Our Family's Journey Through Time
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| 1901 | 1953, Thursday March 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Duncan J. Forgie?/b? The death occurred in Carleton Place on Sunday March 22nd, of Duncan James Forgie, in his 81st year. Born in Ramsay Township, he was a son of he late John Forgie and his wife Jessie Hamilton. All His life was spent in Ramsay and Almonte where he was a textile operator for a time. For 40 years he was an employee of The Almonte Public Utilities Commission and retired a few years ago on account of failing health. In 1891, he married Miss Margaret Switzer who predeceased him by several years. He leaves one sister, Mrs Margaret McLean of Vancouver; one daughter, Miss Hattie Forgie of Paris; one sone, Mr Mason Forgie of Toronto; Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the Scott Funeral Home, Almonte, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Llewellyn Graham, rector of St. Paul's Church officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs. J.B. Illingworth, E.P. Clement, W.A. James, Jas Moreau, Frank Honeyborne and D.M. Campbell. | Forgie, Duncan James (I33694)
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| 1902 | 1953, Thursday March 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?Percy M. Drynan?/b? Percy McKinley Drynan of Ramsay Township passed away after a short illness at his home on Tuesday morning March 17th, at the age of 50. He was born Dec 11, 1902, in Carleton Place, later going West with his parents. In 1911, they returned East taking up farming on the 9th line of Ramsay. Mr Drynan was the only son of the late Jas. Drynan and Mary Jane McKinley. On June 1, 1945, he was married to Hazel Thom daughter of Jas. Thom and the late Margaret McTavish. He continued to farm, operating his father's farm as well as his farm where he resided on the 7th line of Ramsay. The funeral which was held at his home on Thursday, March 19, at 2 o'clock, was largely attended by friends and neighbours. Rev Jas. Ritchie, minister of Almonte Presbyterian Church, of which deceased was a member, conducted the service. The pallbearers were: Norman Paul, Edwin Thompson, Earl Caldwell, D.H. Lowry, Geo Lowry and Boyd Jamieson Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Among those present at the funeral were friends from Toronto, Ottawa, Smiths Falls and Perth. | Drynan, Percy Mckinley (I41409)
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| 1903 | 1953, Thursday November 19, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Herbert O. Simpson There passed away suddenly at the R.M. Hospital on Monday, Nov 9th, one of Almonte's esteemed residents in the person of Herbert Oswald Simpson. He was in his 77th year, the younger son of the late William Simpson and Ann Forgie. He was one of a family of thirteen children of whom only two survive, Martha, at home and Marion (Mrs Dodds) of Tisdale, Sask. Funeral service was conducted at his late residence on Union Street on Wednesday Nov 11th, by Rev A. Hirtle of the Almonte Baptist Church, assisted by Rev Alfred Milligan of Perth who lead in prayer. The funeral service was attended by many friends from the surrounding district and some from a distance including Messrs John and William Ryder of Toronto and Mr and Mrs Graydon Willoughby and daughter of Ottawa. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews. | Simpson, Herbert Oswald "Herb" (I24127)
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| 1904 | 1953, Thursday October 15, The Carleton Place Canadian page 3 Brice McNeely Passes In 94th Year A resident of this district for nearly 94 years, Brice McNeely, died last Friday, following a lengthy illness. He was in his 94th year. Born in the Township of Beckwith, he was the son of the late James McNeely and his wife, Margaret Edwards. In 1889, he married the former Sarah Jane Gillan in Pakenham. His wife predeceased him 12 years ago. In his younger days Mr McNeely operated a dairy in Carleton Place and took up farming in Beckwith Township. He attended St James' Anglican Church ans was a member of the Orange Lodge and the Black Receptory. Surviving are three sons, Jim, of Beckwith; Frank of Carleton Place; Arthur on the homestead; one daughter, Mrs John (Mildred) Lynch of Ramsay and one sister, Mrs Elizabeth Ramsbottom of Conn., Ontario. Another son Brice, died in 1945. The funeral service was held on Sunday at 1.30 p.m. from the Fleming Bros Funeral Home to St James' Anglican Church with the Rev D.F. Weegar officiating. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery. The pallbearers were: W.E. McNeely, George H. Doucett, Weland Gillan, Howard McNeely, John McNeely and Williard McNeely. | McNeely, Brice (I25904)
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| 1905 | 1953, Thursday October 9, The Carleton Place Canadian page 7 ?b? Mrs Wm Miller Dies In 95th Year?/b? One of the oldest and best loved resident of the Union Hall and Clayton district passed peacefully to rest on Sept, 25th at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs Eldin Currie in the person of Mrs Wm Miller, Sr. The deceased whose maiden name as Agnes S. Baird was born in Dalhousie township and was in her ninety-fifth year. She lived there until in 1879. After the death of her husband in 1890 she lived with her son Wm J. Miller in Lanark township. The family consisted of four sons all of whom are still living with the exception of John B. who died in 1942. The deceased familiarly known as "Grandma Miller" led a very active life and was always ready to respond to any call in time of trouble. She was a faithful member of the United Church, Clayton and in her active years took her part in all church activities. She leaves to mourn her loss three sons, Wm J., Albert G., and James L. There are also 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. The funeral which took place on Sunday from the Scott Funeral Home to Clayton United Church was one of the largest ever held in this community. The hymns sung were two of her favourites, "Rock of Ages" and "The Lord's My Shepherd." Mr Harold Stevens sang a solo, "There Are No Disappointments in Heaven." There were many beautiful floral tributes from friends and neighbours. The pall bearers were six grandsons: Robert Miller, Charles Miller, Bert Miller, Russell, Frank Lowe and Allan Gardiner. Friends were there from Toronto, Trenton, Kingston, Williamburg, Ottawa, Shawville, Lanark, Perth and Hopetown. ~ Birth and death dates have not yet been verified. Agnes married William Graham Miller on April 25, 1879, Lanark County, Ontario. William was the son of William Miller and Ann Graham. Children of Agnes Baird and William Miller may have included: 1. John Baird Miller, born April 5, 1882, Lanark County, Ontario. 2. William Johnson/Johnstone Miller, born April 5, 1882, Lanark County, Ontario. William married Mary Lauretta Robertson on Dec. 31, 1903, Ramsey, Lanark County, Ontario. 3. Albert Graham Miller, born February 7, 1884, Lanark County, Ontario. Albert married Margaret May Anderson on Oct. 2, 1907, Lanark County, Ontario. See link below. 4. James Lloyd Miller, born Oct. 7, 1888, Lanark County, Ontario. James married Maud E. Payne on Aug. 30, 1911, Clayton, Lanark County, Ontario. | Baird, Agnes Stewart (I19802)
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| 1906 | 1953, Thursday September 17, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Miss Isabella Simpson On Thursday, Sept 10, death claimed one of the oldest residents of Almonte. Deceased was in her 88th year. She was a daughter of the late William Simpson and Ann Forgie and one of a family of thirteen of whom three survive, Martha and Herbert of Almonte and Marion, Mrs Dodds, of Tisdale, Sask. The late Miss Simpson, in her earlier days, followed the nursing profession. Her funeral was held from her late residence on Union Street on Saturday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev Hirtle, assisted by Rev A.J. Milligan of Perth. Pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased. | Simpson, Isabella "Bella" (I24123)
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| 1907 | 1954, Thursday December 23, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Charles Gordon Toop Funeral services were held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, on Wednesday, Dec. 15th, for the late Charles Gordon Toop, life-long resident of Ramsay. Mr. Toop was born at Almonte, Ont., on Sept 22nd, 1880, son of the late Frederick Sydney Toop and his wife Rachel Hynes. On Oct. 30th 1912, he married the former Margaret Doucett of Ramsay, who survives. Also surviving are seven sons: Arthur of Carleton Place. Frederick of Ramsay, Harry of Arnprior, William of Carleton Place, Albert of the R.C.A.F., London, Ont.; Ewen of the R.C.A.F., Calgary, Alta and Aylmer of Ramsay; two daughters, Mrs Levi Gimble (Mary), of Los Angles, Calif., and Mrs Lynn Goyne (Maybeth) of Yakima, Washington. One daughter, Dorothy predeceased him in March 1935. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Elder Hill of Ottawa. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: John A. McArton, George Hilliard, Alex Munro, Norman Paul, Melville Paul and Cecil More. | Toop, Charles Gordon (I5849)
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| 1908 | 1954, Thursday February 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mrs John J. Johnson?/b? Final tribute was made to the memory of Mrs John J. Johnson at her funeral on Friday, Feb 12, which was held from the Comba Funeral Home. Rev James M. Ritchie of the Almonte Presbyterian Church conducted the service. Mrs Johnson passed away at her home on Malcolm Street after an illness of three months. She was in her 84th year. Deceased was the former Miss Mary Jane McKittrick, daughter of the late Robert McKittrick and his wife, Rachel Potter, and was born in Pakenham Township. In 1901, she and Mrs Johnson were married and have made their home in Almonte ever since. In 1951, they celebrated their Golden Wedding. Mrs Johnson leaves her husband, one daughter, (Viola) Mrs C.R. Hodge of Smiths Falls; two sons, Delmer and Kenneth of Almonte; one grandson, Donald Johnson of Smiths Falls, and one great grandson Kim Johnson of Smiths Falls. The pallbearers were Messrs. Howard Johnson, Douglas Heise, Arthur Landry, Chas. Houston, Eric Johnston and William Patterson. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | McKittrick, Mary Jane "Minnie" (I9821)
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| 1909 | 1954, Thursday February 25, The Almonte Gazette front page Ramsay Councillor Dies Suddenly Of Heart Seizure Friday Morning General regret was felt last Friday morning when it was learned that W. Oswald Bingham, Well-known farmer and councillor of Ramsay Township had died suddenly of a heart attack at his home near Blakeney. He was in his 60th year. While Mr Bingham had not been feeling as well as usual recently, and while he had some warning that he should go easy because of his heart, his death came as a shock because his condition was not regarded as serious. On Friday morning when he awakened he complained of felling ill and succumbed to his trouble before a doctor could arrive. Mr Bingham was born on the homestead where he died, a son of the late Abram Bingham and his wife Jennie Connors. In 1920, he married the former Elsie Caranahan who survives together with two daughters and one son, namely, Mrs Robt Davis (Helen) of Belleville; Mrs Stewart Currie (Doris) of Sudbury and Keith at home. There are also four brothers and one sister; Mrs J.S. Ragsdale (Margaret) of Carp; James of Blakeney, Hiram, Abe, John in Manitoba, and five grandchildren. Another sister, Mrs John Dowdall (Minnie) of the Cedar Hill section of Pakenham, died in 1946. Mr Bingham attended the Tenth Line School and Almonte High School after which he continued on the farm to the end. He was a most successful farmer in every respect and his land was always a credit to his efforts and care. Only a short time ago he purchased a second farm from Mr. Sam Arthur. Ossie, as he was known to his friends, was considered one of the best members ever to sit on Ramsay Council, bringing to bear on municipal affairs the same sound and practical judgement he used running his own business. In politics he was a staunch Conservative. The funeral, one of the most largely attended in years was held on Sunday afternoon from the Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev J. Ray Anderson of the Almonte United Church, deceased having been a member of the denomination at Blakeney. Pallbearers were Reeve D. Hollie Lowry and Messrs Oral Arthur, Sam Arthur, Thos McGill, Stewart Currie and Weldon Timmins. A profusion of floral pieces testified to the respect and sympathy felt by many friends. | Bingham, William Oswald (I16417)
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| 1910 | 1954, Thursday January 28, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Mrs George Bond The death occurred at her home on Malcolm Street, Almonte, on Saturday, January 23rd, of Mrs George Bond, in her 80th year. She was born in Renfrew County in 1873, a daughter of the late Alexander Whyte and his wife Christina McLellan, who lived at White Lake and later moved to Almonte. Her husband the late George Bond, who was master mechanic for the Gillies Lumber Co., predeceased her. One son died in infancy and she is survived by Mrs Alex Tosh (Chrissie), Almonte; Mrs Cephas Tosh (Florence), Almonte; Mrs Albert Rose (Alberna), Sarnia; Mrs Thos Proctor Jr. (Georgina), Mrs Harry Nontell (Ruby), Mrs Russell Dodds (Pearl), Mrs Harvey Goodfellow (Katherine), all of Almonte; Mrs Harry Kuehl (Pansy), Waterloo. Deceased was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Arnprior, when she lived there, and Rev B. Owen of that church conducted the services which were held at the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday, Jan 26th, and later at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Arthur Hirtle of the Almonte Baptist Church assisted. | Whyte, Mary Christina (I23004)
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| 1911 | 1954, Thursday January 7, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?William George Stewart?/b? Funeral services for William George Stewart who passed away Christmas morning, following a lengthy illness, were held from his home on Monday, Dec 28th, 1953. Born in 1890 at Calumet Island, Que., he was a son of the late John Stewart and Bella McLellan. Surviving are his wife, the former Mayme Spinks; two sons, Peter and Hedley of Almonte; seven sisters, Mrs Robert Howard of Waltham, Que.; Mrs Harry Baird of Carleton Place, Mrs Jos Cole, Nutley, New Jersey; Mrs Frank Gilbeault, Almonte; Mrs Nelson Cole, Waltham, Que.; Mrs Garfield Elliott, Herschel, Sask., and Mrs Amos Robinson, Almonte. Three brothers, Robert, of Herschel, Sask.; Hugh of Calumet Island, and Archie of Fort William. One sister, Mrs Thos Eno, and one brother, Thomas, predeceased him. There are three grandchildren. The service was conducted by the Rev J.R. Anderson of the United Church and burial was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Messrs. John Knight, John McGill, Frank Gilbeault, Harry Hamilton, Jas Spinks and Geo Tasker. Many floral offerings were received. | Stewart, William George (I40349)
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| 1912 | 1954, Thursday July 8, The Almonte Gazette front page Elderly Resident of Almonte Loses Life In Railway Mishap Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon for John McKay, 82 years old, who was killed instantly early Saturday morning by an east bound train on a crossing only a few hundred feet from his own home. Mr McKay, an early riser himself, was on his way to give a message to a neighbour whose work made it necessary for him to leave home around 6.30 Apparently the elderly man, who had to cross the tracks, did not notice the approach of the Montreal flier which stops here only if there are sleeping car passengers to get off. It was on its way through the station running one minute late at 6.41 (D.S.T.) when the accident happened one block east of the depot on Church Street crossing. There are three tracks there ? the main line and two passing tracks, and it is possible either he did not see the approaching train at all or if he did the thought it was on one of the sidings. Coroner On Train It so happened that on this particular morning Dr John McEwen of Carleton Place was a passenger on the train and as he is a Lanark coroner, he was asked to take charge by Provincial Constable A.R. Mitchell who was called to the scene. Dr McEwen gave the train leave to proceed after a delay of some 25 minutes and released the body having decided it was a pure accident with no inquest necessary. Mr McKay was a fine old gentleman with many friends, and the mishap shocked all those who knew him and created much sympathy for his wife and family. Deceased was an Oddfellow and on Sunday evening a large number of members of the Craft from Vivan Lodge, Arnprior, held a service at the house, and six of the brethren acted as pallbearers at the funeral which was held on Tuesday from the family home on Church street. Services were conducted in the Almonte United Church of which he was a faithful member and at the grave side in the Auld Kirk Cemetery by Rev J. Ray Anderson. Native of Lanark Born in Lanark Township, he was in the lumber business in Arnprior until his retirement 20 years ago. Some 13 years ago he and his wife took up residence in Almonte. On June 26th of this year Mr and Mrs McKay celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. Left to mourn in his widow, the former Mary Jane Rodger, of Almonte; one son, T. Lloyd McKay of Ottawa and three daughters Mrs Howard Giles (Olive), of Almonte, Mrs J.V. Baker (Laura), of Winnipeg and Mrs M.J. Duncan (Ethel), of Almonte. There are also three sisters and four brothers; Mrs J.R. Reid and Mrs James Rodger of Almonte and Mrs W. Mealey of Brandon, Man; Welland of Almonte, Thomas of Brandon, Alex of Sinclair and Charles of Ramsay Township; also 11 grandchildren. | McKay, John (I19781)
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| 1913 | 1954, Thursday July 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b? Mr John Kirk?/b? Mr John Kirk passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 4 at the home of his son Glenson at Kingston. Mr Kirk had only arrived in Kingston two days previously after spending two weeks in Oshawa with his second son Kenneth and family. He appeared to be in good health up to the time of his fatal seizure. Born in Lanark Village, 69 years ago, he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Kirk. He came to Almonte at an early age with his family and with the exception of a short time spent in Cobourg, lived here the remainder of his life. He was a weaver by trade and was employed in the Rosamond Woollen Mill for many years. In 1907 he married Miss Jane Hurdis of Carleton Place who predeceased him in 1942. To them were born three sons, Glenson of Kingston, Kenneth of Oshawa and Ross of Ottawa who survive with one grandson and one granddaughter. Ten years ago Mr Kirk married Miss Mary Drynan of Almonte who also survives. The late Mr Kirk was a member of the Almonte United Church and a member of the Oddfellows. The funeral service was held on Wednesday afternoon July 7 at the Comba Funeral Home and was largely attended. Re J. Ray Anderson, minister of Almonte United Church conducted the service and also officiated at the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made. The pallbearers were: Archie Julian, Jas Southwell, Wilfred Crawshaw, Alex McDonald, Thos Walker and Jos Brooks. Among the beautiful tributes were flowers from the Plant Protection, G.M.C., Oshawa; Mississippi Lodge No 147, Almonte; Circle No 2, Almonte United Church; T.C. Holmes and staff, Kingston; Almonte Branch Canadian Legion; Hunting Club, Almonte; Staff of Bell Telephone Service, Ottawa. | Kirk, John (I17039)
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| 1914 | 1954, Thursday October 28, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 MRS. E.M. JAMES Largely attended by neighbouring friends and relatives, the funeral of Mrs. Edwin McNeely James took place last Friday afternoon from her late residence, 12 line of Lanark, to St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, where Rev. A.E. Allsopp conducted the service. Interment was made in the parish cemetery. Mrs. James died October 20, following a lengthy illness. She was in her 50th year. The former Mary Haley, she was born in Drummond Township, daughter of the late Edward Haley and his wife, Tena Tullis. She was married to Mr. James in St. John's Anglican Church at Innisville. Mrs. James was a devout member of St. George's Church, and a member of the Altar Guild and Women's Auxiliary. She was also a1 member of the Women's Institute branch. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Harold, at home; two daughters, Helen, Mrs. Ivan Gardiner, Carleton Place, and Mary Haley at honie; sisters, Bessie, Mrs. Howard Traill, Lanark; Bertha, Mrs. Alan Livingstone, Perth; Isabel, Mrs. Elmer Couch, Lanark. The pallbearers were Jack Watters, Mansel Haley, Alan McFarlane, Alfred James, Frank James and Ed. Halpenny. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. | Haley, Mary (I23631)
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| 1915 | 1954, Thursday October 7, The Almonte Gazette, page 6 MRS. HAROLD JULIAN Following a prolonged illness, borne with patience and fortitude, the death occurred in Carleton Place, Thursday, September 16th, of a well known esteemed resident in the person of Mrs. Harold Julian at the home of her father, Mr. Herbert Townend, Queen St. Mrs. Julian was in her 41st year. Mrs. Julian had been critically ill for the past year and all that medical skill and loving care could do was done but, of no avail, and she passed quietly away in the early hours of the evening. The former Lola Townend, she was born in Carleton Place, a daughter of Mr. Herbert Townend and the late Mrs. Townend. She received her education in Carleton Place and was married in Carleton Place to Mr. Harold Julian, who survives, and, with the exception of a few years spent in Almonte, she had resided in Carleton Place all her life time. The late Mrs. Julian was one of the town's best known young ladies and possessed many fine qualities which endeared her to a wide circle of friends who learned with deep regret of her early passing. Kindly in her attitude to all, she never judged harshly and very often went out of her way to render assistance where needed. She was a good neighbour and a devoted and loving mother and it is in this sphere she will be most missed. Deeply interested in the affairs of the town, she was always willing to assist with any good work which might be of some benefit. She was a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the local branch of the Canadian Legion and of the Legion Ladies Bowling Club. Mrs. Julian was a member of Zion United Church and of the Young Women's Association. In addition to her father and husband, she is survived by two sons, Ray, of Ottawa and Terry at home, and six brothers, Merville of Perth, Orville, Herb., Grenville, Gerald, all of Carleton Place and Cecil Townend of Ottawa. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place on Sunday afternoon from the Allan Barker funeral home, McArthur Ave., to Zion United Church where the service was conducted by the minister, Rev. N. T. Holmes. Interment was made in Pine Grove Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Allan Bradford, Harold Bradford, Morley Whalen, George Julian, Eric Julian and Bert Julian. A profusion of flowers were received, evidence of the high esteem in which Mrs. Julian, was held. Friends were present at the funeral from New Liskeard, North Bay and Ottawa. | Townend, Lola Emaline (I26243)
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| 1916 | 1954, Thursday Septr 23, The Carleton Place Canadian page 8 ?b? Final Tribute Paid W.J. Miller?/b? On Tuesday, September 14th a large number of friends and relatives paid final tribute to the memory of William J. Miller at his funeral, from the Scott Funeral Home, Almonte. He was the eldest son of the late William G. Miller and his wife Agnes Baird. Born in 1880 on a farm near Rosetta, he came with his parents to the farm near Halpenny where he spent nearly 70 years. In 1903 he married Lauretta Robertson of Union Hall and on December 31st, 1953 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He is survived by his widow; four sons, Bert, Ramsay, John on the homestead, Leonard, Innisville, Raymond, Herron Bay, South; two daughters Mrs Samuel J. Gardiner, (Elsie), of Carleton Place, and Mrs Eldin G. Currie (Agnes), of Almonte. Fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert, of Pakenham, James, Ramsay, one brother John predeceased him in 1942. The pallbearers were six nephews, Charles Miller, Robert Miller, Walter Bourke, Morley McIntosh, Creighton Robertson, and Mervyn Roberts. Service in Guthrie United Church Clayton was conducted by Rev W. D. Reid, Carleton Place a former minister of Clayton United Church. During the service Mr Neil McIntosh sang, "Harbour Bar." Interment was in the family plot at Clayton. | Miller, William Johnson (I1728)
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| 1917 | 1954, Wednesday April 7, The Winnipeg Free Press page 9 ?b?MacIntosh Funeral?/b? Funeral service for Robert J. MacIntosh, 65, of 1 Erin apartments, who collapsed and died Monday at Searle, Man, on Dauphin-bound train, will be held in Carleton Place, Ont. Mr MacIntosh was a brakeman for the Canadian National railways. 1954, Thursday April 8, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?McIntosh, Robert J.?/b? In Winnipeg on Monday, April 5th, 1954, Robert J. McIntosh, son of the late Robert McIntosh and Annie McCann. Resting at the Patterson and Son Funeral Home, Lake Ave. West, Carleton Place. on Thursday, April 8th, and where service will be held on Friday, April 9th, 1954, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | McIntosh, Robert James (I32984)
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| 1918 | 1955, Friday November 18, The Ottawa Citizen page 42 McNEELY, Arthur Robert At the Memorial Hospital, Carleton Place, Ontario, on Thursday, November 17, 1955, Arthur Robert McNeely, beloved husband of Margaret Erena James, in his 56th year. Resting at the Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place, from where funeral will be held on Sunday, November 20, to St Jmaes Church for service at 1.30 p.m. Interment in United Cemetery. | McNeely, Arthur Robert (I30989)
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| 1919 | 1955, Thursday August 11, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Miss Martha Simpson The death occurred a Sault Ste Marie on Saturday, August 6th, of Miss Martha Simpson, at the age of 94 years. Born on the 11th line of Ramsay Township, a daughter of the late William Simpson and his wife, Ann Forgie, she attended the local schools and later moved with her family to a farm on the 9th line of Ramsay ? the farm now owned by Mr Jos Hickey. About 35 years ago, she moved to Almonte where the family resided on Union Street. Of a family of 13 brothers and sisters, she is survived by one sister, Mrs Marion Dodds of Tisdale, Sask., and a number of nephews and nieces. A brother Herbert Simpson of Almonte, predeceased her in November, 1953, and since that time she made her home at Sault Ste Marie with her niece, Miss Jennie Scott. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Wednesday, Aug 10th, at 2.30 p.m. The service was conducted by Rev V.L.A. Hirtle, minister of Almonte Baptist Church, of which deceased was a member. The pallbearers were five nephews, Graham Simpson, William and John Neilson, Hugh Metcalfe, Harold McIntyre ad a cousin, John Keller. Interment was in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Simpson, Martha (I24121)
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| 1920 | 1955, Thursday December 22, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs James S. Paterson A life-long resident of Ramsay Township in the person of Mrs Jas S. Paterson, passed peacefully away at her home on the 6th line, on Dec 16th. Deceased's maiden name was Jessie McArthur, daughter of the late Stephen McArthur and his wife, Mary Turner. She was born Aug 6th, 1873, and was married to Jas S. Paterson in 1898, who predeceased her in 1937. Mrs Paterson was a devoted member of Guthrie United Church, Clayton, and worked faithfully for years for the Bible Society. She is survived by two sons, namely, Stewart and Wilbert. One son, Harvey, predeceased her in 1945. Two sisters, Mrs Reuben Giles and Miss Ethel McArthur, and one brother Stephen McArthur, survive. Also to mourn her loss are five grandchildren. The funeral, held from the Comba Funeral Home, on Dec 19th, to the 8th line cemetery, was largely attended. Service was conducted by Rev Mr Hawley and assisted by Rev Mr Reid of Carleton Place. The flower bearers were Gordon Paterson and David Majaury. Pallbearers were Grant Gunn, John James, George Stewart, Ernest Giles, Alex McArthur and Delmer Paterson. | McArthur, Jessie (I10116)
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| 1921 | 1955, Thursday March 24, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 JOHN LYNCH The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte on March 17th of John Lynch in his 58th year. He was the son of the late William Lynch and his wife the former Carrie Manary and was born in Ramsay Township in 1896 where he spent all his life. Left to survive besides his wife the former Mildred McNeely of Carleton Place, is one brother, Wilfred Lynch of Ramsay and two sisters, Maggie, Mrs. Jim McNeely of Carleton Place and Ellen, Mrs. Melvin Hollister of Cornwall. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the Fleming Funeral Home to St. James Anglican Church where Rev. Mr. Weegar conducted the service. Pallbearers were T. A. Finlayson, Fred Toop, Bert Hazelwood, Jim McNeely, John McNeely and Albert Lynch. | Lynch, John Albert (I29231)
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| 1922 | 1955, Thursday March 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b? Mr Jas. M. Rodger ?/b? The funeral service was held at the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon, March 1st, at one p.m., of James Miller Rodger who died at his residence, Country Street, on Sunday, Feb 27th, in his 69th year. Mr Rodger had been in ill health for the past two years. James Miller Rodger was born at Middleville in 1886, a son of the late James Rodger and his wife, Ellen Miller. He was married 47 years ago to the former Miss Harriett McKay of Galbraith who survives together with two sons and two daughters, namely: Thomas Mckay (Mac) and Roy of Almonte; Ella (Mrs Wm Andrews) and (Annie) Mrs David Andrews both of Almonte. There is also a brother, William of Almonte; three sisters, Jessie, Mrs Chas Ramsbottom of Smiths Falls; Eva, Mrs Wm Rintoul of Innisville; Edna, Mrs Wm Woods of Lanark, and nine grandchildren. Mr Rodger was a farmer nearly all his life. First, as a young man he farmed in the Galbraith section and later on the 9th line of Ramsay Township where Mr John Brydges now lives and until he retired eleven years ago, on the farm occupied by his son, Roy, on the 9th line. The Rev Jas M. Ritchie of Almonte Presbyterian Church officiated and the remains were placed in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. The pallbearers were Messrs W.A. Metcalfe, Jas Metcalfe, John R. Reid, Ernest Robertson, Lloyd Watson and Lester Jamieson. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from Metcalfe's Dairy; M.P. Coderre and Metcalfe's Construction. | Rodger, James Miller "Jim" (I37731)
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| 1923 | 1955, Thursday March 31, The Almonte Gazette, page 8 Mrs H.M. Snedden The funeral of Mrs Mansfield Snedden was held on Monday afternoon at the Fleming Funeral Home, Carleton Place, where Rev N. T. Holmes conducted the service. Mrs Snedden died at the Cameron Nursing Home, Carleton Place. She had been ill for several years and was in her 80th year. The former Agnes Barker Coxford, she was born at Blakeney, daughter of the late James Coxford and Mary Kennedy. She received her education there and was married at Almonte in 1900 to Mr Snedden who died in 1933. She spent most of her life in Ramsay and at Appleton. She attended the United Church and was a life member of the W.M.S. Surviving are two sons, Harold and Herbert R. Snedden of Appleton; two brothers, Herbert Coxford of Almonte and Thomas Coxford of Ottawa and one sister, Mrs Charles Black of Fort William, and six grandchildren. The pallbearers were William Anderson, Hollie Lowry, Hubert; I Syme, Harry Young, Robert Reid and Russell Lyons. The remains were placed in St James' vault and interment will be in the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Spring. | Coxford, Agnes Barker (I151)
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| 1924 | 1955, Thursday November 17, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Almonte Loses Fine Citizen In Death Of Thomas Reid?/b? Following a lengthy illness, Thomas James Reid died at his Union Street home in Almonte on Tuesday morning, Nov 15th in his 86th year. for many years he had been a leading business man of the town and during the long period of his retirement he continued to be active in public affairs, serving on the Council, the board of stewards of his church and helping to further the aims of other worthy organizations. Born In Scotland Mr Reid was born on the Aldie estate, Kincross-shire, Scotland, Dec 17th, 1869, a son of John Reid and his wife, Catherine Haldane. He left Scotland with his parents, four brothers and one sister in 1881 and the family located in Almonte. He and his brother, Alexander now of Arnprior, were in business together for some years in a store opposite the present location of the O'Brien Theatre. They conducted a men's clothing business and when they sold out, Alex decided to open a similar store in Arnprior and the late Mr Reid bought the block where the Stedman store is now located on Mill Street and carried on a clothing business there for many years. He retired as a merchant 37 years ago leaving a reputation as a good businessman who carried an excellent stock and satisfied his customer to an unusual degree. Liked to Curl During the period of his retirement, which was a lengthy one, he took an active interest in many things including properties which he own in town, two of which were very good blocks in the business section, which he disposed of some years ago. He was an ardent curler, enjoying the game to the full as most Scotsmen do. A faithful member of the United Church, Mr Reid served on the Board of Stewards and for some years was a member of the Town Council. He married Agnes Jane Drummond who predeceased him seven years ago. There was no family. He leaves two brother, Alexander of Arnprior and Andrew S. Reid of Wenham, Mass., both of whom attended the funeral this Thursday. Legion's Good Friend In 1947, the local branch of the Canadian Legion approached the Town Council to finance it in the purchase of the Montreal Bank residence on Bridge Street, now the Legion Memorial Home. This fine, big, stone building had been used as the home of the local bank manager for a great many years, but as time passed and big residences passed out of favour, a smaller house was purchased by the Bank on Union Street for its representatives here. The Bank on being approached by the Legion, agreed to sell it on more favourable terms than would be accorded any other prospective purchaser. But the Town Council of that day, turned down the pleas of the returned men. On hearing this, Mr Reid, who no longer was a councillor, approached a friend who was a Legionnaire with an offer to finance the venture. This word was passed on to the president of the Legion, Mr Arthur Smith, and the two interviewed Mr Reid with the result that he agreed to back the deal on most generous terms. In a year or so he wrote off the indebtedness, thereby converting his action into something that was practically a donation. Thereby he earned the never ending gratitude of the veterans and it was a satisfaction to him that the organization prospered and did much good work in the community. Honoured By Legion He was made an honourary life member of the Legion and in the main lobby of the fine hall, opposite the great brass plaque that bears the names of those who died in two world wars is a smaller bronze plate on which is engraved this inscription: Erected in honour of Thomas Reid Esq., whose generous contributions toward the purchase of this memorial home will always be remembered by the Almonte Branch, Canadian Legion, B.E.S.L., 1948." Mr Reid was a very kindly man and he practised charity in the most commendable manner ? without ostentation and, in fact on a strict understanding with those he helped that if they made public his good deeds he would withdraw the assistance. He was a modest, self effacing person and it was only after great pressure that the Legion could get him to be present for the unveiling of the plaque in his honour. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev J. Ray Anderson, pastor of the Almonte United Church, conducted the services. Members of the local Legion Branch formed a guard of honour as the casket was borne from the funeral parlours to the hearse. Pallbearers were: Dr. A.H. Reid and A.J. Farmer of Arnprior; Bon Boland and W.K. Boland of Pembroke; Austin Symington and George Elliott of Almonte. | Reid, Thomas James (I15323)
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| 1925 | 1955, Thursday October 27, The Carleton Place Canadian page 5 W.J. McNeely Paid Final Tribute One of the community's best known residents, Mr William James McNeely, died at his home on Victoria street, Wednesday, October 19th, 1955, following a prolong illness. Mr McNeely had not enjoyed good health for the past six years, but was never confined to bed steadily until two weeks before he passed quietly away. Born in Beckwith township, August 7, 1864, he was a son of the late John McNeely and his wife, Matilda Drummond, and received his education in Carleton Place. Mr McNeely resided in Beckwith township until 1889 when he moved to Ramsay township, where he farmed successfully for many years on the eighth line. On January 31st, 1894, he was married to the former Agnes Isabella Goth in Beckwith township, and to the union were born, one son, Mr Arthur E. McNeely of Carleton Place, formerly of Ramsay township, and one daughter, (Ethel I.) Mrs Percy Leach of Beckwith, both of whom survive. Mrs McNeely predeceased him in 1916 Mr McNeely remarried in 1930, his second wife being Mrs Ernest (Pheobe) Houston Turner, who survives. During his long years of residence in the township of Ramsay deceased took an active part in its welfare and served as a school trustee and as secretary-treasurer of School Section No. 8 for many years. In 1953, Mr McNeely moved to Carleton Place, where he remained. He was a devoted member of St James' Anglican church and attended regularly when his health permitted. In addition to his wife, son and daughter, he is also survived by one step-son, Mr Alex Turner, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, and one step-daughter, Mrs Harry (Hannah) McArton, Reg Nurse, and assistant supervisor of Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte; also three grandchildren, Mrs Mac James (Lois McNeely), Ramsay; Miss Evelyn Leach, Beckwith, and Mr Douglas McNeely, with the Department of Highways at White River, and one great grandson, Glenn James, Ramsay. Largely attended by friends and relatives the funeral took place from Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Lake avenue west, Friday afternoon to St James Anglican Church where service was conducted by Rev D.F. Weegar, Interment was made at Pine Grove cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Charles McGregor, George Cox, George H. Doucett, Harry Young, John Cram and Harry Willis. Numerous beautiful floral tributes were received mute evidence of the high esteem to which Mr McNeely was held. Out-of-town friends attending the funeral were from Portland, Smiths Falls, Ramsay, Franktown, Ottawa, and surrounding districts. | McNeely, William James (I10927)
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| 1926 | 1955, Thursday October 6, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Wm. E. Lockhart Following an illness of five weeks, William Edgar Lockhart passed away in an Ottawa hospital on Thursday, Sept 29th in his 74th year. Born in Almonte, he was a son of the late Arthur Lockhart and his wife Margaret Cowie. In 1904 he married Miss Jean Houston of Almonte who survives. Most of his life was spent in Almonte where he followed his trade of painting and decorating until recent years when he and his wife lived with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Arnold Illingworth in Carleton Place. Besides his wife, he leaves one son Gordon of Belleville; one daughter, Madeline, Mrs Arnold Illingworth of Carleton Place; four brothers, Walter of Perth; Herbert of Ottawa; Harry of Carleton Place and Arthur of Almonte. There are also four grandchildren. The funeral service was held on October 1st at 2 p.m. at Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Carleton Place and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev H.W. Giffin of Memorial Park United Church officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs M.R. Young, Martin Maxwell, Alex Houston, Dan Dutrizac all of Almonte; Elmer Barber and John McGregor of Carleton Place. | Lockhart, William Edgar (I15387)
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| 1927 | 1955, Thursday September 15, The Carleton Place Canadian, page 5 A.C. Dunlop Laid to Rest On Sunday Afternoon The funeral of Adam Chambers Dunlop took place on Sunday afternoon from the Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Lake avenue west, where services was conducted by Rev Fred Williams. Interment was made at Auld Kirk Cemetery. A well-known resident of the Carleton Place district, Mr Dunlop died at the home of his son, Percy Dunlop on September 8. He was in his 98th year. Born at Carleton Place December 11, 1857, he was the son of the late James Dunlop and his wife, Ann Chambers. He was married on March 23, 1891, to the former Matilda Kellough who died December 14, 1938. Mr Dunlop developed a considerable reputation as a fine boat builder and fashioned many of the boats and canoes even now in use on the Mississippi. He was also a millwright for hydro at one time. He farmed in Ramsay township on the original Dunlop homestead from 1901 to 1914. Interested in sports, horse racing was a hobby and he attended his last race here in 1952. Survivors include a son, Percy and daughter, Louise at home, and Mrs Des (Mary) Smythe of Ottawa; also six grandchildren. Another son, George Edger, died in Detroit in 1951. The pallbearers were Sylvester Moir, Howard Halpenny, Thorold Sutherland, Arthur Dunlop, Clayton Kenny and Robert Dunlop. | Dunlop, Adam Chambers (I23892)
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| 1928 | 1955, Tuesday September 13, The Ottawa Journal, page 4 W.G. Chamberlain Billings Bridge, Dies William Gourlay Chamberlain, of Billings Bridge, died in an Ottawa hospital following a long illness. He was 73. Born in Westmeath, Ont., he was a son of Noah J. Chamberlain and Isabella Gourley. In 1908, he married Gertrude Donnelly, who died in 1933. He had resided in the Ottawa district for the past 30 years, working as a stationary engineer until his retirement. He attended Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle. He is survived by three sons, Roy of Sudbury, Harrison and Herbert, both of Ottawa; four daughters, Mrs Wilfred St. Jean (Ida), Mrs Herbert McGee (Rita), Mrs Vernon McGee (Audrey), and Mrs George Benson (Muriel), all of Ottawa; one brother, Joseph, of Eastview; two sisters, Mrs Harold Letts and Mrs Arthur Letts, both of Ottawa; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Rev Howard Kerr will conduct the funeral service Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Fred N. Garrett funeral home. Interment will be in the Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte . | Chamberlain, William Gourlay (I38)
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| 1929 | 1956, Saturday September 15, The Toronto Daily Star page 32 ?b?MILLAR, Gertrude E.?/b? At her home, 1954 Bloor St W. on Friday Sept 14, 1956. Gertrude E. Watchorn, beloved wife of Ryerson A. Millar, dear sister of Mrs Pearl Blair of Toronto and Mrs Roberta Barclay of Lindsay. Resting at Yorke Bros chapel, 2357 Bloor St W (at Willard Ave.). Funeral service at the chapel on Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Will rest at Comba funeral home, Almonte, Ont, for service on Monday afternoon. Interment Old Kirk cemetery, Almonte. Please omit flowers. | Watchorn, Gertrude Elizabeth "Gertie" (I9885)
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| 1930 | 1956, Thursday August 23 The Carleton Place Canadian page 8 Mrs J. Hamilton Died on Monday The death of Mrs John Hamilton occurred at her home on Sussex street on Monday afternoon. She was in her 92nd year and had been seriously ill for the past five years. The former Ellen Aitkens, she was born in Huntley Township and resided there until her marriage. Her husband died about six years ago. She was a member of the United Church. Survivors include two nephews, Norman Patton of Cornwall and Melvin Patton of town and a niece, Mrs Ray Livingston of Windsor. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon from the residence of her nephew, Melvin Patton and the service was conducted by Rev Summers. Interment was made in Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Aitken, Ellen C. (I11258)
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| 1931 | 1956, Thursday August 30, The Carleton Place Canadian front page Flt Lt R. Gilmour Died Suddenly Thursday In Winnipeg WINNIPEG, August 24 ? Flight Lieutenant Ronald A. Gilmour, 44, died Thursday in Deer Lodge Hospital. Born in Vancouver, he attended school at Almonte, Ont, and enlisted in the RCAF at Ottawa, in 1929 as an apprentice airman. In 1936 he received his wings as an NCO pilot and in 1939 he received his commission. During the Second World War he served at many air force stations in Canada and overseas. He was a Staff Officer Air Training at RCAF's 14 Training Group Headquarters in Winnipeg from February, 1952 until his death. F/L Gilmour is survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs H.D. Gilmour, Carleton Place; his wife Adelaide, and four children, Barten, 17, Wendy 15, Terrence, 13, and Christopher, 9 of 431 Moorgate, Winnipeg; two brothers, Victor, with the RCAF at St Sylvestre, Que, and Dawson of Peterborough; and four sisters, Mrs Gordon Erratt, Vancouver, Mrs Charles Godfrey, Carleton Place, and Mrs N. Mahara, and Mrs John Coulter, of Ottawa. A Military service was conducted at the Protestant Chapel at RCAF Station Winnipeg, at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The body arrived in Carleton Place on Monday and the funeral took place from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur avenue, to Memorial Park United Church. Service was conducted jointly by Rev H. Giffin and Flt Lt the Rev H.F. Currie. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. The Carleton Place Legion conducted service at the graveside. Honourary pallbearers from the RCAF Station Uplands were Flt Lts W.C. Craile, O.M. Alier, A.W. Nelson, S.L. Poulin, W.B. Adair and J.W. Stants. Honour guard, under Lew Harthen, Legion President, consisted of Doug Lancaster, Ernie Halliday, G.W. Comba, Willys Armour, Frank Muff, Roy McKittrick, Jock Mailey, Ron Wing, Herb Cornell, all of Carleton Place and George Comba of Almonte. Active pallbearers were: Harry Johnston of Ottawa, Clifford Milford, Arnold Julian, Harold Dowdall, James Patterson and Ernie Foote. | Gilmour, Flight Lieut. Ronald A. W. (I34534)
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| 1932 | 1956, Thursday August 9, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Edwin H. Knight Edwin Hobert (Bert) Knight, an elder of St Giles Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, died in hospital, Wednesday, July 11 after a short illness at the age of 71. He resided at 22 Holmwood Ave. Born in Bowmanville, Ont, he was a son of the late William Richard Knight and Kezia Williams. He was educated at Bowmanville and Belleville. In 1917 he married Etta A. Young at Almonte. He was a member of the Mississippi Lodge A.F. & A.M., Almonte, and a charter member of the Almonte Peters Point Fishing Club. He was for many years in the hardware business in Almonte. Recently, he had been employed with the McColl-Frontenac Oil Company. In addition to his wife, Mr Knight leaves two daughters, Mrs A.E. (Helen) Graham, of Metz, France, and Mrs E.C. (Mary) Rowe of Ottawa; one brother, E.J. Knight of Ottawa, and four grandchidren. The funeral was held from Hulse and Playfair Ltd, Ottawa, where Rev Dr J. Logan-Vencta conducted the service. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, on Saturday, July 13. | Knight, Edwin Hobert (I31537)
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| 1933 | 1956, Thursday December 6, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Geo Willoughby Former Mayor Of Almonte Dies In Ottawa at 97 ?/b?A former mayor and warden of Lanark County died in Ottawa on Saturday at the age of 97 years in the person of George Wellington Willoughby. He was a native of Athens, Leeds County, and was born there when the place was known as Famersville. He was a son of William Willoughby and his wife, Eleanor Stringer. The family moved here in 1865 and Mr Willoughby became a stone mason and with his father built many buildings here and in the district around. It is understood they were mason contractors for St Paul's Church, St John's Church, Zion Church, Carleton Place. the Methodist (now United) Church at Appleton and Mr Willoughby is thought to have been one of those who worked on the stone bridge which is located on Main Street and is one of the most ornamental of its kind in the country. He held many posts in town in the old days having served in the council in various capacities and while reeve he attended county council, and as stated before, became warden, He was also a fire chief in Almonte during the time he lived here. The files of the Gazette show that Mr Willoughby made a trip to the West returning 50 years ago this week. At the time he thought of locating there but changed his mind. He engaged in many lines of work besides contracting, during his long lifetime, and was in mercantile business for a while. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Isabella Simpson in 1949 and by one daughter and five brothers and four sisters. Of the immediate family two survive ? Mr Graydon Willoughby and Myrtle of Ottawa. The late Dr J. K., W.G., and Richard Kelly were nephews of Mr Willoughby. He moved to Ottawa in 1910 and not many of the younger generation in Almonte remember him. He used to be an ardent curler and for a long time was associated with one of the clubs in the Capital. He was a member of Mississippi Masonic Lodge and of the United Church. Funeral Services were held for him at his home in Ottawa; a Masonic Service at the Comba Funeral Home in Almonte and Rev J. Ray Anderson conducted the committal service at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Willoughby, George Wellington (I35621)
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| 1934 | 1956, Thursday February 23, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 ?b?Miss Mary J. Cameron?/b? An impressive tribute was paid to the memory of Miss Mary J. Cameron at her funeral which was held on Tuesday, Feb 21st, at one p.m., at Hulse and Playfair Chapel, Ottawa. Miss Cameron had been in failing health for several months and she died in Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday afternoon, Feb 18th. Born and educated in Almonte, she was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cameron. She was a member of the secretarial staff at the Prime Minister's office from 1916 until her retirement in 1941, and commenced her duties there when Sir Robert Borden was Prime Minister. Previous to that time, she had been in the Department of the Interior. Most of her life was spent in Ottawa, but following her retirement she and her sister, Miss Elizabeth, went to live in Victoria for several years, returning to Almonte where they have since resided on Union Street. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Elizabeth of Almonte and Isobel, Mrs R.H. MacNeill of Sherridon, Man., and several nieces and nephews. Among the large number of friends and acquaintances who attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the memory of one who was held in very high regard were former associates in the Civil Service who remembered her unfailing courtesy and helpfulness, especially to those who were juniors. Among her many outstanding qualities were her kindness, her cheerfulness and her unfailing sense of humour. A profusion of beautiful flowers also bore testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The service was conducted by the Rev Stuart Iveson of First Baptist Church, Ottawa, of which Miss Cameron was a member. The Rev Albert Eikenaar, minister of Almonte Baptist Church, assisted. The remains were brought to Almonte and placed in the vault to await interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Spring. | Cameron, Mary Jane (I41818)
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| 1935 | 1956, Thursday July 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8 William Gordon William Gordon, a well-known and much loved resident of Ramsay Township, passed away suddenly in Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Tuesday, July 17th. The late Mr Gordon farmed all his life in this community. In 1920 he married Carrie Manson, of Middleville who with a family of three survives: Margaret, at home; Earl, of Vancouver, B.C.; Ethel, Mrs Clifford Melanson, of Cedar Hill. Four sisters and two half-brothers also survive: Mrs Maggie Corregan, Spruce Lake, Sask; Mrs Minne Elliott, Sonningdale, Sask; Mrs Eva G. Rankin, Ottawa; Mrs Ada Traill, Smiths Falls; Reuben Giles, Blakeney; Robert Giles, Almonte. His elder brother, Findlay, predeceased him fourteen years ago. Service was conducted at his late residence on Saturday, July 20 by Mr Arthur Powley, Cornwall. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Beautiful floral tributes from close relatives testified to their love and esteem. A donation to the British and Foreign Bible Society was made in tribute by Reta Traill. Other gracious and practical gestures on the part of the neighbours and a large circle of friends were indicative of the respect in which Mr Gordon was held and carried a message of sympathy to the bereaved family. The pallbearers were: Messrs Earl and Frank Manson, Bert and Roy Evans, Tom Barr and Ernie Giles. | Gordon, William Alexander (I6418)
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| 1936 | 1956, Thursday March 8, The Almonte Gazette front page Final Tribute Paid To Edward James The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Sunday morning, March 4th, of a highly esteemed resident in the person of Thomas Edward James. He had been in ill health for a short time and was 75 years of age. Born in Almonte, he was a son of the late Thomas James and his wife, the former Elizabeth Brydges. He received his education in the local schools. In his youth, he farmed with his father and later served as a member of the Town's streets maintenance staff for many years. In the days before trucks were used to haul the local fire equipment, Mr James, whose home was near the town hall, preformed this service with his team of horses. For the past several years he was employed at the generating plant of the Public Utilities Commission. He was twice married. His first wife was the former Jessie Syme, who predeceased him 15 years ago. In April, 1942, he married Mrs Lottie Gilmour who survives. He also leaves two brothers, Stanley James and Winnard B. James of Almonte and a sister, Jennie, Mrs Hugh Templeton of Emerson, Man. The late Mr James was a member of Almonte United Church and also served on the Auld Kirk committee. He was a member of the Orange Lodge and the Sons of England. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from the family residence, Reserve Street, on Tuesday afternoon at 1.30 p.m., with Rev J. Ray Anderson officiating. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Arnold Metcalfe, Frank Honeyborne, Jas Richards, Chas Symington, Howard Giles and John Lindsay. Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from Nelson Lodge, Sons of England; Almonte Public Utilities Commission; International Metal and Foundry Workers Union of North America, Carleton Place; Circle No 2, Almonte United Church and Almonte Branch, W.I. | James, Thomas Edward (I12216)
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| 1937 | 1956, Thursday May 24, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Mrs David Sutherland The death occurred on Tuesday, May 15th of Mrs David Sutherland in her 88th year. She was the former Elizabeth McDonald and was born in Ramsay on Sept 9th, 1868, A daughter of the late John McDonald and his wife, Agnes Bain. She attended school in Pakenham and came to Almonte in 1887. Deceased married David Sutherland in 1894 and moved to Toronto with her husband where they lived until 1904 when they moved to Batavia, Ill. Their only child died there at the age of six. Mr and Mrs Sutherland moved to Detroit in 1917 where he was a purchasing agent for the Edison Company which supplies that city with most of its electric power. He retired there and died in 1938. Mrs Sutherland came here to live with her sister, Mrs P.J. Campbell in 1939. She was a great worker during World War II and established the unique record of knitting 720 pairs of socks for the soldiers. In addition to her sister she leaves a nephew, Mr D.M. Campbell of Almonte. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev J. Ray Anderson on the United Church, conducted the services. pallbearers were Messrs Jack and D,B, Taylor of Ottawa; Karl Paupt, C.J. Newton and Morris and James Turner. Mrs Sutherland was a very fine person and while she did not circulate much in late years she had many friends who will miss her. | McDonald, Elizabeth Ida (I10139)
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| 1938 | 1956, Thursday November 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4 LIVINGSTON ? At Vancouver, B.C. on Tuesday, Nov 13, 1956, Hazel Irene Ritchie, beloved wife of John C. Livingston, in her 32nd year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte. Funeral service at the parlours on Sunday, Nov 18th at 3 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1956, Thursday November 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs John S. Livingston Impressive tribute was paid to the memory of Mrs John S. Livingston at her funeral which was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov 18 by a wide circle of friends and relatives who mourn the passing in her 32nd year. Mr Livingston was the former Hazel Irene Ritchie of Almonte. Although in poor health for a number of years, her death occurred suddenly in a Vancouver hospital on Tues Nov 13th. Born in Almonte, she was a daughter of Mrs Samuel H. Ritchie and the late Mr Ritchie. She received her education here and during World War II, she joined the C.W.A.C. and served with the Pay Corps. At the end of the war she held the rank of sergeant. In 1945 she married Staff Sergeant John S. Livingston, also of the Army Pay Corps. They lived in Kingston, London, Washington, D.C. and Vancouver. Surviving in addition to her husband are her mother, Mrs S.H. Ritchie, who was in Vancouver at the time of her death, three brothers, Lorne of Almonte; Howard of Kitchener and Harold of Worthington, Ont. Rev Canon J.W.R. Meakin, rector of St Paul's Anglican Church officiated, assisted by the Rev Albert Eikenaar of Almonte Baptist Church. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messers Donald Campbell, Daniel Elliott, Dawson MacDowall, John Bracewell, John Smithson and John Edgar. In the long cortege was a detachment of war veterans representing Almonte Branch of the Canadian Legion No 240 and friends from Carleton Place, Smiths Falls and Ottawa. Among those from a distance were Mr and Mrs T.J. White of Paxton, Ill, Mr and Mrs Wm Murray, Mrs R Lee and Mrs O. Rice of Washington, D.C., Major J.F. Fookes of Vancouver and Major R.V. Inman of Montreal. Among the profusion of beautiful floral tributes was a wreath from the Almonte Branch of the Canadian Legion. | Ritchie, Hazel Irene (I23374)
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| 1939 | 1956, Thursday November 15, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Harold E. Julian Paid Final Tribute Following a lengthy illness, Harold Ellis Julian passed away in an Ottawa Hospital on Thursday November 8th in his 41st year. Born in Almonte in 1916, He was a son of Mrs Walter Julian and the late Mr Julian. He was educated in the local schools and served in the Canadian Army from 1939 to 1945, part of which time was spent overseas. He lived in Carleton Place for 10 years and was married to Miss Lola Townend of this town. She predeceased him two years ago and since that time he lived with his brother in Almonte. Besides his mother, he leaves two sons, Terry in Carleton Place and Ray of Kingston and one grandson, six brothers, George, Albert, Lloyd, Bert, Archie and Eric, three sisters, Edna, Mary and Betty. The funeral which was largely attended was held from the family home, Glass street, to Almonte United Church for service on Sunday at 1.30 p.m. The minister, Rev J. Ray Anderson officiated at the service and also at the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made. The pallbearers were: Messrs John Poynter, Rene McKinnon, Howard Julian, Len McKay, Herbert Townend Jr., and Gerald Townend. Among the beautiful floral tributed was a wreath from Almonte Branch of the Canadian Legion. | Julian, Harold Ellis (I26244)
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| 1940 | 1956, Thursday September 6, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Final Tribute Paid Mrs D.J. Thompson?/b? Tribute to the memory of Mrs D.J. Thompson was paid by a large circle of friends and relatives at her funeral on Friday, Aug 24th. Mrs Thompson passed away in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Aug 21 and the funeral was held from the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs T. Earl Pretty to Rosetta United Church. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The late Mrs Thompson, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Aitken, a daughter of the late William Aitken and Alice Knapton, was born May 20, 1879, on the farm now owned by Mr John C. Rodger. In 1869 she married Mr D.J. Thompson and they farmed at Lloyd for many years. Mr Thompson was postmaster at Lloyd until that post office was discontinued when the rural mail service was established. Mr Thompson died in 1952. A capable homemaker and devoted mother to a large family, Mrs Thompson, while of a quiet unassuming nature, never neglected an opportunity to be of service in the community. She was a member of Rosetta United Church and also the Women's Missionary Society of that church and a member of the local Women's Institute. Following her husband's death she lived at Middleville with her daughter, Mrs Pretty and was a faithful attendant at St Paul's United Church and a worker of both the W.M.S. and W.A. organization. She is survived by nine sons and four daughters, namely: Harvey of Ottawa; Rev Leonard A. Thompson of Calgary, Alta; Russell and Bert of Lanark Township; Edwin, Alan, Mac, John and Bill of Ramsay Township; (Alice) Mrs John Cross of Edmonton, Alta; (who came east to nurse her mother during her hospital illness); (Irene) Mrs Earl Pretty of Middleville; (Isobel), Mrs Stewart Rodger of Rosetta; (Laura) Mrs John Rintoul of Galbraith; a brother, John K. Aitken of South Porcupine, all of whom were present at the funeral; two sisters, Mrs Isobel Ranny and Miss Ella Aitken of California, U.S.A.; fifty grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by Rev Robert Brawn of Clayton-Middleville United church circuit. The pallbearers were four grandsons, Raymond and Alan Pretty, Rodger and Glenn Thompson, two sons-in-law, W. Stewart Rodger and John G. Rintoul. Many beautiful floral tributes carried by Ellis Mather, Robert Reid, Raymond Blackburn, Glen Ireton, Lionel Pretty, Donald Gibson and Raymond McIntosh, messages of sympathy and In Memoriam donations to the Bible Society testified to the high esteem in which she was held in the community. | Aitken, Mary Ann (I41434)
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| 1941 | 1956, Tuesday September 18, The Ottawa Journal page 26 DEATHS BURGESS, Gilbert - In Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday, September 13, 1956, Gilbert Burgess, formerly of Ottawa, in his 71st year, husband of the late Sarah Evelyn Hamilton, father of Mrs C.S. Skidmore, of Ottawa, and brother of Mrs Graham Bell, Mrs A.G. Woolsey and Miss Marion Burgess all of Ottawa, and Mrs G.C. MacLean, of Edmonton. Funeral service was held in the Roy and Owen Chapel of Chimes, Edmonton, Saturday, September 15, followed by cremation. Interment will take place in the family plot at Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. | Burgess, Samuel Gilbert (I27153)
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| 1942 | 1957, Saturday December 28, The Ottawa Journal page 4 Mrs Reuben Giles ALMONTE, Dec 28 - (Special)- Mrs Reuben Giles, longtime resident of Blakeney Village, some three miles north of Almonte, died at her home in the village on December 25 following a short illness. She was 77. Born Bertha McArthur in Ramsay township February 29, 1880, she was a daughter of the late Stephen McArthur and his wife, the former Mary Turner. She received her education in the rural schools. Following her marriage some 45 years ago she and her husband moved to Blakeney Village, where they have resided until the time of her death. She was a member of the Blakeney United Church and was a life member of the Women's Missionary Society of the church. Surviving, besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs J.H. Majaury (Margaret) of Almonte; a sister and a brother, Ethel and Stephen McArthur of Blakeney. The funeral was held on Friday from the Comba funeral home at 2 p.m., with interment being in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev Mr Henley officiated, assisted by Rev J. Ray Anderson of the Almonte United Church. | McArthur, Bertha (I6426)
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| 1943 | 1957, Thursday December 5, The Carleton Place Canadian page 3 ?b?A.W. McArton Paid Final Tribute?/b? The death of Mrs Arthur W. McArton occurred in hospital at Calgary on November 27 following a brief illness. She was in her 46th year. The former Eileen Edwards, she was a daughter of Mr and Mrs J.H. Edwards, Franktown road. She was educated here and was married to Mr McArton. The couple had resided in Calgary since 1950. He is the district superintendent of the Canada Colonization Association of the C.P.R. Mrs McArton was a graduate of the University of Toronto and a member of the Alberta Society of Occupational Therapy. She attended Christ Church at Calgary. Survivors includes her parents, husband; three daughters, Lee, Karen and Gwen; one son. John, all of Calgary; two sisters. Mrs F. Fanning of Hull and Mrs D. Stencell of Bancroft. Four brothers. Lloyd Edwards of Kingston; Allan Edwards of Toronto; Lewellyn Edwards of Ottawa and Howard Edwards of town. The funeral was held last Friday from Leyden's Chapel of Remembrance at Calgary, to Carleton Place to rest at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur avenue, for service in St James' Anglican Church on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was made in Auld Kirk Cemetery at Almonte. | Edwards, Carmel Eileen (I41178)
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| 1944 | 1957, Thursday February 14. The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs Robert Houston The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte on Sunday, Feb 10th of Mrs Robert Houston, in her 62nd year. She had been in poor health for the last two years but had been under hospital treatment only a few days. Mrs Houston was born in Arnprior, her maiden name being Janet Agnes Graham. She was a daughter of the late John Graham and his wife, Agnes Stewart. She had been a resident of Almonte since her marriage 43 years ago the family residence being on Malcolm Street. Mrs Houston was a member of the Horticultural Society for a great many years. She was a great lover of flowers and the family always had a fine garden and nice grounds in which she took much interest. She often acted as judge of flower exhibits at the Fair and other places where such blooms were shown. Before union she was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and when it became the United Church she continued her connection with the congregation transferring to the former Bethany Church when it became the only United Church in town and Trinity was closed as a place of worship. Surviving in addition to the husband are four daughters, namely, Mrs D.M. Campbell (Marjorie), Almonte; Mrs Ray New (Helen), Preston, Ont; Mrs Vernon McDougall (Roberta), London, Ont; and Miss Betty at home in Almonte. There are also two sisters and one brother, Mrs George Heintzman (Annie), Whitney, Ont; Miss Mary Graham, Arnprior; Mrs James Graham, Arnprior and three grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Comba Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon by Rev J Ray Anderson, pastor of Almonte United Church, and interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Graham, Janet Agnes "Jessie" (I31488)
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| 1945 | 1957, Thursday January 10, The Almonte Gazette page 6 Mrs W.E. Lockhart Mrs Jean Lockhart of Carleton Place, a lifelong Ottawa Valley resident, died Wednesday, Dec 26, at the Lyons Nursing Home after a long illness. She was 72. Born in Renfrew and educated in Almonte, she was a daughter of the late Edward Houston and the former Mary Trail. She was a member of the United Church. She married William E. Lockhart in 1904 in Almonte. He died one year ago. She is survived by one son Gordon, of Belleville; one daughter, Mrs Arnold Illingworth, (Madeline) of Carleton Place and four grandchildren. For the past nine years Mrs Lockhart lived with her daughter and her son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Arnold Illingworth. The funeral was on Saturday at the Fleming funeral home at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev H. Giffin. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. ? C.P. Canadian. | Houston, Jean "Jennie" (I27559)
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| 1946 | 1957, Thursday January 10, The Almonte Gazette, page 6 Obituary THOMAS EDGAR CAVERS The funeral of Thomas Edgar Cavers took place December 26th from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Ave. West, Carleton Place to the United Cemetery for interment. Rev. J. Ray Anderson of Almonte conducted the service. Mr. Cavers died in the R. M. Hospital, Almonte, on December 23 after a short illness. He was 74 years of age and was born February 9th, 1882 in Ramsay Township, son of the late Thomas Cavers and his wife, Margaret Miller Thom. He had farmed for years in Ramsay and attended Appleton United Church. He was married in June, 1915, to the former Bessie May McNab. Surviving besides his widow are two sons, Harold of Toronto; Melville of Almonte, a daughter (Agnes), Mrs. Tudor of Perth, a brother, James of Carleton Place and a half sister, Miss Margaret Cavers of Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ollie Stewart, Victor Kellough, Duncan Stewart, Stewart Cavers, John Lowe and Edward Lowe. Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from Almonte Legion, Weaving Room of Collie's mill, Appleton W.I.. Appleton W.A | Cavers, Thomas Edgar (I7999)
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| 1947 | 1957, Thursday July 11, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mrs Ernest Craig?/b? Eleanor Lang, beloved wife of Mr Ernest Craig, died at the home of her son Robert, Marshall Street, Almonte on Monday, July 1st, following a short illness. She was 74 years of age. Born in Arnprior in 1883 she was a daughter of the late Matthew Lang and his wife Alice Craig. She received her education in the Arnprior and Almonte Schools, coming to Almonte when she was 12 years of age. Fifty-two years ago she married Ernest Craig of Almonte who survives along with two sons, Robert and Arnold of Almonte, One sister, Mrs Albert Evoy of Almonte also survives. Three sisters and two brothers predeceased her. She was a member of the Almonte United Church. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street on Wednesday, July 3rd with interment being made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev J. Ray Anderson, minister of the Almonte United Church conducted the service. | Lang, Eleanor (I35848)
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| 1948 | 1957, Thursday June 20, The Ottawa Journal, page 8 ?b?Mrs Ernest Symington?/b? ?b?ALMONTE, June 20 - (Special) ?/b?- Mrs Ernest Symington died in Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, in her 67th year. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, a daughter of the late Isaac Nontell and his wife Hattie Kennedy, she came to Ramsay township with her parents while she was quite young and received her education in the Almonte Public and High Schools. Forty-eight years ago she married Ernest Symington in Almonte and they lived in Ramsay township on the outskirts of Almonte. She was a member of the Almonte United Church. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Lois (Mrs Wilfred Dunfield) of Almonte, and Vera (Mrs James P. McGregor), Ramsay township. Two sisters also survive, namely Pearl (Mrs Everd Lee), Almonte, and Iva (Mrs Charles McMullan) of Ottawa. Rev J. Ray Anderson, pastor of the Almonte United Church, conducted the funeral service which was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Almonte. Interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte | Nontell, Olive Christena (I9166)
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| 1949 | 1957, Thursday June 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Elizabeth Anne Snedden The death occurred in hospital on Friday, May 31 of Elizabeth Anne Snedden, eldest daughter of John T. Snedden and Anne Lowry in her 24th year. Deceased who had been in delicate health all her life, resided with her parents prior to entering hospital fourteen months ago. Following a critical illness of three weeks, she passed away quietly on Friday morning. Surviving with her parents are two sisters, Margaret Jean of Guelph and Mary Ruth, at home. The funeral was held from the home of the parents on Sunday, June 2nd. Rev W. Henley, minister of Blakeney United Church, officiated. The pallbearers were, Messrs James Connery, Bill Snedden, Jack Toshack, Clare Syme, Earl Snedden, John Steele. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Snedden, Elizabeth Anne "Libby" (I31464)
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| 1950 | 1957, Thursday May 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Leonora E. Teskey Leonora E. Teskey passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 28 in Edmonton, Alta. She was born in Appleton, daughter of the late Milton Teskey and Mary May. She was educated in the Appleton Public School, the Carleton Place High School and the Ottawa Normal School. She taught for many years in Ottawa, in Cartier St. School, Elgin St. School and Mutchmor. She was a member of Dominion United Church. She took a deep interest in various organizations, among them the United Nations, the Grenfell Mission, the Red Cross. She is survived by a brother, Aubrey M. Teskey of Langley Prairie, B.C., and a sister, Kathleen Teskey of Edmonton, Alta; also a nephew, John T. Forsythe of Pakenham, and his two children, Fred and Heather Lee Forsythe. Her health had been very uncertain for the last three years. She had been in Edmonton since August 1955. A private funeral service was conducted by the Rev W.D. Race of Ritchie United Church, Edmonton on May 1st. Cremation followed. | Teskey, Leonora Edna (I9441)
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