MASSIA – Shirley

After a brief illness at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site, on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009. Shirley Massia (nee Robinson) of Cornwall, age 67 years. Loving mother of Melvin of Moose Creek, Marvin (Carole) of Curry Hill, Donald (Louise) of Monkland, Leanne Cloutier (Roch) of Long Sault, Elwyn of Monkland, Eric (Tanya) of Apple Hill, Marc of Monkland and her infant daughter, Sandra. Wife by a previous marriage of the late Stuart Massia. Dear sister of Harold Robinson, John (J.K.) Robinson (Rita), Rita MacLennan (Grant), Ronnie Robinson (Nicole), Cecil Robinson (Jeannette), Sheila Laviolette (late Claude), William Robinson (Judy), Leroy Robinson, Thomas Robinson (Sandra), Linda Martelle (Steve), Marilyn Binette (Maurice), Joan Laferriere (Denis), Allan Robinson (June), Debbie Fourney (Dan) and Veronica Robinson (Wayne). Cherished grandmother of Zachary, Devin, Brett, Ryan, Erin, Kaitlyn and Emily. Predeceased by her parents John Robinson and Lily Mae Quan and by her four brothers, Billy, Bobby, Gerald and Raymond. Loving companion of John Sinnott of Cornwall. Relatives and friends may call at the Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd., 114 Main St. S., Alexandria (613-525-2772) on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 from 6 to 10 p.m. and on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Apple Hill on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated by the family. As a memorial to Shirley, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows, memories live. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com.

ELSERMANN – Edi

Dr. Edi Elsermann after a brief illness, at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at the age of 91 years. Retired professor, St. Lawrence College, Cornwall campus. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Lovatt. Friends are requested to meet at Wilson Funeral Home, 822 Pitt St., Cornwall, where a gathering in memory of Edi will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. Cremation to follow. Online messages of condolences may be made in the obituary section of www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca.

RIVETTE – Floriant

At Parisien Manor on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. Floriant Rivette, formerly of Cornwall, at the age of 77 years. Beloved husband of the late Sheila (Laundrie) Rivette and by a previous marriage, Agnes (Chevigny) Rivette of Cornwall. Dear father of Rev. Gérald Rivette (Jean) of Windsor, René Rivette (Diane), Marie-Anne Ingola (Raymond), Lauraine Rivette (companion of Joseph Poirier) and Thérèse Cadieux (Roger) all of Cornwall, Anita Hagen (Gordon) of Glen Robertson, Victor Rivette of Cornwall, Paul Rivette of Newport, Oregon, Denise Boileau (Bruce) and Linda Roach (Kelly) both of Cornwall. Loving grandfather of 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Dear son of the late Hermand Rivette and the late Emelda (Labelle) Rivette. Predeceased by one brother, Hermand Jr. (Bébé) and infant sister Mary. Resting at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, 20 Seventh St. W. (613-933-2841) from 11 a.m. Thursday. Funeral Thursday, Aug. 6 for Service in the Memorial Chapel of the funeral home at 3 p.m. followed by cremation. The family will be in attendance from 11 a.m. until time of funeral on Thursday. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.com.

BRUNET – Fernand

Passed away at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida, on July 30, 2009. Age 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Annette Lafrance. Dear father of Gilles Brunet (Madeleine) of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Diane (Mrs. Mark Fetzer) and Carmen (Mrs. Mike Gilman) of Vero Beach. Dear brother of Florian Brunet of Coco Beach, Florida, Albert “Curly” Brunet, Rolland Brunet, Alice Poirier and Florence Leger all of Cornwall. Also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dear son of the late Victor Brunet and the late Theana Lauzon. Predeceased by three brothers, Simon, Aurele and Rheal Brunet, and by two sisters, Annette and Aline Brunet. The family will be in attendance at Boulerice Funeral Home Ltd., (613-932-5455), 218 Montreal Rd., Cornwall, on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6 for mass of Christian burial in St. Felix-de-Valois Church, Cornwall at 11 a.m. Interment in Nativity Cemetery, Cornwall. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Hospice Cornwall would be appreciated by the family.

D’AMOURS – Hélène (Lapointe)

Suddenly at her residence on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. She was 79. Beloved wife of the late Robert D’Amours (1996). Dear mother of Lise D’Amours (Denis) of Casselman, Anne Senecal (Daniel) of Cornwall, Nicole D’Amours (Jody) of Port Perry and Marc D’Amours (Marie-Christine) of Montreal. Sadly missed by five grandchildren, Phillip, Michelle, Rachel, Emily and Scott. Also survived by one brother Jean-Paul Tassé (Rita) of Gatineau. Predeceased by her parents Albert and Gabrielle (Parent) Lapointe, two brothers, Maurice and Rolland Tassé and two grandchildren, Allison and Eric. Friends will be received at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, 341 Pitt St., Cornwall on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral mass Friday, Aug. 7 at St. Felix-de-Valois Catholic Church at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. Rite of Committal, Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

MYERS – Kelvin

At his residence on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009. Mr. Kelvin Kenneth Myers at he age of 53 years. Loving father of Joshua, Austin and Kelsey Myers all of Cornwall. Dear son of Theresa (Hanton) Myers and the late Melvin Myers. Dear brother of Brian Myers (late Sue) and Arnold Myers (Elaine) both of Cornwall. Dear uncle of Robbie, Shawn, Jenny and Angie. Resting at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch, 20 Seventh St. W., Cornwall (613-932-8482) form 2 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Thursday, Aug. 6 for service in the memorial chapel of the funeral home at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. The family will be in attendance from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. until time of funeral on Thursday. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Lung Association, Eastern Counties would be appreciated by the family. Messages of condolences may be left at www.lahaiesullivan.com.