William Armstrong

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Mr. william Armstrong
The funeral was held, Turesday afternoon, of Mr. William Armstrong, well known retired farmer of Ramsay, who passed away suddenly at the home of his son-in-law, Mr William Smithson, Almonte, on Sunday last. While he has not been in the best of health for some time he was going about as usual. On Sunday he did not feel well and remained in bed. Death came suddenly and peacefully. He was 84 years of age. Mr Armstrong was born at White Lake, a son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles Armstrong. He married Eliza Ann McCann who predeceased him in 1935. Upwards of 63 years ago he moved to a farm on the 10th line of Ramsay, where he continued to live until the death of his wife, when he moved into town and resided with his son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Smithson. He leaves two daughters and one son, namely Mrs Wesley McCann (Mary) of Pakenham; Mrs Smithson (Jessie) Almonte: and James of Brockville. Two other daughters, Mrs Andrew Kirk (Margaret), and Mrs Andrew McPhail (Rebecca) predeceased him. Mr Armstrong had a wide circle of friends in the district. He had a cheerful disposition and was one of the most staunch conservatives in the riding. When the Mail and Empire was merged with the Toronto globe he was greatly perturbed having taken the great tory organ ever since it started on its long career as a newspaper. The funeral was held on tuesday afternoon from the Smithson residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, service being conducted by the Rev A.J. Fowlie of the Almonte Presbyterian Church. The pallbearers were Messrs Wm Voyce, Robert McPhail, Geo smithson, Gordon Sadler, Melville Kirk and Harvey Fisher.

William married Elizabeth "Eliza" McCann in 1882. Elizabeth (daughter of James Richard McCann and Mary Kemp) was born on 3 Nov 1854 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 31 Aug 1936 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 2 Sep 1936 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary married John "Wesley" McCann on 24 Nov 1910 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Thomas McCann and Mary McKibbon) was born on 28 Jun 1868 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Jun 1946 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary: Mrs. Andrew Kirk
Final tribute to the memory of Mrs Andrew Kirk was paid by her many friends at the funeral which was held on Sunday afternoon from her late residence, corner of Martin and Edward Streets, to St. John's Presbyterian Church and Auld Kirk cemetery for burial. The funeral service was conducted by her pastor Rev A.J. Fowlie and favourite hymns of the deceased were sung by the choir. The pallbearers were Messrs George Arnott, William Templeman, Lloyd Watson, Jack Gilmour, George Lowry and Alie Stewart. The many floral tributes showed the high esteem in which she was held.
Although she was in poor health for the past year her death at her home last Thursday morning came as a great shock to her many friends.
She was a devoted member of of the choir and Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church and she will be greatly missed by these organizations.
Born in Ramsay, 49 years ago, she was the second daughter of Mr and Mrs William Armstrong. She married Andrew Kirk, 23 years ago, and since then has made her home in Almonte. Left to mourn besides her husband and son Melville, are her parents, two sisters, Mrs Wesley McCann of Pakenham and Miss Jessie Armstrong at home and one brother, James of Brockville.
Maiden Name: Margaret Annie Armstrong

Margaret married Andrew Kirk in 1912. Andrew was born in 1884 in Glasgow Parish, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 24 Sep 1940 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1911, Friday November 10, The Almonte Gazette page 5

?b?BLAKENEY NEWS?/b?
The many friends of Mrs Andrew McPhail were shocked to learn that she had passed away on Thursday morning after an illness extending over only a few days, from erysipelas which developed into blood poisoning. Deceased, who was only in her 24th year, was formerly Rebecca Jane Armstrong, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Armstrong, and she had by her kind and lovable disposition won the admiration of those who knew her. Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, three sisters and one brother. to whom is extended the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends on their sad bereavement, The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock to the eighth line cemetery and a lengthy cortege accompanied by remains to their last resting place. Rev D.M. McLeod conducted the service at the home and at the grave.

Family/Spouse: Andrew McPhail. Andrew (son of Donald McPhail and Annie McNaughton) was born on 19 Feb 1878 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Nov 1957 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William James Armstrong
The death occured in a Brockville hospital on Friday, May 8th., of William James Armstrong, ages 61 years. The funeral was held on Sunday, May 10th, from the Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev H.C. Wofram. The late Mr. Armstrong was a native of Ramsay, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.Wm. Armstrong. He is survived by two sisters, Mary (Mrs Wesley McCann), Pakenham; Jessie (Mrs. W.C. Smithson), Almonte. He was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret (Mrs Andrew Kirk) and Rebecca (Mrs Andrew McPhail).

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Jessie married William Craig Smithson in 1937. William was born on 25 Aug 1887 in White Lake, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Aug 1956 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Gordon Henry Sadler. Gordon (son of Thomas Henry Sadler and Annie Margaret Keating) was born on 9 Apr 1907 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Feb 1972 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harry Fisher. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Stuart Sadler ? obituary
November 12, 2021 - 3:36 pm

Sadler, Stuart
In his 85th year, Gordon Stuart "Stu" Sadler left this life peacefully on November 9th, 2021 while in residence at Granite Ridge Care Community (LTC) following a brutal 4 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his devoted wife and dance partner of 63 years, MaryAnn (Horton) and his daughter, Susan, and son, Tom. "Poppy" will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Steve, Laura, Alicia, and Joe, as well as his great-grandchildren, Rogelio, Nevaeh, "Angel" Atreyu, Kenji, Jiraiya, Tanian (his little man), Mackenzie, and Skylar. Stuart was born in Pakenham, Ontario and was the youngest son of Gordon Henry and Myrtle (McCann) Sadler (predeceased) and brother to Earl (Patricia), Arthur (Phyllis), and Muriel (George Currie).

A hardworking and generous man, Stuart earned respect and success in many areas of his life including (Stationery) business and real estate ownership and management. Although this afforded him and his family the opportunity for travel, friends would attest to his passion for the outdoors including golfing, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Any and all who knew him would further agree that he found much enjoyment at his cherished place at the cottage he built over 55 years ago at Tatlock, Ontario.

A private Funeral Mass is to be held at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 134 Bridge St, Almonte, ON on Thursday, November 18th at 11 am, with burial at St.Mary's Cemetery to follow. Pursuant to vaccinated attendance regulations, at the request of the parish and family, attendance will be restricted to fully vaccinated guests only. All guests must supply proof of double vaccination and a mask to enter the parish church facility. The Funeral Mass will be recorded and available for viewing on the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home web-site as soon as possible after the Mass.

All friends and family are warmly invited to attend a Reception at the Almonte Civitan Hall, 500 Almonte Street, between 12:30 and 3:30 pm on November 18th.

An Open house to celebrate the life of, and to share stories of Stuart, will be hosted by his children at 116 McGregor Street, Carleton Place, after 5 pm, the same day/evening. For those who wish, donations to The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, or, The University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be very appreciated. The Sadler Family sends sincere thanks and appreciation for the care provided by nurses and staff at Granite Ridge Care Community and the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into the Care of the
C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.
(127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313)

Stuart married Mary Ann Horton in 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]