Emerson Carr
Emerson Carr of Winchester died on May 16, 2004 at Dundas Manor Nursing Home. He was 89.
He is survived by his wife Irene (nee Livingston), whom he married on July 29, 1936 at the Williamsburg United Church Manse. He is also survived by his children Baden (Christine) Carr of Brockville, Sheila (Alan) Crowder of Boucks Hill, Sharon Roworth of Prescott, Sandra (Bill) Casselman of Napanee, and Faye (Dean) McCurdy of Iroquois.
He will be fondly remembered by 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He was very fond and proud of them all.
He is survived by sister Audrey Moke of Morrisburg, and brother Francis (June) Carr of Ottawa. He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Dwain and Ralph.
A lifetime resident of the area, he was born to the late Carrie (nee Merkley) and William Carr on May 9, 1915. He made his living as a farmer and a carpenter. He loved hunting and fishing and being outdoors, and was very fond of his cat after he retired.
Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg on May 18. The funeral was held at the funeral home on May 19 with Rev. Doug Carnegie officiating. Interment was at Grantley Cemetery. The pallbearers were Doug Disheau, Debbie Disheau, Scott Casselman, Larry McCurdy, John Giles, and Cindy Emery.
Donations to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.