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| 1851 | 1950, Thursday December 14, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Death of James McGill In the death of James McGill which occurred in the A. and D. Hospital, Arnprior, on Thursday, Dec 7th, the community lost a highly esteemed and well known resident after a few weeks' illness. The late Mr McGill was born in Pakenham Township, July 1871, son of the late John McGill and Catherine McKay, where he spent his entire life. Mr McGill was married 53 years ago to Mary Sadler who survives with one daughter, (Mabel), Mrs Robert Hogan of Ottawa; two sons, Borden at home and Kenneth, R.C.N., Halifax; two sisters, Jessie, Mrs Alex Barker of Almonte and Lucy, Mrs Stan Sanderson of Ottawa; two brothers, John and Thomas, of Pakenham. He was a life long member of Blakeney United Church where he took an active part in all organizations. He will be missed by a large circle of friends. He was a wonderful neighbour, a friend of the sick and needy, had a joke for both young and old. The large funeral from his home on Saturday, Dec 9, at 2 p.m., was a fitting tribute to an esteemed citizen. Rev H.L. Morrison of Almonte and Rev Thos McCord of Carleton Place officiated at the service. Pallbearers were five nephews, John and Hubert McGill, Nelson and Norman Sadler, Herbert Timmins and Jas Needham. Numerous floral tributes were received. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte | McGill, James (I19522)
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| 1852 | 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. | Pritchard, Margaret (I29364)
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| 1853 | 1950, Thursday December 21, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 MRS. W. J. LYNCH There passed away on December 13 one of Ramsay's oldest residents in the person of Carolyn Manary, widow of the late W.J. Lynch. A life-long resident of this locality, she was in her 84th year. Death came suddenly although she suffered a lingering illness. She was the daughter of the late William Manary and his wife, Margaret Whyte. In 1887, she was married to Mr. Lynch who predeceased her 17 years ago. To them were born three sons and three daughters, Daniel, Carleton Place; Margaret Mrs. James McNeely; John, on the homestead; Wilfred, Ramsay; (Stella) Mrs. Ray Bigham, Toronto; (Ellen), Mrs. Melvin Hollister, Cornwall. Two brothers, Izias, Tisdale, Sask., and Edward, of Ramsay. The late Mrs. Lynch was a member of St. James' Anglican Church, Carleton Place. Her funeral was largely attended and Interment was made in the parish cemetery. The pallbearers were five grandsons, Willard, John and Arnold McNeely, Colonel and Albert Lynch and W. A. Edwards, a grandson by marriage, of Hamilton. | Manary, Caroline (I25886)
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| 1854 | 1950, Thursday December 28, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs Wesley Rea The death occurred on Tuesday morning, Dec 19, of Mrs Ida Florence Rea at her residence in Carleton Place. She suffered a lengthy illness and was in her 76th year. Born in Ramsay Township, she was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Hilborne. She was educated in the district. In 1890, she was married to Wesley H. Rea, of Ramsay, by whom she is survived. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Howard of Renfrew, and Melvin of Almonte; two daughters, Mrs H. Holland, Toronto, and Edna, at home. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, Dec 21, from the Fleming Bros' Funeral Home where Rev D.C. Munro conducted the service. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Hilborn, Ida Florence (I32180)
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| 1855 | 1950, Thursday December 7, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Good Citizen Lost In Death Of Ross Barr?/b? Fitting tribute to the memory of James Ross Barr, one of the town's popular businessmen, was paid on Saturday, Dec 2, when his funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home to the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner officiated at the service in the church and at the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made. Mr Barr had been in poor health for the past two months but his death at this time was unexpected and came as a great shock to his family and friends. A son of the late Mr and Mrs David Barr, Ross Barr was born 51 years ago in Darling Township. As a young man he came to Almonte where he was employed in the Rosamond Woolen Company until two years ago when he purchased a restaurant business here. In 1927, he married Miss Pearl Fulton of Pakenham Township who survives with one daughter, Miss Ruth Barr, Reg N., of Toronto, and one son, Wilbert, at home, four brothers, Alfred and Kenneth of Almonte; John and Lloyd of Ramsay Township; two sisters, Mrs Harry McGee of Tatlock and Mrs Alex M. Reid of Middleville. Mr Barr was a Presbyterian and a member of Almonte Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder and chairman of the managing board. He was a member of the Orange Order and of L.O.L. No 378, Almonte. He was past master, past district master and past deputy county master. On Friday evening, some 40 members of the Orange Order attended a special service at the funeral home. Howard Giles, past county master, presided assisted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim as chaplain and Past District Master W.E. McNeely of Carleton Place as Deputy Master. The honourary pallbearers were members of the Orange Order: Howard Giles, Ernest Bell, Cecil Martin, W.J. Drynan, John Ostler, S.M. Lawford, Howard Barr and Geo Fleming. The senior bearers were Robert Templeman and Lloyd Watson The active bearers were members of the Kirk Session and Board of Managers: Thorpe Bowes, Geo Lowry, Ken Fulton, Jas Brown, Ed Lowry and Wm Blakeley. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from the following: The Almonte Presbyterian Church; Session of Presbyterian Church; Board of Managers, Presbyterian Church; Presbyterian W.M.S.; Presbyterian Heather Club; Past Noble Grands, Rebekah Society; Atthewell Rebekah Lodge No 29, Almonte L.O.L, No 378, Almonte; Weave Room, Rosamond Woolen Mill; Carleton Wholesale; Staff of Almonte Cold Storage and Donald Fielding and Company | Barr, James Ross (I36671)
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| 1856 | 1950, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS CRAIG ? At the R.M. Hospital on Jan 20, 1950, Noreen Dianne Craig, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E. Craig, aged two months. The funeral was held on Saturday, Jan 21, at 3 p.m. from the home of Mr Ernest Craig, Ottawa Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery | Craig, Noreen Dianne (I35846)
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| 1857 | 1950, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette page 5 ?b?Miss Mary Smith?/b? The death occurred at her home on William Street, Almonte, on Thursday, Jan 19th, of Miss Mary Smith aged 89 years. She was born in 1861, a daughter of William Smith and his wife, Jean Neilson, whose farm home was on the 11th line of Ramsay. She was a graduate of the Lady Stanley Institute for the Training of Nurses, Ottawa, in 1895. Miss Smith became a pioneer in the private duty nursing field in the Ottawa Valley from which she had to retire due to illness in her family. Deceased had resided in her home on William Street for almost fifty years. She was an active member of the former St Andrew's Church and later of the continuing Presbyterian Church of Almonte. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by all members of her family, four brothers and two sisters, namely: William A., John N., James and Robert; Misses Agnes and Jean Smith. The brother, Robert, served for years as a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Surviving also, are two nephews and one niece ? Manning Smith, New York City; Arnold Smith and Mrs Oscar Wood of Toronto. The funeral which was private, was held on Saturday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. There was a service at the house conducted by Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner of the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Pall-bearers were J.D. McCallum, P.A. Greig, Harry Houston, Robt Templeman, W.H. Neilson and Robt J. Duncan. | Smith, Mary (I42427)
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| 1858 | 1950, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 Mrs W.R. More The death occurred on Monday, Jan 16th, of Minnie Julia Toop, widow of the late W.R. More, at the homestead on the 7th line of Ramsay, at the age of 86. Born at Wiltshire, England, in 1864, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frederick Sidney Toop, she came to Canada with her parents at the age of eight and lived at Cornwall later coming to Almonte. She was married in April, 1883 to the late W.R. More and they resided in Ramsay Township. She leaves four sons and three daughters, Alfred of Carberry, Man.; William of Wood River, Ill.; Edwin and Cecil of Ramsay; Edith, Mrs Root of San Fransciso, Calif.; Ida, Mrs Frank Guerard, Carleton Place; Ethel, Mrs Percy DeRouchie, Meadville, P.A. Three brothers, W.A. Toop, Almonte; Gordon, Carleton Place and Percy, of Edmonton. One son, Welland, and one daughter, Minnie, predeceased her. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths and sprays from the family, Shell Oil Co., Alton, Ill; Light Oil Dept., Alton Ill. The pall-bearers were Welland and Harvey Timmins, Walter More, James McKay, Wilbert McEwen and Harold Miller. Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner conducted the funeral service which was held at the home of her son, Cecil, on Wed., Jan 18th, at 3 p.m. to the Auld Kirk vault for interment in the family plot in the spring | Toop, Minne Julia (I24329)
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| 1859 | 1950, Thursday July 6, The Almonte Gazette, front page Last Tribute is Paid to Peter A.E. Young Almonte lost another of its elderly residents who retired from business a few years ago, in the sudden death of Peter A.E. Young on Sunday, following a heavy stoke that befell him during the night. Mr Young was in his 80th year and had been about as usual to the end. Although he sold out his interests in the planing mill business he conducted so long, in January of 1947, he continued to do work for his successor, Mr. H.R. Davey, local building contractor. For several hours a day this remarkable man glazed sashes in the plant he had conducted so long before disposing of it. Mr Davey states that on the Thursday before his death he did 30 of them. Peter Young was born in Almonte a son of the late Peter C. Young and his wife, Annie Anderson. He received his education in Almonte and at an early age entered the planing mill conducted by his father. On the death of the latter he carried on and for years was associated in the business with his brother Herbert who predeceased him a few years ago. Mr Young was a member of Bethany United church. He was an elder and there were few Sundays during his long lifetime that did not see him in his pew. A good businessman, tradesman and above all a most honourable person to deal with, Mr Young commanded the respect of all who knew him. His wife, the former Sarah Ann Giles of Blakeney predeceased him in 1941. He leaves one son, R. Ernest Young, of Danville, Que. Surviving are one sister and two brothers, namely, Mrs Geo. Etherington (Jessie) of Almonte; J. Howard of Ottawa and William of Almonte. Robert and Herbert passed away some years ago. The funeral was held from the family residence on Cameron Street, Tuesday afternoon, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. H.C. Wolfraim, pastor of Bethany Church. The pallbearers were: Messrs T.J. Reid, E.P. Clement, P.A. Grieg, K.C., Robert Young of Ramsay, Albert Giles of Carleton Place and M.R. Young of Almonte. Among the floral offerings were pieces fro | Young, Peter Alfred Ernest (I22922)
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| 1860 | 1950, Thursday June 22, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 DIED At Portland, Oregon, on June 14th, 1950, Emma Louise Wilson, widow of the late Robert M. Young of Glasgow, Montana, in her 73rd year. Remains cremated and being sent to Almonte for burial in Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Wilson, Emma Louise (I22931)
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| 1861 | 1950, Thursday June 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Mrs Helen MacFarlane?/b? Mrs Helen MacFarlane, wife of the late M.C. MacFarlane, died at the home of her son, W.B. MacFarlane, North Bay, Wednesday, May 31st. Mrs MacFarlane was in her 90th year and one of Almonte district's pioneer families, daughter of the late Matthew MacFarlane and Mary Snedden of Ramsay. She had one sister living, Miss Tena MacFarlane. Five brothers and three sisters predeceased her. The remains were brought from North Bay to W.E. Scott's funeral home and service was held Saturday afternoon in Bethany United Church, conducted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs MacFarlane was a faithful member of Bethany United Church and helped in all the activities of the church up until late years. She endeared herself to everyone with her cheerful disposition and kindness. She leaves to mourn one son, W.B. MacFarlane, and eight grandchildren, of North Bay. The pall-bearers were Harry Houston, M.R. Young, Ken Fraser, H. Kirkland, Oral Arthur and D.W. Snedden. Friends who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr and Mrs W.B. MacFarlane and family, North Bay; Miss Eva MacFarlane, Toronto; Mr Wilfred MacFarlane of Rolphton, Mrs Hutchison, Mrs Norcross, Mrs Bert Knight and Misses Baird, Ottawa. | McFarlane, Helen (I29315)
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| 1862 | 1950, Thursday March 16 The Almonte Gazette page 3 Edward Moore The death occurred at his home of John Street, Almonte, of Edward Moore, following a lengthy illness. He was in his 91st year. Mr Moore was born on the 7th line of Ramsay, son of the late William Moore and his wife, Matilda Nicholson. As a young man, he moved to Carleton Place where he was employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Later he moved to Sturgeon Falls to take up farming, and returned to Almonte in 1947. In 1879 he married Agnes Jane Hastie of Carleton Place, who died in 1897. Of this union, there were born two sons and two daughters. At Crystal Falls, he married Martha Marshall of Almonte who survives. Also surviving are two sons, William of Florida and David of South Lanacaster, Mass; one daughter, Sarah, of Vancouver. One daughter, Mary, (Mrs Sidney Lawford) died last July. Also surviving is one brother, Donald Moore, of Main St, Almonte. The funeral took place on Wednesday from his late residence, John Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery | More, Edward (I11492)
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| 1863 | 1950, Thursday March 30, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs Wilbert Paterson News of the death of Mrs Wilbert Paterson in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 28, was received with deep regret. Mrs Paterson was in her 34th year and her death resulted from a cerebral haemorrhage which she suffered two weeks ago. Born in Lanark Township, her maiden name was Catherine Peacock and she was a daughter of George Peacock and his wife, Annie Munro, who now live on the 7th line of Ramsay Township. Mrs Paterson attended the local schools and all her life was spent in this community. On April 9, 1948, she married to Wilbert Paterson, 6th line of Ramsay Township, who survives. Besides her husband she leaves her father and mother, three brothers and four sisters: Wilbert of Carleton Place; Everett and Nelson of Prince George, B.C.; Carrie, Mrs Vernon Donaldson of Lanark; Annie, Mrs Alex McArthur of Ramsay Township; Lena of Welland and Muriel, Mrs Melville Wark of Clayton. Deceased was a member of Bethany United Church. The funeral service will be held on Friday at the family residence, 6th line of Ramsay Township, at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Peacock, Katherine "Katie" (I10815)
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| 1864 | 1950, Thursday May 18, The Almonte Gazette front page Mr Geo M. Gemmill Mr Geo M. Gemmill passed away in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, May 17, at the age of 62 years. Mr Gemmill had been ill for the past three months, two months of which time he spent in Ottawa Civic Hospital. He was taken suddenly worse about 7 p.m. on Wednesday and passed away about 11 p.m. The funeral will be held on Monday, May 22, at 2.30 p.m., from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service will be held at 2 p.m. 1950, Thursday May 25, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Last Tribute Is Paid George M. Gemmill The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Monday afternoon of one of Almonte's well-known citizens, George M. Gemmill who died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Wednesday evening. He was 62 years of age and while he had been in rather poor health for some time the end came suddenly. Mr Gemmill was a son of the late Mr and Mrs John Gemmill and after serving his apprenticeship in the dry goods store of the late A.J. McAdam, for some years he operated a ladies' wear and dry goods store later selling out to his partner, Mr W. Taber of Carleton Place. Of late years he was on the staff of N.S. Lee & Son, hardware merchants. The late Mr Gemmill was an enthusiastic bowler and curler and at the time of his death was President of the Almonte Lawn Bowling Club. His wife, the former Robena Mae Willoughby predeceased him many years ago. Left to mourn his passing is a son, Arthur, of Ottawa and a brother, Robert of Fort William, both of whom were present for the funeral. Attending also from Ottawa were Mr George Willoughby, Miss Myrtle and Mrs and Mrs Graydon Willoughby and children. Funeral services were conducted at the Comba Funeral Home and the grave by Rev H.L. Morrison of Trinity United Church assisted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs J.E. Lindsay, F.A.C. Darling, J.D. McCallum, J.H. Martin, N.S. Lee and Derward Washburn. Mr Gemmill was a man of quiet disposition who attended to his own affairs and never was known to say unkind things about other people. Many floral offerings testified to the esteem in which he was held. | Gemmill, George Murray (I35618)
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| 1865 | 1950, Thursday November 23, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Mrs Hildia Maude Lesway?/b? Mrs Hildia Maude Lesway. long a resident of Carleton Place, died in the Almonte Hospital on Sunday after a lengthy illness. She was in her 61st year. Born in England, she was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs H. Dunkley, and came to Canada about 40 years ago. She was married to James John Lesway of Almonte who predeceased her in 1942. She worshipped at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Survivors include five sons, Raymond, of Ramsay; James, of the R.C.A.F., Ottawa, and Ronald, Joseph and John of Carleton Place; two daughters, Mrs Cecil Henderson of Carleton Place and Mrs Leo Kennedy of Appleton; three step-daughters, Mrs Percy Wilson, Carleton Place; Mrs Andrew Ford, Appleton, Appleton, and Mrs Walter Svenson, Chicago, Ill. Also surviving are three brothers, Harry and Raymond, in England, and Charles of Long Lac, Ont; five sisters, Marjory, Mary, Nancy and Edith in England, and Mrs William Wilson of Carleton Place. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon to St Andrew's Church where Rev James Foote conducted the service. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Dunkley, Hilda Maude (I41330)
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| 1866 | 1951, Thursday April 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Walter Julian?/b? The funeral of the late Walter Julian was held on Saturday afternoon from the family residence, Glass Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. He died on Thursday in his 72nd year. Mr Julian was born in Wales, a son of the late Mr and Mrs George Julian and came to Canada at the age of 13. Prior to his marriage some 45 years ago to Jessie Mae Miller of Pakenham, Mr Julian was employed with the Lanark County Roads Department and with the town of Almonte for several years. Left to mourn his loss beside his widow are seven sons and three daughters, namely: George, Albert, Archie, Eric and Bert, all of Almonte; Lloyd of Niagara Falls and Harold of Kingston; Edna (Mrs Rene McKinnon of Hull, Que); Mary (Mrs John Poynter) of Carleton Place and Betty of Almonte. There is also one brother, Thomas of Almonte, and one sister, Mrs Jack McGill of Almonte. Rev H.L. Morrison, minister of Trinity United Church conducted the funeral service. The pallbearers were John Poynter, Carleton Place; Gordon Miller, Almonte, Oliver Royce, White Lake; Ken Horton, Almonte; Rene McKinnon, Hull; Ross Smith, Carleton Place. Flower bearers: Jack Houston, Bob Houston, Andrew Baird, Bob Smithson, George Houston, Jack McGill. | Julian, Walter James (I26245)
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| 1867 | 1951, Thursday August 30, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs H.H. Houston Is Fatally Injured In Traffic Accident As a result of injuries received when a half-ton truck in which she was riding with her husband collided with another vehicle of the same description on Highway 44 at the intersection with the Carp-Stittsville road, Saturday afternoon, Mrs Harry H. Houston died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, at 3.15 Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Houston set out to visit the exhibition in Ottawa shortly after one o'clock, Saturday afternoon. When they reached the road leading from Carp to Stittsville another half-ton truck driven by Ray Bell, going in the direction of Stittsville, collided with Mr Houston's truck. Terrific Crash Those who got to the scene of the accident son after it happened say that both machines hurtled some fifty feet, landing in the ditch that would be on a driver's right hand side as he headed toward Highway 17. Mr Houston's truck ended up facing back toward Almonte and the other one faced in the direction it was going, towards Stittsville. Strangely enough both cars came to rest on their wheels. So far as can be learned there was only two eye witnesses to the actual accident, and they were linemen working along the road. It is thought Mr Houston was thrown clear of the truck and the same is probably of Bell. It was obvious from the first that Mrs Houston was the most seriously injured. Render First Aid Dr W.G. Robertson of Carp was the first medical man to reach the scene and shortly afterward he was joined by Dr Charles Daykin. A few minutes later, Dr J.R. Fraser of Almonte, on his way to Ottawa, stopped at the scene of the accident and did what he could to help the injured. By this time there were a good many people from here trying to be of some assistance, including Mr Houston' right bower on the local Fire Brigade, Assistant Fire Chief Derward Washburn. Mr and Mrs Houston were removed to the local hospital while Mr Bell, who is a son of the partners in the McCoy- Bell Construction Co. Stittsville, was removed to the Civic Hospital, Ottawa. He was 27 years old. Injuries Fatal An examination of Mrs Houston substantiated the grave forebodings of the doctors who had rendered first aid at the scene of the accident. No hope was held out for her from the first. Broken ribs pieced her kidney and lungs and she had a broken arm and ankle. Add to this were other internal injuries and concussion. As stated before, she lingered until 3.15 Monday morning. Mr Houston, who is still a hospital patient. suffering from broken ribs and other injuries of a minor nature is reported by his physician, Dr H.H. Cole, as being on his way to recovery. It was possible for him to be taken home, Wednesday morning for a short time before the funeral. He was then returned to the hospital. Mr Bell's injuries consisted of some broken ribs and a bruised kidney. He was able to leave the Civic Hospital, Wednesday, and is now at his home in Stittsville. People Shocked The accident shocked the whole community where Mr and Mrs Houston were so well known. Harry followed Mr J.H. Martin as fire chief, here, some 20 years ago and has conducted a plumbing and steam fitting business for about the same length of time. It is no exaggeration to say he is one of the best known men in the town and district. He is also a veteran of the First World War where he was on active service in France as a very young man. While mourning the death of Mrs Houston, who was a splendid women with a lovely disposition, a host of friends were relieved to know that Mr Houston would recover from the accident. Mrs Houston was the former Jean Mae Illingworth and was born in Almonte a daughter of the late Robert and Mrs Illingworth. She was in her 54th year at the time of the tragic mishap that ended her life. She is survived by three sons: Douglas and Donald of this town and Gordon of Ottawa; by her mother in Arnprior and by two sisters, Mrs D.J. McKercher of Arnprior and Mrs Pearl Clarke of Ottawa. Provincial officers who patrol highway 17 and the Carp- Stittsville area investigated the accident. Dr J.A. McEwen of Carleton Place, a Lanark County coroner considered the case and upon learning that law enforcement authorities had laid a charge of reckless driving against Bell, decided that such action made an inquest unnecessary. A postmortem to establish cause of death was performed by Dr K.H. Running of Carleton Place. The funeral which was very largely attended took place on Wednesday afternoon from the family residence on William Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. There was a service at the house at 2 p.m. and one at the grave conducted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Almonte United Church. Firemen from Almonte and Carleton Place attended in a body and marched in the cortege to the boundary of the town from where they were conveyed to the cemetery in cars. Pallbearers were Messrs H.B. Kirkland, Lorne C. James, Derward Washburn, M.R. Young and Wilmer Illingworth of Almonte and Arnold Illingworth of Carleton Place. | Illingworth, Jennie May (I31851)
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| 1868 | 1951, Thursday December 20, The Almonte Gazette front page Final Tribute Paid To Accident Victim A tragic accident at his place of employment, the Fleetwood Garage in King Township, Ont, Friday morning, claimed the life of Gordon MacFarlane, wellknown Almonte young man. A son of David and the late Mrs MacFarlane, Gordon had a wide circle of friends in Almonte and district, and many felt a distant sense of shock and loss at his untimely end. Adding to the sadness of his passing was the fact that he had been married only two months ago to Ruth Barr of this town. The sincere sympathy of the town and surrounding community is extended to the young widow, the father, the members of the immediate family, and others who mourn his loss. Born twenty-five years ago at McKillop Township in Huron County, Gordon moved to Almonte with his family when he was 16 years of age. He had lived here since, except for a period of study in Toronto and the Southern States, until shortly before his wedding in October. Since their marriage the young couple had been residing in King. There survive, in addition to his wife and father, two sisters, Elizabeth, Mrs Allan Thompson of the 7th line of Ramsay and Jean, a student at the Eastern Bible College, Peterborough, and two brothers, Robert and Lloyd of Almonte. Also surviving is his aged grandmother, Mrs George MacFarlane, and an number of uncles and aunts. The largely-attended funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home, with Rev Arthur Hirtle and Rev T. DeCoury Rayner conducting the service. Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which the young man was held. Interment was at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Desmond Smithson, William Johnson, William Blakeley, Carman Munro, Ronald Thompson and Morley Alexander. | MacFarlane, Gordon Stewart (I36673)
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| 1869 | 1951, Thursday December 20, The Almonte Gazette page 6 Edmund Harvey Duncan The death of Edmund Harvey Duncan occurred in an Ottawa hospital on December 13 in his 74th year. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home to St Andrew's Presbyterian Church where the service was conducted by Rev T. DeCourcy Rayner, Assisted by Rev Gordon Taylor. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. He was born January 20, 1878, on the 11th line of Ramsay, son of the late James Duncan and Elizabeth Lockhart. The youngest in a family of 11, he leaves two brothers. Albert, Regina, and Jack Vancouver; two sisters, Elizabeth, Mrs T.R. Paterson, Almonte, and Aggie, Mrs Ben Holden, Calgary, Alta. Five brothers predeceased him, Robert, James, William, Hugh and Sidney, also a sister, Margaret. Mr Duncan was married to the former Beatrice Miller, of Ramsay, on December 29, 1903. The couple had a family of eight sons and three daughters: Mabel, Mrs W.J. Taber, Toronto; Harold died in 1935; Muriel, Mrs W.L. Redden, Kingston; Allan died in October, 1949; Morden, at home; Rae, Mrs A.D. Lytle, Arnprior; William, Niagara Falls; Kenneth, Ramsay; Gordon and Hugh, Ramsay. Flying Officer Robert Duncan was killed on active service in January, 1944. Mr Duncan was born and raised on the farm on the 11th line and resided on the homestead until 1945, when he retired to Carleton Place. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Almonte, and an elder of that church for several years. He was also a member of the board of managers and representing elder when he moved to Carleton Place. he attended St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place, from 1945 and became an elder. The pallbearers were Albert Duncan, William Paterson, Clarence Paterson, Robert Duncan, James Duncan and Ross Craig. | Duncan, Edmund Harvey (I2880)
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| 1870 | 1951, Thursday February 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Milton A. Lindsay The news of the sudden death of Milton Alexander Lindsay on Monday morning, February 19, at his home on the 9th line of Pakenham Township was received with wide spread regret. Mr. Lindsay was in apparent good health that morning and was walking from the house to the barn when he suffered a fatal attack of coronary thrombosis. Born on the family homestead where all his life was spent, he was the son of Alexander Lindsay and Agnes Fleming. He was in his 74th year. He was married to Ethel Scott also of Pakenham township, who predeceased him in January, 1941. Left to mourn are one daughter, Edith, Mrs. Robert, Toshack of Ramsay Township and one son, Wilfred W. Lindsay, at home. A sister, Tena, Mrs. Sam Cross of Port Coquitlan, B.C., passed away four years ago. Mr. Lindsay never held public office of any kind but was esteemed throughout the district as a quiet kindly man, who had the gift of making friends and not enemies. He was a member of Blakeney United Church. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held on Wednesday, Feb. 21st, at 2 P.M., from his late residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. H. C. Wolfraim officiated at the home and cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs; Lloyd Dickson, Edward Rose, Jas. Connery, Thorpe Bowes, John McGill and Wm. Wood, Sr. Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from Blakeney United Church, Cedar Hill W.I., Ramsay W.I., and Cedar Hill Hunt Club. | Lindsay, Milton Alexander (I15411)
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| 1871 | 1951, Thursday January 18, The Almonte Gazette, page 2 DEATHS SNEDDEN ? In Ramsay Township on Mon Jan 15, 1951, Minnie Currie Snedden, in her 85th year. The funeral was held on Wed., Jan 17 from her late residence, 9th line of Ramsay at 2.30 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1951, Thursday January 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 Miss Minnie Currie Snedden A lifelong resident of Ramsay Township died on Monday, Jan 15th after a lengthy illness. Miss Snedden was in her 85th year. In her younger days she was an active member of Blakeney United Church and the Ramsay Women's Institute. She is survived by one niece and four nephews, Jean, Mrs Connor Sutton, Renfrew; D.W. Snedden, Almonte; John T., Jas and Alex of Ramsay. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Jan 17th at 2 o'clock from her home, 9th line of Ramsay to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: E.S. Graham, R. Camelon, R.E. Toshack, P.T. Syme, John McGill and A.G. Naismith. | Snedden, Minnie Currie (I7670)
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| 1872 | 1951, Thursday January 4, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs Lawrence Naismith Death came suddenly on Friday morning, Dec 29, to Mrs Lawrence Naismith at the age of 63 years, following a severe heart attack. Born on the family homestead on the 8th line of Ramsay Township, her maiden name was Nellie May Snedden, a daughter of the late David Snedden and his wife, Ellen Cochran. She was educated at the local schools at Bennie's Corners and Almonte High School. In 1908, she married Lawrence Naismith and went to Morse, Sask., where they lived until 1922 when they returned to Almonte to make their home. Mr Naismith passed away in 1935. Left to mourn are one daughter, Helen, Mrs Lorne Simpson, of Ottawa and one grandson, Gordon Simpson. She also leaves four sisters, Isabel, Mrs W.J. Warren of Carleton Place; Daura of Almonte; Mabel, Mrs P. Syme and Elizabeth; Mrs Ernest Robertson, both of Ramsay Township. Mrs Naismith was a member of Bethany United Church and of various organizations in the church. She also served for many years as a lady director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. The funeral was held on Sunday, December 31st, when a large number of relatives and friends assembled at her residence on Church Street to pay tribute to one who was held in high regard by all who knew her. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church officiated at the service at the home at 1.30 p.m., and at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: D.M. Campbell, John Lindsay, D.W. Snedden, P.T. Syme, E.J. Robertson, and A.G. Naismith. Among the beautiful flowers were tributes from the N.L.A.S., Ramsay Women's Institute, Blakeney Ladies' Aid, Toronto General Trust (Ottawa Branch); Projection Staff, National Film Board, Ottawa and the Weldon Court Apts., Ottawa. | Snedden, Nellie May (I19400)
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| 1873 | 1951, Thursday November 22, The Almonte Gazette front page Mrs Wm H. Millar The death occurred on Tuesday, Nov 20th, at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, of Mary Turner, wife of the late William H. Millar. She was 76 years of age at the time of her death. The late Mrs Millar was born in Ramsay, a daughter of the late John Turner and his wife, Roseilla Barber. She was educated in the local schools and as a young woman married the late William H. Millar who predeceased her some years ago. Left to mourn her loss are two sons, Lawrence Edgar, John Raymond of Almonte, also five grandchildren and three great grandchildren and one sister. Emma, Mrs Wm McEwen of Ramsay and three brothers, John S. Turner of Carleton Place, Jas B. of Ramsay and P. Morris also of Ramsay. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother and her entire life was centred about her home. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Delmer Millar, Leonard Millar, Ed James, Jas Abram, Nelson McKay and George Gomme. Among the many floral tributes were pieces from Mississippi Lodge A.F. & A.M. No 147; Textile Union, Canadian Legion, Rosamond office staff, the Collie family and Renfrew Woollen Mills. | Turner, Mary (I9082)
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| 1874 | 1951, Thursday October 25, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 Obituary Mrs Angus Sutherland Following a lengthy illness, Margaret Anne Wilson, widow of the late Angus Sutherland, passed away at the Perley Home, Ottawa, on Monday morning, Oct 15th. The deceased was born in Lanark Township, April 10th, 1860. She was a daughter of the late Daniel Wilson and his wife, Catherine Halpenny. Some 60 years ago she married Angus Sutherland of Ramsay Township and they lived on the 6th line all their married life. Mr Sutherland passed away in 1932 and after that time deceased made her home in Almonte and Ottawa. She is survived by one sister, Mamie, Mrs W.H. Phillips of Regina, Sask. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home where servce was conducted by Rev DeCourcy Rayner, and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Dr. A.G. Young, Alex Symington, Daniel Wilson, Harold Phillips, Gordon Donaldson and Malcolm Stewart. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral was her brother-in-law, Mr Harold Phillips, of Regina. | Wilson, Margaret Ann (I10138)
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| 1875 | 1951, Thursday September 6, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Mrs Robert Watchorn?/b? The death occurred at the Rosamond Memorial hospital, Almonte, on Wednesday, Aug 29th, of Elizabeth Emline Millar, widow of the late Robert Watchorn, in her 87th year. She was a daughter of the late John Millar of Pakenham and his wife, Elizabeth Evans. The Watchorn family moved to Almonte from Pakenham, many years ago, and after Mr Watchorn's death, Mrs Watchorn continued to live here up to the time of her death, Aug 29th. She leaves four daughters, namely Gertie, (Mrs R.A. Miller) Toronto; Pearl (Mrs H. Blair) Toronto; Lena (Mrs Clifford Robertson) Almonte; Roberta (Mrs Thomas Barclay) Almonte. There is also one grandchild, Robert Barclay, of this town. Funeral services were held at the Comba Funeral Home, Friday afternoon, by Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Almonte United Church and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews: Messrs Harold Millar, Wm Hamilton, Wm Campbell, Johnson Magee, Arnold Watchorn and Herbert Stanley. | Millar, Elizabeth Emeline (I7963)
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| 1876 | 1951, Thursday September 6, The Almonte Gazette front page Traffic Accident Injuries Claim Second Victim in Town Fire Chief Almonte lost one of its most popular and dynamic citizens, Wednesday evening, when Harry H. Houston died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries received in a traffic accident on highway 44, Saturday afternoon, August 25th. He was in his 58th year. As recorded in last week's paper, Mrs Houston was riding with her husband in a light truck bound for Ottawa Exhibition when another vehicle of the same kind drove across the highway bound from Carp to Stittsville. It was driven by Ray Bell of the last mentioned village. The two machines collided and all three people were injured. Mr and Mrs Houston were brought to the local hospital where the latter died early Monday morning, Aug 27th. Her funeral was held on the following Wednesday. At first it was believed by attending physicians that Mr Houston had a good chance for recovery, barring complications. But as the week wore toward a close his condition took a turn for the worse. He spent a poor week-end and keen anxiety arose among those closely in touch with him. He did not improve with the result that death ensued Wednesday evening. It is believed that shock of his wife's death and the mental depression it caused took all the fight out of the grieving husband and made him an easier prey to the injures he had received. Harold Henry Houston was born in Almonte, a son of the late Robert Houston and his wife, Annie Prince. He was educated in the local schools and was a life long resident of the town except for the period he served Overseas in the First World War. As a young man he learned the plumbing and heating business, serving his apprenticeship under J.H. Martin, and for many years he was a valued employee of Taylor Hardwares Limited. He was active service with the 52nd Battery Field Artillery from 1914 to 1918 and saw much of the stubborn fighting in France. On his return home, he went back with Taylor's and continued with them until he set up business for himself some 15 years ago. Twenty years ago, the late Mr Houston succeeded Mr J.H. Martin as fire chief for the town. He enthusiasm for this branch of the civic service was boundless and there is no record of all the trips he made day and night in his own car to houses where an incipient fire had broken out which he felt he could quell without turning in a general alarm. He got along well with the men of the brigade ? not always an easy task ? and his work was most efficient. It was nothing for him to turn in an annual report to the Council showing practically no damage. He used to say the town was lucky in this connection but the property owners really owed much to his vigilance. In his early days, Harry played lacrosse and hockey and as he grew older the less strenuous games such as curling and softball commanded his attention. He was a charter member of the local branch of the Canadian Legion and he took an interest in veteran's affairs. He only made one plunge into municipal politics and that was soon after he came back from Overseas, when he ran for councillor and headed the polls. He must not have cared for public life as he served only one term. He was a member of Almonte United Church and in politics was a Conservative. Surviving are three sons ? Gordon of Ottawa and Donald and Douglas of Almonte. There are also three sisters and five brothers, namely, Annie (Mrs Chris Johnson) Arnprior; Bella (Mrs Hiram Hudson) Arnprior; Mrs Jean Armstrong, Carleton Place; Jack, Alex, Robert, George and Charles of Almonte. One sister, Mary, died many years ago. The funeral will be held from the family residence William Street, Saturday afternoon, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery at 2.30 p.m. There will be a service at the house half an hour earlier. The death of Mr Houston, one of Almonte's most familiar figures, always hurrying to do some job or to get to the scene of a fire, leaves a void in the life of the community which only those who live here can fully appreciate. The double tragedy that descended on the family so suddenly has aroused widespread sympathy for the three sons, the brothers and sisters. 1951, Thursday September 13, The Almonte Gazette front page Mile Long Cortege Marks Funeral Of Former Fire Chief The funeral of the late Harry Houston, wellknown businessman and fire chief of Almonte, on Saturday afternoon from the family residence, William Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, was one of the largest ever held in Almonte. his comrades of the local branch of the Canadian Legion and members of fire brigades from Almonte and many other branches in the Eastern Ontario Fire Fighters' Association marched in a body. It is estimated the cortege was at least a mile long. As stated in last week's paper, Mr Houston died on Wednesday night in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital as a result of injuries he sustained in a traffic accident on his way to Ottawa on Saturday afternoon, Aug 25. His wife, who was riding with him, died early Monday morning following the crash which occurred on Highway 44 near Carp. In addition to three sons, three sisters and five brothers whose names were mentioned in the obituary. Mr Houston leaves a granddaughter, Norma Jean, of Ottawa. Services were conducted at the home and the grave side by Rev H.C. Wolfraim, pastor of Almonte United Church. Pallbearers were six of the local firemen, namely, Deputy Chief Durward Washburn and Messrs John Lyons, John Lamaistre, Thos Blakeley, Kenneth Horton and George Julian. | Houston, Harold Henry "Harry" (I31496)
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| 1877 | 1952, Thursday February 28, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b? DEATHS ?/b?TRAILL ? At Perth on Saturday, Feb 23, 1952, Annie Wark, Widow of the late John Traill, in her 85th year. The funeral was held on Monday from the Scott Funeral Home, Almonte, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1952, Thursday March 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b? Mrs John Traill?/b? The death occurred at Perth of Annie Wark, daughter of the late James Wark and Agnes Pretty, on Saturday, Feb 23rd. She was in her 85th year and was born in Tatlock in 1867, the last of a family of 12. In 1888 she was united in marriage to the late John Traill also of Tatlock, and moved to Almonte 50 years ago. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters. Agnes, Tillie and John predeceased her some years ago. Left to mourn are Mrs Nellie Rintoul of Calgary; William of Ottawa and James of Almonte. There are 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. The funeral which was largely attended, was held from the Scott Funeral Home on Monday, Feb 25th, with Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Almonte United Church conducted the service. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Arnold Craig, Edward Houston, John Sonnenburg, Ivan Wark, Melville Wark and Percy Finch. There were many floral tributes received from friends and mourners. | Wark, Annie (I29270)
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| 1878 | 1952, Thursday January 3, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs J.C. Kirkland The funeral was held on Wednesday morning, Dec 26th, of Mrs John C. Kirkland of Schumacher Ont. She was the former Marguerite Isobel Manion of Almonte and she died on Monday, Dec 24. The remains arrived here on a Wednesday morning train and were conveyed to St Mary's Church where requiem mass was said by Rev Canon John Cunningham, P.P. The body was placed in the vault at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The late Mrs Kirkland was born in Bathurst near Perth and came to Almonte with her family when she was a young girl. She attended the schools here and then joined the staff of the Almonte Gazette becoming one of the most proficient linotype operator the plant ever turned out. After some years at the technical end of the business she became the accountant and looked after the office work. On Sept 1st, 1926, she married Mr J.C. Kirkland, a former Almonte boy, who was mining engineer stationed at Michipicoten, near Sault Ste Marie. After a few years there they removed to the great mining centre of Timmins and resided at Schumacher, a mile or so distant from that city. Mrs Kirkland leaves in addition to her husband, a son and two daughters, namely John, attending Osgoode Hall, Toronto; Margo (Mrs Roger Todhunter) of Kingston and Mary at home. There are also four brothers and four sisters ? William, Thomas and Reginald of Ottawa and Leo of East Grand Forks Minn.; Mary (Mrs E.J. Letang), Montreal; Gertrude in New York City; Elizabeth (Mrs P. Ryan), Syracuse and Alice (Mrs Evans), Syracuse. Pallbearers at the funeral were Messrs W.A. Jamieson, R.A. Jamieson, Louis Peterson, James Steele, Clarke Gourlay and Nelson Thompson, the last mentioned of Ottawa | Manion, Marguerite Isabell (I19664)
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| 1879 | 1952, Thursday July 17 The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Last Tribute Is Paid To John M. Chapman?/b? Following a long period of failing health, John Malcolm Chapman passed away on Friday evening, July 11th, at his home, 9th line of Ramsay. Son of the late Joseph Chapman and his wife, Christine Margaret Drummond, he was born January 17, 1898, at Bristol, Que. In 1908, his family returned to Ramsay settling on the 7th line. Ten years later the home was established on the 9th line where Mr Chapman has since resided. The late Mr Chapman is survived by his widow, Dora Briggs Cannon, second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Allan Cannon, to whom he was united in marriage January 10, 1939, and by his sisters, Marion Lillian and Helen (Mrs A.G. Ker) all of Ottawa. The funeral was held from the family home on Monday afternoon, July 14, at 2 p.m., Rev D.C. Munro of Memorial Park United Church, Carleton Place, conducting the service. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. The pallbearers were J.W. Cram, H.S. Young, Robt P. Reid, W.J. Anderson, H.W. Hawkins and D. Hollie Lowry. The funeral was largely attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings. Relatives from Wisconsin, Niagara Falls, N.Y.; Aylmer West, Antwerp, N.Y., and Bristol, Que., were present at the funeral. | Chapman, John Malcolm (I40377)
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| 1880 | 1952, Thursday June 12, The Almonte Gazette, front page Death of Peter T. Syme Removes Another Popular Ramsay Farmer The funeral of the late Peter T. Syme held from the family home, 7th Concession of Ramsay on Friday afternoon, June 6th, was one of the largest ever seen in this part of Lanark County. Mr Syme was in his 63rd year and died suddenly of a heart attack on the morning of Wednesday, June 4th. Outside the immediate family circle, few if any knew that Mr Syme had been under the shadow of an ominous heart condition for some time. He maintained the same cheerful attitude towards his many friends and kept whatever worries he had to himself. He was born on the Syme homestead, 10th Line of Ramsay, a son of the late Peter T. Syme and his wife, Sarah McGill. He attended the 10th Line School and later was a student for a time at the local High School. In Oct., 1911, he married Mabel G. Snedden, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs David Snedden and for four years he ran the Snedden farm on a partnership basis with his father-in-law. In 1916, Mr Snedden died and the farm was for sale. Mr Syme did not feel like purchasing at that time and he moved to Brockville where he was employed in the Briscoe Motor Car Plant and later he made munitions for the first World War. After spending some 17 months in these industrial pursuits, Mr Syme and his family moved back to this section and he purchased the Anderson homestead on the 7th Concession of Ramsay. He continued to farm there until the time of his death. During the last 15 years, his son, Clare, was in partnership with his father in running the farm. Mr Syme leaves his wife and a family of two, a son and a daughter ? Clare T. on the homestead and Helen Myrtle (Mrs Thomas J. Nugent) of Braeside. There are, also, two sisters: Katherine (Mrs Hugh McMillan) of Almonte and Violet (Mrs Archie Mick) of Jackson, Mich. A brother, John, and sister, Jessie (Mrs Ed James) of the Almonte, predeceased him some years ago. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon for the family home with Rev Wm Sunter of the Pakenham and Blakeney charges conducted the services at the house and the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs Jas Snedden, Jack Snedden, James Steele of Ramsay; John Lindsay of Almonte; George Noonan of Pakenham and James Miller of Carleton Place. The sudden death of Mr Syme following so closely on that of another popular Ramsay farmer who resided in the same neighbourhood was a great shock to people in this part of Lanark County. The late Mr Syme (Pete to his host of friends) was a popular man. He was fond of all kinds of sports, especially hockey, baseball and softball. He played baseball for years with teams at Blakeney and was always a supporter of hockey in Almonte, following the teams to other points in the Ottawa Valley whenever he could manage it. He never held public offices, and was a member of the Blakeney United congregation. He was a very cheerful chap a good neighbour and friend, one of those whose loss in a community will be felt for a long time. There were over 40 floral offerings among which were the following pieces from organizations and business concerns: Ramsay Women's Institute; Peterson's Softball Club, The Snow Club, Mississippi Motors and Staff, Carleton Place; Hotel Almonte and Staff, Teachers and Pupils, Bennies' Corners School, Bennie's Corners Softball Team, Almonte Flour Mill, Cedar Hill Hunt Club, Long Lake Hunt Club, The Blakeney Ladies' Aid, Employees of Renfrew Woollen Mill, Carleton Place | Syme, Peter Thompson (I19403)
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| 1881 | 1952, Thursday June 12, The Almonte Gazette, page 8 THOMAS H. GILES Following a short illness, Thomas H. Giles passed away on Thursday, May 29th, at the R. M. Hospital, Almonte, in his 85th year. Born near Clayton, he was a son of the late James Henry Giles and his wife, Mary Smith. In 1912, he married Margaret Ellen Smithson who predeceased him in 1940. He is survived by three daughters (Myrtle), Mrs. O. MacDowall; (Mildred), Mrs. Russell Lowe, both of Pakenham; (Eleanor), Mrs. Howard Boal of Almonte and four sons, Harvey, Willard and Mervin, all of Pakenham and James of Edmonton, Alta. A daughter, Marion, died in 1933. He also leaves three sisters, (Eliza Jane) Mrs. Richard Evans of Burritts Rapids; Mary A. of Clayton; (Margaret), Mrs. Jas. Jackson of Edmonton, Alta., and one brother, Edward Giles of Almonte. William, deceased. The funeral was held from the homestead on Saturday, May 31st, at 2 p.m. to St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, with Rev. A. Irwin officiating. Service at the house was conducted by Rev. Wm. Sunter, minister of the United Church, Pakenham. Pallbearers were Murray Reid, Gordon Donaldson, Jack Forsythe, Keith Johnston, Holly Smith and Ira Smith. Interment was in St. Mark's Cemetery, Pakenham. | Giles, Thomas Henry (I16349)
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| 1882 | 1952, Thursday March 13, The Almonte Gazette front page LAST TRIBUTE PAID TO LANARK TWP. FARMER One of the best known farmers of an older generation died at the home of his son, Frank, in Ramsay Township, Sunday, March 9th, in the person of William Edward James. He was in his 81st year and had been in ill health for some time. The late Mr. James was born on the 12th concession of Lanark Township on a farm where he lived until some four years ago when he moved to his son's home, a few miles away, where he spent his remaining years. He was a son of the late William H. James and his wife Eleanor Ennis, pioneer residents of what is known as the "James Settlement." Large Connection He is survived by his widow, the former Annie Warren, and five children, namely. Gordon and Frank of Ramsay; Warren of Arnprior, and John on the homestead, Lanark Township, and one daughter, Eleanor (Mrs. Ray Bartlett) of Toronto. There are also two brothers and two sisters; Frank of Carleton Place; Harold of Vancouver; Eleanor (Mrs. James Warren) of Balderson, and Sarah of Carleton Place. There are five grandchildren. Deceased sisters were: Emma (Mrs. R. A. Montgomery); Bertha (Mrs. W. T. Hands); Mary (Mrs. W. J. Rothwell) and Gladys. The late Mr. James was a member of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, and took an active part in the construction of the building 50 years ago. He was a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge being affiliated with 1367 Clayton. In politics he was an unwavering Conservative. There were many floral tributes from relatives and friends and a piece from Ihe Supertest Oil Co. Funeral On Tuesday The funeral, which was largely attended, took place from the James homestead in Lanark Twp. on Tuesday to St. George's Church, Clayton. and interment was in the Church cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. W. L. James, Herb. James, John F. James. Ben James. Alfred James, all cousins, and a brother-in-law, Thos. Warren. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. Harold James, Vancouver; Dr. J. C. Rothwell, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rothwell, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Warren, Cornwall: Miss Gertrude Bredin, Woodland; Mrs. Margaret McCleverty, Wales; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kidd, Burritt's Rapids. Mr. James was a farmer of the old school He was quite successful and in his hours of relaxation he enjoyed company. He was well known all over the district, although in later years he did not get around very much because he was plagued with asthma. But he was always the same and with his friends carried on a cheerful conversation giving no hint that at times he did not feel the best. He was the kind of man those who knew him enjoyed meeting. | James, William Edward (I8740)
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| 1883 | 1952, Thursday March 6, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Final Tribute Is Paid?/b? Popular And Respected Farmer of Lanark Twp. Daniel John "D.J." Thompson passed away at his Lanark Township home on Tuesday, Feb 26, after a few days' illness. Born in Lanark Township in 1873, he was a son of the late John Thompson and his wife, Mary Jane Bain. In 1899 he married Mary Ann Aitken at Rosetta and farmed in the Lloyd district of Lanark Township all the rest of his days. On April 19, 1949, Mr and Mrs Thompson were the centre of a happy family gathering when they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding. Always interested and active in local affairs, Mr Thompson was sec'y-treas of S.S. No 12, Lanark, for 25 years prior to the formation of the School Area. He was a director of the L.T.A.S., for over 25 years and was correspondent for The Almonte Gazette for the Lloyd district since 1905. The late Mr Thompson had a good news sense and often went out of his way to obtain news items for the Gazette that were outside his own community. The 44-hour week had no place in Mr Thompson's life and his own industry and integrity should be an inspiration to all. Of his immediate family he is survived by two sisters, Miss Martha J. Thompson of Lanark Township; Edith, Mrs David Munro of Ramsay; three brothers, Thomas and James of Lanark Township, Welland of Birch Hill, Sask. One sister, Laura, Mrs Jas Affleck of Naseby, Sask., and one brother, Hilton, predeceased him. Also left to mourn are his wife and four daughters and eight sons; Alice, Mrs J.G. Cross of Edmonton; Irene, Mrs Earl Pretty; Isobel, Mrs Stewart Rodger; Laura, Mrs John G. Rintoul, all of Lanark Township; Harvey of Ottawa; Rev Leonard Thompson of MacLeod, Alta; Edwin, Allan, Malcolm, John and William, all of Ramsay; Bert on the homestead and 41 grandchildren. The funeral was held on Feb 28 from his late home to Rosetta United Church, of which he was a member. Rev Wm D. Reid officiated at the service which was very largely attended. The pallbearers were: Eldon Ireton, Milton Giles, Neil McIntosh, Graydon Arnott, Jos Tennant and Ronald Thompson. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Thompson, Daniel John "D. J." (I41433)
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| 1884 | 1952, Thursday March 6.The Almonte Gazette, page 5 Robert George Kellough Almonte lost one of its elderly citizens Friday, Feb 29th, in the person of Robert George Kellough. He was in his 87th year and had lived in Almonte since his retirement from the farm 25 years ago. Although he suffered a slight stroke some time ago Mr Kellough was in good health up to a few days before his death when a heavier and more serious visitation of the same malady brought his long life to a close. Deceased was born in Ramsay Township on July 10th, 1865, a son of the late James Kellough and his wife, Jane Gemmill. He married Margaret Brown Young of Arnprior who predeceased him in 1945. For some years Mr Kellough farmed on the first line of Ramsay, adjacent to the old homestead and in 1909 he removed to the farm on the twelfth line where he continued to live until his retirement. Mr Kellough was an industrious man and got along well with all his neighbours and friends. He never took part in municipal politics or public affairs but for all that he was a sociable person who was pleasant to meet and highly respected. He leaves three sons and one daughter, namely, J. Victor of Ramsay; John Y. of Cobourg; Earle G. of Dunnville and Miss Margaret H., supervisor of the hospital at Port Hope. There are also ten grandchildren and one great grandson. Mr Kellough was a member of Bethany United Church. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery from the Comba Funeral Home. Services were conducted by Rev H. C. Wolfraim. Pallbearers were: Oswald Allen, Kenneth Robertson, Harvey Young, William McArton, J.B. Neilson and Allie Stewart. Among many floral offerings were pieces from the Port Hope Hospital Board, the staff of the hospital and special nurses, W.N. Moore, Mayor of the town; the staff of Dunnville High School and the Ralston Purina Co. | Kellough, Robert George (I11135)
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| 1885 | 1952, Thursday October 23, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Mrs. Alex Barker On October 16th, Mrs. Alex Barker (nee Jessie McGill) passed away at her home on Ottawa Street at Almonte. Mrs. Barker was in her 77th Year. The deceased was a daughter of John McGill and Catherine McKay, and one of a family of nine. She was predeceased by a brother, James; Sarah Jane, (Mrs. George Needham); Mary Ellen, (Mrs. George Graham; Marion, (also Mrs. George Graham by second marriage); and Susannah Catherine. She is survived by two brothers, John and William Thomas of Pakenham and one sister, Lucinda Mrs. Stanley Sanderson) of Ottawa, besides her husband and daughter. The late Mrs. Barker was a graduate of Almonte High School under Dr. P. C. McGregor, attended Normal School and taught for a number of years at Bennie's Corners, Clayton and Cedar Hill. In 1906 she married Mr. Alex Barker of Ramsay Township and to them was born a daughter, Vera, now Mrs. Lorne Ritchie of Exeter, and Kenneth, who died in infancy. In 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Barker sold their property to Mr. Alex Snedden and moved to Almonte. Mrs. Barker was very active in church and social work at Blakeney where her husband was an elder for many years. The service was conducted at Bethany United Church by Rev. Mr. Wolfraim assisted by the Rev. Mr. McCord who paid tribute to the Christian character of Mrs. Barker. Many floral offerings were sent by friends and relatives. A very large gathering of friends and sympathizers were in attendance both at the church and at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Out-of-town attendants were, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Floyd of Arnprior; Miss Olive Scanlon, Dr. A. W. and Mrs. Chambers, Miss Rose Fenlon, Mrs. Dan Nichol and daughter, Miss Pearl McGill, Mrs. Pridmore and Mrs. Patrick, all of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. George McMahon of Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Gannon of Hartford Conn. The pallbearers were, Ed. Rose, Wilf Lindsay, Sheffield Graham, Alex Snedden, Robert Toshack, and Clare Syme. | McGill, Jessie (I11861)
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| 1886 | 1952, Thursday October 9, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?ROBERTSON ?/b?? At Almonte on Monday, October 6th, 1952, Lena May Watchorn, beloved wife of Clifford Robertson, aged 62 years. The funeral will take place from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, on Thursday, Oct 9th, at 2 p.m. to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service at the funeral home, at 1.30 p.m. | Watchhorn, Lena May (I9887)
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| 1887 | 1952, Thursday September 4, Stone 115 The Almonte Gazette, page 4 Mrs Margaret Beach The funeral of mrs Margaret Beach was held Wednesday afternoon from the Alan R. Barker funeral home, Carleton Place, to the auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte , for interment. Rev D. C Munro conducted the service. Mrs Beach died at her residence on Moore Street on Monday morning in her 87th. year. The former Margaret Barker, she was born at Blakeney, and was a daughter of the late James Barker and Joann Hood. She was educated in that district and later married Arthur Beach who died some years ago. Mrs Beach lived in the west for some time before returning to Carleton Place. She attended Memorial Park United Church and was a member of the Women'sAssosiation. She is survived by two brothers, James and Alex, of Almonte, and a sister, Mrs Helen Blanton, Seatle, Washington. | Barker, Margaret (I1389)
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| 1888 | 1952, Wednesday June 18, The Ottawa Journal page 10 ?b?Frederick Fumerton CARLETON PLACE, June 18 - (Special) -?/b? The funeral of Frederick Fumerton was held Tuesday afternoon from the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, McArthur avenue, where Rev Dr Louis Shein conducted the service. Interment was made in Auld Kirk cemetery. Mr Fumerton died in Almonte hospital last Saturday. He was in his 64th year and had been ill since December. He boarded for the last seven years with Miss Ethel Samole on Princess street. Born at Appleton he was the son of the late David Fumerton and his wife, Christena Aitken. He was employed years ago with James Edwards in the grocery store and later at woollen mills here. Survivors include two sisters, one at White Lake and one in United States. | Fumerton, Fredrick "Fred" (I7008)
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| 1889 | 1953 - joined brothers Dave, Mel and Raymond in trucking business 1964 moved to Vancouver, BC | Wray, Gary Lewis (I3577)
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| 1890 | 1953, Thursday April 30, The Carleton Place Canadian page 5 Daniel Lynch Buried Tuesday Last respects were paid Tuesday to the memory of Daniel Lynch, Santiago St., who died suddenly on Sunday at his home. The service was held at 2 o'clock from Fleming Bros Funeral Home to the Anglican Church and conducted by the Rev D.F. Weeger. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers were: J. McNeely, H Sargeant, W. Leach, N Coyles, J. Majuary and J. McArton. Mr Lynch was born in Ramsay Township, the son of W.J. Lynch and his wife Caroline Manary on August 19, 1889. In 1916 he married the former Laurel Sergeant, who survives. Mr Lynch was employed in construction work and attended the Anglican Church. Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons; W.C. Lynch of Rockliffe; Albert, at home; Donald of Brantford; and Harry of Sudbury; six daughters; Mrs W.A. Edwards (Muriel) of Ottawa; Mrs N. Porter (Laurel) of Hamilton; Mrs A. Guindon (Rae) of Brantford; Mrs C. MacDonald (Betty) of Cornwall; Isobel Lynch, of Carleton Place and Mrs L. Crampton (Dorothy) also of Carleton Place. Also surviving are two brothers, John and Wilfred Lynch of Ramsay, and two sisters, Mrs James McNeely (Margaret) of Arklan Farm and Mrs M. Hollister (Ellen) of Cornwall. | Lynch, Daniel (I29232)
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| 1891 | 1953, Thursday August 27, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Mrs T.R. Paterson?/b? Mrs Elizabeth Paterson, widow of Dr. T.R. Paterson, a resident of the Almonte District all her life, died in Kingston General Hospital on Friday. She was in her 84th year. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Duncan, Mrs Paterson was born on the 11th line of Ramsay Township. She moved to Almonte 50 years ago and had resided there the remainder of her life. She was married in Carleton Place to Dr Paterson in 1909. Her husband died in 1946. A member of Almonte Presbyterian Church, she was active in church organizations, Mrs Paterson was an honourary life member of the Women's Missionary Society, a charter member of the Alexandra Club and an honourary director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. Surviving are two sons, William G.D. Paterson and T.H. Clarence Paterson, both of Kingston; one brother, Albert Duncan of Regina, Sask; a sister, Mrs Ben Holden (Aggie), of Calgary, Alta, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Presbyterian Church where a service was conducted by the pastor, Rev Jas M. Ritchie, Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: Kenneth, Robert, Morden, Gordon, Hugh and Albert Duncan. | Duncan, Elizabeth (I2911)
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| 1892 | 1953, Thursday December 10, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b? John Alexander Scott?/b? The funeral of the late John Alexander Scott was held on Thursday afternoon, Dec 3rd, from the home of his brother W.E. Scott, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service were conducted at the residence and grave by Rev J. Ray Anderson, pastor of Almonte United Church. Mr Scott died in Toronto on Monday, Nov 30th, in his 78th year. The body was brought here Wednesday afternoon and rested at the home of his brother until Thursday afternoon. Born at the Scott homestead on the first line of Ramsay near Union Hall, the late Mr Scott was a son of the late Wm Henry Scott and his wife, Mary Jane Kemp. He is survived by his wife, the former Fanny Johnstone; by a son, Kenneth Edward, on the mechanical staff of the Toronto Star, and two grandchildren; one brother, W.E. of Almonte and three sisters, namely, Mrs R.W. Young (Lucinda) 10th line of Ramsay; Mrs Wm Banning (Adeline) of Almonte and Mrs Robertson (Jean) of Edmonton. Deceased was educated at the rural school near his Ramsay home and in Almonte. While a young man, he learned the printing trade under the late Wm Pittard in the office of the old Almonte Times. From there he went to the Kingston Whigg, to Hamilton and Toronto. After a time he gave up his trade and for some seven years conducted a furniture and undertaking business in Smiths Falls. While in Toronto, Mr Scott had worked for the Catholic Register, where he learned the typesetting machine. He returned to this position in 1918 and continued in the same office until eight years ago when his health failed and he retired. Deceased was a life member of the Masonic Order, belonging to one of the Toronto Lodges. He was also a member of Withrow Park Bowling Club. He often visited his brother in Almonte during his long residence in Toronto and even after he retired and was in indifferent health he enjoyed coming here and having a holiday during which he went aback to the homestead to renew scenes of his youth. | Scott, John Alexander (I1835)
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| 1893 | 1953, Thursday January 1, The Almonte Gazette page 2 Mrs J.T. Kirkland The death occurred at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning Dec 28th, of Susan M. McGregor wife of the late Dr Joseph T. Kirkland. She was in her 79th year and succumbed to a brief illness. Mrs Kirkland was born in Almonte, a daughter of the late James McGregor and his wife, the former Mary Dunlop. She was educated in the local public and high schools and after teaching for a few years in the Almonte Public School, she went to New York City where she trained as a nurse in Roosevelt Hospital. On her graduation, she followed this vocation for a time and then returned to Almonte. She was a member of the United Church. She married the late Dr. J.T. Kirkland, who predeceased her in 1938. Of the children surviving there are Mary (Mrs Arthur Cotton) of Windsor; Hal B. of Almonte; Jack of Chelmsford, Ont., and Maurice F. of Oshawa. A sister, Mrs James Bothwell, of Little Falls, N.Y. is the only one of a number of brothers and sisters surviving. Messrs Tom and Harry Warner of Ottawa are nephews. The funeral, which was private, was held from her late residence, William Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of the Almonte United Church officiated | McGregor, Susan Magdelen (I8128)
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| 1894 | 1953, Thursday January 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DIED REA ? In Carleton Place, Tuesday, Jan 13th, 1953, Wesley Hugh Rea, in his 79th year. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. to Auld Kirk. 1953, Thursday January 22, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Those Who Have Passed On Mr Wesley Rea The funeral of Wesley Rea took place on Friday afternoon from Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Carleton Place, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, for interment. Rev D.C. Munro officiated at the service. Mr Rea died at his home on January 13th as a result of a heart seizure. He was born on April 2nd, 1874, in Ramsay Township, son of the late Joseph Rea and his wife, Margaret Code. He was a farmer all his life an all his active years were spent on the family homestead on the 9th line of Ramsay Township. He was married to the former Miss Isa Hilborne, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Hilborne also of Ramsay Township. They were member of Trinity United Church in Almonte. About five years ago, Mr Rea sold his farm to Mr Geo Wylie and Mr and Mrs Rea moved to Carleton Place. Mrs Rea died on Dec 19, 1950. In Carleton Place, Mr Rea attended Memorial Park United Church. Survivors include two sons and two daughters, Howard, of Renfrew, and Melvin, of Almonte; Evelyn Rea of Carleton Place and Mrs H. Holland of Toronto; also a sister, Mrs E. Paul of Toronto, and two grandchildren. The pallbearers were H. Rea, H. Robertson, E. Robertson, J Brydges, L. Watson, Almonte; A. Matthews | Rea, Wesley Hugh (I32179)
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| 1895 | 1953, Thursday January 15, The Almonte Gazette, front page ?b?William A. Young?/b? The funeral of William A. Young, retired employee of the C.P.R., was held on Wednesday, Jan 14th, from the Scott Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Almonte United Church, officiated. Mr Young was found dead at the foot of the stairs at his home on River Street on Sunday afternoon and the coroner's report read: "accidental death from falling down stairs." He was in his 79th year. A native of Almonte, he was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Young, He served his apprenticeship as a machinist in the Young Bros Foundry and then secured employment in the C.P.R. shops in Carleton Place where he worked for 20 years until his retirement. He never married. Surviving are one brother, Howard of Ottawa, and one sister, Jessie, Mrs J.G. Etherington of Almonte | Young, William Anderson (I22923)
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| 1896 | 1953, Thursday January 22, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Those Who Have Passed On James A. Barker A well-known resident of Ramsay, and latterly of Almonte, died at the home of his son, Robert, in Carleton Place on Friday morning, Jan 16th, in the person of James A. Barker. He was in his 93rd year. Mr Barker was born in Ramsay Township on March 5th, 1860, a son of the late James Barker and his wife, Joan Hood. On April 27th, 1887, he married Isabella McPhail who predeceased him in 1940. For upwards of eight years he lived retired in Almonte with his son, Jack and Mrs Barker. For the last two months he was with Mr and Mrs Robert Barker in Carleton Place. He leaves three daughters and two sons, namely: Mrs H.B. Gilpin (Kate) of Smiths Falls; Miss Margaret Barker of Carleton Place; Miss Flora Barker of Renfrew; Robert of Carleton Place and Jack of Almonte. A son, James, died in infancy. There are also a sister and a brother, Mrs Helen Blanton of Seattle, Wash., and Mr Alex Barker of Almonte; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the residence of Mr Jack Barker, Union Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service was conducted by Rev H.C. Wolfraim, pastor of Almonte United Church, at the home and Rev Thos McCord of Carleton Place officiated at the Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs Geo Robertson, D.M. Campbell, Melville Barker, Aubrey Nesbitt, Kenneth Drummond and Jas Anderson. Mr Barker's farm was located at Blakeney. He was a successful farmer and a outstanding plowman. Like most men of a past generation who excelled in this agricultural activity, he used the walking plow and scorned the kind that the operator rides on. The year he reached 80 years of age, Mr Barker did all the plowing on his farm which is an outstanding achievement seldom equalled, especially in this mechanized era. | Barker, James A. Jr. (I1387)
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| 1897 | 1953, Thursday January 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs W.H. Robertson Final tribute was paid to the memory of Mrs William H. Robertson by a large number of relatives and friends who attended her funeral on Tuesday, Dec 30, at the home of her son, Mr Harold R. Robertson, 10th concession of Ramsay Township. Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Almonte United Church officiated and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs Robertson passed away at Carleton Place on Sunday, Dec 28th, in her 81st year. Deceased was born on the 9th line of Ramsay, a daughter of the late Joseph Rea and his wife, Margaret Code. She received her education in the public school in the district and Almonte High School. Fifty-eight years ago she married William H. Robertson and they farmed in the township latterly on the 11th line. Mr Robertson died in 1933. For the past 16 years, Mrs Robertson resided in Carleton Place and Almonte. Surviving are two sons, Harold of Ramsay and Arthur of Guelph. Two other sons, Bert and Russell, predeceased her several years ago. Of her immediate family she leaves one brother, Wesley Rea of Carleton Place and one sister, Elizabeth, Mrs J. Paul of Toronto. Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which Mrs Robertson was held. The pallbearers were: Messrs D.W. Stewart, Alex Stewart, Cecil Turner, W.T. James, Victor Kellough and Wm Neilson. | Rea, Alice Emaline (I1479)
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| 1898 | 1953, Thursday July 9, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 Mrs. W.R. Giles Tribute to the memory of Mrs. W. R. Giles, a highly esteemed member of one of the oldest and best known families of this district, was paid by large numbers of friends and relatives at her funeral which was held from the Radmore Stewart Funeral Home, Ottawa, on Saturday, July 4th, at 11 a.m. Rev. Terrence Findlay of St. John's Anglican Church officiated. Mrs. Giles died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Hayes, on July 2nd, after two days' illness, and was in her 93rd year. Mrs. Giles, who before her marriage was Angeline Lowe, daughter of the late Wm. Lowe and his wife, Harriet Owens of Cedar Hill. She married William R. Giles of Ramsay, later going to Ottawa where he predeceased her 36 years ago. Surviving are one son, Melvin of Calgary; two daughters, Harriet of Toronto, Hilda, Mrs. Harry Hayes of Ottawa and one granddaughter, Sandra Simpson. She was the last member of a family of eight, was known for her kindness, and wit and affectionately called Aunt Angie. She was a faithful church attendant. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes were received, mute evidence of the esteem in which she was held. Interment was made in Beechwood Cemetery. | Lowe, Angeline "Angie" (I29658)
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| 1899 | 1953, Thursday June 4, The Renfrew Mercury page 2 ?b?Mrs M. Aikenhead Dies in 95th Year, Buried in Almonte?/b? A resident of Renfrew for the past sixteen years and wellloved by all who knew her, Mrs Matthew Aikenhead died at the home of her son, William of Friday, May 29, 1953, after an illness of several months. She was in her 95th year, but took a very active interest in local affairs. Mrs Aikenhead was born in the township of Drummond on June 6, 1858, the daughter of George Blair and the former Mary McIlquaham. She lived there for some years before moving to Almonte. She also lived in Pakenham before coming to Renfrew for the last sixteen years of her life. A member of the United Church, Mrs Aikenhead was alway very active in church work during her lifetime. She married Matthew Aikenhead in Drummond in 1890. He predeceased her in 1924. The funeral took place from McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home on Sunday, May 31st, 1953, where service was conducted by Rev C.G. Ward at 2 p.m. Interment took place at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Pallbearers were Harold Blair and W.A. Scott of Pakenham, Milton Blair, Arnprior, H.M. Blair, George Blair and Wesley Playfair, all of Lanark. Mrs Aikenhead leaves to mourn her loss one son, William of Renfrew, one daughter, Miss Mary of Toronto, one brother, Samuel of Duluth, Minnesota, three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. | Blair, Rebecca Forrester (I42613)
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| 1900 | 1953, Thursday March 12, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs Greville E. Toshack A life-long resident of Ramsay Township passed away on Sunday March 8th, after a short illness, in the person of Mrs Greville E. Toshack, in her 82nd year. Mrs Toshack was the former Annie Snedden, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Snedden of Ramsay. She was married to Mr Toshack in 1899, moving to the home on the 9th line where she had since resided. Mr Toshack predeceased her in 1929. She leaves a family of four sons, Robert at home, Greville, Fred and John, of Prescott. A daughter, Annie, died in 1903. She is survived also by one sister, Mrs Frank Turnbull of Toronto, one granddaughter and six grandsons. Deceased was a member of Blakeney United Church. The funeral, which was held on Tuesday, March 10th from the family residence, 9th line of Ramsay, was largely attended by relatives and friends who paid a final tribute to who played her full part in the community. Beautiful floral tributes also testified to the esteem in which she was held. Among those present from a distance were her brotherin- law, Mr Frank Turnbull of Toronto and many friends from Prescott. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev W. Sunter of Pakenham officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs Wilfred, Jack, James and Alex Snedden, Clare Syme and Wilfred Lindsay. | Snedden, Annie (I20312)
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