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| 1951 | 1957, Thursday May 2, The Almonte Gazette front page Joseph Harper Was Popular Salesman In Eastern Ontario Almonte lost a popular citizen who was well-known throughout the Ottawa Valley, Monday, April 29th, when Joseph Harper died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital in his 73rd year. He had been in failing health for the last six months but was not confined to his bed until two days preceding his death. Covered Ottawa Valley Mr Harper was one of Almonte's newer citizens, having come here when he retired from business in Ottawa in 1955. He purchased a fine bungalow at the corner of Church and Country Streets where he resided with his wife. While he was not a resident of the town for a very long period, he had many friends here he had been a commercial traveller from his youth until 1929 when he was made branch manager at Ottawa for the Dominion Rubber Co. Ltd. In the old days he called on businessman all through the Ottawa Valley for H.M. Bate & Son wholesale grocers, leaving their service in 1910 to become a salesman for the Dominion Rubber Co. In both capacities his headquarters were in Ottawa and his territory was this part of Eastern Ontario. He made many friends through his business connections and also because of his activities as an ardent curler and angler. He took an interest in these outdoor recreations and others until the last. Even after he was not in the best of health he donated a handsome trophy to be competed for each year by the members of the Rideau Curling Club and Almonte Curling Club. Lived In Ottawa The late Mr Harper was born in Forester's Falls, Renfrew County, a son of Joseph Harper and his wife Matilda Elliott. He was brought up and educated there before the family removed to Kinburn. As stated before, he went into business as a salesman at an early age, travelling out of Ottawa. Mr Harper married the former Nellie Ferguson of Kemptville who survives together with two daughters and two sons, namely: Mrs R.P. Guselle (Betty) St Lambert, Que; Mrs W.H. MacDonald (Noreen) Halifax; Capt Douglas G. Harper, who had returned from service in Germany and arrived in Almonte just in time to greet his father before death ensued; Mr John J. Harper, St Lambert, Que, and one daughter, Nora, deceased, There are, also 11 grandchildren Mr Harper also leaves three brothers and five sisters: Mrs James Harper, North Hollywood, Calif., who flew here and visited him in August; Albert in Windsor, Ont; and a half-brother, Robert, in Bissett, Man; Mrs J. Jeffrey (Margaret) Ottawa; Mrs R.A. Vance (Mabel) Galetta; Mrs Arthur Barnes (Evelyn) Arnprior; Misses Edith and Louise of New York City. Mrs Cornish (Mary) of Belleville, Ont, predeceased him. Survived Boat Sinking Mr Harper is the last survivor of what is known as the "Mayflower disaster." This occurred in Nov of 1912 when, as a salesman he was making a trip from Berry's Bay to Combermere on board an old passenger and freight boat known by the above name. It foundered in the lake early in the night. Thirteen people perished but four swam to an island and survived the dreadful hardship of the night and half the next day, when rescue came. Mr Harper had a charming manner which was a great asset to him in his public relations, especially as it was so obviously sincere. Businessmen on whom he called were always glad to see him and if they did not have an order for him on that particular occasion he was just the same pleasant man and got one the next time. He was a veteran member of the Rideau Curling Club in Ottawa. When he came her he joined the local club and was of great assistance the first winter while health held out. He was a member of the Ottawa Rotary Club for upwards of 32 years; of the Rivermead Golf Club and of Doric Lodge, A.F & A.M. and the Scottish Rite. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home with Canon J.W.R. Mekin officiating. Honourary pallbearers were Messrs H.A. Spence, Norman G. Foster, Karl D. DeMorest, F.L. Price, J.E. Northwood and Arthur Palmer, all of Ottawa. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. There were many beautiful floral offerings from organizations and individuals in Ottawa, Almonte and other places. Active pallbearers were selected from friends of deceased in the local curling club. | Harper, Joseph (I34453)
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| 1952 | 1957, Thursday May 2, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mr Alexander Barker Following a lengthy illness, Mr Alexander Barker passed away in Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte on Monday, April 22. He was 87 years of age. Born on the family homestead on the 9th line of Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late Mr James Barker and his wife, Joanne Hood. He was the second youngest of a family of nine. He received his education at Bennie's Corners school and farmed successfully all his life until his retirement in 1944. In 1906 he married Miss Jessie McGill of Pakenham Township. Following their retirement from farming they moved to Almonte. Mrs Barker passed away in 1952. Mr Barker was a quiet, friendly man who had a wide circle of friends who mourn his passing. In his day he was a familiar figure in the show ring at the Ottawa Valley fall fairs where he exhibited his Clydesdale horses. In later years, he took a great interest in horticulture. He was a former member of Blakeney United Church where he served as elder and latterly was a member of Almonte United Church. He leaves one daughter, Vera, Mrs Lorne Ritchie of Almonte, one grandson, David and one sister, Mrs Nellie Blanton of Seattle, Sask. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev J. Ray Anderson, minister of Almonte United Church, officiated and burial was in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs Ed Rose, Wilfred Lindsay, E.S. Graham, Alex Snedden, Robert Toshack and Clare Syme. Beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which deceased was hel | Barker, Alexander "Alex" (I1388)
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| 1953 | 1957, Thursday May 9, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Harry D. Gilmour A number of Almonte attended the funeral in Carleton Place, Wednesday afternoon of the late Harry D. Gilmour, who died at the age of 73 years. He was a native of Almonte and well-known here and in this district as a building contractor. 1957, Thursday May 16, The Almonte Gazette front page Last Tribute Paid Former Contractor. A prominent building contractor in the Ottawa Valley, Harry Dawson Gilmour passed away in the Civic Hospital, May 4th in his 73rd year. Born in Appleton, the oldest son of the late A.C. Gilmour, contractor, and his wife, Susan Coultas. He lived in Almonte where he was educated and went into partnership with his father. He was married in Vancouver in 1909 to the former Rose Isabel Gammons of Hasting, Minn., niece of Mrs L.W. Shipman. They returned to live in Almonte where Mr Gilmour enlisted in the 130th Battalion and served overseas for three years in the First World War, being wounded and gassed at Vimy Ridge. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs Gordon Erratt, (Hazel) of Vancouver; Mrs Charles Godfrey (Rosamond), Carleton Place; Mrs N.S. Mahara (Kathleen) and Mrs J.F. Coulter (Marjorie), both of Ottawa. Two sons, Sgt Victor Gilmour, R.C.A.F., St. Sylvester, Que, and Dawson Gilmour, Peterborough. Also eight grandchildren. The one remaining member of his family is a sister, Mrs Stanley Turnbull (Eunice) of New York. He was a member of Memorial Park United Church, Carleton Place. The funeral service was conducted by Rev H.N. Giffin, from the Allan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. The Carleton Place Branch of the Canadian Legion formed a guard of honour at the Funeral Home and conducted a service at the graveside. | Gilmour, Harry Dawson (I29717)
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| 1954 | 1957, Thursday November 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b? McPHAIL?/b? ? At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 19th Andrew McPhail, beloved husband of Myra Cochrane, aged 79 years. The funeral will take place from the Comba Funeral Home on Friday, Nov 22 at 2 p.m. with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery 1957, Thursday November 28, The Almonte Gazette ?b? Andrew McPhail?/b? Andrew McPhail, 79 year-old resident of Almonte died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on November 19th following an illness of three months' duration. Born in Ramsay Township, he was the youngest son of Mr and Mrs Donald McPhail. Before retiring from the farm and moving to Almonte nine years ago he lived on his farm on the 10th line of Ramsay. He received his education at the Blakeney Public School and the Almonte High School. Mr McPhail was a active member of the Ramsay Council for a number of years. He married Miss Rebecca Armstrong in December, 1908. His wife predeceased him in November of 1911. In May 1939 Mr McPhail married the former Myra Cochrane. He is survived by his wife and a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral service was conducted by Rev J. Ray Anderson from the Comba Funeral Home on Friday, Nov 22 at 2 p.m. with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Messrs Robt McPhail, James Bingham, Wm E. Munro, George Arthur, Jack McGill and Oral Arthur. Many beautiful floral offerings were received from friends and neighbours. | McPhail, Andrew (I24791)
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| 1955 | 1957, Thursday November 7, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 ?b?Donald Moore?/b? Following a lingering illness, Donald Moore, died at his Main Street home in Almonte on Monday, Nov 4th. He was in his 88th year. Born in Ramsay Township, a son of the late William Moore and his wife the former Matilda Nicholson, he received his education at the 7th line of Ramsay school. Following his schooling Mr Moore took up the trade of stonemason and his work took him to all parts of the country. When he was getting up in years he turned to farming and for quite a number of years he farmed in the Crystal Falls district. Some 11 years ago he retired and moved to Almonte where he lived until time of his death. Twice married Mr Moore is survived by his second wife, the former Hannah Lark. His first wife, the former Sarah Eastman, of Russell, Ontario died 60 years ago. The last of a large family of 5 girls and 10 boys, he is survived by one daughter, by his first marriage, Tillie, Mrs Thomas A. Julian of Almonte. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, with interment being made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev J. Ray Anderson of the Almonte United Church conducted the service. | More, Donald (I11491)
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| 1956 | 1958, Thursday August 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Ramsay Farmer, John Turner Dies At 91 Years John Turner, one of Ramsay Township's oldest citizens passed away suddenly on Sunday August 3rd, at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital after a day's illness in his 91st year. Mr Turner was born in Ramsay Township on September 22nd 1867, a son of the late James Turner and his wife, Mary Thom pioneer settlers. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow the former Agnes McIlraith of Hopetown, Ontario. Three sons, Cecil at home, Mac and Ross of Montreal Que; two daughters Mrs Leo Dunlop (Mary) of Harrison, Nebraska U.S.A. and Anna M. of Napanee Ontario. Eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren, also one sister Mrs Norton Hill (Jessie) and one brother, Dr Henry H. Turner. He farmed all his life on the 12th line of Ramsay. For many years he served as a trustee of S.S. No 11 but it was his church that was so dear to him. He was a life long member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian which in 1925 became St Andrew's United Church Appleton. He served on the Board of Management for a number of years then in September of 1900 was ordained an elder. For 52 years an active elder and not more than three times had he been absent from a communion service. At a special service on Sunday September 17th, 1950. The minister Rev H.L. Morrison voiced the appreciation of the congregation to Mr Turner for his 50 years of service and messages of congratulations were read from the Moderator of the United Church of Canada. The president of the Bay of Quinte conference and the secretary of Renfrew Presbytery. A table was also unveiled by his grandson, Vernon Turner of Montreal commemorating the event as a permanent and visible recognition of his faithful services. He was also a life member of the Ottawa branch of the Bible Society. The funeral which was largely attended by friends and neighbours was held at 2 o'clock on Tuesday August 5th from the Patterson and Son Funeral Home, Carleton Place, with interment in the Auld Kirk cemetery. A very impressive service was conducted by Rev H.W. Giffin of Memorial Park United Church Carleton Place in the absence of the pastor, Rev J. Ray Anderson. The pallbearers were two grandsons Vernon and Kenneth H. Turner of Montreal; two nephews, Edmund Sadler of Carleton Place and Ross Somerville of Balderson and two neighbours, Alex (Allie) Stewart and Harry A. McArton. The many beautiful floral tributes showed the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among those noticed were pieces from employees of Motor Repair Ltd., Montreal; Kelvinator Sales Corporation, Montreal; Kelvinator Social Club, Montreal; the principal ad staff, Napanee Public School; Dr K.E. and Mrs Hollis and Miss Olive Hornbly, members of Session and Board of Stewards; The women's Association and St Andrew's United Church, Appleton. Those attending the funeral of the late Mr John Turner from a distance were Mr and Mrs J.M. Turner and Marilyn, Mr and Mrs Vernon Turner, Mr and Mrs Ross Turner and Kenneth, all of Montreal; Mr and Mrs Alf A. Powell of Ottawa; Mr and Mrs Ross Sommerville and Mrs A. Davidson of Balderson; Mrs Olive Hambly of Napanee; Mrs Leone Milling Mrs Hazel Gilbert, Mrs Hazel Holden, Mrs Mary Hinch, Miss Eleanor Aylsworth, Miss Marguerite Way, members of the teaching staff of Napanee Public Schools. | Turner, John (I24219)
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| 1957 | 1958, Thursday August 28, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Harvey Boal Dies After Being Crushed By Heavy Vault Door?/b? Mr Harvey Boal, an employee of Mr Howard Davey, local building contractor, suffered fatal internal injuries early Wednesday afternoon when he was pinned against the wall of a new vault in the Bank of Montreal building by a 2 ? ton door that was being moved into position. He died in the Civic Hospital two hours after the accident. This heavy piece for the new vault that was constructed in the local office of the Bank of Montreal this summer. arrived by truck and was moved into the building last night. It took about five hours to get it to the back of the building where the vault is located. Workmen had succeeded in moving it through the doorway of the vault, had raised it up on rollers and were moving it into position when the accident happened. Carman Denny and Alex Spinks were on one side of the big iron slab and Mr Boal was on the other when it slipped off the roller and pinned the victim against the wall. He was held there for upwards of half an hour while men tried to release him. This was finally done by man power and hydraulic jacks. Mr Boal was conscious all the time. Dr O.H. Schulte was in attendance and he was removed to the Rosamond Memorial Hospital in the Kerry-Scott ambulance where he was given first aid and then taken to the Civic Hospital in Ottawa. 1958, Thursday September 4, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Final Tribute To Popular Young Man?/b? The accidental death of Harvey Louis Boal on Wednesday afternoon, Aug 27th, was mentioned in the last issue of this newspaper. It happened early in the afternoon and although the Gazette was on press, a story reciting the bare details was published. Mr Boal, who was only 41 years of age, was working for the Almonte Building Supply Co., which is headed by Mr Howard Davey. This concern had the contract of building a new vault and making other extensive alterations in the basement of the Bank of Montreal Building. It was while helping to work into position a 2 ? ton door for the new vault about 1.15 p.m. that the accident which was to prove fatal occurred. Men were moving the big slab of steel forward on rollers and in some way it slipped off and canted to the side Mr Boal was on, pinning him against the wall. It took almost half an hour to release him and then he was rushed to the Rosamond Memorial Hospital by Kerry-Scott ambulance where first aid was given and he was taken straight to the Civic Hospital, Ottawa. He died a few minutes after arrival there. This sad affair cast a gloom over the large section of people in town and district who knew the victim. He was a pleasant, light hearted obliging chap who knew a lot of people and who was very much liked by them. Harvey L. Boal was born on a farm in Ramsay Township, a son of Stanley Boal and his wife, the late Mabel Miller. After receiving his education in the local schools he joined the Stormont and Dundas Regiment and went Overseas in the Second World War. He was on active service on several western fronts including Germany at the last of the struggle. After returning home Mr Boal was employed in various mechanical capacities. For some years he was in charge of the line maintenance for Lanark and Carleton Counties Telephone Co. and when this was taken over by the Bell he worked for it for a time until the merging operation was over. After that he went with the Almonte Public Utilities Commission and he continued with them until he had a serious accident getting in contact with a live wire while doing repair work on top of a pole. His hand were badly burned and he lost a couple of fingers. But Harvey had a lot of courage and he was an optimistic fellow. This handicap he took in stride and did good work for years with Arthur W. Smith as an electrician and latterly with the construction firm headed by Mr Davey. In 1942 he married the former Ellen Green who survives togther with one son, Bill. He also leaves his father and three sisters, Mrs Orville Abbott (Lulu) of Brockville; Mrs Clare Syme (Ione) Ramsay; Mrs Clarence McInerney (Jean), Minden The late Mr Boal was an active member of the local branch of the Canadian Legion under whose auspices the funeral was held with service at the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home at 12.30 Saturday. The reason for choosing this time was that Rev James Ritchie of Presbyterian Church was away from town and Rev J. Ray Anderson of the Almonte United Church had two wedding ceremonies to perform in the afternoon. But in spite of the noon hour arrangement it was one of the largest funerals ever held in Almonte as host of friends paid a last tribute to this popular man whose life was cut off tragically at such an early age. Among those who attended the funeral from distant points was Dr Jos Teich of Toronto who fondness for sports created a tie with the late Mr Boal when Dr Teich was practising here. Pallbearers were: Messrs Howard Davey, F. Honeyborne, Cliff Robertson, Ray Proctor, Howard Boal and Millar Struthers. Among the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from the following clubs and organizations; Presbyterian Heather Club. Employees of H.R. Davey Construction, A.W. Smith Electric and Geo Julian, Senior Baseball Team, Supertest Warehouse, Carleton Place, Manager and staff of Bank of Montreal, Producers Dairy Local No 440, Almonte Producers Dairy Employees Club, Producers Dairy Limited, Almonte Bell Telephone staff, Employees of Almonte Public Utilities Commission, J.L. Erskine and I.G.A. staff, G.M. Hill Motors, members of Happy Hopeful Hunting Club and Blakeney W.A. | Boal, Harvey Louis (I42231)
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| 1958 | 1958, Thursday August 7, The Almonte Gazette page 12 Walter A. James Walter A. James, one of Almonte's older citizens passed away suddenly August 1st, at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital. Mr James was the son of John James and Jane Atcheson and was born in Ramsay Township on the outskirts of Almonte. He was in his 81st year and a resident of Almonte all of life. As a young man he was employed as an operator at the Almonte Telephone exchange and to the time of his death retained in his memory the original telephone numbers of almost all the original subscribers. Later he was employed by the Wylie Milling Company Ltd. and the late John B. Wylie. After the death of Mr Wylie he operated his own flour and feed business for twenty years until he retired in 1949. In 1903 he married Muriel Ritchie who predeceased him in 1949. He is survived by a brother, Albert E. James of California and a son, Hilliard, of Toronto, and a daughter, Mrs Ivan Duncan (Irene) of Almonte, with whom he had made his home since the death of his wife. There are also nine grandchildren. | James, Walter Alexander (I21041)
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| 1959 | 1958, Thursday January 16,The Almonte Gazette, front page Double Funeral of Wellknown Almonte Couple Held Tuesday Coming immediately after the death of her husband two days earlier, Almonte and community were shocked to learn of the sudden death on Sunday, January 12th, at noon, of Mrs William McKenzie Young, 87 year old resident of Almonte who came here with her family when she was just a girl of 13 years. Mrs Young died at the Molina Nursing Home, Almonte, having never fully recovering from a fall she had a very short time ago. She was born in Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland. She received her early education in Scotland and came here with her parents. Mrs Young was a daughter of the late Donald Campbell and his wife, the former Christina McPherson and her maiden name was Isabella Campbell, and she was twice married. In 1900 she married Alex Naismith Young of Almonte who died in 1926. To this marriage was born two sons, Dr Donald A. Young of Ottawa, and another son, deceased. In 1931 she married William McKenzie Young, brother of her first husband and he died just two days before her, on Jan 10th. No children were born to this union. Of her, immediate family left to mourn her loss is her son, by first marriage, Dr Donald A. Young of Ottawa along with two grandchildren, Kenneth and Deborah of Ottawa. She was a member of the Almonte United Church and former member of East Jefferson United Church, Detroit, Michigan. Also left to mourn her loss are two sisters, Mary Campbell of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs J. McPhail (Jessie) of Guelph, Ont; two brothers, Duncan and Dugald of Vancouver, B.C. Mrs Young's funeral was held from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home at the same time as that of her husband on Tuesday, Jan 14th to the Almonte United Church where the double funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev J. Ray Anderson. Both Mr and Mrs Young were buried together in Auld Kirk Cemetery on Tuesday, Jan 14th...... | Campbell, Isabella (I24497)
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| 1960 | 1958, Thursday January 16,The Almonte Gazette, front page Double Funeral of Wellknown Almonte Couple Held Tuesday Coming immediately after the death of her husband two days earlier, Almonte and community were shocked to learn of the sudden death on Sunday, January 12th, at noon, of Mrs William McKenzie Young,....Both Mr and Mrs Young were buried together in Auld Kirk Cemetery on Tuesday, Jan 14th.....The late Mr Young was one of Almonte's oldest and most respected citizens. As stated above he died in the Molina Nursing home, Almonte on Friday, Jan 10th in his 95th year. Although he had been in failing health for some time his sudden death was attributed to a heart condition which he contracted some seven days ago. Born in Ramsay Township, several miles from Almonte, he was a son to the late William Young and his wife, the former Marion Nicholson and received his education in the rural schools. While still a young man he learned the plumbing trade in Almonte and later moved to Detroit, Michigan, where he carried on his trade until he retired some 10 years ago and moved back to Almonte where he lived until the time of his death. In his younger days, like his world-famous cousin, the late Dr James Naismith, who invented the game of basketball, he was quite interested in all sports such as basketball, hockey, etc. Twice married, Mr Young was first married to the late Jean Sutherland in 1904 and his wife died in 1926. In 1931 he married Isabella Campbell who died on January 12th, 1958. While in Detroit he was a member and an elder of East Jefferson United Church and when he moved back to Almonte he became a member of the Almonte United Church. Pallbearers for Mr Young were, Messrs Bert Young, Jas Turner, Morris Turner, Victor Kelough, Milton Symington and Alex Symington of Arnprior. For Mrs Young, Messrs R.A. Stewart, Ernie Robertson, Harold Robertson, Ross Craig, Norman Paul and John Lindsay. | Young, William Mckenzie (I9186)
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| 1961 | 1958, Thursday March 27, The Almonte Gazette, page 8 ?b?James Waddell Thom?/b? Mr James Waddell Thom, well-known resident of Ramsay Township passed away on Tuesday, March 11th at the home of his daughter, Mrs Percy Drynan, Carleton Place, following a lengthy illness in his 89th year. Born in Ramsay Township, January 28, 1870, he was a son of the late James Thom and his wife, the former Christena Waddell. He received his education in the rural school and spent his entire life farming. The late Mr Thom was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Almonte. In which he took as active part, serving as a deacon for over 50 years and was treasurer for 40 years. He was married to the former Margaret McTavish, who predeceased him ten years ago. He leaves to mourn, a daughter and two sons, Hazel, Mrs Percy Drynan, Gordon of Ramsay and Kenneth of Toronto, also a sister, Helen, Mrs Thos Halliwell of Edmonton and nine grandchildren. Rev F.F. Reade, pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian Church conducted the service at the Fleming Funeral Home on Thursday, March 13th, which was largely attended by friends and neighbours. Friends attending were from Toronto, Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Perth, Carp and Kinburn. The pallbearers were, Gordon Thom, Smiths Falls, Wesley Thom, James Henry, Edward Rose, Milton Bowes and Alexander Burns. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery | Thom, James Waddell (I41406)
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| 1962 | 1958, Thursday March 6, The Almonte Gazette, page 3 Obituary Miss Maud Yuill Miss Ellen Maud Yuill died on Wednesday, Feb 19 at the Memorial Hospital in Carleton Place after an illness of five months She was born in Ramsay, the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Yuill and lived in Almonte for many years before going to Carleton Place where she has resided for some time. Miss Yuill did V.O.N. work in Winnipeg for a time and was through the fire which raged in Cochrane, Ontario and later she worked in Connaught, Ont. She was the last of a family of nine. The funeral took place on Friday, Feb 21st from the Fleming Bros Funeral Home. | Yuill, Maud (I25020)
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| 1963 | 1958, Thursday May 1, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Thomas (Mac) Rodger ?/b?The death occurred at Perth on Monday, April 28th of Thomas Mac Rodger aged 36 years. He was a son of the late James M. and Mrs Rodger. He is survived by his mother, his wife the former Roberta Dowdall of Carleton Place and two children, Marjorie and Beverley. There are also a brother and two sisters residing in Almonte, Roy, Annie (Mrs Dave Andrews) and Ella (Mrs Wm Andrews.) His last place of employment was the Hicks Egg Grading Station at Carleton Place. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home of the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev James Ritchie of Almonte Presbyterian Church, officiated. | Rodger, Thomas McKay "Mac" (I37737)
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| 1964 | 1958, Thursday November 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Franklin J. Paul?/b? A highly regarded and life-long resident of the Appleton community passed away on Saturday, evening, November 15th, at his home of the 12th line of Ramsay Township in the person of Franklin John Paul on his 78th year. Born July 16, 1881, at Appleton he was a son of the late William Paul and his wife Sarah Shaw. He was educated in the local schools and devoted his working years to farming. He retired several years ago. On Dec 14th, 1910, he married Miss Maggie May Anderson of Dywer Hill, who survives with one daughter, Willena, Mrs Rex Casselman of Toronto, one brother, Charles Paul, Victoria, B.C., and one sister, Miss Ida Paul of Ramsay. The late Mr Paul was a member of Appleton United Church and served as an elder for 24 years. He was also a member of the Board of Managers for many years. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, November 18 from Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Carleton Place to Appleton United Church where the service was conducted at 2.30 p.m. by the minister of the church, Rev J. Ray Anderson. The Pallbearers were: Norman Paul, Melville Paul, William Scott, Harry McArton, Bert McCrae, and Homer Shaw. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Paul, Franklin John (I5286)
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| 1965 | 1958, Thursday September 11, The Carleton Place Canadian page 7 ?b?Mrs Robert Dunlop Paid Final Tribute?/b? The funeral of Mrs Jessie Jane Dunlop, widow of Robert Dunlop, a resident of Carleton Place for seventy years, was held on Thursday, September 4th, from Patterson Funeral Home, Lake avenue west. Eldest daughter of the late Daniel Drummond and his wife Marion McCullum, she was married to Robert Dunlop in June, 1888, and came here as a bride and has resided in her home, Hawthore avenue, since that time. She is survived by a son, Norman of Montreal, a daughter, Marion of Carleton Place, an granddaughter, Mrs John McLeish of Niagara Falls, Ont, and a great granddaughter, Sheila Marion McLeish; two sisters, Miss Marion C. Drummond of Ottawa and Agnes, Mrs Lawson Stewart of Arnprior, Seven brothers and two sisters predeceased her. In her 96th year, she suffered a stroke in the summer of 1945 and was confined to bed the last four years as a result of a fractured hip. She was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church and was always keenly interested in all its activities. She read widely 'till the last few days of her life and was bright and cheerful and always intensely interested in people and events. The service was conducted by the Rev James M. Ritchie of Almonte and interment was in the Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. The pallbearers were all nephews: Dr M.M. (Mac) Drummond, Ottawa; George Drummond, Bristol, Quebec; Stewart Drummond, Ramsay; John Stewart, Arnprior; Peter Dunlop, Carleton Place and Gilmour Dunlop, Ottawa. | Drummond, Jessie Jane (I38621)
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| 1966 | 1958, Thursday September 4, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Cephas G. Tosh The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 28th of Cephas G. Tosh at the age of 60. He was born on a farm in Ramsay Township a son of the late Robert Tosh and his wife, Caroline Powers. He was educated in the local schools and during the first war he joined the Royal Flying Corps as a mechanic where he learned the trade that he was to follow the rest of his life. During his time with the Royal Flying Corps which was British unit with a couple of wings recruiting and stationed in Canada, he served at Camp Borden and several of the other air fields around Toronto which at that time included Leaside and Armour Heights. In January 1919 he married the former Florence E. Bond, of Braeside who survives together with four daughters and two sons, namely: Mrs Vic Gilhouly (Dot) of Toronto; Mrs Allan Stanley (Elsie) Almonte; Mrs John McQuade, (Roberta), Toronto; Miss Margaret, Almonte, and George of Almonte and Robert of Toronto. Two daughters predeceased him, Adelaide in 1948 and Mary (Mrs Roy Mason) 1955. There are also three brothers and two sisters: Alex, Almonte; Winnard R., Richmond, Calif; Harvey B. San Francisco; Caroline, Toronto and Pearl, Almonte. There are eight grandchildren. Mr Tosh worked at his trade as a machinist in Carleton Place and in Ottawa. He was for many years with the Victoria Foundry in the last named city. He was a good mechanic but was in ill health during his later years. He was at one time an ardent curler and was fond of sports generally The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the Comba Funeral to the Auld Kirk Cemetery with Rev Robt Stachan of the Baptist Church, conducting the services in absence of Rev James Richie of the Presbyterian Church. | Tosh, Cephas Gladstone (I23000)
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| 1967 | 1958, Thursday, October 8 The Almonte Gazette page 4 MRS. LLOYD GILES Mrs Lloyd Giles, R.R. 2, Almonte died in the Civic Hospital Ottawa, On Saturday, October 4, following a lengthy illness. She was 59 years of age. Born in Ramsay Township, she was a daughter of the Late Mr. and Mrs. Archie Byron. The former Katie Maybelle Byron, she received her education in the rural schools. She was a lifelong and popular resident of this district and was a member of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, where she took an active part. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Giles. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte,to St. Paul's Anglican Church, Almonte with Canon J.W.R. Meakin conducting the service at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 6th. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Byron, Katie Maybelle (I24633)
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| 1968 | 1958, Wednesday July 9, The Carleton Place Canadian Russell Lyons Dies Suddenly Visiting In Cobden Mr Wm Russell Lyons of Town Line Carleton Place, passed away suddenly while visiting in Cobden, Ont. at Mrs Herb Lyons on Friday July 4th. He was 62 years of age. Born and educated in Bromley Township, Renfrew County, he was the youngest son to the late Wm Lyons and his wife Margaret Smith. He was married in Admaston in 1926 to Jessie Jane Jeffrey who survives. Leaving Renfrew in 1932 he came to farm in Beckwith, later moving to Appleton where they operated the General Store and Post Office. Since 1949 he had resided at his present home of the Town Line, Carleton Place. He was employed for several years as the Technician for the Eastern Ontario Cattle Breeders Association. He had not been in good health for the past year. Survivors are his wife and two daughters, Jean and Helen at home; two sisters, (Emily) Mrs Roland Crozier, Athens, (Margaret) Mrs Rowland Hornby, Ashton; one brother, Lawrence Lyons of Oshawa Ont, another brother Herb predeceased him in 1944. The funeral which was largely attended was held from his late residence Monday, July 7th to Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte Ont. Rev H. Giffin of Memorial Park United Church of which he was a member, officiated. Mrs Harold Kettles rendered a very beautiful solo during the service. Pallbearers were four nephews, Bill Lyons, Russell Crozier, Gerald Jeffrey and Douglas Stewart (2 cousins) William Lyons and Jake McMullen. The many beautiful floral tributes signified the high esteem in which he was held by his friends and neighbours. | Lyons, William Russell (I31421)
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| 1969 | 1958, Wednesday May 7 The Carleton Place Canadian Hugh Hamilton Dies In Hospital The death occurred on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital of Hugh Hamilton after an illness of two months. A son of the late Thomas Hamilton and his wife Janet Aitken, he was born in Huntley township 82 years ago. During his younger years he farmed on the family homestead and later worked on farms in the Appleton and Blakeney districts. About ten years ago he came to reside in Carleton Place where he made many friends. Mr Hamilton was never married and is survived by two sisters, (Marion), Mrs George Shail of Beckwith, (Mary), Mrs Percy Parker of Carleton Place, and two brothers, Alex of Smiths Falls, and Harry of Appleton. Five brothers and two sisters are predecease | Hamilton, Hugh (I5902)
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| 1970 | 1959, Thursday April 2, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mrs Stuart King?/b? After an illness of several months there passed away at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 26th, Ada May Toop, beloved wife of Stuart King and mother of Tom King, in her 59th year. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W.A. Toop. She was born in Ramsay Township and lived her live in the Ottawa Valley. In June 1934 she was united in marriage to Stuart King of Tatlock. A year later they moved to Almonte. Mrs King was a member of the Almonte United Church. Although she did not enjoy good health herself, her life was devoted unselfishly in ministering to those who needed her help. Beside her husband and one son, she leaves to mourn her passing, three sisters, Mrs A.A. Waddington (Millie), Montreal; Mrs John Root (Lillie), Orton; Mrs Haines Root, (Pearl), Orton and two brothers, Oliver, Pakenham and Orval, Napanee, as well as many nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon with Rev J. Ray Anderson officiating. Interment was in Auld Kirk cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews, Sidney and Billie Storie, Clarence Raycroft, Cecil King, Billie McVey and Lawrence Toop. Many floral tributes and expressions of sympathy were received testifying to the esteem in which Mrs King was held. | Toop, Aida May (I36435)
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| 1971 | 1959, Thursday April 9, The Almonte Gazette front page Last Tribute To Robt Houston The death occurred on Wednesday, April 1st, at his home on Malcolm Street of Robert Houston in his 65th year. He had been in rather poor health for some time but the end came suddenly, and was unexpected. Mr Houston was born in Almonte, Dec 19th, 1894, a son of Robert Houston and his wife, Annie Prince. He learned the plumbing and sheet metal business and for many years with Taylor Brothers. He was active in lacrosse and hockey as were most of the brothers in his family. For many years he was a faithful member of the Almonte Fire Brigade, retiring when he felt his health was no longer equal to the task. He was a past director of the N.L.A.S. and like his late wife, was an ardent and successful horticulturalist. He married the former Jessie A. Graham of Arnprior, who predeceased him on Feb 10th, 1957. Deceased is survived by four daughters Marjorie, Mrs Don Campbell and Miss Betty of Almonte; Helen, Mrs Ray New, Preston; Roberta, Mrs Vernon McDougall, London. A son Allan died in infancy. The are also two sisters and three brothers: Annie, Mrs Chris Johnson, Arnprior and Belle, Mrs Hiram Hudson, Arnprior; Alex, George, Charles of Almonte. Two brothers and a sister predeceased him: Jean, Mrs F. Armstrong; Jack and Harry. The funeral was held on Friday from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev J. Ray Anderson officiated. Pallbearers were: Cecil More, D.J. Johnson, John Lyons, Jas. Hogan, Leslie Sadler, Geo Julian. | Houston, Robert (I31487)
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| 1972 | 1959, Thursday August 27, The Almonte Gazette page 3 ?b?MRS. WM. G. RINTOUL?/b? Mrs. William G. Rintoul passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Hollinger, Ferguson's Falls on Thursday, August 13th. Mrs. Rintoul had never fully recovered from a broken hip injury in November, 1958. The deceased was 80 years of age. Born at Tatlock in Darling Township she was a daughter of the late George Gunn and his wife Jean Robertson. In September, 1903 at her home in Tatlock she was united in marriage to the late William G. Rintoul. To this union were born four sons and six daughters, Arnold, George, Alex, Dan and Jean M., Margaret (Mrs. Clifford McGee), Tena (Mrs. J. C. Hollinger), Mary (Mrs. Stewart Manarey), Isabel (Mrs. Hugh Wylie) and Laura who passed away as an infant. Also surviving to mourn her loss are six brothers and one sister, Alex of Arnprior, Dan of Almonte, Bert of Brantford, Ernie of Battleford, Sask., Stewart of Winchester, Grant of Clayton and Zelda (Mrs. James Ring) of White Lake. The late Mrs. Rintoul was a member of St. Peter's United Church, Tatlock and a staunch supporter of the WMS. A friend to all, she was a highly respected member of the community. The funeral service took place at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Hollinger, on Monday, August 17th with Rev. W. Reid of Carleton Place officiating. Pallbearers were Grant Gunn Jack King, and grandsons Stephen Wylie, Earl Rintoul, Charles and John Hollinger. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville. -(Lanark Era). | Gunn, Janet (I38521)
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| 1973 | 1959, Thursday December 10, The Almonte Gazette, page 7 ?b?Miss Elizabeth Cameron?/b? The death occurred in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec 1st, of Miss Elizabeth Cameron in her 83rd year. She was born in Almonte on March 23rd, 1877, the third daughter of Robert and Jessie (Anderson) Cameron. The late Miss Cameron entered the civil service at an early age. She served in the post office department when the late Sir William Mulock was Postmaster General of Canada. later she was private secretary of the late E.J. Lemaire, Clerk of the Privy Council. In all, she was 38 years in the civil service and on her retirement continued to reside for some time in Ottawa, later moving to Victoria, B.C. Some years ago she returned to Almonte with her sister, Mary and lived in residence on Union Street. When the sister passed away she continued to reside here until failing health due to a heart condition made it necessary for her to enter the Rockwood nursing home in Ottawa where death ensued on Dec 1st. She is survived by one sister Isabel, Mrs R.H. MacNeil, of Sherridon, Man., and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held on Dec 3rd from Ottawa to the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made in the family plot. | Cameron, Elizabeth Turnbull (I41817)
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| 1974 | 1959, Thursday July 9, The Almonte Gazette page 5 ?b?Mrs Jas. McGill?/b? On July 2nd in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, following a brief illness the death occurred of Mrs James McGill of Pakenham in her 91st year. The former Mary Sadler, she was born in Pakenham on October 29th, 1868 daughter of the late Thomas Sadler and his wife Elizabeth Needham. In 1897 she married the late James McGill and they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary before her husband's death in 1950. Even in her late years she maintained a lively interest in the community and always enjoyed receiving old acquaintances. The deceased is survived by Mabel (Mrs R.J. Hogan) of Ottawa, Borden of Pakenham, Kenneth of Ottawa and two grandchildren, Jimmy Hogan and Murray McGill. The funeral was held at the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte on July 4th at 2 p.m. Services being conducted by the Rev W.L. Henley with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were John and Hubert McGill, Gordon and Norman Sadler, Herbert Timmins and George Robertson. | Sadler, Mary (I21034)
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| 1975 | 1959, Thursday October 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 MacDOWALL, Marjorie Isabel At Carleton Place on Mon Oct 19th, 1959, Marjorie Isabel Scott, beloved wife of Dr C. Ross MacDowall and dear mother of Pamela, Kingston. Resting at the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin St., Almonte for service Wed Oct 21, at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1959, Thursday October 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 MRS. C. R. MacDOWALL Mrs. C. R. MacDowall, a native of Almonte and latterly a resident of Carleton Place died in Carleton Place Memorial Hospital on Monday morning, Oct. 19th. She had suffered a stroke at her residence on Victoria Street, Sunday afternoon. The former Marjorie Isabel Scott, she was born in Almonte, daughter of the late W. E. Scott and his wife, the former Effie James. She was educated at Almonte and at Queen's University. She was married to Dr. MacDowall in Almonte in June 1932, and they lived here where Dr. MacDowall opened a practice until 1942 when they moved to Carleton Place. Mrs. MacDowall was a member of Memorial Park United Church. Her chief interest was in the work of the Women's, Hospital Auxiliary and she was prominently associated with the Mississippi Golf Club and the Curling Club. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Pamela, a nurse-in training at Kingston and a brother, A. E. Scott of Ottawa. The body was at the Kerry- Scott Funeral Home, Almonte, where the funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. H. W. Giffin officiated. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Scott, Marjorie Isabel (I2205)
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| 1976 | 1959, Thursday October 29, The Almonte Gazette page 12 REUBEN GILES Reuben Giles, a retired railroader, died on Thursday, October 22. He was in his 86th year and was born at Union Hall and resided there for some twenty-five years. He then moved to Blakeney where he lived until his wife; the former Bertha McArthur died some twenty-two months ago. He then moved to Almonte to live with his daughter and son-in-law. While in Blakeney he made many friends where he was known as a good neighbour. He suffered failing eyesight for some twenty years, which became an increasing handicap. Mr. Giles was one of a family of four, one of whom survives, namely Robert Giles of Almonte. There are also four half-sisters, Mrs. Eva Rankin, Ottawa; Mrs. Ada Traill, Smiths Falls; Mrs. Margaret Corrigan, Spruce Lake, Sask., and Mrs. Minnie Elliott, Sonningdale, Sask. Two half-brothers are deceased. Though Mr. Giles had been in failing health for some time the end came suddenly, and unexpectedly. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. to the Auld Kirk. Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. George Arthur, James Bingham, George Robertson, Stewart Paterson, Lloyd Giles and Orville Giles. ?b? Reuben Giles?/b? ALMONTE (Special) - Reuben Giles, a retired railroader, died here. He was 85. Born at Union Hall, he resided there for 25 years and then moved to Blakeney where he lived until his wife, the former Bertha McArthur, died some 22 months ago. He then moved to Almonte to live with his daughter and son-in-law. He leaves one brother, Robert Giles of Almonte; four half-sisters, Mrs. Eva Rankin, Ottawa; Mrs. Ada Traill, Smiths Falls;: Mrs. Margaret Corrigan, Spruce Lask, Sask., and Mrs. Minnie Elliott, Sonningdale, Sask. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte to the Auld Kirk Cemetery for burial. Clipping location on The Ottawa Citizen page 58 CLIPPED FROM The Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 30 Oct 1959, Fri ? Page 58 | Giles, Rueben (I6413)
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| 1977 | 1960, Friday July 15, The Ottawa Journal page 26 ?b?McARTON. John Arthur Wilson?/b? In hospital at Carleton Place, Ont., on Friday, July 15, 1959. John Arthur Wilson McArton, beloved husband of Mary Jane Doherty, dear father of Arthur Stuart, in his 75th year. Resting at Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Ave., Carleton Place. Service in St James Anglican Church on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday.. | McArton, John Arthur Wilson (I33234)
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| 1978 | 1960, Thursday February 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Obituary Mrs W.A. Metcalfe The funeral was held Monday, Feb 15th of Mary Warren, beloved wife of Mr W.A. (Barney) Metcalfe, who died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital here following a lengthy illness. She was in her 57th year at time of his death. Born in Batley, Yorkshire, England, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Warren, she came to Canada in 1912 and received her education in the Almonte schools. In November of 1924 she married W.A. Metcalfe of Almonte and has resided here ever since. In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters and one son, namely, Beth (Mrs Lloyd Woods) of Ottawa; Reta and James of Almonte. Four grandchildren also survive. Three sisters and two brothers also survive, Jennifer, (Mrs Thos Atkinson), Toronto; Edith, (Mrs Winnard G. Murray), Ottawa; Margaret, (Mrs J. Reeves), of Windsor; Edward of California and George of Almonte. Rev J. Ray Anderson conducted the funeral which was held from the Comba Funeral Home with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs Metcalfe was a quiet reserved woman who was fond of her family and friends but took little part in the activities of various community organizations. | Warren, Mary (I24354)
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| 1979 | 1960, Thursday June 23, The Almonte Gazette, page 12 Miss Mary A. Giles The death occurred on Saturday of Miss Mary A. Giles, a life-long resident, of this district and village. She was able to celebrate her 91st birthday on March 10th of' this year. When unable to carry on alone, she spent a few years with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Giles of Cedar Hill and for the past couple of years, she was in nursing homes but passed away in the R. M. Hospital in Almonte. She was always remembering someone with gifts or in some way; remembering the sick and those in need - a real friend to many and a regular attendant of St. George's Anglican Church and W.A. of the church. Miss Giles was the last of the family but is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Her funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home to St. George's Church, Clayton where a lovely service was conducted by Rev. M. F. Oldham and interment was in the Anglican cemetery in Pakenham. The pallbearers were five nephews, Messrs. Harvey, Willard and Mervin Giles of Cedar Hill; Roy and William Evans of Burritt's Rapids and Mr. W. J. Halpenny, Clayton. | Giles, Mary Agnes (I16350)
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| 1980 | 1960, Thursday May 12, The Vancouver Sun, page 46 McGILL - Passed away May 12, 1960, Mary McDougall, widow of Lorne McGill of Campbell River, B.C. formerly of Vancouver and Ocean Falls, in her 69th year. Survived by 2 sons Lorne Stewart McGill, North Vancouver; Hugh Thomas McGill, Campbell River; 1 brother, Duncan Stewart, Appleton, Ont.; 3 granddaughters. Funeral service Saturday at 3 p.m. in Simmons & McBribe Funeral Chapel, Boadway at Maple St.. Rev R.W. Bray and Rev H. Stewart Forbes officiating. Cremation, Garden Chapel, Ocean View. | Stewart, Mary McDougall "Mayme" (I17433)
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| 1981 | 1960, Thursday May 26, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 DAVIS, Richard George ? At the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ont, on Tues., May 23, 1960, Richard George Davis, beloved infant son of W.M.S. (Mack) Davis and Violet Elizabeth Miller, age 2 years and 4 months. Resting at the Kerry-Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte, for service on Thurs., May 26 at 3.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery | Davis, Richard George (I72)
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| 1982 | 1960, Thursday November 17, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Mrs Peter J. Campbell The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Monday Nov 7th of Mrs Peter J. Campbell. She was in her 95th year and had been in failing health for some time. Mrs Campbell was the former Flora Helen McDonald and was born on a farm on the 10th line of Ramsay, a daughter of John McDonald and his wife Agnes Bayne. The family moved to Pakenham Village when she was a young child and resided there for 16 years after which they removed to Almonte. In 1896 she was married to the late Peter J. Campbell and in 1904 they removed to Blakeney where Mr Campbell owned a textile mill located on the island below the bridge. In 1918, the family returned to Almonte where Mr Campbell had established a textile mill in a building formerly occupied by the Ker-Ben foundry. In 1928 this plant was destroyed by fire and Mr Campbell retired, continuing to reside until his death in the residence on Elgin Street still occupied by his son, Reeve D.M. Campbell and Mrs Campbell of this town. As long as she was able, Mrs Campbell took an active interest in Bethany, now Almonte United Church and at the time of her death she was the oldest member. She is survived by a son Donald M., and a daughter Miss Agnes M. Campbell. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Nov 9th from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service were conducted by Rev F.C. Gerard. Pallbearers were Messrs Lorne James, Almonte; Howard Dack and Norman White of Carleton Place; D.B. Taylor of Ottawa and C.J. Newton and Jeffrey Martin of Almonte. Among the many floral offerings were pieces from the town, the Lions Club and Mississippi Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)-also links to parents | McDonald, Flora Helen (I18335)
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| 1983 | 1960, Tuesday April 26, The Ottawa Journal, page 7 ?b?THOMPSON, Annie?/b? - In Memorial Hospital in Carleton Place, Monday, April 25, 1960, Annie Hurdis, beloved wife of William Thompson, in her 74th year. Resting at Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west. Funeral service in St. James Anglican Church, on Thursday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Interment St. James cemetery. | Hurdis, Annie (I43322)
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| 1984 | 1960, Tuesday June 21, The Ottawa Citizen page 33 James Gardner ALMONTE (Special) - A former resident of Almonte, James Earl Gardner died suddenly at Kingston. He was 63. A son of the late William Gardner and his wife Isabella McInnes, he was born at Bennies Corner and was educated at the Almonte High School and Kemptville Agricultural School. A carpenter by trade he lived most of his life in Kingston. He leaves three brothers, Stanley of Oshawa, Roy, of Sunderland, Lorne, of Calabogie; three sisters, Mrs Hollie Lowry, Almonte, Mrs Harold Bellamy, Rock Springs, and Mrs Jack Delaurier of Bennies Corners. The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon from the Kerry Scott Funeral Home. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Gardner, James "Earl" (I7428)
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| 1985 | 1960, Tuesday May 24, The Ottawa Citizen page 32 DIED RIDGWAY, Edna ? In hospital Saturday, May 21, 1960, Edna Ann Forgie, beloved wife of James Henry Ridgway of 513 Gilmour Street in her 73rd year. Funeral was held at Hulse and Playfair Limited, 315 McLeod Street, Tuesday, May 24 at 11 a.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Ontario. | Forgie, Edna Ann (I24713)
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| 1986 | 1961, Friday August 25, The Ottawa Citizen, Page 31 ?b?THOMSON, Muriel Edith?/b? At her home, 338 Nepean, Thursday, August 24, 1961, Muriel Edith Presley, beloved wife of Edwin Walter Thomson, !n her 51st year. Mother of (Faye) Mrs. Jackie Ford, Louisville, Kentucky. Resting at Hulse and Plavfair Limited Central Chapel, 315 McLeod. Service Saturday 12.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk, Almonte, Ontario.. | Presley, Muriel Edith (I31693)
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| 1987 | 1961, Monday September 11, The Ottawa Citizen page 30 ?b?DRUMMOND, Janet Bayne?/b? In Memorial Hospital, Carleton Place, Saturday, September 9, 1961, Janet Bain Stewart, widow of David Joseph Drummond and Mother of Stewart Drummond in her 88th year. Resting at Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West. Funeral service Tuesday, September 12 at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Stewart, Jessie Bayne (I5366)
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| 1988 | 1961, Thursday April 27, The Ottawa Journal page 40 DEATHS CRAIG, Richard Ernest - At the home of his son, Robert Craig, 10th Concession of Ramsay township, on Wednesday, April 26, 1961. Richard Ernest Craig, husband of the late Eleanor Lang, in his 78th year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church St., Almonte, where service will be held on Saturday, April 29, at p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery. | Craig, Ernest Richard (I35847)
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| 1989 | 1961, Thursday August 24, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?Mrs A.W. Matthews?/b? Mrs Alton Matthews passed away in the Carleton Place Memorial Hospital on Thurs. Aug. 17, after a lengthy period of ill health. Mrs Matthews who was in her 76th year was the former Eva Anna Robertson. For many years she and her husband farmed on the 9th line of Ramsay Township until they retired to Carleton Place several years ago. Besides her husband she leaves one son and two daughter: Allan of Hamilton; Ruth, Mrs Start McArton of Stirling and Kay, Mrs Earl Lowe of King. She is survived also by one sister Sadie, Mrs Wm Hare, Toronto and one brother, Mr Ernest Robertson of Almonte. The funeral service was held on Sat., Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Carleton Place and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Rev L.M. Smith, minister of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place officiated. 1961, Thursday August 24, The Carleton Place Canadian page 6 ?b?Mrs A.W. Matthews Dies In 76th Year?/b? The funeral of Mrs Alton W. Matthews took place on Saturday afternoon from the Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Lake avenue west, where service was conducted by Rev L.M. Smith. Interment was made in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mrs Matthews died in hospital on August 17 after a lengthy illness. She was in her 76th year and had resided on Sarah street. The former Eva Anna Robertson, she was born in 1885 in Ramsay, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Robertson. She was educated in Almonte and attended the Baptist Church here. She was married to Mr Matthews in Ramsay in December, 1911. Surviving besides her husband are a son, Alan R. Matthews of Hamilton; two sisters, Ruth, Mrs Stuart McArton of Stirling and Kathleen, Mrs Earl Lowe of King City, Ont; a brother Ernest Robertson of Almonte and a sister, Sadie, Mrs William Haire of Toronto. The pallbearers were Lloyd Watson, Melville Paul, Harold Hughes, William Gordon, Ray Moffatt and Robert MacFarlane | Robertson, Eva Anna (I1476)
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| 1990 | 1961, Thursday January 5, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Sudden Death of Walter H. Morton Popular Resident?/b? The death occurred suddenly at Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Dec 28th of Walter Herst Morton in his 74th year. He had been suffering from a heart condition for some time but had been about as ususal on Tuesday. About one o'clock in the morning he was stricken and succumbed in the hospital two hours later. The late Mr Morton was born in Ravensthorpe, Yorkshire, England in 1887, a son of the late Mr and Mrs Franklin H. Morton. He came out to Canada in 1907 and settled in Almonte where he became an employee of the Rosamond Woollen Co. Ltd. In 1908 he married Miss Ivy Stanley, a young lady whom he had known in his old home town and who had come to Canada and Almonte in 1906. Mr Morton was with the Rosamond Co. for 45 yeas during the greater part of which he was overseer of the yarn department. For a number of years he was a member of the Town Council serving as chairman of the Finance Committee being very conscientious and he was popular having headed the polls on a number of occasions. He was a member of the choir of St Paul's Anglican Church for many years; a member of Granite Chapter and treasurer of the Almonte Curling Club. He leaves his wife and a family of seven - four boys and three girls, namely; Stanley H.; George Arthur; Lawrence and Reginald all of Almonte; Mrs James Dick (Lillian) Almonte; Mrs Ed. Mallon (Ethel) Ottawa; and Mrs Clayton Watchorn (Marian) Stittsville. Ther are three brothers and one sister living in England; Geo H., W.H.; Lawrence and Lillian (Mrs Thos. Jackson)....The funeral was held on Friday afternoon from the Comba Funeral home to S Paul's Church where a service was conducted by the rector, Rev Canon J.W.R. Meakin. Interment was in the parish Cemetery | Morton, Walter Herst (I7638)
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| 1991 | 1961, Thursday January 5, The Ottawa Citizen, page 28 ?b?NICHOL, Margaret?/b? In hospital, Wednesday, January 4, 1961, Margaret Lytle, widow of Daniel Albert Nichol and by former marriage of David McGill. Mother of Violet McGill and Mrs E.V. Cowick (Pearl), Orillia, Ontario, age 85 years. Resting Hulse and Playfair Limited, 315 McLeod Street. Service in Chapel Friday 1 p.m. Entombment Pinecrest vault. Burial Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Ontario in Spring. | Lyttle, Margaret (I19510)
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| 1992 | 1961, Thursday July 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b? RYERSON A. MILLAR?/b? The death occurred in St. Joseph's Hospital in Toronto on Mon, June 26, 1961 of Mr. Ryerson A. Millar in his 72nd year. He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Millar was born at Cedar Hill, son of the late Adam Millar and his wife the late Margaret Mick. Mr. Millar was a barber by trade. His wife the former Gertrude Watchorn of Almonte predeceased him in September, 1956. He was the sixth in a family of twelve. Surviving are 4 sisters, Alexina, Mrs. Henry Gilliard of Vidora, Sask.; Eliza, Mrs. Robert Struthers of Appleton; Effie, Mrs. Robert Fulton of Cedar Hill; Irene, Mrs. Samuel Nelson of New York and two brothers Christopher of Virden, Man., and Harvey of Ramsay. The funeral was held Wednesday, June 28 from the Comba Funeral Home with Rev. F. Gerard officiating. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were 6 nephews, Millar Struthers of Appleton; Blake Millar, James A. Fulton, Howard Fulton of Cedar Hill; Clare Syme of Ramsay and Douglas Oldham of Ottawa. | Millar, Ryerson Adam (I34610)
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| 1993 | 1961, Thursday March 16 The Ottawa Journal page 31 ?b?DEATHS CARNOCHAN, Jennie?/b? - On Wednesday, March 15, 1961, at her home, 300 Cooper St., Jennie Campbell, widow of John Carnochan, in her 93rd year, beloved mother of Eileen, Campbell, Gordon, John B., of Ottawa, and R. Fenton, Farm Point, Que. Resting at Hulse and Playfair ltd., 315 McLeod St. Private service Friday at 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. | Campbell, Mary Jane "Jennie" (I38388)
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| 1994 | 1961, Thursday May 18, The Carleton Place Canadian page 6 ?b?William Thompson Paid Final Tribute?/b? The funeral of William Thompson took place last Thursday afternoon from Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Lake avenue west to St James' Anglican Church where Canon W.R. Meakin of Almonte conducted the service. Interment took place in the parish cemetery. Mr Thompson died in Memorial Hospital May 8 after a illness of three weeks duration. He was in his 87th year and had resided on William street. Born in Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late Robert Thompson and his wife, Charlotte Sheppard. He attended St James' Church. He was first married to the former Ethel Lynch and later to the former Annie Hurdis. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs Beatrice Polworth of Cranston, R.I.; a granddaughter Janet Polworth; sister, Mrs Miller McNeely, Mrs Ellie Giles; Mrs Samuel Smalley, Mrs Violet Schoonmaker. The pallbearers were Howard McNeely, Hilton Giles, Warner Giles, William Griffith, Ernie Giles and Wesley Paul. | Thompson, William (I43323)
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| 1995 | 1961, Thursday November 2, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS PAUL, Elva Isabel ? In hospital, Toronto, Ont., on Thurs., Oct. 26th, 1961, Elva Isabel Paul, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William J. Paul and dear sister of Norman E. Paul, Almonte and John B. Paul, Detroit, in her 64th year. The funeral service was held at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street Almonte on Fri., Oct 27th at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1961, Thursday November 2, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Obituary Miss Elva Isabel Paul Miss Elva Isabel Paul died in Toronto General Hospital after a few days illness on Thursday, Oct. 26th, 1961. She was born on Mount Blow Farm in Ramsay Township in 1898. She was the daughter of the late Mr Wm J. Paul and his wife Isabella Yuill. She is survived by two brothers, Norman E. on the homestead and John B. of Detroit. A sister Elsie, Mrs Frank Pollock of Cal. died in February of this year. She trained as a nurse in the Toronto General Hospital and nursed in the hospital for a short time. For a number of years she has been a member of the staff of the Banting Institute in Toronto. | Paul, Elva Isabel (I20299)
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| 1996 | 1961, Wednesday February 22, The Ottawa Journal page 34 McKAY, Nellie Mabel At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Tuesday, February 21, 1961. Nellie Mabel Rodger, beloved wife of R. Welland McKay, dear mother of Wilbert, RR 1, Almonte, and James, RR 2, Almonte, in her 74th year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church St., Almonte. Funeral service at the funeral home on Thursday, February 23 at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery. | Rodger, Nellie Mabel (I31634)
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| 1997 | 1962, Monday April 16, The Ottawa Citizen page 32 CAMPBELL, John A. At Regina, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, April 11, 1962, John A. (Jack) Campbell, of Southey, Saskatchewan, beloved husband of Edythe Young, formerly of Almonte, Ontario; dear father of Vivian, (Mrs Tony Slugoski); brother of Ann (Artie) Campbell, Winnifred (Mrs George H. Bennett), of Carleton Place. Mr Campbell was a native of Carleton Place. Resting at Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place after 10 a.m. Tuesday. Service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday April 18. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Ontario. | Campbell, John Azaro (I34515)
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| 1998 | 1962, Monday April 2, The Ottawa Journal page 28 GILES, William At the Almonte General Hospital, Saturday, March 31, 1962. William Giles, beloved husband of the late Margaret Pritchard, dear father of Howard, Almonte in his 92nd year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin S., Almonte, for service on Tuesday, April 3, at 2 p.m. Interment St George's cemetery, Clayton, Ont. | Giles, William (I29363)
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| 1999 | 1962, Thursday April 26, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?JONES, George Whitehorn?/b? In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, April 25th, 1962. George Whitehorn Jones beloved husband of Ila Mae Munroe and the late Eliza Dower by a former marriage and dear father of Vivian (Mrs Ivan Hamilton) Carleton Place; Gladys (Mrs Edgar Wilson) Ottawa; Phyllis (Mrs Clement Boal) Lively; and Kennerly, Detroit and Viola predeceased and dear brother of Mrs Arthur Lenton, Ottawa and William Jones of Portsmouth, England. In his 74th year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte thence to St John's Presbyterian Church for service on Friday at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1962, Thursday May 3, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Final Tribute To Geo W. Jones Local Musician?/b? His many friends and associates in the Almonte district were sadden by the death, in his 74th year of Mr George Jones on April 25th, 1962 at the Almonte General Hospital. His was a full and interesting life, devoted to the many aspects of music, best known of which was his work as teacher, organist and choirmaster. His church work in Almonte spanned 32 years and included the choir directorship of several denominations. At the time of his death he was organist and choirmaster at St John's Presbyterian Church, Almonte. Mr Jones was born in England and showed musical ability at a very early age. He commenced violin studies at the age of seven and this instrument remained his first love throughout his life. His childhood years were spent in Portsmouth, where at the tender age of fifteen, he conducted a fife and drum band which won first prize in the Portsmouth and District Music Festival. His prowess as a teacher was apparent, even as a young man, in the successes of his pupils in festival competition. It is important, at this point, to stress the fact that the music festivals held throughout the British Isles are, and always have been of the highest standard and competitors expect and receive, not praise and laurels, but constructive criticism. Mr Jones' music festival activities were climaxed by his appearance at the famous Crystal Palace in London, on the occasion of a Command Performance by massed festival choirs, all winners of the coveted gold medal in their respective local competitions. This Royal Concert was the event of the year in London's musical circles and must have been one of the proudest moments of his life. At the age of twenty-one and after gaining his associate diploma (Royal College of Music) Mr Jones came to Canada and embarked on a successful musical career in the Ottawa area. He married the Eliza Dower of Metcalfe who bore him one son and four daughters. They are, Vivian (Mrs Ivan Hamilton) of Carleton Place; Gladys (Mrs Edgar Wilson) of Ottawa; Phyllis (Mrs Clement Boal) of Sudbury; Kennerly of Detroit, Mich and Viola, predeceased. His second wife, the former Ila Mae Munroe continues to reside in Almonte and is well known and loved in this district. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home to St John's Presbyterian Church and was conducted by the Rev Leslie Elder. A large congregation was present to pay its last respected to a well-loved and greatly respected figure. Active pallbearers were, Mr Wilbert Fulton Mr Lloyd Watson and Mr Harold Blanchard, (representing the Session of St John's Presbyterian Church), Mr Howard Sadler, Mr Thomas Voyce and Mr Raymon Munroe (personal friends of the deceased). Six members of St John's Choir acted as honourary pallbearers. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Jones, George Whitehorn (I16641)
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| 2000 | 1962, Thursday August 2, The Carleton Place Canadian page 11 ?b?Stanley D. James?/b? Mr Stanley D. James, of Almonte, and for many years a former resident of Carleton Place, passed away in the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Monday, July 23rd, in this 74th year. The funeral took place from the Comba Funeral Home, Church street, Almonte, on Thursday afternoon with service being conducted at two o'clock. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The late Mr James who is survived by his wife the former Mae Jackman is well known in Carleton Place where he was employed with Findlays Limited for many years. | James, Stanley Deachman (I12207)
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