Remembering some Cookstown residents

The community is extending their sincere condolences and sympathy to the Ogden and Walton families on the death of Marion Ogden, cherished by all.

Marion died of cancer at her home in Welland, ON. on January 21st. She leaves behind her beloved husband Bram and will be missed by her loving children, grand and great - grandchildren.

According to her wishes, her body was donated to the hospital and an Open House in her honour was held at the Ogden home.

The community will remember the Ogdens, who lived in Cookstown and owned the British Shop, where now the Vet and the Blue Spa is located. They carried English and Scottish special delicacies, candies and cheeses, beside some souvenir items.

The Ogdens visited Cookstown at Wing Dings, enjoying visiting with former neighbours, especially with the Dollin family, who attended the Open House.

We all will remember Marion with love and respect.

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Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Jean Hughes of Cookstown on the death of her son-in law John Paul Skidmore.

Paul died suddenly, but peacefully in his sleep at his home in Burlington on Sunday, January 21, 2007, at the age of 66 years. He was the beloved husband of Donna (nee Hughes), and dear father of Jennifer and Cathy in Montreal. He is survived by his sister Mary, and her husband Jim Cadeau of Pickering. He was predeceased by his parents John and Joanna Skidmore and by his father in-law Lloyd Hughes. He will be missed b y his brother -in- law Wayne and his wife Allison Hughes, his nephew Chris and his wife Lorraine Hughes, Andy Hughes, Chris Cadeau and his niece Tanya and her husband Jim Tani.

Paul was retired from a successful career in business and had a strong passion for boating and a love for animals including his favourite dog "Buster".

Friends called at the Kitching, Steepe and Ludwig Funeral Home in Waterdown, ON. on Thursday, Jan. 25th, where the private funeral service was held on Friday, Jan 26th. Following the service a reception was held in the family centre.

In lieu of flowers, donations were given to the Salvation Army, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Society for Animal Aid.

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Sympathy is extended to Bill Marling of Cookstown on the death of his brother George.

George, who was in his 80th year, was the last of Bill Marling's 10 siblings, passed away at a nursing home in Ohio. He was predeceased by Carolyn, Florence, Minerva, Kelly, Mildred, Russel, Gordon, and Kevin.

Bill attended the funeral in Ohio on January 17 accompanied by his nephew Donald Fleming. They returned on Thursday, Jan. 18.