John Porterfield

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

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• Name: Christina Porterfield
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220389745
• _FGRAVE: 220389745
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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(Medical):On Saturday morning she was in her usual good health; in the afternoon she complained of not feeling well, and a doctor was called. On Sunday he diagnosed the trouble as appendicitis, and Mrs Paul was brought to the R.M. hospital, and on Monday on operation was performed. The case proved to be a serious one, and not much hope of recovery was held out by the doctors, though up to Wednesday she was bearing the strain hopefully, but suddenly Nature's forces gave out, and early this Thursday morning she passed quietly away.

Died:
Death came with shocking suddenness to Mrs Wm Paul, and bereft the home over which she had presided for nineteen years as the wife and mother of her loving ministrations. On Saturday morning she was in her usual good health; in the afternoon she complained of not feeling well, and a doctor was called. On Sunday he diagnosed the trouble as appendicitis, and Mrs Paul was brought to th R.M. hospital, and on Monday an operation was performed. The case proved to be a serious one, and not much hope of recovery was held out by the doctors, though up to Wednesday she was bearing the strain hopefully, but suddenly natures forces gave out, and early this Thursday morning she passed quietly away. The late Mrs Paul was Christina Porterfield, a daughter 0t the late John Porterfield of Ramsay, and was married to Mr Paul, and the balance of her life was spent within a short distance of her father's home. Beside Mr Paul, three children are left to mourn the loss that has fallen upon them. These are Olive, aged 18 years; Melville, 16 years, and Edna, 10 years. Mrs Paul was a member of St John's church, and her life was one of consonance with the profession she was made. the funeral will take place on Saturday at 2 o'clock from her husband's residence, 7th line Ramsay, to the eighth line cemetery.

Buried:
Plots B510 to B539 Stone 566

William PAUL 1858 - 1940 Christena PORTERFIELD 1865 - 1912
Agnes PAUL 1870 - 1949

Christena married William Paul on 7 Feb 1893 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of William Paul and Jane Simpson) was born in Jul 1858 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 2 Jan 1933 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Jan 1933 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206153059
• _FGRAVE: 206153059

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Died:
1985, Wednesday February 20, The Almonte Gazette page 17
Olive Naismith
Olive May Naismith, a Ramsay township native, died Feb 11, 1985 at Almonte General Hospital in her 91st year. Born and educated in Ramsay township, she was the daughter of William Paul and Christina Porterfield. She married Albert Naismith in 1919 and spent the remainder of her life on the family farm on the Ninth line of Ramsay township. Predeceased by her husband Albert and daughter Catherine, Mrs Naismith is survived by her sister Edna Rose of Almonte, sons Robert and William, Almonte and daughters Elsie May (Mrs William Toop), Ottawa and Betty (Mrs Lloyd Endersby) of Willowdale. Eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. The funeral was conducted from the Kerry Funeral Home by Rev Jack Lougheed of Almonte United Church. Mrs Naismith was a member of the church. Pallbearers were Garry Thom, Ian McBain, David Naismith, Harry Deugo, Richard Endersby and Bruce Rivington.

Olive married Albert George Naismith in 1919. Albert (son of Peter Naismith and Catherine Gilmour) was born on 4 Jul 1894 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 May 1952 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: Mel
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156834028
• _FGRAVE: 156834028
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
One of Almonte's hightly respected citizens, William Melville Paul passed away in hospital May 10, 1971, after a short illness.

He was born November 3rd, 1895, the son of the late William Paul, and his wife, the late Christina Porterfield. He was married in December 1919 to Eva Jane Drummond, who predeceased him in March 1947.

Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy (Mrs Louis Parent), St Jean, Quebec; Doris (Mrs Harvey Cochran), Willowdale; two sons, William D (Bill), Ottawa and R Clare of Port Credit; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters, Olive (Mrs Albert Naismith), of Ramsay, and Edna (Mrs Ed Rose) of Almonte.

The service was conducted from the Kerry Funeral Home by Rev Robert McCrea of Almonte United Church, May 13 at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the Auld Kirk Cemetery.

The pallbearers were William Toop, Jack Virgin, James Paul, Robert Naismith, Mervin Giles and Donald Cochran.

Buried:
Plots D19 to D36 Stone 820

PAUL
W. Melville PAUL 1895 - 1971 His wife Eva J DRUMMOND 1897 - 1947
Wm. D. PAUL 1926n - 1991 His wife Ella P. ASTLES 1931 -

William married Eva Jane Drummond on 10 Dec 1919 in Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Samuel John Drummond and Mary Catherine Byrnes) was born on 7 Jan 1897 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Mar 1947 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 14 Mar 1947 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
ROSE - in Hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Wednesday, November 29th, 1989. Edna Myrtle Paul, Dear daughter of the late William Paul and the late Christina Porterfield. Beloved wife of the late Edward John Rose. Predeceased by one sister Olive (Mrs Albert Naismith) and one brother Melville Paul. Survived by several nieces and nephews. In her 89th year. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Chapel, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte. Funeral Service and Committal were held in the Chapel of Friday. Rev Edward S Colwell officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery in the spring.

Buried:
Plots D145 to D162 Stone 923

ROSE J Frank ROSES OPP 1896 - 1948
Edward J. ROSE 1894 - 1965 His wife Edna M PAUL 1901 - 1989
Nathaniel E ROSE 1858 - 1935 His wife Margaret F CORE 1861 - 1945
Footstone: Kathleen A ARTHUR, wife of Frank ROSE 1899 - 1981

Edna married Edward John Rose in Oct 1923. Edward (son of Nathaniel Edward Rose and Margaret Francis Frances Core) was born on 3 Nov 1894 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Jun 1965 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Jun 1965 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206153744
• _FGRAVE: 206153744

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Died:
September 14, 2016
Elsie May Toop
Peacefully at home in the company of her family on September 11, 2016 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late William John Toop. Cherished mother of Roxanne and Margo (Garry). Adored Granny of Lindsay (Jeff) and Jennifer (Ryan). Loved Maymie to Abby, Hannah, Ava and Hailey. Predeceased by her sisters Betty and Cathy and brothers Bob and Bill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private family arrangements.

Elsie married William John "Bill" Toop on 29 Aug 1944 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Charles Gordon Toop and Margaret Matilda Doucett) was born on 28 Sep 1919 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Nov 1975 in Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Bob Naismith
• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206152436
• _FGRAVE: 206152436

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Died:
1993, Wednesday December 15, The Almonte Gazette page B4
NAISMITH, Robert - In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Thursday December 9th, 1993. In His 72nd Year. Robert Paul Naismith, beloved husband of Marjorie Mitchell. Dear son of the late Albert Naismith and his wife the late Olive Paul. Dear father of David and his wife Emmy and Bette (Mrs. Henry Deugo). Dear grandfather of Robbie and Carolyn Deugo. Survived by two sisters Elsie (Mrs. Bill Toop) and Bette (Mrs. Lloyd Endersby) and by his brother Bill Naismith. Predeceased by one sister Catherine Naismith. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street. Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Sunday. Rev. Ted Colwell officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Marjorie Helena Mitchell. Marjorie (daughter of Thomas Mitchell and Emma Fishenden) was born on 13 Sep 1924; died on 22 Feb 2015 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: Bill Naismith

Family/Spouse: Erva Viola Sonnenburg. Erva (daughter of George M. Sonnenburg and Clara K. Priebe) was born on 1 Dec 1924 in Petawawa, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Nov 1993 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1993 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lloyd Endersby. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206153561
• _FGRAVE: 206153561
• _STAT: Never Married

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Died:
1939, Thursday March 9, The Almonte Gazette front page
Catherine Ann Naismith
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Naismith, Ninth Line of Ramsay, were deeply shocked to learn of the death, Tuesday morning of their nineteen months-old daughter, Catherine Ann after a two weeks' illness of pneumonia. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are two sisters and two brothers, Elsie, Betty, Robert and William. The funeral was held this afternoon from the family home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery vault, Rev. C. D. McLellan of Bethany United Church, conducting the services.

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• Name: Clare
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

Family/Spouse: Mary Lou. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159163386
• _FGRAVE: 159163386
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
The Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sunday, November 3, 2002

NICKERSON, Dorothy Mae (Oct. 28, 1920) (Oct. 29, 2002) of Ottawa. Peacefully at Robertson house, Ottawa, Ontario
on Tuesday, October 29th, 2002 at age 82. Dorothy Mae Paul, beloved wife of Robert David Nickerson, Ottawa. Dear
mother of Paula (the late Mervin Giles), Pakenham. Dear sister of Doris (the late Harvey Cochran), Almonte and Clare Paul, Toronto. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother, William D. Paul. A private family Funeral Service was held at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte on Saturday, November 2nd, 2002 at 12:00 noon. Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiated. Interment took place in the family plot at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. In memory of Dorothy, donations made to the Robertson House Retirement Residence, 1 Mill Hill Rd., Nepean, Ontario, K2H-9L6 would be greatly appreciated by Dorothy's family.

Dorothy married Louis Joseph Parent on 6 Apr 1964 in Manchester, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. Louis was born in 1907; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Robert David Nickerson in 1979. Robert was born on 9 Jan 1919; died on 15 Apr 2012 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Allan McLaren Duncan on 14 Jun 1941 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Allan (son of Edmund Harvey Duncan and Beatrice Fedora Miller) was born on 19 Jan 1908 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Oct 1949 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Nov 1949 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Death:
Role: Obituary: family

Died:
Doris Paul/Cochran ? obituary
January 9, 2023

?b?Cochran, Doris Isabel?/b?
After a long and well-lived life, Doris passed away in her 101st year, (May 1922 ? January 2023). Doris was the loving wife and best friend of John Harvey (deceased February 2002); much loved mother of Nancy (Bob Korogyi), and Wendy (Jim Curran); devoted grandmother of Kristina (Denny Drosos); Loving G.G. of Jamie (Drosos). Doris was predeceased by her siblings Dorothy Nickerson, Clare Paul and Bill Paul and is survived by sisters-in-law Mary Lou (Clare) and Ella (Bill). She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Throughout her life, Mom's priority was family. We always knew that she loved us dearly. She will remain in our hearts and thoughts forever and will live on through us.

We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Staff of Fairview Manor for their kindness and care of Mom and their compassion for our family.

A private graveside service will be held in the Auld Kirk Cemetery at a later date.

If so desired, our family would be grateful for donations made in memory of Doris to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of
C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.
(127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313)

Family/Spouse: John Harvey Cochran. John (son of Wilbert Rule Cochran and Janie Louise McArton) was born on 7 Nov 1918 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Feb 2002 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 2002 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Bill Paul
• _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

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Died:
PAUL, William (Bill) Drummond (Former employee of the Ayrshire Breeders Association of Canada and the N.C.C.) - In hospital, Ottawa on Friday, March 15th, 1991. In his 66th year. William (Bill) Drummond Paul. Dearly loved husband of Ella Astles. Dear son of the late William Melville Paul and his wife the late Eva Jane Drummond. Dear brother of Dorothy (Mrs Robert Nickerson), Ottawa; Doris (Mrs Harvey Cochran), R.R. 2, Almonte and Robert Clare Paul, Mississauga, Ontario. Also survived by three brothers-in-law Bud Astles, Guelph; Ray Astles, New Carlisle, Gaspe and Don Astles, Brampton. At the request of the deceased a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte.

Buried:
Plots D19 to D36 Stone 820

PAUL
W. Melville PAUL 1895 - 1971 His wife Eva J DRUMMOND 1897 - 1947
Wm. D. PAUL 1926n - 1991 His wife Ella P. ASTLES 1931 -

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