Dezell Scrapbooks

compiled by Mrs. Oliver H. Dezell (nee Iva V. Sheppard)

Received from Bob and Joan Dezell of Carleton Place.

These were typed and spell checked by Don and Fran Cooper.

Deaths - From the Carleton Place Canadian

GUNN  In Lanark Township, on Friday, October 5th, 1951, Elizabeth Gibson, wife of the late Findlay Gunn, aged 75 years.

May 30, 1952         SHEPPARD

Suddenly at Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday, May 30,1952, Hugh Martin Sheppard, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Sheppard, of Hamilton, brother of Lottie (Mrs. A. R. Anderson) of Chatham; Eleanor of Hamilton. Interment at Baltimore, Maryland.

MRS. EDWARD HALEY.

CARLETON PLACE  Oct. 11(Special), - Following an illness of about three weeks the death occurred at her home in Prestonvale on Saturday, Oct. 7, of Christena McLaren Tullis, wife of Edward Haley, in her 73rd year. Mrs. Haley had been in poor health for some time but was only confined to bed for three weeks previous to her death. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Tullis, she was born in Drummond, in 1872, and following her marriage in 1895, they took up residence in their farm home in Prestonvale, where they had since resided. Mrs. Haley was a highly esteemed resident of the community and took a deep interest in the various social activities as well as in the Anglican Church of which she was a devout member. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Howard Trail, of Lanark; Mrs. Ed. James, of Union Hall; Mrs, Allan Livingstone, of Perth, and Mrs. Elmer Couch. of Prestonvale,  and two sisters, Miss Margaret Tullis and Mrs. Harry McFarlane, and  two brothers, John Tullis, and Matthew Tullis, and seven grandchildren, Helen, Harold and Mary James, Keith and Christena Livingstone, Ronald and Karen Couch. Largely, attended by friends and relatives from Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Perth, Cobden, Lanark, Carleton Place, Ramsay, and other points, the funeral took place from her late home Tuesday afternoon to Prestonvale cemetery for interment. Rev. D. F. Weegar, rector of St. George's Anglican Church. Clayton, officiated at the home and  graveside.

L. W. McDiarmid

CARLETON PLACE, Feb. 19 (Special) - Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Lloyd William McDiarmid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McDiarmid. The funeral took place from the home of his aunt , Miss Annie McDiarmid, to the Baptist Church, where Rev. J. R. Simpson conducted the service. Interment was made in Pine Grove cemetery. He died Friday evening at his home on the 5th Line of Ramsay, following a lengthy illness. He was in his 26th year. He is survived by his parents, one brother, John, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Roger Bullock, Peterborough, Helen of Ottawa and Marion at home. The pallbearers were Stanley MacPherson, Arnold Henry, Lyle Weir, Thomas Burns, Warner and Norman McDiarmid.

  Thursday, May 29th, 1952.         Mrs. Wesley Willows, Boyd's, Mourned At Funeral, Saturday

            After almost 86 years of residence in Boyd's Settlement, Mrs. Wesley Willows passed peacefully to her eternal rest on Wednesday afternoon, May 21, 1952,  after a lengthy illness. Born Margaret Elizabeth Hammond she was the only daughter of Henry Hammond and Ann Jane Crozier. In 1896 she was married to Wesley Willows, also of Boyd's. To this union were born six children, Russell, Wilbert (deceased in 1949); Earl on the homestead, Eleanor, (Mrs. Russ. Craig) of Beckwith; Olive, at home and Mabel, Deaconess at Maynooth.  She was predeceased by four brothers Alfred, William, James and Wesley. Until her illness seven years ago a Mrs. Willows was a great source of help and inspiration to her family church and community. For many years she was organist in the local church. A profusion of flowers bore silent tribute to the respect in which she was held in the community. Rev. N. T. Holmes, pastor of the United Church assisted by Rev. D. C. Munro, of Carleton Place conducted the burial services on Saturday May 24th. The soloist was Mrs. George Bushfield, of Lynn, who sang "The End of the Road." The pallbearers were grandsons: Wesley Craig, Gerald Willows, Keith Willows, Sterling Willows, Jack McGill, Cecil Munro. Floral tributes were received from : Baskets. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hammond; Mr. and Mrs. George Moore; Mrs. M. Watchorn, Mr. and Mrs. William Cresswell, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Strong; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. James Churchill, Reg. Ames; Mr. Nelson Whyte; Miss E. MacKenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Franklyn Boyd; Mrs. James Hammond Sr., Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hammond and family. Sprays. Miss Margaret Sturgeon; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kidd; Mr. and Mrs. Harwood McCreary,  and family; Mr. and Mrs. G. Kuroda and family; Miss Alma Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Dezell; Mr. and Mrs. George Warren and family; Messrs. Alex and William Arthurs, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Park; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cleary; Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGill , Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grant and family; Miss Edith Whyte; Miss Lucy Ruttle; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Munro and David; Mr. and Mrs. Borden Hilliard; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stephens; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Galbraith; Mr. and Mrs. Allie Ferguson; Mrs. Dan Munro, Keith and Willingdon; Heather Ann Willows; Keith and Elva Willows; Cut flowers -   Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ruttle, Mr. and Mrs. W. Munro and Kenneth; and Mrs. Geo. Reaburn, Mr. Edgar and Jas. Finlayson; Mr. and Mrs. Chamney Cooke; Mr. and Mrs. Chas Crampton, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McCall, Mr. and Mrs. Roy White, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Rathwell and Joyce; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Lewis and Jennifer; Miss Aletha Coyles; Mrs. Painter. Wreaths- Mr. and Mrs. Russell Willows and family; Gerald, Helen and Wilbert Willows; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Healey, Doris and Dora; Memorial Gift to the Bible Society; Wm. J. Munro. Gates Ajar- Mr. and Mrs. Russell Craig, Wesley and Doreen. Pillow- Miss Mabel and Olive Willows. Cross - Mr. and Mrs. Earl Willows.

Thursday, October 2nd, 1952         Mrs. A.M. Sheppard Mourned at Ferguson’s Falls

            The home of Alex M. Sheppard, Ferguson’s Falls, was saddened by the loss of his wife, who died on Sunday, September 21st, after a lingering illness. Deceased, whose maiden name was Eleanor May Rothwell, was born near Ferguson’s Falls, the daughter of Mrs. Rothwell, of Carleton Place, and the late Thomas A. Rothwell. She was married to Mr. Sheppard on August 27th, 1917, and the intervening years were productive of many strong friendships, which will live in memory. She was fond of company and made her visitors feel welcome and at home. In social ways, in business and in church life, she came in contact with many and it is only mete to say that she will long be remembered for her geniality and consideration of others. She was a charter member, and had been made a life member of the Women’s Institute. A member of the Women's Auxiliary and the Women's Guild of St. John's church, and her helping hand will be missed in these organizations. All that medical skill and careful nursing could do was accorded, but it availed naught and death came very peacefully with her family all around her. The funeral on Wednesday was very largely attended with friends from Hamilton, Toronto, Kingston, Renfrew, Arnprior, Pakenham and Ottawa present. Funeral service at the house and church was conducted by the Rev. E. Allsopp. The hymns sung were, “Nearer My God to Thee," "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee," "Where the Light Forever Shineth," and "For Ever With the Lord." The pallbearers were James Sheppard, Robert Sheppard, S. J. Rothwell, 0. E. Rothwell, 0. H. Dezell and John C. Ebbs. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, two daughters, Blanche, of Ottawa; and, Elena, Mrs. Art. McCall, of Boyd's, and one grandchild, Ruth Eleanor; her aged mother, two brothers, Harold, of Ottawa; William G. of Carleton Place; and one sister, Susie, now in Ottawa. The floral tributes were: a Broken Circle, the family; Pillow; Mabel, Mary K. Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Dezell, Joan and Robert; Wreaths: mother, Susie, Harold and Gertie, William G. and Mabel; Livingston and family; L.O.L. No. 7, Drummond; Sprays: Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rothwell, Manitoba: Officers and members of St. John's W. A.; principal and staff members of Lisgar Collegiate:; Mr. and Mrs. William McCall and Ross; Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Woods; Willingdon and Keith Munro; Mr. and Mrs. Hilliard Ebbs and Katherine;  Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Command; John and Harold Steele,  Mr. and Mrs. A. Badour, Hon. G. H. Doucett, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Graham, Dorothy  Armstrong and Lorraine Berkley; Mildred Stead, Mr. and Mrs. Ted. Duffy, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson; Mrs. Ida McEwen; Mr. and Mrs. Roy McEwen; Mr, and Mrs. T. Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Jack White,  Mrs. Jessie Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ebbs, Thomas and Kate Warren, Lanark and Ramsay Telephone Co., Ferguson's Falls Women's Institute; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hollinger and family; Thomas Hollinger. Baskets: Mrs. Mary Graham, John Graham and Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. George Graham and family; Mrs. Annie Smith and the Graham family; Mrs. Margaret Sheppard, Margaret,  Robert, Jim and Iva; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. James Sheppard; Mr. and Mrs. Graham Sheppard; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sheppard; Katie and Ella Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McEwen; Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Rothwell and family; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rothwell and Douglas; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Delaine, Mr and Mrs. John James and family, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rothwell, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Rothwell and family. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bowland, Mr. and Mrs. W. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bowland and Byron Bowland; The A.M.C. Steno Pool and Duplicating Pool; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Millar, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Drummond, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cummings, Miss Mary Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. W. Kilfoyle; Mrs. Adelard Chartrand and family; Art. Sheppard, Wilf. Sheppard and Mrs. Mary Grant; Mr and Mrs. Glen Stafford, Mr and Mrs. Bert. Anderson, Mrs. Marie Sheppard, Eleanor Sheppard; the Davidson family; Boyd’s United Church W. A.; Gladys and Harry O’Boyle; Mrs. Scales and Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams; Miss Audrey Chambers; Corsage: Ruth Eleanor McCall.

  Thursday, October 15th, 1953         John C. Hollinger Passes Suddenly

            John Charles Hollinger, well-known auctioneer and cattle drover, passed away suddenly at his home at Ferguson’s Falls on Sunday morning, October 11th. He was in his 43rd year. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hollinger, and following his father’s death had carried on in the cattle buying and auctioneering business. Mr. Hollinger is survived by his wife , the former Tena Rintoul, two daughters, Margaret and Janet and two sons, Charles and John. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning from his late residence to Sacred Heart Church, Lanark, for requiem high mass. Burial was made in St. Patrick’s cemetery, Ferguson’s Falls.

MRS. HAYES BOYD BURIED SUNDAY

            Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Hayes Boyd, well known resident of the near Innisville. Service at her late residence and the cortege  proceeded to St. John’s Anglican Church where the service was taken by Rev. Godwin. Interment  took place in the Methodist cemetery. Mrs. Boyd  died at her home last Friday in her 74th year. She had been in failing  health for a number of years. The former Maude Langtry, she was born at Jellyby,  Ont., near Brockville, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Langtry. While at an early age, she moved to Carleton Place and was educated here. She taught in the public school here for some years prior to her marriage  to Mr. Boyd September 5, 1900. Following her marriage, she lived  on the Boyd farm until her husband predeceased her about 15 years ago. Mrs. Boyd was a prominent worker in the Women’s Institute. Survivors include one son, Franklin, two brothers, Frank G. Langtry, and I. C. Langtry, of  Carleton Place and two sisters, Mrs. D. R. McNeely, of Carleton Place, and Mrs. J. Mailey, of Prescott. Mrs. Boyd was a gifted speaker and organized the Women's Auxiliary of St. John’s church and the Women’s Institute branch. She was also president for many years. her son, Franklin, belonged to the fourth generation and occupies the original homestead. The choir was in attendance at the funeral service under Mrs. Cecil Jackson. The hymns were, “Unto the Hills Do I Lift Mine Eyes,” and “O God Our Help in Ages Past.”. The pallbearers were James Hammond, Ernie Hammond, Clifford Hammond, George Moore, Thomas Warren and W. J. Creswell. Among those at a distance were Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, of Jasper,  Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Gray, of Avison.

Mrs. Hiram Dowdall Beckwith Township, Mourned at Funeral

            The funeral of Mrs. Hiram Dowdall was held June 10 from her late residence, Town Line, Township of Beckwith, to St. John's Anglican church, Innisville, where Rev. Edwin Allsopp conducted the service. Interment was made in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Dowdall died suddenly at her home June 8 following a heart attack suffered two days previously. She was in her 64th year. The former Jemima Adeline Stanley, she was born January 24, 1888, daughter of the late Henry Stanley and his wife, Jane Watchorn, at Cedar Hill. She was married to Mr. Dowdall on June 4, 1912, at Cedar Hill and the couple farmed in Beckwith for years. Survivors include her husband, a son Stanley Dowdall, at home; five brothers, Isaac, of Richelieu. Que.; Alfred, Almonte; Herbert. R. R. 1, Carleton Place; Percy, Cedar Hill, and Melville, Pakenham; a sister, Mrs. Lyla Coe, Almonte, and a number of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers, Kenneth Gardiner, Russell Borrowman, Leonard Stanley, Norman Shannon, Henry Stanley, Findlay Douglas. Floral tributes were received from: Wreath, Husband, Stanley and Betty, Ken and Arthur Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Cottle, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crane, Mrs. Ernie Rothwell, Stanley and Ernestine Kilfoyle, Keith and Bernice Morphy. Sprays, Brothers and sister; Melville, Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Borrowman; Bob and Dorothy Dowdall; Mrs. William Stanley and family; Sadie Dowdall, R. N; The Salter Family; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dowdall, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnston, Clarence Dowdall; Elijah Ledgerwood; Bob and Marg. Dowdall and family, Murray and Eileen Dowdall ; Jean and Margaret Coe, Henry, Ellen, Herbert, Hannah; Lillian Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. James Perry Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Weir and Kyle; Mr. Byron Bowland; Lawrence and Gladys, Ken and Irma Hartwell; Tom and Marion Hudson; Mrs. Ethel Lowe, Phyllis and Isobel Lowe, Hillis and Irene Sweeney; Dan Miller; Employees of Collie's Woollen Mill Appleton; Scotch Corners neighbours; Baskets, Immediate neighbours,: McCreary neighbours; Friends near Carleton Place; Alice and Tommy, Erma and Lloyd and Dan and Elsie and Boys; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Moore; Mrs. William Dezell, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Dezell, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Rowe, Mr. Melvin Dezell; Mr. and Mrs William Cardiff, Audrey, Bill, Donald, Mel, and Edna, Earl, Grace and Geraldine; Cut flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Campbell, Mrs. M. Richards, Ken and Carrie Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Sample and Mr. and Mrs. William J. Sample, James L. Perry, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. High Perry, Doreen and Ernie Trimble Freda and Ivan Perry, Eleanor and Bob Leay; Howard and Elsie Lawlor, Don and Muriel Ogilvie; Mrs. Johnston McGee, Employees of Coady’s Mill, Pakenham. Friends from a distance attending the funeral were from Montreal, Toronto, Shawville, Kemptville, Smiths Falls, Perth, Arnprior, Pakenham, Carleton Place and surrounding district.

1954         Hiram McCreary Paid Final Tribute

            Largely attended by many friends and former associates, the funeral of  Mr. Hiram McCreary, former member of the Provincial Parliament, was held on December 28th from the home of his son, Harwood, who resides on the original McCreary homestead in Ramsay township. This is where McCreary's pioneer grandfather settled, when he emigrated from Ireland 132 years ago. A son of the late Joseph McCreary and his wife, Harriet Bailey, and the last member of their family of ten, he was married to the former Katherine McKay of Smiths Falls, who predeceased him in 1920. He passed away on December 25th, at the home of his daughter, Mr. S. A. Graham of Jasper, Ont., in his 92nd year. Mr. McCreary's interests included provincial, municipal, educational and religious affairs. He was a member of the County Cheese Board for many years, and served as secretary-treasurer and salesman of the IXL Cheese Factory. Services were held in Boyd's United Church, and conducted by Rev. N. C. McFarlane, assisted by Rev. J. E. Wilson of the Holiness Movement Church. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. Chief mourners were four daughters, Mrs. S. A. Graham (Mildred); Miss Harriet McCreary, Mrs. E. Blanchard (Annie ) , Miss Mabel McCreary, and one son, Mr. Harwood McCreary. Many beautiful floral tributes were received and donations to the Bible Society given in his memory. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Peter Moffatt, Oliver Dezell, Harold Stevens, Dr. R. H. McCreary, Daniel McCreary and Keith Graham.

September 15, 1955         ROTHWELL, Matilda - Suddenly at her home, Charlotte St., Carleton Place, on Thursday, September 15, 1955, in her 91st year. Matilda Graham, widow of the late Thomas Albert Rothwell. Resting at her home until 2:30, Saturday, September 17. Funeral service at St. John’s Church, Innisville, at 3 p.m. Interment St. John’s cemetery.

Thursday, January 10th, 1957         Infant Passes Suddenly In Hospital

            Mr. and Mrs. John F. McDiarmid, (Mary F. McEwen) Lake Avenue west, are mourning the loss of their dearly beloved baby son and only child, Peter John McDiarmid, who passed away in Ottawa, Wednesday, January in his l0th month. The baby, who was born in Carleton Place on March 14, 1951 had apparently, been in his usual health until a few days prior to his passing which came as a very great shock and as an almost overwhelming blow to the young parents, their immediate families and many friends. In addition to his parents the little one is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan McDiarmid, Munro Street, Carleton Place, Mr. and Mrs. Harold McEwen, Beckwith. The funeral took place from the Patterson and Son Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, on Friday afternoon to Pine Grove cemetery. Rev. A. Eikenaar, minister of the Baptist church, officiated. The pallbearers were Messrs. Wilson Kingsley, Roger Bulloch, Arnold Henry and Ed. Beaton, all uncles of the little child. Friends were present from Perth, Norwood, Ottawa, Beckwith. Numerous beautiful floral tributes were received.

  August 9th, 1957         John Dezell Dies In Vancouver

            Mr. Oliver H. Dezell received word last Friday, of the sudden passing of his brother, Mr. John Dezell, Vancouver, on August 9th, 1957. He was 73 years of age. Mr. Dezell was a former well known resident of Carleton Place. where he resided for a number of years, and also lived in Appleton for several years before moving to Vancouver, B. C. Besides his wife he is survived by one son Forrest, of Vancouver; one daughter (Am) Mrs. William Fulton of Hamilton; three brothers, 0. H. Dezell of McCreary's, Wilfred Dezell, Carleton Place and James Dezell of Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. Dezell had celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary last January.

  February 18, 1958         KILFOYLE, WILLARD P. 

    In Carleton Place Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, February 18th, 1958. Willard Preston Kilfoyle in his 70th year, beloved husband of Elsie McLaren. Resting at Patterson & Son Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place. Funeral will leave the funeral home at 1:45 p.m. for service at St. James' Anglican Church , Franktown, Thursday, February 20th, at 2.30 p.m. Interment Franktown Cemetery.           

W. P. Kilfoyle Dies Suddenly

          The sudden death of Williard Preston Kilfoyle occurred in Memorial Hospital on Tuesday in his 70th year. He had suffered a heart attack a few days previously. Mr. Kilfoyle was well known, in the Carleton Place district. He and his wife, the former Elsie McLaren, operated a store at Innisville for a great many years. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon from the Patterson & Son Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, for service in St. James' Anglican Church at Franktown at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Franktown cemetery.

S. C. Knowles Dies In Toronto

    Lanark April 1 - Samuel Crawford Knowles, a former Lanark resident, died in Branson General Hospital, Toronto, on Saturday, in his 66th year. He had been ailing for a period of three years. Sam Knowles was born in Drummond township, a son of the late James Knowles and Mary Jackson. He attended Knowles Public School and Lanark High School. He entered the former Bank of Ottawa in Lanark and worked in various branches throughout Ontario. He later took a position with the engineering department of the Northern Electric in Montreal, and remained with the company for 32 years, until his illness three years ago. In 1921 he was married to Jetta Mcllraith of Lanark, who survives, and resides in Toronto. Three brothers and one sister also survive, John H. Knowles of Aurora, Ont., Elmer of Medicine Hat, Alta., Lloyd Knowles of Lanark, Mrs. Allan McLean (Mary) of Belleville. Funeral services were held from Young's Funeral Home, Lanark, on Tuesday with interment in Lanark village cemetery. Rev. George Empey of St. Andrew, United Church officiated. The late Mr. Knowles’ wife is a sister of Mrs. W. C. Cross, High Street.

November 15         Patsy McCreary Dies In 11th Year

            Patsy Euphemia McCreary, youngest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Harwood McCreary, passed away at the Toronto General hospital Saturday morning, November 15th, where she had gone for quite a serious operation. The operation was quite successful but wee Patsy slipped away twenty-four hours later instantaneously. Patsy was in her 11th year. Her sweet and winsome ways endeared her to a host of friends. Her patient, sunshiny courage, though her life was a delicate one, is an inspiration to her bereaved family. Services were conducted by Rev. M. Robert Boston at the family residence, H. McCreary’s, to United Cemetery at Boyd’s Settlement. She leaves to mourn her loss: mother, dad, brother Dan, sister Constance, grandfather , Mr. Hiram McCreary. "I am the resurrection and the Life. He that believeth on me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and he that liveth and believeth in Me shall never die".

Thursday, November 27th, 1958         Mrs. Roy Robertson Passes Suddenly In Local Hospital

          The sudden death, of Mrs. Roy Robertson occurred in the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 14, 1958, in her 71st year. Born at Rosetta, Ont., she was the daughter of George Creighton and Margaret Rodger. Mrs. Robertson, the former Margaret (Madge) Willimine Creighton received her formal education in the rural schools at Rosetta and Middleville and high school at Lanark. She also attended Model School at Perth and taught in district schools for many years. She was married to William Roy Robertson on April 26th, 1916. Surviving, besides her husband are two sons, William Creighton of Ottawa and Donald Roy of Hespeler, Ont.; also, one sister, Mrs. Edward Buffam of Carleton Place and three grandchildren. Two sisters deceased are, Mrs. William McKay and Mrs. Anne Whitton of Western Canada. A resident of Union Hall district all her married life, Mrs. Robertson was active in many phases of community welfare. She was a member of the Clayton United Church where for many years, she had been organist and a choir director. She was also a member of the Women's Missionary Society and Women's Auxiliary of that church. Mrs. Robertson was a charter member and past president of Union Hall Women's Institute. For several years she bad been a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society. The largely , attended funeral was held from the Kerry Scott Funeral Home, Elgin Street, Almonte on Monday, November 17th   to Clayton United Church for service at 3 p.m. Interment took place in the United Church Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Brawn assisted by Rev. M. F. Oldham. The late Mrs. Robertson was a talented lady. She was an accomplished musician and elocutionist and never spared her time or ability in  furthering good works in the community. She was very charitable, a kind neighbour and friend and a person taken by and large whose death will prove a distinct loss to the circle in which she moved. The many friends of the family extend sympathy to the two sons and especially to the husband who is now left alone with his sorrow. A feature of the service at Clayton was that the Anglican rector had the new chimes in St. George's Church used to play familiar hymns. Flower bearers were: Ray McIntosh, Allan McIntosh, David Thompson, Glen Ireton, Graham McKay, Jack McIntosh, Arnold Virgin, Gordon Giles, Donald Miller. Pallbearers were: Kenneth Robertson, Elvin McKay, Norman Dunlop, Dan Currie, Thos. McMunn, Kenneth Penman.

1959         Ben Willis Of Lanark Buried On Saturday

            The funeral of the late Benjamin Willis of Lanark was held last Saturday afternoon from the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. J. Rothwell, to St. Paul's Anglican Church, where service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. D. B. Clark. Burial was made in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lanark. The late Mr. Willis passed away in the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, April 29, following a brief illness.  He was in his 85th year. Born November 23, 1874, in Drummond Township near Balderson, he was a son of the late James Willis and Elizabeth Cooke. He received his education at Balderson. Early in life he entered the employ of the late Joseph Mendels in Perth and worked as a clerk in his stores in Perth and Westport. Later he was employed as storekeeper and bookkeeper for the Gray Lumber Co. at Clyde Forks for several years.  Also in early life he conducted general stores in Lanark, Brightside and Fallbrook. He was a resident of Lanark Village for the past 40 years. For more than 40 years he was associated with the late Charles Hollinger in the conduct of auction sales in Lanark and Frontenac counties. Always interested in municipal affairs Mr. Willis was a member of Lanark Village council for 17 years, 11 of which he was reeve. He was warden of the county in 1934.  In politics he was a life-long Conservative and served for many years on the executive of the Lanark County Conservative Association. He was an Anglican in religion and member of the Loyal Orange Lodge. Members of the Perth, Harper, Innisville and Drummond lodges conducted a service at the home on Thursday evening. The late Mr. Willis was married to the former Catherine Florence Morris at St. John's Church, Innisville, on February 7th, 1900. He was predeceased by his wife in July, 1943. Surviving are two daughters, Bessie, Mrs. Sam Rothwell, of Lanark, and Mary, Mrs. John Graham of Carleton Place, and one son, James of Iroquois; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild; also one sister, Mary, Mrs. Elijah Chambers, formerly of Saskatoon, and a resident of Lanark for the past six months. One son, Wilmer C. Willis, passed away in January, 1945; also predeceased by three brothers,  John, William and Robert Willis. Pallbearers at the funeral were six neighbours, Hugh Hagan, James Stewart, Thomas Kear, Clifford Ballantyne, Armour Graham and John Dobbie. Honorary pallbearers were three former county wardens, George H. Doucett of Carleton Place, Alfred Bowes of Bathurst, and James Dunn of Lanark, and Rev. N. H. Brock of Middleville, a former pastor of Lanark Baptist Church and a close  friend of the deceased. The funeral was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends and former associates of the Lanark County Council.

1959         George M. Warren Paid Final Tribute

            Friends and neighbours of Carleton Place and district united in paying tribute to George M. Warren at his funeral Saturday afternoon from Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, where the service was conducted by Rev. H. W. Giffin. Interment was made at Boyd's United, Cemetery. Mr. Warren died at his residence on Morphy street on Thursday following a lengthy illness. He was 73 years of age. He was born July 6th, 1885, at Carleton Place, son of the late James Warren and his wife, Mary McCulloch. He was educated here and carried on a blacksmith business on Edmund Street for a great many years. He later became a car dealer and up until lately, had been licence issuer for this area. Warren's Blacksmith Shop, now Walsh & Baker, had been a familiar landmark in the town while it was in the family. Mr. Warren started in when 16 years of age. He attended Memorial Park Church and had been a member of the Board of Stewards and Session and was also a trustee. He was a member of the School Board for 25 years and had been a member of the fire department and Horse Show Club. He was married December 30, 1913 to the former Gertrude Sturgeon who survives along with sons, Arthur of Sarnia and George C. of Stanford, Conn.; also a daughter,  Mrs. Clarke (Mabel) Greer of Britannia Heights and five grandchildren. The pallbearers were Frank Moon, Harry Crawford, Harry Young, Gordon Tabor, Gordon Lancaster and William Warren.

J. A. Ferguson Dies In Toronto

            Friends and relatives were shocked to learn of the sudden passing of John Arnold Ferguson at his home in Toronto on Sunday noon, March 8th, at the age of 53 years. Mr. Ferguson was born in Beckwith Township, youngest son of the late John Ferguson and Margaret McEwen. He was educated in the public and high school here, later attending Ontario Agriculture College, Guelph. He spent his early years in Northern Ontario, and Western Canada and during the second World War, he served with the RCAF over in India. He was a member of the United Church, and also affiliated with the Noranda Lodge, A. F. & A.M. He  was married in Winnipeg in November, 1936, to the former Kay Patterson of Saskatoon who survives, and one son, John Ferguson of Kingston in the R.C.E.M.E. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary Cairns of Forest, Ontario and Miss Marguerite of Beckwith and also three brothers, W. Heaton of Vancouver, Melville and Aberdeen residing in Beckwith Township. On returning from overseas he resided in Halifax for ten years, being salesman with the E. B. Shuttleworth Drug Company, and recently moved to Toronto. His gaiety and love for the finest things in life won for him a wide circle of friends who deeply mourn his demise. His funeral was held Fleming Funeral Home and conducted by Rev. Dr. Summers, assisted by Rev. Smith of Andrew's Church. Many floral tributes adorned the casket. The pallbearers were Finley  McEwen, Fraser McEwen, John Ferguson, William Neelin, James McGregor and Edmund Duff. Interment in the United Cemeteries.  

1959         Mrs. George Warren Dies In 76th Year

            Final tribute was paid the memory of Mrs. George M. Warren at her funeral held last Saturday afternoon from Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue West, where the service was conducted by Rev. H. W. Giffin. Interment was made at Boyd's United Cemetery. Mrs. Warren died on June 3rd at her residence on Morphy street following a lengthy illness. She 'was in her 76th year. The former Gertrude M. Sturgeon, she was born at Boyd's Settlement, daughter of the late William Sturgeon and his wife, Margaret Willows. She was educated at Watford, Ont., and was married at Carleton Place on December 29, 1913. Her husband predeceased her on February 26, 1959. Mrs. Warren was a member of Memorial Park United Church and was quite active in church affairs. She was a member of the Woman's Association and the W.M.S. Survivors include two sons, Arthur of Sarnia and Carman George of Stamford, Conn.; a daughter, Mabel, Mrs. Clark Greer of Britannia Heights, and a niece, Miss Alma Hammond of Ottawa; also five grandchildren. Three sisters predeceased her. The pallbearers were Gordon Taber, Gordon Lancaster, James Churchill, Russell Willows, Harry Crawford and Roy Willows.

Mrs. W. J. Bell Dies At Stittsville

            Stittsville - Mrs. Susan Ettabelle Bell of Stittsville, Ont., died Saturday at her residence. She was 57. Born at Prospect, Ont., she was educated at Prospect and at Carleton Place. She was the daughter of the late John Porter and Mary Helen Conlin. She attended St. Thomas Anglican Church at Stanley's Corners and was a member of the Church Guild and the Women's Auxiliary. In 1924 she married William James Bell in St. Augustine’s Church at Prospect. He survives. Also surviving are one son, James Raymond of Stittsville, one daughter, Mrs. Edward Cordukes; (Doris), also of Stittsville; one brother, John Porter of Prospect; six sisters, Mrs. Greig Presley of Smiths Falls, Mrs. B. H. Tubman of Prospect, Mrs. A. H. McCoy and Mrs. Harvey Sells, both of Stittsville; Mrs. Austin Leach, of  Prospect and Mrs. Hubert Thompson of Richmond. Four grandchildren also survive. The body is at her residence until Tuesday at 2.15 p.m. thence to St. Thomas Anglican Church for service at 2.30 p.m. with Rev. A. J. Poole officiating, assisted by Canon J. W. R. Meakin and Rev. J. L. Bradley. Interment will be in Munster Union cemetery.

Thursday, August 27th, 1959         Wilfred MacPherson Passes At 73 Years

            The death of Wilfred Duff MacPherson occurred at his late residence on Charles Street last Friday following a lengthy illness.  He was 73 years of age. Born in Carleton Place, he was a son of the late William MacPherson and his wife, Margaret Rorison. He lived nearly all his life here. He clerked at one time, for the late Fred McRostie and had also been a moulder at Findlays Ltd. He married the former Ellen Bennett 46 years ago on August 26. Mr. MacPherson attended St. James' Church and was a lifelong member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Survivors include his wife; a sister, Minnie, Mrs. Fred Clairmont of Gravenhurst. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from Patterson & Sons Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, to St. James' Cemetery for interment. Rev. D. F. Weegar conducted the service. The pallbearers were Harold Steele, Kid Bryce, Aubrey Nesbitt, George Bolger, Dr. W. F. Baird and Harold Hughes.

Thursday, February 18th, 1960         Mrs. William R. Code Of Innisville Dies

            On Thursday morning, February 11th, the entire Community was shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of Edna Elizabeth Giles, beloved wife of William R. Code of Innisville. She was born near Clayton on January 23, 1905, daughter of the late Enoch Giles and his wife, Anne Moulton. Mr. and Mrs. Code were married at Clayton on January 25th, 1922. They lived on their farm at Scotch Corners until two years ago, following which they moved to Innisville. The deceased was a member of St. John's Anglican Church. Innisville, and was an active worker in the Women's Auxiliary and Guild. She was secretary treasurer of the Little Helpers' Branch of that church for a number of years. The late Mrs. Code was a kindly person. Her patience and cheerfulness were an inspiration to all, and for everyone there was a warm greeting and a happy smile. As wife and mother, her first interest was always, in the welfare of her family, but it  was a constant delight to her to extend the warm hospitality of her home to her friends with whom will remain memories of happy hours spent with her there. Besides her sorrowing husband she is survived by six sons and six daughters; Stanley of Smiths Falls; Edna, (Mrs. Harvey Ruttle) Ferguson's Falls; Anna (Mrs. Kenneth Avery) Maberly; Elsie, (Mrs. Howard Bennett) Franktown; Allan, Carleton Place; Vera, (Mrs. Lorne Deugo); Mary and Williard (Billy) of Ottawa; Lloyd and Frederick on the farm at Scotch Corners; and Gordon and Evelyn at home; one sister, Lillian, (Mrs. Earl Sweeney) Boyd's; four brothers, Ressford of McCreary's; Lloyd and Milton of Clayton, 0rville of Almonte and a brother, Leslie predeceased her a number of years ago. The funeral took place from her home to St. John's Church and cemetery. Rev. M. F. Oldham of the parish, assisted by Rev. G. A. Young of Carleton Place, conducted the service at the church and cemetery. The pallbearers were John Gardiner, John Chamney, Lorne Cooke, Roy White, Edward Rathwell and Eldon Ireton. A profusion of beautiful floral tributes bore testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held by all who knew her. The funeral was attended by friends from Pakenham, Almonte, Carleton Place, Perth. Maberly, Lanark, Brockville. Smiths Falls, Ottawa, Stittsville, North Gower, Port Elmsley, Merrickville, and Kingston.

Thursday, May 6th, 1960         Robert O. Gardiner Paid Final Tribute

            The community lost one of its oldest citizens with the sudden passing of Mr. Robert Oliver Gardiner at his home in Scotch Corners on Friday, May 6th, following a short illness. Previous to suffering a severe stroke, Mr. Gardiner had been in his usual good health, and his death came as a great shock to his family and friends. Born in Scotch Corners on August 7th, 1873, he was the last surviving member of the family of the late Charles Gardiner and his wife, the former Alice Ebbs, and had spent his entire lifetime farming in that community. Mr. Gardiner was a devout member of St. John's Anglican Church, and a life member of L.O.L. No. 92, Innisville. He always took a keen interest in municipal affairs, having served as councillor and reeve of the township of Beckwith for several years. On February 27th, 1901, he was married at Cedar Hill to the former Mary Ellen Dowdall, who survives with three sons: Herbert of Black's Corners, John and Clifford, Scotch Corners, and two daughters, Edna, Mrs. Joseph Ireton, Drummond Centre, and Gladys, Mrs. William Sample of Carleton Place. Also surviving are: twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held from his late residence at two o’clock on Sunday afternoon, May 8th, to St. John’s Anglican Church, Innisville, with Rev. M. F. Oldham, conducting the service. Internment was made in St. John’s Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. William Gardiner, James Gardiner, George Gardiner, Charles Menzies, Norman Dowdall and Harvey Downey, all nephews of the deceased. The many beautiful floral tributes received were mute evidence of the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

Thursday, May 19, 1960         Mrs. George Moore Dies Suddenly

            Friends and neighbours united in paying final tribute to Mrs. George C. Moore at her funeral on Thursday afternoon from the Patterson & Son Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, where the service was conducted by Rev. R. H. James and Rev. H. W. Giffin. Interment was made in Boyd's United Cemetery. The pallbearers were Wesley James, Earl Moore, Allan Lyle, Earl Willows, William Munroe and Franklin Boyd. Moore died in Memorial Hospital on May 9 after a very short illness. She was in her 75th year. The former Flossie May Hammond, she was born September 26, 1885, a  daughter of the late Alfred Hammond and his wife, Sarah Ann Willows, foster parents. She was educated at Carleton Place and was married in August, 1928, at Carleton Place, to  Mr. Moore. The couple resided on their farm at Boyd's. She attended Boyd's Free Methodist Church. Surviving besides her husband are a son, Lloyd Moore of Roebuck, Ont., a daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Olive) James, Lanark; brothers, William Clifford Hammond and Warner Morphy of Carleton Place; Russell, Roy, Allan and Merville Gallipo; a sister, Marjorie Gallipo, and a stepmother, Mrs. Catherine Gallipo. Another sister, Hazel, is, deceased.

Thursday, May 26, 1960         Mrs. George Giles Died On Monday

            Following a lengthy illness which confined her to bed for a number of years, Mrs. George Giles, one of the town’s oldest residents, passed quietly away at the Lyons Nursing Home on Monday of this week. The former Miss Jessie Thompson, she was born in Ramsay, July 17, 1873, and was a daughter of the late Robert Thompson and his wife, the former Charlotte Sheppard, of that township, where she received her education and spent her early life. She was married at the home of her parents to Mr. George Giles and following their marriage, farmed  for several years in Ramsay. Leaving Ramsay, they carne to Carleton Place where Mrs. Giles has lived for some 45 years. She was a member of James' Anglican Church  and the W. A. and took an active part in both in her earlier life and when her health permitted. She was also an active member of  the Ladies' Orange Lodge, Carleton Place, and retained deep interest, in all its activities. Surviving  are seven sons, Ernest, Hilton, Arthur and Merrill,  all of town, Wilbert Giles, Almonte, Eric Giles, Ottawa, and  Earl Giles with the R.C.A.F. at Moosejaw, Sask.; four daughters, (Gladys) Mrs. Anderson and (Velma) Mrs. Norman (Kid) Bryce, both of Carleton Place, (Hazel) Mrs. Bert Parsons, and  (Florence) Mrs. Harry Griffith, both of Smiths Falls. Four sisters, Mrs. Elijah Giles, Mrs. Miller McNeely, both of Carleton Place, Mrs. Sam Smalley and Mrs. Frank Schoonmaker, both of Ossing, New York, and one brother, Mr. William Thompson of town, also survive, with 30 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A son, Alfred, and a brother, Thomas, and her husband are deceased. The funeral took place from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, on Wednesday  afternoon to St James’ Anglican Church for service at three o'clock with Rev G. A. Young officiating. Interment was made at St. James' cemetery. The Orange ladies held a service at the Funeral Home Tuesday evening. The pallbearers were Albert Giles, Ormond Giles, Gerald Giles, Eddie Parsons, Cecil Bryce and Robert Bryce. Numerous beautiful floral tributes were received, evidence of the high esteem in which Mrs. Giles was held.

July 29, 1960         Final Tribute Paid Miss K. M. McEwen

            The funeral of Miss Katie McEwen took place on Friday, July 29th, from Patterson & Son Funeral Home, Lake Avenue, where Rev. H. E. Parsons conducted the service. Internment was in United Cemeteries.

Friday, September 27, 1960         Mrs. J. H. MacPherson Paid Final Tribute

            The funeral of Mrs. John H. MacPherson took place last Friday afternoon from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, where the service was conducted by Rev. H. E. Parsons. Internment was made in the United Cemeteries. The pallbearers were William Prime, W. J. Cook, Mose Okilman, Douglas Lancaster, Alwyn McAllister, and Howard McNeely. Mrs. MacPherson died at the residence of her son, Dr. G. W. E. MacPherson at Highland creek, Ont., on September 27. She had been in ill health for some time and was in her 74th year. Mrs. MacPherson conducted an insurance business for many years from her residence on Judson Street, and had retired only a short time previously. She was born January 22, 1887, at Pakenham, the former Elizabeth Isabel Lynch, daughter of the late John  Lynch and his wife, Jane Cameron. Her husband, who had been an insurance agent and barber, died several years ago. She attended Zion United Church and was a member of Mississippi Rebekah Lodge No. 18. The Lodge held a service at the funeral home on Thursday evening. Her only survivor is her son, Dr. MacPherson.

1960         Norman Bowland Dies Suddenly

    Norman Bowland Died Suddenly . The death of Norman Leslie Bowland occurred suddenly on Sunday at his residence on Victoria Street. He was in his 64th year. Born September 20, 1896, in Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late William James Bowland and his wife, Evangeline Bolton. He was educated in Ramsay and came to Carleton Place where he was engaged for 35 years in the garage and service station business as a mechanic. He attended St. James' Anglican Church. He was married September 20, 1930, to the former Effie Marion Fulton at Pakenham. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lois, Mrs. Robert Ready of Raleigh, North Carolina; a brother, Harvey of  Fallbrooke; three sisters, Lillian, Mrs. Fred Richardson of Windsor; Beatrice; Mrs. Wellington Weir, R. R. 1, Carleton Place, and Mabel, Mrs. William Rothwell of town. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west, to. St. John's Anglican Church at Innisville where Rev. G. A. Young conducted the service. Internment was made in the parish cemetery. The pallbearers were: Stanley Tackaberry, Arthur Drummond, Earl Fleming, Stanley Shannon, Wally Cook and Harwood McCreary.

Thomas H. Marshall Dies In 84th Year

            The funeral of Thomas, Henry Marshall took place last Friday afternoon from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, to St. James' Anglican Church where Rev. G. A.  Young conducted the service. Interment  was made in St. John's Cemetery at Innisville. Mr. Marshall had resided for the past year on Third avenue in Ottawa and he died in the Ottawa Civic Hospital on October 2 after an illness of five weeks. He was in his 84th year. He was born July 12, 1875 at Pontiac, Quebec, a son of late Thomas Marshall and his wife, Ellen White. He farmed for many years in Ramsay and Beckwith Townships and after retiring from the farm, moved to Carleton Place until a year ago. He became quite famous a couple of years ago as the brother of a man who died in the United States, leaving  him nearly a half million dollars. His wife, the former Bertha Bishop, predeceased him. Survivors include a son, Thomas of White Lake, a daughter, Olive, Mrs. T. G. Nolan of Malton. Another daughter Pansy, predeceased him. The pallbearers were Arthur Deschamp, Arthur Toop, John Dixon, Lloyd McCall, Wayne Ferguson and Lawrence Dejardins.

W. S. Bellamy Paid Final Tribute

            Final tribute was paid the memory of Wilfred Sinclair Bellamy at his funeral last Thursday afternoon from the Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west to St. James’ Anglican Church where Rev. E. D. Fleming, conducted the service. Interment was made in the parish cemetery. Mr. Bellamy, who resided on the Town Line, died at his residence, January 31, after a sudden illness. He was born at Carleton Place, a son of the late Andrew Bellamy and his wife, Catherine Peever. She was educated here and for many years was in business on the north side of town. He was a member of the Anglican Church, life member of St. John’s Lodge, A.F. & A.M. No. 63,  Master of the Lodge in 1941: a member of Maple Chapter R.A.M. No. 116. In his younger days, he paddled with the Carleton Place Canoe Club. He served in the First World War and was a member of the Canadian Legion, also the Golden Jubilee Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Besides his wife,  the former Eva Carr, he is survived by two sisters, Miss Eva M. Bellamy of town and  Miss Marguerite Bellamy of Ottawa. The pallbearers were members of the Masonic Order, G. W. Reaburn,  Allan Doucett, Howard W. McNeely, Cecil Ruttle, James Stanzell  and Austin A. Wright.

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