THE FRONTENAC NEWS
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VERONA
SOCIAL NOTES CARD OF THANKS
IN MEMORIAM
Thank You - MacPherson
Kellar, Marjorie
The family of the late Bob MacPherson wishes to express our sincere appreciation to friends, family and neighbours for their support following the loss of our dear father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle. Thank you to all who visited, phoned, sent cards and floral arrangements, made donations and brought food. Thank you to Jim Dousett (cousin) for conducting the service and a special thank you to Liane MacPherson for the most fitting words. Thank you to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home for their care and compassion. Thank you to the Sharbot Lake Royal Canadian Legion Branch #425 for the delicious and bountiful luncheon. Thanks to Mary Raymond, Helene Riddell and Kim Gould for their hard work, food and support. There are not enough words to say how much we appreciate all the acts of kindness at this very difficult time; they will always be remembered and cherished in our hearts. The MacPherson Family
Thank You - Cox The family of the late Elwood Cox would like to say Thank You to all our family and friends for all the donations, flowers, food and cards, as well as being there for us since the sudden loss of Daddy. Thank you to the EFR Team, ambulance attendants, and Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital for their care and compassion throughout this difficult time. A special thank you to Goodfellow’s Funeral Home and staff for all their kindness; to Sharon Meeks for making it possible to keep Daddy so close to home at such short notice; to the United Church minister Sarah Magie for delivering the perfect service; and Gilbert Whan for singing his favourite song, “Green, Green Grass Of Home”; to Joe Milroy for doing the eulogy with a personal tribute to his life; and to the United Church women for the luncheon after the service. A very special Thank You to our aunt, Sharon MacDonald, who has always been there for our family every step of the way. There are no words to express the way we feel about you, Daddy; you have always been perfect in every way to us. You never once let us down; you were always there for us. We know our lives have changed forever. We will love and adore you always. Your girls, Polly, Chrissy, Angie, April and families FUNERAL SERVICES
BIRTHDAY
August 28, 1921 – November 22, 2010 Ever remembered, ever loved Karen, Rick, Terry, Janet, Rod, Rudy, and their families
Allen
In loving memory of my dear wife Sharon, who passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2000. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, But all I have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your resting place I visit And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As I turn and leave you there
Bonne Fête Marcel
on your 80th Birthday Come celebrate with us at Sharbot Lake Legion on Sat. Dec. 1st 1-4 p.m. Best Wishes only please.
David Goodfellow Parham, Ontario
613-375-6254
Oliver
Proudly serving all faiths Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans
Sydenham, On 613-376-3022
www.trousdalefuneralhome.com
613-374-2091 debbie@lingens.com
· Congratulations to Linda Bates, who was awarded the Barry C. O’Connor Excellence in Support Staff Award presented by the Limestone District School Board on November 14. Linda was recognized for all the hours and efforts put forward in her years of dedication to ensuring that her students’ high school experiences are the best possible ones. She is very active in supporting students with special needs and has been fundamental in fundraising for projects and field trips. She has been very active in assisting students in their drama productions and track and field events. It was a well-deserved honour. Kudos Linda!
1971 - Shovelling for the present
In loving memory of a dear husband, dad and poppy, Sandy Oliver, who passed away November 27, 2011. A thousand times we’ve needed you A thousand times we’ve cried If love could have saved you You never would have died A heart of gold stopped beating Two twinkling eyes closed to rest God broke our hearts to prove He only took the best Never a day goes by that you’re not in our hearts and souls. Forever loved, Roxanne, Chris, Tracy, Suzanne, Bill, Emma and Steven (Bud) OBITUARY BOOMHOWER, LINDA MARY (nee VanNess) of Northbrook, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, November 19, 2012 at the age of 64. Beloved wife of the late Sam Boomhower. Dear mother of Rhonda (Paul) Ewart of Kingston, Angela Belanger of Brockville, Sammi Lynn (Chris) Mills of Northbrook and Mike Boomhower of Brockville. Sadly missed and always cherished by her grandchildren Marisa, Michael, Maicie, Steven, Jessica, Nathalie and Jace. She will be sadly missed by her sister Wanda (Greg) Post of Cherry Valley and special aunt of Jamie, Nikki, Lisa and LuWanda. Predeceased by her parents Nelson & Jean VanNess and her sister Brenda. The family will receive friends at the Maschke Funeral Home, 11928 Hwy# 41, Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0 (613-336-6873) on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. The Funeral Service will be in the Chapel on Friday, November 23, 2012 at 11:00am. Interment will follow at the Northbrook United Church Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute in Linda’s memory to the Land O’Lakes Community Services Dialysis Transportation.
Marilyn O'Connor presents the award to Linda Bates.
2012 - Shovelling for the future!
75 and still digging life e! Happy Birthday Gilbert Whan With love from, Your Family
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
McGinnis, Mary Ellen Celebration of Life Sunday November 25, 2012, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Grace Center 4295 Stagecoach Rd, Sydenham RETIREMENT
Join us for a Retirement Celebration Tea for
Barbara Courtney After 42 years of dedicated nursing care, she has decided to hang up her cap! If she has touched your life, please join us at St. James Catholic Church Hall 14608 Hwy 38, Sharbot Lake Friday November 30th, 7-9 pm Coffee, tea and desserts.
Maschke Funeral Home
A Promise for You “The bows of the mighty men are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength”
Trousdale Funeral home
Debbie Lingen
Lovingly remembered, Sterling
Serving the area for over 100 years.
Owner/Managing Director
NOVEMber 22, 2012
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS A candlelighting ceremony in tribute to changes in our lives
1 Samuel 2: 4
FUNERAL SERVICES
Maschke Funeral Home Northbrook
(613) 336-6873 1-888-336-3725 www.maschkefuneralhome.com
Mary Gaynor-Briese of Southern Frontenac Community Services, local clergy and the staff at Trousdale Funeral Home invite you to Grace Centre, Sydenham on Sunday November 25th from 7:00-7:30pm to remember ones we have lost. Light refreshments to follow at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome For more information, 613-376-6477
· 101 Nativity Scenes is back by popular demand. You will be delighted with all the beautiful nativity scenes and this year every child can make their very own nativity to take home. Cole Lake Free Methodist Church, Friday, Nov. 23, 6:30-8:30pm and Sat & Sun Nov. 24 & 25, from 1-3pm. Free admission. · Local thespian Dick Miller is starring in “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Production of a Christmas Carol” in Selby. This comedy is sure to leave everyone in stitches. Originally set in England, it has been reset for Ontario to feature some local humour. What can go wrong, goes wrong. A snowstorm prevents half the cast from showing up, leaving Dick, the stage manager, to fill in for seven characters. Multiple performances between Nov. 23 and Dec. 8 including two matinees. Tickets are $15; seniors on Sundays are $12. Tickets available at Gray's Drugstore in Napanee, 613-354-3346. www. lennoxtheatre.ca/playbill.php. · Frontenac Women’s Chorus presents “Colour Me Christmas” with traditional carols and contemporary songs of the season. December 1, 7:30, at the Bellrock Community Hall. Admission is by Freewill Donation. · Sisters By Heart invite us to a special Ladies Night Out on Monday, Dec. 3. The theme is "A Cup of Christmas” with special guest Erin Wong. Verona Free Methodist Church, 7-9 pm, call Darlene 613-374-1232.
MABERLYBOLINGBROKE Karen Prytula 613-325-1354 karenprytula33@gmail.com · The Sharbot Lake & District Lions Club Community Breakfast is Sat. Nov. 24, at the Oso hall, 8 to 11am, ham and eggs and all the fixings. $7 person; proceeds to the local chapter of the Diabetes Association. · Also Saturday, November 24, 2 – 4pm will be an "open house" at the ABC Hall. Groups using the hall will showcase their activities, and it will also be a chance for members of the association to get together and socialize. The Saturday Seekers children’s group will provide light refreshments. I even heard a rumour that Santa may drop by! · The Contra Dance at the ABC hall will be this Sat. Nov. 24. Catherine Burns will provide a lesson for the newbies at 7.30 pm, and the dance will start at 8pm. Admission is $10. Come and try it! · Sunday, November 25 is the Maberly Agricultural Society’s Community Appreciation & Potluck at the Maberly Hall between 4 and 8 PM. It is in appreciation of the support of the people in our community and especially the volunteers who make the annual Maberly Fair such a success. Social gathering is 4-5pm and dinner 5-6pm; music 6 – 7pm by Hermann Amberger. For more info: 613-2682895. Everyone welcome! No charge.
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