Robert Alexander "SANDY" Snedden

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• Name: Sandy Snedden
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?b?Robert Alexander "Sandy" Snedden?/b?
The family of Sandy Snedden announce that he passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was in his 84th year. Loving husband of Marion (nee Sadler) for 60 years. Proud father of Murray (Patricia), Ron, Clarke (Dawn), and Keith (Martina) as well as Grandpa of Samantha (Jarred), Eric, Tait, Jennifer, Jack, Ashton, Spencer, Savannah, Trinity, Connor, Callum, Heidi, Chris and Brady. Dear brother of Beth Keating (Brian) and special brother-in-law of Helen and Art Levi, Andy Sadler, Marilyn Snedden and Margaret Sadler (late Russell). Predeceased by his parents Alex and Leila (nee Campbell); his brother Earle and sister Kay Hudson (late Graham). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sandy was a dairy farmer all his life and was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Lanark County Holstein club; long-time 4-H leader and an accomplished Holstein breeder, judge and showman. He was an athlete all his life. He loved cards, square dancing and took up golf and curling, once he figured out it wasn't a waste of time. He was a strong supporter of St. Andrews United Church in Pakenham and was never one to lack an opinion. His clarity of thought was refreshing. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff of the Almonte General Hospital. A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 11:00am in St. Andrews United Church. A reception followed. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

Robert married Marion Sadler in 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Murray Snedden and died.
2. Ron Snedden and died.
3. Clarke Snedden and died.
4. Keith Snedden and died.

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• Name: Alex Snedden
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1978, Wednesday June 21,The Almonte Gazette, front page
Well-Known Farmer Dies
One of the area's best known and most successful dairy farmer, William Alexander Snedden, died in the Almonte General Hospital last Thursday morning after a lengthy illness. He was in his 72nd year. Mr Snedden, or Alex, as he was known to his family and friends was born on Sept 20, 1906 in Ramsay Twp., the son of William Alexander Snedden and his wife Jane Isobel (Jennie) Toshack. He attended Bennie's Corners Public School before beginning his career as a farmer on Con. nine, Lot 26 in Ramsay Twp. Throughout his long and distinguished career as a dairy farmer, Mr Snedden was the Director of the Holstein Friesan Association of Canada, the Lanark Holstein Club, was on the Sire Selection Committee and was the Holstein Representative for Lanark County until his death. He was a qualified classifier and cattle judge, and received the Mater Breeder Shield in 1963. Besides showing purebred Holstein cattle and attending cattle show and sales, Mr Snedden was interested in baseball, trapping and hockey. He attended the United Church first in Blakeney and later in Pakenham. He married the former Leila Campbell in White Lake on September 5, 1934. Mrs Snedden, a former schoolteacher, survives her husband. Also surviving are sons William Earle and Robert Alexander of Almonte, daughter Kathleen Anne (Mrs Graham Hudson) of Kinburn and Elizabeth Jean of Almonte, brothers D.W. Snedden and J.T. Snedden, sisters Elizabeth Jean (Mrs Connor Sutton) of Renfrew and 13 grandchildren. Predeceased is a brother James and a sister Mary Isabelle (Mrs Arthur Blakeley) of Simcoe. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte on June 17, 1978 at 2 p.m. with interment in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Cecil Dodds officiated. Pallbearers were William Snedden, David Snedden, Bill Sutton, Earle Campbell, Gay Taylor, and Arthur Toshack. Honourary Pallbearers were Robert Drummond, Howard Dodge, Allison Fawcett, Norman Paul, Sheffield Graham and James Brown.

William married Leila Alfreda Campbell on 5 Sep 1934. Leila (daughter of Earl Campbell and Elizabeth Stewart) was born on 25 Mar 1909 in White Lake, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Aug 1987 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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1987, Wednesday September 2, The Almonte Gazette, page 18
Leila Alfreda Snedden
Leila Alfreda Snedden (Campbell) Snedden died suddenly in Almonte Saturday, August 22, 1987 at 78 years of age. She was born March 25, 1909 in the family homestead overlooking White Lake in McNabb Township, Renfrew County, to Earl Campbell and Elizabeth Stewart. She attended the local one-room school, Arnprior High School and Normal School in Ottawa. She taught at several schools in Ramsay Township until she married William Alex Snedden Sept 5, 1934 and moved to his family farm near Blakeney. Besides raising four children and caring for her husband's mother and aunt, she was a full partner in the operation of Mississippi Holsteins. Leila returned to teaching in 1954 when her youngest child started school. Her pupils at Cedar Hill remember her being there for many years until the new school in Pakenham was built. She retired from teaching in 1970. Her husband predeceased her in 1978, but Leila continued to take an active part in the community in such organizations as the Ramsay Women's Institute, Pakenham United Church Women, Pakenham Senior Citizens Club, Pakenham Horticultural Society, North Lanark Historical Society, and teachers' group, She was also a volunteer at Fairview Manor. Her surviving family members include son Earle and his wife Marilyn Robertson, daughter Kay and her husband Graham Hudson, son Sandy and his wife Marion Sadler, daughter Beth and her husband Brian Keating and 14 grandchildren. Her brother R.J. Campbell and sisters Eileen (Mrs Donald Scott) and Margaret (Mrs Sam Cunningham), all of the same White Lake area, mourn her passing. Rev Tom Lowry conducted the funeral from the Kerry Funeral Home in Almonte with burial at Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were grandchildren Bruce and Brian Hudson and Robert, Ken, Murray and Ron Snedden.

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1924, Friday February 29, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?W.A. Snedden Of Ramsay Passes?/b?
Well Known Farmer Dies
Following Operation at Hospital for Appendicitis.
Mr William A. Snedden, one of the best known farmers of Ramsay township died in the R.M. Hospital on Sunday evening following an operation for appendicitis, on Thursday evening. He was 52 years of age. The sudden illness and passing of Mr Snedden caused much sorrow throughout the community, and there was an unusually large concourse of mourners at the funeral on Tuesday. He belonged to an old Ramsay family, the members of which have played a strong part in the progress and development of the community. He himself was much liked and respected. He was the second son of the late David Snedden, and resided in Ramsay all his life. About 28 years ago he was married to Miss Jennie Belle Toshack, who survives with a family of four sons and two daughters: Wilfred in Toronto, John, James, Alexander, Isabel and Jean at home. He leaves also one sister, Miss Minnie Snedden who resided with him. The deepest sympathy goes out to the relatives. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the family residence on the 9th line of Ramsay to the Presbyterian cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev D.H. Hodges, of Blakeney Presbyterian church of which Mr Snedden had been an active and faithful member and had also been an elder for the past few years. Rev J.D. McCrae, who was present assisted in the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. R. W. Young, W.J. Graham, Alex Barker, Wm. Philip, George T. Graham, and Greville Toshack. There was a lengthy cortege of mourners. Mr Snedden was a good farmer and took deep interest in agricultural affairs. He was an active member of the Ramsay Farmers' Club, and was interested in Holstein breeding. His farm was one of the breeding poultry stations of the department of agriculture and hundreds of people have formed fine flocks of Plymouth Rocks from the eggs which he supplied. He was a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society and was a member of the Almonte and Ramsay Board of Trade and the Sons of Scotland.

William married Jane Isabelle "JENNIE" Toshack in 1895. Jane (daughter of John G. Toshack and Janet Young) was born on 10 Oct 1872 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Nov 1937 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 Nov 1937 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jennie Belle Toshack
• Name: Jennie Toshack
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1937, Thursday November 4, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
SNEDDEN -- In Ramsay Township on Thursday, Nov. 4th, Inst, Jane Isabelle Toshack, wife of the late W.A. Snedden, aged 65 years. The funeral will take place on Friday, Nov 5th at 2 o'clock p.m. from her late residence, 9th line of Ramsay to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service at the home at 1.30 p.m.

1937, Thursday November 11, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs William A. Snedden
Largely attended by friends and relatives the funeral of Mrs William A. Snedden who died Thursday Nov 4th, was held Friday afternoon from her late home, 9th line of Ramsay, with interment being made in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Mr Fred Rice, assisted by Rev C.D. McLellan of Bethany Church, Almonte, officiated at the funeral service, The pallbearers were Messrs R.W. Young, Alex Barker, William Phillip, Peter Syme, William Young and Robert Buchan. Included in the numerous floral tributes were wreaths from the U.F.W.O. of Ramsay, Ladies' Aid of Blakeney United Church and the office staff of the Producers' Dairy, Almonte. Decreased, whose maiden name was Jane Isabel Toshack, was born 65 years ago the daughter of the late John Toshack and his wife, Janet Young. In 1895 she was married to William A. Snedden, who predeceased her. Left are two daughters and four sons, namely, Isabel, Mrs Arthur Blakeley of Whitby, Ont., Jean, Alex, James and John, Ramsay, and Wilfred of Almonte.

Earl married Elizabeth Stewart. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Occupation: Snedden Stopping House

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1919, Friday May 2, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr David Snedden
The last member of the older ones of the Snedden family passed away on Sunday when Mr David Snedden, youngest son of the late Alex Snedden and Mary Whyte answered to the inevitable summons and went out to cross the bar. The late Mr Snedden was the youngest son of the family of which he was the last, and was born in the old stone house that was built by his father near Blakeney, and where he spent his whole life. The building is now used as a cheese factory. The late David Snedden was married to Mary Snedden, a sister of the late James Snedden, and to them three children were born, Miss Minnie C., and Wm A., who are still living, and David, who was killed by being thrown from a horse about 25 years ago. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, and notwithstanding the almost impassable conditions of the roads in many places, a very large number of friends and neighbours gathered to show their respect for one whom they had learned to esteem and to value as a neighbour beyond that which is retained for others. He never sought public prominence, but his good judgement and kindly advice were often sought for by those who needed such. The pallbearers were Alex D. Snedden, R.A. Snedden, Mansfield Snedden, Geo Mansfield, Thos Geddes, and Grenville Toshack. The services at the house and the grave were conducted by Rev Mr Merrilees.

David married Mary Snedden on 7 Jun 1860 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Snedden and Mary Currie) was born on 4 Nov 1836 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 20 May 1893 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 May 1893 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1893, Friday May 26, The Almonte Gazette, front page
The Late Mrs David Snedden
We regret very much to have to chronicle the death, on Saturday, of Mrs David Snedden, of the 9th line Ramsay, at the comparatively early age of 56 years. The deceased's maiden name was Mary Snedden. She was born in Glasgow, where she spent the early years of her life. Her whole married life, which was that of a very happy Christian, was spent on her husband's present farm near Rosebank. The late Mrs Snedden leaves behind her a sorrowing husband, one son and one daughter, who feel very keenly the loss of a faithful wife and a loving mother. Mrs Snedden will be much missed in the neighbourhood of Rosebank, where she has long been noted for her kindness and practical help to the sick and the afflicted. Many a home among neighbours will miss her ministering services in the hour of sorrow or trouble. This is the second blank in Mr. Snedden's family during the past few years, His youngest son David, having died a year of two ago as the result of a fall from a horse. The disease of which Mrs Snedden died was cancer, from which she suffered for a considerable time. The deceased was a sister of Mrs James Snedden, of this town. The funeral on Monday last was a very large one. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. McLean, the late Mrs Snedden's pastor, assisted by her former pastor, Rev Mr. Knowles, of Alice, and Rev Mr. Grant, of Almonte. The Sons of Scotland attended the funeral in a body. We tender our deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.

John married Janet Young in 1867. Janet was born in 1841; died in 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]