Jessie Anderson

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1945, Thursday October 11, The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Former Almonte Teacher Passes?/b?
Mrs Robt Cameron Dies At Ottawa In Her 99th Year. One of Ottawa's oldest and most respected residents and a leading figure in Baptist Church circles during a long period of her life, Mrs Robert Cameron died on Friday at her residence, 122 Argyle Ave. She was in her 99th year. Born at Bonnechere Point, Renfrew County, Mrs Cameron was a daughter of the late Matthew Anderson and Janet Turnbull. The family moved to Almonte when Mrs Cameron was only five years old. She received her education here and became a member of the Public School staff under the principal of the late J.M. Munro. It was a coincidence when 91 years of age, she received a visit from two of her early pupils who were 79 and 82 years old respectively. Some of her pupils are still residents in Almonte. She was married to the late Robert Cameron and lived in Almonte for many years, coming to Ottawa on the death of her husband in 1909. She is survived by four daughters, Jessie, Mrs R. Chisholm, Almonte; Isabel, Mrs R.H. MacNeill, Cold Lake, Man; and Misses Elizabeth and Mary of Ottawa. Messrs P.A.E. Young, W.A. Young of Almonte and J.H. Young of Ottawa and Mrs J.G. Etherington are nephews and nieces. Of her father's family, Mr M.M. Anderson of Ottawa is the last remaining member. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the parlours of G.H. Rogers Ltd. and interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, service being conducted by Rev Mr. Quiggan of MacPhail Memorial Baptist Church and was largely attended by many friends and acquaintances. The floral tributes were most numerous and were a testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among those who attended from out of town were N./S. Jean Chisholm of Montreal Military Hospital; Miss Susie Cameron of Beachburg and Mrs J.R. Chisholm of the Public School staff of Pembroke, Ont. A number of friends accompanied the cortege to Almonte where several people of town met it at the cemetery.

Jessie married Robert Cameron in 1872. Robert was born on 27 Jan 1837 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 4 Jul 1909 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 7 Jul 1909 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1947, Thursday December 4,The Almonte Gazette, front page

?b?Final Tribute Paid To Former Teacher?/b?
Funeral Of Mrs Jessie Chisholm Held On Tuesday Afternoon
Following a week's illness, the death occurred at her home on Union Street, Sunday morning, Nov 30th of Mrs Jessie Chisholm. She was in her 76th year and had lived all her life in Almonte. Mr Chisholm was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cameron. Her father was a well-known contractor, here, and built some of the town's important buildings. She received her primary education in the public and high schools after which she attended Queen's University where she graduated in 1897 with the degree of B.A. In 1898 she married Roderick Chisholm of Almonte who predeceased her in 1919. For 20 years ? from 1919 to 1939 ? she was a member of the teaching staff of the local high school. She specialized in languages and history and was a most successful and popular teacher. The late Mrs Chisholm attended Bethany United Church, was a member of the local branch of the Women's Institute and active in Red Cross work during the war and in other activities calculated to further community welfare. She served on the library board for a long time and her training as a teacher was valuable in that connection. She leaves four sons and one daughter, Alex, of Flint, Michigan; Robt of Montreal; Donald and John of Ottawa; and Jean of Montreal. Three sisters also survive, Misses Elizabeth and Mary Cameron of Victoria, B.C., and Mrs H. MacNeil of Kississing, Man., also four grandchildren, all of Ottawa. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Service were conducted by the Rev H.C. Wolfraim of Bethany United Church assisted by Rev Wm Aird of the Baptist Church. Pallbearers were Messrs Peter Young, George Etherington, P.A. Greig, W.C. Pollock, W.F. Thom and J.H. Martin. Among the floral offerings were pieces from the Board of Education, the Library Board, the W.M.S. of Bethany Church, the Bell Telephone Co., Ottawa and National Defence Headquarters of Ottawa. Mrs Chisholm was a popular member of the community having taught many people living here or in distant places. Her death was a great shock to her friends as she had been ill only a few days.

Jessie married Roderick Chrisholm in 1899. Roderick was born on 28 Jul 1864 in Kirkhill, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 24 Aug 1919 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 27 Aug 1919 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1895, Friday September 13, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?DEATHS?/b?
At Almonte, Sept 10th, Sarah McDonald, second daughter of Mr Robert Cameron, aged 20 years.

1895, Friday September 13, The Almonte Gazette, page 8

?b?Obit. ? Miss S.M. Cameron?/b?
Miss Sarah M. Cameron, second daughter of Mr Robt Cameron, passed away on Tuesday evening, after about eight months' illness from an?mia. She was 20 years of age, bright and amiable, and quite a favourite among her acquaintances, who lament her early death. That the parents and sisters of the deceased young lady have the deep sympathy of our citizens was fully manifested by the large attendance at the funeral, which took place this (Thursday) afternoon, to the eighth line cemetery.

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1959, Thursday December 10, The Almonte Gazette, page 7

?b?Miss Elizabeth Cameron?/b?
The death occurred in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec 1st, of Miss Elizabeth Cameron in her 83rd year. She was born in Almonte on March 23rd, 1877, the third daughter of Robert and Jessie (Anderson) Cameron. The late Miss Cameron entered the civil service at an early age. She served in the post office department when the late Sir William Mulock was Postmaster General of Canada. later she was private secretary of the late E.J. Lemaire, Clerk of the Privy Council. In all, she was 38 years in the civil service and on her retirement continued to reside for some time in Ottawa, later moving to Victoria, B.C. Some years ago she returned to Almonte with her sister, Mary and lived in residence on Union Street. When the sister passed away she continued to reside here until failing health due to a heart condition made it necessary for her to enter the Rockwood nursing home in Ottawa where death ensued on Dec 1st. She is survived by one sister Isabel, Mrs R.H. MacNeil, of Sherridon, Man., and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held on Dec 3rd from Ottawa to the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made in the family plot.

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1956, Thursday February 23, The Almonte Gazette, page 4

?b?Miss Mary J. Cameron?/b?
An impressive tribute was paid to the memory of Miss Mary J. Cameron at her funeral which was held on Tuesday, Feb 21st, at one p.m., at Hulse and Playfair Chapel, Ottawa. Miss Cameron had been in failing health for several months and she died in Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday afternoon, Feb 18th. Born and educated in Almonte, she was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Cameron. She was a member of the secretarial staff at the Prime Minister's office from 1916 until her retirement in 1941, and commenced her duties there when Sir Robert Borden was Prime Minister. Previous to that time, she had been in the Department of the Interior. Most of her life was spent in Ottawa, but following her retirement she and her sister, Miss Elizabeth, went to live in Victoria for several years, returning to Almonte where they have since resided on Union Street. She is survived by two sisters, Miss Elizabeth of Almonte and Isobel, Mrs R.H. MacNeill of Sherridon, Man., and several nieces and nephews. Among the large number of friends and acquaintances who attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the memory of one who was held in very high regard were former associates in the Civil Service who remembered her unfailing courtesy and helpfulness, especially to those who were juniors. Among her many outstanding qualities were her kindness, her cheerfulness and her unfailing sense of humour. A profusion of beautiful flowers also bore testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. The service was conducted by the Rev Stuart Iveson of First Baptist Church, Ottawa, of which Miss Cameron was a member. The Rev Albert Eikenaar, minister of Almonte Baptist Church, assisted. The remains were brought to Almonte and placed in the vault to await interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery in the Spring.