- 1923, Friday October 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Henry Cavers
After an illness of but a few days, Mr Henry Cavers passed away on Wednesday, Oct 10, at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs John Cavers, Carleton Place, the result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr Cavers was born in Beckwith in 1847, a son of the late Thomas Cavers. When a young man he married Miss Jennie Young, of Almonte, and they made their home in Ramsay, near the railway track on the 9th line. Here, Mrs Cavers passed away some twelve years ago, and some time later Mr Cavers sold his farm and went to Carleton Place to reside. One daughter, Mrs William Duff, survives, her home being in Saskatchewan. Six brothers and four sisters also survive ? Thomas in Ramsay, James in Carleton Place, William in Pakenham, Edward P., in Manitoba, Peter in Detroit and Alexander on the homestead in Beckwith, Mrs J. Fumerton and Miss Christena, in Beckwith, Mrs A.R. McRorie in Saskatchewan, and Mrs Margaret Lester in Ottawa. In politics Mr Cavers was a Liberal in religion a Presbyterian, a member of St Andrew's Church. He was a man of few words but staunch principle and an excellent neighbour. He was ever ready and willing to assist those who needed his help and he always did it cheerfully and well. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon to the 8th Line Ramsay cemetery, and was largely attended. The service at the house was conducted by Rev J.D. McCrae and W.A. Dobson. The pallbearers were Messrs Robert and Andrew Young, Peter and Angus Sutherland of Almonte. Peter McDonald and Gavin Dunlop, Carleton Place. Beautiful floral tributes adorned the casket.
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1845 - 1923 (77 years)
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