Dezell Scrapbooks

compiled by Mrs. Oliver H. Dezell (nee Iva V. Sheppard)

Received from Bob and Joan Dezell of Carleton Place.

These were typed and spell checked by Don and Fran Cooper.

Deaths - From the Carleton Place Canadian  

Thursday, February 9th, 1961         Charles H. Giles Dies In Almonte

    Charles Hartley Giles, beloved husband of Jeannette May Kellough, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Giles, passed away in Rosamond Memorial Hospital on February 1, in his 74th year Pallbearers were Oliver Dezell, Carleton Place, and five neighbours, Morris Turner, Warner Giles, Raymond Metcalfe, Stewart Lalonde, and James McKay. Interment was at Auld Kirk Cemetery.

March 22, 1961         Fred J. Tighe Dies In 85th Year

            The funeral of Frederick James Tighe was held on Saturday afternoon from the Patterson & Son Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, St. James' Church where the service was conducted by Rev G. A. Young and Rev. M. F. Oldham. Interment was made in Franktown Public Cemetery. Mr. Tighe died March 22 at Perth where he had been residing for some time. He had been ill for three weeks and was in 85th year. Born April 19, 1876, at Newboro, he was a son of the late Rev. Stearne Tighe and his Eliza Hickson. He was educated at Trinity College Schools, Port Hope. Coming to Carleton Place he was a professional organist and music teacher and practised until a relatively short time ago. He received his A.T.C.M. at Toronto in 1921 and L.L.C.M. at London, England in 1922. He attended St. James' Anglican Church and was organist there and in other local churches for many years. Mr. Tighe was a member of  the Masonic Lodge, Canadian Legion and was vitally interested in the church, particularly the historic St. James' Church at Franktown. He was a veteran of the first world war and also served many years with the Hudson's Bay Co. in the north. He is survived by several nieces and nephews located in Toronto, Vancouver, Oshawa and Los Angeles. The pallbearers were E. A. Bray, R. S. Hughton, F. C. McDiarmid, W. P. Pattie, Dr. E.  J. Walroth and Frank Ward.

June 5, 1961         MORRIS, SAMUEL GEORGE

    At the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Peter Bogaerts, Church St., Almonte, on Monday, June 5, 1961; Samuel George Morris, beloved husband of Annie Dowdall, and father of Mabel, (Mrs. Peter Bogaerts) of Almonte, aged 95 years. Resting at the Comba Funeral Home, Church St., Almonte. Funeral service at St. John’s Anglican Church, Boyd’s, on Thursday. June 8t, at 3:00 p.m. Internment St. John’s Anglican Cemetery.

November 16th, 1961         W. A. Sheppard  Passes At Perth

            William Archibald Sheppard, a well known resident of Ferguson’s Falls, Ontario, passed away in the G. W. M. Hospital in Perth on Nov. first after a lengthy illness. A son of the late Archibald Sheppard and his wife, the former Catherine Martin, he was born in Ferguson’s Falls on April 22, 1884. He served his apprenticeship as a blacksmith under an older brother, Alex and in 1905 went to Saskatchewan. In 1907 he filed on a homestead in the Bernard district where he worked at his trade and farmed until his retirement. He was married in 1913 to the former Eliza Graham who survives him. Mr. Sheppard was a member of the Anglican Church and a member of the Loyal Orange Lodge. Surviving besides are three sons, James and Graham of Demaine, Sask., Edward of Cranbrook, B. C. and three daughters, Katie and Ella of Hamilton, Ont., and (Jean), Roy McEwen of Lanark, Ont. Twelve grandchildren  survive, also one brother, Alex, of Ferguson’s Falls and four sisters, Mabel, Mary and Katie of Hamilton and (Iva) Mrs. 0. H. Dezell of Carleton Place. The funeral was held from Young’s Funeral Home in Lanark to St. John’s Anglican Church at Innisville. The Rev. Maurice Oldham officiated at the service. Interment was made in the cemetery at St. John’s church. Innisville L.O.L. No 92 conducted services at the funeral home and R. B. P. No. 639 of Carleton Place held a short service at the graveside. Six members of R. B. P. No. 639 acted as pallbearers.

December 30, 1961         DEZELL, Oliver Hammond

    Entered into rest, suddenly, at his home, Township of Ramsay, on Sat., Dec. 30, 1961, Oliver Hammond Dezell, beloved husband of Iva Sheppard, dear father of Mrs. Sterling Graham (Joan), Stittsville; Bob, Carleton Place, in his 68th year. Funeral service was held in St. John’s Church, Innisville, Tues., Jan. 2, 1962. Interment St. John’s cemetery.

Tuesday, January 2nd, 1962         Sudden Death Of Ramsay Road Commissioner

            Oliver Hammond Dezell of Ramsay Township died very suddenly of a heart attack on Saturday evening, Dec. 30, 1961. He was 68, having been born Jan. 23, 1394. He was born, educated and lived all his life in Ramsay Township. He was the son of the late James Dezell and Sarah Warren. He farmed and was Road Superintendent of Ramsay Township since February, 1928 (almost 34 years). He married the former Iva Sheppard in Hamilton on Oct. 18th, 1927. Surviving besides his wife are one daughter, (Joan) Mrs. Sterling Graham of Stittsville, one son, Bob of Carleton Place, four grandchildren, Vickie, Diane, David and Jamie Graham of Stittsville; two brothers, Wilfred of Carleton Place and James of Vancouver, B. C. Funeral service was held from Fleming Bros. Funeral Home to St. John's Anglican Church, Innisville, Ont., on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd, 1962. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery. Rev. M. F. Oldham officiated. Pallbearers were Geo. Thompson, Almonte, Jas. Gardiner, Gordon James, Norman Dowdall and Harwood McCreary of Carleton Place and Harold Stevens of Innisville.

Thursday, January 4, 1962

    The people of this district were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Mr. Charles Crampton on Christmas Day and again on Sunday to hear another well known to many, Mr. Oliver Dezell who passed away suddenly. Much sympathy is felt for all bereaved.

Obituary         MABEL SHEPPARD

            Miss Mabel Sheppard of Hamilton died after a lengthy illness on Jan. 2, 1962. Surviving besides her sister,  Mrs. Oliver Dezell are one brother, Alex M. Sheppard of Ferguson's Falls and two more sisters, Misses Kay and Mary Sheppard of Hamilton. Funeral service was held in Hamilton on Thursday, Jan. 4th. Mrs. Oliver Dezell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dezell of Carleton Place and Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Graham of Stittsville travelled to Hamilton to attend Miss Sheppard's funeral.

Thursday, February 1st, 1962         Harry W. Warren Dies In 75th Year

            The funeral of Henry Wilfred (Harry) Warren took place on January 18  from the Alan R. Parker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, where the service was conducted by Rev. R. H. James.  Interment was made in Boyd's United Cemetery. Mr. Warren died January 15 at the Haneman Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. He was in his 75th year and had resided on Clayton street. Born March 26, 1887, at Lake Dow, Ont., he was a son of the late John Warren and his wife Catherine Lett. He was educated there and farmed at Lake Dow and Boyd's Settlement for years. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church at Boyd’s. His marriage to the former Mary Edna Churchill took place at Innisville in December 1910. Surviving besides his wife are a son Garwood Warren of Oxford Station, a daughter, Mary, Mrs. 0. E. Rothwell of Lanark and a brother, George Warren of Lake Dow. A daughter, Evelyn, Mrs. William T. Gillespie predeceased him in 1948. Sixteen grandchildren also survive. The pallbearers were Warren Churchill, Carson Warren, Sid Smith, Trevor Warren, Lawrence Warren and Gordon Hutcheson.

April, 1962         Mrs. T. E. Rathwell Paid Final Tribute  

            Friends and neighbours united in paying final tribute to Mrs. Thomas Edward Rathwell at her funeral last Friday afternoon from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, to St. James’ Anglican Church where Rev. G. A Young and Canon J. W. R. Meakin conducted the service. Internment was made at St. John’s Cemetery at Innisville. The pallbearers were Robert  Dowdall of Perth; Kenneth Dowdall of Quyon, Quebec; George Dowdall of Smiths Falls, John Tennant of Carleton Place; Keith Morphy of Smiths Falls; and Stanley Kilfoyle of Ottawa, all nephews. Mrs. Rathwell died in the Almonte General Hospital on April 18 after an illness of 15 years. She was in her 67th year and had resided on Clayton Street. The former Alice Ellen Dowdall, she was born November 20, 1895, in Ramsay Township, a daughter of the late George Dowdall and his wife, Ann  Jane Gardiner. She was educated at S. S. # 1 Ramsay and attended St. John’s Anglican Church at Innisville and later at St. James’, Carleton Place. She was married at St. John’s to Mr. Rathwell on April 7th, 1920. She was a member of St. John’s Guild and taught Sunday School for many years there. She was an active member of St. James’ Guild Willing Workers’ Group. Besides her husband, she is survived by sons, Loyde Samuel Rathwell of town; a daughter , Elsie Winnifred, Mrs. Dan Rintoul of town; brothers, Charles Dowdall of town; Norman Dowdall of McCreary’s and Oliver Dowdall of Perth; sisters, Margaret Jane, Mrs. Herbert Henery of town; Elsie, Mrs. Herb. Rathwell of town; Wilhemena, Mrs. George Tennant is deceased, as is another son, Flt. Sgt. Edward Earl Rathwell killed in action overseas on June 22, 1942. Other survivors include grandsons, William Earl Rintoul, Garfield Thomas Rintoul, Thomas W. Rathwell, Danny L. Rathwell, Edward Earl Rathwell, Ernie O. Rathwell all of town. Numerous beautiful floral tributes were received.

Friday, June 15, 1962         Mrs. William James Dies in Almonte

            After several months’ illness, on Friday morning, June 15, 1962, Mrs. William E. James passed peacefully away to her eternal rest at the Almonte General Hospital, in her 82nd year. Annie Maria Warren was born at the Warren Homestead, McCreary’s, on  May 28th, 1881, eldest daughter of the late William Warren and Euphenis Marshall. On June 26, 1906, at St. John’s Anglican Church, Innisville, deceased was united in marriage to William Edward James, who predeceased her on March 9th, 1952.  Mr. and Mrs. James farmed over forty years on the old homestead in the James Settlement , Lanark Township. Later they retired to live with their son Frank, in the Union Hall district. To this union was born four sons and one daughter, Gordon, Frank, Eleanor (Mrs. Raymond Bartlett), all of Ramsay, Warren of Perth, and John of Lanark Township. There are seven grandchildren. also, left to mourn her loss are two sisters, Miss Kate Warren of McCreary’s , Eleanor (Mrs. Charles Stewart), of Calgary, Alberta, who was present for the funeral. Deceased brothers were John and Thomas Warren of McCreary’s and James Warren of Balderson. All of her life she was a staunch member  of St. George’s Anglican Church, Clayton Ontario, in the W. A. and Guild and community activities. She was a loving wife and mother, a kind neighbour and friend and will be sadly missed. The funeral which was very largely attended took place from the Kerry Funeral Home to St. George’s Church, Clayton, conducted by the rector, Rev. M. F. Oldham. Internment was in the parish cemetery. The pallbearers were two nephews and four neighbours, Reginald Warren, Samuel Rothwell, Edgar Bowland, Kenneth Robertson, Edgar Hudson, and Alfred James. The many beautiful floral tributes received attested to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Friends and relatives attended from Calgary, Burritt’s Rapids, Ottawa, Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Cobden, Perth, Stittsville, Carleton Place, Lanark, Almonte, Pakenham, Beckwith, Drummond, Ramsay, Bathurst and Montague.

Sunday, June 21, 1962         W.C. Hammond Dies at 68 Years

            The funeral of William Clifford Hammond took place last Sunday afternoon from his late residence at Boyd’s Settlement to Boyd’s Free Methodist Church where Rev. R. H. James, assisted by Rev. A. B. Moffatt conducted the service. Internment was made in Boyd’s Methodist Cemetery. Mr. Hammond died in Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital on June 21. He was 68 years of age. Born at Carleton Place in 1894, he was a son of the late Alfred Hammond and his wife, Sara Ann Willows. He farmed for many years and retired a few years ago. Mr. Hammond was prominent in many activities in Lanark Township and represented the township on the hospital board. He was married September 21, 1921, to the former Margaret Dezell of Carleton Place. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Rev. Gordon A. Hammond of Renfrew and daughters, Hazel, Mrs. Eldon Sample; Muriel, Mrs. Thoburn Christie; Edith, Mrs. R. H. Hobbs, of Long Sault; Lois, Mrs. Allan Lyle of Smiths Falls and Cora, Mrs. Raymond Voteary of Kingston. The pallbearers were Ross Dezell, Ivan Gardiner, Russell Willows, Ernie Hammond, James Churchill and R. C. Wilson.

July 22, 1962         R. G. Gardiner Paid Final Tribute

            Friends and neighbours united in paying final tribute to Robert George Gardiner at his funeral last Wednesday afternoon from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, to Zion United Church where Rev. H. E. Parsons, assisted by Rev. Gordon Hammond conducted the service. Interment was made in the United Cemeteries. Mr. Gardiner, who resided on High street, died in Memorial Hospital on July 22 after a brief illness. He was 61 years of age. Born June 29, 1901, at Balderson, he was a son of the late John E. Gardiner and his wife, Isabella Menzies. For years he conducted a transfer business from his home. He attended Zion United Church. Mr. Gardiner was married to the former Hazel Dezell at Perth on October 13, 1925. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Ivan Gardiner of Carleton Place; daughters, Mrs. W. E. H. (Ileane) Cooper of Metz, France; Mrs. David (Irma) Willoughby of Ottawa; Mrs. Malcolm (Marlyn) Storey of Richmond; Mrs. Leonard (Nora) Sadler of Richmond; two brothers, William Gardiner and J. Norman Gardiner of Balderson; also a sister, Mrs. Milford Chambers of town. The pallbearers were Raymond Chambers, Ottawa, Ross Dezell of Scotch Corners, nephews; Clifford Gardiner, Scotch Corners, a cousin; Caldwell Wilson of town, Lindsay Campbell and Lorne Bell of Perth.

Thomas Quinn Dies At 90 Years

            On Friday morning, June 3rd, death claimed one of the oldest of the residents of Ferguson's Falls vicinity in the person of Thomas Quinn. On February 22nd, 1870, he was born at Ferguson's Falls and lived on the farm there during his long life of ninety years. His genial and kindly disposition won for him a wide circle of friends and during the days following his death many persons who had known him called to offer their sympathy and prayers. The remains rested at Young Funeral Home and the funeral Mass was said, at the Sacred Heart Church in Lanark by the pastor, Rev. Joseph Healy. Burial was at St. Patrick's Church Cemetery at Ferguson's Falls. The pallbearers were Terrance Grey, Jas. Quinn, Francis Quinn, Francis Badour, Albert Forest, and Leo Quinn. He is survived by five brothers, William at Haileybury Hospital; James of Lanark; John, Frank and Charles of Ferguson’s Falls; and Sister M. Edward of Sacred Heart Convent, Arnprior. Among those who attended the funeral were his niece (Eileen) Mrs. James Mackler of Kirkland Lake; Leo Quinn of Cornwall; Loyola Quinn (Mrs. Desmond Piplonski) of Renfrew; Rev. Leo Hickey of Ottawa; Mrs. Hilda Hickey of Almonte; James P. Quinn and Miss Alice Quinn of Carleton Place.

September 27, 1962         Mrs. J C. Gardiner Paid Final Tribute

            On Thursday, 27th September, the community learned of the sad death of Grace Marcella McNeely, beloved wife of James C. Gardiner  in Ottawa Civic Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born, 8th May, 1910, on the ninth line of Beckwith the deceased was a daughter of the late John J. McNeely and his wife, Harriet Letitia Wrathall. She was married at her home to James Gardiner, 5th September, I933, and she was a resident of Scotch Corners. Gardiner was a devoted wife and mother whose chief interests were her home, church and community. A faithful member of St. John’s Anglican Church, the deceased participated actively in the church Guild and Women's Auxiliary. Besides her bereaved husband. she is survived by her two sons, Keith and George, and her granddaughter, Karen. The large funeral took place,30th September, from her late home to St. John's Church and cemetery for interment. The Reverend M. Oldham conducted the service. Her neighbours, Herbert Gardiner, Lloyd Code, Clifford Gardiner, Alfred Poole, John Chamney and Thomas Gardiner were the bearers. Many acts of kindness and beautiful floral tributes were extended to the deceased and family and her family.

George C. Gardiner Dies At 59 Years

            It was with regret that citizens of Carleton Place and district learned of the passing of a well known resident of Scotch Corners area, George Charles Gardiner, which occurred in the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday evening, August 22nd, following an illness of three weeks the result of a heavy heart seizure from which he failed to recover. Mr. Gardiner was 59. Born on October 27th, 1902, in Beckwith Township, he was a son of the late Mr. Thomas J. Gardiner and his late wife, the former Miss Sarah J. Rathwell and received his education at S.S. No. 10, Beckwith. The late Mr. Gardiner followed the occupation of a farmer at Scotch Corners and was one of tile best known throughout the County of Lanark. He was a member of St. John's Anglican Church in Innisville, and of the 'Men's Association and a Past Warden of St. John’s. Gardiner was a member of L.O.L. number 92, Innisville, and of the Royal Black Preceptory number 639 and served as a councillor of Beckwith Township, where he rendered  faithful service, for many years. He was married in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, North Gower on September 11th, 1929, to the former Miss Mabel Mather who survives with one son, Mr. Thomas A. Gardiner, at home, and one daughter (Lillian) Mrs. Lyle McNab, of City View; also two brothers, Mr. Oliver Gardiner, Scotch Corners and Mr. Samuel Gardiner of Carleton Place and one sister (Alice) Mrs. Cecil Jackson of Innisville. Five grandsons also survive. The funeral, one of the largest witnessed in the community for many years, took place from his residence Saturday afternoon, August 25th, to St. John’s Church where the service was held at two-thirty with Rev. Canon J. W. R. Meakin officiating. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ross Dezell, John  Chamney, Lloyd Carnahan, James Gardiner, Clifford Gardiner and Mac James. Interment was made at St. John’s cemetery. Numerous beautiful floral tokens were received, evidence of the very high esteem in which the late Mr. Gardiner was held and many friends from outside points attended the funeral as well as from Carleton Place and surrounding districts.

Thursday, June 20th, 1963         John S. Turner Passes After Lengthy Illness

            Mr. John Stephen Turner passes away in St. Francis Hospital, in Smiths Falls, On Saturday, June 29th, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Turner was in his 76th year. Born In Ramsay Township on August 27th, 1887, he was a son of the late Mr. John  Turner and his wife, the former Miss Barber and he received his education in the Union Hall school and In Almonte. Completing his education, Mr. Turner came to Carleton Place and, shortly after became employed with Findlay’s Limited serving that firm as paymaster for 43 years. About nine years ago, Mr. Turner retired from active work due to ill health. He was married in St. John’s Anglican Church, in Perth, on May 24th, 1916, to the former Miss Zephyr V. Weir, and following their marriage came to reside in Carleton Place where they have lived continuously ever since. In his earlier life, Mr. Turner was keenly interested in all kinds of sport, particularly horse racing, hockey, and baseball and some years ago was a member of Mississippi Golf Club. Mr. Turner formerly attended Zion Church for some years and latterly St. James Anglican Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Messrs. Allan (Joe) Turner, and Gordon Turner, both of Carleton Place. One son, Flight Sergeant Arnold Turner was killed in action overseas while serving with the R. C. A. F. in World War Two, in July 1943. Five grandchildren, Sharon, Shawn, Shane, Stephen and Penny Turner, all of Carleton Place, two brothers, Messrs. James B. Turner and Morris P. Turner, both of Almonte, and one sister, (Emma) Mrs. William McEwen, of Almonte, also survive. The funeral which was largely attended, took place from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon, July second, with Rev. George Young officiating at the service, assisted by Rev. M. F. Oldham, of Clayton. The pallbearers were Messrs. W. F. Findlay, Sr., Nairn Findlay, Walter Armour, Ernie Giles, Roy McKittrick, and Gordon Drummond. Internment was made at St. John’s cemetery, in Innisville. Numerous beautiful floral tributes were received, mute evidence of the high esteem in which Mr. Turner was held. Out-of-town friends attending the funeral were from Toronto, White Lake, Arnprior, Smiths Falls, Renfrew, Ottawa, Almonte, Lanark, Perth, Innisville, Scotch Corners and the surrounding districts.

June 20, 1963         CUMMINGS, Laura Fern

            Suddenly at her home, Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place, Thursday, June 20, 1963, Laura Fern Porter, beloved wife of the late Melville John Cummings, and dear mother of (Edith Ann), Mrs. Bruce Weston, of Brockville, in her 57th year. Resting at Fleming Brothers Funeral Home, Lake Ave. West. Funeral service in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Sunday, June 23, at 2 p.m. Interment United cemetery.

Glenn Hueston's Funeral Monday Largely Attended

            Friends and neighbours in paying final tribute to Alexander Hueston of Innisville at his funeral on Monday  from Fleming Bros. Home, Carleton Place, John's Anglican Church Rev. M. F. Oldham conducted service. Interment was the parish cemetery  in the parish cemetery at Innisville. The pallbearers were Lyle Grant, Donald Lowe, Donald White, Harvey Crosby, Fred Richardson, and Wayne Nield. The flower bearers were Glenn Yuill and James Murphy. Mr. Hueston was killed accidentally near Perth on Highway 7 early last Saturday morning. His car was in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer transport. The driver, Bart Ayton, of Toronto is in the Perth Great War Memorial Hospital. Born in August 6, 1942, at Perth, he was an only son of George Alexander Hueston and his wife, Vera Pearl White. He became employed as an auto worker at MacGregor’s Garage here and had just completed his apprenticeship. He attended St. John’s Anglican Church at Innisville and was quite active with the young people in the community. He is survived by his parents. Many floral tributes were received.

1964         Mrs. R. M. McNeely Paid Final Tribute

            Following an illness of about three weeks, Mrs. Robert Miller McNeely passed away April 10 in Almonte General Hospital. The former Harriett Alice Thompson, she was a daughter of the late Robert Thompson and his wife, Charlotte Sheppard of Ramsay Township where she was born. On September 23, 1903 she married to Robert Miller McNeely of Beckwith Township in St. John's Anglican Church, Innisville. They farmed for many years in Beckwith. Her husband predeceased her in July 1929. Survivors include three daughters and four sons, (Muriel) Eric C. Simpson, Carleton Place; Earl J. McNeely, Bells Comers; Osmond E. McNeely and Howard W. McNeely, Carleton Place; Melvin M. McNeely, Ottawa: (Eleanor ) Mrs. Wilmer Lyons, Portland; (Vera) Mrs. Clinton J. McEvoy, Ottawa; also 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren: two sisters. Mrs. Ella Giles, Carleton Place and Mrs. Ada Smalley, Ossining, New York, U.S.A. The largely attended funeral was held from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Ave. West, on April 12 to St. James' Anglican church, Rev. G. A. Young and Rev. H. A. Horsey officiating. Interment  the United cemeteries. The  pallbearers were Walter Armour, Ernest Giles, Warner Giles, Howard McRae, W. E. Neely and James McNeely.

Fred West Dies In Victoria B.C.

            The death occurred suddenly in Victoria, British Columbia, on Tuesday, February 11th  former well known resident in the person of Mr. Fred West who lived here for many years before going to the Canadian West. The late Mr. West and his late wife and members of his family came from England eventually settling in Carleton Place where he operated a shoe repair shop for many years and the family  were well known in town and surrounding districts. Mrs. West predeceased him several years ago. Surviving are five daughters. (Christena) Mrs. Gordon Purdy, Port Colborne, (May) Mrs. Thos. Dunn, Smiths Falls, (Freda) Mrs. Norman Crampton, Stittsville, (Jean) Mrs. Thomas Hargraves, Brockville, Mrs. Ethel Redhead, Victoria, British Columbia and six sons, Messrs. George West, Ottawa, Eric West, Cobourg, Kenneth West, Stanley West, Donald West, all of the West, and Wilfred West, of Brockville. One son, Mr. Clifford West, predeceased him several years ago. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, February 14th, with interment in the Victoria cemetery.

John H. Poole Dies In The West

            Mr. John Poole, a resident of Birtle, Manitoba, passed away in a Brandon hospital after a short illness. Mr. Poole was born at Ferguson Falls, the only son of the late John Poole and his wife,  Jane Cunningham. He was in his 78th year. Several years ago he went west where he has lived ever since. Mr. Poole is survived by two married daughters in Winnipeg, and his only sister (Edith) Mrs. Arthur Wilson. His funeral took place Saturday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Arthur Wilson, at McDonald's Corners. Interment will be made at Prestonvale Cemetery in the spring.

May22, 1965         James P. Quinn Dies At 87 Years

            Mr. James P. Quinn, formerly of Edmonton, Alberta, died May 22nd, 1965, in the Carleton Place Memorial Hospital. Mr. Quinn was born in Lanark Township and was the son of the late John J. Quinn, and his wife, Mary McKittrick. He was 87 years old. He had been employed by the Canadian National Railway as a Bridge and Building Inspector. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, and had recently received a Certificate of Esteem and Merit for faithful service. He has been retired 22 years and has lived in Carleton Place since his retirement. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, also the Holy Name Society, and the League of the Sacred Heart. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Julia McCann, and Alice, both of Carleton Place. Also his nieces and nephews namely, Rev. Sister Mary Carmel, Midland, Ont.; Mrs. Hilda Hickey, Almonte; Mrs. W. L. Phelan, Mrs. N. Reinartz, Rochester, N.Y.; John B. McCann, Camp Borden; Gerald McCann, Smiths Falls; J. Vince Carberry, Penticton, B.C.; Al. Carberry, Edmonton, Alta. The funeral was held on Monday morning, May 24th, at St. Mary's Church, with interment in the family plot, at Ferguson's Falls cemetery. Father P. Murphy said the funeral mass. Father Leo Hickey,  a grand nephew, was in the sanctuary. Father J. P. Healey, of Lanark, said the graveside prayers, assisted by Father Hickey. Pallbearers were: John and Gerald McCann, Mr. Dwyer, Michael Ryan, Allan Lever and J. U. Kilfoyle.

September 25, 1965         A. Burnie Dies At 70 Years Of Age

            The funeral of Mr. Arthur James Burnie, well known resident, of town, took place from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 1965, at 2 p.m. with Rev. H. E. Parsons conducting the service. Interment took place in the United Cemeteries . Mr. Burnie, who resided a 1619 W., Town Line, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, September 25, following a lengthy illness. He was 70 years of age. Born in Carleton Place. on July 11, 1895. He was a son of the late John Burnie and his wife, the late Margaret Robertson. He received his education at Carleton Place and in Ottawa. By trade, Mr. Burnie was a machinist, serving in that capacity in Ottawa and Stratford, Ont. He attended Zion United Church and was a member of I.O.O.F. No, 180. Carleton Place. He was a veteran of World War 1, has served with the Royal Engineers. He was married in Zion United Church, Carleton Place on July 1, 1942 to the former Miss Verna Devlin who survives. Besides his wife, he is survived by two brothers. George of  North Bay, and Bill  of Kingston, Ont.,  one sister. Mrs. W. C. Willoughby, (Bess). of Carleton Place. The pallbearers were: Bob Dezell, Gerald Crawford, J. D. McAdam, Wilson Devlin, Tom Blaney and Ernie Halpenny.

1965         Howard Williams - Dies At 73 Years

            The funeral of Mr. Howard Wilfred Williams, well known resident of Carleton Place took place Monday, October 11th, 1965, from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Ave. west. to St. James Anglican Church, where the service was conducted at 4 P.M. by Rev. E. D. Fleming. Interment. took place in St. James Cemetery. Mr. Williams, who had resided at 117 John St., died in the Bartlett Nursing Home on Saturday, October 9th, following a lengthy illness. He was 73 years of age. Born in Carleton Place on March 27, 1892, be was the son of the late Benjamin Y. Williams of Carleton Place and his wife, the late Annie McRae, of Beckwith Twp. He received his education in the local schools and was a member of St. James Anglican Church. He was also a member of the I. O O. F. and a retired member of the Ocean Wave Fire Co. For a number of years he had conducted a butcher and grocery store business  on Victoria St. He was married in Carleton Place to the former Gladys Paul who survives. Besides his wife he is survived, by two sons, James Y., of Carleton Place and Leonard, of  Ottawa: two daughters, Inez (Mrs. Bruce McKay), of Kamloops, B.C. and Margaret, (Mrs. Cleve Thorpe), of Carleton Place; two brothers, George, (Mac) and Carol (Buzz), both of Carleton Place; two sisters, Miss Elsie Williams, Reg. N. and Miss Sadie Williams, Reg. N., both of Carleton Place. The pallbearers, three Oddfellows and three Firemen, were, Lorne Garvin, Harold Steele, Ossie Hastie, Stewart Cavers, Walter Kingston and Harold Doe.

November 27, 1965         Rev . M. F. Oldham, Paid Final Tribute

            Following a lengthy illness, Maurice F. Oldham, Honorary Assistant to Archdeacon L. J. Patterson, rector of St. George Church, Owen Sound, died in Owen Sound General and Marine Hospital, Saturday. Rev. Mr. Oldham passing will be mourned in many parishes in this district, where had served, as well as in Eastern Ontario where the later years his ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada were spent. A native of Chatsworth,  Mr. Oldham was born on August 2., 1902, younger son of the Dr. Edmund Oldham, and his wife, Mary Ramage Oldham. He educated in the schools of Chatsworth; at Riverdale Collegiate, Toronto, and in 1927 he graduated  from Wycliffe College. He was ordained in All Saints' Church,  Windsor, 18 years ago. The year after his graduation and ordination, he was married to Miss Agnes Henry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Henry of Holland Township, later of Owen Sound. Throughout his long service the church, Rev. and Mrs. Oldham have ministered to parishes Dundalk, Tara, Thornbury-Clarksburg, and Prussels in the Diocese of  Huron, and in Camden East,  Merrickville, and Clayton in eastern  Ontario. He was rector of George’s Church, Clayton: St. John's, Innisville; and St. James’  Franktown for a period of years before ill health compelled his resignation last June, Mr. Oldham had been Rural Dean of Lanark for three years and secret treasurer of the Lanark-Arnprior Clericus for nine years. He had a life-long interest educational matters, and serve several local school boards. A member of the Ontario Education Association, he was a regular attendant at the annual sessions that body. Rev. Mr. Oldham is survived, his wife, and by his only sister,  Mrs. Robert Vanbuskirk, Guelph. His only brother, Dr. Morrell Oldham, who was a medical Practitioner in Desboro and Tara and died in 1918. On Saturday, November 27 1965, the Reverend Maurice French Oldham died in Owen Sound after a long illness, cheerful and courageously borne. He was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Oldham  of Chatsworth, Ontario. Mr. Oldham graduated from Wycliffe College in 1927 and was ordained deacon that year in Windsor, Ontario. He was priested in 1928 and was married that same year to Agnes Henry of Owen Sound. He served for 18 years in the Diocese of Huron, then from 1946 to 1956 in the Diocese of Ontario Camden East and Merrickville, coming to the Diocese of Ottawa as Rector of the Parish of Clayton in 1956. During his ministry at Clayton, Innisville and Franktown. Mr. Oldham was for nine years, Secretary-Treasurer of the Deanery Clericus and Rural Dean of Lanark for three years. In June, 1965, he resigned from his parish due to ill-health and moved to Owen Sound where he served as Honorary Assistant at St. George's Church. He is survived by Mrs. Oldham who is residing in Owen Sound. The funeral service was taken at St. George's, Owen Sound, on St. Andrew's Day, by the Rector, the Venerable L. J. Patterson, and the Right Reverend H. F. Appleyard, Bishop of Georgian Bay, and the Right Reverend E. S. Reed, Bishop of Ottawa. The following clergy of the Deanery of Bruce acted as pallbearers: The Reverends R. Gibson, Thornbury-Clarksburg;  S. Bell, Walter's Falls; Thomas Scott, St. Thomas' Church, Owen Sound; W. F. Brown, Chatsworth; 0. J. Laramie, Southampton and J. W. Hoflaud of Dundalk. Both clergy were held in high respect by their brother and were beloved by their parishioners and  thanksgivings are being offered for their witness. The diocese offers its sympathy to their families in their bereavement and also to the Diocesan Commissioner, who suffered the loss in November of his father, Mr. F. A. Southcott, in London, Ontario. Requiescant in pace.

A. M. Sheppard Paid Final Tribute

            Alexander Martin Sheppard, lifetime resident of Ferguson's Falls, Ontario passed away in the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital, on October 29th after a short illness. A son of the late Archibald Sheppard and his wife, the former Catherine Martin, he was born in Ferguson's Falls on October 31, 1875. He served his apprenticeship as a blacksmith under his father, and continued in his trade which he loved, until forced to give it up due to arthritis. In addition to this trade he also owned and operated the general store. and his keen interest in business continued long after his retirement in 1947. He remained prominent in business circles for many years and many will remember his cheerful and buoyant nature and the way he bore his affliction with resignation and patience. Mr. Sheppard was married twice. On December 25th. 1906, he married Maria A. Case of Hamilton. She predeceased him in 1914. On August 27th, 1917, he was married to Eleanor May Rothwell, of Ferguson's Falls. who predeceased him on September 21st, 1952. Mr. Sheppard was a member of St. John's Anglican Church and a life member of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 7 of Drummond. Surviving are two daughters, Blanche, of Ottawa, and Elena, (Mrs. Art McCall), of Carleton Place, one granddaughter, Ruth, three sisters, Mary and Kay of Hamilton, and Iva (Mrs. O. H. Dezell) of Carleton Place. The funeral was held from Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, in Carleton Place, on Monday, November 1, 1965, to St. John’s Anglican Church, Innisville, where the service was conducted by Rev. E. D. Fleming, of Carleton Place assisted by Rev. E. Allsopp, of Ottawa, former rector of Innisville. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery. The pallbearers were William Rothwell, Robert Dezell, Robert Sheppard, Roy McEwen, Frank Plaunt, and Sterling Graham. The many floral tributes bore testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held by all who knew him.

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