R. Graham Lightfoot Robert Graham Lightfoot, aged 81, of Cobden, passed away peacefully the morning of September 20th, 2021 at Pembroke Regional Hospital. Born in England during the London Blitz, survived by two loving sisters, Ruth Lightfoot (London, Ont) and Ann Dunbar (Willis, Texas). Known as “Grum” to his many friends, Graham will be best remembered for his time serving Renfrew County with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. Graham was an animal lover, nature enthusiast,...

         DAKOTA  LEA  SCHWERDTFEGER   It is with profound sadness I announce the peaceful passing of my beautiful daughter Dakota,  of Cobden, who passed away peacefully at her residence in Cobden, on Friday September  17, 2021 in her 15th   year.  Dakota Schwerdtfeger, loving daughter of Angie Schwerdtfeger (Scott Bennett). Beloved granddaughter of Dave and Marigo Schwerdtfeger nee Peever. Also survived by Aunt and...

Sylvester Stanley Afelskie Nov. 16, 1929 - Sept. 12, 2021   Sylvester Stanley Afelskie of Cobden, Ontario passed away peacefully in Renfrew Hospice on Sunday, September 12th, in his 92nd year after a brief but stoic battle with pancreatic cancer. Sylvester Afelskie, loving husband for 63 years of Anna Afelskie, nee Burchat, who  predeceased him in December of 2020. Proud father of Gerard (Bev) Afelskie, late Lorraine (Peter) Ridgen, Peter (Vikki) Afelskie, Jerome (Mary)...

SHIRLEY RETA DEAN It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Dean formerly of Pembroke and Renfrew, who passed away in The Grove Nursing Home Arnprior, on Monday, September  6, 2021 in her 82nd   year.  Shirley Dean nee Valliant beloved wife of Donald Dean. Dear mother of James (Kathy), Blair (Rachelle), David (Shirley Brathwaite) and Wayne (April). Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, and one sister Florine Rutledge, and...

A long life, well lived, has concluded. With sadness yet gratitude, the family of Bert Montgomery of Brockville, announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Brockville General Hospital. Bert had celebrated his century on earth one month ago.  Our gratitude comes from the amount of time we were given to spend with this gracious, humble man who loved God and people. Bert had been predeceased by his loving wife “Evie” and his sister Margaret. Bert was...

ADRIAN ERIC JACKSON    It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Adrian Jackson, of Cobden, who passed away in Bonnechere Manor Renfrew, on Tuesday August 31, 2021 in his 82nd   year.  Adrian Jackson son of the late John and Olive Jackson nee Peever. Dear father of Sherry and Ron Jackson and Jamie Nichols.  Also survived by siblings Archie (Agnes) Jackson, Elizabeth (late Wally) Schroeder, Esther (Jim McMillan), nephews Brent, Paul, John, Steve,...

SYLVIA  JOAN  O’BRIEN    It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Sylvia O’Brien of Cobden, who passed away in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, on Monday August 30, 2021 in her 82nd   year.  Sylvia O’Brien nee Kohlsmith beloved wife of the late Noel O’Brien. Dear mother of  Arden (Kevin Driscoll), Philip (Elaine) O’Brien, Kim (Steve Hudson), Patricia (Allan Dunn), and Dana (Camillo Loreti).  Also...

DANIEL  ( DAN ) FRANK  CAMERON It is with sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Dan Cameron, of RR 1 Foresters Fall, and formerly of Arnprior, who passed away in the Pembroke Regional Hospital,  on Friday August 27, 2021 in his 75th year. Dan Cameron beloved husband of Helen Cameron nee Robinson. Dear father of Rachel and Robyn Cameron. Also survived by a brother Keith (Mary) Cameron.  A Graveside Service will be held in Beachburg Union Cemetery, on Friday...

  GERALDINE  HELENA  EMMA BUCHANAN ( Former owner of Buchanan Sand and Gravel ) It is with sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Geraldine Buchanan of Beachburg who passed away in Miramichi Lodge Pembroke, on Tuesday August 23, 2021 in her 94th year. Geraldine Buchanan nee Yach beloved wife of the late Wally Buchanan.  Dear mother of  Larry ( Judy ) Buchanan,  Joan ( David Gallagher ),  Danny  ( Beverly ) Buchanan, Jim ( Sue ) Buchanan and...

GLADYS  MAE  LEECH It is with sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Gladys Leech of Cobden, who passed away in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, on Thursday August 19, 2021 in her 97th  year.  Gladys Leech nee Drynan beloved wife of the late Samuel Leech. Dear mother of  Gwen (late Bill Doran), Linda (late Frank Etmanskie), Ronnie (Pam) Leech, Richard (Pat) Leech, Keith (Teri) Leech and Rhonda (late Nathan Remus). Loving grandmother of Troy, Tracey, Terry,...