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Note: Spellings are as they appear in the
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the letter “f” in place of the letter “s” in earlier notices. (e.g. “Mifs” =
“Miss” or “fifter” = “sister”) |
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Raciot, Miss |
*see Allard,
Mrs. M. |
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Rae, David |
In loving memory of Bomber David Rae, 4th
Canadian Mounted Rifles, killed in action, June 2 1916, Zillebeke,
Belgium. His country called. He answered. |
From
the Watson Scrapbooks |
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Rae, Elizabeth |
Miss Elizabeth Rae, a well known lady formerly a resident
of Napanee, where she had formed many pleasant acquaintances, died after a
short illness at her brother’s, Mr. Donald Rae, of Penetang, on the 19th
ult., aged 44 years. Since leaving
Napanee she has been travelling extensively in Europe and the United States. |
Napanee Express Feb 17
1893 |
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Ramsay, Joseph |
RAMSAY - At Kingston General Hospital, on Sunday, April 19th,
1931, Joseph Ramsay, aged 53 years, 9 months, 26 days. THE LATE JOSEPH RAMSAY - Word was received in town from Newburgh on Monday,
announcing the death in the Kingston General Hospital of Mr. Joseph
Ramsay. Mr. Ramsay, who was 54 years
of age, was taken ill ten days ago and on Friday evening was taken to the
hospital, suffering from erysipelas.
Pneumonia later developed and on Sunday evening he passed away. Mrs. Ramsay, at the present time is very
low, having been ill for the past ten weeks.
Mr. Ramsay was a native of the Newburgh district, the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ramsay. His
mother passed away about seven years ago, and his father passed away only
last year. He was brought up on the
farm and he continued with this avocation until a few years ago. For many years he has been a successful
drover and was known to practically every farmer in the Newburgh and Camden
districts. He was exceptionally well
liked and his death was learned with regret.
He was a member of Prince of Wales Lodge A.F. & A.M., Newburgh,
and the funeral service was in charge of the masons. The sympathy of the community is extended
to the bereaved family, consisting of two sons and five daughters. They are,
Robert Hugh, of Bray’s Hardware Store, Newburgh; Mrs. Bruce, of Kingston; Leah of Madoc, Helen, of the staff of the
Bank of Commerce, Newburgh; Marie and
Louise, at home. One brother, Will
also survives. He was a member of the
United Church. |
1931 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Randell, Florence |
RANDELL - At Adolphustown, on Friday, October 16th,
1914, Florence B. Randell, daughter of Mrs. Alfred Randell, aged 23 years and
seven months. OBITUARY - The death of Miss Florence Randell, of Hay Bay,
cast a gloom over the entire community.
she was the only surviving child of Mrs. Phoebe Randell, who has
previously laid to rest her husband and two children. The bereaved mother has the heartfelt
sympathy of a large number of friends in this her sad loss. Miss Florence was a bright, cheerful
winsome girl. She passed her Normal
Entrance exams in three years at the Collegiate, being under age when she
secured it. She taught a school on
the High Shore in Prince Edward County, just across the Bay from her home, at
Gosport, but on account of ill health gave it up about a year ago. She had high hopes of returning after a
few weeks’ rest, but this was not b be.
A short time before her death she expressed the hope of being able to
take a school after Christmas. She
was around as usual on Wednesday morning, but on Thursday Dr. Vrooman was
called, and when he said she had bronchial pneumonia, she told her mother it
was the beginning of the end, as she was too weak to throw if off. She passed away on Friday morning, Oct. 16th,
at 8:30 o’clock. Her popularity in
her school is shown by the number of her pupils who came over to attend her
funeral. She was a favorite with both
young and old. She was a member of
the church and ready to help in any way she could in church work. In spiritual matters, she was an earnest
searcher for the truth and had a deep ongoing to know the full meaning of the
Gospel of Jesus, and to have an intelligent experience of salvation. The many verses marked in her bible showed
she read it well and loved its truths.
She fully trusted in Jesus as her Saviour. The funeral service was conducted by her Pastor in Hay Bay
church on Sunday, Oct. 18th at 1 p.m. His text was John 3:16.
A large number were present .
A number of beautiful floral wreaths were laid on the coffin in token
of love and sympathy, and the Mission Circle, of which she was a member stood
in line at the church door and each dropped a white carnation on the
coffin. All that was mortal was
placed in the vault at Napanee to be later interred in Riverside cemetery in
certain hope of the resurrection. |
1914 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Rankin, James Ryerson |
Died of wounds in France, on Thursday, May 3rd,
1917, Driver James Ryerson Rankin, son of F. H. Rankin, Napanee, aged 23
years. |
1917 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Rathbun, E. W. |
E.W. RATHBUN DEAD – Word was received in town early on
Tuesday morning that Mr. E. W. Rathbun, Mayor of Deseronto, had died that
morning at 2:30. Mr. Rathbun had been
ill for some time with a complication of diseases, and his death was not
unlooked for. Deceased was well known
in Napanee, and was highly esteemed for his affable manner and wonderful
business ability. His death will be
an irreparable loss to the Town of Deseronto, and the vast business that has
grown up under his master hand. The funeral took place yesterday at 2:30
p.m. Mr. Rathbun, who was the eldest
last surviving son of the late H. B. Rathbun, had been ill with heart trouble
for some time and had latterly been confined to his bed. He was practically the founder of
Deseronto, the business having been begun by his father, Hugo B.
Rathbun. Born in Auburn, N.Y. on Oct.
5th, 1842, Mr. E.W. Rathbun gained some business experience in New
York City and in 1861, before he was 19, came to Deseronto, and took charge
of his father’s business, then under the name of H. B. Rathbun & Co., and
since by Act of Parliament made the Rathbun Co., the company under his management has been the pioneer in Canada
in many industrial enterprises, including the roller process flour
mills. He had added greatly to the
enterprises there and had by the construction of railways built up the
adjoining territory. Among other
important posts he held was the presidency of the Napanee & Tamworth
Railway, the Bay of Quinte Railway, the Thousand Island Railway, and the vice
presidency of the Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co., Toronto, besides
being a director of several Toronto corporations. In 1897 he was a member of the Royal Commission on the Forests
of Canada. An independent in politics
and a Presbyterian in religion, Mr. Rathbun had been Mayor of the town
several terms. Deceased was a
governor of the Kingston School of Mines, and a trustee of Queen’s
University. He is survived by a widow,
a sister of W. B. McMurrich and Geo. McMurrich, Toronto, and a family of
seven children, Major E.W. Rathbun, Mrs. Masten, wife of C.A. Masten,
barrister, Toronto, Harold McMurrich Rathbun, Marvin and Adrian, and two
unmarried daughters, Misses Pansy and Marjorie. |
1904 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Raymond, Albert
E. |
At Enterprise, on Wednesday, June 4th 1919,
Albert E. Raymond aged 70 years, 7 months and 11 days. |
1919 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Reid, Ann Jane (nee
Love) |
ANN JANE LOVE - At her home at Reidville, Ann Jane Love,
relict of the late Robt. Jas. Reid, entered with sweet anticipation into rest
Christmas night shortly after midnight, aged 83 years. Only a few days earlier had she taken to
her bed, she had no organic trouble, and the end came rapidly as she slept. Mrs. Reid was born Sept. 1832, at Kingston,
Ont., being the daughter of Michael and Eliza Love, who came out to this
Province from Cork, Ireland, and settled in the Limestone city. Afterwards, the family removed to Camden
and Mrs. Reid graduated from the Newburgh Academy and taught school at
Tamworth and Reidville, where she married Robt. James Reid in 1859, in Camden
East Anglican Church. The family
consisted of 5 sons and 2 daughters, five of whom survive, namely Harper,
Albert, Fred, May and Alma. For over
half a century she had lived on her farm, beloved by all who knew her. In 1908, her husband predeceased her. He was a man of sterling character. In August 1913, her beloved son, E. J.
Reid, was suddenly drowned in Gambier Bay, Alaska, and probably so great was
the shock of the sad news that her former health and strength never
returned. Ann Jane Love was the salt
of the earth, an honoured parent, an affectionate mother, with dutiful and
worthy children, a loyal church woman, a faithful Christian . A large cortege attended her funeral at
Camden East Church, on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Rural Dean Jones, of
Tamworth officiating, being assisted by Rev. R. W. Spencer, Rector of Camden
East. The text was “A Good Name”
Prov. XXII, I. Her Christian works
will be missed now she is gone. But
the memory of the just is blessed;
and right dear in the sight of the Lord is the death of His
saints. |
Dec 31
1915 Newspaper
Clipping |
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Reid, John |
A Very Sudden Death.
Death came suddenly on Tuesday morning to John Reid, who resided with his
sister, Mrs. Bradshaw, Foxboro.
Although deceased had been in failing health for some time his demise
was by no means anticipated. Mr. Reid
was eighty-three years of age and was born in Thurlow township where he
resided all his life. |
Daily British Whig, Kingston Mar 29,
1920 |
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Reid, Miss |
* see Hyland, Mrs. Wilson * |
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Reid, Thomas
Harper |
REID - At Camden, on Monday, July 1st, 1929,
Thomas Harper Reid, aged 64 years.
The funeral will take place from his late residence, on Wednesday afternoon,
at 2.30 o’clock. Service at St.
Luke’s church, Camden East. |
1929 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Rendell, Alfred
E. |
Mr. Rendell's death, though not unexpected, nevertheless
caused a feeling of sorrow throughout the town. Coming from England at the age
of two years, and his whole life having been spent in this immediate
vicinity, gave ample opportunity for his sterling qualities and true manhood
to make themselves known. His parents settled in Ernesttown, where deceased's
boyhood days were passed. When ready to chose his calling he selected that of
builder and contractor, and served and apprenticeship of seven years with Mr.
John N. Hough, Gretna. Most of his work for the twenty-five years he was in
active business, was done in the country about town, where he had a very
large acquaintance, and by whom he was well liked and much respected. When
his health prevented the carrying on of this business he moved to town and
took up life insurance, and proved a very successful agent. In 1882 he was
married to Miss Phoebe A. Hawley, daughter of the late Samuel Hawley of
Gosport. She survives him, together with an eight-year old daughter. A son
was also born to them, but died in infancy. Deceased was a man of
exceptionally rugged constitution, and being very ambitious, was went to give
too little attention to proper protection against the weather. As a result he
contracted a heavy cold, which was followed by others, and thus the seeds of
consumption were sown. Early in life deceased embraced the Methodist faith, and
on coming to town to reside, connected himself with the Eastern Methodist
church of which he was a faithful member. His long illness was borne with
true Christian fortitude; he seemed possessed of patience beyond limit, and
no words of complaint were ever heard from his lips. Truly a good man has
gone to his reward. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock,
from his late residence, John street, thence to Napanee cemetery vault. |
1900 From the
Hough scrapbooks |
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Rendell, Alfred
E. |
RENDELL - At Napanee on Wednesday, 7th Feb. 1900, Alfred E. Rendell, aged 49
years, 8 months and 28 days. The funeral will take place from his late
residence, John St., on Saturday, 10th Feb, at 2 p.m., thence to Napanee Cemetery vault. |
1900 From the
Hough Scrapbooks |
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Rendell, Fred |
FRED RENDELL - The funeral of Fred Rendell who died at
Belleville General Hospital in his 69th year, was held October 1
from Tierney’s Funeral Home to Riverview Cemetery. Born at Harrowsmith, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
George Frederick Rendell. Mr. Rendell moved from Harrowsmith to Napanee where he was
employed by the railway for many years.
in 1935, Mr. Rendell and his wife, the former Ethel May Cummings, and
family, moved to a farm on the River Road, where Mr. Rendell farmed until a
few years ago, when poor health forced him to give up farming. Mr. Rendell was a member of the Canadian Order of
Foresters. He was predeceased by his
wife, seven months ago, and is
survived by two sons, Douglas and Clifford, of Belleville; three daughters, Mrs. Joe Keech (Doris),
of R. R. 3 Napanee, Mrs. Doreen Townsley, of Toronto; Mrs. David Medd (Sylvia), of Napanee; and
three sisters, Mrs. Archie Kring (Geraldine), and Mrs. Alice Mountney, both
of Toronto, and Mrs. Ethel Purdy, of Edmonton, Alta. Pall-bearers were Walter Rankin, Walter Joyce, Fred
Sadlier, Gordon Pullen, Arthour Rooks and Clifford Moore. |
Oct 12
1960 Napanee
Beaver |
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Rennie, Margaret
Grosart |
Relict of the late John Rennie, passed peacefully away on
Saturday morning last, at her residence, Bridge St., Napanee, after an
illness of two years, during portions of which she was an intense sufferer.
Deceased was a native of Stirlingshire, Scotland, and was united in marriage
to Mr. Rennie in 1847, sailing the same year for Canada. On their arrival
they settled at Camden East, where his uncle, Mr. 'Jock' Rennie was in
business. In 1857, Mr. Rennie purchased a farm at Hay Bay, where they reared
a family of eight children, Mr. Rennie dying in Aug. 1871. To his widow
befell the task of bringing up the young family, and managing the farm, and
how well she accomplished it her children and neighbors can testify. Her
whole life was given up unselfishly to her family. Seven years ago she
removed to Napanee with her daughter Agnes. During her lifetime deceased was
a faithful member of the Presbyterian church and died in the full hope of a
blessed resurrection. The members of the family who are left to mourn are,
James, at Sandhurst, John, Hay Bay; Robert, Deseronto Road; Alex., Will. and
Thomas Manitoba; Mrs. Jas Russell, Manitoba, and Miss Agnes, at home. The
funeral services were conducted on Monday forenoon by the Rev. Alex.
Macdonald, and the remains placed in the vault of the Eastern cemetery. |
1903 From the
Hough Scrapbooks |
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Rennie, Mrs.
James |
RENNIE - At South Fredericksburgh on Thursday, Oct 2nd 1913, Mrs. James Rennie, aged 55 years. |
1913 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Rennie, Mrs.
James |
MRS. JAMES RENNIE - Another soul of beneficent memory
among us has "crossed the bar'. As the beauty-glow of sunset closes the
Autumn day all too soon, so was closed this life, brief but beautiful. The
announcement of the death of Mrs. James Rennie starts the teardrops of a host
of friends, and many a heart throbs in sympathy for the bereaved. If any we
know, who was worthy of the tribute, "Many daughters have done
virtuously but thou excellest them all" ; it was she. The late Mrs.
Rennie was born at Sillsville and spent her life in that neighbourhood, a
benediction to all who knew her. The loss of this devoted worker to the
Sandhurst Presbyterian church (of which she was a member) is inestimable.
After a painful illness bravely borne, she was relieved by death on the
second day of this month, while she yet lacked five of three score years. She
leaves a husband and daughter, Mrs. James Robinson, and countless friends to
mourn her loss. As her remains repose in the little graveyard on the hill at
Sillsville, many who were by her befriended, will bless her memory. |
1913 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Rescorla, Edwin |
RESCORLA - At Moscow, Friday, January 3rd,
1947, Edwin Rescorla, in his 84th year. |
Napanee Beaver Jan 8,
1947 |
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Reynolds, Joseph
T. |
REYNOLDS – In Picton, Sunday, Nov. 10 1918, Joseph T. Reynolds, aged 86 years. Funeral from the residence of his son, Dr.
H. S. Reynolds, Paul St., Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 3:30 p.m. Interment in Glenwood Cemetery |
1918 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Rice, Mary
Starr |
RICE - On Sunday morning, the 2nd inst., at 34
Bond Street, Toronto, Mary Starr, infant daughter of Arthur M. and H. Adele
Rice, and grand daughter of the late Rev. S. D. Rice, D. D., aged 6 months
and 27 days. |
May 12
1886 The
Christian Guardian |
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Richards, Sarah |
At the House of Refuge, Tuesday, May 26th 1919,
Sarah Richards, aged 89 years.
Funeral at Cherry Valley
Wednesday May 28th at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Cherry Valley |
1919 From
the Watson Scrapbooks |
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Richardson, Asa |
Asa Richardson, Fredericksburgh, buried 4 Aug 1789. |
Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Richardson, Matthias |
Matthias, son of Thomas and Eve Richardson,
Fredericksburgh, buried 15 Jan 1801. |
Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Richardson, Tamar |
Tamar Richardson, Fredericksburgh, buried 26 May 1797. |
Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Richardson, Tenea
Caughlin |
RICHARDSON - At Napanee, on Saturday, March 18th,
1922, Tenea Caughlin, beloved wife of Richard Richardson, aged 51 years, 5
months and 4 days. Mrs. R. Richardson - Mrs. R. Richardson, a resident of
this community during her entire life, passed away on Saturday, March 18th,
1922, at her late residence, South Napanee.
Mrs. Richardson had been an invalid for the past eight
years, but during her entire illness she was always bright and cheery, and
pleased to see all and any of her many friends who visited her. Although her illness was prolonged, still
her loved ones always prayed and looked for her recovery, and it was a great
shock for everyone when she was called to her reward. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church and attended
regularly until she was unable to leave her home. She often spoke of her appreciation of the thoughtfulness and
kindness shown her by the members of Grace church, and especially of Rev. A.
J. Terrill, who so faithfully and tenderly rendered such words of comfort and
cheerfulness since his short pastorate here. Surviving are her husband, one son, Leslie, of Napanee,
and two daughter, Lillian, of Detroit, and Tena, at home. The family have the sympathy of the
community in this their double sorrow, having, two weeks previous, lost a
daughter and sister, Vera. |
1922 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Richmond, Jas.
Nelson |
RICHMOND - At Forest Mills, on Thursday, October 19, 1939,
Jas. Nelson Richmond in his 85th year. |
1939 Newspaper Clipping |
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Richmond, Thomas
Nelson |
Thomas Nelson Richmond The death occurred on
Sunday, September 9th, 1928 of Thomas Nelson Richmond, aged
64 years. Death was due to a nervous
breakdown, and the end came after an illness of a few weeks. Mr. Richmond was a prosperous farmer, having lived on his
farm for some twenty-five years, about two miles from Forest Mills. He was a very fine type of man, noted for
his gentle disposition. He was always
ready to lend a helping hand, and his many acts of kindness won for him many
warm friends, who sadly regretted his departure. He married Hattie Brown, sister of Gilbert Brown, of
Marlbank, and besides his wife, leaves a niece, Mrs. Walter Scott, who had
lived with them until her marriage;
two brothers, James and Daniel Richmond, of Roblin, and two sisters,
Mrs. George Brown, of Leinster, and Mrs. Alonzo Dewitt, of Forest Mills. The funeral took place at Christ Church, Tamworth, where
the Rev. Mr. Gregory, Rector of the Anglican Church of Shannonville, preached
an impressive and very much appreciated sermon, taking as his text, “Faith,
Hope and Charity”. He was assisted by
Rev. Mr. Morgan, of Christ church, Tamworth.
Mr. Wilcox, choir leader of the church, sang an appropriate solo, “He
Wipes the Tear From Every Eye.”
Interment was made in the cemetery in request of the deceased, and the
most sincere sympathy is extended to the widow and relatives of the deceased. |
1928 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Rickenbrode, Matilda |
* see Lawrence,
Matilda (nee Rickenbrode) * |
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Rikeley, Henry |
RIKELEY - Henry Rikeley, son of Andrew Rikeley and
Margaret Loyd, was born in Sidney in August 1822 and died in South
Fredericksburgh in August, 1903 aged eighty-one years. Our departed brother
was soundly converted more than sixty years ago, and during all those years
continued faithful to the church, and was ready to every good word and work.
He filled the office of class leader and steward for many years. Being gifted
in music, his voice was heard at camp and special meetings, leading the
service of song, and even in his last moments he sang the praises of God. His
was a simple, unostentatious piety, and his ministries to the sick and
troubled were a source of great comfort to many afflicted and sorrow-stricken
ones. He was married twice. He will be greatly missed at Hayburn, for his
seat will be empty. He leaves a wife and one daughter to mourn their loss. |
1903 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Rikely, Jane Ann |
*see Barbary, Jane Ann * |
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Rikely, Margaret
Ellen |
RIKELY - At Sillsville, on Tuesday, 11th July, Margaret Ellen Rikely, aged 90 years
and 4 days. |
1905 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Rikely, Rebecca |
At Adolphustown on Friday, Dec 4th, 1914,
Rebecca Rikely, aged 82 years and 4 months. |
1914 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Rikley, Henry |
RIKLEY - At Hayburn, Thursday, 27th Aug., Henry Rikley, postmaster, aged 81
years. |
1903 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Rikley, Herbert |
SILLSVILLE – Oct. 13 – A number from here attended the
funeral of the late Herbert Rikley of Hayburn, who died Monday evening as the
result of an injury to his head received when he fell out of an apple tree
and hit his head on a stone. Mr.
Rikley was 71 years of age. He is
survived by his wife, formerly Agnes Gilbert, and his daughter, Mrs. Jack
Roblin. |
1943 Harkness Scrapbooks |
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Rikley, John C. |
OBITUARY - JOHN C. RIKLEY - John C. Rikley, youngest son
of the late George Rikley, died at his home, Hayburn, on Tuesday, Feb. 10th
. Deceased had been in poor health for some time past, but was confined to
his bed for about a month. The cause of death was spinal trouble. A widow and
three sons are left to mourn a devoted husband and loving father. The sons
are James and Herbert at home, and Fred, of Sillsville. He was in his 65th year. In politics he was a staunch
Conservative . The funeral was held at his late residence on Thursday, 12th,
and the remains were placed in Napanee Eastern cemetery vault. The bereft
widow and family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. |
1903 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Rikley, Margaret
D. |
RIKLEY - At South Fredericksburgh, on Monday, April 13th
, 1909, Mrs. Margaret D. Rikley, aged 70 years, 11 months and 5 days. |
1909 Newspaper
Clipping from the Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Rikley, Rosanna |
Rosanna, dau of Andrew and Mary Rikley, Fredericksburgh,
buried 12 May 1795. |
1795 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Roberts, William,
Rev. |
DEATH OF CANON ROBERTS – Rector of Christ Church,
Cataraqui, Passes Away – Another clergyman of the Kingston Diocese has been
called by death in the passing away, after a long illness, of Canon the Rev.
William Roberts, preceptor of St. George’s Cathedral, rector of Christ
Church, Cataraqui, and a minor canon of St. George’s. The death of Canon Roberts has cast a
gloom over the whole diocese, in various parts of which he was an earnest
worker since 1868, when he was first ordained a deacon. He held many charges, and in each his
death brings the profoundest regret. As a clergyman, a musician, a scholar
and a citizen his presence had a beneficial effect on the community, and he
will be sorely missed. Born at Elmesmere, Shropshire, England, seventy-four
years ago, the deceased first turned his studies to music. He became a Doctor of Music, and in time
was recognized as one of the most learned musicians. Only recently six of his hymn tunes were
adopted by the Mother Anglican Church for use in England, and this high
testimony to his musical worth brought letters from many titled people who
were interested in composers. In 1868
he came to Canada as organist for Hon. John Hamilton, brother of Archbishop
Hamilton. This charge was at
Hawkesbury. In the same year, having
been studying for the ministry, he was ordained as a deacon and appointed to
Roblin and Tweed. The next year his
ability as a speaker and his advanced studies with more experience brought
him the honor of being made a priest. In 1874, he was transferred to Camden
East, and then in turn to Shannonville.
In 1877, the late Canon Roberts took over the charge of Amherst Island,
and there for fourteen years, leaving in 1891 to go to Merrickville. He was in Merrickville until November of
1900, going from there to Adolphustown.
In 1904 while at Adolphustown he was made a canon. In 1915, he was appointed to Christ
Church, Cataraqui. A man who was held in great esteem by Canon Roberts was
his brother, the late Rev. Charles Roberts, who came to Canada in the pioneer
days, and was rector of Bourglouis, near Quebec. A stained glass east window was recently erected to his memory. The late Canon Roberts leaves a large
family to mourn his loss. Three
sisters, Mrs. Lucas, London, Eng., Miss Jane Roberts and Mrs. Fisher, and one
brother, John, at Four Crosses Station are still living. Beside his widow, he leaves five daughters
and two sons as follows: - Mrs. J. A. Johnston of Smith’s Falls; Mrs. D. M. Allison, Camden, N.Y.; Mrs. F. H. Box, Adolphustown; Charles A. Roberts, Montreal; Miss
Winnifred Roberts, Toronto; Morris
Roberts, Toronto, and Miss Dorothea Roberts, at home. He was twice married, his first wife, formerly
Miss Mary Higginson, Hawkesbury, who died many years ago. His second wife was formerly Miss Sarah
Elliott, Tweed, and she survives. The
funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from his late residence, Cataraqui,
to Christ Church, after which the remains will be transferred to Tweed for
interment. The canons of the diocese
will act as pall bearers – Kingston Whig, May 17th, 1917. |
1917 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Robertson, Alma
Alberta (nee
Hough) |
ROBERTSON - At Sillsville, on Sunday April 12th
, 1914, Alma Alberta Hough, wife of Roy E. Robertson, aged 24 years, 5 months
and 11 days. |
1914 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Robertson, Amelia (nee
Nelson) |
ROBERTSON - On the 13th of June, at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. S. Appelbe, Oakville, in the 93d year
of her age, Amelia, daughter of the late Richard John Nelson, of Bellevue,
Queen’s county, and Dublin, Ireland, widow of the late Thomas Jaffray
Robertson, first principal of the Normal Schools for Upper Canada, Toronto,
and mother of Mrs. Dr. Bristol, late of Napanee. |
1906 Watson Scrapbooks |
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Robertson, Ethel |
* see Bradley,
Ethel * |
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Robertson,
Florence |
* see White,
Florence * |
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Robertson, Jessie |
* see Walker,
Jessie * |
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Robertson,
Margaret
Grange |
ROBERTSON - At Kingston, on Sunday December 20th,
1936, Margaret Grange Robertson, beloved wife of Herbert N. Robertson. |
1936 Newspaper Clipping |
|
Robertson, Thomas
Jaffray |
ROBERTSON – Killed in action “somewhere in France”, on the
5th of November, 1917, Lieut. Thomas Jaffray Robertson, 4th
Canadian Battalion of Infantry, dearly beloved and only son of Thomas Jaffray
Robertson and Florence Amy Robertson of Newmarket, Ont. |
1917 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
|
Robeson, Daisy |
ROBESON - AT Valleyfield, Que., Daisy Robeson, aged 1 year
and 1 month, youngest daughter of Lester Robeson, formerly of Deseronto. |
1900 Newspaper Clipping |
|
Robey, Florence (nee
Heathcote) |
ROBEY – At the Kingston General Hospital on Monday, July
13, 1942, Florence Heathcote, beloved wife of Lewis Robey and mother of Lewis
H. and Fred E., aged 60 years.
Funeral to take place from the home of Capt. Edward and Mrs. Thoms,
724 Johnson Street, to St. James Church for service on Wednesday afternoon at
2.30. Friends and acquaintances
respectfully invited to attend.
Interment at Cataraqui Cemetery. MRS. LEWIS ROBEY – The funeral of the late Mrs. Lewis
Robey, 60, of Odessa, was geld on July 15, and the service was conducted by
the Rev. Osborne Walker of Bath, in St. James Church, Kingston. The family of the deceased came to Canada from Scotland in
1927 and farmed in the Odessa district until a fire two years ago wiped out
their farm. Death of the late Mrs.
Robey occurred in the Kingston General Hospital on July 13. Surviving are her husband, Lewis; twin sons, Lewis H. and Frederick E; two brothers A. Heathcote,
Adolphustown; O. Heathcote,
Birmingham; four sisters, Mrs. O.
Kemp, Mrs. J. Hewes, Miss B. M. Heathcote, Miss A. Heathcote all of whom are
in England. Miss B. M. Heathcote is a
nurse in England. Interment took place in Cataraqui Cemetery. |
1942 Harkness Scrapbooks |
|
Robinson, Ceylon |
CEYLON ROBINSON - Ceylon Robinson, 96, died at his late
residence, 4811, 14th Ave.
Detroit, Mich. Saturday, after a brief illness. Deceased had been retired for
past 20 years but prior to his retirement he had been a carriage maker in Kingston.
He was the former owner of Point pleasant Farm, near here. One of the oldest
members of Bath Masonic Lodge, he was also a member of St. John's Anglican
Church of that village. He was born at Portland, Ont. He is survived by one
brother, Holden Robinson, Sandhurst and one son, Oliver Robinson, Detroit. A
daughter, Mrs. Minnie Watts, resides in Portsmouth. His wife, the former
Harriet McEwen, died 60 years ago. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at
1:30 p.m. at James Reid's funeral parlors and the service will be conducted
by Rev. Osborne Walker of St. John's. |
Ca 1946 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Robinson,
Donald
Fred |
Young Napanee Man, Donald Robinson, Dies of Lock Jaw - Donald Robinson died Saturday evening, November 11th,
at Kingston General Hospital, where he had been taken early the day before,
suffering from lock-jaw. The late
young man who was in his twentieth year had been employed at Perry’s coal
yard and had worked there until the Wednesday night before his death. The infection which ended in his death was
thought to have been caused by the sole of his foot being very slightly
scratched by a nail in his shoe. The
infection quickly spread, and when the symptoms of the dreaded lock-jaw
became apparent, he was removed by ambulance to the hospital, Friday
morning. After intense suffering his
death followed late Saturday afternoon. The late young man was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs.
Percy Robinson of South Napanee. Besides his parents and several younger
brothers and sisters, he leaves a young wife, formerly Margaret Turner,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Turner, and two small children. His funeral was held at St. Mary Magdalene’s Anglican
Church, of which he was a member, and was conducted by the rector, Archdeacon
R. J. Dumbrille. Interment followed at Riverview Cemetery. Napanee Man Is a Victim of Lockjaw - Donald Fred Robinson Dies in Kingston General Hospital - NAPANEE, Nov. 13 -
Taken to the Kingston General Hospital, Friday morning, the death
occurred late Saturday afternoon of Donald Fred Robinson, in his 24th
year and the funeral service was held in St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, Monday
afternoon with interment in Riverside Cemetery. The service was conducted by Ven. Archdeacon Dumbrille. During the week a small nail in the heel of the boot had
penetrated the flesh and as it seemed to heal quickly, the deceased did not
pay much attention to it. The
infection however resulted in lockjaw with the results that he was rushed to
the hospital. He was born in North Fredericksburgh, south of the
town. Mrs. Robinson before her
marriage was Miss Margaret Turner and with two small children survive. The deceased leaves his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Percy Robinson, three brothers, Percy, Beverley and James and four sisters,
Isabelle, Mildred, Shirley and Maryle.
A brother was burned to death several years ago. The deceased was well liked by his
friends. |
Scrapbook
Clipping |
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Robinson, Ferne
Irene |
Miss Ferne Irene Robinson, daughter of Rev. F. G.
Robinson, Deseronto, formerly minister of the United Church at Morven, died
last week at the Kingston General Hospital.
Her funeral was conducted, last week, at her father’s home, in
Deseronto. |
Napanee Beaver Jan 8,
1947 |
|
Robinson, George
W. |
THE LATE G. W. ROBINSON. Death of a Well Known Ex-Alderman
This Morning. Kingstonians were shocked this morning when it became known
that ex-Alderman George W. Robinson had passed away. For a few weeks past he
had been suffering with hemorrhage of the lungs, but his illness was not
generally known to his friends and acquaintances to whom the news of his
death came as a sad surprise. Mr. Robinson was born in the township of
Portland forty-seven years ago. When he was quite young, the family removed
to South Fredericksburgh, where the deceased had his schooling and training
in the occupation of blacksmith with the firm of Belford & Armstrong, of
Bath. Later he worked with J. Jenkins in Kingston, and with firms in several
of the large cities of the United States. In 1873, he returned to Kingston
and was for a time in the employ of George Brown & Son. Twenty-one years
ago last November he started in business for himself in a little one-story
building on the site of his present establishment, and succeeded so well that
the business has now grown to be the largest carriage-making establishment
owned by a private individual between Toronto and Montreal. Mr. Robinson was
a Methodist and belonged to the Masons, Oddfellows, Foresters and United
Workmen. In politics he was a staunch Reformer and last year was one of the
representatives of Frontenac Ward in the City Council. Mr. Robinson was an
enthusiastic bicyclist and one of the prime movers in arranging the
preliminaries of the meet which is taking place this afternoon at the
K.A.A.A. track. His death on the date of this event will cause a feeling of
peculiar sorrow among the city wheelmen with whom he has associated. Mr.
Robinson was married November 12th 1874 to Miss Catharine Amelia Adcock, who survives him. The children,
Melville, Nelson, Norman, Bert, Clifford and Florence, all reside in the
city. |
1895 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Robinson, Holden
M. |
MR. HOLDEN M. ROBINSON - On Friday evening, March 22, Mr.
Holden M. Robinson, a well known and highly respected resident of the
Sandhurst district passed away at his home, in his 86th year. Mr. Robinson was born at Sandhurst,
a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson and had always lived on the farm where
he was born. He was a very successful farmer and took a keen interest in
life. Mr. Robinson had been in failing health for the past three years, but
was confined to bed for only a few weeks prior to his passing. He was an
Anglican and also one of the eldest members of Maple Leaf Masonic Lodge, Bath.
He was twice married. His first wife the former Elizabeth Fretts, predeceased
him in 1902. He is survived by his second wife, the former Mabel Gurren; also
two daughters by the first marriage, Mrs. A. Sills (Laura) and Mrs. W.
Ackerman (Ethel) Three grandchildren, Mrs. J. Henderson, Mrs. W. Smith and
Harold Ackerman, as well as two great grandchildren, Douglas and Shirley Ann
Smith, also survive. Mr. Robinson's brothers and sisters have all predeceased
him, his older brother Ceylon, having passed away just two months ago. The
funeral service was held on Monday, March 25th at 10:30 a.m. from St. Paul's Anglican
Church, at Sandhurst, with Rev. H. C. Secker officiating, followed by a
Masonic burial under the auspices of Maple Leaf Lodge No. 119, Bath. H. M. ROBINSON NAPANEE, March 26 - Funeral of Holden
Matthew Robinson, husband of the former Mabel Gurren, who died at Sandhurst
on Friday last, was held at St. Paul's Church, Sandhurst, Monday morning at
10:30 o'clock. the Body was conveyed from his late residence at Sandhurst,
and interment was made in Sandhurst Cemetery. Deceased was in his 86th year. Rev. H. C. Secker officiated and the
pall bearers were William Ham, Gerald Young, Richard Whitfield, John Row,
Kenneth Morrow, and William Henwood. At the grave, a Masonic burial service
was conducted by the Bath Lodge. |
Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Robinson, Laura M. |
*see Sills, Laura M. * |
|
|
Robinson, Mabel (nee
Gurren) |
MABEL
ROBINSON - Mrs. Mabel Robinson of Lenadco, Ont., died Dec 9 1987 at Lenadco.
She was 105. Wife of the late Holden Robinson, Mrs. Robinson was born on the
family farm at Sandhurst. After marriage, she still resided at Sandhurst and
continued as a faithful member of St. Paul's Church until becoming a resident
of Lenadco several years ago. Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of the late
Thomas Gurren and Eliza Wiseman. The pall bearers were John Patterson, Harold
Ackerman, Richard Morrow, Dennis Rowe, Hugh Sharpe and John Wright. The
funeral was from the Wannamaker - Tierney Funeral Home to St. Paul's Church
in Sandhurst. The funeral was officiated by Rev. David Bell and the interment
was at St. Paul's Cemetery. ROBINSON,
Mabel - At Lenadco on Wednesday December 9 1987, Mabel Gurren, in her 105th year, wife of the late Holden Robinson.
Resting at the Wannamaker-Tierney Funeral Home, Napanee. Funeral Service in
St. Paul's Church, Sandhurst on Friday, December 11 at 2 p.m. Reverend David
Bell officiating. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery. Friends will be received
Thursday 2-4. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by
the family. |
1987 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Robinson, Mrs.
Holden |
It is with deep feelings of sadness that we are called to
pen the death of Mrs. H. Robinson of South Fredericksburgh who died of
pneumonia on the morning of Nov. 6th , at the early age of 38
years. She was ill but three weeks, and often expressed a deep wish that she
might recover and prayed to be spared to her dear husband and children, but,
if it was God's will, she was willing and prepared for the great change, and
leaves her dear mourning friends in confidence to say, "O death, where
is thy sting, O grave," etc. While sick she received all the attention
that a loving husband could give. She was followed from her residence by a
large number of sympathizing friends and sorrowing relatives, and placed in
St. Paul's church burying ground there to wait the glorious resurrection but
not without leaving her mourning friends with an assurance that she passed
from death unto life, and gone to be with Christ, which is far better. She
leaves a kind husband and two daughters in sad bereavement, but while their hearts
sink in loneliness and sorrow, may their affections be drawn from the vain
things of this earth, and finally meet the dear loved one now at rest. |
1902 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
|
Robinson, Nancy |
DIED - at the residence of her son, in Adolphustown, Lenox
county C.W. on the 4th of 2d month 1864, NANCY
ROBINSON, aged 77 years; a member of West Lake Monthly Meeting of
Friends. |
Friends
Review 1864 |
|
Robinson, Susanah (nee
Wilborn) |
ROBINSON - At South Fredericksburgh, on May 23rd
, Susanah Wilborn, wife of William Robinson, and mother of G. W. Robinson, of
Kingston, aged 71 years. |
1884 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Robinson, Susannah |
OBITUARY - The Late Mrs. Susannah Robinson. On Thursday,
the 22nd of May, a very
estimable and Christian lady in the person of Mrs. Susannah Robinson, died at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S. Benjamin, in South Fredericksburgh,
aged 70 years, 7 months and 8 days. The deceased was a woman of marked
ability and perseverance and succeeded in educating and fitting for the world
a large family by her own unaided exertions. Besides the daughter mentioned
above, she leaves four sons, to manhood grown, to mourn her loss. Maxwell,
George, Ceylon and -----, the last named succeeds to the homestead. The other
three are engaged in business vocations and are men of ability and undoubted
integrity in the communities wherein they reside. Her death was quite sudden,
and coming down upon us as it did it cast a deep gloom over our entire
neighbourhood. She was interred at Sandhurst on Sunday last, and after a very
able sermon by the Rev. R.S. Forneri, who discoursed from the xi chapter of
St. John and 4th verse.
During the course of his remarks he spoke of the deceased in the highest
terms, saying she was a dutiful wife, a loving mother and a sincere friend.
That she in every "storm" of life was 'oak' and 'rock' but in
sunshine was 'vine' and 'flower'. To quote his words : Were every one to whom
she did some loving service to bring a blossom to her grave, she would sleep
tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers. |
1884 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Roblin, C. |
SAD ACCIDENT - On the 11th inst., Mr. C.
Roblin, son of Mr. Philip Roblin of Sophiasburgh, in crossing the Mohawk Bay,
with a load of timber, drawn by a span of horses, had the misfortune to have
the ice give way under him and melancholy to relate, was with his horses
drowned. Another young man, with
another team was in company, whose horses suffered the same fate, but who
escaped. The body of young Mr. Roblin
was found by neighbors, and interred on the following Saturday. |
Feb 23
1835 British
Whig |
|
Roblin, Mrs.
Cyrus |
ROBLIN – At Adolphustown, Thursday, 8th Dec.,
Mrs. Cyrus Roblin, aged 82 years. |
From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
|
Roblin, Florence
G. |
* see Parks, Florence G. * |
|
|
Roblin, Reade M. |
Reade M. Roblin Died Suddenly at Adolphustown Home - Reade
M. Roblin, a prominent resident of Adolphustown, died suddenly on Tuesday,
December 3rd. He had been
ill for some time, but recently had appeared to be much improved and
his unexpected death came as a great shock to his family and many friends. Mr. Roblin was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Roblin
and had lived all his life in the township of Adolphustown. Besides operating a farm, he had been
agent for a well known farm implement firm and was widely known throughout
the district. For several years he
had also been the treasurer of the Township of Adolphustown. He is survived by his wife, formerly
Genevieve Bogart, two daughters, Evelyn, Mrs. K. F. Collins, of Napanee,
Ruth, Mrs. S.D. Hart of Picton, and by two sons, W. D. (Bill) of Peterborough
and Jack, at home. He also leaves two
sisters, Mrs. Jas Stewart, of Napanee, and Mrs. J. McCullough of
Kingston. His funeral is being
conducted at Dorland United Church on Friday afternoon, Dec. 16 at 2:00
o’clock. |
From the
Duffett Scrapbooks |
|
Roddick, Annie
Elizabeth (nee
Wright) |
RODDICK - At her residence, 180 Willingdon Avenue, on
Thursday morning, June 1, 1950, Annie Elizabeth Wright, beloved wife of the
late George R. Roddick and dear mother of G. Neilson Roddick in her 78th year. Funeral will take place from the
above residence at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon to St. Paul's Anglican
Church, Sandhurst, for service at 3:15. Kindly omit flowers. Interment
Sandhurst Cemetery. |
1950 From the
scrapbooks of J. Wright |
|
Roddick, G.
Neilson |
RODDICK, G. Neilson - At the Kingston General Hospital on
Tuesday April 15, 1980, G. Neilson Roddick, dear husband of Thelma Angrove
and beloved son of the late George Roddick and Annie Wright. Resting at the
Robert J. Reid and Sons Funeral Home, corner of Barrie and Johnson Streets.
Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sandhurst, on
Thursday, April 17 at 3 p.m. Donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation would
be appreciated. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. |
1980 From the
Scrapbooks of J. Wright |
|
Roddick, George |
LATE GEORGE RODDICK - An old and respected citizen of the
Front Road West passed away on Saturday morning in the person of George
Roddick. About Christmas time, Mr. Roddick left to spend the winter with his
daughter, Mrs. Sheffield, at Lyndhurst, and his other daughter, Mrs. Sheridan
at Soperton, near Brockville. Mr. Roddick spent the first part of his visit
at Lyndhurst and had only been a week at Soperton when he died. Mr. Roddick
had been in failing health for some time and the death of his wife a few
months ago caused his complete breakdown. The Roddick name is one of the
oldest and most familiar on the Front Road and the deceased gentleman was a
kind and obliging friend. The remains have been placed in the vault at
Soperton, and interment will take place at Cobourg in the spring. |
From the
scrapbooks of J. Wright |
|
Roddick, George |
G. RODDICK, CONWAY, PASSES - The funeral of the late Mr. George
Roddick, Conway, was held from the Anglican church at Sandhurst, Jan. 28th
. Mr. Roddick was a victim of pneumonia and was only ill a short time. He was
well and favorably known, having been a general merchant for some years at
Conway. He married a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wright, Sandhurst, who
with one son, Neilson, survive him. |
From the
scrapbooks of J. Wright |
|
Roddick, Thelma
Parkin (nee
Angrove) |
RODDICK, THELMA PARKIN (NEE ANGROVE) - At the Kingston
General Hospital on May 4th , 2002. Beloved wife of the late G.
Neilson Roddick. Dear daughter of the late Frank and Laura Angrove. Much
loved sister of Hilda Angrove, and the late Henry (Hank) Angrove. Also left
to remember fondly are her sister-in-law Carrie; niece Laura (Reg Hannah);
grandnephew Chris (Andrea) and great-great-nephew Max Phillipson-Hannah. In
keeping with Thelma's wishes, there will be no visitation. A private family
service will be held at the Robert J. Reid & sons Funeral Home. Interment
will follow at St. Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Sandhurst. As expressions
of sympathy, Memorial donations to charity of your choice will be
thoughtfully remembered by the family . |
2002 From the
scrapbooks of J. Wright |
|
Rogers. Henry
Grant |
ROGERS – Suddenly on Dec 19, 1920, at his late residence,
43 Staynor avenue, Henry Grant Rogers, aged 77 years. Funeral from above address Monday at two
o’clock. DEATH OF H. G. ROGERS – The death occurred yesterday
morning of Henry Grant Rogers at his home, 43 Staynor avenue. Mr. Rogers was 77 years of age and had
been in good health up till the time of his deceased. He was a native of England and came to
Canada in 1860. He was an accountant
by profession, and was in the employ of A. Walford, chartered accountant, St.
John Street. Two sons, one of whom is
in Rio de Janeiro, South America, and the other in Vancouver, B.C., and six
daughters one of whom also lives in Rio de Janeiro and the others in Montreal
survive him. The funeral will be held
this afternoon at 2 o’clock. |
1920 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
|
Rogers, James |
James Rogers, Fredericksburgh, buried 25 Sept 1790. |
1790 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
|
Rogers, James D. |
James D. Rogers, aged 2 years and 6 months. Funeral from his father’s residence, 116
Fortier Street on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock |
From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
|
Rogers, Margaret |
Margaret Rogers, Sophiasburgh, buried 3 Dec 1793. |
1793 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
|
Rogers, Thomas |
ROGERS - On Sunday, the 23rd ult., in St.
Marys, Mr. Thomas Rogers, aged 67 years. |
Sept 16
1885 The
Christian Guardian |
|
Rogers, William |
William Rogers, Fredericksburgh, buried 18 June 1799. |
1799 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
|
Rombough, ----- |
ROMBOUGH, A youth in his 15th year, son of John Rombough,
Fredericksburgh, fell through the ice on Hay Bay and drowned Nov 29 1846. |
Jan 6
1847 Death
Notices - Christian Guardian |
|
Rook, Martha |
* see Findlay, Martha * |
|
|
Rooks, Henry
Thomas |
ROOKS - At Richmond, on Thursday, July 9th,
1936, Henry Thomas Rooks in his 76th year. |
July 15
1936 Napanee
Beaver |
|
Rose, Bertha |
* see Hubbs, Bertha |
|
|
Rose, John |
JOHN ROSE - Was born in the township of Montague, county of Lanark,
Nov. 26th, 1806. His early
life was spent in the midst of the hardships and privations of a sparsely
settled section of country. His
advantages were necessarily limited;
but, at the early age of thirteen, he was led to Christ through the
ministry of Rev. Calvin N. Flint. He,
together with his parents and an older brother, united with the Methodist
Church in the month of September, 1820, and from that time to the day of his
death, he was faithful to his Christian vows. At the very beginning of his Christian life he was recognized
as eminently suited to fill
responsible positions in the Church.
He was appointed class-leader by Rev. Henry Shaler in 1834 was
licensed as an exhorter by Rev. Benjamin Nankerville in 1844, and received
his first local preachers license from Rev. R. Brewster in 1863, and
continued in that relation to the Church, faithful and useful, to the close
of life. Every office of trust in the
church was filled by him with faithfulness and acceptability. When a boy the writer of this notice had
some knowledge of our departed brother.
When sent to this charge in June 1884, he was ready and kind in his welcome,
and although burdened by age and infirmity, I found him ever ready to assist
in the work of the church. He was
faithful in attending the means of grace, never absent until disease
peramptorily forbade his presence in the house of prayer. In the spring of 1885, he was seized by
that fearful and painful disorder, Bright’s disease of the kidneys, and for
about fourteen months was a great sufferer, but was wonderfully sustained by
divine grace. He knew in whom he
trusted, and was persuaded that God would keep him to the end. His testimony to the power of saving grace
was clear and positive to the last. His last admonition to his family and
neighbors was “Meet me in heaven”
After a month of radient waiting, he sweetly “fell asleep” July 7th,
1886, and exchanged earth for heaven.
Surely “to him to live was Christ, and to die was gain.” Father Rose was married three times. His third wife and a large family of pious
sons and daughters are left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and loving
father. May they all meet again in
the better land. At a meeting of the
Official Board, held soon after Mr. Rose’s decease, a resolution was
unanimously passed expressing their deep sense of the loss the Church had
sustained, their high appreciation of his many years of useful service and
their sympathy with the bereaved family.
A. R. ORSEN. The North-western Christian Advocate will please
copy. |
Nov 3
1886 The
Christian Guardian |
|
Rose, Margaret |
DIED: on the 12th instant, after a few days' illness, borne with Christian
fortitude and patience, at the residence of her father, Mr. Archibald Rose,
of North Fredericksburgh, Miss Margaret Rose, aged 21 years. Miss Rose was a
young woman of excellent character and deep piety, and her death is deeply
regretted by a large circle of acquaintances and friends. |
Sept
1861 From The
Napanee Standard |
|
Ross, Mary
Gordon |
MARY GORDON ROSS - The subject of this sketch was born at Silver Hill on Nov
18 1863, and has lived her short life at this place, except a short sojourn
in the town of Sarnia, during which time her mother became a widow. Immediately after her father’s death her
mother returned to Silver Hill to her friends. Mary was early brought under the influence of the Gospel to a
degree that gave her a firm belief in God and of his over-ruling power, but
it was not able to believe unto salvation until the winter of 1885, when
under the labors of a band of Christian workers, with Bro. Sedgwick as
leader, she was hopefully converted to God.
On the 18th day of November, 1885, she was united in
marriage to John H. Ross. Although
her stay with him was but short, yet her influence as a Christian in the
community in which they dwelt was felt by all her associates. Although young in years, she seemed ripe for her eternal
home, and God took her from kind friends and a loving husband on the morning
of the 9th of September. A
few hours before her death, in conversation with her now bereaved husband,
she expressed her full trust and confidence in God, whether she lived or
died, that all would be well, for she had fully consecrated her life to him
who gave it. On the 11th
of September, 1886, we took all that remained to us of Mary Gordon Ross to
Silver Hill cemetery, and deposited it in the grave to wait the resurrection
of the just. Then with her pastor the
Rev. Mr. Jamieson, we repaired to the chapel and listened to an excellent
discourse from Hebrews xii.1 We are confident we voice the feeling of the whole
community when we tender to Bro. Ross our warmest sympathy in this hour of
bereavement. W.S. |
Nov 3
1886 The
Christian Guardian |
|
Ross, William |
ROSS, William, was born in Fredericksburgh, Aug 25 1792
and lived in Belleville for many years. He fell, Jan 12th, while getting into
a cutter to visit his daughter, the wife of Rev. G .F. Playter, Yonge St. Circuit and died within a few minutes,
survived by his wife and family. |
Jan 31
1844 Death
Notices - Christian Guardian |
|
Rose, Mrs.
Anson |
ROSE - At Selby,
on 12th March, the wife of Anson Rose, aged 38 years. |
Mar 17
1894 Daily
British Whig Kingston |
|
Rose, William
Albert |
OBITUARY – In the passing of William Alfred Rose, Napanee
has lost one of its best known and esteemed citizens. Mr. Rose was born in
Richmond in 1842 and has spent nearly all his days in this vicinity. He was the son of the late Archibald and
Mary Rose. He was married in 18— to
Nancy, daughter of the late Andrew Fraser. Mr. Rose grew up on the farm like
many Canadians of his time and his early experience in farm life gave him a
good strong frame and an ability to adapt himself to the various offices to which
he was called in after life. From the
farm he went into business, and for a number of years he conducted business
in Napanee. Subsequently he was
appointed Inspector for Lennox, and was acknowledged one of the most prudent,
careful and efficient officers in that department that the Government had
given these Counties. Through his life he has been an ardent temperance
advocate and by his departure the Temperance and Moral Reform people have
lost a valuable reliable worker. He
was anxious for the moral uplift of the youth of his town. Mr. Rose was a quiet, retiring man, gentle
and kind in his manner. If the
greatest thing a man can do for his Heavenly Father is to be kind to some of
His other children, then he did great things. He was a man of deep convictions, and on all moral questions no
one doubted on which side he stood.
He seemed always to endeavor to be a little better than his word, a
little more generous than his promise, and a little larger in deed than in
speech. He was a member in full standing
in Trinity Church. In all his illness
he never murmured, he had committed all to the care of his Heavenly Father
and was waiting patiently until his change should come. After a long and wearisome illness he
passed quietly to his rest on May 12th, leaving behind for the
comfort of his loved ones a clear testimony of his faith in Christ and of his bright prospect of a home where
sickness never comes. He leaves to
mourn their loss a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Sale, of London, Eng., and
Mrs. Fred Wilson, of Glenora. They
feel that He has given their beloved sleep. – Com. |
From the
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Rose, Mrs. W.
A. |
MEMORIAL SERVICE – A short memorial service was held at
Trinity Church, on Tuesday evening, May 13th at 8 o’clock for Mrs.
W. A. Rose, who passed away peacefully at her residence, on April 27th. A large number of her friends attended to
pay their last tribute to one so deeply mourned and for so many years a
resident of Napanee. The service
opened with the hymn, “Thy Will Be Done”, followed with a scripture lesson
taken from St. John 11:25 and 26, seeming most appropriate. Mrs. Finkle spoke
of her great intimacy with Mrs. Rose, with whom she had been acquainted for
twenty years, also mentioning her great church devotion. Mrs. Richardson spoke of Mrs. Rose’s
entire confidence in God, adding that in losing so old and valued a friend
she was indeed personally bereaved. Mrs. Rose leaves behind to mourn her
loss, two daughters, Mrs. F. S. Wilson, of Belleville, and Mrs. C.V. Sale, of
London, England; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. |
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Rothwell, Hugh
Cope |
ROTHWELL - At his
residence, Mount Charles, Ernesttown, on Sunday, June 25th, Hugh
Cope Rothwell, aged seventy years. |
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Russell, John |
John Russell, Fredericksburgh, buried 30 Aug 1791. |
1791 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Russell, Martha
Jane |
* see Loyst,
Martha Jane * |
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Russell, Walter
A. |
DIED IN EARLY YOUTH – Walter A. Russell, son of the late
Walter Russell, died on Saturday morning 9th Nov., at the
residence of his aunt, Miss Sarah Allen, Mill St., aged 23 years. Deceased was born in Colorado, and after
receiving a splendid education, took up the vocation of dry goods clerk which
he pursued for five years in a large store in New York City. About a year ago his health began to fail
and he came to Napanee for treatment.
All that kind and loving hands and the best medical skill could do for
him was of no avail, and his spirit fled to the great beyond on Saturday
morning. One brother, James, of
Toronto, is left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving brother. The funeral, which took place on Monday
afternoon to the Eastern vault, was largely attended, showing the high esteem
in which the young man was held by his many friends in Napanee. |
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Rutherford, William |
WILLIAM RUTHERFORD, Esq. - Was born in the county of
Monaghan, Ireland in the year 1815,
and in the year 1833, he emigrated to Canada, and settled in the
township of Cavan, near Peterborough.
In 1842 he removed to the township of Wellesley, County of Waterloo,
and in 1845 he came to the village of Millbank, County of Perth. Here he commenced business, and in a few
years became one of the most extensive and successful merchants in the
county. He was appointed the first
post-master of the village forty years ago, the duties of which he faithfully
discharged till death. For years he
held a position in the councils of the township and county. In the year 1853, he married Miss Elenor
Freeborn, a devoted Christian, who exerted a blessed influence in her new
home. Their house was for many years
the home of ministers, where they were hospitably entertained. Bro. Rutherford was universally respected
and loved by all, and loved most by those who knew him best. He was a man of genuine sterling worth,
and known by all as the poor man’s friend.
It was not until a short time before his death that he received a
clear evidence of his acceptance with God.
The Sabbath before his death, by his request, I administered to
him the sacrament of the Lord’s
Supper, when he expressed unshaken confidence in Christ as his Saviour. A letter received a few days before his death
from his son Boyd, of Manitoba, expressing the very great pleasure it gave
him to hear of the conversion of his brothers and sisters at home, was read
to the dying father amid mingled feelings of joy and sorrow. His son William, who was by his bedside
day and night reading to him the blessed promises of God’s word, had his own
soul wonderfully blessed in listening to the triumphal expressions of his
dying father, such as “My trust is all in Jesus;” “He is my only Comfort:”
“My work is all done, and I am tired and want to go to Jesus.” All that kind friends and medical skill
could do was of no avail, so in a little over a week inflammation of the
lungs did its sad work, and on the 10th of February, 1886, in the
seventy-first year of his age, our dear friend and brother fell asleep in
Jesus. The funeral was one of the
largest ever known in this part of
the country. All the ministers of the
different churches of the place were present. We laid all that was mortal of a true friend and neighbor in the
cold grave in the Wellesley cemetery, in sure and certain hope of a glorious
resurrection. The writer preached a
funeral sermon the following Sabbath in the Methodist Church to a very large
congregation, when the church was all draped in mourning. Mr. Rutherford was a kind and devoted
husband and a loving and affectionate father, and leaves a widow and ten
children to mourn his loss, but they mourn not as those without hope. They know father has landed safe on the
other shore. Six of his children were
happily converted to God a few weeks before his death, and are now
consecrating themselves to God and his service. May they make up an unbroken family in heaven. |
May 12
1886 The
Christian Guardian |
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Ruttan, Elisha |
Another of the old landmarks of Adolphustown has passed
away, in the person of Elisha Ruttan, who died at his home on the 20th inst. He was a grandson of the U. E. L.
pioneer Captain Peter Ruttan, who selected as a portion of the grant to which
he was entitled as a Loyalist that picturesque point jutting out into the Bay
of Quinte, between Bass Cove and Perch Cove. Here generations of Ruttans have
lived, and no other name has ever been entered against these lands in the
Registry office. Upon this farm Elisha Ruttan was born, and here for upwards
of ninety-two and one half years has he lived, rarely leaving his comfortable
home amid its beautiful surroundings of water, farm and woodland. He led a
simple life but was possessed of an unusual amount of good common sense of
which he made practical use in the management of his own private affairs in
his study of public questions and in his intercourse with his neighbors. The
result of his quiet and reserved manner living was that his farm was one of
the best equipped and best cultivated in the County. He was well posted upon
the events of the world and never entertained extreme views and succeeded in
winning the esteem of all who were brought in contact with him, and at the
time of his death no man in the Township was more highly respected than he.
He leaves behind him three sons, Benson and John, on the old homestead, and
Charles, a successful fruit grower in the Niagara District. |
Aug 21
1916 From the
Watson scrapbooks |
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Ruttan, Elizabeth |
* see Townley,
Elizabeth * |
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Ruttan, Miss |
* see Loyst,
Mrs. J. M. * |
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Ruttan, Wright |
RUTTAN - At Morven, on Monday, May 2nd, 1932,
Wright Ruttan, aged 35 years and 4 days. |
1932 Newspaper Clipping |