Capt. Major Hilliard

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

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1928, Friday June 15, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs J.R. Ritchie
There passed away on Thursday, June 7, at the home of her daughter, Mrs Walter James, Abigail Hilliard, wife of the late J.R. Ritchie, after a lingering illness borne with patience and fortitude. Mrs Ritchie was a daughter of the late Capt Major Hilliard, of a prominent United Loyalist family, and was born at Portage du Fort, seventy-six years ago, the second youngest of a family of five girls and four boys. She leaves to mourn her loss a family of five sons and one daughter: Muriel, Mrs Walter James. Samuel H, Gordon W., of Almonte; James H, and Ernest A., of Saskatoon; George J. of Vancouver, who were at her bedside. Her husband, one daughter Delta and one son Himard, predeceased her. For a number of years she had made her home with her son Gordon. She was of a quiet and retiring disposition, but made many friends who sincerely regret her passing. She was the last of the family of Capt. Hilliard. The others were: Mrs McArthur, Pakenham; Mrs S.S. Dickson, Lumsden, Sask.; Mrs Charles Eady, Calabogie; Mrs Thos Lowry, Almonte; Daniel Hilliard, M.P., Pakenham; Frank Hilliard, Alpena, Mich.; Minor and Lenson Hilliard, California. The funeral was held from the residence of Mr and Mrs Walter James, Augusta street, the service being conducted by Rev W.H. McCracken. A solo was sung by Mrs McCracken. The remains were interred in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Amongst friends from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs Robert Ritchie, of Arnprior, and Mrs Robert Metcalfe, of Pakenham. There was a large concourse of mourners. There were many floral tributes, including a pillow from the family and sprays from Mr Minor Lowry, of Sault Ste Marie and Mr Allan Lowry. The pallbearers were: Messrs M.J. McCabe, M.P. Coderre, Joseph Brunett, W.L. Cochrane, John Crossley and Harry Brazier.

Abigal married James Robert Ritchie in 1878. James was born in 1850 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 13 Jul 1895 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1949, Thursday March 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Walter A. James
Muriel Harriet Ritchie, beloved wife of Walter A. James passed away suddenly on Saturday, Feb 26th, at her home on Augusta Street, in her 69th year. Mrs James, a daughter of the late James R. Ritchie and his wife, Abigail Hilliard, was born in Pakenham Township. As a young girl she came with her family to Almonte where she was a highly respected member of the community. Over 45 years ago she was married to Walter A. James who survives together with a daughter, Irene, (Mrs Ivan Duncan), of Almonte and a son, Hilliard, of Toronto. Also remaining to mourn her loss are three brothers, Gordon of Almonte; James and Ernest of Saskatoon and nine grandchildren. Although Mrs James' chief interests have always been in her family and home, the great number of floral tributes. acts of kindness and messages of sympathy received, gave testimony to the high esteem in which she was held by a multitude of friends who had been attracted to her by her mild manner and kindly disposition. The funeral which was largely attended, was held on Monday afternoon, Feb 28, from her residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services at the house were conducted by Rev T. DeCourey Rayner of St John's Presbyterian Church of which Mrs James was a member. Those attending from out-of-town were Mrs Clarence Leishman, Mrs J.K. Montgomery, John James of Sudbury; Mrs Dan Leach of Victoria Mines; Mr and Mrs John Livingstone, Howard Ritchie of Kingston; Mr and Mrs Hilliard James and son Peter, of Toronto; Mr and Mrs Henry Ormond of Ottawa; Mr and Mrs Welland Storey, Mr and Mrs Earl Halpenny and Mr Albert Metcalfe of Pakenham. Among the floral tributes received were those from the Carding and Picking Room of the Rosamond Woolen Company, Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society, Presbyterian Heather Club and the Chief Accountants Department, Canadian Bank of Commerce, Toronto. The pall-bearers were Messrs Edward James, E.P. Clement, Russell Kenny, D.W. Snedden, George Gemmill and John James.

Muriel married Walter Alexander James in 1903. Walter (son of John James and Jane Atcheson) was born in 1878 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 Aug 1958 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Aug 1958 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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World War I veteran.
Unit: 3rd Battn.
Rank: Private
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Samuel Ritchie Is Called By Death

Veteran of World War Laid To Rest With Military Honours

One of Almonte's well-known and respected residents passed away on Wednesday, December 23rd, at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, in the person of Mr. Samuel H. Ritchie, at the age of 48 years. Mr Ritchie had been in poor health for some time as an aftermath of the World War in which he served for a number of years. He contracted Trench fever overseas and this undermined his constitution to such an extent that his life was cut short.

Mr Ritchie was born in Pakenham, a son of the late J.R. Ritchie and Abigal Hillard. While he was a young boy the family moved to Almonte where deceased lived for the remainder of his life with the exception of the period during which he served in the army.

In 1916 when the Great War was at its height Mr Ritchie joined the 130th Lanark and Renfrew Battalion and upon going overseas was transferred to the Toronto 3rd Battalion. He served until his health broke down, when he returned to Canada in June, 1918, and resumed his trade as an electrician. Although not very well Mr Ritchie was able to be about until a couple of weeks ago when his trouble became acute and he was removed to the hospital where he suffered greatly and bore it all with remarkable fortitude and patience.

In 1908 deceased was married to Mae Monterville of Almonte, who survives him with three sons and one daughter, namely, Lorne, Howard, Harold and Hazel. Surviving him also are four brothers and one sister: George in Vancouver; James and Ernest in Saskatoon; Gordon in Almonte, and (Muriel) Mrs Walter James of Almonte.

The funeral was under military auspices and was held Saturday afternoon from his late residence, Water Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted at the home and graveside by his pastor, Rev. Wm. Air assisted by Rev. J.M. Rutherford. About 30 war veterans marched in the cortege and at the cemetery the Last Post was sounded on the bugle. The pallbearers were six returned solders, Stanley McLaren, Robert McLaren, Harry Gilmour, Allan Jackman, Dr. G.B. Halladay and Harry Houston. Among the floral offerings received were wreaths from the messenger staff of the Canadian Senate where he had served for several parliamentary sessions; from the Great War Veterans of Almonte, and the Women's Institute. Among those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were: Mr and Mrs James Ritchie, Saskatoon; Mr and Mrs Thos J. White, Watertown, N.Y., Mr and Mrs Jack Kewly, Mr Jack Clark, Mr Alex Harris of Arnprior; Mrs George Hirons and daughters Beatrice and Joan, Mr and Mrs J. Kerr and Harry Gilmour of Ottawa, and Mrs Daniel Miller of Carleton Place.

Friday, January 1, 1932, The Almonte Gazette, page 5

Samuel married Eva Mae Monterville on 15 Sep 1908 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Eva was born on 6 Sep 1883 in Shawville, Clarendon Township, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada; died on 19 Apr 1978 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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1913, Friday April 25, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mrs R.V. Anderson's Sudden Death
The friends of Mrs R.V. Anderson were very much surprised on Tuesday morning when it was learned that she was so seriously ill that no hopes were held out for her recovery, and this was followed by the announcement of her death early that evening. Delta Dickson was the second daughter of Mrs J.R. Ritchie and was only in her twenty-sixth year. A few years ago she was married to Mr Robt V. Anderson, who with two little children is left to mourn. She is also survived by her mother, five brothers and one sister - James and Ernie in Saskatoon; George, in Edmonton; Gordon and Sam and Mrs Walter James, of town. The funeral took place this Thursday afternoon from her mother's residence on Water street to the Eighth Line cemetery.

Delta married Private Robert V. Anderson in 1907. Robert was born on 5 Apr 1884 in Renfrew, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Apr 1916; was buried in Ridge Wood Military Cemetery, Ypres, Arrondissement leper, West Vlaanderen, Belgium. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1996, Wednesday June 5, The Almonte Gazette, page A9
DUNCAN ? In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, May 29th, 1996. Irene May James. In Her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late K. Ivan Duncan. Dear mother of Muriel (Mrs Ralph Paul), North York. Dear sister of C. Hilliard James, Toronto. Loving grandmother of Tracy (Mrs Greg Guatto) and Rob. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral service was in the Chapel on Friday. Rev Grant Wilson officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Irene married K. Ivan Duncan on 19 Sep 1944 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. K. (son of William Duncan and Ethel Skinkle) was born on 3 Aug 1909 in Warkworth, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Nov 1983 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1973, Thursday November 29, The Almonte Gazette page 7
LORNE EDWARD RITCHIE
Lorne Edward Ritchie of 230 Bridge street, Almonte, passed away at noon on Thursday, November 15, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, following a brief illness. He was 62. Born in Almonte on April 3rd, 1911, he was a son of Mrs. Eva Mae (Monterville) Ritchie, now of Perth, and the late Samuel Ritchie. He received his education in Almonte schools. Mr. Ritchie was a former member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and before his retirement was with the Department of National Defence. He was a member of Almonte United Church, Granite Chapter No. 63 and Mississippi Lodge No. 147 A.F. and A.M., and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 240. He was also a member of the Mississippi Golf Club and of the Almonte Curling Club. He was married to the former Vera Barker at Blakeney on November 25, 1939. Surviving besides his wife and mother, are a son, David Ritchie of Montreal, and two brothers, Howard Ritchie of Stratford, Ontario, and Harold Ritchie of Nairn Centre, Ontario. A sister, Hazel (Mrs. John Livingston) predeceased him. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church street, on Sunday, November 18, 2:30 p.m., with burial at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. Robert McCrea of Almonte United Church conducted the services. Pallbearers were Harry Walker, Wilfred Lindsay, Nickolas Magus, Clare Syme, Elmer West and Albert Gale. A Masonic service and a Legion service were held at the funeral home on Saturday evening.

Lorne married Vera Agnes Barker on 25 Nov 1939 in Blakeney, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Vera (daughter of Alexander "Alex" Barker and Jessie McGill) was born on 27 May 1907 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Oct 1976 in Almonte, Lanark County, Canada West; was buried on 28 Oct 1976 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1956, Thursday November 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4
LIVINGSTON ? At Vancouver, B.C. on Tuesday, Nov 13, 1956, Hazel Irene Ritchie, beloved wife of John C. Livingston, in her 32nd year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte. Funeral service at the parlours on Sunday, Nov 18th at 3 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

1956, Thursday November 22, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs John S. Livingston
Impressive tribute was paid to the memory of Mrs John S. Livingston at her funeral which was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Sunday, Nov 18 by a wide circle of friends and relatives who mourn the passing in her 32nd year. Mr Livingston was the former Hazel Irene Ritchie of Almonte. Although in poor health for a number of years, her death occurred suddenly in a Vancouver hospital on Tues Nov 13th. Born in Almonte, she was a daughter of Mrs Samuel H. Ritchie and the late Mr Ritchie. She received her education here and during World War II, she joined the C.W.A.C. and served with the Pay Corps. At the end of the war she held the rank of sergeant. In 1945 she married Staff Sergeant John S. Livingston, also of the Army Pay Corps. They lived in Kingston, London, Washington, D.C. and Vancouver. Surviving in addition to her husband are her mother, Mrs S.H. Ritchie, who was in Vancouver at the time of her death, three brothers, Lorne of Almonte; Howard of Kitchener and Harold of Worthington, Ont. Rev Canon J.W.R. Meakin, rector of St Paul's Anglican Church officiated, assisted by the Rev Albert Eikenaar of Almonte Baptist Church. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messers Donald Campbell, Daniel Elliott, Dawson MacDowall, John Bracewell, John Smithson and John Edgar. In the long cortege was a detachment of war veterans representing Almonte Branch of the Canadian Legion No 240 and friends from Carleton Place, Smiths Falls and Ottawa. Among those from a distance were Mr and Mrs T.J. White of Paxton, Ill, Mr and Mrs Wm Murray, Mrs R Lee and Mrs O. Rice of Washington, D.C., Major J.F. Fookes of Vancouver and Major R.V. Inman of Montreal. Among the profusion of beautiful floral tributes was a wreath from the Almonte Branch of the Canadian Legion.