William Simpson

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1914, Friday, March 13, The Almonte Gazette front page
DEATH'S HARVEST
Mr Wm Simpson
Death claimed another old resident of Ramsay on Wednesday, March 11th, in the person of Mr William Simpson, whose home for quite a few years had been on the ninth line, near Almonte, Deceased, who was 83 years of age, was a son of the late Charles Simpson of Dundee, Scotland, and was born in Lanark County, near Perth. He was one of a family of five, all of whom are deceased, Charles, James, John, Margaret (Mrs McGillivray), and now the subject of this notice. Deceased was married to Ann Forgie, daughter of the late Graham Forgie,and sister of James Forgie of Almonte, over fifty-nine years ago, and to them thirteen children were born, two of whom died in infancy. Those living are Charles, near White Lake; Mrs Alex and Mrs William J. Scott, at Sault Ste Marie; Mrs J.W. Neilson of Ramsay; Mrs John B. Dodds in the west, at Hudson Bay Junction, Sask; Mrs John Metcalfe, William and John in Ramsay; and Misses Martha, Bella and Herbert O., at home. The deceased was a man of a quiet disposition, posses of a kindly heart and few, if any, ever were turned away who came to him for help. He was a man whose word was his bond, and who loved honesty in all things. He never entered into public affairs although many times pressed to do so. He believed in attending to home life first. In politics he was a staunch Liberal. The funeral take place on Friday, 13th, at 2.30 p.m., from his late residence, ninth line, to the eighth line cemetery vault.

William married Ann Gemmill "Annie" Forgie in 1854 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ann (daughter of Graham Forgie and Ann Norris Gemmill) was born on 18 May 1835 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 30 Jan 1911 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 1 Feb 1911 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Matilda Mabel McNab on 27 Jun 1883 in Pakenham Village, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Matilda was born in 1857 in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1931, Friday March 13, The Almonte Gazette page 4
NEILSON ? At Almonte, on Wednesday, March 11, 1931, Agnes Simpson, relict of the late John W. Neilson, aged 73 years. The funeral will take place from her late residence Church Street, Friday March 13th, at 2.30 p.m., to the Auld Kirk Cemetery Vault. Service at the home at 2 o'clock.

1931, Friday March 20, The Almonte Gazette page 5
APPLETON
Mrs J.W. Neilson
In spite of the conditions of the roads on Saturday practically every family in this district was represented at the funeral of the late Mr John W. Neilson. We extend deepest sympathy to Mrs Alec Turner and to the Neilson family in the passing of Mrs Neilson, who was laid to rest in the Auld Kirk Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, after many years of suffering. Mrs Neilson was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Simpson and had spent most of her married life on the 12th and 11th lines of Ramsay, till she and Mr Neilson moved to Almonte 10 years ago. All her family were born in the home on the 12th line and two daughters died there, Elsie in infancy and Laura, a beautiful girl of 19 years. Mr Neilson died about five years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss five sons, four of whom were with her at her death. Gordon of Winnipeg, was home recently but was unable to be present at the funeral. George had been helping to care for her since early fall, William H. and John B. of Ramsay and McFarlane of Toronto. There are also six sisters and three brothers bereaved. The sisters, Annie, Mrs Alec Scott, Margaret, Mrs Wm Scott, both of the Soo; Elizabeth, Mrs John Metcalfe of Ramsay; Mrs Marion Dodds of the West, and Misses Belle and Martha of Almonte. Three brothers, William, John and Herbert are also in Ramsay. One brother Charles Simpson died in Arnprior last year. Mrs Neilson was very highly esteemed by her neighbours and friends, and had a wonderful devotion for her home and family. She was Presbyterian in religion. Her minister Rev Fowlie had charge of the funeral, assisted by Rev Aird of the Baptist Church. The floral offerings were beautiful. A pillow from the family; Broken Circle from the sisters, Misses Belle and Martha and Mr Herbert Simpson; a spray from the grandchildren; spray from Mr and Mrs Alec Scott, Soo; and a spray from Mr and Mrs Wm Scott, Soo; a beautiful floral basket from Mr and Mrs Geo Comba; a wreath from Miss Annie Neilson, Appleton; a spray from Mrs Alec Turner, and a spray from Miss Ida A. Paul, Appleton. The pall-bearers were Messrs William, John and Hugh Metcalfe. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr and Mrs William Scott and Miss Florence Scott from the Soo, Mr McFarlane Neilson, Toronto, Mrs Chas Simpson, Mrs R. Robertson and Mrs McNab, Arnprior.

Agnes married John Wilson Neilson on 15 Mar 1883 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Matthew McFarlene Neilson and Emeline Teskey) was born in Dec 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 May 1926 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 11 May 1926 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married William James Scott on 7 Sep 1887 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William was born in 1862 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Feb 1934 in Sault Sainte Marie, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1955, Thursday August 11, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Miss Martha Simpson
The death occurred a Sault Ste Marie on Saturday, August 6th, of Miss Martha Simpson, at the age of 94 years. Born on the 11th line of Ramsay Township, a daughter of the late William Simpson and his wife, Ann Forgie, she attended the local schools and later moved with her family to a farm on the 9th line of Ramsay ? the farm now owned by Mr Jos Hickey. About 35 years ago, she moved to Almonte where the family resided on Union Street. Of a family of 13 brothers and sisters, she is survived by one sister, Mrs Marion Dodds of Tisdale, Sask., and a number of nephews and nieces. A brother Herbert Simpson of Almonte, predeceased her in November, 1953, and since that time she made her home at Sault Ste Marie with her niece, Miss Jennie Scott. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Wednesday, Aug 10th, at 2.30 p.m. The service was conducted by Rev V.L.A. Hirtle, minister of Almonte Baptist Church, of which deceased was a member. The pallbearers were five nephews, Graham Simpson, William and John Neilson, Hugh Metcalfe, Harold McIntyre ad a cousin, John Keller. Interment was in the family plot in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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1943, Thursday March 11, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Mrs John Metcalfe
Word was received here of the death in Toronto on Thursday, March 11th, of Mrs John Metcalfe, in her 80th year. Mrs Metcalfe, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Simpson was born in Ramsay Township, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Simpson. Following her marriage to Mr John Metcalfe they resided on the Metcalfe homestead on the Clayton road until his death seven years ago when she went to Toronto to live with her daughter Mrs J.F. Keller. The remains will arrive in Almonte on Saturday morning. The funeral will be held from the Comba's Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon, March 14, at 2.30 p.m., to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Rev Wm Aird at 2 p.m. Mr Metcalfe is survived by one son Hugh of Arnprior and one daughter Mrs J.F. Keller of Toronto. Of her immediate family, one brother and three sisters survive, namely Herbert Simpson and the Misses Bella and Martha Simpson, all of Almonte, and Marion, Mrs J. Dodds of Tisdale. Sask.

Eliza married John Metcalfe in 1898. John (son of Hugh Kirby Metcalfe and Jean Lachlan McLean) was born on 3 Jan 1866 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 May 1935 in Ramsay Township, 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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• Name: Bella Simpson
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1953, Thursday September 17, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Miss Isabella Simpson
On Thursday, Sept 10, death claimed one of the oldest residents of Almonte. Deceased was in her 88th year. She was a daughter of the late William Simpson and Ann Forgie and one of a family of thirteen of whom three survive, Martha and Herbert of Almonte and Marion, Mrs Dodds, of Tisdale, Sask. The late Miss Simpson, in her earlier days, followed the nursing profession. Her funeral was held from her late residence on Union Street on Saturday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev Hirtle, assisted by Rev A.J. Milligan of Perth. Pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased.

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1938, Thursday July 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mr William McKenzie Simpson
Largely attended by friends and relatives, the funeral of William McKenzie Simpson, well known Ramsay township farmer, was held Saturday afternoon from his residence, 9th line of Ramsay, at two o'clock with interment being made in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist church, conducted impressive funeral services. The pallbearers were Messrs Lloyd Watson, John Simpson, Alton Matthews, Wilfred Metcalfe, Wesley Rae, and Herbert Simpson. Numerous floral tributes were in evidence. The late Mr Simpson had been in poor health for some years and passed away Thursday evening. Born 70 years ago on the 11th line of Ramsay, the son of William Simpson and his wife, Mary Forgie, deceased had lived all his life in Ramsay township. Some 38 years ago he was married to Emma Blythe Munro, who predeceased him seven years ago. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs John DeQuetteville of Almonte, and Earl at home; also left to mourn his loss are six sisters and two brothers, namely, Mrs William Scott of Sault Ste Marie; Misses Bella and Martha Simpson, Almonte; Mrs John Metcalfe, Toronto; Mrs Alex Scott, of Sault Ste Marie; Mrs Marion Dodds of Tisdale, Sask; Herbert Simpson of Almonte, and John Simpson of Ramsay. Another brother, Charles, is dead.

William married Emma Blythe MunroLanark County, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of John Munro and Janet "Jessie" Fraser) was born in Feb 1875 in Manotick Station, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Mar 1931 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Apr 1931 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1940, Thursday June 27, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Another well-known and highly regarded resident of this community passed away at his home on the 9th line of Ramsay, in his 70th year, in the person of John H. Simpson. Mr Simpson had not enjoyed good health for the past year but was only seriously ill for two weeks. He was a son of the late William Simpson and his wife Ann Forgie and was born on the 11th line of Ramsay. Forty years ago he was married to Miss Margaret Anne Lowe of Galetta, who survives. Also left to mourn are two sons, Bert Simpson of Carleton Place, and Graham at home, and one daughter Myrtle, Mrs A.J. Milligan of Goderich. Five sisters and one brother also survive, Misses Martha and Bell and Mr Herbert Simpson of Almonte, Mrs Lizzie Metcalfe, Toronto; Mrs Annie Scott, Sault Ste. Marie, and Mrs Marion Dodds, Tisdale, Sask. Mr Simpson was a valued member of Almonte Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, choir leader and as a member of the Trustees Board. The funeral which was largely attended, was held at 2 p.m. from his late residence. Rev Wm Aird presided, assisted by Rev A.C. Dixon of Toronto and Rev A.J. Milligan of Goderich. The pallbearers were two sons, Bert and Graham, two nephews Earl Simpson and Hugh Metcalfe and Mr John Ryan and Mr Herbert Simpson. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Among those who attended from a distance were two nieces, Misses Florence and Jean Scott of Sault Ste Marie and other relatives from Ottawa.

John married Margaret Ann Lowe on 7 Feb 1900. Margaret (daughter of James Lowe and Mary Hyndman) was born on 5 Jan 1874 in Dunrobin, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 May 1961 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married John Brownlee Dodds on 23 Mar 1898 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. John was born on 8 Mar 1875 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Mar 1919 in Tisdale, Melfort Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1953, Thursday November 19, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Herbert O. Simpson
There passed away suddenly at the R.M. Hospital on Monday, Nov 9th, one of Almonte's esteemed residents in the person of Herbert Oswald Simpson. He was in his 77th year, the younger son of the late William Simpson and Ann Forgie. He was one of a family of thirteen children of whom only two survive, Martha, at home and Marion (Mrs Dodds) of Tisdale, Sask. Funeral service was conducted at his late residence on Union Street on Wednesday Nov 11th, by Rev A. Hirtle of the Almonte Baptist Church, assisted by Rev Alfred Milligan of Perth who lead in prayer. The funeral service was attended by many friends from the surrounding district and some from a distance including Messrs John and William Ryder of Toronto and Mr and Mrs Graydon Willoughby and daughter of Ottawa. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews.

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1902, Friday September 12, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, on Sept 5th, Laura May, daughter of Mr J.W. Neilson, aged 18 years and 6 months.

1902, Friday September 12, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Appleton News
? We deeply regret to chronicle the death of a young lady in our midst, in the person of Miss Laura May Neilson, whose spirit took its flight on Friday night of last week at the early age of 18 years and 6 months. The deceased young lady contacted a cold last winter, which settled on her lungs, and notwithstanding all that medical aid could do she kept gradually going down, till finally the end came. Laura was of a bright disposition and the only daughter of Mr and Mrs John W. Neilson, another little girl having died about nine years ago. Deceased was confined to bed for a short time only during her sickness, as at times she was able to be up, and last Friday morning was able to sit up for a short time. All the family approached the bedside as the end drew near, and she said goodbye to each one of them, her last words being "Asleep in Jesus." The father, mother and five brothers remain to mourn the loss of a loving daughter and sister. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from her father's residence to the eighth line cemetery and was largely attended. The pallbearers were Messrs J.A. McGreagor, John Woods, John Struthers. Robert Aitken, Edger Cavers and E.H. Turner, Mr and Mrs Neilson and family have the heartfelt sympathy of a large circle of friends in their sad bereavement.

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1963, Thursday April 18, The Ottawa Citizen page 35
NEILSON, William Howard
In Smiths Falls, Ontario, Thursday, April 18, 1963, William Howard Neilson, beloved husband of Catherine Brocas and dear father of Evelyn (Mrs Howard Kettles) in his 76th year. Resting at Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place. Funeral service Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

William married Catherine Beaton Brocas in 1913. Catherine was born on 12 Sep 1891 in Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Mar 1979 in Carleton Place, 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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1971, Thursday June 10, The Almonte Gazette page 4
?b?NEILSON?/b? ? In hospital, Almonte, Ontario, on Wednesday, June 2, 1971. John Burns Neilson, beloved husband of the late Elsie Craig, dear father of Wilfred, Lorne, Alice (Mrs Wilmer Melanson) and Marion (Mrs Bert Timmins), dear brother of Mac, Toronto, and predeceased by Gordon, William and George. In his 77th year. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte where service was held on Friday, June 4th, at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

John married Elsie Craig on 27 Jun 1923 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elsie (daughter of Adam William Craig and Mary Ann Arnott) was born on 13 Nov 1901 in Rosetta, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Apr 1969 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 27 Apr 1969 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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McFarlane married Margaret "Emily" Sinclair on 30 Jun 1927 in Chatham, Kent County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born on 9 Feb 1900 in Tilbury East, Kent County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Hugh married Viola Winnifred Whyte in 1923. Viola was born on 29 Apr 1903 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Mar 1983; was buried in Arnprior Protestant Cemetery, Arnprior, Renfrew County, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1987, Wednesday April 22, The Almonte Gazette page 12

?b?DeQUETTEVILLE, Olive?/b?
On Tuesday, April 14, 1987 at the hospital in Perth, Olive Simpson, beloved wife of the late John DeQuetteville. Daughter of the late William Simpson and his wife the late Emma Munro. In her 86th year. Predeceased by her brother Earl and sister Laura. Funeral service was held at Blair Funeral Home, Perth, April 16, 1987. Rev Richardson officiating. Interment in Auld Kirk, Almonte

Family/Spouse: John William DeQuetteville. John was born in 1895; died on 13 Jan 1978 in Perth, 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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1910, Friday June 24, The Almonte Gazette front page
LOCAL NEWS
? Mr and Mrs Wm M. Simpson, of the 9th line, Ramsay, were bereaved on Tuesday of this week in the death of their second daughter, Laura Blythe Simpson, aged four years and four months. The funeral take place today (Thursday) at 3 o'clock to the eighth line cemetery. Mr and Mrs Simpson have the sympathy of friends and neighbours in their sorrow

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1940, Thursday October 24, The Almonte Gazette front page
Tragic Death Of Ramsay Farmer
Young Man Falls Under Tractor While Operating It Near Home
Friends of Almonte and district were shocked, Thursday evening, Oct 17th, to learn of the tragic death by accident of Mr William Earle Simpson, wellknown young farmer who resided on the Ninth Line of Ramsay. Mr Simpson had been plowing in a field not far from his house and when time came for the evening meal, about five o'clock, Mrs Simpson thought it strange he did not shut off the tractor and come home. She went to investigate and was horrified to find her husband's body under one wheel of the machine. She closed off the engine and sent for neighbours who came to her assistance. No Inquest Necessary The coroner, Dr A.A. Metcalfe, was summoned and he found the victim of the accident had sustained a broken neck. No inquest was considered necessary. It is thought Mr Simpson must have slipped off the platform of the tractor while standing up or leaning forward. In this way he would fall in front of one of the drive wheels. It was a new machine having been purchased about a month ago. A son of the late William McKenzie Simpson and his wife, the late Emma Munro, the young man was born on Feb 6th, 1908 on the homestead where he met his death. He attended Greig's School and the Almonte High School. His mother died in April and his father in July, 1938. He continued to operate the farm very successfully being a good worker and having a thorough understanding of the business. On Oct 18th, 1938, he married the former Jean Aird, a daughter of Rev Wm and Mrs Aird of Almonte. She survives him with one daughter, fourteen months old. There is also a sister, Mrs J. Dequettville of Almonte. Funeral Saturday
The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the family residence ninth line of Ramsay, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Wm Aird of Almonte Baptist Church; Rev J.F. Dingman of Carleton Place Baptist Church and Rev A.J. Fowlie of Almonte Presbyterian Church, took part in the service at the house, while Rev G.C.R. McQuade of Trinity United Church, Almonte; Rev W.J. Scott of Bethany United Church and Rev Wm Aird officiated at the graveside. The pallbearers were Messrs A.W. Matthews, Wilfred Metcalfe, Roy Rodgers and Melvin Rae. Included in the floral tributes were offerings from the Baptist Church Board of Almonte and from the neighbours. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were the Misses Florence and Jennie Scott of Sault Ste Marie; Mr and Mrs Duncan McIntyre of White Lake; Mr and Mrs Robertson of Waba; Mrs and Mrs A. Scott and Wm Scott of Peterborough and Miss Helen Aird, Reg N. of Boston. The late Mr Simpson was the treasurer, a trustee and deacon of the Almonte Baptist Church. The sympathy of a shocked community goes out to the widow in her hour of great sorrow.

Family/Spouse: Janetta Bounsley Aird. Janetta (daughter of Rev. William Aird and Alice Read) was born on 2 Oct 1912 in Chatham, Harwich Township, Kent County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 May 1984 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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1967, Thursday January 26, The Almonte Gazette page 7
Charles Herbert Simpson
The death occurred suddenly on Wednesday, Jan 18, 1967, at his home 76 Union Street, Almonte, of Charles Herbert (Bert) Simpson, son of the late John Henry Simpson and his wife, Margaret Ann Lowe. The sudden passing was a great shock to his family and friends. Mr Simpson was born on the 9th Line of Ramsay Township and spent most of his life in Almonte. He was employed in Findlay's Foundry in Carleton Place. In December he was awarded the "Gold Watch" in recognition of his 35 years as an employee. He is survived by his sister, Myrtle (Mrs A.J. Milligan) of Bracebridge, and one brother, Graham, of Almonte. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home on Saturday, Jan 21st, 2 p.m. The service was conducted by the Rev John MacPhail of the Baptist Church, assisted by the Rev G. Beaton of the Presbyterian Church. The pallbearers were, Messrs Kenneth Simpson, Carns Lever, of Carleton Place, Alex Spinks, Merville McGrath, John Miller and Arthur Scott. Interment in Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Myrtle married Alfred James Milligan on 25 Aug 1932 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Alfred was born on 28 Jul 1903 in Hamilton, Ancaster Township. Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1976, Thursday February 5, The Almonte Gazette page 4
SIMPSON - In hospital at Ottawa, Ontario, on Wednesday January 28, 1976. Graham Simpson, beloved husband of Ruth Barrowelough. Dear brother of Myrtle (Mrs. A. J. Milligan), Markham, Ontario. Predeceased by brother Bert. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, where a private family service was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Spring

Family/Spouse: Ruth Phira Barrowclough. Ruth was born on 27 Mar 1907 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Mar 1988 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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Family/Spouse: John Alexander "Alex" Stewart. John (son of Duncan Wardner "Dunc" Stewart and Christena Isobel Cavers) was born on 6 Sep 1920 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Jul 2008 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Innisville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Harold V. Kettles. Harold (son of Robert Wesley Kettles and Holly Maria Smith) was born in 1926; died in 1987; was buried in United Cemeteries, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William married Edith Buck on 30 May 1946. Edith was born in Millhaven, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Marion married Hubert BERT Timmins on 29 Jun 1957. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1995, Wednesday October 18, The Almonte Gazette page 15
Wilfred Ross Neilson
Wilfred Ross Neilson, a life-long Almonte area resident, died suddenly Oct 2, 1995 at the Almonte General Hospital. He was 70. Mr Neilson was born April 8, 1925, the son of the late John Burns Neilson and his late wife Elsie Craig, both of Almonte. He received his education at S.S. # 11 Ramsay and Almonte high school after which he married Jean Struthers July 19, 1947 at Appleton United Church. Mr Neilson farmed for 21 years on the family farm on the 12th line of Ramsay and, after moving to Almonte, continue to work as a farm machinery mechanic until his retirement in 1989. He travelled extensively before his retirement, enjoyed spending time at the cottage, daily walks and playing shuffleboard. In addition to his wife Jean, Mr Neilson is survived by his brother Lorne (Edith) of Kingston, and sisters Alice (Wilmer) Melanson of Pakenham and Marion (Bert) Timmins of Almonte. The funeral took place at the Kerry Funeral Home Chapel in Almonte at 2 p.m. on Oct 5. Rev Colwell officiated. Interment at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Rick Neilson, Barry Melanson, Harold McPhail, Tim Timmins, Darby Timmins (nephews) and Doug Fulton.

Family/Spouse: Jeanette M. M. "Jean" Struthers. Jeanette (daughter of Robert Struthers and Eliza Melita Millar) was born in 1923 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Mar 2014 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, 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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Died:
2018, Monday March 19
Melanson Alice May
Peacefully at the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Friday, March 16, 2018.
Alice M. Melanson (nee: Neilson) formerly of Pakenham, age 82 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Wilmer Melanson. Loved and respected mother of Linda Linklater (Duane) and Barry Melanson (Beth). Sister of Mrs. Marion Timmins (Bert). Predeceased by her brothers; Wilfred & Lorne. Also survived by 4 grandchildren: Stacey, Jamie, Mitch & Matt and 7 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ont. (613)256-3313 for visiting on Friday, March 23 from 7 to 9 pm. Thence to rest in St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham from 10 AM Saturday, March 24 until Service at 11 AM. Spring interment with her husband in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

Alice married Wilmer L. Melanson on 15 Mar 1952. Wilmer (son of Lawrence Alexander "Lorne" Melanson and Margaret Viola Whyte) was born in 1934; died on 27 Jan 2009 in Pakenham Township, 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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Family/Spouse: Donna M. Suffel. Donna was born on 4 Jul 1924; was buried in Arnprior Protestant Cemetery, Arnprior, Renfrew County, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Duane Linklater. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Beth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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