Dr. John Lawson

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Dr John Lawson, V.S. an almost lifelong resident of the town of Almonte, where he was held in high respect and esteem, died at an early hour this morning in a local hospital following a brief illness. He was in his 58th year. Dr Lawson had taken up residence in Ottawa only three months ago. With the exception of a short stay in California, he had resided in his native town of Almonte practically all his life.

Deceased was a son of the late Walter Lawson, who conducted a livery establishment at Almonte and subsequently a hotel at Quyon, Quebec, and the late Susannah Duncan. After attending the Almonte High School, Dr Lawson studied at the Ontario Veterinary College at Toronto and was graduated in the early eighties. Dr Lawson's calling brought him in contact with many people in the Almonte district and Lanark county. He enjoyed the respect of all. He was also a popular figure at local fairs and harness horse meets. Dr Lawson was a member of A.N. and A.M. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Elizabeth Cunningham, of Almonte, and six children, five daughters, Mrs. G. N Loveday, of Toronto, Florence, Susie, Beth and Jean, at home; and one son James, at home. He also leaves one brother, Mr Walter Lawson, of Eganville and two sisters, Mrs Alfred D. Smith and Mrs J.B McMurtry, both of Quyon, Quebec.

A funeral service will be conducted at the residence, 74 Frank Street, Ottawa by Rev Canon J.N. Gorman, rector of St. John's Anglican Church, at seven o'clock this evening. The remains will afterwards be conveyed to Union station, Sparks Street, and will be placed on board the C.P.R.train leaving for Almonte at 8:30 o'clock, Thursday morning. Dr. Lawson will be buried with Masonic honors. The body, on arrival in Almonte, will be taken in charge by members of the Masonic Lodge there, and the funeral to the Anglican cemetery in Almonte will be conducted under their auspices.

?b?Late Dr. J. Lawson.?/b?
The death occurred at a local hospital this morning of Dr. John Lawson, veterinary surgeon of Almonte Ont, but late of this city, at th age of 55 years. The late Dr. Lawson was suddenly taken with pneumonia a short time ago and this was the immediate cause of his death. Born In Almonte, on July 11, 1904, he secured his early education in that town and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College In Toronto in the early 80's. For a short time he practiced in California, but later returned to Almonte. He toured through the West with the main object of locating there, but came back and three months ago came to the city. He was a member of the Almonte Lodge of th A.F. and A.M. Surviving are his wife and six children: James Lawson, the only son, and five daughters. Mrs. George Loveday of Toronto, and the Misses Florence, Jean, Susie and Beth Lawson, all in the city; also one brother and two sisters. A funeral service will be held at his brother's home, 74 Frank street, this evening at seven o'clock. Interment will bo made In Almonte tomorrow morning upon arrival there of the C. P. R. train leaving here at eight-thirty o'clock.

John married Elizabeth Margaret Cunningham on 2 Apr 1890 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Bolton Cunningham and Jane Gould) was born on 1 May 1868 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jan 1942; was buried in 1942 in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Linda Gould Lawson
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Melinda married George Bannard Loveday on 2 Apr 1913 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. George (son of E. T. Loveday) was born on 27 Dec 1891 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 May 1956 in Inyo County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _STAT: Never Married
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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• Name: Susie Lawson
• Name: Sussana Bolton Lawson
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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Susannah married Patrick Charles Quinn on 30 Jun 1923 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Patrick (son of William Quinn and Elizabeth Manion) was born on 3 Nov 1893 in Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Apr 1939 in Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut, Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Beth Lawson
• Name: Betty Lawson
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Elizabeth married William Simpson on 24 Sep 1924 in York County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of William Simpson and Dorothea Whalen Hanlon) was born on 11 Apr 1897 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; died on 9 Apr 1976 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pincrest Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jean married Wilfred Ross Dean on 22 Dec 1928 in York County, Ontario, Canada. Wilfred (son of John Wesley Dean and Elizabeth Campbell) was born on 3 Aug 1901 in Brant County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Family/Spouse: Rheal Monette. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Betty Simpson

Family/Spouse: Rene Benoit. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(nee Simpson) Suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2002. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, William Sr., her son William J. Jr. (Deborah), sisters Elizabeth Betty Benoit, Sheila Whitmore, Willa Simpson (Rheal Monette), her wonderful grandson Jason William and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was a member of the Old Guard Henry Birks and Sons and a retired sister of the Canadian Labour Congress. She was also a member of Woodroffe United Church. A private service will be held at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.). Interment Pinecrest Cemetery. A memorial donation to CHEO would be appreciated. The Ottawa Citizen, 12-08-2002 --- MAY, Shirley M. In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who passed away August 11, 2002. As we look upon your picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, A smile for one and all. Though your smile has gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, We shall never lose our memories, Of the one we loved so much. -Always, Bill Sr., Bill Jr., Deborah, Jason and Allison. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 8/11/2007.

Shirley married William John May in 1950 in Ontario, Canada. William was born on 29 Jul 1928 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Sep 2007 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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