Peter Thompson Syme

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1896, Friday April 17, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
In Ramsay, April 13th, Peter Thompson Syme, in his 96th year.

1896, Friday April 17, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Death of a Ramsay Pioneer and a Nonagenarian
Mr Peter T. Syme, of the 10th line of Ramsay, one of the early settlers of the township and one of its oldest citizens, passed away on Monday evening last, in his 96th year. The venerable gentleman had the use of all his faculties to a wonderful extant almost to the last. He enjoyed splendid health until June of last year, when he suffered from two strokes of paralysis; and some months ago a gangrenous trouble of the foot set in. The aged frame wore away by degrees till Monday, when he quietly fell into the sleep that knows no waking this side of the grave. The late Peter Thompson Syme was born in Boagles, Scotland, in June, 1800. When a boy he learned the trade of a carpenter in the old land. In 1833 he came to Canada. He married Jessie McLaren in Montreal on his arrival from Scotland, and they settled in Ramsay the same year, taking the farm on the tenth line now owned by Lieut-Col Gemmill and occupied by Mr John McPhail. After remaining there for some years Mr Syme purchased the present homestead, and lived there the balance of his long life. Mrs Syme died twenty-nine years ago. Eleven children were born to them, ten of whom survive, viz., Miss Isabella and Peter T. Syme, on the homestead; Mrs John Drynan, Almonte; Mrs A. Rose, Mrs Jas. Woodward, Mrs James Laws and Mrs John McIntyre, of Vernon Centre, N.Y.; Mrs Andrew Graham and James G. Syme, of Ramsay; and John Syme, of Fitzroy. Deceased was a good farmer, and succeeded in amassing a fair share of this world's goods. In religion he was a Presbyterian, and in politics a pronounced Reformer. He never sought public office of any kind. The remains were interred in the eighth line cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon, when a large number were present to pay the final tribute to respect to one who was for over sixty years identified with the affairs of this neighbourhood.

Buried:
Plots B90 to B119 Stone 274
Peter T. Syme died Apr 13, 1896 age 96 years.

Peter married Jessie McLaren in 1833 in Montreal, Montreal Region, Quebec, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Thomas McLaren and Catherine) was born in 1813 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; died on 24 Mar 1867 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1867 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Bella Syme
• Name: Isabella Syme
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1915, Friday June 18, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Miss Bella Syme?/b?
Miss Isabella Syme passed away on Tuesday, in her 82nd year. Deceased was a daughter of the late Peter Syme, and after his death she lived for some time with her brother, Mr P.T. Syme of Blakeney and Mrs Jas G. Syme of Appleton, but for a number of years she had her home with Ex-Mayor Drynan, whose wife is a sister of the late Miss Syme. Besides the brothers and sister hereabouts there are a number of others who live at a distance. She was always a women of very quiet domestic habits and rarely left her home, but of late the weight of advancing years confined her closely to her home in which she was given the sisterly care her age and infirmities required. The funeral took place this Thursday afternoon at two o'clock the Presbyterian cemetery, and was largely attended.

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Plots B90 to B119 stone 275
Clemintine wife of William Tosh died June 21, 1878 age 40

Clementine married William Tosh on 1 Jan 1857 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Thomas Tosh and Mary) was born in 1818 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 13 Feb 1901 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 15 Feb 1901 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: James Woodward. James was born on 18 Apr 1828 in England; died on 7 Nov 1916; was buried in 1916 in Elmwood Cemetery, Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Naming: Aft 1873, Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada

John married Mary McKelvy on 20 Mar 1873 in Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born on 22 Aug 1851 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 21 Apr 1934 in Strasbourg, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried on 23 Apr 1934 in Strasbourg, Regina Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jessie married James Laws on 1 Jan 1872 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. James was born in 1843; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1931, Friday June 12, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Peter Thompson Syme
The Angel of Death visited the community of Blakeney, on Monday afternoon, and claimed the life of Mr Peter T. Syme, after a lengthy illness from heart trouble. Deceased who was in his 82nd year, was the second son of the late Peter Syme, and was well and favourably known here, having been a resident of this community for all of his life, being born on the farm where he died. The late Mr Syme was married about 48 years ago to Sarah McGill who predeceased him about 11 years ago. This union was blessed by a family of three daughters and three sons. (Jessie), Mrs Edward James, of Almonte; (Violet), Mrs Archie Mick, of Jackson, Mich; Kate and John at home, Peter of Bennies Corners and Albert of Almonte. He is survives by one sister, Mrs J. Laws of Honolulu, Philippine Islands and one brother. James of Appleton, to whom the sympathy of many friends is extended to in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from his late residence 10th con. of Ramsay, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, where interment was made. The service was conducted by Rev G.F. Warren, who was assisted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon and Rev A.J. Terrill of Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs R.W. Young, A. Barker, M. McMillian, John McGill, E. James and A.R. Mick.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 561
Sarah McGill wife of Peter Syme died Apr 6, 1920 age 64 years.
Peter T. Syme Sr. died June 8, 1931 age 82 years.
John Syme died May 1, 1948 aged 62 years. His wife Dorothy 1899-1954.
Hugh T. McMillan died July 12, 1947 age 69 years His wife Catherine Syme 1888-1954

Peter married Sarah McGill on 1 May 1883 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John McGill and Jane McCann) was born on 17 Mar 1859 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 6 Apr 1920 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Apr 1920 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1933, Friday January 6, The Almonte Gazette front page
Prominent Ramsay Farmer Dies While Driving Homeward
James Syme of Appleton Succumbs In His Cutter Wednesday Afternoon
His many friends in the Almonte district were deeply shocked, Wednesday evening, to learn of the sudden death in the afternoon of Mr James G. Syme of Appleton. Mr Syme was one of the best known farmers in this part of Lanark County having been a member of Ramsay Council for upwards of 28 years and having served his township as Reeve on the County Council of Lanark. Death came suddenly while Mr and Mrs Syme were driving to their home near Appleton after visiting his niece, Miss Kate Syme, of Blakeney, since Monday of this week of this week. While driving along the 11th line of Ramsay in his cutter, using the side of the road where enough snow and ice remained to make sleighing, the cutter upset, at a point between the homes of James Finlayson and Wm Neilson. The horse started back in the direction of Almonte and was stopped by Hubert Fee of Appleton who was driving home in an automobile. A motorist going in the direction of Almonte, drove Mr Syme back to the cutter. Mr Syme thanked him for the ride and seemed to be none the worse for the shaking up he sustained. He drove back to where Mrs Syme was waiting, with Mr Fee following in his car. It was decided that Mrs Syme would ride home with Mr Fee and that Mr Syme would drive ahead of them. He had barely started when the two in the car noticed him slump over in the seat of his cutter. He passed away without speaking again. Had he lived Mr Syme would have been 75 years old this Thursday. He and Mrs Syme celebrated their golden wedding last spring. Although going about as usual he had not been in the best of health lately but none of his friends had the slightest idea death was so close at hand. It is thought the shock of being thrown from the cutter may have brought on the seizure that proved fatal. Left to mourn him are his widow, formerly Miss Jessie Lockhart of Almonte, two sons, Hubert of Appleton and Peter in the West and one daughter Irene, a nurse in Receiving Hospital, Detroit. Mrs Ed James of Almonte, is a niece and Messrs Jack and Albert Syme are nephews. Mr Syme was one of the most popular residents of this section and his passing came as a great shock to his many friends. He was a familiar figure in Almonte and will be greatly missed by the people here. He had a kindly affable manner and preserved a cheerful outlook on life that made him a desirable man to meet. A more extended account of his life will be printed in the next issue of The Gazette. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.

1933, Friday January 13, The Almonte Gazette page 4
News of Almonte And District
Funeral of Mr James G. Syme
The funeral of Mr James G. Syme was held Saturday afternoon from his late residence, 11th line of Ramsay, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Mr Syme died suddenly while driving home the preceding Wednesday. He would have been 76 years of age on January 5th, the day after sudden death. Friends from all parts of the local district and from Smiths Falls, Lanark, Perth, Merrickville, Munster, Carleton Place and Stittsville assembled at the home to pay a last tribute to one who had served his community well as a neighbour and as a public servant. Services were conducted at the house and cemetery by members of Alpha Lodge I.O.O.F., Almonte, of which deceased was a member and by Rev Mr Foote of Carleton Place and Rev Mr McLellan of Almonte. The pallbearers were: Messrs James Symington Jr., Allie Horton, Ed Dowdall, Jas E. Turner, George H. Doucett and Oliver Dezell. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Jessie Lockhart of Almonte and by two sons and one daughter, namely, Peter T. of Viking, Alta, who was unable to get home for the funeral; Hubert at home and Miss Marion Irene of Detroit. He was the last of a family of twelve to pass away. Those who predeceased him were: Isabella Syme, Mrs Clementine Tosh, Mrs Jane Rose, Mrs Ann Woodward, Mrs Jessie Laws, Mrs Agnes Drynan, Mrs Kate McIntyre, Mrs Mary Graham, Miss Flora Syme, Mr Jno Syme and Mr Peter T. Syme. Among the floral offerings received were:-- wreaths, the family, Mr and Mrs T.A. Thompson, Village of Appleton, Alpha Lodge, Almonte: Ramsay Council, Mr and Mrs P.T. Syme, Viking, Alta; Mr L. Persman, Detroit, Miss Kate Syme, Blakeney, Mrs E.A. Beach, Carleton Place and School Section No 11, Ramsay. Mr Syme served his township for 28 years as a councillor and never missed a meeting during all that time which constitutes an unique record. He was reeve for four years and for a long time acted as chairman of the Conservative Association of Ramsay.

James married Jessie Jane Lockhart on 29 Mar 1882 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Hugh Samuel Lockhart and Marion Gemmill Fumerton) was born on 5 Jul 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 31 Oct 1858 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Sep 1949 in Appleton, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 30 Sep 1949 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Peter married Catherine Drynan on 29 May 1889 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Peter married Mary Spalding on 25 Apr 1905 in Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs William Coxford
Almonte June 2 - In poor health for the past year, Mrs William Coxford well known resident of Almonte, passed away at her home here on Saturday.

Born in Ramsay 80 years ago, the deceased, whose maiden name was Jessie Tosh, was a daughter of the late William Tosh and his wife, Clemintine Syme. She was married to William Coxford 54 years ago and since their marriage had lived in Almonte.

She was a member of Trinity United church and was a life member of the W.M.S. of the church.

Surviving in addition to he husband is one sister, Mrs Alex Clark, of Arnprior.

The funeral was held this afternoon from the Coxford residence on Union street, and interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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Plots D235 to D252 Stone 991

CRAM
James B. CRAM 1884 - 1952 His wife Ethel M. COXFORD 1888 - 1932
William COXFORD 1860 - 1946 His wife Jessie TOSH 1861 - 1941
Footstone: Ethel

Jessie married William Coxford on 22 Sep 1886 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of James Coxford and Mary Jane Kennedy) was born on 30 Jun 1860 in Rosebank, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Jan 1946 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Jan 1946 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1925, Friday October 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Robert C. Tosh
There passed away at his home here on Friday, a well known citizen of this community in the person of Mr. Robert C. Tosh. Mr. Tosh came of one of the oldest families connected with the history of Ramsay. His father, Mr. Wm. Tosh, resided on the 9th line of. Ramsay and lived in the town of Almonte for a great many years. The deceased who was born in 1859 on the 9th line of Ramsay married in 1886 Miss Caroline Elizabeth Powers of Pakenham township and lived in Almonte until 1895 when he took a farm on the 9th line of Ramsay. Mr. Tosh retired from the farm and came to reside in Almonte in the spring 1921. He enjoyed good health until a few months ago and during the last few weeks it was seen that the end was approaching rapidly. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss a widow, two daughters and four sons; Winard R. Tosh, Oakland, California; Alexander, Pearl, and Cephas, of Almonte; Harvey of Philadelphia and Caroline, Carleton Place. Mr. Tosh came of a very large family many of whom are well known in this community. The family were Peter T. Tosh, Lyleton, Man.; Jessie, Mrs. Wm. Coxford, Almonte; Annie, Mrs. Wm. Spalding, Perth; Agnes, Mrs. Alexander Clarke, Arnprior; William, deceased about 18 years ago, late of Cranbrooke, B. C.; John, Glenboro, Man., deceased July 1925, James, Calgary, deceased about 16 years ago. Of the elder family of half brothers there are; Nellie, Mrs. Chephus Platt, Prospect, N. YY.; Marguerite, Mrs. C. Haber, Carleton Hill, N. Y.; Jane, Mrs. J. P. Buchanan, Winnipeg, Man.; Thomas, of Pakenham; Isabelle, Mrs. Wm. Cannon, Ramsay. Among the floral decorations there were a wreath from the family, wreath, Mrs. Spalding, wreath, I.O.O.F., wreath, Public Utilities Commission of Carleton Place, and many cut flowers from friends. The funeral was held Sunday under the Auspices of the I.O.O.F., of which he was a past Grand and one of the oldest members of the local lodge. It was one of the largest society funerals held here for years which testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The service was very impressively conducted by the Rev. Mr. Legget, the supply minister to the Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. J. T. E. Blanchard, Chaplain of the I.O.O.F. Interment took place in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The sympathy of the community goes out to the relatives and friends of the deceased.

Robert married Caroline Elizabeth Powers on 2 Jun 1886 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Thomas Powers and Elizabeth Lowe) was born on 2 Jun 1863 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 May 1943 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 13 May 1943 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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William married Johanna MacKenzie on 22 May 1905 in Cranbrook, East Kootenay Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James married Margaret Jane Murray on 29 Jun 1904 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1924, Friday June 13, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Mrs William Thompson
The unexpected death of Mrs Wm Thompson in Ramsay of Tuesday of last week caused sorrow throughout the community. The late Mrs Thompson whose maiden name was Katherine E. Sims, daughter of the late John Sims and of Mrs Sims, was born on the fourth line of Fitzroy on March 22, 1874. There she resided till her marriage to Wm Thompson in June 1901. For a time the young couple resided in Ottawa and later at Depot Harbour. Fifteen years ago they came to reside on the homestead in Ramsay. Deceased is survived by her husband, two children ? Myrtle, who has been teaching near Pakenham and Roy who is attending High School in Almonte, her mother and five brothers ? Peter T., Lester and George of Strasbourg, Sask, Hamlet and Alfred, of Smiley, Sask. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Friday from her late residence to the eighth line Presbyterian cemetery. The services at the house and graveside were conducted by the Rev V. Collins, pastor of the Almonte Baptist Church. The pallbearers were Messrs Samuel and Charles Brydges, Joseph Symington, sr., Robert Templeton, Adam Craig and F.A. Ross. The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful, including Broken Circle from mother, husband and family; wreaths from brothers, Peter and George Sims; wreaths from the Thompson and Sinclair families, Detroit, Mich; wreath from Alpha Lodge, I.O.O.F., Almonte; Spray from Mrs Darling; flowers from Mrs Chester Thompson, Mrs T.A. Thompson, Mrs M.F. Smith and Master Wm Paterson. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Peter T. and George Sims of Stasbourg, Sask; Mrs Chester Thompson, Port Rowan; Mr and Mrs C.J. Lyons, Arnprior; Mrs W.A. Willis, Arnprior; Mr and Mrs F.A. Ross, Kinburn.

Katherine married William Ernest S. Thompson on 26 Jun 1901. William (son of Languer Thompson and Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" Smith) was born in 1873 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Sep 1953 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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Peter married Jennie Evelyn Leonard on 26 Aug 1896 in New Shoreham, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States. Jennie was born in 1875; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1941, Thursday March 6, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Edward James
Almonte lost one of its highly regarded citizens in the death on Wednesday, March 5th, of Mrs Edward James. About a week ago Mrs James contracted influenza and on Tuesday when her condition became alarming she was removed to the R.M. Hospital where she passed away the following morning. Deceased, whose maiden name was Jessie Jane Syme, was born 57 years ago, the eldest daughter of the late Peter T. Syme and his wife, Sarah McGill, of Ramsay. Thirty-five years ago she married Edward James of Almonte, who survives. Also left to mourn are three brothers and two sisters, namely, John of Almonte; -652- Catherine, Mrs Hugh McMillan, Ramsay; Peter of Bennies' Corners; Albert of Carleton Place and Violet, Mrs Archie Mick of Jackson, Mich. The loss of Mrs James is one which will be keenly felt in this community. Possessed of a kindly disposition she was beloved by all. She was a member of Bethany United Church and took part in all its activities. She was a member of the choir, taught in the Sunday School, was a life member of the Women's Missionary Society and leader of Circle No 5 of the Women's Auxiliary. Among the floral tributes were pieces from the choir of Bethany Church, Circle No 5 of Bethany W.A., the neighbours, W.M.S. of Bethany Church and the Auld Kirk Cemetery committee. The funeral will be held on Friday, March 7th, at 2 p.m. (D.S.T.) from the family residence Reserve Street, for service in Bethany United Church.

1941, Thursday March 13,The Almonte Gazette page 4
Funeral of Mrs Edward James
A last tribute of esteem and respect was paid to the memory of the late Mrs Edward James, Friday afternoon, March 7th, at her funeral which was held from the family residence on Reserve Street, to Bethany Church and the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The church was filled to capacity, many of those present being members of the congregation among whom she had served so faithfully in the various women's organizations. The pastor, Rev W.J. Scott, conducted the service, taking as his text the words: "Weep not; she is not dead." Because of the prominence of deceased in church work, Mr Scott, made a direct reference to some of her fine qualities. He told of her association with the various branches of the congregational organization and stressed the cheerfulness with which she devoted her time to these activities. There was nothing grudging about the way Mrs James performed the various tasks that she undertook. Her only regret seemed to be that she had not more time to place at the disposal of the church and its interests. Death came to Mrs James at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. The pallbearers were Messrs O.L. James, Lorne James, Ross Barr and Arnold Metcalfe of Almonte, Clare Syme of Ramsay and Jas Crawford of Carleton Place. The sympathy of many friends goes out to the bereaved husband and the brothers and sisters of deceased.

Jessie married Thomas Edward James on 4 Mar 1905 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Thomas (son of Thomas Herbert James and Jane Rennie Deachman) was born on 10 Oct 1880 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 4 Mar 1956 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 Mar 1956 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jack Syme
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206007890
• _FGRAVE: 206007890

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Died:
1948, Thursday May 20, The Almonte Gazette front page
Waterworks Superintendent Dies Suddenly Of Severe Heart Attack
John Syme Served For 16 Years And Will Be Hard Man To Replace
The sudden death of Mr John Syme Friday evening following a severe heart attack was a great shock to people of Almonte and District. For 16 years he acted as waterworks superintendent and town foreman. He will be hard man to replace in these positions where he served conscientiously and efficiently. Mr Syme who was 62 years old at the time of his death had suffered from a heart condition for some time. At the last he was only sick for a couple of days remaining at home and letting one of his staff look after his work. Mr Syme came here originally to look after the waterworks and to replace the then superintendent, Mr Tough who had been killed in an automobile accident near Pakenham after holding his job for a little less than a year. A native of Ramsay Township, the son of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Syme, Jack, as he was popularly known, had many local friends from the start. He was a hard worker having charge of many town activities such as street work, excavation for new waterworks mains, the condition of the pumps at the wells which he had to visit every night and even the job of weed inspector was wished on him. In 1921 he married Hilda Dorothy Webb of Vernon, British Columbia where they lived for a short time before coming to Almonte. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his wife, three sons, namely, Ronald, Barry and Edgar also two brothers, Albert of Carleton Place and Peter of Ramsay; also two sisters, Mrs H. McMillan of Almonte, and Mrs Archie Mick of Michigan, U.S.A. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the family home of George Street to the Auld Kirk cemetery. The Rev T. De Courcy Rayner of the Presbyterian church officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Messrs R.J. France, E.J. Lee, Harry Houston, John McGill, W.A. Metcalfe and Ed James. Among a profusion of floral offerings were pieces from the Town Council, the Fire Brigade and the town employees. Noticed among those attending the funeral from out of town was Hon Geo H. Doucett, M.L.A. for Lanark.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 561
Sarah McGill wife of Peter Syme died Apr 6, 1920 age 64 years.
Peter T. Syme Sr. died June 8, 1931 age 82 years.
John Syme died May 1, 1948 aged 62 years. His wife Dorothy 1899-1954.
Hugh T. McMillan died July 12, 1947 age 69 years His wife Catherine Syme 1888-1954

John married Hilda Dorothy Webb on 6 Jun 1921 in Vernon, British Columbia, Canada. Hilda was born in 1899 in Wantage, Berkshire, England; died on 8 Sep 1975 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried on 12 Sep 1975 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 561
Sarah McGill wife of Peter Syme died Apr 6, 1920 age 64 years.
Peter T. Syme Sr. died June 8, 1931 age 82 years.
John Syme died May 1, 1948 aged 62 years. His wife Dorothy 1899-1954.
Hugh T. McMillan died July 12, 1947 age 69 years His wife Catherine Syme 1888-1954

Family/Spouse: Hugh T. McMillan. Hugh was born in 1878; died on 12 Jul 1947; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Pete Syme
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127158854
• _FGRAVE: 127158854

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Died:
1952, Thursday June 12, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Death of Peter T. Syme Removes Another Popular Ramsay Farmer
The funeral of the late Peter T. Syme held from the family home, 7th Concession of Ramsay on Friday afternoon, June 6th, was one of the largest ever seen in this part of Lanark County. Mr Syme was in his 63rd year and died suddenly of a heart attack on the morning of Wednesday, June 4th. Outside the immediate family circle, few if any knew that Mr Syme had been under the shadow of an ominous heart condition for some time. He maintained the same cheerful attitude towards his many friends and kept whatever worries he had to himself. He was born on the Syme homestead, 10th Line of Ramsay, a son of the late Peter T. Syme and his wife, Sarah McGill. He attended the 10th Line School and later was a student for a time at the local High School. In Oct., 1911, he married Mabel G. Snedden, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs David Snedden and for four years he ran the Snedden farm on a partnership basis with his father-in-law. In 1916, Mr Snedden died and the farm was for sale. Mr Syme did not feel like purchasing at that time and he moved to Brockville where he was employed in the Briscoe Motor Car Plant and later he made munitions for the first World War. After spending some 17 months in these industrial pursuits, Mr Syme and his family moved back to this section and he purchased the Anderson homestead on the 7th Concession of Ramsay. He continued to farm there until the time of his death. During the last 15 years, his son, Clare, was in partnership with his father in running the farm. Mr Syme leaves his wife and a family of two, a son and a daughter ? Clare T. on the homestead and Helen Myrtle (Mrs Thomas J. Nugent) of Braeside. There are, also, two sisters: Katherine (Mrs Hugh McMillan) of Almonte and Violet (Mrs Archie Mick) of Jackson, Mich. A brother, John, and sister, Jessie (Mrs Ed James) of the Almonte, predeceased him some years ago. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon for the family home with Rev Wm Sunter of the Pakenham and Blakeney charges conducted the services at the house and the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs Jas Snedden, Jack Snedden, James Steele of Ramsay; John Lindsay of Almonte; George Noonan of Pakenham and James Miller of Carleton Place. The sudden death of Mr Syme following so closely on that of another popular Ramsay farmer who resided in the same neighbourhood was a great shock to people in this part of Lanark County. The late Mr Syme (Pete to his host of friends) was a popular man. He was fond of all kinds of sports, especially hockey, baseball and softball. He played baseball for years with teams at Blakeney and was always a supporter of hockey in Almonte, following the teams to other points in the Ottawa Valley whenever he could manage it. He never held public offices, and was a member of the Blakeney United congregation. He was a very cheerful chap a good neighbour and friend, one of those whose loss in a community will be felt for a long time. There were over 40 floral offerings among which were the following pieces from organizations and business concerns: Ramsay Women's Institute; Peterson's Softball Club, The Snow Club, Mississippi Motors and Staff, Carleton Place; Hotel Almonte and Staff, Teachers and Pupils, Bennies' Corners School, Bennie's Corners Softball Team, Almonte Flour Mill, Cedar Hill Hunt Club, Long Lake Hunt Club, The Blakeney Ladies' Aid, Employees of Renfrew Woollen Mill, Carleton Place

Family/Spouse: Mabel Grant Snedden. Mabel (daughter of David E. Snedden and Ellen Cochran) was born on 30 Jan 1890 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Mar 1984 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Mar 1984 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Thursday March 9, The Almonte Gazette page 9
Albert Syme
Funeral service for Albert Syme was held Monday afternoon February 20, from the Fleming Bros Funeral Home, Lake avenue west, Carleton Place with Rev H.W.W. Griffin officiating. Interment was made at Auld Kirk Cemetery at Almonte. The pallbearers were Clare Syme, Bob McPhail, Hubert Syme, Oral Arthur, Tom MacCracken and James Miller. Mr Syme died in Memorial Hospital, Carleton Place, February 17 following an illness of six months. He was 66 years of age. He resided on Park Avenue, Carleton Place. Born August 10, 1894, in Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late Peter T. Syme and his wife, Sarah McGill. He was educated at Blakeney and Almonte High Schools. Mr Syme was employed for many years in Almonte in the Supertest Service Station later moving to Carleton Place to follow the same line of work. In the years before his enforced retirement because of a heart ailment he worked at the Hawthorne Mill in Carleton Place and the Collie Woollen Mills in Appleton. He attended Memorial Park United Church and his sporting interest was baseball. He was married to the former M. Florence Hodgins, June 6th 1928, at Almonte, and is survived by his wife, a son, Glendon Ross Syme of Brockville, a daughter, Shirley E. Morrison of Ottawa and a sister, Mrs Violet Mick of Jackson, Mich.

Buried:
Plots E289 to E320 Stone 1395
Syme - Albert Syme1894-1961 His wife Mabel Florence Hodgins 1896-1992

Albert married Mary Florence Hodgins on 6 Jun 1928 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born on 16 Apr 1896 in Fitzroy Harbour, Fitzroy Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Jul 1992 in Nepean, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Aug 1992 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Connection

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_HASHTAG:
a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

Died:
1968, Thursday May 2, The Almonte Gazette page 4
MICK ? In Jackson, Michigan, on Saturday, April 27th, 1968. Violet E. Syme, widow of Archie Mick and dear mother of Donald Nashua, New Hampshire, in her 72nd year. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin St., for service on Thursday, May 2nd at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Violet married Archibald Roy "Archie" Mick on 21 Dec 1927 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Archibald (son of William John Mick and Agnes Sutherland) was born on 7 May 1893 in Micksburg, Stafford Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Jul 1965 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States; was buried on 15 Jul 1965 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/247884013
• _FGRAVE: 247884013
• _FSFTID: LVLL-JH8
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Died:
Of Surrey, BC.
Janitor for the Vancouver Labour Temple.
Died at Cedarhurst Private Hospital of a Stroke.
S/O James & Jessie Jane (nee Lockhart) both born in Ontario.
D/C informant ~ Ross Syme of Vancouver, BC ~ son.
BC Death Registration Number 1964-09-012220.

Family/Spouse: Margaret J. "Maggie" Aitken. Margaret (daughter of James A. Aitken and Margaret Mary Hall) was born on 5 Dec 1882 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Feb 1947 in Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: LVLL-V3L
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Family/Spouse: Lou Persman. Lou and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Hubert Aberdien Syme
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206012277
• _FGRAVE: 206012277
• _FSFTID: LVKR-T99
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Died:
1981, Thursday July 2, The Ottawa Citizen page 44

?b?SYME, Hubert Aberdeen?/b?
In hospital, Almonte, Ont, on Monday, June 29, 1981. Hubert Aberdeen Syme, in his 85th year, beloved husband of the late Anna Mildred Proctor. Dear father of Orville of Pakenham and Nelson of R.R. 3, Almonte. Predeceased by Lois and Milburn. Survived by 6 grandchildren. Resting at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Ave., Carleton Place. Service in the Chapel on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

Hubert married Anna Mildred Proctor on 3 Oct 1923 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Richard Proctor and Sarah Matilda Watchorn) was born on 26 Aug 1892 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Aug 1971 in Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Aug 1971 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGRAVE: 196417111
• _FSFTID: 93TB-WLC
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• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Connection
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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(Medical):Died in the Galt Hospital after hospitalization for 10 weeks.

Pyelitis inflamation of the renal pelvis, a fairly common disease that usually can be diagnosed and cured without great difficulty. But left untreated can lead to kidney damage. Cronic form is Pyelonephritis.

_HASHTAG:
a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

Buried:
Plots D235 to D252 stone 991

CRAM
James B. CRAM 1884 - 1952 His wife Ethel M. COXFORD 1888 - 1932
William COXFORD 1860 - 1946 His wife Jessie TOSH 1861 - 1941
Footstone: Ethel

Ethel married James Bennett Cram on 8 Sep 1915 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. James (son of William Sutherland Cram and Margaret Bennett) was born on 24 May 1884 in Claybourg, McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Feb 1952 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Feb 1952 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Winnard married Florence Agnes Nourse in 1918. Florence was born on 16 Jan 1892 in South Dakota, United States; died on 2 Aug 1969 in Contra Costa, California, United States; was buried in Rolling Hills Memorial Park, Richmond, Contra Costa County, California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Alex Tosh
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• _FGRAVE: 205932036

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Died:
1973, Thursday May 17, The Almonte Gazette page 2
Alex Tosh Passes At 81 Years.
A well-known and long-time resident of Almonte, Mr Alexander Clark Tosh, passed away at the Almonte General Hospital early Sunday morning, May 6th, 1973, following an illness of eight days. He was 81. Mr Tosh farmed on the outskirts of Almonte for many years. For 18 years he conducted a diary business, delivering milk in town. He was a keen sports enthusiast, and was an active and ardent member of the Almonte Curling Club and the local Lawn Bowling Club. He was a member of Almonte Presbyterian Church. He was born at Almonte on September 26, 1891, a son of the late Robert C. Tosh and his wife, Caroline Powers. He received his education at Greig's School on the 8th line of Ramsay. Mr Tosh was married at Almonte on September 3, 1919, to the former Mary Christina Bond, who survives, together with four sons, Stuart of Ottawa, Hartley, Oakville, Mervin and Orval of Almonte. Also surviving are two brothers, Winnard of El Sobrante, California, and Harvey, San Francisco, California. One brother and two sisters, Cephas and Pearl of Almonte and Caroline of Markdale, Ontario, are deceased. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church street, Almonte, on Tuesday, May 8th, at 11 a.m., with burial at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Douglas C. McQuiag of Almonte Presbyterian Church conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were Brian Tosh, Paul Tosh, George Tosh, Allyn Goodfellow, Allan Stanley, Sr. and Thomas Proctor, Jr.

Alexander married Mary Christina "Chrissie" Bond in 1919. Mary (daughter of George Thomas Bond and Mary Christina Whyte) was born on 5 Dec 1896 in Sand Point, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Jul 1981 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Jul 1981 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1970, Thursday March 26, The Almonte Gazette page 8
A lifelong resident of Almonte and area in the person of Miss Pearl Edmonson Tosh, passed away in the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on Friday, March 20, 1970, in her 77th year. Miss Tosh, who has been a resident at Lanark Lodge in Perth since November, 1968, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and was a patient in the hospital for six days before her death. Born in 1894, a daughter of the late Robert C. Tosh and his wife, Caroline M. Powers, of the 9th line of Ramsay, she received her education at Greig's School. She moved with her parents to Almonte in 1921, and resided at 116 Charles Street. She was a member of St John's Presbyterian Church, and was an active curler and the Almonte Curling Club for 27 years. Surviving are three brothers: Alexander C. Tosh of Almonte, Winnard R. Tosh of El Sobranto, California, and Harvey B. Tosh, San Francisco, Calif. A brother, Cephas M. Tosh, and a sister, Caroline M. Tosh are predeceased. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte, on Sunday afternoon, with interment Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. Rev William Baird conducted the services. Pallbearers were Stuart, Mervin, Orval, George and Robert Tosh, and Allan Stanley.

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Died:
1958, Thursday September 4, The Almonte Gazette page 8
Cephas G. Tosh
The death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 28th of Cephas G. Tosh at the age of 60. He was born on a farm in Ramsay Township a son of the late Robert Tosh and his wife, Caroline Powers. He was educated in the local schools and during the first war he joined the Royal Flying Corps as a mechanic where he learned the trade that he was to follow the rest of his life. During his time with the Royal Flying Corps which was British unit with a couple of wings recruiting and stationed in Canada, he served at Camp Borden and several of the other air fields around Toronto which at that time included Leaside and Armour Heights. In January 1919 he married the former Florence E. Bond, of Braeside who survives together with four daughters and two sons, namely: Mrs Vic Gilhouly (Dot) of Toronto; Mrs Allan Stanley (Elsie) Almonte; Mrs John McQuade, (Roberta), Toronto; Miss Margaret, Almonte, and George of Almonte and Robert of Toronto. Two daughters predeceased him, Adelaide in 1948 and Mary (Mrs Roy Mason) 1955. There are also three brothers and two sisters: Alex, Almonte; Winnard R., Richmond, Calif; Harvey B. San Francisco; Caroline, Toronto and Pearl, Almonte. There are eight grandchildren. Mr Tosh worked at his trade as a machinist in Carleton Place and in Ottawa. He was for many years with the Victoria Foundry in the last named city. He was a good mechanic but was in ill health during his later years. He was at one time an ardent curler and was fond of sports generally The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the Comba Funeral to the Auld Kirk Cemetery with Rev Robt Stachan of the Baptist Church, conducting the services in absence of Rev James Richie of the Presbyterian Church.

Cephas married Florence Elsie Bond in 1919. Florence was born on 19 Aug 1898 in Arnprior, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Feb 1965 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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Died:
1979, Wednesday June 27, The Almonte Gazette, front page
DIES IN CALIFORNIA
A native of Ramsay Township, Mr. Harvey Boyd Tosh, died at San Francisco, California, on June 14, 1979. He was 78. M r. Tosh was a son of the late Robert C. and Caroline Tosh. He is survived by a brother, Winnard R. Tosh of El Sobrante, California. Predeceased brothers and sisters are Alexander, Pearl, Cephas and Caroline.

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• Name: Carrie Tosh
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209288413
• _FGRAVE: 209288413

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• Name: Myrtle May Pearl Thompson
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/97294919
• _FGRAVE: 97294919
• _FSFTID: MJYF-MG3
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Died:
?b?OBITUARY MRS. WILBERT H. BRYDGES?/b?

Almonte, June 7, 1945
The death occurred here on June 1 of Mrs. Wilbert Brydges, formerly Myrtle Mae Thompson, daughter of William E. Thompson and the late Mrs. Thompson, who was born in Ottawa 41 years ago. At the age of five years she moved with her parents to Ramsay where she has since resided. Twenty-one years ago she was married to Wilbert Brydges of Ramsay.
Besides her husband she leaves 12 children, Katherine, Kenneth and Keith, Isabel, Robert, Mary, Cecil, Marian, Gordon, Edith and Ivan, and an infant daughter, Grace. She is also survived by her father, William Thompson, and a brother, Roy.
The funeral was held on Monday from her late home, 12th line of Ramsay, to St. Paul's Anglican church. Rev. R. S. V. Crossley conducted the service. Burial was in St. Paul's cemetery.

Myrtle married Wilbert Henry Brydges on 12 Nov 1924 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Wilbert (son of Samuel "Sam" Brydges and Margaret McFarlane Young) was born on 1 Jan 1895 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 26 May 1979 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 28 May 1979 in St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Roy THOMPSON
Obituary

?b?THOMPSON, Roy Lanquer?/b?
Peacefully at the home of his daughter Myrtle and with his family at his side on Thursday, September 9, 2004, four days following his 94th birthday. Roy L. Thompson of Almonte Dearly loved husband for 68 years of Vera M. Argue and beloved father of Phyllis Dack (Glen) and Myrtle McNeely (Allan) both of Almonte and Linda Thompson of Ottawa. Special granddad of 5 grandsons; David, Arthur & Timothy Dack and Phillip & Matthew McNeely. Predeceased by his sister Mrs. Myrtle Brydges and also survived by many Brydges nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday to Almonte Baptist Church for Service at 11 a.m. Rev. Paul Benson officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations in memory of Roy may be made to the Almonte Baptist Church and would be most appreciated by his family. Condolences to: crgamblefuneralhome@bellnet.ca

Published in The Ottawa Citizen on Sept. 10, 2004

Roy married Vera Margaret Argue on 11 Jul 1936 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. Vera (daughter of James McCreary Argue and Mary Doran) was born on 29 Oct 1914 in March Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Dec 2004 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Dec 2004 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Marguerite Mary Evoy. Marguerite was born in 1925; died on 12 May 1970 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
2001, Wednesday November 7, The Almonte Gazette page 11
SYME
Suddenly, at home, Mississauga, Ontario on Tuesday, October 30, 2001.
BARRIE GORDON SYME (of Mississauga, ON) AGE 72
Dear son of the late John Syme and the late Dorothy Webb. Dear brother of Ron and his wife Noreen Syme, Carleton Place. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one brother, Ted Syme.
The Funeral
Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service was in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 :00 a.m. The Ven. Robert Davis officiating. Cremation to follow.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 562
Syme, Barrie Gordon 1929-2001

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• Name: Ron Syme
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• _FGRAVE: 187259316

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Died:
SYME Ronald Albert (W. O. Ret, Canadian Armed Forces Signal Corp, Member Br. 240 Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte) Peacefully at his home surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday evening, January 21, 2018. Ron Syme of Carleton Place, age 85 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Noreen Kealey since their early teens. Loved and respected father of David (Nicole), Christopher (Gaynel) and Janice Kerry (Paul). Predeceased by 2 sons, Michael and Kevin. Specially loved poppy of 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 2 brothers, Ted and Barrie. Friends may call to share memories at the C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ont. 613-256-3313. on Wednesday, January 24 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and where a complete Service including committal will be held in the Gamble Chapel on Thursday, January 25 at 11 a.m. Spring interment with his sons in St. Mary's Cemetery, Almonte. For those who may choose to honour Ron with a memorial donation, please consider the Carleton Place Hospital or the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation. Legion members will assemble in the Chapel of the funeral home for a Service of Remembrance on Wednesday, January 24 at 5:45 p.m. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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

Family/Spouse: Tom Nugent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
1974, Thursday May 23,The Almonte Gazette, page 3
Clare Syme Dies Suddenly
The sudden death of Clare T. (Pete) Syme of R.R. 1, Almonte occurred a, the Almonte General Hospital at 12.30 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 1974, following but a few hours' illness. He was 61. Clare farmed on the home farm at Bennie's Corners, and also operated a milk truck route for several years, and for the last two years was employed with Lindsay Farm Equipment in Almonte. Born in Ramsay Township on May 15, 1912, he was a son of Mrs. Mabel (Snedden) Syme, and the late, Peter T. Syme. He was a member of the United Church. He is survived by his wife, the former lone Boal, whom he married at Pakenham on June 10, 1942; his aged mother, Mrs. Peter T. Syme; a daughter Marilyn (Mrs. James Naismith) of Pakenham; a grandson, Matthew; and one sister, Myrtle (Mrs. Tom Nugent) of South March. Clare attended school at Bennie's Corners on the 8th line of Ramsay and continued on in high school in Almonte. He was always ready to participate in sports during these years. He loved the game of ball and always found time to play the game. He used to practice at home on the farm by getting his younger sister, Myrtle, to throw the ball as hard as she could either at him or to either side and he would field it and fire it back at her, and through time Myrtle also became a most capable player and used to give Clare some tough hard throws to handle. As years went by, and particularly after the 1939-45 war when the different softball leagues got organized again, Clare helped organize and coach the "Almonte Garage" team which was sponsored by Gordon Hill in 1945, until 1948, and was then sponsored by George Gomme as "Gomme's Lumber Kings," which continued until about 1952, during which time they were North Lanark League champions on different occasions. Clare continued playing with other teams, some in Almonte and others in Pakenham until his early 50's, and was always ready and willing to teach the younger players the many aspects of the game and fair play. He was a most capable umpire and performed this duty for many years. His personal contribution to the game of ball in this area has been unmeasurable, and he always did it most willingly. As a curler, Clare started with the old irons and continued on with the granites, and was President of the Almonte Curling Club on two different occasions. He was later presented with an honourary life membership pin by J. C. Smithson, the then president, for his contribution to the Almonte Curling Club in particular and curling in the valley in general. Clare represented Centre 24 in the Ottawa Valley as Centre Convenor for many years, which was a large responsibility and was most capably handled by him as he understood the many problems and pitfalls involved in scheduling the many competitions and events throughout the Centre. One competition that Clare was responsible for founding was the 10-pointer Mixed Bonspiel and was restricted to the Almonte curlers, except during the few years that Pakenham had ice problems, at which time they were included. All area curlers will understand and remember the great success this particular event became and the fellowship it created at the club level. In curling as in other sports, Clare always played to win, but in the event of a loss he took it gracefully and as a good sport but be would be ready for the return match. Clare really liked people and always had time to say "hello," have a chat about last night's hockey game or bet on tomorrow night's game, and even give odds on certain occasions. Our community will miss this great sportsman and his contributions. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin street, Almonte, on Wednesday, May 15th, at 2.30 p.m., with burial at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. A. C. Dodds of Pakenham United Church conducted the funeral services. Pallbearers were Arthur Munro, Percy Timmins, Wilfred Lindsay, Jack C. Smithson, Donald Lockhart and Bill Boal.

Clare married Margaret Ione "Oney" Boal on 10 Jun 1942 in Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Stanley Boal and Janet Maybelle Millar) was born in 1916 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 May 2001 in Arnprior, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 2001 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Family/Spouse: James Albert Morrison. James (son of Henry George Morrison and Margaret Jane "Maggie" Preston) was born in 1928; died in 2012; was buried in Springhill Cemetery, Spring Hill, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• DNA Ancestry Match: with Don Mick as my matyeral 3rd cousin once removed with shared DNA of 25 cM across 2 segments
• _HASHTAG: DNA - Maternal Match

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(Research):John McCann, Don Duncan and Don Mick could be half 3rd cousin 1x removed through: our 3rd great-grandfather John McCann as our common ancestor with shared DNA of 25 cM across 2 segments as recorded in my Ancestry and Legacy family trees.

DNA Ancestry Match:
John McCann, Don Duncan and Don Mick could be half 3rd cousin 1x removed through: our 3rd great-grandfather John McCann as our common ancestor with shared DNA of 25 cM across 2 segments as recorded in my Ancestry and Legacy family trees.

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person is on your DNA Match List.

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Buried:
Plots E289 to E320 Stone 1396
Mick - Archie R. Mick 1893-1965 His wife Violet E. Syme 1897-1968
Infant daughter died 1933

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Died:
Of Surrey, BC.
Press Operator for Dominion Bridge.
Died at Burnaby General Hospital of Coronary Occlusion.
H/O Stella Bernice Hoffos.
BC Death Registration Number 1979-09-003271.

Family/Spouse: Stella Bernice Hoffos. Stella was born on 2 Oct 1920 in Assiniboia, Assiniboia Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; died on 21 Jan 1986 in White Rock, Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Inscription
Orville Stewart Syme
May 4, 1924 - May 15, 2004
HiS Wife
Loretto Elizabeth Nugent
April 7, 1922 - March 29, 2015
Their Son
James Orville Syme
Nov 17, 1964 - May 15, 2004

Family/Spouse: Loretto Elizabeth Nugent. Loretto (daughter of John Joseph Nugent and Elizabeth Levi) was born on 7 Apr 1922; died on 29 Mar 2015 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 2 Apr 2015 in St. Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Emma Viola Howie. Emma and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FSFTID: LVKR-TQX
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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1932, Friday September 2,The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Lois Mildred Syme?/b?
The death occurred on Thursday, August 25th of Lois Mildred Syme, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Syme of Appleton. The little girl, aged four years and eight months had never been very strong but had shown marked improvement this summer thus raising the hopes of her fond parents that she would eventually be quite well. But she was seized with sudden illness and in spite of all that could be done for her passed away in a little over an hour. She leaves to mourn her the parents and three brothers, Orville, Nelson and Milburn. The funeral which was largely attended, took place on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the residence of the grandparents Mr and Mrs Jas Syme, 11th line of Ramsay, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Mr McLellan, pastor of Bethany Church, Almonte, conducted services at the house and grave. The sympathy of friends and neighbours for the bereaved parents was shown in many ways. The pallbearers were Clarence Dowdall, Roy Low, Willard Aitken, and Vincent O'Brien. Among the floral tributes were the following:? Wreath, from the family; Cut flowers, Mr and Mrs Jas Johnston, Mr Fenton Johnston, Mr and Mrs Frank Stearns, Mr and Mrs Milton Stanley, Mr and Mrs T.A. Thompson; Sprays, Miss Irene Syme, Detroit; Mr Lou Penman, Detroit; Mrs Matilda Proctor, Mr Nelson Proctor, Mr and Mrs Lorne Buffam, Mr Edward Buffam, Mr Albert Duncan, Mr and Mrs Edward Dowdall and family, Mrs Jas Cassidy, Mr Alton Cassidy, Mr and Mrs James Turner, Mr and Mrs Arthur Turner, Mr and Mrs John Turner, Mr and Mrs Jno Aiken, Mr and Mrs Robt Aiken, Mr and Mrs John A. McGregor, Miss Margaret Kitts and Mrs John Kitts; Miss Christina Aitken, Mrs Beach, Mr and Mrs Matt Code, Mrs L.C. Arthurs.

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• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1933, Friday February 10, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?APPLETON?/b?
The entire community has been greatly stirred by the very sudden death of little Millburn Syme, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Syme on Sunday morning. The winsome little chap who was between two and three years of age, was taken ill on Thursday afternoon. Although medical aid was called in that evening, nothing seemed to afford him any relief and he passed away on Sunday morning. This event is the more sad because Mr and Mrs Syme buried their only daughter who died after a few hours' illness a few months ago. making the third funeral from that home in the last six months. Besides the parents and grandmother, two brothers Orville and Nelson are left to mourn the passing of their little playmate. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The officiating clergymen were, Rev Jas Foote, St Andrew's, Carleton Place; and Rev A. McLauchlin of Trinity, Almonte and Appleton. The pallbearers were young boys of the section, Bernard Pye, Arthur Fee, Miller Struthers and Alec Stewart. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents. We regret to record that Mrs Proctor of the 9th line, maternal grandmother of little Milburn Syme is confined to her bed with sciatica.