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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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Sager, Mrs.
Mary Eliza |
Rev.
D. E. Smith, of Odessa conducted the funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Eliza
Sager, which was held from her late residence, north of Napanee, in Richmond
Township. The remains were
brought to Napanee and laid to rest in Riverview cemetery. |
1935 Stray Newspaper
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Sampson, Robert |
Robert
Sampson - Robert
Sampson, a well known resident of Tyendinaga, passed away on October 11th,
1925, after an illness of two weeks.
He had almost reached the century mark, being born in Derry Ireland, on
Dec. 27th, 1825. He
came to Canada about 65 years ago, and settled in Tyendinaga, where he has
since lived until his death. The
funeral took place from his late residence, Kingsford. Services were in charge of Rev. N. S.
McKechnie, Pastor of Victoria Avenue Baptist Church, Velleville, of which
church the late Mr. Sampson had been a member for over 60 years. Mr. Allum, Deseronto, conducted the
funeral and the remains were laid at rest in Lonsdale cemetery. |
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Sanderson, Mary |
MARY
SANDERSON - The late beloved wife of Bro. George Sanderson, an honored class
leader at Kemptville for nearly forty years past, went before on the morning
of Friday, 2nd April, 1886.
She died in a moment, sleeping peacefully away, “At the narrowest
point in the river she crossed over,” - so said Dr. Elliott. She walked with god and was not, for
God took her. Sister Sanderson
was born in Erilston, Scotland, in 1811, of Presbyterian parentage. In 1831, she was married and came to
Canada with Bro. Sanderson, settling at once in Kemptville, where they always
remained. She was brought to God
at a camp meeting, but did not experience the joy of salvation until sometime
after (in 1840), under the ministry of Rev. Wm McCullough. Of ten children with whom our aged
friends were blessed, four are already in heaven, and the remaining six are
on the way thither. Sister
Sanderson possessed a rare combination of superior intellectual gifts,
combined with deep spiritual feeling and the soundest judgment. she was noted for her extraordinary
sagacity, her wisdom and reliability in counsel concerning matters small and
great, her tenderness and trueness in sympathy, her keen appreciation of
character, her knowledge of the Scriptures, and her ability to confute the
worse with the better doctrine.
She is embalmed in the grateful memory of all the ministers who have
labored on the Kemptville Circuit.
Her decease is mourned as far as her acquaintance extends, for she was
a true friend, and “in her tongue was the law of kindness.” Her record is on high. While her many friends in Canada
united their sorrow at her departure, may they unite their prayers that the
aged pilgrim who remains may be comforted until his latest hour, and have
ministered unto him an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
[signed] S.D. Chown |
July 28
1886 Christian
Guardian |
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Sarraizin |
Extract of a
Letter, dated Ernest Town, Wednesday morning, 2 o’clock, Feb. 17th,
1819. On Sunday, two men (Sarraizin, the cooper, and James Dusenberry) who had been from the Mill Creek over to Fish Point, and were returning in a double sleigh drawn by one horse, drove into a crack, about a third of the distance over, where the ice had parted twenty or thirty feet, and the water was skimmed over with ice of the preceding night’s freezing. The horse and sleigh are supposed to have gone down instantly; but the men remained on the surface, until their cries had alarmed a man on the island and another on this shore, who ran to their assistance, and arrived near enough to see them struggling; but, before they could reach them, they went down. The bottom was raked on Monday, and the bodies, horse and sleigh drawn up in twenty fathoms water. Yesterday they were interred. Mr. Fletcher delivered one of the most pathetic sermons, to which I ever listened. |
Feb 19
1819 Kingston Chronicle |
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Saunders, Horace Reginald |
Horace
Reginald Saunders, youngest son of the late Dr. H.J. Saunders, of Kingston, died
in the General hospital last Friday night, after two weeks illness. He underwent an operation for
appendicitis, and acute meningitis developed. The deceased was twelve years and nine months of age, and
a bright and popular boy.
Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. Geo. D. Hawley, Napanee. |
From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Savage, Richard |
Death
of a Lad - Richard
Savage, aged nine years, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Savage, Quebec
street, passed away at the general hospital, to-day. The deceased had been suffering for
some time from scarlet fever, and was nearly over the sickness when he
suffered a relapse. |
Daily
British Whig Kingston Mon Dec
30 1907 |
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Scharmahorn, Daniel |
NOTICE
- The subscriber having taken out letters of Administration, for the Estate
of the late Daniel Scharmahorn, of the Township of Richmond, deceased,
requests all persons indebted to the estate, to make immediate payment, and
all having any demands against the said estate, to present them duly
authenticated for payment.
HANNAH SCHARMAHORN,
Administratrix.
Richmond,
April 10th, 1830 |
May 15
1830 Kingston Chronicle |
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Schermehorn, Ruben |
SCHERMEHORN
- At Kingsford on Monday, November 30, 1931, Ruben Schermehorn, aged 70
years, 5 months, and 6 days.
Funeral at St. Patrick’s Church, Napanee on Wednesday afternoon. |
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Schermerhorn, John |
OBITUARY
- THE LATE J. SCHERMERHORN - The
funeral of the late John Schermerhorn was held on Tuesday, October 31st,
at the Holiness Movement Church, in Roblin. The service was in charge of Rev. J. B. Pring, of
Kingston, a former pastor, a minister of the Standard Church, of which the
deceased was a member.
Associated with Mr. Pring were five other ministers, friends of Mr.
Schermerhorn. Mr.
Schermerhorn was a life-long resident of the Roblin district. He was born nearly 75 years ago,
about two miles from Roblin, the son of the late George Schermerhorn. He was one of a large family of which
only two survive him; a brother,
Miles, in Winnipeg, and a sister, Mrs. Almira Winter, in Regina. For many years he followed the
vocation of farming and retired to Roblin, 13 years ago. For the past nine months, he was in
failing health and his death, which occurred on Sunday, October 29th,
was not unexpected. He
is survived by his wife, formerly Naomi Thompson, and one son, Rev. W. R.
Schermerhorn of Bloomfield. One
daughter, Violet, died 15 years ago on the same day of the month as her
father. |
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Schermerhorn, Lydia (nee
Hudgins) |
Mrs.
Lydia Shermerhorn- Mrs.
Lydia Schermerhorn passed away at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs.
Clarence Craig, Ernesttown, where she had been visiting on the morning of
June 22nd, 1931. Her
remains were at once removed to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Denison,
Selby. Mrs.
Schermerhorn was the daughter of Patience and Ezekiel Hudgins, of Richmond,
and the wife of Daniel Schermerhorn, who predeceased her by 27 years. Early in life she decided to follow
the way of her Lord and master.
She was a member of the United Church, Selby, during the active years
of her life, also a life member of the Selby Women’s Missionary Society. The motto of her life was “do
something to help someone.” The
kindnesses she rendered to others were many. She found her greatest joy in helping to lighten the
burden for someone. Her memory
will be cherished by many for the willing and helpful efforts of her
unselfish efforts of her unselfish life. She lived to be 83 years, 7 months
old, going away while she was yet useful and without an hour of sickness,
just as she had many times wished that she might do. Her daughter, Mrs. Frank Denison,
with whom she made her home during her declining years, and four grand
children, Mrs. Clarence Craig, Ernesttown, Norine, Kingston General
Hospital; Pauline and Blake, at
home, are left to mourn her loss;
also a brother, Moses P. Hudgins. The
funeral service was conducted at the home by Rev. Foley and interment was
made in Riverside Cemetery, Napanee. |
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Schermerhorn, Sarah
Gordon (nee
Metcalf) |
Mrs.
L. Schermerhorn of Forest Mills, Passes - In
the afternoon of October 27th, Mrs. L. Schermerhorn passed
peacefully away at the home in Forest Mills, in her 92nd
year. She was born in North
Fredericksburgh on July 5th, 1847, the daughter of Mary Gordon and
William Metcalf. Her parents
came from Belfast Ireland. From
North Fredericksburgh, they moved to Camden East and from there to Forest
Mills, where on Christmas Day, 1884 (the subject of this sketch) Sarah Gordon
Metcalf, married Leonard Schermerhorn.
They spent all their married life in the Forest Mills and Roblin
District and fifteen children were born to them, of whom seven girls and five
boys are living. Deceased had
sixty grandchildren and 95 great grandchildren. She was baptized in the Anglican Church at Camden East and
was married by a Methodist minister, Rev. M. Thompson. She was a staunch
Methodist and after Union joined the United Church. Her
living children are: Mrs. Mary
Tyrrell of Watertown, N.Y., Joel Schermerhorn, Nokomis, Sask., James
Schermerhorn, Notikewan, Alta., Mrs. James Dudgeon, Selby; Mrs. Marcus Welsh, Picton; William Schermerhorn, Notikewan,
Alta., Mrs. William Waddell, Napanee;
Mrs. Theodore Dennison, Marlbank; Mrs. John Guest, Picton; John Schermerhorn, Roblin; Mrs. Ada Kimmett, Marlbank; Gordon Schermerhorn, Forest Mills. A daughter, Jane, and a son Leonard,
died in California, U.S.A., and Pearl, died at home. In
October 1921, her husband passed away, at Forest Mills. She
has two living sisters, Mrs. Eliza Carscallen, Deseronto, who attended the
funeral service, and Mrs. Jane Sexsmith, Portage la Prairie, Man. Mrs.
Schermerhorn will be greatly missed at “The Mills” where old and young
gathered at her home, to hear her interesting tales of the people and
conditions of the past. She was
a very industrious woman and helped to raise her large family by doing custom
weaving of rugs, carpet, flannel and fullcloth. Fifty-three years ago she wove forty yards of carpet for
the first Methodist parsonage in Roblin. The
funeral service, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Edgar Mercer, in the Forest
Mills United Church, on Saturday, at 2.00 p.m. was largely attended. Many could not gain seats in the
edifice. Rev. Mr. Mercer
delivered a very inspiring sermon and chose as his text “Enoch was not, for
God took him.” Genesis: chapter
5 verse 24. During the service
the Forest Mills Choir sang an appropriate number and a request number by the
family, “Will the Circle be Unbroken” was sung by Mrs. George Brooks and Mr.
Ward Wartman. The pall-bearers
were Messrs. Adam and King Scott, Stuart Baker, Leo. Davis, Fred Armstrong,
Frank Leaver. Forty cars followed
the remains to the Roblin cemetery, where the body was held for a short time
for the arrival of her daughter, Mary, from Watertown, N.Y., after which she
was laid to rest beside her husband. *see
also Personal Sketches, Mrs. Sarah Schermerhorn* |
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Schmitt, Elizabeth |
Elizabeth,
dau of Philip and Hannah Schmitt, Fredericksburgh, buried 10 June 1794. |
1794 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Schmitt, Jacob |
Jacob
Schmitt, Fredericksburgh, buried 10 Sept 1790. |
1790 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Schmitt, Nicholas |
Nicholas
Schmitt, Fredericksburgh, buried 30 Apr 1789. |
1789 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Schmitt, Nicholas |
Nicholas,
son of Philip and Hannah Schmitt, Fredericksburgh, buried 11 Feb 1793. |
1793 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Schryver, Eleanor |
OBITUARY
- ELEANOR SILLS - (**written in - May 15 1903**) Relict of the late Jacob
Schryver, North Fredericksburgh, died on Friday last, 15th inst., after but a
week's illness, at the advanced age of 78 years and 3 months. Mr. Schryver
died about ten years ago. Deceased was a daughter of the late Wm. Sills of
South Fredericksburgh, and was Mr. Schryver's second wife. Those by the
second marriage left to mourn the loss of a loving mother are Messrs. Miro
and Wilkie Schryver, residing on the homestead. Mrs. Schryver was a devoted
member of the Methodist church, and died trusting in the finished work of her
Saviour. The funeral service was held at the house on Sunday afternoon, and
the remains were placed in the Morven vault. A large concourse of friends
attended the service. |
1903 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Scobell, Rose Ann |
* see Phippen, Rose Ann * |
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Scott, Arthur
Percy |
OBITUARY
- Arthur Percy Scott On
the morning of December 3rd, 1928, there passed away at his home
on the Seventh Concession of Ernesttown, Arthur Percy Scott, third son of the
late George and Mary Scott, in his forty-eighth year. The
deceased had been ill for several months, and although at times his
sufferings were great, he bore them bravely and patiently. During his long illness he was
lovingly cared for by his wife and family. Medical skill and loving hands did all in their power to
relieve him of his sufferings until he was called to the Great Beyond. The
late Mr. Scott was a man widely known and respected. He was a great lover of sport,
especially baseball, and during his young manhood he was considered an
exceptionally good amateur player. With
the exception of a short time spent in Western Canada, he had resided in the
neighbourhood all his life. Those
left to mourn a kind and loving husband and father are his sorrowing widow
formerly Miss Edna Robinson, one son, Bert, and five daughters, Helen, Mary,
Dorothy, Verna and Leah, all at home.
He is also survived by two brothers, Geo. on the homestead, and Harry,
of Neilburg, Sask., and two sisters, Lillia, of Vancouver, B.C., and Mrs.
Geo. Whitely, of Montreal. The
funeral which was held at his home on Dec. 5th, was attended by a
large concourse of friends and neighbours who gathered to pay their last
respects to one who by his neighbourly acts had endeared himself to
them. The service was conducted
by his Pastor, Rev. T. H. P. Anderson, who preached a very impressive
sermon. At the close of the
service the remains were taken to Cataraqui for interment. The floral offerings were numerous
and beautiful and included a pillow from Mrs. Jas. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. A.
M. Robinson, Mr and Mrs. H. V. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Robinson and Mr.
and Mrs. E. S. Hamilton; wreaths
from Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Whitely and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Scott; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. England,
Kingston; Mr. and Mrs W. Whan
and Mr. and Mrs. H. Weiwmark, Smiths Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Alkenbrack; Ladies’ Aid, Camden East; Mission Circle, Camden East; Trustees and S. S. No. 22 Ernesttown; sprays, Mr. Geo. Riley and
family; Mr. and Mrs. Thos.
Hyland and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peters;
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Woodcock, Harrowsmith; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Higgs, Napanee. |
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Scott, Rev.
John |
SCOTT
- At Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S., on February 19, 1900, entered into rest,
Rev. John Scott, Presbyterian minister, formerly of Bath and Napanee, in his
–6th year. Interred
in cemetery at Walhalla on the 22nd February. |
1900 From the
Hough Scrapbooks |
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Scrimshaw, Wm. J. |
Deaths
– SCRIMSHAW – At Deseronto Junction, on the 2nd inst., Wm. J.
Scrimshaw, son of Mr. Phillip Scrimshaw, aged 21 years. |
Nov 13
1891 Napanee Express |
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Scriver Timothy
Dorland |
TIMOTHY
DORLAND SCRIVER - On Thursday evening, March 11th, 1915, Timothy
Dorland Scriver passed peacefully away at his home in Newburgh, after an
illness of nearly a year.
Deceased was a son of the late Col. Fraser Scriver, and was born at
the homestead in Fredericksburgh on June 8th, 1861. His boyhood was spent on the farm,
and when a young man he learned cabinet making with Knight & Busby, of
Tamworth, and this occupation he followed continuously until about a year
ago, when failing health force him to retire. He was an expert at his trade, and by his ability,
faithfulness to duty and genial disposition he was always highly respected by
all with whom he worked. He was
engaged with Knight & Busby for seven years, and then moved to Napanee to
accept a position with Fralick & Crouch. After a number of years with this firm, he moved to
Newburgh and was engaged with C. H. Finkle for eleven years. During the last six years he has been
engaged with the Gibbard Furniture co., of Napanee. On
September 30th, 1885, the late Mr. Scriver married Miss Cecilia C.
Shorey, daughter of the late John S. C. and Mrs. S. Shorey, of Newburgh, and
this union was blessed with two
children, a son, Charles Draper, who died a number of years ago, and one
daughter, Miss Aleta Scriver, who is organist of the Methodist Church at
Newburgh. Besides his wife and
daughter deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Scriver, who is at
present in new Ontario, and one sister.
Messrs. Colin, Acel and Myro Scriver, of Fredericksburgh, are uncles. The late Mr. Scriver was a member of
Court Newburgh, No. 417, Independent Order of Foresters, and was greatly
respected among his brethren of that Order and by citizens generally. In politics he was a Liberal and in
religion a Methodist. Although
in failing health, due to paralysis of a part of the spine, he was able to be
out and around until just two weeks before his death. Once confined to his bed he did not
linger long, and despite the best medical skill and all that loving hands
could do he passed peacefully away on Thursday evening. The funeral service was held in the
Methodist Church, Newburgh, on Sunday afternoon. Rev. E. Farnsworth preaching a very able and instructive
sermon. A
large concourse of neighbors and friends from the Village, Tamworth and
Napanee at the church testified in a large measure to the high esteem in
which the deceased was held. The
floral offerings were numerous and very beautiful. The
pall bearers were: Messrs. R. Dougan, W.W. Adams, F. F. Hill, H. M. Ryan,
Fred Lockwood and Thos. I. Winter. |
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Sedore, Nellie |
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Seeley, Emma J. |
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Self, Cordelia (nee
Treverton) |
MRS.
CORDELIA SELF - Was born in the town of Bodmin, Cornwall, England, January 15th,
1827. Her maiden name was Treverton.
She gave her heart to God in early life. she had a talent for singing, and gave that to the Lord
also. When about nineteen our
sister went to London, and there identified herself with the Waterloo Road
Wesleyan Chapel, becoming zealous in the Master’s course. As a Sunday school teacher she was
successful, under god, in training many young hearts in wisdom’s ways. It was there she became acquainted
with William Gilbert Self, a local preacher on the circuit, to whom she was
married July 27th, 1851. Soon after that they removed to
Coleraine, Ireland, where they were blessed with six children. While in Ireland the weary Methodist
itinerant often found at their home a resting place. During the month of March, 1864, her
husband died, and she was left with five young children to mourn her
loss. Retuning with her family
to England, she started a boot and shoe business at Lewisham, where her brother
Henry resided; but sickness and
losses compelled her to remove, and she went to the home of her youth in
Bodmin. After some time she
again went to the great metropolis.
An accident befel her only daughter, which caused her death. In 1873
she removed to Canada, making Toronto her home. Here, with her family in a strange land, she found a place
among the people of God at the Berkeley Street Methodist Church; and here her heart was gladdened by
her sons giving their hearts to god.
About three years and a half ago she had a paralytic stroke of the
right side, which kept her
confined to the house till the time of her decease. During that time she was a patient sufferer, being ever
ready to speak a word for her Master. The visits of the Revs. Isaac Tovell
and S.P. Rose, two former pastors, greatly strengthened her faith in
God. She had just been reading
her Bible, when suddenly, on the afternoon of Friday, July 16th,
1886, the call came, and in less than half an hour the weary pilgrim swept
through the gates, “washed in
the blood of the Lamb,” to be
with Christ and the loved ones gone before. The summons coming so unexpectedly, the grief stricken
relatives find it harder to bear;
but “the Lord ordereth
all things well.” The funeral took
place on Sunday, 18th inst., when numerous friends from far and
near paid their last respects to her mortal remains. The Rev. Messrs. Courtice and Harris
officiated at the services held at her son’s residence and Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
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July 28
1886 Christian
Guardian |
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Sexsmith, A. B. |
Funeral
of A. B. Sexsmith – The spacious home of the late A. B. Sexsmith was unable
to accommodate the large number of friends who came to pay their last tribute
of respect to one who was well known and highly esteemed throughout the North
Fredericksburgh and Adolphustown districts. Very active in municipal affairs and in church circles for
a long period of years, he will be greatly missed by his family and his wide circle
of friends. The
casket, was banked with beautiful flowers, evidencing the esteem in which he
was held. The service which was
held on Saturday morning, was conducted by a former minister of the Bay
circuit, Rev. W. H. Truscott of Lansdowne, and the interment was made in
Riverside Cemetery, Napanee. The
pall-bearers were Taylor Spencer, Fred Spencer, Henry Galt, W. B. Nolan,
Stewart Clute and Thomas Tierney. |
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Sexsmith, Annie J. |
SEXSMITH
- At North Fredericksburgh on Tuesday May 24th 1932, Annie J. Sexsmith, aged 64
years, 1 month and 15 days. |
1932 From
Mrs. Walter Paul's scrapbook |
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Sexsmith, Elizabeth (nee
McMath) |
SEXSMITH
- At Richmond, on Sunday, December 24th, 1922, Elizabeth Sexsmith,
aged 85 years, 11 months and 4 days. OBITUARY
- Mrs. Elizabeth McMath Sexsmith At
her late home, on Sunday, December 24th, 1922, one of the oldest,
most beloved, and most highly respected residents of the Township of
Richmond, Mrs. Elizabeth McMath Sexsmith, passed away in the eighty-sixth
year of her age, as the result of a stroke of paralysis from which she
suffered on the seventeenth day of that month. Mrs.
Sexsmith was born January, 1837, on Amherst Island, and at an early age
moved, with her parents to the Township of Richmond, where she resided until
the time of her death. In the
year 1856, she was married to George W. Sexsmith, who predeceased her about
thirteen years ago. To them were born twelve children, eight of whom have
passed away. The
surviving children are George Alex., of Watertown, N.Y.; James McM., of New York; Henry and Margaret, at home. Three sisters and one brother of the
deceased survive her and mourn the loss of a dear sister. They are Mrs. Alex. Walker, of
Saskatchewan; Mrs. T. M. Russel,
Richmond, Ont.; Mrs. Glenn,
Kansas, U.S.A.; and James
McMath, Deseronto., Ontario. Mrs.
Sexsmith had a most loving and unselfish disposition, and was always willing
to do what she could for the welfare of others. she had a wonderful influence for good on all who came in
contact with her. Her Christian
life and example will live long after her. The
sympathy of the whole community goes out to the family in their
bereavement. May she rest in
peace. The
funeral took place from her home on Tuesday following her death. The services were conducted by Rev.
Theodore Branch, Rector of Selby, and there was a large attendance of
neighbors and friends. a most appropriate
sermon was preached by the Rector, form the text Malachi III. 17, “And they
shall be mine, saith the Lord of Hosts, in that day when I make up my
jewels,” etc. |
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Sexsmith, Mrs.
George S. |
MRS.
G. S. SEXSMITH, PALACE ROAD, PASSES – Her Brother, Stewart Weese, Died Only
on Saturday Last – Napanee, May 23 – The Palace Road lost one of its best
known and highly esteemed residents and Grace United Church a very faithful
member in the person of Mrs. George S. Sexsmith, who passed away on Tuesday
morning. Mrs.
Sexsmith was taken ill about three months ago with heart trouble but almost
up to the last was able to read the papers and her death came as a shock to
her many friends where she resided and also in Napanee where she was
particularly well known. Only
on Monday the body of her brother, Stewart Weese, a life-long resident of the
Township of Camden was interred at Camden V Cemetery, the funeral service
being held at the Selby United Church. A
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Weese, the deceased, who was 65 years of
age, was born in the township of Camden, her father having been a successful
farmer. She spent her younger
years in Camden and thirty-eight years ago was united in marriage to George
S. Sexsmith, of Empey Hill. She
came with her husband to Empey Hill, and, they resided there for about
seventeen years. They then moved
to Selby where they remained eight years, after which they moved to the
Palace Road. While
at Empey Hill and Selby the deceased took an active part in church work and
was prominently identified with the Women’s Missionary department and the
Women’s Association. After
moving to the Palace Road, they transferred their membership to Grace Church
and during their nine years residence in this vicinity, Mrs. Sexsmith was a
member of both these societies. There
were four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Weese and the passing of Mrs.
Sexsmith makes the second, her brother having passed away on Saturday. One brother, Peter Weese resides at
Bath, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Martin lives at Wesley. Besides
her husband she leaves a family of five, Ronald of the staff of the Hooper
Drug Company, Toronto; Mrs.
Booth, of Detroit, Mrs. Richmond, Mrs. Harry Vine, and Miss Helen at home. |
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Sexsmith Gertrude
Rose (nee
Henderson) |
OBITUARY
- MRS. WILLIAM JOHN SEXSMITH At
her home at Ebenezer, there occurred on Friday, July 14, 1939, the death of
Gertrude Rose Henderson, aged 44 years, wife of William John Sexsmith, after
a lengthy illness. Deceased was
a daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Henderson, of Lime Lake. In September, 1912, she married
William Sexsmith and spent her entire married life at Ebenezer. She took an active interest in church
work and her help will be greatly missed in the local W. A. Of a bright cheerful and loving
disposition, she made many friends who will greatly regret her passing. Surviving
are her husband, four sons, Borden, Arthur, Norman and Archie, her aged
mother, Mrs. John Henderson, Lime Lake;
four sisters, Mrs. Hugh McCormick, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. James Whiteman, Ebenezer; Mrs. Victor Ferguson, Trenton; Mrs. Wilbert Storr, Lonsdale, and one
brother, Mr. Charles Henderson, Lime Lake. Two sons and one daughter predeceased her several years ago. The
funeral took place from her late residence to Ebenezer Church, and the
cortege proceeded to Deseronto cemetery, where interment was made. The service was conducted by a former
pastor, Rev. W. D. Craig, of Shannonville, assisted by Rev. M. Caswell, of
Roblin. The
pallbearers were her three sons, Borden, Arthur and Norman, and three nephews,
Archie Storr, James Whiteman, and Willie Sexsmith. |
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Sexsmith, Margaret |
Mrs.
Margaret Sexsmith. The
sudden death of Mrs. Margaret Sexsmith, widow of the late George S. Sexsmith,
occurred at the home of Mr. J. T. Hopper, 1818 Dufferin St. Toronto,
September 1st, 1928. The
deceased had made her home for the past three years with her sister, Mrs. S.
D. G. Winter., Selby, an in spite of her afflictions, she was always a ready
and willing helper. She
leaves to mourn her loss one son, George D. Sexsmith, of Toronto; three sisters, Mrs. W. G. Winter, of
Viscount, Sask.; Miss Jennie
McCormick, and Mrs. S. D. G. Winter of Selby; and four brothers, Robert, of Avonhurst, Sask.; James, of Switzerville, ont.; Hugh, of Pontix, Sask., and George,
of Minominee, Mich. A
short service was held at the Hopper home, Toronto, on Sunday evening, for
the Toronto friends. The body
was then brought to Deseronto on Monday, and was taken to the Mohawk Church,
where the service was held by the Rev. Mr. Pringle, after which the remains
were laid to rest beside that of her departed husband. SEXSMITH
- At Toronto, on Saturday, September 1st, 1928, Mrs. Margaret
Sexsmith, of Selby. |
1928 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Sexsmith, Miss |
* see Baker, Mrs. W. S. * |
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Sexsmith, Susan (nee
McConnell) |
SEXSMITH
- At Roblin, Thursday, February 2nd, 1939, Susan Sexsmith, in her
92nd year. The
Late Mrs. Thos. Sexsmith Mrs.
Thomas Sexsmith, one of the oldest residents of the district, died at her
home at Roblin last Thursday in her 92nd year. She died on the farm on which she was
born, near Roblin, and which was settled on by her grandfather, one of the
pioneers of the Township of Richmond, over 100 years ago. She was a daughter of the late James
McConnell and Catharine Campbell and was the last of a family of eight
children. The late Frank
McConnell, who died about two months ago, was a brother. Her husband died several years ago
and she leaves no family. Her
funeral was conducted on Saturday by Rev. W. E. Mercer, of Roblin United
Church and interment followed at Roblin Cemetery. |
1939 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Sexsmith, Thomas |
FATAL
ACCIDENT NEAR ROBLIN - THOMAS
SEXSMITH, A FARMER, MEETS A HORRIBLE DEATH WHILE PLOUGHING IN THE FIELD Perhaps
one of the most painful and distressing accidents that has happened in these
counties in many years occurred about one mile north west of Roblin, on
Thursday afternoon of last week, resulting in the death of a well-known
resident of Richmond township, in the person of Mr. Thomas Sexsmith. The unfortunate man was busily
engaged ploughing in a field, and was nearly finished when he noticed a loose
shoe on one of the horses. He stopped
the team, stepped in between them without unhitching the traces and pulled
off the shoe. It came off easier
than expected and Mr. Sexsmith lost his balance, and fell over against the
other animal. This frightened
the horses and they both started to run, throwing him in front of the
plough. The share caught him in
the hip and side and caused a frightful wound. In this manner he was dragged some forty or fifty rods,
when the plough caught in a pine stump and raised high enough to release
him. The horses crashed into a
nearby fence, the one falling.
Mrs. Sexsmith, widow of deceased and Mrs. Frank McConnell, who were in
the house at the time, heard an unusual noise and Mrs. Sexsmith went out to
see if there was anything amiss.
She soon discovered that the horses were in a mix-up, and hastened
towards them to find the body of her husband lying upon the ground. Willing hands were soon at the scene
of the accident and he was taken to the house. Dr. Vrooman was telephoned for, and, in the meantime, Dr.
Horton, who was visiting his parents in Roblin, tendered his assistance, but
all was of no avail, as the unfortunate man died in about an hour and a
half. He was conscious until the
last and told his wife exactly how the accident happened. His end was peace. Mr. Sexsmith who would have been
fifty-nine years of age on the 28th of this month, was an honest,
upright citizen, honored and respected by all who knew him and his untimely
death will be deeply regretted by all.
The funeral was held from his late residence on Saturday morning,
service being held in the Methodist Church at Roblin. The church was inadequate to
accomodate all those who attended the service. The text was:
“Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” Interment was made at Roblin. Besides a loving wife, deceased
leaves an aged mother, Mrs. William Sexsmith, who is eighty-six years of age
and resides at Newburgh; also
six sisters, Mrs. Robert McGill and Mrs. Wesley McGill, Centreville; Mrs. Robert Nugent, Newburgh; Mrs. W. S. Baker, Hinch; Mrs. B. F. Detlor, Arden; Mrs. James Fitzgerald,
Mackinaw, Mich.; one brother,
Mr. Edw. Sexsmith, Newburgh, Ont.;
two half sisters, Mrs. Wm. Clancy, Regina Sask., Mrs. C. E. Arnold,
Mackinaw, Mich.; and one half brother, Mr. Joseph McGill, Regina Sask. |
Sept
1910 Newspaper Clipping |
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Sexsmith, William |
WM.
SEXSMITH - an old and respected resident of the Township of Camden, near
Newburgh passed peacefully to his reward on July 25th after an
illness of about two weeks. He
bore his suffering with Christian fortitude, knowing it was the Lord’s
will. Mr. Sexsmith was esteemed
and respected by all who knew him and was the centre of a large circle of
friends. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a king and
affectionate husband and father. |
ca 1899 Newspaper
Clipping |
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Sexton, Daniel |
SEXTON
- In Toronto, on Tuesday, Feb. 15 1910, Daniel Sexton of the Toronto Police
Force in his 26th year.
Funeral from family residence, concession 6, Floss to R.C. Church Cemetery
at Phelpston on Friday morning at 9 o’clock. |
1910 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Seymour, Benjamin |
Benjamin
Seymour, Esq., Fredericksburgh, buried 18 Feb 1810. |
1810 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Shane, John |
MR.
JOHN SHANE - On
Wednesday, March 9th, 1938, Mr. John Shane passed away at his late
residence, Camden East, in his 70th year. Deceased was a son of the late James
and Maria Shane of The Township of Camden. He
had always resided in Camden Township, on a farm near Camden East, except for
the past seven years which were spent in the village of Camden East. He
leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, formerly Eva Thomas, of Odessa and three
sisters, Mrs. Sheldon Parks, of Ernesttown, Mrs. Fox, Napanee, Mrs. E. A.
Watson, Port Credit, also two brothers, Mr. W. H. Shane of Deseronto, and Mr.
George Shane, Camden East. He
was predeceased by two brothers, James and Thomas. The
funeral was held on Friday March 11th, at his late residence,
conducted by Rev. W. R. Spencer.
Interment was made at Wilton cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Walter Switzer, Arch.
Alkenbrack, J. Cooper, Joseph Alkenbrack, Clement Cassidy and Mr. James
Doyle. |
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Clipping |
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Shannon, John |
John
Shannon, Camden, buried 23 Aug 1795. |
1795 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Shannon,
Matthew |
SHANNON
- At Centreville, on Saturday, April 3rd, 1915, Mr. Matthew
Shannon. |
1915 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Shannon,
Mrs.
Matthew |
SHANNON
- At Centreville, on Wednesday, April 7th, 1915, Mrs. Matthew
Shannon. |
1915 Scrapbook Clipping |
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Sharp, Abraham |
ABRAHAM
SHARP - At the residence of Mr. James Rennie, Sillsville, on Sept. 7th
, Mr. Abraham Sharp, an esteemed resident of Adolphustown Township, passed
away at the ripe age of eighty years. Until within a few days of his death
the deceased was enjoying his usual health, but on Friday he complained of
soreness of the throat and the inflammation increased until on Monday morning
he passed peacefully to his last rest. Mr. Sharp was born and always lived on
the farm now occupied by his son, was esteemed and loved by those who knew
him, and had not an enemy in the world. Two sons and two daughters mourn the
loss of a kind father - George and Luther Sharp, Mrs. Jas. Rennie, of
Sillsville, and Mrs. Whitney, of Lethbridge, Alberta, who have the sympathy
of all their friends in their bereavement. (**No year given, however, this
obituary appears with others written in 1903**). |
From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Sharp, Anna M. |
* see Hough, Anna M.* |
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Sharp, Catherine |
* see Hough, Catherine * |
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Sharp, Cyrus H. |
CYRUS
H. SHARP – Cyrus H. Sharp died at his late residence 98 Walker Avenue,
Toronto, Thursday, June 15th. He was the son of the late John Sharpe J.P., and Margaret
Sharp of Bath, Ontario, and was in the 75th year of his age. He married Emily V. Bell, daughter of
the late Frances and Catharine Bell of Sharpton, Ontario. The funeral service was held at his
late Toronto home Friday, June 16th, and the burial at Cataraqui
Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, June 17th, was conducted by the
Rev. A. P. Stanley of The North Runnymede United Church, Toronto. Rev. Dr. Thomas M. Green, pastor of
Queen Street United Church, Kingston, assisted at the graveside, speaking
highly of the deceased, who had been a member of his church many years. The late Mr. Sharpe had resided in
Kingston thirty years previous to his removal to Toronto about a year
ago. He was well known about the
city and highly respected. Surviving
him besides his widow are:
Katherine Sharp a sister of Napanee, John B., a brother of Bath. Lucas an elder brother and Julia wife
of Prof. Holgate predeceased him several years ago. |
Stray Newspaper
Clipping |
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Sharp, Luther |
On
Sunday, Nov. 30th , the remains of the late Luther Sharp, the
victim of the sad drowning accident which occurred on Hay Bay, were laid to
rest. The funeral, which was very largely attended, was conducted by the
Independent Order of Foresters, a number of Orangemen also being present, in
both of which fraternities he was a member. Mr. Sharp was born and always
lived at Sillsville, and his honesty, genial manner and kindness of heart won
for him many staunch friends. He leaves a widow and one son well provided
for; one brother George, who occupies the old homestead; two sisters, Mrs.
Jas. Rennie, Sillsville, and Mrs. Whitney, Lethbridge, NWT to mourn his
untimely end. The family and friends have the deep felt sympathy of the
community in their sad bereavement, which follows that of the loss of the
father less than three months previous to his son. |
1902 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Sharpe, Mary
Eleanor |
* see Neville, Mary Eleanor * |
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Shaver, William
Thomas |
OBITUARIES
- WILLIAM THOMAS SHAVER - Napanee
lost one of its oldest and highly respected citizens in the death of William
T. Shaver, on Wednesday, April 24, 1963, at the Kingston General Hospital. In
his 88th year, Mr. Shaver had been blessed with excellent health
all his life which, he always claimed, was due to “hard work, and good living
habits.” Mr.
Shaver was born in Winchester, Ont., on August 3, 1875, the eldest son of the
late James Rodney and Louisa T. Shaver.
The family moved to Selby when Mr. Shaver was a young boy and, as a
young man, he settled in Napanee where, except for two years in Bassano,
Alberta, and two years in Peterborough, he spent his whole life. A carpenter and decorator by trade,
he was employed for several years by the Gibbard Furniture Company prior to
going into business for himself in 1931, retiring in 1947. Mr.
Shaver had resided at 181 Dundas St. for 41 years. He was a member of Trinity United Church and of Union
Lodge No. 9, and had served as chairman of the property committee in both
cases. Until his retirement he
was also a member of the Napanee Rotary Club, Oddfellows Lodge No. 86, and
the Riverside Cemetery Board. His
main hobby was reading and he maintained a keen and up-to-date interest in
local and world affairs all his life. He
was predeceased by his first wife, Isabella Gentle, in 1949, and by a brother
Wilford, and a sister, Mrs. Ralph Ham (Louisa). He is survived by his widow, the former Edna VanAlstyne
(Taylor), and a brother, Kenneth, of Mission City, BC., and a sister, Mrs.
Roy Smith (Bertha), of Bassano, Alta. The
body rested at the Tierney Funeral Home. A Masonic service was held on Thursday evening. Private service was held Friday
morning, April 26 at 11 o’clock a.m., Rev. W. K. Pace officiating. Pall-bearers
were Clifford Walker, Dorland Perry, Russell VanAlstyne, Glenn C. Herrington,
Milton Martin, and Gordon MacGregor.
Interment was a Riverside Cemetery. |
1963 From the
Duffett Scrapbooks |
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Shaw, Alexander |
Injured
His Hand; Lockjaw Ensued, Alex. Shaw Dies. A
sad death occurred at the Hotel Dieu on Sunday night when Alexander Shaw, of
this city, passed away after an illness of two weeks’ duration. Mr. Shaw was injured in the hand at
the Kingston hosiery mills about two weeks ago, and lock-jaw developed
Thursday, which though every known scientific remedy was used resulted in his
death. Deceased was a Roman
Catholic in religion, 34 years of age and unmarried. |
The
Daily Standard Kingston Mar 5
1912 |
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Shaw, Elizabeth |
Elizabeth,
dau of William and Jane Shaw, Fredericksburgh, buried 2 May 1788. |
1788 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Sherman, Catherine Agnes |
At
North Fredericksburgh on April 13th , 1912, Catharine Agnes
Sherman, beloved wife of Mr. John Sherman, aged 53 years, 10 months, 25 days. BAYCENTRE
- The angel of death visited the home of Mr. John Sherman on Saturday morning
last and bore away the spirit of his dearly beloved wife. The deceased had
been ailing for some time but was able to be about until two weeks before her
death. She was a great worker in the Presbyterian Church of which she was a
member for a number of years, and will be greatly missed by her many friends.
The funeral was largely attended on Sunday afternoon in Hay Bay Presbyterian
Church, the service being conducted by Rev. Dr. Howard. The floral tributes
were many and beautiful, including a very beautiful pillow of flowers from
the Ladies Aid, of which the deceased belonged. She leaves besides her
sorrowing husband five sons and one daughter: James, of Gretna; Byron and
Frank, of Kingston; Ward and Will at home, and Miss Elsie of Kingston. The
whole community mourns her loss and sympathizes with the sorrowing husband
and family. |
1912 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Shetlar, Elizabeth (nee
Jaynes) |
MRS.
ROBERT SHETLAR NAPANEE,
Jan. 4 - A life-long resident of
the county and town, Mrs. Robert Shetlar, passed peacefully away at her home
on Hill Street shortly after two o’clock on Tuesday afternoon in her 76th
year. Until a few days ago, Mrs. Shetlar had been enjoying good health when
she was taken ill with pneumonia. Before
her marriage she was Elizabeth Jaynes, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Jaynes. She was born in
Richmond Township where she resided for about 41 years. For nearly 15 years she lived in
Camden Township and came to Napanee 20 years ago. She was a life-long member of the Methodist and United
Church and attended Grace Church. She was a member of the Helping Hand Bible
class and was also a member of Queen of Sheba Rebekah Lodge. A sister, Mrs. Swift, resides in
Rochester and a brother, John Jaynes, lives in Kingsford. She
leaves a family of four, Matthew, Stewart and Fred Shetlar and Mrs. Milton
Doidge. |
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Shetler,
Maxwell
M. |
Newburg
Man Dies of Injuries - BROCKVILLE,
Feb 28. - Maxwell M. Shetler, 23,
of Newburg, near Napanee, died in hospital here Sunday from injuries suffered
in an accident Friday, when his car was struck by another auto at the
westerly outskirts of Brockville. His
head, back and lungs were injured.
In the car with him was Andrew Card, also of Newburg, who was
seriously hurt. He was taken to
Kingston General Hospital for X-ray treatment. A
car driven by Hilliard Gray, Toronto, skidded as it was leaving the new
four-lane highway and crashed into Shetler’s car, forcing it against a Hydro
pole and then into the ditch.
Shetler and Card had visited the scene of the new International Bridge
and were starting fro home when the accident occurred. In the car with Gray were J.
Silverthorn, H.T. Dobson, M. Elliott, D. McPhee and A. M. Taylor, all of
Toronto. They were en route to
Montreal. An inquest will be
held. Shetler is survived by his
parents and three brothers and two sisters. |
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Shibly, Mrs. Charles (nee
Wolverton) |
DEATH
OF MRS. SHIBLY - After a life of 86 years of faithful service to her Master,
and loving and unselfish devotion to her family Mrs. Charles Shibly slept
peacefully away at her home at Harrowsmith on March 2nd. She had been in declining health
since the demise of her late husband, some four years ago. Mrs. Shibly was the daughter of the
late Lewis Wolverton, and was born and brought up on a farm near Kingston,
being one of a family of seven, all having predeceased her. The last to go
before her was the late Barnabas Wolverton, of Kingston. She was married at an early age to
the late Charles Shibly and went to reside in the township of Portland, about
two and one-half miles from Harrowsmith, where she lived until her
death. The late Mrs. Shibly was
one of the finest Christian characters that it is one’s privilege to come in
contact with, and was loved by all who knew her. In religion she was a Presbyterian having being a member
of that religious body for over sixty years. She was a life member of the W. F. M. S. She is survived
by a son, Joseph E. Shibly, on the homestead, and two daughters, Mrs. S. F.
Stewart of Harrowsmith, and Mrs. James Cormack, of Vars. **Original
newspaper obituary definitely gives “Wolverton” as maiden name. Suggested correction: Maiden
name should be Wartman instead of Wolverton.** |
The
Daily Standard Kingston Mar 5
1912 |
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Shorey, Amy D. (nee
Detlor) |
Amy
D. Detlor, beloved wife of Mr. Wm. Shorey, North Fredericksburgh, died on
Friday morning last, 9th
Mar., after a lingering illness aged forty-seven years. Deceased was a
daughter of the late St. George Detlor and leaves a husband and grown son and
daughter to mourn the loss of a loving wife and devoted mother. Deceased
leaves five sisters, Mrs. W.A. Dafoe, Port Huron, Mich.; Mrs. Seifert, North
Dakota; Mrs. Martin; Mrs. Clapp; and Mrs. Weese in the Northwest. The funeral
took place from her late residence, Palace Road on Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock, the remains being placed in the vault of the Eastern Cemetery. |
From
Mrs. Walter Paul's scrapbook |
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Shorey, Jane
Adelaide (nee
McKim) |
SHOREY
- At Toronto on Saturday, July 11th, 1936, Jane Adelaide Shorey,
widow of the late George Shorey aged 79 years. Resident
of District For Many Years Died in Toronto THE
LATE MRS. GEO. SHOREY The funeral of the late
Mrs. Geo. Shorey, who died at the home of her son, Dr. Kenneth Shorey, 68
Glencairn Avenue, Toronto, on Friday night, was held at the home of her
cousin, Mr. S. C. S. McKim, in Napanee, on Monday afternoon. Rev. Harold E. Wellwood,
minister of Trinity United Church, was in charge of the service, and
interment followed at Riverside Cemetery, in the McKim plot. Mrs.
Shorey was a member of one of the oldest and best known families of this
district. She was formerly Jane
Adelaide McKim and was a daughter of the late Nelson McKim and Harriet
Shibley, and was born at Switzerville, seventy-nine years ago. After her marriage to Mr. Shorey, she
lived at Shorey homestead on the Palace Road, about four miles from Napanee. About ten years ago, with Mr. Shorey,
she went to live with their son, Dr. Kenneth Shorey at Glencoe, after
retiring from active farming.
Two years later Dr. Shorey removed to Toronto where the home has since
been made. Although
Mrs. Shorey had been in ill-health for the past four years, her death came
unexpectedly. The day of her
death was also the day of her 79th birthday. During the evening the event was
marked by a family dinner party, which Mrs. Shorey attended. After retiring to her room later
in the evening, she was taken suddenly ill and passed away in fifteen
minutes. During
her life near Napanee, Mrs. Shorey was a member of Trinity Church, where Mr.
Shorey was also a member of the Official Board. Together they gave long and valued service to the
church. Mrs. Shorey was active
in the W.M.S. and Ladies’ Aid and in addition was a charter member of the
W.M.S. at Switzerville Church.
Since her residence in Toronto, she was a member of St. George’s
Church, where she continued to serve in many practical ways. The
death of her husband occurred six years ago, and she is survived by one son,
Dr. Kenneth; two sisters,
Mrs. George Rose, in Melita, Man., and Mrs. Frank Boyes in California, and
one brother, Palmer McKim in Vancouver.
She was predeceased by one sister and two brothers, Nelson and Anson,
founders of the McKim Advertising Agency in Montreal. The
pall-bearers at the funeral were Messrs. F.L. Hooper, F.B. Carscallen, W.D.
Pennell, C.C. Bell, F.H. Perry, and John Wilson. |
July 15
1936 Napanee
Beaver |
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Short, Sarah |
DIED
- At Collin’s Bay, on Tuesday morning laft, the 29th, very
fuddenly, MRS. SARAH SHORT, wife of Mr. David Short, aged 61 years. |
Sept 5
1815 Kingston Gazette |
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Shorey, Rufus
Albertus |
RUFUS
ALBERTUS SHOREY - Son of James
and Elizabeth Shorey, was born in Ernesttown on Sept. 4th, 1842,
and was translated to his eternal home on January 15th, 1908,
after years of affliction, which he bore to great patience. He was a faithful member of the
Methodist Church of Napanee, a member of the Trustee board, and Secretary
Treasurer of the Envelop Committee until declining health caused him to
resign. He was educated in the
Public Schools and Commercial College.
He was for many years a merchant and tax collector in Napanee, a man
of honor in business and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him. He was twice married. His first marriage was to Annie
Scott, daughter of William Scott and his second marriage was to Eleanor
Aylesworth, who preceded him six years.
He is survived by two brothers, Egerton R. Shorey, of Toronto and John
W. Shorey of Belleville and one sister, Mrs. M.N. Hawley, who with her
husband, ministered to him with untiring devotion to the end. His end was peace. |
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Shorey, Samantha
Eliza |
SHOREY
- At Newburgh Ontario, on Saturday, April 9th, 1932, Samantha
Eliza Shorey, widow of the late John S. C. Shorey aged 90 years. Funeral from her late residence on
Tuesday, April 12th, 1932, at 2 p.m. Interment in Newburgh Cemetery. |
1932 Newspaper Clipping
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Shory, Catherine |
* see Asselstine, Catherine* |
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Shriver, Rosanna |
Rosanna,
dau of George and Katreen Shriver, Fredericksburgh, buried 2 Oct 1791. |
1791 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Shuman, Chehan Martin |
Chehan
Martin Shuman, Fredericksburgh, buried 6 Apr 1797. |
1797 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Sills, Abram
Dafoe |
On
Saturday, Nov. 29th , 1913, there died at his home in the Township
of North Fredericksburgh, Abram Dafoe Sills, at the advanced age of 82 years
and 11 days, having been born in the Township of South Fredericksburgh Nov.
18th , 1831. His parents, both of old UEL families were George
Sills and Elizabeth Rombough, whose family, including deceased , numbered
eleven, all of whom are with the great majority except John, of Tweed, and
Stewart, of Chicago. His own family consisted of Mrs. Fred Chapin, of
Ogdensburg NY, who died 1891; Mrs. Robert Prost, of Chicago Ill., and Edward,
living on the farm adjoining his parents. Deceased married Rachael, daughter
of the late Edward Cole, of South Fredericksburgh, and is survived by her,
they having shared together, for sixty years, the joys and sorrows of a happy
married life. Deceased was for many years Dominion Fishery Inspector. In
politics he was a life long and consistent Liberal Conservative, and was a
personal acquaintance and friend of the late Sir John Macdonald. The large
concourse gathered at his funeral on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd to pay their last respects to his
memory, testified to the personal worth of a true friend, a kind father and a
loving husband. The remarks made by the Rev. W. D. Wilson, who conducted the
funeral services, at the request of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. Geo.
Nickle, were indeed very appropriate when he said concerning him who was
gone, :"he was strong in his likes and strong in his dislikes, but a
true friend whose word was his bond." The remains were place in
Riverside Vault, awaiting burial in the family plot there. |
1913 From
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Sills, Belle |
SWEPT
DOWN MOON CHUTE. - Two Ladies
From Toronto Meet Death by Drowning at Bala. Bracebridge,
Ont., July 20. - On Tuesday
morning two Toronto ladies, Miss Sills, an invalid, and her nurse, Miss
Phillips, residing for some time with Mr. T. Burgess of Bala, went down the
river in a rowboat. As far as
known they ventured too near the mouth of the Moon chute, and the current
being very strong, they were swept down the chute. Could
Not Help Them A
party going down the river in a boat saw their danger, but they were too far
from them to render any assistance.
They found the boat, cushions, oars, etc., at the foot of the rapids,
but no signs of the unfortunate occupants. The place where the accident happened is very dangerous,
the current very swift and strong, and strangers should never venture near
without a guide. This is only
one of a number of accidents that have happened at Moon chute. Miss
“Belle” Sills, as she was popularly known among her friends, was a daughter
of Mr. E. G. Sills, ex-M.P.P., of Belleville. She had been suffering from nervous troubles since last
autumn, and was in charge of Miss Mary Phillips, who is a graduate of the
Toronto General Hospital, and a daughter of Asa Phillips of Newmarket. |
July 24
1899 Kingston
News |
|
Sills, Donovan |
DEATH
OF DONOVAN SILLS - Death Due to Pneumonia - Only One Week Ill - He Lived Here
--- Donovan Sills, a retired grain merchant, died at his residence, Claremon
Street, Toronto, Saturday morning. The cause of death was bronchitis and
pneumonia, which resulted from a severe cold. Mr. Sills was in his
seventy-sixth year, having been born in South Fredericksburgh, Lennox County
in 1819. He carried on an extensive grain business in South Fredericksburgh
and Kingston. He was a -----son and was for years a member of the Lennox
county council. He retired from business and removed to Toronto in ----. He
leaves a widow and four children, two sons and two daughters. One daughter is
Mrs. C.E Wrenshell, of this city. Another is the wife of a clergy man in
Kansas City. One son is extensively engaged in mining near Gunnison, Col.,
and the other is interested in real estate at Kansas City. Deceased was
engaged in the grain business here from 1866 to 1880. He left here and
located at Detroit, subsequently removing to Toronto. The remains will be
interred at Sillsville, South Fredericksburgh, where he has a family burial
plot, wherin his first wife is laid. |
From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Sills, Egerton Ryerson |
SILLS
- At South Fredericksburgh on Wednesday, March 29th , 1916,
Egerton Ryerson Sills, aged 83 years. - Omitted from last week. |
1916 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Sills, Eleanor |
* see Schryver, Eleanor |
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Sills, Flora
Hellen |
* see Johnson, Flora Hellen* |
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Sills George,
Rev. |
Obituary
- For the Christian Advocate “So
long as there is mercy in a God, hope is the privilege of creatures, And
so soon as there is penitence in creatures, that hope is exalted into duty.” “O
Death what art thou, Antique of Nature’s marvels, The
seed and dormant chrysalis bursting into energy and glory! There
is found my gain - I triumph, where thou tremblest. He
stood in his integrity, just and firm of purpose, Aiding
many, fearing none, a spectacle to angels, and to men” -- Extracts. REV.
GEORGE SILLS, of South Fredericksburg, county of Lennox, departed this life
on Monday, the 9th of April, 1860, in the 94th year of
his age. He was born in
Pennsylvania, and came to Montreal in 1780. He enlisted with Captain Gummersall in 1783; and was discharged the same
year. Having drew land, as a U.
E. Loyalist, he engaged, among the pioneers of this colony, to clear and
cultivate the soil. The
opportunities for mental culture in that day were very few and
defective. His marriage to Miss
Margaret Bell, which occurred in 1793, was an eventful step in his useful
life. A true woman, who early
after marriage, embraced religion, and united with the M. E. Church A consistent life, yielding the
fruits of true piety, led our late friend to the Saviour. For about 8 months he drank the
bitter cup of repentance, and at last obtained mercy in June, 1798. As evidence of the new birth, he
erected an altar in his house, and began to exhort and pray with his
neighbors. The Church took
cognizance of his gifts and graces, and early authorized him to exhort. His first license to preach bears
date May 11, 1805, by Rev. Samuel Coates. The first renewal is dated Kingston, August 9, 1806,
singed Joseph Sawyer, President.
From that date he was honored and useful as a licened Local Preacher,
until the separation from our American Fathers in 1829. He was probably the first person
elected and ordained as a Local Deacon, by the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Canada. The parchment is dated
Kingston, August 22, 1830, and singed Elijah Hedding, who had been requested
by the infant Church to come to Canada and ordain the candidates,
no Bishop being yet ordained.
After 10 years in this inferior office, he was elected and ordained an
elder in the Church of God by the late Bishop Reynolds, and the elders of the
Methodist Episcopal Church in Canada. His
labours were abundant, and always appreciated; the ministrrtions of our deceased brother were
characterized by that fervor and frankness and force so prominent in all his
acts. The solemnity of his
manner - the worth of his soul, and an ardent desire to make it free in
Christ, called forth in his preaching the beauty of his mind, and the graces
of his character; his person and
voice commanding, persuasive.
His last sermon, a few weeks before his death was founded on Heb. 2:
6; “What is man that thou art
mindful of him?” Father
Sills exemplified his profession openly, frankly, firmly, with all his
energies he laboured to banish and drive away strange doctrines, maintaining
that rule, “meddle not with those who are given to change.” In the troubles of Methodism he was
steadfast and consistent. Born
and trained in rural life, a true gentleman, a faithful friend, a good
husband, and an honoured father, religion was the stay, the guide and
ornament of his christian character.
A minister intimate with him remarked, “He loved the church and the
Savior.” By industry and
frugality all his children enjoy a competence of this world’s goods. A part of his revenue was consecrated
to God. His youngest son, who
bears his own name, and succeeds him in his late home, was strongly
beloved. Will my brethren, who
know him, join me in granting his late request, in furnishing some dates for
this obituary. He says “Pray for us that we may all meet around our Father’s
throne in glory.” We have no concluding
testimony; our brother died
suddenly, seated at the breakfast table, partaking of his morning meal. Yet we rest secure. At his own request, made some nine
years since, the writer attended at his funeral accompanied by Revd’s D.
Nelson, and J. Graham. The
remains of his late relict, was disinterred, and they were deposited
together, to await the resurrection of the just. It has pleased God to remove
him, - he is where and what he would be; his praise is in the churches, his
record is on high! And we glory
in the grace, that saved him and kept him 62 years and crowned him at
last. We hope to meet him above. JAMES
GARDINER Napanee
April 27, 1860 |
Stray
Newspaper Clipping 1860 |
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Sills, Johannes |
Johannes
Sills, Fredericksburgh, buried 21 Nov 1800. |
1800 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Sills, Joseph |
Joseph,
son of Conrad and Sarah Sills, Fredericksburgh, buried 24 Feb 1794. |
1794 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Sills, Laura M. (nee
Robinson) |
MRS.
LAURA M. SILLS -In failing health for the past year, but only critically ill
for a few days, Mrs. Laura Sills passed away at Kingston on Tuesday, April 7 1959.
Mrs. Sills was the elder daughter of the late Holden Robinson and his wife
the former Elizabeth Fretts. She had been a life-long resident of the
Sandhurst district, a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, and an interested
worker in St. Paul's W.A. and Guild. The late Mrs. Sills is survived by her
husband, daughter, Elizabeth and a sister, Mrs. W. Ackerman, Conway. The
funeral service was held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sandhurst, with the
rector, Rev. J. Findlater officiating. Pallbearers were Gerald Young, P. G.
Whitfield, James Carroll, Harry Babcock, Maurice Young and J. B. Elliot.
Flower-bearers were Dennis Rowe, Edmund Wright, and Robert Hornibeck.
Interment was in the family plot at St. Paul's Cemetery at Sandhurst. SILLS
- At Kingston, on Tuesday, April 7 1959, Laura Mabel Sills, daughter of the
late Holden Robinson and Elizabeth Fretts. Resting at the residence of her
niece, Mrs. William Smith, Sandhurst for funeral service at St. Paul's
Anglican Church, Sandhurst, on Thursday, April 9 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. J. G.
Findlater officiating. Interment Sandhurst cemetery. |
1959 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
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Sills, Margaret |
* see Allen, Margaret* |
|
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Sills, Marshall
Newton |
SUDDEN
CALL - The mystic boatman called very suddenly for Marshall Newton Sills, of
Hay Bay, in the township of North Fredericksburgh on Thursday morning, March
14th. He had been
afflicted for some years with a lingering form of heart disease, but was
feeling about as well as usual until the morning of his death, when without a
moment’s warning he passed quietly and peaceably away, resting in the arms of
his beloved wife. The deceased was born at Hay Bay on the 10th
October, 1854, and was in his fifty-third year at the time of his death. He was a great lover of the scenes of
his childhood and never wandered far afield. His keen black eyes loved to rest on the peaceful waters
of the old historic bay and his feet were always wont to tread the well known
paths of this happy childhood days.
He was a son of the late William Sills and his sainted wife, whose
maiden name was Miss L. Huffman, who long since passed to the spirit
land. On the 20th
March, 1901, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Gertie M. Russell, whose maiden
name was Sexsmith, the eldest daughter of the late Joseph A. Sexsmith and his
esteemed wife, who still survive.
Our translated friend joined the Methodist church at Gay Bay, under
the faithful ministry of Rev. E. Farnsworth, and remained a quiet and respected
member until his death. Marshall
Newton Sills was a man who thought much and talked little on religious
subjects. He felt more than he
told, experienced deeper things than could be expressed in words, and while
in the furnace of affliction he had learned the secret of trust and
hope. He was not afraid to live,
nor was he afraid to die. When
carefully questioned in relation to his future hope more than a year previous
to his death, he confidently affirmed that he experienced neither fear nor dread. If it is possible for a human
soul to be made perfect through
suffering, then the subject of this sketch was perfected, for he suffered
much and long. The funeral,
which took place on Saturday morning, March 16th was well
attended. A memorial service was
held in the Bay church, being conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. W. Dow. It is not often one attends such a
solemn and impressive service and many were deeply moved in relation to
spiritual things. May such
impressions bear lasting fruit.
His ashes will rest in God’s acre, Napanee East until the trumpet’s
call shall wake the dead. |
ca 1907 Newspaper
Clipping |
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Sills, Morris |
HAYBURN
- We regret to announce the death of an old and highly respected resident in
the person of Morris Sills, who died of pneumonia at his late home on
Saturday, April 21st , 1906. Born in the year 1828, he spent his
long life almost entirely in the Township of South Fredericksburgh. He was
possessed of an exceptionally kind and mirthful disposition, combined with
true integrity of character, which won for him a warm place in the lives of
those with whom he came in contact. In 1848 he married Eleanor Hughes
Carnahan, who is left to mourn the loss of a kind and faithful husband. To
them were born nine children, seven of whom are living. The sympathy of the
community goes out to those bereft. |
1906 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Sills, Mrs. E.
R. |
SILLS
- At Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday March 24th 1915, Mrs. E. R. Sills, aged 66 years
and 11 months. There
passed away peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday, March
24th , 1915, Mrs. E. R. Sills. Mrs. Sills was well known in South
Fredericksburgh, where she has always lived. A husband and four children are
left to mourn her loss. Her daughter, Mrs. F. Bartlett, Peterboro, Ont.,
remained at her bedside until the last. |
1915 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Sills, Rebecca |
SILLS
- At Conway, on Saturday, August 7th , 1909, Rebecca Sills, relict
of the late Conrad Sills, aged 89 years. |
1909 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Simpson, Alexander |
Alexander
Simpson, Fredericksburgh, buried 21 May 1800. |
1800 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
|
Sinclair, Cornelia |
Cornelia,
dau of Henry and Katreen Sinclair, Fredericksburgh, buried 5 Sept 1806. |
1806 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Sinclair, John |
JOHN
SINCLAIR - Few
of our ministers are alive to day who remember the old Methodist chapel on the
site of the Medical Hall, St. James Street, Montreal. Among the most regular worshippers in
the old chapel and for many years in the new church - now, alas ! so soon to
be abandoned - were Mr. and Mrs. John Sinclair, whose home was always open to
our ministers, and where a generous hospitality was cheerfully dispensed. The
conscientiousness that fifty years ago induced Mr. S. to retire from the West
India trade on account of his temperance principles, marked every department
of his life, and after a long business career he retired from its active
duties about twenty years ago. Since
then, whatever of strength and ability he retained were cheerfully bestowed
on works of a philanthropic character.
He was a member of the original Board of organization of the Protestant House of Industry
and Refuge, and continued down to the present year a most energetic and
earnest supporter of that institution, a life governor of the General
Hospital and for many years the representative of the Methodist Church on the
trust of the Mount Royal Cemetery. Five
years ago, in advanced life and full of the hope of immortality, Mrs.
Sinclair finished her course with joy, leaving an unblemished record as a
devout Christian a faithful wife and a devoted mother. The
lengthy period of a peaceful wedded life, when separation came, left the
survivor sadly bereaved, and Mr. Sinclair thenceforward, in gathering
infirmities, threaded life’s pathway alone. The
premonition of approaching dissolution came in the form of a paralytic stroke
a year ago. And now the strong
man became as a child, not in physical weakness only, but also in calm,
patient trust, and the full expectation of a blessed release. His
pastor, the Rev. J. Cooper Antliff, B. D. of the Dominion Square church, had
a very satisfactory interview with Mr. S. only a few days before his
death. He had not trusted in
vain. “Even to your old age I am
he, and even to --- --- I will carry you.” was to him a
fulfilled promise; and after giving the continued assurance of a sustaining
faith in the Almighty Father, on Sunday, the 8th of August, the
message came, and at the ripe age of eighty-six years, death was swallowed up
of life. W.H. |
The
Christian Guardian Nov 3
1886 |
|
Singleton, George |
George
Singleton, Fredericksburgh, buried 23 Sept 1789. |
1789 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Slade, Helen |
* see, Alcombrack, Helen * |
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Sloan, Richard
A. |
SLOAN
- In Kingston, on Feb 3rd
1921, Richard A. Sloan, aged 76 years. THE
LATE R. A. SLOAN - Richard A. Sloan passed away at his residence, 187 Alfred
Street, on Thursday. The deceased was seventy-six years of age and was born
at Conway, where he carried on farming for many years. He took an active part
in municipal affairs, and was reeve for some years. He was a Presbyterian in
religion. Some years ago he came to Kingston from Peterboro. Deceased is
survived by his wife, one daughter, who is a nurse at Syracuse NY, and one
brother, Thomas at Sandhurst. The funeral is to take place to Bath, on Sunday
under the direction of S. S. Corbett, undertaker. |
1921 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
|
Sloan, William Hazelton |
Sloan
– At Milford on Monday, March 21 1909, William Hazleton Sloan, aged 83 years
and 11 months. |
1909 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Smith, Almira
Maria |
* see Galt, Almira Maria |
|
|
Smith, Amelia
A. (nee
Tobey) |
SMITH
– At Napanee, Wednesday, 17th Jany., 1906, Amelia A. Tobey,
Beloved wife of Mr. F. W. Smith AMELIA
A. TOBEY – Wife of F. W. Smith, passed peacefully away on Wednesday
afternoon, 17th inst., about five o’clock, after a long and
painful illness of over twelve years.
A dozen years ago, Mrs. Smith was attacked with heart trouble, and her
physicians had no idea that she would survive. However, through sheer force of will she recovered, but
the trouble being organic, her life ever since was a constant struggle for
existence. Her suffering was at
times intense, but she bore it with Christian fortitude. Mrs. Smith was a faithful wife and
mother, and during all her suffering maintained her patient loving
disposition to the last. Besides
her sorrowing husband, she leaves one son, Mr. Harry E. Smith, and a brother,
Mr. A. C. Tobey, of Picton. Mr.
Tobey is the last surviving member of a family of seven, those predeceasing
Mrs. Smith being Uriah,
Edward, Byron, Stanley and William. Their father was the late David Tobey
of [Clipping is cut off] |
1906 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Smith, Bobby |
SMITH
- At Conway, on Friday, November 16th , 1945, Bobby Smith, infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith. |
1945 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Smith, Daniel |
Daniel
Smith, Fredericksburgh, buried 5 Mar 1799. |
1799 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Smith, Dott |
*see Black, Dott |
|
|
Smith, Douglas
Harold |
SMITH
- Douglas Harold at Kingston on Monday, July 1, 1974, Douglas Harold Smith,
Kingston. Beloved husband of Phyllis Dickinson in his 34th year. Dear son of William and Evelyn
Smith, R.R. # 1 Bath. Dear brother of Mrs. John VanLeeuwen (Shirley),
Burlington, and dear grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ackerman, R.R. 1 Bath.
Rested at the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee. Funeral service was held at Conway
United Church on Wednesday July 3 1974 at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Stewart Froese
officiated. Interment Sandhurst Cemetery. |
1974 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Smith, Elias |
At
Fredericksburgh, on the night of July 8th , Elias, son of Jacob Smith,
aged 22 years. The deceased and his kinsman, Jacob A. Smith, were in a room
which was struck by lightning and although quite close to one another, the
former was instantly killed while the latter remained unharmed. His remains
were interred at the Lutheran Church on the 10th inst. |
Tues
July 23 1813 Kingston
Gazette, |
|
Smith, F. W. |
At
Napanee, on Monday, May 7th 1917, F. W. Smith, in his 72nd
year. F.W.
Smith - Napanee
lost one of its oldest and most respected citizens on Monday, may 7th,
when Frederick William Smith passed away. For a number of months he has been in failing health, and,
while he continued at his accustomed business, he was less and less able for
the tasks in which he had always taken such a pleasure. On April 23rd heart trouble
developed, and from that until his death he sank steadily, despite everything
that medical attention and nursing could do. Forty-nine
years ago he came to Napanee from Kingston and started in the business that
he continued with such success until his death. As a jeweller he has had the confidence of the
community at large. He was most
attentive to his business and his holidays were spent with the institution
that he liked so well. There
are only three men in business in Napanee who were here when he came half a
century ago. For
a man of his quiet and unostentatious disposition he was surprisingly popular
among the men of the town, and a wide circle of friends and a smaller circle
of intimates will miss him much.
His association with the Men’s Bible Class at Trinity Church for
months past has been an inspiration to the men. His opinions and advice were
always sound. A
Methodist and a Conservative he was of decided and outspoken opinions, but
was quite willing to accord others freedom of belief and action. The
funeral, under the Masonic Order of which he has been a member for over
thirty-five years, was from his late residence. A
sister, Louisa, learning of his illness came from Kingston to nurse him, and
died suddenly of the same ailment as Mr. Smith two days before he passed
away. His wife, Amelia
Tobey, predeceased him eleven years.
He leaves an only son, Harry, to succeed him in the business with his
brother, William C. Other
surviving brothers are Geo. E. and Charles A., who were present at the
funeral and Frank M., in California and two sisters at Kingston, Etta and
Jane. |
1917 From the
Watson Scrapbooks, Scrapbook Clipping |
|
Smith, Ira |
DIED
- At Ernest Town on Saturday the 22d ult, Mr. IRA SMITH, a native of the
United States. |
May 5
1820 Kingston Gazette |
|
Smith, John
Rombough |
SMITH
- At Camden, on Friday, December 18th, 1936, John Rombough Smith,
in his 78th year. |
1936 Newspaper Clipping |
|
Smith, Margaret (nee Critchlow) |
PASSING
AWAY OF MRS. BANKER SMITH – ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST HIGHLY ESTEEMED
RESIDENTS OF NAPANEE ENTERED INTO HER REST IN HER NINETY-SECOND YEAR. – Many
in Napanee will regret the loss of a good friend, a kindly and sympathetic
adviser and comforter, and of a helper in many ways in times of need, in the
passing away of Mrs. Margaret Smith, widow of the late Alexander Smith, who
was the first manager of the Napanee branch of the Merchants Bank of Canada,
and held that position for thirty years. Her death occurred at her home on Bridge Street, about 8
o’clock on the evening of Thursday, November 7th 1918 at the great
age of ninety-one years, six months and four days. Her last illness was of
only four days’ duration, and although very weak maintained her faculties
until the day of her death.
Pneumonia set in on Wednesday but she suffered no pain, and spoke freely of her
readiness for her eternal home.
She slept peacefully away.
The nearest relatives to mourn her loss are H. C. Barker, Schenectacy,
N.Y., nephew; Mrs. W. O. M.
Cross, Toronto, Ont., and Mrs. David McClew, Napanee, nieces, who were in
attendance at the funeral which
was held on Saturday afternoon.
Religious services were conducted at the house by Mr. Stanley
McDowell, of Montreal, and Mr. William Crossley, of Hamilton, according to
the usage of the branch of the Plymouth Brethren, founded by the late Lord
Cecil in this district many years ago, and with which body Mrs. Smith was
identified, giving of her time, money and talents to the furtherance of
Christ’s Kingdom. Many floral
tributes were placed upon her coffin, among which were a beautiful wreath
sent by Mr. E. R. Checkley and his sister, Miss Checkley; also a very handsome bouquet of pink roses sent by Sir
Edmund Osler, to Toronto.
Interment took place in the family burial plot in Riverside
cemetery. Mrs. Smith lived under
the reigns of five British Sovereigns.
George IV was King when she was born on the 3rd day of May,
1827, on the Island of Barbadoes, British West Indies, and he was followed in
succession by William IV, Victoria, Edward VII and our present most gracious
Sovereign, King George V. Only a
short time ago Her Majesty Queen Mary was graciously pleased to send a letter
complimenting Mrs. Smith for the beautiful work done by her in knitting socks
fro the soldiers. Mrs. Smith was
one of the eight daughters of
Henry Critchlow, Esq., of Bridgetown, Barbadoes, and on that Island met and
married her future husband, the late Alexander Smith, who was at the time an
officer of the 72nd Highlanders, and was stationed there with his
regiment. At the time of their
marriage, sixty-eight years ago, Mr. Smith sold out his commission in the
army, and with his young bride came to Canada and went as far west as Fergus,
where he took up land and tried the strenuous life of a pioneer farmer, but
three years on the farm convince him that farming was not his vocation. After selling the farm, Mr. Smith
received the appointment of paymaster for the construction of the Grand Trunk
Railway between Toronto and Galt.
He had a very rough class of men to deal with and Mrs. Smith spent
anxious moments regarding his safety.
One incident which she recently spoke of shows that he was the right
man for the position he held. He
was always armed with a revolver, as was his assistant, and on the occasion
referred to it seemed to be a wise provision. The men made some unreasonable demands of the paymaster
who held them at bay with his revolver while his assistant, slipping out of
the hut, fought his way through the crowd and brought back the priest who
soon restored order. Mr. Smith
forthwith levied a tax on each man’s pay for the benefit of the church, and
he had no trouble afterwards.
Four young priests of the Church of England were frequent and welcome
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Smith about this time, they afterwards became Bishop
DuMonlin, Bishop Carmichael, Bishop Sullivan, and Archbishop Hamilton
Primate, of all Canada. Mrs.
Smith was first manager of the Commercial Bank, which was afterwards merged
into the Merchants Bank, which position he held until his death. Mrs. Smith was of a most lovable
disposition and had a wide circle of friends, both old and young, who will
ever treasure pleasant recollections of precious moments spent with her. Such
a life as hers has not been spent in vain, and her words and works will live
long after all that is mortal of her has become dust. |
1918 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
|
Smith, Mary |
Mary,
wife of Daniel Smith, Fredericksburgh, buried 7 Mar 1795. |
1795 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
|
Smith, Mary |
Mary,
wife of John Smith, Fredericksburgh, buried 7 May 1798. |
1798 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
|
Smith, Mary |
DIED
- In this town on Tuefday laft, MRS. MARY SMITH, wife of MR RICHARD SMITH,
Merchant, aged 41. |
Kingston Gazette Feb 10
1816 |
|
Smith, Mary Ann (nee
Huyck) |
Died
– Mrs. Mary Ann Smith, relict of the late George I. Smith, died at the residence
of her son-in-law, W. N. Doller, Esq.,
on Saturday last at the age of 84 years, of a complication of diseases
and old age. She had only been
confined to the house for the past two weeks, although very feeble for the
past five years. Deceased was a
daughter of the late Burger Huyck, of Adolphustown who are of U.E. Loyalists
stock. Four daughters still
survive her. They are Mrs. W. N.
Doller, Mrs. James McCay, Mrs. John R. Doller, and Mrs. W. F. Hall. The funeral took place on Tuesday
morning and was largely attended. |
Jan 6
1892 Napanee Express |
|
Smith, Mary Ida (nee
Fretts) |
FUNERAL
OF MRS. E. P. SMITH - The
home of E. P. Smith was filled on Monday afternoon for the funeral of the
late Mrs. Smith who died very suddenly on Saturday morning. The service was conducted by Rev. R.
T. Richards. By special request
Mrs. Harold Denison sang “Does
Jesus Care?” and was accompanied at the piano by Mrs. B. M. Black. Several floral tributes banked the
casket in the drawing room.
Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery. Their only son Fred, who is a patient, in the sanitarium
at Gravenhurst, was home for the funeral. SUDDEN
DEATH OF LADY AT NAPANEE – MRS. E. P. SMITH PASSED VERY SUDDENLY ON SATURDAY
MORNING – NAPANEE
– DEC. 2 - The sudden death of
Mrs. E. P.. Smith, which occurred at her home on West Street early Saturday
morning, came as a great shock to Mr. Smith, relatives and many friends. Mrs. Smith was in her apparent good
health and on the evening previous with her husband, enjoyed dominoes at
their home. On Saturday morning,
Mr. Smith, after dressing went downstairs to attend to the fire, which was
about 7 o’clock. While at his
work he heard Mrs. Smith call him and going immediately to the bedroom found
his wife lying on the floor. She
passed away soon after. The
cause of death was heart failure.
In
the spring their son Fred was taken with an attack of the flu and not gaining
to any extent left a few weeks ago for the sanitarium at Gravenhurst where he
is at present a patient, and it is thought that Mrs. Smith, who was devoted
to the son, had worried a great deal. The
deceased, who was in her 77th year, was before her marriage, Miss
Mary Ida Fretts, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William R. Fretts. She
was born near Hawley where she spent her early years and came to Richmond
township as a bride where she and her husband resided on the farm for many
years. Twelve years ago,
deciding to retire and enjoy a well-earned rest they came to Napanee and
purchased a home on West Street.
The son continued with the work of the farm until his illness. Mrs.
Smith was a member of Grace United Church. Very highly respected by her many friends she will be
greatly missed particularly in the home by her life partner. Besides
her husband and one son she leaves to mourn her loss, two brothers, W. G.
Fretts, and E. B. Fretts, and three sisters, Mrs. Milling and Mrs. Card of
Napanee, and Mrs. Anderson of Detroit. |
1935 Newspaper Clipping |
|
Smith, Thomas |
SMITH
- At Napanee, on March 23rd, Thomas Smith, aged 90 years. |
Daily British Whig, Kingston Mar 29,
1920 |
|
Smith, William
Edward |
SMITH,
William Edward - At his home, R.R. 1 Bath, Ontario, on Thursday July 12 1979,
William Smith, in his 70th
year, beloved husband of Evelyn (Ackerman) Smith, dear father of Mrs.
John VanLeeuwen (Shirley), Burlington, Douglas and Robert deceased. Loved by
grandchildren Jay and Kristie, dear brother of Mrs. David Cole (Ruth),
Bloomfield; Mrs. Everett Dulmage (Marion), Picton; Mrs. Wallace Kokesh
(Helen) Belleville; Freda Hyatt and Hilda Ferguson both deceased. Resting at
the Wartman Funeral Home, Napanee with Funeral Service in the Chapel on
Monday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Sandhurst Cemetery. The family will
receive friends Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. |
1979 Records
supplied by Mrs. Mertie Jean Ackerman |
|
Smith, Willet
Ross |
SMITH
- At North Fredericksburgh on Sunday March 21st 1920, Willet Ross Smith, aged 54
years. |
Daily British Whig, Kingston Mar 29,
1920 |
|
Smith, Wm. P. |
SMITH
- At Hawley, South Fredericksburgh, Wednesday 13th Feby., Wm. P. Smith, aged 68 years. Mr.
Wm. P. Smith died at his home at Hawley on Wednesday last after but a week's illness
of pneumonia, aged 68 years. Deceased was born in the township of South
Fredericksburgh, and lived there all his days. He was a member of the
Presbyterian church, a Conservative in politics and served a term as
Councillor in the council of his municipality. He leaves one son, Mr. Stewart
Smith, on the homestead, also a step-son, Mr. James R. Young, of Napanee. The
funeral will take place this afternoon at 1;30 o'clock. Service at the church
and thence to Western cemetery vault, Napanee. |
. 1907 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
|
Snider, Bilaus
H. |
DEATH
OF BILAUS SNIDER - Resided Near Cloyne, and Was Leading Man of the
District. Cloyne, March
25. - The whole community was shocked on Monday night, when the death was
announced of one of this districts’ leading men in the person of Bilaus H.
Snider, who lived in the highlands of Massawaga Lakes near Bon-Echo-Inn. Deceased had been failing some in
health for the past few months, and suffered from heart trouble. Deceased
was the oldest son of Charles S. Snider, of Ernesttown, and was born in
Ernesttown on March 15th, 1850 and consequently he only lacked one
week of being 70 years. He
leaves a wife and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Deline at home. He also leaves one brother, Levi Snider,
living near Cloyne, and one sister, Mrs. Allen Mainse, of Lyndhurst. His death will be deeply felt and
regretted by a host of friends as well as neighbors as he was ever ready to
help the progress of his fellow men and was highly esteemed and respected by
all who knew him. He was a
member and also steward of the Methodist Church at Cloyne, and was an earnest
and willing worker. He was kind
and charitable to the poor.
Mr. Snider will be greatly missed in the Chosen Friend Lodge at
Cloyne, in which he was Chief Councillor. The funeral service was held in Cloyne Methodist church
Thursday March 11th.
Rev. J. C. Wickwire preached a very impressive sermon. His remains were taken to Dempsey’s
cemetery. The bereaved wife and
family have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community. |
Daily British Whig, Kingston Mar 29,
1920 |
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Snider, Letty
Ann (nee
Campsall) |
SNIDER
– Entered into rest at the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, May 23,
1944, Letty Ann Campsall, widow of Emery Snider, aged 73 years, of Wilton,
Ont. Funeral will take place
from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Harry Harkness, 558 Frontenac Street,
Kingston, on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Interment at Wilton Cemetery. LETTA
CAMPSALL SNIDER – The funeral of Letta Ann Campsall, widow of Emery Snider of
Wilton, was held Thursday afternoon from the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry
Harkness, 558 Frontenac Street.
Rev. Mr. Hollingsworth conducted the service and was assisted by Rev.
W. J. Fiddes of Princess Street United Church. Interment was in Wilton Cemetery and pall-bearers were
Bruce and Wilfred Snider, Fred H. Harkness, Johnson Stuart, Neil Forsythe and
Milford Love. Deceased, who was
73 years of age, died in the Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday after an
illness of two months. She was
born in Hartington, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campsall but
since her marriage had lived in Wilton.
She attended the United Church.
Surviving are one son, Harry Snider of Wilton; three grandsons; one sister, Mrs. H. Harkness of
Kingston. |
1944 From the Harkness Scrapbooks |
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South, Clarence |
Clarence
South Died Thursday - Succumbed to Injuries Received Working in the Woods. SHARPS
CORNERS, March 13 - (Special) - Clarence South of Roblin, age 26, who
suffered a broken neck on Wednesday afternoon, when a limb fell on him while
working in the woods, died at 5.30 Thursday afternoon in the Kingston General
Hospital. Surviving him are his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert South;
his wife, (formerly Janet Clancy) and his five year old son,
Douglas; also an only sister,
Mrs. Floyd Schermerhorn of Roblin. He was born in Camden Township and had
always lived there. |
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South, John
Wales |
JOHN
WALES SOUTH - On Thursday morning, November 24th, 1917, there died
at his residence, near Croydon, where he was born and lived all his life,
John Wales South, son of William and Eliza South, in his 72nd
year. He was married April 22nd,
1875 to Margaret M. Switzer, and moved to the home where he died. Of a kind and loving disposition, he
will be missed by the family who remain, consisting of a wife and five
children, namely Eliza J. Pennell and Robert S., near Roblin, Stella M. Shetler, Newburgh; Carrie A. Charlton, Napanee, and John
Allan, on the homestead. His
surviving brother, William South, near Roblin, and one sister, Caroline
Squires in the State of Pennsylvania.
He was a strong man of mind and body. He has been ailing for nearly a year but sank rapidly at
the last until the end came. On
Saturday, Dec. 1st at 1 o’clock, at Croydon Methodist Church, his
funeral service was conducted, and from there to Tamworth vault. His Pastor, Rev. Mr. Rorke, spoke feelingly
from I Cor. 15:10 His end came
calm and peaceful, and he was ready for the Master’s call. The widow and family have the
sympathy of the whole community. |
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Spearing, John
Burton |
SPEARING
- At Conway, on Wednesday, March 15th , 1916, John Burton
Spearing, aged 2 months and 22 days. |
1916 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Spearing, Mary
Etta (nee
Moon) |
MRS.
M. E. SPEARING - Funeral of Mrs. Mary Etta Spearing was held at St. Mark’s
Church Barriefield, to Cataraqui Cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. James Anderson, assisted
by Rev. Kenneth Coleman, Cataraqui.
A family prayer was said by Rev. Mr. Anderson at the funeral home in
Kingston the previous evening.
Pallbearers were Moore Finnigan, William McVety, George MacLean, Dr.
W. J. Nuttall, Robert Good and Carol Stevenson. Mrs.
Spearing was born at Glenvale, daughter of the late James Moon, and his wife,
the former Eliza Galbraith. She
was married to John Spearing, of Conway, where she lived for several years
and 31 years ago the family moved to Pittsburgh township, residing at RR 1
Kingston. Mrs.
Spearing was a member of St. Mark’s Church, Barriefield, and an ardent worker
in the church guild and WA as long as health permitted. She was a member of the Women’s
Institute for 62 years and in 1958 was made a Life Member of Pittsburgh WI. Mrs.
Spearing leaves two daughters, Mrs. Lauretta Galt, Kingston and Mrs. Gerald
Young (Ethel), of Kingston, and three sons, Henry Spearing, Conway; Laurence Spearing, Westbrook and
Horace Spearing, RR 1 Kingston.
She also leaves nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and a
sister, Mrs. V. N. Harshaw, Toronto. Her
husband died 11 years ago and a grandchild died several years ago. |
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Spearing, William
John |
SPEARING
- At Conway, on Sunday Nov 29th 1914, William John, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Spearing,
aged 3 months and 10 days. |
1914 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Spence, Rev.
Hamilton |
Retired
Methodist Minister Drops Dead at Peterboro – Special to the Mail and Empire –
Peterboro, Ont., Feb 24. – Rev. Hamilton Spence, a retired Methodist Minister,
whose last charge was in Newcastle, dropped dead in the crowded Peterboro
market hall yesterday forenoon.
Death is believed to have been due to heart failure. He
retired from the active pastorate about three years ago, and after living for
a time in Norwood came to live in the city about nine months ago. He had not been known to suffer from
heart trouble, although the cause of his retirement was ill health. Mr.
Spence was born in South Dummer and was well known throughout Peterboro
district. It has not yet been
decided whether an inquest will be held. |
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Spencer, Catharine (nee
Barage) |
CATHARINE
BARAGE - Relict of the late J. W. Spencer, died at the home of her son, Mr. Geo.
G. Spencer, Hayburn, Hay Bay, on Monday last, aged ninety years and six
months. Her husband died about ten years ago. Deceased leaves three sons,
Geo. G., Hayburn, D. W., Napanee, and Charles I., of Astoria Oregon and two
daughters, Mrs. Enoch Ferris, of Elginburg, and Mrs. George Huff, of
Watertown, NY. Mrs. Spencer was a woman of wonderful vitality and maintained
all her faculties to the last. She was possessed of a superior intellect, a
great reader, and her keen memory enabled her to recall events of nearly a
century past, and converse intelligently on the current topics of the day.
Mrs. Spencer was a kind mother and neighbor and deeply religious, having
joined the Methodist church at the age of fourteen years. The funeral took
place on Wednesday, and the remains were placed beside her husband in the
Parks' buying ground across the bay. |
1905 From the
Hough Scrapbooks. |
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Spencer, Hazelton |
Hazelton
Spencer, Esq., Fredericksburgh, buried 7 Feb 1813. |
1813 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Spencer, Hulbert |
Bert
Spencer Died at Detroit - Hulbert
(Bert) E. Spencer, son of the late Mr. C. H. Spencer and Mrs. Spencer, of
Napanee, died at Detroit Mich., on Thursday, June 3rd, after a
long illness. The
late Mr. Spencer was born at Roblin, 48 years ago. He attended school at Roblin and later went to Albert college in Belleville. After completing his education, he
returned to Roblin, where he took over his father’s business and operated it
for a few years. He then went to
the Canadian west, where he remained for several years, after which he
returned to the east and in 1923 went to Detroit, where he had since
remained. His
illness extended over a period of several months and his death occurred in
the hospital where he was a patient for a week. He
is survived by his wife, formerly Kathleen Price, four children, Bette,
Price, Aubrey and Bill, his mother, Mrs. C. H. Spencer of Napanee, two
brothers Leone of Napanee, Ivan of Bradford, and two sisters, Mrs. Little of
Toronto and Mrs. Wolfe, of Durham. His
funeral was held at Detroit on Saturday morning, and interment followed at
Detroit. |
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Spencer, Mary
Jane (nee
Lont) |
Deaths
- Spencer - At Consecon, Nov 5, 1932, Mary Jane Lont, Wife of the late Thomas
Spencer, aged 81 years.
Interment Consecon cemetery. Mrs.
Mary Jane Spencer - For
fifty years a resident of Consecon, Mrs. Mary Jane Spencer passed away on Saturday,
Nov. 5, at her home there after a long illness. Born in 1851 in Ameliasburg, she was the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lont.
After her marriage to Thomas Spencer, who pre-deceased her several
years, Mrs. Spencer moved to Consecon.
She was a faithful member of the United Church. Left
to mourn her loss are one son and one daughter, Mr. Lewis Spencer of Toronto
and Mrs. Robert Zufelt of Consecon.
One brother, Albert Lont of Ameliasburg also survives. The funeral took place Monday afternoon
from the residence of her daughter.
Services were held in the home at two o’clock, Rev. Mr. Swain
officiating. Interment was in
Consecon cemetery. |
Nov 10
1932 The
Picton Times |
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Sprague, Nancy
Helen |
* see Boulter, Nancy Helen* |
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Stafford, Mary |
* see Gibson, Mary |
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Stalker, James B. |
STALKER
- At his residence in Napanee, on Thursday, October 20, 1932, James B.
Stalker, in his 54th year. |
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Stanhope, Nellie
Amelia |
STANHOPE
– At Deseronto, Nov. 2d, Nellie Amelia, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Stanhope. |
From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Stanton, Angus G. |
After
a short illness from pneumonia the death of Angus G. Stanton occurred at his residence,
Bloomfield Road, on Sunday Aug 25th aged 70 years. The deceased was born at Bongard’s
North Marysburgh Township, where he spent the greater part of his life at
farming. Some few years ago he
retired from farming and moved to Picton, residing at Centre Street, until
about a year ago when he traded his property there for Mr. W. S. Blakely’s
home on the Bloomfield Road where he has since lived. Mr. Stanton was unmarried, two
unmarried sisters, Henrietta and Eliza living with him. Other surviving relatives are: William, a brother who also resided
with the deceased; Gilbert, of
Kerr Robert, Sask.; John, of
Delta, Man.; Sidney of New
Westminster, B.C., and a married sister in Lethbridge, Alberta. The deceased was a member of the
Anglican Church. The funeral was
held from his late residence on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Rev. F. L.
Barber officiating. Interment in
Glenwood Cemetery. |
(ca
1912-1919) From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Stanton, Eliza |
There
passed away on 23rd April at Picton Miss Eliza Stanton in her 72nd
year, after a life time of suffering.
She was a daughter of the late Gilbert Stanton and Mary Prinyer
Stanton and resided on her father’s homestead until about twelve years ago,
when she came with her brother, the late Capt. Angus Stanton, to reside in
Picton. Three brothers, William
of Picton, Sidney, Vancouver, B.C., Gilbert, Kerrobert, Sask, also three
sisters, Mrs. Dair, Lethbridge, Alta, Henrietta at the home, Bowery St. and
Mrs. George Waring of Picton Survive.
The funeral took place Monday, the 26th April, from the
residence of her sister, Henrietta, Bowerey St., and was conducted by Rev.
Mr. Barber of St. Mary Magdalene Anglican church and interment in Glenwood
cemetery. A Large attendance of
acquaintances and former neighbors evidenced the high esteem in which she was
held. |
(circa
1915) From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Staples, Edith (nee
Gibson) |
Death
of Edith Gibson Staples – The sympathy of the community goes out to Mrs.
Stephen Gibson, former District Organizer of the Napanee W. M. S. in the loss
of her only daughter, Edith (and baby boy), wife of Melville H. Staples, who
died at Cottage Hospital, Toronto, on September 29th, 1920. Mrs. Staples was a graduate of the
Napanee Collegiate, and of Victoria University, Toronto. |
1920 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Steart, Mrs.
Clarinda |
* see Hawley, Clarinda * |
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Steele, Mary |
* see Henry, Mary * |
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Stephens, Henry |
STEPHENS
- On Wednesday, the 23rd ult., at the residence of his daughter,
Mrs. Fanny Feroom, township of Bentinck, county of Grey, Ont., Henry
Stephens, a native of Penryn, Cornwall, England, aged 88 years and 2
months. A resident of Toronto and
Lambton Mills for over forty years. |
March 9
1887 The
Christian Guardian |
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Sterling, Wellington |
STERLING,
Wellington - At Napanee on Saturday, Jan. 23, 1965, Wellington Sterling, son
of the late Mr. And Mrs. Isaac Sterling, formerly of Millhaven, in his 95th
year. Resting at the Wartman
Funeral Home, Napanee. Funeral
service in the Chapel on Monday, Jan. 25 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Oconto Cemetery. |
Jan 25
1965 Kingston Whig
Standard |
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Stewart, Bertha
M. |
* see Oliver, Bertha M. * |
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Stewart,
Lydia
Jane |
* see Alcombrack, Lydia Jane* |
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Stewart, Mary |
* see Morgan, Mary
* |
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Stigney Emeline
Rebecca |
* see Emerson, Emeline Rebecca
* |
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Stone, Catherine |
* see Melbourne, Catherine * |
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Stone, George Washington |
At
his Residence, 481 Manning Avenue, on Saturday Dec. the 8th,
George Washington, beloved husband of Lizzie Stone, aged 63 years. Funeral service on Tuesday, the 11th
instant, at 1 p.m. from above address.
Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Friends kindly refrain from sending flowers. |
(ca
1919) From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Storms, Jemima |
Jemima,
wife of Henry Storms, Marysburgh, buried 25 Aug 1789. |
1789 Langhorn's
Anglican Registers 1787 - 1814 |
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Storr, Margaret |
There
passed away peacefully, one of Richmond Township’s old and highly esteemed
citizens, in the person of Mrs. Margaret Storr, widow of the late John Storr,
at the age of sixty-nine years.
The deceased had been in failing health for some months, but has always
been a most patient sufferer.
Everything possible was done to lengthen out the brittle thread of
life, but without avail, and on November 7th her spirit winged its
flight to the realms of eternal bliss.
Mrs. Storr had been a resident of Roblin and vicinity for many years,
and will be greatly missed by her many acquaintances, as well as her own
immediate relatives. Of late she
had made her home with her daughters, Mrs. Archie Denison, of Napanee, and
Mrs. Wesley Davis, where she fell asleep in Jesus. Mrs.
Storr was a splendid type of Christian womanhood, having been converted some
thirty-six years ago in special revival services at the Ebenezer Church of
the Selby Circuit, under the ministry of Rev. Mr. Robeson, of saintly memory. Since that time she lived a
consistent, victorious Christian life, seeking to please and glorify Him who
had redeemed her, and to help spread His Kingdom in the earth. Her sun went
down without cloud or shadow.
All was clear between her soul and her God. The
funeral was held from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Wesley Davis, to
the Holiness Movement Church, Roblin, and was conducted by her Pastor, Rev.
P. C. Bennett, assisted by Rev. H. W. Foley, of Selby, and Rev. R. Tomlinson,
of Roblin. The text used on the
occasion is found in II Tim. 4: 7-8.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Brooks sang during the service very touchingly,
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
The large congregation attested to the esteem in which the departed
was held. The remains were laid
to rest beside those of her husband, who predeceased her about seven years
ago. The flowers were beautiful,
consisting of a pillow and wreath from the family and the grandchildren. The pall-bearers were Leopold
Carscallen, Frank Gray, John McFarlane, Herb Windover, Herb Asselstine, and
John McConnell. Two
daughters, Rhoda, Mrs. Wesley Davis, and Gertie, Mrs. Archie Denison, are
left to mourn the loss of an affectionate and loving mother; also one sister, Mrs. Ezra Thompson,
of Dauphin, man.; one brother,
Silas Storring of Sharp’s Corners, and several grandchildren. The sympathy of the entire community
goes out to the sorrowing hearts.
amid the darkness of the hour comes the comfort of knowing that she
has gone to be with Christ which is far better. |
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Storr, Wm. H. |
Mr.
Wm. H. Storr - The death occurred at his home on Thursday, July 18th,
of Mr. Wm. H. Storr, an aged and respected citizen of Ebenzer, born May 29th,
1842, in Lennox and Addington.
He is survived by his second wife, formerly Miss Agnes Turnbull. His
first wife, Miss Elizabeth Brown predeceased him nearly thirty-three years
having passed away, November 12th, 1896, leaving eight sons, of
whom six are living, Robert, Leslie, Gilbert, Wilbert, Charlie and Arthur,
five of whom were present at the funeral, held from Ebenezer United Church on
Saturday, July 21st at 2.30 at which Rev. A. E. Oliver officiated. Also
surviving are one sister, Mrs. McQuade, of Selby, sixteen grand children and
four great grand children. |
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Storring, George
R. |
LATE
GEORGE R. STORRING - At his home in Kingston, on Thursday afternoon, February
28th, the death occurred of George R. Storring, after suffering
six months with Dropsy of the Heart.
He was the eldest son of Gordon and Mrs. Storring, and was born near
Roblin July 19th, 1861.
He spent some time in the United States, but has been a resident of
Kingston for a number of years.
He possessed a “cheery” disposition. The remains were taken to Deseronto on Saturday, where the
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Tucker at the home of Robt. S.
Storring at 3 o’clock Saturday afternoon and removed to the vault in
Deseronto for interment. Besides
his sorrowing widow he leaves two brothers, Robt. J. and Silas Storring of
Deseronto who were by his side until the end came, and two sisters, Mrs. John
Storr, Selby, and Mrs. Ezra Thompson, Dauphin Man. |
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Stoughton, Rev.
John |
DIED
- On Thursday, at the Parsonage, Bath, in his forty second year, the Reverend
JOHN STOUGHTON, Rector of Ernest Town, where he had officiated for nearly
sixteen years; a man amiable in
his domestic relations and a plain, sensible and sound preacher. |
Oct 17
1835 Kingston Chronicle
& Gazette |
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Stratton, Mary |
* see Griffith, Mary* |
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Strickland, Nancy |
NANCY
STRICKLAND - Was born in
Rosedale, Yorkshire, on July 5th, 1834, and died in Oshawa, Ont.,
on March 6th, 1886.
She came to Canada with her parents when nine years of age. When young she spent some years in
teaching school, for which she was qualified by a first class A Normal School
certificate. It was while
engaged in teaching at Picton from 1867 to 1869 that she was converted to God
and joined the Methodist Church.
Her inclinations, however, soon led her to devote her talents to other
work than teaching. She had a
rare gift for fancy needlework, for painting and drawing and in these she
acquired great proficiency. Her
skill to these things was well known throughout this country, as many diplomas
and medals testify. She also
enjoyed the distinction of receiving diplomas and medals abroad, both
from the Centennial at
Philadelphia, in 1876, and from the Paris Exposition in 1878. But it is not of these thing I would
speak in particular. She did not
excel more as an artist that she did as a woman and as a Christian. She had an excellent judgment
combined with force of character.
She had a knowledge of the world. She was admirably qualified to relieve her aged parents of
all care concerning their domestic and secular affairs. She was a clever woman; she was a good woman. She never took a prominent place in
public religious exercises, but she led a beautiful life. She was tranquil, considerate,
devout. The weak would feel like
clinging to her to confirm their steps by her moral strength. She was a life member of the woman’s
Missionary Society. She was ill
some months at last, and though death came more suddenly that was
anticipated, it could not take her unaware. She was always ready to die. She was exultant in Christ. Seldom is a daughter, a sister, a friend more missed; seldom is the memory of the just more
blessed. [signed] T. Manning |
May 12
1886 The
Christian Guardian |
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Stringer, William |
WILLIAM
STRINGER - William
Stringer, son of Aron and Elizabeth Stringer, was born at Lyon’s Creek, in
Crowland township, of Christian parents, on the 25th day of June,
1796. In the year 1813, he moved
to Pelham township, and five years later, he bought a copy of Methodist
Discipline and a double-bound Hymn book on the 28th of August
1818, and on the 13th of September of the same year was converted
to God, was sanctified on the 3rd of October following. In the year 1819, he was united in
marriage to Rachel, daughter of George and Hannah Lutes, settled in Thorold
township 1820, moved to Camboro township in March 1836, where he was made
leader of the Trudo class;
received exhorters licence 1842, and was made a local preacher in 1844
ordained deacon 1863.
After a life of usefulness he died in great peace on the 17th
day of September, 1886, aged 90 years, from paralysis of the stomach, caused
by old age. The funeral service
was conducted by the writer, and a sermon preached from the appropriate text,
“Thou shalt come to thy grave in full age like as a shock of corn cometh in
in his season.” Job. v. 26 R. W. SCANLAN |
The
Christian Guardian Nov 3
1886 |
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Sughrue, Catharine (nee
Welch) |
In
Kingston, Dec 27th, 1907, Catharine Welch, widow of the late Capt.
John Sughrue, aged eighty-eight years.
Funeral took place from the House of Providence, Saturday morning. MRS.
SUGHRUE DEAD - A
Benevolent Woman Faithful to Her Church - The
death of Mrs. Sughrue, widow of the late Capt. John Sughrue took place in the
House of Providence on Friday, December 27th. The deceased was shown every kindness
by the sisters. Having two
nieces sisters in the institution, she was no stranger. One of her nieces, in company with
several other of the sisters, was at her side during her last moments, the
other being stationed at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Brockville. She was also attended by the
relatives of her deceased husband.
The remains were immediately removed to the residence of Capt. W. D.
Sughrue, (grandson of Captain John Sughrue), where they remained until
Saturday, when they were taken
to Howe Island, her former home, for burial. Mrs.
Sughrue, was in her younger days, when a resident of Howe Island, well known
among the Roman Catholic clergy for her liberality and generosity, as it
always fell to her lot to throw open her house to the entertaining of the
religious that visited the island, and she and her husband, did all with
willing hearts. She was a
whole-souled woman; no person in want applied to her in
vain. She was a member of a
large family, at one time well known in Kingston, her name being Catharine
Welch. Her funeral took place on
Sunday, to St. Philomen’s church on Howe Island, where a solem libera was
chanted for the dead. The body was then taken to the vault. The remains were followed from
Kingston, by the relatives of Captain Sughrue, and some of the
islanders. From the house to the
church, Michael O’Brien, of the separate schools (nephew to the deceased),
and Miss Bessie Welch, sister, were the first in the cortege. T. O’Connor, merchant tailor of
Gananoque, and family, also attended, being related by marriage. Mrs. O’Connor was one of her favorite
nieces. John Lee and family,
Gananoque, drove up to the funeral, the deceased and her husband being
old-time friends. |
Daily
British Whig Kingston Mon Dec
30 1907 |
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Sutton, Elizabeth
Hazel |
SUTTON
- At Gravenhurst on Tuesday, December 15th, 1936, Elizabeth Hazel
Sutton aged 14 years and 9 months. |
1936 Newspaper Clipping |
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Sutton, Gertrude |
* see Truscott, Gertrude * |
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Sweatman, Hannah
Louise |
In
Hallowell, Friday, Dec. 28 1917, Hannah Louise Sweatman, aged 65 years. Funeral Sunday, Dec. 30th. Interment in Glenwood. |
1917 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Sweet, Clara (nee
Cook) |
Mrs.
Harold Sweet A
deep gloom was cast over the whole community, when the wife of Harold Sweet,
nee Clara cook, passed away, after a brief illness, in the General Hospital,
Kingston. All
that medical skill and loving hands could do was of no avail, and she entered
into rest at four o’clock on the afternoon of April 14th, at the
early age of thirty-six years. Deceased
was a woman of sterling quality, bright and cheery in her home, a loving wife
and mother, beloved by all who knew her; and while her body was racked with
pain, her mind was on the higher things of life, and often her voice would
raise in song and prayer. The
floral tributes were many and beautiful, including a large wreath from
Ontario Motor Works of Oshawa, where the deceased’s brothers are employed,
and many others from friends, showing the high esteem in which she was held. The
funeral service was held in Selby United Church, conducted by her Pastor,
Rev. Mr. Olliver, of Roblin. A
large concourse of friends followed the remains to Camden V. cemetery, where
she was laid to rest, to wait the great resurrection morn. She
leaves to mourn her loss her husband and two small sons; also her mother, Mrs. A. Cook, one
sister, Mrs. L. Heyman, Kingston, and four brothers, Grant, of Selby; Earl, Morley and Murray, of
Oshawa. Her father predeceased
her several years ago. |
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Switzer, Jane (nee
Card) |
Switzer
- At Sandhurst, on May 8th, 1896, Zelica Jane, beloved wife of Mr. Martin
Switzer, aged 43 years,1 month and 3 days. Obituary-JANE
CARD - wife of Martin Switzer,
Sandhurst, passed peacefully away on Friday last, May the 8th,
aged 43 years. Deceased was a
daughter of Mr. G. B. Card of Enterprise. Mrs. T. Mellow and Miss Maud Card, of Willard N.Y., are
sisters; Marshal of Richmond,
Jacob of Hay Bay, Jeffrey of Sillsville, Edgerton of Kingston and Charlie are
brothers. Deceased had been in
poor health for two years past but was only confined to her bed three days
before her death. As a wife,
neighbour, friend and a member of the church, she was above reproach and
enjoyed the respect and esteem of all who knew her. Besides a bereaved husband, brothers and sisters, she
leaves one child, a young man of twenty years. Lela, her only daughter, preceded her mother to the tomb
about two years ago. The funeral took place on Sunday, Rev. Mr. Shorey conducting the
service. It was largely attended
by friends from Napanee, Bath, Hawley and Kingston, which showed the esteem
in which Mrs. Switzer was held. She
has gone with Lela to dwell She
has said to her husband farewell Your
wife you often will miss Her
work for the Master was done She
was ready when called for to go A
crown of bright glory has won and
a robe that is white as the snow. Mother
now in her garments of white Walks
the streets with the glorified throng In
the raptures of glory delight With
the glorified sing the new song With
us he could no longer stay Her
body was borne from our door angels
bright did her spirit convey Where
partings and tears are no more. Dear
mother, bound close to our hearts As
the ivy that clings to the oak But
Jesus thought best we should part The
cord that once bound us is broke. As
we stood by the side of her casket And
gazed on her marble white brow, Wish
her back, no, we never could ask it For
she is far happier now. It
was hard to bid her good-bye And
to bury her out of our sight; God
took her, we cannot tell why, But
we know what he does must be right. Husband
dear, I must bid you farewell, Let
me take from your lips a last kiss, I
am going with Jesus to dwell; Dear
son George, your mother you often will miss. Remember,
you have one more tie To
draw you from this world of care; May
we all meet again bye and bye In
a home of the blest over there. Dear
husband and son, you’ll not forget When
I am laid under the sod, Though
lonely, yet do not fret, For
I have joined Lela at home with God. |
May 15
1896 Napanee
Beaver |
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Switzer,
J. N. |
In
Memoriam - J. N. Switzer, died February 16th, 1917, aged 69 years. |
Enterprise
Circuit Year ending
May 1917 |
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Switzer,
Lewis |
SWITZER
- AT Desmond, on Monday, September 17th, 1928, Lewis Coleman
Switzer, aged 69 years and 9 months.
the funeral will take place from his late residence, this (Wednesday)
afternoon, at 2.30 o’clock. Service
at the house, thence to Camden East cemetery. |
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Switzer, Lottie (nee
Thompson) |
It
was a painful shock to her many friends in Toronto and Napanee, Ont., the
death on Sunday evening, December 8, at the latter place, of Lottie Thompson,
beloved wife of Edwin E. Switzer, of the British America Assurance Co., this
city, and daughter of the late Rev. James and Martha Thompson, Napanee, in
her thirty-fourth year. Although in filing health for some two years, her end
was unexpected so soon. The deceased was visiting her aunt in Napanee, Mrs.
T. W. Casey, and for six weeks had been going in and out among her relatives
and old friends at church and on the streets in her usual cheerful spirits,
and on Thanksgiving (November 28) was out driving with her husband. She was
but two days confined to her room, and one day to her bed. She fully expected
to return soon to her beloved Christian work in Toronto, but it was
providentially otherwise ordered. The late Mrs. Switzer was indeed a Christian
much beloved; her amiable, exemplary character breathed a sweet influence in
the church, Sabbath-school, and upon all with whom she came in contact. Free
from sanctimoniousness or cant, yet always loyal and true to God, ready to
discharge every Christian duty, and render help wherever needed, with a
sunny, cheerful disposition that made her life a benediction to others. In
later years, especially, she was a close student of the Bible, manifesting a
powerful grasp of Scripture truth, and a most remarkable faith in God, who
gave her repeated victories during her particularly trying affliction.
'Patient in tribulation,' she was resigned to her heavenly Father's will.
Those who witnessed her peaceful death will not soon forget. |
1901 From the
Hough Scrapbooks |
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Symington, Julia (nee
Morden) |
OBITUARY
– It is our painful duty to record the death of Mrs. Thomas Symington one of
our most influential women, who departed this life March 18th,
1913. The call was indeed very
sudden. On Thursday she attended a social evening given by her class and
delivered an address on “David Livingston” and was the soul of the gathering. Saturday she put her Bible lesson on
the tablet in her class room, and on Tuesday, early in the morning, she
breathed her spirit into her Redeemer’s hands. The immense congregation that filled the spacious church
was a token of the esteem and tenderness in which this useful and gifted
woman was held by the citizens of Napanee and surrounding country. She was well known in these Bay
counties, having frequently, in various places, given addresses on literary
and religious subjects. Mrs.
Symington (nee Julia Morden) was descended from United Empire Loyalist
ancestors, of which she was justly proud. She travelled extensively, and we remember a pathetic
return journey alone, bringing the remains of a beloved brother, A. L.
Morden, K. C., her travelling companion, who died during a visit in
Europe. Mrs. Symington was a
woman of rare gifts and graces.
Nature was lavish in its bestowment upon her. She was educated in Belleville and
Toronto, where she showed herself a brilliant student. For many years, Mrs. Symington lived
in Napanee, and was an active member of Grace Methodist Church. She was identified with all the work
of that church. In her church
relations her faith was strong, her graces active, her conduct
exemplary. She was a tender and
sympathizing friend, so that her character as a Christian appeared always
with peculiar advantage. The
special work to which she directed her energies was teaching her Bible Class.
For 37 years she faithfully followed this path of duty. Early in life she saw this pathway
stretch out before her and she faithfully followed it. When merely a young girl her Bible
and her class were her delight.
The Bible Class was organized and joined the International Sunday
School Association Adult Department, according to International standard,
December 4th 1907, and at her death its actual attendance was 60
and 70. Her wide range of
reading and extensive travels in Bible lands made her teaching vivid and
interesting. There was a charm
in her manner of instruction that held her pupils year after year. She was no hurried traveller, but
leisurely, with the eye of a trained observer, she noted everything worthy of
note for her class. This Bible Class was her life, for this she
lived. It seems remarkable at
the end of 37 years of continuous teaching that at her death it numbered 77
members. She indulged in no
sensational teachings to keep her people. The Bible was her text book, the old doctrines her theme. What hundreds of people this woman
has helped; what hundreds of young men she prepared for business and the
struggle of life; what a useful
life; it was fully consecrated to this end. “Duty my law shall be, and I’ll live and do for me.” A touching memorial service was held
by the class in their parlor last Sunday in memory of their beloved teacher. In private life she was exact and
regular in her devotion, grateful for kindness received and willing to impart
assistance where it could relieve. The pastor said in his address at the
funeral, “To praise the extent of her knowledge, the acuteness of her mind,
her accuracy of judgement, or the eloquence of her expression is unnecessary,
but we should remember her that we might imitate her virtues and have our
faith stimulated and be led to tread the path of duty and never weary.” Grace Church will miss one so
faithful in all its interests, the “Daughters of the Empire” one of the most
accomplished of its sisterhood and the community at large this elect lady who
was so willing to lend assistance to every good cause. The church was draped in her
honor. The bible Class and
Daughters of the Empire occupied seats reserved for them. The impressive services were
conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.P. Wilson, B.A., assisted by Rev. A.L.
Howard, M.A. of the Presbyterian Church. The sympathy of our town goes out to our esteemed
townsman, Mr. Thomas Symington, in his great sorrow. |
1913 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |
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Symington, M.
P. M.D. |
SYMINGTON
– At Napanee, on Wednesday, September 1st 1909, M.P. Symington,
M.D. Funeral private from her
residence this morning (Friday). The remains will be taken to Brighton by the
10:23 train. |
1909 From the
Watson Scrapbooks |