Howe Island 3
Transcriptions of obits etc for Howe Island.
Thanks to Wilf Garrah for the following;
Laura C. Cosgrove.(death 1962)taken from headstone.
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Mrs. John T. MacDonald--
The funeral of Mrs. John T.
MacDonald, 74, who died at her home on
Howe Island, was held from her late residence
to St. Philomenas Church, Howe Island.
Requiem high mass was sung at 10 o'clock by
Rev. T.J. Larkin, who also read the commital
prayers at the graveside in St. Philomenas
Cemetery. Rev. J.S. Ryan of Wolfe Island and Rev.
R.A. Carey of Gananoque were present in the
sanctuary.
Pall-bearers were William White, Timothy Prior,
Bernard Cane, William B. Prior, E. Leslie Johnson
and Michael Muchmore.
Mrs. MacDonald who was born at Perth Road, the
daughter of the late James Cosgrove and Bridget
Hogan, had lived on Howe Island for the past
44 years. She attended St. Philomenas Church
and was a member of the Catholic Women's Leauge
and the League of the Sacred Heart.
Surviving her as her husband; one daughter, Ann,
of Kingston; one son, Joseph of Smith Falls;
one brother Duffering Cosgrove of Wolfe Island,
and two grandchildren.
Thanks to Sharon for the following:
From: Kingston Whig Standard
Marie Roseanne Norris
Marie passed away peacefully at the Rideaucrest Home for the aged on August 29, 2000. She was the wife of the late Patrick Norris and daugher of the late Joseph and Amelia Sauve.
Marie was born on HOWE ISLAND where she lived until she fell ill for years ago. She attended Howe Island Separate School and Nortre Dame High School.
Raising a family on a farm enabled her to stay at home to take care of her children and help her husband work the farm. She was a wanderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Marie was a member of St. Philomena's Church and for a period of time in her younger years she was the president of the C.W.L. where she enjoyed organizing social activities. She is survived by her children Patrick (Lynda), Sheila (Matthew) Ottenhof, Thomas (Elaine), Fran Lanovaz, Anne Marie Kenny (John), Charles (Donna), and Barb (Rick) Hollywood; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Marie was predeceased by her husband Patrick and son Kieran.
The funeral was held August 31, 2000 with Father Flurey officiating. Pallbeareers were her grandsons, Len Norris, Mike Ottenholf, John Kenney, Jason Kenney, Steven Norris, Cory Hollywood, and Joe Norris.
Interment was at St. Philomena's Cemetery, Howe Island
From: Kingston Whig Standard
TISDALE, Florence Rita
Peacefully at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital with her family by her side on Friday March 22, 2002, Florence Stanton in her 86th year, beloved wife of the late Sturart Tisdale. Loving Mother of Robert Tisdale of Abbotford, B.C., Jennyn Branch, Kingston, and Judy Dagenais (Larry) of Orillia. Loved grandmother of Cheryl, Mrk, Stuart, Jeffrey, Darren, and Kimberly, also fondly remembered by her eight great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Mrs June Forsythe (Joe) of HOWE ISLAND. Dearest aunt of Shirley and George Abrahams of Kingston. Predeceased by her parents John and Agnes Stanton, and sisters and brothers, Thelma, Marguerite, Agnes, jack and Irvin. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tomphins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Saturday evening between the hours of 7 to 9 and on Sunday between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 490 Davis Road on Monday, March 25, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Fr. Paul McAvoy officiating. Rite of Committal Prayers Cataraqui Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend a reception following the graveside prayers, at the Trillium Reception Centre, located at the Gordon F. Thompkins Funeral Homes, 435 Davis Drive (Waterloo Village). As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations for those who wish to St Mary's of the Lake Hospital, Palliative Care
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: British Whig Standard
Date :April 23, 1915
Frances Ledford
Born Howe Island, buried Howe Island. Died Apr 20 1915.
Daughter of George Ledford and Hannah Marie Mahoney Ledford.
Cross: family. Pillow, L.Reed.
Wreath, W.F. and C. Reed,
Sprays, Misses. S. and K. Kane. W. H. Newman.
Mr. & Mrs. T. J. O�Connor. Mr. & Mrs. McQuaid & sister. Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Cassidy, Misses Simpson, Mr. & Mrs. G. Revelle. Mr. & Mrs. George Maxim.
Mass Cards; Mrs, Fred Staley, mrs. Norris, Mrs; Louis MacDonald, Miss Catherine La Vaute, Mrs. James Norris sr. Mrs. H. Fowler. Mrs. J. Mahoney, Mr. & Mrs. A. Simpson, Miss Annie Norris, Misses Clarke, Mrs. A. Scrutton. Charles Martin, Kathleen & Willie Fowler and The Black Star Hockey Team.
Pallbearers; Ed, George & Henry Ledford (brothers) M. Reed, A. Fowler and P. Mahoney.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Gananoque Reporter, Page 1
Date: July 31, 1920
Mrs. Peter Beseau
Mrs. Peter Beseau who has resided for many years on Howe Island died on Friday last after a long illness. She was well known and highly respected. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, May, Anne and Veronica, Three sons, James, Stanly and Michael. Funeral was on Monday morning after a solemn mass and librea? At St. Philomena�s church. Burial in ? Cemetery.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
Date: Sept 1928
Ana Maria Mahoney Ledford:
The death occurred on Sept. 15, 1928 of Mrs. George Ledford of 106 Rideau St., Kingston after a long illness. She was a former resident of Howe Island but have lived in Kingston for many years. She was formerly Anna Maria Mahoney. She is survived by her husband, George, one daughter, Catherine, (Mrs. W.J. Anson) and four sons: Edward and Andrew of Maryland, George of California and Henry of Kingston. Burial took place on Howe Island. Requiem High Mass was celebrated by Very Rev. A.J. Hanley. Pallbearers were; M. McCarthy, Matthew Cox, John Pickett, James Leavis, Robert Foley and Alex Scrutton.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Kingston Whig Standard
Date: Jan 1929
Peter Beseau
Howe Island Jan, 24, 1929
On Thursday, Jan 11, occurred the death of Peter Beseau. Mr. Beseau was born on Howe Island Feb 14th 1858, and had lived there all his life. He is survived by one brother John of Howe Island and three sons and four daughters. Michael of Carthage, N.Y., Stanley of Lansdowne. Mrs. G.F. Grow, Anne and Vera of Kingston, and James and Mae at home. The funeral was held on Monday morning in Ste. Philomena�s catholic church where a solemn requiem mass was sung. Rev., B.F. Staie, a nephew of Massena. N.Y. was celebrant. Rev. A.J. Hanley, as deacon, and Rev. Wm. Carty as subdeacon. Internment in the family plot at catholic cemetery.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Kingston Whig Standard, page 3
Date: Sept 14 1931
George Ledford
George Ledford died in the city yesterday, aged seventy-eight years. Deceased was formerly of Howe Island but had lived in the city for many years. He resided at 112 Rideau Street for several years.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joseph William Anson of Kingston and four sons, Harry, Kingston; George, California; Andrew, Baltimore; and Edward, Cincinnati. His wife pre-deceased him three years ago tomorrow.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday from his residence, 112 Rideau Street, to Howe Island Cemetery.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Kingston Whig Standard, page 3
Date: Sept 16 1931
George Ledford
The funeral of the late George Ledford took place on Tuesday morning from his late residence, 112 Rideau Street, to Howe Island where solemn requiem mass was celebrated at ten-thirty o�clock in St. Philomena�s church by Rev. Father L.E. Staley. The funeral was quite larger attended and the pallbearers were James Leavis, Mathew Cox, John Pickett, Robert Foley, James Cox and Edward Fowler.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
Date: Oct 1932
Mrs. John Pickett
At Howe Island, Saturday, Oct. 15 occurred the death of Mrs. Etta Pickett, wife of John Pickett, Warden of Frontenac County. Mrs. Pickett died after a lingering illness of six months.
The deceased was born on Howe Island, Oct 29th 1876, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Foley, her father being a former ward of Frontenac County. She was married to John Pickett on August 9, 1897 in St. Philomena�s Church by Rev. J.D. O�Gorman, who was then pastor of Gananoque.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Pickett is survived by four sons, John, Arthur and Richard, who reside on the Island, Colin, a student of St. Augustine�s Seminary, Toronto. Six daughters, also survive, Rev. Sister Mary Fidelma, of the House of Providence, Kingston; Rev. Sister St. Helen of The Savior, Congregation de Notre Dame, Ottawa, Misses Loretta and Alice of Flint, Mich., and Hazel and Rita of Howe Island.
Mrs. Pickett leaves six sisters and brothers; Dr. I.S. Foley and Mrs. W.A. Kelly, of Flint Mich.; Mrs. Patrick Quinn of Howe Island, Richard and John Foley of Greystone Farm, Burville, NY., and Mrs. F.A. Helin of Watertown, NY.
The funeral took place from the family residence, Monday morning at ten o�clock and from the Church at 10:30. High mass was sung by Rev. L. E. Staley, of Gananoque. The pallbearers were Robert Foley, Joseph Norris, William Prior, Lester Leavis, Edward Schneberger and Cecil Foley. Internment was made in the family plot in St. Philomena�s Cemetery.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Kingston Whig Standard, page 13 col 5
Date: June 23, 1939
Mrs. Robert Foley
Howe Island, June 23�Death claimed one of the much respected residents of this community in the person of Mrs. Robert Foley. She was a life-long resident of the Island, whose kindly disposition endeared her to many friends.
The funeral was held Monday morning at 9:30 o�clock to St. Philomena�s Church were requiem high mass was sung by her nephew, rev. R.C. Pickett. The libera was changed by the celebrants of the mass, assisted by the pastor, Rev. J.W. Callahan. Present in the sanctuary were Rev. Fathers Barlett, Keating, Monoghan and Boyle of Regiopolis College, Rev. James Sullivan of Kingston and rev. Father Byrne of Brewers Mills. In the congregation were three Sisters of Notre Dame Convent, Kingston, Rev. Mother Superior, Mother St. John of Sienna and Mother St. Helen of the Savior, who is a niece of the deceased.
During the mass the solo �O Sacred Heart� was impressively sung by Mrs. L.J. Walsh, of Kingston, a cousin of the late Mrs. Foley. Many mass cards and floral offerings were silent tributes of respect.
She is survived by five sons, Robert, Wilfred, Cecil, Leonard of Howe Island and Archie of Regiopolis College; also four daughters, Mrs. Bernard Murphy of Brewers Mills, Edith and Elizabeth of Howe Island and Edna of Notre Dame Convent, Kingston, one brother, John Pickett, a resident of the Island and one sister, Mrs. William Murphy of Toronto. The late Mrs. Foley was predeceased seven years by her husband, the late Robert J. Foley.
The pallbearers were, Michael Driscol, William Prior, William B. Prior, Joseph Norris, John Murphy, and John Fitzgerald. They were attended by a guard of honor formed by a student body of Regiopolis College.
The remains were interred in the cemetery adjoining the church, where the prayers at the grave were recited by Rev. Father Callahan, assisted by Rev. Father Pickett.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Kingston Whig Standard, page 17, col 6
Date: June 28 1957
Stanley Beseau
Funeral of Stanley J. Beseau, 466 Barrie Street, was held Wednesday morning from the W.J. Franke funeral home to the Church of St. John the Apostle where requiem mass was sung by Rev. Francis Birns, SJ. Mr. Beseau died in Kingston last Monday. He had been in failing health for about two years.
Born on Howe Island he was a son of the late Peter and Margaret Beseau. He was a member of the Church of St. John the Apostle and the Holy Name Society.
Surviving are his wife, Alice Cleary Beseau, two sons, Jerry of Rochester, NY. And Kenneth of North Bay, two daughters, Mrs. M. (Mary) Fisher and Sheila Beseau, both of Kingston, two sisters, Mrs. G. (Lizzie) Grow, of Burlington, Va., and Ann Beseau of Howe Island, and one nephew, James Beseau of Kingston.
Pallbearers were Keneth Steacy, Ross Jones, William White, Joseph Norris, Charles Mahoney,jr., and Peter Beseau.
Internment was in St. Mary�s Cemetery and committal prayers were said by Father Birns.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
Date: Jan 1988
Beseau, Ann (lifelong resident of Howe Island)
--AT the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Tuesday, January 19, 1988, Ann Beseau, predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Jim, Mae, Vera, Stan, and Michael Beseau and Elizabeth Grow, fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, sadly missed by many dear friends. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne St (at Clergy) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Mass of the resurrection in St. Philomena�s Church, Howe Island, on Friday, January 22, 1988, at 1:00 p.m. Internment St. Philomena�s Cemetery, Howe Island.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From: Kingston Whig Standard
Date: Feb 1 1988
Ann deBeaupre Beseau
Howe Island
Anne deBeaupre Beseau, 93, of Providence Manor and formerly of Howe Island, who died recently at Knigston�s Hotel Dieu Hospital following a short illness, was buried at St. Philomena�s Cemetery on the island.
She was born on the island, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Beseau, and spent all but 1 � years at that setting.
A graduate nurse from the Hotel Dieu Hospital�s School of Nursing, she was always available to Howe Islanders in a nursing capacity.
Miss Beseau attended St. Philomena�s Roman Catholic Church.
She was a member of the Hotel Dieu Hospital�s Nurses Alumni.
Among her special interests were church work and caring for the ill.
Miss Beseau was the last member of her family, having been predeceased by three sisters, Lizzie, Mae and Vera, and four brothers, Michael, John, Stanislaus and Jim Beseau.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Rev. J. Ainslie officiated at a Mass of the Resurrection and the pallbearers were Guy and Dale Fisher, Peter and Jimmie Beseau, Jimmie McReynolds and William Hammond.
Altar boys were Richard Allmark and Marty Garrah.
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
Date: Jan/Feb 1988
Beseau�
The family of the late Ann Beseau, wishes to thank Father J. Ainsile for celebrating the Mass, thanks to Fathers T. Raby and W. Dwyre, Brian Lucy and Vera Bolger, soloist, to the Parish Council for the lovely luncheon and to the pallbearers. Special thanks to Providence Manor, for all the consideration given to Ann, including nursing care and the happiness she enjoyed there. Thanks to relatives, friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness and generosity, indicated by gifts of Masses, flowers and their attendance at this time.---The Beseau family
Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
Date: April 1988
McKenna, Elizabeth E.
After a lengthy illness at Mercy Hospital, Watertown, New York, on Saturday, April 9 1988, Elizabeth Foley, beloved wife of Lawrence McKenna of New York; survived by three brothers, Robert Foley, and Cecil Foley both of Howe Island; Dr. Archie Foley of New York City, New York; three sisters, Edna Gannon of Oshawa; Beatrice Murphy of Brewers Mills; and Edith Foley of Ottawa; predeceased by three brothers, Richard, Leonard and Wilfred. Time of visitation and Funeral Service incomplete. In the Care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Directors.
Kingston Whig Standard
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
BESEAU, Richard Michael (Rick) �Peacefully at St. Mary�s of the Lake Hospital with family by his side on Friday August 22, 2008. Rick Beseau beloved husband of Jan Morris for 34 years. Loving father of Lisa Glazier (Keith), Tara Plowright (Brad) and Mark and Ted Beseau. Cherished grandfather of Rachelle, Dalton, Isaac, James and Amilia. Dear brother of Peter (Flo), Edward (Judy), Theresa Allmark and Paul (Margaret). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Tompkins Funeral Home 63 Garden Street Gananoque on Monday from 204 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Philomena�s Church, Howe Island on Tuesday August 26 at 11:00 followed by cremation. Donations made to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario would be appreciated by the family. Parish prayers in the funeral home on Monday at 1:45 pm. Online condolences at www.tompkinsfuneralhome.ca
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
DOWLING-CASSIDY, Madeline �Peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, September 10th, 2012 at the age of 61. Loving mother of Dennis and his wife Kristen, Sarah and her husband Jody, and Matt, Loved partner of Andy Hanson. Dear sister of Michael (Mary), Peter (Dianne), Brian (Jodi), Katie Catala (Juan), Mary Munroe (Rick), Theresa Schneider (Keith), Patsy Lane (Calvin), Kevin (Ann), Matthew (Sharon), Monica Kotowych (Don), Greg (Caroline), Bridget Campbell (Gord). Lovingly remembered by her 4 grandchildren Cael, Chloe, Andrew and Madelyn. Sadly missed by her 37 nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit at the Burke Funeral Home (968-6968) 150 Church St. Belleville on Wednesday, September 12th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 13th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Michael�s Catholic Church on Friday, September 14th at 10:00 a.m. Interment of cremated remains at St. Philomena Cemetery, Howe Island. Memorial donations to the Kingston Regional Cancer would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences www.burkefuneral.ca
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
DRISCOLL, John�Suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday December 22, 2012. Dearly beloved husband of Angie (Bates). Loving stepfather of Sara Leroy (Shawn), Jennifer Cliffe (Troy) and Tyler Cliffe (Sonia). Sadly missed by sister Norma Gaudrea (Alex) and Brother Phillip Driscoll. Predeceased by 1 brother Joe Driscoll and by 1 sister Janie. Loving remembered by 7 step grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A service will be held at the Tompkins Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday December 29 at 11:00 am. Donations in John�s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Diabetes Association. Online condolences at www.tompkinsfuneralhoe.ca
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
ELLERTON, Kathleen Mary �Babe��Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on October 1, 2011 in her 94th year. Kathleen Mary (�Babe�) daughter of the late Joseph and Kathleen Murray. Predeceased by her husband Tom, her brother Ken and her sisters Eileen, Marjorie, Helen and Gertrude. She leaves behind her children Jim, Joanne and Sue; grandchildren Craig, Jessica (the late Bill), Jacquie (Brent), Frank (Misty) and Suzanne; great-grandchildren Cameron, Samantha, Emma, Noah, Trevor, Shay, Ellah; great-gramma Babe to Hailey, Hayden and Hunter and her sister-in-law Anna. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Philomena Catholic Church (Howe Island Drive, Howe Island, ON) on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Rite of Committal at the St. Philomena Cemetery followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. As expressions of sympathy donations in Babe�s memory may be made to the UHKF (Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario) and the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Now she�s dancing with her darlin� to the Tennessee Waltz. James Reid 613-544-3411.
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
GANNON, Robert (Bob) �Peacefully, with his family at his side, Robert passed away at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, July 4, 2010 in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Trudy for 41 years. Loving brother of Don (Eva) Gannon, Rosemary Gannon (Robert Scott) and Barbara (Jim) Moreland. Son of the late Bob and Edna Gannon (nee Foley). Sadly missed by his nieces Adrienne, Laura, Erin, Alison and nephews Peter Robbie, Daniel and his many relatives and friends. Friends and relative will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes Central Chapel 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy Street) on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Philomena�s Roman Catholic Church, Howe Island on Wednesday, July 7th 2010 at 12 noon Rite of Committal to follow in the Parish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Philomena�s Church or the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family.
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
HOBBS, Leslie Jean (Leavis) �with grace and courage Jean passed away on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009 at St. Mary�s of the Lake hospital. Dear mother of Lee Grantham of Kingston. Dearest sister of Anne Sherlock, Mary Boyd and Bonnie Ottenhoff all of Kingston and Richard and Christopher of Vancouver. Jean is predeceased by her parents Lester and Frances Leavis and her brother Charles. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philomena�s Church, Howe Island on Friday April 17th, 2009 at 11:00 a.am. Rite of Committal Prayers Parish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations for those who wish to University Hospital Kingston Foundation-Cancer Center of SE Ontario (donations by cheque). The family wish to thank the staff of the Palliative Care of St. Mary�s of the Lake Hospital for the caring compassion they gave to Jean and her family. Central Chapel 613-546-5454
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
LEAVIS, Charles Hamilton
Feb 22, 1939 �Nov 20, 2008
In loving memory of our brother Charlie who died in Sackville, Nova Scotia. Charlie was predeceased by his parents Lester and Frances Leavis, infant daughter Chana and first wife Mona. He leaves behind his wife Barbara, sons Richard, Charles, Patrick and daughter Christina. Charlie served in the royal Canadian Navy for 27 years. Upon retiring from the Navy he was a teacher for the Nova Scotia Nautical Institute. He will be missed by sisters, Anne, Mary Grace, Bonnie, Jean and brothers Richard and Christopher. Interment will be at St. Philomena�s Parish in the Spring.
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
LOYST, Anna Theresa �Peacefully with her family by her side at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Dearly loved mother of Lenore Sinnett (Michael deceased), Amelia Linzer, Harvey Loyst (Sandra), Malcolm Loyst (Shelia), Joyce Last (Gordon), William Loyst (Suzann), Lawrence Loyst, (Kim), Carolyn Renaud (Paul), and Andrew Loyst. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Emily (Jeremy), Roger (Nancy), Melissa (Ryan), David, Brittany, Austin, Amanda, Nathan and Lisa. Great grandmother of Camisha, Joshua, and Lawrence. Daughter of the late James and Blanche Byrne. Dearest sister to Sr. Mary Byrne (Sisters of St. Martha), PFI, Betty Knowles (Doug), Kingston. Helen Ernest (Ron deceased) of Hamilton and predeceased by her brother Bernard, John Lawrence and Michael. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Friday August 14th between the hours of 2-4 and 7 � 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary�s Cathedral 279 Johnson Street on Saturday August 15th 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Rite of Committal Prayers St. Mary�s Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, the family wishes memorial donations to the Kingston Food Bank (donations by cheque). Central Chapel 613-546-5454.
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
NORRIS, Lynda (nee Pelow) �Peacefully, with her family by her side, at Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday August 19, 2009. Beloved wife and best friend of Pat Norris for 46 years. Loving mother of Len, Trish (Gerard) Whalen, Anne Marie Staley (Keith Judd-Henrey), Kathy Pringle (Jeff Duncan). Cherished Gramma of Dylan, Dustyn and Kieran Whalen, Jordan and Owen Pringle. Survived by her sister Dorothy and brothers Doug and Allan. Sady missed by Kayla and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy Street) on Sunday August 23, 2009 between the hours of 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christina Burial to be held at St. Philomena�s Church, Howe Island on Monday August 24 at 11 a.m. Burial in St. Philomena�s Cemetery. Donations to the Howe Island Volunteer Fire Department or Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated (Cheque only)
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
OTTENHOF, Margaret � Passed away peacefully in Kingston on Friday, October 8, 2010. Predeceased by husband Matthew, son Matthew and daughter Margaret. Loving mother to Clare (John), Susan, Frank (Bonnie), Peter (Marilyn), Henry (Myra), Phillip (Donna), Arthur (Barbara), Marie (Trevor), Joe (Carol) and Ben (Shauna). Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Family and friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes 435 Davis Drive (Taylor Kidd Blvd and Centennial Drive) on Monday October 11, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph�s church 392 Palace Road on Tuesday October 12, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Rite of committal with prayers in St. Philomena�s Cemetery, Howe Island. Township Chapel 613-546-5150.
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
PRIOR, Colin Thomas �Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital with family by his side on Tuesday November 13, 2012. Colin Prior, beloved husband of Gloria (nee Stanford). Loving father of Michael (Doris) and Thomas (Rosamund). Prdeceased by 1 son Eric and by his parents Timothy and Katherine Prior. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Emerson, Emily, Jacob, Gavin and Matthew. Dear brother of Timothy and Leo Prior and Gertrude Fleury. Predeceased by sisters Mary Rush and Maureen Kane and by brothers Joseph and Melville Prior. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church or Friday November 16 at 1 pm. Rite of Burial St. Philomena�s Cemetery, Howe Island. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
WELSH, Judith Elizabeth�In Ottawa, on Sunday, January 16, 2000 after a long and courageous battle with heart disease. Beloved sister of Sarah and Alice of Kingston. Cherished aunt of Colleen Siemons and great-aunt of Jacob and Olivia Siemons. Predeceased by her parents Leonard Welsh and Mary Ellen Murphy Judy�s positive spirit will be sadly missed by her family and her many friends and colleagues in Kingston and Toronto. The family is grateful for the extraordinary medical efforts, kindness and compassion of the staff at the Ottawa Heart Institute. The family will receive friends at the Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street (at Barrie Street) on Tuesday from 7-9 pm and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of the Good Thief, 743 King Street West, Kingston on Thursday, January 20 at 1 pm. Followed by cremation. Rite of Committal at St. Mary�s Cemetery.
Contributed by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat McAvoy-Costin
MacPherson, Mary Elizabeth (nee Quinn) �July 27th, 1922�May 22nd, 2013. Mary passed away peacefully following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer�s at Providence Manor on Wednesday, May 22nd with her daughter at her side. She leaves behind her daughter Heather (Geoff Hobbs), grandchildren Kelly of Toronto and Patrick (Melissa Graham) of Whistler, great granddaughter Mya of Whistler and friend and companion Edna Buchanan, Predeceased by her parents Hazel and Patrick Quinn. Mary graduated from Teacher�s College Ottawa in 1941 and taught in Matachewan, Lansdowne, Howe Island and St. Joseph�s School in Gananoque. After retiring from teaching, she became the Clerk/Treasurer for the township of Howe Island. A special thank you to the staff of Montreal 5 and Sydenham 5, Providence Manor for their constant excellent care and concern over the years. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes 49 Colborne Street on Sunday, May 26th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philomena�s Church, Howe Island, On Monday, May 27th at 11:00 am. Rite of Committal with prayers in St. Philomena�s Parish Cemetery. For those wishing, donations to the Alzheimer�s Society of Kingston or the Gananoque Human Society would be greatly appreciated.
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