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| 2001 | 1962, Thursday December 20, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Former Bank Manager Dies In Hospital Here?/b? The death occurred in the General Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 12th of ?b?Thomas Kildea Haller?/b? in his 72nd year. He was a retired bank manager and has held executive posts in a number of Ontario towns and cities. Born in Bothwell, Ont, Mr Haller was a son of the late Thomas Haller and his wife. He attended the primary school in his native town and then went to the Collegiate Institute in Chatham. It was here that he began his career in the Merchants Bank which was merged years later with the Bank of Montreal. He opened a branch of this bank in Athens and another in Arnprior. After serving as head in these offices for a time he was transferred as manager from Arnprior to the Rideau St. branch of the Montreal Bank, Ottawa. Later he went to Lachute where he was in charge of the branch for 13 years and then he was sent to Cornwall as manager of the main office in that city. It was there that he concluded his business career and retired. He purchased a residence on Farm Street where he lived until the time of his death, except for a few winter seasons in Florida. In 1921 Mr Haller married Katherine Airth Jamieson and it was then he went to the Ottawa branch on Rideau Street. Deceased was fond of gardening and in his younger days enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Mississippi Golf Club. He belonged to the Masonic Order an in politics was a Conservative. In addition to his wife he is survived by a half-brother, half-sister and a full-sister, namely Joe of London, Ont; Anna of Bothwell and Mrs Fred Shreve of Montreal. The funeral which was a private one, was held on Friday afternoon from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev D. Leslie Elder of the Presbyterian Church conducted the services. -- Mr and Mrs C.E. Kitts of Renfrew attended the funeral of T.K. Haller last Friday. | Haller, Thomas Kildea (I38312)
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| 2002 | 1962, Thursday February 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 McEWEN, Melvin Sterling ? In hospital, Almonte, on Monday, February 19th, 1962. Beloved husband of Marjory Logan and dear son of Emma Turner and the late William McEwen and brother of Wilbert of Almonte. In his 56th year. Service was held at the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte, on Wednesday February 21st at 2.30 p.m. Entombment Auld Kirk Cemetery Vault. Burial in the Spring. 1962, Thursday March 1, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Melvin Sterling McEwen There passed away in the Almonte General Hospital on Feb 19th, 1962, Melvin Sterling McEwen, eldest son of Emma Turner and the late Wm McEwen and brother of Wilbert McEwen of Ramsay. He was born 55 years ago on the McEwen farm, 7th line of Ramsay and was educated at S.S. No 6 and the Almonte High School. He spent most of his life as an auto mechanic. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Feb 21st and was largely attended by friends from Pembroke, Bromley, Kinburn, Carleton Place, Ottawa, White Lake, Hamilton, Ancaster and California. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | McEwen, Melvin Sterling (I9108)
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| 2003 | 1962, Thursday February 8, The Almonte Gazette front page Almonte Loses One of Its Best Known Citizens In Death of Dr. A.A. Metcalfe The funeral of the late Dr. Archibald Albert Metcalfe was held from his late residence Main Street to Almonte United Church. where service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. C. Gerard, assisted by Rev. D. Leslie Elder of the Presbyterian Church. He was in his 93rd year. Dr. Metcalfe died in the General Hospital, here, on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 1st following an illness of about two weeks' duration. He was one of Almonte's oldest and best known citizens having practiced medicine here for 65 years and having filled various elective offices for almost half-acentury. He served as mayor of the town for a couple of terms and previous to that had been a member of the council but it was as an electric light commissioner and later as a member and chairman of the Public Utilities Commission that he was best known to the public. Electrical Pioneer The doctor was a pioneer in the field of electrical development: and it was only at the last nomination that he retired from active service on this important body. Dr. Metcalfe who was the last of a family of 12 was born on the homestead, eighth line of Ramsay and after attending the rural school in his section graduated from the Almonte High School which was then directed by the redoubtable P. C. McGregor. He made up his mind to study medicine at an early age but before entering Queen's University for that purpose he went to the model school at Perth where he received a permit to teach school. He taught at McDonald's Corners for one place a find often reminisced a little about the model school at Perth which was under the supervision of a most efficient principal the late James Jacques. Post Graduate Course After getting his medical degree, from Queen's the doctor took a post graduate course in training at the famous Mayo Clinic in Rochester. From the first he was a most successful physician and surgeon and he had a large practice, He was noted for his kindly attitude and often unpaid ministrations to the poor. To be exact about his public life it is understood he served seven. terms as mayor between the years 1917 and 1929. He first was elected to what was known in those days as the electric light commission in 1901 and had a seat on it almost continuously until the end of last year. While Mayor he served on that Board by virtue of his office as chief magistrate of the town, and at other times as an independent elective commissioner. In 1910 he helped form the Mississippi River Improvement, Co. Ltd., the purpose of which is indicated by its name. Encouraged Education Dr. Metcalfe was interested in education and always encouraged: improvements at the local high school. He was active in sports In. his youth being on the track teams here and at the university in Kingston, As he grew older he maintained his interest in lawn bowling, curling and was a patron of hockey, baseball and all such games. Like so many doctors of the old school he was fond of horses and had some good ones in his time which he drove himself at the fall fairs and other shows. During World War I he served as a lieutenant in the Army Medical Corps and during the last 56 years was a Lanark County coroner. There was a large attendance at the funeral service in the United Church where, Rev. Mr. Gerard paid a fitting tribute to one who had performed such outstanding services in the medical and municipal fields. Staunch Conservative Dr, Metcalfe's wife the former Isabel Mitchell McCallum died 25 years ago. There was no family but since then a niece of his wife made her home with the doctor. She is Miss Ishabel Guthrie a trained nurse who came here from Scotland to be with her aunt in her last illness, No obituary of the doctor would be complete without a reference to his political activities. He was a staunch Conservative and for many years was an active and successful worker in the Party's interest in Almonte and North Lanark. He had a cheerful disposition and was friendly If he had any use for a person at all. One of his saving graces ? one that is well worth mentioning ? was that he could have a great argument with some person today and be just as friendly with him when he met him on the street tomorrow. He was an institution in this town and will be missed by a host of friends. Pallbearers were Messrs, Jas. Metcalfe, Thos. Voyce, Frank Honeyborne, John Lyons. Don Campbell and Jack Joss. | Metcalfe, Dr. Archibald Albert (I24365)
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| 2004 | 1962, Thursday June 21 LOWE, Sarah Ann At the Almonte General Hospital on Sunday, June 17, 1962, Sarah Ann Ritchie, wife of the late Roy Nontell and by second marriage of James Lowe mother of Irene (Mrs. Elmer Goodfellow), of Almonte, in her 73rd year. Resting at Comba Funeral Home, Church St., Almonte. Funeral service at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 20, at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery. Rebekah service will be held Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. | Ritchie, Sarah Ann (I33330)
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| 2005 | 1962, Thursday June 28, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Mrs. William E. James After several month's illness on Friday morning, June is, 1962, Mrs. W.E. James passed peacefully away to her eternal rest at the Almonte General Hospital in her 82nd year. Annie Maria Warren was born, at the Warren Homestead, McCreary's, on May 26fh, 1881, eldest daughter of the late William Warren and Euphenis Marshall On June 26, 1906, at St. John's Anglican church, Innisville, deceased was united in marriage to William Edward James, who predeceased her on March 9th, 1952. Mr. and Mrs. James farmed over forty years on the old homestead in the James Settlement, Lanark Township, later they retired to live with their son, Frank, in the Union Hall district To this union were born four sons and one daughter, Gordon, Frank and Eleanor (Mrs. Raymond Bartlett) all of Ramsay; Warren of Perth and John of Lanark Township. There are seven grandchildren. Also left to mourn her loss are two sisters, Miss Kate Warren, McCreary's, Elanor (Mrs. Charles Stewart) Calgary, Alberta, who was present for the funeral. Deceased brothers were John and Thomas Warren of McCreary's, and James Warren of Balderson. All her life she was a staunch member of St. George's Anglican. Church, Clayton, in the W.A., Guild and community activities. She was a loving wife and moth-er, a kind neighbour and friend and will be sadly missed. The funeral which was very largely attended took place from the Kerry Funeral Home to St. George's Church, Clayton, conducted by the rector, Rev. M.F Oldham. Interment was made in the parish cemetery. The pallbaarers were two neph-ews and four neighbours. Regin-ald Warren, Samuel Rothwell, Edgar Bowland, Kenneth Robertson. Edgar Hudson and Alfred James. The many beautiful floral tri-butes received attested to the esteem in which deceased was held. Friends and relatives attended from Calgary, Burritt's Rapids, Ottawa, Kemptville, Smiths Falls. Cobden, Perth, Stittsville, Carleton Place, Lanark, Almonte, Pak-enham, Beckwith, Drummond, Ramsay, Bathurst and Montague. | Warren, Annie Maria (I8741)
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| 2006 | 1962, Thursday November 15, The Almonte Gazette front page Child Dies When Run Over By Truck In Lane Tragedy stuck at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton, Almonte, RR 4 on Tuesday morning at 9.15 when their youngest child, Ivan Charles was killed beneath the wheels of a truck. The little boy who was in his third year was standing at a gate which his father had opened but on the opposite side of the road and as is the way of small children, darted into the path of the truck so quickly that no one saw him until it was too late. The truck was driven by Keith Drynan, an employee of Mr. Hamilton. The child was rushed to the Almonte General Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival by Dr. R. K. Bach. Dr. J. A. McEwen of Carleton Place, County Coroner was called and said there would be no inquest. Besides his sorrowing parents, he is survived by two brothers and two sisters: Allan, Heather, Sandy, and Gwen. The funeral will be held from the Kerry Funeral Home on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. and interment will be in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1962, Thursday November 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 IVAN CHARLES HAMILTON The community was deeply shocked on Tuesday morning, November 13th to hear of the accidental death of Ivan Charles Hamilton, youngest son of Frank Hamilton and his wife Edith Virgin. He was born on the 25th day of April, 1960. Besides his sorrowing parents he is survived by two brothers, and two sisters, Allan, Heather, Sandy and Gwen, also his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Virgin of Clayton and Mr. Harry Hamilton of Appleton. The funeral which was very largely attended was held on Thursday afternoon from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte and conducted by Rev. Francis Gerard with interment at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were three cousins, Bobbie Stewart, Arnold and Stuart Virgin and a close friend, Brian Drynan. Many beautiful floral tributes and expressions of sympathy were received by the grief stricken family. | Hamilton, Ivan Charles (I19824)
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| 2007 | 1962, Thursday October 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mr John McGill, passed away in the Almonte General Hospital on Friday, Oct 5 following a short illness. He was in his 77th year. Born in Pakenham Township he was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Alex McGill but most of his life was spent here where he was employed by the Town for many years. He is survived by his wife the former Emily Julian; one son Russell of Almonte and two daughters, Doris, Mrs Herman Cadarette of Amherstburg and Rita, Mrs Dan Herenshie of Picton. He also leaves one brother William of Almonte and 11 grandchildren. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Monday, Oct 8 at 2.30 p.m. Rev F.C. Gerard officiated. The pallbearers were: Harold Camelon, Chas Dennie, Mel Morrow, Paul Kozikowski, Bennett Miller and Ed Evans. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | McGill, John Alexander "Jack" (I17437)
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| 2008 | 1962, Thursday September 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS TESKEY, LEILA ? In Winnipeg on Thursday, Sept 13, 1962, Leila Forgie, widow of Albert E. Teskey. The funeral was held at the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte on Tuesday, Sept 18, at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Forgie, Leila May (I25254)
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| 2009 | 1962, Thursday September 27, The Almonte Gazette page 4 KIRKLAND, John Courtenay ? At Streetsville, Ontario, Saturday, September 22nd, 1962. John Courtenay Kirkland, beloved husband of Gertrude Manion and the late Marguerite Manion by a first marriage and dear father of John, Weston; Mary (Mrs Fred Cederberg) Streetsville; Margo (Mrs Roger Todhunter) Weston. In his 66th year. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte with service on Tuesday at 2.30 p.m. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Kirkland, John Courtney (I8106)
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| 2010 | 1962, Wednesday January 3, The Ottawa Citizen, page 34 ?b?DIED?/b? ?b?DRUMMOND, Marion Catherine?/b? ? In hospital Tuesday January 2, 1962 Marion Catherine Drummond age 88 years, aunt of Mrs Russell H. Gow, Marion; Mrs A.G. Kerr, Helen; Miss Lillian M. Chapman and Doctor W. Mac Drummond, all of Ottawa. Resting at the Radmore Stewart Funeral Home, 1319 Wellington Street. Service in Chapel Thursday 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Drummond, Marion Chatherine (I38934)
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| 2011 | 1963, Monday January 21, The Ottawa Citizen page 22 DEATHS BRYAN, George W. ? At his home, 315 Holmwood Avenue, Sunday January 20, 1963. George Wilfred Bryan, husband of the late Hazel Gilmour, dear father of Mrs C.D. Marshall (Betty), of Montreal and Mrs W.H. Forrest (Jean), of Victoria, British Columbia, age 71 years. Resting Hulse and Playfair Central Chapel, 315 McLeod Street. Service Wednesday, 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Bryan, George Wilford (I29722)
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| 2012 | 1963, Monday November 11, The Ottawa Journal page 28 HAMILTON. Alexander At Smiths Falls, Ont., on Sunday, Nov 10, Alexander Hamilton (retired CPR engineer), beloved husband of the late Mary Sullivan, age 83 years. Resting at the Amy Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, Funeral service will be held on Tuesday afternoon Nov 12 at 2 o'clock. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte, Ont. | Hamilton, Alexander "Alex" (I5899)
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| 2013 | 1963, Thursday April 18, The Ottawa Citizen page 35 NEILSON, William Howard In Smiths Falls, Ontario, Thursday, April 18, 1963, William Howard Neilson, beloved husband of Catherine Brocas and dear father of Evelyn (Mrs Howard Kettles) in his 76th year. Resting at Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place. Funeral service Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Neilson, William Howard (I8465)
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| 2014 | 1963, Thursday August 15, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs John A. McGill Mrs John A. McGill passed away in the Almonte General Hospital on Sat., Aug 10 in her 75 year. She had been in poor health for the past three years. Born in England, her maiden name was Emily Elizabeth Julian and she came to Canada and Almonte at the age of seven years with relatives. When she grew up she was employed as a textile worker in the Red Mill. Her husband, John A. McGill predeceased her on October 5, 1962. She leaves two daughters: Reta, Mrs Dan Herenski of Merrickville; Doris, Mrs Herman Cadarette of Amberstberg and Russell McGill at home. One brother Thomas Julian of Almonte also survives. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Monday, Aug 12 at 2 p.m. Rev F.C. Gerard, minister of Almonte United Church of which deceased was a member, officiated. The pallbearers were: Melvin Morrow, Chas Dennie, Harold Camelon, Ed Evans, Hedley Stewart and Bennett Miller. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery and friends attended from Perth, Merrickville, Smiths Falls and surrounding country. | Julian, Emma Elizabeth "Emily" (I17438)
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| 2015 | 1963, Thursday December 12, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?GIBBONS Mary Lawrie?/b? In hospital at Ottawa, Wed Dec 4, 1963, Mary Lawrie, widow of Roy Gibbons of 83 Fulton Ave., Ottawa, dear mother of Mrs H. Dosa (Helen), sister of Mrs R.J. Burnside of Cornwall. The funeral was held from the Hulse and Playfair Central Chapel, 314 McLeod St., Ottawa on Fri., Dec 6 at 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Lawrie, Mary Violet (I17474)
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| 2016 | 1963, Thursday July 18, The Almonte Gazette page 4 METCALFE ? At his residence, 8th concession of Ramsay on Tuesday, July 16, 1963, Wilfred H. Metcalfe, beloved husband of Jessie Anderson in his 71st year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte. Funeral service at the Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18 at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1963, Thursday August 1, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Wilfred H. Metcalfe Following a lengthy illness, Mr Wilfred H. Metcalfe of Ramsay Township passed away at his home on Monday, July 15. Mr Metcalfe, who was in his 71st year, had lived in Ramsay all his life and attended the local schools in Almonte. He was the eldest son of the late Henry Metcalfe and his wife Elizabeth Reilly. He was a member and a former deacon of the Almonte Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Jessie Anderson, four sons, Harry, Bill and Raymond of Almonte, and Wilmer of Kingston, and eighteen grandchildren. Three brothers, Bert Metcalfe of Toronto, Dr Herbert Metcalfe of Lindsay, and W. Arnold Metcalfe of Almonte, and one sister, Lila of Toronto also survive. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Thursday, July 18. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Mrs Ivan Duncan, Mr Melville Paul, Mr Hubert Syme, Mr Andrew Ford, Mr Edwin Thompson and Mr Mel Foster. | Metcalfe, Wilfred Humphrey (I24346)
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| 2017 | 1963, Thursday July 4, The Almonte Gazette page 8 John James Johnson, one of Almonte's nonagenarians passed away at the home of his son, Mr Kenneth Johnson, Malcolm Street, on June 23 in his 91st year. Born at Cedar Hill, he was a son of the late John James Johnson. He lived in the Cedar Hill district until he was about 30 years of age when he moved to Almonte where he has resided ever since. In 1900 he married Miss Mary Jane McKittrick also of Cedar Hill who passed away several years ago. Mr Johnson was employed at the Almonte Knitting Company until ill health forced his retirement. Since that time he lived quietly and took great pleasure in gardening. He appeared to be in his usual health and his death at this time was unexpected. He was a member of Almonte Presbyterian Church. He leaves one daughter, Viola, Mrs C.R. Hodge, Smiths Falls; two sons, Kenneth and Delmer of Almonte, one grandson Donald Johnson of Smiths Falls and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister Elsie, Mrs F.E. Jackson of Busby, Alta and one brother Allan of Carleton Place. The pallbearers were Messrs Carson Johnson, Eric Johnson, Douglas Heise, Arthur Landry, James Brown and Wm Blakeley. Rev D. Leslie Elder, minister of Almonte Presbyterian Church officiated. Among the beautiful floral tributes were tokens from the Heather Club and the W.M.S Presbyterian Church, Almonte General Hospital, Almonte Public Utilities Employees and D.P. Johnson's Employees Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Family Members Parents James Johnston 1836?1923 Matilda Lowe Johnston 1843?1915 Spouse Mary Jane McKittrick Johnston/Johnson 1870?1954 Siblings Archibald Wilson Johnston 1876?1939 Allan Johnson 1878?1965 Annie Ruttle Johnston 1886?1962 Elsie Johnston Jackson 1887?1972 Children Delmer John Johnson 1903?1977 Viola Rae Johnson Hodge 1907?1980 1963, Thursday July 4, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?John James Johnson,?/b? one of Almonte's nonagenarians passed away at the home of his son, Mr Kenneth Johnson, Malcolm Street, on June 23 in his 91st year. Born at Cedar Hill, he was a son of the late John James Johnson. He lived in the Cedar Hill district until he was about 30 years of age when he moved to Almonte where he has resided ever since. In 1900 he married Miss Mary Jane McKittrick also of Cedar Hill who passed away several years ago. Mr Johnson was employed at the Almonte Knitting Company until ill health forced his retirement. Since that time he lived quietly and took great pleasure in gardening. He appeared to be in his usual health and his death at this time was unexpected. He was a member of Almonte Presbyterian Church. He leaves one daughter, Viola, Mrs C.R. Hodge, Smiths Falls; two sons, Kenneth and Delmer of Almonte, one grandson Donald Johnson of Smiths Falls and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister Elsie, Mrs F.E. Jackson of Busby, Alta and one brother Allan of Carleton Place. The pallbearers were Messrs Carson Johnson, Eric Johnson, Douglas Heise, Arthur Landry, James Brown and Wm Blakeley. Rev D. Leslie Elder, minister of Almonte Presbyterian Church officiated. Among the beautiful floral tributes were tokens from the Heather Club and the W.M.S Presbyterian Church, Almonte General Hospital, Almonte Public Utilities Employees and D.P. Johnson's Employees Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | John James Johnson (I39690)
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| 2018 | 1963, Thursday June 20, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Two Lose Lives As Fire Destroys Home In Ramsay?/b? The citizens of Ramsay Township were awakened to stark tragedy in their midst early Wednesday morning, June 19 when two of their members lost their lives in a fire on the 7th line of the Township. The fire which destroyed the large stone home of Mr W.H. Poole, took the lives of his son, Edward, aged 35 and Edward's little son, Sterling, 5 years. In bed and asleep upstairs when the fire broke out were Mr and Mrs W.H. Poole, Edward and his wife Ruth, son Sterling and Brenda Lee Poole, year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Poole of Ottawa. The fire broke out in the kitchen, living room below and had made tremendous headway when noticed. Edward broke the bedroom window and help his wife and Brenda Lee out of the window and dropped them to the ground. He then turned to rescue his son, nearby. His wife heard him call, "O Ruth, I'm gone," and it is believed the floor gave away. Mr and Mrs W.H. Poole were able to make their way outdoors via the front door of the house. Another son, Jack was in Ottawa at the time. Mrs Poole Jr., drove to Mr Robert Cochran's to call for help but their telephone was on the same circuit and was out of order. The Cochrans then went to Mr Milton Cochran's home and sounded the alarm. The siren sounded in Almonte about 1.15 a.m. and Almonte and Pakenham brigades responded. All they were able to do was to save the outbuildings. No reason has been advanced so far for the fire. The house was heated with an oil furnace and cooking was done with electricity. Mrs Ruth Poole and Brenda Lee are in the Almonte General Hospital. Mrs Poole is suffering from shock and severe foot injuries which include burns and cuts from broken glass. Brenda Lee suffered burns about the head. Mr and Mrs Poole are at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Cochran at present. The Almonte Fire Brigade came back to town about 3.20 a.m. and returned to the scene at 5 a.m. They pumped water from the Indian River to cool the ashes so that the two bodies could be recovered. 1963, Thursday June 20, The Almonte Gazette page 10 ?b?DEATHS POOLE ?/b?-- William Edward, suddenly on Wed., June 19th, 1963. William Edward Poole. beloved husband of Ruth Barbara Turner and dear father of the late William Sterling and dear brother of (Mary) Mrs Russell Turner, Jackie, Almonte and Harry, Ottawa, in his 35th year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street Almonte, thence to St Paul's Anglican Church for service on Fri., at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. DEATHS POOLE -- William Sterling, suddenly on Wed., June 19th, 1963. William Sterling Poole. beloved son of the late William Edward Poole and Ruth Barbara Turner, in his 6th year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street Almonte, thence to St Paul's Anglican Church for service on Fri., at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1963, Thursday June 27, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Double Funeral Is Held For Victims of Fire?/b? Impressive tribute to the memory of William Edward Poole aged 35 Years and his son William Sterling Poole, 5 years was paid at a double funeral which was held on Friday, June 21 from the Kerry Funeral Home to St. Paul's Anglican Church where the service was held at 2.30 p.m. Canon J. W, R. Meakin officiated assisted by former rector, Rev. R. S. V. Crossley of Stittsville. Mr. Poole and his son were the victims of the tragic fire which destroyed their home in the early morning of June 19. The father lost his life in a desperate effort to save his little boy. This tragedy deeply shocked the whole community and relatives and friends in large numbers attended to pay their last respects to the memory of Mr. Poole who was both a popular and highly respected farmer and his little son. St. Paul's Church could not accommodate those wishing to attend and the funeral cortege was the largest seen in this community for many years. William Edward Poole was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Poole, 7th line of Ramsay Township and farmed with his father. He was born at Woodlawn and educated in the local schools there and came to Ramsay with his parents 19 years ago. Thirteen years ago he married Miss Ruth Turner who survives, but who is a patient in the Almonte General Hospital recovering from numerous burns. William Sterling was their only child. He also leaves his sorrowing sister Mary, Mrs. Turner of Ramsay and brothers Harry of Ottawa and Jackie at home. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers for the father, were: John Cochran, Keith Cavanagh, Robert Naismith, Everett Dolan, Ron Steele and Alvin Buck. The pallbearers for the son were: Peter Cochran, Claude Cochran, Jimmie Cavanagh and John Poole. Beautiful floral tributes were received as further tokens of sympathy. Among them were tokens from Almonte IGA and staff. B. A. Thurston Ltd., Duncan's Poultry Farm. The Eastern Star, Staff Almonte Public Schools, Square Dance Club, St. Paul's Sunday School and teachers and the Eastern Ontario Jersey Breeders Association. | Poole, William Edward (I33226)
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| 2019 | 1963, Thursday June 20, The Almonte Gazette front page Two Lose Lives As Fire Destroys Home In Ramsay The citizens of Ramsay Township were awakened to stark tragedy in their midst early Wednesday morning, June 19 when two of their members lost their lives in a fire on the 7th line of the Township. The fire which destroyed the large stone home of Mr W.H. Poole, took the lives of his son, Edward, aged 35 and Edward's little son, Sterling, 5 years. In bed and asleep upstairs when the fire broke out were Mr and Mrs W.H. Poole, Edward and his wife Ruth, son Sterling and Brenda Lee Poole, year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Poole of Ottawa. The fire broke out in the kitchen, living room below and had made tremendous headway when noticed. Edward broke the bedroom window and help his wife and Brenda Lee out of the window and dropped them to the ground. He then turned to rescue his son, nearby. His wife heard him call, "O Ruth, I'm gone," and it is believed the floor gave away. Mr and Mrs W.H. Poole were able to make their way outdoors via the front door of the house. Another son, Jack was in Ottawa at the time. Mrs Poole Jr., drove to Mr Robert Cochran's to call for help but their telephone was on the same circuit and was out of order. The Cochrans then went to Mr Milton Cochran's home and sounded the alarm. The siren sounded in Almonte about 1.15 a.m. and Almonte and Pakenham brigades responded. All they were able to do was to save the outbuildings. No reason has been advanced so far for the fire. The house was heated with an oil furnace and cooking was done with electricity. Mrs Ruth Poole and Brenda Lee are in the Almonte General Hospital. Mrs Poole is suffering from shock and severe foot injuries which include burns and cuts from broken glass. Brenda Lee suffered burns about the head. Mr and Mrs Poole are at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Cochran at present. The Almonte Fire Brigade came back to town about 3.20 a.m. and returned to the scene at 5 a.m. They pumped water from the Indian River to cool the ashes so that the two bodies could be recovered. 1963, Thursday June 20, The Almonte Gazette page 10 DEATHS POOLE -- William Edward, suddenly on Wed., June 19th, 1963. William Edward Poole. beloved husband of Ruth Barbara Turner and dear father of the late William Sterling and dear brother of (Mary) Mrs Russell Turner, Jackie, Almonte and Harry, Ottawa, in his 35th year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street Almonte, thence to St Paul's Anglican Church for service on Fri., at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. DEATHS POOLE -- William Sterling, suddenly on Wed., June 19th, 1963. William Sterling Poole. beloved son of the late William Edward Poole and Ruth Barbara Turner, in his 6th year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street Almonte, thence to St Paul's Anglican Church for service on Fri., at 2.30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1963, Thursday June 27, The Almonte Gazette front page Double Funeral Is Held For Victims of Fire Impressive tribute to the memory of William Edward Poole aged 35 Years and his son William Sterling Poole, 5 years was paid at a double funeral which was held on Friday, June 21 from the Kerry Funeral Home to St. Paul's Anglican Church where the service was held at 2.30 p.m. Canon J. W, R. Meakin officiated assisted by former rector, Rev. R. S. V. Crossley of Stittsville. Mr. Poole and his son were the victims of the tragic fire which destroyed their home in the early morning of June 19. The father lost his life in a desperate effort to save his little boy. This tragedy deeply shocked the whole community and relatives and friends in large numbers attended to pay their last respects to the memory of Mr. Poole who was both a popular and highly respected farmer and his little son. St. Paul's Church could not accommodate those wishing to attend and the funeral cortege was the largest seen in this community for many years. William Edward Poole was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Poole, 7th line of Ramsay Township and farmed with his father. He was born at Woodlawn and educated in the local schools there and came to Ramsay with his parents 19 years ago. Thirteen years ago he married Miss Ruth Turner who survives, but who is a patient in the Almonte General Hospital recovering from numerous burns. William Sterling was their only child. He also leaves his sorrowing sister Mary, Mrs. Turner of Ramsay and brothers Harry of Ottawa and Jackie at home. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers for the father, were: John Cochran, Keith Cavanagh, Robert Naismith, Everett Dolan, Ron Steele and Alvin Buck. The pallbearers for the son were: Peter Cochran, Claude Cochran, Jimmie Cavanagh and John Poole. Beautiful floral tributes were received as further tokens of sympathy. Among them were tokens from Almonte IGA and staff. B. A. Thurston Ltd., Duncan's Poultry Farm. The Eastern Star, Staff Almonte Public Schools, Square Dance Club, St. Paul's Sunday School and teachers and the Eastern Ontario Jersey Breeders Association | Poole, William STERLING (I33227)
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| 2020 | 1963, Thursday October 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 4 MISS LAURA SNEDDEN Following an illness of nearly three years duration, Miss Laura Snedden passed away in the Almonte General Hospital on Sun., Oct. 6th in her 79th year. Born in Ramsay Township, she was a daughter of the late David Snedden and his wife, Ellen Cochran. Except for a short period which she spent in Renfrew, she lived all her life in Ramsay Township and Almonte where she was widely known and highly regarded. She was a member of Almonte United Church and took an active part in the Women's organizations of the church until prevented by ill health. For 42 years she was employed in the same store by the late W. W. Taber, Mr. W. M. Pimlott and latterly by McCormick's Ladies' Wear. Surviving are three sisters: Belle, Mrs. Wm. Warren of Carleton Place; Mabel, Mrs. Peter Syme and Lizzie, Mrs. Ernest Robertson, both of Almonte and several nieces and nephews. Another sister, Nell, Mrs. Lawrence Naismith, predeceased her 13 years ago. The funeral which was largely attended was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 8 at 2.30 p.m. Rev. Francis Gerard, minister of Almonte United Church, officiated. Interment was in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs: D. W. Snedden, John Snedden, Wilbert Cochran, Milton Cochran, Ivan Duncan and Harry Walker. | Snedden, Annie LAURA (I19395)
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| 2021 | 1964, Thursday March 5, The Almonte Gazette, page 8 OBITUARY MR. CECIL MORE - The death occurred suddenly in Almonte General Hospital on Saturday afternoon, February 29th of Cecil Earl More in his 65th year. Born in Ramsay Township, he was the son of the late W. R. More and his wife Minnie Julia Toop. He lived most of his life on the More homestead which was originally purchased from the Government in 1840 by his grandfather, James More. He retired in 1950 and moved to Almonte. On April 23. 1931 he married Miss Ann K. E. Drynan of Clayton who survives with five daughters: Elizabeth (Mrs. Lorne Hudson) Merrickville; Irene (Mrs. Ed Middleton) Ottawa; Margaret (Mrs. John Cochran) Almonte; Carmel, Ottawa and Isobel (Mrs. Donald Cathcart) Stittsville. He also leaves two brothers, Edwin L. of Ramsay and William J. of Wood River, Ill., and two sisters, Edith (Mrs. Root) San Francisco and Ethel (Mrs. P. J. DeRouchie) Meadville, Pa. Two brothers and two sisters predeceased him. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 3 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Leslie Elder of Almonte Presbyterian Church conducted the service and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. The pallbearers were Messrs: Wilbert McKay, Charles Symington, James McGregor, Melville Lockhart, Jack Gleeson and Andrew More. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. Also contributions to the Ontario Heart Foundation and the Bible Society. | More, Cecil Earl (I15523)
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| 2022 | 1964, Thursday May 14, The Almonte Gazette page 8 William S. Rodger The death occurred suddenly on Monday, May 4th of Mr Wm S. Rodger of Almonte. Mr Rodger who was in his 83rd year was working in his garden when he suffered a severe heart attack. He had been a resident of Almonte for the past 35 years. Until his retirement about five years ago, he served as a rural mail carrier. Mr Rodger was born at Middleville, the son of the late Mr and Mrs James H. Rodger. Of a family of 8, two sisters survive, Eva, Mrs Wm Rintoul of Drummond and Edna, Mrs Robert Woods of Ashton. Mr Rodger was twice married. His first wife, Caroline Somerville, died in 1935. His second wife, Susan Parker died in 1950. He is survived by one daughter, Ethel, Mrs Harry Metcalfe of Almonte; a step-daughter, Lorna, Mrs Desse Brown on Montreal and three grand-children, Rae Metcalfe of Ottawa, Bob and Cindy Metcalfe of Almonte. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the Comba Funeral Home with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The Reverend D. Leslie Elder conducted the service. The pallbearers were: Mr Jas McDonald of Galt; Mr Joe Melanson, Mr Ed Winslow-Spragge, Mr Dolphie Elliott of Almonte and two nephews, Mr Jas Rodger of Lanark and Mr Earl Manson of Almonte | Rodger, William Stewart (I31604)
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| 2023 | 1964, Thursday May 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?STEWART, Andrew?/b? In hospital, Carleton Place, Monday, May 18, 1964, Andrew Stewart, beloved husband of Margaret L. MacDowall. Rested at Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place. Funeral service was held Wednesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Masonic Service was held Tuesday, 8.30 p.m. 1964, Thursday June 4, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?ANDREW STEWART?/b? The funeral of Andrew Stewart took place May 2 from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, where Rev. H. E. Parsons conducted the service. Interment was made at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Mr. Stewart died in Memorial Hospital on May 18. He had resided on John Street. He was born in Almonte, a son of the late Robert Stewart and his wife, Agnes Yuill. Mr. Stewart was a successful farmer in Ramsay Township nearly all his life. He attended church in Almonte and was a member of Mississippi Lodge, Almonte. He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret L. MacDowall, a sister Mayme, Mrs. George Boal of Pakenham and a number of nieces and nephews. The pallbearers were Holly MacDowall, Orville MacDowall, James Jack, Dawson MacDowall, Gordon Boal, all nephews, and Milton Cochran- (C.P. Canadian) | Stewart, Andrew (I10864)
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| 2024 | 1965, Saturday July 24, The Ottawa Journal, page 22 ?b?HAMILTON, Nellie?/b? In hospital on Friday, July 23rd, 1965, Nell Hamilton in her 85th year. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Hamilton, formerly of Almonte, Ontario and sister of J. Harry Hamilton, Toronto. Resting at Hulse and Playfair Central Chapel, 315 McLeod Street. Service Monday, 1 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Hamilton, Ellen Maude "Nellie" (I43162)
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| 2025 | 1965, Thursday January 21, The Almonte Gazette page 9 Mrs Lloyd C. Watson Mrs Hannah R. Watson beloved wife of Lloyd C. Watson, mother of John B. Watson and grandmother of Gary R. Watson passed away suddenly at the Almonte General Hospital on January 11, 1965. Mrs Watson nee (Hannah Rose Coon) was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Edmund Coon and was born in Ramsay, June 28th, 1889. There were two sisters and one brother namely: Mary (the late Mrs Chas Abel of Chantry); Eva (the late Mrs Peter Naismith of Almonte); and Harry, presently living at Phillipsville, Ontario. She was united in marriage to Lloyd C. Watson on September 7, 1910 and resided on the ninth line of Ramsay until moving to her present residence in Almonte six years ago. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral service was conducted from the Comba Funeral Home on January 13 with Rev L. Elder officiating. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Harold Blanchard, John Brydges, Ivan Duncan, Wilbert Fulton, Lester Jamieson, R.A. Jamieson and Kenneth McInnes. The beautiful floral tributes and in Memoriam contributions testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. | Coon, Hannah Rose (I14777)
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| 2026 | 1965, Thursday January 21, The Ottawa Citizen page 32 WINMILL, MARY JANE ? In hospital, Wednesday, January 20, 1965, Mary Gilmour, beloved wife of Charles C. Winmill, 711 Churchill Avenue, in her 71st year. Mother of Mrs F.R. Laflamme, Montreal. Resting Veitch Draper Limited, Parkdale at Gladstone. Service in Chapel, Saturday 11 am. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. | Gilmour, Mary Jane (I26173)
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| 2027 | 1965, Thursday January 28, The Almonte Gazette, page 5 EDWIN L. MORE - The death of Edwin Lorne More occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Daniel W Munro on Sun., Jan. 17, 1965, in his 74th year after a lengthy illness. The late Mr. More was of a kindly nature and generous disposition. Born in Ramsay Township on June 17, 1891 he was the son of the late William R. More and his wife, Minnie Julia Toop. He helped his father farm until he bought his own farm in the spring of 1928, which he farmed until he sold it in 1948. He then worked in Appleton Mill for a time. Mr. More was married to the late Mina Richards on Sept. 14, 1927 in St. George's Church, at Clayton by Rev. C. L. G. Bruce. His wife predeceased him on November 13th, 1930. He leaves to mourn one daughter, Mary Mina, (Mrs. Daniel W. Munro), Ramsay and one son, Walter Edwin of Carleton Place; also ten grandchildren; two sisters, Edith, (Mrs. Root), San Francisco, Calif.; Ethel (Mrs. P. J. De Rouchie), Meadville, Pa.; and one brother, William Walter James, Wood River, Ill. Predeceased are Alfred L., Welland, Cecil E., Minnie and Ida, the late Mrs. Frank Guerard. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Wed., Jan. 20th at 2 p.m. The Rev. D. Leslie Elder of Almonte Presbyterian Church conducted the service and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. The pallbearers were Messrs; Andrew More, Fred Toop, Welland Timmons, Welland McKay, Wilbert McEwen and John Waddell. The flower bearers were hisfour grandsons, Steven and Randy More, Brian and Paul Munro. Many beautiful floral tributes were received, also contributions to the Ontario Heart Foundation Fund. | More, Edwin Lorne "Eddy" (I10842)
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| 2028 | 1965, Thursday January 7, The Almonte Gazette page 4 BLAKELEY -- Margaret Emma At the Drynan Rest Home, Almonte, Monday January 4th, 1965. Margaret Emma Wilson, beloved wife of the late John Blakeley and dear mother of Thomas, William and Edna (Mrs Wilmer Illingsworth), Almonte, Annis (Mrs Joe Barns), Toronto, Art and Jack, Simcoe. In her 90th year. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, where service was held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Entombment in Auld Kirk Cemetery Vault. Interment in the Spring. | Wilson, Margaret Emma (I31478)
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| 2029 | 1965, Thursday July 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4 ?b?COCHRANE ?/b?- At the Drynan Nursing Home on Monday, July 12th, 1965, Isabella Lily Cochrane, beloved daughter of the late Robert Cochrane and Jessie Peacock, in her 86th year. Survived by a sister, Mrs M.J. Henry (Nettie) of Chatham, Ontario, also five nieces and two nephews. Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 14th from the Comba Funeral Home. Interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Cochran, Isabella Lilly (I35161)
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| 2030 | 1965, Thursday July 23, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Archie Mick The funeral of the late Archie Mick, who passed away in hospital in Jackson, Michigan, on Tuesday, July 13th, was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte, last Saturday afternoon, with interment at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev W. Henley of Pakenham United Church. A son of the late John Mick and Agnes Sutherland, he was born at Micksburg, Renfrew County, 72 years age. He had resided at Jackson, Mich., since July, 1927, and was married to the former Violet E. Syme of Blakeney in December, 1927. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Donald of Santa Clara, California and two grandchildren. Surviving members of his family are: Sadie, Mrs Burton Dowley and Calvin Mick of Jackson Michigan; Clara, Mrs D. McIntosh and Hazel, Mrs D. Brown, of Fort William; Gladys, Mrs Alex Holms, Port Arthur; Orie, Mrs Mills, Warren; Isabella, Mrs Kiely, Eganville; and Verla, Mrs A. Sutherland, Pembroke. Pallbearers at the funeral were five nephews and a brother-in-law, Bill Mick, Jackson Mich.; Gerry Whitike, Port Arthur; Glen Syme, Brockville; Ted and Clare Syme of Almonte, and Alen Sutherland of Pembroke. Attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Donald Mick and son of Santa Clara and friends from Jackson Mich., Pembroke, Eganville, Micksburg and Port Arthur. A funeral service was held at Jackson on Thursday, July 15th, prior to bring the body to Almonte. | Mick, Archibald Roy "Archie" (I20174)
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| 2031 | 1965, Thursday March 11, The Almonte Gazette page 5 Mrs Cephas Tosh Mrs Cephas Tosh passed away in the Almonte General Hospital on Feb 22nd at the age of 66 following a lengthy illness borne with wonderful fortitude. Seven years ago she suffered a stroke from which she made only a slight recovery. Born in Arnprior, her maiden name was Florence Elsie Bond, a daughter of the late George Bond and his wife Mary Whyte. In 1918, she married Cephas Tosh and they live in Almonte all their married life. Mr Tosh predeceased her in 1958. Mrs Tosh is survived by four daughters (Dorothy) Mrs Victor Gilhuly, Toronto; (Elsie) Mrs A. Stanley, Almonte; (Roberta) Mrs R. Green, Toronto and (Margaret) Mrs McNeely, Peterborough, and two sons, Messrs George Tosh, Almonte and Robert Tosh of Carp. Two daughter, Adelaide and Mary predeceased her. There are 15 grandchildren. She also leaves six sisters: Chrissie, Mrs Alex Tosh; Jean, Mrs Thos Proctor; Kathleen, Mrs Harvey Goodfellow, all of Almonte; Ruby, Mrs Harry Nontell, Denbeigh; Alberna, Mrs Albert Rose, Point Edward and Pansy, Mrs Harry Keihl, Kitchener. Mr Tosh was a member of the Almonte Presbyterian Church, the Heather Club and the Atthewell Rebekah Lodge. The funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Comba Funeral Home with Rev D. Leslie Elder, minister of Almonte Presbyterian Church officiating. The pallbearers were Messrs Stuart, Mervin and Orville Tosh, Allyn Goodfellow, Gordon Nontell and Thos. Proctor Jr. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Bond, Florence Elsie (I24278)
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| 2032 | 1965, Thursday March 25, The Almonte Gazette page 3 MRS. EDWARD JAMES - Following an illness of three weeks, Mrs. Edward James, a lifelong resident of this community passed away at the Almonte General Hospital on Tuesday, March 2nd, 1965 in her 81st year. Born at Tatlock, her maiden name was Lottie Alice Langstaff, daughter of the late John Langstaff and his wife Mary Rintoul. She was twice married, first to Gavin Gilmour who predeceased her in 1931. Later she married Edward James of Almonte who also predeceased her in 1958. She was a resident of Almonte for many years but on account of failing health had made her home for the past two years with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lindsay, Pakenham, RR 1. She leaves five sons and two daughters: Maurice of Lancaster; Muriel, Mrs. Wilfred Lindsay of Pakenham; Kathleen, Mrs. Norman Hogg, Ottawa; Wilfred, Pakenham; Lloyd, Niagara Falls; Howard, of Toronto and Arnold of Stittsville. Mrs. James was a member of Almonte United Church and latterly of Blakeney United Church. She was also a member of the Senior Citizens Club of Almonte and the United Church Women. The funeral service was held on Thursday, March 4 at the Kerry Funeral Home with Rev. W. L. Henley and Rev. H. F. Skoutajan officiating. Entombment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault and interment will be made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Spring. The pallbearers were Kenneth Penman, Lorne James, Leonard Stanley, Clarence Boal, Charles Symington and John F. Smithson. | Langstaff, Charlotte Alice "Lottie" (I21038)
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| 2033 | 1965, Thursday May 13, The Almonte Gazette page 7 ?b?Mrs Maymie Stewart?/b? Following a lengthy illness the death occurred Tuesday, May 4th, 1965 at the Drynan Nursing Home of Mary Elizabeth (Maymie) Stewart, widow of the late Wm. George Stewart who died in 1953. Mrs Stewart was born n Darling Township in 1891, a daughter of the late Annie Barrie and Wm Spinks. She is survived by two sons, Peter Glenson and Wm. Hedley of Almonte; one brother, Jas Spinks, also of Almonte; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was predeceased by one sister and two brothers. The funeral was held Friday, May 7th from the Comba Funeral Home. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Many floral offerings were received. Pallbearers were Robt France, Stan Sonnenburg, Jas Majaury, Don Campbell Clifford Robertson and Ted Sonnenburg. | Spinks, Mary Elizabeth "Maymie" (I40350)
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| 2034 | 1965, Thursday October 7, The Almonte Gazette page 4 Mrs Alex Schoular Funeral services for the late Mrs Alex Schoular, who passed away on Friday, October 1st, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, were held at the Hulse and Playfair West Chapel, 1098 Byron Avenue, on Monday, October 4, at 1 p.m. Rev Matheson of Westboro United Church conducted the service. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Born in Arnprior, she was the former Emily Irene Fraser, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Fraser. Besides her husband, she leaves three sons, Jerry of Stratford, Doug, and Jack of Ottawa, and six grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters and four brothers, Mrs Stewart Coxford (Barbara), Toronto; Mrs Russell White (Janet), Pembroke; Mrs Clark MacDonald (Robina) and Mrs Roy Needham (Marion) of Arnprior; Gordon , Detroit; Russell of Fargo, North Dakota; Stanley and Frank of Arnprior. Two sisters Mrs Harold Paget (Alice) and Mrs George Coxhill (May) and one brother William are deceased. Before moving to Ottawa the family lived in Almonte for 20 years. Many beautiful floral offerings testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. There were also donations to the Cancer Society. A memorial service was held in the chapel on Sunday at 7 p.m. by the Almonte Rebekah Lodge, who were also present at the graveside. | Fraser, Emily Irene (I23287)
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| 2035 | 1965, Thursday September 30, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mrs Orville W. Giles Funeral services for the late Mrs Orville W. Giles who passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18th, 1965, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital were held on Tuesday, Sept 21st, 1965, at St. Mary's Church for Requiem High Mass at 9 a.m. by Father French. Born in Corkery, she was the former Catherine McDonald, daughter of the late Hugh McDonald and his wife Margaret O'Connor. Besides her husband, she had left to mourn, one son, Desmond, a daughter, Frances (Mrs George Larocque); also by a previous marriage to the late Matthew Lang, two daughters, Mabel (Mrs Alan Houston) and Margaret (Mrs Charles Gilmour); also one brother Alex McDonald of Quyon, Que., and two sisters, Margaret and Anna of Fort Erie, Ont.; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Three brothers John, Hugh and Leo, are deceased. The pallbearers were Ernie Halliday of Carleton Place, Bert Simpson, Alex Spinks, James Majaury, Lloyd Giles and Andrew Meehan. Burial was in the Auld Kirk. Testifying to high esteem, among the beautiful floral offerings were those from the C.P.R., Almonte Dairy Products, Almonte Dairy Products Employees' Club, I.G.A. staff, Grenville Castings Ltd., Merrickville, Ont., and Stedman staff. | McDonald, Catherine Mary (I29189)
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| 2036 | 1966, Thursday February 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 3 HELEN KATHLEEN ARTHUR - The death occurred in the Drynan Rest Home on February 7, 1966, of Helen Kathleen Arthur, in her 73rd year. Born at Bennies Corners, Aug. 25, 1893, she was a daughter of the late Alex Anderson and his wife, Mary McFarlane. On September 29, 1921, she married John Oral Arthur of Blakeney, where she lived until retiring to Almonte in October, 1947. She resided there until her death. She was a devout member of the United Church. Left to mourn besides her husband are two sons, Jack of Almonte, Donald, Pakenham, one sister, Elizabeth, Almonte. One brother, Robert is predeceased. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home and interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. Skoutajan officiated. The pallbearers were George Arthur, George Robertson, Hubert Young, John Gorman, John Currie, Jack McPhail. The many beautiful floral tributes were an expression of the esteem in which she was held. | Anderson, Kathleen Helen (I17933)
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| 2037 | 1966, Thursday February 3, The Almonte Gazette page 5 STANLEY BOAL - Funeral services for the late Stanley Boal were held at the Comba Funeral Home, Church street, on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 20th. The service was conducted by Rev. W. Henley of Pakenham, with interment made at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mr. Boal passed away at Almonte General Hospital on Monday, Jan. 17th, at the age of 86 years. He was born in Pakenham township, a son of the late William Boal and Mary Jane Stanley. He received his education at Cedar Hill, and farmed at Bennies' Corners until he retired in 1953. Mr. Boal was married in September, 1913, at Cedar Hill to May Bell Millar, who predeceased him in 1926. He was a member of the United Church. He is survived by three daughters, Lulu, Mrs. Orvil Abbott of Brockville; Ione, Mrs. Clare Syme of Ramsay, and Jean, Mrs. Clarence McInerney of Minden. One son, Harvey, predeceased him in, 1958. Also surviving are two brothers, Robert Boal of Pakenham and Harvey Boal of Vancouver, B.C. Three brothers, Stuart, George and Louis are deceased. Pallbearers at the funeral were Bill Boal, George Abbott, Clarence Boal, Wilfred Gilmour, Millar Struthers and Terry Gorman. | Boal, Stanley (I24371)
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| 2038 | 1966, Thursday March 17, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Mrs Alice Aird Mrs Alice Aird, 89, of Brantford, died Saturday, Feb 26, 1966, in the Brantford General Hospital following a short illness. She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Philip Read, Scotland, having come to Canada 55 years ago. Her husband, the late Rev William Aird, was formerly the Baptist minister at Ohsweken on The Six Nations Indian Reserve near Brantford. He was later minister at Almonte for 20 years prior to his death in 1949. Mrs Aird had resided in Brantford for the past 10 years with her daughter. She was a life member of the Baptist Women's Missionary Society and a member of Park Baptist Church, Brantford. Surviving are two daughters. Mrs Earle (Jean) Simpson an Miss Helen of Brantford; one granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Mrs Alice rested at Hill and Robinson Funeral Home where services was conducted at 11 a.m., February 28, by Rev Dr Harold Stibbards, Park Baptist minister of Ohsweken Baptist Church. Funeral service was held at Comba Funeral Home, Almonte on Tuesday, March 1, at 2 p.m., where Rev John McPhail officiated. The pallbearers were Mr Alan Thompson, Mr Bert Simpson, Mr Norman Scheel, Mr Harvey Goodfellow, Mr James McGregor and Mr Harry Metcalfe. There were beautiful floral arrangements and many "in memoriam" donations made to The Gideon Bibles, The Missionary Society and The Bible Society. Interment was at Auld Kirk Cemetery vault, burial in the spring. | Read, Alice (I27334)
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| 2039 | 1966, Thursday November 10, The Almonte Gazette, page 3 Mrs John Gilmour Almonte lost one of its older citizens on Monday, October 31st, when Christena Lawson, beloved wife of the late John Gilmour, passed peacefully away at the home of her daughter, Mrs Arnold Leishman. Mrs Gilmour was born in Fitzroy Township, April 7th, 1876, a daughter of the late Charles Lawson and his wife Jane Smith. In 1885 she moved with her parents to Cedar Hill, In 1898 she was married to the late John Gilmour, who predeceased her 18 years ago. To this union were born four sons and two daughters, namely: Wilfred and Murray of Dauphin, Man.; Allan and Charles of Almonte; Gertrude, (Mrs George Lowry), and Mary, (Mrs Arnold Leishman). Also left to morn her loss are 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs Gilmour was the last surviving member of a family of ten. She was a life long member of the Almonte Presbyterian Church. The funeral which was largely attended was conducted by Rev Gordon Beaton at the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte, on Friday, Nov 4th, at 2 p.m., with interment at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews, John Lawson, Murray Reid, Cecil Cavanagh, Weston Knox, Thomson Clarke and Ralph Millett | Lawson, Christena (I19416)
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| 2040 | 1967, Monday September 11, The Ottawa Journal, page 44 ?b?McPHAIL, Myra (Jane Ann Almira "Myra" Pretty) ?/b?At Almonte General Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 9, 1967, Myra Pretty, beloved wife of the late William Lloyd Cochrane by first marriage and the late Andrew McPhail by second marriage. Beloved mother of Edna Cochrane Almonte, and grandmother of Gwendolyn Hefferman of Ottawa and predeceased by a daughter Laura (Mrs William Hefferman). Funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 11 from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte, 2 p.m. Interment United cemetery Clayton. | Pretty, Jane Ann Almira (I15645)
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| 2041 | 1967, Thursday April 13, The Almonte Gazette front page ?b?Lawrence Elliott Fatally Injured In Car Crash?/b? Lawrence Randolph Elliott, 25, of Almonte, died in an automobile crash on Highway 29, four miles north of here early last Thursday morning. The other occupant of the car, 33-year-old Carson Munro of Almonte, is a patient in Ottawa Civic Hospital suffering from chest injuries. Lawrence Elliott was born at Almonte, October 26, 1941, a son of Randolph Elliott and Adeline King. He received his education in Almonte Public and High Schools, and at the time of his death was employed as a millwright with A.D. Ross at Carp. He resided at 15 Malcolm street and was a member of Almonte United Church. He was married at Almonte to Diane Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Wright of town, who survives, together with one daughter, Kelly Lee, and his parents. Also surviving are one brother, Merril, of Almonte, and five sisters, Greta, Mrs Leonard Barr of Lanark; Georgina, Mrs Ronald Blair, Kemptville, Ollie, Mrs Don Erickson, Stouffville, and Joan and Dianne at home. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home Church street, on Saturday at 2.30 o'clock, to Almonte United Church for service. Burial was made at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev H.A. Skoutajan conducted the services. Pallbearers were Garnet Barr, David Kean, Delbert Barr, James Gleeson, Alyre Gallant and George Larocque | Elliott, Lawrence Randolph "Laurie" (I16630)
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| 2042 | 1967, Thursday April 13, The Almonte Gazette page 4 GRAHAM -- At Carleton Lodge, April 11th, George T. Graham, beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen McGill by first marriage and Marion McGill by second marriage, dear father of Kathleen (Mrs Stuart Hudson), Kinburn, in his 98th year. Rested at the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte, where service took place on Thursday April 13th. Interment, Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1967, Thursday April 20, The Almonte Gazette page 6 George T. Graham Mr George T. Graham passed away at Carleton Lodge, Manotick, on April 11, 1967 in his ninety-eight year. Mr Graham was born in Huntley Township, where he attended Public School. His family moved to Ramsay Township about eighty years ago and resided on the 9th Concession near Bennie's Corners. George T. Graham was the husband of Mary Ellen McGill, by his first marriage and Marion McGill by a second marriage. One daughter, Kathleen (Mrs S.W. Hudson) of Kinburn survives, with whom Mr Graham has resided for the last thirty-five years; also one grandson S. Graham Hudson of Kinburn and two granddaughters, Gwen of Ottawa, and Marion (Mrs Trevor Hawkins) of London, Ont. and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was conducted Thursday, April 13, at 3.30 p.m. by Rev Harold Davies of Pakenham. This was preceded by a Masonic Service, Wednesday evening at 7.30 p.m. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack McGill, Borden McGill, Lorne Ritchie, Sheff Graham, Bob Hogan and Leslie Pratt. | Graham, George Thomas Milton (I33111)
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| 2043 | 1967, Thursday August 24, The Almonte Gazette page 4 DEATHS BALLANTYNE, Amos -- At the Almonte General Hospital on Wednesday, August 23rd, 1967. Amos Ballantyne beloved husband of Minnie B. James, in his 61st year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church St., Almonte Funeral Service Friday, August 25th, at 2 pm., at the Funeral Home. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Ballantyne, Amos (I30163)
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| 2044 | 1967, Thursday December 14, The Almonte Gazette page 7 McGILL -- At the Almonte General Hospital on Monday, December 11th, 1967. William Thomas McGill, beloved husband of Isobel Rivington, dear father of John R., Pakenham, Hubert of Willowdale, Ontario, Lois (Mrs Donald Munro) Almonte, Isobel (Mrs Stewart Eastman) North Gower, in his 82nd year. Rested at the Comba Funeral Home, where service was held on Wednesday, December 13th. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. 1968, Thursday January 4, The Almonte Gazette page 7 Mr Thos. McGill The death of Tom McGill occurred December 11 in the Almonte General Hospital. Born in 1866, he was the son of John McGill and his wife, Catherine McKay. All his life he lived on the farm on which he was born. In 1922 he was married to Margaret Isabel Rivington. Alert and progressive he pioneered in fur farming, both in Silver Fox and Chinchillas. He took a keen interest in public affairs and was an active member of Blakeney United Church. He was a Life Member of Almonte Lodge of Royal Arch Mason also of Mississippi Lodge A.F. and A.M. No 147. He is survived by his wife Margaret; two sons, John R., Pakenham, and Hubert, of Willowdale, Ontario and two daughters, Lois (Mrs Donald Munro), Almonte, and Isabel (Mrs Stuart Eastman), North Gower. Of eight brothers and sisters, two survive, John McGill, Sr., and Lucy (Mrs S.R. Saunderson), Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.A. The funeral at the Comba Home conducted by Rev H. Davies and assisted by Rev W.L. Henley, was very largely attended. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Murray Cavanagh, Lorne Ritchie, Borden McGill, George Robertson, Weldon Timmins and John Currie. | McGill, William THOMAS (I19523)
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| 2045 | 1967, Thursday December 21, The Almonte Gazette page ?b?Mrs Harriett Rodger?/b? The death of Mrs Harriett (Hattie) Rodger occurred at the Drynan Nursing Home, Almonte, on Tuesday December 5th, in her 82nd year. She had been a resident of the nursing home for ten years. Previously Mrs Rodger resided on Country street. Mrs Rodger was born at Hall's Mills on October 5th, 1886, a daughter of Thomas McKay and Annie Rintoul. She was married in March, 1908, at Middleville, to the late James M. Rodger. She was a member of Almonte Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one son, Roy, and a daughter, Annie, Mrs David Andrews, both of Almonte; two brothers, Welland and Charles McKay, and two sisters, Mrs John R. Reid and Mrs William Mealy of Brandon, Manitoba. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church street, at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 8th, with burial at Auld Kirk Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev William Baird of Almonte Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers were Lloyd Watson, Lester Jamieson, James Rodger, Wilbert McKay, Garnet Rodger and Robert Andrews. | McKay, Harriet "Hattie" (I37732)
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| 2046 | 1967, Thursday February 16, The Almonte Gazette page 3 Linda Elizabeth McArthur The death occurred Monday, February 6th, 1967, at Kingston General Hospital after a short illness of Linda Elizabeth McArthur, beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex McArthur, in her 10th year. She was born at Almonte March 20th, 1957 and attended school at S.S. No 6, Ramsay. Left to mourn her loss are her mother and father, five sisters and five brothers: Anne, Mrs David Lowe of Brockville; Ethel, Mrs Bruce Pringle of Ottawa; Mary, Mrs David Lackey of Oshawa; Dorothy and Diane at home; Stuart, of Hudson, Que; James of Ottawa; Keith, Clare and Gordon at home. The funeral service was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Wednesday, February 8th, at 2.20 p.m. The service was conducted by Mr George Poole. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were John Cochran, Alan Giles, Frank Lackey, Carman Munro, Harold Stuart and John Morin. | McArthur, Linda Elizabeth (I10807)
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| 2047 | 1967, Thursday January 12, The Almonte Gazette page 8 ?b?MR. WILBERT FULTON?/b? Mr. Wilbert Fulton of Pakenham passed away at the Almonte General Hospital on Wednesday, January 4th, 1967, at the age of 71 years. Wilbert Angus Fulton was born in Pakenham Township on November 30, 1895. He was the son of the late Alexander Fulton and Margaret Sutherland. For 22 years he farmed in the Cedar Hill District and in 1943 he moved to Pakenham where he carried on a successful business until his retirement in 1965. As a staunch Presbyterian, he worshipped at Almonte Presbyterian Church. He served on the Board of Managers and in 1946 he was elected an, elder in which office he served with faithfulness until the time of his death. Mr. Fulton was a representative elder for 25 years. He also served on a number of Presbytery and Synod Committees. He was a commissioner to the General Assembly on several occasions, his latest commission being to Toronto in 1965. Mr. Fulton was Congregational secretary for 25 years. In 1960 he presented to his beloved Church an electric organ which will serve as a Memorial to him and his faithful service. In politics, Mr. Fulton was an ardent Liberal. He was a member of the Arnprior Masonic Lodge and also a member of the Orange Order which he joined in 1918 and in which he held many offices including that of County Master. In 1921 he married May Floyd who survives him. Also surviving are four sisters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Garfield McNab) Sun City, Arizona; Pearl (Mrs. Ross Barr) Almonte; Mildred (Mrs. G. Eckford) Arnprior; Kathleen (Mrs. Morley Alexander) Renfrew, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were from Almonte Presbyterian Church, on Friday, January 6, conducted by this Minister, the Rev. Gordon Beaton, assisted by the Rev. R. K. Earls, Cobden, and the Rev. D. Leslie Elder, Toronto, a former Minister of Almonte Church. Burial was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs; Leonard Fulton, Bill Lawson. John Early, Art Lowe, Henry Morphy and Earl Morphy. | Fulton, Wilbert Angus (I1184)
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| 2048 | 1967, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette page 7 Charles Herbert Simpson The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday, Jan 18, 1967, at his home 76 Union Street, Almonte, of Charles Herbert (Bert) Simpson, son of the late John Henry Simpson and his wife, Margaret Ann Lowe. The sudden passing was a great shock to his family and friends. Mr Simpson was born on the 9th Line of Ramsay Township and spent most of his life in Almonte. He was employed in Findlay's Foundry in Carleton Place. In December he was awarded the "Gold Watch" in recognition of his 35 years as an employee. He is survived by his sister, Myrtle (Mrs A.J. Milligan) of Bracebridge, and one brother, Graham, of Almonte. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan 21st, 2 p.m. The service was conducted by the Rev John MacPhail of the Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev G. Beaton of the Presbyterian Church. The pallbearers were, Messrs Kenneth Simpson, Carns Lever, of Carleton Place, Alex Spinks, Merville McGrath, John Miller and Arthur Scott. Interment in Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Simpson, Charles Herbert "Bert" (I29331)
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| 2049 | 1967, Thursday October 12, The Ottawa Journal, page 41 LANCASTER, R.C. (Ray) - In hospital at Carlton Place, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 12, 1967. R.C. (Ray) Lancaster (Sgt. Carleton Place Police Dept.) beloved husband of Hazel (Jo) Horton; dear father of Glenda, Patsy, Lynn, Stephen, Annie-Laurie, and Timothy; dear son of Mrs Frank Lancaster; brother of Gordon, Douglas, Irene, Gladys, Stewart, Stanley, Doreen, and Mary. Resting at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home. McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. Service in St James Anglican Church Saturday, 11 a.m. Interment St James cemetery. | Lancaster, SGT. Raymond Clark "Ray" (I28187)
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| 2050 | 1967, Wednesday January 18, The Ottawa Journal page 34 ?b?PAUL, Ida A.?/b? In hospital at Almonte, Tuesday, Jan 17, 1967, Ida A. Paul, daughter of the late William Paul and his wife, Sarah Shaw, dear sister of Charles H. Paul, British Columbia. Resting Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place. Service Thursday, Jan 19, at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. 1967, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette page 7 ?b?Miss Ida A. Paul?/b? The funeral of the late Miss Ida A. Paul was held Thursday afternoon from Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Carleton Place, Rev K. Murray conducted the service assisted by Rev Robt More of Almonte. Miss Paul had lived for many years with her niece, Mrs W.J. Burns in Ramsay, but moved with her and her daughter, Ruth to Almonte in October. She was born near Appleton, a daughter of the late William Paul and his wife, Sara A. Shaw of Drummond Centre. The family moved to Carleton Place where they attended St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and later Memorial Park Church where her father was an elder. For many years she was secretary-treasurer and collector of the Bible Society. For this she was made a Life Member of the Ottawa Auxiliary of the British and Foreign Bible Society. For many years she was Principal of the Appleton Public School, where she taught very successfully -- seventeen of her pupils following her example. She has only one survivor of her family, Charles Paul of B.C.; also three nieces, Mrs Rex Casselman and Miss Evelyn Rose of Ottawa and Mrs W.J. Burns; also four grand-nieces and one grand-nephew; Pauline (Mrs L. Grant), Winnipeg; Frank Burns, Joyce (Mrs Wm Lowry), Ruth of Almonte and Karen Casselman of Ottawa. The many lovely flowers and gifts to the Bible Society testified to the love of her friends. The pallbearers were Dr Edward Box, and Rex Casselman of Ottawa, Mr George Raeburn, Harry Sadler, Herb Snedden and Jim Paul. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. | Paul, Ida Agnes (I39139)
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