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Demchuk EleanorDEMCHUK, Eleanor Edith - Passed away peacefully at the St. Lawrence Lodge Brockville, with her son Garry by her side on Friday June 29, 2018.

Eleanor (nee Jennings) in her 86th year, beloved wife of the late Jake Demchuk.

Much loved mother of Garry and his wife Erika. Cherished grandmother of Patrisha, Christina, Jennifer and Nathan.

Will be lovingly remembered by her 10 great grandchildren.

Dear sister of Betty Morton, Marilyn Thompson and Garfield Jennings.

Predeceased by 4 sisters and by 1 brother. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside service for Eleanor will be held at the Gananoque Cemetery on Friday July 6, 2018 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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ROOKS-CRAIN, Anna - Suddenly at her home, in Kingston on Friday, June 29, 2018 at the age of 67.

Loving wife of David Crain.

Cherished mother of Angela (David) Hart, Sarah (Larry) Driscoll, Jonathon (Dominique), Tina (Chris) Brown, Tammy (Lisa) Crain) and Nicholas (Amber) Crain.

Dear sister of Melody Rooks (John), and Peter Rooks.

Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents Jan and Jane Rooks.

The family invites you to join them for a Celebration of Anna's Life in the Wartman Funeral Home, Kingston Chapel on Thursday, July 5, 2018 from 2-4 p.m.

Friends desiring may contribute by cheque or credit card to the Diabetes Association.

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ORSER, Francis W. - 1934-2018

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, on Friday June 29, 2018.

Frank Orser beloved husband of Maureen.

Dear father of Michelle (Larry).

Dear grandfather of Crystal and Leslie and great grandfather of Emily and Ryan.

Beloved brother of Dolly (Maurice).

In keeping with Frank's wishes cremation has taken place.

The family will receive friends at St. Barnaby's Catholic Church, 5307 Highway 15, Seeley's Bay, Ontario on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at 10:00 am until time of mass at 11:00 am.

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Twigg EvelynTWIGG, D. Evelyn - Retired Dupont/Research

Peacefully with family by her side, in her 95th year, at the Fairmount Nursing Home.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur Twigg. Survived by her loving son Kirk (Wendy), grandchildren Jennifer Hamilton (Ian) and Catilin Lutz (Paul) and great-grandchildren Claire and Brock Hamilton.

Sister of Joyce (Don) Bellringer.

Predeceased by brother Don Wilkinson and sister Shirley Amey (late Bud).

Survived also by brother-in-law James Twigg (Marylou) and sister-in-law Norma Esford (late Herb).

Fondly remembered by Evan, Ken and Gayle, Wayne and Cathy and her dear Fairmount friends.

Missed by many nieces and nephews.

We deeply appreciate the kind, wonderful and compassionate care given to Evelyn during her year at Fairmount.

She loved her caregivers and enjoyed the conversations and moments of laughter, enriching her final years of life.

Our deepest gratitude to Pastor Lewis for his enduring kindness and friendship as well.

Visitation will be held at the James Reid Funeral at 1:30-3pm on Thursday July 5, 2018 followed by a chapel service at 3pm and burial. The family would like to welcome everyone back to the James Reid Reception Centre for refreshments after the burial.

Donations kindly accepted in care of Fairmount Home.

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Corsi JohnCORSI, Giancarlo Domenico (John) - May 3rd, 1947 – June 29th, 2018

John did not want to leave.

There was still so much to do with his family and friends, especially his little flower, granddaughter Azalea.

Surrounded by his family, John passed away on June 29th, 2018 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. 

He is pre-deceased by his parents Michele and Amelia. 

John leaves behind his wife Judy (nee Clemens), daughter Dana (Mark), son Mike (Emily), granddaughter Azalea, step-grandson Braeden, and furry companion Jojo. 

He is also survived by his sisters Adriana Rollins (Phil) and Mary Corsi, his Aunt Geraldine Corsi and numerous cousins.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Katherine Lockington, John’s physician and family friend, who oversaw his journey from day one. 

Thank you also to a wonderful network of friends and colleagues who supported John during his illness. 

John received excellent, compassionate care at the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, from Vicki Johnson of the SE NELHIN and her palliative team, and during his stay in the Palliative Care Unit at Providence Care. Thank you.

There will be a visitation for John on Wednesday July 4th from 4-7pm at the James Reid Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be on Thursday July 5, 2018 at 11am at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish on Days Road in Kingston. Everyone is welcome to follow in procession to Cataraqui Cemetery following the funeral mass for the burial and then to the James Reid Reception Centre for a final salute to John’s life.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations be made to either the Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario or the Kingston Humane Society.

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Rose StevenROSE, Steven Vincent  - July 2, 1957- June 29, 2018

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Steven V. Rose on June 29th, from cancer.

Steve will be sorely missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

He will be remembered for his leadership, work ethic, service to his profession, mentoring, good humour, wisdom and love of his family and friends.

Steve gained a passion for travel growing up and living in various countries abroad as his dad’s work had his family moving every 1-2 years.

He graduated from Queen’s University with a degree in geological engineering in ‘81 and followed that up with a master’s in civil engineering from USC.

He started his career in California where he met his wife Margit through a Sierra Club mountaineering course.

Steve enjoyed various hobbies including backpacking, rock climbing, stamp collecting, riding his motorcycle, beer tasting, listening to live music, helping out on various professional committees, and mentoring students at Queen’s.

In 1989 Steve and his business partner founded their own company in Kingston, Malroz Engineering.

In 2010 he was awarded the PEO Order of Honour and in 2018 the OSPE President’s Award for volunteering.

He was immensely proud of his 3 children, Hayley, Becky and Nick.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the U.H.K.F. (Kingston Cancer Centre) or to the Al Gorman fund at Queen’s University.

A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.

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Webster AlexWEBSTER, Alex (Tobe)It is with great sadness the family of Alex (Tobe) Webster announces his passing after a stubborn 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

He will be lovingly missed by his wife Julia, his children Michelle (Jerry), Scott (Donna), Peter (Evan), and Katie (Geoff) along with his grandchildren Nicki, Kylie, Lucas, William, Caleb, Jacob, Matthew and Brynleigh.

We will gather for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 2pm-5pm at the Spencerville Legion, 27 Bennett Street, Spencerville and on Friday, July 6, 2018 from 4pm-9pm at the Lakefield Legion, 10 Nicholls Street, Lakefield.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Saunders Country Critters, Spencerville District Optimist Club; Soapbox Derby, the Royal Canadian Legion; Br.604 or the Royal Canadian Legion; Br.77 will be appreciated.

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Thompson BenjaminTHOMPSON, Benjamin "Ben" Thompson - Retired Pharmacist and longtime member of the Brockville Country Club.

Passed away peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital, Charles Street Site on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the age of 75 years.

Beloved husband of Joanne (Terrance) Thompson and cherished father of Chad Thompson and Angela (Mark) Roles.

Ben will be fondly remembered by his grandson Kyle Shettles; his brother Lorne Thompson (Angela); his sister Edith Joyce; his sister-in-law Geri Thompson; by his brother-in-law Brian (Sandra) Terrance and by several nieces and a nephew.

Predeceased by his parents Francis and Myrtle Thompson.

A celebration of Ben's life will take place at the Brockville Country Club, 1548 King Street West, Brockville on Sunday, July 15, 2018 from 2-4 pm. Arrangements entrusted to the Irvine Funeral Home, 4 James Street East, Brockville.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute, the Heart and Stroke foundation or the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged.

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MacGillivray GusMACGILLIVRAY, Major Angus Joseph 'Gus' (CD - R.C.E.M.E.  Korean War Vet, WW II - R.C.N. and R.N. (Duke of York), Retired teacher of Q.E.C.V.I. Life Member - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 631)

It was a wonderful life!

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Major Angus Joseph MacGillivray on June 27th, 2018 at the age of 95.

"Gus" was the oldest child of the late Joseph Anthony MacGillivray and Alphonsine Caulier of Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Dear husband of Rosemary Parisien for the past 32 years.

Predeceased by his first wife of 31 years - the late Bernadette LeBlanc.

He will be sadly missed by his seven children - David (Dot Parr) MacGillivray of St. Albert - Alberta, Peter (Melanie Driver) MacGillivray of Orleans - Ontario, Carol (Wolf) Jacobi of Dartmouth - Nova Scotia, Susan Brule of Kingston - Ontario, Diane (Rick) Harper of Brighton - Ontario, Brian (Laurie Berry) MacGillivray of Kingston - Ontario and Barbara (Richard) Wiens of Kanata - Ontario.

Granddad will be lovingly remembered by his 19 grandchildren - Christine (Daniel Booth), Raegan (Scott Storry), Adam (Chantal Fournier), Victoria (Mike Mokriy), Ashlea Bolt, Petra (Jonathan Corkum), Tiffany (Jamie Hanna), Simon (Samantha Small), Alexander (Jenny Harahan), Michael, Mark (Jacqueline Murphy), Andrew, Jennifer, Nicolas, Tyler, Evan, Kendra, Hannah and Benjamin.

In addition, he was a doting Great "G-G-POP" to his 13 great-grandchildren Ava, Breyah, Surrey and Callum MacGillivray, Addison and Jacob Storry, Landon and Allie Corkum, Amelia Bolt, Arlo Jacobi , William MacGillivray-Booth, Stella Mokriy and Clarke Hanna.

Gus is survived by two sisters - Leonie Brown and Anne (Jim) Smith of Halifax, Nova Scotia and numerous nephews and nieces. Gus was predeceased by his three brothers - Anthony (Vivian), Francis (Sally) and John (Judy).

Also lovingly remembered by sister-in-law Jane Anderson (Douglas) and brother-in-law Paul Parisien and the extended Parisien family.

We would like to thank the staff of Crestview Terrace at Rideaucrest Nursing Home for their extraordinary care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers charitable donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders, Soldier On or the charity of your choice.

Friends will be received at James Reid Funeral Home, Kingston, Ontario on Thursday July 5th, from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm, and Friday July 6 from 9:30 - 10:30 am.

Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday July 6th at 11:00 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 392 Palace Road, Kingston.

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POWER, Katherine Ivernah (nee Wright) - (1924 - 2018) 

Peacefully at Kingston Health Sciences Centre.

Beloved mother of Kadar (Charleen), John, Neil (Brenda), Kathy Turnbull (Garry) and the late Donald.

 

Grandmother of Cheryl, John Jr., Neal, Sarah, Kathleen and Kyle and great grandmother of Ryan, Hayden, Corsen and Jordan.

Special thanks to the many people who helped Katherine in various ways throughout her life.

She was a very independent lady who was able to maintain her independence due to your kindness.

A private family inurnment will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery on July 5th.

For those desiring, memorial donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family in her memory.

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