OBITUARIES
LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA
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SARNIA OBSERVER 2 JANUARY 1968
WANDA (LUCAS) BURNLEY
Mrs. Wanda Burnley, 70, of R.R. No.2 Camlachie died Monday in Sarnia General Hospital. She
was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Lucas. Mrs. Burnley was a
past district deputy of Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Martin,
three daughters, Mrs. Findlay (Jean) McKinlay of Camlachie, Mrs. Ted (Helen) Tait of
Glencoe Mrs. Donald (Doris) McCormick of Watford, a son Lorne of Plympton Township;
a sister, Myrtle Lucas of Grimsby, a brother William of Sarnia and
eight grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from McKay and White
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Wyoming cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 28 APRIL 1980
MARTIN BRUNLEY
Suddenly on the 26th April 1980, Mr. Martin Burnley, age 85 of Twilight Haven,
Petrolia, formerely of Camlachie, born in Plympton Township. Predeceased by his wife
Wanda (1968). Beloved father of Mrs. Finlay (Jean) McKinlay of Forest,
Mrs. Ted (Helen) Tait of Glenco, Mrs. Donald (Doris) McCormick of
Watford and son Lorne of Plympton Township. Funeral services will be
held on Tuesday the 29th April at 2 p.m. from the McKay White
Funeral Home, Wyoming with interment Wyoming Cemetery. Masonic services Monday
evening at 7 p.m. by the Huron Lodge no 382 Camlachie. Sympathy may be expressed by
donations to the charity of your choice.
LONDON FREE PRESS 20 JULY 1989
EDWARD TAIT
Suddenly at Four Counties General Hospital, Newbury, Wednesday 19 July
1989, Edward C. (Ted) Tait of 164 Simpson Street, Glencoe. Beloved husband, friend
and companion of Helen (Burnley) Tait, in his 66th year. Son of the late
Victor and Grace Tait. Dear brother of Mrs. Gordon (Margaret) Savage of
Sarnia, Malcolm Tait of Strathroy, Mrs. Russell (Elena) Park of Sarnia, Mrs.
Clifford (Grace) Anderson of Bayfield, and Peter Tait of Sarnia. Also surviving are
several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends will be received at the Arn Funeral
Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral
Service will be held in St. John's Anglican Church, Glencoe,
Friday 27 July, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. George Hamilton
officiating. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery. Burns Lodge AF & AM
will hold a Memorial Service Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in the Funeral Home.
Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Four Counties Hospital would be
appreciated.
SARNIA OBSERVER 5 APRIL 1941
RETA GENEVIEVE LUCAS
The death of Mrs. Reta Genevieve Lucas, aged 35 years, wife
of William T. Lucas 167 Campbell Street occurred in the Sarnia General Hospital
today. Mrs. Lucas was born in Wyoming and lived there until her marriage
when she moved to Sarnia. Surviving, besides her husband are 3 daughters, Dorothy, Audrey
and Ilene; 4 sons, Lorne, Garnet, Gerald and Floyd all at home; her mother,
Mrs. James Chivers of Wyoming, and 6 brothers, Henry Chivers of Sarnia,
John of Chatham, Joseph of Petrolia, Clarence of
Pontiac Michigan, Chester of Wyoming and Garfield of Sarnia.
The funeral will be held from D. J. Robb's funeral home on Monday at 2 p.m. with
internment in Lakeview Cemetery Sarnia Ont.
SARNIA OBSERVER 1 DECEMBER 1980
WILLIAM THOMAS LUCAS
At his residence 167 Campbell Street, on Sunday 30 November 1980,
William T. Lucas, age 80, husband of Margaret (Paradis) Lucas. Born in Forest, a
Sarnia resident most of his life, he was retired from Imperial Oil with 40 years
service. Surviving is his wife the former Margaret Paradis, sons Lorne, Larry and Ronald
of Sarnia, Garnet of Stratford, Gerald of Glenburon, Floyd of Corunna and William of
Brantford, daughters, Mrs. James (Audrey) Whealer, Mrs. William
(Ilene) Trumble, Miss Vera Lucas all of Sarnia, Mrs. Doug (Gail)
Brooks of Courtright, Mrs. Shawn (Carol) Clifford of St. Marys and
Miss Sharon Lucas of Stratford, a sister Miss Myrtle Lucas of
Grimsby, 29 grandchildren and 6 great-grand-children. He was
predeceased by daughters, Dorothy Worsley and Cheryl Ann Lucas,
brothers Claude and Guy Lucas, sisters Wanda Burnley and Hazel Robbins. Funeral
services will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral
Home Wednesday at 3.30 p.m. with burial in Lakeview Cemetery Sarnia Ont. Sympathy
may be expressed through donations to the Lambton Lung
Association or the Charity of your choice. Visitations at the funeral home today 2 p.m. to
4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SARNIA OBSERVER 30 NOVEMBER 1982
WILLIAM LORNE LUCAS
At Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, 29 November 1982, William Lorne
Lucas Sr age 54. Husband of Judy Davis of 924 King Street, Sarnia, father of
Willie and Laurie Ann both at home, brother of Floyd of Corunna, Garnet
of Stratford, Jerry of Glennhuron, Mrs. William (Eilene)
Trumble of Sarnia and Mrs. James (Audrey) Wheeler of Sarnia Township. Step-brother
of Larry, Ronald, William, Gail, Vera, Sharon and Carol. Private service will
be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home on Wednesday 1 December at 1
p.m. with burial at Lakeview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph's Hospital. There will be no visitation
at the funeral home.
SARNIA OBSERVER 23 SEPTEMBER 1958
CHERYL ANN LUCAS
A run of 204 fatality free days in Sarnia ended at 6.15 p.m. Tuesday. The
victim Cheryl Ann Lucas, aged two and a half, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William T.
Lucas of 167 Campbell. Cheryl is believed to have died instantly from a broken
neck when she was in collision with a pick-up truck near her home. Driver of
the truck was identified by police as Gerald Sherwood, 39, of Temply Street. The mishap
was witnessed by several persons including Cheryl's father. They said that the
girl and a group of other children were playing on the sidewalk. Their ball bounced
into the street. Cheryl ran after it and was struck by the westbound truck.
Her body was thrown eight feet into the air and landed in the roadway.
Ballantyne's ambulance were called and the girl was taken to hospital, but she was
found to be dead on arrival. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas have four other children.
Gail, three, Larry, five, Billie, three, and Ronald six months. Besides
her sister and brothers there are two stepsisters. Mrs.
George Stone and Mrs. William Trumble, both of Sarnia and four stepbrothers,
William Lorne Lucas of Sarnia, Garnet Lucas of Stratford, Gerry
Lucas of Falconbridge and Floyd Lucas of Sarnia; her grandparent, Mrs. Joseph
Paradis of Sarnia and her great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Paradis of Sarnia.
Funeral service wil be held at D.J. Robb Funeral Home Thursday at 1:15
p.m.
Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 6 JUNE 1953
CLAUDE W. L. LUCAS
Claude W. L. Lucas 42, 112 Victoria street north, died at the Sarnia General Hospital this
morning. Mr. Lucas is a former employee of the Imperial Oil Company Ltd. He is
survived by 1 son, William Lucas of Dartmouth, N.S., who is
a member of the Royal Canadian Navy: 2 brothers, Guy and William Lucas, both
of Sarnia: 3 sisters, Mrs. Hazel Robbins of Wyoming, Mrs. Wanda Burnley, of
Camlachie, Miss Myrtle Lucas of Kapuskasing. The body is at the D.J. Robb Funeral
Home from where the funeral will be conducted on Tuesday at 3.30 p.m. with
internment in Lakeview Cemetery Sarnia Ont.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 2 OCTOBER 1893
ELIZABETH (Cowan) LUCAS
Many of our readers will hear with regret of the death of
Mrs. George Lucas which occurred at her home in Markdale on Monday
last from paralysis. She was aged 66 years and 6 months. The family
removed from Alvinston to Markdale about a year ago in hopes that
the change would be beneficial to Mrs. Lucas' health. The remains were
brought to Watford on Wednesday afternoon and interred in the 6th
line cemetery (St. James). The funeral was very largely attended, indicating
the high esteem in which the deceased was held by her many old friends in this vicinity.
The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. James Thompson. The deceased leaves a
husband, 5 sons and 3 daughters to mourn their irreparable loss. With the exception
of Mr. Alex Lucas, of Calgary, all the family, Wm. Lucas of
Markdale, Johnston Lucas of Markdale, Miss Madge Lucas of Markdale, Mrs.
A. McPherson of London and Mrs. (Rev). Park of Listowel attended the funeral. The
bereaved relatives have the sympathy of many friends in their affliction.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 19 APRIL 1895
GEORGE LUCAS
Mr. George Lucas of Markdale Ontario, came up to Brooke a few days ago
to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law the late Mrs.
John Lucas. He had been visiting around among his relatives, and on Saturday
last was stopping with his sister, Mrs. George Fuller, 2nd line, Warwick.
He had not been feeling well for some time, being troubled with an
affliction of the heart, but was able to go around as usual. After eating his dinner
he complained of feeling unwell and took some medicine. He went outside, and not
returning when expected some of the family looked for him and found him dead. They were
greatly shocked at the sad occurence. Medical assistance was summoned but nothing
could be done. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the English
Cemetery 6th line (St. James) and was largely attended. The Rev. J. Downie conducted
the service. Mr. Lucas was for many years a well known and respected resident of the
Township of Brooke, having been engaged for some time in purchasing wood for
the G.T.R. The family removed to Alvinston, and afterwards to Markdale. Mrs.
Lucas died about 2 years ago. The family consists of 4 sons and 3 daughters.
Alexander, Mayor of Calgary, Wm and Isaac of Markdale, Edward of
Dungannon, Mrs. (Rev) Park of Listowel, Mrs. A McPherson and Miss Maggie at
home. John and Andrew Lucas of Brooke, are brothers and Mrs. George Fuller of Warwick a
sister of the deceased. Mr. Lucas was in his 74th year.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 26 APRIL 1895
GEORGE LUCAS
The late Mr. George Lucas, a notice of whose death appeared in the last
issue of the Guide-Advocate, was born in the Township of Beckwith,
Lanark Co., in the year 1821. In company with his father he came west at an
early age, settling on Lot 11, Con 13 Brooke, about 60 years ago, where the family
resided for many years. During the stirring times of the rebellion of 1837/38,
Mr. Lucas served with the militia at Sarnia, London and Sandwich. He
purchased Lot 15 Con 6 S.E.R. Warwick, where the family resided prior to
their removal to Alvinston, and subsequently to Markdale. In politics be
was a staunch Conservative, and a member of the Church of
England. Mrs. Lucas, whose maiden name was Miss Elizabeth Cowan, died at
Markdale about 4 years ago. The surviving members of the family are, Wm.
Lucas, banker, Mrs. Angus McPherson, Isaac, Barrister, and Miss Maggie
of Markdale, Alex of Calgary, Johnston, druggist of Toronto, Edward, banker of
Dungannon and Mrs. (Rev) Parke of Clinton. Andrew and John Lucas of Brooke and
Mrs. George Fuller, and Mrs. James Edwards Warwick were brothers and sisters
of the deceased.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 7 SEPTEMBER 1900
ELISHA TOMPKINS
One of the oldest, if not the oldest man in the township, died on
Thursday the 30th August in the person of Elisha Tompkins, whose age is given
as 97, but is said to be nearer the century mark. The deceased was one of the earliest
settlers in the county, having lived over 70 years in Warwick. He followed
threshing for a number of years and was well known by all the settlers. The
funeral took place at Warwick Village Saturday 1 Sept 1900 with interment in the
United Cemetery Warwick Village.
SARNIA OBSERVER 12 OCTOBER 1927
MRS. WILLIAM FIELD
Mrs. William Field, a well known resident of this community died at her
home Wednesday morning 6 October. The deceased was 75 years of age and had been in
failing health for one year. She was born in Adelaide township and came to Watford
seven years ago. Besides her husband she leaves three children. Mrs. Norman
Thorner and Mrs. George Rumohr of Sarnia and Robert Jarriott of Warwick. The funeral was
held on Saturday afternoon from her late residence. Tom Wilkie and
James Goodfellow of Parkhill, Ont., conducted the services.
Interment being made at Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 29 NOVEMBER 1929
WILLIAM R. FIELD
The funeral of William R. Field well known resident of Watford, was held Wednesday from
Harper's funeral parlors, the service being conducted by Rev. T.W. Hazelwood of Erie
Street United Church. Mr. Field who died on Monday, is survived by two
sons, John of Reford, Mich., and George of Metcalfe township and two
daughters, Mrs. Thomas Prangley of Watford and Mrs. William Swift
of Sarnia. Two brothers Henry Field and George Field of Strathroy
also survive. The pallbearers at the funeral were George, Harold and Gordon
Field, of Metcalfe Township, Edwin of Reford Mich., and Basil Smith and
William Walker of Brooke Township. Interment was made in the Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 4 NOVEMBER 1941
WALTER ROUTLEY
The death occurred at the Parker nursing home, Watford, on
Saturday of Walter Routly, a native of Warwick Township who
returned to this district more than a year ago after 30 years in Biggar, Sask. Mr.
Routly, who was in his 78th year, had been confined to bed for many months before
his death. Surviving are four sons: Philip of Watford, Ernest of
Dauphin, Man., Wilber and Elmer of Biggar, and 13 grandchildren;
also four brothers, George, Albert and Sidney of Watford, and John of Sarnia.
The funeral was held at the Harper funeral home on Monday at two
o'clock, with service conducted by Rev. J.H. Hosford, rector of Trinity Church, and
interment in Watford Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur Williamson, John
G. McIntosh, Thomas Westgate Sr., Walter Bryce, Swanton
Chambers and Thomas Higgins.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 17 NOVEMBER 1972
W. R. ROUTLEY
Funeral service for the late Wilbert Russell Routley was held on Monday,
13 Nov at 2 p.m. at Third Avenue United Church, and interment was in the
Biggar Sask., Cemetery, with the Biggar Funeral Home in care of the
arrangements. Rev. S.A. Doan conducted the service. Honary pallbearers were N.
Poletz, R. Anderson, J. Anderson, J. Gidluck, M. Gidluck, F. Weekes, A.
Clark, R. Little, R. Brown and M. Ledding. Active pallbeearers were grandsons,
Brian Gladdish, Morgan Gladdish, David Page, Morris Paddock and Donald McKinley and
a nephew Larry Routley. Mr. Routley passed away on Thursday 9 Nov in Biggar in his
82 year. He was born at Watford, Ont., on 5 May 1891. He owned a dairy business in
Port Huron, Ont., for several years, and was a carpenter before coming
to the Biggar district in 1917, to farm. He was a successful farmer the
rest of his life in Thirsk and Triumph districts. He was a self taught
veterinarian for the area and loved horses. Mr. Routley was a member of the
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool committee, served on the Biggar Credit Union
Board and the Biggar Co-op Store Board and was a member of the United Church.
He enjoyed travelling and was a good neighbor to all. He continued to farm until
1970 although he and his wife had taken up residence in the town of Biggar in 1954.
Surviving are his wife, Florence, of Biggar: four daughters, Mrs. Marjorie
Gladdish of Fruitvale B.C.; Mrs. Marion Paddock of Biggar; Mrs.
Phyllis Page and Mrs. Evelyn Denton of North Battleford; two sons,
William McKinley and Morris McKinley of Biggar; three brothers, Elmer Routley
of Saskatoon, Philip Routley of Watford Ont., Ernest Routley of
Winnipeg; 20 grandchildren and 47 great grandchildren. Mr. Routley was predeceased
by his first wife Pearl in 1924, also by one brother Fred and one sister Martha.
Relatives attending the funeral of the late Wilbert Russell Routley from out of town
were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gladdish of Fruitvale B.C., Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Gladdish of
Nelson B.C., Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gladdish of Hanna Alta., Mrs.
Phyllis Page of North Battleford, Mrs. Evelyn Denton of North
Battleford, Mr. and Mrs. David Page of Edmonton, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Routley of
Watford Ont., Mr. Larry Routley of Strathroy, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Routley of Winnipeg, Mrs.
Qucad Sullivan of North Battleford, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Routley of Saskatoon, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Deaken of Orangeville Ont., Cpl and Mrs. Don Todd of Kipling Sask., Miss
Corinne Paddock of Kinderlsey Sask., Cpl and Mrs. L. Bennion
of Regina, Mrs. Kathy Ponto of Edmonton, Mrs. Lorraine Hodge of Saskatoon.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1916
RICHARD ROUTLEY
Another young man passed away on the threshold of manhood on Saturday 16th September when
Richard Frederick Routley, son of Walter Routley of Enniskillen, passed to the great
beyond in his 22nd year. He had been ailing for some time and last May went to the
Sanitarium at Gravenhurst, but nothing would stop the ravages of the dread disease. The
remains were taken to Watford and the funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from the
residence of Mr. William Field, Huron Street, to the Watford Cemetery, the Rev. R.M.
Stevenson of the Cong’l Church taking the service. The deceased is survived by two
brothers, one in Port Huron and the other serving King and Country overseas. The deceased
was well known to residents of this district, the family having lived on the Morris Duggan
farm on the country road for several years.
LONDON FREE PRESS 12 OCTOBER 1991
PHILLIP ROUTLEY
In Strathroy Middlesex hospital on Friday 11 October 1991, Phillip Daniel Routley of 475
Ontario Street, Watford. Beloved husband of Margaret Ellen Riste in his 86th year. Dear
father of Ivan and Vera Routley of London; Donald and Joyce Routley of Strathroy; Louise
and Ron Pane of Sarnia; Larry and Lynne Routley of Strathroy’ Jim and Anne Routley of
Durham’ Bill and Sandy Hayward of Goderich, 22 grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where funeral service will be
held on Sunday 13 October at 2 PM with Rev. Robert Towler officiating. Visitation starting
Saturday 2-4 & 7-9. Donations to the Strathroy Hospital Building Foundation or Watford
Trinity Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family. Interment in Watford
emetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER JUNE 1960
ISABELLA JARIOTT
At Petrolia Hospital on Saturday, 11 June, Isabella Muxlow beloved wife of
Robert Jariott, in her 85th year, mother of Mrs. Kenny Williamson
(Gladys), Mrs. John Healey (Dorothy) of Watford, Mrs. Basil Williamson
(Lily) and Albert of Sarnia, and Wilbert of Warwick Township. Remains
resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where service will be held on
Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 6 OCTOBER 1966
ROBERT JARIOTT
Robert Jariott, a member of a Warwick Twp., pioneer family, died last
Friday night in Sarnia General Hospital. Mr. Jariot was 92 years old. He was
born in Warwick Twp., and farmed all his life with the exception
of the past 17 years. He retired in 1949 and moved to Watford. His wife, the
former Isabella Muxlow, predeceased him several years ago. Surviving are three daughters:
Mrs. Kinney (Gladys) Williamson, and Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Healey, both of
Watford, along with two sons, Albert, of Sarnia, and Wilbert of Warwick Twp.
Also surviving are his grandaughter, Marie Logan, who lived with Mr. Jariot on Front St.
West as well as several other grandchildren. The Funeral service was held from
Harper Funeral Home on Monday afternoon. Mr. Gordon McLellan, of Strathroy,
officiated, with burial in Watford cemetery. Pallbearers were Basil and Kinney
Williamson, John Healey, Leslie Turnbull, Telford Thompson and Ernest
Newman, while flowerbearers included Ron Jariott, Gary Muxlow, Rick
Williamson and Donald Freer. (Obit said 3 daughters, but they only listed 2).
SARNIA OBSERVER 1 OCTOBER 1966
ROBERT JARRIOTT
A member of a Warwick Township pioneer family, Robert
Jarriott, 93, died in Sarnia General Hospital, Friday night. He was born in Warwick
Township and farmed all of his life with the exception of the last 17 years. He
retired in 1949 and moved to Watford. He was the father of former Fire Chief
Albert W. Jarriott of Sarnia. His wife the former Isabella Muxlow, died several
years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Gladys, Mrs. Kenneth Williamson of
Watford, Lily, Mrs. Basil Williamson of Sarnia and Dorothy, Mrs. Jack Healy of
Watford; two sons Albert of Sarnia and Wilbert G. Jarriott of Watford. Also
surviving are a granddaughter Marie Logan of Watford, who resided with Mr.
Jarriott and several other grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral
service will be held Monday from Harper Funeral Home,
Watford at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1994
GLADYS LEILA ALBERTA WILLIAMSON
Gladys Leila Alberta (Jariott) Williamson, passed away peacefully at the home of her
loving daughter, Mrs. Elsie Muxlow, 575 Simcoe St., Watford, on Saturday 9
April 1994, in her 94th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Kinney
Williamson and dea mother of Elsie Muxlow of Watford, Mervyn Williamson
of Chatham and Keith Williamson of Sarnia. Dear grandmother of 12
grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Dear sister
of Lily Williamson of Sarnia, and Dorothy Healey and Wilbert Jariott
both of Watford. Predeceased by one sister, Carrie Logan, one brother, Albert Jariott and
one son-in-law, Wildred Muxlow. The funeral service was held on Monday 11th April at 2
p.m. from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, with Rev. Christine O'Reilly
officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Gary, Danny and Darcy Muxlow, Rick, Paul
and Barry Williamson. Flowerbearers were Ken Williamson, Rick Mitchell,
Chris Barton, Warren Faulds, Dave Nace and Mike Gouwenberg. Interment in
Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 27 JUNE 1988
WILFRED MUXLOW
In C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia, on Thursday 23 June 1988,
Wilfred Muxlow, of 575 Simcoe St. Watford, beloved husband of Elsie Williamson in
his 64th year. Dear father of Gary, Mrs. Rick Mitchell (Charlene), Danny all
of Watford, and Darcy of Windsor, 7 granddaughters, and one grandson. Dear
brother of Mrs. Sam McPhee, (Lila) of Mandaumin, Mrs. Wilbert Jariott of R.R.
4 Watford, Ken of Watford. Predeceased by 4 brothers, Ivan, Lawrence, Elmer and
Albert. Resting at Harper Funeral Home, where service was held Saturday 25
June. Rev Christine Jerritt officiated. Interment in Watford Cemetery. Pallbearers,
Russell Hollingsworth Bob Dobson, Currie McVicar, Don Westgate, Ken Morgan, Clair
Taylor. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Petrolia Building
Fund.
SARNIA OBSERVER 1 DECEMBER 1980
BASIL WILLIAMSON
Basil Williamson, 90 of 268 Cameron St., died Sunday at St. Joseph's
Hospital. A retired fireman of the City of Sarnia with more than
30 years service. He is survived by his wife the former Lily Meryle Jarriott,
daughter, Mrs. Clara (Evelyn) Freer of RR 4 Petrolia, son
Albert Clara Williamson of Dartmouth, N.S., 12 grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren, sister Mrs. Pearl Christian of Warwick Village. Predeceased by a brother
Kenneth, sisters Mamie and Myrtle. Funeral service will be held from the D.J.
Robb Funeral Home on Wednesday at 1 p.m. with burial at Grandview Memorial
Gardens. Sympathy may be expressed through the charity of choice. Visitation tonight,
Tuesday afternoon and evening.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1927
DOROTHY MAXINE WILLIAMSON
The funeral of Dorothy Maxine, little daughter of Basil and Lillie Williamson was
held on Friday afternoon from the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jariott,
2nd line Warwick. The service was in charge of T. Wilkie of Grand Bend who spoke very
impressively, taking for his text part of the 12th chapter of Second Book of
Samuel. The palllbearers were four little boys, her uncle, Wilbert Jariott and three
little cousins, Walter Beattie, Jim and Ivan Morgan. Besides her parents she
leaves one little sister, Evelyn. Much sympathy is extended to the
family in their sorrow. Mrs. Williamson's sister, Mrs. Clare Logan,
having passed away three weeks ago and at the present time
Mr. Jariott's mother, lies critically ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Thorner in Sarnia.
SARNIA OBSERVER APRIL 1994
ALBERT JARIOTT/JARRIOTT
At St. Joseph's Health Centre on Wednesday 30 March 1994, Albert
William James Jarriott, age 89, of Sarnia, husband of Regena Doris
(Williamson) Jarriott and brother of Wilbert Jarriott and Dorothy Healey, all of Watford
and Lillian Williamson of Sarnia. Predeceased by a sister Carrie Logan. Mr. Jarriott was a
retired Chief of the Sarnia Fire Department. Born at Warwick, he had
resided in Sarnia for over 70 years. Complete funeral service will
be held in the chapel of the D.J. Robb Funeral Home on Friday, 1st
April at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Tom Rodger of Paterson Memorial Presbyterian
Church officiating. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday afternoon from
1:00 p.m. until time of service. Sympathy may be expressed
through memorial donations to the charity of choice. Interment in Grandview
Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 9 JANUARY 1957
WALTER FISHER
Funeral of Walter Fisher, 69, husband of Margaret Fisher, 4th line of Sarnia
Township, who died at his residence Sunday, was held from the D.J. Robb
Funeral Home Tuesday. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. Egilsson of
London Road West United Church. A duet was sung by Mrs. William Claypole and
Mrs. R. Blanchard accompanied by Mrs. Lyla Greer. Pallbearers were Graham Griffith,
Henry and Wilfred McKeown, Cameron and James Moore, and Colin Young. Burial was at
Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.
SARNIA OBSERVER 3 NOVEMBER 1981
MARGARET FISHER
Margaret Rosabelle (McLean) Fisher, 93, of Confederation
Road, Sarnia Township, died Monday at the Sarnia General Hospital. She was
a lifelong member of London Road West United Church, a member of
UCW and a member of the Lucasville Women's Institute. Wife of the late Walter F.
Fisher, she is survived by daughters, Mrs. Fred (Delores) Evoy of
Norwich, Mrs. Hugh (Beulah) MacColl of Petrolia, Gwendolyn Fisher of
Sarnis Township, sons, Clayton of Sarnia, Donald of Moore Township, Arlie and
Wayne both of Sarnia Township, sister, Mrs. Lena Levitt and
brother Donald McLean both of Petrolia, 16 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren. Predeceased by an infant daughter, Catherine, son
Gerald, two brothers and four sisters. Visitation at the funeral home,
this evening and Wednesday afternoon and evening. Sympathy may be expressed
through donations to the Red Cross Society. Funeral will be held from the Smith
Funeral Home, 1576 London Road on Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial in Hillsdale Cemetery,
Petrolia.
SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1993
ARLIE FISHER
At University Hospital, London, Ont., on Saturday 6 November 1993, Arlie
Fisher, aged 67 of Sarnia. Mr. Fisher was a retired employee of the Holmes Foundry.
Dear brother of Wayne Fisher and his wife Donna of Sarnia, Beulah and her husband Hugh
MacColl of Petrolia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by
his parents Walter and Margaret Fisher, brothers Clayton,
Gerald and Donald and sisters Gwendolyn, Catherine and Delores. Funeral
service will be held on Monday 8 November 1993 at 1:30 p.m. from the Smith Funeral
Home, 1576 London Rd., Sarnia. Friends will be received at the funeral home on
Sunday afternoon 2-4 and 7-9. Sympathy through donations to the London Road West United
Church Memorial Fund or the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Interment in
Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.
SARNIA OBSERVER JANUARY 1994
WAYNE GEORGE FISHER
At Sarnia General Hospital on Saturday 15 January 1994, Wayne George Fisher age 62 of
Sarnia. Mr. Fisher had farmed in the area all of his life. He was a member of the
Canadian Standard-Bred Horse Association. Beloved husband of Donna (Pettetier) Fisher.
Dear father of Crystal and Mark Cusack, Julie and Mike Core and Trudy and Frank
Price all of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Tana, Corey and Chad; Jenna,
Mitch and Jake; Shawni and Paige. Dear brother of Beulah MacColl of Petrolia.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Walter
and Margaret (McLean) Fisher, brothers Clayton, Gerald, Donald and Arlie
and sisters Delores, Gwendolyn and Catherine. The funeral service will be held
on Wednesday 19 January 1994 at 1 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, 1576
London, Road (Hwy#7), Sarnia. Friends will be received at the funeral
home Monday evening 7-9 and Tuesday afternoon 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sympathy
through donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Interment
at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.
SARNIA OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 1944
GERALD FISHER
Private Gerald Joseph Fisher, 24 year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Fisher of the fourth line of Sarnia Township died on 6 September of
wounds which he received in France on 5 September 1944. Private Fisher who was born on the
tenth line of Enniskillen township, was a member of the R.C.A.M.C. He enlisted
two years ago this month and went overseas a year ago last March
on his twenty-third birthday. Surviving members of his family are
his parents; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Evoy of Norwich; Mrs. H.G. MAcColl of
Petrolia and Gwendolyn at home; four brothers Sgt. A.C. Fisher who is
with the R.C.A.F. overseas, Donald, Arlie and Wayne at home.
SARNIA OBSERVER 8 AUGUST 1992
RONALD JOHN LUCAS
Suddenly in Brooke Township on Wednesday 5 August 1992, Ronald John Lucas Jr.,
of R.R. #3 Watford. Dear son of Ronald and Rita Lucas of R.R. #3 Wyoming and
Joanne Latimer, in his 18th year. Survived by five sisters and predeceased by one brother.
Dear grandson of John Sr. and Margaret Lucas, Brooke Township and Lee and
Mae Tanner, Petrolia. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where
funeral service will be held on Monday, 10 August at 1 p.m. with
Rev. Jim Breen of Hope United Church, Alvinston officiating. Visitation
starting Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations to the C.E.E. Hospital Fund would be
appreciated by the family. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery. (Murdered along with
his Mother & step-father).
WATFORD GUID ADVOCATE AUGUST 1992
RONALD LUCAS
Ronald John Lucas Jr. of R.R. #3, Watford passed away suddenly in Brooke Township on
Wednesday, 5th August 1992 in his 18th year. He was the dear son of Ronald and Rita Lucas
of R.R. #3, Wyoming and the late Joanne Latimer. Dear brother of five sisters, and dear
grandson of John Sr. and Margaret Lucas of Brooke Township, and Lee and Mae Tanner of
Petrolia. He was predeceased by one brother. The funeral service was held on Monday 10th
August at 1 p.m. from Harper Funeral Home, Watford with Rev. Jim Breen, of Hope United
Church, Alvinston officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Steve Saunders, Rob Anderson,
Brent Sisson, John Lucas Jr., Jacob Lucas and Wesley McLean. Flowerbearers included:
Robert Thompson, Jeff Shea, Jack Shea, Jeff Kimball, Frank Joris, Jim Todd, Mike Murphy
and John Wilson. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the C.E.E. Hospital
Fund would be apprecaited by the family. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery. (Murdered)
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE AUGUST 1992
JOANNE LATIMER
Joanne Elizabeth (Armstrong) Latimer of R.R. #3, Watford, passed away suddenly in Brooke
Township on Wednesday 5th August 1992 in her 54th year. She was the beloved wife of the
late Charles Wesley Latimer and dear mother of nine children and 12 grandchildren. Dear
daughter of Lee and Mae Tanner of Petrolia. Dear sister of Jim and Louise Armstrong of
Petrolia, and Gord and Helen Butler of R.R. #1, Mooretown. The funeral service was held on
Monday, 10th August at 1 p.m. from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, with Rev. Jim Breen
of Hope United Church, Alvinston, officiating. Service as pallbearers were: Steve
Saunders, Rob Anderson, Brent Sisson, Archie Goodrow, Russell Knight and Jack Johnson.
Flowerbearers included: Robert Thompson, Jeff Shea, Jack Shea, Jeff Kimball, Frank Joris,
Jim Todd, Mike Murphy and John Wilson. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to
the C.E.E. Hospital Fund would be appreciated by the family. Interment in Saunders Family
Cemetery, Brooke Township. (Murdered).
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE AUGUST 1992
CHARLES LATIMER
Charles Wesley Latimer of R.R. 3, Watford, passed away suddenly in Brooke Township on
Wednesday 5 August 1992 in his 54th year. He was the beloved husband of the late Joanne
Elizabeth (Armstrong) Latimer and dear step-father of nine children and 12 grandchildren.
Predeceased by his parents Wesley and Llo Latimer and one brother Kenneth. The funeral
service was held on Monday 10th August at 1 p.m. from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford
with Rev. Jim Breen of Hope United Church, Alvinston officiating. Service as pallbearers
were: Steve Saunders, Rob Anderson, Brent Sisson, Archie Goodrow, Russell Knight and Jack
Johnson. Flowerbearers included: Robert Thompson, Jeff Shea, Jack Shea, Jeff Kimball,
Frank Joris, Jim Todd, Mike Murphy and John Wilson. As expressions of sympathy, memorial
donations to the C.E.E. Hospital Fund would be apprecaited by the family. Interment in
Saunders Family Cemetery, Brooke Twp. (Murdered)
THE SANILAC JEFFERSONIAN 27 JUNE 1913
MRS. ELIZABETH (Lucas) BODDY
Mrs. Elizabeth Boddy, widow of the late John Boddy, passed away at the home of her son,
Edward, in Buel Township, early Sunday morning, and in her demise this county and
immediate vicinity loses another well known and respected pioneer. The deceased was over
89 years of age, having been born on the eleventh day of November in the year 1824. For
many years she resided in Canada, the place of her birth, but in the year of 1848 came to
Michigan and settled on some wild land in Sanilac County, and near the place where her
death occurred. Like all of the early settlers, Mrs. Boddy experienced many hardships and
lived to enjoy the results of the same. She was a woman with sterling character, ambitions
and respectful, and was loved by all who knew her. She was a devout member of the M.E.
Church, and her activities in the same will long be remembered. For the past eight weeks
the deceased has been ailing, death finally ending all earthly suffering at about 4:30
o’clock Sunday morning. Mrs. Boddy is survived by seven children, three girls and
four boys, all of whom were present at the funeral service. They are Mrs. Jane Hawkins of
Applegate; Mrs. Catherine Williams and Mrs. Mary Switzer of Flint; Edward Boddy of Buel;
George Boddy of Detroit; Robert Boddy of Rose City and Thomas Boddy of Elk. The funeral
was held from the Buel M.E. Church on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. F.H. townsend officiating,
and the remains were interred in the Davisville Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 25 SEPTEMBER 1896
HENRY LUCAS
Mr. Henry Lucas, an old and respected resident of the 13th con., passed
away on Saturday last after a lingering illness, in his 74th year. (73
years, 3 months and 1 day). The funeral took place on Monday afternoon,
the service being conducted by the Rev. J. Downie. A large number
of the Orange Order, of which the deceased was for many years a member,
paid their last tribute of respect to a worthy brother. The funeral
procession was one of the largest ever seen in the township, 105
rigs following the remains to their last resting place in St. James Church Cemetery,
6th line Brooke.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 14 NOVEMBER 1947
ABSALOM LUCAS
Mr. Absalom Lucas, a lifelong resident of Watford and district and for
many years a cement contractor in this community, passed away on Tuesday
morning after a brief illness. Taken ill with a stroke at his home on Front Street
on Saturday evening, he died from a heart attack only two days later. Mr. Lucas, who
was in his 85th year, was born in Brooke township in 1863 and had been a
resident of Watford since 1912. He was a son of Henry Lucas and Jane Higgins,
pioneer settlers on the original family homestead on 12 sideroad and he was
the last of their family of ten, of seven sons and three daughter. John William,
Thomas Henry, Absalom, George Edward, Robert James, Walter, David, Nancy, Ellen (Mrs.
Thomas Copeland), Sarah Jane (Mrs. William Henry Saunders). His wife, formerly
Mary Kelly, also predeceased him in December of 1935. Surviving are his five sons;
Roy of Regina, Clifford of Warwick township, Burton of London, Arnold of
Vancouver, and Melvin of Windsor, also 14 grandchildren. Mr. Lucas was
throughout his lifetime a devoted Anglican and an ardent Conservative,
for many years, active in the Orange Order and a member of the Woodsmen of the
World for over 50 years. He was also a constant subscriber and reader of The Guide
Advocate, like all members of his family, who as children, grew up with the local
newspaper since it was established 72 years ago in March 1875. The body rested
at the Harper Funeral Home until Thursday, when services were
conducted there and later at the St. James Church, Brooke by
the rector, the Rev. John Graham, with interment in St. James Churchyard.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 22 NOVEMBER 1973
FREDERICK THOMAS McINTOSH
Frederick Thomas McIntosh, aged 65, passed away on Monday 19 November 1973, in
Strathroy Middlesex Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rita McLeay and dear
brother of Mrs. Walter Lucas (Ina) of Brigden. A niece, Mrs. Chris Hussey
(Linda) of Corunna, also survives. The funeral service will be held from
the Harper Funeral Home on Thursday 22 November at 2 p.m. Interment in Bethel
United Cemetery, Warwick Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1988
RETA (McLEAY) McINTOSH
Reta Christina McIntosh of 251 Wall Street, Watford, passed away
suddenly in Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital on Saturday 24 September 1988
in her 77 year. She was the beloved wife of the late Fred McIntosh. She is survived
by one cousin, Mrs. Verlie Dodds of Watford. Funeral services were held at Harper Funeral
Home, Watford on Monday 26 September at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Christine
O'Reilly of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Watford. Pallbearers
included Ian and Wayne Runnalls, Doug Aitkin, Albert
Williams, Bill Adams and Rob Ferguson. Honourary pallbearers
were, Franklin Adams, Jack Aitkin, Ralph Runnalls and Donald Ross. Donations
to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Interment in Bethel United Cemetery,
Warwick Twp.
SARNIA OBSERVER 20 OCTOBER 1934
RICHARD W. WILLIAMSON
Following a brief illness and an operation in St. Joseph's hospital, London, the
death occurred, last evening, of Richard W. Williamson, reeve of
Watford, a leading Mason, a member of the Lambton County council and a
prominent Conservative. The funeral will be conducted under the auspices of
St. Simon of Cyrene Perceptory, Knights Templar, on Monday at 2:30 p.m.
from the Watford Anglican church. Born in Warwick Township, 51 years ago, Mr.
Williamson was raised on the family farm and when a young man, moved to Watford,
where he was associated with the Dominion Sugar Company as field supervisor
for a number of years, later becoming a commercial traveller. A member of the
village council for several years, he advanced to the office of reeve in 1931
and in recent years was often mentioned as a suitable Conservative candidate for the
wardenship of the county. He was the county's representative on the senate of
the University of Western Ontario and took an active interest in the county's
educational program. He was president of the East Lambton Liberal-Conservative
Association and was several times a nominee for federal and provincial elections. He
was actively interested in welfare work and was president of the Watford
Horticultural society, honorary president of the literary society of Watford High
school and honorary president of the Watford branch of the Canadian Legion. Mr.
Williamson was deputy grand master of the Sovereign Grand Priory of Canada,
Knights Templar. He was past master of Havelock lodge, Watford,
and a past principal of Bruce chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
Petrolia; also past preceptor of St. Simon of Cyrene preceptory of
Knights Templar, Sarnia. He was a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles
of the Mystic Shrine and the Royal and Select Masters of Sarnia. He
was former district deputy grand master of the A.F. and A.M. in St.
Clair district, and was elected to his present office in
the preceptory at Barrie last year. He would have reached the office
of grand master next year. The deceased was a member of Trinity Anglican
church and was an ardent worker and singer of the choir. Surviving
members of the family are his wife, formerly Marjorie Lucas, one
daughter Verlie, four sisters. Mrs. N. Healey of the 12th line of Brooke, Mrs.
E. Parker, of London, Mrs. J. Acton of Watford, Mrs. E. McGregor of Petrolia;
four brothers, Den of the 12 line of Brooks, Jim and Clifford of
Trail, B.C. and William of Denver, Colorado.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE OCTOBER 1934
RICHARD WILLIAMSON
Funeral in Trinity Church Monday One of the Largest Ever Held in Watford; Hundreds of
Sympathizing Friends From all Sections Unable to Enter the Church. For the first
time in 60 years since the village was incorporated back in 1874, the
Reeve of Watford has died in office, when Richard Williamson, reeve for
the past 4 years, died in London hospital last Friday evening, following an
operation the Monday previous. The citizens of the town and entire
countryside were stunned by the tragic news. Daily reports from
the hospital had served to indicate that although his condition was
serious, an improvement was shown. From all sections of the country, friends of a lifetime
voiced their deep sorrow and regret at his early passing in his 53rd year, coupled
with profound sympathy for his widow and only daughter. Born in Warwick
township, a farmer in Brooke township until he retired to
Watford and built a home about twelve years ago, known throughout
East Lambton farmers by his work as fieldman for the Dominion Sugar Co., for over 20
years; long identified with the East Lambton Conservative association, serving as
president at the time of his death, and it was generally rumored about this
section of the county that he would be a candidate for the Conservative
nomination in the new Lambton-Kent riding in the coming Federal
election; an eminent Mason, actually the main pillar in Havelock Lodge,
A.F.&A.M., where he has been an honoured member for nearly 20 years, rising to the
rank of D.D.G.M. some 10 years ago; a past first principal of Bruce Chapter,
Royal Arch Mason, Petrolia, a past preceptor of St. Simon of Cyrene
Preceptory of Knights Templar, Sarnia, and a member of Mocha Temple Shrine,
of London. In the Knights Templar fraternity he had indeed gone
far. As a member of the Sarnia Drill Corps, which on many occasions has
been designated as the finest in all Canada, as an exalted officer of the Great
Priory of Canada he steadily rose to the office of deputy grand master for the past
2 years, and next year would have taken the chair as Grand Master of all the
preceptories across Canada. In all the various Masonic organizations
"Dick" Williamson was an outstanding member; never content to
take the various degrees of the Order without throwing his whole-hearted
interest and sympathy into the work of the organization. His record of
achievements in Masonry has perhaps seldom been equalled, at the
same time retaining the admiration and profound respect of all his
fellow members. He was ever ready to serve, whether the opportunity was instruction or
guidance to a younger Mason, with an ability to exemplify any degree work at
any time, whether blue lodge, chapter or preceptory to install officers or bury a
departed brother; "Dick's" place will never be refilled in the Masonic
fraternities of this district. In his service to Watford, he accepted the
Reeveship 4 years ago this fall on the retirement of ex-warden
W.G. Connolly; has given excellent service to the village, both at home
and at County Council, was returned to office each year by acclamation, and worked
in harmony with his council and all civic bodies for the town's welfare. The various
activities with which he was connected were almost
multitudinous, including the Canadian Legion, the Band, the Horticultural
Society, skating arena, hockey club, all sports organizations, literary clubs, and
all phases of community life that had aims for the betterment of the young people of
the community; an ardent churchman first at Sutorville and later in Trinity Anglican
Church a consistent member of the choir, and counted upon as one of the best known
laymen in the Lambton Deanery. To his widow, Mrs. Marjorie Williamson and his
daughter, Miss Verlie, the sympathy is extended, not only of all Watford
citizens, but of hundreds of friends from far and near; and through them to
his 4 sisters, Mrs. Ellen Healey, 12th line Brooke; Mrs.
Francis Parker, London; Mrs. Joseph Acton, Watford; Mrs. Ed McGregor,
Petrolia; and 4 brothers; Ben, 12th line Brooke; James and Clifford of Trail B.C.;
and William of Denver Col. The funeral on Monday was impressive and
most largely attended literally less than one-third of those
present enabled to gain entrance to Trinity Church, where the rector, Rev.
J.H. Hosford, officiated. The north side of the church was reserved for the
pallbearers, the Drill Corps and escort of Knights Templar from Sarnia, who
took full charge of the service: the Town Council, Public Utilities
Commission and representatives of all the several organizations
throughout the county with which he was affilliated. The south
side was reserved for his family and intimate friends, relatives and
family connections. The public were admitted to stand at the rear of the church and in the
chancel, while hundreds waited without, in silent tribute and respect. At the close
of the church service, the members of all Masonic organizations not
represented by the Knights Templar, filed past the brier as a token of a last
farewell. Interment was in St. James church cemetery,
Brooke, where the Knights Templar burial service, not
infrequently conducted by the deceased, was very impressively given by
his brother Knights. The profusion of floral tributes from all parts of the country
was almost unparalleled, and from the simplest sheaf to the most elaborate design,
each bore messages of sincere grief and sympathy. The honorary pallbearers
included A.E. Brown, Dr. G.N. Howden, Howard Fraleigh, ex M.L.A.,
of Forest, and the remaining three Protestant clergy of Watford, Rev. E. W. Hart, Rev.
E.J. Kerr and Rev. G.M. Chidley. The active pallbearers were members of St. Simon of
Cyrene Preceptory of Sarnia; Alex Saunders, W.A. Saurwein, Dr. A.R.
McMillan, ex M.L.A., W.J. Carson, W.E. McKelvey and R.E. Garrett.
SARNIA OBSERVER FEBRUARY 1988
MARJORIE (Lucas) WILLIAMSON
In the Watford Nursing Home, on Friday 26th February, Marjorie Lucas Williamson,
formerly of St. Clair St., Watford, in her 105th year. Beloved
wife of the late Richard Williamson, dear mother of Mrs.
Verlie Dodds, Watford, dear grandmother of Mrs. Jim Weed (Valerie) of Prince George
B.C. dear aunt of Mrs. Rita McIntosh of Watford. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home
Watford, where funeral services will be held on Monday 29th
February at 2 p.m. with Rev. Douglas Fuller officiating. Interment in
St. James Cemetery Brooke Township. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. Eastern Star
Service Sunday evening at 8 p.m. (Mrs. Williamson was an Eastern Star member for 76
years).
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1963
ALLEN T. DODDS
Allen T. Dodds, 50, known to many in Watford area as the son-in-law of Mrs.
Richard Williamson, St. Clair St., West, died suddenly of a heart seizure in
Toronto on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Dodds for many years has been an active organization
officer at various Ontario YMCA centres, and since his transfer to
Toronto has been a key figure in building up the large adult education program
at Central "Y." He served the YMCA in Montreal, St.
Catharines, Utica, N.Y., and Barrie, Ont., returning to his home city of
Toronto in 1959. He was a member of Rotary International and was always a welcomed
guest of Watford Rotarians on his vacation visits here. Surviving are his wife, formerly
Verlie Williamson, with one daughter, Valerie; also 2 sisters in Toronto. Funeral
service was conducted in Toronto by the rector, Rev. Dr. Hill,
of St. George's Church on the Hill, on Thursday evening, with service
and burial on Friday at 1 p.m. at St. James Church and Cemetery, Brooke Twp.
Pallbearers were 5 associate "Y" secretaries from the Toronto area, and
Fred McIntosh of Warwick.
LONDON FREE PRESS FEBRUARY 1996
VERLIE DODDS
In the Watford Nursing Home, on Tuesday 6 February 1996, Verlie
Dorothy (Williamson) Dodds, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Allen Dodds. Dear
mother of Valerie and her husband Jim Weed of Prince George, B.C. Also survived by several
nieces and nephews. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where funeral
service will be held on Friday, 8th February at 2 p.m., with Rev Peter Leonard
officiating. Visitation starting Thursday afternoon only from 2-4 p.m. and Friday from 1
p.m. until time of service. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated
by the family. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.