OBITUARIES
LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA
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SARNIA OBSERVER 3 JUNE 1961
WILLARD G. CORISTINE
WATFORD: Willard George Coristine, 67, of Brooke Township, died at his
home Thursday after a heart seizure. He was a lifelong farmer of Brooke
Township and was a member of Sutorville Anglican Church. Mr. Coristine is survived by his
wife the former Pearl Williamson, a son, William at home, a brother, Benson of
Detroit and a sister Mrs. Al. Ferguson of Sarnia. The body is at Harper Funeral Home
until noon Saturday when it will be removed to Sutorville Anglican Church to lie in
state until time of public funeral at 2 p.m. Rev. R.A.C. Mills, rector
will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 26 FEBRUARY 1994
ALMA PEARL CORISTINE
Alma Pearl Coristine passed away at her home in Warwick Village on Wednesday
23 February 1994 in her 98th year. Born October 1896, she was the
fourth of five children, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Moffit)
Williamson. Her sisters and brothers were Mamie Morgan, Myrtle Kersey and Kinney and
Basil Williamson, all of whom predeceased. A beloved step-mother and a
half sister, Rheta died many years ago. Her husband, Willard Coristine
died 29 June 1961. She is survived by her son Bill and two sisters-in-law, Gladys
and Lily Williamson and many cousins, nieces and nephews from the Moffit,
Williamson and Coristine branches of the family. For a number of years, she was foster
mother to about 25 children in all, and among those she held most dear
to her heart are Phyllis Thrower, Anna German, Helen
Smith, Margaret Woodcosk and Carolyn Horley, the beloved daughters she never
had of her own. The funeral service was held on Friday afternoon, 25th February from the
Harper Funeral Home, Watford with Rev. Canon Gordon Houghton
reading the Order for the Burial of the Dead from the Old Anglican
Prayer Book. Pallbearers were Wayne Lightfoot, Bruce Fisher, Bruce Morgan,
Bert Williamson, Douglas Thrower and Gary Muxlow. Honary Pallbearers (from a
request list made out a number of years ago) were Ivan Morgan, Walter Thrower, Mac
Fisher, Mervyn Williamson, Keith Williamson and a final appointee, Will Muxlow
who predeceased Mrs. Coristine. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke
Twp.
SARNIA OBSERVER 5 JULY 1984
ERNEST FERGUSON
Ernest (Ern) Ferguson, 90, died today at Vision Nursing Home. Survived
by his wife the former Lexie Coristine of Marshall
Gowland Manor, daughter Greta Derby of Sarnia, grandchildren,
Candy Derby, Crystal Harrison, Vivian Salustro of
Sarnia, Richard Graham of Bright's Grove, Patricia Greene of
Corunna and Rodney Derby of Toronto, sisters, Annie Lewis and Ivy Squires of
Watford, Cora Stonehouse of Windsor, five great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Ethel Armstrong of Wiarton and Edna
Symington of Watford, sons-in-law, Lyle Graham (1953) and Rod Derby (1978). Funeral
will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home on Saturday at 11 a.m. Visitation at
the funeral home Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations
to the Wawanosh Enterprises. Burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Watford.
SARNIA OBSERVER 3 JUNE 1985
ELECTRA FERGUSON
Electa (Lexie) (Coristine) Ferguson, 88, died Sunday at Marshall
Gowland Manor. She was a member of Central United Church. Surviving are her
daughter, Greta Derby of Sarnia, grandchildren, Canda Derby, Crystal Harrison and
Vivian Salustro of Sarnia, Patricia Greene of Corunna, Richard Graham of
Bright's Grove and Rod Derby of Kitchener, sister-in-law Pearl Coristine
of Warwick, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband Ern Timothy Ferguson in 1984,
seven brothers and sons-in-law, Lyle Graham of Watford in 1953 and Rod Derby of
Sarnia in 1978. Visitation at D.J. Robb Funeral Home of Tuesday from 2-4
and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held from D.J. Robb Funeral Home of Wednesday
at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Watford. Sympathy may be
expressed through donations to Wawanosh Enterprises for the Mentally Retarded.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 29 JANUARY 1959
ANNIE HIGGINS
A lifelong resident of Brooke and Watford, Mrs. Annie
Elizabeth Higgins, who has been spending the winters with
her daughters in Detroit, passed away on Friday, 23rd January at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Lepper, whose husband Eugene died of a sudden
heart attack only the week before. Mrs. Higgins, who was in her 94th year, had
resided in Watford for the past 12 years since the death of her husband in 1946. She
is survived by a family of three daughters, Mrs. James McMahon (Sara), Mrs.
Frank Keefe (Violet), Mrs. Eugene Lepper (Stella) all of Detroit and
four sons, Clifford and Allan of Detroit, Stanley of Georgia
and Thomas, of 12th line Brooke; also 13 grandchildren, 23 great
grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. The body rested at Harper Funeral Home
until Monday when service was conducted in St. James Church, Brooke, by rector, Rev.
R. Mills, and interment in St. James Church Cemetery. Two solos, "The Old
Rugged Cross: and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" were sung by
Mrs. Wm. Miller, accompanied by Mrs. Clifford Lucas Church
organist. Pallbearers were six grandsons; Frank and Rae Keefe, Ross and Earl
Langford, Eldon and Harold Higgins and the casket pillow was carried by Ken
Gallagher, another grandson.(Husband passed away in 1943..not 1946 as stated above).
SARNIA OBSERVER JANUARY 1959
ELIZABETH (Davis) HIGGINS
Public funeral service was held in St. James Church, Brooke Township, for Mrs.
George Higgins, 93, Rev. R.A.C. Mills of Trinity Anglican Church,
Watford, officiated. Burial was in St. James Cemetery, Brooke. Mrs. Higgins, a
pioneer resident of Brooke, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Lepper,
Detroit. She was the former Elizabeth Ann Davis and after the death of
her husband lived in Watford. She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, Watford,
and formerly of St. James Church. Mrs. Higgins is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. James McMahon, Mrs. Frank Keefe and Mrs. Eugene Lepper, all of
Detroit; four sons, Thomas of Brooke, Stanley of Georgia and Allen of Detroit.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 27 FEBRUARY 1975
SARAH MAY LANGFORD McMAHON
Mrs. Sarah May Langford McMahon age 86, of Beverly Hills,
died Friday in the Heritage Nursing Home, Beverly Hills. She was the eldest daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Higgins. She was born 15th April 1888 in
Brooke Twp. Surviving are two sons Ross and Earl Langford, of Troy; one daughter Stella
Marie (Mrs. William Murray), of Dearborn Heights. Predeceased by one daughter Doris
(Mrs. Kenny Gallagher); two sisters, Mrs. Violet Keefe of Beverly Hills and
Mrs. Stella McCurdy, of Farmington; four brothers, Thomas, Stanley,
Cliff and Allen. Nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren survive.
Mrs. McMahon was a member of the Order of The Eastern Star
and Rebekah Lodge 330, Detroit. Funeral service was held on Monday 17th
February at the Vasu-Lynch Funeral Home, 4375 North Woodward, Royal Oak. The Rev.
James F. Thomas of the Nardin Park Methodist Church Farmington, officiated. Burial was in
Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley. Five grandsons and one nephew acted as pallbearers.
SARNIA OBSERVER 24 JUNE 1960
THOMAS J. HIGGINS
Thomas J. Higgins, 66, husband of Vera Jean Corey, died in Victoria Hospital,
London, on Wednesday. Born and raised in Brooke Township where he farmed, he was in
poor health for some time. Besides his widow, he is survived by two
sons, Harold of Alvinston and Eldon of Brooke Township' three
brothers, Stanley, Clifford and Allan all of Detroit; and three sisters,
Mrs. Stella Lepper, Mr. J McMahon and Mrs. Violet Keefer of Detroit. The body
is at Harper Funeral Home, Watford where service will be held Saturday
at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. E. Madden of Central United
Church, Watford, will officiate. Burial will be in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke
Township.
WATFORD GUIDE OBSERVER 4 JULY 1985
VERA HIGGINS
Vera Jean Corey Higgins, 84, of Strathroy and formerly of Brooke
Township, died Wednesday in Strathmere Lodge. Survived by sons, Eldon of RR 3,
Watford, Harold of Inwood, grandchildren, Mrs. David (Carol) Morgan of Oil Springs,
Mrs. Jim (Connie) George of Mississauga, Ken of
Mississauga and four great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her
husband, Thomas James Higgins. Funeral will be held from the Harper Funeral
Home on Friday at 2 p.m. Burial in St. James Cemetery Brooke
Township. Visition at the funeral home today 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. A
Rebekah service will be held at the funeral home today at 7:30
P.M.
SARNIA OBSERVER 4 JULY 1985
VERA JEAN HIGGINS
In Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Wednesday 3rd July 1985, Vera Jean Corey, of
Strathroy and formerly of Brooke Twp., beloved wife of the late Thomas James
Higgins, in her 85th year. Dear mother of Eldon of RR 3, Watford, Harold of Inwood. Dear
grandmother of Mrs. David Morgan (Carol), Oil Springs, Mrs. Jim
George (Connie) and Ken of Mississauga and four great-grandchildren. Resting at the
Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral services will be held on Friday 5 July
at 2 p.m. Interment St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Visitation starting Thursday 2-4
and 7-9. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Rebekah
Service at the funeral home Thursday evening at 7:30.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 23 MAY 1974
STANLEY HIGGINS
Stanley Higgins passed away on 2nd April, 1974, following a severe heart
attack, in Detroit, in his 78th year. He was born and raised on the 12th line of
Brooke Township. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Higgins and attended
school at No. 17 Brooke. He was in the USA Army and was predeceased by three brothers,
Thomas of Brooke and Clifford and Allen of Detroit. Three sisters survive, Mrs. Sarah
McMahon of Bloomfield Mich., Mrs. Violet Keefe of Birmingham Mich., and Mrs. Stella
McCurdy of Farmington Mich. Funeral service was conducted on 4th April with
interment in Roseland Park Cemetery Detroit Mich.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 15 JUNE 1972
GEORGE CLIFFORD HIGGINS
Funeral service for George Clifford Higgins, 69, son of the late
George and Ann Elizabeth Higgins was held at the Nardin Park United
Methodist Church, Farmington, Michigan on Thursday 1st June. Mr. Higgins, who was employed
by the National Bank of Detroit for 46 years before his retirement in 1967 died Sunday
28th May at Providence Hospital, Southfield Mich. He is survived by his wife, Alma, 2
daughters, Mrs. Margaret Totton and Mrs. Janet Salo; a brother, Stanley, 3
sisters, Mrs. Sarah McMahom, Mrs. Violet Keefe and Mrs. Stella McCurdy, and 5
grand-children.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1 SEPTEMBER 1966
ALLAN HIGGINS
Allan Higgins, of Detroit, died very suddenly on Saturday
20th August. He was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George
Higgins, being born in Brooke Twp., on 7 January 1907. Allan
went to Detroit at an early age, where he was a Ceramic Tile Contractor.
However, in January of this year, he had sold his business and was planning to
do some extensive travelling. He leaves his wife Elsie to mourn his death, along with 1
daughter, Mrs. Bryan Huff (Carolyn), and a son Ronald. Three sisters, Mrs. Sarah
McMahon, Mrs. Violet Keefe and Mrs. Stella McCurdy, and 2 brothers,
Stanley and Clifford also survive. Funeral service was held from Faith Luthern
Church in Detroit on Monday 22nd August with burial being made in Glen Eden
Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 26 JUNE 1925
IRENE STEWART
The death occurred in Detroit on Monday of Miss Irene, the 22 year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Stewart, after an illness of several months duration. The
funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, the body being brought to Watford by
motor and interment was made in St. James church cemetery, Brooke. Services at
the grave were conducted by the rector, Rev. J.H. Hosford, M.A., B.D. Mr. and Mrs.
Stewart are former residents of Brooke Twp., where they have the sincere sympathy of their
many friends in this, their darkest hour, to sustain them in the loss of their only
daughter.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 22 AUGUST 1941
HEZEKIAH HIGGINS
John Hezekiah Higgins, a native of Brooke Township, died quite suddenly
at noon Monday at his home on the 12 concession of Brooke Township. He
marked his 67th birthday just the day previous to his death. Surviving
are his widow, formerly Maude Mae Seed, and an adopted daughter,
Mrs. Annie Seed McCabe: one brother, George Higgins, 12th concession
of Brooke Township and four sisters: Mrs. William Orr of Brooke, Mrs.
W.A. Stewart of Watford, Mrs. George Kelly of Warwick and Mrs. Thomas Kelly in
Saskatchewan. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon with a service in
St. James Anglican Church, Brooke Township conducted by the Rev. B. Buley of
Kerwood in the absence of the rector, the Rev. James Hosford. Interment was in
St. James Church Cemetery and the pallbearers selected were;
Chester and Thomas Coristine, Clifford, Allan and Tom Higgins and Harry Copeland.
The flower bearers were; Billy, Lloyd and Alex. Coristine, Harold and Earl Copeland
and Frank Seed.
SARNIA OBSERVER 12 MARCH 1962
MAUDE HIGGINS
Mrs. Maude Mae Higgins, 77 widow of the late John Hezekiah Higgins, died in Twilight
Haven, Petrolia today. She was born in Adelaide Township, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Nataniel Seed, and after her marriage lived in the Watford area until 18 years
ago, when she moved to Petrolia. She was a member of St. James Anglican Church, Brooke
Township and a former Guild member. She is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs.
James (Ann) McCabe of Petrolia, and several nieces and nephews. Her husband died in
1941. The body is at William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where services
wiill be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. George Menties
of Christ Anglican Church, Petrolia officiating. Burial in St. James Cemetery Brooke
Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1976
THOMAS HAROLD KELLY
Thomas Harold Kelly passed away on 9 July 1976 in Victoria, B.C.
aged 75 years. He is survived by his wife Margaret, one daughter Mrs. D.
White (Yvonne) of Vancouver; one son Brian of Moose Jaw, Sask; three
stepsons, Fred Birkenhead of Victoria, Tom Birkenhead of West Vancouver, and
Roger Kelly of Comox, B.C. Thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a
cousin, Mrs. Arthur Fisher (Nee Gertrude Kelly) survive as well. The funeral
service was held in McCall Brothers Funeral Chapel, Victoria with
the Rev. D.R. Stiven and the Rev. Cannon W.E. Greenhaigh officiating. (Masonic Auspices)
with flowers gratefully declined.
SARNIA OBSERVER 2 FEBRUARY 1943
GEORGE KELLY
George Kelly in his 77th year, died from a heart attack early Tuesday
morning. He had been ill for the past two years. He was one of the best known men in
the district. Surviving are his widow, formerly Sophia Higgins, and two daughters, Mrs.
Fisher (Gertie) of Mount Brydges, and Mrs. Russell Shea (Florence) of
Warwick; two sisters, Mrs. W.J. Henderson of London and Mrs. Thomas Higgins of
Sarnia. The funeral was held at the family residence this afternoon
with the Rev. James Hosford officiating, interment in St.
James Church Cemetery, Brooke. The pallbearers were six life-long neighbors on
the 6th line; Ernest Hume, Chester Coristine, John T. Kelly, Fred Mitchell, Roland King
and Norman Wilson. The flower bearers were 5 grandchildren; Maxine, Dorothy,
Patricia, Phyllis and Wayne Fisher of Mt. Brydges.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 19 JULY 1949
SOPHIA (Higgins) KELLY
Funeral services were held Tuesday 19th July for Mrs. George Kelly, a well
known resident of Watford and community, who died
Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Russell Shea, Watford,
in her 81st year. Born and raised in Brooke Township, a daughter of the
late Thomas Higgins and Jane Lucas, she was the last member of
a family of eleven children. Mrs. Kelly, with her husband, the late Arthur
George Kelly, farmed in Warwick Township for many years and on the death of her
husband has lived for the past three years with her daughter, Mrs. Shea in
Watford. A member of St. James Church Brooke, she took an active part in all
church activities until she came to Watford, where she was a regular attendant
of Trinity Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Russell Shea (Florence) and
Mrs. Arthur Fisher (Gertrude) of Mt. Brydges. Five grandchildren and three
great grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her six years ago. The body rested at the
home of her daughter, until noon Tuesday when it was removed for service at 2.30 p.m. at
St. James Church, Brooke. Pallbearers were, Russell Shea, Arthur Fisher, Wayne
Fisher, J.D. Howe, Leon Eaton and Norman Lowthlan. Flowerbearers were
her four granddaughters. Mrs. J.C. Wilton (Maxine),
Mrs. J.D. Howe (Dorothy), Mrs. Leon Eaton (Patricia) and Miss
Phyllis Fisher. The Rev. John Graham of St. James Church officiated,
assisted by Rev. C.E. Beacom of St. Andrew's. Interment was in St. James
Church Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 23 AUGUST 1973
FLORENCE (Kelly) SHEA
Mrs. Russell Shea, Front St., passed away on Friday in
Strathroy-Middlesex Hospital in her 76th year. The former Florence May
Kelly, she leaves her husband and one sister, Mrs. Arthur Fisher
(Gertie) to mourn the loss. Funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the Harper
Funeral Home with Rev. D.H. Ramsay, of London officiating in the absence of
Rev. Douglas Hawkins, of Watford United Church, who is holidaying out
of town. Pallbearers included all nephews; J.D. Bryce, Don Shea, Ron
Smith, J.D. Howe, Leon Eaton and Leigh Lawton. Burial was in St. James Church
Cemetery on the 6th Line, South of Watford.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 13 SEPTEMBER 1978
ARTHUR L. FISHER
Arthur L. Fisher, of Mount Brydges, passed away suddenly at
St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Friday 8 September 1978, in his
88th year. He was the husband of Gertrude (Kelly) Fisher and father
of Mrs. Maxine Wilton of Vancouver, B. C.; Mrs. J.D. (Dorothy) Howe
of R.2, Strathroy; Mrs. Leon (Patricia), Eaton of R.4
Applin; Mrs. Leigh (Phyllis) Laughton of Mount Brydges and Wayne
Fisher of London. Surviving as well are 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Ed Chapman, in the
R.C. Madill Funeral Home, Mount Brydges on Monday with interment in St.
James Cemetery, Brooke Twp., Ont.
LONDON FREE PRESS 19 JUNE 1989
LENA GERTRUDE FISHER
Suddenly at Strathmere Lodge on Monday 19 June 1989, Mrs.
Lena Gertrude (Kelly) Fisher, formerly of Mount Brydges, age 90 years. Beloved wife
of the late Arthur Fisher (1978). Dear mother of Maxine Wilton of Vancouver, Dorothy and
J.D. Howe of RR 2, Strathroy, Patricia and Leon Eaton of Glencoe,
Phyllis and Leigh Laughton of Mount Brydges, Wayne and Helen Fisher of London.
Also survived by 14 grandchildren 35 Great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 son.
Friends may call at the R.C. Madill Funeral Home, Mount Brydges on Tuesday,
20th June 7-9 PM and Wednesday 21 June 2-4 and 7-9
P.M. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday 22nd June at 1:30 PM by Rev. Ed
Chapman. Interment St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Memorial donations to St. Judes
Anglican Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Mount Brydges
Lilac Rebekah Lodge No.367 will conduct a memorial service
on Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.
LONDON FREE PRESS AUGUST 1969
NORMAN LOWTHIAN
At Victoria Hospital on Wednesday 27 August 1969, Norman Russell
Lowthian of Mount Brydges, Ont., age 42 years. Beloved husband
of Phyllis (Fisher) Lowthian and dear father of Louise and Cleve, both at home.
Survived also by his mother Mrs. Carrie E. Lowthian of Strathroy and one brother, R.G.
(Dick) Lowthian of London. Resting at his late residence, Mount Brydges, until Saturday
morning 30 August then funeral service will be conducted at the Harding
and Madill Funeral Home by Mr. Gordon McAuslin and Rev. L. Jacklin, at 2
p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heath Foundation. Interment in Cook's
Cemetery.
LONDON FREE PRESS MARCH 1960
THEOPHILUS LUCAS
At his late residence, Con 12, Moore Twp., on Friday 26 February
1960, Theophilus Alfred Lucas, in his 80th year, beloved husband of
Sarah Hollingshead, and dear father of Walter Lucas of Con 12, Moore Twp., and
2 grandchildren. Resting at the W.M. Jay funeral home, Main St., Patrolia, where the
funeral service will be held on Monday 28 February at 3 p.m. Interment in St. James
Cemetery, Watford.
SARNIA OBSERVER MARCH 1960
THEOPHILUS LUCAS
Funeral of Theophilus Lucas was held from William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia,
Monday. The Rev. Stewart Miner of Moorline United Church conducted
the service. Pallbearers were James Patton, Bert Morrison, Clayton Causley,
Osborne Wyler, Ralph Gardiner and Clarence Crochard. Husband of Mrs. Sarah Lucas of
RR 1 Corunna, Mr. Lucas died at the family residence, Friday. Burial was in St.
James Cemetery, Watford.
SARNIA OBSERVER 12 FEBRUARY 1965
SARAH (Hollingshead) LUCAS
Mrs. Sarah Lucas, 84, R.R. No.1 Corunna, died yesterday in the Adams Nursing Home,
Petrolia. She was the widow of T.A. Lucas, who predeceased her in 1960.
Mrs. Lucas was the former Sarah Julia Hollingshead, and was born in
Enniskillen township. Previous to moving to her present address in 1925, she lived on the
sixth concession, Enniskillen township, Petrolia and Sarnia. She is survived by a
son, Walter Lucas of Corunna, a brother Joseph of East Tawos, Mich., two
sisters, Mrs. William (Hazel) Skostes of Saskatoon, Sask and Mrs.
David (Pearl) Levitt of Flordia; two grandchildren Carol and Paul Lucas.
Funeral will be held from the William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia on Saturday at 2
p.m. with Rev. J. G. Barnard of Mooreline United Church officiating. Burial will be
in St. James Cemetery Brooke.
SARNIA OBSERVER 2 OCTOBER 1969
WALTER LUCAS
Walter Lucas, 56, of 2111 LaSalle road, R.R. 1, Corunna died today in Sarnia
General Hospital. He was born in Sarnia and was employed with Polymer Corporation
as electrical technician. He was a former member of the Foreman's
Club and member of Liberty Lodge 419 AF and AM and the Amateur Radio Club. He
was an adherent of Temple Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former
Margaret Morrison, a daughter Carol and a son Paul, both at home, his
parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Morrison of Sarnia and two brothers-in-law, Mr.
and Mrs. Clayton Causley and R. J. Bert Morrison, both of Sarnia. Funeral service
will be held Saturday at 1.30 p.m. from Stewart Funeral Home. Rev
J. R. Vincent of Temple Baptist Church will officiate. Burial in Hillsdale Cemetery,
Petrolia.
SARNIA OBSERVER AUGUST 1935
MATILDA (Edwards) LUCAS
The death occurred on Sunday of Matilda Edwards, wife of Robert Lucas in
her 93rd year at the family residence Lot 13 Con 14 Brooke. Mrs. Lucas suffered a
broken hip a week ago while working about her home. She has been
a long resident of Brooke and is well known throughout the
district. The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon with a short service
at the family residence and a public service in St. James
Church at 3 o'clock. The Rev. J.H. Hosford will conduct the service and
interment will be made in St. James cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 15 AUGUST 1935
MATILDA (Edwards) LUCAS
A fall in her home a week ago in which she suffered a fractured hip and shock
proved fatal on Sunday evening 11 August to Mrs. Robert Lucas
Sr., 6th line west, who died in her 93rd year, after being
remarkably active for her advanced years. Born in Warwick, Mrs. Lucas, who was
formerly Matilda Edwards, was one of the pioneer residents of the district.
With her husband, who survives, they marked their 67th wedding
anniversary this year, following their golden wedding and diamond jubilee several
years ago. Her husband, who has been in very poor health for many years,
has also passed his 90th birthday and was born on the same farm where
he has lived his entire lifetime. Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Henry Knight, of Grosse Isle, Detroit and Mrs. Georgina Blain
in Alberta; also two sons Robert in the west and David at home. The funeral
was delayed until this Thursday afternoon to permit the arrival of the daughter from
the west. Service is being conducted at the family home and in
St. James Church by the rector, Mr. J.H. Hosford, with interment in
St. James Churchyard.
SARNIA OBSERVER 27 APRIL 1936
ROBERT LUCAS
Funeral services for Robert Lucas were conducted on Saturday afternoon by
L.O.L. No.1029, Brooke. Mr. Lucas aged 91 years had been an invalid for a number of
years. He was a lifelong resident of the Brooke Warwick townline. Mrs. Lucas, who
was formerly Matilda Edwards, predeceased him in August of last year. A short
service was conducted at his residence and the graveside service
was directed by L.O.L. No.1029. The ballbearers were Arthur Higgins,
Absalom Lucas, T.H. Lucas, Saunders Lucas and B. Sutton. The Rev. J.H. Hosford was in
charge of the service. Interment was in St. James cemetery Brooke.
SARNIA OBSERVER 18 JANUARY 1957
DAVID LUCAS
David Thomas Lucas, resident of the town for the last ten years and formerly a
farmer in Brooke township, died suddenly en-route to Phillipi Virginia USA.
He was in his 74th year and the son of the late Robert Lucas and Matilda Edwards
Lucas. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas left last week to spend the winter in the south. Funeral
services were held in Phillipi on the 15th January 1957 with interment in
Rononoke, Virginia. The deceased was a life-long resident of this district.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 31 OCTOBER 1974
BELLE LUCAS
Mrs. Belle P. Lucas (Lumsden) passed away on Saturday 26th October at the
Watford Nursing Home in her 85th year. She was predeceased by her husband, and a
daughter Virginia and a son James. One son Charles, of Marion and one
grandaughter, Mrs. W.H. Smith (Susan) of Floyd, Virginia, survive. Funeral
service was conducted on Monday 28th October at Harper
Funeral Home with interment in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke.
SARNIA OBSERVER AUGUST 1959
JOHN WILLIAM ELLIOTT
John William Elliott, 84, died in Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, Petrolia,
Monday after a lengthy illness. He was well known and highly respected in the Inwood
community where he had lived all his life. He was an active member of Inwood United Church
and was an elder for many years. In earlier years he was supertendent of the
Sunday school and later was a teacher of the adult Bible classes until his
illness seven months ago. Funeral will be held from J.N. Black Funeral
Chapel, Alvinston, Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Alvinston Cemetery. His wife died
35 years ago. Mr. Elliott is survived by a son, Lucas Elliott of Enniskillen Township and
four daughters, Mrs. P. Hartley (Beatrice) of Hazel Park, Mich., Mrs. Ollie Dobbin
(Annie) of Enniskillen Township, Mrs. Aubrey Dobbyn (Mary) of Inwood and Mrs.
William Robbins (Kathleen) of Alliston, Ont., and 17 grandchildren and 31 great
grandchildren.
SARNIA OBSERVER 28 SEPTEMBER 1989
OLIVER JOHN (OLLIE) DOBBIN
At C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia on Thursday, 21 September 1989, Oliver John
(OLLIE) Dobbin, 84 years, of R.R. 1, Petrolia. Beloved husband of Annie (nee Elliott).
Dear father of John and his wife Joanna, Bill and his wife Donna and Jean and her
husband Lyle Poland, all of R.R. 1, Petrolia. Dear brother of Ada (Mrs. Elton
Freer) of Petrolia and Mrs. Mabel Freer of R.R. 1, Petrolia. Also survived by 14
grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Predeceased by a brother Newton, sisters
Mae Marriott, Kate White and Nettie Johnson and a
great-grandson Kory O'Brien. Visitors will be received on Friday 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service
will be held Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Ross Williams officiating.
Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy
donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the
Canadian Cancer Society. Pallbearers were Ken and Bruce Poland and Ray, Ken, Gary and
Vaughn Dobbin. Flowerbearers were Bob Poland, Marilyn O'Brien, Joanne Kumpf,
Marianne Domotor, Karen Dobbin, Ruth White and Mark Dobbin.
SARNIA OBSERVER 5 OCTOBER 1888
MARY LUCAS
After an illness of several weeeks, Mrs. Andrew Lucas, 13 Con., died on Tuesday
last, aged 65 years. The remains were interred in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery last Thursday.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 28 OCTOBER 1910
ANDREW LUCAS
Another of the old pioneers of Brooke passed away on Wednesday, in the person
of Mr. Andrew Lucas, 13th concession at the advanced age of 86 years. Mr. Lucas has been
in failing health for several months and the end was not unexpected. The
funeral will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
family residence, Lot 16, 13th line to Mount Carmel
Cemetery. Obituary notice next week.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 NOVEMBER 1910
ANDREW LUCAS
Another old pioneer passed away Wednesday, 26 October 1910 in the person
of Andrew Lucas who died at the family residence, Lot 16, Concession 13, Brooke, aged 86
years. The late Mr. Lucas was born of Irish parents in the town of
Beckwith, County of Lanark in the year 1824, and came with his parents to
Brooke when a lad of 12 years, and endured all the hardships
and privations incident to the early settlement of Ontario. In politics,
he was Conservative and a Methodist in religion. In 1845, he was married to Mary
Evoy of Adelaide. Eleven children blessed their union, three of them dying in
early childhood. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind loving father 5 sons and 3
daughters, namely: James, Albert, William and George of Brooke and
John of Watford and Mrs. John Oakes, Mrs. Theo Oakes of Brooke and
Elizabeth at home. He is also survived by an aging sister, Mrs. George Fuller, better
known as Aunt Betsy. The funeral, which took place on the 28th inst., was
conducted by the Rev. R. C. Burton, 5 sons and a son-in-law acting as
pallbearers. Interment took place in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 2 AUGUST 1918
ELIZABETH LUCAS
A life-long resident of the township passed away on Thursday, 25th July
when Miss Elizabeth Lucas died at her home on the 13th concession, the
farm on which she was born, aged 72 years. She was a confirmed invalid, confined to
her bed for over 7 years pervious to her death. The funeral took place from the
residence Lot 16, Con. 13, on Saturday afternoon at 2.30 for Mt. Carmel Cemetery and
was well attended. The service was conducted by the Rev. S. J. T. Fortner of
the Brooke circuit and the Rev. A. I. Brown, of Kerwood, the latter an
old and much-esteemed former pastor of the deceased, preaching the
sermon in Mt. Carmel Church. The pallbearers were 5 brothers and a brother-in-law of
the departed, namely; George, Albert, William, John and James Lucas and
Theo., Oakes. The deceased was a life-long member of the Methodist
Church and before her long illness took a deep and active interest in all
matters calculated to advance the welfare of mankind. Her long illness was borne
cheerfully and with true Christian fortitude.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 2 JULY 1943
ALFRED "GEORGE" LUCAS
Mr. Alfred George Lucas, a son of the late Andrew Lucas and Mary
Evoy Lucas, passed away at the home of his nephew, Ivan S. Lucas, on Thursday
24th June 1943, in his 83rd year. He had lived the greater part of his life in
Brooke Township, but for the past nine years had made his home with his nephew
in Warwick. Mr. Lucas was a member of Walnut United Church and was the last
surviving member of a family of 3 daughters and 5 sons. The funeral was
held from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, on Saturday at
two o'clock with Revs. Wm. T. Eddy and Wm. Reynolds in charge. The
pallbearers were: Alex and James Kelly, Gordon Sutton, Donald McVicar,
Gordon Oakes and Ivan S. Lucas. Interment was made in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 8 MARCH 1912
REBECCA (Murdock) LUCAS
One by one we are passing away. How true the passage that reads "For ye know
neither the day nor the hour wherin the son of God cometh." This
passage of scripture it seems fits closely unto the case of the subject of
this obituary. Mrs. James Lucas, although for years she had poor
health, this winter she had been unusually well for her, until about 3 weeks
previous to her death, when she contracted a severe cold, which developed into
bronchial pneumonia. Although everything that medical aid could do was done,
it was of no avail. In the death of this grand and noble woman the world loses a
striking example of love, kindness and true womanhood. Her life was wholly
devoted to her church and her family. Such a life as this carries with it a Christian
realization that there is more joy in one minutes walk with God than years of wordly
pleasure. Rebecca Murdock, eldest daughter of Henry Murdock, who has
long since gone to his reward, was born in Middlesex county, near
Strathroy, 3 November 1853. On this farm she lived until the age
of 15 years when the family moved to Brooke township on the same
farm on which she died. On the 6th December 1872, she was married to James
Lucas, and moved to his farm on 15 sideroad. In 1882, James Lucas purchased the farm
on which he still resides and on which his wife died. To this marriage three
children were born, Nelin, who lives in Bad Axe Mich., Ada and Ivan, who reside with
their father. At the time of Mrs. Lucas' death, 3 sisters and 1 brother, Mrs. John
Cranston, Mrs. James Richardson and Mrs. Philo Richardson all of Ubly Mich.,
and William Murdock, of Bad Axe, and also Miss Susie Murdock
(a niece) of Bad Axe, were at her bedside, besides her own entire
family. By request, the two sons, her brother, 2 brother-in-laws and
one nephew acted as pallbearers, and in the midst of sorrowing relatives
and a multitude of friends, the remains were taken to Mount Carmel
church, where the funeral services were conducted by the pastor of the Congregational
church of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in the cemetery
adjoining the church, there to remain until the last sound shall
bid her arise into the realm of eternal bliss.
SARNIA OBSERVER 9 DECEMBER 1935
JAMES LUCAS
The death occurred on Saturday of James Lucas, aged 88 years, at the home of his
son, Ivan on sideroad Warwick. Mr. Lucas, who had been in poor health for the past
seven months, was pre-deceased by his wife, Rebecca Ann Murdock 23 years ago.
He is survived by 2 brothers, William and George, both of Brooke
township, one daughter Ada, of Warwick, one son Ivan, of Warwick. Funeral services were
conducted this afternoon with a private service at the home of his
son and a public service in Mount Carmel church.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 25 MARCH 1963
MISS ADA V. LUCAS
Miss Ada Victoria Lucas, 78, a resident of Watford for many years, passed away
quite suddenly on Sunday at the Watson Nursing Home, where she had been a
patient for only six days. Death was due to a heart condition. She was a
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas of Brooke, and her only
immediate relative is her brother Ivan Lucas of Warwick Twp. Service was conducted
on Tuesday afternoon at Harper Funeral Home by Rev. Ross Cumming of Watford United
Church and interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 12th Con., Brooke Twp.
Pallbearers were Alfred Coneybeare, Fred Copeland, Fred McIntosh,
Clifford Lucas, Orville Wallis and Harry Copeland.
SARNIA OBSERVER 25 MARCH 1963
ADA LUCAS
Miss Ada Victoria Lucas, 78 died Sunday in Watford. She is a sister of Ivan
Lucas of Warwick Township, and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Harper Funeral
Home, Watford, with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 13 DECEMBER 1973
JENNIE (Hagen) LUCAS
Mrs. Ivan Lucas, the former Jennie Margaret Hagen, passed away at her
home in Warwick Twp., on Saturday 9th December in her 89th year. Besides her husband
she is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Lenton and a brother,
Ralph H. Brown, both of Ubly, Mich., also several nieces and
nephews. The body rested at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral
service was held on Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Watford Cemetery.
Pallbearers included: Harold George, Donald Ross, Franklin Adams,
Jack Aitkin, Harry Slegers and Mac Tanton. (If Saturday would be the 8th. If
Sunday would be the 9th)
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 12 MAY 1922
JOHN W. LUCAS
Once more the Angel of Death has visited us and called away to a
better home John W. Lucas, son of the late Andrew Lucas. He had been a sufferer from
paralysis for a number of years and his passing away was not unexpected. He was
always of cheerful disposition and patient and kind in his affliction, but God in His
infinite mercy took him unto Himself on the 25th day of April 1922. Mr. Lucas
was born in 1864 and married in 1890 to Mary Christina Ross (daughter of
the late Ebenezer Ross) who survives him. He is also survived by four brothers and two
sisters. The funeral was held from the home of his brother-in-law, Mr. George Ross, with
whom he had made his home for the past year, on Thursday at 2 o'clock to
Alvinston Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Tiffin of Blyth, a former pastor
of the deceased, officiating at the home and graveside. The bearers were his 4 brothers
and 2 brothers-in-law, George and William Ross. Mr. Lucas was a faithful
member of the Methodist Church for a number of years. Mrs. Lucas has the sincere
sympathy of her many friends in her great loss of a loving and faithful husband.
SARNIA OBSERVER 8 DECEMBER 1943
MARY (Ross) LUCAS
Mrs. John Wesley Lucas, a life-long resident of Brooke Township,
and for the past 16 years in Watford, died at her home on High School
Street of Monday, in her 76th year. She was formerly Mary Christina Ross and after her
marriage to John Wesley Lucas they lived for many years on the Navroo Road just
south of Watford. Mr. Lucas predeceased her 18 years ago. Surviving are 2 sisters and 5
brothers; Mrs. Robert Watt of Brooke, Miss Ella Ross of Alvinston, William
Ross of Dutton, George Ross of Lambeth, Trueman and Walter Ross of
Brooke and Ernest Ross of Alvinston. The funeral was held at Harper Funeral
Home, Watford, on Wednesday afternoon and interment was in Alvinston Cemetery. The
Rev. William T. Eddy of Erie Street United Church, was in charge of the service.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 29 JANUARY 1932
MARGARET OAKES
Mrs. Margaret Oakes, a lifelong resident of Brooke township, died on Tuesday
evening, 19th January at the home of her niece, Mrs. William W. Smith,
12th line, with whom she had resided for the past five
years. Born in Brooke township 82 years ago, the daughter of pioneer settlers,
Mrs. Oakes, whose maiden name was Margaret Lucas, was married on Christmas Day
60 years ago to Mr. John Oakes, a well known Brooke township farmer. For many years
they resided in Enniskillen township. Mr. Oakes predeceased her in February 1901. Mrs.
Oakes throughout her life time, was an active member of the former
Methodist Church, having become deeply interested in all the various
church activities during her girlhood and her interest never lagged. Mrs.
Oakes is survived by three brothers: George Lucas, 12th line; William W.
Lucas, 10th line Brooke; and James Lucas 18 sideroad,
Warwick. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, with service being held at
Mrs. Smith's residence at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. E.W. Hart,
of Erie St., United Church, Watford, the minister basing his
address on the text: "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord." Rev. 14:13.
Interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke, the pallbearers being Gordon
Sutton, Grant Smith, Donald McVicar, Roy MacGregor, Alvin King and Howard Lett.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 31 MAY 1929
MRS. THEOPHILUS OAKES
Another life-long resident of Brooke Township passed on Sunday last when Mrs. Theophilus
Oakes died at the home of her only daughter, Mrs. William W. Smith, 12th line. Mrs. Oakes
had been in failing health for some time. Born on the 12th line in Brooke Township
she had been a continuous resident of this district. She was a daughter of the
late Andrew and Mary Lucas, and on 23 March 1880, was married to Mr. Theo., Oakes,
who survives her, with one son, Gordon A., 15 sideroad and one daughter, Mrs.
Will Smith (Lulu) 12th line. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Margaret
Oakes, 12th line, and three brothers; James Lucas, 18 sideroad, Warwick;
William W. Lucas 10th line, Brooke, and George Lucas 12th line. The
funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, service being conducted by Rev.
Forbes Rutherford, of Brooke, United Church with Rev. T.W. Hazelwood of
Erie St. Church, Watford, assisting. Pallbearers were: Robert and Joseph
Styles, R.J. Lucas, Herbert Holbrooke, Dan McVicar and George Lucas.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Silas Straffon and son,
Lloyd of Crosswell, Mich., and Alex Oakes of Arkona. Interment was made in Mount Carmel
Cemetery, 12th line, Brooke.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 9 MARCH 1962
ELLEN (Kidd) OAKES
Mrs. Gordon Oakes, formerly Ellen Kidd of Brooke Twp passed away
last Thursday the 2nd March in Toronto where she has resided with her son, Bert.
Also surviving are one brother, Edward Kidd of Sarnia, two
grand-children and 2 great-grandchildren. A service was conducted at the J.N.
Black Funeral Home, Alvinston, on Saturday, with interment in
Mount Carmel Cemetery, 12th Con., Brooke Twp.