All Obituaries

Todd, Phyllis May (nee Ellsworth) Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, November 14th, 1926.  Died at her home on Cronk Lake Sydenham; March 27, 2020.   The grand lady of the lake has passed on to be with her husband George Todd (1984) and her mother May and her father Dan.  She is the last of the generation of the Ellsworth family, predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.  Predeceased by George’s children John, Bob and Linda whom she raised like they were...

Babcock, Beatrice “Doreen” 1942 – 2020 Retired Bus Driver, Watson’s Bus Lines Peacefully at her home in Sydenham on March 25, 2020 at the age of 77 years.  Predeceased by her soul mate of 50 years Douglas (2012).  Loving mother to Teresa, Lauralee (Keith), predeceased by her son Tommy.   Devote nanny to Sarah, Stacy, Terri-Michelle, Tessa, Chris, CJ, Shawna and predeceased by grandchildren Scotty and Candus.  Great nanny to seven great...

Joyce Katherine Hodgins It is with incredible sadness that we announce the unexpected loss of our mom, wife, sister and dear friend Joyce Hodgins. She passed away in her sleep from an apparent heart attack on March 22, 2020. As the pandemic spread across the world, her great heart gave out from empathy with the suffering of others. Joyce was only 63 and was loved by all who knew her. She was the quiet, unassuming hub of many circles, including friends and neighbours around Fourteen Island...

Keith Ward King, age 85, of Kingston, passed away March 17th 2020, after a short illness.  He was born in North Augusta, Ontario on November 7th 1934, son of the late Roy King and Lola Bolton.  He was predeceased by his wife Marion.  He is survived by his sisters Irene Pomeroy and Marie Young.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and other multiple generations of family.  His companion and caretaker of several years Richard Chen will miss him.  Keith...

Darling, Aleda 1945 – 2020   It is with great sadness that the family of Aleda Jean Darling announce her passing on March 16, 2020 at Rideaucrest Home.   Predeceased by her parents Clauston & Hazel (Botting) and brother Fred (Barb). Aleda will be missed by her brothers Ron (Diane) and Peter (Edwina).   Aunt Aleda will be deeply missed and always remembered by her nieces & nephews Melanie (Jason), Jennifer (Craig), Krista (Kevin), Ian (Tara), Jeffrie...

NORMA JEAN DOWKER (nee Gerow)      It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Jean Dowker (nee Gerow), at Kingston Health Sciences Centre on Monday, March 16th, 2020, one week prior to her 91st birthday.  Daughter of the late Percy and Jessie Gerow.  Devoted wife of the late Leland Dowker (deceased 2009).  Devoted mother of Linda Shane (David), Gary (deceased 1958) and Barb Bowes (Joey).  Proud grandmother of Michael Shane...

Young, Walter Carl “Bud” 37 year employee of Dupont Kingston Works   It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Bud at his home on March 12, 2020 after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. He leaves behind his loving wife Velma (nee Smith) of 63 years. He will be deeply missed by children Julian (Juanita), Ray (Cindy), Darlene (Kevin), Karen (Tom). Loving grampa to Stefanie (Sean), Ben (Karen), Amanda, Brady, Sophie (Kyle), Katie, Dylan, Stella. Great...

Leeman, Shirley (Davis) October 1950 – March 2020   Peacefully at the Kingston Health Science Centre on March 11, 2020 in her 70th year.  Predeceased by her husband Edwin (2010).  Loving mother to Craig (Rollanda), Brian and predeceased infant son Cory.  Shirley leaves behind her sister Susan Carpenter (Gary) and brother Barry Davis.  Predeceased by brothers Jerry, Bob and Larry.  Proud grandmother to Harley and Kora as well as special aunt to Ashley...

RUTTAN, Valeria (Val) Margaret (Smith) – It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, and grandmother on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Val is the daughter of the late Jean Garrison and Elmer Smith. She is survived by her husband Gerald (Jerry) of 62 years, daughters Alison Davis (George), Andrea Ruttan, and grandchildren Michael, Erin, and Emily. Also survived by her siblings Marge Grant-Hart, Jack, Doug (Dianna), Lorne, Gary (Susan), Elizabeth (Dan), and...

Elizabeth Van Wyngaarden     Passed away at Lakeshore Hospital in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 29 after a battle with melanoma. Beloved wife of Khamis Al Ghalayini, who was by her side. Pre-deceased by her parents Huibert G. O. and Neeltje E. "Betsy" (nee Soeting) Van Wyngaarden. Cherished sister to Gerald (Liz Crawford), Wilma, David and Lawrence (Lindsey Foster) Van Wyngaarden. She will be deeply missed, too, by her Al Ghalayini family Ghaleb and Assoum, Maha (Ayman),...