- 1933, Friday February 24, The Almonte Gazette front page
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W.H. Robertson Called By Death
Wellknown Ramsay Farmer Passes Suddenly On Tuesday, Feb. 21?/b?
Residents of Almonte and Appleton community were greatly shocked to learn of the sudden death of William Henry Robertson, eldest son of the late James D. and Mrs Robertson, on Tuesday, February 21st. Mr Robertson would have been 62 years of age on the 12th of March. Forty years ago deceased married Alice Emmeline Rae. Surviving are his widow, four sons, Dr Bertram of Shellbrooke, Sask.; Dr. Russell of Preeceville, Sask.; Harold of the 11th line of Ramsay and Arthur at home. Left to mourn Mr Robertson's loss are also three brothers and five sisters, George of Arras B.C.; Edward at Vegreville, Alta.; Ernest on the homestead; Elizabeth, Mrs McLean, Edmonton; Miss Ethel, Ramsay; Sadie, Mrs Haire, Toronto; Edith, Mrs Wm Anderson, 9th line Ramsay; Eva, Mrs Alton Matthews, 9th line of Ramsay. The deceased was a Liberal in politics, and for four years served on the Ramsay Council. For many years he was president of the Farmers' Club, and also a director of the N.L.A.S. Formerly Mr Robertson attended St Andrew's Church of Almonte of which he was an elder as was his father before him. Latterly he was an elder and the treasurer of the United Church of Appleton. Mr Robertson was always ready to help in any good work, a man of ability, a good farmer and a good citizen. Fifteen years ago Mr Robertson bought the farm on the 11th line of Ramsay, formerly occupied by Mr Peter Stewart, Toronto. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon, February 25th, at 2.30 p.m. from his late residence, 11th line Ramsay to Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service will he held at the home at 2 o'clock.
1933, Friday March 3, The Almonte Gazette front page
?b?Many Pay Final Tribute To Late Wm H. Robertson
Funeral of Wellknown Ramsay Farmer Held Saturday To Auld Kirk Cemetery.?/b?
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for the late W.H. Robertson wellknown Ramsay farmer of the Appleton district, who died suddenly on the preceding Tuesday. Mr Robertson was one of the outstanding farmer of Ramsay township, had long taken an active interest in public affairs and his sudden passing at the early age of 62 was a great shock to his wide circle of friends and acquaintances. In his time Mr Robertson had served on the township council and was also assessor for Ramsay. He was interested in the annual fair of the North Lanark Agricultural Society and was a director in the livestock branch. At the time of his death he was an elder in the Appleton United Church and an active officer in the Ramsay Farmers' Club. Deceased was the eldest son of the late James D. Robertson and Sarah Jane Scott and was born 62 years ago near Clayton. Forty years ago he married Alice Emmeline Rea, of Ramsay. For a time they lived in Almonte, after which they settled on a farm in Ramsay where they have since resided. Surviving are his widow, four sons. Harold Robertson, of Ramsay; Dr Bertram Robertson of Shellbrooke, Sask.; Dr Russell Robertson, of Preeceville, Sask., and Arthur Robertson, a student in the Kemptville Agricultural school. Also left to mourn are three brothers and five sisters, George of Arras, B.C.; Edward, of Vegreville, Alta.; Ernest in Ramsay; Mrs A.H. McLean, Edmonton, Alta.; Mrs Wm Haire, Toronto; Mrs Alton Mathews, Mrs William Anderson and Miss Ethel Robertson of Ramsay. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the district, testifying to the high esteem in which the late Mr Robertson was held. Services was conducted at the home by Rev Andrew McLauchlin, of Trinity United church, assisted by Rev C.D. McLellan, of Bethany United church. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk cemetery. The pallbearers were his four sons. Among the many floral offerings received were a floral basket from the directors of the N.L.A.S.; wreaths from the Session and Board of Mangers of Appleton United Church; students of the class of '33 Kemptville Agricultural School and Students' Council of the school; pillow, the family; sprays, Ramsay U.F.O.; friends Shellbrooke, Sask.; brother and sisters; Rea Brothers and Miss G.M. Metcalfe of Ottawa. Friends and relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Dr B. Robertson, Shellbrooke, Sask.; Dr Russell Robertson, Preeceville, Sask; Mrs Wm Haire, Toronto; Mr Joseph H. Rea, Toronto; Mr W.B. Rea, St Catharines; Miss G.M. Metcalfe, Ottawa. Owing to the distance, Mrs McLean, Edmonton, Mr Geo Robertson, Arras, B.C. and Mr Ed Robertson Vegreville, Alta, were unable to be present.
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