In Memoriam

DAVY, Carol Joan

It is with great sadness that we are reporting the passing of another long-time member of the Kingston and District Branch, who joined in 2002. Carol Joan Davy passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025. Carol was 91 years young.

Carol is survived by her dear husband, Peter Davy; her daughter Carolynne Davy (m. to Eugene Daniel); her son Christopher Davy; grandchildren Simon Davy, Maya Davy, Jonathin Godin, David Godin and eleven wonderful great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her adoptive parents, Bernice and Harry Robbs. Carol was from Watertown, New York and met Peter at Queen’s on a blind date October 13, 1951, and it worked! They were happily married for over 71 years.

The funeral will be held at the Sydenham Street United Church (82 Sydenham Street, Kingston K7L 3H4) on Friday July 18 th , 2025, at 11:00 a.m.

Condolences may be sent to the family via the James Reid Funeral Home: www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com

O’REILLY, Miles Dewar, U.E.

Kingston and District Branch President 2021 – 2023
5 May 1935 – 8 July 2024

Mountaineer, artist, world-traveller, photographer, canoeist, outdoorsman, husband, father, lawyer, Anglican, proud United Empire Loyalist, and wearer of interesting hats and beautiful bow ties, Miles D. O’Reilly died in Kingston, Ontario, in his 90th year, after a fall at home.

Born in Toronto, Ontario, the beloved only child of Louise “Babs” Dewar O’Reilly and Miles Breffni O’Reilly, Miles is survived by his cherished wife, Susan; his children, Trish (Shawn), Miles Calder (Janet), Breffni Louise (Michel), Cavan, Caitlin (Adam), and Ciara (Ceasaro); stepchildren, John, Christopher (Renée), Johanna (Stephen), Martha (Mark), and Alison (Michael); grandchildren, Maggie, Tristen, Alora, Niamh, Viktor, Logan, Jade, Aengus, Aiden, Ellie, Alasdair, Jola, Niran, and Jia; step-grandchildren, Amelia, Madeleine, Hanna, Zachary, Stephen, Skyler, Zachary, and Sean; and former wives, Joan and Carene.

Miles studied history and English literature at Trinity College, University of Toronto, and law at Osgoode Hall. After being called to the bar in 1963, he worked at Harries, Houser, Brown & Houlden for 19 years, where he became a partner. Subsequently he served as counsel at various other firms and then worked for a decade as a sole practitioner. A certified Specialist in bankruptcy and insolvency as well as in corporate and commercial litigation, he wrote and lectured extensively in those fields for the Law Society of Upper Canada (now the Ontario Bar Association), the Canadian Bar Association, and others; was a group instructor for the bar admission course; and co-authored two practice guides for advising debtors. Miles was active in various professional organizations, including the Lawyers Club of Toronto, the Toronto Lawyers Association, and the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario. He was awarded the designation Queen’s Counsel in 1975.

He raised families in Toronto with his first wife, Joan Calder, and in Toronto and Port Hope with his second wife, Carene Smith. And he welcomed stepchildren and grandchildren as they arrived in his life. Miles loved to pass on his skills and knowledge and embraced the role of mentor not only to his children, stepchildren and grandchildren but also to countless exchange students and law articling students over the years.

Miles’s three youngest children spent weeks in the summers travelling with their parents in Canada and the United States to Highland games for dance competitions. He himself played the bagpipes and on his 60th birthday danced the Highland Fling with his daughters. He wore a kilt for ceremonial occasions. While travelling with Sue in Scotland, his kilt and bonnet attracted many tourists asking for pictures!

But Miles’s passion was for the mountains. He climbed and trekked across mountain ranges on five continents, beginning with his time as a 19-year-old in Alberta. He had the good fortune to find a job as a busboy (later a bellhop) at the CPR hotel Chateau Lake Louise and spent his days off learning climbing skills and lore from a Swiss alpine guide. Eventually, his seven summers in the Canadian Rockies extended to expeditions in the Alps, the Andes, the Caucasus, the Himalayas, the Polish Tatras and the Canadian Arctic’s Cumberland Peninsula. Miles was a Life Member of the Alpine Club of Canada.

Throughout his life, Miles visited many places in the world, making friends—and putting his facility with languages and his willingness to improvise to good use in Spanish, French, German, or whatever language the moment required. He enjoyed socializing and community connections; he loved encountering new people and could remember those he met—and what they’d talked about—years later. He was fascinated by history, particularly family history/genealogy. He was president for a time of the Kingston Branch, United Empire Loyalists and was proud to have earned the designation UE.

Always drawn to the music and liturgy of the Anglican Church, and to the spiritual grounding it gave him, Miles worshiped at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Port Hope, at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Toronto, and—upon finding his Chateau Lake Louise sweetheart, Sue, again, marrying her, retiring from the bar, and moving to Kingston—at St. George’s Cathedral.

Miles and Sue travelled together, starting with the Camino in Spain, and were able to visit a dozen countries before Miles’s health declined.

Many good friends and family will long remember Miles for his adventurous spirit and warm smile—and his bow ties.

A funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral Church of St. George, 270 King Street East, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3B2.

There will also be a gathering for Miles in Toronto on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm in Queensway Hall at Royal York Road United Church, 851 Royal York Road, Toronto, Ontario, M8Y 2V3.

Miles’s ashes will be interred in the family plot at St. James’ Cemetery, Toronto.

If you wish, memorial donations in Miles’s name can be made to St. George’s Cathedral.

SHERREN, Robert Louis “Robbie”

23 Nov 1983 – 7 May 2024

On April 27th some members of Kingston Branch were advised that Robbie, the son of Lorraine Sherren UE, our head of membership, had been taken to the ER 2 days earlier, with what appeared to be just a sprained ankle. While there he collapsed from a brain aneurysm which caused him to stop breathing. After being resuscitated, Robbie was admitted to the intensive care unit. The doctors were able to repair the aneurysm but after a few hopeful days of recovery, Robbie suffered a seizure and several small strokes from which he did not recover. On the 9th of May we heard that he had been removed from life support 2 days earlier, so his organs could be donated.

Robbie was diagnosed at an early age as developmentally challenged. He functioned at a high level and excelled in some aspects of the Life Skills program of the Ontario public school system. He had a talent for computers and conquered his Fitbit, iPhone, Tablet and Laptop. Robbie loved music and Star Trek, was an Ottawa Senators fan and was an avid bowler who belonged to the Special Olympics Ontario Bowling League, playing at CFB Kingston, Ontario. In February 2020 he attended the SOO National Games in Thunder Bay, Ontario and won an individual Gold Medal in his division. In February 2024 he again qualified and attended the SOO Special Olympics National Games in Calgary, Alberta, and returned home with a Team Silver Medal.

Robbie had been a blood donor, donating more than 121 times, and his mother Lorraine Sherren is a living kidney donor for her husband Derk. It was the wish of his parents that Robbie be allowed to donate his heart.

In Canada heart donations are only allowed after brain death. In Robbie’s case he had sustained a devastating brain aneurysm from which he could not recover, and his family made the difficult decision to stop life-sustaining therapies and allow a natural death. Typically, in these situations there is too much tissue damage to the heart and donation is not possible, and doctors originally told Lorraine and Derk that donation would not be possible.

After the heart stopped beating, remove it, give it blood, and use a special resuscitation box to keep it warm, beating, and viable with oxygen and nutrients while on route to the recipient. While the technology exists, Canadian hospitals don’t have it. The Kingston hospital contacted a U.S. team of surgeons to bring their equipment north for the surgery.

The KHSC care teams from the intensive care unit, echocardiography, cardiac procedures unit and their operating rooms pulled together to help fulfill the family’s wishes within 24 hours. The effort also included a U.S surgical team that came to KHSC with a special perfusion machine, currently not available in Canada, to transport the heart back to the United States for transplant.

The machine makes it possible to extend the length of time between organ retrieval and transplantation by restarting the heart and keeping it beating and warm in a carrying box.

In a statement, Ontario Health said it has partnerships and reciprocity agreements with other Canadian provinces and the American-based United Network for Organ Sharing. Donated organs are shared based on the most critical need.

Robbie’s heart was successfully transplanted in the Unites States and the recipient is doing well.

The heart-in-a-box approach “was a collaborative opportunity for Ontario physicians and clinicians to observe and learn from an experienced U.S. organ retrieval team with their specialized equipment,” the agency said.

Dr. Gordon Boyd, a critical care physician at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre stated that Robbie has “sparked a flame” that could allow this procedure to become routine in Canada.

Lorraine Sherren said, “Robbie’s significant donation is helping us cope with our grief, especially when we learned the heart transplant was a success.”

Having experienced the benefits of organ donation firsthand, Derk Sherren says, “Everyone should register to be donors of any kind if they can.”

LONG, Ross, U.E.

b. 1918 – d. July 3, 2021

Ross was the longest-living branch member to date, passing on July 3, 2021 in his 103rd year. His son Jim Long U.E. is a former branch president and held other executive positions as well. Jim’s wife Maureen, daughter Annette and brother Edwin are also branch members, and we extend our sympathies to all of them. His obituary can be viewed in the Kingston Whig Standard

GOOD, Lin

b. 1921 – d. June 18, 2021

Lin was definitely not a Loyalist descendant, as anyone hearing her British accent would recognize. However, her late husband Donald Good was. Lin remained a member after Don’s death, even serving as Branch President for a couple of years. She died on June 18, 2021, just six weeks before her one hundredth birthday — read details at The Whig Remembers.

RONEY, Gerald VanLuven Francis, P.Eng., U.E.

Kingston and District Branch Treasurer
b.1931 – d. 2020

Kingston and District Branch lost its longest-serving Treasurer (just over 20 years) when Gerry Roney UE passed away peacefully on January 25, 2020 in his 89th year. Gerry was well known around Kingston, both for his long career heading his own structural engineering firm, and for his active involvement with numerous local groups and activities. The obituary (found at thewhig.remembering.ca/obituary/gerald-roney-1078332330) lists some of his many contributions to the Kingston area. For the Branch, Gerry spearheaded acquiring an Ontario business registration in 1997 so that the Branch could apply for grants. His careful stewardship of funds acquired from such grants and from hosting previous conferences has created a solid financial status for the branch moving forward, even when membership numbers fluctuate. Gerry’s soft-spoken presence at meetings will be missed.

WEMP, Doris, U.E.

b. 1938 – d. December 5, 2020

Doris was a previous Membership chair, and helped with so much more over the years. She was extremely proud of her descent from both George Storring UEL and Hermanus See UEL. Doris passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2020. An obituary with photo can be found here.

SNOOK, Glenn

June 25, 1931 – October 26, 2019

A man of great stature, completed his journey on earth October 26, 2019. He was born in Cataraqui June 25, 1931, the only child of Harold and Laura Snook. His early years were spent alongside his parents as they ran a gas station and food concession. When his mother was busy, babysitting was riding the big trucks hauling wood with his dad and the men. At age seven they moved to work the Lindsay family farm north of Sydenham. He attended Rosedale school and began his driving career at age 14 taking the farmers milk to the dairy in Sydenham before walking up the hill to Sydenham High School. It was there he met his sweetheart, Clara, beginning a romance of 73 years. They married July 26, 1952 “between the hay and the grain”. They began life together in the Lindsay farmhouse, caring for the grandparents until they died and lovingly raising their girls. Glenn enjoyed working with his dad on the farm but times were hard and in 1969 they sold the cows and Glenn spent long evening hours obtaining his Assessment (AIMA) and Appraisal (AACI) diplomas to become a municipal assessor followed by a seventeen year appraisal career at Revenue Canada. Retirement in 1987 was followed by seven years as a certified instructor with the Ontario Real Estate Board. Glenn and Clara loved to travel and their retirement years saw them traversing Canada, USA, and Mexico in their motor home as well as excursions to much of Europe, China and Israel.

Glenn lived a life of service in his community (school board trustee, fire warden, L&A Mutual Insurance Board of Directors) and the Free Methodist church where he willingly filled leadership positions at the local and national level as well as lent his many skills to any task that needed doing and gladly worked until the job was done. His pick-up was always available. He was a kind and supportive dad to his girls and a loving mentor and grandpa to his five grandchildren. He loved little ones and was thrilled when three great grandchildren came along.

His beloved Clara died April 12th of this year. He will be so missed by his daughters Susan (Brian) Powley, Nancy (Peter) Timan, grandchildren Sarah (Darryl) Kingdon, Andrew Powley, Jesse Powley, David Timan, Anneke (Jeremy) Gretton and great grandchildren Hanna and Jack Kingdon and Clara Joy Gretton. He was an admired uncle of the Henderson cousins: Anne, Michael, Mary-Alice, Anthony and their families and a faithful friend, confidant and mentor to so many.

The family invites you to join them at Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, 3876 Harrowsmith Road on Friday, November 1st from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm and the funeral on Saturday November 2nd at 11 am.

In honour of his lifelong generosity, donations can be made to the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, Kingston University Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to LYONS FUNERAL HOME

STUART, Okill, U.E.

d. April 26, 2019

The oldest member of Kingston and District Branch, Okill Stuart, died in Longueil, Quebec on Wednesday, August 28 at the age of 98. As Robert Wilkin, President of Heritage Branch, wrote, “His commitment to promoting his Loyalist heritage, as a direct descendant of Rev. John Stuart, UEL (1740-1811), was heartfelt and sustained. Among his accomplishments were … the organizing of the UELAC’s Convention in Lennoxville, Quebec in 1989, graced by the presence, as guest of honour, of Okill’s former schoolmate from Gordonstoun, H.R.H. Prince Philip; the publication that same year of The Loyalists of Quebec: A Forgotten History, 1774-1825, and his term as Dominion President of the UELAC (1994-1996). He had a passion for history, genealogy and heraldry, as well as an unshakeable belief in the value of our Canadian constitutional monarchy and our two official languages.”

As Okill told our membership chair Lorraine Sherren in 2016, he shared his descent from Rev. John Stuart with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (Prince Charles’ wife): her descent runs through Stuart’s son John Jr., whose daughter married Sir Alan McNabb (of Dundurn Castle). Okill hoped that Queen’s University would give Camilla an honorary degree in recognition of her Loyalist descent. Okill also descended from Chief Justice of Quebec (1786-1791) William Smith, another Loyalist.

See an obituary with photo at Dignity Memorial

BAILEY, Audrey Irene (Merkley) U.E.

d. April 26, 2019

Beloved wife of the late Clair Bailey for more than sixty years. Daughter of Simon Dwight and Phyllis Agnes Merkley. Loving sister of Jean Millard and sister-in-law to Anne and the late Lloyd Bailey, Norma and Frank Stoyles, and the late John Millard. Predeceased by her brothers Lloyd, Clifford and Gordon. Devoted mother of Suzanne (Alexis Silverberg), Brian (Tomoko Ujie) and Robert Bailey. Loving grandmother to Yukari and Andrew Bailey. Proud aunt to her many nieces and nephews, and members of the Wilkinson, Spearey and McFadden families. Audrey wished to express her gratitude for exceptional family support and the many kindnesses of dear friends, neighbours, Dr. Farnell and the health-care community. Donations if desired can be made to Martha’s Table or the Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Foundation, or to a charity of your choice.

Audrey was a descendant of Loyalist Henry Merkley. Audrey served the Branch in a number of positions over the years – Secretary and Merchandise Chair, to name just two. She quietly stepped up to assist whenever needed.

In June, 2017 the Branch nominated Audrey to receive the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in recognition of 30 years of service to the Branch.

In accordance with Audrey’s wishes, there was no funeral. An online obituary can be found at Obituary – Audrey Irene Merkley Bailey.

SNOOK, Clara, U.E.

March 10, 1932 – April 12, 2019

All those who loved her, lost their matriarch and friend Clara Snook (Henderson) on Friday morning April 12, 2019. “Born in a snow storm” on March 10, 1932 to Bruce and Lorena Henderson, she enjoyed a childhood on the farm with her much older brothers Howard and Hugh. Clara attended Sydenham High School where, after the tragic death of her father, she began dating (at the age of 14) a tall farm lad Glenn Snook. After high school, she and her mom went to Peterborough where Clara attended normal school. She returned to teach at Rosedale one room school and married Glenn July 26, 1952. Through 66 years of marriage they did everything together, serving their church, community and family, opening their home for countless meals, conversations and overnight stays, providing a warm haven for many. She was a creative and resourceful mother, homemaker, gardener, supply teacher (in all of the public schools in Loughborough) and caregiver for her beloved mom through her years of dementia. In 1969 they ceased farming, Glenn began his appraisal career and Clara returned to teaching at Harrowsmith Public School, retiring in 1975. Through those years she taught Sunday school, children’s programs and bible studies, was a tireless champion for missions, church pianist/organist, board member for her church and Wesley Acres, and showed up with muffins and soup wherever needed. In reality, she never retired but continued serving her church and community, caring for Glenn’s aging parents, and mentoring her grandchildren as only a teacher could. Following Glenn’s retirement they enjoyed many years of travel to every province, territory and state, as well as China and much of Europe.

She will be so missed by her husband Glenn, her daughters Susan (Brian) Powley, Nancy (Peter) Timan, grandchildren Sarah (Darryl) Kingdon, Andrew Powley, Jesse Powley, David Timan, Anneke (Jeremy) Gretton and great grandchildren (that she adored) Hanna and Jack Kingdon and Clara Joy Gretton. She was a beloved aunt of the Henderson cousins: Anne, Michael, Mary-Alice, Anthony and their families and a friend to so many.

The family invite you to join them at Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, 3876 Harrowsmith Road on Thursday 18th April from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and for her funeral on Friday 19th April at 2 pm. Given her tireless fundraising efforts for charities, donations can be made in her honour to the Harrowsmith Free Methodist Church, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to LYONS FUNERAL HOME . Online condolence available at www.lyonsfuneralhome.ca

SMART, Robert Philip, U.E.

March 9, 1936 – April 4, 2017

We have lost one of our longest members. Robert “Philip” Smart passed away on April 4, 2017 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. A lovely photo of Phil and obituary can be found online at Your Life Moments – Robert “Phillip” Smart. Phil contributed much to our Branch, and objects such as the scrapbooks he entrusted to our care will continue to remind us of his deep interest in his Loyalist heritage.

SANDERS, John Frederick, U.E.

d. November 19, 2016

We are saddened to report the passing on November 19, 2016 of a long-time member of Kingston and District Branch, John Frederick Sanders UE, a descendant of Loyalist Daniel Walker. John’s obituary can be found at Your Life Moments – John Frederick Sanders

CAMERON, Donald Arthur U.E.

October 28, 1922 – August 18, 2016

We are sorry to report the passing of Donald Arthur Cameron UE on August 18, 2016, just six months after the death of his wife Betty (see below). He had been a Branch member for more than a dozen years (sorry, a little gap in our records pre-computer days means we don’t have an exact count of membership years). He was a descendant of Henry Gallinger UEL. You can read Don’s notice from the Kingston Whig-Standard at Your Life Moments – Donald Arthur Cameron

CAMERON, Betty

d. February 19, 2016

Betty’s husband Donald Arthur Cameron previously served on our branch House committee and attended our general meetings, He was also active in the Kingston Heritage fair.

Betty was a strong supporter of Edith Rankin United Church and was in the U.C.W. for many, many years. Both Betty and Don were well known in the Kingston area.

At our January 2016 meeting, we were able to admire a lovely framed version of the UEL Crest made by Betty, even though she herself had no Loyalist ancestry. Don has generously donated the beautiful needlework crest to our branch. It will be proudly displayed at all our branch meetings.

Unfortunately Betty passed away soon after, on February 19, 2016. You can read Betty’s obituary online at standard-freeholder.remembering.ca/obituary/shirley-elizabeth-betty-n-scott-cameron-1075933069

HOWES, Gerald

April 17, 1939 – January 10, 2016

Gerald and his wife Miriam have been family members of Kingston and District Branch since 2008. Gerald was working to prove his UE descent. Unfortunately he passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016. We extend our condolences to Miriam and to their children and grandchildren. An obituary outlining Gerald’s many interests may be found at www.trousdalefuneralhome.com/obituary/Gerald-Howes.

WEBSTER, David Mallory

d. Saturday May 16, 2015

Passed away peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Saturday May 16, 2015. David Webster beloved husband of Catherine (Kay) and dear father of Elizabeth (Darin), Robert (Dianne) and Daniel (Kate). Loving grandfather of Haley, James, Petra and Sydney. Brother of Robert and the late John. In keeping with David’s wishes cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to Heart and Stroke foundation 5-720 Progress Avenue Kingston Ont. K7M 4W9 or Royal Canadian Legion 491 116 Bay Street Seeley’s Bay Ontario K0H 2N0 would be appreciated by the family.

David’s wife remains a member of Kingston and District Branch. Our sincere sympathies, Kay.

MATHESON, John Ross, O.C., K.St.J., C.D., Q.C, U.E., LL.D

d. December 27, 2013

John Matheson died December 27, 2013 at the age of 96. He will be remembered across Canada as the co-designer (with the late George Stanley, former Principal of Royal Military College of Canada) of the Canadian flag, first raised over Parliament on February 15, 1965. He will also be commemorated as the instigator of the Order of Canada. But we in Kingston and District Branch UELAC will also remember him fondly as a long-time member of our branch, and a worthy descendant of his Loyalist ancestors.

A full tribute to John may be found at Your Life Moments.

A “Heritage Minute” recreation of the creation of the flag can be viewed at the Historica Canada website.

And on the UELAC website, you can read an article that Judge Matheson contributed to the 1984 Loyalist Gazette – click here.

BUCK, John (“Johnny”) Edmund, U.E.

January 11, 1928 – November 29, 2013

BUCK, John (“Johnny”) Edmund – UEL died on November 29, 2013 in his 86th year. John passed peacefully in his sleep at Woodland Villa in Long Sault, where he had moved to be closer to his family. He is survived by his sister Edith Neilson of Kingston, and his daughter Rebecca Doyle (Lawrence), granddaughter Kathleen Bergeron (Kyle), grandson Daniel Doyle, and great-granddaughter Evelyn Bergeron all of Cornwall. John was predeceased by his wife Helen Doraeen Buck (nee Card), his son Peter Myles Buck, daughter-in-law Helen “Marie” (nee Molloy), and his sisters and brothers-in-law Jean Young (Perry), Vera McDonald (Manford), Edna Wilson (Gerald) and Lorne Neilson. John was born in Ernestown Township on January 11, 1928 to the late John Harrison and Martha Buck. He lived in Bath, later farmed in Camden East and worked for the Federal Penitentiary Services as a first-class stationary engineer. He was a member of the Kingston branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society and a charter member of the Kingston & District branch of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada. John was also a founding member of the Kingston & District Old Tyme Fiddlers Association. He will be missed by all for his generosity, sense of humor and musical talent. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on December 9 at the Centreville United Church, with interment to follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Calvary United Church in Kingston.

ABEL, Keith, U.E.

d. October 26, 2013

Keith passed away at home on Saturday, October 26, 2013, aged 87. Keith had not been able to attend branch meetings for a number of years, but had remained interested in his Loyalist roots.

There is an obituary complete with photograph at Your Life Moments.

SMITH, H. Gordon, U.E.

d. August 28, 2013

At the Kingston General Hospital, on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, aged 76. Gordon, partner of John Robertson. Brother of Mary Ann Currie and husband Don. Uncle of Allyson Sills and David Currie and great-uncle of Jeffrey and Jennifer. Predeceased by his parents, Wilfrid and Elsie Smith, late of Napanee. In accordance with Gordon’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of the James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Boulevard, Kingston, on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm, Rev. Nadene Grieve-Deslippe officiating. The family will receive friends during the reception in the James Reid Reception Centre, following the service. A private family inurnment at a later date. As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, contributions in Gordon’s memory may be made to the Kingston General Hospital, payable to: University Hospitals Kingston Foundation, 55 Rideau Street, Suite 4, Kingston, ON K7K 2Z8.

Gordon was a member of Kingston Branch. We became acquainted through our U.E.L. branch where we discovered that we shared the search for elusive Smith ancestors, due to the repetition of that common name. He was always cheerful and interesting to talk to. I always thought of him too when I was researching and saw the Hawley name to which he was also connected. Gordon shared the Membership responsibilities for Kingston and District Branch. He will be deeply missed by his loyalist friends, and also by his friends in the Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, where he contributed to the typing and editing of various transcriptions of old records.
~A tribute by Branch Secretary Anne Redish

CHARD, E. John. U.E.

d. May 17th, 2013

E. John Chard, BA M.ED UE died suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital on Friday May 17th, 2013, in his 91st year. John was the son of the late Clarence and Rita Chard, and was also predeceased by his brother Richard Chard. His funeral service was held at the Stirling Funeral Chapel, Stirling, Ontario on Thursday May 23rd, 2013 and was followed by interment in Stirling Cemetery.

John was a Past Dominion President of the United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC). John was instrumental in the formation of over fifteen UELAC Branches across Canada, in resurrecting and developing thy Loyalist Gazette after some thirty years absence, and staffing and managing Dominion Office for many years.

John contributed to Kingston and District Branch in many ways. At the time of his death he was serving as Librarian, and had done so for many years. Under John’s quiet and efficient care our branch library has grown to include a number of excellent books and other materials on Loyalists and early times in the Kingston area.

In 2009, John was presented with the Dorchester Award, and in 2012 he was inducted into the Bay of Quinte Branch Loyalist Hall of Honour. The citations for these honours illustrate just how greatly John Chard contributed to the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada.

John will be truly missed, and long remembered.

TURNER, Larry

b.1951 – d. 26 August 1996

Larry Turner was born in Toronto in 1951. He graduated with a B.A. in History and Canadian Studies from Trent University in 1976, and completed his Master’s degree at Queen’s University in 1984. Turner was a well-known Ontario historian. He published nine books: Rideau with J. de Visser, Ernestown: Rural Spaces, Urban Places, Perth: Tradition and Style in Eastern Ontario, Voyage of a Different Kind, Merrickville: The Jewel on Rideau, etc. and wrote a number of articles. After completing several research reports for Parks Canada on the history of the Rideau and Tay Canals, Turner compiled the extensive Rideau Canal Bibliography, 1972-1992. He also wrote several biographies for Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Between 1987 and 1994, he was principal historian with the Commonwealth Historical Management Ltd. of Perth and Vancouver. In 1995 he began operating his own research, publishing and consulting firm, Petherwin Heritage. Turner was past chairman of the Friends of the Rideau, and a member of the Canadian Canal Society, Ontario Historical Society, and the Merrickville Heritage Foundation and Historical Society. Larry Turner died 26 August 1996. Larry’s papers are at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario.