THIBAULT, Joyce (Harrison) – Passed away peacefully at Hospice Cornwall surrounded by her family on Wednesday May 18, 2011. She was 74. She leaves her loving husband of almost 55 years, Lester Thibault. Loving mother of Larry Thibault (Liz) and JoAnne Black (Bryan). Sadly missed by 4 grandchildren, Emily, Joseph, Jessica (Sterling), Amanda (Simon) and 3 great grandchildren, Riley Jo, Ella Grace and Pearl. Predeceased by her parents, Richard and Jayne Ann (Waites) Harrison, 4 brothers, Arthur, John, James, Ivor and one sister Bessie. Friends will be received at the M. JOHN SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) on Sunday from 7 – 9 pm and Monday from 1 – 2 pm. Funeral Monday May 23, 2011 in the chapel of the funeral home at 2 pm. The venerable Archdeacon Frank Kirby officiating. Committal, St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery, Long Sault. Memorial donations to Hospice Cornwall or Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.
SWINDEN, Norma (nee Walton) – 1920- 2011 – Norma passed away peacefully in Montreal on May 15, 2011 at the age of 91, after a good and full life. She had an unfailing positive outlook and loved books, movies, painting (at which she excelled), social gatherings, scalding hot coffee and a good laugh. Late in life she discovered a talent for playing pool which she enjoyed with her friends at Kirkland Manor. She was caring and giving and volunteered for many organizations over the years. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. Predeceased by husband Bill in 1990, brothers Harry (Margaret) and Graham (Beulah), sister Vera (Jim) and sister-in-law Dorothy Swinden. She is survived by sons Ron in Vancouver, Bill (Pam) in Cornwall, Gary (Wendy) in Whitby, and Dale in Toronto; grandsons David, Jamie, Bruce and Tristan; as well as, her sister-in-law Lilias Snell (Paul) of Unionville and her many nieces and nephews. At her request only a private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements entrusted to COLLINS CLARKE MacGILLIVRAY WHITE, Pointe- Claire. Donations to the VON at www.von.ca> or the West Island Palliative Care Residence at www.wipcr.ca> would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.dignitequebec.com
SAUVE, Irene Therese (Garreau) – Passed away peacefully at Hospice Cornwall on Wednesday May 18, 2011. She was 71. Dear mothe of Normand (Nam) and Maurice. Sadly missed by 4 grandchildren. Dear sister of Jean-Paul Garreau (Laurence), Rita McCarthy, Cecile Garreau, Joseph Garreau (Jeanne D’Arc), Paul-Emile Garreau (Marielle), Remi Garreau, Amedee Garreau (Diane) and Jeanne Garreau. Predeceased by her parents, Mederic and Rose Anna (Levert) Garreau. Friends will be received at the M. JOHN SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Wednesday from 7 – 9pm. Friends are requested to assemble at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, St. Raphaels, ON, on Thursday May 26, 2011 for funeral mass at 11am. Rite of Committal to follow in the Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations to Hospice Cornwall or the Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.
NOLAN, Roger – Passed away peacefully at Hospice Cornwall on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. He was 59. Beloved wife of Dianne (Huard-Bertrand) Nolan. Dear father of Sherry and Mark Nolan and step-father of Lisa Morris, Chantal, Phillipe, Mike, Edward and the late Andy Bertrand. Sadly missed by many grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also survived by one sister Sandy, half- sister, Laurie and special friend Pearl King. Predeceased by one brother Gary. Son of Howard and Mildred Nolan. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to Hospice Cornwall appreciated.
McELHONE, Stella (Lanois) – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre on Wednesday May 18, 2011. She was 92. Beloved wife of the late Leonard McElhone. Dear mother of Ron McElhone (Dora). Sadly missed by 2 grandchildren, Ron and Shawn and one great grandchild, Cassandra. Survived by one brother, Bruno Lanois. Predeceased by her parents, Delphis and Dianna (Brisson) Lanois, 4 brothers, Leo, Jimmy, Conrad, Lionel and 2 sisters, Marie and Irene. Friends will be received at the M. JOHN SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Tuesday from 9am until time of service. Funeral Liturgy, Tuesday May 24, 2011 in the chapel of the funeral home at 10am. Rite of Committal to follow at St. Columban’s Parish Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Center appreciated.
LEBLANC, Gerald – Passed away suddenly at his residence on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He was 54. Loving son of the late Conrad and Dorothy (Martin) Leblanc. Dear brother of Jocelyne Ropchan (Bill), Robert Leblanc (Lynn), Richard Leblanc and the late Charles “Chuck“ Leblanc (Carol). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the M. JOHN SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Friday fro 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm and on Saturday from 9am until time of service. Funeral Liturgy Saturday May 21, 2011 in the chapel of the funeral home at 10am followed by cremation. Rite of Committal, Notre Dame Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association appreciated.
KITTS, Terrence L. “Terry“ – Services for Terrence L. Kitts 61, of Louisville, New York will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena, NY with Rev. Robert Schirmer presiding. Friends and family may be received Sunday May, 22, 2011 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Phillips Memorial Home. Following services in Massena friends will also be received at WILSON FUNERAL HOME 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall on Thursday evening May 26th from 6-9 PM. Terry as he was fondly known by friends and family, passed away on May 19, 2011 after a courageous 8 month battle with cancer. Terry is survived by his wife of 17 years, Grace of Louisville, son Greg and wife Melanie Kitts of Cornwall, step-sons, John and wife Patricia Pietras, Jeff and wife Kuwanna Pietras, four grandchildren, Dylan, Madison, Emily and Abby, brothers, Gary and wife Nicole of Cornwall, Kevin and wife Denise, sister Karen and husband Brian Thompson all of Cornwall. Also survived by his former wife Christine (St. Denis) Kitts. Terry was born January 28, 1950 in Cornwall Ontario the son of Leslie and Yvonne (Dufresne) Kitts. Terry was the proud owner of Luc’s Barber Shop in Cornwall, he loved to golf, and travel. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
GAREAU, Doris Reg.N. (née Coyne) – Mrs. Doris Gareau passed away peacefully at Hospice Cornwall on Friday May 20, 2011 at the age of 74 years. Graduate of St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Class of 1956. Beloved mother of Jo Ann Hickley (Rob); James Gareau (Debbie), both of Cornwall; and Karen Fontaine (Eric) of Stittsville. Sadly missed by her 6 grandchildren Sean, Lyndsay, Adam, Chelsea, Allison and Blake. Beloved chosen daughter of the late James and Lillian Coyne. Dear sister of Linda Kuipers (Ron), Cornwall; Florence Reynolds, Trenton; Alex Cayer, Port Alberni, BC; and Lola Micetick (Mario) of Pickering. Predeceased by her brothers Eddie, Lloyd, Lionel, and Eugene Cayer. Former spouse of Rene Gareau. Resting at the WILSON FUNERAL HOME 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall where visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM, and Tuesday 12 noon – 1:15 PM. The Mass of the Resurrection with Commendation and Farewell will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Rite of Committal at a later date in Notre Dame Cemetery, Cornwall. If so desired contributions in her memory to Hospice Cornwall would be appreciated by the family. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
DUGAS, Russell – Passed away peacefully at Parisien Manor on Wednesday, May 18, 2011. He was 72. Predeceased by his loving companion the late Shirley Lalonde. Dear step-father of Debbie (Peter), Darrell (Sandra), Denise (Jake), Diane (Lee) and Dale (Bo). Sadly missed by 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Alfred, Azell, Mabel, Bennie, Freeman, George, Charles, Alice, Eldridge, and Joseph. Predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Theresa (Muse) Dugas. At Russell’s request, no visitation or service. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society may be made at the M. JOHN SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall.
COURVILLE, Bernadette – Bernadette Clara Courville (nee Aubé) of Cornwall: age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Wilfrid Laurier Courville (Sept. 2010). Loving mother of Francine and remembered by her many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Cornwall on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family. As a memorial to Bernadette, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of MUNRO & MORRIS FUNERAL HOMES LTD., 114 Main Street South, Alexandria (613)525-2772. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com
BURK, Bettina Mabel – Passed away peacefully at Glen Stor Dun Lodge, Cornwall on Thursday, May 19, 2011 Bettina “Betty“ Mabel Burk of Cornwall in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Ken of Cornwall. Loving mother of Geoffrey of Cornwall. Cherished sister of Audrey (late Emmerson) Doney of Bancroft, Marlene (Dale) Stewart of Long Sault and Clinton (Diane) Hutt of Belleville. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Lera Millross and Burns Hutt and one sister Jean McGee. Cremation with private inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Cornwall. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation gratefully acknowledged. McArthur Bros. & MacNeil Funeral Home & Chapel (613-932-6300) a Division of Parker Funeral Home Ltd. entrusted with arrangements. Condolences and donations may be made at www.parkerofmorrisburg.com
BONHOWER, Howard – Mr. Howard Bonhower passed away peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital – McConnell Site on Thursday May 19, 2011 at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband of the late Emily Bonhower (née Shorey). Loved son of the late Orel and Bertha (Butler) Bonhower. Dear brother of Katherine Larose (late Edwin) of Cornwall and Hazel Munro (late Ross) of Ottawa. Dear uncle of Roslyn Lauzon of Cornwall. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery, Cornwall, Ontario. If so desired contributions in his memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of WILSON FUNERAL HOME, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
ALLAIRE, Huguette – Mrs. Huguette Oliva Allaire passed away peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital McConnell Site on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the recently deceased Armand Allaire. Dear mother of Hubert Allaire (Nicole) of Vancouver, BC, and Tobias Maxwell (née Denis) and Guy Allaire of Cornwall. Predeceased by her daughter, Micheline Belmore. Sadly missed by her two grandchildren Shannon and Xavier. Dear daughter of the late Leonidas and Bernadette (Deneault) Brière. Predeceased by her brothers Marcel, Gilles and Jerome Brière, and her sisters Lou Poirier, Rita Leroux and Marie Brière. No funeral at the request of the deceased, cremation to follow. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the MUNRO & MORRIS FUNERAL HOMES Ltd., 20 Main St. South, Maxville (613-527-2898). As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. As a Memorial to Huguette a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows- memories live. Condolences may be made online at www.munromorris.com.
TURGEON, Laurent – Mr. Laurent Turgeon passed away peacefully at the Hospice Cornwall on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the age of 85 years. Loved father of Elayne Emard (Joe) and Dale Lang (Steve). Dear brother of Dale McQuillan. Cherished grandfather of Erin and Robin Lang. Predeceased by his parents Hector and Lucia (Lanahan) Turgeon and one brother Paul Turgeon. Will be sadly missed by his nephew and niece Jim and Sharon. In keeping with Laurent’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. If so desired contributions in his memory to Hospice Cornwall would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements entrusted to WILSON FUNERAL HOME, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
MCKISSOCK, Allan – Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle at the Ottawa General Hospital on Friday May 20, 2011. He was 80. Beloved husband of the late Grace (Jodoin) McKissock. Loving father of Carol McKissock, David McKissock (Sherry) and Glenn McKissock (Anita). Dear grandfather of Amy, Adam, Sarah and Jennifer. Dear son of the late Harold and Lillian (Sauve) McKissock. Dear brother of Ralph McKissock. Predeceased by 2 brothers Harold and Rene McKissock. Friends will be received at the M. JOHN SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 341 Pitt Street (across from city hall) Cornwall on Tuesday from 7 – 9 pm and on Wednesday from 9 am – 9:30 am. Funeral Mass Wednesday May 25, 2011 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church at 10 am. Rite of Committal, Notre Dame Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.
LANIEL, Mrs Berthe (nee Racine) – born in Crysler, On. from Cornwall and Valleyfield, passed away peacefully Saturday May 21, 2011 at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late Lucien Laniel. She leaves in sorrow her loving sons Raymond (Rose) and Roger (Mariette). Cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren , she also leaves her sister Alice Leblanc. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday May 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Notre-Dame-de-Rosaire Parish (23 rue Queen, Crysler). In memory of Mrs. Laniel, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Tributes may be sent to www.racinerobertgauthier.com (613)241- 3680
LALONDE, Raymond – Mr. Raymond (Ray) Lalonde passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at the age of 73 years. Former Alderman for the City of Cornwall. Beloved husband of Merita Lalonde (née Hebert). Loving father of Perry (Claire), Rick (Anne), Kevin (Kim), and Todd (Vicki). Cherished grandfather of Melanie, Daniel, Ryan, Amanda, Chelsea, Brandon, Chanelle and Danika. Dear brother of Lawrence (Jean), Joyce Proulx (Art), Gary and Michael “Ronnie“. Predeceased by three brothers Wayne (Isabel), Larry (Marie), Doug, and one sister Shirley Ezard (late Claude). Dear son of the late Arnold and Edna (Coleman) Lalonde. In keeping with Raymond’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The Mass of the Resurrection with Commendation and Farewell will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Rite of Committal to follow in Notre Dame Cemetery Cornwall, Ontario. If so desired contributions in his memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca
LAFLEUR, Margaret – Passed away suddenly at her home on December 17, 2010. Mrs Margaret Lafleur of London, formerly from Cornwall, was in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Lafleur; dear sister to Bernice Patterson; loving mother to Diane, Richard, Jo-Anne, Lorraine and Raymond; grandmother of Stephen, Jonathan, Zara and Deanna; and great-grandmother to Kathlene, Violet and Jean-Sebastian. Internment services will be held on May 28 at 11 am, at Lakeview Memorial Gardens, 701 Donegani, Pointe Claire QC.
