Source: Archives of Ontario - N258 Reel #40
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Nov.9,p.1: James B. Allen: James b. Allen died at his home, 63 Follis avenue, Toronto, on Thursday morning. Deceased, who was in his 60th year, was born in Mono, being a son of the late William Allen, a pioneer of that township He went to Toronto and joined the police force and served for 27 years. For the past eight years he was ticket collector at Lowe's theatre. The late Mr. Allen was a large man physically and was of a good-natured disposition and was highly esteemed by all who knew him, He leaves a widow and family to mourn his death. Robert and George Allen of this town are brothers and Mrs. George A. Leighton is a sister. They attended the funeral, which took place to Park Lawn cemetery, Toronto, on Saturday afternoon. The many friends of the bereaved family and relatives sympathize with them in their time of sorrow.
top of pageFeb.16,p.3:Mrs. Donald Blair: The death
of Mrs. Margaret Blair, relict of the late Donald Blair, occurred at her home
at Tarbert, on Friday, February 3rd. The late Mrs. Blair was born near Tarbert,
Scotland, in 1839 and came to Canada with her parents in 1847. Her father owned
the farm at the Horseshoe Curve in Caledon, where she lived until her marriage
to the late Donald Blair, also of Scotland, in 1860. The newly married couple
lived in Caledon East for several years, afterwards moving to the west of Caledon,
where they resided until 1876. In this year they moved to a farm in East Luther,
where the subject of sketch continued to reside until her death.
Deceased was reared in a Christian home and was for many years a faithful worker
in the Presbyterian Church of Grand Valley and later of Tarbert. She is survived
by a family of nine, all of whom were present at her deathbed. They are Peter,
of Rosemont; Alex., on the homestead in East Luther; Dr. J. K. of Arthur; Mrs.
E.A. McDougall and Mrs. D. Barbaree of East Luther; Mrs. Cowie, of Preston;
the Misses Mary and Maggie at home, and Miss Lilly, teacher in S.S. No I.
A large number of neighbors assembled at the home to pay a last tribute of respect
to one, whom they had known so well and esteemed so highly. Among the many relatives
present at the funeral were Mrs. J.R. Hughes, Orangeville; Mr. Angus Blair and
Mr. Geo. Blair, Belfountain; Miss Etta Blair, Toronto; Mrs. J. Graham, Brampton;
Mrs. J. Watson, Orangeville; Mrs. A. Davidson, Alton; Miss Margaret McLeod,
Belfountain; Messrs Alex. and Allie McLeish, Caledon; Mrs. Allen McKinnon and
Miss Kate Blair, Orangeville; Mr. and Mrs. McGregor and Miss J. Redmond, Toronto;
Mr. and Mrs. Angus Norris, Orangeville and Mrs. N. McQuarrie, Caledon. The pallbearers
were her nephews, Messrs Alex. And Allie McLeish, and her grandsons Messrs.
Hector, Arthur, Herbert and Wilfrid McDougall. The services at the house and
grave were conducted by the Rev. S. Lundie, of the Presbyterian Church, Grand
Valley. Interment took place in the old cemetery at Tarbert, where the remains
were placed besides those of her late husband.
Feb.16,p.3:Miss Mary Brown: Mr. and Mrs.
William H. Brown, West Broadway, have the sympathy of their numerous friends
in the trying bereavement that visited their home this week in the death on
Sunday morning of their little daughter, Mary (Dimple) a bright and winsome
child of four years and four months. The little one had been in delicate health
for a considerable time, suffering from an affection of the heart. She was survived
by the sorrowing parents, two brothers and two sisters. She was the second youngest
of the family.
A large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral, which was held
to Greenwood cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Numerous floral tributes bore mute
testimony to the sorrow and sympathy of friends of the family. Rev. F.W. Mahaffy,
pastor of St. Andrew's church had charge of the service and was assisted by
Rev. J.A. Reddon G.W. Lynd Laurel. Loss is peculiarly trying on bereaved parents
account death only a week previously Mrs. Brown father late Mr. William Bryan
Amaranth.
Feb.16,p.3:William Bryan: In the death
of Mr. William Bryan, briefly noted in last week's Banner, the township of Amaranth
has lost another of its early settler and a resident who was held in universal
respect. The sad event occurred very unexpectedly at his late home, lot 2,con
5, on Sunday, February 5th, after a very short illness.
Although in his 76th year Mr. Bryan was active and able to go about until a
few days before his death, when he suffered a stroke, which eventually proved
fatal. Deceased was born in Cork, Ireland, but came to this country with his
parents when a small boy. The family settled in Albion township, where he spent
the remainder of his boyhood and where he also taught school for some time before
he moved to Amaranth about 45 years ago. Upon coming to this county he settled
on lot 2, con 5, Amaranth, where he has since resided. He is survived by one
son, James, living on the farm, and three daughters, Mrs. Wilson Dynes, Amaranth,
Mrs. William Brown, Orangeville, and Mrs. Alex. Burk, East Garafraxa. Deceased
was an intelligent, well-informed man, a successful farmer and a very honorable
and straightforward in all his dealings. A sister, Mrs. William Woulfe, of Amaranth,
is now the last surviving member of a family of four brother and two sisters.
Mr. Bryan was n Anglican, a Conservative, and a staunch Orangeman. He was initiated
in Enniskillen Lodge in Albion in 1866 and had been a member of L.O.L. No. 3330
Laurel, since he moved to Amaranth.
There was a large attendance of neighbors and friends at the funeral, which
was held from his late residence to Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon,
February 7th. Rev. G.W. Lynd and Rev. J.A. Reddon, of Laurel, conducted the
services at the house and grave. Deceased was buried with Orange honours, the
burial service of the Society being read by County Masters John Bryan and J.A.
Hughes and Bro. Lewis Johnston, all member of the Laurel Lodge. The pallbearers
were the three sons-in-laws and three nephews, Messrs J.J. And Hugh Bryan and
Chas. Woulfe.
Feb.16,p.3:Mary A. (Curry) Duke: Following
year's illness the death occurred on Sunday morning at the home of her son,
Mr. J.E. Duke, 70 Salem Ave., Toronto, of Mrs. Mary A. Duke, widow of the late
Wilson Duke, of Toronto, and formerly of Orangeville, Deceased, who was in her
76th year, was born near Orangeville and was a daughter of the late William
and Jane Curry, pioneer settler in Amaranth township. She was a sister of the
late Robert Curry, of Whittington, and the late James Curry, of Toronto.
The remains were brought to Orangeville by motor for interment on Tuesday, the
burial taking place in Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. F.W. Mahaffy conducted the service
at the grave. A large number of beautiful floral tributes bore testimony to
the esteem in which the deceased was held and the sorrow which her demise has
occasioned. Mrs. Duke is survived by three sons, James E. and Ernest W., of
Toronto, and John H. of Winnipeg. Mr. Thos. J. Henry, East Broadway, is a nephew.
Nov.9,p.1:Samuel Lewis: One of the early pioneers of Mono township passed away on Sunday, October 29th, in the person of Samuel Lewis of lot 29, con. 2,E.H.S. Mr. Lewis was born at Ahorey, Portadown, County Armagh, Ireland. His father the late William Lewis, familiarly known as "Master" Lewis, came to Canada with his family about the year 1850 and settled on the 6th line, Mono, south. Only a very small portion of the township was settled or cleared at that time. A few years later the family moved to lot 26, 4th line. Samuel Lewis was married to Martha Coleman, also of Mono, who predeceased her husband several years ago. The surviving members of the family are: Mrs. Robt. Brinkman, Violet Hill; Andrew Lewis, Mono; Thos. Lewis, Carievale, Sask.; And Jos. Lewis, Macklin, Sask. Mr. Lewis was widely known throughout the township and a general favorite with everyone. He was particularly beloved by young people as he was one of those rare characters whose hearts never grown old with years. In religion he was a Presbyterian, of strong Covenanter stock, and in politics a staunch life-long Liberal. The remains were interred in Shelburne cemetery on Tuesday, Oct. 31st. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Robt. J. Lewis, Thos. Kidney, William Halbert, James Robinson, J. Brinkman and James Rowe. - Shelburne Free Press.
Top of pageMar.30,p.3:Mr. William Lewis: Mono Mills
village and district lost its oldest citizen last week through the death of
Mr. William Lewis who past away on Wednesday March 22 at the ripe age of 85
years and 8 months. The late Mr. Lewis was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James
Lewis and was born in the County of Armagh, Ireland on July 18, 1836. He came
to Canada with his parents when 11 or 12 years of age. The family settling on
the east half lot 9 conc. 7 Mono shortly after their arrival in this country.
As a young man Mr. Lewis was engaged as a clerk with the late Joseph Alexander
a general merchant in Mono Mills, then a much busier and populous village than
it is today. He was subsequently with the late John Harris who later became
treasurer of Caledon Township. Afterwards Mr. Lewis formed a partnership in
the general store business with the late W.J. Mills of Mono Mills. For some
years past he has been living retired in the village
On September 14, 1887 the subject of our sketch was married to Elizabeth Cullen
daughter of Stephen and Sarah Cullen of Flesherton. The marriage service being
performed by Rev. Thos. Cullen a brother of the bride. He is survived by his
widow and one son Mr. C.W. Lewis of Toronto, Mrs. John Cobean of Port Elgin,
Ontario is the only sister living and Messrs. James Lewis of Morris, Manitoba
and Thomas Lewis of Orangeville are the surviving brothers. The late Mr. Lewis
was a man of fine character and high ideals. As a citizen he enjoyed the respect
and confidence of the whole neighborhood. As a neighbor he was kindly, obliging
and always willing to extend a helping hand to those in trouble or distress.
He was a staunch member of the Presbyterian church and had been an elder in
Mono Mills Presbyterian church since June 1, 1890. He was also treasurer of
the church for upwards of 30 years, resigning the position a few years ago on
account of failing health.
In politics he was a strong conservative. There was a large attendance of neighbors
at the funeral which was held to the Forest Lawn cemetery on Friday afternoon.
Rev. J.A. Matheson the family pastor conducted the services at the house and
grave. Rev. S. Dinnick of the Methodist Church assisting at the church. A number
of beautiful floral tributes bore mute testimony of the esteem and sympathy
of friends of the family. Pallbearers were a nephew Mr. James Lewis and five
elders of the Mono Mills, Mono East and Adjala Presbyterian churches namely
Messrs. D.N. Potter, Isaiah Hammond, W.J. Dodds, W.A. Donaldson and James Drummond.
Nov.9,p.1:Mary McBeath: Miss Mary McBeath, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McBeath, Fergus, died very suddenly last Friday. She had taken a glass of hot lemonade to ease a cough and in spite of medical aid she choked to death. She had been a sufferer of goiter for some time. Miss McBeath was about 20 years of age and was on the office staff of Beatty Bros. She was very popular with associates and the sincerest sympathy is felt for bereaved parents and sister.
Top of pageApr.12,p.8: Eleanor (Raney) McCulloch:
East Luther lost one of its pioneers on March 17th, in the death of Mrs. Robert
McCulloch, after only a few days illness. She was a daughter of the late James
Raney, of Esquesing, and came to Luther 47 years ago with her husband, settling
on a bush lot, which is now one of the fine homesteads in this part. Their first
year's experience was one of real hardships and disappointment - in loneliness,
in crop failures and in the monotony of life. But, eventually success crowned
their efforts.
Deceased retained her membership in Grand Valley Presbyterian Church from the
early days, the pastor, Rev S. Lundie, conducting the funeral service. She had
many of the kindly attributes of a true womanly instinct, devoted to her family
and deserved respect shown by her friends. Besides her sorrowing husband she
leaves five sons and two daughters: Thomas W., of Hespeler; James near Brampton;
Mrs. D.L. Gear, or East Garafraxa; John, of Amaranth,; William, George and Jean
at home. Mrs. E.W. McCulloch, of Grand Valley, Mrs. McGinnis, of Toronto are
sisters, and Wm. Raney of Marquis, Sask, is a brother.
The funeral took place on the 20th inst., to the Union Cemetery, Grand Valley,
four sons and two nephews, James A. McCulloch and Alex. Raney, acting as pallbearers.
June 8,p.5:Sarah McQuarrie: The death
of Miss Sarah McQuarrie, of Shrigley, on Monday night was very sad. Miss McQuarrie
had been in failing health for some months and went to a hospital in Kitchener
in February and about five or six weeks ago to Weston Hospital. With very little
hope of recovery she desired to come home to Shrigley, so Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
E. Bailey went to Weston on Monday to bring the patient home. Accompanied by
a nurse they arrived by the night train Monday in Dundalk. Miss McQuarrie was
in a very weak condition and passed away in the auto as they were nearing home.
The deceased is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Geo. E. Bailey, Shrigley; Mrs.
Jos. Cole, Centre Line and Mrs. McLean in the West.
The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon to Badjeros cemetery. - Dundalk
Herald
June 8,p.5:William Noble: William Noble,
of Whitfield departed this life in Lord Dufferin Hospital, Orangeville, on Tuesday
morning, May 23rd, at the age of 57 years. Deceased, underwent operations for
appendicitis and stomach trouble a week previously and for some days his case
was hopeful. On Saturday previous to his death, however, his condition became
worse and death followed on Tuesday morning.
The late Mr. Noble was a son of the late William Noble, of Whitfield. On December
31st, 1890, he was married to Sarah Best and they settled on the old homestead,
lot 7, Centre Road, Mulmur, where he continued to reside until his death. Besides
his widow, deceased is survived by three sons, Clifford Noble, 4th line, Amaranth;
Arthur and Wilbert, at home; and four daughters, Lulu, nurse, in Chicago, Ill.;
Helen, Ethel and Bessie, at home. One brother, T.J. Noble, Calgary, Alta., and
one sister, Mrs. J.J. Rooney, of Winnipeg, survive. Mrs. Rooney was present
at the funeral, which was held from his late home on Thursday afternoon of last
week to Shelburne cemetery. The funeral was in charge of L.O.L. No. 366, Whitfield,
of which deceased was a member.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Josiah Marshall, Robt. Marshall, John Williamson,
John Best. Thos. Best and Jos. Rutledge - Free Press.
Feb.16,p.3:Geo. M. Nodwell: Mr. George
Nodwell, a well known East Garafraxa farmer, died at his home on the 15th line
of that township on Sunday morning after a short illness from pneumonia. Deceased,
who was about 55 years of age, was a son of the late John Nodwell, 15th line,
East Garafraxa. He leaves a widow and two sons. We understand that one of the
sons has also been ill with pneumonia, but is recovering. Andrew. W.O., and
Morgan Nodwell, farmers in East Garafraxa, John Nodwell, Grand Valley, and Edward
Nodwell, of Erin are brothers. Mrs. Frank Heppenstall, of Owen Sound, is the
only sister.
The funeral which was private, was held to Price's Corners Cemetery on Tuesday
afternoon.
Feb.16,p.3: John Sage: John Sage, a well known and highly respected farmer of Caledon Township for the past sixty-five years, passed away on Monday, February 6th, after an illness of less than a week. Mr. Sage was in his 78th years, and despite his advanced years, was a very active man up to the illness that resulted in his death. He was born in Devonshire, England, coming to this country with his bride sixty-five years ago. They settled first a short distance from Campbell's Cross. Four years later he moved to the townline and engaged in driving and butchering. For eighteen years he lived in that section of Caledon, and then moved to the first line, East Caledon, where he had resided continuously since. His wife predeceased him three years ago, and their only son died in 1911. Mr. Sage was an active worker of the Claude Presbyterian Church and in his lifetime had witnessed many changes in the congregation. In politics he was a Liberal. Four daughters survive: Mrs. James Stevenson, Stayner; Mrs. Jas. Balmer, of Toronto; Mrs. Donald McLaren, of Caledon, and Miss Annie at home. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon following his death, to Boston Mills Cemetery and was largely attended.
top of pageNov.9,p.1:Mrs. Catherine Shain: Mrs. Catharine Shain, relict of the late Edward Shain, died at her home, west Broadway, on Friday afternoon. Deceased, who was 84 years of age, was a native of Ireland, but came to Canada when quite young. She was of a quiet, retiring disposition and greatly beloved by all who knew her. One son, Arthur of Toronto, and four daughters survive, Misses Frances and Catharine Shain of the Orangeville Public School teaching staff, Mrs. J.P. Fitzgerald of Mt. St. Louis, Ont. and Mrs. James Dolan of Mono. The funeral was held on Monday morning from St. Peter's church, where service was held, Father Bagnasco officiating. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. D. McKitrick, E. A. Robinson, William Moore, J. P. Fitzgerald, John Dowdall and James Dolan. Interment was made at the Forest Lawn cemetery.
Mar.2,p:Ellen
(Totten) Ward - Mrs. David Ward, an old and highly respected resident of
Adjala and later of Tottenham, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Wm. J. Rowley, of Connor, on Thursday, February 9th, in her 77th year. She had
been bedfast for sixteen weeks prior to her demise and during her long illness
was tended and cared for by her daughter with true filial devotion. Deceased,
whose maiden name was Ellen Totten, was a daughter of the late Thomas and Eliza
Totten. Her parents were both born in Ireland, but came to Canada shortly after
their marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Ward had a long and happy married life together and had the rare
pleasure of celebrating their golden wedding some four years ago. Two years
ago the union was sundered by the death of the husband. The late Mrs. Ward was
a member of the Anglican church, a sincere Christian woman and a kindly, sympathetic
neighbor, who enjoyed the goodwill and respect of the communinty in which her
life was spent. She is mourned by a family of three sons and two daughters,
namely, Joseph and David S. Ward and Mrs. Rowley, of Adjala, John Ward, of Caledon
East, and Mrs. Hugh McGill , of Toronto. Mr. David Totten, of Caledon, is a
brother and the only surviving member of the family. There was a large attendance
at the funeral, which was held to St. John's Church cemetery, Mono, on Sunday
afternoon, February 12th. Revs. J. A. Matheson and D. G. Atkinson were the officiating
ministers. The pallbearers were Messrs. Geo. White, Geo. Adair, John Tortington,
Alex. Ward, Francis Rolley and James Irwin. There were a number of beatiful
floral tributes.
Feb.16,p.3:James Watson: Andrew M. Watson of McTaggart, received news from Vancouver on Tuesday that his father, Mr. James Watson, had died there on the previous day after reaching the fine old age of 92 years and 6 months. The late Mr. Watson was very well known in the Weyburn district, he having homesteaded ten miles south west of the present city in 1900, when the great trek westward was taking place. He was born at Orangeville, Ont., and leaves to survive him one daughter, Mrs. W.J. Bennett, of Weyburn,; and three sons, Andrew M. of McTaggart, and John and Wesley, of Vancouver - Weyburn, Sask., Review
June 22,p.:Jesse Willerton: Mr. Jesse
Willerton, a well-known and highly respected resident of Mono, passed away at
his late residence, lot 21, con.7, on Wednesday, June 7th. The late Mr. Willerton
was born in Lincolnshire, England, 67 years ago and came to Canada in 1873.
One year after his arrival in this country he married Ann Jane McKenna, who
predeceased him nine years ago. The deceased had been bedfast for the last two
and half years. He was treated by different physicians, but medical skill and
the gentle ministrations of those about him were alike powerless to stay the
ravages of the insidious disease that had marked him for its victim.
Mr. Willerton was a man who possessed many excellent qualities and his memory
will be warmly cherished by the community in which he lived. He was a member
of the Anglican Church and for many years served as church warden and Supterintendent
of the Sunday School in St. Luke's Church, Mono. He is survived by one son and
three daughters, namely, John G. Willerton, Mrs. H. Howard, Mrs. Thos. Smith
and Mrs. John Pierson. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held to
St. John's Church cemetery on Friday afternoon, June 9th. The Rev. A. C. McCollum,
of Allison, conducted the services at the house and grave. The pallbearers were
W.J. Bower, Wm. McFarland, Geo. Lindsay, Sam K. Stinson, John Fish and Samuel
Rawn.
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