DICKSON- MAJOR, Barbara Irene
Passed away peacefully at Marianhill on Wednesday, September 28th, 2005 in her 64th year.

Barbara Dickson (nee Dawley) of 32 Eileen Street Pembroke dearly loved wife of Allan Major and by first marriage the late Donald Dickson. Daughter of J. Dwight and Myrtle Dawley (nee Simmons), Winchester. Dear mother of Kyle Dickson (wife Tammy), Beachburg; Tim Dickson (wife Cindy), Abbotsford, B.C.; and Todd Dickson (Melody), Beachburg. Nana to Sophie & Justin. Grandma Barb to Alyshia & Nicholas. Step-mother to Ian Major (Melanie), their children Stephan & Laura; and step-mother also to Lee Major. Sister of Linda Burman (husband Peter), Montreal; and Diane Sauve (husband John), Blairstown, New Jesery, USA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitation will be held at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Thursday from 7 until 9:00 and on Friday from 2 until 4:00 and 7 until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in Greenwood United Church on Saturday, October 1st, 2005 at 11:00 a.m.. Interment of cremated remains in Greenwood United Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Marianhill Palliative Care would be appreciated).

MITTON, Alan Shirley (Korean War Veteran and longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 Pembroke)
Passed away peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital with his family by his side on Saturday, September 24th, 2005 in his 75th year.

Alan Mitton beloved husband of Geneva Mitton. Dear father of Albert Mitton (Jo-Ann); Bruce Mitton (Linda); Joel Mitton (Heather); Jayne Cardiff (John); and Tracey Ruhnke (Jeff). Loving grandfather of 18 grandchildren and a deceased grandson and great-grandfather of 3 great-grandchildren. Brother to Ruth Brandon, Coldwater, ON. Predeceased by his brothers John and William Mitton and sisters Margaret Gaudette, Marina McConnell and Selma Watterson (Jack).

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Monday from 2 until 4:00 and 7 until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, September 27th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Calvin United Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 Pembroke are requested to assemble at the funeral home on Monday at 7:30 p.m. for a service.

WAITO, Margaret Lydia
Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, September 24th, 2005 in her 77th year.

Margaret Waito (nee Hoffman) of Pembroke beloved wife of Donald N. Waito. Dearly loved mother of Hal (wife Nancy), Kanata and Neil, Guelph. Predeceased by an infant brother Carl, sister Helen and parents Mary and Emmerson Hoffman (nee Linnen).

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Wednesday from 12 until 2:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, September 28th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Zion Evangelical United Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the First Evangelical Missionary Church Handicap fund or Women's Ministries would be appreciated).

RADDATZ, Ray Ronald
Passed away peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital with his family by his side on Friday, September 23rd, 2005 in his 74th year.

Ray Raddatz of RR#7 Pembroke beloved husband of Mavis Raddatz (nee Wagner). Dear father to Debra Sader (husband Dallas), Campbell River, B.C.; Donna Loback (husband Mark), Oshawa; Terry Raddatz (wife Karen), Pembroke; and Heather Hoskins (husband Rev. Trevor), Belleville. Predeceased by his son Garry Raddatz. Grandfather to Danee & Drew Sader; Brooks and Chanel Raddatz; Jonathan & Dana Loback; Madison, Joel, Scott, Jillian Raddatz; and Hannah & Joshua Hoskins. Son of the late George & Annie Raddatz (nee Schultz). Brother of Gladys Schizkoske (husband Warren), Pembroke; Lillian Brodofske (husband Fern), Pembroke; Roy Raddatz (wife Marjorie), Pembroke; Ruth Page, Petawawa; and George Raddatz Jr. (wife Sheila), Pembroke. Predeceased by brother Glen, sister Marion and infant brother Dawson. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Sunday from 2 until 4:00 and 7 until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle on Monday, September 26th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Zion Evangelical United Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle Missions would be appreciated)

MCNAIR, Arthur Clarke
At Marianhill Nursing Home, Pembroke on Thursday, September 22, 2005 in his 89th year.

Arthur McNair of Pembroke dearly loved husband of Kathryn (Kay) McNair (nee McIntyre). Dear father of Ernest McNair (Paula), Kanata. Grandpa to Clarke NcNair (Sarah), Barrhaven; Amber McNair, Toronto; and great-grandfather to Connor and Emma. Son of the late Ernest & Gertrude McNair (nee Clarke). Brother of Kenneth McNair, Oakville; Ann McNair, Fredericton NB; and Eleanor Brown (Roy), Etobicoke. Predeceased by sister Penelope McNair; and brothers Evan and Nathaniel McNair. Will be sadly missed by nieces, nephews and friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Baxter and staff of the second floor at Marianhill for their excellent care and compassion over the past two and a half months. Art began employment with Canada Veneers Ltd, a K.C. Irving Co., in 1936, retiring after a distinguished career in 1988. He worked in the Saint John, NB plant, becoming Superintendent of Operations when the company became the world's largest supplier of aircraft veneers during WWII. When the business moved to Pembroke, ON in 1950 he continued in this capacity. Later, Art became CEO and Vice-President of Canada Veneers Ltd. and its two associated companies, Hogan Lake Timber and Canada Veneers Belleterre Quebec Ltd. Serving a number of years as Canadian director of the (American) Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association, Art was proud to be the first Canadian inducted as a lifetime member in 1992. In addition, he was a long time director of the Ontario Forest Association and a member of the Canadian Standard Association. Active in the community, Art served on the Civic Hospital board and was the first commissioner appointed to Pembroke Hydro. An avid golfer and lifetime member of the Canadian Seniors Golf Association, Art was a long time member of the Pembroke Golf Club and particularly loved playing in the annual Gordon Cup competition participating on the Pembroke team for 25 years.

Resting at the Malcolm Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St, Pembroke on Monday 2-4 & 7-9:00 pm. Funeral Service in Calvin United Church, Tuesday, September 27th at 11:00 a.m. Interment in New Mills, New Brunswick. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.)

BAILEY, Vera Jonina (nee Rognvaldson)

Vera Jonina Died peacefully on September 21, 2005 in her 93rd year at the Marianhill Nursing Home in Pembroke, ON. Wife of the late Dr. Reverend Harold Masters BAILEY; mother to Jonina, Gwenyth, Marcail, Dickson and Glen; grandmother to 20 and great-grandmother to 15; and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Vera (sister of Bert, Mabel, Gordon, Clarence, Laura, Ellis, and Douglas) was the daughter of John Rognvaldson and Maud (nee Allen) and was born in Winnepegosis in 1911. Vera became an RN after competing studies at the Winnipeg Sick Children's Hospital and practised as a nurse in Hearst and at the Sick Children's in Toronto where she worked for many years. She worked as a social worker with Children's Aid in Sarnia. Her love of children was also expressed in her long support for her Foster Parent Plan Children. Vera was above all devoted to her family. She instilled in her five children sensitivity to others and the desire to be the best they could be. She and Harold shared 65 years of marriage together: their committment to one another never wavered. Vera will be greatly missed for her energy, her sense of humour and winsome smile, and caring for others.

A celebration of Vera's life will be held at Calvin United Church, Pembroke, ON on Monday, October 3, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception and interment in the Calvin United Cemetery, Pembroke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Folster Parents Plan of Canada or a children's charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Box 74 Pembroke, ON K8A 6X1, 613-732-3637.

DIXON, Walter
Passed away peacefully in the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Friday, September 16th, 2005 in his 90th year.

Born Kippax, Yorkshire, England. Emigrated to Canada April of 1932 at the age of 16 years. Walter is a friend of Jack & Evelyn Wilson and family of Pembroke (Late Harry Wilson Family). Son of the late Emily and Thomas Dixon (nee Cockroft). Survived by brother James (Erica) Dixon, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England. Brother-in-law of Les Crates, Penarth, South Glamorgan, Wales, U.K. Predeceased by sister Hilda (Dixie) Crates. Walter served in the Canadian Armed Forces from March 1941 - December 1945. He received 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp and War Medal 1939-45. Walter was also employed with the Canadian Red Cross in Toronto for 23 years.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Sunday from 1 until 3:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Sunday, September 18th, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. Interment in Greenwood United Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Greenwood United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated).

JOHNSTON, Pearl
In North Vancouver on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in her 88th year.

 

Pearl Johnston (nee Nesbitt) of  Pembroke wife of the late Gordon Johnston.  Dear mother of David Johnston (wife Colette) Vancouver BC; Margo Vesty (husband Harvey), Vancouver BC. and her extended family Donald Brunton and Betty Johnston, Vancouver, BC.  and Joyce Jackson, Pembroke. Gramma to Lindy Robinson (husband Steve),  Washington DC; Blake Johnston, Toronto; and Katy Lee, Vancouver; BC. Great-gramma to Halle & Nicholas Robinson.  Sister-in-law to Lola Johnston, Pembroke and Guy and Alice McClelland, Sudbury.  Daughter of the late Edward and Ida Nesbitt (nee Poff).  Sister of Emery Nesbitt, Sudbury;  and Aubry Nesbitt (wife Isabel), Carleton Place.  Predeceased by brothers Alex, Gerald, Theodore, and Edward Nesbitt and sister Isabel Denton.  She will be missed.

 

A Memorial Service will be held in the Malcolm, Deavitt and Binhammer Chapel, 141 Renfrew St, Pembroke on Saturday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m.  Interment to follow in Wesley United Cemetery, Boundary Road, Pembroke and reception at Hamilton Hall, 148 Renfrew St., Pembroke.  By request there will be no visitation.  Cremation has taken place. (As an expression sympathy donations to Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1900 Merivale Road Suite 200 Ottawa, ON  K2G 4N4 would be appreciated.)

SCHIMMENS, Verner A.
(Retired AECL 27 years, Member Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72, Masonic Lodge AF & AM #128 and Airforce Wing #438) - Passed away peacefully at Miramichi Lodge on Tuesday, September 13th, 2005 in his 94th year.

Vern Schimmens of Pembroke beloved husband of Ola Schimmens (nee Purcell). Dearly loved father of Brian Schimmens (wife Lois), Ottawa. Dearly loved grandpa of Julie Schimmens, also of Ottawa. Son of the late William & Selma Schimmens (nee Lau).

By request there will be private family services only. Interment in Zion-St. Timothy's Lutheran Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated) Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke.

CRIGGER, Merna
Passed away after a brief illness with Leukemia with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 13th, 2005 in her 62nd year.

Merna Crigger (nee Hass) of Pembroke beloved wife of Mervin Crigger. Dearly loved mother of Kevin (Susan); Ricky; Michael (Andrea); Brenda Doering (Dwight); Jim (Jessica), all of Pembroke. Grandma Crigger to Tyler & Hailey; and Matthew & Olivia. Predeceased by grandson Myles. Sister of Velma Keller (late Gerald), Hardwood Lake; Elsie Foy (Frank Jr.), Killaloe; Eldeen Crigger (Maurice), Pembroke; Marjorie Schison (Wayne), Round Lake; Annette Popkie, Pembroke; Elwood Hass (Linda), Hardwood Lake; Orlen Hass (Elaine), Pembroke; and Leslie Hass (Carlene), Hardwood Lake. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Leonard & Esther Hass (nee Liedtke).

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Friday from 2 until 4:00 and 7 until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Woito Station on Saturday, Sepetember 17th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the Canadian Kidney Foundation; Canadian Cancer Society or the CNIB would be appreciated).

JOHNSTON, Pearl
In North Vancouver on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in her 88th year.

Pearl Johnston (nee Nesbitt) of Pembroke wife of the late Gordon Johnston. Dear mother of David Johnston (wife Colette) Vancouver BC; and Margo Vesty (husband Harvey), Vancouver BC. Gramma to Lindy Robinson (husband Steve), Washington DC; Blake Johnston, Toronto; and Katy-Lee, Vancouver; and great-gramma to Halle & Nicholas Robinson. Daughter of the late Edward and Ida Nesbitt (nee Poff). Sister of Emery Nesbitt, Sudbury; Aubry Nesbitt (wife Isabel), Carleton Place; and Isabel Denton, Mass. U.S.A. Predeceased by brothers Alex, Gerald, Theodore and Edward Nesbitt.

By request there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held in the Malcolm Deavitt and Binhammer Chapel, 141 Renfrew St, Pembroke on Saturday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow in Hamilton Hall.

DEMERS, Jack
Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, September 10th, 2005 in his 78th year.

Jack Demers of Pembroke, beloved husband of the late Sue Demers (nee Thrasher). Dearly loved father to Pat Woodtke (Bob), Pembroke, Connie Malloy (Jim), Pembroke, and John Demers (Heather) of Edmonton, AB. Dear grandfather to Kent (Elise), Saskatoon, SK; Thera, Edmonton, AB; Matthew, Andrew & Megan all of Edmonton, AB. Great- grandfather to 4 great-grandchildren. Brother of Jeanette Hierlihy (Lawrence); Donald Demers (late Marjorie); Joan Watson (Jim); all of Pembroke. Predeceased by his parents Nap and Eva Demers (nee Perry).

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew Street, Pembroke on Wednesday from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m.. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel, on Thursday, September 15th, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.. Interment in Greenwood United Cemetery.

(As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated).

JOHANNESSEN, John "J.J." CD. (Sgt. Royal Canadian Dragoons)
Passed away on Tuesday, September 6th, 2005 in his 42nd year.

John Johannessen of RR#3 Cobden beloved husband of Genny Johannessen (nee Wallace). Son of Arthur Johannessen and Ruby Antrobus of British Columbia. Son-in-law of Susan Wallace and Harold Wallace, both of Pembroke. Dear brother of Chris (Pearl); William (Sharon); Raymond; Scott (Carrie); Lawrence "Larry" (Laurie); David; Peter (Karen), Lorraine Reagan (Mike), all of British Columbia and Karen Slukavitch (Rick) of Alberta. Brother-in-law of Tyler Wallace (Michelle), Fort Coulonge, PQ; Terry and Ronald Wallace, both at home. Also survived by his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, & cousins. He will be sadly missed by his special friends Kai-ling, Spook, Patches, Shadow and Houdini.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, 141 Renfrew St., Pembroke on Monday from 1 until 3:00 p.m. and 7 until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in St. John's Lutheran Church, Pembroke on Tuesday, September 13th, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. A Memorial Service will also be held in St. George's Protestant Chapel on Monday, September 12th, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. (As an expression of sympathy donations to the St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or the Charity of your Choice would be appreciated.)

FOLBER, Gertrude Viola
Suddenly in Marianhill, Pembroke on Sunday, September 4th, 2005 at the age of 85 years.

 

Gertrude Folber (nee Witt), formerly of R. R. # 7, Pembroke, wife of the late Frank Folber.  Dear mother of Joan Bonenfant (husband Paul), Stittsville; Evelyn Jenvey (Ron Deal), Pembroke; Wayne Folber (wife Maureen), Pembroke; and Glen Folber (wife Liane), Pembroke.  Granny to Cheryl Hunter (husband Bill); Byron Jenvey (wife Christine), Colleen Splaine (husband Wayne); Collinda Elliott (husband Steve); Gregory Folber, Stephanie Bergsma (husband Matthew), Ben and Courtney; and great-grandchildren Bren, Emily, Naomi, David, Alison, Stephen, Christopher and Erin.  Daughter of the late William and Amanda Witt (nee Knuth).  Sister of Lois Burger (husband late Maurice), Pembroke.  Predeceased by brothers Arthur and Norman Witt.

 

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, l4l Renfrew Street, Pembroke on Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m.  Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m.  Interment in St. Stephen's Lutheran Cemetery, Alice.  (As an expression of sympathy, donations to Marianhill or the charity of your choice would be appreciated)

DUNNE, Violet Florence (nee Pigeon)
In Marianhill, Pembroke on Friday, September 2nd, 2005 at the age of 97 years.

Violet Dunne (nee Pigeon) of Round Lake, wife of the late Alvin J. Dunne. Dear mother of Yvonne Stalkie (husband late Don), Pembroke; Neil Dunne, Round Lake; Doreen Dunne-Scully (husband Carl), Pembroke; and June Simmons (husband late Barry Bray), Pembroke. Granny to 19 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Thomas and Florence Pigeon (nee Chapeskie). Sister of Angelo Pigeon (wife Margaret), Verner, Ontario; and Patricia Simourd, Schumacher, Ontario. Predeceased by brothers Alex, Jack, William, Archie, Martin, Frank, Lawrence, Raymond and Charles Pigeon; and sisters Margaret Fraser, Dorothy Eden, and Maymie Coulas.

Resting at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, l4l Renfrew Street, Pembroke on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Service in Calvin United Church on Monday September 5th at 11 a.m. Interment in Calvin United Cemetery. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to Marianhill or the charity of your choice would be appreciated).

PORTEOUS, Earl Delmar
September 1st, 2005.

Born 19 January 1945 in Carleton Place, Ontario to the late Keith and Doris (Saunders) Porteous. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judy (Allard), by three children, James (Lyette) of Marathon, Jannie of Pembroke, and Jason (Kelly) of Halifax, and by five grandchildren, Earl, Abigail, Isaac, Eliza Jane Porteous and Jelisa MacKenzie. Brother of Robert Porteous (Wanda), Thunder Bay; and Kerry Porteous (Pam), Smiths Falls. A miner by profession Earl lived, worked and raised a family in Northern Ontario (Marathon and Levack) before retiring to Pembroke in 1991. He was a fine husband and a great father. He will be remembered by a large extended family and friends for his great sense of humour, his generosity, and for his willingness to help all those around him in any way he could. He will be missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Petawawa on Monday, 5 September at 11 a.m. (In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marianhill Palliative Care Unit in Pembroke). Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.