Ferguson Family articles & obituaries.
The following
articles and obituaries have been gathered by many over the years and we give
credit to each and every one of them. Their names will be shown at a later
date.
ALLEN, Dr. John Stanley
On. Tuesday, May 30, 1989, John Stanley Allen, aged 82 years. Beloved
husband of Jean Ferguson Dear father of Yvonne and John Sanford (husband of
Sandra). Dear grandfather of Christopher, Michael and Timothy. Brother of Dr.
Alexander Stewart Allen, and Margaret Waller. Also survived by many nieces and
nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Resting at the Kelly Funeral Home,
1255 Walkley Rd. (east of Bank) . where the Allen family will receive friends
from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service Friday in the Chapel
at 11 a.m. Interment Drummond Centre Cemetery, Perth, where Committal Prayers
will take place at 2 p.m.
The Perth Courier Annoucements
The family of the late Allan James Ferguson would like to express their
deepest gratitude to their relatives and friends for the many acts of kindness
and sympathy during our time of sorrow in the loss of a dear brother. Special
thanks to Archdeacon James Bovington for his support and comfort, to Dr. Howard
and the nursing staff at the Vancouver General Hospital. Thanks also to the
pallbearers and Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, Ont., for the empathy and
kindness shown us. The thoughtfulness of everyone will always be remembered.
- Jean and Stanley Allen and family.
June 22 1932 Death
of Michael Andrew Ready
The funeral of the late Michael Andrew Ready took place on Monday, June
13th, from his late residence, Colbourne Street, Kingston, to the United Church
at Denbigh where funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. W. Cliff of Cooke's
United Church, Kingston, and Rev. J. Flindell of Denbigh United Church. The
funeral was one of the largest held in Denbigh district in months and a number
could not gain admittance to the funeral service at the church. Many beautiful
floral tributes banked the casket in testimony of the warm regard felt for the
late Mr. Ready. Following the funeral services, interment took place in the
United Church cemetery at Denbigh. The late Mr. Ready passed away on Saturday
afternoon at the Kingston General Hospital after an illness lasting over a
period of several months. He was sixty-four years of age and was born in the
Township of Ramsay. He was a chef and was employed in Northern Ontario at the
Kirkand Lake Mines up until the time he took ill. The late Mr. Ready's family
had lived in Kingston for the past seven years. He was a member of the United
Church but was not associated with any organizations. Surviving him are his
wife, seven sons and three daughters, Norris of Webb, Sask.; John of Winnipeg;
William of Timmins; Lome of Ottawa; Arthur of Toronto; Andrew and Bert of
Kingston; Pearl, Frances and Anne, at home; also five brothers and one sister,
John, Norris and Peter of Reston, Man.; William of Wellington; Robt. of Lanark
and Miss Bella Ready of Reston, Man.
December 2 1936 Mr.
Benjamin Closs
on Tuesday when Mr. Benjamin
Closs, 56 years of age, a life-long residents of Flower station, died suddenly
at his home while carrying an armful of wood to the house. Dr. Hagyard, coroner,
of Perth, was summoned and stated that death was due to an epileptic seizure.
The deceased was a son of the late Mr. Edward Closs of Flower Station. On May
1st, 1912, he married Miss Jennie Napier who predeceased him on October 20th,
1933. Surviving his passing are two sons, John and Ivan, and two daughters, Emma
and Lyla, all of which are at home; also five brothers and six sisters, John of
Lavant, Edward of Lavant Station and Earl who is at present stationed at Brent,
Ont. The sisters are Annie (Unmarried) Agnes (Mrs. Benjamin Thurlow) Edna, (Mrs.
Herb. Thurlow) and Minnie, (Mrs. Clifford Campbell), all of Midland, Michigan,
Carrie (Mrs. Bert Blackwell) of Toronto, and Margaret (Mrs. Wilfred Elliott) of
Calabogie, Ont. A few words of comfort were imparted by Rev Brown of Calabogie
at the home of the deceased for the benefit of the family before the casket was
removed to the school house where the service was held. The remains were then
committed to the Clyde Forks cemetery. Mr. Closs is greatly missed by the
citizen of this community and they wish to take this opportunity of extending
their deepest sympathy to the bereaved at this time.
OBITUARY Lally,
James Joseph
Lally, James Joseph (Jim): Gone to be with the Lord on Friday, December
29, 1995, Jim Lally (Journalist and printer), in his 78th year. Loved husband
and best friend of Marjorie Ferguson, devoted father of Joan (Bernie) Gaudaur of
Oxford Station, Jane (Brian) Craig of Osgoode, Judy Locke of Nepean and Donna
(Doug) Derouin of Perth. Loved grandfather of James and Joseph Gaudaur,
Lori-Anne and Bobby Craig, Kevin and April Locke and Travis, Derek, Sean and
David Derouin. Dear brother of Nora (Vince) Haughian of R.R. 3, Perth. Friends
were received at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, Perth. Mass of Christian Burial
was celebrated in St John's Church, Perth on Tuesday, January 2, at 10 a.m.
Interment White Cemetery, Poland. In remembrance, contributions to the
Foundation of the G. W. M Hospital, Perth, would be appreciated
FERGUSON, Kenwell McIntosh
With deep sorrow, our family announces the unexpected passing in
hospital, Perth, Ontario, on Saturday March 29, 2003 of Kenwell McIntosh
Ferguson in his 80th year. Beloved husband for 56 years of Margaret (Ritchie)
Ferguson. Loving and beloved father to Gloria (Doug) Currie and Donna (Kerry)
Schonauer of Lanark. Kenwell will be very much missed by grandsons Allan
(Charlotte) Currie of Perth and Ross Currie of Perth, Australia and also by his
great-granddaughters Nicole and Haley Schonauer and Brittany Currie. Also
sharing our sorrow are his sister and brother-in-law Audrey and Ken Allan and
sister Marjorie (the late James) Lally of Perth. Friends may pay their respects
at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark, Monday March 31, 2003 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's United Church, Watson's
Corners Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment White Cemetery, Poland. In remembrance,
contributions to St. Andrew's United Church, Watson's Corners or the Foundation
of the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth would be appreciated.
2000, May
Auction
Saturday, May 20 at 10:00 am for Kenwell & Margaret Ferguson
N.W. of Lanark via Hwy 511, Co. Rd. 8 and #1320 Dalhousie Con. 2
Farm machinery, Tools, 1945 Dodge 4x4 Paddy Wagon, Travel Trailer, Syrup
Equipment, Antiques, Household Items Auctioneer:
Charles Hollinger 257-1078.
Clara Irene Ferguson,
MORRIS, Clara In hospital,
Carleton Place, Ontario, on Friday. January 5. 1990, Clara Idean Ferguson, aged
92 years. Beloved wife of the late George Ernest Morris, and of the late
Archibald (Archie) Porteous by a previous marriage. Loving mother of Evelyn
(Mrs. Manford Stanzel and Laura (Mrs. Ronald Lesway), both of Carleton Place and
Erwin (Tex) Morris and his wife Jacqueline of Ottawa. Dear sister of William S.
Ferguson of British Columbia. Loving, grandmother and great-grandmother of 7
grandchildren, Ronald Stanzel and his wife Dawna, Robert Stanzel and his wife
Joanne, Delmar, Donald and Keith Lesway, David Morris and Louise (Mrs., Brent
Miles) and 7 great grandchildren, Tod and Troy Stanzel, Shannon Lesway, Brittney
and Sean Miles and Ryan and Briana Stanzel. Predeceased by 2 brothers, Thomas
and John F. Ferguson and by 5 sisters. Mrs. Myrtle Hamilton, Mrs. Julia Upman,
Mrs. Catherine Saunders, Mrs., Martha Porteous and Mrs. Margaret Drum-mond
Friends may call at the Kerry Funeral Home and Chapel, 61 Lake Avenue West,
Carleton Place, on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, January 8, at 2 p.m. in Zion Memorial United
Church of, Carleton Place. Spring interment, United Cemeteries of Carleton
Place. Donations to the Building Fund of Carleton Place and District Memorial
Hospital or the charity of choice would be appreciated.
Death Obit for Lila Geraldine McFarlane
in Lanark Era April 11th 1995
The family, friends and former students of Lila Geraldine (Ferguson)
McFarlane were saddened by her sudden passing in the G. W. M Hospital, Perth on
Wednesday, March 8th 1995. She was
born in Montague Twp on Apr 17th 1904, to the late John D and Blanche Ferguson.
A graduate of Ottawa Normal School, Lila spent over 30 years teaching in one
room school houses at Scotch Corners, 9th line of Bathurst, Burritts Rapids,
Prestonvale, and one year at Drummond Central School. The one room school house
had as many as 31 students in grades one to eight, a challenge that Lilla
handled admirable She was a member
of St Andrew's United Church in Lanark and also a member of Prestonvale,
Ferguson's Falls WI, Rebekaahs and the Ontario Genealogy Society. Lila had many
interests, one of them being the research of the Ferguson and McFarlane family
trees, at which she was very successful, and of great assistance to others and
sharing the information that she had gathered. On Sept 24th 1936 she was married
to Allen McFarlane of Lanark, she is survived by her husband Allan; two sons,
Grant (Gail) of RR1 Lanark, Gordon (Anne) of Barrie; three grandchildren,
Heather of Alburquerque, New Mexico, Kevin of Oshawa, Micheal of Barrie, and one
sister, Doris Ferrier of Toronto. She was predeceased by a sister G Beryl
Devlin. Funeral Services were conducted by Rev Eileen Hepplewhite and Bob
Devinney on Friday, March 10th from St Andrews United Church, Lanark. Pall
Bearers were Kevin McFarlane, Micheal McFarlane, Glenn McFarlane, John Chamney,
Glen Irvine and Bruce Ferrier. Honorary pallbearers were Dawson Horricks, Thorpe
Moulton, Elmer Couch and Gordon McEwen. Internment was in Prestonvale Cemetery.
Midland Daily News, Tuesday, September 30, 1958
John Henry Thurlow
John Henry Thurlow, 78, died at his home, 706 West Buttles, at 2:30 a.m.
today. Mr. Thurlo was born in Lavant, Ont., Canada and he came to Michigan from
Canada with his parents in 18 81. He married the former Miss Edna Higgins, March
12, 1903 at Laporte and he had farmed in Ingersoll Township for many years. The
Thurlows observed their Golden wedding anniversary in March 1953. For 17 years,
Mr. Thurlow was employed as a custodian at the county courthouse and he also
served in a similar capacity at Bullock Creek School for 5 years. He was a
member of the Gleaners. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are a son Laurin
Thurlow of Midland; three grandchildren; one brother, Elmer Thurlow, Saginaw,
two sisters, Mrs. Henry Harrison, St. Cloud, Fla., and Mrs. Lon Gegenheimer of
Midland. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Scott Wilson
Memorial Chapel with Dr. Orville H. McKay of the First United Methodist Church
officiating. Burial will be in the Midland Cemetery.
Midland Republican Thursday, April 10, 1919 Henry Thurlow was taken to a
Saginaw hospital last Saturday suffering from injuries receive d when he was
caught last Wednesday in the shaft of the buzz saw and badly bruised. We are
glad lad to report that at present he is gaining nicely and hopes to be home
before long.
Midland Daily News, Saturday, December 12, 1964 Death takes
Mrs. Edna Thurlow Mrs. Edna Thurlow,
81, 706 West Buttles, died at 8:05 am today at Midland Hospital. Mrs. Thu
Thurlow was born in Hillsdale, Jan 2, 1883. She has lived in Midland county for
60 years. survivors include one son, Laurin, Midland; one brother, Frank
Higgins, Laporte, one sister, Mrs. . Mabel Brown, Mio; and three grandchildren.
Her husband Henry is deceased. Funeral service s for Mrs. Thurlow will be held
Tuesday at 2 pm in the Scott-Wilson Memorial chapel. Dr. Orville H. McKay will
officiate. burial will be in Midland Cemetery.
The Midland Republican, Thursday, March 6, 1919
Frank Higgins and Mrs. Ralph Baier of Laporte called on their sister Mrs.
Henry Thurlow, on day last week.
Midland Daily News, Tuesday, November 4, 1941,
Edward Thurlow,
Freeland, dies Edward
Thurlow,
52, a resident of Freeland died yesterday afternoon at his home following a
heart attack suffered yesterday while attending the funeral of Allen J. McMillan
in Midland . He was born on April 6, 1882 in Ingersoll Township and was married
to Helen McMillan of Ingersoll on November 6, 1907. He is survived by his wife
and by three sons and eight daughters. The daughters are Mrs. Bernard Dufort of
Standish, Mrs. Leonard Merrill of Ingersoll, Mrs. . Harold Reiss and Mrs.
Phillip Shaver of Freeland and Marjory, Rosemary and Jean at home. The sons are
Bernard of Freeland and William and Leo at home. There are three grandchildren
and three brothers and two sisters. The brothers are Ben . Thurlow of Ingersoll,
Henry of Midland and Elmer of Saginaw. The sisters are Mrs. Henry Harrison of
Midland and Mrs. Lon Gegenheimer of Sanford. Services will be held at 9 am on
Thursday at St. Brigids Catholic church with Rev. Joseph B. Illig officiating.
Burial will be in Midland Catholic cemetery.
Midland Daily News, May 2 1956 Freeland
woman dies. Mrs. Helen F.
Thurlow, 67, of 204 E. Washington street, died Tuesday at her home after a
lingering illness. She was born July 25, 1888, in Ingersol Township, Midland
County. She Married d Edward Thurlow Nov. 6, 1907. He died on Nov. 3, 1941. Mrs.
Thurlow was a member of St. Br igids Catholic Church, Midland. She was also a
member of the churches Alter Society, Legion of Mary and League of Catholic
Women. She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Bernard Defort ort, Standish,
Mrs. Leonard Merrill, Ingersoll Township, Mrs. John Peterson, Auburn, Mrs. Phi
lip Shaver, Mrs. Earl McKellar and Mrs. John McKellar, all of Freeland; three
sons, William a and Leo Thurlow, Freeland, Bernard Thurlow, Merrill; 24
grandchildren. Also surviving are
five sister, Mrs. Bernard To Topham and Mrs. Margaret Haley, both of Saginaw,
Mrs. Ruth Cusick, Lake Orion, Mrs. Leo J. Walton and Mrs. Lawrence Caverly, both
of Birmingham, Mich.; three brothers, Leo and John McMillan, Ingersoll Township
and Donald McMillan , Midland. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday from St. Brigid's Catholic church with a prayer service at the home at
8:30 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Robert Duggan, assistant pastor at St. Brigid's
church will officiate. Burial will be in Calvery Cemetery. Friend s may call
after 7 p.m. today at the Thurlow home in Freeland. At 8 p.m. Friday the rosary
will ill be said at the home.
Midland Daily News, Tuesday, November 25, 1941,
Veteran Ingersoll Farmer Dies.
Benjamin R. Thurlow, 58, a life long resident of Ingersoll township where
he was born on Aug 5, 1883, died last night, at his home following a weeks
illness. He was a farmer and a field man for the Alma plant of the Michigan
Sugar Company. He was married in Freeland on September 20, 1904 to Agnes Closs
of Lanark, Ontario and is survived by his wife, and by one son and two
daughters. The son is Osbern of Ingersoll township
and the daughters are Mrs. Robert J. Baird, Jr. of Saginaw and Mrs. Laverne
Moore of Detroit. There are two grandchildren and two brothers, Elmer of Saginaw
and Henry of Midland. Two sister also survive, Mrs. Henry Harrison of Midland
and Mrs. Lon Gegenheimer of Sanford. He was a member of I.O.O.F. of Laporte.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday from the Methodist Church
at Laporte with Rev. W. J. Mundy of Saginaw officiating. Burial will be in
Midland cemetery.
Saginaw Mews, Tuesday, May 19, 1970,
Thurlow, Mrs. Agnes, 2410 Rodd Street, Midland, Michigan
Passed away early Tuesday morning at the Midland Hospital after a short
illness. Age 85 year s. Agnes Closs was born August 8, 1884 in Ontario, Canada.
She was married to Benjamin R. T Thurlow, Sept. 20, 1904 in Laporte, Michigan.
He passed away Nov. 24, 1941. She was a member of the Helping Hands Club and the
Laporte W.S.C.S. Surviving are one son and one daughter , Osbern Thurlow,
Ingersoll Township midland County and Mrs. Robert (Beatrice) Baird, Saginaw .
Three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. One brother, three sisters, Mrs.
Edna Thurlow, Ingersoll Township, Mrs. Carrie Blackwell, Mrs. Wilfrid Elliott
and Earl Closs all of Canada. One daughter Gertrude predeceased her in 1954.
Funeral services will take place 2 p.m . Thursday from the Taylor Funeral Home,
Freeland. Rev. Karl Patow will officiate with burial in the Midland Cemetery.
Saginaw News, Saturday, Oct 12, 1963,
Thurlow, Elmer, 2401 Blake Street
Passed away Friday morning at the Chronic Disease Unit of Saginaw County
Hospital. Age 78 years. He was born Aug. 21, 1885, in Canada and resided in
Saginaw the past 30 years. On Sept . 14, 1910, he married Mabel Anger in
Midland. She survives him. He was a retired carpenter contractor. Besides his
wife, he leave one daughter, Mrs. Don Gilmore, Saginaw; five grand children;
five great-grandchildren; also two sisters. Mrs. Henry Harrison and Mrs. Lon
Gegenheimer, both of Midland. Funeral service will take place at 3 p.m. Monday
at the Gugel Funeral Home. Rev. Robert P. Garrett will officiate. Burial will be
in Poseyville Cemetery.
Saginaw News Thurlow, Mrs. Mabel Saginaw,
Michigan Passed away 4:40 a.m. Monday, April 17, 1978,
at Saginaw General Hospital. Age 89 years. Mabel Anger was born Sept. 27, 1888
in Poseyville. She was married to Elmer Thurlow in Midland County. He passed
away Oct. 11, 1963. She was a member of Warren Avenue United Presbyterian
Church. Surviving are five grandchildren, Mrs. Mary Ann Huber, Mrs. Nancy
Joebke, Miss Sharon Gilmore, all of Saginaw; Donald O. Gilmore, Zilwaukee; Donna
Mae Thurlow. Owosso; 16 great-grandchildren; two nephews. A daughter and a son,
Mrs. Wilma Gilmore and Homer Thurlow, predeceased her. Funeral service will take
place 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wakeman Funeral Home , 419 N. Michigan Ave., Rev.
Philip M. Seymour will officiate with burial in Poseyville Cemetery.
Midland Daily News, Monday, June 2, 1969,
Mrs. Henry W. Harrison
Mrs. Carrie J. Harrison, 79, wife of Henry W. Harrison, 3615 East Ashman,
died Saturday evening at the Town and Country Nursing Home. Mrs. Harrison was
born in Ingersoll township August 30, 1889. She and Mrs. Harrison were married
December 25, 1907 in Ingersoll Township. She had lived in the Midland area all
her life. She was a member of the First United Methodist church and the Rebekah
Lodge of which she was a past Noble Grand and a lifetime member of the
Rebekah's. She is survived by her husband, Henry, one son, Frank A. Harrison of
Midland township three daughters, Mrs. William (Eva) Mason of Midland, Mrs.
Thomas (Norene) Bliss of Clare , and Mrs. Basil (Harriett) Marsh of Homer
township one sister, Mrs. Lon Gegenheimer of Homer township 10 grandchildren and
19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted T Midland Daily News,
Tuesday, July 10, 1973, Page 2
Henry W. Harrison
Henry W. Harrison, 88, of 4900 Hedgewood, died at a local nursing home
Monday evening. A former Midland County treasurer, Mr. Harrison served from Jan.
1, 1921 through December 1932. Born in Kent county, Kas., July 14, 1884, Mr.
Harrison, came to Michigan at the age of 9 and to Midland County when he was 20.
he married the former Carrie Thurlow, Dec. 5, 1907, in Midland County. She died
May 31, 1969. The former county officer was a life time member of Cent re Lodge
No. 273, F & AM, a life member and past Noble Grand of Midland I.O.O.F. No.
418, an d a member of Rebekah Lodge No. 378. In addition., he was a member of
the First United Methodist Church and the Dow Retirees Club. Mr. Harrison is
survived by one son, Frank A. Harriso of Midland, three daughters, Mrs. William
(Eva) Mason and Mrs. Basil (Harriet) Marsh, both of Midland and Mrs. Thomas
(Norene) Bliss of Clare; 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday from the Scott Wilson Memorial
Chapel with Rev. Ira Bush officiating. Burial will be in Midland cemetery. The
I.O.O.F. Lodge will conduct a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
Wilson Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. today.
Midland Daily News, August 11, 1932
Harrisons Sustain Misfortune Series of Injuries, Death
A series of misfortunes, attending the Henry Harrison family here in the
past two weeks culminated yesterday when Miss Norene Harrison, a daughter of the
county treasurer here was operated upon at Mercy Hospital, Bay City. On July
24th Mr. Harrison suffered a fracture of a bone in his leg while playing golf at
Saginaw. Last Saturday, Mrs. Harrison's mother, Mrs. Sam Thurlow, died here of a
heart affliction. On Monday Mrs. Harrison's mother, Mrs. Emma Harrison, 71, of
Flint was injured in an auto accident near Liberty Beach suffering minor
injuries including a hip laceration requiring twelve stitches. She was riding in
a car drive by Mrs. . Hazel Harrison of Flint, when the machine was truck, it is
said, by a second machine owned by Joseph Smith of Saginaw. The Harrison car
overturned and rolled down an embankment. Mrs. Harrison was taken to St. Mary's
Hospital, Saginaw, for treatment and brought on to her sons' home here. Tuesday
at 2 p.m. from the Scott Wilson Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Warren N. Ware
officiating. Burial will be in Midland Cemetery.
The Midland Republican, Thursday, March 6, 1919,
Ten Months overseas: wounded once
"Pete" Thurlow, son of Will Thurlow, now home enjoying
"civil" life. Arthur "Pete" Thurlow , who enlisted just five
days after war was declared spent ten months of his time since the in France
with the 5th Bn. Signalcorps, had some exciting experiences while "over
there" . He landed in France, march 11, 1918 and stayed in the old historic
Napoleon barracks there for 5 days from which place they moved inland to
Chateauvillain, where they remained for two months waiting for the rest of the
division after which period they pushed on up to the front arriving there May
31. Here "Pete" was wounded on July 15 in the second battle of the
Marne. During heavy shell fire and a gas attack he was detailed to fix some
telephone wires a St. Agan that had been broken by continuous shell fire, and
while doing so he was hit by a piece of high explosive shell, which struck the
metal connection on his gas mask and glanced off striking him in the right
shoulder. The wound was slight and so he stayed "on the job." Soon
after this they moved to Goudrecourt where they "rested" (The word is
strictly literal here) for ten days and then three weeks were spent at St.
Mihiel later going to Argonne where he was taken sick October 3, with what
afterward proved to be typhoid fever, and sent an evacuation hospital at Suilly
and from here to the base hospital at Langres where the disease kept him for six
weeks. When he got out of the hospital at Langres he spent three weeks at Brest
recuperating from the fever and then sailed for "the good old U.S." He
praises the work of the Salvation Army and the Red Cross at the front very
highly but says that the "Y " never got up to the front in the
sections that he was in over there to do much good.
Saginaw News, Friday, September 22, 1961,
Thurlow, James Arthur
Gladwin, Michigan
Former Saginaw resident passed away at Veterans Administration Hospital
Thursday afternoon after a lengthy illness. Age 65 years. He was born Sept. 7,
1897, In Midland, where he reside d until 1921, when he came to Saginaw. For 30
years , he had worked as a rural mail carrier . The deceased was a member of the
Ames Methodist Church, and the Germania of Saginaw. He served in the U.S. Army
in France during World War I. In Dec. 14, 1919, he married Clara Borosch in
Saginaw. She survives him. He also leaves one daughter and one son, Mrs. Kenneth
D . Lawson, Wausau, Wids.,; Lee Thurlow, Palo Alto, California; five
grandchildren; also one brother, Glenn Thurlow, Saginaw. Funeral service will
take place at 10:30 am. Saturday at the Case Chapel. Dr. Hugh Townley will
officiate with entombment in Oakwood Mausoleum.
Obituary: Kelowna Newspaper Deaths:
Barker: - Alma Irene of 1450 Sutherland Ave., passed away on June 7th,
1970 at the age of 68 years. Funeral services will be held from The Garden
Chapel, 1134 Bernard Ave., on Thursday, June 11th at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. E. S.
Fleming officiating. Interment will follow in the Kelowna cemetery. Mrs. Barker
is survived by three sons, Lealand, Leonard, and Robert all in California; one
sister Mrs. Harry Nix and one brother Robert both of Edmonton. Numerous nephews
and nieces also survive. The family requests no flowers please. Those wishing,
may make donations to the Shriners' Crippled Children Fund. The Garden Chapel
Funeral Directors have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Kelowna Newspaper Obit Mrs. A. I. Barker Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 2 p.m. from The Garden Chapel for Mrs. Alma Irene Barker, 68, of
1450 Sutherland Ave., who died Sunday. She is survived by three sons, Lealand,
Leonard and Robert, all in California, one sister and one brother, and numerous
nephews and nieces. Rev. E. S. Fleming will conduct the service, with interment
to follow in the Kelowna Cemetery
Newspaper Article: Edmonton Journal
Former city nurse dead. Viola Mae Nix of 8403 118th St., a former nurse
active in United Church affairs, died Monday at age 73. She was the widow of Dr.
Harold L. Nix, a city physician who died Feb. 4 after a long illness and
confinement in Veterans Hospital. Born near Fort Saskatchewan in 1906, Viola Mae
Ferguson grew up in the Edmonton Area and graduated from the Royal Alexandra
Hospital School of Nursing in 1927. A year later she married Dr. Nix, a graduate
of the University of Alberta Medical School, and moved to Red Deer.
The couple returned to Edmonton after the Second World War and became
actively involved in Highlands United Church and various boards and committees
of Edmonton Presbytery and the Alberta Conference. Mrs. Nix also served on the
board of the Bissell Centre. She is
survived by her daughters, Carol Gabert of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Charlotte
Smith of Edmonton; and her son Dr, Harold Nix of Manchester, Conn., as well as
her brother Robert Ferguson of Edmonton.
Obituary
On April 9, 1979, Mrs. Mae Nix of 8403 118 Street, Edmonton, passed away
at the age of 73 years.
She is survived by one son, Dr. Harold R. Nix of Manchester, Connecticut;
two daughters, Mrs. Caroll Gabert of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Charlotte Smith
of Edmonton; one brother, Robert J. Ferguson of Edmonton; nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Nix was predeceased by her husband, Dr. Harold Leake Nix, on February 4,
1979. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 12 at 3:00 p.m. from the
Knox Metropolitan United Church, 8307 109 Street, Edmonton, with Reverend Dr. W.
S. MacLeod officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens. If
friends so desire, in lieu of floral tributes, memorials may be made to the
Christian Youth Camps Incorporated, Secretary, Mrs. Mary Asselstine, 9360 94
Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6C 3V7 (466-2290). Howard and McBride Funeral
Services. Phone 422-1141.
Lanark Era Death Obit 1990
Johnston Elsie- In Perth on Saturday, Aug 25th, 1990, Elsie A
Ferguson,
wife of the late Henry Clyde Johnston. Dear mother of Mildred Seargent of
Cleveland Ohio; Glenn of Lanark; Muriel Sommerville of Perth; Ernie of Smith
Falls; Nora Riopelle of Lanark; Carl of Carleton Place; Harold of Belleville;
Peter of Perth; Cheryl Mooney of Kitchener and the late Alan Johnston. Sadly
missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and by her sister and law,
Rita Ferguson of Brockville. Friends were received at the Blair and Sons Funeral
Home, Perth, were funeral service was conducted in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11
am interment Lanark Village Cemetery.
Lanark Era Clipping
Memorial Johnston-
In loving memory of a father, grandfather, great grandfather, Clyde, who passed
away, Feb 17th 1984, God made a father so loving and kind. I have the honor of
calling him mine, who ever said sorrow could heal in time, we will always love
him, sadly missed and always remembered. Nora and family.
Newspaper Clipping Jan 1989
Death Burns
Florence- In Hospital, in Carleton Place, on Tuesday, Jan 17th, 1989, Florence
Anna Ferguson, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of William John Burns, RR1
Carleton Place. Predeceased by her first husband, Lorne R Wright, in 1984. Loved
mother of Georgina (Mrs. Ellard Watt) of Hopetown; Norman of RR1 Lanark; Elsie
(Mrs. William Schonauer) of RR3 Lanark; Lorne of RR7 Perth; Lorna (Mrs. Aurthur
Millotte) of RR3 Lanark; Collins of Carleton Place; Mary (Mrs. Ron Morrow) of
RR6 Perth; Ferne (Mrs. Dave Foley) of Balderson; Freeman of RR4 Perth; and Mrs.
Barbara Rounding of Carleton Place. Sister of Elsie Johnston of Lanark Lodge.
Predeceased by son John in 1959 and brother Alexander Ferguson in 1986. Step
mother of Sandra (Mrs. Reuban Brown) of Ottawa: Linda (Mrs. Bazil Arbuckle) of
Utterson, Donna (Mrs. Scott McBurney) of Winchester Kansas; Tim at home; Kathy
(Mrs. Andy Duff) of Carleton Place; Mary St Pierre of Fredericton, NB. Also
survived by 27 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. Friends were received
at the Young Funeral Home Lanark. Funeral Service was conducted on Friday Jan 20
at 1:30 pm. Internment St Andrews Cemetery, Watson's Corners.
Ferguson, Allan (Charlie) -
at his home, Lavant Township on Tuesday, September 23rd, 1986, Allan
(Charlie) Ferguson, husband of Rita M. Ferguson. Father of Sandy of Brockville
and Shannon Ingerson of Scarborough, Brother of Mrs., Elsie Johnston of Lanark
and Mrs. Florence Burns of Carleton Place. Friends were received at the Young
Funeral Home, Lanark. Funeral mass was celebrated in St. Declan's Church French
Line, Friday at 10:00 a.m..
The Lanark Era June 13,1995
McQUATT, Ellen - At Carewell Easton's Manor N Home, Easton Corners on
Tuesday, June 6, 1995.1 Ferguson, in her 89th year, daughter of the late W J
Marion Ferguson. Wife of the late John W. McQua mother of Marion (Jack) Ashcroft
of Ottawa, John McQuatt of R.R. 4 Lanark and the late Arthur McC sister of Mae
Rodger of Lanark. Predeceased by bn Arthur, Elmer and Tim Ferguson. Always loved
and missed by grandchildren Wilmer, Arthur, Brenda, K. and Joyce and three
great-grandchildren. Friends can call. Young Funeral Home, Lanark on Thursday
from 2 to 9 p.m. where fimeral service was conducted on F 9 at 1.30 p.m.
Interment Lanark Village Cemetery - remembrance, donation to the C.N.I.B. would
be appreciated.
Vancouver Sun Obituary
Passed away, June 7th 1976, William Ewart Ramsay, aged 78 Years, late of
2145-200th St Langley BC. Survived by his loving wife; Edna, 2 daughters, Mrs.
Audrey Barfoot of Aldergrove BC: Mrs. Mryna Frederick of Abbotsford BC.
Grandchildren are Bruce, Joan, Billy, Linda and two great grandchildren; 1
brother Bob of Winnipeg Manitoba; 2 sisters are Myrtle Blodgett of Winnipeg; Eva
Lyons of Halfmoon Bay BC. Memorial funeral service will be held from the chapel
of Henderson's Langley Funeral Home, Friday June 11th at 1:30 pm Rev J Ford
officiation Cremation. Flowers gratefully declined. Donation may be made to the
Langley Memorial Hospital Langley BC.
Vancouver Sun June 17th 1971
Obit; On June 15th 1971, Calvena Whelan of 9634 King George Hwy, Surrey.
Deceased was a member of Whalley Presbyterian Church. Survived by 1 son Marshal
of Bath Ontario; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; 2 brothers and 1
sister. Service Friday June 18th at 1 pm in the chapel of Surrey Funeral Home
(Whalley) 13288-108 Ave. Rev B. J. Ogden officiating. Internment Surrey Center.
Wilmer James Ferguson:
Suddenly, on January 12. 1977, Wilmer James Ferguson, aged 67 years, of
819 Waverley St., Winnipeg. Born in Carleton Place, Ontario, August 5, 1909, he
was the oldest son of James Burns Ferguson and his wife, the former Violet Jane
Gibson, both of Lanark County, and now deceased. He leaves to mourn his passing,
his beloved wife Wilima, his beloved son Brock and daughter-in-law Barbara, and
little grandson, Marshall Brock Wilmer will be sadly missed by his sisters,
Freda Smith and Marie Hickman of
Winnipeg: a brother, (John) Eldon of Montreal: also sisters-in-law. Lil and Elsa
Handel and Norma Ferguson and brothers-in-law, Tom Smith and John Handel. Wilmer
was employed by Crown Life Insurance for the past 30 years and was greatly
valued by his business colleagues for his humane business philosophy. He was
presently the vice-president of the Vintage Locomotive Society. Wilmer was a
devoted participant as a public relations officer appointed by the Grand Rapids
Recreation Commission, also an active member of the Saskatchewan River Rod and
Gun Club. Mr. Ferguson sponsored and donated the W.J. Ferguson Trophy for the
annual Grand Rapids Mixed Novelty Bonspiel. He was presently a member of the St.
Andrew's Society, past president of the Manitoba Airchaelogical Society, past
member of the Manitoba Historical Society. Mr. Ferguson was a very active member
of the Winnipeg Flying Club during his early years and past president of the
North Winnipeg Conservative Clubs in the 1930's. also past president of the
Lanark County Association in Winnipeg.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1977
WILMER JAMES FERGUSON
A kind gentle man with a touch of grace. A true people person who loved
his fellow man and who always had the time to reach out, to communicate and to
listen to others with empathy and under standing.
He was firm believer in the boundless capacity of the human | spirit to
rise above the daily problems and frustrations and appreciate God's beautiful
gift of life and all the riches with which we are endowed but so seldom take
time to recognize and contemplate with humility and thanksgiving. In Wilmer
Ferguson's case, he found this beauty and spiritual refreshment in nature and
the wildlife of the great outdoors. Like a child, he never ceased to be
impressed with the breathtaking panorama of a northern sunset, the sight of a
stately pine reaching for the sky, a flight of Canada geese against a backdrop
of fleecy white clouds, a simple piece of rock with its myriad swirls and hidden
irridescence waiting to be | tumbled and polished to a jewel I of perfection,
the lonely cry of a loon on an isolated lake, a diamond-studded sky on a bright,
clear night, the inner satisfaction that comes after a long day's paddle, a
majestic moose silhouetted against a rocky shore, the painter's palette of
autumn foliage in the hills and farmland of his Lanark County forbears, all the
different trees he so lovingly transplanted from all parts of the country to his
backyard. Truly, Nature was his doctor and his lover. But, not only did he have
a ' deep, abiding affection for people and nature during his lifetime, he also
had a consuming interest and deep respect for the heritage of ! the past - and
he actively pursued those long-lost trails into the dim recesses of history
through participation and leadership in historical and archaeological societies
in Manitoba. The lineage of his forefathers and their pioneer Struggles to
homestead in Lanark County, Ontario never ceased to fascinate him. Although far
away, to his relatives and friends in Lanark County he was always one of them
intensely loyal and fiercely proud of his Scottish-Canadian heritage. What else
(can we say? Wilmer Ferguson was one of those warm human beings who had a zest
for life and who had the gift of being able to sense and share its wonders with
others whose lives he touched in passing. He was a loving husband and father, an
understanding brother, a true friend, a believer in the greater divinity of God
and His universe - a gentleman. We shall all miss him deeply.
JOHN ELDEN FERGUSONS
EDITOR'S NOTE: Few of us are prepared to demonstrate our love or pride publicly;
particularly when it concerns a member of the family. We are often much too shy
and feel it is not always proper. Here's testimony of one man's love for a dead
brother. We were moved by it. Era readers will be too.
The Lanark Era
1995, May 30 Obituary
- Freda Gibson Smith (nee Ferguson)
After a long and difficult illness, Freda Gibson Smith passed away
peacefully in her 84th-year at the Fred Douglas Lodge on April 14, 1995, with
family at her side. To mourn her passing, she leaves her only child, Marva-Jane
Smith, son-in-law Arne Peltz, treasured grandchildren Michael Thomas Smith Peltz
and Jessica Linda Peltz Smith, her
only sister Grace Marie Hickman, sisters-in-law Norma Ferguson, Wilma Ferguson,
and Betty Smith, and several beloved nieces and nephews. Freda was predeceased
by her loving husband John Edward Thomas ("Tommy") Smith (1985), by
her dear brothers Wilmer James (1977), and John Elden (1978), by her
brothers-in-law Walter Hickman (1966) and Stanley Smith (1986), and by
sister-in-law Ida Smith(1969). Freda was born May 16,1911 in Carleton Place,
Lanark County, Ontario, the daughter of the late James Burns Ferguson and the
late Violet Jane (Gibson) Ferguson. Her parents were descendants of Scottish
settlers who emigrated to Upper Canada in 1821. Freda grew up in Saskatchewan
and Manitoba, living on the family farm in Petersfield, Manitoba from 1919-1925,
and later for many years on Poison Avenue in Winnipeg's North End. She attended
St. John's High School. As a teenager and young woman, she was known as
"Gibby". Despite the difficulties of the depression, Gibby had many
happy times in the 1930's with her circle of friends -known as the Wendigo Club.
In 1939 she met Tommy on a summer blind date at Winnipeg Beach. On September 27,
1947 they were married in St. John's United Church. They lived in the West End
and St. Vital in the early years of their marriage. They moved to River Heights
in 1957. Freda worked outside the home for most of her life. When she was 16 she
began working in Eaton's hosiery department and worked there for about 15 years.
She began working in the insurance industry in 1943, holding various positions
during the next 20 years, lastly with the Canadian General Insurance Company as
a fire policy writer and clerk typist. From 1965 to 1975, she took short term
live-in babysitting jobs. Freda had a wonderful way with children and was much
in demand. Freda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, an exceptionally,
kind and loving person, and a self-described romantic and dreamer. She will be
lovingly remembered by all whose lives she touched. Freda moved to the Fred
Douglas Lodge in July of 1990. The family is especially grateful for the
professional, compassionate and loving care she received while there. Funeral
Service was held Tuesday, April 18, 1995 at 11 a.m., at the Leatherdale Gardiner
St. James Chapel, 1858 Portage Avenue. Internment was at Chapel Lawn Memorial
Gardens. Rev. T. Hidichuk officiated.. Those who wish may make donations in
Freda's memory to the Fred Douglas Lodge, 1275 Burrows Ave., R2X OB9 or to the
Tree of Memories", Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 205 Edmonton R3G 1 R4.
John E. Ferguson
1978, December Suddenly
on December 27,1978 at Dorval P.Q., John Ferguson, aged 58 years, dearly beloved
husband of Norma (nee Smith) formerly of Winnipeg. Mr. Ferguson was employed
with Air Canada for many years. He served with the Canadian Armed Forces during
World War Two in Australia. Besides his wife Norma, he is survived by four sons,
Keith and daughter-in-law Carol, Grant, Scott, and Craig, also sisters Marie
Hickman, Freda Smith and husband Tom of Winnipeg. Funeral service will be held
at 2:00 p.m. December 29, 1978 at Point Claire, Dorval, Quebec. Our much loved
brother and relative will be sorely missed as he was endeared to all who met
him.
1978, December Death
JOHN ELDEN FERGUSON At Lachine General
Hospital, Lachine Quebec, on December 27, 1978, beloved husband of Norma Yvonne
Smith, dear father of Keith, Grant, Scott and Craig, also survived by two
sisters, Marie (Mrs. Hackman) and Freda (Mrs. Smith) Funeral service from D.A.
Collins Memorial Chapel, Point Claire, Quebec on Friday, December 29 at 2:00
p.m.
Obituaries MARIA HICKMAN
1996, May
Peacefully, on May 24,1996 with her family by her side, Grace Marie
Hickman passed away at Grace General Winnipeg. She will be lovingly remembered
by her son Kent and daughter-in-law Terry; daughter Terry-Lynne and son in law
Nick D'Abramo; grandchildren, Carinna, Nicole, Mandy and Justice; great-grandson
Josef; sisters-in-law, Norma Ferguson, Wilma Ferguson and Yvonne Hickman and
several nieces and nephews. Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband Walter
Charles Joseph Hickman on April 5, 1966. She was also predeceased by her
brothers, Wilmer and John Eldon and sister Freda. Marie was born on May 9,1923
in Winnipeg to Violet Jane and James Burns Ferguson. Marie, was the youngest
four Ferguson children. Shortly after her birth, the family from the farm in
Petersfield to Winnipeg's North End, where Marie grew up. On September 29, 1945
she married Wally and they spent 21 very happy years together. Marie was able to
carry on after Wally's death because of the love of Kent and Terri Lynne and her
interest and involvement in their lives Marie spent most of her career working
with Air Canada in a variety of responsible positions. She also worked in the
Insurance field and in the early 1960's was the first woman to be appointed
underwriter for Merit Insurance. Marie was a very creative and artistic person
and family members will treasure the paper tole artwork, needlepoint and baby
quilts she left behind, as well as her research on family history. She
particularly enjoyed her travel adventures with Norma. Marie will be remembered
for her generous and caring spirit, her sense of humour, her loyalty and love
for family and friends. She chose the poem that follows. Viewing Monday, May 27,
7:30 to 9:3 Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave. Tuesday, May 28 at 3:00 p.m.,
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Rev T. Hidichuk officiating. Interment to follow in
Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there I
do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow I am a diamond that glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you
awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in
circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my
grave and cry I am not there I did not die.
Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME.
199, February. Perth Courier
Obituary ~ Thomas Earl Pretty
The Death of Earl Pretty occurred peacefully in Perth Hospital after a
two-month stay, on Tuesday, Feb. 11th. He was 92. The eldest son of the late
Robert Pretty and Agnes Park of Lanark Township, Earl was raised on the family
farm and went to school in Hopetown. He worked for several different farmers in
the Clayton and Almonte areas. He also travelled west to work on the harvest
excursions and enjoyed the travel and experiences. On September 5th, 1934, he
married Irene Thompson. They bought their farm between Middleville and Hopetown
and lived there for 58 years, raising five sons and one daughter. Then they
moved to Lilac Lodge in Lanark in 1992. While on the farm, he enjoyed his
gardening, trying new varieties of vegetables and loved his flowers, always
having a bouquet on the table Earl was always an active member of the
Middleville United Church, serving on the board and as treasurer. He also was a
school board trustee in earlier years. Earl is survived by his wife, Irene, of
62 years; children, Raymond (Alice), Alan (Marlene), Donovan (Joan), William
(Emma), Helen (Sandy) Stewart, and Laurie (Connie) brother, Lorne (Irene),
sister Evelyn (Walter) McKay; his 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a brother Charles Pretty and sister, Nellie Affleck. He
will be remembered by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and
many friends. The funeral service was held on Thursday, Feb 13 at 11 a.m. at
Trinity United Church, Middleville, with the Reverend Eileen Hepplewhite
officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery in the spring. E "CHAPEL IN
THE PARK"
Wednesday September 2 The
Almonte Gazette DEATHS PRETTY, Charles - In Hospital, Almonte on Thursday August
27, 1992 Charles Pretty, husband of the late Annie Agnes Mclntosh, loved father
of Lois (Gary Hudson) of Perth, Cathy (Mike) Halliwushka of Kanata, Lionel
(Joan) of Rosetta and Arnold (Shirley) of Carp, dear brother of Earl (Rene) of
Lanark, Lorne (Irene) of Watson's Corners, Evelyn (Walter) McKay of Hopetown and
the late Nellie Affleck, sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren and 7 great
grandchildren, friends called at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark where Funeral
Service was conducted. Interment Rosetta Cemetery.
Schoolhouse, 1437 Flower
Station Road – Mrs. Winnie Closs of Clyde Forks went to Flower Station School
during the 1920's when up to forty children attended and recalls that children
were required to get the fire going in the wood stove and bring a pail of water
in the mornings. A favourite teacher, keeping Scotch traditions alive, insisted
on all her pupils dancing the Highland Fling once every school day.
Lanark Era clippings
Mrs. Lyla Garrett spent Christmas with her daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ron
McKee in Ottawa and on Boxing Day the whole family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Hal
Garrett's Home in Carleton Place. Miss Heather Craig spent the weekend with her
grandmother Lyla Garrett.
Clyde Forks
by Mrs. A. J. Desjardine
Mr. and Mrs. Hal Garrett and girls of Carleton Place and Mr. and Mrs.
Tyler McDonald and boys of Ottawa visited last weekend with Lyla Garrett.
Flower Station and Area news
by Mrs. John Closs
Mrs. Winnie Closs, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Closs, Mrs. and Mrs. Buddy Closs and
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Majore all attended the Craig Evzare wedding in Ottawa. Heather
is a granddaughter of Mrs. Lyla Garrett. Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Closs returned home, having spent a few days with the former's
mother, Mrs. Winnie Closs Mrs. and
Mrs. Buddy Closs visited with Mr. and Mrs. David Bowes and girls, the occasion
being Buddy's birthday.
Flower Station
by Mrs. John Closs Mrs. David Tourganeau
and boys of Perth, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Deachman.
The Perth Courier Obituary
1985, Wednesday April
10 Ivan Lawrence Closs
The village of Lanark and surrounding area was shocked and saddened by
the sudden passing of Mr. Ivan Closs at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth.
Mr. Closs has been hospitalized for two weeks following a heart attack. He was
making excellent progress towards recovery when a second massive coronary
claimed his life on Sunday, November 11, 1984. Born in Lavant Township, March
15, 1927, Ivan Lawrence Closs was a son of the late Benjamin Closs and his late
wife, the former Jenny Napier. He received his early education at Flower
Station. On October 17, 1951, he married to Barbara M. Closs of Lavant Township,
who survives with one son, Leslie J. Closs, daughter-in-law Rose and one
grandson, John B. Closs, of Kingston. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Emma James of Perth and Mrs. Lyla Garrett of Clyde Forks. He was predeceased by
one brother, John L. Closs of Flower Station. The late Mr. Closs was employed
for 23 years by the Canadian Pacific Railway During this period he worked at
Arden. Flower Station, Renfrew and Havelock. After leaving C.P.R. he returned to
Lanark and worked for the O. E. Rothwell Lumber Company, Central Wire and Cable,
Perth, Canadian International Paper Company, Smiths Falls and for past seven
years with the Ministry of Natural Resources. He was a member of St. Andrew's
United Church Lanark. He also belonged to Evergreen Masonic Lodge, No. 209,
Lanark, and to the Order of the Eastern Star, Royal Tay, No. 193, Perth and
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 Perth. An Eastern Star Service was held on
Monday evening, November 12, 1984 which was largely attended. The funeral was
held on Tuesday, November 13, 1984, at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark. The
service was conducted by Rev James M. Whyte of Central Lanark Charge, with
interment in Hopetown Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews. Gordon Closs,
Clarence (Buddy) Closs, Winston Wayne and Thomas James and Ron Garrett.
Flower-bearers were nieces and nephews of the deceased. The many floral
arrangements, contributions to charitable organizations and the large number of
people who called at the Funeral Home to pay their respect were testimony to the
esteem in which Ivan was held in the community.
Newspaper Clipping Birth
Announcement McFarlane-Grant and Gail (nee
Rancier) are proud to announce the arrival of a baby girl, Heather Gail, 7 lb 9
oz on Saturday Nov 9, 1968, at the Oshawa General Hospital. The great grand
child for Mr. and Mrs. Harry McFarlane and grandchild for Mr. and Mrs. William
Hutcheson and Mr. and Mrs. Allen McFarlane
Midland Daily News,
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1968, Harvey H.
Thurlow - Harvey H. Thurlow, 57, Route 2, Gladwin, died Friday in Gladwin
Hospital. Born in Midland, August 3, 1911 in Ingersoll Township, Mr. Thurlow
farmed in Midland and Gladwin counties most of his life. The past 12 years he
operated a bus for the Gladwin public schools. He married the former Juanita E.
LaVoye in Clare County, March 17, 1946. He is survived by his wife , Juanita;
two sons, Harvey V. Thurlow of Midland and Roy L. Thurlow, Farwell; four
daughters , Mrs. Charles (Wetha) Packard, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Henry (Linda)
Boyer and Mrs. Leslie (Janette) Athey, both of Farwell and Mrs. David (Katheryn)
Brant of hepherd; his mother, Mrs. Edna Thurlow of Midland county and 10
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Ware
Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Wesley Hoggard officiating. Burial will be in
Poseyville cemetery.
SERGEANT, Arthur James - At
his late residence, Broadview Heights, Ohio, on Tuesday, February 21, 1995,
Arthur James Sergeant in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Mildred Johnston.
Loved father of Mark and his wife Gayle of Akron, Ohio, Susan and her husband
Robert Murphy of Littleton, Colorado. Fond grandfather of Kelly and Brandon '
Murphy. Predeceased by brother Murray, brother of Bernadette and her husband
Martin Bean of Ruskin, Florida, Shirley and her husband George Rowsome of
Brockville, Thelma and her husband Robert Waideck of Otty Lake. Dear son of
Hazel and Melville Sergeant of Perth. Funeral arrangements to be completed in
Ohio.
Lanark Era Clipping
Wright: In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, and grandmother,
Adele,
who passed away. Jan 9th 1990. Almighty God, we remember before Thee this day,
Adele, to whom we are bound in the bond of love and we pray Thee that she may
ever find fulfillment in the joyful service of Thy Heavenly Kingdom; through
Jesus Christ Our Lord. Sadly missed and always remembered by Husband Norman and
family. Gone, but not forgotten.
Wright- In loving memory of
a very special mother, Adele Wright, who passed away Jan 9th 1990. A silent
thought, a secret tear keeps her memory ever dear. Time takes away the edge of
grief, but memory turns back every leaf.---Sadly missed---Krista and Robert.
Milotte, Ethel: At the
Wiseman's Private Hospital, Perth on Saturday, June 13, 1992, Ethel Rosemond
Closs, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late William Anthon Milotte. Loved
mother of Arthur and John Milotte, both of RR3 Lanark, Maxine (Mrs. Allan
Parson) of Perth, and the late Mrs. Adele Wright. Also survived by 12
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends were received at the Young
Funeral Home, Lanark. Funeral mass was celebrated in St Columbkill's Church,
McDonald Corners on Tuesday, June 16 at 10:00 am. Internment: Parish Cemetery.
In Memorandum donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be
appreciated.
Newspaper Clipping Jan 9th
1990 Forthcoming wedding
Well,
we thought it would never happen, but wonders never cease. We the family of Faye
Tyron are pleased to announce the marriage of our sister to Norman James Wright.
The marriage will take place on April 27th 1991 at St James Anglican Church
Perth Ontario at 6 pm.
Death Notices (09/29/03)
WRIGHT, Lorne Floyd At the Ottawa Heart Institute on Saturday September
27th, 2003, Lorne Floyd Wright of RR7, Perth at the age of 66 years. Son of the
late Lorne and Florence (Ferguson) Wright; cherished husband of Betty H. (James)
Wright; beloved father of Jo Ann Campbell, Floyd (Manon) Wright, Carl (Terri)
Wright and Cathy (Ed) Fair, all of Perth. Loved and respected grandfather of
Katrina and Alexander, William, Derrick and Jacob, Jessica and Nicole and Travis
and Natalie. Lorne will be sadly missed by his sisters, Georgina (late Ellard)
Watt, Elsie (late Bill) Schonauer, Lorna (Arthur) Millotte, Marion Morrow (Paul
Campbell), Fern (Dave) Foley, Barbara Thorley, Norman (Faye) Wright, Collins
(Shirley) and Freeman (Judy) Wright. Lorne was predeceased by infant brother
John, he will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends may pay
their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, Monday September 29th
from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Tuesday
at 11:00 a.m. Interment, St. Andrew's Cemetery, Watson's Corners. In
remembrance, contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County or the
Cancer Society would be appreciated.
News Clipping Feb 1939
Wright--At Joe's Lake, on Fri Feb 17, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Wright,
a son (Collins).
News Clipping Born
Ferguson- At the G. W. M Hospital Perth, on November 20 1946, to Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Ferguson, a daughter.
Ferguson, To Mr. and Mrs.
Russell Ferguson Perth on 1950, a son.
Death Notices (08/30/03)
RODGER, Joan In hospital, Kingston on Thursday, August 28th, 2003 (the
eve of her 81st birthday), Joan (Murphy) Rodger; beloved wife of Earle H. Rodger
of Lanark, cherished mother of Anne and Darlene Rodger, Jim (Ingrid) Rodger and
Norma (Richard) Bingley. Loved grandmother of Todd (Sherry) Milotte, Christa
Bingley, Josh (Shannon) Milotte, Hali Bingley, Vanessa Milotte and Kristen
Rodger, great-grandmother of Olivia and Owen Milotte. Sister of Tom Murphy,
Theresa Fraser, Rita Mahusky and the late Rhenus Bovair, Margaret Bertrand,
Eddie Murphy, Bernard Murphy, Annetta Carthy and Mary Murphy; daughter of the
late Peter and Rose Anne Murphy. Joan will be sadly missed by the Rodger Family,
her nieces, nephews, family, friends and neighbours. Friends may pay their
respects at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark, Sunday, August 31st, 2003 from 2 to
4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's United Church,
Lanark, Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery. In remembrance,
contributions to the Diabetes Society, Kingston General Hospital or fund of
one's choice would JOHNSON, Charlie Suddenly at his home in Lanark on Sunday,
September 15th, 2002, Charlie Johnson in his 66th year. Loved husband of Mavis
(Rodger) Johnson. Dear father of Steve and Cathy (John) of Lanark, Laurie of
Hope, B.C. and the late Rick Johnson. Cherished Pop to Jordan and Dylan, Chris
(Moranda Garrett), Devin, Brittany, Harleigh and Paul and the late Brody
Arnoldi. Loved brother of Jim of Lanark, Ron (Helen) Johnson of Watson's
Corners, Florence Labelle of Perth and Valerie Rodger of Lanark. Charlie will be
sadly missed by all his family and good friends. Friends may pay their respects
at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark Tuesday September 17th from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's United Church, Lanark
Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment, Pine Grove Cemetery. In remembrance,
contributions to the Lanark Village Fire Department or C. H 1975, July.
BIRTHS
FERGUSON - Brock and Barbara of Toronto, Ont., joyfully announce the
birth of their first child, son Marshall Brock. Their happy grandparents are
Wilmer and Wilma Ferguson and Wilfred and Lea Bridgeman of Winnipeg Manitoba.
1983 The Bee Line
ALISON JANNA PATTERSON
Allison, Aged two years and the grand-daughter of CFSNA member Axie
Ferguson Johnston, Hamilton, Ontario, died of Leukemia on December 21, 1983.
During her terminal illness at the McMaster University Medical Center, Alison
was a pet of her doctors and nurses, her obituary notice read in part, "To
have known Alison was to be loved and trusted by her." The parents, Rhonda
and Peter Patterson live in Burlington, Ontario.
1947, September
Pretty - At the G. W. M Hospital, Perth, on Sunday Aug 31, 1947, to Mr.
and Mrs. Lorne Pretty, RR 3, Lanark, twin daughters.
News Clipping Mar 1965
Wright--at the G. W. M Hospital, Perth, on March 15, 1965, to Mr. and
Mrs. Lorne Wright, Lanark, a son (Lorne Jr.).
News Clipping Mar 1990
Wright--Marion and Lorne Floyd Wright are pleased to announce the birth
of their son, Joseph William Lorne on March 18, 1990, at 4:38 am, weighing 8
pounds, 7 ounces, 23 1\2" long, at the Great War Memorial Hospital. Proud
grandparents are Betty and Lorne Wright Francoise and Refean Vigeault. Many
thanks to Dr. Turner and the nursing staff at the G. W. M Hospital.
News Clipping 1989
Forthcoming Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Wright
are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Cynthia
Marie, to Donald Eric Lewis. The wedding will take place on May 6, 1989 at 6:30
pm at St Paul's United Church, Perth Ontario.
News Clipping Dec 1988
Lewis--Don and Cindy are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their
first born, a daughter, Stephanie Marie, on Saturday, Dec 17, 1988, at 9:30 pm
at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Proud first-time grandparents are Freeman and Judy
Wright. Great-grandmothers are Florence Burns of Carleton Place and Shirley
Farell of Perth. Special thanks to ambulance drivers for getting Mom to Ottawa
on time and to Barb Joynt for assisting on the way.
News Clipping Aug 1991
Lewis: Don and Cindy are pleased to announce the early but safe arrival
of their second child. Whitney Dawn, born August 1 1991, weighing 4 lbs. A new
little sister for Stephanie. Proud grandparents Are Freeman and Judy Wright,
great-grandmother Shirley Farrell and Great-great-grandmother Mildred Richmond,
all of Perth. Special thanks to Dr Chadha and the wonderful nursing staff of the
Special care Nursery at the Ottawa Civic Hospital and to our families and
friends for their support.
Died in Lanark at Clyde and
Elsie's house
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Friends and relatives were
saddened to learn of the passing of Minnie Maude McGonegal, in her 81st year.
Deceased was born at Flower Station, December 25th, 1881 She
was the daughter of the late Stephen McGonegal and his wife, Hanna
Dobbie. Mrs. Ferguson was One of a family of seven boys and six girls, eleven of
whom predeceased her. She spent her girlhood at Flower Station. In the year
1900, she became the wife of the late Allan Ferguson and moved to a farm R. R.
1, Flower Station. Mr. Ferguson predeceased, her in '1952 To this union were
born six children; three of whom predeceased, her, in infancy. Mrs. Ferguson was
a member of the United 'Church, a kind
and loving mother and loyal friend. Left
to mourn the passing of a loving mother and grandmother, are
one son, Allan jr., at home; (Elsie) Mrs. Clyde Johnston of Lanark;
(Florence) Mrs. Lorne Wright, R. R. 3, Lanark; Twenty-two grandchildren;
Nineteen great grand-; children and three brothers, Albert of Balderson, Harry
of Glasgow Station and Howard of Flower Station.
Funeral services were held from Young's Funeral Home, Lanark, on
January 26, to Lanark Village Mausoleum. Interment will be in Clyde Forks
Cemetery. Rev. George D. Empey officiated. Pallbearers were Donald Foster,
Ellard Watt, William Schonauer, Michael Riopelle, Archie White and Leonard
Desjardine. The beautiful array of
flowers were carried by sixteen grandchildren.
RIOPELLE, Roger
Suddenly at Calabogie on Monday, May 18, 1992. Roger Riopelle, In his
50th year, son of Laura Hebert of Renfrew. Beloved husband of Nora Johnston.
Loved father of Allan and his wife, Patricia, Raymond and his wife, Jennifer,
all of Lanark. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, George, Tanya and
Roxanne. Dear brother of Raymond Riopelle of Ottawa, Linda Stoppa of Cobden and
Wilma Hebert of Ottawa. Friends may call at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark, on
Tuesday from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church,
Lanark, on Wednesday, May 20, at 11 a.m. Interment in the parish cemetery. In
remembrance, contributions to the Diabetic Society or the Heart and Stroke
Foundation would be appreciated.
JOHNSTON, Elsie
In Perth, on Saturday, August 25, 1990. EIsie A. Ferguson, wife of the
late Henry Clyde Johnston. Dear mother of Mildred Sergeant of Cleveland, Ohio,
Glenn of Lanark, Muriel Somerville of Perth, Ernie of Smiths Falls, Nora
Riopelle of Lanark, Carl of Carleton Place, Harold of Belleville, Peter of
Perth, Cheryl Mooney of Kitchener, and the late Allan Johnston. Sadly missed by
her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sister-in-law, Rita Ferguson of
Brockville. Friends may call at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, Monday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel
Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment Lanark Village Cemetery. In remembrance,
contributions to the Parkinsons Foundation would be appreciated.
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MEMORIAL
Burial service of Mildred (Johnston) Sargeant wife of the late Arthur
Sargeant will take place June 22 at
11 a.m. at the Elmwood Cemetery in Perth. Following the service friends and
family are welcome to join together at Nora Riopelle's home at 3120 Ferguson's,
Falls Rd., Lanark, Ont.
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Mildred Sargeant daughter
of the late Clyde and Elsie Johnston of Lanark, passed away March 18, 2002, at
her home in Cleveland, Ohio. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur, formerly
of Perth, and survived by her two children, Susan (Robert Murphy) of Colorado
and Mark (Gail) of Cleveland, and three grandchildren. Mildred was from a family
of 10 children. Predeceased by brothers Alan and Harold and survived by
brothers, Glenn, Emest, Carl, Peter, and sisters, Muriel, Nora and Cheryl. A
Memorial Service will be held June 22, 2002 at the Elmwood Cemetery in Perth,
Ontario.
The
Lanark Era, Wednesday Oct 31st 1951
Lanark
Era Wed Nov 21 1951
MANY MOURN MR. ALLAN FERGUSON; Death came after a short illness on October
28th 1951, to one of Joe's Lakes oldest residents in the person of Mr. Ferguson.
Mr. Ferguson was born November 6th, 1869 in Lavant Twp. He was a member of
the United Church. The deceased was the son of the late Alexander Ferguson
and his wife Anne Williams. In July 1900 he married Minnie Maud McGonegal.
Mr. Ferguson spent his life on the farm at Joe's Lake until the time of his
death. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and three children, Elsie
(Mrs. Clyde Johnston) of Lanark, Florence ( Mrs. Lorne Wright) of Joe's Lake and
Allan Jr of Joes Lake. Also 21 grandchildren and two great grand children.
Also left to mourn are one sister Clara (Mrs. Henry McDonald) of Lanark and one
brother , Dave of Carleton Place. The funeral which was largely attended was
held from the late residence on October 30th, at Clyde Forks and was conducted
by Rev RJ McNaught of Lanark. Hymns sung were Nearer my God to Thee and
Asleep with Jesus. Internment was in the family plot in Clyde Forks
Cemetery Pallbearers were six neighbors Dave Desjardin, Antoine Desjardin,
Delbert North, James McDonald, Jack Elliott and Wesley Campbell. The large
assortment of floral tributes were carried by six grandsons, Allan, Glenn and
Carl Johnston and Norman, Lornie and Collins Wrights. Friends attended the
Funeral from Carleton Place Perth Lanark and neighboring communities
March
12th, 1907.
The news of the death of Mr. James Ferguson at Montreal on Sunday was
heard with very great regret by a large circle of relatives friends and
acquaintance?. It is true that he had been in extremely poor health
of late, it is also true that he had passed the allotted time of
man, three score years and ten, but it was thought up to the day before his
death that he was recovering and none were prepared for the announcement
of his demise. He had been at a sanitarium in Montreal since the beginning
of January for treatment and it was hoped he would be benefited but on
Saturday pneumonia developed and on Sunday morning he passed
away. He was 71 years old; and was born in Montague on the farm where
he lived all his life until he moved to Smith's Falls about ten years ago. He
had a good farm, he managed it well and was eminently successful being; counted
among the wealthiest farmers of the township. He was a man of
scrupulous honesty and this together with his thrift and his intelligence gained
for him the confidence of the community in which he lived, and made him a
leader. For twenty-two years he lived in the township, Council and
for eighteen of those years he was Reeve and thus a member of the County
Council. Twice he stood for Parliamentary honors as an independent Conservative,
but was co defeated both times. In Smith's Falls be lived a quiet
retired life enjoying the fruits of his earlier years of toil and effort. He was
elected to the council here for one term, but did not relish the work and was
not a candidate for re-election. He was a man of blameless life, a kind
neighbor and a good friend. Those who knew him best liked him most. In
religion he was a Presbyterian, a life long member of St Andrew's church, and in
politics a Conservative. From the time he was , 18 years old he was a
member of Numogate Orange Lodge. He is survived by his wife and seven
children two sons, J. Davison and J. Stewart on the farm in Montague, Mrs.
T. Irvine, Montague, Mrs. J. Blackburn, North Elmsley, Misses Jennie,
Maggie and May at home. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2
o'clock p.m from his late home on Water street west. to
Miss Margaret
Ferguson
Miss
Margaret S. Ferguson, daughter of the late James Ferguson, of Smiths Falls, but
for years a resident of Montague township, passed away at the Public Hospital,
on Tuesday, after an illness of two weeks from typhoid fever. The late Miss
Ferguson had lived in town for the past twelve years and was a favorite with
all. She was a faithful member of
the Presbyterian church and an efficient teacher in the Sunday School. Surviving
are brothers, John D. Ferguson, Reeve of Montague, and James Stewart Ferguson,
Melville, Sask., and four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Irvine, Montague; Mrs. J. J.
Blackburn; Miss May Ferguson and Miss Jennie Ferguson, Smiths Falls. The funeral
took place this afternoon at 2.30 o’clock, from the residence of Mr. J. J.
Blackburn, John Street, west to McVean’s cemetery, Montague. The service at
the house at two o’clock was conducted by the Rev. A. L. Fraser,
FERGUSON
– At the Public hospital, on Tuesday August 22nd, 1916. Miss
Margaret S. Ferguson of Smiths Falls, formerly of Montague Township.
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Posted: 12 August, 2004.