Janice Syme

Family/Spouse: Paul Kerry. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Ron Syme
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Died:
SYME Ronald Albert (W. O. Ret, Canadian Armed Forces Signal Corp, Member Br. 240 Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte) Peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday evening, January 21, 2018. Ron Syme of Carleton Place, age 85 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Noreen Kealey since their early teens. Loved and respected father of David (Nicole), Christopher (Gaynel) and Janice Kerry (Paul). Predeceased by 2 sons, Michael and Kevin. Specially loved poppy of 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 2 brothers, Ted and Barrie. Friends may call to share memories at the C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ont. 613-256-3313. on Wednesday, January 24 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and where a complete Service including committal will be held in the Gamble Chapel on Thursday, January 25 at 11 a.m. Spring interment with his sons in St. Mary's Cemetery, Almonte. For those who may choose to honour Ron with a memorial donation, please consider the Carleton Place Hospital or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. Legion members will assemble in the Chapel of the funeral home for a Service of Remembrance on Wednesday, January 24 at 5:45 p.m. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

Ronald married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jack Syme
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Died:
1948, Thursday May 20, The Almonte Gazette front page
Waterworks Superintendent Dies Suddenly Of Severe Heart Attack
John Syme Served For 16 Years And Will Be Hard Man To Replace
The sudden death of Mr John Syme Friday evening following a severe heart attack was a great shock to people of Almonte and District. For 16 years he acted as waterworks superintendent and town foreman. He will be hard man to replace in these positions where he served conscientiously and efficiently. Mr Syme who was 62 years old at the time of his death had suffered from a heart condition for some time. At the last he was only sick for a couple of days remaining at home and letting one of his staff look after his work. Mr Syme came here originally to look after the waterworks and to replace the then superintendent, Mr Tough who had been killed in an automobile accident near Pakenham after holding his job for a little less than a year. A native of Ramsay Township, the son of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Syme, Jack, as he was popularly known, had many local friends from the start. He was a hard worker having charge of many town activities such as street work, excavation for new waterworks mains, the condition of the pumps at the wells which he had to visit every night and even the job of weed inspector was wished on him. In 1921 he married Hilda Dorothy Webb of Vernon, British Columbia where they lived for a short time before coming to Almonte. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his wife, three sons, namely, Ronald, Barry and Edgar also two brothers, Albert of Carleton Place and Peter of Ramsay; also two sisters, Mrs H. McMillan of Almonte, and Mrs Archie Mick of Michigan, U.S.A. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the family home of George Street to the Auld Kirk cemetery. The Rev T. De Courcy Rayner of the Presbyterian church officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Messrs R.J. France, E.J. Lee, Harry Houston, John McGill, W.A. Metcalfe and Ed James. Among a profusion of floral offerings were pieces from the Town Council, the Fire Brigade and the town employees. Noticed among those attending the funeral from out of town was Hon Geo H. Doucett, M.L.A. for Lanark.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 561
Sarah McGill wife of Peter Syme died Apr 6, 1920 age 64 years.
Peter T. Syme Sr. died June 8, 1931 age 82 years.
John Syme died May 1, 1948 aged 62 years. His wife Dorothy 1899-1954.
Hugh T. McMillan died July 12, 1947 age 69 years His wife Catherine Syme 1888-1954

John married Hilda Dorothy Webb on 6 Jun 1921 in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Hilda was born in 1899 in Wantage, Berkshire, England; died on 8 Sep 1975 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried on 12 Sep 1975 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1975, Thursday September 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4
SYME ? In hospital, Vancouver, B.C., on Monday, September 8th, 1975, Hilda Dorothy Webb. Beloved wife of the late John Syme; dear mother of Ted, Almonte; Barrie, Toronto; Ronald, Almonte; survived by three sisters, Neil, Thunder Bay; May, Kapuskasing and Lillian, Vancouver. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street Almonte where service was held on Friday at 2:00 p.m. Rev George Bickley officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 561
Sarah McGill wife of Peter Syme died Apr 6, 1920 age 64 years.
Peter T. Syme Sr. died June 8, 1931 age 82 years.
John Syme died May 1, 1948 aged 62 years. His wife Dorothy 1899-1975.
Hugh T. McMillan died July 12, 1947 age 69 years His wife Catherine Syme 1888-1954

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Died:
1931, Friday June 12, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Peter Thompson Syme
The Angel of Death visited the community of Blakeney, on Monday afternoon, and claimed the life of Mr Peter T. Syme, after a lengthy illness from heart trouble. Deceased who was in his 82nd year, was the second son of the late Peter Syme, and was well and favourably known here, having been a resident of this community for all of his life, being born on the farm where he died. The late Mr Syme was married about 48 years ago to Sarah McGill who predeceased him about 11 years ago. This union was blessed by a family of three daughters and three sons. (Jessie), Mrs Edward James, of Almonte; (Violet), Mrs Archie Mick, of Jackson, Mich; Kate and John at home, Peter of Bennies Corners and Albert of Almonte. He is survives by one sister, Mrs J. Laws of Honolulu, Philippine Islands and one brother. James of Appleton, to whom the sympathy of many friends is extended to in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from his late residence 10th con. of Ramsay, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, where interment was made. The service was conducted by Rev G.F. Warren, who was assisted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon and Rev A.J. Terrill of Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs R.W. Young, A. Barker, M. McMillian, John McGill, E. James and A.R. Mick.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 561
Sarah McGill wife of Peter Syme died Apr 6, 1920 age 64 years.
Peter T. Syme Sr. died June 8, 1931 age 82 years.
John Syme died May 1, 1948 aged 62 years. His wife Dorothy 1899-1954.
Hugh T. McMillan died July 12, 1947 age 69 years His wife Catherine Syme 1888-1954

Peter married Sarah McGill on 1 May 1883 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John McGill and Jane McCann) was born on 17 Mar 1859 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 6 Apr 1920 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Apr 1920 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

Died:
1920, Friday April 9, The Almonte Gazette page 7
DEATHS
SYME ? At Blakeney, on Tuesday April 6, 1920, Sarah McGill, wife of Peter T. Syme, Sen., aged 64 years

1920, Friday April 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Peter T. Syme
The angel of death visited the Blakeney community on Tuesday evening and claimed the life of Mrs Peter T. Syme, Sr., after nearly three months' illness, following a paralytic stroke. The deceased, whose maiden name was Sarah McGill, and was born in this vicinity 64 years ago. She spent the greater part of her life here, making many friends, who deeply regret her demise. About 37 years ago she married Mr Syme, who survives, with a family of three daughters and three sons, Mrs E. James, of Almonte, Misses Kate and Violet, John and Albert at home, and Peter T., of Bennies Corners, to whom the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out in their sad bereavement. Deceased is also survived by three brothers, John McGill of Blakeney, Alex McGill of Almonte, and Thomas McGill of Vancouver, B.C. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon from her late residence on the 10th line of Ramsay, to the 8th line cemetery. The funeral services of the late Mrs Syme were conducted by Rev Wm Merrilees, of Iroquois (formerly of Blakeney), of whose congregation the late Mrs Syme was a faithful member.

1920, Friday April 16, The Almonte Gazette front page
Funeral of Mrs Syme
In spite of bad roads and disagreeable weather, the funeral of the late Mrs P.T. Syme last Thursday, was very largely attended, thus showing the esteem in which deceased was held by a large circle of friends, The funeral service were conducted by Rev W. Merrilees, of Iroquois, assisted by Rev J.A. McDonald, of Bala. The pallbearers were, Messrs, R.W. Young, Jas Arthur, Alex Barker, and the nephews, John, Lorne, and John A. McGill, Among the relatives who attended the funeral from a distance were Mrs Alex Clark, of Arnprior, and Miss Violet Tosh, of Pembroke. Many handsome floral offerings adorned the casket.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 561
Sarah McGill wife of Peter Syme died Apr 6, 1920 age 64 years.
Peter T. Syme Sr. died June 8, 1931 age 82 years.
John Syme died May 1, 1948 aged 62 years. His wife Dorothy 1899-1954.
Hugh T. McMillan died July 12, 1947 age 69 years His wife Catherine Syme 1888-1954