Greek flag raising in honour of Greek Ambassador’s visit to NG

DeRycke, Pauline Marie (Desrosiers)

March

1, 1933 – June 19, 2023

Passed away suddenly in Kemptville, Ontario on June 19, 2023. Pauline, in her 91st year, beloved wife and best friend of the late Paul DeRycke. Loving mother of Peter (Kim) Oxford Station, Ontario, Pascale (Sam) Oxford Station, Ontario. Stepmother of Michael (Josie) Quebec, Jean (Diane) Quebec. Special Grandma to Bobby (Ana) and Brooke (Katie), Sebastien, Lisa, Jenna, and Marc. Great Grandma to Memphis. Dear sister of Ginette Desrosiers (Gilles), St. Jerome, Quebec, and sister-in-law to the late Dollard and Edith Desmarteau. Born in Albany, Vermont, Pauline moved to Canada at a young age. She worked for CBC as a secretary and then graduated from nursing school in Montreal where she worked in the OR. She changed careers to be an Air Canada airline hostess. After meeting the love of her life, Paul, she moved to Ottawa and finally to Oxford Station in 1968 by his side operating their three hairdressing schools (Sherbrooke, Hull, Quebec City). She established Bolshoy Kennels in 1968 breeding Bouvier Des Flandres dogs for over 30 years. She was an elite breeder and recognized worldwide. Celebration of life will be arranged at a future date. A special thank you to the Kemptville District Hospital and Paramedics for their responsive care given to Pauline. Donations to the Kemptville District Hospital in her name appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations

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Acton, Hattie

After a long life, well and truly lived in service of others, Hattie Acton passed away peacefully on 21 June 2023 in Kemptville, her home for all 98 years. Predeceased by her brothers Charlie, Gerry (Helen), her parents, and her great-niece Natalie, she leaves behind the nephews she adored, Ron (Nancy), David (Jesse), and Barry (Maggi) along with her dear friend Carol who miss her very much, as well as the many others she touched throughout her life in Kemptville. As a lifelong resident of her community, Hattie could not leave the house without seeing someone she knew. Born and raised in Acton’s Corners, Hattie spent most of her working life (31 years) commuting to Ottawa where she worked as a civilian employee for DND. She was accompanied on these daily treks into the city by a carpooling group, many of whom remained her friends for life.

submitted by Jill Sturdy, Municipality of NG

From left: The Honourable Eleni Bakopanos, Embassy Counsellor Markos M. Tripolitakis, Her Excellency Konstantina Athanassiadou, Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of Greece to Canada, Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan, Merrickville-Wolford Mayor Michael Cameron, Mayor Nancy Peckford, Edwardsburgh Cardinal Deputy Mayor Stephen Dillabough, Councillor Kristin Strackerjan, Councillor Deb Wilson and Deputy Mayor John Barclay.

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