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passed away peacefully at Victoria Manor, Lindsay on Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Lil Platt of Fenelon Falls in her 90th year. Loving wife of the late Harry Platt and Howard McCulloch. Mother of Isabell Ewald and her husband Don of BC. Dear grandmother of Wyatt Ewald of BC, Casey & Anita Ewald of the USA, Julie and Ward Imbeau of BC and Kelly & Dan Schmidt of BC. Great grandmother of Graham, Daniel, Jacob, Laura, David, Colleen and Brynn. In keeping with Lil’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Monk Funeral Home 6 Helen St. Bobcaygeon (705) 738-3222.
Peacefully at Pinecrest Nursing Home, Bobcaygeon, on Monday, December 13, 2004, Fred Pickford of Kinmount in his 93rd year. Loving husband of 66 years of Margaret Pickford. Father of Angus (Mary) Pickford of Brampton. Grandfather of Susan and Robert. Fred was a former huntsman of Toronto and North York Hunt and the Ottawa Valley Hunt. Private family arrangements. Burial in the family plot will take place in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to Monk Funeral Home of Bobcaygeon (1-866-393-0063).
Douglas Pyne - At Ross Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 19, 2005, Doug Pyne of Bobcaygeon, formerly of Etobicoke, in his 81st year. Loving husband of Pamela Pyne. Father of Clive Pyne of Ottawa, Dale (Michelle) Pyne of Georgetown and Ross (Mona) Pyne of Newmarket. Grandfather of Ryan, Amy, Jeffrey and Sarah. Brother of Vera Thompson of England. Doug was a Leading Seaman in the Royal Navy. Family and friends will be received at Monk Funeral Home, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon (1-866-393-0063) on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Interment Rosemount Gardens, Peterborough at a later date. Memorial donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
At Ross Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 1, 2005, Frank E. Poole of Bobcaygeon at the age of 50. Beloved son of Ross and Louise Poole. Loving father of Eric and Kyle of Minden. Dear brother of Lynda (Dwight) Phelps of Fort Myers, FL; Maryam (Chuck) Whitaker of Bradenton, FL; Patty (Allan) Anderson of Bobcaygeon and Jerry (Kathy) Poole of Bobcaygeon. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Monk Funeral Home, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon (1-866-393-0063) on Monday from 7-9 p.m. Memorial service at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. Interment Verulam Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.
At Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Hospital Drive Site, on Thursday, August 4, 2005, Jack Phelps of Bobcaygeon at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Fran Phelps. Loving father of Jane (Barrie) Campbell and Gail (Bill) Thibadeau, all of Bobcaygeon. Dear Papa of Julie, Erin, Hillary and Whitney. Brother of Jim (Joyce) Phelps of St. Catharines. Jack was an avid golfer with family and friends. He was the retired building inspector and superintendent of water and sewers for the town of Bobcaygeon for 25 years. He was also the proud owner of Stonyhurst Motel for 39 years. Family and friends will be received at Monk Funeral Home, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon (1-866-393-0063) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday. There will be a celebration of Jack’s life in the Monk Chapel on Monday, August 8, 2005 at 1 p.m. followed by Interment at Verulam Cemetery. Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
Peacefully at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon on Saturday, October 29, 2005, Eugene Pacquet of Bobcaygeon in his 90th year. Husband of the late Dorothy Paquet. Loving father of Dawn Richardson of Bobcaygeon. Father-in-law of the late Dr. Dennis Richardson. Grandfather of Kelly Richardson of Sudbury and Timothy Richardson of Toronto. Brother of Mary Paquet of Toronto. A family Mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Monday, October 31, 2005 at 11 a.m. If desired, memorial donations to Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church Building Fund or Pinecrest Nursing Home Residents’ Fund would be appreciated.
Frank Phillips of Fenelon Falls passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Ross Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 18, 2005 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Annelies Phillips. Dear father of Brian William Phillips, Tania Visca and her husband John and Paul Drew. Brother of the late Grace Runae. Brother-in-law of Jim Runae. Uncle of Linda Brown and family. Family and and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Monk Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 at 1 p.m. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Ronald Percy - At Ross Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 24, 2005, Ron Percy of Bobcaygeon, formerly of Whitby, at the age of 66. Loving husband of Faye Percy. Father of Kimberlie (Al), Judith (Richard) & Blaine (Julia). Poppa of Justin (Christina), Deanna, Cody, Dana & Olivia. Brother of Lois, Bob, Nancy, Bud, Ray, Sharon, Terry, Rick, Barb, Ken, Christine, Ralph and the late Harry. Family will receive friends at Eganridge Inn & Country Club, 26 County Club Drive (705) 738-5111 for a memorial service on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 2 p.m. followed by a reception. If desired, donations to Ross Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit would be appreciated.
At Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Thursday, January 12, 2006, Fred Prince of Bobcaygeon, formerly of Scarborough, in his 91st year. Husband of Ruth Prince and the late Jessie Prince. Loving father of Nancy and her husband Hans Rudolf Hersche of Switzerland. Grandfather of Toby Hersche of Switzerland. Brother of the late Victor Prince. Family and friends will be received at MONK FUNERAL HOME, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon (1-866-393-0063) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service in the Bobcaygeon Fellowship Baptist Church on Monday, January 16, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. Spring Interment Verulam Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
At Ross Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, September 20, 2005, Dennis Peerless of Bobcaygeon, formerly of Scarborough, in his 79th year. Husband of Pat Peerless. Father of Sharon (Matt) Blackstock of Mount Horeb. Grandfather of William (Ashley) Blackstock of Richmond Hill; Lauren Blackstock, Ashley McDonald, Michelle Rundle, MacKenzie Rundle, Mattea Rundle and Grace Rundle, all of Mount Horeb. Great-grandfather of Nicole and Ryan Blackstock. Family and friends will be received at MONK FUNERAL HOME, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon (705-738-3222) from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service in the Monk Chapel on Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 1 p.m. Cremation to follow. If desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
At Peterborough Regional Health Centre, on Thursday, November 10, 2005, Thelma Pickering of Bobcaygeon, formerly of Toronto, at the age of 78. Daughter of the late Gladys and Richard Delisle. Beloved wife of Keith Pickering. Loving mother of Sharon (Rich) Lunney of Holland Landing. Devoted Nana of Andrea (Glenn) Kagawa of Newmarket, Jenny (Mick) Sachdeva of Toronto, Doug (Lisa) Lunney of Bradford. Proud great-grandmother of Julianna, Isabelle, Reid and Abby. Sister-in-law of Gloria Delisle of Brampton,Nina Lunney of Newmarket and Ruth Pickering of Whitby. Sister of the late Richard, Bonnie and Corinne. Family and friends will be received at MONK FUNERAL HOME, 6 HELEN STREET, BOBCAYGEON (1-866-393-0063) from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon, on Monday, November 14, 2005 at 1 p.m. Cremation. Interment Verulam Cemetery at a later date. If desired, donations to the Canadian Wildlife Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Joan Risebrough - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Joan on April 14, 2004 after a brief illness. Joan is survived by her husband Ralph of Bobcaygeon, daughter Tracy and her husband John Bruce, Paula, Robyn and her husband Chris Boyling. Joan is also survived by her mother Mary Brady, sister Lynne Robinson and brother Barry Brady. She is predeceased by her sister Donna Bown. Joan was a very active member of Eganridge Golf Club, and former long-time volunteer of the Canadian Cancer Society. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all her family and her many cherished friends. Visitation will be Friday, April 16 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Monk Funeral Home 6 Helen Street Bobcaygeon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Saturday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lung Association or the Canadian Cancer Society.
At Victoria Manor, Lindsay on Thursday, April 8, 2004, Christie Rooney of Lindsay, formerly of Bobcaygeon, at the age of 98. Mother of Elsie (Ray) Holmes of Winchester and the late Derl and Eldon Rooney. Grandmother of Connie (Bob) Smith of Barrie, Carmen (Sylvia) Rooney of Courtice, Cathy Maguire of Bobcaygeon, Jeff Rooney of Fenelon Falls and Linda Holmes of Ottawa. Great grandmother of 8. Great great grandmother of 5. Sister of the late Duncan Ross. Family and friends will be received at the Monk Funeral Home 6 Helen St. Bobcaygeon (705) 738-3222 from 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service in the Monk Chapel on Monday, April 12, 2004 at 2 p.m. Interment Verulam Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Rheumatoid Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
Patricia Rice Smith - Resident of Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, ON, formerly of Toronto and England, passed away on Friday, June 18th, 2004 at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay, ON. Longtime employee of Air Canada. Beloved sister of Lee and Ken Rice of Bobcaygeon and Dick Rice of Colchester, England. Dear sister-in-law of Shirley Rice of Bobcaygeon and Pepi Rice, Albert Rich and John Mitchell, all of Colchester, England. Sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews in England and Wales. Fondly remembered by her many friends. Funeral Service will be held at MONK FUNERAL HOME 6 Helen St. Bobcaygeon (705) 738-3222 on Tuesday, June 29th at 11 a.m. Interment and a family Memorial Service will be held in Colchester, England at a later date.
