All Obituaries

“The time has come for me to reunite with the people I have loved and lost throughout my nearly 92 years. I have been blessed with a long and mostly healthy life, filled with good work, exciting adventures, great fun and much love. I have laughed, I have cried and I have tried to always do my best to respect people and sprinkle kindness around to others. I grew up on the family farm on what is now known as Little Creek Street. I was married to my husband (Bud) for 60 loving and loyal...

Passed away at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee, on Monday, December 4, 2023. Charles Joseph Clair of Verona at age 87. Dear son of the late Charles Clair and Delia (Murphy). Beloved husband of Jean Clair (Baxter) and step-father to Sandra Crawford (David) of Verona. Grandfather of Adam Crawford and Geoffrey Crawford (Jenna). Great-grandfather to Carson and Gavin and Jamie and Jaxon. Brother of Rita Cullen (late Glen) of Peterborough and Jerome Clair (Melody) of...

Peacefully, with family by her side at the L&A County General Hospital, on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. Elizabeth Edith Dowling of Napanee at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Dowling and dear mother of Debbie Dowling of Napanee; Lynn Szydlowski (Peter) of Toronto; Kevin Dowling (Shari) of Belleville; and Mark Dowling (Linda) of Toronto. Grandmother of Ryan (Jenna); Amanda Kenniphaas (Jon); Derek (Paula) and Paris Dowling. Fondly remembered by 12 great-great grandchildren. Deeply missed...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keitha Sherriff at the age of 102. Beloved wife of the late Ferguson Sherriff. Keitha was an amazing Aunt and friend, and will be greatly missed by her family; Earl Sly (Ilona), Karen Greatrix (Paul), Marsha Watson, Janet Sly, and Paul Sly. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and great, great nieces and nephews and extended family. Keitha was predeceased by her mother Carrie Vandaline (Detlor) and by her father Sherlie...

Retiree, Corrections Canada Peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday, November 24, 2023, Robert Gerard Gaffney of Tamworth at age 72 passed away peacefully.  Robert is survived by his loving wife Maureen (nee Mulroney) after 51 years of marriage and the dear father of Jeffrey (Julie) and Christopher (Jodie).  Proud Poppa of Bobbie (Kenny), Brooke (Kean), Dillon, Nolan, and Jameson, and great-grandchildren Benjamin, Parker, Boden, Tate, and Drew.  He was equally...

Faye passed away peacefully, with family by her side at Kingston Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at age 80. Predeceased by her husband Royce Martin in 2022 and by her parents Bill and Wanda Keech. Dear mother to Kim Martin of Napanee; Michelle Byron (Jeff) of Elginburg and Elizabeth Martin-Shane (Mike) of Richmond, On.  Loving Grandmother to Jennifer, Jessica, Jamie Lynn, Kayla, Brett, Trinity and Avery.  Great Grandmother to Keyshia, Ronin, Theo and ...

Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, November 19 at Hastings Manor in Belleville, after a lengthy illness. Shirley May Brown (Bell) of Napanee at age 86. Beloved wife of the late DeVerde Brown. Dear mother of Darrel (Nora) of Stirling; Roger (Laurie Bell) of Shannonville; Brad (Heather) of Napanee and the late Todd Brown. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Betty Vannest (Bert). The family will receive friends at the Hannah Funeral Home in...

Gordon Douglas Simpson of Henderson at age 76, sadly passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 in his home surrounded by his wife and children after a hard fought battle with cancer.  To the very end dad was funny and made us laugh with his jokes.  In his words he “passed his expiry date” after a challenging two year fight.  He was the strongest man in our world.  Despite the pain, he made us all feel good with his words and positivity.  Everyone knows...

Passed away at the Lennox and Addington County Hospital in Napanee on Monday, November 6, 2023. Leonard Edward Grant of Marysville at age 87. Beloved husband of Sandy Grant (Young) and dear father to Brian Grant of Welland, Carrie Grant of Perth and Laurieanne Grant  of Brampton. Step-father to Lisa Brookes (Darrin) and Kelly Stokes. Grandfather of Scott and Jacqueline Grant; Cassandra Baldasara and Julia; Cora and Meagan Brookes; Sarah and Michelle; and Brandon. Brother of Greeta...

Passed away, at Providence Care Hospital in Kingston on Monday, November 6, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Donald in 1990 and by her son Paul in 2019. Also predeceased by her sisters Audrey Hughes and Jean Hoohridge. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and by her dear friends and neighbours Ann and Dwight Nesbitt. No formal services are planned. If desired, memorial donations made to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated.