William Stewart Rodger

Male 1881 - 1964  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Stewart Rodger was born on 18 Sep 1881 in Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 May 1964 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221691762
    • _FGRAVE: 221691762

    Notes:

    Died:
    1964, Thursday May 14, The Almonte Gazette page 8
    William S. Rodger
    The death occurred suddenly on Monday, May 4th of Mr Wm S. Rodger of Almonte. Mr Rodger who was in his 83rd year was working in his garden when he suffered a severe heart attack. He had been a resident of Almonte for the past 35 years. Until his retirement about five years ago, he served as a rural mail carrier. Mr Rodger was born at Middleville, the son of the late Mr and Mrs James H. Rodger. Of a family of 8, two sisters survive, Eva, Mrs Wm Rintoul of Drummond and Edna, Mrs Robert Woods of Ashton. Mr Rodger was twice married. His first wife, Caroline Somerville, died in 1935. His second wife, Susan Parker died in 1950. He is survived by one daughter, Ethel, Mrs Harry Metcalfe of Almonte; a step-daughter, Lorna, Mrs Desse Brown on Montreal and three grand-children, Rae Metcalfe of Ottawa, Bob and Cindy Metcalfe of Almonte. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the Comba Funeral Home with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The Reverend D. Leslie Elder conducted the service. The pallbearers were: Mr Jas McDonald of Galt; Mr Joe Melanson, Mr Ed Winslow-Spragge, Mr Dolphie Elliott of Almonte and two nephews, Mr Jas Rodger of Lanark and Mr Earl Manson of Almonte

    Family/Spouse: Susan "Susie" Parker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    William married Caroline G. Somerville in 1908. Caroline was born on 14 Jun 1879 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Aug 1935 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. Ethel Catherine Rodgers  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1918 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 May 1999 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 May 1999 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ethel Catherine Rodgers Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 10 Sep 1918 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 May 1999 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 5 May 1999 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221692052
    • _FGRAVE: 221692052

    Notes:

    Died:
    999, Wednesday May 5, The Almonte Gazette page 11
    METCALFE, Ethel Catherine
    In hospital at Almonte on Sunday, May 2, 1999. Ethel C. Rodger of Almonte, age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry R.(Harry) Metcalfe. Dearly loved mother of Bob (Liz) of Munster, Rae (Mrs. Victor Fortington) of Almonte, Cindy (Mrs. Joe Edmonds) of Clayton and Kay (Mrs. Jim McGregor) of Stittsville. Loved grandma of Andy Fortington, Jeff (Tammy) Metcalfe, Terry (Joanne) Metcalfe, Amanda Metcalfe, David McGregor, Alice McGregor, Kevin and Carole McGregor. Greatgrandma of Jessica and James Metcalfe. Special grandma of Jason Watt, Kevin Botham and Rob Dodge. Friends called at the, C.R. GAMBLE. FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2 pm. Rev. Lyle Sams officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

    1999, Wednesday May 19, The Almonte Gazette page 11
    Ethel Catherine Metcalfe
    Ethel Catherine Metcalfe passed away at the Almonte General Hospital May 2 after a lengthy illness. She was 80- years-old. Mrs. Metcalfe, predeceased by her parents, William S. and Carrie Rodger, was born September 10, 1918 in Middleville. She married Harry Robert Metcalfe on April 10, 1941 in Almonte. Mrs. Metcalfe is survived by her three children; Robert, of Munster, Rae Fortington of Almonte and Cindy Edmonds of Clayton. The funeral was held May 5 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Lyle Sams presiding. Pallbearers were Andy Fortington, Jeff Metcalfe, Rob Dodge, Danny O'Connor, Kevin McGregor, and Terry McGregor. Honorary pallbearers were Dave Drummond, Gib Drummond, Dave McGregor, John Thompson, Bert Acheson and Francis Naismith.

    Ethel married Henry Robert "Harry" Metcalfe on 10 Apr 1941 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Wilfred Humphrey Metcalfe and Jessie Bowes Anderson) was born on 18 Apr 1918 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Nov 1973 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Robert "Bob" Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1943; died on 4 Mar 2021 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Mar 2021 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Rae Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 5. Cindy Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 6. Kay Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Robert "Bob" Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ethel2, 1.William1) was born in 1943; died on 4 Mar 2021 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Mar 2021 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Bob Metcalfe

    Notes:

    Died:
    Robert "Bob" Metcalfe
    March 04, 2021

    Metcalfe, Robert "Bob"

    It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bob. Suddenly and peacefully in his sleep at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Thursday March 4, 2021 in his 79th year.

    Loving husband of Liz for 51 years. Loving dad of Jeff (Tammy), Terry and Amanda (Matthew). Grandfather of Jessica (Brady), James (Kim), Taylor (Jesse), Cole (Jasmine), Hunter, Reid and Lena. Great-grandfather of Cory. Previously deceased by his parents Harry and Ethel Metcalfe and sister Rae (Vic). Survived by his siblings Cindy (Joe-deceased) and Kay (Jim-deceased). Will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Dearly missed by his faithful dog Misty.

    Friends may support the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home on Sunday March 7, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held.

    Please note that face masks are mandatory at all times, social distancing must be observed with no physical contact.

    The service will be streamed live on Monday morning beginning at 10:25. Please search YouTube for "BarkerFH Bob Metcalfe"

    For those who wish, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth "Liz". [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Jeff Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Terry Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Amanda Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 4.  Rae Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Victor "Vic" Fortington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Andy Fortington  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 5.  Cindy Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Joe Edmonds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 6.  Kay Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

    Family/Spouse: Jim McGregor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. David McGregor  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 12. Alice McGregor  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Kevin McGregor  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 14. Carole McGregor  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 7.  Jeff Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert3, 2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

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


  2. 8.  Terry Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert3, 2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

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


  3. 9.  Amanda Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert3, 2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

  4. 10.  Andy Fortington Descendancy chart to this point (4.Rae3, 2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

  5. 11.  David McGregor Descendancy chart to this point (6.Kay3, 2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

  6. 12.  Alice McGregor Descendancy chart to this point (6.Kay3, 2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

  7. 13.  Kevin McGregor Descendancy chart to this point (6.Kay3, 2.Ethel2, 1.William1)

  8. 14.  Carole McGregor Descendancy chart to this point (6.Kay3, 2.Ethel2, 1.William1)




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