The ROYAL Scrapbook.  

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

Received from George Stewart of Almonte - [email protected]

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Death of Mrs. P. M. Russell - There Passed peacefully away on Thursday morning, May 30th, Edith Louisa Carswell, wife of Peter McVicar Russell, after an illness of several months.  The deceased was in her sixtieth year Mrs. Russell was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Allan Carswell, and was born on the homestead on Carswell's Hill.  Twenty-two years ago she became the wife of Peter McVicar Russell.  There remain to mourn  her loss her sorrowing husband, one son, Carswell and one brother Allan, all of Pakenham. Mrs. Russell was a devout member of the Union Church and an enthusiastic worker in the Women's Missionary Society where her willing, cheerful services will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held on Saturday last at her late residence­ on the 12th line, and thence to the Union Cemetery here. Rev. H. H. Hillis officiated and a large cortege assembled to pay their last respects to the woman who had endeared herself to all with her loving helpful nature. The pallbearers were six cousins, Messrs. James H. Carswell, John F. Carswell, Allan Carswell, G. F. Francis, J. A. Francis and Walter Hurdman. Mrs. Russell's death is a loss that will be keenly regretted in this community, not only by her relatives, and friends, but by all who ever had the opportunity of making her acquaintance. She had a bright and cheerful disposition, and was always willing to lend a helping hand to a neighbour. The out-of-town guests who attended the funeral services were: Miss Grace Fraser, New York; Mr. Walter Hurdman and daughter Agnes; Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Francis and daughter Margaret; Mrs. W. C. Greig, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bangs, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mrs. De LaRonde, Ottawa; Mrs. J. Anderson and Mr. Conn, Toronto; Messrs. James, John and Allan Carswell and sister Miss Margaret Carswell and Messrs. T. F. Barnet and D. W. Budd, Renfrew: and Messrs. J. A. Francis, Neil Robertson, Hor­ace Russell and Dr. and Mrs. Cochrane, Arnprior. Telegrams of sympathy were received from the following: The Russell Family, Saskatoon; Mr. J. Anderson, Toronto; Mrs. Sarah MacKay, Toronto; Mrs., Ramsay Morris, Leamington; Mrs. Beatrice Howard, Montreal, and the Misses Mina and Maud Russell, Ottawa. The floral tributes were numerous and received from the following; Wreath, Family and brother Allan; The Russell Family, Saskatoon; Mrs. James Carswell, Renfrew; Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Francis, Arnprior; Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Francis, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. James H. Francis, Indianhead, Sask.; Mr. and Mrs. James H. Carswell, Renfrew; Mr. and Mrs. J. Carswell, Renfrew; The W.M.S. of St. Andrew's United Church; a cross from Mr. W. P. Hurdman and family, 0ttawa; and sprays from Mr. and Mrs. J. Anderson and son Francis, Toronto; Mrs. Allan Francis, Renfrew; Mrs. R. Morris, Leamington;  Mr. and Mrs. R. N. MacCreary, Pakenham; Mrs. H. Conn, Toronto; Mrs. W. Greig and Miss Hattie Burns, Ottawa; Mr. Leslie Carswell, Regina; Mesdames Frank Johnson and E. De LaRonde, Ottawa: the Misses Grace V. Fraser and Jessie C. Mulligan, New York; Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Robertson and Miss Jean Robertson, Arnprior; Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell, Ottawa;  Arnprior; Mr. W. Trafford, Kingdon Mines; The Pakenham Hockey Club; Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Trafford, Kingdon Mines; Mrs. R. H. Smith, Galetta; and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Trafford, Kingdon Mines.  The sympathy of this community goes out to the bereaved family. 

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hunt of Huntington, Long Island. New York arrived at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hunt, on their honeymoon trip last Tuesday evening.  The Young couple were married at Huntington on Sunday last.  The people of Pakenham wish them bon voyage.

A Sad And Sudden Death (1922) - We regret very much to announce, the death of Lillian Bole, age 7 years second youngest daughter of Mrs. L. J. Bole  of Aquadell, from the dreaded  disease diphtheria on Jan. 30th. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the  widowed mother and sisters in  their sad and sore affliction in the loss of a near and dear one, cherished so much by the family. May God's Ioving hand strengthen and uphold them in  the severe loss they have sustained and may it be a warning to all of the uncertainty of  life, especially with this dreaded disease as little Lillian was only sick two days when her dear little life was snuffed out. The burial took place in the Central Butte Cemetery. Mrs. Bole and family desire to express their gratitude to all who so kindly helped out in so many ways in their trying hours of sorrow.

Card of Thanks

Mr. and Mrs. B. Bradford wish to thank all kind friends for their help and sympathy during their recent bereavement.  Bouyn Bradford.

PIERCE, Robert Wellington - As a result of an accident on Friday October 7, 1977. Wellington Pierce aged 53 of RR #4 Pakenham, beloved husband of Betty Farrell and dear Father of Mrs. Harvey McIntyre, (Faye), Mrs. George Colton (Shirley), Mrs. Doug Schraeder (Gwen), Patsy, Frances, Doris, Shelley, Wayne, Gene, Clifford, Basil, Allan, Arthur and Darwin. Brother of Mrs. Emmerson Bowes (Dellis), Mrs. John Hanken (Alice), Mrs. Elmer Cavanagh, (Ruby), Cyril, Armistice, Grenville, Prescott and Raymond. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Tubman-Kennedy Funeral Home, Carp, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Interment at Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte.

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CENTRAL BUTTE, SASK. THURSDAY. SEPT. 14th, 1922 - DEATH OF MRS. BOLE - A very sad death occurred at the Central Butte hospital on Tuesday night, Sept. l2th, when Mrs. Minnie Bole, widow of the late Thos. Bole, of the Aquadell district, passed away after a painful illness of two weeks. The cause of death was paralysis. Thos. Bole and family came west ten years ago and settled in the Aquadell district, and about two years ago Mr. Bole passed away, leaving Mrs. Bole the tremendous task of caring and bringing up a family of five small children. The deceased widow had seen the passing away of one little girl, Lillian, who died last winter from the dread disease diphtheria. The other four daughters, Evelyn, Inza, Isabell and Charlotte, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. The late Mrs. Bole also leaves two brothers and one sister, who are living on the old homestead at Pakenham, Ont. The sister is on her way west to attend the funeral, which will take place on Sunday afternoon. Service will be held at the Central Butte Union Church at 3 o'clock, Rev. King officiating, The sincerest sympathy of the whole community is extended to the bereaved family of four daughters, and other relatives.

NO SCHOOL FAIR

We have been asked to announce that owing to the lack of financial assistance, the Central Butte School Fair has been called of for this year.

BIRTH

STEWART: David and Heather of Nanaimo, B.C. are pleased to announce the arrival of their chosen daughter, Andrea Charlene, born February 22, 1975. Grandparents June and Jim Hall and Lloyd and Lottie Stewart.

DEATH

SHAW - Suddenly in hospital, Carleton Place, Ontario, on Thursday, April 8th, 1976. Thomas Borden Shaw, beloved husband of Mary Aileen Scott, dear father of Aileen Eva (Mrs. Leonard MacGregor), Clinton, Ontario; Philip Borden, Ottawa; survived by one nephew, Donald DuBois, Nanaimo, British Columbia. Age 64 years. A memorial service was held at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte on Saturday at 2 p.m. Private interment of Ashes on Tuesday in Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

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MISS M. F. GRAHAM  (April 5, 1937) - PAKENHAM, Ont., April 7­ - (special.) - Miss Mary Frances (Fanny) Graham, one of the pioneers of this village, died Monday. She was born at Pakenham in 1856 and was a life long resident of the village, a daughter of the late Robert Graham and his wife, Mary Drynan. With her brother,  Alex. Graham, who predeceased her some two years, they spent their life in the old home here. Residing with her at the time of her death was her niece, Mrs. J. Earl Steen, her husband and family. Miss Graham was of the sunniest dispositions. Always active, young and old alike were her friends. Although not in the best of health, she was only ill for one week, being a victim of pneu­monia. She was a devout member of St. Andrew's United Church here and when in good health attended services. She was also a life long  member of the Women's Missionary Society. Survivors include her niece, Mrs. Steen and her nephew, Wallace Campbell, of the Royal Bank staff, Ottawa. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from her late residence to St. Andrew's Church this afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. G. W. Goth, the pastor. Many beautiful floral tributes were received, among which were pieces from the staff of the Royal Bank Sparks street, Ottawa, and the Little Theatre Guild, Pakenham. The pallbearers were; Albert Scott, William W. Millar, Mac Smith, P. M. Russell, George Comba and L. A. Mayne.

Death of Rev. Keith McKenzie - The death occurred at Little Current, Ont., on, Monday, March 4th of Rev. Keith McKenzie, youngest son of Rev. And Mrs. W. T. McKenzie of Kingston. He was thirty-six years and his early demise was due to a severe paralytic stroke and heart condition. Rev. J. Keith McKenzie, B.A.,B.D., was born at Morrisburg on March 1st, 1904. He received his early education at Pakenham Public and Continuation Schools, his Art degree at Manitoba College and his Theological training from the Unit­ed Theological College, McGill University, Montreal. He was ordained on June 6th, 1935. He held two charges in his short ministry of five years. Over five years ago he was married to Marie Louise Robinson of Montreal, who remains to mourn his loss and a small daughter, Patricia Anne; also his aged parents, Rev. And Mrs. N. T. McKenzie of King­ston, two brothers, Mark of Los Angeles, California and Ralph of Pakenham and one sister, Helen, Mrs. Donald Moffatt of Kingston. The deepest regret was registered here when the word came of Rev. McKenzie's death. He was a genuine favorite with one and all, and his career had promise of a brilliant future. Services were held in Little Current on Wednesday of this  week where interment took place.  Full particulars will follow next week.

Mrs. Milton Lindsay  (Jan 17, 1941) - Mrs. Milton Lindsay, well known resident of this district, died Friday at her home, ninth line  of Pakenham, following a brief illness. Born in Cedar Hill, 61 years, ago, the former Ethel May Scott, she was a daughter of the late Richard Scott and his wife, Caroline McMunn. She married Milton Lindsay some 36 years ago, and they resided in Pakenham since. Surviving, in addition to her husband, are one daughter, Mrs. Robert Toshack, of Ramsay, and one son, Wilfred Lindsay on the homestead; one brother W. A. Scott of Pakenham and one sister, Mrs. John Lindsay of Almonte. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from her late residence to the Auld Kirk cemetery. Rev. T. McCord of Blakeney, conducted the services. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smellie of Toronto and Mr. Donald Scott of Trenton also representatives from Perth, Ottawa, Overbrook, Fitzroy Harbor and surrounding towns attended the obsequies. The pallbearers were  Edward Rose, James Connery, William Wood, Alex. Snedden, E. S. Graham and John McGill.

Passing Mourned Of Mrs. F. Redtmann. (1968) - ARNPRIOR, Feb 17 - (Special) - Tribute to the memory of Mrs. Ferdinand Redtmann, respected resident of this town for more than 30 years, was paid by many friends at her funeral Wednesday afternoon, held from her home to Elgin street Baptist Church. Service was conducted by Rev. B. Owens, and burial was in the Arnprior cemetery.  Pallbearers were Donald and Alex Ristow, Arthur Potter, George Grant, Alex Woermke and Herman Tackman. Chief mourners were her husband; two sons, Howard and Walter Redtmann, both of Arnprior; two daughters, Mrs. Ian (Florence) Heckendorn, Banford; Miss Mildred Redtmann, Arnprior; five brothers, William Ristow, Killaloe; Alfred Ristow, Detroit; Daniel Ristow, Saskatoon; Alex Ristow, Ottawa; Louis Ristow, Washington, D.C.; five sisters, Mrs. Fred Webber, Killaloe; Mrs. P. A. Potter, Ottawa; Mrs. C. D. Allan, Wakefield; Mrs. Charles Riskie, Eganville; Mrs. G. C. Grant, Ottawa. Mrs. Redtmann, who was born at Killaloe, 56 years ago, was formerly Emma Ristow, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ristow.  She was married in Killaloe in 1908 and came to Arnprior to live.

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FUNERAL OF THE LATE  WILLIAM DICKSON (1940) - The funeral services of the late William Dickson, who passed away suddenly at his home here on Wednesday, August 14th, were held at his late residence on Friday last Rev. G. Partridge of Kinburn, pastor, officiated assisted by Rev. H. Turner. Mr. Partridge took his text from the 46th psalm. Interment took place in the Presbyterian cemetery here. The pallbearers were four cousins namely, Ernie Mansfield, Arthur Dack, Howard Dack and Donald Snedden, and Albert Scott and L. A. Mayne. Mr. Dickson will be greatly missed in this community where his cheery greeting and witty remarks, combined with an exceedingly kind disposition, won for him a multitude of friends. Many beautiful floral tributes were received by the bereaved family and were a testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Friends attended the obsequies from Minneapolis, Cobden, Russell, Braeside, Renfrew, Ottawa, Arnprior, Almonte and surrounding districts. The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved family.

GIROUARD, John Joseph - On August 5, 1977 Johnny Girouard age 76 years husband to Josephine Gagnon; and stepfather to Paul Gagnon; brother to Geneva and Kathleen Ottawa; Regina (Mrs. Elmer Kelly) Manotick; Rev. Sister Mary Lawrence Pembroke. Resting at the Smith Funeral Home 50 John St. Arnprior. Funeral Monday to St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior for funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Indian Hill Cemetery, Pakenham, Ont.

THOMAS H. SADLER (Dec 1940) - Final tribute to the memory of Mr. Thomas Henry Sadler, an old and highly esteemed resident of this community, whose death occurred on Christmas Day at his home in Pakenham township, was paid Friday afternoon by scores of relatives and friends who attended the funeral services at his late residence. Mr. Sadler suffered a stroke ten years ago, from which he never fully recovered. He was born sixty-eight years ago a son of the late Thomas Sadler and his wife, Elizabeth Needham, on the farm where he had resided all his life. Mr. Sadler was an Anglican in religion, and a staunch Conservative in politics. For over forty years he was a member of the school board of the Sadler district, was vice-president of Pakenham Agricultural Society, and for a number of years was secretary-treasurer of the fair board. Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Flora at home and Agnes, Mrs. Frank Leiptok of Coscob, Conn.; five sons, Harold of Almonte, Gordon of Pakenham, Nelson, James and Norman at home. One son, William Henry, died in infancy; two sisters, Mary, Mrs. James McGill, and Selina, Mrs. J. H., Timmins of Almonte; and one brother, Dr. Geo. Sadler of Combermere. The pallbearers were Messrs. Stuart Currie, Herbert Timmins, William Sadler, Southwood Haydon, Thomas McGill and James Needham. Rev. F. H. Wimberley conducted the services.

Aubrey F. Sutcliffe (1940) - The sudden death occurred in Buffalo, N. Y., on Thursday, November 7th, of Mr. Aubrey Fife Sutcliffe, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald A. Sutcliffe of Gananoque, formerly of Pakenham. He was in his thirty-third year. Aubrey, as he was commonly known to his numerous friends in this vicinity, spent a number of years in his youth in this village, and attended the continuation school here. About fourteen years ago he left here for Buffalo where with the exception of a short period of time at Cleveland, he has since resided. He was an electrical expert. Until a year ago when his parents left this village, Aubrey spent yearly vacations here, renewing old friendships and was a genuine favorite with all. He was of an extremely sunny disposition, his life held great promise of the future and his early demise came as a great shock to this community. Besides his parents he is survived by his widow and three children, Audry, Joanne and Charles of Buffalo, and one brother, Charles of Toronto. The deepest sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved family.

STORY, William Arthur - Died Monday, Aug. 30,1976 at Kingston General Hospital, William Arthur Story, Brockville, in his 73rd year dear brother of R. Ivan Story, Kinburn. Resting at Johnstone Funeral Home, Brockville. Visiting hours 2-4 and 7-9. Service Thursday, 11 a.m. Interment Pakenham Anglican cemetery.

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Albert E. Bateman (1941) - Mr. Allan Timmins received word recently of the death of Mr. Albert E. Bateman at his home in Northampton, England, on Jan. 9th, after a short illness. It is with great regret that the people of this vicinity learned of Mr. Bateman's demise, as he was well known and respected in this community. Following is an account of his life: Mr. Bateman, who was well known here, was born in England 64 years ago and when a young man came to Canada. He was employed for approximately 30 years in the Department of Interior branch of the Civil Service in Ottawa, retiring in September, 1939. He returned to England last May on a visit to his aged mother, who was in failing health. In correspondence received since his return to his native land he described the Battle of Britain, as seen in his immediate vicinity. Keenly interested in sports, he was largely responsible for the success of the Intermediate Girls Softball Club, winners of the championship of Carleton County several years ago. A member of St. Luke's Anglican Church, Ottawa, and warden for many years, he was, also affiliated. with the A. F. and, A.M. and other organizations in Ottawa. His wife the former Jennie Timmins, of Pakenham, predeceased him by 10 years. He is survived by his mother; sister and brother of England, also a number of relatives in this district.

NEEDHAM, William Roy - In hospital Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 19, 1976, aged 69 years, W. Roy Needham, of Arnprior, husband of the late Aleta Baird by first marriage, and Marion Fraser by second marriage; brother of James Eric (Kelly), Almonte and Mrs. Ena Redpath, Pakenham. Resting at the Boyce Funeral Home Arnprior. Service in the chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment St. Mark's cemetery, Pakenham. Those desiring may make contributions to the charity of their choice.

NESBITT, Sybil Fern - In hospital on Wednesday, (end of clipping)

MRS. HUGH FLEMING. (1938) - PAKENHAM, Ont., Oct. 3 (Special.) - The death occurred at the home of her niece, Miss Isabel McKinlay, in Pakenham. village, today of Mrs. Hugh Fleming, an old and highly esteemed resident of this community. Mrs. Fleming came here Sunday to spend the day with her niece, and about 6:30 the same evening suffered a heart attack, from which she failed to rally. Mrs. Fleming was formerly Margaret Elizabeth McKinlay, and was born on the 12th line of Ramsay, daughter of the late Archibald McKinlay and his wife, Agnes Kilgore. She was in her 69th year. About 34 years ago she married Hugh Fleming, and went to reside on a farm on the 11th line of Pakenham township. She was a Presbyterian, and at time of union joined St. Andrew's United Church here. Surviving in addition to her husband are one son, George Fleming, at home; four grandchildren, Douglas, Helen, Etta and Edna Fleming; also one stepson, Raymond Fleming, Pense, Sask.; two sisters, Mrs. B. Y. Williams (Rebecca), Carleton Place; Mrs. James Drynan (Mary), Ramsay. She was one of a family of 10 children. The funeral will be held from her late residence, 11th line of Pakenham township, on Tuesday morning, to the United cemetery for interment. Service at the house will be conducted by Rev. H. A. Turner, pastor of St. Andrew's Church here.

MRS. THOMAS CONNORS (1940) - The oldest resident of this village passed away on Tuesday morning, Sept. l7th, at Almonte R.M. hospital in the person of Mrs. Thomas Connors. Although in failing health for some years past, she had been able to move around the house but about ten days ago had the misfortune of breaking her hip and failed to rally. She was in her ninety-fourth year. Mrs. Connors was formerly Isobel Timlick, a member of a family of fourteen and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Timlick. She was born in North Augusta, later moving with her parents to the eighth line of Pakenham. She was married at Pakenham to Mr. Connors sixty-five years ago and resided in Blakeney for number of years, later moving to Cedar Hill. Twenty-seven years ago Mr. and Mrs. Connors retired to the outskirts of the village, and seven years ago came into Pakenham to make their home. Mr. Connors predeceased her four years ago. There remain to mourn her loss two sons, Abraham of Cleveland and William of Pakenham. where she resided, also two brothers, Henry and Wesley of Winnipeg, and four grand-sons and one great-grandson of New Brighton, Pa. One daughter, Katherine, Mrs. G. G. Brown of New Brighton, P.A., predeceased her about two years ago. Mrs. Connors was formerly a Presbyterian in religion and later a Member of the United church. She was a highly respected member of this community and had a host of friends in this district. The funeral services will be held in St. Andrew's United church from her late residence on Thursday Sept. 19th at 2 p.m. Rev. H. A. Turner, pastor officiating. The sympathy of this community is extended to the bereaved family.

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Pakenham Mourns Death of Frank G, Needham (1941) - Mrs. James Scott, a Resident, and Mr. Peter Noonan a Former Resident, Pass Away

Christmas Entertainments Provide Splendid Programmes

Mrs. James Scott - The death occurred at her home near Pakenham on Saturday, Dec 20th, of Mrs. James Scott, an old and highly esteemed resident of this community who had been in ailing health for some months. Mrs. Scott, who before her marriage was Jane Miller, daughter of the late Mathew Miller and his wife Jane Moffatt, and was born on the 10th concession of Pakenham township, 80 years ago. Forty-four years ago she married Mr. James Scott of the 11th concession, where she continued to reside. Surviving besides her husband are one son, Allan, on the homestead. Of a family of seven she is survived by one sister, Anne and one brother, John of Pakenham. The funeral was held from her late residence on Monday, December 22, to St. Mark's church, where service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. H. Wimberley. Pallbearers were Messrs. Wm. Scott, J. B. Scott, W. Y. Wood, Marshal Cameron, Emery Baird and Allan Miller. Interment was made in St. Mark's cemetery, Pakenham.

Frank G. Needham is Mourned - Tribute to the memory of Frank Gordon Needham was paid when many friends from this community and outside points attended the funeral which was held from his late home on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 to St. Andrew's church where service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Turner. The late Mr. Needham was born near Pakenham 62 years ago, a son of the late Thos. Needham and his wife Jennie Dickson. Mr. Needham died early Friday morning after one hours illness. Of a bright and cheerful disposition he had a large circle of friends who will mourn his passing. He was a former member of the Charles Ogilvy Ltd. Ottawa, and later as a travelling salesman for a number of years, was known throughout eastern and northern Ontario.  In 1927 he returned to Pakenham and took over the hardware business at the death of his brother-in-law, the late Mr. R. O. Snedden when he had since conducted. He was a charter member of the Damon Lodge, Ottawa and the Knights of Pytauas, and a member of the United church. One of a family of five, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. R. O. Snedden and Miss Jean Needham with whom he resided and one brother, Fred of Galt. One brother, Louis died in 1929; three nephews, Gordon Needham of Port Colborne, Dr. Fred Snedden of Jhanse, Central India, Donald Snedden and Mrs. H. H. Simmonds of Pakenham. Pallbearers were Messrs; W. I. Scott, George Noonan, Wm. Jordon, Wm. Connors, Edgar McCann and Allan McCann. Among the numerous floral offerings received were a wreath from The Boys and the Curling Club. Interment was made in the United cemetery.

Death of Mr. P. J. Noonan - Widely attended by relatives and friends who gathered to pay last tribute to his memory, the funeral was held of Mr. Peter Joseph Noonan of Perth on Friday morning, December 19th after a lengthy illness. He was a greatly esteemed resident of Pakenham for many years. The funeral was held from his late residence, to St. John's church, where requiem high mass was chanted by Rev. Dean Meagher; assisting in the sanctuary were Rev. Fr. 0'Hearne and Rev. Fr. Traynor. Interment was in St. John's cemetery, Perth. Mr. Noonan was born at Christy's Lake 82 years ago, son of the late Jas. Noonan and his wife, Ann Kehoe. About 58 years ago he married Miss Margaret McGowan of Perth, who pre-deceased him by four years. Surviving are four sons, William, of Arnprior, George of Pakenham, Peter of Geraldton, Pte. Harry, V. G.O.C., of Montreal, and Dr. Frank Noonan of Perth; and three daughters, Mary, Mrs. Jas. Heney, Fort William, Margaret, Mrs. Frank Costello of Cobalt, and Bernice, Mrs. D. V. McQuiggan, of Perth; two brothers, George of Christy's Lake and James of Detroit; one sister Lucy, Mrs. D. V. McGowan, Bay City, Michigan. Mr. Noonan lived for a few years at Bathurst, coming to Pakenham where he resided for 3 years. leaving here 15 year ago to reside in Perth. The general esteem in which he was held was indicated in the many spiritual and floral tributes received. Pallbearers were Messrs J. A. Cannon, Wm. Bryne, Herb Noonan, George Boal, Wilbur Noonan and Tom Hogan. Friends attended from Pakenham, Arnprior, Christy's Lake, Metcalfe and other points.

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Mrs. Samuel Allison (Alice Baird - 1939) - Deepest regret was registered throughout this community with the passing away of Mrs. Samuel Allison on Sunday, August 6th, after only a week's illness. She was seventy-two years of age and prior to her short sickness was always exceptionally active. Mrs. Allison was born in Fitzroy township a daughter of the late John Baird and his wife, Jane Bradley. After her marriage to Samuel Allison she resided still in Fitzroy moving into Pakenham village about thirty-five years ago. Mr. Allison predeceased her in 1935. Mrs. Allison was a devout member of St. Andrew's United Church and a life member of the Women's Missionary Society. She will be greatly missed in the whole community, where for years she devoted her time and energy for the good of her fellow beings. For a number of years she acted as a practical nurse in this district, but wherever there was illness or trouble she willingly offered her service, and sympathy. Of an extremely bright and cheerful disposition she won for herself a multitude of friends and her memory will long remain as a bright spot in this village. There remain to mourn her loss, one brother, John B. Baird of Arnprior and one sister, Miss Frances Baird of Woodstock; eleven nieces Mrs. Samuel Moodie, Mrs. Arthur Smyth, Mrs. Willoughby Glas, Winnipeg; Mrs. I. V. Weir, Mrs. Andrew Craig, Mrs., W. A. McWilliams, Mrs. Mayne McLean, Mrs. Roy Needham, Mrs. Ernest Gould, Miss Reeta Derraugh, and Miss Irene Baird and three nephews, J. B. and W. M. Derraugh and John G. Baird. The funeral services were held from her late residence on Tuesday afternoon of this week to St. Andrew's United Church, where the pastor, Rev. H. A. Turner, officiated. The large funeral cortege was ample proof of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The pallbearers were six nephews namely: Allan Wilson, Pakenham; Mervyn Derraugh, Ottawa; John G. Baird, Kinburn; Robert Johnston, Renfrew; Irwin Weir, White River, and John Allison, Almonte. Among the floral offerings were cut flowers; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ritchie; sprays, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Burgess and family, Mrs. Robert Lowry and family, Mrs. J. J. Wilson and Mrs. Andrew Andrews, Mrs. J. Gillies and Mrs. W. Dickson, the Derraugh family, Miss Irene Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McWilliams and Joyce and Mary, London; wreaths, The Ross family, Lena, Mabel and Gladys. The out-of-town friends and relatives from a distance who attended the funeral services were Mrs. Samuel Moodie, Wright, Que.; Mrs. Mina Ross, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Weir, White River; Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Keyes, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Derraugh, Mrs. Ronald Easton, Frankville; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Goul and Arthur, Haleys; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Olmstead and Mrs. T. Guest, Queens Line; Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Derraugh, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Major, Mrs. Robert Lowry, Miss M. Lowry, Miss Irene Johnston, Miss Reeta Derraugh, Ottawa; Mr. John Baird, Mrs. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baird, Carleton Place; Mrs. Andrew Andrews, Mrs. Allison Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. Jim McMaster, Douglas; Mr. and Mrs. H. Leach, Mrs. Allan Leach and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Leach, Micksburg; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beckett, Pembroke, and Mr. Harvey Cooper and Mr. Robert Johnston, Renfrew.

Mrs. Roy M. Fulton (Dec 4, 1938) - The deepest regret was registered throughout this community on Sunday last when, word was received of the passing away of Mrs. Roy Fulton. Ill only for the past two weeks, she had undergone a serious operation for appendicitis a week before in Almonte, R.M. hospital. Following the operation she appeared to rally, but towards the end of the week her condition became critical and in spite of every medical aid, failed to recover. Mrs. Fulton was in her thirty-fourth year. The deceased, formerly Alvira Emma Ross, was born in Torbolton, the oldest daughter of the late Cyrus Ross and his wife Barbara Anne Ross of Pakenham. When an infant she came with her parents to the farm on the 12th line of Pakenham, where her earlier life was spent. She attended Sadler's School and later Pakenham Continuation School, where she proved herself to be a bright, adept pupil. In 1929 she was married to Roy Fulton of this village and resided here ever since. Mrs. Fulton was of a bright, cheerful disposition, with a ready greeting to all with whom she came in contact. She was a kind neighbor and will be greatly missed in this little community of which, she formed a part. She attended St. Andrew's United church here. There remain to mourn, her husband and one small daughter, Doris; her mother, Mrs. Cyrus Ross of Pakenham; one brother, Mr. Clarence Ross of Pakenham, and two sisters, Elma, Mrs. Evans Maxwell of Temiskaming, Que., and Lillian, Mrs. Charles A. Johnson of Brooklyn, N. Y. The funeral services were, held at her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 6, and interment took place in the United cemetery here. Rev. H. A. Turner officiated. The obsequies were largely attended and signified the deep respect in which the deceased was held. The pallbearers were Messrs. Tom Fulton, Ira Deugaw, Wm. Hogarth, and Neil Ross and Derrill Ross of Woodlawn and Colin Ritchie of Arnprior. Flowers were received from the husband and small daughter, Doris; the Fulton family; the Ross family; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Boland, Miss Margaret Camelin and Mr. Gordon Drummond; teacher and pupils of Junior Room of Pakenham Public school; the patrol men on Highway 29; and Mrs. Annie Maddock, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Maddock and Mr. Ernie Maddock, New Liskeard. Among those out-of-town who attended the services were Mrs. Annie Maddock and son, Ernie, New Liskeard (end of clipping)

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Robert Seward (1942) - The death occurred at his home, near Pakenham village, October 31, of Robert Seward, an old and esteemed resident of this community in his 70th year. Mr. Seward was born near Pakenham, a son of the late William Seward and his wife, Annie McConeghy. He married Miss Jane Rankin 34 years ago. He leaves his widow, two sons, Arthur Elliott on the homestead and William Albert of Renfrew and one daughter, Annie Lillian, Mrs. William Edwards of Carleton Place. Of a family of eight he leaves two brothers, Duncan of Hawkesbury, William of Sudbury, two sisters, Mrs. William Needham of Arnprior and Mrs. Simon Johnston of Winnipeg. He had been failing in health for the past two years. Mr. Seward spent thirty years of his life as an employ of McLaughlin Bros., Arnprior, returning to his farm on the seventh concession of Pakenham. The funeral was held from his residence Monday, November 2. Service at the house at 2 p.m. was conducted by Rev. G. C. R. McQuade of Trinity church, Almonte. Interment was in the United cemetery. Pallbearers were Duncan Stewart, Harold Blair, Peter Robinson, Mac Russell, John Miller and Joseph Legree.

Late James Gillan - Following a brief illness, the death occurred in a Brockville hospital, on Thursday, March 9th, of James Gillan, a highly respected resident of this district.  Deceased was born 70 years go on the 3rd line of Fitzroy, being the youngest son of the late Charles Gillan and his wife Rebecca Wilson. He attended Pakenham public and high schools and later Arnprior high school. He taught school for 15 years, during that period teaching at Waba and Ramsay. Deceased was always deeply in­terested in the work of the Methodist Church and was superintendent of the Sunday school at An­trim since the church was built. He was a member of the official board of the United church, An­trim. The late Mr. Gillan enjoyed good health until about two weeks ago, when he was removed to a hospital for treatment and his death came as a great shock to his relatives and friends. Fifteen years ago he married Edith Scott, who survives, as do two sisters, Martha and Margaret; one brother, Frank, and a nephew, Donald Affleck. The funeral was held from his late residence on the Third line of Fitzroy, Saturday afternoon. Services in St. Andrew's United church and at the graveside in the United cemetery, were conducted by Rev. J. P. Falconer. Many friends were present from Almonte, Arnprior, Kinburn, Pakenham, Antrim and the surrounding district. Honorary pallbearers were David Wilson, Eddie Moorhouse, Ephriam Story, Wesley Miller and active pallbearers were Norman Gillan, Ivan Story, Ernie Owens, James Shaw, Elliott Wilson, George Gillan. The many floral tributes received by the bereaved family testified to the high esteem in which Mr. Gillan was held, among the number being a wreath from Antrim United Church, of which he was a member.

Mrs. Joseph Stanton Dies Aged 65 (1943) - Mrs. Joseph T. Stanton died at the home of her son, Cpl. P. A. Stanton, R.C.M.P., of 276 Fifth avenue, last night following a long illness. She was 65 years of age. The former Elizabeth Ann Farrell, she was born at Pakenham, a daughter of the late P. B. Farrell and his wife, Mary Ruddy. She resided in Pakenham for the greater part of her life and came to Ottawa in May, 1942, to live with her son. She had been in ailing health since that time. Forty-three years ago at Pakenham she married Joseph T. Stanton who survives. She was a member of the League of the Sacred Heart, Third Order of St. Francis and the Catholic Women's League. She attended St. Peter Celestine Church at Pakenham. Besides her husband, survivors include four daughters, Mrs. William Ryan, Jr., of Pakenham; Rev. Sister Mary Aloysius of Youville Convent, Ottawa; Mrs. Dominic Ryan, of Corkery, and Miss Clare Stanton, Ottawa; five sons, Cpl. P. A. Stanton, Ottawa; Flt. Sgt. G. J. Stanton, R.C.A.F., Arnprior; A. L. Stanton, San Francisco; LAC. F. J. Stanton, R.C.A.F., Labrador, and Wilfred Stanton, Ottawa, and 16 grandchildren. The body is resting at the above address until Wednesday when the funeral will be held to Pakenham for mass at St. Peter Celestine Church. Time to be announced later.

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Charles Robert Stevens (1938) - The deepest regret was registered throughout the community on Thursday morning last, Feb. 10th, when it became known that Mr. Charles Stevens had passed away. His illness was only of a week's duration and was not considered critical until the last few days. He was in his seventieth year. Mr. Stevens was born in Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, Sussex, England, the fourth son of the late Frederick Stevens and his wife Emma Chivers. He came to Canada when he was nineteen years of age and has resided ever since in this district spending the greater part of his life a resident of this village. About thirty-three years ago he was married to Annie Perry, who survives him. Mr. Steven was a devout member of St. Mark's Anglican Church here and a regular attendant and at the time of his death was sexton. He was also a member of the Board of Health. Always a genuine favorite with young and old alike, he will be greatly missed in this vicinity. He had an exceedingly cheerful disposition and his little jokes seemed to brighten all he came in contact with. He earned for himself the characterizations of a good and generous neighbor and true friend. There remain to mourn his loss besides his sorrowing widow three sisters, namely, Crissie, Mrs. Otto Heintz of Pakenham, Amy, Mrs. Armstrong of Ladysmith, Wis., and Emma, Mrs. Arthur Amm of New Liskeard and seven brothers, Joseph of Glendale, Calif., Benjamin, of Pakenham; Herbert of Seattle, Wash., Sidney of Arnprior, Alexander of Ladysmith, Wis., Frank of Ladysmith, Wis., and Jesse of Ladysmith, Wis. Another brother, Fred, predeceased him about twenty-five years ago. The funeral was held from his late residence on Friday afternoon last to St. Mark's Church here. Rev. F. H. Wimberley rector, conducting the services. Interment took place in the Anglican cemetery here. The pallbearers were Messrs. Wm. Jordan, P. H. Burgess, Wm. Robertson, L. A. Mayne, Wm. Connors and T. S. Shaw The floral offerings included a wreath from his widow, a wreath from St. Mark's church, a spray from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Amm, New Liskeard, and a wreath from Mr. and Mrs. Otto Heintz. The sympathy of this community is extended to the sorrowing family.

MRS. CHARLES. R. STEVENS (May 1, 1944) - Annie Sophia Perry, widow of the late Charles Robert Ste­vens, died at the residence of her niece, Mrs. Florence Storey, 66 Ottawa street, on Monday, May 1st, aged 85 years, after an illness extending over a year. The late Mrs. Stevens was born at Pakenham, a daughter, of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Perry. In 1904 she was married at Almonte to Mr. Stevens, who predeceased her a few years ago. The funeral took place Wednesday, May 3rd, from the funeral parlor of G. A. Boyce to St. Mark's Anglican church, Pakenham, where service was conducted by Rev. G. Carryer. Interment was in the Anglican cemetery at Pakenham.

F. L. O'Neill Buried Near Pakenham (1943) - ARNPRIOR, Nov. 9.-(Special) - The funeral was held today of Francis Leo O'Neill, youngest son of Mrs. Joseph O'Neill and the late Mr. O'Neill, and large numbers attended to pay a last tribute. An unusual number of spiritual and floral offerings received bore evidence to the esteem in which the young man was held in Pakenham district. In indifferent health for about a year, he died at his home in Pakenham village on Friday, surrounded by members of his family and Rev. Father Gorman, his spiritual advisor. He was born 21 years ago in Fitzroy, but had lived almost all his life in Pakenham village. Interment was made at Indian Hill Roman Catholic cemetery. At the Church of St. Peter Celestine, Pakenham, solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. John O'Neill, of Ottawa, cousin of Mr. O'Neill, assisted by Rev. Father Gorman as deacon and Flight Lieut. the Rev. M. J. Wingle, of Arnprior, as sub-deacon. Rev. Father Gorman received the body at the door of the church and also chanted the libera and prayers at the graveside. Chief mourners were the young man's mother; two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Gordon Dool, of Pakenham township; Miss Theresa O'Neill, and John O'Neill, both at home. Pallbearers were Clarence Boal, Peter Noonan, Edward Stanley, Gordon Dool, John Nugent and Elwyn Gowley.

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Frances Leo O'Neill (Oct 6, 1943) - There is universal sorrow for Mrs. Joseph O'Neill and her family of Pakenham village. Three years ago a son, Daniel, touched a broken electric power line and was killed instantly and two years ago this month the father of the family died suddenly. Sunday morning, the youngest son, Frances Leo O'Neill, a young man of much promise was, laid to rest in the R. C. cemetery at Indian Hill and hundreds gathered to manifest their esteem for the boy and their sincere sympathy for the family. After having been in indifferent health for more than a year, part of that time in an 0ttawa hospital, the young man died at his home here last Friday, conscious and content to the last and surrounded by members of his family. Born 21 years ago in Fitzroy township Francis Leo O'Neill came to Pakenham as a boy and was educated here. He was always devoted for the most part to his home and his church and was an active member of the Holy Name Society, the choir and the sanctuary staff. Bright and helpful, he was unusually popular throughout the community. Surviving are his mother, two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Gordon Dool, Miss Theresa O'Neill and John O'Neill, all of Pakenham. At the funeral people from town and country assembled in large numbers at the home and at the church. The Solemn Requiem Mass was sung by Rev. John O'Neill of Ottawa, a cousin of the deceased; deacon was Rev. Father O'Gorman, parish priest of Pakenham, and sub-deacon was Flight Lieut. the Rev. M. J. Wingle of Arnprior. Pallbearers were Elwyn Gawley, John Nugent, Gordon Dool, Edward Stanley, Peter Noonan and Clarence Boal. Flowers were received from the following: Wreath, the family; sprays, George Noonan, W. Y. Wood and P. H. Burgess.

M. R. Comba Dies In British Columbia (1942) - ALMONTE, Ont., Dec. 22, (Special) - Word was received here late last evening of the death of Murray R. Comba, a veteran, of the last war, who died on Saturday, at a veterans' hospital in British Columbia. Born at Pakenham in 1897, he came to Almonte when the family took up residence here in the same year and received his education at the local schools. In 1915 he placer mined in Northern British Columbia with his brother, George L. Comba, of Almonte. In the Winter of 1915 he enlisted with the 73rd Regiment R.C.H. under the late Major J. MacIntosh Bell and served with distinction in France. He was wounded on the Somme and was decorated for conspicuous bravery in bringing in his machine gun alone after the entire gun crew became casualties. When the 73rd regiment was broken up he was attached to the 42nd machine gun brigade in which unit he was again decorated for courage during the heavy fighting around Passchendaele during which he received wounds when the entire machine gun crew were casualties. As a result of this he remained in hospital for nearly two years. On his discharge in 1920 he was engaged with the Canadian Steamship Company at Montreal, St. John's and Halifax. In December, 1937, as the result of his old injuries, he underwent an amputation operation of his right leg, from which he never fully recovered. Since 1938 he made his home at Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. Mr. Comba never married but leaves to mourn four sisters and four brothers; Mrs. A. Lamourie, of North Bay, Mrs. K. Morton, of Crugmyle, Alta.; Mrs. David Bank, in Trenton, N.J.; Mrs. E. Zarella, Philadelphia; Thomas Comba, of North Bay; Charles, of Calgary: William, Port Arthur, and George L. Comba, of Almonte. The funeral will be held from the residence of G. Comba, Church street, Almonte, on Thursday, Dec. 24, at 2.30 p.m., to the Auld Kirk Cemetery with service at the home at 2 o'clock. The body will arrive at Almonte on Wednesday, Dec. 23.

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(July 15, 1943)

FLIGHT SERGT. M. E. "MIDGE" WHYTE, son of John Whyte and the late Mrs. Whyte, Pakenham, has cabled his wife, the former Doris Green, 1017 Gladstone avenue, of his arrival overseas. He joined the R.C.A.F in 1937, training at Camp Borden and Rockcliffe. Before going overseas he was with the R.C.A.F. in Alaska. Century photo.

A VETERAN AT 19 YEARS OF AGE

P.O. ARTHUR SOMERTON - Joining the R.C.A.F. at the age of 17 1/2 years and home again at the age of 19 after doing 34 operational flights over Germany is the experience of Arthur Somerton of Pakenham, a veteran with the rank of pilot officer. He has been posted to Trenton for further duties with the R.C.A.F. Pilot Officer Somerton is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Somerton, who were both killed some years ago in a railway accident. He has brother in the R.C.A.F., now in Holland.

LANDS OVERSEAS (1943)

Lieut. John Ambrose McKibbon, son of the late Ambrose McKibbon and Mrs. McKibbon, Merrickville, who has arrived safely overseas according to word received by his wife, the former Jeanette Speer, now residing with her mother in Cornwall. Lieut. McKibbon, native of Merrickville, was educated there, at Kemptville and Ottawa Normal School, later taking his B.A. at Queen's. He taught for some time near Merrickville and at Navan and was principal of Pakenham continuation school when he enlisted in the Provost Corps in 1942. He trained at Ottawa, Brockville O.T.C. and Camp Borden and was stationed at Kingston for seven months before going overseas in November.

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