Crawford's Cemetery

08/21/2025

Eleanor Janice Sergeant
September-12-1936 - August-18-2025
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Obituary of Eleanor Janice Sergeant

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth on Monday, August 18th, 2025 at the age of 88. Eleanor's beautiful smile, warm hugs, humorous stories, cookies, pies, and kindness will be deeply missed by all that knew her. She was the beloved wife of Otto Sergeant, having been married almost 69 years. Eleanor was the loving and devoted mother of Janice Edmison (Brian) and Colleen Lyons (Tom). Cherished grandmother of Aaron (Sasha), Zoe (John), Ashton (Jess), Tristan (Sonya), and Ben (Katie).. Proud great-grandmother of Riley, Ellie, and Tommy. Eleanor will be sadly missed by her brother Arnold Horne (Linda), as well as her sister in-laws, brother in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Albert and Kathleen (nee Bushfield), her siblings Betty, Maureen, Archie, Albert, Kenny, Jean, Donna, Winston and Jack.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the wonderful nurses on the second floor at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, especially Haylee and Laura. Your care and concern for Eleanor during her stay at the hospital was exceptional and so appreciated by the family.

All are welcome to pay their respects at Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St, Perth on Monday, August 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Following a luncheon, the interment will take place at the Crawford Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

08/06/2025

Obituary of Rhonda Lynn McDonnell
McDonnell, Rhonda Lynn

March 3, 1958 – January 16, 2025

Peacefully in Perth Community Care Centre on January 16th, 2025, Rhonda Lynn McDonnell passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her beloved parents Ronald and Annie (White) McDonnell.

Rhonda is survived by her loving partner Jeff Williams; her brothers Douglas (Janice) and Larry (Pierre); her niece Kimberley (Ryan) and their daughters Zoey and Aurora; her nephew Jeffrey (Jenn) and their children Zakery, Ella and Nicolas. Rhonda will be greatly missed by her loving Aunts, Uncles, cousins and the Williams family. In addition to her immediate family, Rhonda leaves behind a cherished circle of friends.

The family extends their gratitude to the Perth Community Care Centre for the compassionate care and comfort they provided to Rhonda.

Rest in Peace Rhonda, you have left a lasting impact on everyone who knew you. You will be greatly missed.

All are invited to join for a memorial service and gathering at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at 1:00pm. An interment will take place at Crawford Cemetery in McDonald’s Corners a later date. Donations in Rhonda’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice are appreciated.

07/29/2025

07/28/2025

Robert MOREAU Obituary
Published by Ottawa Citizen from Jul. 5 to Jul. 7, 2018.
MOREAU, Robert William Geddes (Rob) April 11, 1987 - June 27, 2018 Rob tragically passed away in Ottawa as a result of a car accident. Loving fiancé of Cassandra Nadeau. Cherished son of Robert and Ruth Moreau. Beloved grandson of Jackie Geddes. Brother to Greg, Yves, Julie and Karine (Moller). Loving uncle to Julien Moreau, Jessica and Adam Moller. Rob will be dearly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and Cassandra's large extended family: Micheline Lavoie, Ray Gravel, Patrick Nadeau, Jenna Gravel, Alexy Gravel, Luc and Sherry Nadeau and Paige. Celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 8 at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Old Richmond Road, Nepean. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice or www.gofundme.com/helpforcass would be greatly appreciated.

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07/28/2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ruth (nee Church) GEDDES Obituary

Passed away suddenly on Saturday December 14, 2024 at the age of 94, at The Ottawa General Hospital after a nine-week stay at The Ottawa Civic Hospital.

Cherished mother of Ruth (Bob Moreau) and Bill Geddes (Marie). Dear sister of Sylvia Deslaurier, predeceased by Gloria Jean Bruce, Jeff Church (Margo), Arlene Brydges, Norma Cameron and Sheldon Church. Much loved Nan/Gramma to Greg Moreau (Amelia), Karine Moller, Predeceased by Rob Moreau, Brittiney (Gary Sadler), Victoria (Connor Steel), Carla (Axel Myshak). Proud Great-Gramma of Adam, Jessica, Waylon, Evelyn. She also leaves many nieces, nephews and treasured friends.

Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interred in the family plot at a later date. A service in memory of Jackie will be held at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Richmond Rd. Ottawa, ON K2H 5C5 on Friday January 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice would be most appreciated.

07/16/2025

Robert Ross Wilson
February 11, 1933 — June 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Ross Wilson of Fallowfield. He passed away peacefully on June 22nd 2025, at the age of 92 with family at his side. Born on February 11th, 1933, Ross was the third of four children to the late Clarence Wilson and Agnes Wilson (nee Cathcart)

Ross, predeceased by June Wilson (nee Hope), was a proud father, grandfather, and great-grandfather survived by his four children, Janet (Les), Kenneth, John (Sandra), Blair (Patsy), his eight grandchildren, Lindsay (James), Leigh (Taylor), Shane(Jill), Hope (Kyle), Rachel (Kenneth), Jake, Melissa (Eric), Skye (Cameron), and his five great-grandchildren, Dream, Summer, Ainsley, Broderick and Emma June.

Ross grew up in Goulbourn Twp, moving not far (after marrying June) onto a corner of the Hope family farm in Fallowfield, where he remained. Ross and June raised their family there, summering at their cottage on the North Shore of Dalhousie Lake, near McDonalds Corners.

Ross spent most of his career with Bell Canada, enduring the commute to Elgin St. via a chartered school bus (later to be OC Transpo). There was rumor of a PhD, but was later revealed to mean “post hole digger”, and not a doctorate.

Ross was fond of his time at the cottage, some of which was spent reading, enjoying a beverage, playing golf, captaining the boat for water skiing, and just sitting on the screened porch wondering who it was driving by. During the winter months he was an avid curler at the Richmond Curling Club. After a brief hiatus from curling he was coaxed back to curl with his sons, Ken and John, up to and including the season past.

Special thanks to the dedicated staff at the Queensway Carleton Hospital who attended in his time of need.

We would like to invite family and friends to Tubman Funeral Homes, Garden Chapel, 3440 Richmond Rd (between Bayshore & Baseline Rd.) for a Visitation on Thursday June 26 from 10am to 12pm. A memorial service will take place at 12pm with a reception to follow.

07/15/2025

Obituary of Shelley Lynn Duffy

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shelley Lynn Duffy, who passed away peacefully at home on Saturday July 12, 2025. She was the devoted mother to her children: Tara Duffy (Jose), Tiffany McLaughlin-Duffy (Sara), and Kyra Whyte. Her love extended deeply to her cherished grandson, Evan Duffy (Rachel), as well as to her many furry grandchildren: Eavie, Frankie, Kota, Elliott, Fern, Messier, Nova, and Loki. Shelley was the fourth of ten children born to the late Ross and Agnes McPherson (née Reid) in Perth, Ontario. She will be deeply missed by her siblings: Cindy (Lloyd), Reid (Carolyn), Karen (Rico), Debbie (Russ), Beth (Art), Kevin (Stacy), Randy (Shannon), Tania (Brian), and Lori. She was a loving aunt and great-aunt, fondly remembered by Crystal, Blaine, Cody, Jaime, Megan, Mackenzie, Mason, Chantelle, Jim Reid, Stevie, Shawndra, Raisha, Jordan, Caroline, Daymon, Bryant, Connor, Larissa, and Cohen, Mckenzie, Shayla, Makayla and Mackenzie. She was a proud great-aunt to Wyatt, Easton, Kaylee, Logan, Reece, Blakely, Haelyn, Ryder, Cameron, Beau, Ross, Hunter, Dannilynn, Gabriel, Parker, Railynn, Gannon, Hadley, Rosalyn, Declan, Gus, and Archie. Shelley is predeceased by her beloved son William (Billy) Duffy, grandson Avery William Whyte, and nephew Jonathan Ross McPherson.

Shelley was a strong, compassionate, and loving presence in the lives of all who knew her. Her strength, warmth, and unwavering love will be deeply missed and forever remembered by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.

A private family service will be held at Crawford Cemetery on July 22, 2025. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions to Canadian Cancer Society, CHEO or Mel's Farm-All Animal Sanctuary would be greatly appreciated.

“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” — Michael J. Fox

07/09/2025

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06/23/2025

Thank you for all who braved the heat today to attend the Crawford Cemetery Service and for all your generous donations. Thanks to Mario Sassi and his wife Dorothy for a very uplifting service and Aleisha White for the beautiful music on her flute. Thankfully there was a gentle breeze under the trees. Our deepest sympathies to all who have lost a loved one in the last year. God Bless🙏. photo credit…Chris Crain

06/16/2025

You have to take the good with the bad. Thanks to Tom and Dave for cutting the hay in E section and trimming along the road by Dan’s gate. I finally got the outhouse stained before Sunday’s Decoration Service and then very disappointed in the trash being left by the shed. We have wonderful volunteers and no only the grass maintenance person gets paid. And no we don’t have Township garbage pick up. That’s done by volunteer’s too.

05/01/2025

First it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer, now watering cans. Nothing like stealing from the dead. Grrr