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William Alexander "Alex" Snedden

Male 1906 - 1978  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  William Alexander "Alex" Snedden was born on 20 Sep 1906 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Jun 1978 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 17 Jun 1978 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Alex Snedden
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204576644
    • _FGRAVE: 204576644

    Notes:

    Died:
    1978, Wednesday June 21,The Almonte Gazette, front page
    Well-Known Farmer Dies
    One of the area's best known and most successful dairy farmer, William Alexander Snedden, died in the Almonte General Hospital last Thursday morning after a lengthy illness. He was in his 72nd year. Mr Snedden, or Alex, as he was known to his family and friends was born on Sept 20, 1906 in Ramsay Twp., the son of William Alexander Snedden and his wife Jane Isobel (Jennie) Toshack. He attended Bennie's Corners Public School before beginning his career as a farmer on Con. nine, Lot 26 in Ramsay Twp. Throughout his long and distinguished career as a dairy farmer, Mr Snedden was the Director of the Holstein Friesan Association of Canada, the Lanark Holstein Club, was on the Sire Selection Committee and was the Holstein Representative for Lanark County until his death. He was a qualified classifier and cattle judge, and received the Mater Breeder Shield in 1963. Besides showing purebred Holstein cattle and attending cattle show and sales, Mr Snedden was interested in baseball, trapping and hockey. He attended the United Church first in Blakeney and later in Pakenham. He married the former Leila Campbell in White Lake on September 5, 1934. Mrs Snedden, a former schoolteacher, survives her husband. Also surviving are sons William Earle and Robert Alexander of Almonte, daughter Kathleen Anne (Mrs Graham Hudson) of Kinburn and Elizabeth Jean of Almonte, brothers D.W. Snedden and J.T. Snedden, sisters Elizabeth Jean (Mrs Connor Sutton) of Renfrew and 13 grandchildren. Predeceased is a brother James and a sister Mary Isabelle (Mrs Arthur Blakeley) of Simcoe. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte on June 17, 1978 at 2 p.m. with interment in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Cecil Dodds officiated. Pallbearers were William Snedden, David Snedden, Bill Sutton, Earle Campbell, Gay Taylor, and Arthur Toshack. Honourary Pallbearers were Robert Drummond, Howard Dodge, Allison Fawcett, Norman Paul, Sheffield Graham and James Brown.

    William married Leila Alfreda Campbell on 5 Sep 1934. Leila (daughter of Earl Campbell and Elizabeth Stewart) was born on 25 Mar 1909 in White Lake, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Aug 1987 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Earle "Earl" Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1935 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 May 2007 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 May 2007 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Kathleen Anne "Kay" Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1936 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Aug 2017 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 2017 in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Robert Alexander "SANDY" Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1938 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Apr 2022 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 May 2022 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Beth Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Earle "Earl" Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 20 Aug 1935 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 May 2007 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 May 2007 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Earl Snedden
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221666129
    • _FGRAVE: 221666129

    Notes:

    Died:
    ?b?SNEDDEN, William Earle?/b?
    In hospital at Almonte on Saturday, May 19, 2007 following a difficult battle with Multiple Myeloma. Earle Snedden of Almonte, age 71 years. Beloved husband of Marilyn Robertson. Loving father of Robert, Almonte, Ken (Clara), Vernon, B.C., Debbie (Darren), Osoyoos, B.C. and Ray (Judith), Nepean. Proud grandfather of Nicolas, Alexie & Mackenzie. Dear brother of Kay Hudson (Graham), Kinburn, Sandy (Marion), Almonte and Beth Keating (Brian), Union, Kentucky. Friends may call at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday from 7 to 9 pm and on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. No visiting on Wednesday. Service in St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham on Wednesday morning at 11 am. Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations in memory of Earle may be made to St. Andrew's United Church, Almonte General Hospital or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre. Condolences: crgamblefuneralhome@bellnet.ca

    2007, Tuesday May 29, The Almonte Gazette page 12

    William married Marilyn Elizabeth Robertson on 30 Jun 1960 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Robert Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Ken Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Debbie Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 9. Ray Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Kathleen Anne "Kay" Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in 1936 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Aug 2017 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 2017 in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Kay Snedden
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236221705
    • _FGRAVE: 236221705

    Notes:

    Died:
    Obituary for Kathleen Anne "Kay" Hudson (Snedden)
    Kathleen Anne "Kay" Hudson (Snedden)
    Hudson, Kathleen Anne
    (nee Snedden)
    It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen (Kay) Hudson announce her peaceful passing at Fairview Manor on August 19, 2017 in her 81st year. She was the loving and devoted wife and soulmate of Graham Hudson for 59 years. Kay was the daughter of the late Alex and Leila Snedden of Almonte. She was the proud mother of Bruce (Elizabeth), Brian (Lynn), Steve (Jane), Dale (Angela) and Donna (Bill) Lemon as well as thirteen grandchildren, Leigh, Dana, Kerin, Sandra, Allison, Andrew, Sara, Melissa, Jared, Cameron, Nicholas, Meg and Ben. Pre-deceased by her brother Earle (Marilyn) Snedden, she will be mourned by her brother Sandy (Marion) Snedden, her sister Beth (Brian) Keating of Kentucky and sisters-in-law Gwen (late Allan) Taylor and the late Marion (Trevor) Hawkins. Kay was a teacher by profession first teaching in a one room country school house and later at Walter Zadow Public School until the first of her five children arrived. Kay was an avid gardener and the driving force behind Hudson's Farm Fresh Produce since the 1970's. She was also an active and competitive curler and golfer. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff at Fairview Manor for their compassionate care.
    Family and Friends May Visit
    C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.
    (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313)
    On Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral Service to be held in St. Andrew's United Church (Pakenham, ON.) on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 2pm. Interment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Fairview Manor, Almonte or St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham.
    Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

    Family/Spouse: Graham Hudson. Graham (son of Stuart Woods Hudson and Annie KATHLEEN "Kay" Graham) was born in 1933; died on 22 Jan 2022 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 2022 in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Bruce Hudson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Brian Hudson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 12. Steve Hudson  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 13. Dale Hudson  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 14. Donna Hudson  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Robert Alexander "SANDY" Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 19 May 1938 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Apr 2022 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 May 2022 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Sandy Snedden
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/239538357
    • _FGRAVE: 239538357

    Notes:

    Died:
    ?b?Robert Alexander "Sandy" Snedden?/b?
    The family of Sandy Snedden announce that he passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was in his 84th year. Loving husband of Marion (nee Sadler) for 60 years. Proud father of Murray (Patricia), Ron, Clarke (Dawn), and Keith (Martina) as well as Grandpa of Samantha (Jarred), Eric, Tait, Jennifer, Jack, Ashton, Spencer, Savannah, Trinity, Connor, Callum, Heidi, Chris and Brady. Dear brother of Beth Keating (Brian) and special brother-in-law of Helen and Art Levi, Andy Sadler, Marilyn Snedden and Margaret Sadler (late Russell). Predeceased by his parents Alex and Leila (nee Campbell); his brother Earle and sister Kay Hudson (late Graham). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sandy was a dairy farmer all his life and was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Lanark County Holstein club; long-time 4-H leader and an accomplished Holstein breeder, judge and showman. He was an athlete all his life. He loved cards, square dancing and took up golf and curling, once he figured out it wasn't a waste of time. He was a strong supporter of St. Andrews United Church in Pakenham and was never one to lack an opinion. His clarity of thought was refreshing. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff of the Almonte General Hospital. A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 11:00am in St. Andrews United Church. A reception followed. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

    Robert married Marion Sadler in 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Murray Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 16. Ron Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 17. Clarke Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    4. 18. Keith Snedden  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  4. 5.  Beth Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Brian Keating. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Robert Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.William1)

  2. 7.  Ken Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.William1)

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


  3. 8.  Debbie Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.William1)

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


  4. 9.  Ray Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.William1)

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


  5. 10.  Bruce Hudson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Kathleen2, 1.William1)

  6. 11.  Brian Hudson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Kathleen2, 1.William1)

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


  7. 12.  Steve Hudson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Kathleen2, 1.William1)

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


  8. 13.  Dale Hudson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Kathleen2, 1.William1)

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


  9. 14.  Donna Hudson Descendancy chart to this point (3.Kathleen2, 1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Bill Lemon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 15.  Murray Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.William1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Patricia. Patricia and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 16.  Ron Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.William1) and died.

  12. 17.  Clarke Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.William1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Dawn. Dawn and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 18.  Keith Snedden Descendancy chart to this point (4.Robert2, 1.William1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Martina. Martina and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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