Newspaper articles from the Almonte Gazette
compiled by Loretta Scott.
Almonte
Gazette March 29, 1973
DR.
C.R. MACDOWALL DIES SUDDENLY
The
death occurred suddenly at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Sunday, March 25, 1973,
of Dr. Clifford Ross MacDowall of Carleton Place. He had been a patient in
hospital for the previous ten days. He was 66.
Dr. MacDowall was well and favourably
known in Almonte, and since his retirement from active practice some ten years
ago has helped the local doctors on numerous occasions to look after the medical
needs of Almonte and area residents.
He
was born in Montreal in 1906, a son of the late William Samuel MacDowall and his
wife, May Muir, and came to Almonte at an early age. He received his education
in Almonte public and high schools and entered Queen’s University. He
graduated in medicine from Queen’s in 1932, and served his internship at
Albany, New York, following which he started practice in Almonte. In 1942 he
went to Carleton Place, taking over the practice of Dr. I W James.
Always
a keen sportsman, Ross played hockey with the Almonte teams in the late
twenties. While at Queen’s he was a member of the Eastern Canada Memorial Cup
champions who lost out to the Winnipeg Monarchs in the national finals.
He
was an avid curler and golfer, and was a past president of both the Carleton
Place Curling Club and the Mississippi Golf Club. He was a member and Past
Worshipful Master of Mississippi Lodge AF & AM, No. 147 Almonte.
Dr.
MacDowall was twice married. His first wife was the former Marjorie Scott of
Almonte, and second, Edna Hoffman of Carleton Place, both of whom predeceased
him.
Surviving
are one daughter, Pamela (Mrs. William Jamieson) of Arnprior: two brothers,
Donald of Ottawa, and Dawson of Carleton Place, and two grandchildren, Scott and
Jane Jamieson.
The
funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin St., Almonte, on Tuesday
afternoon to Almonte United Church for service at 2 o’clock. Interment was at
the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Kenneth Murray of Zion Memorial United Church,
Carleton Place, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. Robert McCrea, of
Almonte United Church.
Active
pallbearers were Dr Tom Keon, Dr Frank Murphy, Jim Collie, Bob Hill, Jack
Smithson and Bob France.
Honourary pallbearers were Dr J C Samis of Ottawa, Dr Wilfred A Roy, Dr Clifford A Dobb and Mr. Harvey Baird of Carleton Place, Dr Rolf K Bach and Mr. C. J. Newton, QC, of Almonte.
OBITUARY
ALMONTE GAZETTE
Mr.
Daniel J Foy
A
well known and highly esteemed resident of Almonte, died on Tuesday morning (Feb
11, 1941) following a short illness in the person of Daniel J Foy, in his 82nd
year.
Of a
kind and affable nature, Mr. Foy’s death came as a severe blow to his many
friends. He was a member of St. Mary’s church here.
Deceased
was born at Richmond, the son of Andrew and his wife Elizabeth O’Leary.
Following his marriage to Mary MacFarlane at St. Declan’s Church, Darling, he
farmed for many years at Tatlock, and moved to Almonte in 1929.
Surviving
in addition to Mrs. Foy, are five daughters and two sons: Mary of Deux Rivieres,
Que, the Misses Bridget, Maude, Edith and Mrs. W E Scott, all of Almonte,
Private James Foy on active service in Iceland, and Cadet John Foy of the RCAF
Toronto, and one sister, Mrs. John McGinnis, of Athelstan, Que.
The funeral was held this morning (Thursday) from his late residence, Union Street, to St. Mary’s Church and cemetery. Rev Father John Cunningham officiated at the service. The remains were place in St. Mary’s Cemetery Vault. The pallbearers were Messrs. Bart McAuliffe, Jas Abram, Patrick Carroll, Patrick Hogan, Dan James and Michael Welsh.
OBITUARY
ALMONTE GAZETTE
Funeral
of Mrs. Dan Foy
Mrs.
Daniel Foy, 79, resident of Almonte, died Friday (May 15, 1959) in Rosamond
Memorial Hospital.
She
had been admitted to hospital 10 weeks earlier with second-degree burns to 25
percent of her body.
Mrs.
Foy was burned when she was working around an electric stove in her home and her
clothing caught fire. She was alone in the kitchen at the time and she was badly
burned before her daughter, who was upstairs, could get to the kitchen and
extinguish the flames.
Born
in Darling township, she was the former Mary Angeline McFarlane, daughter of the
late John McFarlane and Julia Majore. She received her education in the rural
schools. In 1900 she married Daniel Joseph Foy and they farmed at Tatlock until
1929 when they moved to Almonte where she has lived ever since. Mr. Foy died 18
years ago.
She
was a devout member of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Almonte, and a member of the
Catholic Women’s League.
Surviving
are five daughters and two sons: Mary, Bridget, Maude, and Loretta (Mrs. W E
Scott) all of Almonte, Edith (Mrs. James O’Neill) of Kinburn, James of Blind
River and John of Ottawa.
Of
a family of 10 she is survived by four sisters: Agnes (Mrs. Neil Morrow), Minnie
(Mrs. Henry Morrow) both of Snow Road, Ida (Mrs. Louis Morrow) of Lavant, and
Denise(sic) (actually Desneignes) (Mrs. Leon Lalonde) of Carp.
The
funeral was held on Monday morning at 10 am from her late residence, Union
Street to St. Mary’s Church. Rev
Francis French PP met the body at the door, and Solemn High Mass was said by Rev
Maurice Egan. Rev. Alphonse O’Neill, PP of St. Mary's Ottawa, was deacon, and
Rev Raymond Burke of St. Michael’s Corkery was sub deacon. Mgr. John O’Neill
was in the sanctuary.
Rev
Father French said the committal prayers assisted by Father Egan and Father
Burke.
The
pallbearers were: Dan James, Dan Craig, Oswald Laframboise, Jack McFarlane, Jas
McFarlane and Angus Lalonde.
OBITUARY
Mrs.
Louis Morrow
Following
an illness of 4 and a half months, Mrs. Julia Ida Morrow of Sharbot Lake died in
St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital, Kingston, Ontario on November 16, 1975.
Mrs.
Morrow was born in Darling Township 82 years ago, a daughter of the late John
and Juliah (sic) McFarlane, and later lived for some time at Donaldson, Ont.
Surviving
to mourn her passing are her husband, Louis Morrow of Sharbot Lake: three
daughters: Agnes (Mrs. Archie Thomas), of Snow Road: Margaret (Mrs. Robert
Dunham) of Savant Lake, and Beatrice (Mrs. Harold Closs) of Harrowsmith; four
sons: Alfred of North Bay, John of Inverary, Francis of Kingston and Sherman of
Cataraqui, also 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased
by a daughter Irene.
The funeral service on November 19th was from the Goodfellow Funeral Home in Parham to St. James Roman Catholic Church, Sharbot Lake. Requiem Mass was said by Father Vickers and committal prayers at Crawford’s Cemetery were said by Father Manning. The pallbearers were her six grandsons: Louis Thomas, Alan and Michael Morrow, Kirby, Kevin and Shawn Closs.
OBITUARY
JOHN
FOY
The
death of John Vincent Foy occurred at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday,
July 5th, 1975, after a lengthy illness. He was in his 61st
year.
He
was born on January 22nd 1915, in Tatlock in Darling Township, the
son of the late Daniel J Foy and the late Mary McFarlane. His education took
place in Tatlock Public School, St. Mary’s Separate School, and Almonte High
School.
Mr.
Foy, who attended St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church in Ottawa, also lived in
Ottawa prior to his death.
After
leaving high school he was Manager of the Dominion store in Almonte before
enlisting in the air force during World War II. While serving overseas, John was
severely wounded in a flight over enemy territory and spent nearly a year in
York Military Hospital in England.
Following
the war he was a district supervisor for Dominion for a time before becoming a
civil servant in the Administration Department at the British High Commission,
Ottawa.
An
avid hunter, he was a member of Red Pine and Duff’s Hunting groups. He also
belonged to the Officers’ Mess and the Canadian Legion, both in Ottawa. He was
a member of the RCAF with the rank of Flight-Lieutenant.
He is
survived by sisters Mary E, Bridget, Maude and Loretta, (Mrs. W E Scott) of
Almonte,: and Edith, (Mrs. James O’Neill) of Kinburn.
Predeceased
is one brother, James A Foy.
The
funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte, on Tuesday, July 8th,
at 10 o’clock, with interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The
service was conducted by Rev Father K Milaney with funeral Mass concelebrated by
Fathers K Milaney, F I French, and E Lunney. Graveside prayers were said by
Fathers Milaney and French.
Honourary
pallbearers were Air Commodore R J Carson and J E F Claydon from the office of
the British High Commission; Art Hutchins and Art Duff, hunting buddies; and
Colonel P Ryan and R Robillard from Officers’ Mess.
Active
pallbearers were K Baker and Conrad Moffat, Commission Office; John Stewart and
Carman Humphries, friends from hunting; and Peter MacCrimmon and Desmond
Jackman, from Officers’ Mess.
Among those attending the funeral were Sir John and Lady Johnston, British High Commissioner to Canada, and his wife.
OBITUARY
ALMONTE GAZETTE
Mary
Ellen Foy
Almonte
lost a fine citizen when, after a brief illness, Mary Ellen Foy died in the
Almonte General Hospital on July 23, 1982. She was in her 81st year.
Born
in Tatlock, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Foy and his wife the late
Mary McFarlane.
After
attending public school in Tatlock she graduated from Almonte High School and
taught in some local schools before attending Ottawa Normal School. Following
her Normal School training in 1926, she taught in a small isolated lumbering
town north of Sioux Look-Out called McDougall Mills, then some 15 years in
Chapleau and White River, followed by several years in St. Catharines.
In
1958 Miss Foy returned to her home town and taught in St. Mary’s School until
her retirement.
In
her profession as school teacher, for some 43 years, she was well known and
admired as a gifted teacher, kind, knowledgeable, compassionate and
understanding who gave of herself and shared the richness of her life with
hundreds of pupils, so that it will be emulated by many whose privilege it was
to have been taught by her.
Miss
Foy was also well known in community work. She was a volunteer for many years in
our hospital and an active life member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Almonte
General Hospital.
Following
her retirement from her profession she was a member of the Superannuated Women's
Teachers’ Association and served on the executive of the North Lanark Branch.
A
devout and faithful member of St Declan’s Parish in Darling and later in St.
Mary’s Almonte, always active in church work, she was a life member of the
Catholic Women’s League.
She
lived on Union Street with her sisters since 1958 until 1981, when it became
necessary to take up residence in Fairview Manor.
Mary
is survived by her sisters Bridget, Maude,, Loretta (Mrs. W E Scott) of Almonte,
and Edith (Mrs. J O’Neill) of Kinburn. She was predeceased by her brothers:
James and John.
The
funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home to St Mary’s Church where Mass
was concelebrated by Father Milaney, Father M Egan, Father E Lunney and Father J
Muldoon.
The
pallbearers were four nephews: John O’Neill, Robert Scott, Kevin Scott, and
David Thomas.
Interment took place in the family plot in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Almonte.
OBITUARY
ALMONTE GAZETTE
JULIA
ELIZABETH MAUDE FOY
Julia
Elizabeth Maude Foy passed away Dec 23, 1989 in the Almonte Hospital in her 85th
year.
Maude
was born in Darling township March 14, 1905, the daughter of the late Mary
MacFarlane and the late Daniel Foy.
Maude
spent many years as a civil servant working in the Department of Defence
Production in Ottawa. On retirement she lived with two of her sisters in Almonte
and for the past ten years she had been a resident of Fairview Manor.
Maude
is survived by two sisters,, Edith, (Mrs. J F O’Neill) of Kinburn, and Loretta
(Mrs. W E Scott) of Almonte. She
was predeceased by sisters Mary and Bridget, and brothers, James and John.
The
funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home on Dec 27, 1989 to St. Mary’s
Church in Almonte where the funeral Mass was celebrated by Father K Milaney,
Father Ed Lunney, and Father Joe Vayalil.
Pallbearers were Maude’s four nephews: Robert Scott, Kevin Scott, John O’Neill and Dave Thomas.
Death Notice - Almonte Gazette.
Foy,
James Andrew
(Former member of the Cameron Highlanders.) In hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, April 5, 1973, in his 66yh year, James Andrew Foy, dear son of the late Daniel Foy and the late Mary McFarlane; dear brother of Mary, Bridget, Maude, Loretta (Mrs. W E Scott), Edith, (Mrs. James O’Neill), Kinburn and John, Ottawa. Resting at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday at 2 pm, Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Legion Service in the Funeral Home on Friday evening at 7:30.
DEATH
NOTICE
ELLIOTT,
Gertrude Pauline
In hospital at Smiths Falls, Ont., on Monday morning July 24, 1995 in her 76th year. Gertrude P Elliott, (nee Ranger) of RR #5 Smiths Falls, beloved wife of the late Jack Elliott. Loving mother of Wayne Elliott of Lanark, Ont., Wendell Elliott of Penticton, BC, Hal Hogan (wife Jan) of Onaping, Ont., and Patricia Elliott of RR 5 Smiths Falls, Ont. Loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Clarence Ranger of Alberta, Luella (Mrs. Howard Dermody) of Onaping, Ont., Angeline (Mrs. Les Burgess), and Douglas Ranger all of Lanark, Ont. Predeceased by her sisters Mae Anderson and Arvilla Larocque and her brother Frank Ranger. Daughter of the late Antoine and Edith (nee McFarland) Ranger. Mrs. Elliott was a resident on Mary St, Pembroke, Ont. for a few years. At the request of Mrs. Elliott there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Cremation. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass in memory, at St. Declan's Church, RR 4 Lanark, date and time to be announced later.
WILLIAM
EDWARD SCOTT
FORMER
MAYOR AND WARDEN OF COUNTY DIES AT HOME HERE
Almonte
lost one of its most prominent citizens on Wednesday morning (July 21, 1954) in
the death of William Edward Scott, which
occurred at his home on Elgin Street following an illness of several months. He
had enjoyed phenomenally good health up to the latter part of 1953, and it was
often remarked of him that he was one of the best preserved men in town for his
age.
Born
on a farm on the second line of Ramsay near Union Hall, a son of William Scott
and Mary Jan Kemp, Mr. Scott was educated in the country school near his home
and at Almonte High School. While a young man he went to Toronto where he worked
with an undertaking firm until 1904 when he purchased the business from the late
L W shipman which he carried on ever since.
50th
Business Anniversary
Having
taken stock, Mr. Scott reopened the store to the public on May 4th,
1904, and it was from that day that he really dated his connection with the
business life on Almonte, celebrating anniversaries from time to time as the
long period of years unfolded until he came to his 50th in May of
this year. By that time he was in indifferent health and was confined to his
home with Mr. R. A. Goodison, an experienced furniture dealer and embalmer, in
charge at the store.
In
the long period that has elapsed Mr. Scott was singularly successful in his own
business and in municipal affairs. His first venture in public life was when he
was elected as a trustee to the public school board, soon after coming here. He
then migrated to the Electric Light Commission, as it was know at that time, and
in 1911 became reeve. His career in the County Council was brilliant. He was an
able representative of the town and when his colleagues raised him
to the warden-ship in 1916 he filled that high office with ability and
distinction.
Elected
to Mayoralty
Having
fulfilled his ambitions on the county council, Mr. Scott sought and was elected
to the mayoralty of Almonte in 1918 and again in 1921 and 1924.
It was during his last term that the present generating plant was
constructed.
After
that Mr. Scott retired to private life for a considerable time. As he often said
to his friends he did not expect to come back. Bur in 1943 he was prevailed upon
to seek the mayoralty once again, together with a slate of colleagues of whom he
approved. He continued to hold office until 1946 when he retired again. This
time in spite of pressure brought to bear on him from time to time he adhered to
his decision not to re-enter public life.
He
Wrought Well
During
his time in the Council as Mayor, many progressive steps were taken that will
live long in the memory of those fellow citizens who were old enough to
appreciate them and who appreciated him. The
late Mr. Scott had great administrative ability, was a good speaker and was
blessed with a fine appearance. He had an alert manner, a springy step and gave
the impression of being capable and able to grasp a subject without much
exertion. He always felt it was rather a unique distinction to have been mayor
of the town when World Ward One ended and again when World War Two was
concluded.
Had
Many Interests
He
was a member of Mississippi Lodge, AF & AM and a past master; also a member
of Granite Chapter. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church up to the time of
union and later to the United Church. He was interested in many forms of sport.
These included hockey, which he always supported, golf which he played in late
years, curling and fishing. He was one of the charter members of the Pickerel
Point Fishing Club and up to a few years ago enjoyed going to White Lake for a
holiday.
Taken
all around Ed, as he was known to so many, was an outstanding citizen of the
town who will be sadly missed in many ways.
In
1906, Mr. Scott married the late Effie Helen James who predeceased him in
December 1931. A daughter and son survive in this first family, namely, Marjorie
(Mrs. C R MacDowall), Carleton Place and Allan, an Ottawa South druggist. In
1938, he married Loretta Foy of Almonte who survives him together with three
children: Judith, Robert and Kevin.
Mr.
Scott was one of a family of six-two brothers and four sisters. Of these only
three sisters survive, namely Mrs. John Robertson, (Jean) of Edmonton; Mrs.
Robert Young, (Lucinda) of Almonte and Mrs. William Banning, (Addie) of Carleton
Place. He was predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Frank Alexander (Minnie) and by a
brother John A Scott of Toronto
The
funeral was held from the family residence, Elgin Street, Friday July 23, 1954
with Rev J Ray Anderson conducting the service.
The
following acted as honourary pallbearers: Edward James, W A James, John Lindsay,
R J France, George Hourigan, D W Snedden, E P Coady, James Abram, William
Anderson, James Connery, D K Fraser, Lorne James, Louis Peterson, William
Shaver.
Active
pallbearers were nephews: Roy Robertson, Ernest Robertson Robert A Young, John E
Young, Kenneth Scott and Morley K Alexander
FRANCIS
LAFRAMBOISE
One
of the original founders of the Mattawa Golden Age Centre, Francis Xavier
Laframboise died Sunday at his Poplar Street residence in Mattawa, He was 75.
Funeral
services for Mr. Laframboise will be held Wednesday at St. Anne’s Church at 11
am. Visitors may pay their respects to Mr. Laframboise at the Golden Age Hall in
Mattawa after 7 o’clock tonight.
Born
March 31 in 1903 in Lanark Township, Mr. Laframboise was the son of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Xavier Laframboise (Christina MacFarlane). He was predeceased by his
first wife, Selmay Soucie in 1951. He married Victoria Doust in Mattawa in 1954.
Mr.
Laframboise is survived by his wife, sons Joseph of Mattawa and Fern of North
Bay, and daughter Vallerie Malenfant of Elliot Lake. He is also survived by
brothers, John, Mattawa, Willie, Manley and Oswald of North Bay and Harold of
Chapleau. Surviving sisters are Mary Burke of Sudbury and Rita Bavis of
Mississauga.
Entombment will take place in the Mattawa Vault for a spring burial.
JOSEPH
ADAM DANIEL LALONDE
At
his late residence on Wednesday, September 2, 1991, Adam Lalonde of Arnprior, in
his 91st year, survived by his wife Susan Ferguson Lalonde and his
children Marilyn (Donnie) Schnob, Pakenham, Lorrain (Eric) Schewan, Hexton,
Ontario, Shirley (Arthur) O’Hare, Whitby, Dora (Gord) McIntyre Whitby, Gerald
(Shirley), Clarence (Karen), John (Linda), Harold (Norma) David (Suzanne) all of
Arnprior, Beverly Lalonde of Castleford, Doreen (Danny) Deschamps, Kevin
(Laurie) Still, Karen (Gary) Haybecker and Himmy all of Arnprior and close
friend to Beatrice Still. Survived by many
grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Margaret Lalonde of
Lanark, Marion Kinnear of Ottawa, John and George Lalonde of Arnprior. Resting
at the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior where friends
may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel Saturday,
September 25, 1992 at 11 am. Reverend R J David Officiating. Interment Malloch
Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memoriam s to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
Canadian Cancer Society appreciated.
NB: This man is the son of Leon Lalonde and Desneiges MacFarlane
Douglas
A Ranger
In
hospital Perth, on Saturday, April 20, 1996. Douglas Anthony Ranger, in his 72nd
year. Beloved husband for 32 years of Della Kathleen Chamberlin. Loved father of
Marilyn, Joel, and Bill. He was born Oct 24, 1924, youngest child of the late
Antoine Ranger and Teresa Lalonde. Mourned by brother Clarence of Ardrossan,
Alberta, sisters Angie (Lester) Burgess of Brightside and Louella (Howard)
Dermody of Onaping, brother-in-law Sam Anderson of Balderson and sister-in-law
Eileen Ranger of London. Friends may call at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark,
Monday from 7 to 9 pm and Tuesday from 10 am until 11:30. Services will held at
the graveside St. Declan’s Cemetery, French Line. Tuesday April 23, at noon.
In remembrance, contributions to the Foundation of the Great War Memorial
Hospital, Perth, or the Ottawa Heart Institute, would be appreciated.
MARY
E. FOURNIER
In
hospital, Perth, on Monday, August 1, 1988, Mary E Morrow, beloved wife of J
Edgar Fournier. Dear sister of Mrs. Julia McIntosh of McDonald’s Corners,
Ester (Mrs. Joe Edwards) of Lombardy, Ellen, (Mrs. Gerry Wilson) of Perth, Mrs.
Edith Olmstead of Mississippi and the late Margaret Conlon, Walter and John
Morrow. Friends may call at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, Perth, Wednesday
from 2 to 4 and & to 9pm. Funeral service will be conducted in the Chapel
Thursday at 1pm. In remembrance contributions to the Building Fund of the Great
War Memorial Hospital, Perth, would be appreciated.
NB: This lady is the daughter of Minnie McFarlane and Henry Morrow.
Of
Calgary, Passed away at his residence on March 7, 1988 at the age of 70 years.
Beloved husband of Catherine
(Jamieson) Moriarty. Besides his wife, Dr. Moriarty is sadly missed by his
children, Fred (Darlene), Brian (Linda), Nora (Norval Horner), Burke, all of
Calgary: Peggy (Bruce Gerrard) of Okotoks; Morna (David Brown) and Jim (Jeanine)
of Calgary and 15 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his only brother John in
January, 1988. Dr. Moriarty was a widely respected and active member of the
medical profession and in the community.
Funeral
Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Calgary on Mary 10, 1988. Interment to
follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
NB:
Dr. Moriarty graduated
from Queen’s University at Kingston Ontario in 1943.
MRS.
SHERMAN BALDWIN
The
death took place at Govan, Sask, on Tuesday April 17, 1923, of Mary
Jane Kemp, wife of Sherman Baldwin.
The remains were brought East for interment at Almonte and were accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. W. S. Baldwin, arriving on Saturday April 21. The funeral
took place on Sunday from the residence of her son, Mr. W E Scott, Elgin Street,
to the Presbyterian Cemetery of Ramsay.
The
late Mrs. Baldwin, was the relict of William Scott of the Union Hall section,
was born on June 4, 1840, and spent sixty-eight years on the farm on which she
was born, removing west to Govan, Sask in March 1909.
It
was always the wish of Mrs. Baldwin that her remains would be laid in the Old
Kirk Cemetery, 8th Line Ramsay, having attended the church there when
a girl, as far back as the year 1850.
She
leaves besides her husband to mourn her loss three daughters and two sons:
Lucinda, Mrs. R W Young, Ramsay; Jean, Mrs. John Robertson, Alberta; Addie, Mrs.
W. S.. Baldwin, Saskatchewan; John A Scott, Toronto, and W E Scott, Almonte. The
youngest daughter, Minnie, Mrs. F. N. Alexander, predeceased her seven years
ago.
All
the members of the family were present at the funeral with the exception of Mrs.
Robertson.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev J D McCrae. The pallbearers were: Messrs. M. R. MacFarlane, W C Pollock. Geo. A Robertson, W A Nichols, Lawrence Naismith, Jos. ,Paul, and John Lindsay.
CLAYTON
NATIVE DIES IN EDMONTON
Agnes
Jean Robertson passed
away in Edmonton, Alberta March 13, 1968. Born May 3, 1871, at Clayton, Ontario,
the second daughter of William Scott and Mary Jane Kemp, she spent her early
years at Clayton, Almonte, and Carleton Place.
In
1909 she went west and married the late John Robertson, and together they
homesteaded near the town of Castor, Alberta. They farmed in this community
until Mr. Robertson passed away January 12, 1930. Mrs. Robertson and her
daughter carried on with the farm until 1935.
After
spending two years at Govan, Sask and Regina, Sask, they returned to Edmonton,
Alberta. Mrs. Robertson had resided there until the time of her passing, keeping
busy with knitting, reading and caring for her flowers, until about three years
ago, when she became too frail for much activity. However, she retained a good
memory and keen interest in all friends and relatives until the time of her
passing. (Mrs. Robertson kept up her subscription to The Gazette until just last
December, when she could no longer see to read it.)
She
leaves to mourn one daughter, Mrs. T Fraser (Ruth) of Edmonton, having been
predeceased by her three sisters and two brothers, Lucinda, Mrs. R W Young,
Almonte; Adeline, Mrs. William Banning, Almonte; Minnie, Mrs. Frank Alexander,
Govan, Sask; Mrs. J A Scott, Toronto, and Mr. W E Scott, Almonte.
Funeral
services were held in Edmonton on March 15, 1968 with Rev K J Challoner and Rev
R B Layton officiating. Interment in the family plot in Castor Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Stewart Irving, Charles Pigeon, William Seth, William Shipton, Isaac Bateman, and Allen Bateman.
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