Marjorie Houston

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Section 6: stone 2516 as well as stone 979
Marjorie "Marj" Houston died Jul 18, 2005 age 89 years.
beloved wife of Donald M. Campbell died May 22, 1979 in his 79th year

Marjorie married Donald McLean Campbell on 29 May 1945 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Donald (son of Peter James Campbell and Flora Helen McDonald) was born on 1 May 1901 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 May 1979 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 May 1979 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa

1. Cairine Campbell

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Died:
1959, Thursday April 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Last Tribute To Robt Houston
The death occurred on Wednesday, April 1st, at his home on Malcolm Street of Robert Houston in his 65th year. He had been in rather poor health for some time but the end came suddenly, and was unexpected. Mr Houston was born in Almonte, Dec 19th, 1894, a son of Robert Houston and his wife, Annie Prince. He learned the plumbing and sheet metal business and for many years with Taylor Brothers. He was active in lacrosse and hockey as were most of the brothers in his family. For many years he was a faithful member of the Almonte Fire Brigade, retiring when he felt his health was no longer equal to the task. He was a past director of the N.L.A.S. and like his late wife, was an ardent and successful horticulturalist. He married the former Jessie A. Graham of Arnprior, who predeceased him on Feb 10th, 1957. Deceased is survived by four daughters Marjorie, Mrs Don Campbell and Miss Betty of Almonte; Helen, Mrs Ray New, Preston; Roberta, Mrs Vernon McDougall, London. A son Allan died in infancy. The are also two sisters and three brothers: Annie, Mrs Chris Johnson, Arnprior and Belle, Mrs Hiram Hudson, Arnprior; Alex, George, Charles of Almonte. Two brothers and a sister predeceased him: Jean, Mrs F. Armstrong; Jack and Harry. The funeral was held on Friday from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev J. Ray Anderson officiated. Pallbearers were: Cecil More, D.J. Johnson, John Lyons, Jas. Hogan, Leslie Sadler, Geo Julian.

Robert married Janet Agnes "Jessie" Graham in 1915. Janet was born on 3 Apr 1896 in Arnprior, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Feb 1957 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1957, Thursday February 14. The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Robert Houston
The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte on Sunday, Feb 10th of Mrs Robert Houston, in her 62nd year. She had been in poor health for the last two years but had been under hospital treatment only a few days. Mrs Houston was born in Arnprior, her maiden name being Janet Agnes Graham. She was a daughter of the late John Graham and his wife, Agnes Stewart. She had been a resident of Almonte since her marriage 43 years ago the family residence being on Malcolm Street. Mrs Houston was a member of the Horticultural Society for a great many years. She was a great lover of flowers and the family always had a fine garden and nice grounds in which she took much interest. She often acted as judge of flower exhibits at the Fair and other places where such blooms were shown. Before union she was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and when it became the United Church she continued her connection with the congregation transferring to the former Bethany Church when it became the only United Church in town and Trinity was closed as a place of worship. Surviving in addition to the husband are four daughters, namely, Mrs D.M. Campbell (Marjorie), Almonte; Mrs Ray New (Helen), Preston, Ont; Mrs Vernon McDougall (Roberta), London, Ont; and Miss Betty at home in Almonte. There are also two sisters and one brother, Mrs George Heintzman (Annie), Whitney, Ont; Miss Mary Graham, Arnprior; Mrs James Graham, Arnprior and three grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Comba Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon by Rev J Ray Anderson, pastor of Almonte United Church, and interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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Died:
Suggested edit: 1926, Friday July 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Robert Houston
One of the largest funerals Almonte has ever seen marked the passing of Mr. Robert Houston, a well known citizen. Mr Houston died on Friday and his remains were interred in St Paul's cemetery on Sunday afternoon. It was an impressive sight as the long cortege wended its way from the family home to his last resting place. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Rural Dean J.J. Lowe. Mr Houston was born in Almonte 74 years ago, the son of Robert Houston and Isabell Harrison. In Almonte he learned the trade of brick laying, which business he followed throughout his life. Forty years ago he was married at Pembroke to Miss Annie Prince and to them were born six sons and four daughters. His sons are Alex, Jack, Harry, Robert, George and Charles, all of Almonte. His daughters are Isabell, Mrs Hiram Hudson, of Arnprior; Jean, Mrs Fred Armstrong, of Almonte; and Annie, Mrs Chris Johnston, of Arnprior. One daughter Mary, died nineteen years ago. There are sixteen grandchildren. He had four brothers: Alexander, who has passed away, Thomas Houston, of Arnprior, Edward and William, of Almonte. In his youthful days the late Mr. Houston was a fine athlete, and his sons have taken after their father in this respect. An athletic team in Almonte would hardly seem to be complete without a Houston in it. His six sons were the pallbearers at the funeral of their father. The floral tributes were very many and the scene was a memorable one.

Robert married Annie Prince in 1886. Annie was born in May 1861 in Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Oct 1926 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1926, Friday October 8, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs. Robert Houston
There passed away at her home in New England on Saturday, Mrs Annie Houston, wife of the late Robert Houston. She had been in failing health since the death of her husband three months ago. Mrs Houston leaves to mourn her loss, six sons and three daughters: Alex, John, Harry, Robert, George and Charles, all of Almonte; Belle, Mrs Hiram Hudson, of Arnprior; Jean, Mrs Fred Armstrong, of Almonte; Annie, Mrs Chris Johnson, of Arnprior. She also leaves one sister and two brothers. The funeral which was largely attended took place on Monday, to St. Paul's cemetery and was conducted by Rev. Rural Dean Lowe. The floral tributes were very beautiful and numerous. The six sons were the pallbearers for their mother.