Robert G. Lawford

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1922, Friday May 19
The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Robert Lawford
Mr Robert Lawford, who has been a citizen of Almonte
or vicinity all his life was afflicted with a stroke of the heart a
short time ago, and although he received loving attention
and care he gradually weakened and passed peacefully
away on Saturday morning, 13 inst., at the age of 76 years.
The funeral took place the following Monday afternoon
and the services were conducted by Rev Geo Gomme.
Robt Lawford was a son of a veteran of Waterloo and
the Crimea, who having received his government grant
came from the south of England and settled in the township
of Beckwith where Robert was born. Three of the eleven
children still survive, viz.: Mrs Dobson and Thos Lawford of
Smiths Falls and Mrs Brownlee, of Ashton. Robert had a
quiet and reliable life, chiefly as a farmer and a woodman.
He was known far and wide for his ability in handling the
axe. He was a member of the Baptist church, and was a
Conservative in politics. In early life he married Sarah
Thompson, sister of Geo Thompson, of our town. She
passed away twenty-four years ago and left a family of five
boys and 3 girls: Mrs Toop and Sidney, of Almonte; Earl of
Westboro and George of Toronto, were both overseas for
several years and won high honours. The other surviving
members of their family are Robert, of Campbellford, and
Mrs Sheriff Atkins of Gravelburg. William, the eldest, died in
1908 and Alice in 1913.

Robert married Sarah Ann Thompson in 1873. Sarah was born in 1850 in Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1899 in Perth, 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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Margaret married Walter Augustus "Gus" Toop in 1897. Walter (son of Frederick Sidney Toop and Rachel Sarah Haynes) was born on 8 Jun 1873 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Jan 1957 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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?b?Obituary
Sidney M. Lawford?/b?
The death occurred in the Carleton Place and District
Hospital on June 26th of Sidney M. Lawford in his 86th
year. Born in Appleton the son of the late Robert Lawford
and his wife Sarah Thompson, he attended the Carleton
Place and Almonte Schools. He worked in the textile
industry all his life ? and the last fifty years with the
Rosamond Woollen Company in Almonte until he retired in
1950 when he moved to Carleton Place to make his home
with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Carns Lever.
He was a member of the Baptist Church, taking a
special interest in the Sunday School where he served as
secretary-treasurer for 35 years.
In his early years he played lacrosse and baseball and
was keenly interested in all sports, an interest he
maintained until his death.
His wife the former Mary M. Moore predeceased him in
1949. Surviving are two sons Wesley E. of Toronto, Clifford
S. of Carleton Place, two daughters, Valda of Ottawa and
Edith, Mrs Carn Lever of Carleton Place; also surviving are
three grandsons, Robert of Barrie, Wallace of Ottawa Earl
of Carleton Place and one granddaughter Aldyth Lawford
Evans of Ottawa.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, June 29th from
Allan Barker Funeral Home with Rev John McPahail
officiating. The pallbearers were Robert MacFarlane, Ray
Moffatt, Howard McNeely, William Anderson, Herbert
Dopson and Arthur Buchanan. Interment was in the Auld
Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

Sydney married Mary Moore in 1895. Mary (daughter of Edward More and Agnes Jane Hastey) was born in 1880 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 22 Jul 1949 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:
1972, Thursday April 13, The Almonte Gazette page 4

Area Death
TOOP ? In hospital at Carleton Place, on Thursday, April 6, 1972, Oliver Ernest Toop, of R.R. 1, Pakenham. In his 74th year. The funeral was held from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment in Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Oliver married Helen Jean Sherrard in 1937. Helen was born in 1920; died on 26 Jan 1997 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1997 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Ada Toop
• Name: Ada Wray Toop
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Died:
1959, Thursday April 2, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Mrs Stuart King?/b?
After an illness of several months there passed away at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 26th, Ada May Toop, beloved wife of Stuart King and mother of Tom King, in her 59th year. She was the eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W.A. Toop. She was born in Ramsay Township and lived her live in the Ottawa Valley. In June 1934 she was united in marriage to Stuart King of Tatlock. A year later they moved to Almonte. Mrs King was a member of the Almonte United Church. Although she did not enjoy good health herself, her life was devoted unselfishly in ministering to those who needed her help. Beside her husband and one son, she leaves to mourn her passing, three sisters, Mrs A.A. Waddington (Millie), Montreal; Mrs John Root (Lillie), Orton; Mrs Haines Root, (Pearl), Orton and two brothers, Oliver, Pakenham and Orval, Napanee, as well as many nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon with Rev J. Ray Anderson officiating. Interment was in Auld Kirk cemetery. The pallbearers were nephews, Sidney and Billie Storie, Clarence Raycroft, Cecil King, Billie McVey and Lawrence Toop. Many floral tributes and expressions of sympathy were received testifying to the esteem in which Mrs King was held.

Aida married Stuart Smith King on 23 Jun 1934 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Stuart (son of Thomas Duncan King and Catherine "Kate" Taylor Hanson) was born on 21 Jun 1901 in Darling Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Nov 1972 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Nov 1972 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Queenieq Lawford
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Family/Spouse: Cairs R. Lever. Cairs was born in 1902; died in 1973; was buried in St. James Anglican Cemetery, Carleton Place, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Diane Jean Toop
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?b?MAJAURY
DIANNE JEAN?/b?
(nee; Toop)
Following a brief illness in hospital at Almonte on Monday, January 12, 2015.

Dearly loved wife and best friend of David Majaury.

Predeceased by her sisters: Marilyn, Brenda, Patricia and Janie.

Family/Spouse: David James Majaury. David (son of James Henry Majaury and Margaret Mary Giles) was born on 18 Nov 1943; died on 3 Apr 2023; was cremated on 22 Apr 2023 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Patsy Toop
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Patricia married John Orville George Nolan on 22 Apr 1961. John (son of John Nolan and Doris M. Currie) was born on 16 Jan 1941; died on 30 Apr 2010; was buried in 2010 in Franktown Public Cemetery, Franktown, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Janie Toop
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TOOP, Nancy Jane Teta passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 68 years of age. Survived by family in Cambridge, sister Kathleen Rabak (Amedeo), nephew Peter and Patricia Rabak and their daughter Karolina Rabak and friend Albinio. Also survived by numerous siblings and other family members in Ontario and Saskatchewan. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held at a later date in Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge


Toop,
Nancy Jane "Janie"
Passed away peacefully at the Guelph General Hospital on May 3, 2014 with her sister Kathleen by her side.
"Janie" Toop
of Cambridge, ON., formerly a resident of Pakenham, at the age of 68.
Daughter of the late Oliver and the late Helen (nee Sherrard). Sibling to Dianne, Oliver, Sharon, Sharleen, Sheilagh, Fred, Kathleen, Wilfred, Percy "Bud", Karen, Orville and Gwen. Predeceased by sisters Marilyn, Brenda and Patricia. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A Private Graveside Service was held.
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care of
C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc.
127 Church Street, Almonte, Ont. (613)256-3313
Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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• Name: Bud Toop

Family/Spouse: Amedeo Rabak. Amedeo and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Tom King
• Name: Tommy King
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Predeceased by his parents Stuart and Ada (Toop) King, his stepmother Agnes (Gillie) King, and his beloved daughter Valerie.

Tom enjoyed a wide range of jobs over the years including a posting to Germany while he was serving in the Canadian Army. He enjoyed meeting people and made friends wherever he went, as well as volunteering with the Lanark Township Fire Department, the Snow Road Snowmobile Club, Lanark Civitan Club, the Children's Aid Society, and the Eganville Legion.

Tom enjoyed playing classic country music throughout his lifetime, and was a frequent entertainer at the monthly jams in Lanark, Perth, Smiths Falls, McDonald's Corners, and Eganville.

Interment of ashes will be at Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton.

Thomas married Donna Isabel Rintoul on 10 Sep 1966 in Clayton Village, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Donna (daughter of John Galbraith Rintoul and Laura Thompson) was born on 13 May 1944; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]