Donald Arthur Robert Toshack

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Arthur married Cairine Campbell on 17 Oct 1981 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1983, Wednesday April 6, The Almonte Gazette page 12
TOSHACK - In hospital, Almonte, Ontario, on Tuesday, March 29, 1983. Robert Ewen Toshack. Beloved husband of the late Edith Marion Lindsay. Dear father of Jack, Almonte; Keith, Prescott; Arthur and Allen, RR 3, Almonte. Also survived by seven grandchildren. In his 78th year. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, for visiting on Thursday, March 31 from 2-4 and 7- 10 p.m. Funeral Service in the Funeral Home on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Cecil Dodds officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Robert married Edith Marion Lindsay. Edith (daughter of Milton Alexander Lindsay and Ethel May Scott) was born on 3 Jun 1909 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Aug 1978 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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1978, Wednesday September 6, The Almonte Gazette page 11
EDITH MARION TOSHACK
The death of Edith Marion Toshack, formerly of R.R.3, Almonte, occurred suddenly at Almonte General Hospital on Tuesday, August 29th, 1978, as the result of a heart attack. She was 69 years of age. Born in Pakenham Township on January 3rd, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Milton Alexander Lindsay and his wife, the late Ethel Mae Scott. Educated in Pakenham, she later married Robert Ewen Toshack in Pakenham Township on September 29, 1934. The couple farmed in the Pakenham area and Mrs. Toshack became involved in the Ramsay Women's Institute and was a member of St. Andrew's United Church in Pakenham. Surviving besides her husband are four sons: Jack and Art of Almonte; Keith, Prescott; and Allen of Black's Corners. She is also survived by one brother, Wilfred Lindsay of R. R. 1, Pakenham. Funeral services for Mrs. Toshack were held at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, on Friday, September 1st at 2 p.m. Rev. Cecil Dodds conducted the service. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ronald Lindsay, Allan Timmins, Donald Lockhart, Russell Camelon, Charles Tate and Gordon Donaldson

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• Name: Don Campbell
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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

Donald married Marjorie Houston on 29 May 1945 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Marjorie (daughter of Robert Houston and Janet Agnes "Jessie" Graham) was born in 1916; died on 18 Jul 2005 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Jul 2005 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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

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Married at Knox Presbyterian Church, Ottawa

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1929, Friday April 26, The Almonte Gazette front page
GREVILLE E. TOSHACK INSTANTLY KILLED AT THE MAIN STREET RAILWAY. CROSSING
Community Stirred by Tragic Death of Well Known Ramsay Farmer
Horses Bolted Over Track In Front of Train Greville Toshack Unable To Control Team and Was Killed
Team was Standing When Train Whistled Engine Crashed Into Wagon and One Horse Was Killed
Remarkable Concourse at Funeral and at the Auld Kirk Cemetery Where Interment Was Made. Mr Toshack
Was Fine Athlete in His Younger Days.
Greville E. Toshack, prominent Ramsay farmer, was instantly killed at the C.P.R. crossing on Main Street on Saturday morning shortly after 10 o'clock. His team had been standing at the Producer's Dairy which is close to the railway track, which the east-bound local came along. The whistle of the locomotive evidently startled the horses. They bolted up Main Street. The engine struck the wagon. One of the horses was killed. The details of the tragedy were considered at the inquest on Monday evening. It seems that this team all winter had made the trip almost every day from the Toshack farm to the Producer's Dairy and had never shown signs of uneasiness at the passing of trains. On the fatal occasion Mr Toshack was sitting sideways on the single board between the front and hind wheels of the wagon. He held the reins and was waiting for his son Robert who was inside the Dairy building. At the curve, which is some 600 yards from the crossing the locomotive whistled and, according to Mr Andrew Cochrane, of Almonte, who was talking to him at the time, the horses started up. They stopped for a second or so and then bolted across the track just as the train approached. Mr Toshack's back was toward the incoming train. Apparently he did not hear the whistle, and was bestowing all his attention on the effort to control his horses. The locomotive whistled, the bell was ringing continuously, and the emergency brakes were applied but the tragedy could not be avoided. Mr Toshack was thrown from the wagon on to the siding at the Wylie Mill and his head struck the steel rail. He died instantaneously.
One Horse Escaped.
It is curious that the horse nearest the locomotive escaped, and it is conjectured that the tongue of the smashed wagon hit the farther horse and killed it. The wagon was broken into splinters and part of it carried on the cow-catcher of the engine until it was brought to a standstill. Mr Toshack was very widely known and the tragedy caused the deepest regret in the community. He was 58 years of age, the eldest son of the late John Toshack and his wife, Janet Young, and a descendant of that Greville Toshack one of the pioneer settlers of Ramsay who came from Scotland over a century ago. He was born on the farm where he spent all his life. As a young man he became very well known throughout sport. He was a fine lacrosse and baseball player as well as a runner and had the happy knack of making and keeping friendships. he never lost interest in games in his later years and he was a familiar figure amongst the spectators at local sports.
Leaves Four Sons
Thirty years ago he was married to Miss Annie Snedden, who survives with a family of four sons, Robert at home, and John, Greville and Fred, of Prescott. One daughter Annie predeceased him some years ago. He is survived by one sister, Mrs W.A. Snedden of Blakeney, and to them all the deepest sympathy of a very large circle of friends is extended. The funeral which was held on Monday afternoon from his late residence on the ninth line of Ramsay was attended by an extraordinary large gathering of mourners. The cortege was about a mile and three quarters long. Interment was made at the Auld Kirk cemetery where most of Mr Toshack's relatives have been laid.
Masonic Funeral
The funeral was conducted under the auspices of Mississippi Lodge A.F. and A.M., of which Mr Toshack was a member. The service was conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon of Bethany United Church and Mr A.M. Woottor, of Blakeney United Church. The pallbearers were Messrs Alex Barker, George Graham, John McGill, John Lindsay, Oswald McPhail, and Oral Arthur. Amongst those who attended the funeral from a distance were Mr Thos Harris, Montreal; Mr George Graham and Mr S.H. Ogden, Ottawa; Mr Wilfred Snedden, Toronto; Mr and Mrs Stanley Everett, Prescott; Mr James Wilson and son of Renfrew; Mr and Mrs Robert Buckham, of Kinburn; Mr R. Moir, Mr and Mrs C. Baker and Mrs George Etherington, Arnprior; Mrs T. Wilson, Fitzroy; Mr and Mrs Wm Young and Mr and Mrs Andrew Young, Clay Bank. It was a touching sight at the Auld Kirk Cemetery when the four Toshack boys and the four Snedden boys surrounded the grave of their father and uncle as he was laid to rest.

Grenville married Annie Snedden in 1899 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of John Snedden and Annie Lindsay) was born in 1871 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Mar 1953 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Mar 1953 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1953, Thursday March 12, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs Greville E. Toshack
A life-long resident of Ramsay Township passed away on Sunday March 8th, after a short illness, in the person of Mrs Greville E. Toshack, in her 82nd year. Mrs Toshack was the former Annie Snedden, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Snedden of Ramsay. She was married to Mr Toshack in 1899, moving to the home on the 9th line where she had since resided. Mr Toshack predeceased her in 1929. She leaves a family of four sons, Robert at home, Greville, Fred and John, of Prescott. A daughter, Annie, died in 1903. She is survived also by one sister, Mrs Frank Turnbull of Toronto, one granddaughter and six grandsons. Deceased was a member of Blakeney United Church. The funeral, which was held on Tuesday, March 10th from the family residence, 9th line of Ramsay, was largely attended by relatives and friends who paid a final tribute to who played her full part in the community. Beautiful floral tributes also testified to the esteem in which she was held. Among those present from a distance were her brotherin- law, Mr Frank Turnbull of Toronto and many friends from Prescott. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev W. Sunter of Pakenham officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs Wilfred, Jack, James and Alex Snedden, Clare Syme and Wilfred Lindsay.

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1951, Thursday February 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Milton A. Lindsay
The news of the sudden death of Milton Alexander Lindsay on Monday morning, February 19, at his home on the 9th line of Pakenham Township was received with wide spread regret. Mr. Lindsay was in apparent good health that morning and was walking from the house to the barn when he suffered a fatal attack of coronary thrombosis. Born on the family homestead where all his life was spent, he was the son of Alexander Lindsay and Agnes Fleming. He was in his 74th year. He was married to Ethel Scott also of Pakenham township, who predeceased him in January, 1941. Left to mourn are one daughter, Edith, Mrs. Robert, Toshack of Ramsay Township and one son, Wilfred W. Lindsay, at home. A sister, Tena, Mrs. Sam Cross of Port Coquitlan, B.C., passed away four years ago. Mr. Lindsay never held public office of any kind but was esteemed throughout the district as a quiet kindly man, who had the gift of making friends and not enemies. He was a member of Blakeney United Church. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held on Wednesday, Feb. 21st, at 2 P.M., from his late residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. H. C. Wolfraim officiated at the home and cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs; Lloyd Dickson, Edward Rose, Jas. Connery, Thorpe Bowes, John McGill and Wm. Wood, Sr. Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from Blakeney United Church, Cedar Hill W.I., Ramsay W.I., and Cedar Hill Hunt Club.

Milton married Ethel May Scott. Ethel (daughter of Richard Scott and Caroline McMunn) was born in 1880 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jan 1941 in Pakenham Township, 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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1941, Thursday January 23, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Milton Lindsay
Final tribute to the memory of Ethel May Scott, wife of Milton Lindsay, was paid when scores of friends from this community and outside points attended her funeral which was held from the family home on the 9th line of Pakenham, on Sunday afternoon, Jan 19, Rev T. McCord of Blakeney, conducted the services. She was born at Cedar Hill, 61 years ago, a daughter of the late Richard Scott and his wife Caroline McMunn. Some thirty-five years ago she married Milton Lindsay, who survives. Mrs Lindsay's death occurred Friday, Jan 17th, following a brief illness. Of a bright and cheerful disposition she had a large circle of friends who will mourn her passing. Surviving in addition to her husband are one daughter (Edith) Mrs Robert Toshack of Blakeney; one son Wilfred on the homestead; one brother W.A. Scott of Pakenham; one sister (Annie) Mrs John Lindsay of Almonte. Among he numerous floral offerings were sprays from Blakeney Ladies' Aid, Blakeney Y.P.S., Cedar Hill W.I. and Almonte U.F.W.O. The pallbearers were Messrs Edward Rose, James Connery, John McGill, Wm Wood, E.S. Graham and Alex Snedden. Mr and Mrs Wm Smellie of Toronto, Mr Don Scott of Trenton, attended, also friends from Ottawa, Perth, Overbrook, Fitzroy Harbour and surrounding towns.

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1932, Friday January 8, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Esteemed Citizen Called By Death
Mr Peter J. Campbell
?/b?Was Former Well known Manufacturer of Almonte. People of Almonte and the surrounding district were exceedingly sorry to learn of the death of Mr Peter J. Campbell which occurred at his home in Almonte on Sunday night. He had been in failing health for some time but was able to go about and meet his friends until two weeks before the end when he took a bad turn which confined him to bed. Born in the township of Beckwith, Mr Campbell was in his 67th year. He was married 35 years ago to Miss Flora McDonald who survives him. Mr Campbell was by disposition kindly and public spirited, and took a leading part in all the activities that led to the welfare of the town. He was a member of the Electric Light Commission for several terms and was for some years a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. Prominent in business affairs, he owned and successfully conducted a woollen mill at Blakeney, for a number of years and in 1918, moved his plant, known as the Campbell Woollen Company, to Almonte, where it became one of the important textile industries of the town. He was also a director in the Yorkshire Wool Stock Mills Ltd., of Almonte, and for some years its president and general manager. Owing to failing health during the past two years he retired from business activities. The deceased was a lover of music and for some years took part and was manager of the choir of Bethany United Church of which church he was a member. In addition to other kindly qualities Mr Campbell was possessed of a good sense of humour which, coupled with his knowledge of Almonte's history, made him and interesting conversationalist. In his declining years he was fond of a chat with his friends and was such a familiar figure in the town that he will be greatly missed by those who were accustomed to meet him daily. Besides his widow he is survived by one daughter, Agnes and one son, Donald M., both at home, and four sisters, Mrs John Carnochan, Ottawa; Mrs Robert Forgie, Ottawa; Mrs Adam Curry, Winnipeg, and Mrs Andrew Cochrane, Edmonton, Alta., and one brother, John of Windsor, Ontario. Attended by a large and representative gathering of citizens and many from surrounding town and district, the funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the family residence, Elgin Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon of Bethany United Church, assisted by Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist Church. Testimony to the esteem in which the late Mr Campbell was held was seen in the many beautiful floral tributes as well as the large number of sorrowing friends, who gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. The pallbearers were ? W.H. Stafford, K.C., W.C. Pollock, Dr. J.K. Kelly, A.C. Wylie, D.B. Taylor and Dr. E.F. McGregor. Relatives in attendance from out of town were ? Mrs John Carnochan, Mrs Robert Forgie, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Forgie, Campbell Carnochan, Gordon Carnochan, Fred Griffith, Mr and Mrs Alfred Bassett, Mrs John Campbell, Erymal Campbell, M.J. Troy, all of Ottawa; Mr and Mrs Clifford McGillvray, Ezral McGillvray, William Usher, Mr and Mrs Angus McCrae, of Smiths Falls; Mr and Mrs Norman White, Mrs Welland White, Ashton; Mrs David Sutherland, Detroit, Mich., and Mr Boxer, Montreal.

Peter married Flora Helen McDonald on 30 Jun 1897 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Flora (daughter of John McDonald and Agnes Bayne) was born on 17 May 1866 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 7 Nov 1960 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 9 Nov 1960 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1960, Thursday November 17, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Mrs Peter J. Campbell
The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Monday Nov 7th of Mrs Peter J. Campbell. She was in her 95th year and had been in failing health for some time. Mrs Campbell was the former Flora Helen McDonald and was born on a farm on the 10th line of Ramsay, a daughter of John McDonald and his wife Agnes Bayne. The family moved to Pakenham Village when she was a young child and resided there for 16 years after which they removed to Almonte. In 1896 she was married to the late Peter J. Campbell and in 1904 they removed to Blakeney where Mr Campbell owned a textile mill located on the island below the bridge. In 1918, the family returned to Almonte where Mr Campbell had established a textile mill in a building formerly occupied by the Ker-Ben foundry. In 1928 this plant was destroyed by fire and Mr Campbell retired, continuing to reside until his death in the residence on Elgin Street still occupied by his son, Reeve D.M. Campbell and Mrs Campbell of this town. As long as she was able, Mrs Campbell took an active interest in Bethany, now Almonte United Church and at the time of her death she was the oldest member. She is survived by a son Donald M., and a daughter Miss Agnes M. Campbell. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Nov 9th from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service were conducted by Rev F.C. Gerard. Pallbearers were Messrs Lorne James, Almonte; Howard Dack and Norman White of Carleton Place; D.B. Taylor of Ottawa and C.J. Newton and Jeffrey Martin of Almonte. Among the many floral offerings were pieces from the town, the Lions Club and Mississippi Lodge, A.F. & A.M.
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)-also links to parents

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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.