- Dr John Lawson, V.S. an almost lifelong resident of the town of Almonte, where he was held in high respect and esteem, died at an early hour this morning in a local hospital following a brief illness. He was in his 58th year. Dr Lawson had taken up residence in Ottawa only three months ago. With the exception of a short stay in California, he had resided in his native town of Almonte practically all his life.
Deceased was a son of the late Walter Lawson, who conducted a livery establishment at Almonte and subsequently a hotel at Quyon, Quebec, and the late Susannah Duncan. After attending the Almonte High School, Dr Lawson studied at the Ontario Veterinary College at Toronto and was graduated in the early eighties. Dr Lawson's calling brought him in contact with many people in the Almonte district and Lanark county. He enjoyed the respect of all. He was also a popular figure at local fairs and harness horse meets. Dr Lawson was a member of A.N. and A.M. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Elizabeth Cunningham, of Almonte, and six children, five daughters, Mrs. G. N Loveday, of Toronto, Florence, Susie, Beth and Jean, at home; and one son James, at home. He also leaves one brother, Mr Walter Lawson, of Eganville and two sisters, Mrs Alfred D. Smith and Mrs J.B McMurtry, both of Quyon, Quebec.
A funeral service will be conducted at the residence, 74 Frank Street, Ottawa by Rev Canon J.N. Gorman, rector of St. John's Anglican Church, at seven o'clock this evening. The remains will afterwards be conveyed to Union station, Sparks Street, and will be placed on board the C.P.R.train leaving for Almonte at 8:30 o'clock, Thursday morning. Dr. Lawson will be buried with Masonic honors. The body, on arrival in Almonte, will be taken in charge by members of the Masonic Lodge there, and the funeral to the Anglican cemetery in Almonte will be conducted under their auspices.
?b?Late Dr. J. Lawson.?/b?
The death occurred at a local hospital this morning of Dr. John Lawson, veterinary surgeon of Almonte Ont, but late of this city, at th age of 55 years. The late Dr. Lawson was suddenly taken with pneumonia a short time ago and this was the immediate cause of his death. Born In Almonte, on July 11, 1904, he secured his early education in that town and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College In Toronto in the early 80's. For a short time he practiced in California, but later returned to Almonte. He toured through the West with the main object of locating there, but came back and three months ago came to the city. He was a member of the Almonte Lodge of th A.F. and A.M. Surviving are his wife and six children: James Lawson, the only son, and five daughters. Mrs. George Loveday of Toronto, and the Misses Florence, Jean, Susie and Beth Lawson, all in the city; also one brother and two sisters. A funeral service will be held at his brother's home, 74 Frank street, this evening at seven o'clock. Interment will bo made In Almonte tomorrow morning upon arrival there of the C. P. R. train leaving here at eight-thirty o'clock.
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1864 - 1923 (58 years)
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