Robert "Bob" Metcalfe

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Robert "Bob" Metcalfe
March 04, 2021

Metcalfe, Robert "Bob"

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bob. Suddenly and peacefully in his sleep at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Thursday March 4, 2021 in his 79th year.

Loving husband of Liz for 51 years. Loving dad of Jeff (Tammy), Terry and Amanda (Matthew). Grandfather of Jessica (Brady), James (Kim), Taylor (Jesse), Cole (Jasmine), Hunter, Reid and Lena. Great-grandfather of Cory. Previously deceased by his parents Harry and Ethel Metcalfe and sister Rae (Vic). Survived by his siblings Cindy (Joe-deceased) and Kay (Jim-deceased). Will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Dearly missed by his faithful dog Misty.

Friends may support the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home on Sunday March 7, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held.

Please note that face masks are mandatory at all times, social distancing must be observed with no physical contact.

The service will be streamed live on Monday morning beginning at 10:25. Please search YouTube for "BarkerFH Bob Metcalfe"

For those who wish, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth "Liz". [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jeff Metcalfe
2. Terry Metcalfe
3. Amanda Metcalfe

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1973, Thursday November 29, The Almonte Gazette page 7
HARRY METCALFE
The death of Henry Robert (Harry) Metcalfe of R.R. 3, Almonte, occurred at a Kingston hospital on Thursday, November 15, 1973, following a lengthy illness. He was in his 56th year. Mr. Metcalfe farmed on the ninth line of Ramsay, and for several years he was active in the construction business. He was a member of Almonte Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 147, and a former member of the I.O.O.F. Born at Almonte on April 18, 1918, he was a son of the late Wilfred Metcalfe and Mrs. Jessie (Anderson) Metcalfe, now of Carleton Place. He received his education in Almonte and area schools. He was married to the former Ethel Rodger on April 10th, 1941. Besides his wife and his mother, he is survived by a son, Robert of Ottawa; two daughters, Rae (Mrs. Victor Fortington) and Cindy, both of Almonte, and three brothers, Wilmer of Dundas, and William and Raymond, both of R.R. 2, Almonte. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church street, Almonte, on Saturday afternoon, November 17, with burial at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. Raymond V. Brown of Almonte, Baptist Church conducted the funeral services. Pallbearers were George Larocque, Garnie Barr, James Gleason, Paul Leishman, Francis Naismith and John Thompson.

Henry married Ethel Catherine Rodgers on 10 Apr 1941 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ethel (daughter of William Stewart Rodger and Caroline G. Somerville) was born on 10 Sep 1918 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 May 1999 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 May 1999 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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999, Wednesday May 5, The Almonte Gazette page 11
METCALFE, Ethel Catherine
In hospital at Almonte on Sunday, May 2, 1999. Ethel C. Rodger of Almonte, age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry R.(Harry) Metcalfe. Dearly loved mother of Bob (Liz) of Munster, Rae (Mrs. Victor Fortington) of Almonte, Cindy (Mrs. Joe Edmonds) of Clayton and Kay (Mrs. Jim McGregor) of Stittsville. Loved grandma of Andy Fortington, Jeff (Tammy) Metcalfe, Terry (Joanne) Metcalfe, Amanda Metcalfe, David McGregor, Alice McGregor, Kevin and Carole McGregor. Greatgrandma of Jessica and James Metcalfe. Special grandma of Jason Watt, Kevin Botham and Rob Dodge. Friends called at the, C.R. GAMBLE. FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2 pm. Rev. Lyle Sams officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

1999, Wednesday May 19, The Almonte Gazette page 11
Ethel Catherine Metcalfe
Ethel Catherine Metcalfe passed away at the Almonte General Hospital May 2 after a lengthy illness. She was 80- years-old. Mrs. Metcalfe, predeceased by her parents, William S. and Carrie Rodger, was born September 10, 1918 in Middleville. She married Harry Robert Metcalfe on April 10, 1941 in Almonte. Mrs. Metcalfe is survived by her three children; Robert, of Munster, Rae Fortington of Almonte and Cindy Edmonds of Clayton. The funeral was held May 5 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Lyle Sams presiding. Pallbearers were Andy Fortington, Jeff Metcalfe, Rob Dodge, Danny O'Connor, Kevin McGregor, and Terry McGregor. Honorary pallbearers were Dave Drummond, Gib Drummond, Dave McGregor, John Thompson, Bert Acheson and Francis Naismith.

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1963, Thursday July 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4
METCALFE ? At his residence, 8th concession of Ramsay on Tuesday, July 16, 1963, Wilfred H. Metcalfe, beloved husband of Jessie Anderson in his 71st year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte. Funeral service at the Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18 at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

1963, Thursday August 1, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Wilfred H. Metcalfe
Following a lengthy illness, Mr Wilfred H. Metcalfe of Ramsay Township passed away at his home on Monday, July 15. Mr Metcalfe, who was in his 71st year, had lived in Ramsay all his life and attended the local schools in Almonte. He was the eldest son of the late Henry Metcalfe and his wife Elizabeth Reilly. He was a member and a former deacon of the Almonte Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Jessie Anderson, four sons, Harry, Bill and Raymond of Almonte, and Wilmer of Kingston, and eighteen grandchildren. Three brothers, Bert Metcalfe of Toronto, Dr Herbert Metcalfe of Lindsay, and W. Arnold Metcalfe of Almonte, and one sister, Lila of Toronto also survive. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Mrs Ivan Duncan, Mr Melville Paul, Mr Hubert Syme, Mr Andrew Ford, Mr Edwin Thompson and Mr Mel Foster.

Wilfred married Jessie Bowes Anderson in 1917. Jessie (daughter of William Waddell Anderson and Henrietta Watson) was born on 8 Feb 1893 in Hopetown Cemetery, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Jan 1975 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 11 Jan 1975 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1975, Thursday January 23, The Almonte Gazette page 7
JESSIE B. METCALFE
Mrs. Jessie Bowes Metcalfe, widow of the late Wilfred H. Metcalfe of R.R.2, Almonte, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 1975, at the Charlotte Nursing Home in Carleton Place, following a lengthy illness. She was in her 82nd year. She was born at Hopetown on February 8, 1893, a daughter of the late W. W. Anderson and his wife, Henrietta Watson. She received her education at Hopetown and at S.S. No. 14, Ramsay. Mrs. Metcalfe was a member of Almonte Baptist Church, and was married at the local church to Mr. Metcalfe, who predeceased her in 1963. She is survived by three sons, William G. and Raymond K., both of Almonte, and Wilmer W. of St. Catherines; two brothers, William J. Anderson, Almonte, and G. W. Anderson, Carman, Manitoba, and two sisters, Margaret, Mrs. H. Cable, Perth, and Lucy, Mrs. W. L. Thompson, of Ottawa. Predeceased are one son, Harry R.; a brother, Robert A. Anderson of Cornwall, and a sister, Mary, Mrs. Thomas Thompson of Newboro, Ontario. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte, on Saturday, January 11th at 2 p.m. with interment at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. William Leaton officiated. Pallbearers were Robert Metcalfe of Ottawa, Perry, Bruce and Dale Metcalfe of Almonte, Garry Metcalfe, St. Catharines, and David Metcalfe, Guelph, Ontario.

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1964, Thursday May 14, The Almonte Gazette page 8
William S. Rodger
The death occurred suddenly on Monday, May 4th of Mr Wm S. Rodger of Almonte. Mr Rodger who was in his 83rd year was working in his garden when he suffered a severe heart attack. He had been a resident of Almonte for the past 35 years. Until his retirement about five years ago, he served as a rural mail carrier. Mr Rodger was born at Middleville, the son of the late Mr and Mrs James H. Rodger. Of a family of 8, two sisters survive, Eva, Mrs Wm Rintoul of Drummond and Edna, Mrs Robert Woods of Ashton. Mr Rodger was twice married. His first wife, Caroline Somerville, died in 1935. His second wife, Susan Parker died in 1950. He is survived by one daughter, Ethel, Mrs Harry Metcalfe of Almonte; a step-daughter, Lorna, Mrs Desse Brown on Montreal and three grand-children, Rae Metcalfe of Ottawa, Bob and Cindy Metcalfe of Almonte. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the Comba Funeral Home with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The Reverend D. Leslie Elder conducted the service. The pallbearers were: Mr Jas McDonald of Galt; Mr Joe Melanson, Mr Ed Winslow-Spragge, Mr Dolphie Elliott of Almonte and two nephews, Mr Jas Rodger of Lanark and Mr Earl Manson of Almonte

William married Caroline G. Somerville in 1908. Caroline was born on 14 Jun 1879 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Aug 1935 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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1935, Thursday September 5, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs William Rodger
Largely attended by friends and relatives the funeral of Mrs William Rodger was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence, Almonte street, to the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev James Foote of St Andrew's church, Carleton Place, conducted the services. The pallbearers were Messrs J. Emo, E. Manson, E. Somerville, J. Rodger, R. Rodger and W. McKay. The numerous floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which deceased was held. The late Mrs Rodger had been in ill health for about nine months and passed away Friday night. Born 55 years ago at Middleville, the daughter of the late John Somerville and Katherine Ballantyne, she had made her home there until 13 years ago when she moved to Almonte. She was married 27 years ago to William Rodger, who survives her. Left to mourn besides her husband are one daughter, Miss Ethel Rodger of town, and six sisters and two brothers, namely, (Rachel) Mrs Thomas Manson, Middleville; (Nellie) Mrs E. Lynch, Dakota, Wash; (Kate) Mrs Wm Penman, Gilbert Plains, Man.; (Olive), Mrs Bruce Bell, Winnipeg, Man.; (Lily) Mrs Wm McIntyre, Almonte; (Sarah) Mrs Sarah Breesnee, Moosejaw, Sask, and John L. and James of Middleville.

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aged 48 years
1910, Friday September 30, The Almonte Gazette front page
Henry Metcalfe
After an illness from typhoid fever extending about three and a half weeks from which he was slowly recovering Mr Henry Metcalfe took a severe hemorrhage on Tuesday and passed away at the age of 49 years. He was a son of the late Hugh Metcalfe and had spent his life in Ramsay. He resided on the homestead until 1891 when he purchased what is known as the David McFarlane farm where he has since lived. He was married to Miss Reilly of Wakefield, who with six children survive -- Wilfred at home; Bert, a pupil of the Almonte high school; Leila, Arnold and Alexander going to school, and Herbert, the youngest who is ill with typhoid fever also. Mr Metcalfe never took an active part in public affairs, but was widely known for the kindness of his disposition, which won him many friends who sincerely regret his demise. In addition to his own family he is survived by his mother and the following brothers and sisters -- Robert of Pakenham; Dr. A.A., ex-mayor of Almonte; Hugh and William of Cando, Dak.; Lachlan of Kedrick, Idaho; John on the homestead, and Alex in Ramsay. Mrs James Nicholson of Bowesmont, Dak., and Mrs Jas Watt of Lanark township. The funeral takes place this (Thursday) afternoon to the eighth line cemetery.

Henry married Elizabeth Reilly in 1891. Elizabeth was born on 20 Jan 1870 in Rupert, Outaouais Region, Quebec, Canada; died on 21 Mar 1953 in Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried 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 Henry Metcalfe
Mrs Elizabeth Metcalfe, formerly of Almonte, passed away suddenly at her home on St Clair Ave., W., Toronto on Monday morning March 2nd, in her 84th year. Her husband the late Henry Metcalfe, predeceased her in 1910. Mrs Metcalfe was a daughter of the late William Reilly and his wife Mary Jane Johnson of Rupert Que. Following her marriage to Henry Metcalfe, son of the late Hugh Metcalfe and his wife, Jean McLean. W.A. Metcalfe, now operated his farm and dairy on the outskirts of Almonte. Left to mourn of her immediate family are one sister Belle. Mrs G.N. Crowe of Ottawa; one brother, Thomas Reilly of Toronto, also one brother-in-law, Dr. A.A. Metcalfe of Almonte; one daughter Lyla, Reg N., of Toronto; five sons, Wilfred H. Metcalfe of Ramsay; W.A. Metcalfe Almonte; A.H. (Bert) of Toronto; J.A. Metcalfe, Q.C., of Toronto and Woodbridge and Dr H.G. Metcalfe of Lindsay. There are also 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The late Mrs Metcalfe was a devoted member of Bethany United Church and while in Almonte was made a life member of the W.M.S. Of late years, she attended St Clair Avenue United Church, Toronto. Service was held in Toronto at 1.30 p.m., and the remains were brought to the Comba Funeral Home in Almonte where the funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4th. Rev H.C. Wolfraim officiated at the funeral services which were largely attended. The pallbearers were five grandsons, Harry Metcalfe, Raymond Metcalfe, William Metcalfe, Wilmer Metcalfe, James Metcalfe and a cousin, Henry Metcalfe. Interment was in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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Died at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Thursday, February 15, 1940, William W. Anderson in his 81st year. The funeral will take place on Saturday, February 17, 1940 at 2:30 p.m. from the residence of his son, William J. Anderson, 9th Line of Ramsay, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery.
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Suggested edit: 1940, Thursday February 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mr William W. Anderson
Largely attended by friends and relatives, the funeral of the late William Waddell Anderson, pioneer farmer of Ramsay township, was held Saturday afternoon from the residence of his son, William J. Anderson, 9th line of Ramsay, with interment in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev Wm Aird of the Almonte Baptist Church, assisted by Rev J.F. Dingman of Carleton Place, and Rev W.J. McBurney of Reformed Presbyterian church, Almonte, officiated at the funeral. The pallbearers were six grandsons: Gordon and Robert Cable, Henry, William and Wilmer Metcalfe and Pte Robert Thompson of Petawawa. Mr Anderson had been ill three weeks and died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Thursday. He was a member of the Almonte Baptist Church. The late Mr Anderson who was in his 81st year, was born in Lanark township, the son of Robert Anderson and his wife, Jessie Bowes. In 1881 he married Miss Henrietta Watson of Renfrew County, who predeceased him 12 years ago. in 1904 he moved to Ramsay and in late years lived retired with his son William. Surviving are four daughters and two sons, Mrs T.J. Thompson of Smiths Falls; Mrs H. Cable of Carleton Place; Mrs W.l. Thompson of Ottawa; William J. of Ramsay and George W. Anderson of Carman, Man. There are also one sister and four brothers, Mrs Alex McNabb of North Bay; Thomas of California; Robert and James of North Dakota and John C. Anderson of Fallbrook. Floral tributes were received from the Baptist Churches of Almonte and Carleton Place and from relatives and friends

William married Henrietta Watson. Henrietta was born on 30 Jun 1855 in Grattan Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Feb 1928 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 20 Feb 1928 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"Died in Ramsay, Saturday, February 18, 1928 Henrietta Watson beloved wife of William Waddell Anderson, age 73 years. The funeral will take place from her husband's residence, 8th Line Ramsay, on Monday February 20, 1928 at 2:30, to vault at the Auld Kirk Cemetery."

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1935, Thursday October 3, The Almonte Gazette front page
Middleville
Another of the older residents of our village, Mr. James H. Rodger, passed on to the spirit world last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom. He had reached the age of 85 years and 3 months, and during his lifetime was seldom seriously ill, but for a few years his heart had caused him uneasiness and his sudden demise was due to this weakness when walking around the home. Mr. Rodger was married to Ellen Miller in the year, 1875, and to this union there was a family of five daughters and three sons, Jessie A., Mrs. Charles Ramsbottom, Lanark; Harry L., Maggie, Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom, Ferguson's, Falls; William S. of Almonte; Nellie, Mrs. Welland McKay of Ramsay; James of Almonte; Edna, Mrs. Robert Woods of Arklan; Eva, Mrs. Wm. Rintoul. Galbraith. The large funeral services Sunday afternoon were conducted at the home of Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom, thence to United church Middleville, by the pastors, Rev. Snelgrove and Rev. McLean of Lanark. The six grandsons who acted as pallbearers were: James and John Rodger, John Rintoul, Wilbert McKay, Lloyd Ramsbottom, Roy Rodger and four grand-daughters were flower bearers, Eleanor Rintoul, Mildred and Margaret Ramsbottom and Ella Rodger. Another nephew Mr. Geo. Rodger was requested to sing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken."

James married Ellen Miller on 18 Jun 1875 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ellen was born on 18 Sep 1855 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 3 Feb 1935 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1935, Thursday February 7, The Almonte Gazette, page 8
Middleville
Mrs. James H. Rodger
Death has once again invaded our village, claiming on Sunday morning one of our aged and most highly respected citizens in the person of Mrs. James H. Rodger, nee Ellen Miller. During her illness which lasted a little over a year, her sufferings were borne in that quiet, patient manner so characteristic during her lifetime. A native of Lanark Township, in which her whole lifetime was spent, she was born on the farm now owned by Mr. Russell Ramsbottom, Sept. 18, 1855. She was the last surviving member of a family of 11 children, born to William S. Miller, who came from Ballymena, Ireland, and his wife, Ann Graham of Lanark Township. On June 18, 1875 she was united in marriage to Jas. H. Rodger of this township, by Rev. James Wilson, and to them were born a family of eight children, all of whom reside within a radius of 20 miles and were present with her during the last weeks of her life. There are also 28 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon from her late residence to St. Paul's United Church, interment being made in Middleville Greenwood Cemetery, her pastor. Rev. K D. Snelgrove conducting the services. Six grandsons were pallbearers and many beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket. The bereaved husband and family namely - William S. of Almonte; Jas. M. and Nellie, Mrs. R. Welland McKay of Ramsay; Jessie Ann, Mrs. Charles M. Ramsbottom of Lanark Village; Margaret, Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom; Edna, Mrs. Robert L. Woods; Eva, Mrs. Wm. Rintoul and Harry L. of Lanark Township, have the sincere sympathy of the community and a host of friends in the loss: of a devoted wife and mother.