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Newsletter July 2009
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| Nina Grace Johnson Daughter of Orville & Margaret Johnson Wife of Wilf Forbes |
2009 Family Reunion
There will be a work party the weekend before the reunion. Contact Bill and Kathy if you can participate. The reunion will be the long weekend in August.
There are a few things planned for the reunion this year.
- We will be unveiling a monument dedicated to our ancestors, William Duff and his wife Margaret Henderson, along with their son, William Duff and his wife, Elizabeth Douglas. They were natives of Bankfoot, Perthshire, Scotland and emigrated to Beckwith Township, Ontario in 1843. William was accompanied by his wife, Margaret Henderson, eight children and his sister, Janet. The unveiling will take place at the United Cemetery in Carleton Place on Sunday at 1:00. Please join us for this special occasion.
- We're looking for some artistic talent this year. Draw, paint, sculpt, sew, wood work...whatever your gift is, bring it to the reunion to be judged and raffled off! We would like to raise money for the Duff of Orena Villa fund and would appreciate any of your artistic donations!! There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Artistic abilitity runs in the Duff family - show us your stuff!
- Have you ever played Redneck horseshoes? How good are you at throwing washers into holes? Think you could win a tournament?? There will be a tournament at the reunion this year, be prepared to sign up and beat the pants off your family members. This will most likely be held on the Saturday.
- David Wayne will be holding an auction with products from his business. Bring your money and get ready to bid!
Duff of Orena Villa Board Missing a Full Compliment of Members
The Board has seen some resignations and will need to have some new members step forward at the annual business meeting. Here is a note from Alex Ogg-moss volunteering to help out in the interim:
“I am volunteering to fill the void left by someone stepping down on the Exec (president). As per the rules of D.O.V.D.A.,a direct descendant may volunteer to assume the duties of the position, until the vote at the reunion
Thanks!” Alex Ogg-Moss
Volunteers
We're missing a few volunteers. We currently have:
- Kevin & Christine - 4 watermelons
- Lloyd & Johanna - eggs
- Alan & Mandy - 4 dog. hot dog buns
- Andy - hamburger patties
- Corey & Terri - kids drinks
- Kid's Games - Cheryl Massey
- Condiments - Nancy Sproule
- Balloons - Brandy Rogers
We NEED help with:
- Plates, cutlery and napkins
- Corn
- Talent Show
- Raffles
- 50/50 Tickets
- Ribbons and 20 Year pins
- Adult Games
If you can help in any way, please contact Terri Duff.
Tartan Tickets and Auction
You don’t have to attend the reunion to win a prize. There will be a raffle for a beautiful framed Tartan as well as an auction for all of the remaining Duff items that Wayne Duff will bring to the reunion. You can buy a raffle ticket for $10.00 each by contacting Kathy Ogg-Moss. Bring your cash or cheque book to participate in the auction.
This is a picture of the Tartan to be raffled
BIRTHS:
SCHULTZ
Logan Schultz,
a son for Amy Duff & Jamie Schultz
brother for Kaleb & Demisha
another grandchild for Judy Duff
on October 18, 2008
MASSEY
Kayden Scott Alexander Spencer Massey
a son for Andrew Massey & Kate Spencer
grandson for Cheryl Massey and
great-grandchild for Nancy Sproule
December 17, 2008
FIGENSHAW
Zakari Ellsworth Figenshaw
a son for Laura Duff & Gordon Figenshaw
grandson for Doug Duff & Celine Duff
January 31, 2009
DUFF
Liam Joel Santos Duff
a son for Justin Duff & Sara Santos
brother for Kaeden
another grandson for Ken & Sue Duff
April 12, 2009
DUFF
Zoey Elizabeth Duff
a daughter for Jamie & Jennifer Duff
another granddaughter for Andy & Kathy Duff
great granddaughter for Carl Duff
April 24, 2009
LAROSE
Teagan Larose
a daughter for Pat & Chantal (Shepheard) Larose
sister for Madison
another granddaughter for Diana Shepheard & Stacy Shepheard
May 28, 2009
DEATHS:
SHEPHEARD, Joan
1932-2009
at Carleton Place,
mother of Stacy,
grandmother of Chantal Larose, Zabrina & Shawn Shepheard
great grandmother of Madison & Teagan Larose
DUFF, Marion (Miller)
April 20, 1941 - March 3, 2009
at Calgary
mother of Rick, Cindy, Andy & Tracy.
grandmother of Scott, Kimberley, Michael, Jamie & Shannon Duff, Melissa Belanger-Michielson & Sarah Belanger, and Noah, Magen, Kevin & Emily Huber.
great grandmother of Tabatha & Katelyn Morrall & Zoey Duff
LAING, Wyatt Bruce August 21, 1940 - May 9, 2009 Wyatt Bruce Laing, beloved husband of Bonnie of Calgary, passed away on May 9, 2009 at the age of 68 years. Wyatt is survived by his loving wife Bonnie; children, Starr Morrissey and Wade Laing; brother, Sandy (Sharon) Laing and sister, Enabelle Gorek as well as nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Frank and Margaret Laing; infant son, Cameron Bruce and his brother-in-law Tony Gorek. Wyatt fought a long hard battle with Parkinson’s disease for 27 years.
McMULLEN, Carol Ann October 26, 1942 - April 30, 2009 Carol Ann McMullen, beloved wife of Brad McMullen of Calgary, passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a seventeen year battle with cancer on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at the age of 66 years. Besides her loving husband and soulmate, Brad, Carol will be sadly missed by her daughters, Shawna (Dave) Cook, Tannis (Michael) Daines; son Tim (Lonni) McMullen; mother Alice Wray; grandchildren, Kirsti, Breana, Brooklyn, Rayel, Brenten, Kristin, Ryan and Jared; sister Patty (Dave) Walker,; and brother Dale (Brenda) Wray. Carol was predeceased by her father Webb Wray.
Family Pictures from Kathy’s Hoard
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Warren Johnston |
William Earl Coleman |
Elsie Margaret Deans |
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Our family photo this time is Darryl “Cec” & Lisa Lance & boys, Todd, Codie & Logan. |
James Douglas Williamson |
Tom Bridekirk |
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June Elizabeth Duff |
Arnold Ferguson |
Arthur Kuhn |
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See you at the reunion!
Brian Laing