May 30 Obituaries

McDOUGALL – Velma Agnes

Passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell site on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Morris McDougall. Loving mother of Margo Schwerdtfeger (Lyle), Ingleside; Garry McDougall (Marlene), Cornwall; Glenn McDougall (Florence), Toronto; and Mark McDougall (Johanne), Cornwall. Sadly missed by her 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Joseph and Mae (Jesmer) Fobert. Dear sister of Rita Maloney of St. Catharines. Predeceased by her brothers Clarence, Gordon, Emerson and Lloyd Fobert, and her sister, Hazel Brand. Rested at Wilson Funeral Home. The Mass of the Resurrection with Commendation and Farewell May 30 at St. Columban’s Catholic Church. Rite of Committal at a later date in St. Columban’s Parish Cemetery.

KEARNS – James Francis

Mr. Francis Kearns at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre on Monday, May 26, at the age of 84 years; Retired Domtar employee. Beloved husband of 46 years to Rita (Grant) Kearns. Loved father of Janice Prieur (Russell), and Mary Frances Lefave (Michael). Sadly missed by his grandchildren Bobby Wilkinson (Anna), Amanda Wilkinson (Randall), Shawn and Sara Prieur; as well as his great grandchildren Draylon Wilkinson and Isabella Prieur. Predeceased by his parents Gerry and Margaret (McMahon) Kearns, as well as his step-mother the former Cassie McElheran; and two sisters at infancy Blanche and Irene. Rested at the Wilson Funeral Home. The Mass of the Resurrection with Commendation and Farewell was celebrated in St. Columban’s Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, May 29. Rite of Committal followed in St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery, Long Sault.

LANTHIER – Andre (Alfred)

At the Ottawa Hospital, General Campus on Sunday, May 25. Andre Lanthier former employee of Long Sault Yarns (Guildan) for over 37 years. Age 70 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Larkin) Lanthier and by a previous marriage, Marie Claire Ivens (Labrecque). Dear father of Nathalie Rivette (Kevin) of Cornwall. Loving grandfather of Brandon and Melodie Rivette. Dear son of the late Armand Lanthier and the late Rachelle Belanger. Dear brother of Raymond Lanthier (late Agnes), Micheline Currier (late Gordon) and Ginette Mayer (Richard) all of Cornwall. Predeceased by one sister, Jacqueline Lanthier. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral took place on Wednesday, May 28 with service in the Memorial Chapel of Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch. Cremation followed.

MURRAY – James Arthur

Peacefully at the Janet Macdonell Pavillion after a courageous battle with Multiple Myelomia on Sunday, May 25. Age 66. Best friend and soulmate of Myrna A. (MacLennan) Murray. Loving father of Arthur Murray (Janice) of Cornwall, Marlene Dunand (Pierre) of Airdrie, Alberta, Glen Murray (Marni) of Black Diamond, Alberta. Precious grandpa to Brett, Brock Murray and Grant Dunard, chosen grandpa to Makenzy and Grady. Brother to Warren Murray of Calgary, Alberta, Muriel Murray of Elliot Lake, Ontario, Benjamin Murray (Patricia) of Williamstown. Predeceased by his parents Russell Elmer and Marion Jean (Keir) Murray. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral took place on Thursday, May 29 at Knox-St. Paul’s United Church. Reverend Jim Leland officiated. Committal followed at St. Andrews United Church Cemetery, Martintown.

LEMIRE – Alexina

At the Glen-Stor-Dun Lodge on Friday, May 23, age 102 years. Beloved wife of the late Philias Lemire. Dear sister of Blanche Sevigny of Cornwall; and Pauline Collette of Lancaster. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Marie Louise (Leroux) Prieur; 1 brother Ernest Prieur; and by 4 sisters Yvonne Archambault; Irene Shaver; Lucille Rombough; and Aurore Burrell. A private family funeral service was held. Rite of committal took place in Nativity Cemetery, Cornwall. Funeral arrangements were under the care and direction of the Wilson Funeral Home, Cornwall.

CURRIER – Marguerite

Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Versa Care Centre on Thursday, May 22. Marguerite Rubina Currier (née MacDonald); formerly of Cornwall, Tyotown and St. Andrews West; age 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Howard Charles Currier. Dear mother of William (Evelyn) of Flin Flon, Manitoba, Arlene Lalonde (Neil) of Glen Walter, Wayne (Aline) of Hamilton Island, Summerstown, Colleen Murphy (Robert) and Doreen McMillan both of Cornwall, Eileen Currier of Pefferlaw and Howard (Esther) of Woodstock. Loving grandmother of 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Dear daughter of the late John Joseph MacDonald and the late Maud C. (McGahey) MacDonald. Dear sister of Mildred MacDonnell of Cornwall and Agnes Manley of Chesterville. Predeceased by five sisters, Eileen Cerre, Mary Olowich, Loretta and Rita MacDonald and Violet Thachuk and by two brothers, Alex and Bernard MacDonald. Resting at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch. Funeral was held on Monday May 26, for Mass of Christian Burial in St. Columban’s Church followed by cremation.

MALYON – Alfred

At his residence on May 22. Alfred William Malyon (R.C.L. Ex-Service Princess Louise Dragoon Guards 297); age 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Winifred (Calvert) Malyon. Dear father of Robert Malyon (Gail), David Malyon (Carole) and Jean Meek (Gary) all of Cornwall, Ernest Malyon (Myrna) of Windsor and Christine Harrison of Calgary, Alberta. Loving grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear son of the late Ernest Malyon and the late Sara (Downs) Malyon. Dear brother of Ernest Malyon (Jean) and James Malyon (Jeannette) both of Cornwall, Winnifred Johnson of Sarnia and Constance Cowheey of Burford. Resting at Lahaie and Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch. Funeral was held on Monday, May 26 for Serivce in Trinnity Anglican Church followd by cremation. Rev. Frank Kirby officiated.

MacGREGOR – Helen

Died peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Helen MacGregor (nee Munroe) born October 22, 1913 at Munroe’s Mills; age 94. Beloved wife of the late Llyod MacGregor of Williamstown. Daughter of the late Ben Munroe and the late Kate Campbell. Sadly missed by stepson William (Bill) MacGregor; niece Roslyn Ross (Gordon) of Vernon, B.C., nephew Murray MacGregor (Melba) and four cousins Alma Runions, Lorna Munroe, Olive Ross and Edith Thompson. Predeceased by one sister Evelyn Andrews (George) and brothers Malcolm and Gordon, and by one nephew, Munro Andrews. Rested at Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd. Funeral held in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Martintown on Sunday, May 25. Interment in St. Andrew’s United Church Cemetery, Williamstown.

ROY – Roland

Mr. Roland Roy (former school principal of C.S.D.C.E.O. and member of the Cornwall Golf and Country Club for the past 28 years) passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at his residence. Beloved husband of 35 years of Colette Roy (née Poirier). Dear father of Sylvie Roy Hollingsworth (Jeffrey) of Oshawa and Jacques Roy (Angele D’Aoust) of Cornwall. Also survived by three grandchildren, Emilie and Mathieu Hollingsworth and Oliver Roy. Dear brother of Madeleine Dufresne of Fort Myers, Florida, Claude Roy (Claudette) of Bay City, Michigan and Pauline (John O’Donnell of Waterdown, Ontario. Dear son of the late Adelme Roy and the late Eveline Roy (née Gauthier). Dear son-in-law of Gerald and Rose Poirier of Cornwall. Dear brother-in-law of Lise Poirier of Cornwall, Normand Poirier (Judy) Estevan, Saskatchewan and Jacques Poirier (Betty) Cantley, Quebec. Predeceased by one brother, Raymond Roy and one brother-in-law Dollard Dufresne. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Rested at Boulerice Funeral Home Ltd. Funeral held on Saturday May 24, 2008 for Mass of Christian Burial in Precious Blood Church in Glen Walter. Cremation in South Branch crematorium, Cornwall.

GAGNÉ – Claudette

Passed away at the Janet Macdonell Pavilion on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Mrs. Claudette (Depratto) Gagné formerly of Cornwall at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Gagné. Loving mother of Suzanne B. Leclair, Jocelyne Gagné, Lillianne Gagné and Raymond Gagné (Peggy) all of Cornwall. Cherished grandmother of Louise, Charles and Sophie Leclaire, Enza Ceaser, Cristena Lemire, Randy Campeau, Makayla Gaucher and great-grandmother of 10 great-grandchildren. Dear daughter of the late Adelard Depratto and the late Beatrice (Bergeron) Depratto. Dear sister of Robert Depratto (Claudette) of Gatineau, Claire L’Italien (Harvey) and Michel Depratto (Diane) both of Cornwall. Predeceased by two brothers, Claudio and Roger Depratto. Funeral took place on Saturday, May 24 for Service in the Memorial Chapel of Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes West Branch. Cremation.

LALONDE – Fabiola

Passed away peacefully at the Janet Macdonell Pavilion on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Mrs. Fabiola Doria (Proulx) Lalonde formerly of Cornwall at the age of 83 years. Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 61 years Hubert Lalonde. Cherished mother of Philippe (Elaine), Michel (Diane), Roseanne all of Cornwall and Pierre (Lise) of Embrun. Much loved grandmother of 6 grandchildren, Derick, Nicole, Natalie, Mathieu, Lauren and Bradley. Dear daughter of the late Raoul Proulx and the late Roseanna (Gauthier) Proulx. Predeceased by 3 sisters, Florestine, Jacqueline and Irene and 4 brothers, Charlemagne, Armand, Mozart and Ephrem. Sadly missed by sisters-in-law Delisca Proulx, Florence Lalonde and Janet Leblanc, brother-in-law Gerard Brunet and many nieces and nephews. Rested at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch. Funeral took place on Friday, May 23 for Mass of Christian Burial in St. Francis de Sales Church. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery.

SWENSON – Cecil Hilton

Passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site, on Monday, May 19, 2008, age 81 years. Mr. Swenson was a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Much-loved husband of 59 years to Nancy (Cook) Swenson. Dear father of Connie Buck (Frank), June Pettinella (Marcel Sabourin), Susan Efthimiou (Mike), Janette Montroy (Dalton), David Swenson (Stephanie Burke), Sheila Cullen (Perry Chiasson), Patrick Swenson (Bonnie), Jerry Swenson and Gary Swenson (Kim Blanchard). We will find comfort knowing he is now reunited with his daughter, Patricia Levac (Ian) who passed away on April 29, 2008. Fondly remembered by his sister, May McTavish, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Mabel (Covey) Swenson and several brothers and sisters. Rested at the Wilson Funeral Home. The Mass of the Resurrection with Commendation and Farewell was celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church on May 23. Rite of Committal followed in Notre Dame Cemetery, Cornwall.

PICHÉ – Alphonse

Passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site, on Monday, May 19, 2008. Mr. Alphonse Joseph Piché of Cornwall, Ontario, age 85 years. Beloved husband of Eva Theresa (Villeneuve) Piché. Beloved father of Robert (Bob) Piché (Janet) of Cornwall and Bernadette Piché (Kevin) of Wainfleet, Ontario. Cherished grandfather of Andrea, Heather, Félicité, Charlene, Victor and great-grandfather of Thomas, Talon, Grace, Gavin, Hunter and Finn. Dear son of the late Hormidas Piché and the late Donalda (Givogue) Piché. Sadly missed by brothers, Rolland Piché (Claire) and Aurèle Piché (Edna). Predeceased by brothers, Edward, John, Joseph and Dollard and sisters, Albina, Cécile and Bernadette. Mr. Piché was a WWII veteran, serving in the Canadian Army, 17th Hussars from 1941 to 1946. Theatres of Service included Canada, the United Kingdom, Central Mediterranean and Continental Europe. Rested at Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes, West Branch. Funeral on May 23, for Mass of Christian Burial in Ste. Thérèse-de-Lisieux Church. Interment, Notre Dame Cemetery.

LAUZON – PAULINE

Passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Mrs. Pauline Lauzon of St. Raphaels formerly of Greely at the age of 67 years. Beloved wife of Marcel Lauzon. Loving mother of Pierre Lauzon of Ottawa. Dear sister of Roger Lauzon of Ottawa and Leona Descoteau (Claude) of Lachine. Dear daughter of the late Adelard Lauzon and the late Melina Laselle. Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of Munro & Morris Funeral Homes Ltd. Funeral took place on Thursday, May 22 with Mass of Christian Burial in St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. Interment of cremated remains in Parish Cemetery.

RAICHE – Connie (Matthews)

Passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Sunday, May 18, 2008, age 75 years. Dear mother of Wayne (Patricia) of Mission, B.C. and Bob (Bronwyn) of Cloverdale, B.C. Sadly missed by 6 grandchildren, Connie, Jackie, Mathew, Stephanie, Ashley, Chris and by 2 great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jackson. Survived by one sister, Judy. Predeceased by one son Terry (Lana), her parents, Leslie and Doris (Trottier) Matthews and by one brother, Barry Matthews (Flo). Survived by her former husband, Leo Raiche. Rite of Committal, May 22, at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery, Long Sault, Ontario. Father Claude Halle officiated.

MAYER – MAURICE

Passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Mr. Maurice Aurele Mayer formerly of Cornwall at the age of 78 years. Husband by a former marriage of Helen Groves and by a previous marriage, the late Marcelle Dufresne. Dear father of Maurice Mayer (Shirley) of Whitby, Lise Labrecque (Robert), Michel Mayer (Frances), Ron Mayer (Murielle) and Rejean Mayer (Betty Ann) all of Cornwall and Denis Mayer (Laura) of Avonmore. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear son of the late Emile Mayer and the late Yvonne (Villemaire) Mayer. Dear brother of Fernand Mayer (Desanges), Rene Mayer (Claudette), Richard Mayer (Ginette), Thérèse Houde (Gilles), Marielle Leroux (Lionel) and Lucille Landry (late Roger) all of Cornwall. Predeceased by sister Jeannette O’Neil. Funeral arrangements under the care and direction of Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Homes West Branch. Funeral took place on Thursday, May 22 for Service in the Memorial Chapel of the Funeral Home. Cremation.

TERRENCE – HELEN

Passed away at her residence on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Mrs. Helen Terrence formerly of South Lancaster at the age of 65 years. Beloved wife of Allan Terrence. Loving mother of Adrian MacDonald (Sam), Neil MacDonald (Cathy) and Kathleen Harrison (Chad). Loved grandmother of Hunter. Dear daughter of Albert Charron and Isabel Laframboise. Dear sister of Irene Perkins (Neil) and Richard Charron (Pierrette) and sister-in-law of Margaret Charron. Predeceased by brother, Arthur. Funeral arrangements were under the care and direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

DESROSIERS – LUCIENNE

Passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Mrs. Lucienne Desrosiers formerly of Cornwall at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Rolland Desrosiers. oved mother of Roger Desrosiers of Cornwall and Reverend Jacques Desrosiers (Susan) of England. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Philippe, Benjamin and Paul. Predeceased by daughter Marie, parents Henri Filion and Marie-Louise Leger, brother Maurice and sister Simone. A Mass for the Repose of the Soul will be held in St-Félix-de Valois Church at a later date. Funeral arrangements were under the care and direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

EMARD – ROBERT

Passed away at Valleyfield Hospital on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Mr. Robert Emard of Rivière Beaudette formerly of Cornwall at the age of 72 years. Loving husband of 50 years to Denise (Quesnel) Emard. Dear father of Francine Noella Emard and Jean-Marc Emard (Manon Zeppetini). Sadly missed by grandchildren Nicolas, Cassandra and Christopher. Survived by brother Claude Emard (Anita) and sister Suzanne Desrosiers (Maurice). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Ladislas and Noella (Smith) Emard and brother Bernard Emard (Mary). Funeral took place on Tuesday, May 20 at Ste-Croix Church. Rite of Committal in Notre Dame Cemetery.

SMITH – Nita Theresa

Passed away at Woodland Villa, Long Sault, Ontario, on Friday, May 16, 2008, age 83 years. Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Alexine (Lapointe) Smith and by 13 brothers and sisters. Survived by Karen MacAleese and by many other nieces and nephews. Rested at the M. John Sullivan Funeral Home, Cornwall. Funeral Liturgy on May 21, followed by Cremation. Rite of Committal in Campbell’s Bay at a later date.

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