Obituary of Elmer Whitney
Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital, with his family by his side, on Wednesday September 5, 2012. Elmer “Bud” John Whitney in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Gladys Mary Elizabeth (Wells) Whitney of Brockville, formerly of Smiths Falls. Loving father of John and his wife, Laurette, of Smiths Falls and Rosemary Tye and her husband, Robert, of Brockville. Cherished grandfather of Laurie (Jean) Maisonneuve of Frankville, Kelly Whitney of Smiths Falls, Jamie (Trisha) Tye of Brockville. Great grandfather of Camara and Keyara Maisonneuve, Brianna Whitney, Kayleigh and Mitchell Tye. Dear brother of Evelyn (the late Gordon) Doyle of Brockville. Also survived by his sister-in-law Marguerite (the late Robert) Falla of New Hampshire, USA and several cherished nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Nellie (Easter) Whitney, sisters Frances (the late Charles) Snider and Margaret (the late Thomas) Goodfellow, granddaughter Shelly Whitney, brothers-in-law Sonny, Albert (the late Bell) and Wilfred (the late Marion) Wells and sister-in-law Anne (the late Thomas) Brady. Family and friends may call at the Barclay Funeral Home 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville on Sunday from 2 – 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The Celebration of Bud’s life will be held in the Chapel on Monday September 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. Interment Sandy Hill Cemetery, Prescott. In memory of Bud, donations to the Anglican Parish of Kitley or the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96 Brockville will hold a Memorial Service Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Messages of condolence may be sent online at www.barclayfuneralhome .com
A Memorial Tree was planted for Elmer
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Barclay Funeral Home
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