- 1943, Thursday December 23, The Almonte Gazette, page 5
Mr. Alfred James
Following a period of ill health extending over several years, the death occurred at Perth on Tuesday, Dec. 21st of Alfred James, a resident of Lanark Township. He was in his 83rd year. Deceased was born on the homestead on the 12th Concession next the farm he had occupied for so many years, and was a son of the late Benj. James and his wife, Ellen Bowland. He married Janet Robertson who predeceased him 11 years ago Surviving are five daughters and one son, namely; Mrs. Wm. Gardiner (Mabel) of Ottawa; Lieut. Ella E. James, a nursing sister with the American Armed Forces in North Africa; Mrs Arthur Bach (Anna) of New Canaan. Conn.; Mrs. John Hammond (Winifred), Stamford, Conn.; Mrs. George Rodger (Laura) of Almonte and Alfred on the homestead. There is also a brother Thomas E. James residing in Lanark Township. Mr. James was one of the well-known farmers of this district and his death will be regretted by a host of old friends and acquaintances. The funeral will be held on Friday, Dec. 24th, from his late residence, 12th Concession of Lanark at 2.30 p.m., to St. George's Cemetery. Service will be conducted at the home at 2 o'clock.
1943, Thursday December 30, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
Mr. Alfred James
The funeral of Alfred James which was held from his late residence, 12th Concession of Lanark, on Friday, Dec 24th, was largely attended by friends and relatives who came to pay a last tribute to one who through his long lifetime was highly regarded. Mr. James was in his 83rd year and his death came on Tuesday, Dec. 21, following a short illness. Rev. D. F. WeegaT, rector of St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, of which deceased was a member, officiated. A profusion of flowers was an added tribute to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among the floral offerings were pieces from Bryson Graham Limited, Clark's Dairy and the Hunt Club, Ottawa. The pallbearers were six nephews, Ed. James, Ben James, Clarence Kellough, Russell. George and Kenneth Robertson. Interment was in St. George's Cemetery.
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