STANLEY
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STANLEY
- TOSH, ALMONTE, Ont., (July 25 (1943)
(Special)
- The Presbyterian church manse was the scene of a pretty wedding on Friday
evening, when Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Edmund Stanley, of Cedar Hill, became the bride of Flying Officer Stuart
Alexander Tosh, of Bagotville, Que., son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. C. Tosh, of
Almonte.
The bride was attractively attired
in a two-piece dusty rose crepe dress with linen colored accessories.
The witnesses were Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Lockhart, of Almonte.
Later Mr. and Mrs. Tosh left for
Montreal and other points.
OSTLER
- DARK (1943)
A
quiet but pretty wedding took place June 2, at the home of Mrs. William Bennett,
241 Elgin street, when Miss Jean Almira Dark, youngest daughter of the
late Thomas and Mrs. Dark of Pakenham, became the bride of John Ostler,
of Ottawa. The marriage was performed by Rev. R. F. Lawson, with only the,
immediate friends being present. The bride's wedding gown was a two-piece dress
of heavenly blue lowered silk crepe.
Mr. and Mrs. Ostler left on the
afternoon train for Eastern points. The bride travelled in a navy blue wool suit
with hat to match.
On their return a wedding diner was
given in their honor by her many friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William
Lawson of Cedar Hill.
LYTLE
- O'NEILL (1943)
Rev.
J. T. Warnock solemnized the marriage Saturday morning, July 17 at 10 o'clock of
Miss Margaret O'Neill, daughter of Mrs. John O'Neill Arnprior, and the
late Mr. O'Neill of Arthur Grant Lytle of Arnprior. The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Nora O'Neill as bridesmaid. Sgt. Angus Muldoon,
R.C.A.F., Toronto, was best man.
A floor-length gown of white lace
and organza over satin, with fitted bodice, Peter Pan collar, short puffed
sleeves and bouffant skirt was worn by the bride. Her embroidered veil was
finger-tip. She carried a bouquet of Bettertime roses, baby's breath and fern.
Miss Nora O'Neill chose a floor
length gown of blue net over satin, designed with fitted bodice, short puffed
sleeves, sweetheart neckline and bouffant skirt. Her finger-tip, veil was of
blue net arranged from a scalloped headdress. She carried a bouquet of
Briarcliffe roses, baby's breath and fern.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held in Ottawa. Mr. and Mrs. Lytle will reside in Sarnia.
CRAIG
- FUMERTON (1943)
The
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fumerton was daintily decorated with pink and white
streamers for the wedding of their daughter, Mary Phyllis Fumerton, to Wilmot
Andrew (Craig), son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Craig of Pakenham.
The wedding took place in the manse
of Grace St. Andrew's United Church, Arnprior, with Rev. D. H. Woodhouse
officiating.
The bride wore a street-length dress
of Aqua blue sheer with long bishop sleeves and soft gatherings at the
shoulders. Her hat was a tiny model trimmed with deep rose flowers, and she
carried deep red roses.
Miss Alma Fumerton attended her
sister wearing a pink sheer frock, buttoned down the front of the bodice. She
carried a bouquet of sweet peas and baby's breath.
The groom was attended by his
brother, Lloyd Craig.
After the wedding a dinner was served for the immediate relatives of the young
couple. Assistants at the table were Mrs. 0. Shail, Miss Jean Ledgerwood, Mrs.
D. G. Campbell, Mrs. S. B. Hunter and Miss Daphne Neville.
Among the guests were Rev. and Mrs.
Woodhouse, J. B. Baird, and Mrs. W. Watchorn.
Mary
Jordan's baby was born in March 1944.
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CAMPBELL
- CUNNINGHAM (Sep 23, 1942)
ARNPRIOR,
Sept. 25. - (Special) - The marriage of Miss Ella Edith Cunningham,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cunningham, of McNab, to Kenneth William
Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell, of Pakenham, took place at
the Baptist parsonage, Carleton Place, at two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon,
September 23. Rev. T. E. McAllister officiated.
The bride was attended by Miss Ruth
Bole as bridesmaid and Archie Cunningham, brother of the bride, was best man.
The bride wore a street length dress
of baby blue crepe with matching hat and navy accessories and corsage of pink
snapdragon and roses.
The bridesmaid chose a navy blue
dress and hat with corsage of bronze snapdragon and cornflowers.
Following a dinner served at the
home of the bride's parents to the immediate families, the young couple left on
a trip to Western Ontario. For travelling the bride wore a maroon velvet suit
with matching hat and black accessories.
The only out-of-town guest was Mrs.
Cochrane Cunningham, of Fraserdale, Ont.
On their return Mr. and Mrs.
Campbell will take up residence in Pakenham Township.
SCOTT
- GILMOUR (Dec 23, 1943)
A
pretty wedding took place Thursday afternoon, at Bethany United church, Almonte,
when Kathleen Elva (Gilmour), daughter of the late Gavin Gilmour and Mrs.
Edward James, Almonte, was united in marriage with Sergt. Donald Stewart
(Scott), son of W. Allan Scott of Pakenham.
The bride, given in marriage by
Edward James, was prettily gowned in white sheer, carried Johanna Hill roses,
and was attended by her sister, Mrs. Wilfred Lindsay, as matron-of-honor.
The bridegroom was supported by his
brother, Kenneth, while Robert Scott and Wilfred Gilmour were ushers.
The young couple left on a short
honeymoon.
HOWARD
- WALDRON (July 21, 1943)
In
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, Wednesday at high noon Robena Elizabeth
Waldron, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Waldron, Pakenham, became the
bride of Arnold Almanger Howard, Soperton, Ont.
The church was decorated with
delphinium, hollyhocks and baby's breath, and white tulle bows marked the guest
pews. Rev. G. Carryer performed the double ring ceremony.
The bride entered the church with
her father and was attended by her sisters, Miss Helen Waldron of Pakenham as
bridesmaid, and Mrs. Kenneth Vermette of Ottawa as matron-of -honor. Sergt.
Pilot Keith Robinson of Malton Aerial Observer School was best man, and Charles
Howard, brother of the bridegroom, Soperton, and Kenneth Vermette of Ottawa,
were ushers.
Mrs. Edgar Hall, cousin of the bride
played the wedding music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Frank
DuBois sang, "O Perfect Love."
The bride wore a floor length gown
of traditional white, triple crepe, designed with a shirred bodice, covered
buttons accented the back panel, and white gloves met her elbow length sleeves.
Her veil was finger tip length and was arranged from a heart shaped hat. She
carried a white prayer book, adorned with streamers and knotted with bridal rose
and baby's breath. The bridesmaid wore blue sheer chiffon over taffeta with a
draped bodice, a V neck, long full sleeves gathered at the wrist, the skirt
falling gracefully from the gathered waistline. The matron-of-honor was gowned
in blush pink, sheer chiffon over taffeta. Tiny buttons accented the front from
the neckline to the gathered girdle, the full bouffant skirt falling floor
length, and full bracelet‑length sleeves. They also wore white Juliet
hats, caught at the top with matching flowers and with short shoulder length
veils. They carried Colonial bouquets of Better Time roses, snap-dragon, baby's
breath and maiden-hair fern.
Mrs. E. A. Waldron, mother of the
bride wore a turquoise blue dress with white accessories and a corsage bouquet
of sweetheart roses.
The bridegroom's mother was in a
brown, figured dress and matching accessories with a corsage bouquet of yellow
Talisman roses.
Following the reception at the home
of the bride's parents, the couple left for Toronto, St. Catherines and other
points. The bride travelled in an Alice Blue figured silk jersey with white
accessories. On their return they will take up residence at Soperton.
The out-of-town guests were from
Soperton, Brockville, Smiths Falls, Kingston, Cardinal, Toronto, Carleton Place,
Ottawa, and Malton.
GILMOUR - At
Smiths Falls Chambers Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, August 6, 1946, to Mr. and
Mrs. Maurice Gilmour, a sister for Brian (Brenda Ellen).
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MILLER
- SMITH (1943)
A
quiet wedding was solemnized in the afternoon of September 25, at the home of
the bride's parents, when Marion Agnes (Smith), only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. H. M. Smith of Pakenham, became the bride of Delbert Hartley (Miller),
only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hartley Miller of Fitzroy. Rev. H. A. Turner
officiated.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and attended by Miss Margaret Wilson of Pakenham as bridesmaid.
Verner Moorhouse of Toronto was best man.
During the signing of the register
Miss Jane Boyle of Arnprior sang "I'll Walk Beside You" accompanied by
Mrs. Ed. Sadler of Carleton, Place, who was the pianist.
A floor-length model of white sheer
over taffeta with embroidered shirred waist and full skirt was worn by the
bride. Her finger-tip veil fell from a halo-shaped headdress and she carried an
arm bouquet of Better Time roses and bouvardia.
The bridesmaid was attired in a
floor-length dress of white sheer with shirred waist trimmed with silver
sequins. Her arm bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses.
Following a reception the couple
left on a short trip, the bride, travelling in a rose crepe dress made on
princes lines, with navy blue accessories and mink furs, the gift of the groom.
On their return they will reside on the groom's farm in Fitzroy.
BOAL
- GILES (1943)
St.
James Anglican Church, Carleton Place, was the scene of a quiet, but pretty
wedding Wednesday, May 19 at 12 o'clock, noon, when Miss Margaret Eleanor
Giles, younger daughter of Thomas Giles, of Pakenham township, and the late
Mrs. Giles, was united in marriage with Howard Boal, youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart Boal, Pakenham township.
Canon T. H. Iveson, rector of St.
James Church, officiated.
The bride was attended by Miss Vera
Currie, Pakenham, and Harold Boal, twin brother of the bridegroom was best man.
Harvey Giles, brother of the bride, gave his sister in marriage.
A two-piece afternoon dress of
turquoise blue crepe, with brace-let sleeves, was worn by the bride and her cap
of tulle with veil, and flowers, was of the same shade. She wore a corsage
bouquet of bronze snapdragons and sweet peas.
Immediately following the ceremony,
the bridal party motored to, Ottawa and other points west. For travelling, the
bride wore a two-piece brown crepe dress and a brown felt hat, trimmed with
beige with accessories to match.
GUTHRIE
- BOURK (1943)
St.
Mark's Anglican church was the setting, for the marriage Thursday, April 29, at
11: a.m. of Ida (Bourk) daughter of Mrs. Richard Bourk and the late Mr.
Bourk, to Archibald (Guthrie), son of Mr. and Mrs. James Guthrie of
Cumming's Mills. Rev. Gordon Carryer officiated.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Amy Bourk, Earl Caldwell of Cummings Mills was best man.
The bride chose a two-piece navy
blue suit, navy hat and accessories to match.
Miss Amy Bourk chose a figured two-piece
navy suit with accessories to match.
The bride was given in marriage by
her uncle, Joseph Bourk.
A dinner was served at the home of
the bride and was attended by near relatives.
After a short honeymoon to Sudbury
they will, reside on the groom's, farm at Cumming's Mills.
VERMETTE
- WALDRON (May 7, 1943)
The
marriage of Miss Eileen Victoria (Waldron), daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest A. Waldron, of Pakenham, to, Kenneth William (Vermette), son of
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vermette, Arnprior, took place Saturday morning at 10, a.m.
in the vestry of St. John's Chrysostom's church, Arnprior. Rev. J. E. Austin,
assistant rector, officiated at the ceremony.
The bride wore a Sunni blue crepe
ensemble with a hat to match and black accessories. Sweetheart roses, forget-me-not
and maiden hair fern formed her shoulder corsage.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Elizabeth Waldron, who was attired in a navy crepe dress, trimmed
with white, and navy accessories and wore a corsage of American Beauty roses
with gypsofolia.
The bridegroom was attended by
Arnold Howard of Soperton.
Following luncheon at the home of
the bride's parents in Pakenham, the young couple left for a short trip. Going
away the bride wore a fawn tweed top coat. On their return, they will reside in
Ottawa.
Out-of-town guests included Mr.
Gerald Bullard and Miss Kathleen Miles, Ottawa; Mrs. L. Laviolette Mrs. M.
Vermette and Betty, Mr., and Mrs. A. J. Vermette and son, Leo, all of Arnprior;
AC.2 Alvin Goodfellow, Paulson, Man., and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Anderson, Carleton
Place.
GILES
- At the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday, July 27, 1943. to LAC. Eric Giles
and Mrs. Giles (nee Evelyn Downey) a daughter.
McDOWALL
- NEIL (1943)
St.
John's Anglican Church, Antrim, was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding
Wednesday, July 7, at one o'clock, when Miss Ann Amelia Neil, only
daughter of Mrs. W. J. Neil, of Kinburn became the bride of Holly Samuel
McDowall, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McDowall of Pakenham. The church was
tastefully decorated with Summer flowers for the occasion and Rev. Philip
Caiger-Watson of Galetta officiated.
The bride's dress was a
street-length model of Heavenly blue sheer combined with lace and her
accessories were chalk white. The bridesmaid, Miss Muriel McDowall, sister of
the bridegroom, was becomingly attired in a two-piece beige crepe, trimmed with
British tan, and she wore matching accessories. The groomsman was Harvey Giles
of Pakenham.
Following a luncheon at the bride's
home, Mr. and Mrs. McDowall left for a motor trip to New Liskeard and other
points in Northern Ontario. The bride's travelling dress was a two-piece model
of salmon linen with white accessories.
Mr. and Mrs. McDowall will reside at
Kinburn.
Mrs. McDowall, who was organist at
St. John's Church, was the recipient of a nest of tables and a
leather hassock from the
congregation and the members of S.S. No. 5, Fitzroy, where the bride taught last
term, held a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Armstrong
where the bride received many useful gifts. Dainty refreshments were served and
those assisting Mrs. Armstrong were Mrs. W. Baird, Mrs. J. Armstrong and Mrs.
David Penny.
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CAMPBELL
- AIKENHEAD (1943)
A
quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday, May 1st, when, Jean Elizabeth
Aikenhead, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Aikenhead, Renfrew,
formerly of Pakenham, became the bride of Sgt. George P. Campbell,
elder son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Campbell, of Peterborough, of the Lanark and
Renfrew Scottish Regiment, at the home of the bride's, parents. Rev. Mr. Neal
officiated at the ceremony.
FILLATOR
- AFELSKIE (1943)
The
marriage of Miss Anne Afelskie, of Ottawa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roman
Afelskie, of Killaloe, to Pte. William Fillator, R.C.A.S.C., of Ottawa,
son of Mr. and Mrs. James Fillator, of Pakenham, took place quietly Saturday
morning at 9 o'clock in St. Theresa's Church. Rev. George Larose officiated.
The bride was given in marriage by
her brother, Frank Afelskie of Killaloe and wore a two-piece grey wool suit with
navy accessories.
She wore a corsage bouquet of
carnations, maidenhair fern and lily-of-the-valley.
The bride was attended by Miss
Carrie Eless, as bridesmaid. Pte. Frank Lake assisted the bridegroom. The
couple will reside in Ottawa.
LOWE
- GILES
St.
Mark's Anglican church was the setting for the marriage on Thursday, April 29 at
1.30 p.m. of Miss Mildred Edna Giles, youngest daughter of Thomas Giles
and the late Mrs. Giles, to Russell Frederick Lowe, son of James Lowe and
the late Mrs. Lowe, all of Cedar Hill. Rev. G. Carryer officiated.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Eleanor Giles as bridesmaid. Arthur Lowe, brother of the groom was
best man.
A two-piece navy braided crepe suit
was chosen by the bride, with blue accessories, and a corsage of sweetheart
roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Eleanor Giles chose a brown two-piece crepe
suite, with matching accessories and a corsage of bronze sweetheart roses and
fern.
A dinner was served at the home of
the bride, attended by near relatives. Later a reception was held in the
Agricultural Hall, Pakenham, attended by about 250.
After a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs.
Lowe will reside on the groom's farm at Cedar Hill.
EARLY
- CAVANAGH (Sep 1st, 1943)
The
marriage of Olive May Cavanagh, daughter of Mrs. John Cavanagh, to John
James Early son of Mr. and Mrs. James Early, took place quietly Wednesday
evening of last week at seven o'clock in the Anglican church Pakenham. Rev. G.
Carryer officiated.
The church was adorned with early
Autumn flowers. Miss Joan Gillan played the wedding music.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss. Cora Cavanagh, an Dan Early was best man for his brother.
The bride wore a street-length two-piece
dress of sea blue bunny wool with a turban, and accessories to match. She
carried a colonial bouquet. The bridesmaid was in King's blue crepe with
matching turban and accessories of the same shade. She carried a colonial
bouquet.
The couple left for Toronto and
other points in Western Ontario The bride travelled in a blue tailored suit with
matching accessories. They will reside in Pakenham.
GILES
- CLARKE (1943)
The
marriage of Miss Alma Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Clarke of
Arnprior, to Harvey Giles, son of Thomas Giles of Pakenham and the late
Mrs. Giles was solemnized in Grace St. Andrew's United church Saturday,
September 4. Rev. D. H. Woodhouse officiated.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Edith Clarke, while
Willard Giles, brother of the groom was best man.
A two-piece dress of Horizon rose
wool with embroidery at shoulders was the ensemble worn by the bride. She wore a
navy blue hat with a shoulder-length veil. Her corsage bouquet was American
Beauty roses.
The bridesmaid wore a treasure gold
wool dress with vertically tucked bodice, brown accessories and a shoulder knot
of bronze chrysanthemums.
A reception was held at the home of
the bride's parents and later the couple left for Toronto. For travelling the
bride wore an English tweed tailored suit with brown accessories.
ZIEBARTH
- SMITHS0N (1943)
The
marriage of Miss Olive Elsie Smithson of Carleton Place, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. George W. Smithson of Blakeney, to Stanley Thomas Edward Ziebarth,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Carl Ziebarth, of Pakenham, was solemnized in
Blakeney United church on Wednesday afternoon, August 5, by Rev. Thomas McCord
of Carleton Place.
Mrs. Bert Robertson, of Carleton
Place, played the wadding music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Ray
Moffatt, also of Carleton Place, sang "O promise Me". Miss Marion Jean
Campbell, of Carleton Place, was bridesmaid. The best man was Leonard W.
Smithson, of Blakeney, brother of the bride.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride wore a floor length gown of white chiffon over taffeta with full skirt and
long torso. White lace formed a deep yoke in her dress and the full bishop
sleeves had a tight fitting cuff. Her long net veil fell from a halo of chiffon
and she carried an arm bouquet of Briarcliffe roses.
The bridesmaid chose a shell pink
chiffon, gown over taffeta with short matching jacket which had puffed sleeves
with rows of shirring. The skirt was full and had tiny frills around the bottom.
She wore a finger tip veil of blue net and her arm bouquet was of Talisman
roses.
Following the ceremony, a buffet
lunch was served at the home of the bride's parents to about 30 guests who were
present from Pakenham, Arnprior, Almonte, Carleton Place and Ottawa.
The young couple will take up
residence on the bridegroom's farm near Pakenham.
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MILLER
- GILBERT (Feb. 22, 1944)
The
marriage of Miss Dorothy Eileen Gilbert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. L.
Gilbert, to William Harold Miller, son, of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Miller, of
Pakenham, took place quietly at two o'clock on Saturday afternoon in the chapel
of St. Matthew's Church, Ottawa. Canon G. A. Brunet officiated.
The bride was given, in marriage by
her father, and was attended by Miss Dorothy L. Johnston as bridesmaid. George
A. Gilbert was best man.
The bride wore a teal blue wool
crepe suit with a heart shaped black felt hat with a short veil, and a corsage
bouquet of American Beauty roses.
Following the ceremony the couple
left for a short trip and will take up residence in Pakenham. For travelling the
bride wore a teal blue coat over her costume.
WOOD
- FEATHERSTON (Dec 26, 1943)
Miss
Betty Dorothy Featherston only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Austin
Featherston, became the bride of Flight Sergeant Jack Wood, R.C.A.F., son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood. when Rev. F. S. Milliken solemnized their
marriage in the vestry of Stewarton United Church, Ottawa, on Saturday afternoon
at 1.30 o'clock.
Given in marriage by her father the
bride was in a grey blue crepe afternoon dress, a burgundy shade hat made
entirely of feathers, burgundy accessories and at her shoulder was a corsage
bouquet of orchids. She was unattended.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride's parents. For a wedding trip to Montreal,
Mrs. Wood donned a green corduroy suit with a brown hat and brown accessories.
On, their return, Flight Sergeant
and Mrs. Wood will take up residence, in Ottawa.
Jackson
Michael, drowned - April 1947.
CRAIG
- NEVILLE (July 6, 1944)
The
home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Neville, was the setting for the
marriage at 2.30 of their elder daughter, Daphne Myma (Neville), to Lloyd
Allan Craig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Craig of Pakenham. Rev. C. D. Donald
officiated and Mrs. S. Hollebone played the wedding music.
Miss Valerie Neville attended the
bride and the best man was Mr. Wilmot Craig.
Gives in marriage by her father, the
bride wore a floor length gown of white georgette veil was arranged with a
corover taffeta and her finger tip onet of white daffodils. She carried a
bouquet of red roses.
Following the reception the couple
left on a motor trip, the bride wearing a heavenly blue crepe suit and a white
hat. They will reside in Pakenham
. Out-of-town guests included Mrs.
Charles Milne of Toronto; Mr. John B. Baird of Arnprior,; Miss Irene Baird of
Blenhein; Mr. and Mrs. John G. Baird, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Greene, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert J. McBride and Mr. W. A. Baird of Kinburn; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Needham, Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Craig, Mervin and Eldon Craig of Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley
Craig of Fitzroy Harbor; Mr. and Mrs. Linton McArtney of Ramsayville and Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Henderson of Russell.
BURGESS
- BURNS. (1944)
ALMONTE,
May 30.-(Special) - A pretty wedding of local interest was solemnized at St.
Mary's rectory, Almonte, on May 30 at 2.30 p.m., when Helen McArthur (Burns),
daughter of Mrs. Burns and the late Kenneth A. Burns, Almonte, became the bride
of Cpl. Cecil A. Burgess, R.C AF., son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Burgess, of
Pakenham. Rev. Bernard Leibers officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her
brother, Robert Burns, was attired in a floor length gown of embossed white
satin on princess fines with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves forming
points over the wrists. She had a finger tip, veil held in place with a coronet
of pearls and carried Talisman roses in shower.
Mrs. George McLeod, of Ottawa,
attended her cousin as matron of honor.
She chose a floor length gown of
orchid net over taffeta with flowered hat to match. She carried an Old Colonial
nosegay,
Michael Rooney, of Almonte,
supported the bridegroom.
Following the ceremony, a reception
was held at the home of the bride's mother.
Later, Mr. and Mrs. Burgess left on
a short trip to points east, the bride donning a turquoise blue silk jersey with
brown and white accessories.
A number of out of town guest,
attended.
ASHMAN
- BENETEAU (1944)
The
marriage of Miss Genevieve Frances Beneteau, daughter of Dr., and Mrs.
A. J. Beneteau, to Mr. Stanley George Ashman, R.C.A.F., Kingston, son of
Mr. and Mrs. George Ashman, of Midsomer-Norton, Bath, England, took place
quietly this morning in the private chapel of St. Joseph's Church. Rev. Dr.
Anthony Hall, O.M.I., a friend of the bridegroom officiated. The altar was
decorated with white chrysanthemums.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father wore a French blue wool tailleur, with a corsage bouquet of American
beauty roses. Her hat and gloves were in fuchsia shade.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride's parents for immediate friends, Mr. Ashman
and his bride left for a short honeymoon trip, after which the couple will (no
more)
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HUDSON
- GILLAN, Married 50 Years (Oct 7, 1944)
Mr.
and Mrs. Robert G. Gillan,
prominent resident of this village celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary
Sunday, when a hundred or more relatives and friends called at their home to
extend felicitations on the happy occasion.
The many guests were received by Mr.
and Mrs. Gillan. Mrs. Gillan wore a black Fascinais gown and a corsage bouquet
of red roses.
The bride of 50 years ago, the
former Alda Hudson, is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Hudson and
Mr. Gillan is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frances Gillan, all of Fitzroy. The
couple were married at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. J. W Stewart,
parents of Rev. J. H. Stewart.
The dining room table was covered
with a lace cloth, made during the past year by the bridge of 50 years ago, and
centred with a silver basket of carnations and ferns, while the rooms were gaily
decorated with autumn blooms.
Mrs. R. A. Snedden, Mrs. J. T. H.
Gordon and Mrs. W. A. Hunt poured tea.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Gillan enjoy good
health. They have resided in Pakenham since they retired from farm life in 1928.
Mr. and Mrs. Gillan received many
beautiful and useful gifts and messages of best wishes.
GILLAN
- SCOTT ( Oct 6, 1944)
St.
Andrew's church, Pakenham, was adorned with yellow and bronze chrysanthemums,
oak leaves and ferns, for the wedding Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock of Miss Mary
Marion Gillan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gillan of Pakenham, to Robert
Armstrong Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Scott also of Pakenham. Rev. H.
A. Turner officiated.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by Miss Muriel Scott as bridesmaid and her niece, Betty
Gardiner as flower girl. LAC R. H. Gillan, brother of the bride, was best man,
while ushering were Welland Gillan and J. T. H. Gordon.
A floor length pink gown over taffeta, designed with a high neckline,
embroidered lace yoke, shirred bodice and Bishop sleeves was the gown chosen by
the bride. Her finger tip veil of pink net fell from a halo headdress and she
carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses.
The bridesmaid was gowned in pale
blue, same style as the bride with deeper shade of roses.
The flower girl was dainty in a
floor length peach taffeta gown n and carried a nosegay of baby mums. She wore a
halo headdress.
Mrs. Gillan, mother of the bride,
chose a black Fascinais dress and wore a corsage of red roses.
Mrs. Scott, mother of the groom,
chose a black two-piece dress with gold trim and a bouquet of Better time roses.
Miss Ruth Gillan of Hamilton, niece
of the bride, contributed two solos, "I'll Walk Beside You," and
"I Love Thee," while Miss Margaret Wilson played the wedding music.
The reception, which followed the
ceremony, was held at the bride's home. For a wedding trip, the bride donned a
green suit, complemented by brown accessories and a Kolinsky fur piece, the gift
of the bridegroom.
Miss Evelyn Laughlin caught the
bride's bouquet. A toast to the bride was proposed by Rev. Mr. Turner and
responded to by the groom. The toast to the bride and groom of fifty years ago
was proposed by W. I. Scott and responded to by F. H. Gillan.
Included among the out of town
guests were Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Gillan and family of Hamilton, Captain W. Powell
and Mrs. Powell of Avenmore, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lawford, Mr. and Mrs. A. Little,
Misses Evelyn Laughlin Mabel Wilton, Kenneth Scott and Eleanor McCartney and
Mrs. A. McAdam of Ottawa.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott will reside in
Pakenham.
GILLAN
- SCOTT (Aug 9, 1944)
The
wedding was solemnized in St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, Ont., on
Wednesday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock, of Muriel Agnes Scott, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William I. Scott and Cpl. Robert Hudson Gillan, R.C.A.F.,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Gillan. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. The wedding
music was played by Miss Margaret Wilson.
Attending the bride was Mrs. R. A.
Scott, sister of the bridegroom, as matron of honor, and Miss Mary Scott cousin
of the bride, as bridesmaid. Mr. R. A. Scott, the bride's brother, was best man
and J. T. H. Gordon and Welland Gillan ushered.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride wore her mother's wedding veil of tulle over her gown of ivory brocaded
taffeta. The dress was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves,
coming to points over the hands. The veil was caught with a wreath of orange
blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet of Johanna Hill roses and bouvardia.
A reception at the home of the
bride's parents was held after the ceremony, following which the couple left for
a short wedding trip. For travelling, the bridge wore a beige gabardine suit
with brown accessories and Kolinsky furs.
GILLAN
- SCOTT (Aug 9, 1944)
The
wedding was solemnized in St. Andrew's United Church Pakenham, on Thursday
afternoon, August 10th, at 3.30 o'clock, of Muriel Agnes Scott, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Scott, and Cpl. Robert Hudson Gillan,
R.C.A.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Gillan. Rev, H. A. Turner officiated.
The wedding music was played by Miss
Margaret Wilson.
Attending the bride was Mrs. R. A.
Scott, sister of the bridegroom, as matron of honor, and Miss Mary Scott, cousin
of the bride, as bridesmaid. Mr. R. A. Scott, the bride's brother, was best man
and J. T. H. Gordon and Welland Gillan ushered.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride wore her mother's wedding veil of tulle over her gown of ivory brocaded
taffeta. The dress was fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves,
coming to points over the hands.
The veil was caught with a wreath of
orange blossoms and she carried a shower bouquet
of Johanna Hill roses and bouvardia.
A reception at the home of the
bride's parents was held after the ceremony, following which the couple left for
a short wedding trip. For travelling, the bride wore a beige gabardine suit with
brown accessories and Kolinsky furs.
Ladies'
Curling Club Annual
The annual
meeting of the ladies' curling club was held in the club room on Monday evening,
when a new slate of officers was appointed as follows: President, Mrs. P. H.
Burgess; vice president, Mrs. A. E. Wilson; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Robert
Scott; rink committee, Mrs. Ira Smith and Miss Evelyn Bole; refreshment
committee, Mrs. Cecil Wood and Mrs. J. W. Barber; price committee, Mrs. G. G.
Noonan and Mrs. Edgar McCann. The club presented Mrs. Robert Scott with a pair
of silver candle sticks. Prizes were presented by the president. To Mrs. P. H.
Burgess, Mrs. A. E. Wilson, Mrs. R. Gillan and Miss Evelyn Bole for the winning
of most games. A donation of $15 was made to the Red Cross while a generous
donation was made to the men's curing club.
Men's
Curling Club Annual
The annual
meeting of the men's curling club was held on Monday evening, April 3rd, in the
curling club room with the president, A. E. Wilson, in the chair. It was decided
to have a plaque placed in the rink showing the year the building was erected.
The following officers were elected: Hon. President, Alex Lesage; President, A.
E. Wilson; vice present, H. S. Groves; secretary-treasurer, Allan Ross;
chaplains, Rev. H. A. Turner and Rev. G. Carryer; board of directors, Dr.
Buttle, George Noonan, Stanley Groves and A. E. Ritchie. At the close of the
meeting, Ira J. Smith, on behalf of the members of the curling club presented a
Kenwood blanket to the secretary, A. Ross, in appreciation of his work during
the year.
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GILLIE
- LAVALLEE (1944)
Miss
Delta Christena Lavallee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lavallee of
White Lake, and James Greig Gillie, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Gillie,
Pakenham, were quietly married at the Presbyterian manse, Arnprior, on Saturday,
August 12th, at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Alexander Mills, BA., BD.,
officiated.
Attendants were Miss Susie B.
Lavallee of White Lake and C. H. Shaw of Pakenham.
The bride and groom are well and
popularly known young people, the bride being a nurse in New York and the groom
is principal of Braeside school.
HOGAN
- STEWART (Aug 15, 1944)
The
marriage of Miss Violet Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Stewart, to Dennis James Hogan, son of Mrs. Alice Hogan and the
late Dennis Hogan, was solemnized at St. John Chrysostom's, rectory at 12
o'clock noon, on Tuesday, August 15th, Rev. Father J, E. Austin officiating. The
rectory was tastefully decorated with pink and white streamers and out flowers.
Miss Cecile Charbonneau was
bridesmaid and best man was John Hogan, brother of the groom.
The bride was attired in a white
sheer floor length dress with full skirt, shirred bodice, round neckline with
gold stitching and tiny buttons to waist. She wore a hip length veil with orange
blossom halo and carried, a sheaf of gladiolas.
A wedding dinner was served at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Charbonneau, 66 Harriett street.
Friends from a distance were Mr. and
Mrs. Erwin Downey and family of Ottawa and Mr. and Mrs. Angus Carswell of
Lochwinnoch.
On their return from the honeymoon
the young couple will reside on Harriett street, Arnprior.
CAMPBELL
- AIKENHEAD.
RENFREW,
May 2. - (Special) - A quiet but charming wedding ceremony was solemnized here
yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, when Jean Elizabeth
Aikenhead, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Aikenhead, Raglan street,
became the bride of Sgt. George P. Campbell, Lanark and Renfrew Scottish
Regiment, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Campbell, Peterborough.
The bride and bridegroom were
attended by Miss Margaret Wilson and Sgt. Charles H. Loken, R.C.D.C. The wedding
music was played by Kenneth Scott, Rev. H. B. Neal, pastor of Trinity St.
Andrew's United Church, performed the ceremony.
The bride was becomingly attired in
a street length dress of tide blue crepe with matching accessories. Her colonial
bouquet was of Sweetheart roses and forget-me-nots.
The bridesmaid wore a dress of
similar design of dusky rose with matching accessories. Her corsage bouquet was
of Sunset roses.
Following the ceremony, a buffet
luncheon was served after which the happy couple left on a short trip. For
travelling, the bride wore a delph blue suit with navy accessories. Her corsage
was of American Beauty roses and forget-me-nots.
Out-of-town guests were: Mrs. L. P. Campbell, Peterborough; Miss Joanne Tosh,
Ottawa; Mrs. Jack Barker, Almonte; Miss Margaret Wilson, and Kenneth Scott,
Pakenham; Sgt. C. H. Loken, Petawawa.
COADY
- QUIGLEY
With
Rev. Father Burke officiating, St. Michael's church, Douglas, was the scene of a
pretty autumn wedding on Tuesday morning, November 7th at 9 o'clock, when Miss Carmel
Mary Quigley of Douglas, became the bride of William Jos. Coady, son
of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Coady of Almonte.
Given in marriage by her father, she
looked lovely in a floor length gown of white rayon chiffon, over satin with a
panel of shirring for the waistline, soft bodice, long fluid skirt and long
bishop sleeves, shapely neckline exquisite with embroidery and self flowers with
a finger tip veil with halo effect. She wore silver slippers, and carried red
roses and maiden hair fern.
Miss Kathleen Quigley attended her
sister as bridesmaid and was gowned in a floor length dress of pale blue rayon
chiffon with sweetheart neckline and carried a bouquet of bronze mums and maiden
hair fern. She also wore a blue shoulder length veil and silver slippers.
The groom was supported by Mr. Hugh
Grace of Almonte.
Following a wedding dinner was
served at the bride's home. The happy young couple left on a honeymoon for
Niagara Falls.
The bride travelled in a golf crepe
dress, brown hat, brown top coat, and brown accessories.
The young couple will take up
residence on the groom's farm near Almonte.
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SCOTT
- SOMERTON (1945)
PAKENHAM,
April ) 11. - (Special) - Miss Clara Isabel Somerton, daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Somerton, of Pakenham, and Pilot Officer Duncan
Malchon Scott, R.C.A.F., son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Scott, of
Kitchener, Ont., were united in marriage Saturday in St. Andrew's United
Pakenham.
The bride wore a two-piece suit of
lime green with fuchsia hat and brown accessories. Her shoulder corsage was
Talisman roses and Maiden Hair fern.
Returning to Ottawa by train the
couple attended a wedding dinner given for immediate friends by the bride's
sister‑in-law, Mrs. W. E. Somerton and her mother, Mrs. Myra Cavanagh, at
63 Cartier street.
Mr. and Mrs. Scott left for
Kitchener and other points. For travelling the bride wore a brown tailored suit
with matching accessories.
TIMMINS
- LEVI (1944)
The
marriage was solemnized at one o'clock on Saturday afternoon, November 25th, in
Arnprior of Marion Elizabeth Levi, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Levi of Pakenham, to Lloyd J. Timmins, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. M.
Timmins of Pakenham. Rev. R. Lawson officiated.
The bride wore a two-piece dress of
turquoise blue crepe with matching accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Beattie Timmins
were the attendants.
The young couple left on a motor
trip to Toronto and other points and on their return they will take up residence
on the first line of Fitzroy.
Born at the A. & D. Memorial hospital on November 23rd, to Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Timmins, Pakenham, a daughter.
HAVEY
- QUIGLEY
The
marriage of Miss Rita Mary Quigley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J.
Quigley, to Thos. Patrick Havey, son of Mrs. Havey and the late Mr. John
Havey, took place at 8.30 Saturday morning in St. Peter Celestine Church,
Pakenham. Rev. George D. Larose officiated. Mrs. T. A. Nugent played the wedding
music and the soloist was the bride's sister, Miss Mary Quigley.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by her sister, Miss Theresa Quigley. Lieut. J. S. Havey,
brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
The bride wore a gown of navy blue
transparent velvet, with lace trimming. Her halo hat was of the same shade, and
she wore a corsage bouquet of Bettertime roses.
A wedding breakfast for the
immediate families was held at the home of the bride's parents, after which the
couple left for Montreal and Quebec. The bride travelled in a wine-coloured,
wool dress, with accessories to match. They will take up residence on the
bridegroom's farm at Arnprior.
ASHMAN
- BENETEAU (1944)
The
marriage of Miss Genevieve Frances Beneteau, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A.
J. Beneteau, to Mr. Stanley George Ashman, R.C.A.C., Kingston, son of Mr.
and Mrs. George Ashman of Midsomer-Norton, Bath, England, took place quietly on
Saturday morning, October 21st, in the private chapel of St. Joseph's church,
Kingston. Rev. Dr. Anthony Hall, O.M.I, a friend of the bride-groom officiated,
The altar was decorated with white chrysanthemums.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, wore a French blue wool tailleur, with a corsage bouquet of American
Beauty roses. Her hat and gloves were in fuchia shade.
Following the ceremony, a reception
was held at the home of the bride's parents for immediate friends. Mr. Ashman
and his bride left for a short honeymoon trip, after which the couple will
return to their respective duties. The bride is on the staff of the High school,
Pakenham.
SOMERTON
- ORFORD
Rev.
Philip Duncan officiated in Erskine United church, Toronto, when Marion Reta
Orford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Orford, Toronto, became the bride
of P.O. Arthur Roland Somerton, R.C.A.F., son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Somerton, Pakenham, on Thursday, March 22nd. Given in marriage by her
father the bride wore a lace inserted white satin gown with floor length veil
edged with lace. Her bridal bouquet was of deep red roses.
Two sisters , Miss Vivian Orford,
maid of honor, and Miss Jacqueline Orford, bridesmaid, were in street length
frocks of aqua and pink with matching feathered headdresses. Each carried pink
roses and sweet peas.
F.O. W. J. (Bill) McKeague,
R.C.A.F., was best man. Ushers were FIt. Lieut. Keith Dibble, R.C.A.F., and FIt.
Lieut. Kenneth McDonald, R.C.A.F .
Following the service
the bride's mother received at Haddon Hall in queen's blue with brown
accessories and corsage of coral roses.
For travelling the bride changed to
a dressmaker suit of pussy chack grey with matching accessories and a deep
beauty red topcoat. The young couple spent their honeymoon in Ottawa, Pakenham
and Montreal.
An interesting feature of wedding
was the fact that the R.C.A.F. personnel in attendance have completed
operational tours and are at presently posted in Canada.
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CAMERON
- CAMERON. (1941)
CARLETON
PLACE, Dec. I7.- (Special) - Regent Street Church, Portobello, Scotland, was the
scene of an interesting wedding to Carleton Place residents on November 14, when
Miss Ella Cameron, only daughter of Mrs. Cameron 8 Menton avenue,
Portobello, was united in marriage with Sergeant John Byron Cameron, of
the R.C.A.S.C., and son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Cameron, of Carleton Place. Rev.
W. Lonie Fraser, M.A., officiated.
The bride was attended by Miss Jean
Peden, as bridesmaid, and Mr. McLean presided at the organ. The best man was
Lance Corporal William Coburn, Harold Morris, also of Carleton Place, was an
usher.
Given in marriage by her uncle
Archie Brockie, the bride was attired in a smart dusky pink two piece suit, the
dress having a pleated skirt, short sleeves and a heart shaped neckline. She
wore a brown hat with veil and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums.
The bridesmaid chose a blue two-piece
suit with black hat and matching accessories and carried a bouquet of pink
chrysanthemums.
Sergeant Cameron and his bride left
on a wedding trip, the bride travelling in a Glenurquhart tweed suit, motolux
coat with matching hat and accessories.
The bridegroom is well known
throughout the Ottawa Valley in sport circles and for a number of years was an
outstanding member of the Carleton Place Red Wings.
Born
at Victoria hospital, Renfrew, on Saturday, October 11th to Mr. and Mrs.
Connor Sutton Renfrew and formerly of Pakenham, nee Jean Snedden, a son.
MAGUIRE
- CAMERON (Oct 22, 1943)
CARLETON
PLACE, Oct 24‑(Special)‑St. James' Anglican Church was the scene of
a pretty wedding Friday evening, at eight o'clock, when the rector, Rev. Canon
T. H, Iveson, united in marriage, Miss Dorothy Lorraine Maguire, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Maguire, of Vancouver, B.C., and Flying Officer Victor
Stuart Cameron, of the R.C.A.F. Yarmouth, N.S. son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart
Cameron, of Carleton Place, Miss Constance Edwards played the wedding music and
during the signing of the register, Mrs. Earl Cotnam, of Pembroke, it sang
"Because".
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. W. M. G. Wilson, of
Vancouver, B.C., as matron of honor, and Miss Alice Cameron, of
Toronto, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid.
The best man was Dr. Lloyd G.
Coleman, of Kemptville, and the ushers were Private Robert Cameron, brother of
the bridegroom, of Brockville, and
Mr. W. C. McLaughlin, of Pembroke.
The young bride entered the church
on the arm of her father wearing an exquisite model of white cobweb lace over
white lustre satin. The tight fitting bodice had a sweetheart neckline and
Elizabethian sleeves which tapered in points over her hands. Small clusters of
orange blossoms adorned the sleeves and the full skirt extended into a train.
Her over the face veil, worn by her
mother on her wedding day, fell from a headdress of orange blossoms and extended
the length of her dress. Her only ornaments were an heirloom brooch and single
strand of pearls and her shower bouquet was composed of white mums and mauve
orchids
A reception followed at the home of
the bridegroom's parents on Bridge street, after which the young couple left on
a motor trip en-route to Yarmouth, the bride changing to a two‑piece
turquoise blue wool suit with brown accessories and a corsage of orchids for
travelling.
SUTTON
- SNEDDEN
In
the manse of Bethany United Church, Almonte, the marriage was solemnized last
Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock of Miss Elizabeth Jean Snedden, daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Snedden, and Mr. Connor Sutton, son of
Mrs. William Sutton and the late Mr. Sutton. Rev,
W. J. Scott officiated. The bride
was attended by her sister, Mrs. Arthur Blakeley, and the best man was Mr.
Arthur Blakeley, of Simcoe.
The bride wore a street length dress
of dusty rose crepe, with trimmings of lace. Her accessories were in navy blue,
and her corsage bouquet was of American Beauty roses.
A reception was held at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Snedden, and later the couple left for Montreal and Quebec.
The bride travelled in a mauve eyelet two piece dress, with beige accessories.
They will reside in Pakenham.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. Alice Sutton, Miss Glenna Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Blakeley and Jimmie
Blakeley of Simcoe.
MILLER
- RITCHIE (Apr 21, 1945)
The
marriage of Mary Hilda Ruby Ritchie, daughter of Mrs. Green and the late
William Green, to Ewart Graham Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Miller,
all of Arnprior, took place quietly on Saturday afternoon, April 21st, in Holy
Trinity Church, Ottawa South. Rev. C. A. Bender officiated at four o'clock.
The couple were attended by Capt.
and Mrs. R. H. Hitchman. The bride wore a dark grey suit with navy blue
accessories and mink furs. Her corsage bouquet was of Sweetheart roses.
Following the ceremony, Capt. and
Mrs. Hitchman entertained at dinner at the Chateau Laurier. Later the couple
left for a motor trip to Western Ontario. The bride wore a top coat of camel's
hair over her wedding costume. They will take up (no more)
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BEALL
- BURGESS (June 18, 1945)
In
St. Mark's Anglican Church Pakenham, Ontario, yesterday afternoon the marriage
was solemnized of Nettie Elizabeth (Burgess) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.
Burgess, of Pakenham, to Gordon Edward (Beall), son of Mr. and Mrs., W.
W. Beall, of Renfrew. Rev. G. Carryer, of Pakenham, officiated at the ceremony.
Delphinium and ferns adorned the
church. Mrs. Russell Andrews played the wedding music and accompanied the
soloist, Mrs. Frank Dubois. The bride was given away by her father, and attended
by Mrs. J. T. Forsythe as matron-of-honor, and Miss Claire Sylvain, of Ottawa,
as bridesmaid . The best man was Mr. Robert Martin, of Renfrew, and Mr. J. T.
Forsythe, and Mr. Donald McPhail were the ushers.
The bride wore a floor-length gown
of white net and satin, the heavy satin top ending with points at the waistline,
and going into a double net skirt over taffeta. Her finger-tip veil was held in
place by a coronet of seed pearls, and she carried an arm bouquet of American
Beauty roses.
After a reception at the bride's
home the couple left for Algonquin Park. For travelling the bride wore a navy
and white printed silk dress with matching accessories. On their return, they
will reside in Renfrew, Ontario.
Among the Ottawa guests were Misses
Peggy and Lilas Daley, Mrs. J. A. McLean, Capt. and Mrs. G. A. Belford, Mrs. E.
Taylor, Mrs. S. Pickett, Mrs. F. Kenny, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Bowen, and Mr. and
Mrs. Don Bowen.
COX
- PILON (July 21, 1945)
St.
Jean Baptiste Church was the scene of the marriage at nine o'clock this morning,
of Miss Marie Therese Pilon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pilon, and
Mr. Bernard S. Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox, of Pakenham. Rev.
Father Daviau officiated and Summer flowers were used in decoration.
Miss Gabrielle Bourque played the
wedding music and the soloist was Mrs. A. Liles.
Given in marriage by father, the
bride was attended her sister, Miss Jackie Pilon and Mr. Thomas Sicard was
bestman. The ushers were Mr. Earl Foisy, and Mr. Roger Loyer.
The bride wore a floor-length gown
of white taffeta made princess lines, with long sleeves and a sweetheart
neckline. A coronet held in place her long white embroidered net veil, and she
carried a bouquet of red roses.
Following a reception at Standish
Hall Hotel, the couple for Kingston and the Thousand Islands. The bride
travelled a gold suit, with brown trimmings, and white accessories. She wore a
corsage bouquet of roses. Upon their return, they will take up residence in
Ottawa.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs.
James Cox, Miss Mary Cox, of Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. K. O. Sauve, of St. Andrew's
Que., Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Beaumieu, Montreal.
?
of Ottawa were Sunday visitors with Mrs. L. A. Mayne.
Born
at Vancouver on April 12th, (1946) to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Scott, nee Claire
Somerton, a son.
Born
at Toronto on Thursday, April 11th, (1946) to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Somerton,
a son James Arthur.
Born
at the R. M. Hospital, Almonte, on Tuesday, April 23 (1946), to Mr. and Mrs. Gerard
Cox, nee Lois Moore, a daughter, Cecelia Ann.
COX
- MOORE (June 22, 1945)
St.
Theresa's rectory was the scene of the wedding at 10.30 a.m. on Friday of Miss Lois
Pearl (Moore), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Moore of Prescott to P.O. Gerard
Patrick Cox, R.C.N.V.R., son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cox of Pakenham.
Rev. D. D. MacDonald officiated.
The bride wore a gown white triple
sheer with white accessories and a corsage bouquet of Talisman roses. She was
attended by Mrs. Evelyn Perrin, as matron-of-honor. Bernard Cox was best man for
his brother.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was held at the Lord Elgin.
The couple left for North Bay and
Lake Nipissing.
NEEDHAM
- HOLMES (Oct 4, 1944)
The
Pentecostal church, Arnprior, was the scene of the marriage at twelve-thirty on
Wednesday afternoon of Miss Frances Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Grant Holmes, and Kenneth George Needham, son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Needham, Pakenham. Rev. S. S. O'Brien officiated and the church was decorated
with autumn flowers and ferns. Miss Dorcas Scheel played the wedding march.
Given away by her father the bride
was attended by her sister, Miss Audrey Holmes, as bridesmaid. Mr. Russell
Needham was best man and the ushers were Mr. Rector Miller and Mr. Clete Greene.
Mrs. Leslie Albus sang "I Love You Truly"', during the signing of the
register.
The bride was lovely in a floor
length gown of white slipper satin with front panels, and a yoke of lace. The
gown was fashioned with a shepherdess waistline and a sweet-heart neckline with
tiny covered buttons to waist, the sleeves came in points over her hands, her
fingertip veil fell softly from a cap of satin petals. She carried a bouquet of
Bettertime Roses with bouvardia roses.
Following the ceremony a dinner
was held at the home of the bride's parents and later the young couple left on a
trip to Toronto, Niagara Falls and Buffalo.
For travelling the bride wore a
chartreuse green flannel dressmaker suit with brown accessories. A shoulder knot
of American Beauty roses completed her ensemble.
Out of town guests included Mr.
James Swantson, Toronto; Mr. Harold Smith, Pakenham; Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Hart,
Almonte; Mr. and Mrs. George Needham, Pakenham.
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Kelly
- Girourard (1945)
St.
Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham, was the scene of the wedding on Saturday
morning, September 22nd, of Regina Clare (Girourard), daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Girourard, Pakenham, to Elmer Francis (Kelly),
son of Mrs. Kelly of Osgoode and the late Mr. F. Kelly. Rev. George Larose
officiated.
The bride was given in marriage by
her brother, Mr. John Girourard and was attended by her sister, Miss Kathleen
Girouard. Mr. Reginald Kelly was best man for his brother.
Mrs. T. A. Nugent played the wedding
music and Miss Mary Quigley was soloist.
The bride wore a floor length gown
of white satin trimmed with lace. Her finger-tip length veil was held in place
with a coronet of net and satin and she carried a bouquet of Briarcliffe roses
and blue delphinium.
After a wedding reception held at
the home of the bride, the couple left for Niagara Falls and Sarnia.
The bride travelled in a black tailored suit with a blue feather hat.
They will take up residence in Osgoode.
AIDE
- DOOL (1945)
A
quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Peter Celestine's church,
Pakenham, on Tuesday, September 25th when Rev. George Larose, pastor of the
church, united in marriage Helen Theresa (Dool), youngest daughter of
Mrs. Frank Dool and the late Mr. Dool of Pakenham to Leslie Milton (Aide),
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Aide of White Lake.
The bride was given in marriage by
her brother, Gordon Dool. She chose a two piece dress of wool crepe in heavenly
blue with halo to match. Her bouquet was of Briarcliffe roses.
She was attended by Mrs. Lenore
Closs of Arnprior who chose a two piece wool suit of Aqua with mauve accessories
and bouquet of Briarcliffe roses.
The best man was Mr. Silas Dool,
brother of the bride.
A wedding dinner was served to about
thirty immediate relatives after which the young couple left on a short
honeymoon. For travelling the bride chose a gold crepe dress with fawn coat and
brown accessories. On their return they will reside at White Lake.
Cpl.
Joe Bowman returned to Pakenham last week after four years and seven months
service overseas, in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. Joe will not
soon forget the horrors of war.
DICKSON
- WAHL (Aug 4, 1945)
In
a quiet military wedding performed by Rev. R. B. Geelhaar in St. Paul's Lutheran
parsonage at Listowel on Saturday, August 4, L.A.W. Gwendolyn Eleanor Wahl,
R.C.A.F., (J.D.), Centralia, daughter of William Wahl, Listowel, and the late
Mr. Wahl, became the bride of W.O.2 John Gillies Dickson, R.C.A.F., Mount
Hope, son of Mrs. Dickson, Pakenham, and the late William Dickson.
Wearing her dress uniform, with a
corsage of red roses, the bride was given in marriage by her father.
L .A .W. Lillian Letcher, Centralia,
also in uniform, was the bridesmaid. She wore a corsage of pink roses.
W.O.2 Richard Youn, Listowel,
stationed at Mount Hope, was best man.
A reception was given by Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar Wahl, aunt and uncle of the bride, at their home on John Rosa street.
Mrs. Wahl received the guests in a powder blue costume with a corsage of white
roses.
For a honeymoon trip around the
Thousand Islands the bride donned a turquoise silk jersey dress, with fawn
colored "shortee" coat and hat and matching accessories. Upon their
return each will return to their respective R.C.A.F. stations for duty.
Born
at Reedsport, Winchester Bay, Oregon, on July 11th to Mr. and Mrs. Glen
Shirtcliffe, a son, Ernest Alfred.
WOOD
- McFARLANE (1945)
First
United church, Hamilton, adorned with Christmas mistletoe and beautiful white
mums placed at each side of the altar, was the setting of the wedding Saturday
afternoon, December 22nd at two p.m. when Doris Jane McFarlane of
Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McFarlane of Lanark, became the bride
of William Y. Wood of Pakenham. Rev. Melville E. Aitken officiated, and
the music, Lohrengrins wedding march was played by Mr. Harry Allen, organist of
the church.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Pearl McFarlane of Toronto, and the best man was Mr. Tommy Lowe of
Hamilton.
The bride's ensemble was street
length crush petal pink crepe with front drape, feathered head dress of powder
blue and pink with shoulder length veil and elbow length gloves of powder blue.
She carried white roses and mums with blue forget-me-nots.
The bridesmaid was gowned in powder
blue crepe, pink feather hat and white gloves, her bouquet being pink mums.
Immediately following the ceremony
the bride and groom left on a motor trip. The bride travelled in a cerise crepe
dress and muskrat coat, with matching accessories.
A family dinner was held Christmas
day at the bride's home in Lanark. Out-of-town guests present included Mr. and
Mrs. J. C. Sutherland, Paul and Patsy, of Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McFarlane
and Diane of Arnprior, and Miss Pearl McFarlane of Toronto.
Mr. and Mrs. Wood will reside In
Pakenham.
Prior to her marriage Mrs. Wood was
entertained to a shower in Winston Hall, Hamilton by girl friends, the hostesses
being Misses Dorothy Gracie, Betty Cowan and Bernice Zavitz. Also a cup and
saucer shower was tendered by Mrs. Bie at 11 Mountview, Toronto. A dinner party
was held by the staff of Stinson Street school and the Home and School Club of
Hamilton, the bride being a member of the permanent staff of the school.
Helen
Waldron Married July, 1945.
Frank
DuBois came home Jan 3rd, 1946.
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DOYLE
- LARKIN (1945)
At
nine o'clock Saturday morning, November 3rd, in St. Peter Celestine church,
Pakenham, Miss Francis Geraldine (Larkin), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo
Larkin of Fitzroy, became the bride of William Frances (Doyle), son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Doyle. Rev. George Larose officiated. Chrysanthemums,
baby's breath and roses were used in decoration of the church.
Mrs. D. J. Smith played the organ
music and the soloist was Miss Theresa O'Neill.
Given in marriage by her father, the
bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eileen Larkin. Mr. William Cannon was
best man, and Mr. Manning Larkin was an usher.
The bride wore a dawn blue
dressmaker suit with a top coat of slightly darker shade. Her hat was a model of
brushed wool felt, with a shoulder length veil. Her corsage bouquet was of pink
roses.
Following a reception at the
Standish Hall hotel, the couple left for Montreal and other points. The bride
travelled in her wedding costume.
They will take up residence near
Pakenham.
Posted:
19 July, 2004