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| 1801 | 1945, Thursday October 25 The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Obituary Mrs Alexander C. Wylie?/b? The death of Mrs Alexander C. Wylie at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital here on Sunday, October 21st, 1945 caused widespread regret throughout the town and district. Mrs Wylie was born in Arnprior and had resided in Almonte practically all her lifetime, the daughter of the late George Wilson and his wife, the late Mary Patterson. She was educated in the Almonte Public School and High School and was a Registered nurse, a graduate of the Winnipeg General Hospital. Mrs Wylie was a devout member of Bethany United Church and took a prominent part in all the activities of the church, and was deeply interested in the work of the Women's Association and Women's Missionary Society and also an active worker of the Ladies' War Aid and of the Alexandra Club in connection with the Rosamond Memorial Hospital. A cheerful disposition and charm of manner and a sincere concern for the happiness and welfare of others won for Mrs Wylie a host of friends. She was married to Alexander C. Wylie in 1899 and is survived in addition to her husband by four sons, Capt. J. Hamilton Wylie, Arthur W. Wylie, Harry A. Wylie of the United States Navy and Flt Sgt. R. Maitland Wylie, and one daughter Mrs S.R. Pence (Jean), (another daughter, Mary, predeceased her in 1925), and one brother, John W. Wilson of Victoria, B.C. survives. A brother H.G.W. Wilson, K.C., of Indian Head and a sister, Dorothy, predeceased her. One son Harry, who is still on duty with the U.S. Navy in the Pacific theatre of war was unable to be present at the funeral but represented by his son Bob, from Niles, Michigan | Wilson, Jean Robina (I41517)
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| 1802 | 1946, Monday June 17, The Ottawa Journal page 20 DEATHS YOUNG - Sunday, June 16, 1946, in hospital, Mary Ann Cattel, widow of the late Francis (Frank) M. Young, formerly of Almonte., in her 84th year. Funeral from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, on Tuesday, June 18, at 3 p.m. Interment in Auld Kirk cemetery. | Cattell, Mary Anne (I34512)
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| 1803 | 1946, Monday November 18, The Ottawa Journal page 18 FOLKARD - On Monday November 18, 1946, in hospital, Mary Scott, widow of James J. Folkard,, of Almonte, Ontario, in her 75th year. Resting at Fred N. Garrett Funeral home, 594 Somerset West, where service will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 8 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte, Ontario, on Wednesday, November 20, at 2.30 p.m. Almonte papers please copy. 1946, Thursday November 21, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Mrs J.J. Folkard Mrs Mary Folkard widow of James J. Folkard, died in an Ottawa hospital in her 75th year after an illness of three months. Born and educated at Cedar Hill she was married there in 1893 to James J. Folkard, who predeceased her 18 years ago. Mr Folkard had been section foreman for the CPR at Meath, Ont, for many years. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Scott, and went to Ottawa 10 years ago to reside with her son. She is survived by two sons, Howard, of Ottawa, and Allan; a daughter, Mrs C. Casner, of Collingdale, Penn., two brothers, George Scott, of Eaton Rapids, Mich., and Jack, of Port Huron, Mich.; a sister, Mrs George Burgette, of Port Huron, Mich; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment made Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. [Maiden Name: Mary E. SCOTT] 1946, Wednesday November 20, The Ottawa Journal page 7 Final Tribute Paid Mrs Mary Folkard Friends and relatives gathered at the Fred N. Garrett Funeral Home on Tuesday evening to pay impressive tribute to the memory of Mrs Mary Folkard, of 155 Primrose avenue, who died in hospital on Sunday. Rev John A. Waddell conducted the service at 8 o'clock. Burial will be made this afternoon in Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte, at 2.30 o'clock. Numerous floral offerings and messages of sympathy were received by members of the family. Mrs Folkard is survived by two sons, Howard and Allan Folkard, both of Ottawa, one daughter, Mrs Casner, Collingdale, Penn., two brothers, George Scott, Eaton Rapids, Mich., and Jack Scott, of Port Huron, Mich., six grandchildren. A brother, Samuel Scott died in Toronto, two months ago. | Scott, Mary Eliza (I34481)
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| 1804 | 1946, Saturday September 21, The Ottawa Evening Citizen page 14 DIED NEILSON ? In Arnprior, on Friday, September 20, 1946, Mary Jean (Anderson) Neilson, widow of the late W.G. Neilson, M.P.P., of Golden, B.C., in her 84th year. Funeral from her late residence, 97 John street, Arnprior, Ont, on Sunday, September 22, at 2 p.m. flowers very gratefully declined | Anderson, Mary Jean "Jennie" (I24730)
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| 1805 | 1946, Thursday April 4, The Almonte Gazette page 8 APPLETON On March 27th to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Symington, a daughter, born at the R.M. Hospital. Mother and daughter both well. Congratulations. 1946, Thursday April 18 , The Almonte Gazette page 8 CLAYTON Some from here attended the funeral on Friday of last week of the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Symington | Symington, Marilyn Jean (I24504)
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| 1806 | 1946, Thursday February 28, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Mr Robert Yuill It was with profound regret that the citizens of Carleton Place and the surrounding district learned of the sudden passing of Robert M. Yuill, at his home on McLaren avenue, Tuesday afternoon, Feb 19th about 3.30. Mr Yuill, who was one of the town's best known and highly esteemed residents, was in his 69th year. Mr Yuill had apparently, been in his ususal good health and only that morning went for his mail to the post office. Some time early in the afternoon he went to his room to rest and did not complain of being ill. Members of the household, thinking he was sleeping rather late went to his room and were shocked to find that he had passed away in his sleep as a result of a heart attack. A son to the late Robert Yuill and his wife, Agnes Taylor, he was born in the township of Ramsay where he lived and farmed on the farm owned by his grandfather, the late James Yuill. Retiring from the farm, Mr Yuill came to live in Carleton Place in March 1926, and continued to live here ever since. He was married to the former Miss Agnes E. Yuill, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Yuill, who predeceased him on July 30, 1944. Mr Yuill was a devout and faithful member of Memorial Park United Church and was quite active in its work and serving for some years on the Board of Stewards. Surviving are one brother, Jas Yuill, of Mather, Man., and three sisters, Mrs A. Gilmour, Miss Isabel Yuill, and Miss Maude Yuill, all of Almonte, and one sister-in-law, Miss Margaret Yuill of Carleton Place, who made her home with her late sister and brother-in-law. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon from Fleming Brothers' Funeral Home, lake Avenue West, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery for interment. Rev D.C. Munro, minister of Memorial Park Church, officiated at the service. | Yuill, Robert Matthew (I25016)
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| 1807 | 1946, Thursday June 27, The Almonte Gazette front page Last Tribute Is Paid Almonte Dentist Tuesday Many At Funeral of Dr Thos R. Paterson Who Died On Sunday Many of his fellow citizens and friends throughout the district paid a last tribute of respect. Tuesday afternoon, to Dr Thomas Robertson Paterson when his funeral was held from the family residence Elgin Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Dr Paterson died on Sunday, June 23rd, following an illness of several months duration. He was in his 79th year and had continued to follow his profession as a dentist until ill health forced him to retire a short time prior to his death. Dr Paterson was born on a farm on the 6th line of Ramsay, Aug 31st, 1867. He was a son of the late William Paterson and Margaret Paterson. He was educated at S.S. 6 and 7 Ramsay; Almonte High School; Renfrew Model School and the University of Toronto. The Doctor graduated from the local high school in 1890 which was then under the principalship of the renowned P.C. McGregor. Taught For A Time Like many young men who went in for the professions in those days he spent a few years teaching school before enrolling at the university. After getting his certificate at model school in 1891 he taught at Waba and Galbraith until 1894. He then returned to High School for a year and entered the dental college of Toronto University from which he graduated in 1898. He had the degrees of L.D.S. from the Dental College; D.D.S. from Toronto University and D.D.C. Royal College of Dental Surgeons. He took a postgraduate course in Toronto in 1910. In 1907 Dr Paterson married Elizabeth Duncan of Ramsay Township who survives him together with two sons both of whom are teachers ? Wm S.D. of Kingston and T.H. Clarence of Smiths Falls. There are also two granddaughters, Lynn Marian and Anne Elizabeth. Took Part In Sports In his high school and college days the Doctor took a great interest in athletics including football, baseball, and the other games of that day. He was an ardent curler and bowler throughout his years in Almonte. He loved flowers and always took pride in his garden. He served on the Board of Education and later on the Town Council for a number of years. He was a member of several fraternal societies including the IOF; SOS; COCF and the IOOF. In religion he was a Presbyterian and an elder of the Almonte Church. During his long career as a dentist he delivered papers on various occasions to teacher's associations and others on care to the teeth and kindred subjects. In 1920 he carried out a survey of Lanark County children's teeth and made a report to the Ontario Government of that day. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday by Rev A.J. Fowlie of the Almonte Presbyterian Church assisted by a former pastor, Rev E.E. Preston now of Vankleek Hill. Pallbearers were six nephews, namely Albert; Allan; Morden; Kenneth; Gordon and Hugh Duncan Among many floral tributes were pieces from the Session and W.M.S. of the church and from Osiris Lodge, AF & AM, Smiths Falls. | Paterson, Dr. Thomas Robertson LDS, DDS, DDC. (I2928)
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| 1808 | 1946, Thursday June 27, The Almonte Gazette page 3 ?b?James Haigg Rintoul?/b? There passed away in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Wednesday, June 19th, 1946, James Haigg Rintoul of Tatlock in his 75th year. He was born in Darling Township on the farm where he spent all his life. He was the oldest son of the late William J, Rintoul and his wife, Annie Watt. He was one of a family of eleven, seven of whom are deceased, Margaret, Mrs. Geo. S. McIlraith of Lanark; Jennie, Mrs. Albert Affleck of Middleville; Mary, Mrs. George Taylor o? Middleville; David of Kemptville; Euphemia, Mrs. James Thompson of Rosetta; Bella, Mrs. Robert Allan of Perth; Ethel, Mrs. Ed. McCue of Rideau Ferry. Surviving are: John of Moose Jaw, Sask.; Elizabeth, Mrs. James Cowie of Balderson and Rev. Alex, at present of Penlake, Muskoka district. He was well-known throughout Lanark County and was Reeve of Darling Township for a number of years and later had held the office of treasurer, until two years ago when he resigned. In all community, school and church organizations he took an interested and active part. He was a member of St. Peter's United Church where he had served as elder and Sunday school superintendent. He was a staunch Liberal and served on the County Executive of that party for many years. Forty-five years ago he married Agnes Jane Caldwell who survives. To them were born three sons and two daughters: Helen M., who died in 1931; William H? who died in 1909; Annie A., Mrs. Benjamin E. James of Almonte; John C., of Tatlock and David A. on the homestead. Also surviving are six grandchildren. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon from his late residence to St. Peter's Church where the service was in charge of Mr. Geo. F. Warren of Middleville. It was very largely attended, friends and relatives being present from Kingston; Ottawa; Kemptville; Perth; Westport; Smiths Falls; Carleton Place; Almonte; Union Hall; Watson's Comers; Lanark; Lavant Station; Rideau Ferry; Innisville and Calabogie. Many messages of sympathy were received by the family and among the numerous floral tributes were pieces from Darling Township Council and St. Peter's Church; Pallbearers were James Scoular; James Caldwell; Harry McGee; Dave Caldwell; William King and Mack Barr, Flower bearers were two nephews, William Rintoul and Charles Rintoul and two neighbours, Graydon Barr and Archie Guthrie. Burial took place in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville. | Rintoul, James Haigg (I23670)
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| 1809 | 1946, Thursday June 27, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DIED At Almonte on Monday, June 24, Annie Yuill, relict of the late William A. Gilmour in her 84th year. The funeral was held on Wednesday from her late residence, Water Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1946, Thursday July 4, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs William Gilmour The funeral took place on Wednesday, June 26th of Annie Yuill, wife of the late William Gilmour. Born in Ramsay 84 years ago. Mrs Gilmour was the daughter of Robert Yuill and his wife, Agnes Taylor. She married Mr Gilmour and after his death she and her family move to Almonte where she has resided until her death Surviving her are two daughters: Inez of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Effie at home. One son, Stuart, died only a few weeks ago. Also surviving her are two sisters, Belle and Maud Yuill of Almonte and one brother, James, of Mather, Manitoba. | Yuill, Annie (I25024)
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| 1810 | 1946, Thursday March 21, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 Mrs. Enoch Giles A highly regarded resident of Lanark Township, Mrs. Enoch Giles, passed away at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Earl Sweeney, on March 13 at the age of 73. Mrs. Giles was born in Lanark Township, a daughter of the late William Moulton and his wife. Elizabeth Clark. In 1897 she married Enoch Giles, also of Lanark Township, and all her life was spent in that community. Of her immediate family, she is survived by two brothers, Herbert Moulton of Lanark Township and Thomas Moulton in the U.S.A., and one sister, Edna, Mrs. Wm. Code of Perth. Also left to mourn are four sons, Milton on the homestead; Orville of Almonte; Lloyd of Ramsay Township, Ressford of Beckwith Township; two daughters, Edna. Mrs. Wm. Code of Beckwith and Lillian, Mrs, Earl Sweeney. Largely attended by friends and relatives, the funeral was held on Friday afternoon from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Sweeney to St. George's Cemetery, Clayton. Rev. D. F. Weegar, rector, officiated. The pallbearers were, Messrs. Bert Thompson, Eldon Ireton, Graydon Arnott, Ronald Thompson, J.A.L. Tennant and Maynard MacIntosh. | Moulton, Ann Jane (I29673)
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| 1811 | 1946, Thursday November14, The Carleton Place Canadian, page 3 Ramsay Native Died Suddenly At Pakenham A large number of friends and relatives paid a last tribute to the memory of Miss Isabell Yuill at her funeral which was held on Friday afternoon, November 1st, from the residence of Mr W.E. Scott. On Sunday evening Miss Yuill had gone to the home of Mr and Mrs W.T. McGill, Pakenham, and her death occurred there suddenly on Wednesday morning as a result of heart seizure. Born in Ramsay Township, 72 years ago, she was a daughter of the late Robert Yuill and his wife, Agnes Taylor. Nearly all her life was spent in Almonte and district and for the past twelve years she lived at the home of Mrs Thos O'Grady, Union street, Almonte, where she carried on a dressmaking business. Miss Yuill's death is the fourth in her immediate family in the past eight months. She is survived by one sister, Miss Maude Yuill, of Almonte, and one brother, James, of Mather, Manitoba. Rev W.J. Scott, minister of Bethany United church, of which deceased was a member, officiated at the home and at the Auld Kirk cemetery where interment was made. Among the beautiful floral tributes was a spray from Circle No 2 of Bethany United church. The pallbearers were: Messrs Frank Paul, Norman Paul, Alex Barker, Andrew Stewart, John Sutherland and Robert Templeman | Yuill, Isabel "Belle" (I25015)
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| 1812 | 1947, Monday January 13, The Ottawa Journal, page 20 ?b?McDOUGALL?/b? - Friday, Jan. 10, 1947, at the residence of his son, James G. McDougall, Beauch?ne, Quebec, James McDougall, husband of the late Jessie Gardiner. Funeral at two o'clock Sunday afternoon from the George Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, Ont. Burial at Auld Kirk cemetery. 1947, Thursday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?James McDougall?/b? (Contributed by a relative) Many friends gathered with relatives to pay final tribute to the memory of James McDougall, former resident of Almonte, at his funeral held from the Comba Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon. Rev W.J. Scott of Bethany United Church conducted the service and burial was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Wm McCallum, Martin Maxwell, Dan Dutrizac, Elmer Boyce, J.B. Illingworth and Emmett Stafford. Mr McDougall died in his 92nd year and was a native of Edinburgh, Scotland. He married the former Jessie Gardner of Bennies Corners who predeceased him in 1927. Surviving are three sons Albert in the U.S.A. and Ernest and James of Beauchene, Quebec, and one daughter, Mrs E. McAfee of New Toronto. | McDougall, James (I39866)
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| 1813 | 1947, Monday November 17, The Ottawa Journal page 28 DEATHS STEELE, Loretta Isabel (MacDougall) - On Tuesday, November 11, 1947, at her home Carleton Place, Loretta Isabel Steele, (MacDougall); widow of Dr M.H. Steele. Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Friday, at St James Church, Carleton Place; Interment Auld Kirk. 1947, Friday November 14, The Ottawa Journal page 6 Mrs M.H. Steele Dies at Carleton Place CARLETON PLACE, Nov 13 - (Special) - Loretta Steele, widow of Dr Milo H. Steele, died here. She was born in Arnprior and was the daughter of Joseph and Anne MacDougall of that town. She was married in Toronto in 1916 and is survived by three sisters, Mrs G.E. McElroy, of Ottawa; Mrs Horace Martin and Miss Ida MacDougall, both of Cornwall. Two brothers also survive, Melville Gordon of Milwaukee, Wis.; and Dr Lorne MacDougall, of Toronto. The funeral will take place on Friday at 2 p.m. from J. Patterson and Sons funeral parlours to St James Anglican church and thence to Auld Kirk cemetery. The services will be conducted by Rev D.F. Weegar. | MacDougall, Lauretta Isabel (I8091)
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| 1814 | 1947, Thursday April 10, The Almonte Gazette front page Final Tribute Paid To William McEwen Well-known Ramsay Twp. Farmer Passes Away In His 83rd Year. Final tribute was paid to the memory of William McEwen, 7th line, Ramsay, at his funeral held Tuesday in Bethany United church Almonte. Rev W.J. Scott conducted the service. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mr McEwen was a member of one of the pioneer families of this district, his father being the first white male born in Ramsay township. He had been in ill health only short time and died on Saturday night in his sleep. He was in his 83rd year. Born in Ramsay the son of the late Marion Sutherland and William McEwen he was educated at the 7th line school and farmed all his life in that district. In 1904 he married the former Emma Turner, who survives. Mr McEwen was a member of the Jovial Sports Baseball Club, a thriving organization in the Ramsay district in early days. Surviving besides his widow are two sons, Melvin of Hamilton, and William of Ramsay; one brother and one sister, Robert of Fort George, B.C. and Mrs Albert Jarvis (Elizabeth) of Silverton, B.C. | McEwen, William M. (I9085)
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| 1815 | 1947, Thursday April 17, The Almonte Gazette page 5 ?b?Mrs Jas Bennett?/b? The death occurred at Almonte this Thursday morning, April 17, of Margaret Esdow Lang, widow of the late James Bennett, aged 86 years. The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr Jos Gibbons, Wilkinson St. on Saturday, April 19th at 3 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service at the home at 2.30. Obituary next week. 1947, Thursday April 24, The Almonte Gazette page 5 ?b?Final Tribute Paid To Elderly Citizen Mrs Jas Bennett Granddaughter Of Almonte's First Teacher.?/b? The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon, April 19th of Margaret Esdow Bennett, widow of the late James Bennett, from the home of Mr and Mrs Jos Gibbons, Wilkinson Street, where she had resided since the death of her husband 12 years ago. Services were conducted by Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist church of which deceased had been a member during her lifetime. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs Joseph Brooks, Jos Gibbons, Wm McCallum, James Barbour, Roy Thompson and James F. Patterson. Mrs Bennett, who was 86 years of age, had been in failing health for a number of years and death was hastened by injuries sustained in a fall some six weeks ago. She died on Thursday, April 17th. The late Mrs Bennett was born in Almonte a daughter of the late Alexander Lang and Janet Smith. She was a granddaughter of Arthur Lang, Almonte's first school master, who came to this part of the country in 1820. In 1885 she married James Bennett, who was an overseer in the plant of the Rosamond Woolen Co. for 50 years. She was the oldest member of the local Baptist congregation and of the Almonte Branch of the Women's Institute of which she was honourary president. She is survived by two nieces and two nephews. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were a niece, Miss Grace Cockroft, professor of history, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Mrs Gordon Schultz, Westmeath, Ont, and Mrs Lorraine Desjardins, of Pembroke | Lang, Margaret Esdow (I8664)
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| 1816 | 1947, Thursday August 14, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 Mr. John B. Wood The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 10 of Mr. John B. Wood in his 68th year. Mr. Wood was born in Pakenham Township July 26, 1880, the son of the late William Y, Wood and his wife Elizabeth Smith. The late Mr. Wood spent several years in Moosomin, Sask., before returning in 1920 to take over the management of his deceased brother's farm. During his active years he took a keen interest in the affairs of the community. His kindly disposition and genial nature won for him a host of friends. Ten years ago he retired from active life disposing of his farm to his nephew Mr. Lloyd Dickson with whom he made his home until the time of his death. Mr. Wood had been in failing health for some years, but only recently was confined to his bed. The deceased is survived by his nieces and nephews namely. Mrs. Lloyd Dickson (Annie); Wm. Y. of Pakenham; Robert of Smiths Falls; Mrs. R. A. Stuart (Elizabeth) of Sudbury; Margaret and Jack of Ottawa. In addition are two half-sisters and brothers, Mrs. J. Deugo (Minnie); Mrs. Stewart Boal (Maggie); Wm., all of Pakenham and Allan of Indian Head, Sask. The funeral service held at his late residence on Tues., Aug. 12 was largely attended. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. The pallbearers were Messrs John Deugo, Hiram McCann, E. J. Rose, Milton Lindsay, Thos. Fulton and James Connery. | Wood, John B. (I24890)
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| 1817 | 1947, Thursday December 4,The Almonte Gazette, front page ?b?Final Tribute Paid To Former Teacher?/b? Funeral Of Mrs Jessie Chisholm Held On Tuesday Afternoon Following a week's illness, the death occurred at her home on Union Street, Sunday morning, Nov 30th of Mrs Jessie Chisholm. She was in her 76th year and had lived all her life in Almonte. Mr Chisholm was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cameron. Her father was a well-known contractor, here, and built some of the town's important buildings. She received her primary education in the public and high schools after which she attended Queen's University where she graduated in 1897 with the degree of B.A. In 1898 she married Roderick Chisholm of Almonte who predeceased her in 1919. For 20 years ? from 1919 to 1939 ? she was a member of the teaching staff of the local high school. She specialized in languages and history and was a most successful and popular teacher. The late Mrs Chisholm attended Bethany United Church, was a member of the local branch of the Women's Institute and active in Red Cross work during the war and in other activities calculated to further community welfare. She served on the library board for a long time and her training as a teacher was valuable in that connection. She leaves four sons and one daughter, Alex, of Flint, Michigan; Robt of Montreal; Donald and John of Ottawa; and Jean of Montreal. Three sisters also survive, Misses Elizabeth and Mary Cameron of Victoria, B.C., and Mrs H. MacNeil of Kississing, Man., also four grandchildren, all of Ottawa. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service were conducted by the Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church assisted by Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Messrs Peter Young, George Etherington, P.A. Greig, W.C. Pollock, W.F. Thom and J.H. Martin. Among the floral offerings were pieces from the Board of Education, the Library Board, the W.M.S. of Bethany Church, the Bell Telephone Co., Ottawa and National Defence Headquarters of Ottawa. Mrs Chisholm was a popular member of the community having taught many people living here or in distant places. Her death was a great shock to her friends as she had been ill only a few days. | Cameron, Jessie (I41810)
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| 1818 | 1947, Thursday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4 MRS. CHAS. LAWSON Mrs. Chas. Lawson passed away on January 11th, 1947 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Penman of Rosetta. She was born in Almonte on July 12th, 1880, Emma Lodge, daughter of the late Thomas Lodge and Hannah Fletcher of Huddersfield, England. In 1903 she was united in marriage to Chas. Lawson of Cedar Hill and made her home there ever since. Left to mourn her loss is her husband, two daughters, Mary, Mrs, J. Penman, Rosetta; Isabell, Mrs. Geo. Stewart of Ramsay, and two sons, William A. and John C. of Cedar Hill; two sisters, Mary of Toronto and Lottie, Mrs. Geo. Lampros of Belleville and five brothers, James of Unionville; Frank of Buffalo; Thomas of Smiths Falls; George of Liverpool, N. Y., and Jack of Calgary. Joseph of Almonte, predeceased her five years ago. Also left to mourn her loss are twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from her late residence to the United Church Cemetery, Pakenham. The service was conducted at the home and graveside by her pastor, Rev. H. A. Turner. Many floral tributes were received. The pallbearers were: Leonard and Stuart Fulton, John D. Smithson, Howard Lowry, Murray Reid and Clarence Boal. Flowerbearers were: Lloyd and Lyle Reid; Jas. A. Howard and Jas. R. Fulton and Jackie Penman. Mrs. Lawson had been an active worker in community affairs and particularly in church organization. | Lodge, Emma (I33160)
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| 1819 | 1947, Thursday January 9, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mr Geo Thomas Bond Mr Geo Thomas Bond passed away on Saturday, Jan 4 at the home of his son-in-law, Mr Harvey Goodfellow following an illness of three weeks' duration. Mr Bond was born in Gloucestershire, England 73 years ago a son of the late Mr and Mrs Reuben Bond. He came to Canada with his parents when he was one year old and the family settled in Almonte. Fifty-one years ago he married Miss Mary Whyte of Almonte who survives, and last year they had the pleasure of celebrating the 50th anniversary of their marriage at the home in Braeside. Most of Mr Bond's active life was spent at Braeside where for 47 years he was in the employ of Gillies Bros. For many year he served as head millwright. He retired at the end of 1945 and he and his wife came to Almonte in September where they lived with their daughter and son-inlaw Mr and Mrs Harvey Goodfellow on Farm Street. Surviving besides his wife are eight daughters: Christena, Mrs Alex Tosh; Florence, Mrs Cephas Tosh both of Almonte; Alberna, Mrs Albert Rose, Sarnia; Georgina, Mrs Thos Proctor, Jr. and Ruby, Mrs Harry Nontell of Almonte; Pearl, Mrs Russell Dodds of Toronto; Catherine, Mrs Harvey Goodfellow of Almonte and Pansy, Mrs Harry Kuehl of Waterloo. One son died in infancy. Also left to mourn are one brother, W.A. Bond of Ottawa and four sisters, Mrs A.W. Horton and Mrs Harry Meade, both of South Carolina; Mrs Geo Wilson and Mrs Fred Hutchinson both of Winnipeg, 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, Jan 7 with Rev B. Owen of Calvary Baptist Church Arnprior officiating, assisted by Rev Wm Aird of Almonte Baptist Church. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Stuart Burton, Jack Carmichael, Robert Tomilson, Thos Moore, Leo Perrault and Chas Gilmour, all of Braeside. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from the Board of Calvary Baptist church, Arnprior. The Heather Club of Almonte Presbyterian Church, Thoburn's Weaving Room and Local Union No 104 United Textile Workers of America. | Bond, George Thomas (I23003)
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| 1820 | 1947, Thursday March 13, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs A. Stewart's Funeral Held From Almonte The death occurred at the family residence, 11th concession of Ramsay Township on Wednesday, March 5th, of Edith Emily Bowland, wife of Mr Alex Stewart. She was in her 49th year and had been and invalid for many years. Born at Lacombe, Alta., the late Mrs Stewart was a daughter of the late Hugh Bowland, former registrar for North Lanark and Mrs Bowland, now a resident of Newport, R.I. She married Mr Stewart in 1925. Mrs Stewart is survived by her mother, her husband, one daughter, Anne, at home and three sisters and one brother, namely, Mrs Stewart Houston, (Florence) Tyvan, Sask.; Mrs M.C. Hale (Dora), Newport, R.I.; Mrs Norman Paul, (Caroline), Ramsay, and Allan, of Toronto. The funeral was held on Friday, March 7th, from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev James Foote, of St Andrew's Presbyterian church, Carleton Place. The pallbearers were: Messrs Victor Kellough, J.B. Neilson, Edward Lowe, Hubert Fee. Lawrence Kennedy and Harry Grace. Among the many floral offerings were pieces from Appleton W.I.; Appleton Farm Forum, Appleton Junior Farmers; Appleton Homemaking and Garden Club; Appleton Recreation Association Circle No 5, Bethany church. | Bowland, Edith Emily (I17319)
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| 1821 | 1947, Thursday May 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS McGill ? In Almonte, on Thursday, May 15, Victor Leslie McGill, aged 63 years. The funeral will take place from the home of his brother, William McGill, Teskey Street, on Saturday, May 17th at 2.30 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service at the home at 2 p.m. 1947, Thursday May 29, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Victor McGill Victor L. McGill who passed away at his home in Almonte on May 15th, after an illness of some months had been a resident of town for thirteen years. He was a son of Mr and Mrs Alex McGill and was born in Pakenham. He was unmarried, and surviving him are, Miss Ida McGill and two brother John and William all of town. The late Mr McGill was a Presbyterian in religion and the funeral service was conducted by Rev A.J. Fowlie of the Presbyterian Church from the home. The pallbearers were Lloyd Watson, Jack McGill, Thos McGill. Joe Kemp, Wm Smithson and Daniel Nichol of Ottawa. | McGill, Victor Leslie (I17436)
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| 1822 | 1947, Thursday September 11, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 Obituary ?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. | McTavish, Margaret (I41407)
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| 1823 | 1947, Tuesday June 17, The Ottawa Evening Citizen page 22 ?b?REID?/b? ? On Tuesday, June 17, 1947, at the home of her daughter, Mrs D.M. Chambers, 183 Powell Ave., Marion Young, widow of John Reid, in her 96th year. Resting at Hulse and Playfair, Ltd, 315 McLeod St., where service will be held on the chapel on Thursday the 19th inst., at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte, Ont. | Young, Marion (I15152)
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| 1824 | 1948, Thursday April 29, The Carleton Place Canadian page 5 Mrs A. Gilmour Died in Perth on Wednesday The death occurred at Perth, Ont., on Wednesday morning of Mrs A.C. Gilmour of Carleton Place. She was the former Susan Coultas, daughter of James and Mary Coultas, of Yorkshire, England. She was born in Baildon, Yorkshire, on October 28, 1863, and came to this country with her parents at the age of 17 years. They settled in Appleton. She is survived by one son, Harry D. Gilmour, of Carleton Place, and one daughter, Eunice, Mr E.S. Turnbull, of Maplewood, N.J. The funeral will be held from the Patterson & Son Funeral Home, Lake avenue West, on Friday afternoon at two o'clock when the service will be conducted by Rev D.C. Munro. Interment will be made in Auld Kirk cemetery. Mrs Gilmour was married in Almonte in June, 1884. The couple had seven children. She had 20 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Her husband died in 1928. | Coultas, Susanna (I29716)
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| 1825 | 1948, Thursday December 16 , The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs A. Blakeley Following an impressive funeral service at Simcoe which was conducted under the auspices of the Rebekah Lodge, the remains of the late Mrs Arthur Blakeley were brought to Almonte by train to the home of her brother, Mr D.W. Snedden, Church Street, on Friday. Largely attended by sorrowing friends and relatives, tribute was paid to her memory at a service in Bethany United Church on Saturday, Dec 11, with Rev H.L. Morrison and Rev H.C. Wolfraim officiating. Mrs Blakeley, formerly Mary Isobel Snedden, daughter of the late W.A. Snedden and his wife, Jennie Toshack, was taken suddenly ill on Dec 6 and passed away on December 8 and the age of 38. She leaves her husband, Arthur Blakeley, formerly of Almonte; one son, James, and four brothers, Messrs D.W. Snedden of Almonte, John T., James and Alex of Ramsay Township and one sister, Jean, Mrs Conner Sutton of Renfrew. The pall-bearers were Messrs E.S. Graham, Clare Syme, Robert Toshack, R.A. Young of Ramsay Township, Wm Blakeley sr., of Almonte and Joseph Barras of Toronto. Interment was made in Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Snedden, Mary ISABEL (I31473)
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| 1826 | 1948, Thursday December 16, The Almonte Gazette page 3 ?b?David Joseph Drummond?/b? Very largely attended by friends and relatives, the funeral of David J. Drummond, who died on Tuesday morning, Dec 7, 1948, after a very lengthy illness, was held from his late residence, 9th concession of Ramsay, with Rev James Foote, pastor of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place, conducting the service. Interment was made in the family plot, Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Mr Drummond was of Scotch descent. His father, Daniel Drummond, came from Perthshire, Scotland, and his mother, Marion McCallum, came from Glasgow, Scotland. He was born on March 1st, 1870, on the 12th concession of Ramsay, and spent most of his life farming. He lived in Carleton Place from 1918 - 1922, then moved to the 9th line of Ramsay. He was a member of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and at one time a member of the board of managers. On Dec 30th, 1903, he married Jessie Bayne Stewart, who survives with one son, Stewart, and his wife, Doreen, and four grandsons. David, Gilmour, William and John. Four sisters also survive: Jessie, Mrs Robert Dunlop, Carleton Place; Miss Marion C. Drummond, Ottawa; Agnes, Mrs Lawson Stewart, Fitzroy; Mary, Mrs Alex Stewart, McNab; six brothers; William J., Alexander P., Dr Samuel J., Rev Daniel R., George T., and Malcolm G., and one sister (Tena), Mrs J. Chapman, are deceased. Pall-bearers were John M. Chapman, D.H. Lowry, W.H. Hawkins, W.J. Anderson, W.D. Stewart and Robert P. Reid. Among the beautiful floral tributes received were wreaths from the W.M.S. of St Andrew's Church, Buckham and Stewart Construction Co., and Circle No 4, St Andrew's Church Friends were present from Guelph, Shawville, Bristol, Ottawa, Arnprior, Cedar Hill, Almonte, Carleton Place and Ashton. | Drummond, David Joseph (I5365)
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| 1827 | 1948, Thursday February 5, The Almonte Gazette front page Final Tribute Paid To Constable Rose Funeral Service For Former Provincial Constable Held In Bethany Church Impressive tribute was paid to the memory of Frank Rose on Saturday afternoon when Bethany United Church was filled with sorrowing friends and relatives. Mr Rose who served as a member of the Ontario Provincial Police for 22 years, passed away on Thursday morning, Jan 29 in the Great War Memorial Hospital Perth following an illness of several weeks' duration. He was in his 52nd year. Born on the Rose homestead in Pakenham Township, Constable Rose was the son of the late Nathaniel Rose and his wife Margaret Core. His youth was spent in this district and during World War One, he served overseas with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He served with the Police Force for many years at Morrisburg and was widely known throughout the whole Ottawa Valley. At the time of his death, he was senior constable at Perth district headquarters where he had been located for the past ten years. Left to mourn are his wife, the former Kathleen Arthur of Ramsay Township, two daughters, Miss Barbara of the Public School staff of Middleville, Miss Margaret at home and one brother Mr Ed Rose of Pakenham Township. Services were held at Perth on Saturday and the cortege proceeded thence to Almonte. Rev W.R. Alp presided at the service in Bethany Church, assisted by the minister, Rev H.C. Wolfraim and Rev T.R. Hutcheson of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Some 40 members of the Provincial Police Force attended in a body, six of whom acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Rose, James Francis "Frank" (I32731)
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| 1828 | 1948, Thursday January 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs Robert Giles The funeral of the late Mrs. Robt. W. Giles was held on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13th, from the family residence, Malcolm Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Wolfraim, pastor of Bethany United Church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Giles was ill only a week and died in her 66th year on Sunday morning. Jan. 11th. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. Two favorite hymns of deceased were sung: "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Abide With Me." The pallbearers were, Thomas Barclay, Harvey Scott, James Edmonds, Ernest Adams, Delmer Johnson and Morris Turner, the first five neighbours of the family. Among the many floral tributes were pieces from Textile Union No ? 104; Weaving Dept., Rosamond Woolen Co. Ltd.. and the Car Dept. C.P.R., Smiths Falls. Among those who attended from a distance were friends from Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Pakenham and Renfrew. The late Mrs. Giles was the former Jean Edith McArthur, a daughter of the late Stephen McArthur and his wife, Mary Turner of Ramsay Township. She was married to Robt. Giles on July 26th, 1904. He survives her together with five daughters and two sons, Namely, Mrs. Rae (Florence); Mrs. E. Baird (Laura); Mrs. Norman Sadler, (Jean); and Miss Mary of Almonte; Mrs. W. J. Carpenter (Eleanor), Smiths Falls; Ernest and Allan of Almonte. Twins, a son and daughter, predeceased her. There are also three sisters and two brothers ? Mrs. James Paterson (Jessie), Ramsay; Mrs. Reuben Giles (Bertha) and Miss Ethel of Blakeney; Archie and Stephen, Blakeney. Two sisters and one brother predeceased her, Mary, Elizabeth and John. There are 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Giles' greatest interest was in her home. She had a kindly disposition and her sudden passing will be regretted by all who knew her. | McArthur, Jean Edith "Jeannie" (I12514)
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| 1829 | 1948, Thursday January 29, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mr Thomas Rose?/b? People were shocked to learn of the sudden death, early Monday morning of Mr John Rose of Pakenham Township. He was a comparatively young man having been born on Sept 3rd, 1913. Mr Rose was a bachelor and had made his home with his cousin, Mr Ed Rose, on the family homestead of for the last 20 years. He had a heart condition which had not bothered him to a great extent up to the time of his death. He helped with the work around the farm and did not complain about feeling badly on the last night he retired. He was taken suddenly ill early in the morning and passed away before medical aid arrived. The late Mr Rose was a son of the late John E. Rose and Mary Cavers of Pakenham Township and was born on the farm where he died. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev T.R. Hutcheson of the Reformed Presbyterian Church conducted the service, assisted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church. Deceased was a deacon of the first mentioned Religious denomination. Pallbearers at his funeral were: John Morton, John Waddell, Allan, Thos and Wm Burns and Wm Bowes. Among many floral offerings were pieces from the Reformed Presbyterian Church and C.Y.P.U. | Rose, john Thomas (I37915)
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| 1830 | 1948, Thursday March 4, The Almonte Gazette page 4 John Gilmour A well-known and highly regarded citizen of Almonte passed away at his residence, King Street, Friday evening, Feb 27, in the person of Mr John Gilmour in his 76th year. He had been in failing health for several months as a result of a heart ailment. Born on the 8th line of Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late Allan Gilmour and his wife, Mary Black. In March 1898 he married Miss Christena Lawson of Cedar Hill who survives. Practically all of Mr Gilmour's life was spent in Ramsay Township and in Almonte. Deceased was a member of L.O.L. No 378 Almonte; a member of St John's Presbyterian Church and served on the Board of Management of that church for several years. Left to mourn besides his wife are four sons, Wilfred and Murray Gilmour of Dauphin, Man.; Allan and Charles of Almonte and two daughters, Gertrude, Mrs George Lowry and Mary, Mrs Arnold Leishman of Almonte; one sister Jessie, Mrs William Stanley of Carleton Place, and nine grandchildren. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Monday afternoon from his late residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Alexander Mills of Arnprior, officiated. Among the beautiful floral tributes were a wreath from the Session of the Presbyterian Church and L.O.L. No 378 of Almonte. The pallbearers were six nephews: Messrs Eric Cavanagh, Leonard Stanley, Mack Scott, Morris Gilmour, Arnold Gilmour and John Lawson. | Gilmour, John (I19415)
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| 1831 | 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. | Syme, John "Jack" (I20159)
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| 1832 | 1948, Thursday May 8, The Almonte Gazette page 5 MR. ELIJAH M. GILES One of Lanark Township's oldest residents, Mr. Elijah M. Giles, passed away at the G.W.M. Hospital, Perth, on April 25th, following an illness of nine months. Mr. Giles was born on July 25th. 1872, in Ramsay Township, a son of the late Mr. Enoch Giles and his wife, Margaret Manson. When just a young man, he settled on a farm on the ninth concession of Lanark township where he lived all the rest of his life. On January 19th, 1910, he was united in marriage with Miss Isabel Warren who survives with two sons, Warren on the homestead and Kenneth of Almonte. Other members of his family are three brothers, Will and Charles of Ramsay and James of Carleton Place; also three sisters, Mrs. Ida McCall, Mrs. Ethel McNeely and Miss Jessie Giles of Carleton Place. Two brothers and two sisters predeceased him, John of Drummond Centre and Herman of Ramsay; Ida and Elizabeth (Mrs. John F. Ramsbottom) Lanark. Largely attended, the funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from Alex. Blair & Son's Funeral Home, Perth, to Elmwood cemetery. Rev. S. D, Holmes, Anglican rector, officiated at the services. The pallbearers were five nephews, Harold and Clarence Ramsbottom, Lloyd McCall, Wilbert and Calvin Giles and Harry Warren. Numerous floral tributes were received by the bereaved relatives. | Giles, Elijah M. (I27884)
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| 1833 | 1948, Thursday November 25, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mrs Thomas J. Reid?/b? Mrs Thos. J. Reid died suddenly at her home, Union Street, Saturday morning. She had been in ill health for over a year but her death came as a shock to her friends because she had been feeling better during the last few weeks. She was in her 77th year. The funeral, which was private, took place on Monday afternoon, the Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church, officiating. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pall-bearers were Messrs P.A. Grieg, W.A. Jamieson, Austin Symington, P.A.E. Young, J.L. Erskine and W.M. Bowland. Mrs Reid was the former Agnes Jane Drummond. She was born in Ramsay Township six miles from Almonte, the daughter of the late Peter Drummond and his wife, Jane Dunlop. She spent her youth in Ramsay where she received her early education in the rural school. Mrs Reid attended Bethany United Church and was a member of the Women's Missionary Society and a life member of the Women's Auxiliary. She married in Almonte in 1903 to Thomas J. Reid, who survives. In addition to her husband she is survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to many floral offerings from friends there were wreaths from the Almonte Branch of the Canadian Legion and The Women's Auxiliary of the organization. | Drummond, Agnes Jane (I15313)
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| 1834 | 1949, Monday October 17, 1949, The Ottawa Journal page 22 ?b?Mrs Agnes Harrison Dies in Newark?/b? A native of Almonte and for many years a resident of Ottawa and Carleton Place, Mrs Agnes Moore Harrison died in Newark, NJ., Friday at the age of 70 Widow of David Harrison, she left Ottawa for New Jersey some 25 years ago. She leaves two daughters Edith and Cecile, and one son, Ronald, all of New Jersey. | More, Agnes (I36175)
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| 1835 | 1949, Thursday April 21, The Almonte Gazette front page Miss Agnes Paul The death occurred at Perth on Monday, April 18, of Miss Agnes Paul following a lengthy period of failing health. She was born 79 years ago, the youngest daughter of the late William Paul and his wife, Jane Simpson, who lived on the 7th line of Ramsay Township. Except for a few years spent in Western Canada with her sister, all her life was spent in this district. She was the last member of her immediate family, two sisters and one brother having passed away many years ago. Surviving are two nieces, Mrs A.G. Naismith, Mrs Ed Rose and Mr Melville Paul and a niece and three nephews in Western Canada. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the home of Mr A.G. Naismith. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church officiated and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs Frank Paul, Norman Paul, Melville Paul, A.G. Naismith, Gordon Thom and Herbert Stewart (Perth). | Paul, Agnes "Aggie" (I8517)
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| 1836 | 1949, Thursday August 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Stuart Boal Many friends and neighbours gathered at the home of the late Mr Stuart Boal on Friday, Aug 12th, at 2.30 p.m. to pay last respects at his funeral. Rev H.A. Turner conducted the services, with Zion United Church choir in attendance. The cortege proceeded from the house at 3 o'clock to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Wilbert Murphy, Geo Noonan, Jack Smithson, Jack Dowdall, Lornie Melanson, Peter Syme. Flower bearers were Gordon and Jim Boal, Billie and Ted Wood, Wilfred Gilmour, Johnnie Lawson. Friends attended from Arnprior, Scotch Corners, Ottawa, Cobden, Carleton Place, Renfrew, Hopetown and Sudbury. Included in the floral offerings were wreaths from Long Lake Hunting Club, Cedar Hill Ball Club, Cedar Hill Institute, K.N. Paupst and Staff and Almonte Cold Storage. | Boal, Stuart (I15974)
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| 1837 | 1949, Thursday August 4 The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Obituary Mrs Mary M. Lawford?/b? Final tribute was paid to Mrs Mary Lawford, wife of Sidney M. Lawford, at her funeral service on Sunday July 24th. The service was conducted by Rev T.R. Hutcheson assisted by Professor I.J. Mathews. Burial was made in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs Lawford was born in Ramsay, daughter of Edward Moore and the late Agnes Hastie. She spent her early childhood in Carleton Place and Pembroke, moving to Almonte when a young girl and completed her high school work here, and has resided in Almonte continuously since. For a number of years she was associated in business with her son, W.E. Lawford, and with her quiet cheerful disposition made many friends, A member of the Baptist Church, she taught in the Sunday School until recent years. Left to mourn her loss are her husband, two sons, Wesley E., of Toronto; Clifford, of the Postal Department, Ottawa; two daughters, Valda, Department of Transport, Ottawa; Edith (Mrs Carns Lever), of Carleton Place, also her father, Edward Moore, Almonte; one sister, Sarah of Vancouver; two brothers, William, of Rhode Island, and David, of New York. Also surviving are four grandchildren. The many beautiful floral tributes testified to the love and esteem of her many friends. | Moore, Mary (I11507)
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| 1838 | 1949, Thursday July 14, The Almonte Gazette front page A.K. Sutherland Dies Word was received here of the death on Wednesday, July 13th, at Milwaukee, Wis., of A.K. Sutherland, a native of Ramsay Township. The remains will arrive at Carleton Place on Saturday on Saturday, July 16, at 4.30 p.m., and will be conveyed directly to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. About two weeks ago Mr and Mrs Sutherland visited the former's sister Mrs A.G. Young, and Dr Young of Smiths Falls and also spent a day in Almonte. Mrs Young was formerly Miss Maizie Wylie, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm H. Wylie of Almonte. | Sutherland, Alexander Knowles (I10132)
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| 1839 | 1949, Thursday July 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mrs G. Willoughby?/b? Mrs George Willoughby, a resident of Ottawa for over 35 years, died at her home, 73 Second avenue, on Thursday, July 7, after a lengthy illness. She was in her 88th year. Born and educated in Almonte, she was the former Isobel Simpson, the last surviving member of a large family, five brothers and three sisters having predeceased her. She was married 66 years ago in Almonte to George W. Willoughby, who survives. Mrs Willoughby was an active worker in church organizations all her life. During her years in Ottawa she was a regular attendant at the Dominion United Church. Surviving in addition to her husband is one son, Graydon, of Ottawa, one daughter, Myrtle, of Ottawa, one granddaughter, Mrs B.G. Brown of Ottawa, one grandson, Arthur Gemmill of Ottawa and one grandniece, Mrs Laurence Brown, also of Ottawa. The private funeral service took place at her home on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment was in Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. Dr J.K. Kelly and Mr W.G. Kelly are nephews of Mr Willoughby, who is a former Mayor of Almonte and first fire chief of the town. | Simpson, Isabella (I21158)
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| 1840 | 1949, Thursday July 7, The Almonte Gazette page 4 John Sutherland The death occurred at his home at Almonte on June 23rd of John Sutherland, following a brief illness. He was in his 85th year. Mr Sutherland was born in Ramsay township, and was a son of the late John Sutherland and Jessie Nicholson. He had lived in Almonte for the past thirty years. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary McKay The funeral was conducted by the Rev H.C. Wolfraim, from his late residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery on Friday, June 25th. The pallbearers were Nelson McKay, Milton Symington, Alex Symington, Errol Manson and William Creighton. Among the floral offerings were pieces from Bethany Church and staff of Hotel Almonte. | Sutherland, John (I25386)
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| 1841 | 1949, Thursday March 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs Walter A. James Muriel Harriet Ritchie, beloved wife of Walter A. James passed away suddenly on Saturday, Feb 26th, at her home on Augusta Street, in her 69th year. Mrs James, a daughter of the late James R. Ritchie and his wife, Abigail Hilliard, was born in Pakenham Township. As a young girl she came with her family to Almonte where she was a highly respected member of the community. Over 45 years ago she was married to Walter A. James who survives together with a daughter, Irene, (Mrs Ivan Duncan), of Almonte and a son, Hilliard, of Toronto. Also remaining to mourn her loss are three brothers, Gordon of Almonte; James and Ernest of Saskatoon and nine grandchildren. Although Mrs James' chief interests have always been in her family and home, the great number of floral tributes. acts of kindness and messages of sympathy received, gave testimony to the high esteem in which she was held by a multitude of friends who had been attracted to her by her mild manner and kindly disposition. The funeral which was largely attended, was held on Monday afternoon, Feb 28, from her residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services at the house were conducted by Rev T. DeCourey Rayner of St John's Presbyterian Church of which Mrs James was a member. Those attending from out-of-town were Mrs Clarence Leishman, Mrs J.K. Montgomery, John James of Sudbury; Mrs Dan Leach of Victoria Mines; Mr and Mrs John Livingstone, Howard Ritchie of Kingston; Mr and Mrs Hilliard James and son Peter, of Toronto; Mr and Mrs Henry Ormond of Ottawa; Mr and Mrs Welland Storey, Mr and Mrs Earl Halpenny and Mr Albert Metcalfe of Pakenham. Among the floral tributes received were those from the Carding and Picking Room of the Rosamond Woolen Company, Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society, Presbyterian Heather Club and the Chief Accountants Department, Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto. The pall-bearers were Messrs Edward James, E.P. Clement, Russell Kenny, D.W. Snedden, George Gemmill and John James. | Ritchie, Muriel Harriet (I21042)
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| 1842 | 1949, Thursday May 12, The Almonte Gazette page 4 At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Tuesday, May 10, 1949, Effie May Millar, beloved wife of the late Elbert L. Millar, aged 60 years. Funeral on Thursday, May 12, at 3 p.m., from her late residence, Cedar Hill, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Blake, Effie May (I34616)
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| 1843 | 1949, Thursday October 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs. L.K. Comba The funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Sept. 29th, of Mrs L.K. Comba from the funeral home of Mr. George L. Comba to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church. Mrs. Comba died at her home in Stratford on Tuesday, Sept 27, following a lengthy illness. She was the former Laura Gray and was born in Almonte a daughter of the late William L. Gray and his wife Phoebe Good. She went to school here and worked in town until her marriage in July of 1926 to Mr. Comba. He was a printer who learned his trade in the Gazette office and the couple lived in Goderich for several years before removing to Stratford 20 years ago. Mrs Coma leaves her mother who resides with Mr. Comba in Stratford, and two brothers, Lionel B Gray of Byng Inlet and Ross at London, Ont. | Gray, Edith Laura (I24607)
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| 1844 | 1949, Thursday September 1, The Almonte Gazette front page Rev William Aird Held Charge Here For Twenty Years Death of Baptist Clergyman Closes Useful Life Of Christian Service Death claimed a fine citizen of Almonte, Saturday afternoon, August 27th, in the person of Rev William Aird who had been pastor of the local Baptist Church for the last twenty years. He was 67 years of age and had been ill only a short time. Born and educated in Scotland, Mr Aird came to this country in 1910 and in the succeeding year he married Alice Reid who had come out from Hawick, Scotland, and was then residing in Toronto. Twenty Years Here During his career as a clergyman, Mr Aird was stationed at Ohsweken, on the Indian Reserve near Brantford for a time. When World War One broke out he went Overseas on active service, remaining there through the entire struggle, 1914-18. On his return, he was appointed to a charge at Bentinck, Ont, where he remained from 1919 until 1924; from there he went to Maxville and ministered to that congregation from 1924 until 1929. In the latter year he removed to Almonte and was in charge to the Church here for the succeeding twenty years. At the time of his death he was secretary-treasurer of the Canada Central Association of Baptist Churches; secretary of the local Ministerial Association; chairman of the Library Board and a member of the Lawn Bowling Club. For many years he was chaplain of the Almonte Branch of the Canadian Legion but retired from this post several years ago when his disagreed with the organization over a matter of conviction. Mr Aird is survived by his wife, the former Alice Reid of Hawick, Scotland, and two daughters, Mrs Earle Simpson (Jean) of Almonte and Miss Helen of Napanee. There is also a sister, Mrs A. Scott, in Peterborough and a brother, Robert in Hawick, Scotland. Kathryn Simpson of Almonte is a grandchild. Funeral On Monday The funeral was held from the family home on Country Street to the Baptist Church on Monday afternoon. Rev A.J. Milligan of Sault Ste Marie was in charge of the service assisted by the following local clergymen, Rev T.R. Hutcheson, of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner, of the Presbyterian Church; Rev H.L. Morrison, of Trinity United Church; Rev Frank Anthony, of Carleton Place Baptist Church, and Rev Mr Brock of Lanark. Among the floral tributes were pieces from the local Baptist Church, the Bowling Club, the Library Board, and the Ministerial Association; Pembroke Baptist Church, and Carleton Place Baptist Church. Friends were present from Renfrew, Arnprior, Lanark, and Maxville. A Fine Citizen Members of the Almonte Ministerial Association and his colleges from Carleton Place and Lanark acted as honourary pallbearers. The active pallbearers were: Messrs Sid Lawford, J.D. McCallum, A.W. Smith, Geo Gemmill, H.B. Kirkland and Graham Simpson. Mr Aird was a citizen who will be missed by his fellow townsmen. He had many good qualities of mind and heart. A faithful servant of the Christian Church, he leaves a fine memory behind him. He took an interest in the good things of the community always supporting those movements that were calculated to advance the public interest. He enjoyed sports, especially lawn bowling, and was an all around pleasant man to be associated with. | Aird, Rev. William (I27333)
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| 1845 | 1949, Thursday September 29, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?SYME -?/b?- In Ramsay Township, on Tuesday evening, Sept. 27th, 1949, Jessie J. Lockhart, widow of James G. Syme, in her 92nd year. The funeral will take place from the residence of her son, Mr. Herbert A. Syme, 10th concession of Ramsay, where service will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1949, Thursday October 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mrs James Syme?/b? The funeral of Mrs James Syme was held Friday afternoon from the residence of her son, Hubert A. Syme, Ramsay Township, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery for interment. The service was conducted by Rev. James Foote, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place and Rev. H.L. Morrison, of Almonte. Mrs Syme died at her home in Appleton on September 27. She was 91 years of age. The former Jessie Jane Lockhart, she was a daughter of the late Hugh Lockhart and his wife, Marion Fumerton, and was born in Ramsay. She was educated there and was married to Mr. Syme at Almonte. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 17 years ago last May. He died about 17 years ago in January. Mrs Syme attended St. Andrew's Church, Carleton Place, and had been a member of the Women's Missionary Society and the Ladies' Aid. Survivors include two sons, Peter T., of Vancouver, and Hubert A., Ramsay; one daughter, Mrs Lou Persman, St. Claire, Mich: eight grandsons and granddaughters, Orville and Nelson, at home: Dorothy, Mrs. Hallet, Edmonton; Ena, Mrs A. Stark, Ottawa; Gladys, Viking, Alta; Ross and Donald Vancouver; Lorne, Camp Borden; also one brother, Alfred P. Lockhart, Rokeby, Sask. The pall-bearers were Ed. Dowdall, Joseph Symington, John Struthers, James Turner, Hubert Fee and Frank Paul. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. | Lockhart, Jessie Jane (I6832)
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| 1846 | 1949, Thursday September 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs Stewart L. Nontell The death occurred in Ottawa on Tuesday Sept 6th at the home of her daughter, Mrs Kirby Chamberlain, of Elizabeth Gemmill, widow of Stewart L. Nontell in her 98th year. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon and interment will be made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs Chamberlain and a son Percy of Ottawa. Another son, Roy of Almonte, died some years ago. The family lived originally on the 10th line of Ramsay near the half-way crossing. Mr George Gemmill of Almonte is a nephew of the late Mrs Nontell. | Gemmill, Elizabeth (I7813)
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| 1847 | 1950, Monday April 17, The Ottawa Evening Citizen page 24 DIED GILMOUR, Jennie ? In Kingston, Ont, on Friday, April 14, 1950, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs Aden Clark, Bath Road, Jennie Thurlow, beloved wife of the late James Gilmour, Funeral will take place from R.J. Reid Funeral Parlour on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will take place at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Ont. | Thurlow, Jennie S. (I12891)
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| 1848 | 1950, Monday July 3, The Ottawa Journal page 24 DEATHS TESKEY, Margaret Gwendoline - At her home, 300 Cooper St., on Sunday, July 2, 1950, Margaret Gwendoline Teskey, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Milton Teskey of Appleton, Ont., and sister of Nora Teskey of Ottawa, Kathleen Teskey of Edmonton and A.M. Teskey of Langley Praire, BC. Resting at Hulse and Playfair Ltd., 315 McLeod St. Service on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. 1950, Monday July 3, The Ottawa Journal page 7 Miss M.G. Teskey Dies at her Residence Miss Margaret Gwendoline Teskey died at her home, 200 Cooper street, on Sunday Miss Teskey was born at Appleton, Ont., and educated at Appleton, Carleton Place High School. She was a member of Dominion United Church, the WMS of that church and the board of the Bible Society. She was a teacher on the staff of Osgoode Street Public School for a number of years prior to retiring last year. She had resided in Ottawa since 1914. She is survived by one brother, A.M. Teskey of Langley Prairie, BC, and two sisters, Miss Nora Teskey Ottawa and Miss Kathleen Teskey of Edmonton. The funeral will be held in the Hulse and Playfair chapel on Tuesday at 1 p.m. and will be conducted by Rev J.H. Osterhout. Interment will be made in Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. | Teskey, Margaret Gwendoline (I9442)
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| 1849 | 1950, Thursday April 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mr A.E. Teskey The funeral was held here on Thursday, April 13, of Albert Ernest Teskey who passed away in Winnipeg on Sunday, April 9, at the age of 80 years. Services were held in Winnipeg on Tuesday, April 11, and the remains were brought east for interment in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church, officiated. A native of Appleton, Mr Teskey was a son of the late John Adam Teskey, founder of the Woollen Mill in the village, and Mrs Teskey Forty-nine years ago, Mr Teskey went to Winnipeg and five years later he came back to Almonte and married Leila May Forgie. They returned to the western metropolis and made their home there where Mr Teskey was a real estate agent and later for many years a manufacturers' agent. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Dr. Maurice F. Teskey, of Calgary, Arthur G. Teskey of Regina and two grandchildren. His only sister, Mrs Wesley West of Almonte predeceased him. Among those from out-of-town who attended the service were Mrs Teskey, Mrs W.S. Hubbs of Pembroke and Mr Jack West of Renfrew. The late Mr Teskey was a subscriber to the Almonte Gazette for 44 years and followed the happenings in the Appleton district with great interest. | Teskey, Albert Ernest (I26785)
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| 1850 | 1950, Thursday August 17, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Rev Geo W. Thom The funeral of the Rev George Wm Thom, B.A., B.D., was held on Saturday afternoon, Aug 12th, from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mr Thom died on Thursday in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for a month. He was in his 80th year. Mr Thom was born near Appleton, a son of the late John Thom and Marion Neilson. He was educated in the local school, Almonte High School and was a graduate in arts and theology of McGill University. He served in the Presbyterian mission field in the Province of Quebec for some time and occupied a charge at Shawville, Que for six years after which he became a professor in a Presbyterian mission school at Pointe aux Trembles, Que. He retired about 24 years ago and since that time has made his home in Almonte. Mr Thom, who never married, was recognized in educational circle as an outstanding French teacher. He was the last of his immediate family, five sisters and a brother having predeceased him. The service was under the district presbytery of the Presbyterian Church. The Rev James Foote of Carleton Place officiated. Pallbearers were: Messrs Gordon and Wm Thom of Smiths Falls, John B. Neilson, Frank Paul, D.W. Stewart and Norman Bowes of Ramsay. | Thom, Rev. George William B. A. B. D. (I8505)
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