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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”) |
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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. 1st. Gunshot wound chest, penetrating.” |
(ca 1919) From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Easton, Ellen |
On the 19th instant,
Ellen, aged 7 years, daughter of Mr. Robert Easton |
Feb 7
1856 Napanee Standard |
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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 |
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Echlin, Harriett |
* see Perceval, Harriett |
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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 27th 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. |
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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
7th 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 |
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Elliott, John P. |
At South Fredericksburgh, on
Sunday, January 20th, 1924, John P. Elliott, aged 76 years and six
months. |
1924 Newspaper
Clipping |
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Ellis, Edward
C. |
At Enterprise, on Friday, June 7th,
1919, Mr. Edward C. Ellis, aged 47 years. |
1919 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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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 |
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Ellis, Helen
Moodie |
ELLIS – On Sunday, Feb 24th
at her late residence, 203 Bathurst st., Toronto, Helen Moodie, relict of the
late Henry Ellis, late of Napanee. |
From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Ellison, Elizabeth |
At Hallowell, on the 11th
inst., Mrs. Elizabeth Ellison, relict of Capt. Wm. Ellison, of his Majesty’s
64th Regiment of Foot.
She was a native of Castle Bar, county Mayo, Ireland, aged 70. |
May 18
1836 Kingston
Chronicle
& Gazette |
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Ellison, Mrs. H. H. |
ELLISON – At Adolphustown, on
Sunday, March 30th, 1913, Mrs. H. H. Ellison, aged 74 years, 7
months and 20 days. |
1913 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Ellison, John P. |
ELLISON – At Napanee, on Monday,
August 5th, 1918, John P. Ellison, aged 67 years and 4 months |
1918 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Ellison,
Thomas
W. |
DIED - On the 4th
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Embury, Mary |
* see Purdy, Mary * |
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Embury, Mrs.
William |
At Wesley, on Friday, March 10th, 1916, Mrs.
William Embury, aged 85 years, 6 months and 15 days. |
1916 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Emerson, Emeline Rebecca (nee
Stigney) |
EMELINE REBECCA EMERSON - Whose maiden name was Stigney,
was born Sept. 19th, 1850, and was married to Samuel G. Emerson,
Dec., 21st, 1869, and entered into rest Nov. 10th
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 |
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Empey, Anne |
* see
Casey, Anne * |
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Empey, Frank |
EMPEY - At Rockwood Hospital, Kingston, on Wednesday, August
2d, 1911, Frank Empey, aged 45 years. |
1911 Newspaper Clipping |
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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 18th
1881 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Evans, Daniel |
EVANS - At Selby, on Saturday, December 28th,
1946, Daniel Michael Evans, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Evans, aged 4
months and ten days. |
Napanee Beaver Jan 8,
1947 |
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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 |
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Evans, Rossie |
* see
Burlingham, Rossie * |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 2nd,
1916, official notice having been received Monday evening May 7th,
1917, he previously having been reported as missing. Bruce, who was 23 years of age, went
overseas in June 1915 with the 1st C.M.R. |
1917 Newspaper
Clipping |
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Fairbairn, Harold |
PTE. HAROLD FAIRBAIRN - Third son of Mrs. Grace Fairbairn of Centreville, who was
killed in action at Vimy Ridge on April 9th. Harold, who was 19 years of age, went
overseas last September, with the 146th Battalion and was
transferred to the 4th 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 3rd at 2.30 p.m. |
1917 Newspaper Clipping |
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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 21st, 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 5th Presbyterian cemetery,
there to await the resurrection of the Just. |
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Fairfield Clara |
DIED - In Ernest Town on the 12th inftant, Mifs
Clara Fairfield aged 18 years, eldeft daughter of Benjamin Fairfield Efq.; one of the members of Parliament. |
Kingston Gazette Apr 4
1816 |
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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 6th of June. |
1918 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Fairfield, Stephen |
DIED - At Adolphus-Town on Tuesday the 19th
inft, Mr. Stephen Fairfield. |
Kingston
Chronicle Dec 29
1820 |
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Fairfield, Wm. |
DIED - At his houfe in Erneft Town on Tuefday the 6th
[8th?] of February inftant, in the 47th 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) |
Kingston
Gazette Feb 10
1816 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Farrington, Harold |
PTE. HAROLD FARRINGTON – son of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Farrington,
South Bay, who died on September 2nd in France. He was admitted to a hospital on Aug.
26th 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 |
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Fear, Anne |
FEAR - On the 5th 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 |
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Fegan, Thomas |
FEGAN – In Picton, July 24, 1905,, Thomas Fegan, aged 48
years, 9 months, 14 days |
1905 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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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 |
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Fennell, Adelaide |
FENNELL – At Napanee, on Saturday, May 26th,
1917, Adelaide Fennell, wife of J.G. Fennell, aged 62 years. |
1917 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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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 26th. 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 28th,
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 |
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Ferguson, Ann (nee
Devitt) |
FERGUSON - Mrs. Joshua Ferguson, nee Ann Devitt, died on
Nov. 1st, 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 |
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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 |
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Ferguson, Wilbert
Robinson |
In proud and loving memory of Wilbert Robinson Ferguson,
14th 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 |
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Fielding, Katy |
Katy, dau of William and Katreen Fielding,
Fredericksburgh, buried 7 Oct 1797. |
1797 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Fikes, Phebe |
Phebe, wife of Peter Fikes, Fredericksburgh, buried 3 Apr 1789. |
1789 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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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 77th 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. |
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Finkle, C.
Hilton |
FINKLE - At Kingston, on Tuesday, August 15th,
1922, C. Hilton Finkle, aged 65 years.
The remains were taken to Newburgh yesterday morning for burial. |
1922 Scrapbook Clipping |
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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 |
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Finkle, George |
George Finkle, Fredericksburgh, buried 29 Mar 1795. |
1795 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Fisher, Frederick |
Frederick Fisher, Fredericksburgh, buried 20 Jan 1813. |
1813 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Fisher, Madeline
Minerva Mildred |
FISHER – At Kingston General Hospital, Nov 13th,
1920, Madeline Minerva Mildred, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin C.
Fisher, aged 1 year, 27 days |
1920 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Fisher, Thomas |
FISHER - In Kingston, on Monday, April 17th,
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. |
The
Weekly British Whig Kingston Apr 20 1911 |
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Fisk, Eliza
Ann |
DIED - At Ernestown on Tuesday the 5th 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 |
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Fitchett, Ephraim |
At South Fredericksburgh on Wednesday, October 24, 1934,
Ephraim Fitchett in his 84th year. |
1934 From
Mrs. Walter Paul's scrapbook |
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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, Peggy
Rombough |
Peggy Rombough, dau of James and Elizabeth Fitchett,
Fredericksburgh, buried 18 Nov 1803. |
1803 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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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 7th, 1885. [signed] James Caswell. |
Sept 16
1885 The
Christian Guardian |
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Fleming, Elizabeth
Jane |
* see Hutchison,
Elizabeth Jane * |
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Fleming, Samuel |
The death occurred on Sunday, February 1st,
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 27th
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. 3rd, 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 |
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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 |
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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 24th 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 |
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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 |
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Forshoe, Mrs. |
FORSHOE, Mrs., died at Fredericksburgh recently. |
Apr 17
1837 Death
Notices - Christian Guardian |
Forward
Emma
Francis |
FORWARD – AT Bath, on Nov 9th, 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 22nd, 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 |
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Foster, Sarah
Ann |
*see
Lund, Sarah Ann * |
|
|
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 |
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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. |
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Fralick,
Francis |
FRALICK - At Roblin, on Sunday July 12th, 1936,
Francis Fralick in her 69th year. |
July 15
1936 Napanee
Beaver |
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Fraser, Caroline |
* see
Hamm, Caroline * |
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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 74th 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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Fraser, Emily L. |
FRASER - At Ernesttown, on Thursday, June 22nd,
1933, Emily L. Fraser, wife of Marcus Fraser in her 71st year. |
1933 Newspaper Clipping |
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Fraser, Isaac |
DIED - At Ernest Town on the 23d instant, 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 |
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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 |
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Fretts, George |
FRETTS - At Hotel Dieu, Kingston, on Wednesday, March 8th,
1933, George Fretts in his 51st year. |
1933 Newspaper Clipping |
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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.
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1933 Newspaper Clipping |
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Fretts, Mary Ida |
* see
Smith, Mary Ida * |
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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 |
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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 87th
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 |
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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 |
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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. 8th,
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 |
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Fuller, Marjory
Honour |
* see Allport, Marjory Honour * |
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Funnell, Frances
G. |
* see Clute,
Frances G. * |
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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 |