- 1935, Thursday November 14, The Almonte Gazette front page
?b?Joseph E. Paul Called By Death?/b?
Former Almonte Resident Passes Away In Carleton Place
After a somewhat brief illness, Mr Joseph E. Paul, one of our esteemed citizens, passed away at his home on William Street, in the early hours of Sunday morning, of a heart affection. Mr Paul was in his 76th year. He was born in Admaston, Renfrew county, in December 1859, a son of the late Robert L. Paul and his wife Sarah Houston. After receiving his early schooling he took a commercial course in a Brockville college and later went into business in Clayton village, which he conducted successfully for some years. After disposing of this business he moved to Almonte, where he resided for many years and about three years ago came to Carleton Place. Mr Paul was twice married, his first wife, Margaret Rath predeceased him, leaving three sons - Robert, Clare and Everett. Clare enlisted in the Great War and beame one of Canada's Heroes who gave their lives for the cause of democracy. Robert died four years ago. and Everett whose home is in Montreal, was at his father's bedside when the final summons came. Three years ago Mr Paul married Isabella Wilson Butler, who predeceased him by some 13 months. One brother and three sisters survive - W.B. Paul, of Stittsville; Mrs Geo Robertson and Mrs Alex Rath of Clayton, and Mrs Wm Robertson of Hailbury. Mr Paul was a member of the Anglican Church and a member of the Masonic Order belonging to Mississippi Lodge, Almonte. He was fond of music, had been a former member of the Almonte Band and was latterly of the Band here, and the members of both these organization attended at the funeral and paid the last tribute of respect to their late comrade. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon to St James Church, where the service was conducted by Rev Mr Bruce, assisted by Rev J.J. Lowe of Almonte. Before leaving the home the Mason conducted a brief service. At St Paul's cemetery, Almonte, the Masonic service was concluded by Bros D.H. Taylor, Dr W.M. Johnson and Ernest Adams. The pallbearers were Bros D.B. Taylor, John Lindsay, Ed Nicholson, Edgar Lee, Thos Barclay and Chas Baird. Many floral tributes were received. Amongst them, wreaths from: Mississippi Lodge No 147, A.F. and A.M., Almonte, Carleton Place, Horticultural Society and Carleton Place Band. Amongst those present from out of town were Mrs R. Paul, Mrs J.J. Dunlop and Mrs J.A. Charboneau, of Ottawa, Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson, Mr Harry Wilson and Mrs Dr Samis, of Lanark.
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1859 - 1935 (~ 75 years)
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