Marion Aikenhead

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Died:
1925, Friday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?DIED
BRUNTON ?/b?? At Almonte on Monday, January 5th, 1925, Marion Aikenhead, relict of the late James Brunton, aged 80 years

1925, Friday January 30, The Almonte Gazette page 6

?b?Mrs James Brunton?/b?
Mrs Marion Brunton, widow of the late James Brunton, died at the home of Mrs Matthew Aikenhead in Almonte, on Monday, January 12. She was 80 years of age. Born on April 14, 1844, she was the eldest daughter of the family of six children of the late David and Janet Aikenhead of Almonte. She was educated a the old log schoolhouse at the corner of Bridge and Country streets. In 1877 she was married to Mr Brunton and they went to live near the village of Prospect in Beckwith, where they remained for several years. About the year 1885 they returned to Ramsay and lived on the east half of lot 12 on the 9th concession. Mr Brunton died in 1913 and Mrs Brunton removed to Almonte where she made her home with Mr and Mrs Matthew Aikenhead. The only surviving member of the family is John Aikenhead, of Winnipeg. In religion Mr Brunton was a Baptist. She was a lady of high Christian character, and was held in great respect. She had many friends who mourn deeply her passing.

Marion married James Brunton in 1877. James was born in Mar 1847 in Scotland; died on 4 Oct 1913 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 Oct 1913 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]