The ROYAL Scrapbook.  

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]

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Ft. - Lt. Don. Scott Reported Missing (1944) - Fit. Lieut. Donald Scott, Missing - Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott received the sad message on June 29th that their son, Flt. Lieut. Donald Scott was missing and presumed dead after operations on June 24th. He was 23 years of age and on Dec 23 last was married to Miss Ray Gilmour of Almonte. Flt. Lieut. Scott began training in Galt in 1940 as a ground mechanic in the air force, later he was stationed at Trenton, Paulson, and MacDonald, Man., Montreal, Fingal, St. Thomas, Mont Joli and Patricia Bay. At Patricia Bay he graduated as a flight engineer with his sergeant's stripes and was then stationed at Yarmouth and Dartmouth , N.S. , and Goose Bay , Labrador . On December 28th, last he went overseas and was posted at Iceland . Donald was a young man of unusual personality, he was universally popular and the hope is freely expressed that the worst fears of the community may prove to be unfounded.

Mrs. J. J. Wilson (1944) - Tribute to the memory of Mrs. J. J. Wilson, one of Pakenham's most prominent citizens and a member of one of the oldest and best known families of the district, died at her residence Sunday, July 2nd, after five days illness. Mrs. Wilson, the former Minerva Eliza Jane Millar, daughter of the late Peter Millar and his wife Ann Allison, was born at Cedar Hill eighty years ago. Mrs. Wilson was a genuine favorite with old and young and was particularly outstanding for her bright jovial disposition, her cheery smile or word of greeting which will long be remembered. The funeral was held from her late residence Tuesday, July 4th, at 2 p.m. to St. Andrew's church where Rev. H. A. Turner conducted the service. On December 23, 1885 , she married John James Wilson of the 2nd line of Fitzroy where she lived until 1920 when they retired and came to the village to reside. Mrs. Wilson was a staunch member of St. Andrew's church where she took an active part in all organizations, was president of the Women's Association for 24 years, a life member of the W.M.S., past district president of the W.I. and an active member of the Red Cross. Her husband predeceased her by 21 years. Surviving are one daughter Mina Belle, Mrs. T. Edgar Wilson of Vancouver, B.C., one son, Allen E. with whom she resided, three grandchildren, Grant Wilson, Van.; Margaret and Bert Wilson. One brother Wm. W. Millar died in August, 1940. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. Pallbearers were Messrs. Palmer Wilson, Stanley Groves , G. H. Scott, W. A. Scott, Ernest Ritchie and Russell Andrews. Interment was in the United cemetery.

Mrs. John Elliott (1944) - On Thursday, July 6, there passed away at her home at Pakenham, one of the oldest members of that community in the person of Leida Jamieson, widow of the late John Elliott, in her 83rd year. Youngest daughter of John Jamieson of Kars and his wife, Catherine Smythe, she married, John Elliott of Pakenham in 1888 and has resided on the same farm on the 11th Concession of Pakenham ever since. Of a quiet, retiring disposition, she was yet known for her kindliness and helpfulness to those with whom she came in contact. She leaves to mourn her loss, one daughter, Mary, Mrs. C. A. ; Campbell , of Pakenham, and two grandchildren, Mary Catherine and Jack. The funeral was held from her late home on Saturday, July 8, at 2 p.m. to St. Andrew's United church, with interment in the Union, cemetery, the Rev. H. A. Turner officiating. Beautiful floral tributes were received from the Pakenham Women's Institute. The Lanark County Federation of Agriculture, the Pakenham Junior Farm Girls, and many relatives and friends. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Best of Perth, Miss Edith Jamieson of Morrisburg, Major and Mrs. C. E. Jamieson of Napanee, Mr. James H. Elliott of Oakville, Mrs. Robert Campbell of Dodsland, Sask and Miss Flo Jamieson, Dr. And Mrs. C. C. Spratt, Mrs. Norma Orr and Billy of Ottawa.

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Mrs. J. Maxwell Smith (1944) - Following an illness extending over five years, the death occurred in Pakenham on Friday, July 21st, of Mrs. J. Maxwell Smith, a life long resident of Pakenham Township . Mrs. Smith, the former Margaret Russell, was the eldest member of the family of the late James Russell and Agnes Grant Russell. Born in 1864, and married in 1887 to J. Maxwell Smith, who survives, she attended St. Andrew's United church and previous to her illness was an active member of the Women's organizations and a life member of Women's Missionary Society. Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Ira J. Smith and Harold M. Smith, two daughters, Mrs. H. Stanley Groves and Mrs. George J. Needham, all of this district. Other survivors are three brothers, Horace Russell, Arnprior, and Alex Russell, South Porcupine and John Grant Russell of Globe, Arizona . Mrs. J. C. Dickson of Pense , Sask. , is the only sister. A brother, G. Allan Russell, Arnprior, predeceased her last year. The funeral service in St. Andrews church on Saturday, July 22, was conducted by Rev. F. W. Bailey, an old friend of the family, and Rev. H. L. Morrison of Almonte. Pallbearers were Hubert C. Gardner, Frank Weldon, G. H. Scott, Walter Scott, Carswell Russell and Delbert Miller. Many beautiful floral tributes expressed the sympathy of a number of friends. Interment took place in Union cemetery at Pakenham.

WELLINGTON COMBA (1944) - The death occurred at his home at Winnipeg on Tuesday, July 11th, of Wellington Comba, formerly of Pakenham township.         The late Mr. Comba was born at Cedar Hill 73 years ago, son of the late Cornelius Comba and his wife, Eliza Dunfield.         He is survived by his wife,  the former Miss Jessie Comba, of Cedar Hill, and three child, one daughter predeceased him by two years. He was one of a family of nine, six of whom survive, Alfred of Winnipeg, Minor of Kilarney; Herb, Allan, Gordon and Carrie of Ottawa. A sister, Mrs. Annie Pickering of Toronto , died one year ago. Interment was made at Winnipeg .

MRS. LEVI DUGO (1944) - With a suddenness which left her family and friends dazed, the death of Mrs. Levi Dugo occurred on Sunday, September 17th. Deceased had been in her usual health, and went to visit her brother, Arthur Cavanagh who is ill with pneumonia - when she was suddenly stricken and died almost instantly. She was 65 years of age. The late Mrs. Dugo was born in Pakenham, a daughter of John Cavanagh and his wife, Sarah Styles. In 1901 she was married, to Levi Dugo in St. Mark's church, Pakenham, and came as a bride to the home on No. 17 Highway, where she had spent all her married life. She was of a quiet, kind disposition and made her home a world of strife shut out and a world, of love shut in. She was very fond of flowers and liked nothing better than working in the greenhouse, and always said the time spent among the flowers was as good as a tonic. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss one son Herman; two brothers, William and Arthur Cavanagh, Pakenham, five sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Latimer, Boissevain, Man.; Mrs. Margaret Anderson, High River, Alta.; Mrs. A. M. Timmins, Mrs. R. T. Timmins, Pakenham; Mrs. Robert Graigner, Kinburn, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. R. D. Richey, Arnprior. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon from the family residence to Emanuel Anglican church, Arnprior, where service was conducted by Rev. P. Caiger-Watson. Interment was in Arnprior cemetery. The many beautiful floral offerings were evidence of the high esteem in which deceased was held by a wide circle of sorrowing friends.  

DUNCAN CAMERON (Dec 19, 1944) - CARLETON PLACE, Dec 21 - (Special) - A resident of this town for 61 years, Duncan Cameron, died at his home on Bridge street, Tuesday, following a short illness. He was in his 92nd year. A son of the late James and Elizabeth Cameron, who came from Scotland and settled in Perth , he was born in the County Town but when a young child moved with his parents to Pakenham and there he was married to the former Annie Bole, in 1883. Following their marriage they came to Carleton Place where Mr. Cameron had since made his home. Mrs. Cameron predeceased him 22 years ago. Mr. Cameron was a blacksmith by trade, having learned the business in Arnprior. He followed that occupation when he came to Carleton Place and through his business connections he became widely known throughout the County of Lanark . He was a member of Stella Lodge, No. 125, I.O.O.F., for over 50 years. He was a member of Zion Church and in his younger life took a prominent part in its work. He is survived by one son, Stewart Cameron, of Carleton Place , and one niece,. Mrs. M. Cass, of Toronto ; also three grandsons, Byron Cameron, overseas; FO. Victor Cameron, Vancouver , B.C., both well known local athletes, and Pte. Robert Cameron, also with the Canadian Army, and one granddaughter, Alice Cameron, of Kingston . One great-grandson, John Cameron, of Vancouver, B. C., also survives.

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Flight Lieutenant D. E. Hornell, V. C., is pictures above with part of his gallant crew, before their Nissen hut quarters in Iceland .  Front row, left to right, Sergeant Fernand St. Laurent, Pointe au Pere, Que.; Sgt. Donald S. Scott, Almonte, Ont.; Flying Officer Graham Campbell, D.F.C., Vancouver, B. C.; Flight Sergeant I. J. Bodnoff, D.F.M., Ottawa, Ont. Back row, FO. S. E. Matheson, D.F.C., Nelson, B.C. and Regina , Sask. ; Ft-Lt. D. E. Hornell, V.C., Mimico, Ont., and Toronto , Ont.  FO. B. C. Denomy, D.S.O., Chatham , Ont. (inset, left), and Ft. Sgt. S. R. Cole, D.F.M., Long Branch , Ont. (inset, right), were not with the crew at the time this picture was taken. June 24, 1944 .

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SGT. DONALD S. SCOTT (1944) - Another of Pakenham's native sons, Sgt. Donald Stewart Scott has lost his life in action over­ seas according to official word received by his wife and par­ents. He died on June 24 off Iceland where he and the rest of his crew were on patrol duty. Don was born at Pakenham on Oct. 4, 1921 , attended Public and Continuation School there and graduated from Almonte High School with his Sr. Matric in 1939. He enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in February, 1940, and took a course at the Gov't Air Training School in Galt as a ground or aero-engine mechanic. Following this he served at Trenton , Ont., and at McDonald and Paulson , Man. While train­ing at McDonald, he and his pilot were chosen to ferry planes from Edmonton to Dafoe, where a station was being built. Don then chose to transfer to air crew and trained at Fin­gal, Mont Joli, Montreal and Patricia Bay (on Vancouver Island ) where he graduated in May 1943 as a gunner and Flight Engineer also winning his Sergeant's stripes then. From there he went to Dart­mouth and Yarmouth , N.S. , and Goose Bay , Labrador . After going to Goose Bay , he and his crew were returned to Mont   Joli where they flew for a week over the wilds of the east in search of the lost Liberator. While home on embar­kation leave, he married Kathleen Gilmour on December 23, 1943 , leaving for Iceland on December 28. Don's friends were without number and his ready smile and cheery greeting will long be missed in this small village. In the words of his Commanding Officer "Scotty was one of the best liked and best thought of N.C.O.'s in this squadron." He is survived by his widow who resides at Almonte, one brother, LAC. Kenneth Scott, Debert, N.,S., and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott, Pakenham.

SCOTT - On Friday, January 12, 1945 , while on air operations near Shwebo , Burma , LAC. Kenneth A. Scott, dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott, of Pakenham, in his 19th year.

LAC, KENNETH A. SCOTT, 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott. of Pakenham, who was killed on air operations near Shwebo , Burma , on January 12, according to word received by his parents. His elder brother, Flt. Sgt. Donald Stewart Scott, lost his life in June, 1944, with Flt. Lt. David Hornell, V.C.

Pakenham Flyer Killed in Burma (1945) - LAC. Kenneth A. Scott, 19 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott, of Pakenham, was killed on air operations near Shwebo , Burma , on January 12, according to word received by his parents.  His elder brother, Flt. Sgt. Donald Stewart Scott, lost his life in June, 1944, with Flt. Lt. David Hornell, V.C. Born in Pakenham, LAC. Scott attended public and continuation schools there and left Almonte High School to enlist in the R.C.A.F. in April, 1943. He took a radio course at Hamilton and then transferred to a bomb armoires' course at Mountain View , completing his training at Ed­monton and Debert. He left for overseas last August and after a short time in England flew to India with the first R.C.A.F. Transport Squadron to operate from India . He was killed on a supply dropping expedition. LAC. Scott was a member of the United Church .

SGMN. A. E. BOYCE LAIDLAW, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Laidlaw, of Pakenham, and brother of Mrs David MacDonald, 58 Renfrew avenue, Ottawa, who died of wounds as a result of enemy action overseas.

SGMN. BOVCE LAIDLAW - Mrs. David MacDonald, 53 Renfrew Avenue , Ottawa , received word that her brother, Sgmn. A. E. Boyce Laidlaw, died of wounds, as a result of enemy action overseas. Boyce Laidlaw was born in Pakenham 38 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Laidlaw. He attended both Public and Continuation schools here. He enlisted in August, 1942, and went overseas in March 1943 with the Canadian Signal Corps. On D-Day he went to France and has been in action since. Prior to his enlistment he lived with his sister, Mrs. MacDonald and was employed with the Ottawa Dairy. With his sister survives one brother, P. Harold Laidlaw of Carleton Place , five nieces and two nephews. An older brother, George, was killed in France in 1917.

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MRS. JOHN ELLIOTT (1944) - PAKENHAM, Ont., July 10. - (Special) - Mrs. John Elliot died Thursday at her home at Pakenham. She was one of the oldest members of the community and was born Leida Jamieson. She was in her 83rd year. Youngest daughter of John Jamieson, of Kars, and his wife Catherine Smythe, she married Mr. Elliott, of Pakenham, in 1888 and had resided on the same farm in the 11th concession of Pakenham since. Of a quiet, retiring disposition, she was well known for her kindliness and helpfulness. She leaves one daughter, Mary, Mrs. C. A. Campbell, of Pakenham, and two grandchildren, Mary Catherine and Jack. The funeral was held from her late home on Saturday, to St. Andrew's United Church , with interment in the Union cemetery, the Rev. H. A. Turner officiating. Attending the funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. George S. Best, of Perth; Miss Edith Jamieson, of Morrisburg; Major and Mrs. C. E. Jamieson, of Napanee; James H. Elliott, of Oakville; Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Dodsland, Saskatchewan, and Miss Flo Jamieson, Dr. and Mrs. 0. C. Spratt, Mrs. Norma Orr and Billy, of Ottawa .

Dr. E. W. Gemmil (1945) - Medical practitioner in Toronto, Dr. Ernest Welland Gemmil died Saturday, February 10th, at  the home of his son, Claude D. Gemmil, aged 79 years. The late Dr. Gemmil was born in Horton township near Renfrew, son of the late John Gemmil and his wife, Ann Jane Coulter, when an infant they moved to Clayton, where they resided for eleven years, moving to Almonte. Following his graduation from McGill University he practiced in Almonte for a short time, coming to Pakenham in 1890, where he practiced for 29 years, going to Toronto where he carried on in the east end for 25 years, until he was stricken last August with a painful disease. In his younger years he was an enthusiastic curler and cricketer. He was a devout member of St. Mark's Anglican church where he took an active part in all organizations. Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Edna Gibson of 299 Kingswood Rd. , two sons, Rev. Claude D. Gemmil and John Gemmil, all of Toronto . Of a family of six he is survived by two brothers, Rev. Wm. Gemmil of Victoria , B.C., and Edwin M. Gemmil of Lindsay, Ont.; one sister, Miss Catherine Gemmil of Victoria, B.C., one son Ted died in the last Great War. Mr. Wm. Banning of Almonte is a cousin. Interment was made at Toronto .

MRS. E. A. WALDRON (1944) - Tribute to the memory of Mrs. Ernest A. Waldron one of Pakenham's most prominent citizens, was paid by a large number of friends and relatives at her funeral, which was held on Sunday, May 28th, at 130 p.m. Mrs. Waldron, a member of one of the oldest and best known families of the district, died at the R.M. Hospital, Almonte, on Friday, May 26th, after six days illness. The funeral was held from her late home to St. Mark's Anglican church where the rector, Rev. G. Carryer, conducted the service, with interment in the Anglican cemetery. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes were received, evidence of the esteem in which she was held. Those from outside points attending the funeral included friends from Timmins , Smiths Falls , Carleton Place , Appleton , Soperton, Arnprior, Almonte and surrounding district. Mrs. Waldron, the former Maude Mildred Belford, was born 49 years ago, youngest daughter of the late William Belford and his wife, Elizabeth Cram, moving to the 12 concession of Pakenham at an early age. Thirty years ago she married Ernest A. Waldron and came to the village to reside, where she lived until her passing. She was a faithful attendant of St. Mark's church and active in the Women's Guild and Altar Guild and a valued member of the Women's Institute. Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Elizabeth, Mrs. Arnold Howard, Soperton; Eileen, Mrs. K Vermette of Ottawa , and Helen at home. One sister, Mrs. Jas. Anderson, Carleton Place ; two brothers, William of Pakenham and George of Vancouver. Pallbearers were Messrs, Edgar Hall, J. T. H. Gordon, Jas. Needham, Ira Deugo, Harry Scott and J. W. Barber. Floral tributes - Family, Pillow; Wreath, employees of David Craig & Son; Spray, Mr and Mrs. James Anderson, Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs George Belford, Vancouver, B.C.; Mr. and Mrs. William Belford and Wilbert, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hall, Mrs. George Belford and Edith of Buffalo, Miss Margaret Belford of Appleton., Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Kerr Of Smiths Falls, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. James of Appleton, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Cardiff and family of Arnprior, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Howard of Soperton, the Vermette family of Arnprior, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. H. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Craig and family of Arnprior, teachers Pakenham  school, school section No. 4, St. Mark's A.Y.P.A., Women's Guild and Alter Guild of St. Mark's church, the Girls of the steno-graphers Pool, Mutual Aid accounting Division, Ottawa; Baskets, Women's Institute, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ritchie and Grace Argue; Cut Flowers, Mr. and Mrs. O. Heintz, Mrs. A. Hunt, Mrs. L. A. Mayne, Miss D. Donavan.

MRS. STANLEY GROVES (1945) - PAKENHAM, May 31. (Special)  - Mrs. Stanley Groves, life-long resident of this community, died at her home on Wednesday after an illness of several weeks. She was in her 57th year. Mrs. Groves, formerly Pearl Smith, was born on the 12th concession of Pakenham township and was a daughter of J. Maxwell Smith, of Pakenham and the late Mrs. Smith (the former Margaret Russell). After her marriage 31 years ago she went to live on a farm. Later she moved to Pakenham. She was a  member of St. Andrew's United church. Surviving are her husband, her father, one sister, Mrs. George Needham, Pakenham township;  and two brothers, Ira J. Smith,  Pakenham, and H. M. Smith, Pakenham township. The funeral will be held from her former residence on Friday to St. Andrew's United church, for service at 2 p.m. to be conducted by Rev. Harold A. Turner, the pastor. Interment will be made in the United church.

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Pte. Corkey Farrell, Pakenham Paid Supreme Sacrifice In Germany (1945)

PTE. CORKERY FARRELL - Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Farrell received word that their son, Pte. Corkery Farrell, Algonquin Regiment, had been killed in action on April 18th in Germany . Pte. Farrell enlisted August 13, 1942 , trained in Ottawa , Peterboro, Halifax, St. John and Debert, and went overseas in January of 1945.  He has been in action in France , Holland , Belgium and Germany . He was born at Pakenham June 23, 1913 . He is survived by his wife, the former Alice Mary Murphy of St. John's, N.B., his parents, six brothers, Raymond of Hamilton, M. L. of Fitzroy, Leo, Pakenham; Desmond, Schumacher; Ellard, Arnprior and Fallon on the homestead; two sisters, Vera, Mrs. Eusta Dussiaume, Sudbury, and Eileen, Mrs. Lorne Bunyan, Toronto. Corkery was born and brought up at Pakenham where he lived until he enlisted. He was a genuine favourite by all who knew him, and was noted for his ready wit. Mrs. Corkery Farrell, who lives at St. John's , N.B., arrived last week on a visit to his sorrowing parents.

ROY GIBBONS (June 14, 1945) - A member of the staff of the Ottawa post office for the past 15 years, Roy Gibbons of 82 Fulton avenue, died early Thursday morning, June 14th. In his 50th year. Mr. Gibbons was in good health and reported for duty Wednesday as usual. A native of Pakenham, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Gibbons, well known in the Pakenham district. He spent several years in Almonte prior to going to Ottawa 16 years ago. He married Mary Lawrie in Ottawa 15 years ago. A veteran of the First Great War, he was an active member of the IOOF. Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Helen Francis of Ottawa; two brothers, Joseph and Ira Gibbons of Almonte, and four sisters, Mrs. Peter Morris of Kewagama, Mrs. Willis McCallum and Mrs. Edwin Gilmour of Almonte, and Jennie Woods of Fordville, ND. Burial was Saturday afternoon, June 16th.

GIBBONS - Thursday, June 14 1945 , in hospital, Roy Gibbons, of 82 Fulton Ave. , beloved husband of Mary Lawrie, in his 50th year. Resting at Hulse and Playfair Ltd., 315 McLeod St., where service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, 16th instant, 1.30 p.m. Interment in Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte.

Margaret M. Nugent Dies of Burns - Margaret Mary Nugent, of Pakenham. and Ottawa , who was seriously burned last Friday when she tried to extinguish a fire caused by cleaning fluid igniting at her home, 326 Lyon street , died this morning in Ottawa General Hospital as the result of her injuries. She was in her 26th year. Employed with the Income Tax Branch of the Civil Service for the past four years, Miss Nugent made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lunny. While her aunt was ironing, a curtain which had been sponged with dry cleaning fluid burst into flames and Miss Nugent tried to put out the blaze. Born at Pakenham, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson Nugent, she received her education there and at Loretta College in Toronto . She was a talented musician, and her death will be deeply felt by a wide circle of friends in Pakenham, Toronto and Ottawa . Miss Nugent attended St. Patrick's Church here, and she was a member of the Volunteer Red Cross. Funeral will be held on --- from the family residence --- to St. Peter Celestine's --- for requiem high mass at  --- interment will be at In --- cemetery. (parts of the clipping missing)

Mrs. Stanley Groves (1945) - Tribute to the memory of Mrs. Stanley Groves, one of Pakenham's most beloved citizens, was paid by large numbers of friends and relatives at her funeral which was held on Friday, June 1st, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Groves a member of one of the oldest and best known families of the district, died at her residence in the village Wednesday morning. In delicate health for a number of years she became seriously ill six weeks ago. She was in her 57th year. The funeral was held from her late residence to St. Andrew's United church where Rev. H. A. Turner conducted the service. Mrs. Groves, formerly Pearl Smith, was born on the 12th concession of Pakenham township, daughter of J. Maxwell Smith and the late Mrs. Smith, formerly Margaret Russell.

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Frank H. Gillan, Former Pakenham Boy, Passes At Home In Hamilton (June 9, 1945) - After a month's illness, Francis H. Gillan passed away at his residence in Hamilton on Saturday last in his 51st year. Frank was born on the 2nd Line of Fitzroy township, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gillan, Pakenham, educated in the local schools, at Arnprior High School and at Queen's University, where he secured his Master of Arts degree. His college course was interrupted for a time when he enlisted in the Air Force during the last war. In 1923 he became a science master in Delta Collegiate, Hamilton, then transferred to the new Westdale Collegiate as head of the science department there. During his twenty-three years teaching he gave his best to the profession. For many years he coached the senior rugby team. Lately he has been school photographer, taking and developing all pictures for the Westdale Year Book. During the winter months on Saturdays he was one of a committee of three teachers and three professors preparing zoology text for schools. He was an official of the Westdale Community Club, an organization to take care of the welfare of the children of West Hamilton , at such times as Christmas, Hallowe'en, etc. He was an active member of St. John's Lodge, No. 40, A.F. and A.M.; Marion Lodge of Perfection, Hamilton Sovereign Chapter, Rose Croix, and a member of the Scottish Rite Club and the Hamilton Olympic Club.

FRANK H. GILLAN - He is survived by his wife and two children, Ruth and Paul, at Home; his parents, two brothers and three sisters, Welland in Fitzroy, Robert R.C.A.F. Gaspe, Ella and Ada , Mrs. Gardiner, of Arnprior and Mary, Mrs. Robert Scott, Pakenham. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from the Funeral Home to the Anglican church, Hamilton, Rev. Canon Carson officiating. Interment was in Woodland cemetery. Mr. Welland Gillan of Fitzroy, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Gardiner and Miss Ella Gillan of Arnprior attended the funeral.

Emily Jane Haydon (1945) - Tribute to the memory of Emily Jane Haydon one of Pakenham's most prominent citizens was paid by a large number of friends and relatives at her funeral, which was held on Thursday, July 5, at 2 p.m. Miss Haydon, a member of one of the oldest and best known families of the district died at her home, 11th concession of Pakenham, on Tuesday following one week's illness. The funeral was held from her late home to St. Mark's Anglican church where the service was conducted by Rev. G. Carryer, assisted by Canon Robert Turley and Canon G. Brunett of Ottawa . Miss Haydon was born 64 years ago on the homestead where she lived and died, a daughter of the late James Haydon and his wife Eleanor Sadler. She was a life long member of St. Mark's church and an active member of the Ladies Guild. Miss Haydon had a genial disposition and her many acts of kindness will long be remembered. Of a family of five she is survived by one sister, Miss Lucy Haydon, and one brother, Mr. Wm. Haydon of Pakenham township. She was predeceased by two brothers, Senator Andrew Haydon of Ottawa and Joseph South Wood Haydon of Pakenham. A nephew, Scott Haydon resides in Toronto , and a niece, Mrs. Eric Cavanagh lives in Fitzroy township. Among the many beautiful floral tributes received were sprays from St. Mark's Ladies Guild and W.A. and Pakenham Women's Institute. Pallbearers were Scott Haydon, Eric Cavanagh, Edgar Hall, James Needham, Thomas McGill and James Dean. Interment was made in the family plot in St. Mark's cemetery.

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Mrs. James Gillie Sr. (1945) - Tribute to the memory of Mrs. James Gillie Sr. was paid by large numbers of friends and relatives at her funeral which was held on Friday, June 22nd, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Gillie, the former Emily McClinton of Pakenham died at her home early Wednesday morning in her 70th year. She was a daughter of the late Greig McClinton and his wife, Elizabeth Davidson. Forty-six years ago she married James Gillie and has lived on the homestead near Pakenham ever since. The funeral service held at her late residence was conducted by Rev. H. A. Turner. Mrs. J. J. Groves, by request, sang the favourite hymn of the deceased, "My Father is Rich in Houses and Lands." Surviving in addition to her husband are one son, James of Braeside, two daughters, Agnes at home and Mabel, Mrs. Garnet Kenny of Beachburg and three grandchildren. The oldest child Isobel died when quite young. Two sisters and one brother also survive, Margaret, Mrs. Robert Hazard, Alder Grove, B.C.; Mabel, Mrs. Geo. Thornton, Hillcrest, Alta., and David McClinton, Yellow Grass, Sask.; two brothers, James and Greig, and one sister, Elizabeth, Mrs. M. Kearns, predeceased. Included in the beautiful floral offerings were sprays from the teachers and pupils of Braeside public school and Mrs. Humphries sewing circle. Friends attended from Carleton Place , Ashton, Ottawa , Arnprior, Pembroke, Westmeath, Clayton, Cobden, Almonte, Foresters Falls and surrounding district. Pallbearers were Percy Groves , Marshall Cameron, Walter Scott, Harvey Shaw, Gordon Drummond and William Campbell. Interment was made in the Union cemetery, Pakenham.

Leonard A. Mayne (Sept 6, 1945) - Funeral services were held on Thursday in St. Mark's Anglican Church for Leonard Arthur Mayne, retired grocery store proprietor, and at one time one of the prominent horsemen of the Ottawa Valley. Mr. Mayne died at his home here on Tuesday after a lengthy illness. Rev. Gordon Carryer, rector of St. Mark's officiated at the funeral, with members of the Oddfellows Lodges of Pakenham and Arnprior attending in a body. Prominent in community affairs, Mr. Mayne took over the grocery and bakeshop founded by his father, Robert Hicks Mayne, on his arrival from England . The grocery business was carried on by the son until the building was destroyed by fire in July, 1940. Since then Mr. Mayne had been retired. He was a past master of Alba Lodge, I.O.O.F., and at the time of his death held the office of treasurer. Recently he had been presented with a jewel, symbolizing 50 years' membership the in order. Mr. Mayne was also a life member of Pakenham Agricultural Society. Mr. Mayne is survived by his widow, the former Mabel Campbell, of Smiths Falls , and two nephews and nieces in Western Canada . He was the last surviving member of a family of seven. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Thursday to St. Mark's Anglican Church, of which he was a life-long member, the, rector, the Rev. Gordon Carryer officiating. The pallbearers were Ira Deugo, Aubrey Hunt, Ira Smith, J. T. H. Gordon, Wilbert Fulton, W. E. Ritchie, and Sgt. Roy Deugo as honorary pallbearer. The Oddfellows Lodges of Pakenham and Arnprior paraded to the Church and officiated at the final committal ceremony. Beautiful floral offerings were received from the Guild of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Alba Lodge, I.O.O.F.; the Pak­enham Agricultural Society, the Ladies' Curling Club, and from a host of relatives and friends both near and far. Relatives attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. Calvin Gordon, Gibbon, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Joyce, Toronto; John Campbell, Espanola; Mrs. Norma Orr and son Billy, of Ottawa; J. A. Campbell, Mrs. D. H. Grant and Mrs. George Campbell, all of Smiths Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gordon and son, Lewis, Richmond. Many friends of the family from Ottawa and surrounding district also were present.

OBITUARY - MRS. F. H. WIMBERLEY (1945) - Mrs. F. H. (Ellen Lucy Browne)Wimberley, wife of Rev. F. H. Wimberley, passed away at Arnprior on Friday, December 7th. The funeral was held from the residence of her son, Mr. A. Cecil Wimberley on Monday to Christ Church , Bell 's Corners, for service and interment was made in St. Mark's Anglican cemetery, Pakenham. Surviving are her son, Mr. A. Cecil Wimberley, of Graham's Bay, and two grandchildren.

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John M. Miller (1946) - The death occurred at the Arnprior Memorial hospital on Wednesday January 9th, of John Moffatt Miller, an esteem­ resident of this community after some weeks illness of a heart condition. The late Mr. Miller was born, the 10th concession of Pakenham township 91 years ago, where he spent all his life, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Miller. He was a devout member of St. Mark's church. Of a family of seven, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Anne Miller, now a patient in the Arnprior hospital. The funeral was held from the Comba funeral home, Almonte, on Friday, January 11th at 1.30 p.m. to St. Mark's church, Pakenham at 2 p.m. Canon Carryer conducted the burial service. Pallbearers were Messrs, Walter Scott, P. H. Burgess, Nelson Humphries, George Comba, Marshal Cameron and D. J. Smith. Interment was in St. Mark's cemetery.

Edmond Stanley (1945) - Tribute to the memory of Edmond Stanley was paid when friends attended one of the largest funerals in this community held from the residence of his son, Edward Stanley in Pakenham, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. to St. Mark's Anglican church, where Rev. G. Carryer conducted the burial service. The late Mr. Stanley was born on the farm in Cedar Hill where he lived all his life, a son of the late Edward Stanley and his wife, Elizabeth Whalen. Thirty-five years ago he married Sarah A. Scott of Pakenham. Surviving are his widow, one son, Edward J. of Pakenham; four daughters, Carmel, Mrs. Welland Timmins, Pakenham; Betty, Mrs. Stuart Tosh, Almonte; Irene, Mrs. Harvey Cavanagh, Arnprior; Eva, Mrs. Keith Cavanagh, Almonte. Of a family of eight he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Emerson Dean of Pakenham, Mrs. J. M. Richards of Clayton, Mrs. W. W. Ritchie and one brother, Clifford Stanley of Cedar Hill. Mr. Stanley celebrated his 60th birthday on Tuesday, December 18th, and was stricken with a hemorrhage of the brain on Thursday and passed peacefully away at the Rosamond Memorial hospital, Almonte, on Monday, December 24th. Floral tributes were numerous, including a spray from the Cedar Hill Women's Institute. Pallbearers were Messrs. Geo. Boal, James Lowe, Percy Stanley, Wilbert Fulton, George Stanley, Edgar Ritchie. Burial was in St. Mark's cemetery, Pakenham.

Mrs. James Sadler (1946) - Mrs. Jas. Sadler, well known and highly esteemed resident of Pakenham township, died at her home on the 10th line on Sunday, February 24th, in her 75th year. Mrs. Sadler, the former Susanna Catherine McCann, was born in Pakenham, a daughter of the late Thomas McCann and his wife, Mary McKibbon. Mrs. Sadler had been ill only a short time having suffered a stroke about a week ago. In 1897 she married the late Jas. Sadler who died in 1918. The funeral was held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 to St. Mark's Anglican church where service was conducted by Canon Carryer. Surviving are two daughters' and one son, Iva, Mrs. George Amm of Ottawa , Mary Ellen, Mrs. Harvey Timmins of Pakenham, and Wm. Sadler, on the homestead. Of a family of four she is survived by one brother, Wesley, of Pakenham. Pallbearers were James McGill, James Needham, Thomas McGill, H. McCann, Allan McCann, Oswald Bingham. Interment took place in St Mark's cemetery.

Mrs. Joseph Gibbons (Dec 3, 1954) - ALMONTE, Dec. 7.- Special Funeral services were held from her late residence, Wilkinson street , Almonte, Sunday afternoon for Elizabeth Campbell beloved wife of Joseph Gibbons, who died suddenly at her home on Friday morning. Rev. Arthur Hirtle, of the Almonte Baptist Church conducted the service. Born at Antrim , Ontario , 75 years ago she was a daughter of the late John Campbell and his wife Agnes Darroch. She received her education at schools in Pembroke. She was employed in the Anchor Knitting Mill for a number of years. Some 34 years ago she married Joseph Gibbons of Almonte who survives along with two sisters, Mrs. Belle Carnagie of Pembroke; Jean, Mrs. Reginald Stevens, of Homer, New York; one brother, John, of Pembroke, also survives. She was a faithful member of the Almonte Baptist Church . She was a member of the Atthewell Rebecca Lodge and also belonged to the Almonte Women's Institute. Interment was made in the Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte.

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Mrs. H. Hunter Hillis (1946) - On Friday, February 22nd, there, passed to her eternal home, Pansy May Oliver, beloved wife of Rev. H. Hunter Hillis. Death occurred with such tragic suddenness as to be a distinct shock to the family and a wide circle of friends. Mrs. Hills was born in Manotick, the daughter of the late Rev. R. F. Oliver and his wife Mary Louise Dunlop. She was married to Mr. Hillis in 1909 and since then has served faith­fully with her husband the following fields, Arundel, Que., and in Ontario, Riceville, Vankleek Hill, Brockville, Pakenham, Wellington, Little Britain and Sidney. She served her church in various capacities but gave much of her time and interest to the work of the Woman's Missionary Society, being president of the Renfrew Presbyterial for one term. Many warm expressions of the esteem and effection with which she was held have been received. Mrs. Hillis is survived by her husband, Rev. H. Hunter Hillis and one daughter Margaret, at present in one of the Belleville School staffs; also by two sisters, Mrs. M. L. Dixon, of Toronto , Mrs. H. E. Crummy of Frankville and a niece, Mrs. C. L. Reid of Toronto . The funeral service was held in the home church which was filled to capacity, many friends being present from distant points. The service was conducted by the chairman of the Presbytery, Rev. Alfred Coulter, assisted by Rev. J. F. Lane of Wellington and Rev. J. R. Trumpour of Cannifton.  Several other ministers were present.  Rev. J. H. Robins, a close friend of the family, gave the address, paying fitting tribute to the memory of one who will be greatly missed.

Mrs. H. H. Hillis (1946) - Died at her home at Sidney , Ont., Friday, February 22nd, Pansy May (Oliver), beloved wife of the Rev. Harry Hunter Hillis, dear mother of Margaret Hunter Hillis and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oliver. Rested at the Belleville Burial Funeral Home until Saturday, then at the residence, Sidney township. Service took place Monday afternoon at 2.30 at the Stone United church. Interment in the Belleville vault

Miss Margaret A. Gillan (1946) - The death occurred at her home in Pakenham on Wednesday, February 20th, of Miss Margaret Ann (Madge) Gillan, a highly esteemed resident of this village, after several months illness. The funeral was held on Friday from her late home to St. Andrew's United church for service at 2.30 p.m. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. Miss Gillan was born on the 2nd line of Fitzroy township, daughter of the late Francis Gillan and his wife, the former Miss Mary Ann Grey, 79 years ago. Twenty years ago she came to live in Pakenham. Miss Gillan attended St. Andrew's United church and took an active part. Of a family of eight she is survived by her twin brothers, Robert G. Gillan and William I. Gillan, both of Pakenham. Among the numerous floral tributes was a spray from the Sewing Circle. Pallbearers were Messrs. Palmer Wilson, E. Owens, George Moreton, J. E. Mulligan, A. Wood, Allen Timmins. Friends attended from Ottawa , Kemptville, Carleton Place , Arnprior and surrounding district. Interment took place in the Union cemetery.

J. MAXWELL SMITH - Funeral service for John Maxwell Smith, who died at the home of his son-in-law, George Needham, 12th Concession line of Pakenham township on Tuesday, May 28th, was held on Thursday in St. Andrew's United Church , Pakenham. Services at the church and graveside were conducted by Rev. H. A Turner. Interment took place in the Union cemetery. Mr. Smith was born on the 12th Concession line, of Pakenham township, son of the late Roger Smith and his wife, the former Mary Scott, and was in his 83rd year. Fifty-nine years ago, he married Margaret Russell, who died about two years ago. He farmed for a number of years, later moving to Pakenham village, where he resided until about a year ago, when he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Needham. He was an elder of St. Andrew's United Church for a number of years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. George Needham; two sons, Ira J. Smith, Pakenham, and H. M. Smith, 12th concession; one sister, Mrs. Allan Russell, Arnprior.

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John Wesley McCann (1946) - Tribute to the memory of John Wesley McCann was paid when many friends from this community and outside points attended his funeral which was held from his late home Friday afternoon, June 21st, at 2 p.m. Rev. H. A. Turner conducted the burial services. The late Mr. McCann, a highly respected  resident of the community, was born on the farm where he spent his entire life, a son of the late Thomas McCann and his wife, Mary McKibbon. Thirty-seven years ago he married Miss Mary Armstrong of Blakeney. Mr. McCann died Wednesday morning after 15 minutes illness of a heart con­dition, and was in his 78th year. Surviving are his wife, two daughters and one son, Myrtle, Mrs. Gordon Sadler and Clif­ford on the homestead, Paken­ham; Ethel, Mrs. Harry Fisher of Almonte. He was the last member of a family of four. Among the numerous floral offerings were a basket from the Pakenham W.I. Pallbearers were Messrs, Allan McCann, Hiram McCann, Thos. McGill, Jas. Needham, Welland Needham and James Dean.

Mrs. Margaret Vaughan (1946) - Pakenham's oldest resident, in the person of Mrs. Margaret (Mooney) Vaughan , passed peacefully away at her home on Thursday morning, June 13th, following a short illness. On June 2nd the late Mrs. Vaughan celebrated her 97th birthday. She was the daughter of the late William Mooney and Margaret Kenny. Of a family of 13 only one sister, Mrs. D. J. O'Neill, Pakenham, with whom she lived, remains. She was married in 1886 to John Vaughan and lived in Boston until his death in 1892. The late Mrs. Vaughan had a charming personality and was beloved by all her family and many friends who affectionately called her Aunt Maggie. She enjoyed the admiration and esteem of all who were privileged to know her, and her keen mind and retentive memory made her an excellent conversationalist. The esteem in which she was held was testified by the large numbers who called to pay their last respects and who attended the funeral. Solemn requiem mass was sung on Saturday morning by a nephew, Flt. Lt. Rev. M. J. Mooney of Rockcliffe, assisted Rev. G. Larose as deacon and Rev. John O'Neill as sub-deacon. Six grand nephews, William O'Neill, Burke O'Neill, Frank Edward, Michael and John Smith were pallbearers. Interment was in Indian Hill cemetery. The profusion of floral and spiritual tributes were further testimony of the sincere regard in which deceased was held. Those attending the funeral from a distance were Mrs. J. Morrissey, Miss Margaret Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. O'Neill, Mr. and Mrs. W. Villeneuve, Miss Gertrude MacDonald, all of Ottawa ; Mr. and Mrs. D . W. O'Neill and family, Almonte; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. O'Neill and family, Kemptville; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cannon, Arnprior; Rev. Sister St. Claire, Cobourg.

Anthony Caldwell - The death occurred on Saturday at his residence in Fitzroy of Anthony Caldwell, in his 81st year. He was born in Bristol township, Que., son of the late James Caldwell and his wife, Emily Smith. Forty-six years ago he went to Fitzroy to the farm where he lived till his death. In 1900 he married Marion Fraser, who predeceased him four years ago. Surviving are two sons, Donald and Harry; one daughter, Mrs. Thomas McClure; three grandchildren; two brothers, John Caldwell of Caldwell, Que. and Chris Caldwell of Tisdale, Sask.; four sisters, Mrs. M. McCuaig of Chapleau, Mrs. E. Telford and Mrs. R. McGuire of Ottawa and Mrs. M. Wright of Vancouver, B.C. The funeral was held from his residence at 2.30 p.m. Monday with Rev. H. A. Turner, pastor of St. Andrew's United church, in charge. Interment was made in Arnprior cemetery. Pallbearers were William Ruddy, Russell Bowes, Lewis Smith, James Lillie, Dickson McClure and Edward Argue. Interment was in Arnprior cemetery.

PERSONAL

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Creighton have returned from Brantford , where they spent a short time.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Timmins and Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson, of Almonte, will be in Ottawa on Saturday for the marriage of Miss Lorena Cross to Mr. Arnold G. Timmins.

Mrs. M. E. Kitson, of Toronto , will attend the Carter-Coristine wedding on Saturday morning.

Mrs. A. J. Brownlee has returned from Toronto and St. Catharines , where she was visiting friends.

Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Tyrer of Moose Factory, are staying at the Alexandra, while in the city.

The marriage of Miss Lorena Cross, youngest daughter of Mrs. Cross and the late Mr. Albert J. Cross, of Vankleek Hill, to Mr. Arnold G. Timmins, of Ottawa, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Timmins, of Almonte, Ont., will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock in the parlors of First United Church.

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MRS. ROBERT N. McCREARY (1946) - On Tuesday, August 20, a prominent and highly respected member of this community, passed away in the person of Mrs. Robert N. McCreary. Mrs. McCreary, the former Edna Victoria Elliott, was born in Pakenham 69 years ago, and was the youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott. Forty-six years ago she married Robert McCreary, a well known farmer in the district and has lived here ever since. She was a devout member of St. Andrew's United Church and was known to all for her spirit of kindness and helpfulness. Her funeral was held on Thursday, August 12th, to St. Andrew's United Church here, and interment was made in the family plot in the Union cemetery. Service was conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H. A. Turner, assisted by the Rev. D. H. Woodhouse and the Rev. A. Mills, both of Arnprior. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. E. W. Stirtan of Oakville, Mrs. G. Ross Anderson of Pakenham, and Miss Miriam McCreary of Carleton Place; and two sons, Elliott McCreary at home and Dr. Robert H. McCreary of Arnprior. There are also three grandchildren, George and Robert Stirtan, and Nancy Jean Anderson. Of a large family only four members are now left: a sister, Mrs. W. W. Millar of Pakenham; three brothers, Dawson of Winnipeg, William of Pakenham, and James of Oakville. The pallbearers were all members of the family connection: Harwood McCreary and Peter M. Moffat of Carleton Place ; Howard McCreary of Innisville; Dawson Kerr of Perth; W. E. Ross of Cobden; and Charles A. Campbell of Pakenham. Beautiful floral tributes poured into the bereaved home, mutely testifying to the high esteem in which Mrs. McCreary was held. In addition to those from individuals and families there were pieces from the Arnprior Board of Education, the Doctors and Nurses of the A. & D. Memorial Hospital of Arnprior, and the Office Staff of Findlays Ltd. of Carleton Place . A large number of friends and acquaintances from all over the district attended the funeral.

Posted: 11 August, 2004 .