WISHART, Lois Christina (Keatley) - Died, January 2, 2011, at the age of 103 and an half years to the great loss of her family, friends and care givers. Up to the end her mind was strong. She lived in her own home until the last six months of her life. The love of her life, George Wishart, died more than 40 years before her. As a couple they volunteered in Belleville and Hastings County to improve and enhance the natural environment and the area's heritage worth and to help local people in times of trouble. Lois continued to volunteer until a few months before she moved out of her home. Those who knew her delighted in her wisdom and her constant flashes of humour that characterized her relations with her family, friends and care givers. She had the capacity to make friends of all generations. Lois was also predeceased by her older brother Owen Keatley and a 16 year old grand daughter, Leslie Anne Graham. She is survived by her younger brother, Franklin Keatley, 99 years old, whom she enjoyed and loved all their years together. Her three daughters and their families have lost the central focus of their family. The eldest Marylo Graham (named Lois Mary after her mother) lives in Goderich Ontario and is the widow of John O. Graham, has 2 living children. Jennifer is married to Robb Whittall and they have daughters Ann and Robin. Marylo's son Jamie and his wife Marsha have a combined family of Leslie Ann, John, Meshunda, and Alleyah. The second daughter, Elspeth, is married to James C. Menendez and lives near Perth Ontario. Their elder son, Charlie and his wife, Christine Post have daughters Katie, Abby and Claire and son Franklin has 2 sons, Owen and Sam. Daughter, Carol, of Belleville is the widow of George Proctor. She has a son Glenn and his wife Monica and a daughter Anne and granddaughter Madelaine. The family would like those who wish to celebrate Lois's life to join them for a visitation at BURKE FUNERAL HOME, 150 Church St., from 4 to 6 pm on Friday, January 7. The funeral will be held at Bridge St. United Church at 2pm Saturday, January 8, 2011, followed by a reception at the church. Internment will be the following weekend in the Arnprior Cemetery where Lois will join her husband George. Rather than sending flowers, the family would appreciated donations by cheque to her favourite causes, The O'Hara Pioneer Homestead and Conservation Area, Glanmore Historical Site and the Salvation Army.
PROCTOR, George Mordue M.Eng. (Structures) - Died July 28, 2009 at the Belleville General Hospital of pneumonia. Born April 8, 1935 in Ashington Northumberland, England. Predeceased by wife Geraldine Proctor (nee Fornear), parents Thomas and Jean Proctor and brother Thomas Proctor. Survived by wife Carol Wishart Proctor, Glenn (son) and Monica Proctor, Anne (daughter) and Madelaine (granddaughter) Counter. Also Lois Wishart, Lois Mary Graham and family, Elspeth and James Menendez and family and Ann Proctor and family. George's intelligence, kindness and warm smile earned him the friendship of many friends and co-workers in Ottawa, Cornwall, Syracuse, Stirling and Belleville. George bore the Alzheimer's from which he suffered with courage and grace. During his illness he was blessed with the care and friendship of Kristel Nicholas, Barry Flanigan and the Circle of Friends at the Alzheimer's Society, Sue Taylor and Stella Fencott at the Access Centre, the many home helpers from the Red Cross particulary Nancy, Dorothy, Peggy and Brandy, from the VON Karyn, Anita and Judy and Cathy, the caregivers and residents at the E.J. McQuigge Lodge and in his last illness the doctors and nurses in the emergency department and on the fifth floor at Belleville General Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday August 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at the BURKE FUNERAL HOME, 150 Church St., Belleville. Memorial donations to the Alzhiemer's Society would be appreciated by the family.
KEATLEY, Franklin H. (1911 - 2011) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning, January 26th, 2011. Franklin Holliday Keatley of Anrprior in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Iris Evans (1980). Loved and survived by his son, Evans (and his wife Sondra) of Arnprior and his daughter, Elizabeth McFarlane of Ottawa. Proud grandfather of Joshua (Catherine) of Calgary; Bronwyn Keatley (Alexandre Poulain) of Ottawa and Sarah Sewter (Jonathan) of Kanata and great-grandfather of Annika Keatley, Claire and Liam Sewter. Predeceased by his brother, Owen and his sister, Lois Wishart (late George). Family and friends are invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Service to celebrate Franklin's life will follow at Grace St. Andrew's United Church, Arnprior at 11 o'clock. Rev. Andrew Love officiating. Interment will take place at the Albert Street Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Franklin, a donation made to Grace St. Andrew's United church would be appreciated by his family.
[Ottawa Citizen, January 27, 2011]
After her mother's tragic death in 1911 "Mother <Millie Watson> brought Phyllis home and she and Ella cared for her until she was almost old enough to go to school. Then her father took her to live with him and Mr. and Mrs. Hewlings. Later, Billy <William Holliday> got his sister Amy Robertson and her family to move in and live with him and Phyllis. [A Family History by Amelia E. Usher, 1947]
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.
AKESON, Martin (Marty) W.O. II Retired (in his 86th year) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, Ontario on Sunday, March 14, 2004. Beloved husband of Geraldine Watson of Alliston. Dear father of Diane Tindale of B.C., Robert Akeson of Georgetown, Richard Akeson of B.C., Jacolyn Akeson of Barrie and Leonard Akeson of Cookstown. Loved grandpa of Kimberly, Jeffery, Darren, Ian, Aaron, Jason, Jarett, Jordan, Lee, Michael and Kathryn. Dear brother of Edward and Rosemarie Akeson of Calgary, and predeceased by Lester Akeson, Edna Miskell, Norman Akeson and Peter Akeson. Dear brother-in-law of Helen Akeson, Madeleine Akeson, Jim and Lynn Watson and Webb and Anne Watson. Marty will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Resting at the W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria Street East, Alliston from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Alliston Union Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation Alliston or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. An Alliston Legion Branch #171. Service will be held in the Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. [The Ottawa Citizen]
DOWD, Dr. Ainslie Hamilton. At Belleville, Ontario, on July 1, 2005, in his eighty-third year. Husband of the late Betty, beloved father of Geoffrey (Kathy), Stephen (Jane), Barclay (June), Ainslie (Fiona), and grandfather of ten. Raised in Ottawa, he served in the RCAF throughout WWII, and later studied medicine at Queen's University. From 1954-1979, he lived in Beloeil, Quebec, where he served the community as a respected family physician. In 1979, he and Betty moved to Norwood, Ontario, where he practiced family medicine until his retirement in 1989. He will be remembered for his generosity, ability, honesty, and eccentric humour. A loving husband, great father and adored grandpa, he enjoyed most his time spent in the company of his family, especially at Otter Lake. We will miss him, but he now is at peace, reunited with Betty, his life's inspiration. A memorial celebration will be held with family and friends at a later date. Should you wish, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. [Montreal Gazette - July 4, 2005]
Elizabeth Ives (Betty) Twining
Obituary in Montreal Gazette, March 13, 2004 - "DOWD, Elizabeth (Betty) Twining. Formerly of Beloeil, Quebec. Peacefully at her residence on March 10, 2004 in her seventy-sixth year. Betty Twining beloved wife of Dr. Ainslie H. Dowd of Peterborough, Ontario. Loving mother of four sons, Geoffrey (Kathy), Stephen (Jane), Barclay (June) and Ainslie (Fiona). Dear grandmother of ten grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held in memory of Mrs. Dowd. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated."