BROWN, MARION E. Marion Elizabeth Brown, 86 years of age, of Tidnish, passed away at the Highland View Regional Hospital in Amherst on Monday, May 8, 2000. She was a member of the Trinity - St. Stephen's United Church in Amherst and the Lorneville United Church. She is survived by daughters Marianne E. Yeowart (husband Phil) of Clifton Beach, Australia and Margaret Erkkila (husband John) of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, U.S.A.; sons John Ross "Jack" (wife Shirley) of Tidnish and Donald Arthur "Don" (wife Patricia) of Ottawa; two grandchildren and one great-grandson. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Ross, a sister Margaret Trenholm and a brother Jack. Memorial service will be held at the Cumberland Memorial Chapel in Amherst on Saturday, May 20, 2000 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Allan Griffin officiating. Donations to her churches or choice.

DOUCET, Gerald T. Wing Commander CD Retired Peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at the age of 86. Gerry is survived by his wife Margaret, his children, Sharon, Gerald, John, Lonelle and Laurie. Beloved granpa to fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Pinecrest Cemetery Chapel (2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa) on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. A Reception will follow in the Pinecrest Reception Centre. In memoriam donations to CHEO would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cole Funeral Services, 831-7122.

FOURNIER, Jim Friday, May 5, 2000. James Fournier age 45. Fondly remembered by many friends. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset Street (centretown) Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday after 9 a.m. Funeral Friday to St. Mary's Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 1 p.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery. In Memoriam donations to the Canadian Liver or Kidney Foundation appreciated.

FRASER, Helen Elizabeth Ottawa, Ontario July 5, 1914 - May 3, 2000 Helen's family regret to announce her death at Queensway-Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 3, 2000. Helen was the third and last surviving daughter of the late Robert Stewart Fraser (1867 - 1951) and his wife, Jessie Davidson Carr (1879 - 1965) formerly of Dundalk, Ontario. Helen was also predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Jean Davidson (Fraser) Porter and James Porter (1901 - 1981), formerly of Keswick, Ontario; her sister, Kathleen Stewart (Kay) Fraser (1910 - 1991), formerly of Ottawa; and her niece's husband, David Huntley (1933 - 2000). Helen will be lovingly remembered by nieces and nephew, Joyce (Porter) Huntley of Newmarket, Gerald Porter and his wife Linda Newell, of Ottawa; Helen (Porter) Rambo of Newmarket; and Patricia (Porter) MacDonald and her husband Joseph of Markham, as well as fourteen great-nieces and nephews, twelve great-great-nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins in Canada, the United States and Scotland. Helen is resting at the McMillan and Jack Funeral Home in Dundalk, Ontario, where family and friends may visit On Saturday, May 13, 2000 from 2 p.m. until the service to celebrate her life at 3 p.m. Interment to take place at Ventry Cemetery, Proton Township. If desired, donations may be made to The Canadian Red Cross or Oxfam-Canada.

GREENE, Eldon Passed away May 8, in Florida, in his 79th year. Survived by brothers Ansley, Lloyd, Clayton, and Edmund; sister Phyllis. Sadly missed by nieces and nephews.

HAMELIN, Jim (City of Ottawa - retired) Peacefully Sunday May 7, 2000. James Patrick Hamelin age 78. Loving son of the late Laura Dodwell and Joseph Hamelin. Father of Lesley (Shane Silva), Jim Hamelin and Brenda (Paul Beaudin). Grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Dear brother of Marjorie Prince-Bois. Lovingly remembered by Scott and Grant Beaudin; Barbara and Danny Brennan; Michael and Terry Prince, Derek Brennan, relatives and friends. Predeceased by a sister Theresa (Ed Church) and by brothers William (Irene) and Reg Hamelin. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 1255 Walkley Rd. (east of Bank) Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. funeral service Wednesday in the Chapel at 10 a.m. Interment Hope Cemetery. In Memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.

IRWIN, Isabel Florence Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital on Monday, May 8, 2000, Isabel Florence Irwin of Morrisburg in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Archdeacon Sidney Irwin. Dear mother of Philip S. of Ottawa, David R. (Carol) of Apple Hill and Kathleen F. (Robert) Chalmers of St. Thomas. Loving grandmother of Richard, Michael, Samantha, Joshua, Katie, Philip, Noel, Patti and Christopher and great-grandmother of Kassidee. Dear sister of George, Tom, Audrey and Howard (Shirley) Tubman, all of Ottawa. Isabel was a Life Member of the former Women's Auxiliary of the Anglican Church of Canada and the past secretary of the Ottawa Diocesean A.C.W. as well as a member of St. James Altar Guild. Friends will be received at the Parker Funeral Home, 28 Sir James Morris Drive, Morrisburg on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. and at the Church from 9 a.m. until time of service. Funeral service will be held at St. James Anglican Church, Morrisburg, on Friday, May 12, 2000 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bill Byers officiating. Cremation to follow. Inurnment Munster Union Cemetery. Memorial donations to Primate's World Relief and Development Fund or the Cancer Research Society gratefully acknowledged.

KELLY, J. Allan Peacefully Monday, May 8, 2000, age 90. Beloved husband of Beatrice Fogarty. Dear father of Brian (Darlene) of Fort McMurray, AB, Sheila of San Diego, CA, and Colin. Loving grandfather of Jason, Cheryl, David and Trevor. Predeceased by brothers Maynard, Maurice and Gerald; sisters Mary Amyot and Rita Stephens. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Ave. (west of Woodroffe) Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday to St. George's Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 10 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Centre for the excellent care and support. In Memoriam donations to the Alzheimer Society appreciated.

LADOUCEUR, Margaret Peacefully Saturday May 6, 2000 Margaret MacLarty age 71. Beloved wife for 47 years of Fred Ladouceur. Loving mother of Michael (Diane Kerfoot) and dear grandmother of Trevor and Jamie. Predeceased by her daughter Fay Cochrane and son Gary. Daughter of the late Estelle and Douglas MacLarty. Survived by a brother Ted (Melba) and fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Joyce Dagenais. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset St. (centretown) Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday to Canadian Martyrs Church for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11:30 a.m. Interment Notre Dame Cemetery. In Memoriam donations to the charity of your choice appreciated.

LISSON, Ronald Robinson Passed peacefully in hospital on Monday, May 8, 2000, at age 84. Beloved husband, companion and best friend of 54 years to Muriel. He will be sadly missed by his son, James Harris, daughter-in-law, Kathryn and his grandchildren David and Karen (all of Toronto). Dear brother and brother-in-law to Jean and Edward Chaplin (of Nepean), Betty and Gerry Corkran (of New Minas, Nova Scotia) and Peggy and Lorne Adams (of Toronto) and loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews and their families. As a Captain in World War II with the 5th Canadian Armoured Regiment (8th New Brunswick Hussars (Princess Louise's) and the Halifax Rifles), he proudly served in North Africa, Italy and Holland. On returning from overseas, he graduated from McGill University in 1948. He worked for 17 years in Windsor and Oakville, Ontario in industrial relations with Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. and briefly thereafter in Toronto and Sarnia, Ontario. For the last 32 years, he lived in Ottawa. He retired in 1982 as the Director General of the Bureau of Management Consulting of the Federal Government. His retirement years were enriched by his friends at the Hylands Golf Club and the Main Chance Investment Group. He loved and was devoted throughout his life to his family, his work and his friends. Special thanks to Dr. Gick and her team, the home nurses and the VON, the staff of the Elisabeth Bruyere Health Centre and the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital. A Memorial Service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2000, at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, with a reception to follow at the funeral home. Interment will take place in Sussex, New Brunswick at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.

MacKINNON, John Murray Suddenly, April 28, 2000 at his home in Hamilton, Ontario, John Murray MacKinnon age 43. Loving son of Christina Mary MacKinnon (nee Murray) of Ottawa and the late Frederick Hudson MacKinnon. Beloved father of Christy MacKinnon of North Vancouver. Dear brother of Aileen (Claude Haw) of Carp. Cherished uncle of Elizabeth and Matthew Haw. Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation. Friends may pay respects at a Service in Memory of John, Wednesday at Resurrection of Our Lord Church at 10 a.m. In Memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute appreciated.

MARRINER, Leonard Donald Bruce At the St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville, on Monday, May 8, 2000 in his 65th year. Len Marriner, husband of the former Beverly Getz of Prescott. Father of Connie (Mrs. Jeff Lever) of Bracebridge, Kim (Mrs. Douglas Whitehorne) of Kemptville, Mike and his wife Nancy Anna of California and Mark of Prescott. Grandfather of Lindsay, Joshua and Christine Lever, Matthew, Andrew, Kaitlin, Alexandra and Payton Marriner and step-grandfather of Daniel and Rachael Whitehorne. Brother of Stan (Laura) Marriner of Winchester and Mabel (Mrs. Ken Morrow) of Morrisburg. Predeceased by a granddaughter Olivia Marriner and by brothers Arthur, Walter, Gordon, Edward, Harold and Clarence and by a sister Olive Casselman. Friends may call at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, 416 Dibble Street West, Prescott from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday and from 1 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2000 with funeral service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment at Blue Church Cemetery. For those wishing, the family would appreciate donations to the Providence Hospice, the Children's Wish Foundation or St. John's Church Restoration Fund.

MENZIES, Agnes At Lanark Lodge, Perth, on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, Agnes Elizabeth Wilson in her 92nd year. Wife of the late Alfred Menzies. Loved mother of George (Nicole) of Ottawa, Gwyn (John) McGee of Kitchener, and Allan (Emily) of Ottawa. Cherished grandmother of Lee Goldstone, Ann McGee, Doug McGee, Stephen McGee, Ellen Andrews, and Jeffrey Menzies. Great grandma of Olivia, Emma, and Fiona. Sister of Mrs. Margaret Bowes of Lanark Lodge. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday, May 12 at 12 noon. Interment Scotch Line Cemetery.

MORRIS, Arthur Thomas Retired Staff Sergeant RCMP Peacefully in hospital Thursday, May 4, 2000, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Rosemary. Dear father of Margie, Bonnie (Gord), Tom (Shelley) and Sue (Tom). Grandfather of Kate, Courtney, Christie and Kelsey. a private family service was held Monday, May 8th. Interment at Pinecrest Cemetery. Many thanks to Doctors, nurses and caregivers at the Rideau Perley Veterans Hospital. In memoriam donations to the Rideau Perley Veterans Hospital would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Cole Funeral Services, 831-7122.

POIRIER, Rita Sunday May 7, 2000, Rita Labrecque age 69. Beloved wife of Edmond Poirier. Loving mother of Rita (Michel Lacasse), Edmond, Marcel (Monique), Diane (John Dumais), Helene (Fadi Karam) and Andre. Cherished grandmother of Steven, Julie, Anne, Marcel, Daniel, Tina, Najib, Joey and Samantha. Dear great-grandmother of Jonathan, Valerie and Melissa. Predeceased by her parents Albertine Marcotte and Leonard Labrecque, as well as four brothers and one sister. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset St. W. (centretown) Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday to eglise St. Francois d'Assise for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In Memoriam donations to the Lung Association appreciated.

RANGER, Helen Suddenly at her residence Campbell's Bay, Quebec on Sunday May 7, 2000. Helen Houlahan, age 85, beloved wife of the late Edward Ranger. Dear mother of Beverley (Patrick Ruddy), Nepean; Terry (Brenda Gascon), Orleans and Phyllis (Patrick Johnston), Chilliwack B.C. Dear sister of Evelyn (Edward Irving), Ottawa. Loving grandmother of Karen and Matthew Ruddy, Darren and Christopher Johnston and Michael and Kevin Ranger. Predeceased by 2 sisters Marion Hall and Rita Fulford. Friends may call at the Ringrose Brothers Funeral Home, Campbell's Bay, Quebec Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 12 noon. Funeral Thursday May 11 to St. John the Evangelist Church Campbell's Bay, Quebec for Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Interment in parish cemetery. In memoriam, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

RUSSELL, Frederick E. Squadron Leader R.C.A.F. retired Founder E-Z Red Testers Peacefully in hospital on Monday, May 8, 2000, age 91 years. Loving husband of Claire. Beloved father of Bonnie (Ed), Fred, Douglas and Peter (Elaine). Dearest grandfather of Jason, Clinton and David; Rob and Anne; Amy and Brett. Dear brother of Ruth Perry of Casa Grande, Arizona. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue at Richmond Road on Thursday, May 11 after 1:30 p.m. until the Service of Remembrance in the Chapel at 2 p.m.

RYAN, Christine Judith Peacefully at home on Friday, May 5, 2000 at the age of 44. Beloved wife and soulmate of husband Tom Melvin. Predeceased by her father John (Jack) Ryan and mother Janet Ryan (Proulx). Survived by her sister Kathleen Baker (Geoff) of Crossfield, Alebrta. Christie earned her Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Western Ontario followed by a Masters degree from the University of Alberta. Christie loved her work at Nortel Networks, she loved swimming daily with her friends at the Pinecrest pool, but most of all she loved life and all the people she encountered while living it. A Memorial Service will be held in the Outdoor Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 3440 Richmond Rd. (between Baseline Rd. and Bayshore Dr.) Nepean on Thursday May 11th at 2 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.