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Castor Review (Russell, ON), 18 Apr 1980, p. 4

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ea ate a es eee ee ee ee ee, EG EEE eee eecs No Morrow medicine for first time in 88 years. Less than two years ago the community he served for half a century turned out to thank him, Metcalfe's Dr. Carl Edward Lynn Morrow has quietly passed away. "Dr. Lynn'"' died March 16 in Ottawa Civic Hospital after being - stricken with a sudden, acute il- Iness the same day. He was 75 and treated patients the day before at his home office on the village's main street. Funeral services were held March 19 from Vice and Craig Funeral Home on Highway 31 to Metcalfe United Church. Rev. K. McKibbon presided and was assisted by Rev. Geoffrey Maissan. Interment was at Spr- inghill Cemetery on Highway 31. He is survived by his wife and nurse of 45 years, the former Myr- tle Stanley, son Bruce, of Nepean, daughter Carolyn, of Toronto, and grandchildren Tyler and Shannon Morrow and Kathy, Lynn, Heather and Kyle Brownell. Eulogies on his death were reminiscent of the accolades delivered on June 21, 1978, when 800 Metcalfe and area. residents crowded the village arena to return some of the good feeling he had been administering for five decades. '*L could never say enough good about him, he was a wonderful man. He went beyond the call of duty many times. He was a Russell youngsters Shane (foreground) and Leam Hamilton sample he raw product during a recent trip to the Upper Canada sugar bush. In fact, they taste-tested just about every bucket in the bush. To find ou how sap is converted to oe syrup, see Neighbors, p. 10. (Paul Rodier photo 24-hour doctor," Jim Rowan, long-time village resident and local historian, said. He recalled the time Dr. Morrow stayed at his home all night to keep an eye on his sick daughter then phoned an hour after he left to check on her. 'He likely shortened his life by working so hard for other peo- ple." Mr. Rowan's brother, Joe, referred to him as an "all-round"' community member. "There was no endeavor in the community that he didn't consider valuable. That's the kind of man he was."' Among other things, Doctor Morrow was a charter member of the Metcalfe and District Lions Club. Dr. Frank Kinnaird, who has been practising in Russell for more than 40 years, remembered his colleague as congenial and a hard worker. "We often got together for chats and I always en- joyed meeting him both as a medical man and a friend." Dr. Morrow's passing ended a legacy of family. medical ad- ministration begun by his father, Dr. Calvin Morrow, who opened a practice in the village in 1892. Son joined father in 1930 after graduating from McGill arfd spen- ding two years in residency at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Mon- treal. Mrs. Morrow, a registered nurse, worked with him since their marriage in 1935. Metcalfe is left with two doc- tors, Dr. Bob Rowan and Dr. Don Merrett. 1492 YOUVILLE DRIVE, ORLEANS, ONTARIO HOWARD D. GODWIN BUS: 824-8550 SALES AND LEASING REPRESENTATIVE RES: 445-2078 Thanks to George Groves from. Russell Warriors intermediate Hockey Club for donation of all trophies presented at our Hockey Tourna- ment on April 12th. Dr. Lynn Morrow CHARGEX SSS VISA ELECTRONICS UNLIMITED e Authorized RCA warranty service depot. e television & Stereo Repairs to most brands. Quality Service at Exceptional Prices Victoria St. Metcalfe 821-2787 Royal Canadian Legion, Russell Branch 372 Anniversary Supper & Dance Saturday, May 3, 1980 Russell Legion Hall Roast Beef Dinner, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments from 12 noon Tickets $3.50 _ Children under 12, $1.50 Everyone Welcome & Appliances & Refrigeration Repairs to all makes of Major Home Appliances © HOME SERVICE ® 445-5765 Proprietor Yvan Dagenais New Singer from $144.95 Perfect Stitch Sewing machine repair centre We specialize in S SINGE and all other makes Tune Up Special! Same Day Service -- Free Pick-up & Delivery Sewing courses and professional alterations available 238 Dalhousie St. Ottawa 232-5091 Reconditioned models from $54.95 GALLERY OF GIFTS OF Manotick, Ontario Store Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 5:30 692-4687 Moving and Expansion SALE 20% off all merchandise Thursday - Friday - Saturday April 24 - 25 - 26th Canadian Gifts and Fashions Moving to larger, brighter premises 2 doors North of present location MAIN ST. MANOTICK

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