- 1920, Friday April 9, The Almonte Gazette page 7
DEATHS
SYME ? At Blakeney, on Tuesday April 6, 1920, Sarah McGill, wife of Peter T. Syme, Sen., aged 64 years
1920, Friday April 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs Peter T. Syme
The angel of death visited the Blakeney community on Tuesday evening and claimed the life of Mrs Peter T. Syme, Sr., after nearly three months' illness, following a paralytic stroke. The deceased, whose maiden name was Sarah McGill, and was born in this vicinity 64 years ago. She spent the greater part of her life here, making many friends, who deeply regret her demise. About 37 years ago she married Mr Syme, who survives, with a family of three daughters and three sons, Mrs E. James, of Almonte, Misses Kate and Violet, John and Albert at home, and Peter T., of Bennies Corners, to whom the deepest sympathy of a large circle of friends goes out in their sad bereavement. Deceased is also survived by three brothers, John McGill of Blakeney, Alex McGill of Almonte, and Thomas McGill of Vancouver, B.C. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon from her late residence on the 10th line of Ramsay, to the 8th line cemetery. The funeral services of the late Mrs Syme were conducted by Rev Wm Merrilees, of Iroquois (formerly of Blakeney), of whose congregation the late Mrs Syme was a faithful member.
1920, Friday April 16, The Almonte Gazette front page
Funeral of Mrs Syme
In spite of bad roads and disagreeable weather, the funeral of the late Mrs P.T. Syme last Thursday, was very largely attended, thus showing the esteem in which deceased was held by a large circle of friends, The funeral service were conducted by Rev W. Merrilees, of Iroquois, assisted by Rev J.A. McDonald, of Bala. The pallbearers were, Messrs, R.W. Young, Jas Arthur, Alex Barker, and the nephews, John, Lorne, and John A. McGill, Among the relatives who attended the funeral from a distance were Mrs Alex Clark, of Arnprior, and Miss Violet Tosh, of Pembroke. Many handsome floral offerings adorned the casket.
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