James GORDON Thom

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• Name: Gordon Thom
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?b?THOM, Gordon J.?/b?
In hospital, Carleton Place, Ontario, on Thursday, March 5, 1987, Gordon J. Thorn, beloved husband of Kathleen E. Munro. Dear father of David and his wife Teresa of Arnprior; Donald and his wife Beverly of Newmarket; Malcolm (Mac) of Carleton Place; Margaret of Carleton Place; Albert (Bert) and his wife Beverly of R.R. 2, Almonte; Ruth and her husband Stephen Boyce of R.R. 2, Almonte. Dear brother of Hazel (Mrs. Percy Drynan) of Carleton Place and Kenneth of Toronto. Dear grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Friends may call at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, for visiting on Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service in the funeral home on Saturday at 2 p.m., Rev. Robert Hill officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, In the spring. Donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the Thorn family.

James married Edith Kathleen "Kay" Munro on 30 Jun 1943 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of David Munro and Edith Ethel Thompson) was born on 13 May 1916 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Apr 2005 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Apr 2005 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married in Zion United Church, Carleton Place by Rev Kelloway.

1. Thom was born on 28 Jan 1944 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Jan 1944 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1944 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
2. James DAVID Thom was born on 16 Jun 1945; and died.
3. Donald Gordon Thom was born on 21 Oct 1946; and died.
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7. Ruth Thom and died.

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1958, Thursday March 27, The Almonte Gazette, page 8

?b?James Waddell Thom?/b?
Mr James Waddell Thom, well-known resident of Ramsay Township passed away on Tuesday, March 11th at the home of his daughter, Mrs Percy Drynan, Carleton Place, following a lengthy illness in his 89th year. Born in Ramsay Township, January 28, 1870, he was a son of the late James Thom and his wife, the former Christena Waddell. He received his education in the rural school and spent his entire life farming. The late Mr Thom was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Almonte. In which he took as active part, serving as a deacon for over 50 years and was treasurer for 40 years. He was married to the former Margaret McTavish, who predeceased him ten years ago. He leaves to mourn, a daughter and two sons, Hazel, Mrs Percy Drynan, Gordon of Ramsay and Kenneth of Toronto, also a sister, Helen, Mrs Thos Halliwell of Edmonton and nine grandchildren. Rev F.F. Reade, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church conducted the service at the Fleming Funeral Home on Thursday, March 13th, which was largely attended by friends and neighbours. Friends attending were from Toronto, Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Perth, Carp and Kinburn. The pallbearers were, Gordon Thom, Smiths Falls, Wesley Thom, James Henry, Edward Rose, Milton Bowes and Alexander Burns. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery

James married Margaret McTavish in 1901. Margaret was born on 1 Jul 1879 in Greenock, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 4 Sep 1947 in Ramsay 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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• Name: Maggie McTavish
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1947, Thursday September 11, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

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?b?Mrs James W. Thom?/b?
Margaret McTavish, wife of Mr James W. Thom, was born at Greenoch, Scotland, July 1, 1879. A six years of age she came to Canada. Following a lengthy illness she passed away on Thursday, September 4, in her 69th year The funeral was held from her late home on the seventh line of Ramsay on Monday, September 8th, at 2 p.m., and was conducted by the Rev T.R. Hutcheson of Barnet, Vermont, who is preaching at present at the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Almonte. Interment was at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Deceased was a life-long a faithful member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Women's Missionary Society. She was preceded in death by her sister, Mary (Mrs Robert Waddell) several years ago. She is survived by her husband, Mr James W. Thom, one daughter, Hazel (Mrs Percy Drynan), and two sons, Gordon and Kenneth. Three grandchildren also survive. She leaves six foster brother and sisters, Mr Norman Bowes, Mrs Samuel Burns, Mrs Alexander Burns, Mrs Alan Bowes, Miss Elizabeth Bowes, and Mr Lester Bowes. The pallbearers were Mr Robert Bowes, Mr James Morton, Mr William Burns, Mr Alex Burns, Mr Milton Bowes, and Mr Edward Roe. Friends who were present from a distance included those from Bellamy and Fitzroy. The funeral was largely attended by friends who came to pay a last tribute to the deceased.

James married Christine Hamilton Waddell on 8 Oct 1861 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Christine was born in 1836 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 11 May 1874 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John married Margaret Miller about 1828 in Scotland. Margaret was born on 15 Apr 1810 in New Monkland Parish, Airdre, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 3 Jul 1898 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in United Cemeteries, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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?b?Obituary - Margaret Miller?/b?
One by one the early settlers are passing away from this scene of action - those who braved the hardships of pioneer life and carved out homes in the wilderness of Lanark county - leaving behind them names and memories which will Long live in the hearts of those who mourn their departure. On Sunday evening last another old resident was called to her reward in the person of Margaret Miller, relic of the late John Tom, sr., who was in her 89th year. Though she had reached such a great age, her death was somewhat unexpected, as she had been enjoying fairly good health, and only two weeks ago she attended the sacramental services in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Almonte, of which denomination she had been a zealous member for over 60 years, and seldom was her place in the sanctuary vacant when circumstances permitted her being present, until the infirmities of old age prevented her from assembling regularly with God's people. Deceased was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, in the year 1810, and there spent a good portion of her younger days. In 1832 she, accompanied by her husband and two children, left the land of their birth to seek their fortune in this country, and after living for a time in Ramsey they settled on the 11th line of Beckwith, where they remained for a few years, and in 1837 removed to the farm on the 12th line of Ramsey, where she died. On January the 4th 1841 her husband died suddenly leaving her with six small children (four sons and two daughters) the eldest about 11 years old, but with persevering industry and help of the children and friends she soon earned for herself and family a good, comfortable home, never forgetting her duty to God. The children theretofore mentioned are all living except Margaret (Mrs. James Waddell), of Pakenham, who died some years ago. The others were: John, on the homestead; William, of Pakenham; Mary, (Mrs. James Turner) and James, of Ramsey; And David, of Whitehurst. There are also alive 32 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Our departed friend was a very highly respected resident, and will long be kindly remembered by those who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the family burying plot on the homestead and was very largely attended, testifying to the esteem in which deceased was held. The service at the house was conducted by her pastor Rev. E. M. Coleman, of Almonte, assisted by Rev. A. E. Michael of the same town, and Rev. G. T. Bayne, of Ashton. The pallbearers were her four sons.