- 1942, Thursday March 5, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Last Tribute Paid To Robert Young
He and His Brother Operated The Mississippi Iron Works For Years
One of the oldest residents of Ottawa, died Friday last, in the person of 93-year-old Robert Young, 240 Fifth avenue. Mr Young had been in excellent health until Friday morning. Shortly before noon, after carrying on conversation with relatives at his home, he passed away. He had lived in Ottawa since 1912 going there from Almonte. For 50 years before leaving Almonte he had been associated with his brother, the late Andrew Young, in operating the Mississippi Iron Works, having learned the blacksmith trade while a young man. Mr Young was born at Bennie's Corners, near Almonte, a son of the late Peter Young and Jean Erskine. He was the last survivor of their family of seven sons and four daughters. In 1875 he was married to the former Christina MacFarlane of Almonte, and for 62 years they lived a married life rich in happiness. Mrs Young died five years ago. In Almonte, Mr and Mrs Young worshipped at St John's Presbyterian Church, where for 18 years he was superintendent of the Sunday School. In Ottawa they attended St Giles' Presbyterian church where, at the time of his death, Mr Young was the oldest member of the Kirk Session. He was most active physically, and until his death retained fullest use of his faculties. All last winter he played in the church carpet bowling league and this winter enjoyed many a brisk walk. A daughter, Mrs O.C. Spratt, Ottawa, survives, and seven grandchildren. They are Mrs D.W. MacMillan, Mrs Alister Cameron and Mrs Georsal MacLean, all of Ottawa; Lieut L.W. Urquhart, Camp Borden; Mrs F.G. Cram and Miss Jessie Urquhart, both of Ottawa, and Sub Lieut C.Y. Spratt, Halifax. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from his late home to St Giles' Church, Ottawa, for service at 1.30 pm. The body was taken to Pinecrest cemetery and placed in the vault until a later date when burial will be made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev Dr. Hugh Cameron, assisted by Rev Dr. T.J. Thompson. The church choir was conducted by Mrs Angus Orr. Members of the Kirk session of St Giles Church attended the funeral in a body, as honourary pallbearers. They were: J.A. Millar, T.J. Somerville, A.H. McAdam, J.L. Johnston, Thos McCord, A.P. MacVannel, G.H. Robertson, Thomas Mulligan, W.H. Weir, John J. Marshall and Gordon Urquhart. representing the session of St Andrew's Church; G.E. Leslie, Alderman McCulloch, Peter M. Willing, Lieut Robert Urquhart, J. Howard Young, Ernest Barrett, F.R. Duminy and A.H. Merkley. Many fine floral tributes were received, among them pieces from St Giles session; Ladies Aid of St Giles' Church and staff of Henry Birks and Sons, Limited.
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1848 - 1942 (93 years)
