MCALPINE, BARNELLE ("BONNIE") ALICE McAlpine, Barnelle ("Bonnie") Alice (nee Chatham) for 57 years the beloved wife of Lieut. Gen. (ret'd) Duncan Alastair McAlpine of Kingston, mother of Lynn (Montreal), Bruce (Toronto), Keith (Chicago) and Craig (Montreal), grandmother of six, and great grandmother of two, passed away peacefully at home on October 2 after a heroic struggle with cancer. Surrounded by her loving family, she died as she lived her life - with elegance, poise, grace and dignity. Throughout her life, Bonnie used her love, her respect for all and her boundless energy to reach out to those who crossed her path. She had a unique ability to bring out the best in others, and to make everyone she touched feel special. A constant source of help and encouragement in her community, church and volunteer organizations, across Canada, the U.S. and Europe - she made us better people. It is impossible to imagine family life without her presence. A ceremony to celebrate Bonnie's life will be held on October 11th, at 2:30pm at Chalmers United Church, 212 Barrie St., Kingston, Ont. While flowers are appreciated, a donation to the charity of your choice in Bonnie's name would be preferred.