1. | Robert Mathew. Paterson was born on 3 Jul 1865 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Feb 1928 in Kerrobert, Kindersley Census Division, Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
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- _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
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Died:
1928, Friday February 10, The Almonte Gazette front page
Robert M. Paterson
The death occurred at Kerrobert Hospital, Sask., of Mr. Robert M. Paterson, a former well-known and highly respected citizen of this town, After a short illness, and the news of his death was a great shock to his many friends here. He was in his 63rd year. Born in the Township of Ramsay, and a son to the late Mr and Mrs William Paterson, he deceased came to Almonte, when a young man, learning the drygoods business in the service of his uncle, the late George Paterson. He afterwards entered into business for himself, in which he was successful. He removed to Luseland, Sask. eighteen years ago where he successfully conduced a hardware and furniture business and was enable to retire from the activities of business life two years ago. In religion the deceased was a Presbyterian and took a deep interest in the affairs of his church. he was also a enthusiastic member o the Masonic Craft, and was a member of Mississippi Lodge, A.F. & A.M. and Granite Chapter, R.A.M. Almonte and Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Saskatchewan Masonic District, in which he lived. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Margaret McKay, of Port Elgin, Ont. and two brothers, Dr. Thomas R. of Almonte, and George E. on the homestead in Ramsay Township. The remains were brought to Almonte for interment, the funeral taking place this Thursday afternoon, from the residence of his brother, Dr. T.R. Paterson, Elgin street, to the Presbyterian Church and thence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. A very impressive service was conducted in the Almonte Presbyterian Church by Rev H.W. McCracken. The funeral was conducted under masonic auspices, and there was a large attendance of freemasons. There were very any relatives and old friends, a marked tribute to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. There were many floral offerings. Mrs Paterson accompanied the remains to Almonte. The pallbearers were: Messrs, H.W. Lundy, of Paris, Ont.; W.C. Pollock, J.B. Illingworth, J.R. Reid, J. Lindsay and N. Washburn
Buried:
Plots B420 to B449 stone 477
William PATERSON born 1829 died 1916 His wife Margaret (PATERSON) born 1832 died 1914
William C. PATERSON born 1863 died 1926 George E. PATERSON 1860 - 1936
Agnes W. PATERSON died June 24, 1862 aged 22 days
Hugh PATERSON infant son died Feb 8, 1874
Mary M. PATERSON born aug 11, 1869 died apr 9, 1878
David W. PATERSON born Dec 26, 1871 died May 31, 1878
Robert M. PATERSON 1865 - 1928
Thomas R. PATERSON D.D.S - L.D.S - D.D.C. 1867 - 1946
Infant son of Dr. & Mrs T.R. PATERSON died Dec 21, 1910
James B. PATERSON 1868 - 1904 intered at Mexico
John H. PATERSON M.D. 1875 - 1920 interred at Alberta
Family/Spouse: Margaret McKay. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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