Almonte Gazette - Aug, 27, 1927.
Robert Snedden Died Suddenly in his Office.
Prominent Merchant of Pakenham Expired After Opening Up For The Day. Belonged to Well Known Ramsay Family. Taught School before Entering Business In Almonte and Later in Pakenham. Mr. Robert Archibald Snedden, merchant of Pakenham, and one of the most prominent business men of North Lanark, died very suddenly this Thursday (25 Aug 1927) morning in his office shortly after 8:00 o'clock. While for some time he had not been in the most robust health, his condition was never regarded as serious, nor was it contemplated that his end was so near. Shortly after opening up for business for the day he suddenly collapsed and expired immediately. He was 58 years of age. Mr. Snedden belonged to one of the most prominent families in this district. Alexander Snedden, his grandfather, was a noted lumberman in the early days. William Snedden, his father, was also in the lumber business for a time and owned the old sawmill at Blakeney. William Snedden was a power in the Liberal political circles in his day. The late Mr. Snedden was born on the family homestead on the ninth line of Ramsay. He was a graduate of the Almonte High School and was a school master for some years and many of the residents of that district will speak of his capable care of their education when he was in charge of the Rosebank School. He had a mind for business however, and for some years he conducted successfully a flour and feed store in Almonte. About thirty years ago he moved to Pakenham where he conducted the well known hardware store and general business that bears his name. Twenty five years ago he was married to Miss Mabel Needham daughter of Thomas Needham, of Pakenham. He is survived by his widow, a daughter and two sons, Mary, Donald and Fredrick all at home. There also remains to mourn his loss four brothers; Alexander Snedden of Pakenham; William Snedden of Lumsden, Sask.; David Snedden of Vancouver, B.C.; and Dr. Sylvester Snedden of Edmonton, Alberta. Mr. Snedden was held in very high esteem, and his sudden demise was a great shock to the whole community. The funeral will take place at 2:30 o'clock on Saturday to the Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

Miss Frances Miller
Pakenham, Ontario. Oct. 9, - The death occurred at her home on the 10th line Pakenham Township, at an early hour Monday morning, of an old and highly respected resident of this district in the person of Miss Frances (Fannie) Miller after a short illness. Miss Miller was born a daughter of the late Matthew Miller and Jane Moffatt, and had resided on the same farm on which she was born. She was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church here and when in her younger life was active in church work and was a member of the Woman's Auxiliary. Surviving and left to mourn her loss are two sisters, Anne Miller at home, and Mrs. James Scott (Jane) of the 11th line of Pakenham Township and one brother John Miller on the homestead. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

LAWSON, Mary Nora Bernadette
(Employee of the Bank of Montreal - 38 years) In hospital at Almonte, with her family by her side and following a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, December 25, 2000. Nora Lyons of Pakenham, age 62 years. Beloved wife and best friend of John Lawson. Dear sister of Pat (Joyce) of North Bay, Joan More of Bellevue, Ohio, Doreen O'meara (Clarence) of Almonte, Dora McGee (Norval of Abbottsford, B.C. and Lorraine LeBlanc (Joe) of Almonte. Predeceased by her 2 brothers Bernard and Jack. Funeral service in the Chapel of Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church St., Almonte on Thursday at 2p.m.(Dec28th) . . . Cremation to follow . . .Interment Union Cemetery, Pakenham . . Donations to Cancer Society .