Obituary for James Desmond "Des" Houston

HOUSTON
JAMES DESMOND “Des”
(Ret. Clerk-Treasurer town of Almonte,
Past Pres. Mississippi Golf Club,
Past Pres. Mississippi Power Corp.)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Des. on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Predeceased by his wife and best friend Joan (nee; Ferguson), 2017. Predeceased by his parents, James & Catherine (nee; Sweeney) Houston. Left to mourn, his 2 sons, Rodney (Chad Rad) and Jamie (Melissa). Adored by his grandchildren; Matthew & Emma.

Private Service
Special thanks to Dr. Karen Turcotte and the nurses & staff of the Rosamond Wing and Med. Surg. floor of the Almonte General Hospital.
For those who may choose to honour Des with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital or the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL Inc.
127 Church Street Almonte, Ontario. (613)256-3313

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

Interment Information

When

Wednesday, October 24th, 2018

Location

Auld Kirk Cemetery

Address

Wolfgrove Road

Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0

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A true Vallee boy. So much fun! Tales and jokes galore.Almonte has lost an awesomen son
God Bless you Des

Peppy Mocko - Tuesday November 13, 2018 via Condolence Message

Sorry to hear about your dads passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Capres Amory - Saturday October 27, 2018 via Condolence Message

I never met Mr Houston but my late father Bill Roxburgh who worked many years for the City of York in Toronto met him at a conference. If I remember their discussion started from a 'where are you from' basis and Des was surprised my father had an Almonte connection through his daughter I law, one of the Rosamond clan. They kept in touch for many years after I believe and my father said he was a really nice man. Our condolences to the family.
Barry & Anne Roxburgh, Lanark

Barry Roxburgh - Tuesday October 23, 2018 via Condolence Message

Dear Roddy, Jamie and Family,

I was so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. After working with your Dad for a number of years, I truly appreciated how much he cared for Almonte and its residents. Even after I had moved away, anytime visiting Almonte, your Dad would greet me with a big smile and chat. He will be missed. Please take care. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Sherry Udall - Monday October 22, 2018 via Condolence Message

Chad,Jamie and family, Chuck and I were heartbroken to hear of Des' passing. He wasn't just a landlord to us, he and your mom were our friends. Des will be missed terribly, but he is now with Joan and flying with the angels. Hold tight to all your memories. God Bless all of you. RIP Des and God's speed. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy & Chuck Foster - Monday October 22, 2018 via Condolence Message

IN MEMORY OF DES HOUSTON

THE CAVANAGH FAMILY - Monday October 22, 2018 via Donation

To: ALMONTE GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

ChadRad & Jamie

Sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Wayne and Merilyn McKay

Merilyn & Wayne - Sunday October 21, 2018 via Condolence Message

Dear Roddy and family, please accept my heartfelt sympathies upon your loss.

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L. G. William Chapman, B.A., LL.B. - Sunday October 21, 2018 via Condolence Message

Saddened to hear of Des's passing. He was a dear friend and mentor for me in my municipal career. The community of Almonte is loosing a great member.

Jennifer (Beaubien) Barr - Friday October 19, 2018 via Condolence Message

Sons Roddy and Jamie, Jamie's wife Melissa, and grandchildren Matthew and Emma: We are saddened and sorry for your loss of the Houston family patriarch, Desmond Houston. From their births through to their teens, Matthew and Emma came to know him as the warm and gentle Grandpa Houston who was always immensely pleased with and proud of them.
We will always remember you, Des.

The Boyd Family

Brian Boyd - Friday October 19, 2018 via Condolence Message

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