McWILLIAMS, Velma Jean (nee Strong) Peacefully at Knowlton, Quebec, on December 23, 2002 in her 93rd year, Velma Jean McWilliams. Predeceased by her husband, Robert Bannon McWilliams, her sister Dorothy Strong and her brother Captain Ralph Strong. Much loved mother of Rory (Pauline), John (Susan) and warm loving grandmother to Adrian, Gillian and Jeremy. Born on July 27, 1910 in Peterborogh, Ontario, she lived there and in Lakefield virtually all her life (as well as being a long-time summer resident at Tecumseh, on Stoney Lake (with an "e") where she was diving off the dock at 88). Educated at PCVI and McGill University, a great lover of the arts, she read well and wide and managed Peterborough’s first quality book store and gallery in addition to following many other interests. She was a woman of style and spirit who entertained and lived well. A funeral service from St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Knowlton, will be held on Saturday, December 28th at 3 p.m., the Reverend Ralph Leavitt officiating. A memorial gathering will be held in the summer in Lakefield to celebrate her life and mark her passing. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Desourdy Wilson Funeral Home, 318 ch. Knowlton, Knowlton, Que. J0E 1V0, Tel (450) 263-1212, Fax: (450) 263-9557, E-mail: dwilson@endirect.qc.ca Note: In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to the Brome Missisquoi Perkins Foundation, 950 Principal, Cowansville Que. J2K 1M3 would be appreciated. 12/28/2002- ID1205726 - Peterborough Examiner