OBITUARIES
LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA
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WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 AUGUST 1917
ELIZA (Acton) LUCAS
Another of the pioneer settlers of Brooke Township joined the great majority on Tuesday,
24 July, in the person of Mrs. Andrew Lucas, who passed away at her home, Lot
12 Con 12, at the ripe age of nearly 87 years. The deceased was the daughter
of William and Mary Acton, and was born in Ireland in 1831. When 13 years old,
she came with her parents to this country, the trip across the Atlantic taking
six weeks. The family settled in Toronto. Four years later, in
1848, they came to Brooke where the deceased resided until the time of her
death. On the 26th of January 1853, she was married to Mr. Andrew Lucas by Canon
Mockridge, then rector of Warwick, and four years ago, celebrated her diamond wedding
anniversary surrounded by her numerous descendants. Mrs. Lucas's long life was full of
good deeds, and much of her time was spent in the service of others. Kindly natured and of
a bright and lively disposition, she made true friends of all with whom she
made aquaintance. Her large heartedness was always in evidence and sickness and
sorrow among her neighbours found practical help and ready sympathy at her
hands. Dearly loved as she was at home and among her own people, being
a loving wife and a devoted mother, she will be as deeply
missed among her friends, and the loss of her cheery optimism will be
keenly felt. In her younger days, she was a prominent member of the
choir of her church and even up to a week of her death, she continued to
sing hymns in a clear sweet voice, puting her whole soul into the effort. Her
health commenced to fail 18 months ago, but she was only confined to her bed for a
few days. Besides her husband, she is survived by three daughters and
four sons, 44 grandghildren and 15 great grandchildren. Her children
are Mrs. D. McLean, Mrs. D. Whitehead, Mrs. W.J. Higgins, Wellington and
Richard of Brooke, Wesley of Arkona and Sanford of Alvinston. Three
brothers also survive, namely: Richard, William and James acton, all of
Brooke. The funeral was held Thursday, July 26 to St. James Church
cemetery, services being held in the Church by the Rector the Rev.
S.P. Irwin B.A. who spoke very feelingly, taking for his text, 1st
Corinthians 15:49. A large number of people were present to pay their last
respects to the deceased. The pallbearers were her four sons and two
sons-in-law.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 18 FEBRUARY 1921
ANDREW LUCAS
Probably the oldest and one of the most esteemed residents
of Brooke Township, passed peacefully to his reward last Thursday morning the
10th February 1921, when Mr. Andrew Lucas died in his 97th year, on the farm
where he had spent the best part of his earthly career. Mr. Lucas was born in Lanark
County in the year *1824* and moved to Brooke about 70 years ago. On the 26th January
1853, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Acton by the late Rev. Canon Mockridge, then rector
of Warwick. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas celebrated their diamond wedding in 1913 when a
large and happy gathering of relatives assembled at their home to congratulate the
aged pair. His life partner predeceased him on the 24th July 1917. He is
survived by four sons and two daughters: Wellington and
Richard of Brooke, Sanford of Alvinston, Wesley of Arkona, Mrs. D.
McLean and Mrs. D. Whitehead of Brooke, also by 45 grandchildren and a large number of
great grandchildren. The deceased was a home lover, very industrious and self
sacrificing, intelligent and liberal minded and in his prime, kept well
informed and conversant with all subjects of local and general interest. He
was an ardent lover of country life and advocated and supported
whatever he considered to be in the interests of the township and
country. He was a member of the Church of England and a
life-long Conservative and was a loyal subject of five sovereigns. The funeral took
place on Saturday the 12th February, from his late residence Lot 12 Con 12 to
St. James Church cemetery, and was very largely attended. Services were
held in the Church by the rector the Rev. S.P. Irwin B.A. The pallbearers were
Albert and Leander Higgins, David, Andrew and Joseph McLean and Sanford Lucas Jr.
** Anglican Church Records show: Born on 11 January
1828 and baptized on the 20th January 1828. ANDREW, son of John Lucas and Ellen
Saunders, his wife, of the township of Beckwith, Lanark County, Ont.
SARNIA OBSERVER 16 OCTOBER 1937
CHARLES W. LUCAS
Charles Wesley Lucas, 71, a resident of Arkona and native of Brooke Township, died
today after a four months illness. The funeral will he held on Monday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from the family residence under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows lodge, of which he was a member. The service will be conducted by the
Rev. J. Richardson, assisted by George Marsh, Plymouth Brethren pastor. Interment
will be at Arkona. Born in Brooke Township, Mr. Lucas resided in Arkona for 40
years. For 30 years he was a member of the Arkona school board and
was a county constable for 25 years. He was a member of the United Church. The
surviving relatives include his wife, two sons, Arnold
and Charles Lucas at home, one daughter, Mrs. W.A. Williams of Hamilton, a brother
Wellington Lucas of Brooke Township, two sisters, Mrs. Emily McLean of Brooke
Township and Mrs. M. Whitehead of Watford.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 26 NOVEMBER 1954
JESSIE LUCAS
A lifelong resident of Arkona district, Mrs. Charles Wesley Lucas, 89,
formerly Jessie Featherstone passed away at her home here Sunday last. Her
husband a native of Brooke Twp., died 17 years ago and
two daughters, Mrs. William A. Williams died several years ago, and another
daughter Lydia as a young woman many years ago. Surviving are two sons Arnold
and Charles, both of Arkona. The body rested at the family home where a service was
conducted on Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. M. Cook, of Arkona United Church,
with interment in Arkona cemetery. Pallbearers were Irwin, Sanford, John,
Frank and Douglas Lucas and Wellington Higgins.
WYOMING SETTLER 21 JANUARY 1937
WILLIAM LUCAS
The death occurred at the family residence, lot 18 concession 4,
Plympton Township, on Tuesday 19 January of William Lucas, aged 72
years. He had been ill only a short time and succumbed to a
heart weakness brought on by an attack of pneumonia. A former resident of Forest and
Sutorville, Mr. Lucas has resided on the London Road for the past thirty years where
he has been a prominent farmer. Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Esther
Williamson; three sons, Guy and William Lucas of Sarnia, and Claude
Lucas at home: three daughters, Mrs. Martin Burnley, Plympton
Township; Myrtle, of South Porcupine, and Mrs Russell Robbins, of this village: two
sisters, Mrs. Frank Misener and Mrs. Richard Bryson of Plympton
Township: three brothers, Samuel, Robert and Thomas Lucas of Plympton
Township. Thirteen grandchildren also survive. The funeral service will be held at the
family residence this afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Internment will take place in the
Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 1 NOVEMBER 1949
ESTHER LUCAS
Mrs. Esther Lucas, aged 79, died at the home of her
son-in-law Russell Robbins, Wyoming this morning. Born in Warwick township her
parents were Joseph Williamson and Jean Simpson. Her husband,
William Lucas, predeceased her 13 years ago. Surviving are 3 daughters,
Mrs. Martin Burnley, Plympton township Miss Myrtle Lucas Kapuskasing,
and Mrs. Russell Robbins of Wyoming: Three sons, Guy, William and Claude all
of Sarnia and 2 sisters, Mrs. Nina McNee, Renfrew, and Mrs. Thomas Saunders, Bickford. A
funeral service will be held at the McKay and White Funeral Home, Wyoming,
Thursday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. with the Rev. D. M. Guest officiating.
Interment will be in Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 10 JULY 1961
GUY LUCAS
At the Sarnia General Hospital on Sunday 9 July, Guy Ivan Lucas, age 65 years husband of
the late Hazel (MacDonald) of 112 Cromwell Street. Resting at the D.J. Robb Funeral
Home from where services will be held on Tuesday 11 July at 3 p.m.
Friends will be received at the funeral home from 3-4 and 7-9:30 p.m.
Interment at Lakeview Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 12 JULY 1961
GUY LUCAS
Funeral services for Guy Lucas of 112 Cromwell, who died Sunday in Sarnia
General Hospital was held Tuesday from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home. The
Rev. Canon S.H. Farr of St. John's Anglican Church officiated. Burial was in Lakeview
Cemetery. Pallbearers were, Lorne Lucas, Floyd Lucas, Joseph Paradis,
Fred Grim, George Smith and Lorne Burnley.
SARNIA OBSERVER 16 OCTOBER 1933
MARY (Banting) LUCAS
The death occured in Plympton Township, Sunday, of Mary Banting Lucas,
wife of Thomas H. Lucas, following a brief illness. Mrs. Lucas was well known
in the community and was 70 years of age.
The funeral will be held from her residence lot 18 concession 3, at 2 p.m. tomorrow,
with internment in the Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER MARCH 30 1943
THOMAS H. LUCAS
Thomas Henry Lucas, 83, well - known retiredfarmer of this section, was
stricken with a heart attack Monday and died almost instantly, at his residence, lot
18, concession 3, second line, Plympton Township.
He was born at Reece's Corners on the London Road in 1860, the son of Thomas and Mary
Lucas. His wife predeceased him 9 years ago. Surviving are one son, Edgar, at
home; one daughter, Bessie, at home; two brothers, Robert, of Wyoming, and
Samuel, of the London Road, and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Bryson, of the London Road.
Remains are at the family residence until Wednesday, when a funeral service will
take place at the McKay and White Funeral Chapel at 2.30 p.m. Internment will be at
Wyoming cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 2 MAY 1928
LOTTIE BROOKS
The death occurred at the family residence, town line, on Monday evening
of Lottie Lucas, wife of Oscar Brooks, in her 41st year. Besides her husband she is
survived by four small children. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at her
late home, Lot 17, Concession 14, Enniskillen, to Wyoming cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 26 AUGUST 1969
DANIEL MICHAEL BROOKS
A two-year old Petrolia boy, one of a family of seven children,
drowned late Monday night at Errol Beach Camlachie. He was Lambton's sixth to
drown in six days. Daniel Michael Brooks, of 4356 Third was pronounced
dead at the scene by Douglas MacKinlay, Lambton County Coroner. No
inquest or post mortem will be held the doctor said. The child had been taken to the
beach on Lake Huron by his mother with the rest of the family and three other
children while the father Les Brooks was at work. At about 11 p.m. Daniel was
reported missing, a search organized and Forest Provincial Police called in. Ted
Crombeen RR1 Camlachie found the child at 11.25 p.m. face down in a
stagnant creek behind the beach area. He applied mouth to mouth resusitation but
failed to revive the child. Mr. Crombeen said today that he started searching the
lakefront at 11 p.m. and after failing to find anyone there, he had a pretty
good idea where to look. He said the creek was an obvious spot. Mr. Crombeen
said the creek was a still body of water that doesn't flow into the lake and is
situated just behind the beach area. "Anyone who didn't know it was
there, and was running towards the beach, would run right into it," he
said. The creek is about five feet deep. Daniel is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs.
Les Brooks, brothers, Ivan, Les Jr., and Emmit; sisters Shanna, Sharman and
Beatrice, and two grandfathers, Oswald Brooks of RR3 Wyoming and Bernard R.
DeLucas of the USA. The funeral will be conducted by the William Jay Funeral
Home in Petrolia. Time of the funeral and place of burial are not yet known.
SARNIA OBSERVER DECEMBER 1926
CAROLINE LOGAN
In Sarnia on Tuesday 14 December 1926, Caroline Grace, beloved wife of William
Clarence Logan, aged 20 years 5 months. Funeral will take place from her late
residence Lot 30 Con 2, Warwick Township on Thursday 16 December at 1.30 p.m.
Burial in Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1993
JOHN SMITH DUNCAN HEALEY
In the St. Joseph's Hospital Palliative Health Centre, Sarnia on
Friday 20 November, John Smith Duncan Healey of 536 Erie
Street, Watford; beloved husband of Dorothy Isabelle Jariott, in
his 84th year. Dear father of Sharon and Douglas Hollingsworth of R.R. 5
Watford. Dear grandfathher of Teresa and Ralph Huizinga of Sarnia, John
of Vancouver, Todd of Forest and Greg of Toronto. Dear great grandfather of
Brandon, Jessie and Curtis. Dear brother of Mrs. Charlie
(Jessie) Welch, Mrs. Abner (Marion) Skolos, Mrs. Chester (Kathleen)
Skolos and Mrs. Leonard (Dorene) Godkin, all of Vancouver. Also survived
by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by four brothers,
Frank, Ken, Clarence and Richard; and five sisters Velma Edworthy,
Annie Currie, Maude Bryce, Jean Hardie and Ellen Healey. Resting at the Harper
Funeral Home Watford, where Funeral Service will be held on Monday, 23 November at 2
p.m. with Rev. Jacob Spenler of Mooretown officiating, assisted by Rev. Richard
Horner of Watford. Donations to the Palliative Care, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Sarnia
would be appreciated by the family (donations by cheque only, please). Visitation at time
of service. Interment Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 7 NOVEMBER 1940
MARY RUMOHR
The death of Mrs. Mary Rumohr, aged 63 years, widow of
George Rumohr, 236 Devine Street, occurred today in the Sarnia General Hospital.
Mrs. Rumohr, who had been a resident of Sarnia for some time, had been in the hospital
only two weeks. She is survived by four step-daughters, Mrs.
Marjorie McLean, Sarnia, Mrs. Mary Grand, Detroit, Mrs. Carl
Lindow, Detroit, Mrs. Charles LeBeck, Detroit and one
step-son, Harvey Rumohr, Barranca, Columbia, South America; one sister Mrs. Norman
Thorner, Sarnia and a brother Robert Jarriot, Kerrwood. The funeral will be
held from D.J. Robb's funeral home, Davis and Victoria streets, on Saturday at 1:30
p.m. Interment will be at Lakeview Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 25 OCTOBER 1965
CLARA (Nutt) LUCAS
Mrs. Edgar Lucas, 65 the former Clara Nutt of Petrolia, died today in the CEE
Hospital, Petrolia. Born in West Williams Township, Mrs. Lucas resided in
Wyoming and district until moving to Petrolia five years ago. She was a member
of St. Paul's United Church and the womens group of that church. Surviving are her husband
and one son Wesley of Wyoming, two daughters, Mrs. Cliff (Olive) Alderton, Mrs.
William (June) Stanley of Strathroy, three sisters, ten grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Petrolia
Funeral home with burial in the Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 27 APRIL 1982
EDGAR LUCAS
At C.E.E. Hospital on Sunday 25 April 1982, Edgar Lucas of Twilight Haven and
formerly of Wyoming area in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Clara (Nutt)
Lucas (1965), dear father of Wesley Lucas and Mrs. Clifford (Olive) Alderton,
both of Wyoming and Mrs. William (June) Stanley of Parkhill.
Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by 2
sisters, Mrs. Lottie Brooks and Mrs. Bessie Clarke. Resting at the
Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia after 7 p.m. Monday where a
funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to C.E.E. Hospital Building
Fund.
SARNIA OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 1992
DORIS LUCAS
Doris E. A. (Dunn) Lucas gone to be with the Lord. Doris passed away at the C.E.E.
Hospital, Petrolia on Saturday 5 September 1992, in her 66th year. Doris beloved
wife of Wesley. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Jim and Marie, Ray and Nancy, Wayne and
Velma and Marilyn and Dave Dew. Loving grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother
of two. Dear sister of Verda Robins, Ila Taylor and Kathy Paczorowicz. Predeceased
by her mother Beatrice and her father Fred and her sister Jacqueline. Doris will be
lovingly remembered by her several nieces and nephews, family and friends. Funeral service
will be held at the Hall Funeral Home, 650 Broadway St. Wyoming at 1:30 p.m. with
Rev. Richard Root officiating. Interment Wyoming Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the C.E.E. Hospital
Petrolia would be appreciated by the family.
SARNIA OBSERVER DECEMBER 1984
CLIFFORD ALDERTON
Clifford Alderton, 64, of 684 Broadway St., Wyoming, died Thursday at
CEE Hospital, Petrolia. He was born in Mosa Township in Middlesex County and
has lived in Wyoming for over 40 years. He was the assistant foreman for the Village
of Wyoming. He is survived by his wife, Olive (Lucas), children, Leonard, Douglas
and Mrs. Victor (Judy) Wojciechowski all of Alberta, Mrs. James (Gladys)
Reid of Lakefield, Ont., Mrs. Don (Joanne) Copeland of Wyoming, brother of
Walter, Lenard and Tom of Rodney, Robert of Wyoming, Archie of West Lorne, Kenneth
of Leamington, Mrs. Clarence (Margaret) Pierce (Butler) of Sarnia, Mrs. Eugene
(Beatrice) MacRae of St. Clair, Mich., Mrs. Don (Dorothy) Hall of Leamington
and Mrs. Frank (Anna) Dennison of Windsor. Also survived by 12 grandchildren.
Predeceased by his sister, Hilda. Visitors will be received at the Jay Funeral Home,
Petrolia, where the funeral will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Lois
Whitwell of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Wyoming, officiating. Burial will be
in Wyoming Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the
Canadian Cancer Society or the CEE Hospital Building Fund.
SARNIA OBSERVER 8 JULY 1959
HAZEL ROBBINS
Wyoming 8 Jul: Mrs. Hazel Robbins, 53, of Wyoming, died in Sarnia
General Hospital Tuesday after a long illness. She was born on London Road at
Reece's Corners, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lucas. She was the wife of Russell
Robbins, Wyoming barber. She was a member of Wyoming United Church and a member of the
Rebekah and Eastern Star lodges of Wyoming. Mrs. Robbins is survived by
her husband; a daughter Jeanne, Mrs. Eldon Marriott of Ridgetown;
two sons Jack of Sarnia and James at home; 10 grandchildren and two
sisters Mrs. Martin Burnley (Wanda) of Plympton and Miss Myrtle Robbins of
Kapuskasing, Ont., two brothers William and Guy Lucas both of Sarnia. Funeral
will be held from McKay and White Funeral Home Friday at 2:30
p.m. Rev. D. M. Guest of Centralia and formerly of Wyoming will officiate.
Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 8 DECEMBER 1982
RUSSELL ROBBINS
Russell Robbins, 78, died Tuesday at Bestview Lodge. He operated a barber shop
in Wyoming for 35 years and owned the greenhouse on Broadway Street. He was a member of
Wyoming United Church, the Wyoming Fire Department and served on Wyoming Council and
Cemetery Board. Survived by his wife Margaret (Blackwell) Robbins, daughter,
Mrs. Jean Marriott of Ridgetown, sons, Jack of St. Catharines,
Jim of Guelph, sisters, Mrs. Muriel Chalk of Sarnia, Mrs.
Mary Gould of Petrolia, brother, William Robbins of
Orangeville, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral will
be held from the Mckay and White Funeral Home on Thursday at 1 p.m. with Rev. E. Burr of
Parker Street United Church officiating. Visitation at the funeral home, today, 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery.
WATFORD OBSERVER DECEMBER 1959
MRS. CLIFFORD LUCAS
Aileen Cowan, beloved wife of Clifford Lucas, 6th line, Warwick,
passed away suddenly early Wednesday morning, 2nd December, in St.
Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia. Mrs. Lucas, a daughter of the late Isaac Cowan and Isabella
Kennedy, was born in Warwick township. After attending London Normal
School, she taught for a few years before her marriage in schools in
Brooke Township. She was an active member of the Brooke Women's Institute for many
years. She was also a member of the Watford Book Club. For 37 years she was organist and
choir leader at St. James Anglican Church, Brooke, a record of devoted service
in the history of that parish. She was also a charter member of
the W.A. and Guild of St. James Church. Besides her husband, she leaves one
sister (Evelyn) Mrs. Kenton Mitchell, to mourn her passing. The funeral
service was held on Friday afternoon in St. James Anglican Church, Brooke, with interment
in St. James Cemetery. The service was conducted by the Rev. R.A.C. Mills, rector
of St. James, assisted by the Rev. R.H. Montgomery, of Wallaceburg, a
former rector of this parish. The pallbearers were Irving Chalmers of Toronto;
Kenneth Lucas of Ottawa; Edward H. Lucas, Gordon Higgins, Clayton King and
Alex McLean all of Watford.Flower bearers were Howard Greer, George King, Lloyd
Coristine, John T. Kelly, Robert Hume and John King.
SARNIA OBSERVER 4 DECEMBER 1959
AILEEN (Cowan) LUCAS
Funeral of Mrs. Clifford Lucas, wife of Clifford Lucas of Warwick
Township, who died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia on Wednesday, was held from St.
James Anglican Church, Brooke Township, today. The Rev. R. A. C. Mills of Trinity
Anglican Church, Watford, conducted the service. Burial was in St. James
Cemetery, Brooke Township. Formerly Aileen Cowan, she was the daughter of the late Isaac
Cowan and Isabella Kennedy of Brooke Township. She attended London Normal
School. She was an active member of St. James Anglican Church, Brooke Township where
she was the organist for 37 years. She was also an ardent collector of fine
antiques. Survived by her husband and one sister Evelyn (Mrs. Kenton
Mitchell). Funeral arrangements were made by the Harper
Funeral Home, Watford.
SARNIA OBSERVER FEBRUARY 1993
CLIFFORD LUCAS
In Strathroy Middlesex Hospital on Sunday 21 February 1993, Clifford Lucas of
Watford Nursing Home and formerly of Warwick Township, beloved husband of the
late Aileen Cowan (1959), in his 101st year. Survived by several nieces and nephews.
Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where funeral service will be held on
Thursday 25th February at 2 P.M. with Rev. Robert Towler officiating. Visitation
starting Tuesday evening 7-9 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Donations to
the Watford and District Historical Society would be appreciated
by the family. (Donations by cheque please). Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke
Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 1993
CLIFFORD LUCAS
Funeral service for the late Clifford Lucas of the Watford Nursing Home
and formerly of R.R. #7 Watford, was held at the Harper Funeral Home on
Thursday 25th at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Towler officiating. Serving as
pallbearers were Eric Lucas, Brian Lucas, Paul Lucas, Cameron Prince,
Jeffrey Prince and Haldon Campbell. Honorary pallbearers were David Miller, Gordon Lucas,
Grant Kelly, Bill Lucas and Alex McLaren. Interment was in St. James Cemetery,
Brooke Township.
CLIFFORD LUCAS PASSES AWAY
The community was saddened to learn of the death of Clifford Lucas on Sunday.
He celebrated his 100th birthday on 15 July this past
summer. Cliff was a lifelong resident of this community, born and
raised on the 6th line of Warwick Township. Cliff resided on his farm until just a few
years ago when he moved to the Watford Nursing Home. He continued to drive well into
his 90's and still attended functions. One of his last outings was to cut the
ribbon to reopen the Bank of Montreal following extensive renovations last fall. His
100th birthday was quite an event. His nieces and
nephews organized a birthday celebration at his home and
hndreds of his friends and neighbors attended. A heavy rainstorm didn't
stop festivities. Cliff enjoyed every minute of the party. Cliff had a fantastic
memory and could recall the history of every piece of machinery he had ever
purchased. He donated many pieces to the Lambton Heritage Museum and the
Watford and District Historical Society. The Lambton Heritage Museum has
a section devoted to the Lucas family and it features some of the
donated machinery from the Lucas farm. Details were always important to Cliff
and he took pride in his work with St. James Cemetery. He was an honary
member of the cemetery board. The funeral service will be held
tomorrow for Mr. Lucas and burial will be in St. James Cemetery. Rev. Robert Towler
will officiate.
LONDON FREE PRESS JANUARY 1965
ALEXANDER LUCAS
At Victoria Hospital, on Sunday 3 January 1965, Alexander Burton
Lucas, B.A., B.Paed., LL.D. (honory director of the London Board of
Education). Beloved husband of Elfreda Cowan (Mitchell) Lucas, of 338 St.
James Street; dear father of Kenneth of Ottawa, Margaret (Mrs.
R.D. Sirrs) of Karachi, Pakistan; dear brother of Roy of
Regina, Sask., Clifford of Watford, Arnold of Vancouver, B.C., and Melvin
of Windsor; also survived by four grandchildren. Resting at the
George E. Logan & Sons funeral home 371 Dundas Street,
until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, 6 January 1965, thence to the St. John the
Evangelist Anglican Church for service at 2 p.m. Masonic service
in the chapel on Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. under the auspices of St. John's Lodge
No. 209, A.F. & A.M. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make donations to
the Bible Society or the Retarded Children's Association. While Colborne
and Waterloo intersections are closed, entrance to funeral home
parking may be reached by entering Dundas Street at
Wellington. Interment St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 7 DECEMBER 1977
MELVIN LUCAS
The funeral of Melvin Lucas, 76, of 1333 Ouellette Ave., a teacher and
principal in Lambton County and Windsor from 1925 until 1964, was held
Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Don Morris Funeral Home, Giles Boulevard East.
Mr. Lucas, who was born in Lambton County in 1901, died
in hospital in Windsor, after a lenghty illness. He began his teaching career near
his Watford-area birthplace in the early 1920s and joined the staff at Dougall
Avenue Public School in Windsor in 1925. He also taught at Victoria,
Prince Edward, Cameron and J.E. Benson Public Schools. In the early 1940s Mr. Lucas
was principal of Wester Public School. He became principal of General Brock Public
School in 1946. In 1954 be became principal of F. W. Begley Public School,
where he remained until retirement in 1964. After his retirement,
Mr. Lucas was executive assistant to then-mayor John Wheelton for about five
years. Mr. Lucas was active in community affairs, serving as a member of
the Windsor Kiwanis Club and chairman of the Essex County Children's Aid
Society. He was a member of St. Pauls Anglican Church,
serving on the church's board of management and as delegate
to the Synod of Huron Diocese. Mr. Lucas is survived by his wife Gertrude, a
brother, two children and nine grandchildren. Burial was at St. James Cemetery,
Brooke Twp.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 1992
GERTRUDE IRENE LUCAS
Gertrude Irene (Fulcher) Lucas passed away in Grace Hospital, Windsor, on Saturday
22nd February 1992 in her 88th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Melvin
Lucas (1977) and dear mother of Elaine and Jack Prince, of Windsor
and Douglas and Marie Lucas of Toronto. Loving grandmother of 9
grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law of Isabelle Fulcher of
Sarnia, Clifford Lucas of Watford and Alfred Lucas of Windsor. Mrs. Lucas was
a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Windsor. A private funeral
service was held on Wednesday 26th February from the Walter D.
Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor with Canon B.A. Silcox officiating.
Interment in St. James Anglcian Church Cemetery, Brooke Twp.
SARNIA OBSERVER 23 SEPTEMBER 1966
FRED COPELAND
The funeral service for Fred Copeland, a retired Brooke Township
farmer, was held Wednesday afternoon from the Harper Funeral Home,
Watford. The Rev. William D. Mercer officiated and burial was in St. James
Anglican Church cemetery, Brooke Township. Pallbearers were: Kylne Graham, Lloyd Moffat,
Walter Thrower, Edward Higgins, Don McVicar and Harold Sutton. Flowerbearers were:
Gordon, Tom and Stanley Lucas and Robert McVicar. Honouary pallbearers were:
Clifford, Edward, Mel and Ernest Lucas, Murray Manders, Jack Caley,
Gordon Sutton, Calvin Arnett, Wilfred Leacki, Harry Copeland and Dalton
King. Mr. Copeland died Monday in the Strathroy Middlesex Hospital.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 22 SEPTEMBER 1966
FRED COPELAND
The funeral service for Fred Copeland, retired Brooke Twp., farmer, was held
this Wednesday afternoon at Harper Funeral Home. He died on Monday in Strathroy
Middlesex General Hospital. Fred, who was well known locally, had lived in Watford for the
past few years. He was the son of the late Thomas Copeland and Ellen Lucas and
was in his 85th year. Only immediate survivor is a half-brother, Russell of
Petrolia. Rev. Wm. D. Mercer officiated, with burial in St. James
Anglican Church Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Pallbearers included Klyne Graham, Lloyd
Moffatt, Walter Thrower, Edward Higgins, Don McVicar and Harold Sutton.
Flowerbearers were Gordon, Tom and Stanley Lucas and Robert McVicar. Honorary
pallbearers were Clifford, Mel, Edward and Ernest Lucas, Murray
Manders, Jack Caley, Gordon Sutton, Calvin Annett, Wilfred
Leach, Harold Copeland and Dalton King.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 9 JULY 1943
GEORGE EDWARD LUCAS
Edward Lucas, a resident of Brooke township until he moved to Sarnia township 28 years
ago, died at his home there on Tuesday, in his 79th year, after three weeks' of
illness. Mr. Lucas had a host of friends throughout Watford district and in
recent years he enjoyed nothing better than to visit the home community. Surviving are his
widow, formerly Elizabeth Squire, also a daughter Mrs. Alma Maitland, and a
son Albin, both on adjoining farms. There are also 4 grandchildren and 2
surviving brothers, Alsolom of Watford and Thomas H. of Sutorville. The
funeral service was held on Thursday afternoon, in St. James
Church, Brooke, conducted by the rector the Rev. James Hosford, and
interment in St. James Church Cemetery. The pallbearers were six nephews: Albert Squire,
Melvin Squire, and Oscar Saunders of Enniskillen, William Squire of London and
Clifford and Edward Lucas of Watford.
SARNIA OBSERVER 15 NOVEMBER 1952
ELIZABETH LUCAS
Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas died in Sarnia General Hospital on the 14 Nov 1952
in her 84 year. The remains resting at her home, Concession 3
Sarnia Township from where the funeral will be held Monday at 3 p.m. Interment
in St. James Cemetery Brooke Township.
SARNIA OBSERVER 20 MARCH 1939
GEORGE MAITLAND
George Maitland, aged 56 of Lot 13, concession 2, Sarnia Township, died
suddenly at his home Saturday night. In the afternoon he attended a sawing bee at a
neighbor's farm and after returning home performed his chores and went to bed.
He was taken ill with what was at first believed to have been an attack
of indigestion. A doctor was called but Mr. Maitland died, apparently from a
heart attack. The deceased was born and had lived practically all his life on the
farm where he died. He was a member of Moore Line United Church. Besides his wife,
Alma Aleda, he is survived by two daughters and one son. Jennie,
Grace and Ross, all at home. There are also five sisters and two
brothers, Mrs. Archie Cameron of Port Colborne, Mrs. Robert Irvine of this city,
Mrs. Charles Anderson of Carievale, Sask., Miss agnes Maitland and Mrs. George Wheeler of
this city, David Maitland of Carievale, Sask., and Charles Maitland, of Sarnia
Township. The funeral will be held from the family residence, at 1 p.m. tomorrow to Bunyan
Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 16 OCTOBER 1967
ALMA MAITLAND
Mrs. Alma (Lucas) Maitland, 74, died at her home 218 Proctor Street Sarnia today.
She was the wife of the late George Maitland. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Gordon
(Jennie) Alexander and Miss Grace Maitland, both of Sarnia and 1 son Ross
Maitland also of Sarnia, and 5 grandchildren. The funeral service will be held
Wednesday 18 October at 1:30 p.m. from D.J. Robb Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Bunyan Cemetery Sarnia Township.
SARNIA OBSERVER 12 AUGUST 1963
ALBIN LUCAS
Albin Lucas, 63, husband of Vietta Strangway, died Saturday at the family
residence 2374 Churchill Road, where he had lived for the past 49 years. He was born
in Brooke Township and was a rural mail carrier for more than 30 years. He was an adherent
of the Faith Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, a son William of
Sarnia Township, a granddaughter, Rebecca Elizabeth Lucas, and a
sister Mrs. Alma Maitland of Sarnia. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday in the D.J. Robb Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Burial in Grandview Memorial
Gardens.
SARNIA OBSERVER 30 MARCH 1985
VIETTA LUCAS
Vietta M. (Strangway) Lucas, 79, of 2374 Churchill Road died Friday at Sarnia
General Hospital. She was a rural mail carrier with her husband the late Albin
Lucas, for 30 years. Survived by a son, William of Sarnia,
granddaughter, Rebecca of Brampton, and sisters-in-law Marie and Dora
Strangway. Predeceased by brother Charles and Arley Strangway. Funeral will be
held at the Salvation Army Citadel on Monday at 3 p.m. Burial in Grandview
Memorial Gardens. Visition at the D.J. Robb Funeral Home today from 7-9 p.m.,
Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 and at the Citadel on Monday from 2 p.m. until the
service. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Salvation Army.
SARNIA OBSERVER 15 FEBRUARY 1927
JOHN W. LUCAS
The death at his home at Watford of John W. Lucas, a well known resident of the village,
on Thursday, 10th February. The deceased had been in failing health for the past
year although able to be about the town until a few weeks ago. The funeral was
held on Saturday from his late residence, John Street, to St.
James Cemetery, Brooke. The services were conducted by the Rev. J.H. Hosford of
Watford. Until six years ago, Mr. Lucas resided on the 12th concession
of Brooke, retiring from the farm to Watford. His widow who was formerly Miss
Martha Saunders, whom he married on the 21st February 1877, survives, and
members of the family surviving are: Mrs. Thomas McLeay, Warwick, Mrs. R.
Williamson, Watford, Mrs. A. Taylor, Sarnia and Alvin on the homestead. One sister,
Mrs. Sarah Saunders, of Petrolia, and five brothers survive. They are Robert,
Thomas and Absalom of Watford; Edward of Sarnia, and Walter of California. Those attending
the funeral from out-of-town were: Mrs. Alexander of Yale Mich; Mr. and Mrs. James
Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Logan, Mrs.Esther
Mills of Sarnia, Mr. and Mrs. R. Logan, Cecil Logan, Mrs. M. Logan, Mr. and
Mrs. Sanford Logan and Miss Mary Logan all of Brigden; Mrs. John Strangway of Point
Edward, Mr. and Mrs. H. Saunders of Oil City; Thomas Rose of
Petrolia; Mr. and Mrs. Saunders Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Edy, Mr. and
Mrs. Will Reid all of London; Mr. and Mrs. Birchell of Glencoe; Bert
Lucas of Strathroy, Melvin Lucas of Windsor, and Miss Verlie Williamson of
Queen's University Kingston.
SARNIA OBSERVER 22 FEBRUARY 1927
MARTHA (Saunders) LUCAS
Watford 22 Feb:- The funeral of Martha Saunders, widow of John Wm. Lucas was
held on Sunday afternoon to St. James cemetery, Brooke, and was one of the largest
ever seen in the community. Mrs. Lucas died just one week after her husband. If the
couple had lived until the 21st February, they would have celebrated their golden
wedding. Mrs. Lucas was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Saunders, of Oil Springs
and had resided at Sutorville, Brooke township, since her
marriage to Mr. Lucas in 1877 until seven years ago when they moved to Watford. They
were both active members of Trinity Anglican Church. Mrs. Lucas was in
her 71st year. Three daughters and one son survive. Mrs. Richard
Williamson of Watford; Mrs. Thomas McLeay of Warwick; Mrs. Bert Taylor of
Sarnia and Alvin on the homestead in Brooke. Three sisters and one brother
are also living. Mrs. Logan of Brigden, Mrs. Alexander of Yale Mich
and Mrs. Mills of Sarnia and John of Oil Springs. The Rev. J.H. Hosford had charge
of the service.
SARNIA OBSERVER 30 APRIL 1940
THOMAS D. McLEAY
Thomas D. McLeay, a lifelong resident of Warwick Township, died at his
farm home on No.7 highway Monday morning, in his 60th year. He had
been in failing health for several months. Born in the district, where
he lived his entire lifetime, he was a son of the late Robert McLeay a pioneer
homesteader. Surviving are his widow, who was formerly Llwella Lucas, of
Brooke Township, and one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Reta) McIntosh
at home, and three brothers, Donald on an adjoining farm, William of
Sault Ste. Marie, who has been here with him for several months, and
James of Unity, Sask.; two sisters, Mrs. H.A. Cook of
Toronto and a twin sister, Mrs. Roger Shepherd, in Durban, South Africa. The
funeral will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Warwick on
Wednesday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. following a short service at
the family home nearby at two o'clock. Internment will be in Bethel United Church
cemetery, 16 sideroad. The Rev. A.G. Scott, pastor of Arkona and Knox
churches will officiate. The pallbearers will be six friends and neighbors;
Robert McGillicuddy, John Aitken, William Tanner, Arthur
Perry, Edward J. Thompson and Thomas Williams.
SARNIA OBSERVER 30 MAY 1952
LLYWELLA (Lucas) McLEAY
Funeral service for Mrs. Thomas McLeay, 72 well known Warwick Township resident, who
died Thursday, will be held Saturday. The body is at the family residence, Lot 16
Concession 10, Warwick, until Saturday at 10 a.m. when it will be removed to the
Harper Funeral Home, Watford, from where the service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Surviving
are a daughter, Mrs. Fred McIntosh (Reta) who resides on the home
farm in Warwick, and a sister Mrs. Richard Williamson of Watford. The
former Llywella Lucas, eldest daughter of the late John W. Lucas and Margaret Saunders
Lucas, the deceased had resided in Brooke Township, later moving to Warwick. She was
an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church and was interested in church
organizations as well as community activities. The Rev A.J. Preston will
officiate. Interment will be in Bethel Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 29 MAY 1952
LLYWELLA McLEAY
Mrs. Llywella McLeay, well known resident of No.7 Highway, Warwick Twp., and
widow of the late Thomas McLeay passed away at her home this Thursday morning after a
severe heart attack on Monday last. Mrs. McLeay who was in her 72nd year, was born
in Brooke Twp., as Llywella Jane Lucas, a daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Lucas, of Sutorville, and since
her marriage has lived in Warwick, where her husband predeceased her about 12
years ago. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Fred McIntosh (Reta) with whom she
resided and one sister Mrs. Margorie Williamson of Watford. The body is
resting at the family home until Saturday morning. Service will be
conducted at Harper Funeral Home, Watford, Saturday at 2.30 by Rev. A.J. Preston of Knox
Presbyterian Church, with interment in Bethel Church Cemetery.
SARNIA OBERSVER 15 JULY 1952
FRANK E. HOLBROOK
Frank E. Holbrook, 314 North Vidal street, formerly
secretary-treasurer of Imperial Oil Limited, and connected with the oil industry in
this area for nearly 60 years, died yesterday in Sarnia General
Hospital. The body is at the Stewart Funeral Home, where funeral
services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. by the very Rev. J.M.
Macgillyray, of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in
Lakeview Cemetery. A native of Brooke Township, Mr. Holbrook was educated in
Petrolia High School, and entered the employ of Imperial Oil Limited in
that town in 1896. He moved to Sarnia in 1898, when the first refinery was
built here, transferring to Fort William as accountant in 1914. In 1915, he
joined the International Petroleum Company and was stationed in Peru
until 1921 when he returned to Toronto. He rejoined Imperial Oil Ltd., in 1928, returning
to Sarnia and was secretary treasurer at the time of his retirement in 1940. Surviving are
his wife, Mrs. E. Morrison Holbrook of Toronto (Helen Crawford Morrison), a son and three
grandchildren. There are two sisters; Mrs. J. G. Burgess of Flint, Mich., and Mrs. A.E.
Mason of Brampton. Active in the general life of the city, Mr. Holbrook in his
early years, was one of those interested in the formation of
the Sarnia Citizens Band. He was a member of the Toronto Granite
Club and the Sarnia Riding Club, and was a very active Rotarian,
taking a keen interest in the activities of the Sarnia Rotary
Club. He was a life member of Victoria Lodge No.56 A.F. and A.M. Mr.
Holbrook became a member of the Court of Referees for
the Unemployment Insurance Commission following his retirement from Imperial
Oil Limited and during the Second World War served on a "Two Man
Committee" for the Department of Veteran's affairs for Lambton County. For many
years he was active and interested in the work of the Victorian
Order of Nurses.
SARNIA OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 1963
HELEN HOLBROOK
Mrs. Edward Morison Holbrook the former Helen Crawford Morison, 118 Maria, died
Sunday in St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Sarnia and a resident
here most of her life, she was a member of St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church and the Woman's Association, an active member
of St. Clair Chapter IODE and the Sarnia Branch of the CNIB. She was
predeceased by her husband, a son Edward of Toronto, two granddaughters.
Mrs. Harold (Barbara) Houlson and Jennifer and a
grandson Peter survive. Funeral service was held today at Stewart Funeral Home with Rev.
D. St. Clair Campbell officiating and burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 25 MAY 1926
WILLIAM G. WILLOUGHBY
In the death of William G. Willoughby at Watford recently, Lambton County lost an
esteemed resident of more than 70 years. The late Mr. Willoughby was born in
Lanark County in 1844, the eldest son of Thomas and Anne
Willoughby. When he was 10 years old, his father moved from Lanark
to Lambton, buying a farm on the 10th concession of Brooke
Township, where he carved a home out of the virgin forest.
On attaining manhood, Mr. Willoughby bought a farm on the 11th concession of Brooke,
but later sold it and purchased another on the same concession, where he lived
until 3 years ago, when he moved to Watford. In 1872, he was
married to Elizabeth McClure, who survives him. There were 4 children;
Hernanders of Londow Township; Martha A. now deceased; Mary A.,
wife of Albert Rundle of Brooke Township; and George M.,
barrister, of Toronto. He is also survived by 2 brothers Ephraim of Port Huron, Mich
and Paul of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Willoughby was long identified with the Conservative
party, and in his earlier years took an active part in campaign work. In 1870 he was
appointed clerk of Brooke township, which office he occupied until 1915, when he
resigned after 45 years service. In 1882 he became secretary-treasurer
of the Lambton Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company,
a position which he held up to the time of his death. He
was also a director and vice-president of the Industrial Mortgage
and Savings Company in Sarnia.