In loving memory of Sarah Jane
WATSON (née
IRVINE)
Age 67 years. It is
with heavy hearts her family announces her death on Saturday, the 18th
of December, 2004 at the West Nipissing General Hospital.
Sarah Jane had been suffering with cancer for the past year. She leaves to mourn and
cherish her memory, her beloved husband and best friend of forty five
years, Donald
McDOWELL
WATSON and their children Donald
IRVINE
WATSON
(wife Helene), Donna Kathleen
FOSTER (husband Bob), Gail
MONTRIE
(husband Bill) and chosen daughter Jackie
BURTNYK (fiancee Rick
SMITH.)
She was predeceased by her oldest son Alexander
McDOWELL
WATSON
(Age 7
years) in 1966 and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her
brothers Bobby and Billy
IRVINE both of England. Sister Joan
IRWIN of
Northern Ireland and sister Sandra
McILWRAITH of Scotland. Also survived
by her grandhchildren Meagan, Samantha and Steven
WATSON,
Kathleen and
Christine FOSTER,
Katlyn
MONTRIE and Angela and Tanya
BURTNYK. Sarah
Jane will be best remembered for her wonderful singing, her quick smile
and her sense of humour. She loved to spend time at her camp on
Manitoulin Island and especially loved spending time with her children
and grandchildren. “Mamma Jane” to many of her children’s Friends, her
hugs and kisses will be missed. She served in the British Army and was a
life member of Branch 225 of the Royal Canadian Legion. She was the Zone
Poppy Chairperson and an avid supporter of our veterans. A memorial
service was held at the Royal Canadian Legion upstairs hall in Sturgeon
Falls on Wednesday the 22nd of December, 2004 at 3 pm.
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Man freezes to death
The family of Millar
CAMPBELL wants answers to why he was left
in the cold.
By Marissa
NELSON,
Free
Press
Reporter
An 87-year-old London man, who overcame a brain injury to live
a productive life, froze to death outside a closed seniors' centre
on Boxing Day night after he was dropped off there by a cab driver.
And while police say a criminal act was not committed in the
death of Millar
CAMPBELL and a cab company insists its driver
did nothing wrong, grieving family members are left wondering
how an elderly person could be left in the cold at night, outside
an empty building on Hamilton Road in the dead of winter.
Temperatures that night dipped to -21°C, with windchill values
as low as -28°C.
London police Det.-Insp. Buzz
BEZAIRE called
CAMPBELL's death
"an unfortunate comedy of errors."
CAMPBELL was to return home from Christmas celebrations at his
granddaughter's home on December 26 about 7 p.m., but instead
got out of an Aboutown cab at the Hamilton Road Seniors' Centre
just a few blocks from his retirement home, Maple Village.
Police found his body outside the community centre's back door
the next day.
CAMPBELL had spent the last day of his life with his granddaughter,
Danielle BARRINGTON of London.
As she left a funeral home yesterday after visitation, she said
she didn't understand how the tragedy could occur.
"I just held his hand now and it was cold. I just said, 'I'm
so sorry. You're as cold now as you probably were outside that
night,' BARRINGTON said.
BEZAIRE said this is how the tragedy unfolded:
- CAMPBELL was picked up by a cab at
BARRINGTON's
Dundas
Street
home about 7 p.m. and asked to be taken to a Hamilton Road address.
- When the cab arrived at that address,
CAMPBELL told the cabbie
it wasn't the right place. He asked the driver to head farther
east on Hamilton Road.
- When the taxi got to the seniors' centre,
CAMPBELL told the
driver it was the right place.
- The driver asked
CAMPBELL if he was sure -- because the centre
was dark -- but
CAMPBELL reassured the driver and got out.
- The next day, staff at Maple Village retirement home -- where
residents are free to come and go as they please -- called police
to report CAMPBELL missing. Police later found his body.
BEZAIRE said although he's awaiting the autopsy report, it's
believed CAMPBELL died of exposure and no foul play is suspected.
"It is sad,"
BEZAIRE said. "Nothing criminal happened. He wasn't
kicked out of somewhere or turned away by the cab."
Jim DONNELLY, president of Aboutown, said he's satisfied the
driver did what he should have.
"This is a terrible tragedy, particularly around Christmas...
Our sympathies go to the family.
"With the elderly, there should be more information,"
DONNELLY
said, noting some family members even ride with their relatives
or give specific instructions to drivers.
But BARRINGTON said the taxi driver was told where to take
CAMPBELL
and that she put $10 in her grandfather's pocket for the ride.
"What the hell was (the taxi driver) doing?" she asked, tears
streaming down her face. "Why would you let him go? I don't understand
why any of this happened."
CAMPBELL's nephew, Robert
SMITH, from Collingwood, questioned
why anyone would leave an elderly man at a closed centre in frigid
weather.
"Seniors fall between the cracks too often," he said. "It can
just take a series of carelessness and it costs someone his life...
There are a number of people who need to answer some questions."
CAMPBELL suffered a serious head injury when he was a young man,
SMITH said. A truck tire exploded and part of the metal rim went
into his head. But
CAMPBELL worked hard to recover and went on
to work for the postal service.
CAMPBELL's wife died several years ago. He also was predeceased
by his wife's son, whom he helped raise.
BARRINGTON said the last day she spent with her grandfather was
a joyous one.
"He was very funny and very caring. He loved me large," she said.
"He wouldn't let go of my hand."
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