SARNIA OBSERVER MAY 1994
MARY (GRAHAM) COWAN

At  C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, on Wednesday 11 May 1994, Mary  Cowan (nee Graham), 81 years of Fiddick's Nursing Home. Beloved  wife of the late Alex (1975). Dear mother of Alex and  Mildred  of  Whitney, Ont. Dear grandmother of John and Laurie  Cowan  of R.R.  #1 Wyoming, Jane and Mark Teskey and Tom and Carol Cowan all  of Petrolia  and the late Ronald Cowan (1978). Dear great-grandmother  of Angelia, Amanda and Tommy Cowan, Christina and Melissa Teskey and  the late Douglas Teskey (1989). Dear  half sister of Ralph (Mike) Graham of Ailsa, Craig  and  Alice Hansford of Mississauga. Predeceased by 2 sisters, Irene and Rose. Visitors  will be received on Thursday 7-9 p.m. at  The  Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held  Friday at  11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be  made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Interment will be in Wyoming, Ont.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JUNE 1934
ANNA E. HUME

The  death  occurred  on Tuesday last 26 June  at  Toronto  Western Hospital of Miss Anna E. Hume, the 2nd daughter of the late William K. and Matilda Hume, formerly of Warwick. Miss  Hume had spent the past 12 years in the Peace River  district of Alberta, teaching, and at the same time carrying on Social  Service and relief work in connection with the Red Cross, Home Missions of the United Church and other welfare societies of Alberta, bringing  relief and comfort in many ways to hundreds of homeless families, arriving in the Peace country from stricken Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. For  this work, she was known familiarly throughout the  far  north and west of the province. Miss  Hume  was  taken  suddenly ill  while  attending  the  recent I.O.D.E.  Convention  in Toronto, at which she  represented  the  Fort Edmonton  Chapter of that order. An emergency operation prolonged  her life only for a short while. The funeral service was held on Wednesday 27th June at the home  of friends  397  Brunswick Ave., Toronto, conducted by Rev. Dr.  Watt  of Long  Branch  and interment was made in the family plot in  St.  James Church Cemetery, Brooke, the following day with Rev. E.W. Hart of Erie St., United Church, Watford, officiating. Pallbearers were John Gilliland, Gordon Cran, Eddward Ruth,  Ernest Hume  and  A.E. Cowan of the 6th line district and W. Siple  of  Woodstock.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1930
JOSEPH HUME

The  funeral of Joseph Hume was held on Monday from  his  residence here. The deceased who was 47 years of age was born on the 6th line of  Warwick  Township and resided in that vicinity until 2 years ago  when he moved to Watford and became an employee of the C.N.R. He was the only son of W.K. Hume. Mrs. Hume and two sisters, Misses Minnie and Annie of the Peace River district survive him. Mr.  Hume  sustained a small wound in his hand in  July  and  blood poisoning  developed, causing his deatth in the Strathroy Hospital  on Saturday. The funeral was largely attended. The Rev. Mr. Hazlewood officiated and the pallbearers were; Roy Lawrence, Russell Arnell, Daniel Styles, Ernest Cowan, W.A. Davidson and Oscar Watt. Interment was made in St. James Cemetery, Brooke.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 NOVEMBER 1971
ROSE (HAIR) HUME

Mrs.  Rose Hair Hume, beloved wife of Clifford Hillis and the  late Joseph  Hume, died on Friday in Strathroy Middlesex Hospital.  Besides her husband a step-son Clifford Hillis of Watford survives. Funeral  service  was  held at the Harper Funeral  Home  on  Monday afternoon with Rev. Jeke Fehr of the Watford Pentecostal Church  officiating.  Pallbearers included Orville Floyd, Gordon Parker,  Clarence Healey, Russell Duncan, Benjamin Winter and Russell Hollingsworth. Burial took place in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke Twp.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE NOVEMBER 1934
WILLIAM JAMES HUME

The  death of William James Hume, aged 68, occurred in  the  C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, on Sunday after an illness which had confined  him to the hospital for three weeks.  Mr.  Hume  contracted typhoid fever and later  pneumonia  developed which with a heart condition caused his death. Born  at Watford in 1866, he went to Enniskillen Township early  in life  and  after a number of years as a successful  farmer,  moved  to Petrolia  where for the past twenty years he has carried on  a  livery and taxi business. Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Catherine Rolston, of  Petrolia;  one daughter, Mrs. George Oliver of Sarnia; a son K.L.  Hume  of Toronto; two brothers, Ernest of Watford and Robert of Saskatoon and a sister Mrs. Benjamin Johnston, also of Saskatoon. Fraternally  Mr. Hume was a member of Petrolia Lodge, No.  194  A.F. and  A.M.  under whose auspices the funeral was held  from  Richmond's Funeral parlor on Tuesday afternoon with interment at Hillsdale  Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 15 APRIL 1964
DELLA (Hume)  OLIVER

Mrs.  George  W. Oliver, 72, of 620 Berkshire  Road,  Sarnia,  died Tuesday in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs.  Oliver the former Della Hume, was born in  Enniskillen  Township.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Hume  and lived in Sarnia for 49 years. She was a member of Devine Street United Church. She is survived by her husband George Oliver; two sone, D.  Raymond Oliver  of Sarnia; Claire of Toronto; one brother Kenneth L.  Hume  of Toronto and one grandson John of Toronto. Mrs.  Oliver was predeceased by two sons. John killed  in  Scotland furing the Second World War and Kenneth who died in March 1962. Funeral  service will be held from the D.M. Bradley  Funeral  Home, Petrolia,  Thursday at 2;30 p.m. with Rev. W.H. John of Devine  Street Church officiating. Burial will be in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1952
ROBERT A. HUME

Robert  A.  Hume,  native of Watford district and for  16  years  a Veterinary  Surgeon in Western Canada until he returned to the  Arkona district a few years ago, died at his home there on Good Friday,  aged 75 years. He had been in failing health for several years. His  widow was formerly Mary A. Smith of 4th line Warwick  and  the family includes two sons, Clare and Ray both of Saskatoon and a brother Ernest Hume of Warwick. A  private  funeral  service was conducted at his  Arkona  home  on Monday afternoon with interment in Arkona Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Leggate, Dawson Mackey, Albert Muxlow, Reid Crawford, Don Stephenson and Elwood Johnston, all of Arkona district.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1957
ANNE (Brown)  HUME

Funeral  service was held today from Harper Funeral Home at 2  p.m. for  Mrs. Ernest Hume, 70, formerly Anne Edith Brown. She died at  her home  Thusday a mile south of Watford. Rev. R.A.C.  Mills  officiated. Burial was in St. James Cemetery. Surviving  are  her  husband, one daughter Mrs.  Howard  Sitter  of Thedford; two sons, Donald of London and Ross at home; two sisters and one  brother. Mrs. Albert Dick of London, Mrs. George Edgar and  Verne Brown of Toronto. A  daughter  of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brown of  Watford,  she lived  her entire lifetime in this community. She was a member of  St. James Anglican Church, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 31 MAY 1960
FREDERICK E. HUME

Funeral of Frederick Ernest Hume, 81, was held from Harper  Funeral Home,  Watford, Monday. The Rev. R.A.C. Mills conducted  the  service. Burial was in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke Township. Widower of the former Annie Edith Brown.Mr. Hume died at his home on Friday. Survivors include two sons, Donald of London and Ross of Warwick;  a  Šdaughter,  Mrs. Howard (Mary) Sittler of Bosanquet Township and  three grandchildren. A lifelong resident of the community, Mr. Hume was engaged in farming on the 6th line Warwick Township South.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE AUGUST 1983
DONALD B. HUME

Donald  B.  Hume, of London, passed away in  Victoria  Hospital  on Wednesday 17 August 1983 in his 70th year. He  was  the beloved husband of Marjory and dear  father  of  Joyce (Mrs.  Larry Wickett) of St. Thomas. Also survived by a brother,  Ross Hume of RR#7 Watford and a sister, Mrs. Mary Sitter of Thedford. A private committal service was held at the Needham Funeral  Chapel on Friday morning, with interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twp.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 19 JANUARY 1923
FRANCES (Lee)  HUME

Another  of the early pioneers of Enniskillen Township passed  away on Monday last in the person of Mrs. John Hume, who died at her  residence,  12th line, where she had lived continuously since  29  October 1859 when she was taken there as a bride by her husband. Mrs.  Hume's maiden name was Frances Lee. She was born  in  Picton, Ont.,  on  3  Aug 1841, and in 1855 came with her  parents  to  Brooke Township where she met her husband. After  their marriage Mr. Hume located on 200 acres of land,  which had been granted his father by the Crown. The county at that time  was solid bush and the few neighbors, Duncan McLachlan and Charles Leggett and Robert Dobbin, have since passed to their reward. There  were no roads in those days only blazed trails  through  the woods. The district abounded with wild animals, especially deer, which would  often  come right up to the log houses of the  early  settlers. Indians and squaws were frequent callers. Petrolia  then did not exist and trading was done in Wyoming  until the late Christopher Mackenzie opened a store in the East End. Like  most  early settlers, Mrs. Hume always enjoyed  good  health. Latterly, however, owing to advanced age her health failed her.  She  possessed  a  wonderful memory and was one  of  those  oldtime christians who worked in the interests of temperance and had a simple, trusting faith in her Saviour. She  leaves to mourn her loss her aged husband who is 85  years  of age;  one  son,  Sidney on the homestead; and  three  daughters,  Mrs. Thomas  Hartley  of Inwood; Mrs. John Woodley of Australia;  and  Mrs. William  Cook  of  Point Edward. Also 29 grandchildren  and  25  great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, the remains being laid at rest in Hilldsale Cemetery. Rev. Andrew Boa, of Copleston,  officiating. The  pallbearers were 6 grandsons; Albert, Sidney, Wesley  and  Lee Cook, Orvil, Russel and James Hartley.

SARNIA OBSERVER 22 AUGUST 1927
JOHN HUME

John Hume, a life long resident of Lambton County, died on Saturday morning 13 August, after an illness of 5 days, in his 90th year. The deceased was born in Warwick Township on 3 October 1837, a  son of  William and Eleanor Hume. He was the 2nd eldest of nine  children, and the last surviving member of the family. On  the  29 October 1858, he married Miss Frances  Lee,  of  Brooke Township, who predeceased him four and a half years ago at the age  of 82 years.  Mr.  and Mrs. Hume took up land on the West 1/2 of Lot 17,  Concession  13, Enniskillen. At that time Enniskillen was bush  country  and they cleared the land on which they resided until death. The  family was Methodist in religion. The deceased was the  father of  8 children, four of whom survive as follows: Mrs. John Woodley  of Australia; Mrs. Thomas Hartley of Inwood; Mrs. William Cook, of  Point Edward  and Sidney Hume on the homestead. He had 28 grandchildren  and 29 greatgrandchildren. The funeral was held from his late residence to Hillsdale Cemetery, on  Monday,  the service being conducted by the Rev. Andrew  Lane,  of Petrolia United Church. The  pallbearers  were 6 grandchildren; Arthur and  James  McMahan; Wesley and James Hartley; Sidney and George Cook. The  relatives and friends who attended from a distance  were:  Mr. and Mrs. James McMahan, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hartley and family both of Edmonton,  Alta; Mrs. Albert Hume, Mrs. Stephen Hooper, Mr.  and  Mrs. Arthur  McMahan,  George Hartley all of Detroit, Mich;  Mr.  and  Mrs. William Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gould and family of Point  Edwards; Mr.  and  Mrs. Lee Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert  Cook,  Albert,  George, Wesley and Sydney Cook, Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks, Mrs. Weidmark,  Mrs. George Olicer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, Mrs. Harold Ellenor, Mrs. Bruce Eves, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Stonehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Robert  Stonehouse,  Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Napper, Mrs. Wilfred Chalmers all of  Sarnia; Mrs. Duncan MacLachlan of Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. Peter McBane of Bridgen; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hume, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hume of Watford.

SARNIA OBSERVER MARCH 1977
ALMA RETA (MORRIS) SUTTON

Alma Reta (Morris) Sutton, of Sarnia and formerly of Warwick  Township, passed away at Sarnia General Hospital on Saturday 20 March 1977 age 78 years. She  is  survived  by her husband Albert H. (Bert)  Sutton  of  485 Wellington  Street, Sarnia; 2 sons Clare of RR #5 Forest and Keith  of RR  #1  Camlachie,  9 grandchildren and 4 great  grandchildren  and  a brother George Morris of Watford. The  funeral  service was held at St. John's  Anglican  Church,  on Wednesday 23 March, with interment at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

PETROLIA NEWSPAPER 6 DECEMBER 1905
ARTHUR HUME

After  nine days as the result of Pneumonia, death removed  one  of the  most highly respected residents of this district on Friday  night last  in the person of Mr. Arthur Hume, in his 59th year of  his  age. Every care that human skill could devise was exercised in his  behalf, but without avail. The deceased was born on Christmas Day 1846 in Warwick Township,  a son  of  the late William and Eleanor Hume. His  early  schooling,  he secured  at  the rural school, near his father's home and  on  leaving school  he assisted on the old homestead until about 21 years of  age. At  this  time he came to Enniskillen and took up a bush farm  on  the East half of Lot 17, 12th line. Here with all the energy of his  young manhood he cleared up the land and made a home for himself. In  April 1872, he was married to Miss Jane McLachlan, daughter  of Duncan  and Mary McLachlan, and together, by thrift and  good  management,  they added improvements to the farm, and year by year  made  it one of the best homesteads in Lambton County. Mr.  Hume  always  took an active interest in  public  affairs  and served his neighbours and friends as a trustee in S.S. No.6 for  about 9 years. About  3  years ago, he sold his farm and retired  to  Petrolia  to enjoy the recompense of his years of successful labour on his farm. He is mourned by his wife, 2 brothers and one sister. His  brothers are  John of Enniskillen and William of Warwick and his  sister,  Mrs. John  Cowan  of  Calgary. The deceased was a member  of  the  Petrolia Presbyterian Church. The funeral service was held at his late residence on Monday afternoon,  the ceremony being conducted by Rev. G.W. Arnold,  after  which interment took place at Hillsdale Cemetery. The sympathy of a very large circle of friends and acquaintances is extended to the bereaved relatives in their sad affliction.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1985
DONALD McVICAR

Donald  Campbell McVicar of RR #7, Watford, passed away suddenly  in Strathroy  Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday 6 January 1985 in  his 70th year. He  was  the beloved husband of Marjorie (Lucas)  McVicar  and  dear father  of Robert of RR #3, Watford, Barbara (Mrs. Roy Bygrove) of  RR #7 Watford, and Ian of Strathroy. Dear grandfather of Robin and Scott McVicar, Lora Bygrove and  Katie and Lindsay McVicar. Also survived by a brother Currie McVicar of Watford. Predeceased by 2 sisters, Verna Lester and Ruby Spalding.The funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford  on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Lori Jensen officiating. Service  as pallbearers were Bill Donkers, Lloyd Werden, Ronand  and Jack McVicar, Jim Spalding and Gordon Walker. Flowerbearers were  Dave Christie, Ed Fisher, Gordon Lucasn and Ralph Ferguson. Interment was in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 13 APRIL 1959
EDITH (Kelly)  WATSON

Funeral of Mrs. Wallace Watson, 78 the former Edith Kelly, was held from  Harper Funeral Home, Saturday. The Rev R.A.C. Mills  of  Trinity Anglican Church, Watford, officiated. Mrs.  Watson had been a life long resident of Brooke  Township  and her husband died some years ago. She was a member of St. James Anglican Church Brooke Township. Mrs. Watson is survived by 2 sons, Fred and Clarence of Brooke Township;  3 daughters,  Mrs. John Lucas (Margaret) and Mrs. Fred Kidd  (Verna)  of Brooke  and  Mrs. A. McQueen (Ethel) of London;  three  sisters,  Mrs. Edward Lucas and Misses Nina and Nora Kelly all of Brooke Township;  a brother William of Toronto. Burial was in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 NOVEMBER 1925
JAMES ACTON

The  funeral took place Monday of one of the pioneers of the  township  of Warwick, James Acton, aged 89 years, who died at  the  family residence on the 6th concession, on Saturday. He was born in Ireland, and came to this country when a boy of  12, settling with his parents in the forest on what is now the townline of Warwick  and  Brooke  townships, where he has lived for  the  past  76 years. Survivers  are;  Three sons, John and Joseph, both  of  Brooke  and Duncan  at home; 4 daughterd; Mrs. William Logan of  Brooke  Township; Mrs.  Robert Scott at home, Mrs. William Atkins of  Edmonton,  Alberta  and Mrs. Fawcett of Bosanquet township. The  funeral was held from the family residence, where service  was conducted  by the pastor, Rev. Forbes J. Rutherford, B.A. of  Bethesda United  Church, assisted by Rev. S.J. Thompson of Erie  Street  United Church, Watford. Pallbearers  were  6 grandsons; Clare Logan,  Fred  Acton,  Clayton Acton all of Brooke township, Wilfred Fawcett, Earl Fawcett and Arnold Fawcett all of Bosanquet Township. Interment took place in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 6 NOVEMBER 1925
JAMES ACTON

One  of Warwick's oldest settlers, Mr. James Acton, passed away  at his home on the 6th con., early Saturday morning in his 89th year. He  was born in Ireland 10th January 1837, and coming to Canada  at the age of 7 years with his parents, who resided in Toronto until  the death  of  his  father in 1848, after which the family  moved  to  the Township of Warwick, where like many of our early settlers, the  young family proceeded to hew for themselves and mother a home in the  heart of the forest which is now Warwick Township. Here  he lived the remainder of his life, growing to manhood  himself  and living on the same farm to see his children's  chilfren  develope to maturity around him. One  brother, William, still survives him; also three  sons,  John, also  on  the 6th line; Joseph opposite the home place on  the  Brooke side of the townline; and Duncan at home; also 5 daughters; Mrs. Scott at  home; Mrs. Fawcett of Bosanquet; Mrs. W. Logan on the Brooke  side of the townline; Mrs. Charles Janes on the Warwick side and Mrs. Akien in Edmonton, Alberta. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the family  residence where  service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Forbes J.  Rutherford B.A.,  of  Bethesda United Church, assisted by Rev. S.J.  Thompson  of Erie St., United Church, Watford. Six  grandsons of the late Mr. Acton acting as  pallbearers;  Clare Logan,  Fred  Acton  and Clayton Acton, all of  Brooke  township,  and Wilfred  Fawcett,  Earl Fawcett and Arnold Fawcett  all  of  Bosanquet Township. Interment took place in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1955
MARY (Westgate) ACTON

Funeral service was held on Monday 11 July, from the Harper Funeral Home,  Watford, for Mrs. John Acton, of Warwick Township, who died  in London  hospital on Saturday. She was formerily Mary Westgate of  Warwick. The Rev. P.D. Cameron of Central United Church officiated. Interment was made in Watford Cemetery. Her husband died in 1954 and 2 daughters some years ago.  Surviving are  three  daughters and two sons: Mrs. George Bell of  Sarnia;  Mrs. Irwin  Carrothers  and Mrs. Oliver Harris, both of Kerwood;  Fred  and Clayton of Warwick Township.  Pallbearers were 6 grandsons: Duncan, Ken and Carman Acton,  Lloyd, Donald and John Shea.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
FRED ACTON

Frederick  Acton, 68, a lifelong resident of the 6th line, west  of Watford, collapsed and died of a sudden coronary on Monday morning  at his  home. He was a son of the late John Acton, one of the best  known pioneer families. Surviving are his wife, formerly Irene Anderson, and a family of  5 sons  and  1  daughter; Keith, with the Canadian  Forces  in  Germany; Duncan of Woodstock; Eldon of Brantford; Raymond and Carman of Sarnia, and  Mrs. Ronald Grieve (Margaret) of Plympton Township; also  3  sisters;  Mms. George Bell (Mabel) of Sarrnia; Mrs. Oliver Harris  (Ella) and Mrs. Carruthers (Estelle) both of Adelaide Township and one brother Clayton of Warwick. The body rested at Harper Funeral Home, where service was conducted this  Wednesday  afternoon  by Rev. E.B. Toffelmire  of  St.  Andrew's Church, and interment was in Watford cemetery. Pallbearers  were Robert Capes, Herbert Thrower, Austin  and  Grant Kelly, Clifford Sisson and Lloyd Moffatt.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1973
IRENE (ANDERSON) ACTON

At  St.  Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia, on Wednesday 31  October  1973, Irene  (Anderson) Acton, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late  Fred Acton.  Dear mother of Margaret (Mrs. Ronald Grieve) of Essex;  Carmen of  Corunna  and Raymond of Sarnia. Several  grandchildren  and  great grandchildren  also survive. Predeceased by 3 sons; Keith,  Eldon  and Duncan. Dear  sister  of Ruby (Mrs. Walter Jardin) of Wyoming;  Russell  of    Toronto; Hyman and Crossley both of Sarnia; Hazen of Vancouver and Cal of Oil Springs. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford. Funeral on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 25 JANUARY 1924
MARGARET  (Acton)  MOFFATT

The  entire countryside was shicked on Monday evening when  it  was learned  that  Mrs. Gordon Moffatt, Brooke and Warwick  townline,  had expired  very suddenly from heart trouble. Mrs. Moffatt, who  appeared to  be in even better health than usual the past few months  was  busy preparing the evening meal when her husband, who was using the  phone, turned  in  time to see her fall to the floor.  Death  was  apparently instantcous. Mrs.  Moffatt was 30 years of age and before her marriage was  Miss Margaret Acton, second daughter of Mr. John Acton who resides on Lot 8 Con., 6 S.E.R., Warwick. Besides her husband, she leaves one 5 year old daughter, Doris; her father  and 2 brothers and 4 sisters; Fred on the farm  adjoining  his father;  Clayton  at home; Mrs. George Bell (Mabel)  of  Sarnia;  Miss Ella, a teacher in Kerwood School; Mrs. Roy Shea (Rheat) 6th line  and Miss Estelle at home. The  funeral  was held on Wednesday afternoon,  the  service  being conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.L Foster of Brooke Methodist circuit. The pallbearers were 2 brothers, Fred and Clayton Acton, Elmer  and Hiram Moffatt, George Bell of Sarnia and Mr. Cunningham of Toronto. The  sincere sympathy of the entire community goes out to the  members of the bereaved families in their hour of sad affliction. Interment was in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1924
MARGARET (ACTON) MOFFATT

The  funeral took place Wednesday afternoon of Margaret Acton,  the beloved  wife  of Gordon Moffatt, who died very  suddenly  on  Monday, falling  dead  of heart failure at the family residence  on  the  14th concession,  Brooke  Township. She was in her 31st year.  Besides  her sorrowing husband, she leaves one young daughter about 4 years of age. She  is  also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John  Acton  of Warwick Township and several brothers and sisters. The funeral service was held at the family residence, Rev. James L. Foster of Brooke Methodist circuit being the officiating minister. The  pallbearers being 2 brothers Fred and Clayton Acton; 3  brothers-in-law,  Elmer and Hiram Moffatt and George Bell and a cousin  Mr. Cunningham. The interment took place in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
RETA (Acton)  SHEA

The entire community of south Warwick was saddened last week-end by the  passing  of Mrs. Ray Shea, 52 years at her home on the  6th  list west after a few months illenss following an operation. She  was  born 52 years ago as Reta Muriel, a daughter of  Mr.  and Mrs.  John Acton, and resided in this community throughout  her  life. With  her  family she was an active member of Bethesda  United  Church organizations. Surviving  are  her husband, 1 daughter, Mrs. William  Harrison  of Sarnia,  3 sons, Jack on an adjoining farm, Donald and Lloyd at  home; also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Acton, 3 sisters; Mrs. George Bell of  Sarnia; Mrs. Oliver Harris and Mrs. Irwin Carrothers both of  Adelaide Township; 2 brothers Fred and Clayton Acton of Warwick. Funeral  service was conducted Monday afternoon at the family  home by Rev. W.H. Killam of Bethesda and St. Andrew's Churches. Pallbearers were 6 nephews; Lorne, Kenneth and Duncan Acton,  Richard and Ronald Smith of Plympton and Kenneth Bryce of Warwick. Flowerbearers  were 6 neighbors; Robert Capes, Arthur and  Clifford Sisson, Cecil Moffitt, Grant Kelly and Cecil Hayward. Interment was in Wyoming Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 FEBRUARY 1940
CAROLINE  ACTON

The  death  of  Mrs. Caroline (Williamson) Acton,  wife  of  Joseph Acton, took place yesterday at her home on Ontario Street. Mrs.  Acton died following a lingering illness of two years. Mr. and Mrs. Acton moved to Watford 6 years ago from their farm  in Brooke Township. Surviving are her husband and one son Orville of Brooke Township, 2 brothers, Benjamin of Brooke and Clifford of Trail, B.C. A  private  funeral  will be held tomorrow at the  residence  at  2 o'clock  followed by a public service at 2.30, in St. Andrew's  United   
Church with the Rev. C.S. Jones in charge. Interment will be at Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 21 JUNE 1949
JOSEPH ACTON

Funeral  services was held today for William Joseph Acton, a  life-long resident of Watford and Brooke Township, who died Sunday  morning at his home in Watford at the age of 83 years. A son of the late James Acton and Ellen Watson of Warwick Township, had been in failing health for the past few months. Prior to retiring to Watford 15 years ago, he was engaged in  farming.  He  was a member of Erie Street United Church and  took  a  keen interest in all church and community activities. Surviving are one son, Orville of Brooke Township, 3 grandchildren, Norma, Ronald and Carroll, one brother, John Acton of Warwick Township and  4  sisters;  Mrs. Mary Scott of Watford; Mrs.  Fanny  Fawcess  of Forest; Mrs. Emily Janes of Watford and Mrs. Sarah Aitken of Edmonton, Alberta. His wife, the former Caroline M. Williamson, and a daughter, Verna, predeceased his some years ago. The body is at the Harper Funeral Home from where funeral  services were held today at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. E.C. Lacey officiated. Interment was in Watford Cemetery.