James H. Rodger

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1935, Thursday October 3, The Almonte Gazette front page
Middleville
Another of the older residents of our village, Mr. James H. Rodger, passed on to the spirit world last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom. He had reached the age of 85 years and 3 months, and during his lifetime was seldom seriously ill, but for a few years his heart had caused him uneasiness and his sudden demise was due to this weakness when walking around the home. Mr. Rodger was married to Ellen Miller in the year, 1875, and to this union there was a family of five daughters and three sons, Jessie A., Mrs. Charles Ramsbottom, Lanark; Harry L., Maggie, Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom, Ferguson's, Falls; William S. of Almonte; Nellie, Mrs. Welland McKay of Ramsay; James of Almonte; Edna, Mrs. Robert Woods of Arklan; Eva, Mrs. Wm. Rintoul. Galbraith. The large funeral services Sunday afternoon were conducted at the home of Mrs. Finlay Ramsbottom, thence to United church Middleville, by the pastors, Rev. Snelgrove and Rev. McLean of Lanark. The six grandsons who acted as pallbearers were: James and John Rodger, John Rintoul, Wilbert McKay, Lloyd Ramsbottom, Roy Rodger and four grand-daughters were flower bearers, Eleanor Rintoul, Mildred and Margaret Ramsbottom and Ella Rodger. Another nephew Mr. Geo. Rodger was requested to sing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken."

James married Ellen Miller on 18 Jun 1875 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Ellen was born on 18 Sep 1855 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 3 Feb 1935 in Middleville Pioneer Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville, Lanark Highlands, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jessie Rodger

Family/Spouse: Charles "Charlie" Ramsbottom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Harry Rodger

Family/Spouse: Bella Burns. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1964, Thursday May 14, The Almonte Gazette page 8
William S. Rodger
The death occurred suddenly on Monday, May 4th of Mr Wm S. Rodger of Almonte. Mr Rodger who was in his 83rd year was working in his garden when he suffered a severe heart attack. He had been a resident of Almonte for the past 35 years. Until his retirement about five years ago, he served as a rural mail carrier. Mr Rodger was born at Middleville, the son of the late Mr and Mrs James H. Rodger. Of a family of 8, two sisters survive, Eva, Mrs Wm Rintoul of Drummond and Edna, Mrs Robert Woods of Ashton. Mr Rodger was twice married. His first wife, Caroline Somerville, died in 1935. His second wife, Susan Parker died in 1950. He is survived by one daughter, Ethel, Mrs Harry Metcalfe of Almonte; a step-daughter, Lorna, Mrs Desse Brown on Montreal and three grand-children, Rae Metcalfe of Ottawa, Bob and Cindy Metcalfe of Almonte. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the Comba Funeral Home with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. The Reverend D. Leslie Elder conducted the service. The pallbearers were: Mr Jas McDonald of Galt; Mr Joe Melanson, Mr Ed Winslow-Spragge, Mr Dolphie Elliott of Almonte and two nephews, Mr Jas Rodger of Lanark and Mr Earl Manson of Almonte

Family/Spouse: Susan "Susie" Parker. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Caroline G. Somerville in 1908. Caroline was born on 14 Jun 1879 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Aug 1935 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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• Name: Maggie Rodger

Family/Spouse: Findlay Ramsbottom. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Jim Rodger
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1955, Thursday March 3, The Almonte Gazette page 4
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Mr Jas. M. Rodger
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The funeral service was held at the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon, March 1st, at one p.m., of James Miller Rodger who died at his residence, Country Street, on Sunday, Feb 27th, in his 69th year. Mr Rodger had been in ill health for the past two years. James Miller Rodger was born at Middleville in 1886, a son of the late James Rodger and his wife, Ellen Miller. He was married 47 years ago to the former Miss Harriett McKay of Galbraith who survives together with two sons and two daughters, namely: Thomas Mckay (Mac) and Roy of Almonte; Ella (Mrs Wm Andrews) and (Annie) Mrs David Andrews both of Almonte. There is also a brother, William of Almonte; three sisters, Jessie, Mrs Chas Ramsbottom of Smiths Falls; Eva, Mrs Wm Rintoul of Innisville; Edna, Mrs Wm Woods of Lanark, and nine grandchildren. Mr Rodger was a farmer nearly all his life. First, as a young man he farmed in the Galbraith section and later on the 9th line of Ramsay Township where Mr John Brydges now lives and until he retired eleven years ago, on the farm occupied by his son, Roy, on the 9th line. The Rev Jas M. Ritchie of Almonte Presbyterian Church officiated and the remains were placed in the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault. The pallbearers were Messrs W.A. Metcalfe, Jas Metcalfe, John R. Reid, Ernest Robertson, Lloyd Watson and Lester Jamieson. Among the beautiful floral tributes were wreaths from Metcalfe's Dairy; M.P. Coderre and Metcalfe's Construction.

James married Harriet "Hattie" McKay in 1908. Harriet (daughter of Thomas McKay and Annie Rintoul) was born on 16 Oct 1887 in Halls Mills, Darling Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Dec 1967 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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1961, Wednesday February 22, The Ottawa Journal page 34
McKAY, Nellie Mabel
At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Tuesday, February 21, 1961. Nellie Mabel Rodger, beloved wife of R. Welland McKay, dear mother of Wilbert, RR 1, Almonte, and James, RR 2, Almonte, in her 74th year. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church St., Almonte. Funeral service at the funeral home on Thursday, February 23 at 2 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk cemetery.

Nellie married Robert Welland McKay on 4 May 1910 in Middleville, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Thomas McKay and Annie Rintoul) was born on 16 Oct 1885 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Dec 1980 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 6 Dec 1980 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bob Woods. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Rintoul. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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999, Wednesday May 5, The Almonte Gazette page 11
METCALFE, Ethel Catherine
In hospital at Almonte on Sunday, May 2, 1999. Ethel C. Rodger of Almonte, age 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Henry R.(Harry) Metcalfe. Dearly loved mother of Bob (Liz) of Munster, Rae (Mrs. Victor Fortington) of Almonte, Cindy (Mrs. Joe Edmonds) of Clayton and Kay (Mrs. Jim McGregor) of Stittsville. Loved grandma of Andy Fortington, Jeff (Tammy) Metcalfe, Terry (Joanne) Metcalfe, Amanda Metcalfe, David McGregor, Alice McGregor, Kevin and Carole McGregor. Greatgrandma of Jessica and James Metcalfe. Special grandma of Jason Watt, Kevin Botham and Rob Dodge. Friends called at the, C.R. GAMBLE. FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2 pm. Rev. Lyle Sams officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

1999, Wednesday May 19, The Almonte Gazette page 11
Ethel Catherine Metcalfe
Ethel Catherine Metcalfe passed away at the Almonte General Hospital May 2 after a lengthy illness. She was 80- years-old. Mrs. Metcalfe, predeceased by her parents, William S. and Carrie Rodger, was born September 10, 1918 in Middleville. She married Harry Robert Metcalfe on April 10, 1941 in Almonte. Mrs. Metcalfe is survived by her three children; Robert, of Munster, Rae Fortington of Almonte and Cindy Edmonds of Clayton. The funeral was held May 5 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Lyle Sams presiding. Pallbearers were Andy Fortington, Jeff Metcalfe, Rob Dodge, Danny O'Connor, Kevin McGregor, and Terry McGregor. Honorary pallbearers were Dave Drummond, Gib Drummond, Dave McGregor, John Thompson, Bert Acheson and Francis Naismith.

Ethel married Henry Robert "Harry" Metcalfe on 10 Apr 1941 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Wilfred Humphrey Metcalfe and Jessie Bowes Anderson) was born on 18 Apr 1918 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Nov 1973 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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2000, Wednesday February 2, The Almonte Gazette page 10

?b?RODGER, James Roy?/b?
In hospital at Almonte on Thursday, January 27, 2000. Roy Rodger of Almonte, age 91 years. Beloved husband for 57 years of Gladys Seabrooke. Much loved dad of Eileen McNeely of Almonte, Phyllis Haskins (Randy) of Smiths Falls, Ken (Fran) and Ernie both of Almonte. Predeceased by his son Garnet, brother Mac and 2 sisters Ella and Annie. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Friday. A complete Service including committal was held in the Chapel on Saturday. Rev. Jim Ferrier officiated. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

James married Gladys Elsie Seabrook in 1943. Gladys was born in 1921; died on 31 Mar 2008 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1992, Wednesday March 11, The Almonte Gazette page 12

?b?ANDREWS, Annie May?/b? ? In hospital at Almonte on Tuesday, March 3, 1992. Annie May Rodger of Almonte. Age 82 Years. Beloved wife of the late David W. Andrews. Dear mother of Raymond (Shirley) of Kingston and Donald (Eileen) of Oshawa. Dear sister of Roy Rodgers of Almonte. Predeceased by 1 sister Mrs Ella Andrews and 1 brother Thomas McKay. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Funeral complete, including committal in the Chapel on Thursday. Rev Bob Hill officiated. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

1992, Wednesday March 11, The Almonte Gazette page 17

?b?Annie Andrews?/b?
Annie Andrews died March 3 in the Almonte General Hospital following a six week illness. She was 82. She was born Annie Rodger in Galbraith Jan 29, 1910 daughter to the late James Rodger and the late Harriet McKay, both of Galbraith. She married the late David Andrews Nov 5, 1930 in Almonte. Mrs Andrews lived in this area for 65 years. She is survived by sons Raymond of Kingston and Don of Oshawa. She is also survived by their wives Shirley and Eileen, and grandchildren Cindy, Patti and Stanley of Kingston and Robbie of Oshawa, and great-grandchildren Lance, Shawntell and Jessica also of Kingston. She was predeceased by sister Ella Andrews and brother Thomas (Mac) Rodger. The funeral was led by Rev Bob Hill at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home chapel March 5 at 2 p.m. Burial will take place at the Auld Kirk cemetery.

Annie married David Wesley Andrews in 1930. David (son of Joseph John Andrews) was born on 23 Oct 1904 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 10 Jun 1988 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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• Name: Mac Rodger
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1958, Thursday May 1, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Thomas (Mac) Rodger
?/b?The death occurred at Perth on Monday, April 28th of Thomas Mac Rodger aged 36 years. He was a son of the late James M. and Mrs Rodger. He is survived by his mother, his wife the former Roberta Dowdall of Carleton Place and two children, Marjorie and Beverley. There are also a brother and two sisters residing in Almonte, Roy, Annie (Mrs Dave Andrews) and Ella (Mrs Wm Andrews.) His last place of employment was the Hicks Egg Grading Station at Carleton Place. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home of the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev James Ritchie of Almonte Presbyterian Church, officiated.

Family/Spouse: Roberta Matilda Dowdall. Roberta was born in 1918; died on 16 Mar 1980 in Carleton Place, 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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1970, Thursday November 5, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Thomas Wilbert McKay
The sudden death of Thomas Wilbert McKay, occurred at his home, St George St., Almonte, on Saturday morning, October 17th, at the age of 59. Born at Middleville on July 21, 1911, he was the eldest son of Welland McKay and the late Nellie Rodger. He received his education at Middleville. Later moving to Ramsay, where he farmed, besides being Stationary Engineer at the Almonte Dairy, No 1 Mill, and for the last ten years was employed at the Collie Woollen Mill, Appleton. On September 30, 1936, in St George Church, Clayton, the late Mr McKay was married to Marjorie Poole, who survives his loss with three sons, George and Harold of Ottawa, and Arthur at home. Two daughters-in-law, Margaret and Janis, and a darling granddaughter, Krista Margaret, all of Ottawa. His father, one brother James and his uncle, Charlie McKay of Almonte, also survive. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 20. Burial was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service was conducted by Rev L. Hughes of Arnprior. Honourary pallbearers were Messrs John Sutherland, M.R. Thompson, N.T. Sadler, Earle Currie, Ralph Sinnett, John Waddell and W.A. Metcalfe. Active pallbearers were Messrs Earl Cowan, John Mann, Don Thurston, Gordon Weir, Delmer Paterson and Ernest Giles. Flower-bearers were Ray Cowan, Bob Sadler, Ronnie McKay and Karl Mann.

Thomas married Marjorie May Poole on 30 Sep 1936. Marjorie (daughter of George Timmins Poole and Clara Jane Meredith) was born on 17 Sep 1912 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 18 Feb 1982 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 20 Feb 1982 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Bob Metcalfe

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Robert "Bob" Metcalfe
March 04, 2021

Metcalfe, Robert "Bob"

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Bob. Suddenly and peacefully in his sleep at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Thursday March 4, 2021 in his 79th year.

Loving husband of Liz for 51 years. Loving dad of Jeff (Tammy), Terry and Amanda (Matthew). Grandfather of Jessica (Brady), James (Kim), Taylor (Jesse), Cole (Jasmine), Hunter, Reid and Lena. Great-grandfather of Cory. Previously deceased by his parents Harry and Ethel Metcalfe and sister Rae (Vic). Survived by his siblings Cindy (Joe-deceased) and Kay (Jim-deceased). Will be remembered by his nieces and nephews. Dearly missed by his faithful dog Misty.

Friends may support the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home on Sunday March 7, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held.

Please note that face masks are mandatory at all times, social distancing must be observed with no physical contact.

The service will be streamed live on Monday morning beginning at 10:25. Please search YouTube for "BarkerFH Bob Metcalfe"

For those who wish, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth "Liz". [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Victor "Vic" Fortington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joe Edmonds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jim McGregor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1976, Thursday September 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4

?b?Garnet James Rodger?/b?
After a short illness, Garnet James Rodger peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 8th, 1976, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Son of James Roy Rodger, and the former Gladys Seabrooke, he was born at Almonte on July 20th, 1943. He attended Church Street Public School, and Almonte and District High School. On August 22nd, 1968, he was married in the Presbyterian Church to the former Jacquelone Gagner, who survives. He was the devoted father of twin boys, Garnet and Gordon, and one daughter, Sarah, at home. He was employed as electronic technician at Leigh Instruments, Carleton Place, for a period of 13 years, where he acquired many friends. Since his marriage, he had resided in the village of Blakeney, and was highly regarded as a good friend and neighbour. Also left to mourn are his parents, two sisters, Mrs Eileen McNeely, Almonte, and Mrs Phyllis Haskins, Easton's Corners, and two brothers, Kenneth and Ernest, at home. He was buried at Auld Kirk Cemetery, on Saturday, September 11th, 1976, Rev P. Rumball officiating. Pallbearers were Leonard McNeely, Jack Wilson, Horst Fallak, Wayne Moore, Cecil Barden, and Robert Andrews.

Family/Spouse: Jacquelone Gagner. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Randy Haskins. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Family/Spouse: Janis "Jan". [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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