- 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.
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1867 - 1958 (90 years)
