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Newspaper Clippings - Book # 1 - Section 3

Keith Thompson, Clayton, Ontario - 4 March, 2001

Merrill Robert John Metcalfe

The death of Merrill Robert John Metcalfe of Lot 10, Concession 11, Pakenham Township, occurred early Sunday morning, January 19, 1975, as a result of a snowmobile accident near his home. He was 36. Born in Pakenham Township on July 9, 1938, he was a son of the late Albert Metcalfe and his late wife, Anne Barr. He received his education at Pakenham Public and Almonte High Schools. Merrill was a carpenter by trade and was employed with Pitts Construction at Arnprior. Active in sports and outdoor activities, he enjoyed travelling, snowmobiling and camping. He was a member of the Pakenham Curling Club, Pakenham Fire Department and Pakenham hockey teams, and was a leader of the Pakenham Boy Scouts and Cub Packs. He was a member of Pakenham United Church. On October 29, 1961, he was married at Almonte Presbyterian Church to the former Colleen Dorothea More, who survives, together with three sons, Brian, Alan and Randy and a daughter, Leanna, all at home. He was predeceased by a sister, who died in infancy. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte, at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, with interment at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. A. C. Dodds conducted the service, while a solo was rendered by Mr. Charles Tate, accompanied by Mrs. Thora Pugh. A firemen's service was held on Monday evening. Pallbearers were Peter Dodge, Eldon Cavanagh and Harvey Smithson, Pakenham, Jack Borrowman, Whitney, Ontario, David Neron, Kingston and Albert Maynes, Eastend, Sask.

TINA MARY FULTON

A lifelong resident of the Pakenham-White Lake area, Tina Mary (Floyd) Fulton, passed away suddenly at her home at Pakenham, on Wednesday, October 16, 1974. She was in her 75th year. Born at Waba, Ontario, on March 28,1900, she was a daughter of the late Albert Floyd and the late Elizabeth Ann Morphy. She was educated at White Lake school and was married on March 2, 1921, at Waba to Wilbert Angus Fulton, who predeceased her. Also predeceased are two brothers, Eric and Franklin. Funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte, to St. John's Presbyterian Church for service on Friday, October 18, at 2 p.m. Rev. Douglas C. McQuaig conducted the service. Interment was at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Morphy, Earl Morphy, John Early, Len Fulton, Bill Lawson and Art Lowe.

McGREGOR - In hospital Almonte, Ontario on Monday, November 16, 1981, EMMA EVELYN CHURCHILL. Beloved wife of the late James Samuel McGregor. Dear mother of Joan (Mrs. Bob Robinson), Almonte and Robert, Surrey, B.C. Dear grandmother of Susan and Martin Robinson and Sindee and Mistee McGregor. Dear sister of Winston Churchill, Peterborough, Allan and Harold Churchill, Carleton Place. Also survived by one aunt Mrs. Pansy Splaine, Carleton Place, and many nieces and nephews. In her 58th year. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2 5 and 7-10 p.m. Thence to St Paul's Anglican Church on Wednesday for service at 2 p.m. Rev. Harry Brown officiating. Interment St Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations made to the Cancer Society, the Almonte General Hospital Development Fund or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
MALCOLM RAYMOND THOMPSON

Malcolm Raymond (Mae) Thompson of Brucefield, Ontario, died in Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday, October 7, 1974 . He was in his 59th year. Mr. Thompson was born September 15, 1917, at Almonte, a son of Daniel John Thompson and Mary Ann Aitken. On May 31, 1947, he married Helen Margaret Fee, who survives him. He is also survived by two sons; Raymond Lawrence of Tillsonburg and Reginald James of Clinton, and one granddaughter Patrice. Also surviving are seven brothers: Harvey of Ottawa; Leonard of Ruthven, Lambert of Almonte, Alan of Carleton Place, Russell of Clayton, William of Arnprior, John of Almonte, and four sisters; Alice (Mrs. John Cross of Edmonton), Irene (Mrs. Earl Pretty of Middleville), Isobel (Mrs. W. S. Rodger of Lanark), and Laura (Mrs. J. G. Rintoul) Clayton). He was predeceased by one brother, Edwin. Following cremation at Mount pleasant Crematorium. London October 9, 1974 a memorial service was held at R. S. Box Funeral Home, Seaforth, on Friday, October 11, 1974. Mr. Thompson received his elementary education at S.S. No. 12, Lanark Township. For most of his life he farmed in Ramsay Township. The last ten years of his life were spent in Huron County. During part of those ten years, he was manager of a hog farm and was also employed at the Queen's Hotel in Seaforth. Mr. Thompson's literary talent and his fine wit and humour became widely recognized in a book which he wrote and had published in 1967 called "A Centennial Concoction of Verse, Fact, Fiction." The last verse of his book displayed Mr. Thompson's attitude towards life and his fellow man.

"If any story told by me,

Has wrapped you up in ecstasy,

Or made you somersault in glee ,

We've had some fun.

If I, by gesture, deed, or thought,

To you have any comfort brought,

How much, or little, matters not,

The victory's won.

This is my wish: that you should know,

When time has come for me to go;

When I, with feeble boat and oar,

Embark to seek the Golden Shore,

A happy corpse I'll surely be,

If you were glad for knowing me."

LILLIAN ELIZABETH WILMONT

The death of Mrs. Lillian Elizabeth (Hankin) Wilmont of R.R. No. 3 Smiths Falls occurred at St. Francis Hospital there on Sunday, July 14, 1974, following an illness of two months' duration. She was in her 77th year. Born in Liverpool, England, on June 23, 1898, she was a daughter of the late William and Lillian Hankin . She came to Canada in 1908, and received her education at Almonte area schools. She was a member of the Anglican Church. Mrs. Wilmont was twice married; first to the late Edward T. Munro, and secondly to Daniel Wilmont, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Gordon Munro, Toronto; Archie Munro, in New Westminster, B.C.; Edward Munro, Almonte, and Williard Munro, Smiths Falls and two daughters, Martha (Mrs. Robert Craig), Smiths Falls, and Nellie of Almonte. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church street, Almonte, on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, with burial at Clayton United Cemetery. Archdeacon John A. Salter conducted the services. Pallbearers were grandsons, Willis Munro, Donald Munro, Albert Munro, Bob Craig, Howard Craig and Arnold Craig.

JOHN RINTOUL

John Galbraith Rintoul died Feb 26 (1981) at Almonte hospital after an illness of several months. Mr. Rintoul was 59 years old, and a lifetime resident of his family homestead in Lanark Township near Clayton. He is survived by his wife, Laura Thompson, a son David of Lanark and two daughters, Donna and Lynn, both of Clayton. Also surviving Mr. Rintoul are his sister, Margaret (Mrs. William Bellamy of Clayton), and four grandchildren. Mr. Rintoul was an active member of the community during his lifetime. He served ten years on Lanark Township council, ten years on school board and also as an elder and steward at Guthrie United Church in Clayton. The funeral service took place on March 1 at Guthrie United Church and Mr. Rintoul was buried at the United cemetery in Clayton. Pallbearers at the funeral were all hunting companions and friends of Mr. Rintoul's. They were David McIntosh, Rodger Rintoul, James Hannan, Stuart Hurdis, Wilfred Larocque and Delmer Wark. Mr. Rintoul had a great appreciation for nature and enjoyed working on his farm as well as sharing hunting and fishing trips with friends and family. Travelling and meeting new people were also activities that Mr. Rintoul enjoyed greatly. He will be sadly missed by many friends throughout the district.

TOSH Mary Christina (Chrissie)

In hospital at Almonte, Ontario, on Wednesday, July 8, 1981, MARY CHRISTINA (CHRISSIE) BOND (of Almonte). In her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander Tosh and much loved mother of Stuart, Ottawa; Mervin and Orval, Almonte; Hartley, Oakville. Dear sister of Mrs. Harry Nontell (Ruby), Creston, B.C.; Mrs. Pansy Kuehl, Kitchener; Mrs. Jean Proctor and Mrs. Kay Goodfellow, both of Almonte. Predeceased by Florence, Alberna, Pearl and Gordon. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Rested at the Gamble & Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte, from 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday and where service will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. Rev. Ed Smith officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

BROWN, David Gerald (Gerry)

(Former owner of Gerry's Golden Eagle, Almonte). In hospital at Almonte on Thursday, December 15th, 1983. Gerry Brown, of Almonte on the eve of his 77th birthday. Dearly loved husband of Agnes Weatherdon and beloved father of Mrs. Garry Dalgity (June), Art (and his wife Dianne) both of Almonte, Mrs. Ron Charlebois (Alice) and Mrs. Wayne Minnille (Ann) both of Ottawa, George (and his wife Ruth), Gary (and his wife Barbara) both of Carleton Place. Dear brother of Wilfred of Kinburn, Ernie of Smiths Fails, Austin of Ottawa, Charlie of Pakenham, Howard of Carleton Place, Mrs. Herb Timmins (Eva) of Pakenham and Mrs. Pearl Smith of South Porcupine. Predeceased by four brothers John Henry, Clem, Eric and Jake and one sister Mrs. Lucy Shail. Also survived by twelve grandchildren. Rested at the Gamble & Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte from 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p.m. Friday and until 12 noon Saturday, thence to rest in the Almonte United Church at 2 p.m., Rev. Jack Lougheed officiating. Interment Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

JOHN EVERETT CLOSS

John Everett Closs passed away suddenly at his home in Lanark Township on October 30, 1975. He was in his 75th year. He was born at Prestonvale on December 25th, 1900, the son of James Closs and Elizabeth Doyle. He is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Munro, one daughter Helen (Mrs. Ted Gillan) Pakenham; two brothers, William of Lanark Lodge and Pat of Ottawa. The deceased members of his family are; Annie, Prestonvale, Julia (Mrs. William Noonan) Oshawa; Irene (Mrs. Thomas Tovey) Malton, Bob of Perth, Thomas L. of Ottawa and Vince of Lanark. The funeral was held from Young's Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 1st, at 10.30 a.m. to Sacred Heart Church, Lanark, where requiem mass was celebrated by Father Manning. Prayers at the graveside were said by Rev. H. Brown. Burial was in Clayton Cemetery. The pallbearers were neighbours; Lloyd Dickinson, Ronald Dickinson, Harry McGee, Frank Quinn, James Quinn and William Halpenny.

Almonte Youth Loses His Life In Car Accident

An 18-year-old Almonte youth, Ralph Alfons Elsner, lost his life as the result of a single car accident which occurred about 1.45 a.m. last Saturday morning on highway 29 about a mile north of the Appleton turn off. The car, driven by William Bhe, 20, of Almonte, left the fog shrouded road and rolled over in the ditch. Perth O.P.P. officers believe Mr. Elsner was thrown under the car in the mishap in which four other youths were injured. Taken to Carleton Place Memorial Hospital were Charles Walters, 19, of Tichborne; Charlene Walters, 17, and David Laforce, 20, of Almonte, and Mary Hannah, 19, of Parham. All were treated and released with the exception of Miss Hannah. Mr. Laforce re-entered hospital here the next day with back problems. The driver was shaken up slightly in the crash and was later taken to the O.P.P. District 10 headquarters in Perth. The dead youth was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfons Elsner of R.R. 1, Arnprior. He obtained his education at Almonte District High School before becoming a carpenter. He is survived by two brothers, Berndt and Henry, both of Almonte.

McINTOSH, James Neil - In hospital at Almonte, Ontario, on Wednesday, June 17, 1981, J. NEIL McINTOSH (of Almonte), in his 76th year. Dearly loved husband of Alice E. Dunlop and beloved father of Allan of Clayton. Predeceased by one son, Donald Neil. Dear brother of Mrs. Fenella Moulton of Milton; Maynard of Almonte; Mrs. Ervine Gibson (Mary) of Lanark and Donald of Edmonton. Predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Charles Pretty (Annie). Rested at the Gamble & Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte from 2 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Thence to rest in Guthrie United Church, Clayton, 12 Noon Saturday until service at 2 p.m. Rev. J. Whyte officiating. Interment Clayton United Cemetery.
JAMES S. McGREGOR

The funeral of James Samuel McGregor took place Friday, January 11th, 1974, from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte. Service was conducted in St. Paul's Anglican Church by Lt. Col. the Rev. G. F. Bickley and assisted by the Ven. J. Salter. Interment was made at St. Paul's Cemetery. Mr. McGregor, who had resided at 40 Euphemia Street, Almonte, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, January 9. He was in his 65th year. Born in Almonte, April 21, 1909, he was the son of the late James A. McGregor and Alice Cochrane. He was educated and spent most of his life in Almonte where he was well known for his interest in sports. He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church and was a Past Master of Mississippi Lodge No. 147. He was married to the former Emma Evelyn Churchill on December 31, 1940. Besides his wife Evelyn, he is survived by a daughter, Joan (Mrs. Robert Robinson), Almonte; a son, Robert Allan, Vancouver; his mother, Mrs. Alice McGregor, Almonte and grandchildren; Susan and Marty Robinson, Almonte; dear brother of Kenneth, Melville, Almonte, Lila (Mrs. Gerald Crawford), Raymond, Carleton Place; Arthur, Perth, Jean (Mrs. Donald Haley), Cobourg and predeceased by Norman, Truro, N.S. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. A Masonic Service was held on Thursday, January 10th, in the Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Stewart Lee, Jack Smithson, Stan Morton, Russell Turner, Lannie Phillips and Allan McIntosh members of Mississippi Lodge No. 147.

BARRIE, William Gerald

Suddenly in hospital at Almonte on Monday, November 2. 1981. WILLIAM (BILL) BARRIE of Almonte. In his 60th year. Beloved husband of Laura Gilbeault and dear father of Mrs. Joe Cole (Marlene) of Waltham, Quebec, Steve, Cindy, and Shelly of Carleton Place, Tim of Perth. Glen, Randy, Richard and Laura Lee all at home, Bradley and Mrs. Howard Potter (Diane) of Hamilton. Dear brother of Mrs. Doug Sutherland (Ella) and Mrs. Doreen Goodfellow both of Almonte. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Predeceased by one son, Gerald. Resting at the Gamble & Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church St, Almonte from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Tuesday and where service will be held on Wednesday at 11a.m. Rev. B. Colbourne officiating. Interment St. Paul's Anglican cemetery.

GLEESON, Nora. Mary, BA, MA - In hospital at Smiths Falls, on Friday, November 27, 1981, NORA MARY GLEESON. (Of Dearborn, Michigan and formerly of Smiths Falls and Almonte). In her 86th year. Beloved daughter of the late James Gleeson and his wife, the late Catherine Hunt and dear sister of Rosemary of Smiths Falls and John P. of Almonte. Predeceased by one brother William and by two sisters Mary (Mrs. John Jordan) and Ann (Mrs. Leo Swift). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Rested at the Gamble & Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and after 12 Noon on Sunday. Funeral Monday to St Mary's Church, Almonte, for Celebration of the Eucharist at 11am. Interment St Mary's Parish Cemetery.
COCHRANE, Thomas Elwood (Veteran of W.W. I and Life Member of Almonte Branch 240 Royal Canadian Legion). In hospital in Almonte, on Sunday, March 9, 1980, Thomas Elwood (Tom) Cochrane of Almonte. In his 85th year. Beloved husband of Georgina Berry and dear brother of Mrs. Eva Ryder of Cornwall. Predeceased by 11 brothers and sisters. Rested at the Gamble & Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service was held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Ed Smith officiating. Spring interment Clayton United Cemetery.
MARLENE JUNE KILLEEN

Marlene June (Perfitt) Killeen, the beloved wife of Lyle Joseph Killeen of R.R.2, Carp, passed away at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Thursday, January 9, 1975. She was 31 years of age. Mrs. Killeen was born in Ottawa on August 21, 1943, a daughter of the late Capt. Arthur Edward Perfitt and Mrs. Sadie Perfitt. She received her education in Almonte public and high schools. Marlene was active as a 4-H Club member, in which work she received Provincial honours, and of the Rideau Lakes Region Antique and Classic Car Club. Her hobby was restoring antique furniture. On March 17, 1962, she was married in Huntley to Lyle Joseph Killeen who survives. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Sadie Perfitt, a son, Ronald and daughter, Heather, at home; a sister Sandra (Mrs. Lennis Davey) of Almonte, and her grandmother, Mrs. Alice Lang of Ottawa. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, on Saturday, January 11, at 10 o'clock, with Rev. Robert McCrea officiating at the service. Cremation was at Pinecrest Crematorium. Pallbearers were six brothers-in-law, Carl, Morris, Pat, Mike, Glenn and Merrill Killeen.

LORNE EDWARD RITCHIE

Lorne Edward Ritchie of 230 3ridge street, Almonte, passed away at noon on Thursday, November 15, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, following a brief illness. He was 62. Born in Almonte on April 3rd, 1911, he was a son of Mrs. Eva Mae (Monterville) Ritchie, now of Perth, and the late Samuel Ritchie. He received his education in Almonte schools. Mr. Ritchie was a former member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and before his retirement was with the Department of National Defence. He was a member of Almonte United Church, Granite Chapter No. 63 and Mississippi Lodge No. 147 A.F. and A.M., and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 240. He was also a member of the Mississippi Golf Club and of the Almonte Curling Club. He was married to the former Vera Barker at Blakeney on November 25, 1939. Surviving besides his wife and mother, are a son, David Ritchie of Montreal, and two brothers, Howard Ritchie of Stratford, Ontario, and Harold Ritchie of Nairn Centre, Ontario. A sister, Hazel (Mrs. John Livingston) predeceased him. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Church street, on Sunday, November 18, 2:30 p.m., with burial at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. Robert McCrea of Almonte United Church conducted the services. Pallbearers were Harry Walker, Wilfred Lindsay, Nickolas Magus, Clare Syme, Elmer West and Albert Gale. A Masonic service and a Legion service were held at the funeral home on Saturday evening.

COMMAND, Jack - At the St George's Nursing Home, Hamilton, Ontario on December 30, 1981. Formerly of 22 Queen St. North and Almonte, Ontario. Mr. Command was in his 93rd year. Dearly loved brother of Mrs. Jean Robertson of Hamilton and Mrs. Ray Johnson and Vince of Almonte, Ontario. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends called at Dodworth and Brown Funeral Home at 114 Main St. West at Bay, from 2-4 and 7-9 Friday. Funeral service at Dodworth Chapel, Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery.
JENNIE RUBENA BARNES

Mrs. Jennie Rubena (McMunn) Barnes (nee Ruby McMunn) passed away on March 15th, 1975, at the Samaritan Hospital, Ashland, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. She was sixty years of age. She had resided at 505 Country Club Lane in Ashland. Mrs. Barnes was born on February 4th, 1915, at Almonte and was the daughter of Thomas McMunn and his wife Bertha. Mrs. McMunn survives her. She received her education at Almonte. Mrs. Barnes is survived by her husband, Mr. Thomas W. Barnes, and by her children, Mary Anne (Mrs. Trail]); Nancy (Mrs. Green); Ms. Sheri Barnes and Thomas W. Barnes Jr. Mrs. Barnes is also survived by her sisters, Mrs. Eleanor White and Mrs. Lena Toole and brothers, Keith McMunn and Arnold McMunn. The funeral was held from the Alan Barker Funeral Home on March 18th. The service was conducted by the Rev. Harry Brown of Clayton. Interment will be at the St. George's Anglican Cemetery. The pallbearers were John A. Melville, Hugh McLaughlin, Charles Lockman, Neil McIntosh, Maynard McIntosh and George Currie.

CECIL McINTYRE

The sudden death of Cecil Milton McIntyre of 188 Country Street occurred in Almonte on Monday, October 20th, 1975. He was in his 62nd year. Mr. McIntyre was born on December 26, 1913 in Langham, Saskatchewan, the son of the late John A. McIntyre and the late Euphemia Barr. Mr. McIntyre served from 1940 to 1945 in the R.C.A.F. during the Second World War. He farmed in Ramsay township for several years, after which he was employed by Pfizer of Canada in Arnprior for thirteen years. Ill health then forced him into semi-retirement. An avid fan of all sports and very interested in music, Mr. McIntyre was also a member of the Almonte United Church. On July 10, 1943, he married Evelyn Symington in Almonte whom he predeceases. Mrs. McIntyre is an elementary school teacher in Almonte. Surviving are his wife Evelyn, and daughters Wilma Jean Chapman of Ottawa, and Gail Evelyn Colbourne of Bells Corners. Also surviving are brothers; Everton of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; MacPherson of Delisle, Saskatchewan, David of Langley, British Columbia; and sisters Violet Brown of Langham, Saskatchewan, Jean McMillan of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Ada Urquhart of Edmonton, Alberta. Predeceased is one daughter, Gwen Evelyn, who died in infancy. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte, on Thursday, October 23 at 2.00 p.m. with interment in Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. Robert J. McCrea officiated. Pallbearers were David Chapman, Douglas Colbourne, Mac McIntyre, Dave McIntyre, Clair Symington, and Wayne Symington. Fellow members of the church session serving as Honourary Pallbearers were Ross Craig, Cecil Turner, George Robertson, John Caldwell, Gordon Anderson and Jim Paul. Flower bearers were Alan Symington, Donald Symington and Ronald Symington.

MRS. ESABEL McGEE

Mrs. Esabel (Bella) (Barr) McGee passed away at the Almonte Hospital on March 24th, 1975, following a lengthy illness. She was 87 years of age. She had resided at Clayton. Mrs. McGee was born at Darling Township in 1888. She attended the United Church at Clayton. She was married to Mr. Harry McGee. She is survived by their daughters, Esabel (Mrs. Len Currans of Smiths Falls), Shirley (Mrs. Jack MacFarlane of Kingston), and Pearl (Mrs. Jack Gill of Toronto) and by sons Leonard of Carleton Place and Clarence, Harry and Kenny. Mrs. McGee is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. One brother, Mr. Alfred Barr of Almonte, survives. Mrs. McGee was predeceased by seven brothers and one sister. The funeral was held from the chapel of the Alan Barker Funeral Home in Carleton Place, at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 27th. The service was conducted by the Rev. Gordon C. Smyth. Interment was in the Clayton United Cemetery. The pallbearers were six grandsons of Mrs. McGee. Rick and Kevin MacFarlane of Kingston; Scott and Michael McGee of Carleton Place, Fred Gill of Toronto and William (Butch) Currans of Smiths Falls.

MRS. EDWARD MANAREY

The death of Mrs. Edward Manarey of Bridge Street, Almonte, occurred at the Riverside Hospital, Ottawa, on Wednesday afternoon, March 12, following a short illness. She was 86. The former Caroline Evans, she was born at White Lake on July 16, 1888, a daughter of the late George Evans and his wife, Mary Thomlinson. She was married at Cedar Hill on June 3, 1907, to the late Edward Manarey. Mrs. Manarey was a member of Almonte United Church. She is survived by two sons Stewart and Glen of Almonte, and three daughters, Myrtle (Mrs. Brown) and Phyllis, both of Ottawa, and Hazel (Mrs. Harry Sadler) of Carleton Place. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte, on Friday afternoon, March 14, with interment at Clayton United Cemetery. Rev. Robert McCrea conducted the services. Pallbearers were Murray Sadler, Jack Sadler, Gordon Manarey, William Cameron, Lloyd Dickson and Forbes Evans.

RALPH ALFONS ELSNER

The family and friends of Ralph Alfons Elsner were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of the 18-year-old Almonte youth as the result of an automobile accident on highway 29 between Almonte and Carleton Place on November 24th, 1973. Son of Mr. Alfons Hugo Elsner and his wife, Elfriede Emma, of R.R. 1, Arnprior, who survive, Ralph was born at Ottawa Ontario, on August 3rd, 1955. He later moved with his family to the Almonte area, where he attended local schools. A carpenter by trade, he enjoyed woodworking and participated in local activities, being a member of the Almonte Broomball league. He was also a Member of Almonte United Church. Besides his parents, the deceased is survived by two brothers, Berndt and Henry, both of Almonte. Funeral services were held from the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, on Monday, November 26th, at 2 p.m., With Rev. Robert J. McCrea conducting the services. Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery.

MRS. WILLIAM LAROCQUE

On Wednesday, August 20, 1975, Arvilla Margaret Julia (Ranger) Larocque, a lifetime resident of Darling Township, entered into rest at St. Marys-of-the-Lake hospital in Kingston, in her 63rd year. Born in Lavant Township on October 29th, 1912, Arvilla was a daughter of the late Antoine Ranger and Edith MacFarlane. She was united in marriage to William Larocque in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Almonte, on August 25, 1930. Left to mourn her loss are a loving husband, William and four sons, George, Almonte; Arthur, at home; Robert, Carleton Place, and John at home; three daughters, Ann (Mrs. Arthur Scott) Lanark, Ruth (Mrs. A. E. Ewing) Camp Borden, Edith (Mrs. Leonard Drynan) Almonte. She is also survived by a loving mother, Mrs. Teresa Ranger, R.R.4 Lanark; three brothers, Clarence, Deseronto; Frank, London, Ontario; Douglas R.R.4, Lanark; four sisters, Mae (Mrs. Sam Andersen), R.R.4 Lanark; Luella (Mrs. Howard Dermody), Onaping; Angeline (Mrs. Lester Burgess), R.R.4 Lanark; Mrs. Gertrude Elliott, R.R.4 Lanark, and 11 grandchildren; Kim Larocque, Deborah, Dianne and David Ewing, Gregory, Jamie and Tracey-Ann Scott, Michael and Heather Drynan and Jerry and Cathy Larocque. The body rested at Young's Funeral Home, Lanark, where a service was conducted by Rev. Father Milaney, then to Hopetown Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers were John Ebbs, Norval Wilson, Keith MacNaughton, Carl Camelon, Cecil King and Leonard Barr. Flowers were carried by nephews and friends of the deceased. Funeral mass was celebrated at St. Declans Church, R.R.4 Lanark, by Rev. Father Milaney on August 24, 1975.

MUNRO, James Foster, 35 years, Tuesday May 20, at Creighton Mine. Beloved husband of Joyce (Karol) (nee Ireland) Munro of 585 Victoria St, Sudbury, loving step-father of Anthony (Tony) Karol. Dear son of the Gilbert Munro (predeceased), and Margaret Munro of Almonte, dear brother of Mervyn, Bert, Jackie, Doug, Beatrice (Mrs. Art Desarmia), Flossie (Mrs. Don Houston), Helen (Mrs. Glenn James), Mrs. Shirley Drynan, Jean (Mrs. Murray Smith) all of Almonte; Gary of Winchester, Vera (Mrs. Bill Church) of Fredericton, NB, Mrs. Muriel Stewart of Dawson Creek, and the late Alex (predeceased 1968). Dear uncle of 27 nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews. Funeral service in the Loughheed Funeral Home, Sudbury, Ont., on Friday May 23 at 11:30. Rev G. R. Evans officiated. Interment in Park Lawn Cemetery in Sudbury. Donations to the CAT Scanner or Critical Care Unit would be appreciated.
SUTHERLAND, William James - At Lanark Lodge, Perth, Ontario, on Wednesday April 10th, 1975, William James Sutherland of Almonte. Beloved husband of the late Norah May Lowry and dear father of Mrs. F. Roche (Doris), David, both of Toronto; John and Gerald , both of Ottawa; William of Montreal; Mrs. R. Newman (Helen), of Midland; Mrs. R. Stewart (Frances), of Picton, and Mrs. M. Gray (Phyllis), also of Ottawa. Dear brother of Travers and David of Ottawa and Lloyd of Toronto. Rested at the Comba Funeral Home, 127 Church street, Almonte. Funeral Friday, May 2nd, to St. George's Anglican Church, Clayton, for service at 2 p.m. Rev. H. H. Brown officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.
BONNIE LYNN McCARTNEY

Funeral services for Bonnie Lynn McCartney were held at her parents' home, R.R. 4 Pakenham, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, with burial at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev. Geo. L. Bickley of St. Paul's Church, Almonte conducted the services. Bonnie Lynn, who was a Grade 11 student at Almonte High School, died Sunday, Sept. 1st, of injuries received in a car crash on highway 17 near the highway 44 turnoff. She was 17 years of age. Born at Pakenham on January 13, 1957, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David McCartney (nee Shirley Smith). She received her elementary education at Pakenham and Almonte schools. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Bill and Bruce; sisters Beverley, Shelly and Sheila; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James McCartney, Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. Alton Box, Almonte, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Smith, Stittsville, and her great grandparents, Mrs. Bill Smith of Carleton Place and Mrs. Horace Cavanagh, Almonte. Pallbearers at the funeral were Gary Smith, Ron Smith, Ray Smithson, Dennis Greene and Bill Grainger. Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, had charge of the funeral arrangements.

MRS. JESSIE MAY JULIAN

The death of Mrs. Jessie May (Miller) Julian, widow of Walter Julian, occurred at the Almonte Nursing Home on Friday, August 16th, 1974. She was in her 93rd year. Mrs. Julian was born at Cedar Hill, daughter of the late Young Miller and his wife Mary Elizabeth Ellis. In 1906 she married Walter Julian, who predeceased her in 1951, and came to reside in Almonte. Of this union Mrs. Julian is survived by four sons, Archie, Albert and Eric of Almonte, Lloyd of Hanover, Ontario and three daughters, Mary (Mrs. John Poynter), Carleton Place, Edna (Mrs. Rene McKinnon), Hull, Quebec, and Betty (Mrs. Roger Moodie) of Kanata. Three sons predeceased her; Harold, George and Bert and four children died in infancy. Also surviving are 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Allan Woods (Ethel), of Indian Head, Saskatchewan, also survives. The funeral took place on Monday, August 19th from the Comba Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. and burial was in the Auld Kirk. Rev. Robert McCrea conducted the services. Pallbearers were four grandsons, Ray Julian, Terry Julian, Allan Julian, Kim Julian and Milton Saunders and a family friend, Joe Bowman.

COX, Mrs. Lola Ordema (Wilson), - 54 Southview Crescent, Belleville, passed away at the Belleville General Hospital, Tuesday evening, April 13, 1965 in her 60th year. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Scott Wilson. Beloved wife of Charles Cox. Dear mother of Gordon A. Cox of Montreal, and William C. Cox, Waterloo, Ont.; and Mrs. Edythe M. Bethune at home. Dear sister of Carl Wilson, Vancouver, B.C., Lyle W. Wilson of Maple Creek, Sask., Mrs. Cecil (Edna) Stockdale, Maple Creek, Sask. Survived by seven grandchildren. Mrs. Cox will be resting at the John R. Bush Funeral Home, 80 Highland Ave., from Thursday noon until service in the chapel, Saturday, April 17, 1965 at 11.00 a.m. Rev. Alexander McDowell officiating. Interment at Belleville Cemetery.
BURCHALL - In hospital at Perth, Ontario on Friday, November 21st, 1975, Annie Johnson. Beloved wife of the late W. B. Burchall, dear mother of Effie, (Mrs. Raymond Jenkins), St. Catherines; May (Mrs. Robert Kidd), Calgary, in her 88th year. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 61 Lake Avenue West Carleton Place. Service was held in St. James Anglican Church, Carleton Place, on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment St. James Cemetery.