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It is with deep sadness that the family of Patricia (Patty) Dawn Middleton (Morrow) announces her passing on Wednesday May 31st, 2023. Patty passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in her 65th year. Beloved and devoted wife to Donald Middleton and Loving and devoted Mother to Amanda (Adam) Neadow, Annette Middleton (David Mulville). Nanny to Jason, Dawson, Olivia, Carter, who were Nanny’s pride and joy. A special bonus Nanny to Jacob & Alexis Mulville. Loving sister and best friend to Angela (Jim) Brown, Sister of Paul Morrow, Shelley Morrow, and niece of Marilyn Clark (nee Morrow). Predeceased by her parents Donald & Janice Morrow (nee Barkley), and sister Carol-Lee Pemberton.

Patty will be remembered for her love and dedication to her family, friends, and community. Patty enjoyed all things her Girls and Grandchildren were involved in and served her community with various roles and responsibilities. She enjoyed volunteering at St. Andrews Anglican Church and spent many years as a devoted member of Hollywood Legion Branch #425, starting as member of the Ladies Auxiliary, serving many years on the Executive Committee, as 1st Vice, and President. Patty also served on several Zone committees of the Legion.

Patty will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, greatnieces, great-nephews, family, and friends.

PORTER, Arthur Douglas “Doug” passed away surrounded by his loving family on saturday, June 3, 2023 at Kingston Health sciences centre. Beloved husband of stella for 59 years, and caring father of debra porter (david Bisnaire). dear brother of ann Howes (John Mouck), Beverly Howes (edward chodowski), and the late arleen Hansen (Karl). doug was predeceased by his parents arthur porter and doreen porter Howes. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. doug was born in westport, then lived in parham, toronto, Brampton and winnipeg before coming back to the area to retire in Napanee, he was a proud employee of cp rail for 40 years.

Funeral service to be held in the chapel on thursday, June 8, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. with reception to follow. For those of you unable to attend the service in person you are able to watch the service live by Zoom. please go to doug’s memorial page on the wartman Funeral Home website, the link to register is posted under service details.

those desiring may donate in doug’s memory to Grace united church (Napanee) or to the Lennox and addington seniors outreach program. condolences and donations may be forwarded online through wartmanfuneralhomes.com

A special thank you to Alicia Thompson, RN and Dr. Bell of the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team. To the Doctors and Nurses of the KGH, Kidd 9 Oncology team for their wonderful care and support. Online condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.goodfellowsfuneralhome.com

By Jeff Green

They brought cookies and bottled water, but did not garner much good will.

A large crowd of BMO customers and other community members came to the Northbrook Lions Hall on Wednesday, May 31, to hear from a panel-led regional Vice President, Julie Sehl.

The panel made it clear, as had already been communicated to bank clients, that the branch is slated for closure and there is no turning back.

The business decision was taken on a corporate level, and the main purpose of the meeting from the BMO point of view

Sandy Ryder will celebrate his birthday on Fdays including our Mayor Gerry Lichty on the 23rd and my dear friend Olive Allen who will be 94 on June 21st.

The Community Centre social dinner is on • Wednesday June 14th and the meal is an Asian theme. Try out a new recipe or just bring your favourite dish or dessert. There is always a good variety at these dinners.

Alice, Lorie Ryder, Erma Millar and Jeannie • Kelso went to see Menopause the Musical 2 in Ottawa on Sunday. They had a hilarious afternoon and enjoyed a great meal at the Gourmet in Carleton Place on the way home. I hear there were a number of people in the area who went to see this show and everyone really enjoyed it.

OmpAH

Linda Rush lindarush@yahoo.com

613-479-2570

Marily Seitz seitz@xplornet.ca

613-479-2855

Palmerston and Canonto Lakes are happy!

Over the weekend, members of the lake associations planted well over 200 trees and shrubs to restore the shoreline damage after last year’s derecho. Saturday’s cooler air was very much appreciated. No one likes tree planting

613-375-6254 was to respond to questions and concerns from customers. The accounts of those who remain with BMO will be transferred to the Tweed branch.

The audience was not interested in discussing the changeover. They were interested, however, in the opportunity to express their unhappiness with the move, to bank officials in person.

“How could you do this?” “Why would you do this, and in such a secretive, authoritarian way!” “Did you not know of the population’s lucrative increase in this area?” “Why in the heat and bugs! Thanks to Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority for providing the seedlings and for organizing the event.

Mark the following days on your calendar: • Birthday Bash on Wed., June 21 at 6, Community Cafe on Wed., June 28 at 11.

The Ompah Community Library is open • Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 to 12. No charge for joining.