The ROYAL Scrapbook.  

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]

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Mrs. Robt. Timmins (1952) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - The death occurred at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte on Sunday, July 20, of Mrs. Robert Timmins, a highly esteemed resident of Pakenham after three day's illness. Mrs. Timmins, before her marriage was Maude Mary Cavanagh, daughter of the late John Cavanagh and his wife Sarah Styles. She was born on the 12th concession of Pakenham and was in her 69th year. Forty years ago she married Mr. Timmins and lived on a farm near Pakenham until recent years. She was a faithful member of St. Mark's Anglican Church. Surviving are her husband and of a family of nine, one bro­ther William of Pakenham. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. The funeral was held on Tuesday, July 22 from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte to St. Mark's Church for service at 2.30 conducted by Rev. H. A. Irwin. Pallbearers were nephews, Percy Timmins, Harold Granger, Herman Deugo, Horace Cavanagh, Howard Cavanagh and Eric Cavanagh. Interment was in the Anglican Cemetery .  

RICHARD EVANS (1949) - Numerous relatives, friends and citizens gathered, on Thursday, November 24th to pay final tribute to Richard Evans, a life-long resident of the Pakenham district, who died at his home on Tuesday after a short, illness. Mr. Evans was born at Cedar Hill, the only son of the late George Evans and his wife, Mary Tomblinson. He resided on the homestead until 30 years ago when he moved to his farm, two miles from Pakenham village. He was in his 67th year, The funeral which took place from his late home to St. Mark's Anglican Church was conducted by Rev. Canon Carryer. Pallbearers were Messrs. G. Moreton, Horace Cavanagh, Mae Dodge, Ernie Millar, Clarence Raycroft and Lloyd Dickson. A host of beautiful floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which he was held by fellow citizens. Chief mourners are his widow, the former Christena Raycroft, two daughters, Edith, Mrs. Everett Hewitt, Pakenham; Christabel, Mrs. A. McCaffrey, Arnprior; five sons, George of Arnprior; Forbie, Minor, Bill and Kenneth of Pakenham and three sisters, Mrs. Robert Dickson, Pakenham; Mrs. Eddie Manary of Almonte; Mrs. Cain Cameron of White Lake and six grandchildren. Interment was in St. Mark's cemetery.

JOHN L. BLEWETT (1952) - The funeral of the late John L. Blewett of Pakenham was held in Saint Mark's Church, on May 21st. Rev. H. A. Irwin had charge of the service. Mr. Blewett was born at Aylmer , Quebec , April 11, 1875 . He moved with his parents to Woodlawn , Ontario , where he resided for many years. Following his marriage in 1906, to Hannah Carruthers of Carp, who predeceased him in 1938, he came to Pakenham, where he lived until his death on May 19th. He is survived by two daughters - Margaret of Hampton, New Brunswick; Maudie, Mrs. Barclay Stewart of Fitzroy; two sons - Alfred at home, and Richard of Calgary, Alberta, and nine grandchildren. He also leaves three sisters - Mrs. Ida Lowe of Phillips , Wisconsin ; Mrs. Sarah Nesbitt of Ottawa and Mrs. Ethel Tripp of Woodlawn; and two brothers Robert of Ottawa and James of Woodlawn. The pallbearers were six nephews - Robert Nesbitt, Charles Ray and George Atkins of Ottawa ; Mervyn Strong and Sam Tripp of Woodlawn and Jack Sadler of Fitzroy Harbour . Honorary pallbearers were W. H. Needham, A. McWatty, Wm. McKibbon, G. Noonan, A. Andrews and Ira Smith all of Pakenham. Many beautiful floral tributes were received from friends and relatives. Interment was in Saint Mark's Cemetery, Pakenham.

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Dr. W. W. Buttle Passes Many Attend Funeral (1952) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - The funeral of Dr. William Walter Buttle, late beloved physician of Pakenham, was held from his home on Saturday last to St, Mark's Anglican Church. Services were conducted by the rector, Rev. H. A. Irwin, assisted by Rev. P. Caiger-Watson, Galetta, Venerable Archdeacon, Robert Turley, Almonte, and Rev. G. Brunet, Ottawa . Pallbearers were: Walter Bourk, Edward Gillan, Clarence Moore, James Dempsey, Arthur Gillan and William Buttle. Honorary pallbearers were: Dr. J. K. Kelly, Dr. Robert McCreary, Dr. Douglas Best, Samuel Rath, Nathaniel Leach and Percy Groves . Many beautiful floral tributes were received from the relatives and friends, and from the following organizations: Members of St. Peter Celestine's Parish; the Curling Club, Pakenham; Ladies Guild of St. Mark's, Church, Pakenham; doctors and nurses of the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital staff; Board of Directors of the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital; medical staff of Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte; wardens and finance committee of St. Mark's Church; Almonte Branch, Canadian Legion; Cedar Hill Women's Institute and the Pakenham School Area board. Dr. Buttle's passing in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on August 6 came after a brief illness. He was 64 years of age. He had endeared himself to all in this community by his kindly disposition and willingness to serve whenever called on. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buttle, he was born and, educated in Bromley Township . A graduate in Medicine from the University of Toronto , he later, practiced in Kinburn for a year. He served as a captain in the RCAMC during the First World War, and following his release established a practice in Pakenham. An enthusiastic curler he had served as president of Pakenham Curling Club for many years. He was interested in astronomy and had turned his ability to the making of a telescope at his home. Dr. Buttle always had taken a kindly interest in the children of the community, including those he had brought into the world. At his invitation, many were given the treat of gazing, at the stars through his home-made telescope. He was twice married. His first wife, the former Emma Elizabeth Rath, predeceased him in 1932, Surviving is his second wife, the former Eileen Gillan, Pakenham. Surviving besides his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Leslie Gurney, Toronto, and Miss Mary Sue at home; one son, Bill, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Bourk; Pakenham and Mrs. James Moore, Eganville; and one brother, Arthur, Ottawa.

MR. A. W. A. SPARROW (1950) - The death occurred suddenly on Saturday, September 30th, of Arnold William Arthur Sparrow at his home at 60 Daniel St. , Arnprior, after a short illness. He was in his 74th year. Mr. Sparrow was born at Antrim the soon of Robert Colbert Sparrow and his wife, Elizabeth McGinley. On December 14th, 1910 , he was married to Isabel Moffatt of Ottawa , who, survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Alexander of Ottawa and Herbert of North Bay. Three daughters, Elizabeth (Mrs. Ross Campbell) of Arnprior, Isabel (Mrs. Earle MacDowall) of Pakenham and Madeline at home. He is also survived by three sisters, Misses Amanda and Jane of Pakenham and Mrs. John Anderson of Antrim. Mr. Sparrow was a farmer all his life. He farmed for forty years in Fitzroy Township , including 13 years at City View, prior to his coming to Arnprior three years ago. The funeral was held at 2.30 P.m. Monday October 2nd, from, Emmanuel Church, Arnprior to St. Mark's Cemetery, Pakenham. Rev. R. G. Fiander conducted the service. The pallbearers were: Robert Sparrow, Cyril Higginson, Ross Campbell, Earle MacDowell, Allie Moffatt and James Shaw.

A Tribute To A Country Doctor - (An Appreciation written by a friend who wishes to remain anonymous) - "INDEED, he was a good and just man". What greater tribute could be made than these Divine words! - IN THE ANNALS of the community the late Dr. W. W. Buttle, Pakenham will hold a lofty and permanent place. The entire unselfishness of his generous sympathetic qualities and his keen spiritual understanding of all creeds, were the regular routine of his daily life. His was a skilful hand with singleness of purpose to lift the burden of suffering fellow men. He possessed the knowledge of the privilege that was his in aiding the youth and by them especially, will his loss be more keenly felt. In his immediate family, where existed the ideal home life and love of simple things, there will be a lasting cultural remembrance for all time. No call was left unheeded nor waved aside for personal pleasure. The secret art of pure self-sacrifice unseen by men, but marked by angels' eyes is not lost, and by virtue of it our beloved doctor and friend is now reaping the reward of services well rendered. "When a great man dies, For years beyond our ken, The light he leaves behind him lies, Upon the paths of men."

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Moose Jaw Man Killed at Chaplin - Henry Douglas McConnell, 459 Hochelaga St. W. , 23-year­-old brakeman employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway was killed last night when, it is believed, he was struck by the engine of main line passenger train No. 3 at Chaplin, 50 miles west of Moose Jaw . No one saw the fatal mishap but McConnell was a brakeman, on an extra freight train which had been side-tracked. Conductor of the freight was Lew McNamee. THE BRAKEMAN was found lying on the tracks o'clock last night. Mr. McConnell was born in Central Butte, where he received his public and high school education later coming to Moose Jaw in 1947 to enter the service of the Canadian Pacific Railway. His father predeceased him in 1943 and Mr. McConnell is survived by his mother, Mrs. M. Coldwell, a brother, Lorne George McConnell of Deep River , Ont., two sisters, Mrs. William Linden Bach of Vancouver and Mrs. Ray Gower of Saskatoon .

  Mourn Albert Scott Pakenham Ex-merchant - PAKENHAM, Jan. 9.- (Special) - Funeral service for Albert Scott, widely known merchant in the Ottawa Valley for more than 40 years, was conducted in St. Andrew's United Church here. He died on January 3 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Wilson, in his 85th year. Born in Pakenham, he was the eldest son of the late Robert Scott and his wife Agnes Inglis. He had been a member of the firm of R. Scott and Son and later of Scott Bros., Pakenham, retiring from active business in 1921. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Luffman, Toronto, Mrs. A. E. Wilson, Pakenham; one son, R. K. Scott, Ottawa; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. G. E. Wilson, Pakenham; Mrs. J. F. Merilees, New Westminster, BC, and Mrs. J. M. Smithwick, Los Angeles, Calif.; and two brothers, F. W. and G. H. Scott, of Scott Bros., Pakenham.

Death Takes Dr. Straith Of Comox - Victoria - Dr. Peter Luther Straith, 62, died Sunday morning at his home at Comox, following a heart attack.  A resident of Comox for the past 15 years, with practice in Courtenay, Dr. Straith was born at Holstein , Ont. And received his early education at Woodstock and Mount Forest . He taught school for a number of years on the prairies and later returned to Ontario and attended the University of Toronto where he graduated in medicine. Dr. Straith practiced for about 15 years in Regina before moving to Vancouver Island . He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Dr. D. A. Hewitt, and Miss Helen Straith of this city; one son, Douglas, attending the University of British Columbia ; five brothers, William G., George, Alex, Martin and Balfour, and four sisters, all in Victoria .

THOMAS H. SADLER - Final tribute to the memory of Mr. Thomas Henry Sadler, an old and highly esteemed resident of this community, whose death occurred on Christmas Day at his home in Pakenham township, was paid Friday afternoon by scores of relatives and friends who attended the funeral services at his late residence. Mr. Sadler suffered a stroke ten years ago, from which he never fully recovered. He was born sixty-eight years ago a son of the late Thomas Sadler and his wife, Elizabeth Needham, on the farm where he had resided all his life. Mr. Sadler was an Anglican in religion, and a staunch Conservative in politics. For over forty years he was a member of the school board of the Sadler district, was vice president of Pakenham Agricultural Society and for a number of years was secretary-treasurer of the fair board. Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Flora at home and Agnes, Mrs. Frank Leiptok of Coscob, Conn.; five sons, Harold of Almonte, Gordon of Pakenham, Nelson, James and Norman at home. One son, William Henry, died in infancy; two sisters, Mary, Mrs. James McGill, and Selina, Mrs. J. H. Timmins of ­Almonte; and one brother, Dr. Geo. Sadler of Combermere. The pallbearers were Messrs, Stuart Currie, Herbert Timmins, William Sadler, Southwood Haydon, Thomas McGill and James Needham. Rev. F. H. Wimberley conducted the services.

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THOMAS S. SHAW (Nov 1, 1950) - Following short illness in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital , Almonte, death came quietly for Thomas Samuel Shaw an old and highly esteemed resident of Pakenham village on Wednesday, November 1st. Born in 1875 Thomas Shaw was the only son of David Shaw and Elizabeth Comba  was married to Eva Jane Code of Innisville, who predeceased him May 24, 1940 . A sister, Kay, Mrs. Wm. E. Douglas resides in Vancouver . He is survived by a son, Borden Shaw of Ottawa and Pakenham, and Eva, Mrs. Frank Du­Bois of 69 Horace Street , Winni­peg . Also a grandson, Donald Hugh DuBois and a baby grand­daughter Aileen Eva Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a staunch con­servative and an ardent curler. He was the oldest curler in the local club. He was a faithful member of Alba Lodge I.O.O.F. since 1915 and also was officiated with the local L.O.B.A. and the Carleton Place Royal Black Preceptory. He sets a record in not having missed a July celebration since he was 9 years old. The late Mr. Shaw served for years on, the St. Andrew's United Church Board of Stewards. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for years with the CPR Bridge and Building. The service Friday, afternoon was largely attended and took place from the residence of his cousin Mr. George J. Comba to St. Andrew's United Church . Fellow Oddfellows formed a double line across the highway to the church. Rev. Wm. Sunter officiated and paid tribute to Mr. Shaw`s friendly interest in people and his enthusiastic and loyal participation in fraternal organizations. The committal service at the graveside was taken by Rev. Jaster I.O.O.F. chaplain. Pallbearers were six Oddfellows, Ernest Waldron, Lorne Melanson, Allan Scott, Lancelot Downey, Percy and Ollis Timmins. Floral baskets and wreaths included those from the Pakenham Curling Club, Alba Lodge 254, Pakenham, The Warehouse and Garage Staff of Motorways of 0ttawa; R.B.P. 639 Carleton Place; L.O.L. 529 Pakenham; The Motorways Highway Drivers.

Mrs. Robert A. Wood - Dies at Smiths Falls - ARNPRIOR, Dec. 20.-(Spe­cial) - Residents of this com­munity were shocked to learn of the sudden death at Smiths Falls yesterday of Mrs. Robert A. Wood, the former Iris Slater of Arnprior. Mrs. Wood, daughter of John Slater and the late Mrs. Slater was born in Arnprior 41 years ago. She was educated in local public and high schools and was later employed as an operator with the Bell Telephone Company. She married Robert Wood, October 15, 1932 , at Arnprior and the family resided in Arnprior for some years, later moving to Smiths Falls , where Mr. Wood was employed with the Canadian Pacific Railway. Mrs. Wood was a member, of Mons Rebekah Lodge and was also active on lodge degree teams. She was a member of the Smiths Falls United Church , and a member of the church choir. Besides her husband she leaves two children, Beverley and Bruce Wood, both at home. Also surviving are her father, John Slater; one brother, Hubert Slater, Arnprior; two sisters, Mrs. D. Whyte and Mrs. D. E. Majaury, both of Arnprior. The funeral will be from the Boyce funeral home tomorrow afternoon to Grace St. Andrew's United Church , where service will be conducted by Rev. D. H. Woodhouse and Rev. C. E. Armstrong. Interment will be in Pakenham cemetery.

Many Attend Funeral For Thomas Shaw - PAKENHAM, Nov. 7.- (Special) - Odd Fellows formed a double line across the highway to St. Andrew's United Church at the funeral for Thomas Samuel Shaw, who died in Rosamond Memorial Hospital following a short illness. The service was largely attended and took place from the residence of George L, Comba. Rev. William Sunter officiated. Born in 1875, Thomas Shaw was the only son of David Shaw and Elizabeth Comba. He was married to Eva Jane Code of Innisville, who predeceased him May 24, 1940 . Mr. Shaw was a staunch Conservative and an ardent curler. He was a faithful member of Alba Lodge, IOOF, since 1915, and also was affiliated with the Carleton Place Royal Black Preceptory. He served for years on the St. Andrew's United Church board or stewards. He was a carpenter by trade and worked for years with the CPA bridge and building crews. He is survived by a son, Borden Shaw of Ottawa and Pakenham; a daughter, Mrs. Frank DuBois of Winnipeg ; a grandson, Donald Hugh DuBois; a granddaughter, Aileen Eva Shaw, and a sister, Mrs. William Douglas, Vancouver.

To our friend and fellow-citizen, Mr. Wm Fishenden, has  been accorded the distinguished honor of having given five noble boys to the war, one of whom, William Ernest (Fishenden), fell on the field of  battle in Jan., 1917. This week it  is with the deepest pain and regret  that we learn that a second son,  Arthur, has lain down his life for king and country. For the stricken wife and children, for the mourning father, for the loving sisters and brothers of the deceased, the thoughts of the whole community go out in deepest, truest  sympathy, and the memory of their great sacrifice stirs all hearts today, for glorious as it is to die for the motherland, sad it is for those who suffer all the anxiety, the pain and bereavement, such as they have again been called upon to suffer. The late Pte. Arthur Fishenden was born in Kent county, England , coming Pakenham with his parents when a little boy making it his home with the exception of a few spent in the west. He enlisted with the 130th about two years ago going to France in Nov. 1916, and having been in firing lines for over a year; he was gassed in Nov. 1917 and after some time in a hospital there was sent to England for further treatment and always sent home most encouraging letters and not until a cable was received stating the sad news was there any doubt of his recovery. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and two little boys, his father Mr. Wm. Fishenden, four sisters, Mrs. T. Mitchel of Pakenham, Mrs. Scott of Toronto, Mrs. D. Prime of Carleton Place, Miss M. Fishenden of Almonte, Mr. Thomas Fishenden of Renfrew, Private Fred and Harry now in France and C. S. M. Geo. now In England receiving treatment for gassed poison, he being also gassed while on duty in France last November.

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MRS. SAMUEL BROWN (Dec 9, 1949) - The funeral of Mrs. Samuel Brown, formerly of Pakenham township, who passed away at her home in, Almonte last Wednesday in her 82nd year following a week's illness, was held Friday afternoon to Trinity United church where final tribute was paid her memory by Rev. H. L. Morrison, minister of the church. Burial was in Auld Kirk cemetery . Mrs. Brown's maiden name was Eliza Jane Black and she was born at Thorne, P. Q., a daughter of the late John Black and his wife, Mary Sparling. Sixty years ago she married Samuel Brown who passed away in 1923. Following his death, the family moved to Pakenham township in 1927 where they farmed on the 11th line. Since that time she made her home with her son, Gerald and has resided in Almonte ever since. Left to mourn her loss are ten sons and two daughters, Wilfred and Clemence of Kinburn; John, Henry, Austin and Howard of Ottawa; Eric of Campbell's Bay; Ernest of Smiths Falls; Jacob and Charles, of Pakenham, Gerald of Almonte, Eva, Mrs. Herbert Timmons of Pakenham and Pearl, Mrs. L. C. Smith of South Porcupine, and one brother, Thomas Black of Kitchener. There are 41 grandchildren.

MRS. WALTER PETTIGREW (1949) - The death occurred at her home in Caledonia on Tuesday, Dec. 6 of Mrs. Walter Pettigrew, the former Miss Anna Bella Timmins, after only four days' illness. Mrs. Pettigrew was born in Pakenham Township daughter of the late John Timmins and his wife Francis Steen and was in her 84th year. When married she went to Caledonia to reside where she had since lived. She was a staunch member of the Anglican Church. She is survived by her husband, one sister, Sadie, Mrs. Chas. Stevenson of Wakefield , Ont., four brothers Drummond of Winnipeg, John of Almonte, Ro­bert and Allan of Pakenham. The funeral was held Thursday Dec. 8. Interment at Caledonia .

Alex. Glbbons. - Last Saturday evening the inevitable summons which all must obey came to Mr. Alex. Gibbons and death released him from the intense suffering he has had to bear for many months. For over four years he has been in poor health and for the past few weeks he has been confined to bed bearing the severe pain with great patience until his spirit sank to rest, death being, due to cancer of the throat. The late Mr. Gibbons was born in Renfrew county eighty-one years ago and was a son of the late William Gibbons and Hannah Preston. He farmed in Admaston until twenty-six years ago when he came to Pakenham to live, and fifteen years ago the family moved to Almonte, where they have since had their home. He was married three times, his third wife, who was Miss Delina F. Steen, and to whom he was, married forty years ago, surviving him, with a family of five sons and five daughters. These are William and Mary, Sunset, Wash; Alex., Nanaimo, B.C. ; Joseph, Milnet, Ont. ; Annie (Mrs. P. Morris), New Liskeard ; Jennie (Mrs. Wood), Fordville, N.D. ; Hannah (Mrs. E, Gilmour); Miss Margaret Gibbons and Mr. Ira Gibbons, of Almonte, and Roy, at present in France on active service. The funeral took place on Monday morning to the C.P.R. depot, for interment at Admaston, Rev. S. G. Brown conducting the services at the house and grave. The pallbearers were Messrs. Jas. Smith, Jas. Bennett, C. C. Comba, W. S. MacDowall, S. Lawford and J. A. McIntosh. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

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Harold Stanley Groves Funeral at Pakenham. (1950) - PAKENHAM, April 24 (Special) - Friends and relatives paid final tribute to H. Stanley Groves who passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lancelot Downey, where he resided for the past five months. The funeral was held Friday from his late residence to St. Andrew's United Church , where service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. William Sunter. Interment took place in the Union cemetery here. Included in the beautiful floral tributes were pieces from the Men's Curling Club and the "Hunting Club". Mr. Groves was born in Pakenham Township 60 years ago, son of the late William Groves and his wife, the former Clara Ann Chambers. He attended the local schools and was a life-long resident of this community. About 37 years ago he married Pearl Smith, and he farmed on the homestead until about 25 years ago when he came to live in Pakenham, where he resided until his death. His wife died five years ago. He was a regular attendant of the United Church here, and a member of the Curling Club and "Hunting Club". He is survived by one sister, Stella, Mrs. Clarence Shaw, Toronto and one brother, Percy Groves , Pakenham.

Mrs. Peter Jenson - CARLETON PLACE , Aug 14. (Special). - Word was received here by Peter Jenson, C.P.R. agent, announcing the death of his mother, Mrs. Peter Jenson, at Gadsby , Alberta , at the age of 82 years. Mrs. Jenson lived for many years in Pakenham and later with her son, Joseph Jenson, in Alberta . The body will be taken to Pakenham where the funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at the Pakenham United Church , with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. H. A. Turner, of Pakenham, assisted by Rev. Ronald Vatcher, of Carleton Place , will conduct the service. Surviving are two sons, Joseph, of Gadsby, and Peter, of Carleton Place . Peter Jenson, who had intended to leave next week to holiday with his mother, left for the West and will accompany the body East.

Mrs. S. Cameron Dies At Carleton Place (May 25, 1950) - CARLETON PLACE , May 26. -(Special) - Mrs. Stewart Cameron, a prominent resident of Carleton Place who had been actively engaged in many women's organizations died suddenly at her residence on Bridge street on Thursday. She was in her 56th year and had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Cameron was a past Regent of the Independent Order of the Daughters of the Empire and had served until her death on the various Women's organizations of Zion United Church . The former Eva Gertrude Bole, she was born at Pembroke, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bole. She received her education there and was married in Pembroke to Mr. Cameron in 1910. The couple came to Carleton Place where they have since resided. Mr. Cameron has operated a "smithy" for many years. A member of Zion United Church , Mrs. Cameron took a leading part in church affairs. During the war years, she served actively with the Red Cross. She has been a member of the IODE for a great many years. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Byron of Sioux Lookout, Ont.; Victor of Port Alberni, BC; and Robert of Parent, Que.; also one daughter, Alice, at home. Another son Cedric, died in 1941 while on active service with the RCAF. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from her late residence to Pine Grove cemetery for interment. Rev. E. C. Kelloway will conduct the service.

Hundreds Pay Last Honors To Crash Victims (Dec 31, 1952) - RENFREW, Jan. 5 - (Special) - Largely attended by their many friends and relatives, and members of Marion Lodge, the Rebekahs, and North Ward Women's Association, the funerals of Mr. Ross Mason and Mrs. (Alvina Comba) Mason was held in Trinity St. Andrew's United Church Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Mason were killed early New Year's Eve when their car was struck by a train at a crossing near their home in Renfrew. The public service was conducted by Rev. C. Gardner Ward, minister of Trinity St. Andrew's Church. Earlier Saturday morning a private service was held in the chapel of the church for members of the immediate family. Chief mourners were: the couple's two sons, Robert and! William; Mrs. Mason's brothers, Carl and Delbert Comba, Renfrew; Cecil, Sudbury; Mervin, Falconbridge; Kenneth, Copper Cliff, and John of Toronto: her sister, Mrs. Howard Redtman, of Arnprior; Mr. Masons five sisters, Mrs. Plaunt, Renfrew; Mrs. J. C. Hopkins, Deschenes, Que.; Mrs. Duncan Angus, and Mrs. Arthur McLeod, both of Cobden and Mrs. Reg. Beebee, of Noranda. On Friday evening members of the Rebekahs and Marion Lodge held a special service for Mr. and Mrs. Mason in the Cochrane Funeral Home. Mr. Mason was a well-known Renfrew county farmer and had been a prominent member of the Session of Trinity St. Andrew's Church and of the IOOF. Mrs. Mason was a member of the Rebekah Society No. 44 and of the North Ward Women's, Association. Pall bearers for Mrs. Mason at the public service were: Murray Chown, N. E. Lindsay, John T. Moran. Lloyd McBride, James Ross and Harvey Baird, For Mr. Mason, James Jack, Gordon Edmunds, H. C. McNevin, Irving Gagan, William Roffey, and William Thur, acted as pall bearers. Mr. and Mrs. Mason were buried in Thompson Hill cemetery.

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W. J. McDowall Dies in Almonte (1959) - ALMONTE, Ont., March 19 - A well-known resident of Almonte, William John McDowall, aged 91, died today at his home on Union street. Mayor of the town on two different occasions, and on the council board for a number of years, a quarter of a century ago, he was well and widely known throughout town and district. Previous to his retirement in 1920, he had conducted a flour and feed store for many years. He was in poor health for the past year, but his death came as a shock to friends in Almonte. A contractor in his early days, he worked in the United States for a time. When the Canadian Pacific Railway was built through the Ottawa Valley , he was responsible for most of the stone work and the bridges from Montreal to North Bay . He kept well in touch with world affairs, until failing eyesight forced him to stop reading. A member of the Orange Order for years, he was master of the local lodge here for some time. He was born at Lochans, Stranraer , Scotland , son of John McDowall and his wife, Susanna Shanks. He was married to Mary Espie in Scotland and the young couple came to Canada some 70 years ago. Since his wife's death in 1925, he had resided with his daughter-in-law, Mrs. William McDowall. Of a family of four, one daughter survives, Minnie, Mrs. Albert Hartrick, of Winnipeg . William, Robert and John are all deceased, There are also nine grandchildren, 13 great-grand children and two great, great-grandchildren left. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from his late residence to the Auld Kirk cemetery. The Orange Order will be in charge.

PETER A. LUNNY (1953) - The funeral of Peter Alexander Lunny, 326 Lyon St. , Ottawa , was held Monday morning, September 7, to St. Peter Celestine's Church, Pakenham. Mr. Lunny died at the home of his sister, Mrs. T. A. Nugent, Pakenham, Friday, Sept. 4, after a length illness. He was born in Fitzroy 56 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Andrew Lunny and was educated in the Fitzroy elementary school, Pakenham High School and later attended Ottawa Normal School . After leaving normal school Mr. Lunny taught in Ottawa until recently. On August 16, 1948 , he married Margaret McLachlan in Ottawa . He was a member of Council No. 2082 Arnprior Knights of Columbus. He attended St. Peter Celestine's Church, Pakenham, and was also a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick's Church, Ottawa . Besides his wife he is survived by one brother, James Lunny, Pakenham, and two sisters, Mrs. T. A. Nugent, Pakenham, and Fonsie Lunny, who is a member of the Toronto Separate School staff. The funeral was held from the home of his sister to St. Peter Celestine's Church, Pakenham, where solemn requiem mass was chanted by Rev. J. R. Murray, assisted by Rev. A. Ferguson and Rev. A. O'Neill. Interment was in Indian Hill Cemetery , Pakenham. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Ryan, James O'Neill, Gordon Storey, Ivan Storey, Wilfred Colton and Dan Smith. Active pallbearers were five nephews, Hugh Lunny, Gerard Lunny, Hugh Nugent, Jack Lunny, Jack McLachlan, William Lunny. Four nephews served the solemn requiem mass, Edward Lunny, Francis Lunny, Leonard Lunny, Vincent Lunny. Among the priests in the sanctuary were Rev. M. Mooney, Rev. A. J. Gorman, Rev. J. Burke, Rev. J. O'Donnell and Rev. A. Dorion. Representing Ottawa Separate School Board were Dr. F. McDonald, Inspector Separate Schools , Ottawa , H. McCloskey and Frank McCarthy, Ottawa .

Mrs. Allen Timmins Buried at Pakenham - PAKENHAM, Feb. 14. (Special) - Many friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs. Allen Timmins which was held from the home of her son, Percy, to St. Mark's Anglican Church here where the service was conducted by Canon G. Carryer. Interment was in the Anglican cemetery. Mrs. Timmins was born in 1881, on the first line of Fitzroy township, daughter of the late John Cavanagh and Sarah Styles. She was the former Rebecca Alice Cavanagh and was a lifelong member of St. Mark's Anglican Church. In 1911 she married Allen Timmins and they farmed in Fitzroy township until 1947, when they retired to make their home in Pakenham. She was an active worker in her church and other organizations. Surviving besides her husband are one daughter Hazel, Mrs. Orval Ziebaith; four sons, Ollise, Percy and Beattie, Pakenham, and Lloyd Timmins on the homestead; and nineteen grandchildren. She was one of a family of nine children and one sister, Mrs. Robert Timmins, of Pakenham and one brother, William Cavanagh, also survive.

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Mrs. John Curran (1959) - Mrs. Minnie ( Harvey ) Curran, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Pakenham died in a nursing home In Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 29th, in her 93rd year. She was the daughter of the late Matthew Harvey and Mary McGillis. In 1909 she married the late John Curran in St. Peter Celestine Church here. Mrs. Curran was prominent in musical circles here and Arnprior. For 42 years she was organist in St. Peter Celestine Church and a music teacher in Pakenham and Arnprior. For the past eight years she was a member of St. Mary's Church, Ottawa and a member of the League of the Sacred Heart of that church. She was also a member of the Living Rosary, the Legion of Mary, Scarboro Lay Missionary Union, Third Order of St. Francis Catholic Women's League and the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal. Mrs. Curran was the last mem­ber of a family of three. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 31st from the Brady and Har­ris Funeral Home to St. Mary's Church. Ottawa . Libera was at St. Peter Celestine Church, Pak­enham. Interment was in the Indian Hill Cemetery .

Mrs. Herbert Levere Passes Formerly of Pakenham (Aug 1957) - (By Pakenham correspondent) - The death occurred at Lady Grey Hospital, Ottawa, Monday August 12, of Mrs. Herbert Levere, the former Margaret McWatty, who had spent the past nine years at Lady Grey. Mrs. Levere was a daughter of  A. J. McWatty and his wife, Mary Regan, Pakenham, and was in her 37th year. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Jean and June, Ottawa; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McWatty, three sisters; Mrs. George Rand (Mary), Ottawa; Mrs. Clifford Hudson (Anna), Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Donald Smith (Clara), Los Angeles, Calif.; Frank McWatty on the homestead, and John McWatty, Ottawa. The funeral was held Wednes­day, August 14, with interment at Ottawa .

Albert L. Boyle Dies at his Home in Pakenham (Aug 29, 1957) - ARNPRIOR, Sept. 3.- (Special) - Albert Leonard Boyle widely known resident of Pakenham died at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 69 years of age. Mr. Boyle was born in Fitz­roy township in 1887. He was educated in Fitzroy and farmed during his entire. For 35 years he farmed in Saskatchewan and returned to Pakenham in 1951. He was a member of the Pakenham United Church . He was married in 1916 at Pakenham. Surviving, besides his wife is one son W. E. Boyle, Vancouver, one daugh­ter, Margaret Boyle at home; two brothers, R. Irwin Boyle, Pembroke, H. P. Boyle, Mont­real; two sisters, Mary Boyle of Ottawa and Mrs. R. S, Spar­row, Antrim. The funeral was from the Boyce funeral home where service was conducted by Rev. D. H. Woodhouse of Grace-St. Andrews United Church , Arnprior. Interment was in the Pakenham United cemetery.

Three companions injured Monday when their car bounced against a fence and crashed into two parked cars. Miss Sevigny was thrown from the automobile.

Mrs. P. B. Cannon Passes In Her 75th Year - A greatly esteemed and life long resident of Pakenham Township , Mrs. Patrick Bernard Cannon died at Arnprior Hospital , on Tuesday, February 19, in her 75th year. Mrs. Cannon was the former Margaret Mary Ruddy, daughter of the late Patrick Ruddy and Mary Ellen McDonough. She was born in Ramsay, Ont., and came to Pakenham at a very early age. For During her life Mrs. Cannon always showed herself to be a kind, devoted wife and loving, mother. She was a life time parishioner of St. Peter's Celestine Church and was a member of the Catholic Women's League. Besides her husband, Mrs. Cannon is survived by one son Patrick Cannon, Pakenham, and four daughters, Miss Margaret Cannon, Ottawa; (Mary) Mrs. John McMahon, Toronto; (Kathleen) Mrs. T. A. Cook, Ottawa; (Teresa) Sister Teresa of the Cross, a member of the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Ottawa. Two brothers also survive, William P. Ruddy, Arnprior, and J. L. Ruddy, Ottawa . The large funeral procession left the Convey Funeral Home, Arnprior, at 9.30 Friday morning for a Requiem High Mass and Libera Service at 10 o'clock at St. Peter's Celestine Church, Pakenham. The funeral cortege was met at the door of the church by Rev. Edward Lunney, of Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Ottawa . The Requiem High Mass and Libera Service was sung by Rev. Father Morris, St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior. Present in the sanctuary during the mass was Rev. Father Frank French, St. Michael's Parish, Fitzroy Harbour . The pallbearers were John Ryan, A. J. McWatty, Andrew Ryan, H. M. Smith, I. J. Smith, James Lunney.

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Mrs. Melissa M. Dick, RA, Passes at 69 (1956) - (By Pakenham correspondent) - A former resident of Pakenham, Mrs. Melissa M. (Slater) Dick, RN, died Sunday in hospital following a lengthy illness in her 69th year. A graduate in 1931 of Renfrew Hospital , Mrs. Dick worked for a number of years in hospitals in Toronto and Newmarket . She was married in 1909 in Arnprior to William O. Dick who died in 1927. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. David E. Whyte (Lillian) and Mrs. Roger McIntosh (Isabel) both of Ottawa ; four brothers: Walter Slater, Winnipeg ; John, Eric and Stanley Slater all of Arnprior; one sister: Mrs. C. S. Matheson, Ottawa , and three grandchildren. Funeral was held Tuesday afternoon in the Hulse and Playfair chapel, 315 McLeod St., Ottawa, Rev. Dr. W. A. Beecroft officiating. Interment was in Pakenham Union cemetery.

Mrs. E. W. Moreton Dead Former Pakenham Resident (Feb 9, 1958) - The death occurred at a nursing home in Pembroke of Mrs. Edward W. Moreton, a highly esteemed resident of Pakenham for many years. Mrs. Moreton before her marriage was Eliza Jane (Jennie) Millar, Westmeath, where she was born and educated. She married Edward Moreton, Pakenham, where she came to reside until her husband's death seven years go. She was a member of the United church. She is survived by one son, Alvin Moreton, Carleton Place , and one daughter, Mrs. (Dr.) James Mandeville (Verna), Pembroke. Of a family of four she is survived by one sister, Mrs. James Anderson, Westmeath. The funeral was held Monday, January 27, in Pembroke, with interment in the Union cemetery, Pakenham. Rev. W. Henley conducted the committal service.

Michael Patrick Dodge Funeral at Pakenham (May 7, 1956) - Friends and relatives paid final tribute to the memory of the late Michael Patrick Dodge at his funeral from Convey Funeral Home to St. Peter Celestine's church, Pakenham, Wednesday morning last, for Requiem Mass and Libera Service. Rev. J. R. Murray, PP, Pakenham, officiated. Committal prayers at the graveside were conducted by Rev. Murray and Rev. T. J. Hunt, PP, Douglas . Present in the sanctuary were: Rev. T. J. Hunt, Douglas; Rev. J. L. Enright and Rev. D. J. Morris, Arnprior; Rev. A. O'Neill, Rev. E. Lunney, Ottawa, Rev. M. Egan PP Almonte; and Rev. R. Burke, PP, Corkery. Pall bearers were: Wesley Dark, Samuel Simpson, Albert Wilson, Gordon Dool, Leo Herrick and Edward Tink. Michael Dodge was born in Mount St. Patrick 55 years ago, a son of the late John Dodge and his wife, the former Margaret O'Brien. Educated in Mount St. Patrick, he farmed in the Pakenham area during his entire lifetime. In February 1939, he married the former Loretta Herrick in Pakenham. Mrs. Dodge survives. He was a member of St. Peter Celestine's parish and also a member of the Holy Name Society. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons and five daughters, all at home: Robert, Peter, Michael, Anne, Laureen, Donna, Joan and Shirley. Five brothers and two sisters, also survive.

Mrs. G. S. Moreton Dies Resident of Pakenham (1958) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - The death occurred at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, Sunday, September 28 of Mrs. George S. Moreton, a highly esteemed resident of this community, after an illness of several months. She was in her 52nd year. Mrs. Moreton who, before her marriage, was Mary Elizabeth Hodgins, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hodgins, Huntley. In June, 1939, she married Mr. Moreton and came to reside near Pakenham, where she had since resided. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church , Pakenham. Surviving besides her husband, are two brothers, Hartley and Orville Hodgins, Ottawa . Many beautiful floral tributes were received testifying to the high esteem in which she was held. The funeral was held September 30 from the Kennedy Funeral Home, Carp, to St. Andrew's United Church , Pakenham, where service was conducted by the Rev. W. Henley. Interment was in the Union cemetery. Pallbearers were Wallace and Melvin Baird, George Greene, Gordon Milne, Graham and William Hodgins.

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REV. CECIL STEEN.

Rev. Cecil Steen former Ottawa Minister Dies (Aug 2, 1956) - Rev. Cecil A. S. Steen, former well-known Ottawa minister, died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Ballston Spa , NY . He was 52. Born in Pakenham, he was the son of the late Albert Steen and the former Margaret Spar­row who survives. He was educated at Pakenham Public and High Schools and attended Normal School in North Bay . He taught schools at Bancroft, and near Pakenham. He then attended Trinity College in Toronto . He was ordained In Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa and became rector of St. George's Anglican Church, Ottawa . Later he became rector of St. Margaret's Anglican Church, Eastview, then St. Luke's Anglican Church, Ottawa , while Canon Serson Clarke served overseas. From Ottawa he went to the United States and served at churches in Trenton , NJ , and Malone , NY , then for the past six years, as rector of Christ Church Episcopal in Ballston, Spa. In 1942, he married the former Dorothy L. Newman in St. George's Anglican Church, Ottawa and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Lenore, 12, and Andrea seven; one son, William, eight; four sisters, Mrs. A. E. Blair (Lillian) of Pakenham, Mrs. John Aselford (Edith) of Pakenham; Mrs. J. S. M. Hayes (Betty) of Montreal; Mrs. J. D. Caldwell (Mary) of Ottawa, and one brother, Allan, of Montreal. Funeral will be held Saturday at Christ Church , Ballston Spa, at 10.30 a.m. Interment will be In Ballston cemetery.

Russell C. Waugh (March 29, 1956) - CARLETON PLACE, April 6- (Special) - Funeral services were held for Russell C. Waugh from the Alan Barker Funeral Home. Rev. A. Elkenser of the Baptist Church conducted service and interment was made In United cem­eteries. Born and educated in Carleton Place , he was the son of the late Samuel Waugh and his wife Ellen Martin. Mr. Waugh was engaged in the wood working trade with his son Ronald Waugh of W. and S. Shop. He had former­ly been in the stove business. Besides his wife, the former Elizabeth Dezell, he is survived by Ronald, Carl, Joe Anne, Robert, Mrs. Verla Stewart and Mrs. Stanley Lancaster of Carleton Place, and Mrs. Desta Roy of Toronto; also four brothers, Clarence, Clifford, William and Harmon Waugh: and four sisters, Mary and Loretta of Toronto; Mrs. R. Lieffler of Detroit, and Mrs. Earle Cooke, of Carleton Place.

Mrs. H. C. Luffman Passes Former Pakenham Girl (1955) - (By Pakenham correspondent) It was with sincere regret relatives and friends heard of the death in Toronto on Thursday, December 29, of Mrs. Harry Luffman, the former Miss Bessie M. Scott, Pakenham. Prominent in social activities, Mrs. Luffman was active in organizations of the United church, being organist for more than 35 years. She was a member of Toronto 's Planning Board and Housing Authority. She died after a short illness in her 64th year. She is survived by her husband; one son, Scott Luffman, Toronto ; one sister, ( Florence ) Mrs. Allan. E. Wilson , Pakenham, one brother, Kenneth Scott Ottawa

Charles W. Lawson, Pakenham Township, Dies (1955) - (By Pakenham correspondent) - The death occurred at the R. M. Hospital, Almonte, on Monday, December 26, of an old and highly esteemed resident of Pakenham township, Charles W. Lawson, after a short illness, in his 84th year. He was born in Fitzroy township and when 12 years of age moved with his parents to Cedar Hill where he since resided. He was a son of the late Charles Lawson and his wife, Jane Smith. He was a devout member of the Presbyterian and later the United church, and a Liberal. He married Emma Lodge who predeceased him by nine years. Surviving are two daughters: (Mary) Mrs. John Pennman, Almonte; (Isabel) Mrs. George Stewart, Ramsay; William and John, Cedar Hill. Of a family of ten he is survived by two sisters: (Tence) Mrs. John Gilmour, Almonte; (Jean) Mrs. Arthur Cavanagh, Fitzroy, and twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held from his late home on Wednesday, December 28, and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. W. Henley. Included in the numerous floral offerings, were tributes from the Farm Foram; The Hunt Club; Ramsay Women's Institute; Cedar Hill Women's Institute. Pallbearers were: Murray Reid, John Dowdall, Stuart Fulton, Gordon Donaldson, Howard Lowry and Leonard Fulton. Interment was in Union cemetery, Pakenham.

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Duncan McLeod Passes At Kirkland Lake Home - (By Pakenham correspondent) - The death occurred suddenly at his home in Kirkland Lake on Monday, July 11, of Duncan McLeod, who failed to rally from a severe heart attack. Funeral service was held Boyce Funeral Home, Arnprior at 1.30 P.M. with interment in the Union cemetery, Pakenham. Mrs. McLeod, the former Mrs. Wallace Gemmil, before her marriage was Miss Margaret Stewart, Pakenham, who died two years ago.

Mrs. Arthur Seward Mourned by Friends (1955) - (By Pakenham correspondent) - The death occurred in R. M. Hospital, Almonte, Sunday, July 10, of Mrs. Arthur Seward, a well known resident of Pakenham, after an illness of a several weeks. Mrs. Seward, who before her marriage was Margaret Christena Robertson, was the daughter of the late Peter Robertson and his wife Mary E. GilIan. She was born at Lochwinnoch 46 years ago. In 1939 she married Arthur Seward, Pakenham Township , and came to reside in the village two years ago. Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters: Christena, Ottawa ; Audrey and two sons, Donald and Alvin , at home. Of a family of five, two sisters and a brother survive: Mrs. William McGregor, Shawville, Que.; Mrs. Mary McCalluf, Toronto , and James Robertson, Arnprior. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, July 12 from The Boyce Funeral Home, Arnprior, where service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. W. Henley, Pakenham. Among the numerous floral offerings were two tributes from Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Ottawa , and Mayfair Orchestra, Arnprior. Pallbearers, were: Thomas Robertson, A. J. McWatty, Vincent Carabine, James McCartney, Leonard Laventure, Rolland Phillips. Interment was in Pakenham Union Cemetery . Friends attended from Cloyne, Ont., Ottawa , Shawville, Toronto , Pembroke, Renfrew.

MISS NANCY ANN STEWART

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barclay Stewart, Kinburn a recent graduate of Ottawa Civic Hospital , has been successful in passing her Registered Nurses' examination and is now on the staff of that hospital.

G. N. Humphries Paid Last Honors (1955) - PAKENHAM, May 5.-(Special) - Funeral service for George Nelson Humphries, 59, Pakenham township councillor and prominent in many agricultural organizations, was conducted at the Comba funeral home in Almonte on Monday by Rev. W. Henley of Pakenham. Mr. Henley was assisted by Rev. W. R. Armstrong of Britannia Heights . Interment was made in the United cemetery at Pakenham. The funeral was attended by relatives and friends from Pembroke, Renfrew, Ottawa , Welland , Detroit , Perth , Smiths Falls , Kemptville, Carleton Place and the Pakenham district. Honorary pallbearers were, Duncan Farquharson, Percy Groves , George Noonan and G. H. Scott. Active pallbearers, William Barr, Gordon Barr, Walter Scott, Charles A. Campbell, Albert Wilson and Attie Blair. Mr. Humphries was on the board of directors of the township and county seed fairs, a director of the Upper Ottawa Co-operative Poultry plant, president of Lanark County Federation of Agriculture, and for the past five years a direc­tor of the Canadian Seed Growers Association. He was also on the board of Pakenham Recreation Association, and a member of township council. Mr. Humphries was born in Horton township, Renfrew county, on September 16, 1895 , the eldest son of the late Arthur Humphries and his wife Mary Jamieson. As a young man he worked on the CPR for a year. In 1920 he married Clara Dunlop of Carleton Place and in 1922 moved to the present farm on the 11th concession of Pakenham township. He died at his home last Saturday. Besides his wife, he leaves is two sons, Dudley and Roland; also three sisters, Mrs. Roy Cardiff (Addie), Renfrew; Mrs. Arthur Duff (Nellie), Ottawa ; and Mrs. Myles Pennock (Katie), Britannia Heights ; and two brothers, Jamieson of Mountain Station and Carman of Renfrew.

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G. L. COMBA, who died in Renfrew Memorial Hospital in his 67th Year. He was a former mayor and reeve of Almonte and warden of Lanark county.

Former Resident Passes (1959) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - Joseph Anderson, Toronto , passed away October 16, after a short illness. He was in his 86th year, being a banker for over 40 years, then active in real estate up to the time of his death. Mr. Anderson come to Pakenham in the year 1905 to open a bank office of the Union Bank of Canada, it being the first chartered bank for Pakenham, now The Royal Bank of Canada. He spent six years here as manager, where he met his bride, the late Margaret Francis, only daughter of the late Jonathon Francis, lumberman, and Mrs. Francis. He was then moved to Wiarton and to British Columbia . Mr. Anderson was born in Hastings , Ontario , son of the late David and Mrs. Anderson. He is survived by his only son, J. Francis Anderson, Toronto . Funeral service was held at Toronto and interment October 19 at the Union cemetery, Pakenham, conducted by Rev. W. Henley. Pallbearers were; Thomas Mansfield, Samuel Mansfield, Ira Smith, Kenneth Needham, Carswell Russell and Peter Russell.

Former Mayor and Reeve, G. L. Comba Dies - ALMONTE, May 22.-(Special) - Almonte and district, lost one of its best known and well liked persons in the death of George Leslie Comba, former Mayor and Reeve of Almonte and former Warden of Lanark County, who died in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening following a nine-day illness. Born in Pakenham , Ontario 66 years ago, Mr. Comba was a son of the late Charles Comba and his wife Sarah Jane Dunlop. When six years of age he moved to Almonte with his family and received his education in the local public and high schools. Following his school years he served for a time in the mission fields and as a prospector in Western Canada . When World War I broke out he enlisted with the Canadian Army and was sent overseas where he transferred to the Royal Air Force. While serving overseas he married Emily Louise Mason in London , England , who survives, along with one daughter, Emily, Mrs. Donald Blanchard of Restol , Quebec , and one son, Murray of Almonte. In 1919 he came back to Almonte and in 1920 he opened a furniture and funeral director business on Mill street , which he operated until some 12 years ago. When he disposed of the furniture business and moved the funeral director business to his home on Church street , which he, with his son Murray, operated until his death. Mr. Comba was a trustee of the Almonte United Church . He was one of the eight originals who formed the Almonte Legion branch. Mr. Comba, during his 48 years in this town, was active in all organizations. He was honorary president and charter member of the Almonte branch of the Canadian Legion former chairman of the Library board and Gemmill Park board, for 37 years. He served as secretary of both the High and Public School Boards and some three years ago the new public school built in Almonte was named after him in honor of his many years of faithful service. Well Known Mason. He also served for a number of years as secretary of the North Lanark Agricultural Society Board. He holds the position, of 4th veil of the Royal Arch Masons, No. 61, Almonte. Mr. Comba also belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Dover , England , Ramseye Shriners, a past patron of the local branch of the Eastern Star and a former member of the Odd Fellows lodge. In sports Mr. Comba was an ardent lawn bowler and a curler. He was married in 1917. Surviving besides his wife, daughter and son are two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. David Rankin (Jean) of Trenton , New Jersey ; Mrs. Emil Zarella (Phyllis) of Philadelphia ; Charles Comba of Calgary and William H. of Port Arthur . Two brothers and three sisters predeceased him. The body is at the Comba Funeral Home, Church street until Friday, May 24, when service will be held in the Almonte United Church at 2 p.m. with the pastor, Rev. J. Ray Anderson conducting the service. Tomorrow evening at eight o'clock a Masonic service will be held at the Comba home. Interment will be in the Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte.

Miss Annie Comba Dies In 90th Year - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - The death occurred at the R. M. Hospital , Almonte, on Friday, January 23, of Miss Annie Comba, a highly esteemed resident of Pakenham, after a short illness, in her 90th year. She was born in Pakenham township and was a life-long resident here, being a daughter of the late John Comba and his wife, Matilda Steen. Retiring from farm life in 1911, she came to Pakenham to reside, where she lived until her death. Miss Comba, who was affectionately known as Aunt Annie, was well known for her kindly disposition and gracious hospitality, young and old alike were her friends and will mourn her passing. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church and a life member of the Missionary Society. Of a family of eight, she is survived by one brother George of Pakenham and several nieces and nephews. The funeral, which was very largely attended, was held from her home on Sunday, January 25, to St. Andrew's United Church for service at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. W. Henley. Many beautiful floral tributes were received, among these being from Circle Two of the church and the teachers of SS No. 4 Pakenham. Pallbearers were Ermel Bole, Harold Fishenden, A. E. Waldron, Percy Timmins, Borden Shaw, Charles Brown. Friends attended from Ottawa , Sudbury , Luskville, Que., Renfrew, Stittsville, Carleton Place , White Lake , Arnprior and other points. Interment was in the Union cemetery, Pakenham.

Posted: 11 August, 2004