225. Rhona Mackenzie
FERGUSON, Rhona (nee Mackenzie). Passed away on August 20, 2002 in her seventy-seventh year. Wife of the late Bruce Ferguson, mother of Laurie Ferguson Marsh (Darrell) and the late Ian (Sandra Macpherson), loving grandmother of Michael. Also survived by her sisters Margaret Buckle and Ruth Whiteway. A gathering will be held to share memories on Friday, August 23, 2002 between 3 and 5 p.m. at Armstrong Funeral Home, 1640 Cote-Vertu, Ville St-Laurent (514) 331-1104. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated. [Montreal Gazette, August 22, 2002]
227. Jocelyn* Anne (Lynn) Wickenden
OBITUARY LYNN WATSON (nee WICKENDEN) It is with love and sadness that we announce the death of Lynn - Jocelyn to her brother and sisters - on June 1, 2011. Born on May 25, 1928, Lynn was predeceased by her beloved son Dougie, and her sister Jean. She leaves her husband of 57 years, Jim, her cherished children, Ken (Pat), and Mary, her brother John (Bonnie), sisters Martha (Jim), Harriet (Roy), Alice, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Mum lived for her family, but she was also an unparalleled friend. With her irrepressible sense of fun, her love of laughter and music, her generosity and warmth, she made a difference to so many lives. We will all miss her. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 2 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 233 Ste-Claire Avenue, Pointe Claire, followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Lakeshore General Hospital Foundation ( http://www.lakeshorefoundation.ca/ ) or a charity of your choice. [Montreal Gazette and Ottawa Citizen, June 3 and 4, 2011]
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Lynn was born on May 25, 1928 to Jean (John) François Wickenden and Catherine (Annie) Eliza French and named Jocelyn Anne. She was the 2nd child in a family that eventually included 5 daughters (Jean, Jocelyn, Martha, Harriet and Alice) and one son (John). She grew up in Three Rivers in a house that she remembered and loved for the rest of her life.
After attending Stanstead College in the Eastern Townships, Lynn began teaching in Lachute, where she met a dashing young ex-RCAF pilot, James K. Watson. Married on September 19, 1953, they made their home in Hawkesbury, Ontario, and had three children: Ken (1954), Dougie (1956) and Mary (1961). Tragically, Dougie drowned in 1959.
In 1965, Jim was transferred to Montreal and the Watson family moved to Pointe Claire where Lynn made many lifelong friends. As music had always been a love in her life, she joined Sweet Adelines and sang bass with them for many years. Lynn also became a parishoner at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church and became very involved in many parish activities.
Early in 1959, Lynn and Jim bought a piece of property on Lac des Sucreries in the Laurentians. Going up to “Camp” became a family love. Summer and winter, many weekends and holidays were spent there over the ensuing decades, both as a family, and with many friends. For a long time, Mum did all the cooking on a woodstove – and turned out many fantastic meals that family and many friends remember fondly. They were very happy years.
By the early ‘80s, Ken and Mary had both left home, and life began to settle into a slightly altered pattern. Ken married Pat, and moved to the Yukon, and Mary moved to Edmonton, and then to Jasper. Mum began taking trips to see them – sometimes with Dad – sometimes on her own. When Ken and Pat moved first to Timmins and then to Elgin, Ontario, Mum didn’t have quite so far to go to see them, but then Mary moved to Victoria, and Mum started to spend a couple of winter months there. When Mary’s job took her to Ucluelet, on Vancouver Island’s west coast, Mum enjoyed a visit there too. She was never happier than with her children.
Latterly, as Mum’s health began to decline, she was unable to travel as she had. Ken made monthly trips from Elgin to see both parents, and Mary came home for extended trips at Christmas and in the summer. These visits were always a joy for Mum. Last fall, Mum moved into an assisted care home in Pointe Claire where she remained connected to family and her lifelong friends, but also found friends in her new community. It was a whole new lease of life for her, and her last months were very happy. On April 14th, taking ill, she went into the Lakeshore General Hospital. She rallied briefly, and we were able to enjoy further visits with her, and more laughs and stories. The window was brief however, and after a further decline, she died peacefully in the early hours of June 1st, 2011.
Obituary:
MacEWEN, Peter HughQ.C. Peter died on Sunday, April 14, 2002, at the age of 68, at his home in Morrisburg, where he practised law for many years. He was born in Maxville, Ontario, the son of the late William A. MacEwen and Rachel MacLeod. He was predeceased by his sisters Florence and Mary and his brother Bill. Peter is survived by his wife Alice Wickenden; his sons John (Diane Gallagher) of Peterborough, Ontario, Christopher (Catherine Garrow) of Rossport, Ontario, Peter (Elizabeth Rhinelander) of Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, and William (Margot Lang) of Vancouver, British Columbia; his grandchildren Thomas, William, Adele, Angus, and Peter MacEwen, Cassia Gallagher Piper, and by his sister-in-law Vera MacEwen. At Peter's request there will be neither visitation nor service. Donations in Peter's memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg (535-2339).
[Ottawa Citizen, April 15, 2002]