OBITUARIES
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA
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LONDON FREE PRESS 15 MAY 1997
WILLIAM GEORGE LEACOCK
At St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Tuesday, May 13, 1997, William George Leacock of 216 Sydenham Street East, Aylmer, and formerly of Kerwood, Ontario, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Lillian (Bulloch) Leacock. Dear father of Jane Graydon of London and Stephen Leacock and wife Florence of Dorchester. Loving grandfather of Allison Haldenby and husband Gary of Aylmer, Stephen Leacock of Tillsonburg, Jessica, Emily and James Houlachan all of London. Great grandfather of Haley and Olivia Haldenby of Aylmer. Predeceased by his sister, Anna Burdon. Mr. Leacock was cremated. At his request there will be no funeral service or visitation. Donations to St. Paul’s United Church or the Victorian Order of Nurses would be greatly appreciated.
LONDON FREE PRESS APRIL 1982
MABLE VIVIAN (Whitcroft) (Johnston) McLATCHIE
McLATCHIE - At St. Joseph’s Hospital, London on Thursday, April 22, 1982, Mable V. (Whitcroft) McLatchie of 212-564 Mornington Avenue, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of William McLatchie. Dear mother of Mrs. James (Georgina) Airey of St. Petersburg, Florida. Dear sister of Blake Whitcroft of London, Mrs. Dorothy Hudson of Belmont, Mrs. Ralph (Maude) Clifford of Kingston and predeceased by her sister Mrs. Audrey Trim. Also loved by her three grandsons and her six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received by the family at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South from 7-9 p.m. Friday. A complete funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Evan H. Jones, Chaplain of Veteran’s Services officiating. Cremation.
LONDON FREE PRESS 6 SEPTEMBER 1994
BLAKE LOUIS WHITCROFT
WHITCROFT - Blake, at Parkwood Hospital, on Saturday, September 3, 1994, Blake L. Whitcroft of London in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Viola Whittaker and the late Dorothy Williams. Loving father of Harvey and his wife Betty of Red Bay and Darrel of London. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Thom and his wife Mary Lou, Peter, Diane and Douglas, and two great grandchildren. He is survived by two sisters Dorothy Hudson and Maude Clifford. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews and many friends. Visitation at Carrothers Funeral Home, 843 Dundas St., Tuesday morning from 10 o’clock, followed by the funeral service at 11 o’clock. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. A Masonic service was conducted Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. by the Acadia Lodge #580. Memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
LONDON FREE PRESS 28 JANUARY 2000
DARRELL LAUGHLAND WHITCROFT
At London Health Sciences Centre, on Wednesday January 26, 2000, Darrel Loughland Whitcroft of London in his 59th year. Dear father of Douglas Whitcroft of Toronto, dear brother of Harvey Whitcroft of Wiarton, dear cousin of Jack and Thelma Hudson of St. Thomas. Dear companion of Judy McCarty of London. Predeceased by his parents Blake and Dorothy Whitcroft. A memorial service will be held at the Evans Chapel, Furtney Funeral Homes, 648 Hamilton Road, on Saturday January 29th at 1 p.m. with Rev. Farquhar MacKinnon officiating. Visitation 12 to 1 pm on Saturday. Cremation has taken place at Woodland Crematorium. Friends who wish may made donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Darrel Whitcroft.
LONDON FREE PRESS 29 MARCH 1997
DOROTHY H. (Whitcroft) HUDSON
At Country Terrace Nursing Home, Komoka on Monday March 24, 1997. Dorothy H. (Whitcroft) Hudson of Belmont in her 91st year. Wife of the late Everett E. Hudson (1976). Predeceased by a daughter Beatrice A. Pastorius (1985). Dear mother of Jack Hudson and his wife Thelma of St. Thomas and Keith Hudson and his wife Mildred of London. Loving grandmother of Diane Smith of Etobicoke, Laurraine Pastorius and Douglas Hudson both of London, Paul and John Hudson both of St. Thomas, Raymond Hudson of Whitby, Brenda Swan of Australia and Pat Hudson of Florida. Loving great-grandmother of 13 great grandchildren. Predeceased by 14 brothers and sisters. Friends will be received at the Bieman Funeral Home, 3970 Hamilton Road, Dorchester where the funeral and committal service will be conducted on Saturday March 29 at 2 p.m. Rev. Lloyd Brown of Belmont United Church officiating. Interment Dorchester Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Belmont United Church, Canadian Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. A Memorial Service under the direction of the Monta Rebekah Lodge #239 Belmont will be held in the Funeral home Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.
LONDON FREE PRESS 31 AUGUST 1999
MARGARET ANN (St.Clair) MORIARTY
Tragically at Grand Falls, New Brunswick, on Sunday, August 22, 1999, Margaret Ann (St. Clair), dear wife of the late Daniel Moriarty, in hr 68th year. Dear mother of Michael and his wife Rosi, Andrew and his wife Barb, Lynn Hathaway and her husband Clinton. Dear grandmother of David, Peter, Esther, Steven, Beckey, Danny and Rosi Moriarty; Philip, Nathan and Kristin Hathaway. Dear sister of Edith Tisdale. Visitors will be received at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street on Wednesday, Sept. 1st from 10 o’clock until the time of the funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock. Entombment in Holy Family Mausoleum, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.
LONDON FREE PRESS APRIL 1976
CORA BEATRICE (Whitcroft) COLE
COLE - Suddenly at her residence, 162 Merrett St., Ingersoll, on Saturday, April 10th, 1976, Cora Beatrice Whitcroft, widow of Gordon Cole (March 6th, 1976). Dear mother of G. M. Cole, Clare, Douglas and Donald, Ingersoll; Mrs. Carl Summers (Doris), Dorchester. Dear sister of Mrs. Estella Steinhoff, Ingersoll; Mrs. Eva McIntyre and Mrs. Scotty Laidlaw (Helen), Aylmer; Wallace Whitcroft, London. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Predeceased by one son Max (1975), in her 77th year. Friends will be received at the McBeath Funeral Home, 246 Thames St. South, Ingersoll, where service will be held Tuesday, April 13th at 2 p.m., Rev. Tom Griffin officiating. Interment Ingersoll Rural Cemetery.
LONDON FREE PRESS 9 AUGUST 1980
STELLA (Whitcroft) STEINHOFF
STEINHOFF - At University Hospital, London, on Thursday, August 7, 1980, Stella Whitcroft, age 78, of 521 Thames Street North, Ingersoll. Widow of Clarence Steinhoff (1960). Dear mother of Mrs. Jack Chisnall (Dorothy), Ingersoll; Helen Daniel, Ingersoll; Jennie Donmover, Woodstock; Reg, Barrie; Eugene, St. Thomas; Morris, Ingersoll. Dear sister of Eva McIntyre, Aylmer, also survived by 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the McBeath Funeral Home, 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll after 7 p.m. Saturday where service will be held on Monday, August 11th at 2 p.m., Rev. Hugh Moorehouse officiating. Interment Harris Street Cemetery. Remembrances to the Heart Fund may be arranged for at the funeral home.
LONDON FREE PRESS APRIL 1952
GEORGINA JANE (Whitcroft) DAWSON
DAWSON - At Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, on Sunday, April 13, 1952, Jean J. Whitcroft, beloved wife of Wilford J. Dawson, of Huntsville, Ont., and mother of Robert J. Dawson, of London, in her 46th year. Resting at the Keeler and Johnstone Funeral Home, 125 Duke Street, Ingersoll, where funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. C. D. Daniel officiating. Interment in Woodland cemetery, London.
LONDON FREE PRESS 7 MARCH 1997
MARION WINNIFRED (Raven) WHITCROFT
WHITCROFT - Marion Winnifred, of Extendicare Port Stanley and formerly of St. Thomas, on Thursday, March 6, 1997 at her late residence in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Oliver H. Whitcroft (1968) and dear sister-in-law of Mary Raven, Marilyn Raven and Edna Whitcroft. Predeceased by two brothers, E. Forbes Raven and D. Charles Raven, and a sister, A. Catherine King. Dear aunt of Chuck and his wife Liz Raven, Mary Jane and her husband Jon Dawson, and Cathy, Cameron, Melissa and Ian Raven, Jane Ricketts and Gretchen Code. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Resting at Williams Funeral Home, 45 Elgin St., St. Thomas, where funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Dr. H. S. Rodney officiating. Interment St. Thomas cemetery. Visitation Friday from 2 - 4 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the charity of choice.
LONDON FREE PRESS DECEMBER 1972
JESSIE JOREEN (Whitcroft) WEST
WEST - In London, on Tuesday, December 5th, 1972, Jessie Joreen (Whitcroft) West, of 23 Briscoe Street West, London, in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of Ernest F. West. Dear mother of Robert F., William E., Ernest R., all of London, and Mrs. Clifford )Carole) Russ, of Homestead, Florida. Dear daughter of Mrs. Ethel Dezeng of Sparta. Dear sister of Ralph Whitcroft of Sparta. Also survived by eighteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Resting at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. South, after 2 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, December 8th at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. R.B. Cumming officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
LONDON FREE PRESS NOVEMBER 1999
ROBERT FRANKLIN ROLFE WEST
WEST - Peacefully at Sarnia General Hospital on Friday, October 29, 1999, Mr. Robert Franklin Rolfe West of Mooretown and formerly of Elgin County in his 67th year went to be with the Lord. Beloved son of the late Ernest and Jessie West (nee Whitcroft). Dear father of Robert, Kelly, Louise and Yolanda. Predeceased by his brother William and his sister Carole. Survived by brother Ernie and his wife Dorothy. Fondly remembered by his son Jesse and his wife Carla and his good friend Barbara. Bob had been employed with Union Gas until his retirement and was a pioneer in his own right. He will be truly missed, a man of many talents. Visitation will be held at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North (two blocks north of Oxford street) on Tuesday, November 2nd, 1999 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, November 3rd at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Victor Brown officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers kindly contribute to the London Regional Cancer Center for the relief of others.
LONDON FREE PRESS 4 OCTOBER 1991
CAROLE ANN (West) RUSS
RUSS - Carole (West), after a lengthy illness, passed away in Miami, Florida on Tuesday, October 1, 1991, leaving her children Vicky Reahl, Sandra Clapton, Cliff, Laurie, Tim, Mike and Chris Russ all of Florida and her six grandchildren. Dear sister of Robert and Ernie West both of London. Predeceased by her parents Ernest & Jessie West and her brother William West. Friends will be received by the family from 3 - 5 and 7 - 9 p.m. Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. S., where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Saturday, October 5, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Ralph J. Cummings officiating. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER 31 July 1891
London, ON, Middlesex County
Thomas Nicholson, Thorn Hedge Farm, West Williams, father of R. and S. Nicholson, the celebrated Shorthorn breeders, died July 27, aged 82 years. Deceased was a native of Lincolnshire, England, and was widely known and esteemed.
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THE PARKHILL GAZETTE, 25 JULY 1912 The Late Robert Nicholson[Note: a photograph of Robert Nicholson was provided.]
The rural population of Middlesex was deprived of one of its most influential members on Monday, June 22nd, when the late Robert Nicholson passed away at his home on the 16th con. of West Williams. His illness extended over a period of six months, developing from an attack of Jaundice into a malignant disease of the liver. He was born in Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England in 1841, being at the time of his death 71 years of age. His parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nicholson, emigrated to Canada and settled on the 16th con. of West Williams in 1856, having spent two years in Whitby township. Robert Nicholson remained two years longer in Whitby, coming to West Williams in 1858. He was the oldest member of the firm of R. & S. Nicholson, the noted short-horn breeder. From small beginnings this firm has become famous among cattle breeders both in Canada and the neighboring Republic. When Mr. Nicholson settled on the farm on which he died, it was virgin forest, the market town being London. He was short of stature but very strong and rugged and he played a man‘s part in the pioneer life of West Williams. The farm as he leaves it to his son, is one of the beauty spots of the township. Many years ago he planted a glade of walnut trees at the front of the farm and set out orchard trees and a wind-break of evergreen trees. These have all grown until they make a magnificent showing. He enjoyed their beauty, to others he bequeaths their benefit. But of such deeds as that, the life of the pioneer was composed. Not for their own day and generation alone they labored. Those who came after them reaped the benefit of their toil. And what life could be spent with a higher purpose than to serve faithfully, to sow and water that others may reap. Mr. Nicholson took an active interest in the public life of his neighborhood. For many years he served as school trustee and was a prominent official of the Quarterly Board of the Methodist Church. He belonged to a family of remarkable men, who were endowed by nature with mental capacity far above the average. He had a love for knowledge and was a man who, through reading, attained to a liberal education and a wide outlook on life and its problems. His name stood for all that was steady and true and good and the place which he leaves vacant in the community will be hard to fill. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, three sons and two brothers. His sons are, George, on the homestead; William on con 16 West Williams, John Grey of Saskatoon and his daughter is Mrs. John McLachlan of Lamon. His brother Croft lives in Port Huron and Stephen on the adjoining farm. The funeral was held on Wednesday, interment taking place at Sylvan.
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THE PARKHILL GAZETTE, 1 JULY 1915LATE STEPHEN NICHOLSON
After several months of illness from valvular trouble of the heart, Mr. Stephen Nicholson passed away at his home, Elm Dale farm, concession 17, on Tuesday, June 29th. Mr. Nicholson was born near Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, in the year 1842. With his parents and other members of the family, he came to Canada in 1854, settling in the Township of Pickering. In 1856, his father purchased the east half of Lot 19 on the 17th Concession from the Canada Company. From this small beginning, the father and three sons, Robert, Croft and Stephen, with indefatiguable industry, foresight and intelligence have left a fine competency for those who survive them. The deceased was counted one of the best judges of Shorthorns in Ontario, for which class of cattle he had a particular fondness. His fine herd of more than provincial fame in the prize ring is a splendid evidence of the intelligence displayed in developing so fine a herd from a small beginning. The deceased made two trips to Great Britain, where he selected several animals to improve the standard of their herd. Deceased was a man of more than average intelligence. He was an ardent student of all the important questions of the day. He was an extensive reader of the choicest literature; Scott, Dickens and Shakespeare being among his favorites. In religion he hated cant and hyprocisy. While he didn’t always agree with all that may have been said, yet he believed implicitly in the Essentials. His was the practical life. It was always a pleasure to spend a few hours with him in social intercourse. As an argumentative speaker he had few equals and could turn the weak points with telling effect upon his opponent. For several years when his health was comparatively good he was considered one of the best speakers in the Farmer’s Institute. His addresses were practical but clothed in the choicest English and rhetoric. Mr. Nicholson’s two brothers, Robert and Croft passed away during the past four years, he being the last of the family which were identified with the early settlement of West Williams. He is survived by his widow, three sons, Edgar and Alfred at home, Frank of Boston, Mass., three daughters, Mrs. Wesley Mathers of Stephen; Misses Hannah and Agnes of Winnipeg, Man. The funeral takes place today, Thursday, to Sylvan Cemetery. The Gazette extends the sympathy of a large circle of friends to the bereaved. [Note: a photograph of Stephen Nicholson was provided.]
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STRATHROY AGE DISPATCH 12 MAY 1904
RACHEL (Conaway) WHITLOCK
The death took place in Forest on April 27th, of Rachel Whitlock, relict of the late John
Whitlock, of Adelaide
Village, in the 89th year of her age.Deceased was born in Camden township, Lennox Co., in
the year 1816 and was the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Conaway. She was married to
Mr. Whitlock at Clark's Mills, near Kingston, and was the mother of 13 children, only four
of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock lived for a while at Napanee
and then came west to Strathroy,settling here when the railroad was being built, and for a
couple of years boarding upwards of one hundred men who were engaged in building the road.
Later they moved out to Adelaide, where they were living when Mr. Whitlock died in August
1879. Soon after her husband's death Mrs.Whitlock moved to Forest, and has since resided
there making her home the last eight years with her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Freele. Of the
four children who grew up, one son and one daughter pre-deceased their mother, viz.
Gregory, who was drowned at Napanee, and Mrs. Frye, who died in Wisconsin. The two
surviving are Mrs. Freele, of Forest, and Wm. Whitlock of Petrolia. She is also survived
by a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Deceased was a strong, vigorous
woman and even after passing the allotted "three score and ten years" was
remarkably well and active, but gradually old age began to tell upon her and as year by
year went by she naturally became weaker, though always able to go about the house and a
week previous to her death came down stairs.Her relatives had but a few hours' warning of
approaching death, as she peacefully slept away. She was a member of the Methodist church
and died as she had lived a consistent Christian. In her relations as wife and mother she
was loving and faithful, a true help-mate to her husband. The funeral took place on Friday
morning, April 29. After a short service at Mr.Freele's home, conducted by Rev. J.E. Ford,
the remains were taken to Adelaide cemetery for interment. The bearers were six members of
her church, viz.: Daniel and Davif Dunham, W. Gillis, G. Stewart, H. Baron and G. Proctor.
At Adelaide six grandsons performed the sad duty. A memorial service was held in the
Forest Methodist church on the following Sunday evening also conducted by her pastor, Mr.
Ford.
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LONDON FREE PRESS AUGUST 1977
LLOYD G. BRYSON
Inspector Lloyd G. Bryson, of the City of London Police Department, passed away at University Hospital on Tuesday 23 August 1977 in his 55th year. He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Chambers) Bryson and two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Lynda) Roberts of Kitchener and Mrs. Gunther (Dianne) Goettling of London and 2 grandchildren. Also surviving are 4 brothers, Calvin in New York, Kenneth in Michigan, Clayton and Carlton both of Watford and one sister, Mrs. Wesley (Jean) Smale of Warwick Township. The funeral service was held at St. Anne's Anglican Church, London on Friday 26 August with Canon M.E. Pinkney officiating. Interment in St. Anne's Churchyard.
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Ontario, County of Middlesex, London Township, 1889
Record # 010592
Name and Surname of Deceased: William W. Needham
When Died: August 23rd 1889
Sex - Male or Female: Male
Age: 68
Rank or Profession: Farmer
Where Born: United States
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Inflammation of lungs
Name of Physician, if any: Dr. Lang
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: John Ferguson How [Gow?]
When Registered: August 27th 1889
Religious Denomination of Deceased: Methodist
Signature of Registrar: James Grant
Remarks:
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Record # 010593
Name and Surname of Deceased: Annie Charlton
When Died: ---
Sex - Male or Female: Female
Age: --
Rank or Profession: --
Where Born: --
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Water on Brain 1 month
Name of Physician, if any: Dr. Robson
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: J. T. Stephenson
London, Ont.
When Registered: August 27th 1889
Religious Denomination of Deceased:
Signature of Registrar: James Grant
Remarks:
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Record # 010594
Name and Surname of Deceased: Sarah Bruce
When Died: August 16th 1889
Sex - Male or Female: Female
Age: 53
Rank or Profession: Spinster
Where Born: England
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Fibroid of Uterus
Name of Physician, if any: Dr. W. E. Waugh
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: Charles S. Moore
London, Ont
When Registered: August 27th 1889
Religious Denomination of Deceased: Church of England
Signature of Registrar: James Grant
Remarks:
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Record # 010595
Name and Surname of Deceased: John Large
When Died: --
Sex - Male or Female: Male
Age: --
Rank or Profession: Laborer
Where Born: --
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Cirrhosis of Liver 2
months
Name of Physician, if any: Dr. Graham
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: Dr. Graham
When Registered: August 27th 1889
Religious Denomination of Deceased: --
Signature of Registrar: James Grant
Remarks:
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Record # 010596
Name and Surname of Deceased: Mary Atwell
When Died: July 21st 1889
Sex - Male or Female: Female
Age: about 76
Rank or Profession: Home duties
Where Born: Ireland
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Paralysis of the heart
24 hours
Name of Physician, if any: Drs. Bucke and Fairchild
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: R. M. Fairchild M.
D. London Tp
When Registered: August 27th 1889
Religious Denomination of Deceased: Church of England
Signature of Registrar: James Grant
Remarks:
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Record # 010597
Name and Surname of Deceased: Thomas Joynt
When Died: August 2nd 1889
Sex - Male or Female: Male
Age: 55
Rank or Profession: Farmer
Where Born: Ireland
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Exhaustion of mania
Name of Physician, if any: Drs. Bucke and Beemes
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: N. H. Beemes London Tp
When Registered: August 27th 1889
Religious Denomination of Deceased: E. C.
Signature of Registrar: James Grant
Remarks:
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1895, County of Peterborough, Division of Belmont and Milburn [?]
Record # 014505
Name and Surname of Deceased: Rosanna Russell
When Died: 22 September 1895
Sex - Male or Female: Female
Age: 25 days
Rank or Profession: Infant
Where Born: Tp Belmont
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Scarlet Fever 2 weeks
Name of Physician, if any: Dr. Jeffs
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: A. Russell Wariston
When Registered: 1st January 1896
Religious Denomination of Deceased: --
Signature of Registrar: Porter Preston
Remarks:
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Record # 014506
Name and Surname of Deceased: William Atwell
When Died: 5 December 1895
Sex - Male or Female: Male
Age: 76 years
Rank or Profession: Yeoman
Where Born: Ireland
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Accidental
Name of Physician, if any: Dr. McAlpine
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: R. S. Courtice
When Registered: 7 December 1895
Religious Denomination of Deceased: Methodist
Signature of Registrar: Porter Preston
Remarks:
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Record # 014507
Name and Surname of Deceased: Hannah Edna Kennedy
When Died: 8 November 1895
Sex - Male or Female: Female
Age: 31 years
Rank or Profession: Housewife
Where Born: Tp Belmont
Certified cause of Death and duration of Illness: Inflammation of Lungs
Name of Physician, if any: Dr. McKechnie
Signature, Description and Resisdence of Informant: T. Kennedy Blairton
When Registered: 21st November 1895
Religious Denomination of Deceased: Methodist
Signature of Registrar: Porter Preston
Remarks:
PARKHILL GAZETTE 13 SEPTEMBER 1900
BROPHY
Mrs. Thomas Brophy, of Aurora, Ill. who has been visiting her old home & friends in
this vicinity for several months died at her sisters, Mrs. Henry Shank, last Sunday
evening with that dreadful disease consumption. She was 40 years old and leaves a small
family of 3 children & her husband to mourn her loss. The funeral was conducted by
Rev. S. A. Carriere on Tuesday at Grand Bend Cemetery.
PARKHILL GAZETTE 7 MARCH 1900
BROPHY
Mrs. James Brophey died at her home Saturday
evening, March 2nd, 1901, aged 83 years & 8 months. It may truly be said of her that
she had gone home to the presence of the Saviour she so dearly loved & faithfully
served. For over six months she was very feeble in health but continued bright &
hopeful to within a few hours of her death. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at her
home which was crowded in respect to the memory of the deceased. Rev. S. A. Carriere
conducted the sermon & the remains were laid to rest in the Parkhill Cemetery.
PARKHILL GAZETTE 12 FEBRUARY 1914
BROPHY
It is our sad duty this week to report the very sudden
passing away of one of our oldest residents in the person of Mr. James Brophey. He was in
his usual health on Saturday but, immediately after eating his dinner his spirit took its
flight. He has resided here for over 40 years and was well known as a good citizen., loyal
Orangeman and a staunch Conservative in politics and a member of Grace Church. His wife
preceded him about 14 years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss one son Thomas of Aurora,
Ill. and four daughters, Mrs. M. Edwards, Mrs. B. Hutchinson, Mrs. John Brown and Mrs.
(Rev) R. L. Wilson, of Kerwood, Ont. Also a brother of Denfield. The funeral
services was conducted by Rev. D. D. Thompson at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Brown,
and interment in Parkhill cemetery beside his wife. His four grandsons and two nephews,
were pall bearers. The sympathy of a large circle of friends are extended to the bereaved
family.
PARKHILL GAZETTE 13 APRIL 1922
BROPHY
Quite a number from here attended the funeral of the late Mr. D. Brophey in Ailsa Craig.
The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.
PARKHILL GAZETTE 23 JANUARY 1919
BROWN
On Saturday last Messers. Willie and Dean Brown received a message that their father, Mr.
John George Brown, had passed away very suddenly at his home in Clinton. (Died 14 December
1918 age 70 years). Some months ago the deceased was very ill and his life was despaired
of but he rallied and of late has been in excellent health and his sudden death came as a
great shock to his family and friends. He lived here for over thirty years and made many
friends. He was always a kind friend to those in sorrow or need of any kind. Three years
ago he and Mrs. Brown took charge of the Huron County House of Refuge. The remains were
brought to his late residence here on Monday and the funeral was held to Grand Bend
Cemetery on Tuesday. He was a prominent member of the Masonic Lodge and the Macabees and a
life long staunch Conservative. Besides his widow he is survived by his two sons, W. J.
and Dean of this place. They sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the
bereaved.
LONDON FREE PRESS 19 NOVEMBER 1908
DEADMAN
The funeral of the late Mrs. Jane M. Deadman took place this afternoon from the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jarvis. Interment was made at Woodland
Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased: Dr. Roland D. Jarvis,
city; Fred, Albert and Norman Branston, Westminster; Arthur Deadman, Leamington; and Frank
Weld, Delaware. The late Mrs. Deadman was born in Wiltshire, England in the year 1820,
coming to this country with her husband in 1849, settling near Delaware, where she lived
until 1878, when she removed to South London. Since 1881 she has resided with her
daughter, Mrs. Jarvis. Her husband predeceased her in 1866. She is survived by
three daughters: Mrs.Wm. (Katherine) Branston of Westminster, and Mrs. Robert D.
(Julia) Jarvis and Miss Fanny Deadman of this city; two sons, Edward A. of Upland,
California, and Fred W. of Leamington; twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She was a staunch member of St. James Church, South London.
LONDON FREE PRESS 12 SEPTEMBER 1911
DEADMAN
At his late residence,, townline between Westminster and Delaware, Abdiel George, in his
91st year. Funeral on Thursday from his late residence to Delaware Cemetery at 2
p.m. Friends and acquaintances will kindly accept this intimation.
LONDON ADVERTISER 25 MAY 1881
DEADMAN
On May 24th, Alice Mary Deadman, third daughter of the late A. W. Deadman. Age 20
yrs 9 months. "Her end was peace". Funeral will leave the family
residence today at 5 p.m. Friends please attend. (Alice died in the Victoria Day
sinking of the steamer "Victoria".)
LONDON FREE PRESS 5 APRIL 1944
DEADMAN
On Wednesday, April 5, 1944, Fannie Ashburner Deadman,
beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Deadman. Funeral service will be
held in the A. Millard George Funeral Home chapel April 7 at 2:30 p.m. Interment in
Woodland Cemetery.
PARKHILL GAZETTE 23 MARCH 1911
EDWARDS
Greenway, Friday, March 3rd, 1911. Mr. David Mr. Edwards aged 70 years. Mr. Edwards who has been sick for the past couple of weeks, passed away at an early hour Friday morning.
PARKHILL GAZETTE 1923
EDWARDS
Mrs. D. Edwards- After her marriage, she lived in Pennsylvania for some years; but, on
retirement from active life, returned here…survived by 3 sisters Mrs. (Rev.) R. L.
Wilson of Toronto, Mrs. R. Hutchinson of Parkhill and Mrs. J. Brown of Greenway.
LONDON FREE PRESS 11 SEPTEMBER 1913
McNELLES
In Lobo Township, on Wednesday, September 10, 1913, Maggie Foster, dearly beloved wife of
John D. McNelles, aged 42 years. Funeral from her late residence Saturday at 2
p.m. Services at 1:30 p.m. Interment at Hyde Park Cemetery.
LONDON FREE PRESS 1 MAY 1949
McNELLES
At St. Joseph's Hospital on Saturday, April 30, 1949 John David, beloved husband of the
late Margaret (Foster) McNelles and dear father of Mrs. Sherman Quinney (Elizabeth) of
Lobo Twp; Mrs. E. Deadman (Marion) of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Kenneth Hardy (Daisy)
of London Township, Alex, Sam and John of Lobo Township. Funeral service in the
Geo. E. Logan & Sons Funeral Chapel on Monday, May 2, at 3:30 p.m. Interment in Hyde
Park Cemetery
LONDON FREE PRESS 2 SEPTEMBER 1958
McNELLES
At his late residence, East Williams Twp., on
Monday, Sept 1, 1958, Samuel George McNelles, in his 59th year, dearly beloved husband of
Ruth Daniel; dear brother of Mrs. Sherman Quinney (Elizabeth) of Poplar Hill; Mrs. Kenneth
Hardy (Daisy) of London Twp.; and John of Saskatoon; dear uncle of Mrs. Edward Stephany
(Marion) of Winnipeg; John Quinney, Port Arthur; Mrs. Wallace Eagle (Lorraine), Mrs. James
Walmsley (Barbara) and John Deadman, all of Detroit; Daisy Marie and MacNelles Hardy,
London Twp. Resting at the T. Stephenson and Son Funeral Home, Ailsa Craig, where the
funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. Interment in Poplar Hill
Cemetery. Masonic service at the funeral home Wed. evening at 9 p.m.
LONDON FREE PRESS 6 NOVEMBER 1957
McNELLES
Suddenly at Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, November 5, 1957,
Alexander F., eldest son of the late John David and Margaret (Foster) McNelles; and dear
brother of Mrs. Sherman Quinney (Elizabeth) of Poplar Hill, Ont.; Mrs. Kenneth Hardy
(Daisy Belle) of London Township; Samuel, of East Williams Township; John D., of
Saskatoon, Sask.; and the late Mrs. Emerson Deadman (Marion) of Detroit, Mich. Resting at
the George E. Logan and Sons Funeral chapel for services on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.
Interment in Hyde Park Cemetery