Donald Giles

Family/Spouse: Roxie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1997, Wednesday May 7, The Almonte Gazette page B3
Howard P. Giles
A life-long area resident, Howard Giles, passed away peacefully in the Rosamond wing of the Almonte General Hospital April 5, 1997. He was in his 90th year. Born on Sept. 24, 1907, Mr Giles was raised on a farm on the Clayton Road by his parents, the late William Giles and his wife Margaret Pritchard. he received his education at Ramsay S.S. 6 and 7, Almonte High School and Guelph Agricultural College. During his life time, Mr Giles was a beekeeper and operated a honey-making business, was a linesman and installer for Bell Telephone and later, operated a business, Giles Auto Parts, on Mill Street in Almonte. He also served terms as property assessor for Almonte and building inspector for Ramsay Township. Always and active in the community, Mr Giles had particular involvement in the North Lanark Agricultural Society, the Ottawa Winter Fair, Almonte United Church, the Auld Kirk Cemetery Board, Almonte Lions Club, Almonte Business Association, Almonte Credit Union, Almonte Fish And Game Association, Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, and the Department of Lands and Forests. In later years he particularly enjoyed his involvement with the Renfrew County Old-Time Fiddlers' Association and various senior citizens' groups. Mr Giles married the former Olive H. McKay in Arnprior Sept 4, 1935. They resided in homes on Martin Street in Almonte until 30 years ago, when they moved to their home that Mr Giles had built on the Clayton Road. Mr Giles will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by Olive, his wife of 61 years, his children, Beverly (Steve) Summers of Etobicoke, Harold (Rosalyn) Giles of William's Lake, B.C., David (Diane) Giles of Dorchester, Ont., and Donald (Roxie) Giles of Vancouver, B.C. Also sharing in his loss are nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A private family funeral service was conducted by Rev Ted Colwell at the Kerry Funeral Home in Almonte April 8, followed by cremation. Interment will take place late in the spring at the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Howard married Olive Henrietta McKay on 4 Sep 1935 in Arnprior, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. Olive (daughter of John McKay and Mary Jane Rodger) was born on 23 Nov 1908; died on 19 Dec 2004 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, 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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2004, Tuesday December 21, The Ottawa Citizen page C14
GILES, Olive H.
(Nov. 23, 1908 - Dec. 19, 2004)
Of Almonte
Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven, Almonte, Ontario on Sunday, December 19th, 2004 at age 96. Olive H. McKay, beloved wife of the late Howard Giles. Dear mother of Beverley (Mrs. Steve Summers), Forest, Ontario; Harold (Rosalyn) Giles, Williams Lake, BC.; David (Diane) Giles, Dorchester, Ontario and Donald (Roxie) Giles, Vancouver, B.C. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by one brother Thomas McKay and by two sisters Laura Baker and Ethel Duncan. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in the Kerry Chapel on January 19th, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Barry Goodwin officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte with Howard in the Spring. Donations made in memory of Olive to Almonte Country Haven or charity of your choice would be most appreciated by the Giles family

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1962, Monday April 2, The Ottawa Journal page 28
GILES, William
At the Almonte General Hospital, Saturday, March 31, 1962. William Giles, beloved husband of the late Margaret Pritchard, dear father of Howard, Almonte in his 92nd year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin S., Almonte, for service on Tuesday, April 3, at 2 p.m. Interment St George's cemetery, Clayton, Ont.

William married Margaret Pritchard in Jan 1901. Margaret (daughter of David Pritchard and Margaret) was born on 10 Jun 1873 in Montague Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Dec 1950 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1950, Thursday December 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4
MRS. WILLIAM GILES
Following a week's illness, Mrs. William Giles passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Giles. She had been in failing health for the past year. Mrs. Giles, whose maiden name was Margaret Pritchard, was born in Montague Township in 1872, a daughter of the late David Pritchard and his wife, Margaret. Her youth was spent in Montague and at Bancroft. In January 1900, she married William Giles of Ramsay Township and the couple made their home on the 8th line until a short time ago when they moved to the home of their son. Surviving besides her husband and son, Howard, is one sister, Carrie, Mrs. Gavin Findlay, of High River, Alta. Four sisters and four brothers predeceased her: Annie, Mary, Jane, Esther, Joseph, Charles, David and William. Deceased was a member of St. George's Church, Clayton. The funeral was held on Friday from the residence of her son, Martin Street, to St. George's Church, Clayton. Interment was in the Bowland Cemetery. Rev. Llewellyn Graham of St. Paul's and St. George's Churches, officiated. The pallbearers were six nephews: Wilbert Giles, Calvin Giles, Kenneth Giles, Lloyd McCall, Harold Ramsbottom and Russell Ramsbottom. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from the Almonte Lions Club; the North Lanark Agricultural Society and the Muskrat Hunt Club.

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(Medical):John McKay, 82 years old, who was killed instantly early Saturday morning by an east bound train on a crossing only a few hundred feet from his own home. Mr McKay, an early riser himself, was on his way to give a message to a neighbour whose work made it necessary for him to leave home around 6.30 Apparently the elderly man, who had to cross the tracks, did not notice the approach of the Montreal flier which stops here only if there are sleeping car passengers to get off. It was on its way through the station running one minute late at 6.41 (D.S.T.) when the accident happened one block east of the depot on Church Street crossing. There are three tracks there ? the main line and two passing tracks, and it is possible either he did not see the approaching train at all or if he did the thought it was on one of the sidings.

Died:
1954, Thursday July 8, The Almonte Gazette front page
Elderly Resident of Almonte Loses Life In Railway Mishap
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon for John McKay, 82 years old, who was killed instantly early Saturday morning by an east bound train on a crossing only a few hundred feet from his own home. Mr McKay, an early riser himself, was on his way to give a message to a neighbour whose work made it necessary for him to leave home around 6.30 Apparently the elderly man, who had to cross the tracks, did not notice the approach of the Montreal flier which stops here only if there are sleeping car passengers to get off. It was on its way through the station running one minute late at 6.41 (D.S.T.) when the accident happened one block east of the depot on Church Street crossing. There are three tracks there ? the main line and two passing tracks, and it is possible either he did not see the approaching train at all or if he did the thought it was on one of the sidings.
Coroner On Train
It so happened that on this particular morning Dr John McEwen of Carleton Place was a passenger on the train and as he is a Lanark coroner, he was asked to take charge by Provincial Constable A.R. Mitchell who was called to the scene. Dr McEwen gave the train leave to proceed after a delay of some 25 minutes and released the body having decided it was a pure accident with no inquest necessary. Mr McKay was a fine old gentleman with many friends, and the mishap shocked all those who knew him and created much sympathy for his wife and family. Deceased was an Oddfellow and on Sunday evening a large number of members of the Craft from Vivan Lodge, Arnprior, held a service at the house, and six of the brethren acted as pallbearers at the funeral which was held on Tuesday from the family home on Church street. Services were conducted in the Almonte United Church of which he was a faithful member and at the grave side in the Auld Kirk Cemetery by Rev J. Ray Anderson.
Native of Lanark
Born in Lanark Township, he was in the lumber business in Arnprior until his retirement 20 years ago. Some 13 years ago he and his wife took up residence in Almonte. On June 26th of this year Mr and Mrs McKay celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. Left to mourn in his widow, the former Mary Jane Rodger, of Almonte; one son, T. Lloyd McKay of Ottawa and three daughters Mrs Howard Giles (Olive), of Almonte, Mrs J.V. Baker (Laura), of Winnipeg and Mrs M.J. Duncan (Ethel), of Almonte. There are also three sisters and four brothers; Mrs J.R. Reid and Mrs James Rodger of Almonte and Mrs W. Mealey of Brandon, Man; Welland of Almonte, Thomas of Brandon, Alex of Sinclair and Charles of Ramsay Township; also 11 grandchildren.

John married Mary Jane Rodger on 26 Jun 1907 in Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born in 1878 in Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Nov 1970 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1970 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1970, Thursday November 19, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Mrs Mary Jane McKay
The death occurred in Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, November 3, of Mary Jane Rodger, wife of the late John McKay. Mrs McKay was in her 93rd year and had spent the last few months in Lanark Lodge, Perth. Born in Middleville, Mrs McKay was the last surviving member of the late James Rodger and his wife Maria Whitten. Three brothers and two sisters predeceased her, namely: James of North Dakota; David and Bella of Salmon Arm, B.C.; Hugh of Middleville and Ellen of Rosetta. Following her marriage, Mrs McKay resided in Arnprior until the retirement of her husband. At that time the couple came to make their home in Almonte. Of a quiet disposition, the late Mrs McKay took pleasure in he activities of her home and church. A family of four survive, namely: T. Lloyd, of Ottawa; Laura (Mrs J.V. Baker), Oakville; Ethel (Mrs Morden Duncan) and Olive (Mrs Howard Giles), both of Almonte. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Thursday, November 5, with burial in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev Robert McCrea. The pallbearers were three grandsons, Bruce Duncan, Tom and Brian McKay and three nephews, Wm Creighton, Roy Rodger and James McKay.

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1917, Tuesday February 6, The Carleton Place Herald page 4
DEATHS
GILES -- In Ramsay, February 2nd, Enoch Giles, aged 72 years.

1917 Friday February 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
The Late Enoch Giles
Mr Enoch Giles, a well known resident of Ramsay, passed away on Friday morning, aged 72 years. Deceased
was born and lived all his life in the township. He had been in poor health for some time and a week before his
death sustained a stroke from which he never rallied. he is survived by six sons and four daughters, his wife
having predeceased him by five years. The sons are William, Charles, James and Herman, in Ramsay, Elijah in
Lanark and John in Drummond. The daughters are Mrs. John Ramsbottom, Lanark Township; Mrs Geo. McCall
of Ramsay, and Jessie and Ethal at home. Deceased was a member of the Anglian church, a man well known
and much esteemed. The funeral took place Monday to St. George's cemetery at Clayton.

Enoch married Margaret Manson in 1870. Margaret was born on 1 Jun 1848 in Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 27 Jan 1913 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1913, Friday January 31, The Almonte Gazette page 3
Clayton News
The funeral of the late Mrs. Enoch Giles, sr., 2nd line Ramsay, took place this Wednesday.

David married Margaret. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]