The ROYAL Scrapbook.  

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]

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Mrs. C. A. Waugh (Aug 18, 1966) - CARLETON PLACE (Special) - Mrs. Clarence A. Waugh died in an Ottawa hospital after a lengthy illness. She was in her 53rd year. The former Lillian Gertrude Julian, she was born and educated in Almonte, a daughter, of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Julian. She was a member of the Carleton Place Baptist Church . In addition to her husband, she is survived by five sons, Earl, Glenson, Nellis, Gary and Fred, all of Carleton Place ; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Agnel (Dolores) of Renfrew and Nancy of Carleton Place and three grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Arnold Julian of Carleton Place and Derwood Julian of Hamilton; one stepbrother, Howard Julian of Almonte; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce Comerford (Dorothy), Mrs. Norman Cochrane (Marjory), both of Carleton Place; and one stepsister, Mrs. Mervil Beyers (Violet) of Smiths Falls. The funeral was held Saturday from the Alan Barker funeral home to Carleton Place Baptist Church where Rev. Robert Strachan conducted the service. Burial was in United Cemeteries, Carleton Place .

STEVENSON, Sarah Elizabeth  - On Monday, October 26, 1939, at her home, Wakefield, Que., Sarah Elizabeth Timmons, aged 83, wife of John Charles Stevenson. Resting at Emond's Funeral Home, Burnside St. , Wakefield . Funeral service on Wednesday, October 28, at St. Andrew's United Church at 2 o'clock . Interment MacLaren's cemetery.

T. Albert Wilson, Pakenham Dies After Short Illness (March 15, 1959) - T. Albert Wilson, former reeve of Pakenham township, and well known Ontario farmer, died in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital , after a short illness. He was 65. Born at Carp, he was married to Elvina Johnston in 1928, and settled in the Pakenham district in 1929. He was active in community affairs and won several farming awards, including the Harris McNish Memorial award for assistance to agriculture and the Ottawa Farm Journal trophy for seed growing. He was past president and charter member of Pakenham Agricultural Society, Pakenham Township Federation of Agriculture, Lanark County Federation of Agriculture, Carleton County Crop Improvement Association, Ontario Crop Improvement, Ontario Conservation Association, Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association. He was also a past director of the Canadian Seed Growers Association. Mr. Wilson was reeve of Pakenham Township for ten years and warden of Lanark County in 1954. Surviving, besides his wife, are four brothers, David Wallace and W. John, Ottawa ; Edgar, Port Colborne , Robert , Colorado Springs, Colorado ; two sisters, Mrs. Ivan Switzer (Jean) Ottawa , and Mrs. S. E. Hanson (Francis) Rockcliffe. Funeral was held from the chapel of Kennedy Funeral Home, Carp, Rev. W. Henley, Pakenham, officiating. Burial was Huntley Presbyterian cemetery.

MRS. JOHN H. DUNLOP - PAKENHAM, July 27. - (Special.) - Tribute to the memory of Mrs. John H. Dunlop, whose death occurred at the Rosamond Memorial Hospital , Almonte, on Thursday, after a week's illness, was paid by a large number of relatives and friends who attended the funeral Saturday. The funeral was held from her late residence, 12th concession line of Pakenham township with interment in the Anglican cemetery here. Service at the house was conducted by Rev. F. H. Wimberley, rector of St. Mark's Church here. Mrs. Dunlop, whose maiden name was Christina McIntyre, was born in Ramsay township and was in her 82nd year. She was a daughter of the late John McIntyre and his wife, the former Frances Lang, of Ramsay. About 55 years ago she married Mr. Dunlop, who predeceased her by several years. She was an Anglican and when in health was a devout and regular attendant of that church. Surviving are one daughter, (Alice) Mrs. Arthur Courtney, Winnipeg , and one son, Roy Dunlop, on the homestead; also two grandchildren. Many beautiful floral tributes were received by the bereaved family.

Mrs. Harvey Cavanagh (1953) - ALMONTE, April 29.- (Special) - The funeral of Mrs. Harvey Cavanagh of Pakenham township was held from the Scott funeral parlors with the Rev. H . A. Irwin in charge of the service and interment was made in St. Mark's Anglican cemetery, Pakenham. Born at Cedar Hill on January 20, 1917 , she was the former Olive Irene Stanley, third daughter of the late Edmond Stanley and his wife, Annie Scott. She was educated at the Cedar Hill and Pakenham schools. In 1939 she married Harvey E. Cavanagh and took up residence in Pakenham township. She was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham. Surviving are her husband, one son, Donald, aged 12 years; her mother, Mrs. Edmond Stanley; one brother, Edward; and three sisters (Carmel) Mrs. Weldon Timmins; (Betty) Mrs. Stuart Tosh and (Eva) Mrs. Keith Cavanagh.

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'CROSS TOWN (Aug 30, 1957) - Devoted Telephone Man Was Arnold G. Timmins - By Austin F. Cross Citizen Staff writer - One of the most pleasant men I ever knew died the other day. He was Arnold G. Timmins, formerly of Ottawa , and more recent of Montreal . So universally was he known as "Tim" that I imagine few when living identified him by his Christian name, Arnold. "Tim" spent most of his life in and around Ottawa , but he was born in Pakenham, and he lived the last 11 years in Montreal . Officially he was Bell Telephone staff engineer in charge of toll projects and defence co-ordination. But his love of and Interest in telephones went far beyond that. I always said that, if my cousin the former Lorena Cross, his wife, ever had cause to sue for alienation of affections, she would have to name as co-respondent, the telephone company. He ate and slept and dreamed of phones. I never saw a man so wrapped up in his work. Keen a bridge player as Tim was, you could get him away from the card table merely by mentioning toll dialing, or a seven pull system, or some other - to him - enchanting project. Away would go Tim on the principle of the phone, and the bridge game went down the drain till we cleaned up the communications system. Once Tim disgraced himself in the eyes of his wife at Dominion Church . They were seated down near - the front where apparently the hard of hearing had some hearing aids. Tim promptly put one on. The preacher did not come through clearly. Tim shook the machine, while his wife blushed, he desecrated the Sabbath in church by trying to do repairs then and there in the midst of the preacher's homiletic eloquence. But Tim was the incurably curious phone man. Let it not be thought either that he was not a good bridge player. He played by the book but he exacted no such discipline from his partner. He smiled pleasantly at your biffs, he laughed off your boneheads. Bridge was just a game, and it was all fun, after all. Obviously, such a man was marked for the top. But an suspectedly bad heart ended everybody's plans. Even on his deathbed, he wise-cracked about his successive attacks. He had many friends who admired him for many things. But as long as I live, I can never forget Tim's whimsical little smile.

James William Munro Passes in His 97th Year - James William Munro, known figure around town for many years and the oldest native-born resident of Arnprior, passed away at his home at 43 Daniel street , after a short illness on Tuesday, July 1, in his 97th year. Mr. Munro was born on the same site on January 31, 1862 , to James William Munro, a native of Glasgow Scotland , and Jane Beggs, who came from, Larne , Northern Ireland . He received his education in Arnprior where he was a life-long resident. He opened his own meat business in a part of his home and actively managed it until he retired 41 years ago.  Mr. Munro took a very vital

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interest in the world around him and was on two occasions a member of the Town council. He also was keen on sports, especially hockey, and once managed his own team "Munro's Pets." Mr. Munro was one of the founders of the Galetta power Company which sold out to Ontario Hydro Electric Commission, and was a life-long member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Arnprior. The house in which he passed away was the third on that site; the first two buildings were destroyed by fire. He kept himself in fine physical condition by walking at, least two miles every day, a habit which he did not give up unless snowdrifts or icy roads barred his way. He also enjoyed listening to the radio and kept in close contact with the affairs of his day. Twice married, his first wife Mary Elizabeth Bole dying in 1900, and Bella Jane Campbell, his second wife, dying in 1947. Mr. Munro is survived by one son, James C., Arnprior, and by seven daughters' Jean, now Mrs. F. W. Meyer, Renfrew; Myra, Mrs. Guy Lindsay, Arnprior; Wim, Mrs. A. T. Broome, Montreal; Jessie, Mrs. P. J. Morin, North Bay; Edith, Arnprior; Lillian, Mrs. Wm. O'Neil, Matachewan; and Doris at home. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One daughter, Belle, formerly Mrs. Hugh Lynn, Temiskaming, predeceased him. The funeral was held this afternoon from the Boyce Funeral Home to Arnprior cemetery. Service was held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Arnprior, under Rev. Dr. C . St. Clair Jeans and Rev. D. H. Woodhouse.

Arnold G. Timmins Dies in Montreal (Aug 30, 1957) - Arnold George Timmins, of 1444 Dunkirk Road, Mount Royal, Que., died Friday in a Montreal hospital following a long illness. He was 53. Born in Pakenham, he was a son of the late John Henry Timmins and Selina Sadler. Mr. Timmins was Bell Telephone staff engineer in charge of toll projects and defence co-ordination at the time of his death. A graduate of Queen's University as an electrical engineer in 1927, he joined the Bell Telephone two years later. He was district engineer in Ottawa in 1941, and district plant engineer the following year. He was transferred to Montreal in 1946, and in 1951 was plant supervisor for the Quebec division, and later chief engineer. Surviving are his wife, the former Lorena Cross, of Ottawa; two sisters, Mrs. F. Eckartt, Washington, and Mrs. G. M. Robertson, of Almonte, and one brother, H. J. Timmins, of Pakenham. The funeral was held at Hulse and Playfair Chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment was in Pinecrest cemetery.

MISS E. L. STEEN. - COBDEN, Feb. 5.-(Special) resident of Cobden, in oldest point of years, Miss Elizabeth Louise Steen, died yesterday in her 94th year, at the home of Dr. J. E. Ritchie, where she had resided with her niece, Mrs. Ritchie, for the past 12 years. Born at Galetta, Miss Steen was a daughter of the late James Steen and his wife, Rosanna McKibbon. For a number of years before coming to Cobden, Miss Steen operated a millinery store at Pakenham. William Steen, of Pakenham is a nephew, who with Mrs. Ritchie, of Cobden, and a number of other relatives in the Pakenham section, are left to mourn. Miss Steen was the last remaining member of her immediate family, all of whom lived to well above the allotted three score years and ten. She was an Anglican by faith and of a quiet disposition, endearing her to many. Death followed several weeks' illness. The funeral will be held Monday from the home of Dr. Ritchie, here, to St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, for service. Interment takes place in the church cemetery.

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Pakenham Notes - (Intended for last week)

Rev. H. H. Hillis (1961) - After taking his afternoon constitutional walk on Thursday, Feb. 19th, Rev. Harry Hunter Hillis returned to his home and later suffered a stroke. He was rushed to Belleville General Hospital by ambulance but died suddenly soon after admittance. Mr. Hillis was the honorary minister of visitation for Bridge Street United Church and had been most active in that capacity. Mr. Hillis was born at Toledo Ont., 83 years ago, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hillis and had resided in Belleville for the past fourteen years after he retired from his last charge at Sidney . After receiving his early education in his native schools he attended university and graduated with an Arts degree and entered the McGill University and was ordained in 1906. He was in charges at Sidney , Little Britain, Wellington , Pakenham, Wall Street Church in Brockville , Vankleek Hill, Riceville and Arundel during his, ministry and in all places was highly respected by his congregations. He was a man of keen intellect, high intelligence and was of a kindly nature. Mr. Hillis made and maintained a legion of friends throughout the district and his sudden death will be sincerely regretted by a wide circle. He was a member of Bridge street United Church , Belleville , and was always willing to assist the many ministers in the city in any capacity. Surviving is one daughter, Miss Margaret H. Hillis at home, His Wife, the former Pansy M. Oliver died in 1916. The funeral which was largely attended on Monday, Feb. l3th was from Bridge Street United Church with interment in the Belleville Cemetery .

Native of Pakenham Passes Away at Wakefield (Nov 2, 1959) - The death occurred in Wakefield , Quebec , on Monday, November 2, of Mrs. J. Charles Stevenson, a native of Pakenham. The former, Sarah (Sadie) Elizabeth Timmins, daughter of the late John Timmins and his wife, Frances Steen, she was born December 8, 1876 , at Pakenham. She received her education there and in Almonte. Her marriage to Mr. Stevenson took place 61 years ago at Pakenham, following which she spent 29 years on the Stevenson homestead in Wakefield township, and since 1927 lived in Wakefield village. She was a valued member of St. Andrew's United Church , a life member of the Woman's Missionary Society, past president of the Woman's Association, former county president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and active in the local branch of the Women's Institute. Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, Roy of Alcove, Thomas Henry (Harry) of Perdue, Sask, two daughters, Mrs. John Rutledge (Elizabeth) of Wakefield and Mrs. Lloyd Brown (Helen) of Ottawa; two brothers, Robert and Allen Timmins of Pakenham; 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. The funeral service, which was very largely attended, was held in Wakefield United Church , and burial was in MacLaren's cemetery.

William E. Coady (July 4, 1959)

ARNPRIOR, July 8.-(Special) - A Fitzroy township farmer for most of his life, William Edmund Coady died in Almonte hospital in his 88th year. Mr. Coady was born on the family homestead in Fitzroy, July 8, 1871 . He farmed there until his retirement in 1947 when he took up residence in Pakenham. He was married at Ottawa Feb. 8, 1915 , to Mary Courtman who survives. Mr. Coady was a member of St. Peter Celestine's parish, Pakenham. Surviving, besides his wife, are three sons, Edmund Coady, Pakenham; Charles J. Coady, Arnprior, and John Coady, Ottawa , and two daughters, Mrs. Leo Herrick (Betty), Pakenham, and Mrs. Frank Kellogg (Ruth), Potsdam , NY . Two sisters, Mrs. Leo Larkin, Fitzroy, and Mrs. Charles Moore, Admaston, also survive. The funeral was held in St. Peter Celestine's Church, Pakenham, where the body was met by Rt. Rev. J. L. Lesage of Ottawa . Requiem mass and libera service were held with Rev. Gerald Kellogg, Lyon Mountain , NY , officiating. At the graveside prayers were recited by Father Kellogg and Rev. Edward Lunney of Ottawa . Interment was in Indian Hill cemetery.

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Mrs. W. S. Needham Dies Resident of Pakenham (1959) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - The death occurred at a nursing home in Lanark, Friday, April 7, of Mrs. William Stewart Needham, a highly esteemed resident of Pakenham community, after a lengthy illness. She was in her 85th year. Mrs. Needham, the former Elizabeth Sadler, daughter of the late James Sadler and his wife, formerly Margaret Johnston, was the widow of the late William S. Needham, also of Pakenham, who predeceased her 22 years ago. The last member of a family of five, she is survived by one daughter Ena (Mrs. Joseph Redpath) Pakenham; three sons, Welland and Ray, Pakenham, and Eric, Almonte, and three grandchildren. A daughter Lucy (Mrs. George Julien) died several years ago. Funeral was held Monday, April 20, from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, to St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, where funeral services were held, Rev. C. C. Conliffe officiating. Many beautiful floral tributes were received. Pallbearers were Hiram and Edgar McCann, George Julian, Borden McGill, Norman Sadler and Marvin Needham. Interment was in St. Mark's cemetery.

Gordon Elder Dies Suddenly At Home in Pakenham (1959) - The friends and relatives paid tribute Friday, June 19, to the memory of Gordon Elder, who passed away very suddenly at his home, 11th Concession Pakenham Township . The funeral was held from the Boyce Funeral Home. Arnprior, to St, Andrews United Church, Pakenham. The service was conducted by Rev. W. L. Henley. Born November 12, 1908 , in Mille Isles Quebec, he was a son of William Albert Elder and his wife, the late Ida Strong. He spent his early life at Mille Isles. Twenty-four years ago he purchased a farm and moved to this district where he continued to farm until his death. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Theresa Filion, whom he married in 1935, and two sons. Also left to mourn his loss are his father, a brother and sister. Pallbearers were: Mervyn Strong, Dan Smith, John Girourd, Dudley Humphries, Beattie Timmins and William H. Barr. Many floral tributes were received from relatives, friends and organizations. Relatives attending from a distance included: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Filion, Bernard Filion, Mrs. Paul Filion, all of St. Jerome, Quebec; William Albert Elder (father), Mr. arid Mrs. Edgar Elder and Joan, all of Mille Isles, Quebec, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil R. Graham and Kenneth, Lachute, Quebec. Interment was in United Church cemetery, Pakenham. Rev. W. L. Henley conducted, the graveside service.

Mrs. Stuart Boal, Native Pakenham, Dies in Ottawa (Dec 22, 1955) - Following an illness of two weeks, Mrs. Stuart Boal died in an Ottawa hospital in her 67 year. Mrs. Boal's maiden name was Maggie Wood. She was a daughter of the late William Wood and his wife, Isabella Moore, and was born on the 9th Line of Pakenham Township. She was educated in the local schools and 43 years ago married Stuart Boal. They farmed in the Cedar Hill section of Pakenham. Mr. Boal died in August, 1949, and since that time, Mrs. Boal lived with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Melanson in Almonte. Left to mourn are three sons and one daughter, Clarence, Cedar Hill; Kathleen, Mrs. Joseph Melanson, Almonte; Howard, Almonte and Harold, Cedar Hill; two brothers: William Wood, Pakenham and Allan Wood, Indian Head, Sask; one sister, Minnie, Mrs. John Deugo, Kingston, She was a member of Zion United Church and of Cedar Hill WI. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home. Service was conducted by Rev. J. Ray Anderson of Almonte United Church . Interment was in Auld Kirk Cemetery .

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Mrs. John Hiram Barr Dies At Home in Pakenham (1959) - (By Pakenham correspondent) - The death occurred at her home in Pakenham on Tuesday, January 27, of Mrs. John H. Barr, a highly esteemed resident of the village in her 89th year, after a short illness. Mrs. Barr who, before her marriage, was Minnie Johnston, daughter of the late Robert Johnston and his wife, Mary Lowe, was born at Clayton and at the age of six moved with her parents to Cobden. In 1897, she married John Barr of Cobden, the marriage taking place, in the Anglican Church, Almonte, with Rev. George Lowe officiating. Thirty-five years ago they moved to a farm near Pakenham and six years ago, retired and came to reside in the village. In June of 1957 they celebrated their diamond wedding when a reception was held in their honour, which few are granted the privilege of. Surviving, besides her husband, are seven children: (Annie) Mrs. Russell Purcell, Cobden; (Mildred) Mrs. Harold Fishenden; ( Ada ) Mrs. Dickson McClure, Galetta; (Mary) Mrs. Harold Authors, William and Gordon, Pakenham. Herbert died one year ago; and George, Toronto . The funeral, which was a very lengthy one, was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, on Thursday, January 29, to St. Mark's Church for service at 1.30 p.m. , conducted by Rev. C. C. Conliffe. Pallbearers were three grandsons and three sons-in-law: Ellwood Barr, W. R. Barr, Jack Purcell, Harold Fishenden, Harold Authors and Dickson McClure. Among the numerous floral tributes was an offering from the Eastern Star, Chapter 211. Interment was in the Anglican cemetery, Cobden.

Mrs. J. W. Smith (1961) - (By Harriet Lowe) - Mrs. Jesse Warren Smith, well known and highly esteemed resident of Kinburn, died in A and D Memorial Hospital, Arnprior, on Monday, May 29, following several months' illness, of a heart condition. Mrs. Smith, before her marriage was Jessie Woods, daughter of the late Patrick Woods and his wife Margaret Ann Dunfield. She was born at Cedar Hill, nearby, 82 years ago and later moved to Antrim to reside. She married Jesse Warren Smith, Antrim, where they farmed until his death 19 years ago, when she retired and moved to Kinburn, where she resided until her death. To know Mrs. Smith was to meet one of the sunniest, most humorous dispositions that it is anyone's lot to meet. She was always active, animated and with this spirit of perpetual youth. Young and old alike were her friends. She was a devout member of Bethel United Church , Kinburn; president of the Woman's Missionary Society; a Sunday School teacher, a life member of the Women's Institute and a past president. For more than 60 years she was the faithful correspondent of three newspapers. She was signally honoured by The Arnprior Chronicle in 1958.

JOHN TEAMON THOMSON (March 5, 1950) - John Teamon Thomson, the grand old man of Fitzroy Township , passed away quietly early Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. W. Clarke, in his 100th year. Mr. Thomson was in good health last Sunday and read his daily newspaper from front to back. He took a weak turn and died at 2 o'clock Tuesday morning. Born in North Gower, he moved to Cedar Hill where he farmed for about 70 years. Mr. Thomson, although still interested in farming and in the welfare of the community in which he lived, retired six-and-a-half years ago. Following his retirement, he moved to Fitzroy Township , near Arnprior. where he took up residence with his son-in-law and, daughter. Of Scottish descent, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Thomson and was an active member of the United Church . The last surviving member of his family, he was first married, to Olive Meredith. Mr. Thomson later married Delilah Clarke who, died 12 years ago at the age of 83. His only surviving relative is a daughter, Mrs. Clarke and nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A son, William died six-and-a-half years ago. The body rested at the Boyce funeral home, 65 John Street , Arnprior, where the funeral service was held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock . Burial was in the United Cemetery Pakenham. The pallbearers were: Harvey Giles, Clifford Wilson, Dale Bradley, Grant Anderson, Merrill Coleman and Elliott Shanson. Service was conducted by Rev. D. H. Woodhouse.

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Mrs. James Dunlop (Jan 28, 1955) - CARLETON PLACE , Feb, 2. - (Special) -The funeral service for Mrs. James Dunlop, of Pakenham, was conducted Monday at the Patterson and Son funeral home, Carleton Place , by Rev. H. Henley of Pakenham, assisted by Rev. McCord, of Carleton Place . Interment was in the Anglican cemetery. Mrs. Dunlop died after short illness Friday at the residence of her son-in-law, Nelson Humphries, 11th concession of Pakenham, in her 90th year. She was the former Mary Ann Bremner, daughter of William Bremner and Ann Dick and was born in Almonte in 1865. In 1890, she married James F. Dunlop of Carleton Place who predeceased her in 1947. She lived for more than 50 years in Carleton Place where she was a staunch member of Zion United Church . She is survived by one son, Arthur, Smiths Falls, and three daughters, (Molly) Mrs. F. A. Cryderman, North Vancouver, (Della) Mrs. Robert Burns, Detroit, Mich. and (Clara) Mrs. Nelson Humphries, Pakenham, also eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Mrs. James Dunlop Dies After Short Illness (1955) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - Mrs. James Dunlop, a resident of Pakenham since 1942, passed away, after a short illness, on Friday, January 28, at the residence of her son-in-law, Nelson Humphries, 11th concession of Pakenham, in her 90th year. She was the former Mary Ann Bremner, daughter of the late William Bremner and Ann Dick, and was born in Almonte in 1865. In 1890 she married James F. Dunlop of Carleton Place , who predeceased her in 1947. She lived for over 50 years in Carleton Place , and where she was a staunch member of Zion Church . She was a lady of stirling character and had a keen sense of humor, which endeared her to her many friends, young and old. She is survived by one son, Arthur, of Smiths Falls, and three daughters, Mollye, Mrs. F. A. Cryderman, North Vancouver; Della, Mrs. Robert Burns, Detroit, and Clara, Mrs. Nelson Humphries, Pakenham; also eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

William John Gillan Passes At Pakenham In 90th Year (1954) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - The death occurred on Sunday, January 31, at Pakenham, of Wil­liam John Gillan, one of Paken­ham's oldest citizens, in his 90th year. Born in Fitzroy Township on June 26, 1864 , he was the son of the late Francis Gillan and his wife, Mary Ann Grey. He was the last survivor of a family of nine. His twin brother, Robert, prede­ceased him only a few years. In his early days he was a farm­er. Later he retired to Pakenham village where his activities were limited, due to ill health. Although an invalid for years, he retained a keen interest in the district and all its activities. The funeral took place from Boyce Funeral Home, Arnprior, on Tuesday, February 2, at two o'clock with interment in Union Cemetery , Pakenham. Honorary pallbearers were: James Dempsey, Allan Timmins, Alex Wodo and William McKibbon.  Pallbearers were: Palmer Wilson, Morton Ritchie, George Moreton, Percy Timmins, William Hogarth, Harry Scott.

Mrs. D. McKeith (1944) - Lucy Marie Steen was born March 3rd in Pakenham where she grew to woman hood and where she was married to Daniel McKeith, March 3rd, 1881 . They moved the same spring to Grand Forks , North Dakota , where he was engaged in farming. In the course of the year he filed on a homestead at Medford township, then just opening for settlers, where they made their home until retiring and moved into Fordville 19 years ago, where she since resided. Mrs. McKeith passed away on March 6 and the funeral was held at the Presbyterian church on March 8. Mrs. McKeith was a life long member of the Presbyterian church and was active in the work of the church so long as her health allowed. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. E. R. Ridgway, Mrs. C. A. Kelly, Mrs. R. M. Morstad and Mrs. A. P. Morstad; one son, Walter McKeith, all of Fordville; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Her husband, one daughter and two sons, predeceased her . Miss Annie and George Com­ba and Mrs. Janet Fishenden of Pakenham are first cousins.

Susie M. Watchorn Paid Last Honors (Sept. 9, 1955) - ARNPRIOR, Sept. 15.-(Special) - Final tribute was paid to the memory of Miss Susie M. Watchorn at her funeral from the home of W. J. Campbell to White Lake cemetery. Rev. A. E. Jaster of White Lake United Church officiated. Miss Watchorn died very suddenly, and had during the day gone about her usual duties. She was born at Waba Ont., 48 years ago, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Watchorn. She was educated at Waba Public School , and later Arnprior High School , and for many years was a prominent resident of Arnprior. She was a member of Grace - St. Andrews United Church, and was also a member of the Women's Institute of south Renfrew district and held the office of assistant secretary treasurer in that organization. Surviving are one brother, Arnold Watchorn, and two sisters, Clara, Mrs. W. J. Campbell and Miss Lucy Watchorn all of Arnprior. Many relatives and friends from all points including Western Canada were in attendance at the funeral.

STEVENSON, John Charles - At Gatineau Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 25, 1961, John Charles Stevenson, beloved husband of the late Sarah Timmins, and dear father of Roy, Alclove; Harry, Perdue, Sask.; Mrs. Lloyd  Brown (Helen) , Ottawa; Mrs. John Rutledge (Elizabeth), Wakefield, age 87. Resting at the Tubman Funeral Home, 403 Richmond Road at Roosevelt . Funeral leaving on Thursday at 12.45 for service at Wakefield United Church at 2 p.m. Interment McLaren's cemetery.

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Last Impressive Rites Held For Miss M. M. Nugent (1955) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - The death occurred at her home here on Wednesday, October 5, of Miss Minnie Nugent in her 77th year, after a few hours' illness. Miss Nugent was born at Cedar Hill, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Nugent and lived her life in the community. She was a member of St. Peter Celestine Church and a charter member of the Catholic Women's League of this parish. Surviving are: one sister, Mrs. Delice Keyes, Pakenham; five brothers, Arthur, John, Archie and Sylvester, all of Pakenham, and Vincent, Los Angeles , California . One sister, Annie, died three years ago. The funeral was held on Friday morning, October 7, to St. Peter Celestine Church. The funeral mass was sung by Rev. Canon J. Burke, parish priest of Fallowfield, a cousin of the deceased, assisted by Rev. Father Egan, Almonte, as Deacon and Rev. Father Murry, Pakenham, as sub-Deacon. Pallbearers were Wilfred, John, Hugh, Tom and Gerald Nugent and Gervais Teevens. Prayers at the graveside were recited by Rev. Father Murry. Out-of-town mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Nugent, Miss Theresa Nugent and Hugh Nugent, Ottawa , Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keyes, Sarnia .

W. Ernest Ritchie (1951) - PAKENHAM, Nov. 20 (Special) - The funeral of William Ernest Ritchie, whose death occurred in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital , Almonte, was held from his late residence in Pakenham to St. Mark's Anglican Church. A short service was held at the house by Rev. William Sunter and the service at the church was conducted by Rev. H. A. Irwin, the rector. Interment took place in the Anglican cemetery. Mr. Ritchie was born in Fitzroy township, son of the late Matthew W. Ritchie and his wife the former Eliza Jane Bennett. He was a successful farmer until 1927 when he retired to reside in Pakenham. In 1914 he married the former Zilla Walsh, of Quyon, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Grace, Mrs. A. L. Argue; two grandsons, Douglas and Ritchie Argue. He was in his 73rd year. Mr. Ritchie was a regular attendant of St. Mark's Anglican Church. He was a staunch Conservative and an enthusiastic curler. He was also an active member of the Horticultural Society and Fire Department.

Mrs. P. H. Burgess (1955) - PAKENHAM, Feb. 7, - (Special) - Chief operator of Pakenham Bell Telephone exchange for 23 years, (Mildred I. Andrews) Mrs. P. H. Burgess was paid impressive tribute at her funeral held from the Boyce Funeral Home, Arnprior, to St. Mark's Angli­can Church, here. The service was conducted by Rev. H. A. Irwin and burial was made in St. Mark's cemetery. Mrs. Burgess died at her home suddenly in her 64th year. She was the fourth eldest daughter of the late Samuel Andrews and his wife, Barbara Sparling, and was born in Bromley on October 12, 1891 . She married Preston H. Bur­gess of Stafford township and resided in Ottawa for seven years before moving to Pakenham in 1921. Mrs. Burgess was a devout member if St. Mark's Anglican Church, a life member and treasurer of the WA and an honorary president, of the Ladies' Guild. Always interested in sports, she was an enthusiastic curler until the last few years. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Beall (Nettie), Renfrew; Mrs. J. T. Forsythe (Lola) and one son, Cecil, both of Pakenham; four grandchildren, Fred and Heather Lee Forsythe, Kenneth and Debbie Beall, and one brother, Russell A. Andrews.

Mrs. W. E. Douglas Dies In Vancouver (1956) - (By Pakenham correspondent) - The death occurred at her home in New Westminster, B.C., on Saturday, February 18, of Mrs. William E. Douglas following a short illness in her 78th year. Mrs. Douglas, the former Catherine Shaw, was the adopted daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Shaw, Pakenham, where she lived and received her education. Fifty-three years ago she married William Douglas, Cedar Hill. They moved to Fraude , Sask. , where they kept store for a number of years, later moving to Vancouver . She is survived by her husband, one son and four daughters, all of Vancouver . Thomas S. Shaw who died five years ago, was her adopted brother. The funeral was held Tuesday, February 1, from the Chapel of Chimes with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Park , Vancouver .

Miss C. Comba (1961) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - The death occurred at her home in Ottawa on Tuesday, April 4, of Caroline Comba, formerly of Cedar Hill where she was born and brought up, eldest of the family of the late Cornelius Comba and his wife Eliza Dunfield, She was in her 92nd year. Some years ago she, with members of her family, moved to Arnprior where they resided for a number of years, later taking up residence in Ottawa . She was a devout member of the United Church and its organizations until ill health prevented. Of a family of nine, she is survived by two brothers, Herbert and Gordon, with whom she lived. The funeral was held on Friday, April 7, from the Radmore Stewart chapel with the Rev. Dr. Harold Pointer officiating. Interment was in Union cemetery, Arnprior.

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Susan Maria Watchorn Dies Suddenly (Sept. 1955) - Friends and relatives of Miss Susan Maria Watchorn, widely known in Arnprior and district, who passed away suddenly in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital September 3, paid final tribute at the funeral service held Tuesday last from the home of brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Campbell 'Waba. Rev. A. E. Jaster, White Lake United Church , conducted the service. Born at Waba, September 8, 1907 , she attended public school there and high school in Arnprior. She was the daughter of William Watchorn, and his wife, the former Jane Allison. Both parents predeceased her. A member of Grace St. Andrew's United Church , she was also a member of the Renfrew South Women's Institute, and had held the office of assistant secretary-treasurer. The floral offerings were many, indicative of the fact that she was many years a much respected resident of Arnprior. Pallbearers were: E. Ross Campbell, a nephew; William F. Johnston, James Magee, and Arthur Morphy, cousins; Frank Russett and Andrew Barrie. Interment was in the White Lake Cemetery .

Passing Is Mourned Of John Elliott - PAKENHAM, Ont., Dec. 19 (Special) - The death of John Elliott, highly respected resident of this place, occurred at his home Friday evening. He was the third son of the late John Elliott and his wife, Margaret Kerr, and was born May 30, 1857 . In 1888, he was married to Eliza Ann (Leida) Jamieson, of Kars , who survives, in addition to one daughter, Mrs. Charles Campbell and two grandchildren, Mary C. Campbell and John R. E. Campbell. Four brothers and four sisters also mourn, James H. Elliott, of Oakville; W. A., of Pakenham; Fred, of Victoria, D. K., of Winnipeg, Mrs. W. A. Paterson, and Mrs, John Jamieson, both of Vancouver; Mrs. W. W. Millar and Mrs. R. N. McCreary, both of Pakenham. Mr. Elliott was of a quiet disposition and sterling qualities. He was an elder in St. Andrew's United Church for many years and for some time served on the Township Council. He also was a member of the Pakenham Agricultural Society. The funeral was held today from the family residence to St. Andrew's Church, where service was conducted by Rev. Harold Turner and interment was made in the Union cemetery. The pallbearers were, Albert Scott, Levi Blair, Gus Harvey, Webster Maitland, Robert Fraser and George Noonan. Among the beautiful floral tributes received by the bereaved family were pieces from the Agricultural Society, the Women's Institute and the Little Theatre Guild.

COMBA, Annie - At the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, On­tario, on Friday, January 23, 1959, Annie Comba, beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Comba and sister of George Comba, of Pakenham, in her 90th year. Resting at her home, Pakenham Village .  Funeral service at St. Andrew's United Church , Pakenham, on Sunday, January 25 at 3 p.m. Interment United cemetery, Pakenham.

JOLY, Arthur J. - In hospital  1959,  Thursday January 22, 1959 .

Mrs. Mildred Irene (Andrews) Burgess Passes at Pakenham - Mrs. Mildred Irene Burgess, a familiar Pakenham resident, was laid to rest Monday afternoon, January 31, following her death, Friday, January 28. Funeral service was conducted at St Mark' Anglican Church, Pakenham, where the rector, Rev. H. A. Irwin officiated. Mrs. Burgess was well-known as the chief operator of the Bell Telephone Company in Pakenham, in which capacity she served several years. She was born in Bromley Township , October 12, 1891 , a daughter of the late Samuel Andrews and his wife, the late former Barbara Sparling. She was educated in Stafford . Married in Renfrew, April 5, 1914 , to Preston H. Burgess, she spent some time there before they moved to Pakenham, where her husband, who operates a store there, later located. Her husband survives. Deceased was a member of St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, and a life member of the Women's Association of that church. Two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Beall, Renfrew, and Mrs. T. J. Forsythe, Pakenham, survive, in addition to one brother, Russell Andrews, also of Pakenham. Pall bearers were: Honorary, G.  H. Scott, W. A. Scott, W. A. Fulton, S. A. Simpson, A. M. Timmins, and Craig Johnston. Active pallbearers were: Six nephews, Russell Leach, Lorne Briscoe, Lyle Burgess, Irwin Andrews, Dr. Charles Spence and Thomas Kent. Among the many floral tributes received were the followings: the main Bell Telephone office, Ottawa ; the Arnprior, Renfrew and Pakenham Bell Telephone Offices; Pakenham Business Men, Pakenham Curling Club, Cedar Hill WI , United Church choir, St. Mark's Anglican Church Ladies' WA and Guild, and teachers and pupils of S.S. No. One.

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JOSEPH GIBBONS (1961) - The death occurred at his residence, Wilkinson Street , Almonte, of Joseph Gibbons on Friday, March 31st., beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Campbell in his 82nd year. The funeral took place from the Comba Funeral Home on Monday, April 3rd at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev. R. M. Strachan of Pembroke conducted the burial service. He was the eldest son of the late Alex Gibbons and his wife, Delina Steen. Left to mourn his loss are his sisters, Maggie, Mrs. Wm. McCallum; Hannah, Mrs. Eddie Gilmour; Jennie, Mrs. Roy Wood; of  Fordville, N. D.; one brother, Ira,  at home. Annie, Mrs. Pete Morris, predeceased him, also Roy . The late Mr. Gibbons was very well liked by all and the flowers and sympathy extended showed the esteem in which he was held. The pallbearers were Joseph Brook, Phil Needham, Wilmer Illingworth and Bert Simpson, all of Almonte and Des Wolfe of Pembroke and Gordon Shultz of Westmeath. He was a scaler in Northern Ontario lumber camps before coming to Almonte in 1929.

Mrs. Robert A. Snedden Dies in Brockville (1959) - (By Pakenham correspondent) - After an illness of several months duration, Mrs. Mabel ( Needham ) Snedden passed away at the home of her son, Dr. F. W . Snedden, Brockville . She was in her 84th year. Mrs. Snedden was born in Pakenham, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Needham. In 1902 she was united in marriage to Robert A. Snedden, who predeceased her 32 years ago. Her entire life was spent in Pakenham. She was a devout member of St. Andrew's United Church , a life member of the Woman's Missionary Society and a faithful member of the Women's Institute. There remain to mourn her loss, one daughter, (Mary) Mrs. H. H. Simmonds, Edmonton; two sons, Donald, Perth, and Dr. Fred W. Snedden, Brockville; one sister, Miss Jean Needham, Pakenham; one brother, Fred Needham, Brampton, and four grandchildren. The funeral was held from the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, on Saturday, July 11 at 2.30 p.m. to St. Andrew's United Church , Pakenham. Interment took place in the Union cemetery with Rev. W. Henley officiating. Pallbearers were: Wilfred Snedden, Edgar McCann, W. A Scott, W. J. Wood, R. A. Scott and R. M. McKenzie. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved relatives.

Mrs. James McGill Passes In Almonte in 91st Year (1959) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - On July 2, in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital , Almonte following a brief illness, the death occurred of Mrs. James McGill of Pakenham, in her 91st year. The former Mary Sadler, she was born in Pakenham on October 29, 1868 , daughter of the late Thomas Sadler and his wife Elizabeth Needham. In 1897 she married the late James McGill and they celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary before her husband's death in 1950. Even in her late years, she maintained a lively interest in the community and always enjoyed receiving old acquaintances. The deceased is survived by  Mabel (Mrs. R. J. Hogan), Ottawa ; Borden, Pakenham; Kenneth, Ottawa , and two grandchildren, Jimmy Hogan and Murray McGill. The funeral was held at the Comba Funeral Home, Almonte, on July 4, at 2 p.m. , services being conducted by Rev. W. L. Henley with interment in the Auld Kirk cemetery. The pallbearers were: John and Hubert McGill, Gordon and Norman Sadler, Herbert Timmins and George Robertson.

Former Resident Dies In Victoria - Funeral service for a former resident of the Lawson district, Mrs. Myrtle Louise (Devine) Caldwell , 74, of Victoria , will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the W. J. Jones and Son chapel. She died Monday in Victoria . Born in Wisconsin , she came to Canada in 1910 homesteading in the Lawson district. She resided there until 1945 when she moved to Moose Jaw . In November 1967 she moved to Victoria . She was predeceased by her husband George McConnell in 1943, her second husband E. J. Caldwell, in 1946 and son Harvey McConnell in 1950. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Lindenbach, Victoria, Mrs. Ray Gower of 1356 King Crescent; a son, Lorne McConnell, of Moose Jaw; two brothers, Murray and Earl of 1145 Fourth avenue northwest; and two sisters, Miss Maude Devine of 1068 Sixth avenue northwest and Mrs. Mae MacInnes of North Vancouver.

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William Edmund Coady, 88, Fitzroy Farmer, Passes (1959) - A Fitzroy Township farmer for most of his life, William Edmund Coady died in hospital at Almonte on July 3 in his 88th year. Born on the family homestead on July 8, 1871 , he farmed there until his retirement in 1947 when he took up residence in Pakenham. He was married at Ottawa on February 8, 1915 , to Mary (Maysie) Courtman, who survives him. Mr. Coady was a lifelong member of St. Peter Celestine's parish, Pakenham. Surviving besides Mrs. Coady are two daughters, Mrs. Leo Herrick (Betty), Pakenham; Mrs. Frank Kellogg (Ruth), Potsdam, N. Y.; and three sons, Edmund, Pakenham; Charles J. Arnprior; and John Coady, Ottawa. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Leo Larkin, Fitzroy Township , and Mrs. Charles Moore. Admaston. The funeral was held from his residence on July 6 to St. Peter Celestine's Church, Pakenham, where the body was met by Msgr. J. L. LeSage, Ottawa . Requiem High Mass was sung by Father Gerald Kellogg, Lyon Mountain , N. Y., who also officiated at the graveside, assisted by Father Edward Lunney, Ottawa . Interment was in Indian Hill cemetery. Other clergy present at the funeral Mass were Msgr. John O'Neill, Vicar-General, Ottawa ; Msgr. J. A. Carley, Carleton Place ; Father Alphonse O'Neill, Ottawa ; Father F. I. French, Almonte; Father Ray Burke, Corkery; Father D. J. Morris and Father I. W. Rice, Arnprior; and Father J. A. Whelan, Pakenham. Pallbearers were Stuart Hudson, Wilfrid Colton, Eph Coady, Col. Edward Lisle, Mel Stanley and Gordon Dool.

Paid Tribute at Funeral Michael John Smith (1959) - (By Pakenham correspondent) - Striking tribute to the memory of Michael John (M. J.) Smith, one of Pakenham's best respected citizens, was paid at his funeral held Monday morning in St. Peter's Celestine Church . Monsignor John O'Neill met the body at the entrance of the church, The Pastor, Rev. J. Whalen sang the Requiem Mass and Rev. E. MacMahon, a cousin, recited the Prayers at the graveside in Indian Hill cemetery. Other clergy present were; Rev. E. Lunney, Rev. A. O'Neill, Rev. J. Kellogg, Rev. R. Bourk, Rev. T. Hunt and Rev. J. L. Lesage. The pallbearers were George Noonan, W. Y. Wood, Beatty Timmins, John Girouard, Allan Scott and John Nugent. The late Mr. Smith was the eldest son of the late Daniel Smith and his wife, Elizabeth MacMahon. He was born on the 11th line, Pakenham in 1884. In his Youth, he was a fine athlete. In 1910 he graduated with a B.A. degree from Ottawa University . He was captain of the University Athletic League and won a Dominion title in 1907. He was also winner of the cov (no more)

W. A. Comba (Oct 6, 1960) - William Allan Comba, 78 , of 97 Albert street , died at his home Wednesday following a lengthy illness. Born in Cedar Hill, Ont., and educated at Pakenham, he married Martha Semark in Arnprior in 1905. A mill jobber at Calumet , Que., for 40 years, he retired in 1942. He was a past master and charter member of Grenville Lodge No. 101, GRQ, Grenville, Que., and belonged to the Laurentian Chapter, RAM, Lachute. Mr. Comba attended Western United Church . Surviving, besides his wife, are three sons, Alvin of Lachute, and Harold D. and Russell A., both of Ottawa; one daughter, Mrs. Harry Craig (Frances), Ottawa; two brothers, Herbert C., Ottawa, and Gordon F., Luskville, and a sister, Miss Caroline Comba, Ottawa.

Roy . M. Fulton (1961) - (By Pakenham Correspondent) - Roy McMullen Fulton, well known resident of Pakenham, passed away suddenly at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Friday, June 2, in his 70th year. He was born in Cedar Hill, August 20, 1891 , a son of the late Robert Fulton and Margaret Reid. He received his education in Cedar Hill and was a veteran of World War I. He has been employed by the Department of Highways for the past 31 years. He was married in 1929 to the late Alvira E. Ross and resided in Pakenham. He is survived by one daughter Doris, (Mrs. John Ganton), of Saskatoon; six sisters, Mrs. Annie Maddock, New Liskeard, Mrs. Mary Sayyeau, and Mrs. Dorothy Deugo, Pakenham; Mrs. Effie Bowland, Carleton Place; Mrs. Edith McDougall, Almonte, and Mrs. Edna Snedden, Perth; two brothers, Clifford, Almonte, and Thomas, Pakenham. He was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Jean Camelon and Mrs. Margaret Scott, and two brothers, John and Murray. The funeral service was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Almonte, and interment was in the United cemetery, Pakenham, with Rev. W. Henley officiating. Pallbearers were: Ephraim Coady, Edmond Coady, Edgar McCann, James Stewart, Ernest Waldron and Arkinson Nugent.

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SAMUEL G. CUNNINGHAM (1965) - A well-known White Lake native, Samuel George Cunningham was paid final tribute by many friends and relatives at the funeral service in Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday last. Mr. Cunningham died New Year's day in St. Michael's hospital, Toronto after a short illness. He was in his 54th year. Pallbearers were: M. C. Fraser, Arthur McKay, Raymond Cunningham and Howard McLachlin. The service was conducted by Rev. V. Plager, White Lake United Church. Born in White Lake, July 29, 1912, he was a son of the late John Cunningham and his wife the former Elizabeth McLachlan. Educated in White Lake, he resided there until 1954. He was employed as a mechanic with Ontario Hydro. In July 1936, he married the former Margaret Campbell of Ottawa. Mrs. Cunningham survives, along with three sons, Garry E., Renfrew, Terry S. L. And Kevin D., both of White Lake . One daughter, Betty, survives, and is an Ottawa resident. One brother, George, survives, in Peterborough, and four sisters, Jean (Mrs. Wilmer Headrick), White Lake; Stanzel (Mrs. A. Trawick) Saskatoon; Eva, Mrs. M. Aide), Ottawa, and Christina (Mrs. H. Robillard), Arnprior. There are two grandchildren, Beverley and Stephen Cunningham, Renfrew. Three brothers, James, Harold and William predeceased him. Interment was in the White Lake Cemetery.

MRS. JEAN MEYER - A resident of Renfrew for the past fourteen years Elizabeth Jean (Munro) Meyer died after 9, short illness in Renfrew Victoria Hospital, December 23, in her 75th year. Born in Arnprior she was the daughter of the late James W. Munro and Mary Bole. She attended Arnprior schools and Model school in Renfrew and taught school in the Arnprior area for a number of years. In 1919 she married Ferdinand (Fennie) Meyer and they farmed in McNab township, until Mr. Meyer's death in 1952. Mrs. Meyer is survived by one daughter, Doreen (Mrs. Emerson Wallace, Reg. N.) and two grandchildren, Barbara and Gordon of Renfrew. Also surviving are six sisters, and one brother: Mrs. Guy Lindsay (Myra) of Arnprior; Mrs. Archie T. Broome (Wim) of Montreal; Mrs. Philip J. Morin (Jessie) of North Bay; Mrs. William S. O'Neill (Lillian) of North Bay; Misses Edythe and Doris Munro and Mr. James C. Munro of Arnprior. The funeral was held December 26 from the Boyce Funeral Home to Emmanuel Anglican Church where service was conducted by Rev. H. R. Hobbs. Interment was in Arnprior Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Frank Meyer, Bill Roach, Gordon Hector, Fred and Emerson Scheel,

James H. Elliott (1953) - PAKENHAM, Aug. 10. - (Special) - James H. Elliott, of Oakville, the last surviving member of one of the pioneer families of the Pakenham community, was paid last honors at the funeral held from the J. M. Russell Funeral Parlors, Oakville, to St. Jude's cemetery. Rev. James Terry of St. John's United Church, Oakville, officiated. Mr. Elliott died in hospital in Hamilton in his 89th year. Mr. Elliott had a long and varied career in farming and as a carpenter. He farmed in both Eastern and Western Canada. In the early days of the Province of Manitoba he ran a dairy farm on the outskirts of Winnipeg, and his farm there is now part of the famed Red River Park of that city. Returning to the East, he farmed on the 11th concession of Pakenham township, a mile from the village of Pakenham , until 1917, when he sold his farm and moved to Oakville . There he went back to the carpentering and contracting trades until he finally retired from active work. He was married twice, first to Catherine O. Chisholm of Carleton Place, who died in 1930; and secondly, to Lillie Brownell of Oakville, who predeceased him in 1951. He is survived only by nieces and nephews, many of whom live In Western Canada and the United States. Those attending the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Stirtan, Oakville: Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Campbell, Pakenham; Capt. and Mrs. G. P. Anderson, Camp Borden, and Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mickle, St. Catharines.

Posted: 11 August, 2004 .