OBITUARY LISTING

Jun 17, 2021

Middlestadt, Donald George – passed away at Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in his 90th year.

Donald Middlestadt of Pembroke, beloved husband of 65 years to Shirley Middlestadt (nee Joss).  Dear father of Kim Middlestadt, Vancouver; Kelly O’Grady, Scott Middlestadt (Donna Sadler), & Tiana Knox (Steven), all of Pembroke; and father-in-law of Mike O’Grady.  Cherished grandfather of Aubyn,...

Jun 10, 2021

Jun 5, 2021

LANTHIER, Myrtle – it is with great sadness that the family of Myrtle Ella Lanthier (nee Dayment), born December 23, 1938, announces her passing at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the age of 82 years.

Myrtle, daughter of the late Reinhold Dayment and the late Ella Lange.  Myrtle was a devoted and loving mother of Debra...

Jun 4, 2021

Curry, Ronald Keith – passed away at Health Sciences North, Sudbury on Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 59 years.

Ronald Curry of Sudbury, beloved son of Keith & the late Alice Curry (nee Dowe); and cherished brother of Heather Saigle (Jim), all of Pembroke.  Loving father of Jessica & Erica (Tyler), both of Sudbury.  Dear uncle of Caleb...

Jun 3, 2021

BELISLE, Danny – passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the age of 64 years.

Danny Belisle of Pembroke, loving best friend of Rhonda Belisle (nee Locke). Father of Tracy Nancekivell (Mike), Collingwood; Derek Belisle (Mellissa Nyhof), Collingwood; and Danny Belisle, Pembroke. Grandpa to Paige & Conor and Jesse, Makayla, Jayden & Charli. Son of the late...

Jun 1, 2021

DESJARDINS, Joseph Gary Henry – passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the age of 73 years.

Gary Desjardins of Pembroke, beloved husband of 20 years to Velma Desjardins (nee Kohlsmith). Father of Warren & Kirk Desjardins and Step-Father of Nicole Carley (Todd), Carleton Place & Jason Spinelli (Kim), London. ...

May 30, 2021

ASHWIN, Myrtle Evelyn (née Foss) - Peacefully in her sleep on May 30, 2021, in Victoria, BC. 

Beloved wife of the late Dr. James Ashwin, loving mother of Robert (Jenifer Chilcott) and adored grandmother of James Daniel.  Predeceased by her parents Ezra and Freida Foss (née Maves), and siblings Victor Foss (late Elsie), Margaret Barrie (late Bill and the late Bert...

May 30, 2021

PLATH, Conrad Alfred – It is with great sadness that the family of Conrad announce his sudden passing at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in his 61st year.

Conrad Plath of Pembroke, dearly beloved husband of 32 years to Penny Parsons-Plath.  Son of the late Norbert and Adeline Plath (nee Wiesenberg).  Loving brother of Dorothy Guay (late...

May 26, 2021

FARMER, Mildred Edith – passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the age of 93 years.

Millie Farmer of Pembroke, wife of the late Ray Farmer.  Mother of Dorene Howlett, late Christine Davis (Merle), Gary Gore, Katherine Kwan, Ming Low and Ling Lam (Sunny). Survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Irene...

May 26, 2021

HAMMEL, Marion Elsie – passed away peacefully, with her loving daughters by her side on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in her 97th year.

Marion Hammel (nee Bucholtz) of Pembroke, wife of the late Elmer Hammel.  Dear mother of Sheila Wendt (late Rick Wendt) and Linda Reiche (Wayne), both of Pembroke.  Beloved grandmother of Hilary Schmidinger (Kyle), of Comox, B.C. and Jennifer...

May 26, 2021

GIBBONS, Elizabeth “Betty” Nellie - with her family by her side at Miramichi Lodge, on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in her 91st year. 

Betty Gibbons (nee Newton) of Pembroke, loving wife of the late James Gibbons. Cherished mother of the late William Edward Gibbons (Rosemary), Toronto; Lesley Gibbons (late John Fox), Petawawa and Yvonne Suzanne Lux (Eric and the late Todd...

May 25, 2021

HEIN, Leslie H. – passed away at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in his 89th year.

Leslie Hein of Pembroke, husband of the late Christa Hein (nee Mueller).  Father of Mark Hein (Treena), Pembroke; Lee-Ann McCann (Tom), Eganville; and Jennifer Arseneau (Yves), Chalk River.  Grandpa to Maryon, Margaret, Finlay & Adelaine McCann; and William Arseneau.  Son of...

May 23, 2021

HEIN, Joan Irene – passed away peacefully at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 77 years.

Joan Hein (nee Karau) of Pembroke, beloved wife of Norman Hein.  Loving mother of son David Hein.  Daughter of the late Fred & Selma Karau (nee Schultze).  Predeceased by sister Norma Ashick (late Bryan) and brother Raymond Karau...

May 22, 2021

Mau, Evelyn Marion “Evie” – passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in her 92nd year.

Evie Mau (nee Verch) of Petawawa, wife of the late Elmer Mau.  Loving mother of Sharon Krieger (Robert), Cobden; Beverly Mau (Mike Fischer), Arnprior; Faith Mau, Arnprior; and Fred Mau (Gina), Petawawa.  Cherished Grandma to 12 grandchildren & 18 great-grandchildren.  Daughter...

May 20, 2021

In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” McKeough

Bob dedicated his life striving for constant self improvement in all that he did, whether it was as a husband, father, friend or during his many adventures as a soldier. Bob’s competitive nature was contagious and it drove those privileged to have known him both at home or who crossed his path otherwise to...

May 9, 2021

Houston, Norma Marie - passed away at Mill Creek Care Centre, Barrie, Ontario on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at the age of 85.

Norma Houston (nee Prins), formerly of Pembroke, beloved wife of the late Bob Houston.  Dearly loved mother of Reade Houston (Jennifer) of Midland; and Kim Lintack (Wayne) of Barrie. Cherished grandmother to Connor, Chad and Cara.  Devoted sister to...

May 7, 2021

LANDRY, PAUL HENRY - passed away unexpectedly at the Pembroke Regional Hospital on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the age of 57 years.

Paul Landry of Pembroke, dear husband of 25 years to Sandra Landry (nee Ritchie). Cherished father of Amanda Landry (Brandon Cox), Belleville; Matthew Landry; Lillian Slaney (Bobby); Randey Crane (Tracey) & Paul McCauley all of Pembroke. Grandpa of...

Apr 23, 2021

 NIEMAN, Jacqueline Susan

May 26, 1968 – April 23, 2021

After an almost 53-year battle with spina bifida, and most recently a 19-month hospital stay, Jackie has gone to her heavenly home where she joins her parents, George & Anita (nee Pitzner) Nieman.  She leaves to mourn her siblings, Carole, Kevin (Catherine), Perry (Elaine), Sherwood (Katherina) and Bonnie (Leonard) Schryer; her 17...

Apr 18, 2021

CALLOW, Lillian Irene – passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the age of 86 years.

Lillian Callow (nee Jones) of Ottawa, wife of the late Herbert Callow. Dear mother of Linda Levesque, George Callow (Basia), Deborah Cox (Guy) & Stephen Callow. Cherished grandmother of Kimberly & Ashley Levesque; Angela Trahan (James);...

Apr 14, 2021

BRUCE WILLIAM WESTGARTH

Sept. 9, 1924 (Udora, Ont.) ~ April 14, 2021 (Hospice Renfrew)

We give thanks for the 96 years of Bruce Westgarth’s life. Remarkable son, husband, brother, Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, beloved uncle, faithful friend, soldier and Petawawa community volunteer. Small in stature but a giant in life. A well-loved, humble figure. A W.W. II vet who saw action in France and...