HOLTZ, Albert Mahlon
Peacefully in Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Wednesday February 23, 2005 in his 94th year.

Mahlon Holtz, formerly of Pembroke, husband of Stella Holtz (nee Delarge); and by first marriage the late Ella Mary Peters. Beloved father of Marla Giek (Arno), Kem Holtz (Vel), Orrine Keith, Lavonne Carter (Bruce), Kellard Holtz (Heather), Kurt Holtz (Karen), and step-daughter Debra Delarge. Predeceased by daughter Donella Kaitell Seaman (Stuart) and infant son Keith. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Son of the late William and Mary Holtz (nee Nienkirchen). Dear brother of Loella Bartlett (Roy), Welden Holtz (Verla), Lester Holtz (Florence), and Carson Holtz (Verena). Predeceased by brothers Urban, Wilbert, Newton, Norman (wife Margaret), Eldad (wife Aileen); and sister Ida Wagner-Cotie.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, l4l Renfrew Street, Pembroke on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Service in First Missionary Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. Spring interment in Zion Ev. United Cemetery, Pembroke. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to the First Missionary Church Elevator Fund would be appreciated)

RICHARDSON, Nemmie Jane
Peacefully in Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke on Tuesday February 22, 2005 in her 94th year.

Nemmie Richardson (nee Waite), formerly of Forester's Falls, wife of the late William Richardson. Daughter of the late Charles and Christine Waite (nee Bishop). Sister of Ender Waite, Forester's Falls. Dear aunt to Willie Richardson, Pembroke.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, l4l Renfrew Street, Pembroke on Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. Service in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Pembroke on her birthday Friday February 25th at 3:30 p.m. Spring interment in the Cobden Union Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ottawa Heart Foundation would be appreciated)

FAIRWEATHER, Myrna Margaret
Passed away suddenly at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Monday, February 21st, 2005 in her 77th year.

Myrna Fairweather (nee Davidson) of Ottawa and formerly of Pembroke, beloved wife of Bill Fairweather. Dearly loved mother to Julie Fairweather (Harvie) and her husband Steve of Toronto and David Fairweather of Ottawa. Dear grandmother to Mitch & Talia Harvie, both of Toronto and Shailla & Carissa Fairweather, both of Ottawa. Sister to Dorothy Turner (husband Carman), Ottawa. Aunt to Deborah Turner, Ottawa and Stuart Turner, Calgary and also many nieces and nephews in Saskatchewan.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Thursday from 2 until 4:00 and 7 until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, February 25th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Knox United Church, 25 Gibbard Ave, Ottawa on Tuesday, March 1st, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. Spring Interment in Wesley United Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or Knox United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated).

LEEDER, Helen Agnes
In Loving Memory of HELEN AGNES LEEDER - Passed away at Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke on Monday, February 21st, 2005 at the age of 88 years.

Helen Leeder (nee Brumm), beloved wife of the late Oscar Leeder. Loving mother of Diane (Irvyn) Groehl and James (Myrla) Leeder, all of Petawawa. Predeceased by her son Franklyn Leeder. Cherished grandmother of Troy (Cheryl) Groehl, Ohio, USA; Mark Groehl, Banff, Alta.; Lori (Joseph) Brown, Kanata; Sherri (Christopher) Hendry, Petawawa; and Shawn Leeder, also of Petawawa. Predeceased by granddaughter Janice Groehl. Loving great-grandmother to Nathan, Tyler and Ryan Groehl and Amanda and Kyle Hendry. Dear sister to Viola Antler and and Lloyd Brumm (Vi) of Pembroke. Sister-in-law of Linda Brumm, Petawawa; Gordon Pennock, Pembroke; and Walter and Maisie Leeder, Petawawa. Predeceased by her parents Frank and Adele Brumm (nee Radtke); sister Doris and her husband Harold Sack; brothers Leonard and Ronald; sister Eileen Pennock and brother-in-law Egbert Antler.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Wednesday from 2 until 4:00 and 7 until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in St. John's Lutheran Church, Petawawa on Thursday, February 24th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Spring Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Petawawa. (As an expression of sympathy donations to St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated).

STODDART, Ralph Willard
Peacefully in hospital, Pembroke on Monday February 21, 2005 at the age of 82 years.

Ralph Stoddart of 1143 Burns Dr., Pembroke, beloved husband of Elva Richard-Stoddart and by first marriage the late Evelyn Kelly. Dear father of Catherine Beaulieu (husband Jim), Lindsay; Dan Stoddart (wife Claudette), Pembroke; Nancy Tackman (husband Fred), Ottawa; James Stoddart (wife Suzanne), St. Albert, Alberta; William Stoddart (wife Maryann), Ottawa; and Grace Slater (husband Dr. Charles), Rochester, Minn. Stepfather to Bruce Richard (wife Irene), Beachburg. Loving grandfather to 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Son of the late Alexander and Gertrude Stoddart (nee Whitfield). Predeceased by 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew Street, Pembroke on Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.; and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in Calvary Baptist Church, Pembroke on Friday at 11 a.m. Spring interment in Laurentian View Cemetery, Petawawa. (As an expresion of sympathy, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or Calvary Baptist Church would be appreciated).

GUTZMAN, Ida Hertha
Passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital with her family by her side on Friday, February 18th, 2005 in her 88th year.

Ida Gutzman (nee Michel) of Petawawa beloved wife of the late Gerhardt (Gerry) Gutzman. Dearly loved mother to Jean Gutzman, Petawawa; Ralph Gutzman (wife Joan), Pembroke; and Janet Michel (husband Helmut), Petawawa. Predeceased by son Brian Gutzman. Grandmother of Wendy Gutzman (Chad); David Michel (fiance Heather); Stephen Michel; and Jennifer Michel. Predeceased by granddaughter Jo-Anne Gutzman. Predeceased also by brothers and sisters Albert Michel; Clara Brew; Elenore Schoenherr; Lorne Michel; Oscar Michel; Ottilie Wegner; Martha Ragelis; and Florence Stencell. Daughter of the late Robert & Adeline Michel (nee Silke).

By request there will be private family visitation only. Relatives and Friends are welcome to attend the funeral service to be held in St. John's Lutheran Church, Petawawa on Monday, February 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Spring Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated). Arrangements in care of the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.

NEWCOMBE, Howard Borden
In the Deep River & District Hospital on Monday, February 14, 2005 in his 91st year.

Howard Newcombe of Deep River husband of Beryl Honor Newcombe (neeCallaway). Son of the late Edward Borden and Mabel Elsie Newcombe, father of Kenneth Donald Newcombe of Chilliwack, B.C.; Charles Philip Newcombe of Victoria, B.C.; and Richard William Newcombe of Ottawa, Ontario. Also survived by grandchildren Meghan Elizabeth, Arthur Gareth, Jeremy Kenneth, Christopher Charles, and Sarah Elizabeth.

Visitation was held at the St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Deep River on Wednesday, February 16th. A private family committal service was held in the Deep River Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Charity of your Choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.

BROWN, Clarence
Passed away suddenly at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Monday, February 14th, 2005 in his 86th year.

Clarence Brown of Pembroke husband of Grace Brown (nee Griffiths). Father of Ken Brown (wife Sheila), Pembroke and Terry Brown (wife Judy), Vancouver, B.C. Grandfather of Jeffrey (Kelley) and Julia (Peter). Great-grandfather of Sierra, Matt & Erin. Brother of Florence, Stanley & Margaret.

By request there will be private family visitation and services. Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.

BERGER, Rose, Emilia
Passed away peacefully at Miramichi Lodge on Sunday, February 13th, 2005 in her 95th year.

Rose Berger (nee Berndt) of Pembroke and formerly of Micksburg beloved wife of the late Frederick A. Berger. Dearly loved mother to Marion Leeck (husband Elmer), Arnprior; and Lawrence Berger, Pembroke. Grandmother to Willard Leeck (Leslie), Carp, and Donna McLeod (John), Arnprior. Great-grandmother to Jacobe, Adrian & Johvi; and Melanie & Aspen. Sister to Walter Berndt (late Elma), Golden Lake and Margaret Welk (Leonard), Eganville. Survived by brother-in-law Herman Welk. Predeceased by sisters Mabel Reinert; Irene Smith; Dorothy Berndt & Florence Welk. Survived by several nieces & nephews.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Wednesday from 2 until 4:00 and 7 until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 1 until 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, February 17th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Spring Interment in St. John's United Cemetery, Golden Lake. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated)

DAVIDSON, Ernest (Ernie) William
In Marianhill, Pembroke on Thursday February 10th, 2005 at the age of 82 years.

 

Ernie Davidson, formerly of Christink Lane, Pembroke, husband of the late Mary Davidson (nee Anderson).  Dear father of Diane Ethier (husband late Stephen), Waltham, Que.; and Donna Ranger-Davidson (husband Jack Ranger), Pembroke.  Grandpa to Curtis Ethier and Lindsey Ranger.  Son of the late John and Pearl Davidson (nee Dougherty).  Brother of Hilda Thibeault (husband late Forest), Pembroke.  Predeceased by brothers Albert and Percy Davidson (wife Theresa), and sister Laura Lavallee.

 

Respecting Ernie's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation.  A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Calvin United Cemetery later.  (As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated).  Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.

ANDERSON, John William
Peacefully in hospital, Pembroke on Thursday February 10th, 2005 at the age of 69 years.

 

John Anderson of R. R. # 1 Westmeath, dearly loved husband of Dawn Anderson (nee Bromley).  Dear father of Barbara Beimers (husband John), Pembroke; Jane White (husband Kevin), Westmeath; Grant Anderson, Courtice, Ontario; and Sally Cuell (husband Charles), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  Beloved grandpa of Mary, David, Michael, Elizabeth, Sarah, Rachel, Sam, Mega and Kate.  Son of the late Peter and Alice Anderson (nee Timm).  Brother of Grace Anderson, Westmeath; Dora Nichols (husband Clarence), Newcastle;  Eileen Brown (husband George), Westmeath; and Ruth Hindson (husband late William), Mississauga.  Predeceased by sisters Edith Valliant (husband late Bill),  and Jean Giddings (husband late Laughlin).

 

Respecting John's wishes, there will be no visitation or service.  Cremation. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society Society, the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Pembroke Regional Hospital would be appreciated) .  Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.

JOHNSON, Marilyn Janice (nee Collins) - on Thursday February 3rd, 2005, after a life full of love, loyalty and passion, following a lengthy battle with cancer that she fought every step of the way, at the Elizabeth Bruyere Health Centre, Ottawa. Age 62.

Marilyn Johnson of Pembroke, wife of Michael Johnson. Mother of Laurel Johnson (husband Dylan Tansey) and Dean Johnson (wife Fiona Porter), Grandma Collins to Pierce and Ross Tansey and to William, Jimmy and Charlie Johnson, all of Kanata. Daughter of Beulah Wilson and the late Kenneth Collins, of Beachburg. Sister of Barbara McCafferty (husband Tom), Richard Collins and Anne Collins Carroll (husband Chuck Bryant). Sister-in-law to the late Arthur Johnson (wife Margaret) and to Eleanor Boire (husband Ray). Marilyn is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Our family extends a very special thanks to Dr. Farouk Mottiar, Pembroke and to Dr. Susan Gick and all the wonderful staff and volunteers of the Elizabeth Bruyere Palliative Care Unit.

Visitation at the Malcolm Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St, Pembroke on Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in St Andrew's United Church, Beachburg on Monday at 11 a.m. Spring interment in the Beachburg Union Cemetery. (In Marilyn's memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Elizabeth Bruyere Palliative Care Unit would be appreciate