The ROYAL Scrapbook
The ROYAL Scrapbook.
Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.
Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]
Page Fifty-Five
JOHN DOLAN
(Oct 23, 1948)
- Born
in Pakenham and a farmer in the district for fifty years, John Dolan passed away
at his home there on Saturday night. He was in his 91st year and had been
retired for the past thirty years.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dolan, who emigrated from Ireland ,
he married Ellen Body in Pakenham in 1885. His wife predeceased him last August.
The late Mr. Dolan was a member of the League of the Sacred Heart and the Holy
Name Society and was a parishioner of St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham.
He is survived by three sons, Dr. Dominic J. Dolan, Alexandria ;
Leo Dolan, Almonte; William J. Dolan, Ponteux ,
Sask. ; two daughters, Miss B. H. Dolan, R.N., Pakenham, and Mrs. Mary
Constantin, Lockwood , Sask. ;
12 grand - children and six great grandchildren.
The body rested at the residence and funeral services were held at St. Paul
's Celestine Church
on Tuesday morning. Father George Larose
conducted the service and interment was made in Indian Hill cemetery at
Pakenham.
MRS. ERMEL BOLE (Nov 3, 1948)
- The
funeral of the late Mrs. Ermel Bole was held from her home in Pakenham township
to White Lake cemetery on Friday. Rev.
A. E. Jaster conducted the service which was largely attended by relatives and
friends. Mrs. Bole, who was 46 years of age, died at her home last Wednesday.
She was born in McNab township on July 29, 1902 ,
her father being Andrew C. Barr, now of Pakenham, and her late mother the former
Nellie McGregor. In March, 1926 the then Jessie Bella Barr married Ermel
Bole at White Lake .
They have a family of five.
Surviving besides her father and husband are, a son Howard, and four daughters,
Lillian, Mrs. Lorne Millar; Audrey, Shirley and Thema. Two brothers, Wilbert
Bole and Forbes Bole and a sister, Edna, Mrs. William Stewart, also survive.
Mrs. Boles was a life - long member of St. Andrew's United Church
, White Lake of which she was a devout
attendant. She was popular among her friends and a fine neighbour whose passing
is deeply regretted.
MISS LUCY HAYDON (Nov 6, 1949)
- Final
tribute to the memo of Miss Lucy Haydon, was paid at her funeral held from the
home of her niece, Mrs. Eric Cavanagh, 11th Concession line of Pakenham
township, to St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham last week.
Services at the church and graveside were conducted by the rector, Canon G.
Carryer, assisted by two former rectors, Archdeacon Robt. Turley, Ottawa saying
the prayers, and Rev. C. A. Bender of Trinity Church , Ottawa ,
reading the lesson. Interment took place in the Anglican cemetery, Pakenham.
Miss Haydon died in Arnprior District Memorial hospital on Saturday, November
6th. A brother - in - law, Senator Andrew Haydon predeceased her.
She was born on the 11th Concession, of Pakenham township 79 years ago, and was
a daughter of the late James Haydon and his wife, Eleanor Sadler. She lived her
entire life on the homestead where her niece now resides.
A devout and regular attendant of St. Mark's Church, Miss Haydon was a member of
the Women's Auxiliary, Women's Guild and the Women's Institute.
Surviving are one brother, William Haydon, Pakenham township; her niece, Mrs.
Cavanagh; one nephew, Scott Haydon, Ottawa .
Pallbearers were Messrs. Wm. Sadler, George Fleming, James McGill, Russell
Andrews, James Needham and James Dean.
Among the numerous floral tributes were sprays from St. Mark's Ladies Guild,
Women's Auxiliary and Pakenham Women's Institute.
ARCHIE CLOSE (1949)
- There passed away in the A. and D. Memorial hospital on Friday, February
4th, after a lengthy illness, Mr. Archibald Close. Mr. Close was born at
White Lake 68
years ago.
In 1901, he married the former Ethel Jessie Headrick, who survives with five
children; Muriel, Mrs. W. M. Grace; Edgar of Toronto; Gladys, Mrs. H. F.
Armsden; Clarence of Arnprior, and Willis of Red Lake. Also four grandchildren
and three great grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers survive.
Mr. Close was employed as a foreman for many years by the McLachlin Bros. firm,
until it ceased operations. A great lover of sports and outdoor life, Mr. Close
operated a boat livery at White Lake
where he became acquainted with many of the
noted hunters and fishermen.
The numerous floral offerings showed the great esteem in which he was held.
The lengthy funeral took place from his late residence, 16 Hugh Street South
to the Arnprior cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Alex Mills of
Arnprior and Rev. A. E. Jaster of White Lake United Church
. The pallbearers were R. J. Campbell, Syd
Miller, Walter MacMillan, Gordon Headrick, Oliver Headrick, Van Hanson.
MISS EMILINE NEEDHAM (1949)
- Miss
Emiline Needham, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. J. W. Smith, of
Kinburn on Wednesday afternoon. She was in her 84th year and had been ill since
early in December.
Born in Pakenham township she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George
Needham and was the last member of a family of nine daughters and two sons.
For twenty - five years she resided with her nephew, J. W. Woods, and Mrs. Woods
of Ottawa , and for the past seven
years with her niece, Mrs. Smith. She was a member of Bethel United
Church and
during the war years was an active Red Cross worker, having knit 160 pairs
of socks for Antrim and Kinburn units.
The funeral was held Friday afternoon to Bethel United
Church .
The service was conducted by Rev. E. Martin and interment was in Union Cemetery
at Pakenham.
The pallbearers chosen by Miss Needham were Messrs. Leo Colton, J. A. Anderson,
Mel Thomas, Jas. Needham, Borden McGill and Allan Neilson. Amongst the floral
tributes was a wreath from Bethel Church
.
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Rev. F. H. Wimberley Former Ottawa
Clergyman Dies (Aug 2, 1949)
- Rev. Frederick Herbert Wimberley,
of Pakenham, former rector in two Ottawa Anglican churches, died Tuesday in his
80th year. Husband of the late Ellen Lucy Browne, he served in St. Alban's
Church and the Church of the Ascension in Ottawa .
Born in Coventry , England , he was the son of
the late Dr. And Mrs. Conrad Wimberley. Coming to Canada 55
years ago, he received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from St John's College
, Winnipeg , in 1898. Married in 1890, his wife predeceased him in 1945.
Mr. Wimberley served in various charges in Manitoba and British Columbia prior to
coming to Ottawa in 1910 when he was
appointed to St. Alban's Church. Later he served in churches at March, Bell
's Corners and North Gower.
On his return to Ottawa , he was
appointed to the Church of the Ascension, and from there he went to the Pakenham
Anglican Church. He retired seven
years ago.
He was a member of the Rideau Lodge, AF and AM, and the Ottawa Lodge of
Perfection, Scottish Rite.
He is survived by one son, A. Cecil, of Britannia, and two grandchildren, Eric
Graham and Margaret Ellen Wimberley, both of Britannia.
The body will be at Hulse and Playfair's until Friday at 10 a.m. , when it will be taken to Christ Church at Bell 's
Corners. Funeral service will be
conducted there Friday at 2 p.m.
by Rev. Alex Irwin, of Bell 's
Corners. Interment will be in the Pakenham Anglican cemetery.
Mrs. W. H. Needham (May 6, 1949)
- Mrs.
William H. Needham (Daisy Shaw)of Pakenham died suddenly last Friday at
her home. She was in her 73rd year. Mrs. Needham had been in poor health for
some time and passed away during the night.
She was born on the 11th line of Pakenham, a daughter of the late John and
Elizabeth Shaw. It was in that village she later married William Needham.
Following her marriage she spent some years in the west before returning about
twenty years ago to farm on the homestead on the 11th line. Three years ago Mr.
and Mr. Needham retired to live in Pakenham village.
Surviving in addition to her husband are one brother, John Shaw of Tonawanda
, N. Y., and three sisters, Mrs. Jos. Morphy
of Renfrew, Mrs. J. R. Scott of Pakenham, Mrs. D. C. Marshall of Winnipeg
. A brother, Fred Shaw of Arnprior passed
away ten months ago.
The funeral service was held from her late residence on Sunday to St. Mark's
Anglican Church, Pakenham. Rev. Canon Carryer officiated. Interment was in St.
Mark's cemetery.
Pallbearers were Joseph Shaw, T. H. Gordon, Geo. Noonan, H. Burgess, Arkie
Nugent and William McKibbon.
Friends from Tonawanda , N. Y.,
Ottawa , Renfrew, Arnprior and surrounding district attended the funeral in large
numbers. The many floral offerings
and messages of sympathy received showed the high esteem in which Mrs. Needham
was held among her friends.
Mrs. J. Dempsey Formerly of Pakenham, Passes On. (1949)
- After a lengthy illness
the former Marjorie Claire Gillan, wife of James Dempsey, Hurdman's
Bridge and formerly of Pakenham, died in Ottawa on August 17, in her 51st year.
Mrs. Dempsey was a member of the Hawthorne United church, where she was
assistant organist and president of the Women's Association for many years. She
also taught in the Sunday School.
She was a leader of the Women's Institute and served for many years on the board
of the Association for the Blind and the Children's Aid Society as a
representative of Gloucester Township
.
During the war years she gave of her time unsparingly to the local Red Cross,
serving as president of the local unit. Much of the work was carried on in her
home during that time,
A great lover of birds and flowers she was called on many times, to lecture to
organizations and was a past president of the Gloucester Horticultural Society.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Dempsey is survived by a daughter Mrs. Walter Wickware
of Hurdman's Bridge; a son, James Dempsey, also at home; her mother, Mrs. F. J.
Gillan, Pakenham, two brothers, Huntley, (Toby) of Winnipeg and
Mortimer of Pakenham, two sisters, Mrs. Walter Buttle, Pakenham, and Miss
Kathleen Gillan, on the staff of the Kemptville High School .
The service was held in the Hulse and Playfair chapel on Friday last. Burial was
made in the Ramsayville cemetery.
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MRS. J. E. COWAN (1949)
- On
Saturday, March 19th, Maude Barber, beloved wife of J. E. Cowan, Blakeney
village, died in the Rosamond Memorial
hospital, Almonte, after a lingering heart ailment. Although confined to the
hospital for more than four months, death came as a great shock to many who
still had fond hopes that she would yet be spared to return home.
Deceased, who was born on the 12th line of Pakenham, was 59 years old and was
the only daughter of the late John Barber and his wife the late Margaret Ann
Mulligan. Her mother died in April 1930, while her father passed on in October
1945. The only other member of the family was a brother Willard, who died at the
age of 3 years.
In September, 1917 she married J. E., Cowan who was then living at Carp where
they resided for a short time. They then moved back to the farm in Pakenham
where she was born and there they remained until two years ago when, owing to
ill health of both, they retired from farming and moved to Blakeney.
She leaves to mourn her loss besides her sorrowing husband, one son Earl who
farms near
Union Hall in Ramsay township.
The funeral was held on Tuesday, March 22nd from her home in Blakeney to St.
Mark's church and cemetery, Rev. H. L. Morrison having charge of the service at
the house and Rev. Mr. Carryer conducting the service at the church and
cemetery. During the service in the Church two of deceased's favourite hymns
were sung.
The pallbearers were John Currie, James; Raycroft, Stewart Manary, Clarence
Ross, Lancelot Downey and R. V. Cavanagh
Among the beautiful display of flowers were a pillow from the family and a
lovely corsage bouquet from Shirley, Joan and Beverley Cavanagh, while numerous
other wreaths and sprays were received from friends and relatives of the
deceased.
Mrs. T. A. Lytle Dies At Her Home After Long Illness (1949)
- After a
lingering illness there passed away at her home, on Thursday July 15th. Essie
Florence Eagleson wife of J. Arthur Lytle of Arnprior. She was in her 69th
year.
Of a deeply religious nature Mrs. Lytle will be sorely missed by her family and
sisters, besides a host of relatives and neighbors.
With the sorrowing husband are left four daughters; Edna, at home, Myrtle, Mrs.
Laird Reid of Toronto; Lyla, Mrs. Russell Falkinker of Bermuda; Doris, Mrs. Fred
Harris of Toronto; three sons, Allen of Fitzroy; Grant of Peterboro and Earl of
Toronto.
Six sisters also survive her. They are; Janet, Mrs. A. Fishenden of Pakenham,
Sarah, Mrs. Bert Smythe of Vernon B.C., Mae, Mrs. Alex Armstrong of Chapleau;
Lucy, Mrs. J. H. Roffey of Renfrew; Marian, Mrs. G. M. Hunting of Lawrence,
Michigan; Ida, Mrs. Thomas HalIiday of Vancouver.
After service at the home of by Mr. E. Taylor of Peterboro burial took place at
the United church cemetery at Pakenham. Bearer were her three sons, two sons-in
- law, and one nephew, James Fishenden of Pakenham.
The many floral tributes attested to the high esteem In which she was held.
PATRICK QUIGLEY (Aug 7, 1949)
- Patrick
John Quigley died in the A. and
D. Hospital on Sunday aged 77 years. He was born in Pakenham township, a son of
the late Thomas Quigley and Margaret Carabine and received his education in
Pakenham school.
Twenty - eight years ago he married, at Pakenham, the former Sara, Ryan, who
survives along with two sons, John of Black Donald, and Frank of Sudbury, and
three daughters, Mary Mrs. Cecil Maloof of Noranda; Theresa, Russell Murray of
Ottawa; and Rita, Mrs. Thomas Havey of Arnprior.
A brother, William of Renfrew and a sister, Mrs. Ernest Witcher of Toronto
, also survive.
The funeral service was held on Tuesday from his late residence to St. Peter
Celestine Church, Pakenham, and interment made in Indian Hill cemetery. Rev.
Father Larose conducted the services. Pall - bearers were C. A. Campbell, George
Noonan, A. J. McWatty, Harold Fishenden, Gordon Dool and Ira Smith.
MRS. A. M. BLACKMORE (Oct 31, 1948)
- The
funeral of Laurina Mary (Elbourne) Blackmore of Sand Point, who died in
the Arnprior and District Memorial hospital on Sunday was held from Boyce
Funeral Home to St. Mark's Anglican cemetery on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. R.
G. Newman
conducting the services.
Mrs. Blackmore was born in England on
May 27, 1882 , a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elbourne. In 1906 she married Amos
M. Blackmore, who survives and five years later, in 1911, accompanied her
husband to Canada .
Three sons are left to mourn her passing and seven grandchildren. Alfred and
Ewart Blackmore reside in Temiskaming and Bert in Arnprior. A brother, James
Elbourne of England , also survives.
Page Fifty-Eight
Many Pay Tribute To Late Douglas Harold Blair (1949)
- Tribute to the memory
of Douglas Harold Blair well known resident of Pakenham was paid by an
exceptionally large funeral which was held on Friday July 1 with interment in
Union cemetery, Pakenham.
Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blair, a member of one of the oldest and
best - known families of this district, died on June 28 in the A. and D.
hospital, following three weeks illness, at the age of 18 years.
The funeral was held form his late home to St. Andrew's United church, Pakenham,
for service. Rev. S. B. Cary of Kinburn Presbyterian church, of which he was a
member, assisted by Rev. T. A. Turner conducted the service. The United choirs
were in attendance. Mrs. C. H. Campbell sang Douglas '
favourite hymn "In the Garden".
His passing at so early an age cast a gloom over the community where he was so,
deservedly popular. He was a member of St. Andrew's church, Sunday School and
Young People's association, Kinburn, active in sports; member of Pakenham
Hockey, Club and Junior farmer's group; former member of calf club.
He attended the Pakenham Public and High Schools and was a brilliant student. He
helped on his father's farm for the past four years.
Douglas is survived by his parents,
one sister and two brothers, Isabel, Jimmie and Ray, all of whom live at home.
Included in the floral offerings were; Wreaths, Pakenham cheese and butter Co.
, and cheese maker; The Junior farmer's
Club.
Sprays, St. Andrew's church, Kinburn; St. Andrew's choir and Young Peoples
Association, Kinburn; Hockey and Athletic association, Kinburn, Pakenham ball
club, Pakenham Hockey club.
Basket, Royal Bank.
Pallbearer were six cousins; John Bradley, Dalton Bradley, Ebert Smith, Ernest
Dodds, Blair Erskine and Ralph Armstrong.
Friends attended from Ottawa ,
Renfrew, Lanark, Ferguson Falls Arnprior, Almonte, Guelph , Carp Campbell's Bay, Shawville, and Green Mount, Maryland.
MRS. ROBERT G. GILLAN (1949)
- Suddenly,
after a most active life, the death occurred of Alda Hudson, wife of
Robert G. Gillan, at her home in Pakenham Village
on Thursday morning, February 10th.
She was born at Panmure, Fitzroy Township
in March, 1874, a daughter of the late
Matthew Hudson and Mary Ann Woods, one of a family of eight, of whom two survive
Samuel of Almonte, and Francis of Kinburn.
In 1893, she was married to Robert G. Gillan, and resided on their farm on the
second concession of Fitzroy until 20 years ago, when they moved to their new
home in the village. Her home and family were her
chief interests but she was always active in church and community life.
Mrs. Gillan was an enthusiastic curler and tribute was shown when the lady
curlers attended the funeral ceremony in a body.
Left to mourn her loss, besides her husband, are a family of five - Welland, on
the homestead; Ella, on the Arnprior District
High School Staff; Ada, Mrs. C. G.
Gardiner, in Arnprior; Robert, dairy produce grader in Belleville; Mary, Mrs.
R. A. Scott, in Pakenham and eight
grandchildren. One Son, Frank of
Hamilton, predeceased her three years ago.
The funeral service, which was very largely attended by relatives and friends,
was held in St. Andrew's United Church
on Saturday afternoon, and was conducted by
Rev. H. A. Turner.
Pallbearers were six nephews, Reg. Hudson, Stuart Hudson, Henry Hudson, Earl
Lawford, Mort Gillan and Matthew Cameron.
Among the beautiful floral tributes were: Ladies' Curling Club, Women's
Institute, Arnprior High School Staff, Grade XII of Arnprior High School,
Belleville Office Staff, Joseph Leitch and Hydro Group, S.S. No. 10 Fitzroy, J.
S. Hudson and Family, Francis Hudson and Family, Wm. J. Gillan, Dr. and Mrs.
Buttle, Mrs. F. J. Gillan, Kathleen and Claire, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Gillan, Mr.
and Mrs. J. D. Robertson and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Lawford, Mr. and Mrs. Reg.
Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Austiss, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Little, Mr. and Mrs. W. I.
Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Keatley and Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Wes Barber, Misses
Milne Miss Elliott, Mrs. Hart, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Snedden, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. H,
Gordon, The Bridge Club, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Boyce, Mr., and Mrs. Max Howat.
Robert N. McCreary, Prominent Resident
Pakenham Township (1948)
- Striking tribute to the memory of Robert
Nelson McCreary, M.A., whose death occurred early Sunday morning, January
30th, was paid Tuesday afternoon at the funeral which was one of the largest in
the Pakenham community.
The funeral was held from his late home, Pakenham township, to St. Andrew's
United Church , where Rev. H. A.
Turner paid a moving tribute to Robert N. McCreary, one of the church's elders,
his devotion to his church and his life long service to the community. Rev.
Alexander Mills of Arnprior assisted in the service.
Born at McCreary's, near Carleton Place on July 27th, 1867, a son of the late
Joseph Campbell McCreary and Harriet Bailey, deceased received his education at
Carleton Place and St. Catherines High School and later Perth Model School. He
obtained his Master of Arts from Queen's University in 1893 and for a time
taught school.
In April, 1898 he located on the farm where he resided until his death, which
followed after a brief illness since New Years.
In November, 1900 he was married at Pakenham to Edna Victoria Elliott, who
passed away in August, 1946. Surviving are two sons and three daughters -
Elliott and Miriam at home, Dr. Robert H. of Arnprior, Kathleen, Mrs. E. W.
Stirtan of Oakville , and Edna, Mrs.
G. R. Anderson of Kingston . One
brother, Hiram McCreary, ex M.L.A. of Carleton Place , is the last surviving member of a family of ten. There are four
grandchildren, George and Robert Stirtan, and Nancy and William Anderson.
Robert N. McCreary was an active citizen in his own community during his fifty
years resident there. In 1920 he was elected as reeve of Pakenham township and
for twelve years served that municipality. During that time he was elected
warden of Lanark County in
1925 and was a member of the first Mothers Allowance Board and Old Age Pension
Board of the county. He was honoured as
first president of Lanark County Educational Association.
In his own community, being a prominent dairyman, he was secretary of Pakenham
Cheese and Butter Association, an office he held for over thirty years. Having
served, as a trustee of S.S. No. 5, he was appointed secretary and served a
quarter of a century in that office. He was a staunch Liberal in politics, on
several occasions was urged to, be a candidate in the Lanark constituency.
The burial service was held in Pakenham United
cemetery, pallbearers being Harwood McCreary, Howard McCreary, Peter
Moffatt, Elmer Ross, Charles Campbell and Dawson Kerr.
Among the numerous floral offerings were wreaths from the Session of St.
Andrew's United Church ,
Pakenham; the Doctors and Staff of the A. & D. Memorial hospital, and
Pakenham Township Council.
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ELBERT MILLAR
- PAKENHAM, Oct. 22. - (Special) - The death occurred at his home fourth
concession of Pakenham Township
, on Friday night, of Elbert Millar, highly
esteemed resident of this community.
Mr. Millar was born on the family homestead, fourth line of Pakenham Township , and was a son of the
late Adam C. Millar, and his wife, the former Margaret Mick, pioneer residents
of this district. He was 47 years of age.
About 21 years ago he married the former Effie Blake of Almonte. He was a
regular attendant of Zion United
Church .
Surviving, besides his widow, are one son, Blake Millar, at home; four brothers,
William Christopher Millar, Manitoba; Peter R., Arnprior; Ryerson, Toronto, and
Harvey Millar, Ramsay; five sisters, (Alexina) Mrs. Henry Gillard, Manitoba;
(Lila), Mrs. Robert Struthers, Ramsay; (Effie) Mrs. R. S. Fulton, Pakenham,
(Meda) Mrs. T. Leach, Smiths Falls, and Miss Irene Millar, reg. nurse, New York.
William W. Millar, Township clerk of Pakenham, is a cousin. Mr. Millar was one
of a family of 11 children.
The funeral was held from his late residence this afternoon and interment was
made in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Harold A.
Turner, pastor of St. Andrew's United Church
, here.
JAMES FLEMING
(1939)
- KINBURN, Ont., July 16. (Special) - James Fleming, of Antrim, a resident
of this community for more than 34 years, died suddenly Friday evening at his
home. He had not been feeling well for the past two days, but still attended to
his farm duties. His death came as a shock to his family and friends.
A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fleming, of Pakenham, he was in his 75th
year. His wife, formerly Miss Susan Timmins, predeceased him by several years.
Left to mourn are two daughters, Mrs. Harold Arnott , of Rosetta, Ont.; Mrs.
Allan Lillie, Pakenham; two sons, Robert and Murray Fleming, at home; one
brother, Hugh Fleming; one sister, Mrs. Levi Blair, both of Pakenham and eight
grandchildren.
Rev. H. A. Turner, pastor of Antrim United
Church ,
conducted the funeral service at Mr. Fleming's late home this afternoon and
interment was made in the Union cemetery at Pakenham.
Mrs. Jennie Potter (1939)
- The
death occurred at a local hospital in Hawkesbury on Saturday last, of Mrs. Jennie
(Comba) Potter, widow of the late Lee Potter. She was in her seventy -
second year, and had been ill for several months.
Mrs. Potter was born near Pakenham, a daughter of the late Richard Comba and his
wife Catherine Steen and was a member of a family of eight. She is survived by
three brothers, Tom of Hawkesbury, Stewart of Oakville and Charlie of Toronto
and two sisters, Mary, Mrs. D. Seward of Hawkesbury with whom she resided and
Idah, Mrs. Herb. Boyd of Flint .
Mich.
The funeral services were held at the home of her cousin, Mr. George Comba of
Almonte. Rev. McQuade of Trinity church officiated. Interment took place in the
Auld Kirk Cemetery
. The pallbearers were Messrs; George Comba, T. S. Shaw, and Robert
Timmins of Pakenham; Joseph and Ira Gibbons of Almonte and Allan Comba of
Toronto .
Funeral Service of Mrs. T. Y. Wilson (1938)
- The funeral services of
Mrs. T. Y. Wilson (Mary Lowry) were held in St. Andrew's United Church
here on Thursday afternoon of last week. Rev. H. A. Turner, pastor,
officiated. Interment was in the Union Cemetery here.
The pallbearers were Messrs; Harvey Stevenson, Wesley Grierson, Elliott Wilson,
Allan Wilson, Allan Laird and Jim Connery.
The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Couch and sons, Norman and Jim
Souch, L. A. Wilson, Mrs. John Jamieson and Mrs. Bule of Smiths Falls, Mrs.
Robert Lowry, Mrs. John Lowry, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Stevenson, Mrs. J. A.
Stevenson, Mrs. W. Lowry, Miss Tillie Snedden, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Wilson, Mr.
and Mrs. Allan Laird and Mrs. Harry Hopper, Ottawa; Mrs. R. G. Beard, Mr. and
Mrs. John Wilson and Dr. McKerracher of Arnprior and Mrs. John Kerr of Sand
Point.
Death of Mr. Elliott Scott (1939)
- Word was received here on Sunday
last of the death of Mr. Elliott Scott of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., formerly of
Pakenham, Mr. Scott was in his seventy - first year, and his demise, following
an operation, came as a great shock to his, relatives here. The deceased was
born in this village, a son of the late Robert Scott and his wife, Agnes Inglis.
Here he received his education, and later learned the watch making and jewellery
business in Almonte. In Smith Falls later he operated a
business of his own, and also became an optometrist. He moved to Sault Ste Marie
after a number of years where he has since resided. He was married about thirty
- four years ago to Miss Hannah Hollingshead of Dutton, Ont., who still
survives. There also remain to mourn, two sons namely, Walter and Norman also of
the Sault and five sisters, Mrs. George Quigley of Salem ,
Oregon ; Mrs. Jack Merilees of Vancouver , Mrs. (Dr.) Smithwick of Los Angeles and Mrs. J. J. Groves and Mrs. G. E.
Wilson of Pakenham and three brothers, Albert, William and Harry of Pakenham.
The funeral services were held in the Sault on Tuesday of this week where
interment, also took place.
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JOHN MILLER
- News reached Kinburn on Wednesday of the death at his late home in Wapella
, Sask. ,
of John Miller brother of C. W. Miller of Kinburn. He was in his 73rd year.
Born in Ireland he came to Canada
when a boy with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, and they
settled in Pakenham township
Many years ago he went west and farmed at Wapella. Surviving are his widow, four
brothers and two sisters; Joseph and Charles, in Wapella, Sask.; Samuel in
Portage La Prairie; C. Wesley of Kinburn; Mrs. David Shaw in Rocanville, Sask.,
and Mrs. William Robertson in Wapella.
MRS. J. ALLAN RUSSELL (1951)
- Mrs.
J. Allan Russell, the former Ada Smith, passed away suddenly, in
Arnprior, on September 26th in her 79th year.
Born in Pakenham, she was the daughter of the late Roger Smith, and his wife
Mary Scott and was the last of a family of five. In January 1692 she married
Allan Russel and they resided near Arnprior, later moving to Saskatoon .
Some forty years ago, they retired, living in Arnprior, Windsor and in Pakenham.
Her husband predeceased her in, 1943.
Left to mourn her loss are one son, Orville, of Upsala, three grandchildren,
Eileen and Molly at home and Kenneth of Toronto. Another son, Kenneth James,
died in infancy The funeral was held from the Boyce Funeral Home, Rev. D.
Woodhouse officiating on Saturday, September 29th. Interment was in the Arnprior
cemetery.
The pallbearers were Frank Weldon, Harvey Giles, Ira Smith, Carswell Russell,
Holly Smith and George Needham.
Impressive Tribute Paid D. W. Stevenson, Wakefield Councillor
- WAKEFIELD, Sept. 13 (Special) - One of the largest funerals held in the
district paid impressive tribute to Drummond William Stevenson, well -
known resident of this community,
when hundreds of friends and relatives from Ottawa and many Ontario and Quebec
centres, gathered in St. Andrew's United Church.
The service was conducted by Rev. O. R. Davidson, minister of the church.
Mr. Stevenson, who was in his 43rd year, died at his home on Burnside avenue
, on Saturday, evening, following an illness
of four months' duration. He was one of the fourth generation of Stevensons born
on the family homestead in Wakefield township,
a son of John Charles Stevenson and his wife, formerly Sarah E. Timmins, of
Pakenham. He had lived practically all his life in this district. He owned and
operated a barber shop on Main street and
was local mail carrier.
He was a devoted member of Wakefield United Church where he was secretary of the
congregation and of the official board, and was prominent in Orange circles,
having held many offices in LOL Lodge No. 144, and was a past Worshipful Master
of Orange Young Briton Lodge No. 99, and at the time of his death was serving
his fourth year on Wakefield Village Council.
Members of OYB No. 99 attended the funeral in a body and in regalia, and took
charge of the committal service at the graveside in MacLaren cemetery.
Six OYB members were honorary pall bearers, Edmond Brown, Sherwood Brown, Stuart
Brown, Robert Richardson, Lindsay Stevenson and Kenneth Young.
Officiating in the cemetery were W. M. Harold Moore and George Fitzpatrick.
Mr. Stevenson is survived by his wife, the former Audrey Brown, his parents Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Stevenson of Wakefield; one son, Grant; and four-year-old
daughter, Barbara Ann, both at home; three brothers, Roy and Clarence Stevenson
of Wakefield, and Harry T. Stevenson of Perdue, Sask.; two sisters, Mrs. John
Rutledge of RR No. 2, Wakefield, and Mrs. Lloyd Brown of Ottawa. There are also
16 nephews and nieces.
Daniel Harvey (1951)
- Daniel
Augustus Harvey, well known and
highly - esteemed resident of Pakenham, passed away in the A. and D. Memorial
hospital, Arnprior, on Thursday, September 27 following a short illness.
Mr. Harvey was born in Pakenham, where he lived his entire life. He was the son
of the late Matthew Harvey and his wife Mary McGillis and was in his 88th year.
He was a staunch member of St. Peter Celestine's Church. A member of the
C.M.B.A.; The Holy Name Society and the League of the Sacred Hearts.
He was married to Margaret Bourk of Pakenham who died many years ago.
Of a family of three he is survived by one sister, Minnie, Mrs. John Curran of
Pakenham.
Mr. Harvey had a genial disposition, which won him a host of friends, who regret
his passing.
The funeral, which was largely attended, was held on Saturday, September 29 at
10 a.m. to St. Peter Celestine's Church, where Grand High Mass was chanted by
his cousin, Rev. Fr. Phillip Harris, assisted by Rev. Fr. Ray Bourk and Rev. Fr.
Joseph O'Donnel as deacon and sub - deacon, all of Holy Rosary church, Ottawa.
The choir was assisted by Rev. Fr. Geo. Larose of Ottawa ,
who said prayers at the graveside. Interment was in the Indian Hill cemetery.
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MRS. D. J. O'NEILL (1951)
- Following
a brief illness, Mrs. D. J. O'Neill (Agnes Mooney) a highly respected
life - long resident of Pakenham district passed away at her home Wednesday,
October 10th.
Born 85 years ago, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Mooney
and is the last of a family of nine. In 1896 she married Daniel J. O'Neill, who
predeceased her 12 years ago.
Surviving are three daughters Rev. Sister St. Clare, Honey Harbour; Mrs. Wilfred
Villeneuve, Ottawa and Mrs. D. J. Smith, Pakenham; two sons James E. of Ottawa
and Daniel W. of Almonte.
The late Mrs. O'Neill taught school previous to her marriage. She was a member
of the CWL of the Sacred Heart. In her younger years she was active in community
work. A kind and loving mother she will be sadly missed by her family and
friends
The funeral was held on Saturday morning with service at St. Peter Celestine's
Church. Rev. M. J. Mooney of Old Chelsea, Que., a nephew was celebrant of the
requiem mass. The choir was assisted by Mrs. Geo. Noonan and Rev. George Larose
of Ottawa . Other clergy present
included Rt. Rev. John O'Neill, Vicar General; Rev. Alphonse O'Neill, Rev. J. L.
Lesage, Rev. R. Burke of Ottawa and
Rev. Robert Roney of Renfrew.
Mr. Edmund Lunney sang a hymn at the conclusion of the Libera. Burial was made
in the Indian Hill cemetery. Committal services were conducted by Rev. M. J.
Mooney, Rev. J. L. Lesage and Rev. R. Burke.
The great number of floral and spiritual offerings, telegram messages of
sympathy as well as the large crowd who followed the deceased to her last resting
place bore testimony to the high regard and affection in which she was held.
MRS. WILLIAM HAYDON (1951)
- The
funeral of Mrs. William Haydon (Mary H. Philip), held from the home of
her son - in - law, Eric Cavanagh, was largely attended.
Service at St. Mark's Anglican Church was conducted by the rector, Canon G.
Carryer, assisted by Archdeacon R. J. W. Turley. Interment was in St. Mark's
cemetery, Pakenham.
Following a lengthy illness Mrs. Haydon died at Pakenham on March 19, aged 81
years.
She was the eldest daughter of the late Robert Philip and his wife, Jean
MacLean, of Ramsay. Her marriage to Mr. Haydon took place in 1900, and the
couple went to the 11th concession of Pakenham to reside.
For almost 50 years they lived on the Haydon homestead, but for the past six
months resided with their son-in - law Eric Cavanagh.
Mrs. Haydon was an active member of St. Mark's Anglican Church and belonged to
the Ladies' Guild.
In addition to her husband she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Eric Cavanagh; a
granddaughter, Eleanor Cavanagh; also two sisters, Miss Annie Philip of Almonte;
Mrs. R. P. Halliday of Toronto and one brother, William Philip, of Ramsay.
Pallbearers were Messrs. James Needham, Thomas McGill, Clifford Rivington, Wm.
Sadler, Russell Andrews and Borden McGill.
A profusion of floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was
held. Included among these were sprays from Pakenham Women's Institute and St.
Mark's Guild and Women's Auxiliary.
JAMES SEWARD
(1949)
- PAKENHAM, July 22. - (Special) - A highly esteemed and life-long resident
of the district, James Seward, was found dead in his bed, Monday at his home,
eighth concession line of Pakenham township.
Mr. Seward had been in his usual good health on Sunday and went about his daily
work. When his wife went to awaken him Monday morning, he was dead, having
passed while sleeping. Mrs. Seward was alone in the house, and had to walk about
three miles, to the nearest neighbor and asked them to notify Dr. W. Buttle, of
Pakenham, and the coroner, Dr. A. A. Metcalfe, of Almonte. It was found death
was the result of a heart attack.
Mr. Seward was born in Pakenham township, 71 years ago, on the farm where he
resided all his life. He was a son of the late William Seward, and his wife, the
former, Annie McConeghy. About 30 years ago he married Rose Tuberfield.
Surviving besides his widow, are one daughter, (Pearl) Mrs. Eric Floyd, Pakenham
township, and one son, Levi Seward, Pembroke; three sisters, Miss Mary Seward,
and (Lizzie) Mrs. William Needham, both of Arnprior, and (Tillie) Mrs. Simon
Johnston, Winnipeg: three brothers, Duncan Seward, Hawkesbury; William Seward,
Sudbury and Robert Seward, Pakenham township.
The funeral will be held from his late residence on Wednesday afternoon, at 2.30
p.m. , for interment in Union cemetery, Pakenham. Service at the house at 2
p.m. , will be conducted by Rev. D.
Harold A. Turner, pastor of St. M. Andrew's United Church
, here.
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OBITUARY
- MRS. ROBERT A. WOOD (Dec 29, 1950)
- Mrs. Robert A. Wood, the former Iris
Hannah Slater, passed away suddenly in Smiths Falls . She was 41 years of
age.
Born in Arnprior, Mrs. Wood was the daughter of Mr. John Slater and the late
Mrs. Slater. Educated in Arnprior
schools, she resided here for thirty years. Prior to her marriage in Arnprior on
October 15th, 1932 , Mrs. Wood was an
operator with the Bell Telephone Co.
Mrs. Wood was a member of Trinity United
Church in
Smith Falls and a member of the
Chimes Rebekah Lodge. While living in Arnprior she was member of Mons Rebekah
Lodge and a member of the Degree Team.
She is survived by her husband, one son, Bruce, and a daughter Beverley both at
home. Also surviving are two sisters Mrs. Des Whyte and Mrs. D. Majaury, both of
Arnprior. Her father, Mr. John Slater and a brother Hubert also survive.
The funeral was held on Thursday, December 21st, at 2 p.m. from the Boyce
Funeral Home, 39 Daniel Street to Grace St. Andrew's United church Rev. D. H.
Woodhouse officiated assisted by Rev. C. E. Armstrong of Trinity United Church,
Smiths Falls. Interment was in the Pakenham Cemetery
.
Mr. and Mrs. Amil Woermke
leave Thursday for Trenton
Ill., to spend Christmas with Rev. and Mrs.
Leslie Albus.
G. ALLEN LILLIE
(1951)
- G. Allen Lillie, a farming resident of the Kinburn district for many
years, died recently at his home near Carp. He was 47 years of age.
A son of the late William John Lillie and Susie Lyons, he was born and educated
at Kinburn. Following his marriage to Edith Fleming, he moved to Pakenham where
he operated a farm. Later he moved to Carp, here he continued his occupation as
a farmer up until the time of his death.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, James, Melvin and Howard,
all at home and a daughter, Marion. Three brothers and four sisters also
survive, James, Bruce and Mack, all of Kinburn; and Mrs. William Baxter,
Shirley's Bay; Mrs. Donald Caldwell and Mrs. Harry Caldwell both of Pakenham and
Mrs. W. R. Serson of Kinburn.
The body rested at the Kennedy, Funeral home, Carp.
The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, June 9th, from the Kennedy Funeral
Home in Carp to St. Paul's United Church Rev. Taylor officiated at the service.
Interment was in Pakenham United Cemetery.
The pallbearers were, J. M. Smyth, Harvey Cavanagh, C. D. Lyon, Lorne Davis,
Sadler Carruthers and Leonard McOuatt.
The many floral tributes and messages of sympathy showed the high esteem in
which Mr. Lillie was held by his friends and neighbors.
Pakenham Citizen Leonard A. Mayne
Paid Last Respects
- PAKENHAM, Sept. 9. - (Special) - Funeral services were held here 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 in the 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.
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.
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Mourn E. W. Moreton Pakenham Resident (June 11, 1950)
- PAKENHAM June
15. - (Special) - Final tribute was paid to E. W. Moreton, a life-long
resident of Pakenham, who died at the Cottage Hospital Pembroke, in his 83rd
year, following a brief illness.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. M. Sunter in the Pakenham United
Church , of which Mr. Moreton was a member with interment in a Pakenham United
Cemetery .
Besides his widow the former Jennie Miller, he is survived by one son, A. E.
Moreton, Ottawa , and one daughter,
Mrs. J. O. Mandeville, Pembroke. Until
his retirement in 1933 due to ill health Mr. Moreton had been employed for a
number of years by the Provincial Government of Ontario.
GEORGE A. LOWE.
- PAKENHAM, Dec. 19, - (Special) - Word was received here on Monday of the
death of George Allan Lowe, a native of this community, on Sunday night,
Dec. 15, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Estevan, Sask., after an illness of several
months.
The funeral was held Tuesday from the John Lee Funeral Home. Interment was in
the United Cemetery at
Estevan, Sask. Rev. J. Patterson
conducted the funeral service.
Mr. Lowe was unmarried. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Harriet Lowe of
Pakenham, and Mrs. William J. Drummond of Prospect Park, Penn.
Mr. Lowe was born at Cedar Hill, Pakenham township, a son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. George Lowe.
In his youth he went to reside at Forest River, North Dakota, later moving to
Weyburn, Sask., where for 25 years he was superintendent of farms for Mills and
Co.
MRS. JAMES WOOD (Aug, 1952)
- The
funeral of the late Mrs. James Wood was held from the Comba Funeral Home,
Almonte on Thursday last to St. Andrew's United Church
, Pakenham, where services were conducted by the Rev. William Sunter.
Pallbearers were: Lloyd Dickson, Percy Timmins, Clarence Boal, Edgar McCann,
Albert Wilson, and Oswald Bingham.
Honorary pallbearers were: Alex Barker, Robert Timmins, Russell Andrews, Jack
Dowdall, Harry Smith and Vin Nugent.
Many beautiful floral tributes were received from relatives and friends and from
the following organizations: Arnprior Agricultural Society; Women's Association
of St. Andrew's United Church
; F. Fentiman and Sons and employees, Ottawa
; Pakenham Curling Club and Cedar Hill
Women's Institute.
Mrs. Wood died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ira J. Smith, Pakenham, August
12, after an illness of five months.
Mrs. Wood, the former Margaret Elizabeth Gray, was born in Ramsay
township, daughter of the late John Gray, and his wife, Nancy Bingham. She was
in her 84th year, and was one of a family of 11 children.
In 1936 she and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Her husband predeceased her 14 years ago.
Sixty - six years ago she married James Wood, and they farmed on the ninth
concession of Pakenham township, until 15 years ago, when they came to Pakenham
to reside.
She was a regular attendant of Cedar Hill
United Church , and later of St.
Andrew's United Church ,
here.
She was a life member of the Cedar Hill Women's Institute.
Surviving are: two daughters, Mrs. Ira J. Smith, Pakenham; Mrs. Robert J.
Scoular, North Battleford, Sask.; six sons, Boyd Wood, St. Walburg, Sask.; Alec
Herbert Wood, Wayzata, Minnesota; Cecil Wood, Ottawa; Jack Wood, RCAF, Trenton,
Ont. Surviving are also 19 grand children and 15 great - grandchildren.
MIRIAM J. TIMLICK
(1952)
- Funeral services for Miss Miriam J. Timlick, Winnipeg ,
formerly of Pakenham, were held Monday afternoon, August 18 from the Boyce
Funeral Horne, Arnprior, conducted by Rev. Frank L. Stone, Interment was in
Arnprior Cemetery .
Pallbearer were: Walter Timlick, J. A. McVicar, Winnipeg ; William Connors, William Needham, Aubrey Hunt and Holly Smith.
Attending the funeral from a distance were: Walter Timlick and J. A. McVicar,
Winnipeg , and friends from Renfrew
and Calabogie.
Miss Timlick died in Winnipeg on
August 13 at the age of 83.
Born in Pakenham in 1869, she was the daughter of the late William Timlick and
Jane McIntyre. She lived for the early years of her life near Pakenham and grew
up and attended school there. Miss Timlick moved to Mattawa for a few years then
returned to Arnprior. She went to Winnipeg in
1924 and lived there until the time of death.
Surviving are one brother William Timlick, Vancouver; one cousin, William
Connors, Pakenham, and several cousins in Winnipeg .
MRS. WILBERT DOWDALL (July 1952)
- The
funeral of Mrs. Wilbert Dowdall, who died at her home in Pakenham, was held from
her late residence to St. Mark's Anglican church. Interment took place in the
Anglican cemetery.
Service was conducted by the rector, Rev. H. A. Irwin.
Mrs. Dowdall, the former Edith Sophia Smith, was born at Antrim, May 31,
1885 and was a daughter of the late
William Smith and his wife, Sophia Switzer.
In 1912, she married Wilbert Dowdall and farmed in Cedar Hill, near Pakenham,
for a number of years. In 1943 she went to reside in Pakenham.
Surviving besides her husband are one daughter, Eileen, Mrs. John Towey, and one
grandson, Kenneth Towey.
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THOMAS H. GILES
(1952)
- Following a short illness, Thomas H. Giles passed away on Thursday, May
29th at the R. M. Hospital
, Almonte, in his 85th year.
Born near Clayton, he was a son of the late James Henry Giles and his wife, Mary
Smith. In 1912, he married Margaret Ellen Smithson who predeceased him in 1940.
He is survived by three daughters, Myrtle, Mrs. 0. MacDowall; Mildred, Mrs.
Russell Lowe, both of Pakenham Eleanor, Mrs. Howard Boal of Almonte and four
sons, Harvey, Willard and Mervin all of Pakenham and James of Edmonton, Alta.
He leaves three sisters, Eliza Jane, Mrs. Richard Evans of Burritts Rapids; Mary
A., of Clayton; Margaret, Mrs. Jas. Jackson of Edmonton, Alta.; and one brother,
Edward Giles of Almonte.
The funeral was held from the homestead on Saturday, May 31st, at 2 p.m. to
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, with Rev. A. Irwin officiating. Service at
the house was conducted by Rev. Wm. Sunter, minister of the United Church
, at Pakenham.
Pallbearers were Murray Reid, Gordon Donaldson, Jack Forsythe, Keith Johnston,
Holly Smith and Ira Smith.
Interment was in St. Mark's Cemetery, Pakenham.
R. W. Houston Prominent Arnprior Resident Dies
- ARNPRIOR, June I6. -
(Special) - Robert William Houston, prominent Arnprior business man, died
suddenly last night in the Arnprior and District Memorial
Hospital . Mr. Houston was at
work as usual Saturday night on the staff of the Gardiner clothing firm and
became ill Sunday. He was then removed to hospital.
Robert Houston was born in Blakeney, Ont., in 1878. He was educated in Almonte
schools and was in business as a salesman throughout North and South America
. His duties carried him through every
province of Canada . He then went to Mexico and
South America where he was employed
for about five years.
While in South America at the
beginning of World War 1, Mr. Houston went to England to
enlist in the British Army.
Returning from Western Canada some years ago, he joined the Gardiner staff and resided here with his
brother.
He was a member of the Anglican Church. Surviving are one brother, Thomas
Harrison Houston of Arnprior; two sisters, Miss Belle Houston, Winnipeg ;
and Louise Rice, Stockton , Calif.
The funeral will he from the Boyce Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday
to the Anglican Church for service at 3.30 p.m. Rev.
R. G. Fiander will officiate. Interment will be in the Arnprior cemetery.
CARSON STEEN
- Word has been received at
Kinburn by Sedley Steen of the sudden death of his brother, Dr. Carson Steen,
Tuesday at his home in Moncton , N.B.
In his 47th year, Dr. Steen was a son of the late James Steen and his wife,
Harriett Timmins, of Pakenham. He was born in Pakenham. There he attended and
graduated from Pakenham Public and Continuation schools. In 1923 he enrolled at
Guelph Agricultural College four years later
receiving the diploma of veterinary surgeon. Since that time he had been
employed by the Department of Agriculture at Montreal , Richmond , Que., and the past
seven years at Moncton , N.B.
Surviving are his wife, the former Ella McArthur, of Meaford, Ont.; one
daughter, Anna, and two brothers, Earl, of Ottawa ,
and Sedley, of Kinburn; several nieces and one nephew.
Sedley Steen left on Wednesday for Moncton to
attend the funeral which was held on Friday. The body was placed in a vault and
interment will be at Meaford in the Spring.
Mrs. Steen is a niece of Rev. H. S. Clugston, of Ottawa ,
who also attended the funeral.
Still There
- Mr. James Munro has just completed the erection of a new garage, on Rock
Lane . The building is made of ties
cut to length the thickness of the walls and laid in mortar. This type of
building is comparatively new around Arnprior but we are informed farmers around
Perth were using this method of
building cow stables forty years ago. It makes a snug building and, will not
sweat in summer nor absorb frost in winter and is always dry. When Mr. Munro and
his workmen came on the job Saturday morning they noticed a blackbird perched on
the peak pole with wings spread ready to take off. They went about their work
but the bird still sat there, paying no attention to, the noise and fuss going
on below. Investigation proved it to be a stuffed bird which some practical
joker had placed there, and as there was no danger of it digging holes in the
woodwork in search of grub Munro let it stay on its lofty perch.
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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.
Posted: 11
August, 2004.