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Ross Thom Dies Suddenly

Obit from unknown newspaper 1969

Friends and neighbours were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of the late John Ross Thom, in the local hospital on Monday, Nov 17th. Mr. Thom was born on the sixth line of Ramsay, on May 1st, 1903.  He was a son of the late John Thom and Ethel May Hughes. On May 22nd, 1948 he was married to Francis V. Andrews of Winterton , Newfoundland , in Southminster United Church , Ottawa .  to this union was born a son and a daughter who along with his wife survive; also three brothers, Wesley of Carleton Place, Earle of Ottawa and Frank of Cobourg; three sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Gordon Cavanagh) of Perth, Mary (Mrs. Earl McDiarmid) of Ashton, and Margaret of Winchester.  He was predeceased by sisters Florence and Evelyn. Mr. Thom was educated in the Carleton Place Public and High Schools and later graduated from the Kemptville Agriculture College . For the past twenty years he resided on High Street, where he was an apiarist and a farmer. The funeral was held on Thursday, Nov 20th, from Fleming Bros. Funeral Home, Lake Avenue west .  Rev. Kenneth Murray conducted the service assisted by Rev. W. L. Henley.  Mr. John J. McDonald, of Toronto , cousin of the deceased sang "Sometime We'll Understand." Interment was in the United Cemeteries.  Pallbearers were W. G. Thom, John Henry, Gordon Hutton, Harry Sadler, Stanley Hughes and James Gordon Thom all cousins of the deceased.

Honour Thoms on 25th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thom, Ramsay, were pleasantly surprised when friends and neighbours gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Thompson, to honour them on the occasion of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Mr. Gordon Thom, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Thom, and Kathaleen Munroe, daughter of the late Mr. David Munroe and Mrs. Munroe of Clayton, were united in marriage at Zion United Church manse, by Rev. Kelloway on June 30th 1943. Mr. Norman Paul read a very appropriate address, and on behalf of the friends and neighbours the couple were presented with some useful gifts along with best wishes and congratulations on this happy occasion. After an enjoyable social evening a delicious lunch was served complete with anniversary wedding cake.

Obit from unknown newspaper

J. E. Thom Dies, Ottawa

After a lengthy illness the death occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd, 1970 of James Earle Thom in the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Deceased was a son of the late John Thom and his wife Ethel May Hughes was born and spent his early life in Ramsay.  He attended schools in Ramsay and Carleton Place, and later graduated from Queen's University. After completing Ontario College of Education he began his teaching career at Markham, Ontario. About twenty-five years ago he joined the Lisgar Collegiate staff in Ottawa where he was a teacher in the science department. He is survived by his wife the former Edythe Grubin of Stouffville, Ontario, a daughter and two sons; two brothers Wesley of Ramsay and Frank of Cobourg and three sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Gordon Cavanagh) of Perth, Mary (Mrs. Earl McDiarmid) of Ashton and Margaret of Winchester. The funeral service was held at Hulse and Playfair Funeral Home on Friday, June 5th.  Interment was at the United Cemeteries.

50th Wedding Anniversary for Joe and Bertha Hutton 1970

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hutton will be pleased to receive relatives and friends, in the dining hall of Merrickville United Church on Saturday, August 29th from 2-6pm in honour of their 50th wedding anniversary. Gifts gratefully declined.

Funeral Card for McGregor

Suddenly at his home, R.R. 3, Carleton Place, on Monday, March 19th, 1973

Charles Wesley McGregor (Veteran of W.W.I  50th Battalion) Beloved husband of Ann D. (Nan) Frame; dear father of Donald, Helen (Mrs. Keith Scott), Betty (Mrs. Ronald Lee); dear brother of William, Samuel and Pearl; also survived by three grandchildren. In his 84th year. The Funeral – Resting at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place.  Service in the Chapel on Wednesday at 2:00pm. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery , Almonte.

60th Anniversary – Mr. and Mrs. Adam Jones will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 24th, 1973.  Friends and relatives are invited to attend an “open house” given in their honour by their family at their home, R. R. 3, Ashton (Prospect) from 2 to 5 p.m.  Mr. and Mrs. Jones have three sons, Wilmer and Peter A. of Ottawa; Harold of Prospect and one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Lillian) Prime of Carleton Place and 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

25th Wedding Anniversary Invitation

The pleasure of your company is requested at the celebration of the twenty-fifth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Wytenburg on Friday, the twenty-fifth of February nineteen hundred and seventy seven. Mass at seven-thirty o’clock p.m. St. Clares Church Dwyer Hill , Ontario Reception to follow Richmond Community Centre, Richmond , Ontario .

Obit and death notice from the Carleton Place Canadian - March 24 1976

Thom - In hospital at Ottawa, Ontario, on Tuesday, March 16th 1976, Frances Violet Andrews, beloved wife of the late John Ross Thom, dear mother of a son and a daughter; dear daughter of Mrs. Joan Andrews and the late Basford Andrews; dear sister of William, Elsie (Mrs. G. Lush), Howard, Fred, Isabel (Mrs. Edgar Heavysage).  Predeceased by her sister, Mrs. Ann Elliott and brother Phillip.  Rested at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, McArthur Avenue , Carleton Place .  Service was held in the chapel on Friday at 3:30 pm.  Interment United Cemeteries.

March 31 1976

Friends and relatives mourned the passing of Mrs. Frances Thom at the Grace Hospital, Ottawa on March 16, 1976, following a two month illness. Born in Winterton, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Basford Andrews and his wife, the former Joan Greene, who is presently living in Newfoundland. After receiving her education in Winterton, she became employed as a nurse in St. John's Newfoundland, later moving to Halifax to continue her career.  She then moved to Montreal where she was on the staff of the Verdun Protestant Hospital for several years before coming to Ottawa to work in the Royal Ottawa Hospital. She was married to the late John Ross Thom on May 22, 1948 in Southminster Church in Ottawa.  Upon taking up residence in Carleton Place, Mrs. Thom was employed for a number of years at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital and attended the Zion Memorial United Church. She is survived by a son in Carleton Place and a daughter in Kinburn, brothers William and Howard of Newfoundland, Fred of Toronto, sisters Elsie (Mrs. G. Lush) of Newfoundland, and Isabel (Mrs. Edgar Heavysage) of California.  She was predeceased by a sister Ann (Mrs. Elliott) and a brother Philip, both of Newfoundland. The funeral was conducted from the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home on Friday, March 19, with the Reverend Kenneth Murray officiating.  Interment was at the United Church Cemeteries Vault for spring burial. Pallbearers were Neil Thomas, Douglas Campbell, Gordon Thom, David Henry, Bill Rintoul and Doug Gibson.

50th Wedding Anniversary Party for Jim and Edith Miller married April 19 1930, party held April 20 1980.

Carleton Place Canadian Sept 16 1987 - 50th Wedding Anniversary

On the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary, Gordon and Dorothy Cavanagh wish to invite friends, relatives and neighbours to a reception to be held at St. Paul ’s United Church Auditorium, Perth, on Saturday, September 26th, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Best wishes only.

55th Wedding Anniversary announcement

For Reg and Evelyn Faulkner September 9th 1988.

Notice

In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O., 1980, chapter 337 And in the matter of the lands and premises at the following municipal address in the province of Ontario. Notice of Passing of By-law Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Ramsay has passed By-law No. 90-01 to designate the following property as being of architectural and /or historical value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O., 1980, Chapter 337. a)    Lemaistre Residence West part of Lot 4, concession 6 Township of Ramsay Reasons for the designation The Lemaistre residence is significant for both historical and architectural reasons.  In 1842, James McLachian, a minister of the Reformed Presbyterian Church bought the property where the existing home is situated from Mr. Wm. Henry, according to the first entry on the records available.  The house, probably erected shortly after this time, served as a manse until 1856.  The next owner was Mr. John Thom, a native of Scotland , who had previously resided in Beckwith Township.  The home and land remained in the Thom Family descendants’ possession for 121 years.  The Lemaistre residence is an early Lanark County stone farmhouse in the vernacular Georgian style.  Its architectural significance is enhanced by its setting, which retains much of the character of the nineteenth century farm lands in this area and includes a fine collection of log barns and frame outbuildings. Dated at the Township of Ramsay this 10th day of January, 1990

Carleton Place Canadian Nov 16 1977

Held Nov 12 1977 - Family and friends gathered to celebrate the fiftieth wedding anniversary of John and Maggie Henry on Saturday at their farm on the 6th line of Ramsay Township.  Mr. Henry’s son, David is now running the farm.  The couple have 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Carleton Place Canadian September 7 1977

On Sunday, August 28, the family of Alva and Helen Rintoul honoured them with an At Home on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary.  They were married at the bride’s home by Rev. Osterhout, Memorial Park, Sept 1, 1927. Many friends and relatives came during the afternoon and evening hours.  It was held at the farm of Bill and Ethel Rintoul, which was farmed by Alva and Helen for 54 years.  Among the friends attending were several classmates of Alva’s from the first KAS class of 1922. Tea and coffee were poured by their cousins, Mrs. Kathleen Affleck of Lanark, Miss Margaret Rodger of Perth, Mrs. Maysie Hammond of Innisville and Mrs. Rae Tennant of Kemptville. The evening was climaxed by a presentation from the neighbours, represented by Borden and Opal Hilliard, Jim Paul and Muriel Sadler.  Jim made particular mention of Alva’s active part in laying the groundwork for the co-operative selling of farm products in Ontario, also his association with the United Co-op store at Almonte. Alva’s brother Archie and his wife Isabelle from East Longmeadow , Mass, hosted a special dinner for the two families on Saturday evening. Present were all of Alva and Helen’s family: Elsie and Bill McKnight, Ottawa; Kelvin and Helen, Carleton Place; Bill and Ethel, Carleton Place; Archie and Betty, Bracebridge; Leslie and Lea, Oakville; Don and Fran, Carleton Place; Laura and Sandra, Pakenham, and Ruth of Vancouver.  All 20 grandchildren were also present. Archie and Isabelle’s family of Mrs. Mary Quilling, Amherst, Mass; Betty, San Francisco and James and Marcia of East Longmeadow and two grandchildren were also present. Alva’s cousin, Mrs. Maysie Hammond said grace, and toasts were given by brother Archie, sons Kelvin and Archie and grandson Bob; Bill McKnight, Ethel Rintoul and Ernie Hammond. Greatly missed from this special occasion, due to ill health, were Alva’s sister Margaret and her husband Bill Shortt of Toronto, and their bridesmaid, Helen’s sister, Mrs. Ida Gavitt of Lyons, NY .

Carleton Place Canadian Sept 13 1978

Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Campbell honoured by their family at a surprise reception in Carambeck School on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. 

Ann Dow McGregor

Ann Dow Frame, wife of the late Charles W. McGregor, R. R. 1, Carleton Place, Ontario, died suddenly February 13, 1978, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Keith Scott, Ottawa Ontario. Born August 3, 1894 in the Parish of Kirkliston, Scotland, Mrs. McGregor was a daughter of the late William Frame and his wife, Isabella Gillespie, Kinghorn, Scotland.  She was educated in Edinburgh, Scotland and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. During the First World War, Mrs. McGregor served as a Nursing Sister from 1914 to 1918 and was decorated by King George V with the Royal Red Cross. During the war years, she met her husband at Aldershot , England. Mr. and Mrs. McGregor were married Jan. 23, 1920 in Almonte and resided on the 8th line of Ramsay.  Mrs. McGregor nursed in area hospitals and in the homes of her neighbours. In 1945 she was one of the founding members of Rocky Ridge Women’s Institute and has always been a member of that branch. As well as one son Donald G. McGregor, R. R. 1 Carleton Place, Mrs. McGregor is survived by two daughters, Helen (Mrs. Keith Scott), Ottawa, and Betty (Mrs. Ronald Lee), R. R. 1, Carleton Place. Mrs. McGregor is also survived by one brother, Thomas A Frame, Ottawa and two sisters, Elizabeth Frame, Kinghorn, Scotland and Isa (Mrs. Laurie Buist), Kirkcaldy, Scotland. She was predeceased in 1976 by one sister, Tib (Mrs. George Rae), Kinghorn , Scotland and by one brother, David Frame, Kirkcaldy, Scotland in 1977. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Kenneth J Murray at the Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place, Ontario, at 1:30pm, February 16, 1978, with interment in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Pallbearers were grandsons, Terry Lee and Shaun Scott, nephews, Charles Frame and Ken McGregor, and neighbours David Henry and Murray Hilliard.

Loretta Jamesena Scott

Loretta Jamesena Scott, 280 Rochester Street, Ottawa, died in Ottawa Civic Hospital, Thursday, February 22, 1979 in her 74th year. Born in Beckwith Township July 20, 1905, Loretta was a daughter of the late James and Sarah Scott. She was educated at SS No 6, Beckwith School and Ottawa Teachers’ College.  After her graduation, she taught in her home school and at St. Eugene, Ontario. Loretta later worked at the Bureau of Statistics and the Department of National Defence.  She went to the Ottawa Civic Hospital in 1945 and worked there as a ward clerk until her retirement in 1970.  She was a member of the UCW and the Bible Class at Dominion Chalmers United Church, Ottawa. As well as her daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Warner McDiarmid) she is survived by her four grandchildren.  She is also survived by three sisters, Ethel (Mrs. Hugh Ferguson) and Marguerite Scott.  She was predeceased by two sisters, Isabel Scott and Jeanetta (Mrs. Archie Brunton) and a baby brother, Wilfred. The funeral service took place in the chapel of the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place, Saturday, February 24, 1979 at 2pm, with Rev M John Moor of Dominion Chalmers United Church, Ottawa officiating. Interment will take place in Dewars Cemetery in the spring. Pallbearers were grandsons Barry and Glen McDiarmid and nephews, Stanley Brunton, Keith Brunton, Donald Ferguson and Gordon Lawford.

Jane M Marshall

Jane (Jennie) (James) Marshall, wife of Edward Marshall, R. R. 6, Smiths Falls, died in Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, Feb 14, 1978 in her 83rd year. Born Oct 5, 1895 in Little Falls, USA, Mrs. Marshall was a daughter of the late John A James, Hopetown, Ont. and his wife the late Margaret James. She was educated at Hopetown. Her marriage to James Edward Marshall took place in Hopetown May 20, 1914.  Mr. and Mrs. Marshall farmed in Beckwith Township, until moving to Carleton Place in 1967.  In 1976 they moved to the fourth concession of Beckwith Township near Franktown. Mrs. Marshall was a member of Lodge No 1229, Franktown and a member for many years of Beckwith Women’s Institute.  On July 8, 1977 Mrs. Marshall and her husband were presented with a plaque commemorating 65 years continuous attendance together at July 12 celebrations.  The presentation was made by the Franktown Ladies’ and Men’s Orange Lodges. As well as her husband, Mrs. Marshall is survived by her daughter, Norah (Mrs. Harold Currie), Franktown.  She is also survived by two sisters, Alice (Mrs. Mansel White), Perth and one sister, Elizabeth (Mrs. Robert Sherrard), Almonte, predeceased her. An Orange service was held in the funeral home at 8pm, Feb 15 by LOBA 1229. Rev H H Brown and Rev Roger Young officiated at the funeral service at the Kerry Funeral Home, Carleton Place, at 2pm, Thursday, Feb 16, 1978. Interment will take place in Dewars Cemetery in the spring. Pall bearers were Russell Watchhorn, John W Kidd, John Sherrard, David Scott, Oliver Toop Jr. and Fred White.

Marshall – In hospital at Carleton Place, Ontario on Monday, March 5, 1979, James Edward Marshall, beloved husband of the late Jane M James, dear father of Norah (Mrs. Harold Currie), R R No 6, Smiths Falls, predeceased by sister Ida (Mrs. Sam Marshall) and brother George, also survived by several nieces and nephews, loving grandfather of Glenn and Kevin, in his 90th year.  Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 61 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place.  Service was held in the funeral home on Thursday at 2:00 pm Interment Dewars Cemetery.

Beckwith 1965 Fire Department

Fire Chief – Robert Brooks

John McFarlane, first vice-president

Gordon Pressley, assistant hose foreman and president

Herb Butterworth, deputy chief

Duncan Dakers, captain

Orville Cook, first lieutenant

Warner McDiarmid, second lieutenant

Jack Briscoe

Albert Makinson

Arthur Nesbitt, second vice-president

Carl Lewis, hose foreman

Cornell McRae, secretary

Harold Jones, hose foreman

Herb Gardiner, treasurer

Bill McCauley

Andrew McRae

Garry McEwen

Finley McEwen

Howard Bennett

John Kidd

Keith Brunton

Percy Leach

Harold Shails

Willard Legree

Obit from unknown newspaper 1966

The community was shocked to learn of the sudden passing on Saturday, November 12, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, of Florence May Thom eldest daughter of the late John Thom and his wife Ethel Hughes formerly of Ramsay. She received her early education at the Carleton Place Public and High Schools and later attended Ottawa Normal School .  She retired from teaching in 1962 after having taught in several centres. She attended Zion-Memorial Park United Church and was a member of the U.C.W. and the Rocky Ridge Women's Institute.  She is survived by three sisters and four brothers, Dorothy (Mrs. Gordon Cavanagh), Perth, Mary (Mrs. Earl McDiarmid) Beckwith, Margaret of Winchester, Ross and Wesley of Carleton Place, Earle of Ottawa, and Frank of Peterborough. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. K. J. Murray on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., from Fleming Bros. Funeral Home to the United Cemeteries, Carleton Place.  The pallbearers were Messrs. James Miller, Harold Hughes, Gordon Thom, James Henry, Harry Sadler, Lloyd Hughes.

Beckwith Couple Celebrate Silver Wedding

On Tuesday evening, April 16th, relatives, friends and neighbours gathered for a social evening in Prospect Parish Hall, the occasion being the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDiarmid, residents of Beckwith Township. The evening was spent in crokinole, cards and dancing. The couple, who were married in Carleton Place by Rev. D. C. Munro, minister of Memorial Park church at that time, have two daughters, Marjorie (Mrs. Douglas Campbell) of Beckwith and Catherine at home and three grandchildren. Among those present for the occasion were their two witnesses Miss Margaret Thom of Winchester and Mr. Frank Thom of Brockville, sister and brother of the bride, the former Mary Thom of Ramsay. Friends from Ottawa , Manotick, Winchester, Brockville, Perth, Jasper, Richmond, Almonte, Carleton Place and surrounding district joined in extending congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. McDiarmid.

Isaac Newton Wallace – In hospital, Saturday, March 20th, 1982, Isaac Wallace in his 85th year, (formerly of Wallace Bros. Farm, Fallowfield.)  Son of the late Robert and Ellen Wallace.  Brother of the late Edward and George Wallace, Amelia (Mrs. George McCordick) and Isobel (Mrs. Harvey Cavanagh).  Dear uncle of Robert Wallace of Sault Ste. Marie; Charlotte (Mrs. Russell Lesway), Harold Cavanagh and Ellen Preece of Kinburn, Wallace Cavanagh of Bridgenorth and Anna (Mrs. Clarence Mussell) of Osgoode.  Service will be held in the Tubman – Kennedy Funeral Home, Carp, Tuesday, 1:30 p.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery.  Friends desiring may make Memorial Donations to the charity of choice.

Hughes, Nettie Florence

At the Bendaje Acres Nursing Home on Friday, January 14, 1983.  Nettie F. Hughes, daughter of the late William and Frances Conn Hughes.  Loved sister of Mrs. J. E. Hutton (Bertha) of Bracebridge and William H. Hughes of Victoria B.C. Dear aunt of John J. McDonald. Resting at the Turner and Porter Chapel, 436 Roncesvalles Ave. Funeral service on Monday, January 17, at 7:30 p.m. then to the Lannin Funeral Home, 32 Main St. E., Smiths Falls for service on Wednesday January 19, at 2 p.m. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls. “ With Christ which is far better.”

50th Wedding Anniversary for Reginald and Evelyn Faulkner of Stittsville

On the occasion of their 50th Anniversary, the family of Reg and Evelyn Faulkner, wish to invite friends and relatives to an open house on Friday, Sept 9, 1983 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Hall, Stittsville.  Best wishes only.

William Livingstone Kidd

A lifetime resident of Beckwith Township, William Livingstone Kidd, or R. R. 3 Ashton, (The Derry), died at his home on April 13, 1984.  He was 95 years old. Born in the Derry on Oct 8, 1888, William was the son of the late Mary McDiarmid and Joseph Kidd. A farmer by occupation, he received his education at SS No 6 Derry School in Beckwith Township.  During World War I, William served overseas with the 73rd Battalion of the Royal Highlanders of Canada as well as with the 13th Battalion of the 1st Canadian Division.  He was overseas from 1915-1919. Along with his involvement in the Prospect United Church, which he attended all his life, he also held a life membership in the Canadian Bible Society.  As well, William had a keen interest in history, assisting in the collecting of information for “The Story of the Derry ”. On Sept 8, 1927, he was married to Jeanette Leach in Vancouver. William is survived by one daughter of R. R. 2 Carleton Place and one son, of the Derry.  Also survived by nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Predeceased by sisters, Annie, Margaret and Elizabeth and brothers John, Angus, Dr. George Edward and James. Funeral service took place from the Kerry Funeral Home, Carleton Place, on April 15,1984 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Eric Lynk officiating. Interment was in Franktown Cemetery. Acting as pallbearers were grandsons.

Posted: 15 March, 2004.  Received from Leah Truscott - [email protected]