Deaths & Obituaries

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Note: Spellings are as they appear in the originals. This includes the use of the letter “f” in place of the letter “s” in earlier notices. (e.g. “Mifs” = “Miss” or “fifter” = “sister”)

Name	Information	Date /Source
Eames, Harry Douglas	Mr. Leslie McCaw, Woodrows, Ont., received the following cable last week, telling of the death of his son-in-law: “Deeply regret inform you Acting Sergt. Harry Douglas Eames officially reported died of wounds 3 casualty Clearing Station. Oct. 1^st. Gunshot wound chest, penetrating.”	(ca 1919) From the Watson Scrapbooks
Easton, Ellen	On the 19^th instant, Ellen, aged 7 years, daughter of Mr. Robert Easton	Feb 7 1856 Napanee Standard
Eaton, Percy	Percy Eaton, son of Mr. And Mrs. James Eaton, who reside in the fourth concession of Tyendinaga township, died Wednesday. Deceased, in his twenty-fourth year, had been ill for some time from lung trouble. Percy was a telegraph operator.	The Weekly British Whig Kingston Apr 20 1911
Echlin, Harriett	* see Perceval, Harriett
Edgar, Jean Frances	JEAN FRANCES EDGAR - The entire community was shocked when they heard of the tragic death of Little Jean Frances Edgar, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edgar, Selby. Her sweet and winsome ways had endeared her to all who knew her, which was much in evidence by the large number of sympathizing friends and the beautiful floral tributes. The funeral was held on Saturday August 27^th at 2 o’clock, at the home of her parents. The service was in charge of the Ven. Archdeacon Dumbrille, rector of St. Mary Magdalene Church, Napanee, who preached a very comforting sermon. the hymns, “There is no night in heaven”, and “Safe in the arms of Jesus,” were feelingly sung. Besides the grief-stricken parents, she leaves to mourn her loss, two brothers, Jimmie age 8 and Baby Allan, 9 months; her grandparents and several other relatives. The remains were brought to Napanee and interred in Riverside cemetery. The pallbearers were Jenkin Griffiths, Bobby McQuaig, Leo Manion and Harold Windover.	Scrapbook Clipping
Edgar, Mary Ann (nee McAnany)	Word was received here this week that Mrs. W. H. Edgar had died on Saturday last at the family home at Norwood Grove, a suburb of Winnipeg, Man., and was buried there on Monday. Deceased had been in poor health for the past few years. She was 68 years of age, and is survived by her husband and three sons - Jay of Saskatchewan, Arnold and Dewar, at home. A daughter, Carrie, died a few years ago. Her maiden name was Mary Ann McAnany, and she was born at Fredericksburg, Ont., being married there to Mr. Edgar. They moved to Essex about 35 years ago, and lived here till sixteen years ago, when they moved to Rat Portage, and ten years ago to Norwood Grove. Two sisters and a brother survive - Mrs. E. Carnahan, of Essex; Mrs. J. R. Oliver of Windsor, and Stephen McAnany, of Chicago.	Aug 11 1916 Essex Free Press
Elliott, James	OBITUARY – James Elliott – a prominent citizen of the village of Tamworth, passed into eternity on Monday morning last, at the Kingston General hospital. The cause of death was appendicitis. Four years ago deceased suffered from an attack of the same complaint. Until ten days ago, deceased was enjoying perfect health, but on Tuesday, the 7^th inst., he was taken ill and grew rapidly worse, so that on Thursday, a week ago, it was decided to take him to the hospital at Kingston for treatment. Deceased, who was a son of the late Joseph Elliott, was born on his father’s farm, a mile from Tweed, about forty-seven years ago. He was one of a family of fourteen children, nine sons and five daughters, and is the first to succumb to the silent reaper, Death. The brothers are William, of British Columbia; Rev. Joseph, English church clergyman of North Augusta; Rev. Archie, English church clergyman, of Carleton Place, formerly of Camden East; Charles, tanner of Tamworth; George of Brandon; Frank, of British Columbia; Robert, of Queensboro, and John of Manitoba. One sister resides in New York, another is the wife of Rev. Mr. Roberts, English church clergyman of Adolphustown, and two reside on the homestead near Tweed. Deceased leaves a sorrowing widow and a family of five young sons. The body arrived in Tamworth on the evening train on Monday, and was met at the station by almost the entire community and escorted to Mr. Elliott’s late home, where, until a late hour the remains were viewed by the sorrowing friends and neighbors. Deceased moved to Tamworth in 1892 and opened up the old tannery which had been closed down for some time. By close attention and good work he established a profitable business, which to the last kept on growing on his hand. Prior to going to Tamworth he had been engaged at farming near Shannonville. He was a prominent member of the A.O.U.W., being Master Workman of the lodge at Tamworth, and put a lot of that energy into his work in that office, so with the help of an organizer, during the last five days of October thirty new members were added to the Tamworth lodge. Inside of the last ten days he was at Centreville, with other members of the lodge, attending a public meeting to induce others to join the order. Deceased, although born and brought up in the English church, connected himself with the Presbyterian church at Tamworth and became one of the most zealous and faithful workers in the Sunday School and Christian Endeavor work of that church. He was a good neighbor and citizen and will be much missed in Tamworth in social events, church work and business affairs. The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian church at Tamworth on Tuesday afternoon and was very largely attended, many being unable to obtain admittance to the sacred edifice. Rev. M. Martin, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Hay of Cobourg, conducted the religious services. The Workmen took charge of the funeral, members of that order being present from Centreville, Yarker, Camden East and Tweed.	Ca 1898 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Elliott, John P.	At South Fredericksburgh, on Sunday, January 20^th, 1924, John P. Elliott, aged 76 years and six months.	1924 Newspaper Clipping
Ellis, Edward C.	At Enterprise, on Friday, June 7^th, 1919, Mr. Edward C. Ellis, aged 47 years.	1919 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Ellis, H. W.	A respected resident of Napanee died in the hospital at Ottawa last Friday. Deceased had been working in Gananoque for some time, but owing to sickness was obliged to return here some time ago. Being considerably improved he returned to Gananoque recently. He was again taken ill and went to Ottawa to consult a specialist, where he became rapidly worse. Mrs. Ellis was called to Ottawa, to be with her husband. A family of four children survive, besides his sorrowing widow. The children are John, in Tully, N.Y.; Jennie (Mrs. Wiley); Annie and Charles at home. Deceased was an employee of the Gibbard Furniture Company for the past six or seven years, and was a man of quiet and industrious habits, a general favorite with his fellow employees. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances In their sad bereavement. The remains were taken to Perth for interment.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Ellis, Helen Moodie	ELLIS – On Sunday, Feb 24^th at her late residence, 203 Bathurst st., Toronto, Helen Moodie, relict of the late Henry Ellis, late of Napanee.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Ellison, Elizabeth	At Hallowell, on the 11^th inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Ellison, relict of Capt. Wm. Ellison, of his Majesty’s 64^th Regiment of Foot. She was a native of Castle Bar, county Mayo, Ireland, aged 70.	May 18 1836 Kingston Chronicle & Gazette
Ellison, Mrs. H. H.	ELLISON – At Adolphustown, on Sunday, March 30^th, 1913, Mrs. H. H. Ellison, aged 74 years, 7 months and 20 days.	1913 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Ellison, John P.	ELLISON – At Napanee, on Monday, August 5^th, 1918, John P. Ellison, aged 67 years and 4 months	1918 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Ellison, Thomas W.	DIED - On the 4^th inst. at Hallowell, Mr. Thomas W. Ellison, a native of Castlebar, Ireland, aged 28 years. His remains were conveyed here for interment on Thursday last, when a numerous assemblage of the inhabitants testified their regret for an individual who possessed every qualification that constitutes the man of honor and integrity.	Aug 7 1830 Kingston Chronicle
Elnor, Mary Gena	In Loving Memory of Mary Gena Duffett, wife of Albert Elnor, Toronto, who passed away on Friday, July 18 1969 at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto. Resting at the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee, funeral service in the chapel on Monday, July 21 1969 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. S.E. Larman, officiating. Interment Adolphustown Cemetery.	Memorial Card
Emberley, Eleanor	EMBERLEY - At South Fredericksburgh, on Wednesday, Nov. 8th, Eleanor Emberley, aged 62 years and 20 days. The funeral will be held from her late residence this Friday morning at 9 o'clock. Service will be held in the Anglican Church, Camden East, at 2 p.m., and the remains placed in the vault there.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Embury, Andrew Sr.	EMBURY, Andrew Sr., nephew of the late Philip Embury, founder of the Methodist Church in NY state, died March 26 1844 in his 87th year, in Fredericksburgh Twp., where he had lived for nearly 60 years; survived by his wife and children, a sister and a 94-year-old brother.	May 15 1844 Death Notices - Christian Guardian
Embury, Mary	* see Purdy, Mary
Embury, Valentine	At his residence, Myersburgh, county of Hastings, on Thursday, January 29^th, 1880, Mr. Valentine Embury, aged 81 years and five months. [Deceased was born in South Fredericksburgh where he resided till about fifty years ago, when he removed to Hastings. During the war of 1812 he served as clerk in the Barracks Department, Kingston. Nor were his services wanting in the church militant. He was a member of the Weslyan Methodist Church for thirty-eight years, and was a descendant of Rev. Phillip Embury, who preached the first Methodist sermon in America. He leaves behind him five sons and three daughters, of whom Mr. William Embury, of Ernesttown, is the only one residing in this county, the others being scattered over different parts of Ontario and the United States.]	Feb 7 1880 Napanee Beaver
Embury, Mrs. William	At Wesley, on Friday, March 10^th, 1916, Mrs. William Embury, aged 85 years, 6 months and 15 days.	1916 Scrapbook Clipping
Emerson, Emeline Rebecca (nee Stigney)	EMELINE REBECCA EMERSON - Whose maiden name was Stigney, was born Sept. 19^th, 1850, and was married to Samuel G. Emerson, Dec., 21^st, 1869, and entered into rest Nov. 10^th 1885. She was converted in early childhood, and being faithfully and scripturally nurtured in the doctrine of Christ, at home, she grew to womanhood, and at the same time perceptibly manifesting the various fruits of the Spirit in her daily life. When she entered the marriage relation she carried into her new and happy home a well matured and happy experience and a well established religious character. Solomon’s description of a devoted wife and mother was clearly met in her. “The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.” Hers was, because a religious , a truly happy home, husband and wife unitedly finding a daily satisfaction and prosperity in the service of Christ. But, oh! how short lived is every earthly bliss. Four years ago that insidious disease consumption gave evidence of its presence in her system. It baffled all attempts at removal. All that love could devise and the skill of physicians could do were unavailing. but death had no terrors for her. To the question of Rev. Joseph Young, “Dear sister, have you any fears as to your preparation for heaven,” she answered distinctly, “Not in the least,” and was not, for Christ took her. Brothers, sisters, and parents, and a devoted husband, and five children mourn for her, but not as those who have “no hope.” She died at the family residence, “Woodside”, College Hill, Belleville. [signed] H. Williams.	May 12 1886 The Christian Guardian
Empey, Anne	* see Casey, Anne
Empey, Frank	EMPEY - At Rockwood Hospital, Kingston, on Wednesday, August 2d, 1911, Frank Empey, aged 45 years.	1911 Newspaper Clipping
Esson, Miss	Miss Esson, we regret to learn, died suddenly in Toronto, on Sunday night last. It appears that the deceased retired to her room apparently in her usual health and in the morning it was discovered that life was extinct. She will be remembered by many of our townspeople as a most exemplary and talented young lady. A good situation as a teacher had been secured in Toronto and she was about to enter upon the engagement when death claimed her for his prey.	Dec 18^th 1881 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Evans, Daniel	EVANS - At Selby, on Saturday, December 28^th, 1946, Daniel Michael Evans, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Evans, aged 4 months and ten days.	Napanee Beaver Jan 8, 1947
Evans, John Henry	We regret to have to announce the death of John Henry Evans, Esq., the hardware merchant, which took place at his residence in Ontario Avenue Sunday night about a quarter to twelve. Mr. Evans’ death was quite sudden; he was in good health, and had passed a more than usually pleasant Sabbath. He had been to church during the day; passed an hour or two in the evening with a number of friends at his residence, and retire to rest in good health. Shortly after retiring, the attention of Mrs. Evans was attracted by her husband’s peculiar heavy breathing, and as he did not answer her, she became alarmed, and Dr. Reddy was sent for, but it was too late. It was found that Mr. Evans died from heart disease. He had been nearly thirty years engaged in the hardware trade; and while successful in building up an extensive business, won the respect and esteem of all who knew him in private or commercially.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Evans, Rossie	* see Burlingham, Rossie
Everitt, Mary Ann	DIED - On Monday last, in the 1^st concession of Kingston, very suddenly, Mary Ann, wife of Mr. Daniel Everitt, and third daughter of Mr. Davis Hawley of Ernest Town, aged 30.	Jan 23 1829 Kingston Gazette & Advocate
Exley, Walter	County Clerk-Treasurer Walter Exley Died Friday When Car Hit Abutment - Funeral services were held in Grace United church on Monday afternoon for Walter W. Exley, who died instantly Friday when his automobile struck a cement abutment under a railway overpass on the outskirts of Newburgh. Mr. Exley was clerk-treasurer of Lennox and Addington county for the past eight years and a well-known and popular man in the county. He was 51 years of age. Every seat was taken and extra were brought in for the funeral service conducted by the minister, Rev. W. B. Thorneloe. Following the service, the body was sent to Toronto for cremation and interment will take place on Wednesday at Riverside cemetery. Pall-bearers for the service were officers in the Hastings and Prince Edward regiment with which Mr. Exley served overseas with distinction in World War II. Honorary pall-bearers, were former county wardens F. Erwell Huff, Edward Morley, Nelson Kennedy and T. J. Dowling; Reeve Lorne Smart and Lt. Col. H. L. Babcock. Warden Clarence Hanna was unable to attend the service having been called to Utica, NY, to attend the funeral of a close relative of Mrs. Hanna’s who died in that state. Prior to the service at Grace Church, a short service was held at the Tierney Funeral Home. The accident occurred when the clerk-treasurer’s car hit the abutment with tremendous impact. He had been returning to Napanee after paying a call at the home of Reeve Nelson Kennedy near Enterprise. The sun was setting at the time and police believe he may have been blinded by it shining directly into his eyes. Police and others spent three-quarters of an hour attempting to remove his body from the crushed wreckage. The destroyed automobile collapsed with the front pushed to the rear and the overall length no more than eight feet. OPP Constable Ian Brodie was at the scene within a few seconds after the crash. He was off duty and eastbound on the county road. Mr. Exley was named county treasurer in 1945 after a distinguished war service in Italy and Western Europe with the Hasty-Pees, from which he was demobilized with the rank of captain. He was appointed clerk as well on the retirement of Wilfrid S. Wilson as county clerk. His widow, the former Dorothy Card is a member of a well-known Napanee family. He also leaves three children, David, who serves with the RCMP at Regina, Nancy and Jane at home attending school. He was a sailing enthusiast and great fisherman from his cottage on the River Road. He was a member of the Napanee Legion and of Grace United Church and had a wide circle of friends. Also left to mourn his loss are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Exley, life-long residents of Napanee; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Caldwell (Vivian), RR 5 Napanee, and Mrs. G. C. Howitt, (Marian), of Toronto and a brother, Douglas, a school principal at Fort William. A special service was held for Mr. Exley on Sunday evening at the Tierney Funeral Home.	Dec 1 1960 Post-Express Napanee
Eyvel, Charles	CHARLES EYVEL - Galt, June 29 - Charles Eyvel, 53, Ainslee Street South, prominent in Oddfellow circles here, died this morning at the hospital from poisoning. Deceased, who was the chief clerk of the Fraser Hardware Company for 15 years, was found violently ill in the basement of the store last night about 9 o’clock by fellow clerks, and shortly after became unconscious. Coroner Radford, after investigating the case, decided an inquest was unnecessary. Deceased was treasurer of Waterloo Lodge, I.O.O.F. and financial secretary of Galt Encampment, He was born in Toronto, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Eyvel, his father having been a widely known journalist and president of the Shorthand Association. Prior to joining the Hansard staff he worked on the Seaforth Expositor, St. Thomas Journal, Sarnia Observer and Toronto Globe. The father’s death in 1888 caused widespread indignation when he succumbed to injuries when he was beaten, robbed and left insensible in the snow by holp-up men in Toronto. His mother was a sister of C. C. James, former deputy minister of agriculture. Charles Eyvel is survived by his wife, formerly Edith Chatterson, of Napanee, and two sisters, Elsie of Huntsville and Mrs. D. A. Roblin, of Belleville. The remains were brought to Napanee, the funeral being held yesterday afternoon.	Scrapbook Clipping
Fairbairn, Bruce W.	CORP. BRUCE W. FAIRBAIRN - Second son of Mrs. Grace Fairbairn of Centreville, who was killed in action at Sanctuary Wood, on June 2^nd, 1916, official notice having been received Monday evening May 7^th, 1917, he previously having been reported as missing. Bruce, who was 23 years of age, went overseas in June 1915 with the 1^st C.M.R.	1917 Newspaper Clipping
Fairbairn, Harold	PTE. HAROLD FAIRBAIRN - Third son of Mrs. Grace Fairbairn of Centreville, who was killed in action at Vimy Ridge on April 9^th. Harold, who was 19 years of age, went overseas last September, with the 146^th Battalion and was transferred to the 4^th C.M.R. He is the second son of Mrs. Fairbairn to pay the supreme sacrifice. A memorial service for the late Pte. Harold Fairbairn will be held in Centreville Methodist Church on Sunday June 3^rd at 2.30 p.m.	1917 Newspaper Clipping
Fairbairn, Wm.	WM. FAIRBAIRN - The subject of this sketch and one of the pioneers of the Township of Richmond, was born in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, in the year 1817 and died December 21^st, 1912, at the advanced age of 95 years. When but a lad of 10 years of age, he emigrated with his parents to Canada, settling first at ByTown, now the City of Ottawa. After two years stay at the latter place, the family came to the Township of Richmond and settled on the farm in the Eighth concession where he continued to reside for upwards of eighty-two years. He saw the Township and county in its primitive state, and it was interesting to listen to him relate his experiences of those early days. Mr. Fairbairn was a man of sterling character and uprightness of life, somewhat retiring in his disposition, he made no enemies, but won to himself a host of friends. To know him was to love him, and when owing to his experience his advice was often sought. It was given with a candor and frankness characteristic of the Christian gentleman that he was. In 1844 he was united in marriage to Catharine Morgan who proved to be a true helpmate during their long and eventful wedded life. They had the joy of seeing a large family of eight daughters and three sons grow to manhood and womanhood. All are still living with the exception of one daughter, Mrs. John Miller, who died three years ago. While Mr. Fairbairn was a very active man and disposed to look on the bright side of life, the death of his beloved companion seven years ago, seemed to bear heavily on him, and often would he be heard giving expression to his loneliness, which home comfort and kind attention failed to supply. His last illness was of short duration and throughout it all he bore his suffering with Christian fortitude and courage, leaving behind him the legacy of a beautiful Christian character and life. Dying in the triumphs of Faith, he could well say, “for me to live is Christ, but to die is gain.” May he rest in peace. The funeral service was held in the Methodist Church, Selby, and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Sharpe, assisted by Rev. W. H. Down and Rev. C. W. DeMille. The remains were placed in the vault to be later interred in the Camden 5^th Presbyterian cemetery, there to await the resurrection of the Just.	1912 Newspaper Clipping
Fairfield Clara	DIED - In Ernest Town on the 12^th inftant, Mifs Clara Fairfield aged 18 years, eldeft daughter of Benjamin Fairfield Efq.; one of the members of Parliament.	Apr 4 1816 Kingston Gazette
Fairfield, Helen	MISS HELEN FAIRFIELD – After a long and trying illness, borne with cheerful courage, this respected lady passed away at her late residence, “Hillside”, the home of her late sister, Mrs. Duncan Macdougall. Miss Fairfield was the daughter of the late Dr. James Fairfield, a cousin of the late Judge Fairfield, and of the late Mrs. Walter Ross of Picton. Miss Fairfield was the last of five sisters – Mrs. Macdougall, Mrs. (Judge) Fitzgerald, Mrs. (Capt.) E. B. Smith, Mrs. John W. Langmuir and herself; all celebrated in their youth for their brilliant wit, intelligence and beauty. There was one brother, James Fairfield, a lawyer, who died comparatively early in life. Miss Fairfield was active in all benevolent, and good works in her youth, and though for many years, a complete invalid, her interest and practical assistance was always ready and cheerfully given to the last. It is pleasant to know that one so helpful, and so generous with her aid, was surrounded to the end of her long life by the tender care and devoted affection of her two nieces, Mrs. Gregory Dougall and Miss Macdougall of “Hillside”. The funeral was held by the Rev. Mr. Barber on Thursday afternoon, the 6^th of June.	1918 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fairfield, Stephen	DIED - At Adolphus-Town on Tuesday the 19^th inft, Mr. Stephen Fairfield.	Dec 29 1820 Kingston Chronicle
Fairfield, Wm.	DIED - At his houfe in Erneft Town on Tuefday the 6^th [8^th?] of February inftant, in the 47^th year of his age, WM FAIRFIELD, Efq., after a confinement of 9 days, with a bilious fever, accompanied by an inflammation of the liver. On Thurfday his funeral was attended by a numerous circle of relatives, friends and neighbors. Mr. Fairfield has left a widow and feven children to mourn their irreparable lofs. This is the firft link that has been broken in a family chain of twelve brothers and fifters, all arrived at years of maturity. In his death not only his family, but alfo the township and Diftrict have loft a valuable member. He was engaged in merchantile bufinefs, both in the village of Erneft Town and the town of Kingfton,. He was one of the Commiffion of the Peace. As a magiftrate and a man, he was characterifed by intelligence, impartiality, independence of mind and liberality of fentiments (Communicated)	Feb 10 1816 Kingston Gazette
Falen, John	SHOCKING DEATH - On Monday night last a singular death befel John, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Falen, Hawley, South Fredericksburgh. The child was a year and three months old, and while asleep was attacked by a rat, and his shoulder and hand terribly bitten, the child dying from the shock. It is supposed the rat attacked the boy’s shoulder, and that his hand was bitten repeatedly while attempting to ward it off.	Newspaper Clipping.
Farley, John	An aged resident of Newburgh, Mr. John Farley, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. J. Fretts, Hawley, on Tuesday morning in his eighty-fourth year. Deceased was a life-long resident of Newburgh, a faithful member of the Methodist Church, and for a great many years, Superintendent of Newburgh Sunday school He was a kindly gentleman, beloved by all. About twenty years ago, he retired from business. He leaves four children, Mrs. O. J. Fretts, Hawley; Mrs. G. D. Dafoe, Bad Axe, Mich.; Miss Phoebe Farley, Toronto, and James Farley of Newburgh. The remains were taken to Newburgh on Tuesday and the funeral service was held in the Methodist church there on Wednesday. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.	Newspaper Clipping
Farr, Irene Etta (nee Ruttan)	MRS. IRENE ETTA FARR - ODESSA - The funeral of Mrs. Irene Etta Farr, Odessa, who died recently in Hotel Dieu Hospital after a lengthy illness, was held Saturday afternoon from the Ross A. Jones funeral home, Odessa, to St. Paul’s Church, Sandhurst. Mrs. Farr was 43 years old. The service was conducted by Rev. H. C. Secker and Rev. A. Brandon. Pallbearers were Andy McFie, Hubert Simpkins, Norman Dryden, Glen Snider, William Robertson and Claude Northrup. Interment was in Sandhurst Cemetery. Mrs. Farr was born in Adolphustown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ruttan, Sr. She had lived in Odessa for nine years and prior to that in Sandhurst. She was a member of the Anglican church. Surviving Mrs. Farr are her husband, Edward, Odessa: one daughter, Mrs. Norman McFarland (Elsie), and one son, Harry, both of Odessa; her parents, Sandhurst; five brothers, Wallace, of Bath, William and Douglas of Conway, Ernest and Percy of Sandhurst, and one sister, Mrs. Paul Denesuik (Blanche), Kingston; two grandchildren, Kenneth and Keith.	Lloyd Scrapbooks
Farrington, Harold	PTE. HAROLD FARRINGTON – son of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Farrington, South Bay, who died on September 2^nd in France. He was admitted to a hospital on Aug. 26^th suffering from gas poisoning and his death was due to heart failure following this. Pte. Farrington was buried in a British Military Cemetery near Boulogne.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fear, Anne	FEAR - On the 5^th inst., at Elora, Ann, beloved wife of Rev. Samuel Fear, aged 75 years, in the joyful hope of a glorious resurrection. She was a native of England and sister of James Hough, Esq., Deputy Clerk of the Crown, Guelph. Beloved wife of the Rev. Samuel Fear, of Elora, was a native of England, and was born in the village of Beeson, Northamptonshire. From a child she knew the Scriptures, and became in early life truly pious. She was converted before reaching her tenth year, and united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and continued a consistent and useful member of it till called to join the general assembly in heaven. Having entered into the liberty of the children of God, she sought in all things to please him. She devoted much time to the prayerful perusal of his Holy Word, hiding it in her heart that she might not sin against him. She found it to be “a lamp unto her feet and a light unto her paths.” She loved the poetry of the Wesleys. Her quotations from their hymns in relating her experience were varied and apposite. For the class-meeting she had an unchanging affection and delighted greatly in that form of Christian fellowship. It is not known that in any instance she wilfully neglected either that service or any of the public means of grace. She was strongly attached to the cause of Christ. She was a woman of superior mind, sound sense, conscientious principle, a cheerful temperament, and fervid feeling were the leading features of her social and Christian character. Her Christian experience was very instructive and edifying, and always expressed in clear Scriptural and Wesleyan phraseology. Her attachment to Methodism was strong and constant. It was the Church of her early choice, and her love for it increased with her years. She embraced it’s teaching because she believed it to be truth, and she adhered to it because she knew it’s blessedness. Through several weeks of much suffering she was never heard to utter an impatient word. Knowing “Him that is from the beginning,” her confidence in God was unshaken amid her extreme weakness. She exercised a firm and cheerful reliance on the atoning sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ; hence her complete deliverance from the fear of death. Though her suffering abounded, her consolations also abounded by Christ. In her, patience had its perfect work. She was a faithful and loving wife, a kind friend, an upright and sincere Christian. During the progress of the revival services in Elora in the winter of 1884-5, she received, in answer to earnest and believing prayer, a rich baptism of God’s grace and spirit. As her physical strength declined, her spiritual strength was renewed day by day. Through grace she triumphed over the last enemy, and passed peacefully away to be with Jesus. To her to live was Christ, and to die was gain. [signed] John Mills.	Sept 16 1885 The Christian Guardian May 12 1886 The Christian Guardian
Fegan, Thomas	FEGAN – In Picton, July 24, 1905,, Thomas Fegan, aged 48 years, 9 months, 14 days	1905 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fenemore, Charles	Deaths - Fenemore - At Lincoln, Nebraska, October 15, 1932, Charles Fenemore, formerly of Prince Edward County, aged 88 years. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.	Nov 10 1932 The Picton Times
Fennell, Adelaide	FENNELL – At Napanee, on Saturday, May 26^th, 1917, Adelaide Fennell, wife of J.G. Fennell, aged 62 years.	1917 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fenwick, William	FENWICK - At North Fredericksburgh on Monday October 31^st, 1921, William Fenwick, aged 80 years, 10 months.	Nov 8 1921 Napanee Express
Fenwick, William S.	William S. Fenwick The sad news of the death of William S. Fenwick of Enterprise came as a shock to his many friends on Tuesday, April 26^th. Deceased had not been in his usual good health for a number of years, being a sufferer from heart trouble. The Friday previous, Mr. Fenwick was his usual amiable self, and it was not thought that he would be called away so soon. Deceased came to Enterprise fifty two years ago, where he embarked in the lumber and grist mill business in which vocation he was very successful and was ably assisted in his later years by his three sons. He was a member of St. John’s Anglican Church and for many years served as Warden. Mrs. Fenwick predeceased him ten years ago. The funeral service was held at his late residence on Thursday morning, April 28^th, and was conducted by his pastor Rev. R. A. Penney, and his fellow members of the Masonic Order. Interment was made in the family plot at Tamworth. Many beautiful floral offerings attested to the high esteem in which the late gentleman was held. Those remaining to mourn his loss are five children, Messrs. Guy, George and Walter Fenwick and Mrs. C. W. Keech of Enterprise and Mrs. Fraser Stinson of Tamworth. Three sisters and two brothers also survive, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Massey, and Mrs. Hobbs of Chicago Ill., Mr. James Fenwick of Toronto, and Mr. George Fenwick of Enterprise, In the passing of Mr. Fenwick, Enterprise loses one of its oldest and highly esteemed citizens, and his many friends extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their irreparable loss.	1932 Newspaper Clipping
Ferguson, Ann (nee Devitt)	FERGUSON - Mrs. Joshua Ferguson, nee Ann Devitt, died on Nov. 1^st, 1907, after a lingering illness. The deceased was born in Ireland, coming in youth to Canada, her father settling first near Kingston, then in West Gwillimsbury. She and her expected husband came to Cartwright in 1847, and have resided on the same farm ever since. She was a loving wife, an affectionate mother, a faithful friend and kind neighbor. She lived respected, and died regretted. She was a life-long Christian, and member of our beloved Methodism. She was indeed “a mother in Israel.” In her last illness she longed to depart this life, and God saw fit to grant her request. She had the abiding consciousness of the Master’s presence right to the very end. Besides an aged and sorrowing husband, a family of five sons and two daughters, mourn a dear one beloved. Two of her sons, Revs. J. J. Ferguson, B.A., B.D., and H.T. Ferguson, B.A., B.D., are honoured ministers in the Toronto Conference. The funeral service was conducted at the home by the pastor, assisted by Rev. Prof. Bowles, of Victoria University, and the remains laid to rest in the Cadmus Cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. R. A. Delve.	Jan 29 1908 Christian Guardian
Ferguson, Dr. James	Dr. James Ferguson Dies at Cumberland. (Special Dispatch to the Globe) Cumberland Ont. Feb 13 – Dr. James Ferguson, who passed away at his daughter’s residence here at the age of eighty-three, was born in Caledonia Springs, was graduated form McGill University in 1861 and from New York in 1865. He settled here in 1861 and two years later married Susie Rice McLaurin of Riceville. With the exception of a few years in Rockland, Dr. Ferguson lived here nearly sixty years. And was one of the oldest doctors in the Ottawa Valley, continuing his practise until quite recently. Only two of his New York classmates of 1865 survive. Two sons and one daughter are left: A.P. Cecil Ferguson of Rockland; and John Darby Ferguson of Cumberland, and Mrs. Lorne A. Kennedy late of New Liskeard. Also one brother, John c. Ferguson of Niles, Mich., and one sister, Lady Cameron of Vancouver, formerly of Winnipeg, man., survive.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Ferguson, Wilbert Robinson	In proud and loving memory of Wilbert Robinson Ferguson, 14^th Battalion, C.E.F., reported missing June 3 1916 and officially reported killed in action, August 28 1916. He died the noblest death a man may die, fighting for God and right and liberty, and such a death is immortality.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fielding, Katy	Katy, dau of William and Katreen Fielding, Fredericksburgh, buried 7 Oct 1797.	1797 Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814
Fields, James	James Fields, North Fredericksburgh died on Saturday after a short illness. He was attacked by la grippe, followed by blood poisoning. Within the past few years four brothers have died, and but one now remains, Thomas Fields.	1893 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fields, Lucia	MRS. LUCIA FIELDS – Very sad indeed was the death on Monday of Mrs. Lucia Evans Fields, at the home of her mother on King St. She had been ill a little over a week but was conscious all Saturday afternoon, and within a short time before she passed away. Death came about seven o’clock, the immediate cause being uric poisoning. Mrs. Fields was born in Picton, the eldest daughter of the late Dr. Harry Evans, and Mrs. Evans Wright. She had lived the greater part of her life in this her home town, with the exception of a few years in Wellington. Four years ago she wedded Mr. Harold Fields of Cobourg, and the young couple removed to Regina, Sask. He died a year later and Mrs. Fields returned East to live with her mother. The deceased young woman leaves a little daughter, besides her mother, Mrs. Evans Wright, and one sister, Mrs. Roscoe Burlingham, of Toronto. Mrs. Evans was well known and had a host of friends among the young people of Napanee, who sincerely regret her untimely demise. – Picton Gazette.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fikes, Phebe	Phebe, wife of Peter Fikes, Fredericksburgh, buried 3 Apr 1789.	1789 Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814
Findlay, Martha (nee Rook)	Strathcona Lady Dies on Saturday NAPANEE, Feb. 28 - The death occurred early Saturday morning of one of the most highly esteemed residents of Strathcona, five miles eat of Napanee in the person of Mrs. W. J. Findlay, in her 77^th year. About three weeks ago Mrs. Findlay sustained a fall which resulted in a broken hip and since that time her condition had grown worse. For two or three days preceding her death her condition was very critical. She was a native of the Napanee district and before her marriage was Miss Martha Rook, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Rook. With the exception of a few years spent in Valleyfield, Que., her married life had been spent in Strathcona where her husband for a long period of years has been proprietor of the well known paper mills, which is one of the busiest industries in this county. A devout Christian, Mrs. Findlay took a keen interest in the work of the church, and was particularly interested in the Women’s Missionary Society. She was a life-long member of the Methodist (now United) Church. She was also greatly interested in the work of temperance. In her passing the village of Strathcona has lost one of its most estimable and beloved residents. A sister predeceased her several years ago. Besides her husband who has not been in the best of health for some time she leaves two sons George and Bruce Findlay who reside in Strathcona, and who are connected with the Paper Mills, a daughter, Mrs. Best in Strathcona and a daughter, Mrs. Johnston in Toronto. An only sister, Mrs. George Wartman resides in Newburg. Ward Wartman of the firm of VanLuven and Wartman, Napanee is a nephew.	Scrapbook Clipping
Finkle, C. Hilton	FINKLE - At Kingston, on Tuesday, August 15^th, 1922, C. Hilton Finkle, aged 65 years. The remains were taken to Newburgh yesterday morning for burial.	1922 Scrapbook Clipping
Fisher, Alexander	DIED - At Adolphustown on Sunday, the 23d instant, Alexander Fisher, Esquire, Judge of the District Court for the Midland District, aged 74. Altho’ Mr. Fisher had nearly attained the period, which the Royal Psalmist assigns as the life of man, and had for sometime been in an infirm state of health; yet we believe there are few whose death could cause more general regret, or leave a greater blank in the social circle. While his integrity secured him the esteem and respect of all who knew him, his kindness of disposition and unbounded hospitality rendered him generally beloved. His funeral took place at Adolphustown on Tuesday last, and was attended by an immense concourse of people, not only from the neighbourhood but from Kingston and other parts of the District. The gentlemen of the Bar by a spontaneous feeling of regard for his memory, hastened from Kingston, Bath, Hallowell and Bellville, to pay the last sad tribute to the remains of him, whose cheerful and instructive conversation, as well as Highland welcome, must, by many of them, be long and gratefully remembered.	May 29 1830 Kingston Chronicle
Finkle, George	George Finkle, Fredericksburgh, buried 29 Mar 1795.	1795 Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814
Fish, Miss	* see Culhane, Mrs. P. *
Fisher, Frederick	Frederick Fisher, Fredericksburgh, buried 20 Jan 1813.	1813 Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814
Fisher, Henrietta	DIED - In this town, on Thursday the 24th, Inst., Henrietta, relict of Alexander Fisher, Esq., of Adolphustown.	July 26, 1834 Kingston Chronicle & Gazette
Fisher, Madeline Minerva Mildred	FISHER – At Kingston General Hospital, Nov 13^th, 1920, Madeline Minerva Mildred, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin C. Fisher, aged 1 year, 27 days	1920 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fisher, Thomas	FISHER - In Kingston, on Monday, April 17^th, 1911, Thomas Fisher, late of Storrington. STORRINGTON RESIDENT DEAD - Thomas Fisher, an old resident of the Township of Storrington, passed away, on Monday, at the residence of his son-in-law, William woods, Charles street. The funeral will take place form the residence of this son-in-law on Wednesday morning, at ten o’clock to Sand Hill cemetery, where interment will take place.	Apr 20 1911 The Weekly British Whig Kingston
Fisk, Eliza Ann	DIED - At Ernestown on Tuesday the 5^th of September, Eliza Ann, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Darius, and Martha Fisk in the eleventh year of her age.	Sept 15 1826 Kingston Chronicle
Fitchett, Ephraim	At South Fredericksburgh on Wednesday, October 24, 1934, Ephraim Fitchett in his 84th year.	1934 From Mrs. Walter Paul's scrapbook
Fitchett, John	John Fitchett, a well known and highly respected resident of Sillsville, passed peacefully away on Monday last, at the home of his son, John N. Fitchett, at the ripe age of seventy-seven years and nine months. The deceased was a descendant of one of the U.E. Loyalist settlers, and was born upon the farm on which he died, near Sillsville. Of a very large family, only one brother, Moses Fitchett, of Stirling, still lives, and he is in his eighty-second year. Three sons remain: John N., on the homestead; Ephraim, of Parma, and Hezekiah, a blacksmith at Marlbank. A daughter living in the west also survives. The funeral took place Wednesday at ten o'clock to the Sillsville Cemetery. (**Written in - "Died Oct. 20th 1902").	1902 From the Hough Scrapbooks.
Fitchett, Lavina	FITCHETT - In South Fredericksburgh on Thursday, 27th Aug., Lavina Fitchett, wife of Mr. John Fitchett, and mother of Mrs. F. E. Vandusen, aged 60 years, 6 months and 10 days.	Sept 1 1891 Napanee Beaver
Fitchett Mary Jane	FITCHETT - At South Fredericksburgh on Tuesday January 11^th, 1921, Mary Jane Fitchett, aged 77 years, and 15 days.	Jan 1921 Napanee Beaver
Fitchett, Peggy Rombough	Peggy Rombough, dau of James and Elizabeth Fitchett, Fredericksburgh, buried 18 Nov 1803.	1803 Langhorn's Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814
Fleming, Elizabeth (nee Cullis)	ELIZABETH FLEMING - Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cullis, of Manchester was trained in a good home, and enjoyed the benefit in early life of a pious mother’s example and prayers. During a revival service conducted by the writer a few years ago in Manchester, she was savingly converted, of which fact she gave evidence by devoting the remainder of her life to the service of God. In the February of 1879 she was united in marriage to Bro. H. R. Fleming, her now painfully bereaved husband. In the fall of 1882, they removed to Manitoba, but the cold of the North-West proved too severe for her constitution, her lungs became seriously affected, and in hopes of recovering her health she came home but, alas, it was to die. The seeds of consumption had entered her constitution, and baffled all medical skill to eradicate them. I saw her several times during her illness, and ever found her patient, resigned and cheerful. She had built her spiritual house upon the Rock of Ages, too high for the waves of affliction to sweep it away, too strong for the winds of adversity to overturn it. As the last moments of life approached she appeared to gather strength and courage for the last conflict, and finally overcame through the blood of the Lamb. Her funeral sermon was preached in Manchester to a large and sympathizing congregation, from Rev. xxii.5. O may her sorrowing husband , dear child, and the members of her family meet her finally in heaven. She died April 7^th, 1885. [signed] James Caswell.	Sept 16 1885 The Christian Guardian
Fleming, Elizabeth Jane	* see Hutchison, Elizabeth Jane
Fleming, Samuel	The death occurred on Sunday, February 1^st, 1925, of Mr. Samuel Fleming, at the home of his nephew, Mr. Leslie Kellar, in Camden Township, near Croydon. Mar. Fleming, who was seventy years of age on October 27^th last was born in Camden, on a farm not far from where he died. Since the death of his wife, about ten years ago, he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Kellar. For some time he has suffered from the painful and weakening effects of a persistent form of anaemia, which eventually caused his death. Mr. Fleming was of a kind and friendly disposition, and had many warm friends. He is survived by one brother, George, of Rochester, N.Y., the only one remaining of a family of twelve; and one son, George, also in Rochester. He was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church. The funeral service was held at the home of Mr. Leslie Kellar, on Tuesday, Feb. 3^rd, by Rev. W. H. Clarke, and the burial in Centreville Methodist cemetery, where the body was laid to rest beside the graves of his wife and his two daughters.	Feb 6 1925 Napanee Beaver
Folger, Howard S.	The Late Howard Folger – Sudden Passing of a Well-Known Citizen – Was Stricken With Hemmorhage of the Brain Wednesday Evening and Died at 11 a.m. Thursday. Citizens were shocked at noon Thursday when it was learned that Howard S. Folger, one of Kingston’s most prominent business men had died at his home on Emily Street. Mr. Folger was around as usual on Wednesday, but was stricken early in the evening at his home with a hemmorhage of the brain. Death ensued at 11:20 a.m. Thursday. The late Mr. Folger was born in Kingston fifty-three years ago, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Folger. He was educated in the local schools and in 1887 graduated at Queen’s University as bachelor of arts. Mr. Folger entered the steamboat business at an early age under his father and uncles, known to the older residents as “The famous Folger Brothers”., who did big things for Kingston during the eighties and nineties. Howard Folger eventually became general manager of the Thousand Island Steamboat company, and filled that position until the steamers of the company were purchased by another concern, and finally became a part of the fleet of the Canada Steamships Limited. For some years past, Mr. Folger had been one of Kingston’s leading stock brokers, his office being in the British American block. On the death of his father he succeeded him as United States vice-consul at Kingston. Mr. Folger married Miss Price, daughter of the late Judge C.V. Price, of this city, who survives along with one son, Howard, a recent arts graduate of Queen’s university, and two daughters, misses Gwendolyn and Doris, all at home. He is also survived by two brothers, Harry and Benjamin, of New York. Collamer Folger, general manager of the Kingston Public Utilities is a cousin. The late Mr. Folger was a member of St. George’s Cathedral congregation. The flag at the United States consulate on Clarence Street is flying at half mast, out of respect to the memory of the deceased.	No Date Given (Ca 1919-20) From the Watson Scrapbooks
Forneri, Agnes Florien	NURSING SISTER’S BURIAL – The late Miss Forneri of Kingston Given Full Honors – Particulars have come to hand of the funeral obsequies of the late Nursing Sister Agnes Florien Forneri, who died in the Canadian Hospital, Bramshott, on the 24^th April. Miss Forneri was buried with military honors, every battalion in the camp being represented. The coffin was draped with the Union Jack and was borne on a gun carriage, her hat resting on the top among the flowers. The six officers who were pallbearers, and the senior chaplain, Major Hepburn, followed. Then came the matron of the hospital and the nurses and a large number of patients, her own and others, some of whom could hardly walk, and who carried several lovely wreaths and other floral tributes, among which was an enlarged maple leaf composed of white and yellow flowers, given by “her boys” as a token of affection and esteem. The service (Anglican) was conducted by the senior chaplain, the first part in the hospital and the remainder beside the open grave in the nearby churchyard of Bramshott church, a beautiful burying ground, which look more like a garden than a cemetery. There was a large firing party, and at the end, “The Last Post” was sounded. All was most beautiful and impressive, the band contributing its exquisite strains to the pathetic and solemn effect, and then the burial. The spot in which Miss Forneri lies, with another devoted sister, is in a special part of the cemetery which has been set aside for Canadian soldiers. These nursing sisters rest beside the men they served and for whom they gave their best. And it is most fitting that our dear Canadian sisters should be buried like soldiers and in a soldier’s grave, for they are indeed as brave and true as any soldier and “faithful unto death.”	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Forneri, Constance	Kingston, Ontario, Oct. 30 – The Rev. Canon R. S. Forneri, an aged retired Anglican clergyman of Kingston has been greatly bereaved. Last year his son, Lieut A.D. Forneri, was killed inaction. Last May his eldest daughter, a nursing sister with the Canadian Forces, died overseas, and this morning his daughter, Miss Constance Forneri passed away after a short illness of pneumonia. His only surviving daughter, Mrs. D. Sobinson, is seriously ill in the General Hospital and the latter’s husband a returned officer is also very ill.	(Ca 1919-20) From the Watson Scrapbooks
Forshoe, Mrs.	FORSHOE, Mrs., died at Fredericksburgh recently.	Apr 17 1837 Death Notices - Christian Guardian
Forward, Anette Jane	FORWARD - At Bath, on Friday, September 9^th, 1921, Anette Jane Forward, aged 6 years.	Sept 13 1921 Napanee Express
Forward Emma Francis	FORWARD – AT Bath, on Nov 9^th, Emma Francis Forward, aged forty-five years.	1920 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Forward, Mrs.	Same day [on Monday last] at Bath, Mrs. Forward, wife of Dr. Forward.	Sept 27 1828 Kingston Chronicle
Foshay, Lena	FOSHAY – At Chisholm, July 11 1905, Lena Foshay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Foshay, aged 17 years and 13 days.	1905 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Foster, James	JAMES FOSTER - When an aged Christian passes away, who has been for sixty-six years a member of the Methodist Church, and who during all that time has worn “the white flower of a blameless life,” it is fitting that a brief record of his history should be given. the late James Foster was one of Toronto’s oldest and best known citizens. He was widely esteemed for his honorable and upright life, his sterling integrity of character and stainless name. He was one of the oldest members of the Methodist denomination in the city, and one of the very few who had taken the GUARDIAN for a period of fifty-five years. The deceased was born in 1803, near that fine old sea-port of Ireland, Sligo, where his friends were for many years connected with the shipping trade. His father dying before he could remember, he was brought up by his grandfather - a man of high moral character, much common sense, and considerable ability as a writer. When about sixteen years of age, casually going with some boys to a Methodist service, he was converted. To the great grief of his friends, who were very strict adherents of the English Church, and who regarded Methodism as quite beyond the pale of the true Church, he, though so young, and notwithstanding all their efforts to induce him to change his mind, and knowing full well that it would be to his worldly disadvantage, was loyal and true to his convictions, and soon after joined the Methodist Church, and remained till his death (for 66 years) a consistent and faithful member of the same. With his warm and ardent Irish temperament, he threw himself, heart and soul, into church work. He was sent miles and miles into the surrounding districts to hold prayer-meetings, lead classes, and (as he had a beautiful voice) to sing at Methodist services. He here learned to speak and read the Irish language, that he might go to the Sligo jails, on Sunday afternoons, and read the bible to the prisoners with the magic spell which the very sound of their own tongue exerted upon them. This Irish Bible, so loved by him for its early associations - yellow, old and coverless - after all the vicissitudes of over half a century, is in possession of his family, and much prized by them. With every religious awakening comes also an intellectual quickening. The young Irish convert organized a literary society for mutual improvement. Several of its members afterward attained eminence. Among them, William Graham Campbell, the celebrated Irish missionary, and John Bensen, afterwards knighted by the Queen for his designs for the Industrial Crystal Palace, Dublin. In his diary are many allusions to Gideon Ouseley, the Irish evangelist - to his appearance, his manner of working among the people, and what Ouseley said to him. As a boy, beginning to work for Christ, on one occasion Mr. Foster, with other young men of the church, went with Ouseley to sing - to the very door of one of the beautiful old abbeys of Sligo, when the congregation was coming out from mass. Ouseley, getting up on a chair, poured forth, with all the magic spell of their own language, in such burning eloquence as compelled them to stop and listen. The priest, coming out, ordered them to move on. Seeing their reluctance he disappeared and returned in a few moments with a long whip, which he cracked over their shoulders, right and left, among the crowd till he dispersed them. But Ouseley kept his place, and, in the very face of the priest, told them not to be afraid of the man, but of God only. On his grandfather’s death, Mr. Foster decided to seek his fortune in the New World. After spending some time in Quebec and Montreal, he decided to settle in Toronto (then “Little York”) in the year 1832. He at once connected himself with the Church of his choice, and here as in the old land his sole aim has been to do all he could to help his Master’s work, and whether as Sabbath-school teacher, superintendent, class-leader, Conference delegate, or in any other capacity working for the Church, was always loyal and true to what he considered its best interests. In those troublous days, when Church and State were being gradually separated, he took a most active part in all the semi-religious, political warfare of the time, and wielding a most vigorous pen, contributed a series of articles - said at the time of their publishing to be most powerfully written - in opposition to the late Bishop Strachan, on the “Clergy Reserve Question.” He took an active interest in public affairs, and numbered among his warmest friends the late Hon. Robert Baldwin, Dr. Rolph, and Sir Francis Hincks. He was for many years a director of the Upper Canada Bible Society, and of the House of Industry. He was a member of the York Pioneers and of the Irish Protestant Benevolent Society, and held the oldest commission as a Justice of the Peace in the Province of Ontario. Personally, he was genuine and true as a friend; most tender-hearted and exceedingly fond of his own home and family, but hospitable to a degree; unselfish and retiring in his disposition, but, withal, of great force of character; independent and high-minded, formed his own opinions and then held them firm when once his mind was made up as to what he considered the right course to be pursued. His old age was hale and hearty, for his life had been strictly temperate. He was till within a few weeks of his death invariably in his place in church. His diary records that for thirty years he never missed a single serve. During his last brief illness he sank into a state of unconsciousness, which prevented the utterance of any last words expressive of his faith and trust in the unfailing promises. Nor was there need. His life record was the noblest testimony to his Christian character, his unswerving integrity, his steadfast piety. He rests from his labors and his works do follow him. He died January 22^nd, 1887, aged eighty-four years. Devout men carried him to his burial, and mourned their loss which is his infinite and eternal gain.	March 9 1887 The Christian Guardian
Foster, Sarah Ann	*see Lund, Sarah Ann
Fountain, Joseph	Yesterday the body of a man was found floating at the side of Mr. Counter’s Wharf in this town, which proved to be that of Joseph Fountain, a journeyman Saddler, who has been missing since the evening of the 25^th December last. He was of intemperate habits, and it was given in evidence before the Coroner’s Inquest, that he was seen very much intoxicated on Christmas between the hours of 7 and 8 o’clock at night. The Jury returned a verdict of Found Drowned. Deceased was a native of England, and has left a wife and two children, who are residing on the Isle of Tanti.	Kingston Chronicle & Gazette Apr 20 1836
Fowler, George Helena (nee Herring)	MRS. FOWLER – was George Helena Herring, youngest daughter of the late George Herring and was united to Mr. Lawrence Fowler four years ago in October, when as a bride she left for her new home amidst all the joy and happiness of such partings. The remains were brought to Napanee on Monday evening and at 2 o’clock next day the funeral service was held in St. Mary Magdalene church, the beautiful edifice being filled by friends desirous of paying a last tribute to one beloved by all. Deceased died very suddenly after giving birth to a child. Her bereaved mother was at her bedside, but neither she, the physician, or her husband, had the slightest hint that any serious complication had set in, and she passed away within an hour. Mrs. Fowler was one of our most popular young ladies while a resident of Napanee, and was possessed of a singularly sweet and bright disposition, which endeared her to all. Besides her afflicted husband and mother, she leaves two daughters, the oldest scarcely two years, and three sisters, Mrs. Dr. Ward, Mrs. J. W. Robinson, and Miss Nellie Herring, and a half sister, Miss Freda Holmes, also, a brother, Mr. Jack Herring, and half brother, Alfred Holmes. The remains were brought to Napanee on Monday evening. Mrs. Holmes, Mr. Fowler and his brother-in-law, Mr. E. Dimmeck, accompanying them in her new home, the brightness of her disposition and unselfish nature made it an ideal one, and she was beloved by all who came under her gentle influence. The handsome casket was ladened with beautiful wreaths and flowers from friends far and near. The remains were laid in the family plot in the Eastern cemetery. Capt. And Mrs. Holmes and family have the sympathy of their many friends.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fralick, Edith (nee Botting)	MRS. H. E. FRALICK Mrs. Harry E. Fralick, a former resident of Napanee passed away recently in Los Angeles Cal. The former Edith Botting, Mrs. Fralick was born in Napanee and left about 35 years ago to live with her family in Calgary, later continuing to California. Among the survivors, are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Eva Detlor, Los Angeles and Mrs. R. P. Harris, Calgary. A brother, Clark T. Botting lives in Philadelphia and a niece, Mrs. Harold Haight resides in Conway.	Newspaper Clipping
Fralick, Francis	FRALICK - At Roblin, on Sunday July 12^th, 1936, Francis Fralick in her 69^th year.	July 15 1936 Napanee Beaver
Fraser, Caroline	* see Hamm, Caroline
Fraser, Emma Gertrude (nee Noxon)	MRS. G.E. FRASER – Death came with unexpected suddenness to the home of Mr. I. Frith Fraser on Wednesday morning when his mother, Mrs. G. E. Fraser passed away in her 74^th year. Mrs. Fraser had not been well for some time and during recent weeks her condition had become somewhat serious. The day previous to her death she was able to sit up, but on Wednesday morning death came due to heart failure. Mrs. Fraser’s name was Emma Gertrude Noxon. Her early home was in the Fish Lake neighborhood of the Township of Sophiasburg, where her father resided for many years. She was the youngest daughter of Isaac D. Noxon and Janet Demorest, both of whom belonged to old and well known Prince Edward County families. Mrs. Fraser’s parents moved to New York State several years ago and both are now deceased. Her father was a man of more than usual ability, and was a frequent contributor to the local press on matters of public interest. Her mother died only a few years ago at the advanced age of one hundred years. One brother, Mr. George Noxon of Florida survives. Three brothers, Isaac J. Noxon, Davis Noxon and Grant Noxon, and two sisters, Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Bradner are deceased. Mrs. Fraser has been a resident of Picton for many years. Her husband, the late G. E. Fraser, was the founder of the Fraser Store of Picton. Since his death the business has been managed by his son, Mr. I. Frith Fraser. A family of four children survive. They are: Mrs. McGowan of Paos, New Mexico; Walter S. Fraser of LaPorte Indiana; George E. Fraser of Montreal, and I. Frith Fraser of Picton. A step-daughter, Mrs. J. J. Kerr of Toronto, also survives. Mrs. McGowan was with her mother for some weeks before her death. The deceased will be greatly missed among her friends in Picton. She was a woman of more than usual ability and had for many years been an active worker in church and Sunday School. During recent years she had greatly enjoyed visiting among her children at their homes, widely separated though they were, and last fall returned from an extended stay with them. She is indeed one of those whose memory will ever be blest by all who had the privilege of knowing her. The funeral services will be held at her late residence, Queen St. on Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Alfred Brown officiating. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery.	From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fraser, Charlotte (nee Hermance)	CHARLOTTE FRASER - widow of the late Andrew D. Fraser of Hawley, died at Cobourg, on Monday last at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.W. Kerr, in her eighty-second year. Deceased was daughter of the late Jacob Hermance, of Gosport, and sister of Messrs. Andrew and Augustus Hermance, also deceased. Mr. Fraser predeceased her eighteen years ago, and since that time deceased lived with her daughter at Cobourg. She leaves besides Mrs. Kerr, two sons, George, of Brooklyn, NY and Theodore, of Hay Bay. Mrs. Hermance was a descendant of the original UEL stock, who came from Duchess Co. NY about seventy years ago. Deceased was a faithful and loving wife and mother a life long member of the Methodist church and was highly esteemed by the older residents of Hay Bay. The remains were brought to Napanee at noon on Wednesday, and placed in the vault of the Eastern cemetery, to await interment in the family plot at Morven next spring .	1904 From the Hough Scrapbooks.
Fraser, Mrs. Donald (nee McKenzie)	The Late Mrs. Donald Fraser – Mrs. Donald Fraser died at her residence, King street, on Sunday. Deceased had been ill for some time. She was a daughter of the late Murdock McKenzie, St. Thomas; was born in that city, came with her husband, manager of the Merchants’ bank, to Kingston in 1872. She was greatly beloved by those who knew her best and generally esteemed for her many excellent virtues.	Ca 1893 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fraser, Emily L.	FRASER - At Ernesttown, on Thursday, June 22^nd, 1933, Emily L. Fraser, wife of Marcus Fraser in her 71^st year.	1933 Newspaper Clipping
Fraser, Isaac	DIED - At Ernest Town on the 23^dinstant, after a painful illness of eight days, which he bore with Exemplary patience and Resignation, Isaac Fraser, son of Isaac Fraser Esq. of Ernest Town in the fifteeth year of his age.	Oct 30 1830 Kingston Chronicle
Frazier, Hannah	FRAZIER, Mrs. Hannah, wife of Abraham Frazier of Fredericksburgh, died Feb 17 1836, age 64, predeceased by some of her children; survived by her husband and family.	Mar 23 1836 Death Notices - Christian Guardian
Fretts, George	FRETTS - At Hotel Dieu, Kingston, on Wednesday, March 8^th, 1933, George Fretts in his 51^st year.	1933 Newspaper Clipping
Fretts, George	PAINFUL ACCIDENT SUSTAINED BY GEORGE FRETTS – On Tuesday morning, while drawing ice for Dennison Bros., George Fretts, who lives near Fredericksburgh Station, met with a serious and painful accident. While drawing a load of ice cakes down the hill near the Dennison storage building, below Water St., a piece of ice slipped off the wagon and struck one of the hoses, which happened to be a colt. The colt became frightened and started to run, with the result that more ice left the wagon and Mr. Fretts was also thrown off. One wheel of the wagon ran over Mr. Fretts’ body. He was taken to the hospital at Kingston, where it was found he was badly bruised and several ribs had been broken. His condition is reported to be very serious. NAPANEE MAN SUCCUMBS TO HIS INJURIES – GEORGE FRETTS BADLY HURT WHEN TEAM OF HORSES RAN AWAY - George Fretts of Napanee, who was seriously injured in an accident at Napanee on Tuesday, died in the Hotel Dieu Hospital shortly after eleven o’clock this morning. Mr. Fretts had suffered four broken ribs on the left side of his body, one rib was broken on the right side and there was a rupture of the kidney. His condition was very grave when he was brought to the hospital here where he was attended by Dr. I. G. Bogart. Though everything possible was done to save the man’s life, he was not ------- from the shock of the injuries sustained. Mr. Fretts was driving a team and wagon with a load of ice which he was taking to the ice house. At the road where the accident occurred, there is a slight incline, and the ice began to move forward. It is thought that it pushed Mr. Fretts from the seat, and the ice striking the horses’ heels caused them to take fright, and they started to run away. They had gone only a short distance before they were stopped. Evidently the wheel ran over Mr. Fretts, and he was carried into the paint shop of Mr. Maracle and Dr. Wilson was sent for. On examination he found that four ribs on the left side were broken, one rib was broken on the right side and there was a rupture of the kidney.	1933 Newspaper Clipping
Fretts, Mary Ida	* see Smith, Mary Ida
Fretts, Orval	At South Fredericksburgh, on Saturday, March 4^th, 1922, Orval Fretts. Mr. Orval Fretts - On March 4^th, 1922, there passed away at Hawley, one of its most respected and well known residents, in the person of Mr. Orval Fretts. He was born in the Township of Ernesttown, and while yet a boy moved to this neighborhood, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a staunch Methodist, and an ardent labourer for Christ, being Sunday School Superintendent for twenty years, and taking an active interest in all other branches of church work. For the last ten years, however, ill health had forced him to relinquish the former activities. Death came as a release, and an entering into the fuller life. In 1880 he was united in marriage with Miss Christina Farley, of Newburgh. Besides his widow he leaves to mourn his loss, two daughters, Mrs. Fraser Lampkin, Hawley; Mrs. Alfred Nauffts, Toronto, and one son, Clayton, on the homestead. Two sisters, Mrs. Henderson, Wisconsin; Mrs. Lampkin, Brantford, and one brother, Mr. Andrew Fretts, Hawley, also survive him.	Mar 7 1922 Napanee Express
Fretts, Mrs. William G.	Mrs. W. G. Fretts Church Worker, District Native - The death occurred this fall, of Mrs. W. G. Fretts, a life-long resident of this district who was at one time a leader in church and community enterprises. Mrs. Fretts was 84 years of age at the time of her death. She was born on March 7, 1875 at Adolphustown, the daughter of W. H. Cadman and his wife Agnes Murdoch and was 21 when she was married to William G. Fretts, in the first wedding held in Hay Bay church in 1896. Mrs. Fretts was honoured by the late W. S. Herrington, QC, for the active part she took in World War 1 in Red Cross work in the district. Later, moving to Napanee, she became a member of Trinity United church which she attended at the time of the dedication of the building. She held a life membership in the Trinity church Missionary Society and was a member of the choir of that church for a number of years. Mrs. Fretts also served on the old pension board for some years. She and Mr. Fretts celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary in the Royal York Hotel in Toronto and at the occasion marking their 60^th wedding anniversary on December 21, 1956, she and Mr. Fretts received congratulatory letters from Buckingham Palace, Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent and the Premier of Ontario. She was the president of the Liberal Woman’s Association of the constituency for a number of years. Left to mourn her loss are her husband, W. G. Fretts, and a son, Raymond O. Fretts of Napanee. Also remaining are two grandsons, Flight Lieutenant D. A. Fretts, of Cold lake, Alberta and Cpl. B. E. Fretts, of the RCAF photographic squadron of Ottawa. Two great grandchildren in Alberta and one in Ottawa also mourn her loss. The funeral services were held in Napanee on October 1, conducted by Rev. W. K. Pace, of Trinity United Church.	Dec 3 1959 Post Express Napanee
Fretts, Wm. R.	WM. R. FRETTS - Of South Fredericksburgh, passed away on Friday morning, 20th April, after a brief illness of but nine days, aged eighty years and ten months. Deceased had scarcely known a day's sickness during his long life, excepting that which carried him off so summarily. Mr. Fretts was born and died on the farm on which he lived a lifetime. He was a highly respected resident of the township, kind, conscientious and a true friend, father and husband. He was a life long member of the Methodist Church, and in politics a reformer. He leaves a bereaved widow and seven children, Ebenezer, on the homestead, and W. G. on the adjoining farm. The daughters are all married and are Mrs. Geo. W. Snider, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Elias P. Smith, Township of Richmond; Mrs. John Milling, Indian Head, Alberta; Mrs. Marshall Clark, North Fredericksburgh, and Mrs. Morley Anderson, Belleville. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, and was attended by a large circle of friends and relatives. The remains were placed in the Eastern cemetery vault to await interment.	1906 From the Watson Scrapbooks
Fretze, Annie Maria (nee Brown)	Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Bell will be sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Bell’s Mother, Mrs. Fretze, at her home, 1243 Davie street, last week, after a ten-days illness, in her 87^th year. Before her marriage in 1849, she was Annie Maria Brown, third daughter of the late Sgt. David Bucklin Brown, youngest brother of the late General Jacob Brown, who was commander-in-chief of the American army and lost his life in the early Mexican war, where he fell in Brownsville, Texas. A fort was built in honor of his memory, just across the Rio Grande from Mexico. “Fort Brown.” Hit by a shell, his nephew, Surgeon Brown, urged upon him the immediate necessity of an operation, but he kept on giving orders until he died. A book on the war of 1812 by Irving Bachelor gives a good description of his character. His ancestors came over on the Mayflower - two brothers, one an English church clergyman, who settled in Rhode Island, a descendant of whom, John Nicholas Brown, founded Brown university, and whose only heir, John Nicholas Brown III, is known as “the richest boy in the world.” His mother was one of the beautiful Dresser sisters, a sister of Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt. The other brother, Lieut. Brown, who founded Mrs. Fretze’s branch of the family, settled in Massachusetts. A number of famous Americans belong to this branch of the family, amongst them Mrs. Russell Sage. The old ancestral home in England, “Battle Abbey,” is being used in today’s big war as a munitions factory and the effigies of old Sir Anthony Brown, and his wife are still in on chapel. Mrs. Fretze’s mother was a daughter of the late Col. Isaac Fraser, whose wife was the youngest daughter of the late Baron Stirling, of Stirling Castle, Scotland. Many of the latter’s descendants live around Kingston and Napanee, Ont., notably the Aylesworths, including Sir Alan Aylesworth, former minister of justice for Canada. The late Mrs. Fretz, made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Bell, for over 40 years almost continuously. She died quietly, as he had lived in the firm conviction that an all-wise Providence constantly cared for those who fully trusted in Him. Rev. E. Thomas, her pastor, conducted the services, talking on her favorite verse, “Let not your heart be troubled;” and Mrs. Whyte sang, “The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” She was borne to her last resting place in the family plot, Mountain View, by three generations of her descendants, Charles D. Bell, her son-in-law and his son, C. O. M. Bell, the other grandson, Mr. Ralph Bell, serving his country overseas; W. P. Argue, and his son, Ralph Argue, her great grandson.	Clipping from the Amey-Brown Papers
Fretz, Jane (nee Detlor)	FRETZ, Mrs. Jane, daughter of Jacob and Catherine Detlor, was born in Fredericksburgh Twp. Oct 6 1806, and died in Sidney Twp., Apr 12 1855, survived by her children.	May 16 1855 Death Notices - Christian Guardian
Frickleton, James	JAMES FRICKLETON - James (known for many years as Father) Frickleton was born in Enniskillen, Ireland, was early in life converted to God, and began at once to labor in the Master’s cause. As early as 1836, we find him engaged as parish clerk and schoolmaster in his native land. Among his papers, most carefully preserved, there were found tickets of membership in the Primitive Methodist Church in Ireland, dating as far back as 1837. I have not been able to learn at what date he came to Canada, but he attended Victoria College a part of 1845 shortly after he was employed by our Church to supply the place of a junior preacher, on the Newmarket Circuit for most of a year. He spent most of his after life in teaching school and laboring as a very efficient local preacher in different parts of this country. His name in this section of the country has long been, and is still as ointment poured forth. From the time I came to this circuit I found him ever anxious to speak of the deep things of God. I often felt that he was evidently fast ripening for a better home. All who visited him in his last illness feel they were nearer heaven while listening to his expressions of rapturous joy in Christ. He said that he often prayed the God would enable him to cry, (with his last breath) “Victory! Victory!, through the blood of the Lamb;” “and, thank God,” he said, “I am enabled to do so.” He frequently requested Bro. Strachan (Rev. Richard Strachan) one of his sons-in-law, to sing such hymns as “Safe in the arms of Jesus,” “Take the name of Jesus with you,” and “I am going home to die no more.” While helping to sing he was sometimes so overcome with joy that he would ask them to stop for a few moments until he could control his feeling and that he would begin again. The testimony of all who were with him is that they never saw a more triumphant death. He died Feb. 8^th, 1886, having reached the age of seventy-five years, and having been a member of the Methodist Church at least fifty years. I have said again and again in my own heart, “Let me die the death of the righteousness, and let my last end be like his!” [signed] A. Thibadeau.	July 28 1886 Christian Guardian
Fuller, Marjory Honour	* see Allport, Marjory Honour
Funnell, Frances G.	* see Clute, Frances G.
Furnival, Samuel	Melancholy Accident - On Saturday, the 3d inst., Samuel Furnival, the only surviving child of Mr. D. Furnival of Belleville, having, unnoticed by his parents, strayed to the bank of the river Moira, fell into the water and was drowned. Though the child was discovered and taken out of the river in a few minutes afterwards, all attempts to restore him to life proved unavailing.	Kingston Chronicle June 9 1820

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