Charles Simpson

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• Name: Chas Simpson
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1888, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette page 4
DEATHS
At Ottawa, Dec 20th, Mr Charles Simpson, of Almonte, aged 63 years. Funeral on Saturday at 2 p.m., from his late residence to the 8th line cemetery.

1888, Friday December 21, The Almonte Gazette supplement page 9
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-- Mr Charles Simpson, father of the Misses Simpson, Milliners, of this town, died very suddenly at Ottawa on Thursday forenoon. He had gone to the Capital to consult a physician there. Particulars are not yet on hand. The sorrowing ones have our sincere sympathy.

Charles married Louisa Walker on 30 Jun 1847 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Louisa was born on 10 May 1830 in England; died on 15 Jun 1901; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles married Eliza Sadler in 1874. Eliza was born on 5 Jun 1852 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 24 Aug 1910 in Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Arnprior Protestant Cemetery, Arnprior, Renfrew County, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1941, Thursday March 27, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Miss Margaret Simpson?/b?
One of Almonte's oldest residents passed away Monday, in the person of Miss Margaret Simpson, at the age of 90 years. She was born in Ramsay, a daughter of the late Charles Simpson and his wife Louise Walker. For upwards of 50 years she conducted a millinery business in town, retiring in 1920. Miss Simpson resided with a sister, Mrs John Kinnaird until the latter's death five years ago. Deceased was a member of Bethany United Church and a life member of the Women's Missionary Society. She was a very active worker in the Women's Institute during the last World War when that organization took a prominent part in various efforts to support the soldiers. She leaves one brother John of Barton, North Dakota, who left here at the age of 18 years; one sister Mrs George Willoughby of Ottawa. Four brothers predeceased her namely, Charles, James, William and Harry; also two sisters, Mrs Charles Simpson and Mrs J. Kinnaird. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, March 26th from her late residence on Church Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev W.J. Scott, pastor of Bethany United Church, conducting the services. The pallbearers were Messrs Milton Symington, G.W. Dunlop, G.R. McLennan, Lester Jamieson, Wm Munro and Thomas Morton. Among those present from out of town was her brother-in-law, Mr Geo Willoughby of Ottawa. Included in floral offerings received was one from the local branch of the Women's Institute.

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1935, Thursday August 22, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Mrs Charles Simpson?/b?
The death occurred on Friday, August 16th of Mrs Charles Simpson of Almonte. Deceased was born in Ramsay, in 1853, a daughter of the late Charles Simpson and his wife, Louisa Walker. Sixty-four years ago she married the late Charles Simpson who predeceased her 24 years ago. To this union were born two children who died in infancy. The late Mrs Simpson was a devoted member of Bethany United Church and an active member of the Ladies' Aid. She also was a life member of the Women's Missionary Society. Surviving are three sisters and one brother, namely, Mrs John Kinnaird, and Miss Margaret Simpson of Almonte, and Mrs G.W. Willoughby (Isabel) of Ottawa and John of North Dakota. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the family home, Richey Street to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Andrew McLauchlin officiating in the absence of Rev C.D. McLellan, pastor of Bethany Church. The pallbearers were W.C. Polock, P.A. Crieg, A. Johnson, J.H. Proctor, W.G. Kelly of Almonte and G.W. Willoughby of Ottawa. Many floral tributes testified to the esteem in which deceased was held.

Annie married Charles Simpson on 9 Jul 1873 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Charles (son of James Simpson and Mary McGillvray) was born on 2 Apr 1850 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 22 Jul 1911 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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Agnes married John Kinnaird in 1894. John was born in 1859 in Kitley Township, Leeds and Grenville United counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Jan 1914 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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1885, Friday March 6, The Almonte Gazette page 2

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Almonte, on Sunday, March 1st, William Simpson, son of Mr Charles Simpson, aged 27 years.

1885, Friday March 6,The Almonte Gazette page 3

?b?SUFFERING OVER?/b?
Mr Wm Simpson (son of Mr Charles Simpson, formerly of the township of Ramsay, but now in Almonte) who had been laid aside by a wasting sickness for a number of years, succumbed to his illness on Sunday morning last, and was buried on Monday afternoon, a very large number attend the funeral, It was felt that the release of deceased from his very lengthy period of suffering was scarcely a cause for grief, but a large measure of sympathy was felt for the family.

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• _STAT: Never Married

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• Name: Isobel Simpson
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1949, Thursday July 14, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Mrs G. Willoughby?/b?
Mrs George Willoughby, a resident of Ottawa for over 35 years, died at her home, 73 Second avenue, on Thursday, July 7, after a lengthy illness. She was in her 88th year. Born and educated in Almonte, she was the former Isobel Simpson, the last surviving member of a large family, five brothers and three sisters having predeceased her. She was married 66 years ago in Almonte to George W. Willoughby, who survives. Mrs Willoughby was an active worker in church organizations all her life. During her years in Ottawa she was a regular attendant at the Dominion United Church. Surviving in addition to her husband is one son, Graydon, of Ottawa, one daughter, Myrtle, of Ottawa, one granddaughter, Mrs B.G. Brown of Ottawa, one grandson, Arthur Gemmill of Ottawa and one grandniece, Mrs Laurence Brown, also of Ottawa. The private funeral service took place at her home on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment was in Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. Dr J.K. Kelly and Mr W.G. Kelly are nephews of Mr Willoughby, who is a former Mayor of Almonte and first fire chief of the town.

Isabella married George Wellington Willoughby in 1884. George (son of William Willoughby and Eleanor "Helen" Stinger) was born in 1860 in Athens, Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Dec 1956 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1956 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1892, Friday May 20, The Almonte Gazette page 8

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Almonte, May 14th, Harry Simpson, aged 21 years

1892, Friday May 20, The Almonte Gazette front page
- Mr Harry Simpson, brother of the Misses Simpson, Milliners, died on Saturday last, agd 21. He had been an invalid for some time back - a gradual wering out of nature's forces. The funeral on Monday was very largely attended.

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Family/Spouse: Robert John Kyle. Robert was born on 15 Apr 1888 in Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Jun 1954 in Ontario, Canada; was buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles Simpson memorial stone indicates son Herbert Simpson died at age 4 but no birth or death date mentioned on stone.

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From Charles Simpson memorial stone: son Alfred Simpson died age 2 but no birth date given.

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1974, Saturday September 28, The Ottawa Citizen, page 33

?b?WILLOUGHBY, Graydon W. Willoughby,?/b?
beloved husband of Bessie Manahan, in his 90th year, father of Mrs Ruth Brown, Ottawa, and grandfather of Gregory. Resting Hulse and Playfair, Central Chapel, 315 McLeod St. Service on Saturday at 9 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens.

Graydon married Bessie Victoria Manahan in 1919. Bessie was born on 20 May 1894 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jun 1976 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 8 Jun 1976 in Capital Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1936, Thursday January 2, The Almonte Gazette front page

?b?Mrs G. M. Gemmill?/b?
Attended by many friends and relatives the funeral of Robena May Willoughby, wife of George M. Gemmill, took place at Almonte on Thursday January 2nd. The Late Mrs Gemmill who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs George W. Willoughby of Ottawa, was born in Almonte and with the exception of a few years in Ottawa, had spent her life in her home town. She was married to r. George M. Gemmill on Nov 7th, 1916 and is survived by her husband, one son Arthur, her parents and sister Myrtle and brother Graydon. The late Mrs. Gemmill was actively identified with church work in which she took a great interest, holding office in the Ladies' Aid and Missionary Societies of Trinity United Church of which she was a member. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Andrew McLauchlin, assisted by Rev. Mr. C.D. McLellan of Bethany United Church, interment being made in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Almonte. The pallbearers were Dr. J.K. Kelly, W.G. Kelly, Thorpe Kelly and R.D. Kelly. Numerous floral offerings and messages of sympathy were received including wreaths from Trinity Church, The Ladies' Aid, The Almonte High School and Mississippi Lodge A.F.& A.M.

Robena married George Murray Gemmill on 7 Nov 1916. George (son of John Gemmill and Mary Murray) was born in 1887 in Gananoque, Leeds and Grenville County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 May 1950 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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1971, Thursday February 4, The Almonte Gazette page 8
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Area Deaths
WILLOUGHBY?/b?, Myrtle Isabel ? In hospital at Ottawa, on Friday, Jan 29, 1971, Myrtle Isabel Willoughby, in her 82nd year; daughter of the late George W. Willoughby and Isabel Simpson; sister of Gordon W. Willoughby. Rested at Hulse and Playfair Central Chapel, 315 McLeod Street. Service was conducted on Monday, at 2 p.m. Interment at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte

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