Obituary- Janice MacDonald

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Eleanor MacDonald, aged 79, who departed on December 28, 2024 at Huntsville Hospice, following a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born on December 2, 1945, in Montreal QB, Janice(Jan) was the youngest of three children born to Clifford and Mirabel Jones. When the family later moved to the Toronto area, Jan attended Humber College, earning her degree in Early Childhood Education. While still living in Toronto, Jan took a part-time job at Maple Leaf Gardens, working as an usherette. It was here that she caught the eye of another usher, Dave MacDonald, who soon became her husband and partner for the next 52 years.

In 1975, Janice, Dave, and newly-arrived daughter, Heather, made the move to Huntsville. It was here that Jan gave birth to her second child, David, two years later. Through the early eighties, Jan worked various jobs around the area, and eventually was hired by Huntsville Hospital as a Dietary Aide. She remained in this position for 23 years, making many lifelong friendships along the way.

Jan was a very compassionate and caring person, always putting the needs of others before her own. She spent much of her life volunteering her time and organizing events for local groups and associations. Whether handing out bottled water to Iron Man participants, fundraising for the United Church, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen of the Legion or Lion’s Club, there would be Jan. She was also an incredibly strong and resilient person, able to calmly persevere in the face of adversity. Jan showed that strength through not only her own cancer battle, but through that of her son, David, who we lost to cancer in 2016.

Janice is survived by her loving husband, Dave; sister, Beverly(Don); daughter, Heather(Jim); daughter-in-law, Karrie; grandchildren, Piper, Lochlin, and Stella; step-son, Scott; and her many nieces and nephews, who will forever carry her memory in their hearts. In addition to her son, David, Jan was preceded in death by her brother, Clifford(Shelia).

The family would like to thank the staff of Huntsville Hospice for their compassion and care, as well as the many friends who visited and sent messages of love and support for Jan. A Celebration of Life will follow in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Huntsville Hospice or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Obituary- Kay Armour

Our shining light has passed on into the arms of our loving Father and her husband, William Alexander Armour.

Born Kathleen Margaret White February 6th, 1929 – passed peacefully at home August 8th, 2024, at the age of 95 years.

She was preceded by her Husband, William Alexander (Bill) Armour, her parents, Jessie and Wesley White, and her siblings, Mary Botting, Richard White, Eunice Rawn, and Stanley White.

Survived by her children Christine MacKinnon (deceased Raymond MacKinnon), Connie Goetz (David), Gary Armour, Norine Sinclair (deceased David Sinclair), Daniel Armour (Glenna), Patricia Armour Friend, Russell Armour (Carol).

Her pride and joy shone in her eyes when surrounded by her seven Children, 29 Grandchildren, 44 Great-Grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren, Nieces, and nephews.

Mom was a devout member of the Pioneer Memorial United Church Hillside. Although already baptized, Mom renewed her faith and was baptized again in 1996 at her beloved church and also became an official member at the Pioneer Memorial United Church, with Rev Susan Manning. Mom was always willing to give of her time assisting with strawberry socials and special occasion luncheons, and she loved being invited to join in all ceremonies. She was right there, giving her support whenever it was needed. She had a grand time with her “church ladies,” supporting the church and sponsorships, meeting and planning vacations and road trips, and going on local bus tours. She loved their weekly lady get-togethers for tea and treats. I can hear the laughter as Mom is now reunited with her family and friends.

I remember when Mom worked at Brown’s Camp caring for children of all ages and the children would come to our house to see Mom for a hug or two.

Before Mom retired, she worked as a Dietary Aide at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. Her 12 years, 1981-1993, transpired into true, lasting friendships that she cherished. She would fondly reminisce about those happy times together.

Forever loved and remembered.

Our truly remarkable Mother

Please join us on Mom’s last journey as we lay her to rest. Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at 1 PM at Hutcheson Memorial Cemetery, 485 Muskoka District Road #3

Service: Officiant Ms. Gundy Upans. 2 PM-4 PM Home2Suites by Hilton at 159 Howland Drive. Celebration of Life: The Ladies of the Pioneer Memorial Church.

Obituary- Rev. Dr. Dorothy Wilson

Reverend Doctor Dorothy (Sharman) Wilson peacefully passed away July 6, 2024 at Parkview Home in Stouffville, Ontario, at the palindromic time of 4:44pm. There is no doubt in the minds of her loved ones that she in now in that special circle of Heaven for the true and faithful shepherds for The Lord.

 She was born March 25 (year redacted by request, but trust us, she reached an impressive age that saw the world change in ways we can never fathom) to Milton & Annie (Cooke) Sharman in Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario.

 Predeceased by her husband Lieutenant Colonel Forrest Erwin Wilson, brother Stanley Sharman and sisters Phyllis Gritten and Elda Gorrill, eight dear sisters-in-law including Hilda (Wilson) Higley, Elaine (Wilson) Bloch, and Ruth (Wilson) Root.

 Survived by a plethora of wonderful, interesting, creative, passionate nieces, nephews, grands and great grands who loved her dearly.

 Ordained in 1957, Dorothy was a trailblazer who married academic theology with deep faith. She led many a congregation with caring wisdom and absolute grace, including Emanuel United (Emsdale), Burks Falls United, South River Chalmers United, Trinity United, Sprucedale United, Novar United, Harmony United, Sand Lake United Churches, and St. Paul’s Oak Ridges. She was also first choice amongst her family to hatch, match, and dispatch, which she always did most excellently until she decided she wanted some weekends free. She often wished she could remember how many people she had married (as a minister), though to the best of her family’s knowledge her only husband was affectionately known as Uncle Erwin, whom she wed in a drive-by chapel in Florida, March 1965.

 Among her other adventures, Dorothy attended a one-room school in Lamlash District Township, then Hanover High School. She went to teacher’s college in Toronto and even taught for a few years before attending Victoria College and Emmanuel College. She spent two happy years at Keady Pastoral Charge as untrained lay supply. After being ordained, she headed to St. Andrew’s University in Scotland, where she learned to despise shortbread, declaring that it was like “eating a mouthful of lard,” which is the only sacrilege to her name. Dorothy lived for seven years in Valois, Quebec where Erwin was the District Lakes Manager before they returned to Emsdale after he took early retirement. Her honourary doctorate was bestowed upon her by Huntington University for her many years of “faithful service to the churches in the north,” though she always felt there were so many more deserving of it than she was. Many a winter was enjoyed in Zephyr Hills, Florida, surrounded by her sisters-in-law. Dorothy was blessed with many wonderful friends and family and neighbours everywhere.

 Few things made her has happy as a bowl of “budadoes,” which she would happily eat for and with every meal, especially if there was gravy or butter. She was an avid and prolific letter writer, though her script was tiny and often illegible, but always fun to decipher. She was often known to advise us all to “save your fork, there might be pie.”

 And so

  “My sufficiency has been sufficed.”

            -Dr. Reverend (Aunt) Dorothy Wilson

 A Graveside service will be held at the Emsdale United Cemetery, Emsdale on Wednesday, July 17, 2024  at 12 noon.

A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity United Church, 33 Main Street, East, Huntsville on Wednesday July 17th a 2:30 pm, with a reception to follow in Trinity Hall.

In Lieu of flowers, donations to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation or Algonquin Grace Hospice Huntsville, would be appreciated.

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