THE RECORD NEWS NEWSPAPER

Smith’s Falls, Montague Twp., Lanark Co., Ontario , Canada

UPDATED 24 JUNE 2002

Below are some of the obituaries I have come across while researching my family tree. In brackets (after the item), is the date the article was placed in the newspaper.  I’ve been working on this quite a bit, so don’t be surprised if you find some typo’s.  Good luck in your search.

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DEATHS…

HOGAN                                  At Smith’s Falls on Sunday, June 19^th, 1921 , Foch, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hogan, aged 18 months.  ( 21 Jun 1921 )

HOGAN                                  ENTERED INTO REST - Richard Thomas Hogan - Resident of Smith's Falls for almost a half century, Richard Thomas Hogan died in St. Francis General Hospital this morning following a very brief illness and his passing will be sincerely mourned by numerous friends throughout this section.  The late Mr. Hogan was ill for less than one day and his death comes as a shock to many friends.  Born in Perth , 71 years ago, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hogan, he married Ellen Laframboise there 49 years ago.  For the past 47 years he had made his home in Smiths Falls and he had been employed with the Frost & Wood Company for more than 45 years.  Surviving, in addition to his widow, are three sons, Earl, of Smiths Falls, Patrick of Hamilton, and Thomas, Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Mary E. Droughan, Hamilton; Mrs. Sylveno Williams, Pontiac, Mich., and Miss Margaret, Hamilton; one brother, Nick Hogan, Smiths Falls, and one sister, Mrs. Josephine McCrea, of Lachine, Que.  Another brother, Patrick E. Hogan, died in Montreal a short time ago.  In religion he was a devout Roman Catholic and he was a valued member of Rideau Council, K. of C., No. 2444.  The funeral is being held Saturday morning to St. Francis de Sales Church at 8:45 o'clock , thence to St. John's Cemetery in Perth where the remains will be laid to rest. ( 17 Sep 1942 )

HOGAN                                  MRS. NICHOLAS FRANCIS HOGAN - MRS. NICHOLAS FRANCIS HOGAN - Sincere regret is occasioned in Smiths Falls and the district in the passing of Mrs. Nicholas F. Hogan, lifelong and highly respected resident of Smiths Falls who died in St. Francis General Hospital on Wednesday last, following an illness extending over a period of about four months.  The late Mrs. Hogan was formerly Mary Teresa Murphy, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Murphy, pioneer residents of this district and was born in South Elmsley Township .  She had resided in Smiths Falls for virtually her entire life, receiving her education here and was well known and held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends who will sincerely mourn her passing.  In religion, she was a Roman Catholic and a member of St. Francis de Sales Church .  Active in the Catholic Women's League, she was also a valued and prominent member of St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary.  Left to mourn her loss in addition to her sorrowing husband are three sons, CSM Frank Hogan, overseas, CPL Harold J. "Bus" Hogan O.T.C. Brockville and Ernie, Smiths Falls, also three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Morris, Toronto, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Sudbury and Miss Gertrude, Ottawa, and three sisters Mrs. John Hughes, Hamilton, Mrs. Angus Driscoll, New York and Mrs. John Loosemore, Gary Indiana.  Twenty-five grandchildren also survive.  Very largely attended by relatives and friends the funeral was held on Saturday in St. Francis de Sales Church where Very Rev. J. T. Hanley chanted the requiem mass, thence to Perth , Ontario where burial was made in St. John's Cemetery , Rev. Father Traynor officiating at the graveside.  Numerous spiritual and floral offerings indicated the high esteem in which the deceased was held and the deep regret occasioned by her passing.  Among those from out of town present were Mr. and Mrs. J. Morris, Toronto, Cpl. Harold Hogan, Brockville, Wilfred and James Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Foley, Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott all of Montreal and Mrs. J. Hughes of Hamilton. ( 7 Oct 1943 )

HOGAN                                  NICHOLAS FRANCIS HOGAN - Highly respected resident of Smiths Falls for more than 50 years, Nicholas Francis Hogan died suddenly in Ottawa Civic Hospital on Tuesday evening and his passing occasions sincere and lasting regret in this district.  Deceased had been in ill health for some time but had been in the hospital for only a week.  Born in Perth , 67 years ago, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Hogan.  Coming to Smiths Falls as a boy, he had made his home here for more than a half century and for more than 27 years had been employed with the CPR shops here.  In religion he was a Roman Catholic and a member of St. Francis de Sales congregation.  Surviving are three daughters Mrs. J. H. Morris, Toronto , Mrs. Clifford Logan, Sudbury and Miss Gertrude, Ottawa and three sons CSM Frank, overseas, CPL Harold "Bus" OTC Brockville and Ernest, Smiths Falls .  The funeral is being held tomorrow morning from the J. J. Marsh and Sons Funeral Home to St. Francis Church at 9 a.m. where Requiem High Mass will be chanted.  Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery , Perth .  ( 24 Aug 1944 )

HOGAN                                  ERNEST EDMUND HOGAN - A helper employed by the Canadian Pacific Railway, Ernest Edmund Hogan, died on May 19, after a long illness.  He was in his 48th year.  A native of Smiths Falls , he was the son of the late Nicholas Hogan, and his wife the former Mary Murphy.   Educated in local schools, he was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church .  He is survived by his wife, the former Anne Grace Millar, a son, Leo; six daughters, Celine of Toronto; Joan, Colleen, Geraldine, Lynne and Mrs. Norm Whiten of Smiths Falls, three sisters, Mrs. H.J. Morris, Toronto, Mrs. Cliff Logan, Sudbury, and Miss Gertrude Hogan, Ottawa and two brothers, Frank Hogan and Harold Hogan, Montreal.  The funeral service was held in the Marsh Funeral Home on Monday, May 21st, Rev. Francis O'Neill officiating.  Interment was in the parish cemetery.  Pall-bearers were Pete O'Brien, Bert Plant, Philip Crawford, Ed Buchanan, Morgan Sylvain and Mike Allen.  ( 7 Jun 1951 )

HOGAN                                  HAROLD JOSEPH HOGAN - A well known former resident of Smiths Falls , Harold Joseph Hogan died suddenly in Montreal on Sunday morning.  He was in his 45th year.  Born in Smiths Falls on March 29, 1907 , he was the son of the late Nicholas Hogan, and his wife, the former Mildred Murphy.  He was educated in St. Francis Separate School and the collegiate here and was later with the Liquor Control Board and was a yardman with the Canadian Pacific Railway.  He moved to Montreal four years ago.  A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Canadian Legion, and during his residence here was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church .  He was active in softball circles here.  He was married to the former Grace McLean, who survives him.  He also leaves to mourn his loss, four sons, Philip, Arthur, Nicholas and Paul, all at home; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Collard, of Brooklyn, NY, and Carol and Sandra, both at home; a brother Frank Hogan, of Smiths Falls, and three sisters, Mrs. J. H. Morris, of Toronto; Mrs. C. Logan, of Sudbury, and Miss Gertrude Hogan, of Ottawa.  Another brother, Ernest Hogan, predeceased him three months ago.  The funeral service was held Wednesday morning at St. Francis de Sales Church , Rev. Francis O'Neill officiating.  Interment was in the parish cemetery.  The pall-bearers were Pete O'Brien, Fred Pruner, Carl Buchanan, Clare McKay, Edmund Kelly and Leo Hogan.  ( 30 Aug 1951 ) (The date of birth is incorrect in the obituary.  Harold was born 27 Mar 1906 and baptised 20 Apr 1906 )

HOGAN                                  FRANK HOGAN - He left his sons: John, Vincent of Kirkland Lake, William, Ronald, Edward, Francis and Gary all of Smiths Falls and his daughters: Doreen, Veronica, Norma and Dolores.  He also left his sister Mrs. C. Logan of Creighton Mines, Ontario .  ( 29 Feb 1968 )

O'BRIEN                                 Marion (nee McLean ) - In hospital, Smiths Falls , on Thursday, September 24, 1998 .  Marion Winnifred McLean in her 89th year.  Beloved wife by first marriage of the late Joseph Ellwood and by second marriage the late O. E. "Pete" O'Brien.  Loved mother of the late Charron Levac.  Sister-in-law of Marquerite O'Brien of Brockville .  Sister of the late Gladys Johnson, Verla McGillvray and Grace Hogan.  Friends may call at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls , on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.   Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church , Smiths Falls on Monday, September 28, at 11 a.m.   Interment St. Francis de Sales Cemetery . (aft 24 Sep 1998 )

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