OBITUARIES
LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA
PAGE 2
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 11 DECEMBER 1969
ELIZABETH JANE (Lucas) THOMPSON
The funeral of Mrs. Edward Thompson, formerly Elizabeth Jane Lucas, was held Sunday afternoon at Harper's Funeral Home, with Rev. Cowan Carson officiating. Mrs. Thompson, of R.R. 1, Petrolia, who formerly resided on R.R. 5, Watford, died last Thursday, in C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia. Pallbearers included: William, Edward and Tom Thompson, Arthur Perry, Fred McIntosh and Sanford Lucas. Flowerbearers were Douglas and Michael McKellar. Burial was in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twp.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 10 SEPTEMBER 1970
EDWARD J. THOMPSON
Edward John Thompson, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Jane Lucas died on Sunday in the Parker Nursing Home in his 91st year. Ed, as all his friends knew him, formerly lived at R.R. 8, Watford and after retiring from active farming purchased the grocery outlet in Watford now operated by John Bebingh from the late John Matthews. The store soon developed into a thriving business. Later he moved to R.R. 5, Watford and took life easier following his retirement. Three sons are left to mour the loss: Eric of Enniskillen Twp., Elmer of Sarnia, who was associated with his father in business here, and Stancey of St. Catharines. Another son, Clare predeceased his father. Two sisters Mrs. Bill Reid (Clementine) and Mrs. Bill Miller (Rebecca), both of Petrolia, nine grandchildren and 11 great grand children also survive. Funeral service was held this Wednesday afternoon at the Harper Funeral Home with burial in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twp.
SARNIA OBSERVER AUGUST 1987
ERIC THOMPSON
In St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia on Tuesday 18 August 1987, Eric John Thompson in his 81st year. Formerly of 48 Ann Street Forest and formerly of Warwick Village and a retired employee of Imperial Oil. Beloved husband of Margaret Goldhawk, dear father of Mrs. Dean Johnson (Jean) of Iowa USA, Mrs. Doug McKellar (Evelyn) of Forest, Mrs. Ted Tomager (Vivian) of Toronto and Mrs. Wayne Roddick (Beverley) of Wyoming. Also surviving 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Dear brother of Stancey of Lake Simcoe. Predeceased by 2 sons Lyle and Clare and 2 brothers Elmer and Clare. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral service will be held on Thursday 20 August at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Steadman officiating. Interment in St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery, Warwick Village. Visitation Wednesday 3:30-5:30 and 7-9 p.m. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
SARNIA OBSERVER OCTOBER 1955
LYLE THOMPSON
Lyle John Thompson, aged 22 of 728 Hall street, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, from head and body injuries sustained in a head-on-collision Saturday night near Watford. Thompson, a construction worker in Sarnia, had turned the wheel of his car over to a friend, Gerald Spencer, 27 of R.R. 2 Forest. Coming north out of Watford on Highway 79 at about 10 p.m. they stopped to pick up hitchhiking Mrs. Joyce McCallum of London. A minute later, as they came over a slight knoll in the highway, in front of the cemetery, their car came into head-on collision with a southbound vehicle owned and driven by George Beaushaw, who was instantly killed. Beaushaw was reportedly over-taking and passing a third vehicle owned and driven by Russell Doherty of Wanstead area, Doherty and his wife and family escaped serious injury in the collision but in addition to the three occupants of the Thompson vehicle, Wilfred Ross a passenger with Beaushaw was aslo hurt. Employed with the Doan Construction Co., Sarnia, he is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thompson of 728 Hall street, three sisters, Mrs. Douglas McKellar of Sarnia, Mrs. Dean Johnston of McCallsburg, Iowa and Miss Vivian Thompson at home. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home. Rev. Norval Woods of Dunlop United Church Sarnia and the Rev. Eric Richards of Warwick Village officiated. Burial was made at St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery, Warwick.
SARNIA OBSERVER 20 APRIL 1944
CLARE EDWARD THOMPSON
WATFORD 20 April 1944: Clare Edward, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Thompson, died in a London hospital Monday, aged three years, after a short ilness. Surviving are his parents, three sisters, Jean, Evelyn and Vivian, and one brother, Lyle at home. Funeral services were held yesterday in St. Mary's Church, Warwick, following a private service at the family residence. Rev. H. F. Cross officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Church Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER DECEMBER 1980
ELMER THOMPSON
Elmer Thompson of 501 Errol Road West., died Thursday at Sarnia General Hospital. He is survived by his wife the former Margaret Murby, son Ted of Sarnia and six grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Eric of Forest and Stan of Barrie. He was predeceased by a son Bill and a brother Clare. Funeral will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home today at 4 P.M. with burial at St. James Cemetery in Watford. Visitation at the funeral home from 1:30 p.m. today until time of the service. Sympathy may be expressed through the Canadian Cancer Society.
ALVINSTON FREE PRESS 16 DECEMBER 1897
JANE (LUCAS) HIGGINS
Jane, relict of the late Thomas Higgins, died Monday morning last week after a few weeks illness with paralysis in her 61st year. The funeral took place the following Wednesday forenoon to the English Cemetery 6th line and was very largely attended. The Rev. J. Downie conducted the service. The deceased leaves a family of seven daughters and two sons viz: Mrs. O. Coristine, Mrs. G. Kelly, Mrs. H. Copeland of Brooke, Mrs. Zimmerman of Enniskillen, Mrs. James Kelly, Brandon Man, and Fanny, Hannah, George and Hezakiah at home.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1990
EVA COPELAND
In C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, on Tuesday 23 January 1990, Eva Merle Steadman of Fiddicks Nursing Home, Petrolia and formerly of Watford, beloved wife of the late Harry E. Copeland (1972), in her 96th year. Dear mother of Earl and Mary, Harold and Dora and Lillian of Watford. Predeceased by 1 son Orville (1981) and 1 grandson Johnny (1967). Also surviving, 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where funeral service will be held on Friday 16 January at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Towler officiating. Interment is St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Visition starting Thursday 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 AUGUST 1967
JOHN HARRY COPELAND
The entire village was stunned on Sunday when news reached here that John Harry Copeland, 14 of Watford, and a star minor hockey player, drowned while fishing in Lake Tatachikapika, about 35 miles south of Timmins. Johnny is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Copeland, Front St., West. The local youngster was staying in a tourist camp with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brown, of Watford. Mr. Brown and his son, also 14, both non-swimmers, were in the boat when Johnny fell overboard striking his head. He was a strong swimmer, but being unconscious, was helpless. The Funeral was held this Wednesday afternoon from the Harper Funeral Home with fellow Boy Scout members forming a special guard of honor. The Rev. William D. Mercer officiated. Surviving besides his father and mother, the former Dora Woodall, are two sisters, Frances and Mary Anne, and a brother Tommy, all at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Copeland, Warwick Twp., and Mrs. Anne Woodall of Watford. The drowned boy was a member of last year's Watford Bantam hockey squad. The Pallbearers were Bob Graham, Lyle Moffatt, Rick Day, Walter Edwards, Cecil Thrower and Leonard Mitchell. Interment was in Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 4 AUGUST 1967
JOHN H. COPELAND
Funeral service was held from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford for John Harry Copeland, 14, of Watford, Wednesday. Rev. William D. Mercer of Trinity Anglican Church officiated. John who played minor hockey in Watford, was drowned, Sunday, while fishing in Lake Tatachkapika, which is about 35 miles south of Timmins. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Copeland, Front street west, Watford. Surviving besides his parents are two sisters Frances and Mary Anne and a brother, Tommy, all at home, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Copeland, Warwick Township and Mrs. Anne Woodall, Watford. Burial was in Watford Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Graham, Lyle Moffatt, Rick Day, Walter Edwards, Cecil Thrower and Leonard Mitchel. Fellow Boy Scouts assisted at the service.
SARNIA OBSERVER APRIL 1958
ALVIN COPELAND
INWOOD: Alvin Copeland, 62, prominent Inwood hardware merchant for a number of years died Monday in St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia. He farmed on 12th Concession Brooke Township prior to moving to Inwood in 1939 and was a member of Inwood Lodge AF and AM and of Inwood Anglican Church. A Masonic Memorial service will be held at Black Funeral Chapel, Alvinston Wednesday at 8.30 p.m. Funeral will be held from the chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township. Mr. Copeland is survived by his widow, the former Reta Thompson of Inwood, a daughter Mrs. Charles Glass of Sarnia, a brother Harry Copeland of Warwick Township, and two grandchildren, a step-brother R. Williamson of Watford also survives.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 18 SEPTEMBER 1973
RHETA COPELAND
Rheta Copeland, 75 of 165 South Brock St., died Monday at the Sarnia General Hospital. Born in Watford, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Thompson. She resided in Brooke Township and later moved to Inwood where she operated a hatchery for six years. She resided for several years in Petrolia before moving to Sarnia. She was predeceased by her husband Alvin in 1958. Survived by a daughter Mrs. Charles (Gladys) Glass of Sarnia, grandson Douglas Glass, four great grandchildren, two brothers, Telfourd of London and Stanely of Warwick. Funeral service will be held from the William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Douglas Smith of the World Wide Church of God officiating. Burial St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.
SARNIA OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 1973
RHETA COPELAND
At Sarnia General Hospital, Monday 17 September 1973, Rheta (Thompson), 75, of 165 South Brock St., Sarnia, formerly of Brooke Township. Widow of Alvin C. Copeland. Mother of Mrs. Charles (Gladys) Glass of Sarnia. Grandmother of Douglas Glass and the late Cheryl. Sister of Telfourd Thompson, London and Stanley of Warwick. 4 Great grandchildren also survive. Funeral at William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia Wednesday at 1.30 p.m. Interment St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 27 SEPTEMBER 1973
RHETA COPELAND
Funeral service of Mrs. Rheta Copeland, 165 Brock St., S., formerly of Brooke Twp., was held last Wednesday from the William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, with Douglas Smith, of the World Wide Church of God officiating. Burial took place in St. James Cemetery, Brooke. Pallbearers included; Douglas and Desmond Glass, Keith Stoner, Bob Marchuk, Bill Coyne and Alex Wighton. Mrs. Copeland died a week ago Monday at Sarnia General Hospital. She was the widow of Alvin C. Copeland.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 MARCH 1904
ORMSBY CORISTINE
In Brooke on Friday 26th February 1904, Ormsby Coristine, aged 49 years and 11 days. The death took place on Friday last of Mr. Ormsby Coristine, 12th Con., in his 50th year. The deceased had been ill only a few days with pneumonia and his unexpected death was a great shock to his large circle of friends. Mr. Coristine was a man of robust physique, standing over 6ft in height and weighing 280 lbs. It could hardly be realized that he passed away suddenly. The funeral took place on Monday to Mt. Carmel cemetery and was largely attended despite the unfavorable weather. A widow and family of 7 sons and 1 daughter are left to mourn his loss. Four of the family are at present under medical care for the same disease.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 JUNE 1932
ELLEN CORISTINE
Mrs. Ellen Coristine, a lifelong resident of 12th line Brooke, died suddenly early Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Ferguson, 12th line Enniskillen, with whom she had been staying this spring. Mrs. Coristine, although not in good health in recent years, had been about as usual, but suffered a sudden heart attack during the night and sank rapidly. Mrs. Coristine, whos maiden name was Ellen Elizabeth Higgins, was in her 71st year and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Jane Higgins, early settlers on the 12th line, where she resided during her entire life. She was married to Mr. Ormsby Coristine about 55 years ago, but he predeceased her 28 years ago, in 1904. Surviving is a family of 7 sons; Foster of Fairview, Peace River district, Alberta; Chester, 6th line Warwick; Dillon and Benson of Detroit; Thomas, manager of the Farmers Co-operative Store at Watford; Lance 12th line Brooke; Willard on the family homestead, 12th line, and an only daughter, (Lexie) Mrs. Ernest Ferguson, of Enniskillen. Also surviving are 2 brothers; George and Hezekiah Higgins of Brooke, and 4 sisters, Mrs. Thomas Kelly of Grainland, Sask.; Mrs. W.A. Stewart of Detroit; Mrs. George Kelly 6th line Warwick and Mrs. William Orr 12th line Brooke. Funeral arrangements were not completed at press hour, but pending word from members of the family in the West, it is probable the funeral will be held on Saturday at 2 o'clock at the home of her son Willard, 12th line, with interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 13 AUGUST 1956
CHESTER CORISTINE
WATFORD: Service for Chester Coristine, 76, who died suddenly at his home here, was conducted today at 2 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church by the Rev. R.A.C. Mills. Burial was made in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township. Before coming here he had farmed in Brooke and Warwick Townships, and was a member of Trinity Church. Surviving besides his widow, the former Ethel Doan, are three daughters, Mrs. Orville Acton and Mrs. Mac Fisher of Brooke and Mrs. Maurice Collins of London; two brothers Willard of Brooke and Bence of Detroit.
SARNIA OBSERVER 25 AUGUST 1964
ETHEL (Doan) CORISTINE
Funeral service for Mrs. Chester Coristine, 80, Watford was conducted Saturday in Trinity Anglican church there by Rev. William D. Mercer. Burial was made in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township. Mrs. Coristine, the former Ethel May Doan, died Wednesday in Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital. She is survived by three daughters, Mr. Orville (Ada) Acton of Brooke township, Mrs. Mac (Elsie) Fisher of Alvinston and Mrs. Maurice (Marjorie) Collins of London. Also surviving are two brothers Stanley Doan of Watford and Ernest Boan of Grand Forks, B.C. Pallbearers were William, Kenneth and Roy Doan and William, Alex and Benson Coristine.
SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1994
MALCOLM FISHER
At C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Sunday 30 October
1994, Malcolm Alexander (Mac) Fisher of Alvinston in his 85th year. Beloved
husband of Elsie (Coristine). Dear father of Bruce and Sandy Fisher of Sarnia, Nancy
Siebert of Meaford and Anne and Ron Adams of Oakville. Loving grandfather of
Janet and John Rondinelli; Wendy O'Neil; Tricia and Barry
Wallace; Sherri and Mike Lindsay; Kevin and Darren Siebert. Also survived and
three great grandchildren, Zachary, Joshua and Kaitlyn Rondinelli; one sister
Marguerite Cameron of Peterborough and one brother Ed Fisher of Watford.
Predeceased by one brother George. Relatives and friends will be
received at the Alvinston Chapel, 515 River Street, Alvinston on Monday 2-4
& 7-9. Funeral service will be held Tuesday 1 November at 2;00 p.m. at Hope
United Church, Alvinston, Rev. Jim Breen officiating. Memorial donations may
be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Hope United Church. Attangements by
ARN Funeral Homes 287-2831. Interment Alvinston Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 16 AUGUST 1978
MAURICE O. COLLINS
Maurice Collins passed away suddenly at Victoria Hospital in London on 6th August 1978. He was the husband of Marjorie (Coristine) Collins and father of (Brenda) Mrs. J. Sherrell of Whonack B.C. and (Susan) Mrs. J. Gregory of London and grandfather of Jay and Jamie Sue Sherrell. The funeral service was held at the Needham Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, 9th August with interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens London.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1949
ROCKFORD DILLON CORISTINE
R. Dillon Coristine, 67, a former resident of Brooke Township, died at his home in Detroit on Sunday. He had resided there 30 years. Surviving are his wife, formerly Flora Jarvis, 2 sons and 2 daughters, Benson, Calvin, Lexie and Flora of Detroit; three brothers, Chester of Warwick Township, Willare of Brooke Twp., Benson of Detroit and one sister Mrs. Ernest Ferguson (Florence). During the early Mr. Coristine operated a butcher shop in Watford before moving to Michigan. Watford friends recall that he spent several weeks here eighteen months ago following the sudden death of his brother, Thomas Coristine. The body was brought from Detroit on Tuesday and service was conducted Wednesday afternoon at Harper Funeral Home by Rev. E.C. Lacey of Erie St., Church, with interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke. The pallbearers were 6 nephews; Alex Coristine, Orville Acton, Max Fisher, Lyle Graham, Charles Way and Morris Collins.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1959
CALVIN CORISTINE
Calvin Coristine, 31, a son of Mrs. Dillon Coristine, of Detroit, and cousin to many relatives in the Watford district, was struck down and killed while walking home from work, in a hit and run accident at Lansing, Mich., this week. Beside his mother, he is survived by his wife and 4 year old daughter; also one brother and two sisters. The body was moved here Monday to Harper Funeral Home, where service was held on Wednesday with interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke. Pallbearers were cousins; Orville Acton, Mac Fisher, William Coristine, Alex Coristine, Charles Way and Morris Collins.
SARNIA OBSERVER 5 SEPTEMBER 1947
THOMAS CORISTINE
All Watford and district was shocked Thursday morning to learn of the sudden passing through the night of Thomas Coristine, well known Watford grocer who since 1925, had managed the Farmers' Cooperative store, and only last January had purchased the business. Mr. Coristine had been about as usual, but at 2 a.m. suffered a heart attack and his only daughter, Miss Alice, reached his room just as he died. In addition to his daughter, survivors include four brothers and one sister, Benson and Dellow of Detroit, Chester of Warwick, Willard of Brooke, and Mrs. Ernest Ferguson of Enniskillen Township. The body is at his residence, St. Clair street, until Saturday when service will be conducted at Harper Funeral Home by the Rev. James Hosford of Woodstock, formerly of Watford at 2.30 p.m. and interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, 12th concession Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1980
KENNETH CHARLES (CHUCK) WAY
Kenneth Charles (Chuck) Way, of Watford passed away at his residence, after a lengthy illness, on Sunday 7 September 1980, aged 69. Born 26 Jul 1911 in Port Huron, he had lived in Watford since 1947. He retired from business in 1975. Prior to moving to Watford, he was a wheelsman on the Great Lakes. He is survived by his wife Alice (Coristine) Way of Watford, whom he married 29 October 1947 in Sarnia. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Jack (Myrtle) Maher and Mrs. Maybelle M. Sanborn, both of Port Huron, as well as several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at the Pollock-Randall Funeral Ho9me in Port Huron on Tuesday 9th September with the Rev. Samuel R. Meads, a former Pastor of the Griswold St. Baptist Church officiating. Friends may make a memorial donation to the Respiratory and Lung Association. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 9 NOVEMBER 1988
ALICE ELLEN (CORISTINE) WAY
Alice Ellen Way of 487 Gold Street, Watford, passed away in C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Tuesday 1st November in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Way. Survived by several cousins. Pallbearers included: Bill Swan, Martin Van Den Heuvel, William Hudson, Gord Burns, Bill Coristine and Mac Fisher. A private funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford on Friday 4th November 1988 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Reid Montgomery of Sarnia officiating. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
SARNIA OBSERVER 27 MARCH 1939
LANCE CORISTINE
WATFORD 27 March 1939: The funeral was held from the family residence on the twelfth line Brooke Township this afternoon of Lance Coristine, whose death occurred suddenly Saturday evening at his home. The service was conducted by the Rev. J.H. Hosford, of the Watford Anglican Church and interment was at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township. Mr. Coristine, who was aged 47 years, had been in normal health. On Saturday evening he was preparing to go to Watford with Mrs. Coristine when he suffered a heart attack and bied before medical assiatance could be secured. He was born on the twelfth line of Brooke Township, and had lived there all his life. Surviving members of the family are his wife, formerly Lucy Bryce, one son, Alex. of London, one sister, Mrs. Lexia Ferguson of Petrolia and five brothers, Chester of the sixth line of Brooke Township, Dillion of Detroit, Thomas of Watford, Bruce of Detroit and Willard of Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 6 SEPTEMBER 1973
LUCY ADELINE CORISTINE
Mrs. Lucy Adeline Coristine, 81, of this village passed away last Monday 27th August, in Strathroy-Middlesex Hospital. She was the daughter of the late John William Bryce, of Brooke. Her husband Lancelot Joseph predeceased her in March 1939. She is survived by 1 son Alex, of Lot 4 Con. 12, Brooke Twp., with whom she made her home before passing. The funeral service was held from the Harper Funeral Home, on Wednesday 29th August, the Rev. Claude Root of Trinity Anglican Church, officiating.Interment was in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Pallbearers were, Lloyd Lane, Garnet Rundle, Sanford Lucas, Dave Smith, Walter Sutherland and Rod Derby.
SARNIA OBSERVER 7 APRIL 1986
ALEXANDER CORISTINE
In the CEE Hospital Petrolia, on Saturday 5 April 1986, Alex Bryce Coristine of 543 Ontario Street, Watford: Loving husband of Mary Pearl Miller, in his 73rd year. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral service will be held of Tuesday 8 April, at 2 p.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
FUNERAL 1963
LYLA GREER
The funeral service for Lyla J. Greer was held Tuesday at D.J. Robb Funeral Home with Rev.
W.H. John of Devine Street Church officiating. Pallbearers were Clare Anderson, Frank
Kilbreath, Harold McKellar, Frank Pell, Hayward Mason and Allan Summers. Wife of Stanley
Greer of 268 Wellington , Mrs. Greer died Saturday in St. Joseph's Hospital.
LONDON FREE PRESS MAY 1990
DORIS (Lowrie) GREER
Doris Greer, aged 66 at Sarnia General Hospital on Wednesday 16 May 1990. Beloved wife of
Gordon Greer (1980), Forest. Dear daughter of the late George Lowrie and Flossie Dodge.
Dear sister of Phyllis (Mrs. Dennis Shoff) and Wallace Lowrie both of Forest, nieces and
nephews. Predeceased by daughter Gayle, sister Lena (Mr. Russell Campbell), Miss Mae,
Nettie (Mrs. Richard Buchan) and brothers Clayton and Ivan. Friends are received at
Steadman ZBrothers Memorial Chapel, Bridge, Thuesday 7-9. Funeral service will be
conducted Friday 1 PM. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation. Interment in Bear Creek
Cemetery, Moore Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 APRIL 1971
BARBARA ISABEL (Lougheed) GREER
Mrs. Gordon Greer, the former Barbara Isabel Lougheed, 26 of RR7 Watford, died Thursday in
Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital as a result of a car accident. Besides her husband,
she is survived by three sons, Nelson, Brian and Donald all at home; her parents Arnold
and Lillian Lougheed, brothers Carl of Thamesville and Marcey of Watford and sisters; Mrs.
Bruce (Shirley) Greer of RR7 Watford; Mrs. David (Sheila) Turner of Sarnia; Mrs. Tom
(Linda) McLean of Forest and Arlene and Mary both of Watford. Funeral service will he help
Mondat 2 p.m. from Harper Funeral Home Watford. Burial will be in St. James Anglican
Church Cemetery, Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1981
HAROLD GORDON GREER
Harold Gordon Greer, of RR7 Watford passed away in Strathroy Middlesex Hospital on Friday
11 December 1981 in his 82nd year. He was the husband of Edna Harris and the father of
Gordon RR7 Watford; Mrs. Marjorie Moffatt Strathroy; Norma (Mrs. Floyd Hicks) Strathroy;
Jean (Mrs. Ray Robertson) London and Bruce RR7 Watford. Also survived by 12 grandchildren
and 1 great grandchild. The funeral service was ehdl at Harper Funeral Home, Watford on
Monday 14 December 1981. The pallbearers were Ivan King, John Gilliland, Alex Leitch, Joe
Webster, Ed Logan and Ed Greer. Rev John Hofland of Trinity Anglican Church officiated.
Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1992
CELIAH GREER
Ceilagh Allis Barbara Greer beloved infant daughter of Laurie Craig and Brian Greer of
Watford passed away suddently on Sunday 27 December 1992. Loving granddaughter of John and
Allis Craig of Noelville and Gordon and Olive Greer of Watford and the late Barbara
(Lougheed) Greer. The funeral service was held at the Gilpin Funeral Chapel, Forest on
Wednesday 30 December 1992 with interment in St. James Cemetery Brooke Township. Memorial
donations to the Childrens Hospital would be greatly acknowledged by the family.
OBITUARY 16 MAY 1978
ELMER SYMINGTON
Elmer Symington, 67, of Camlachie, died Monday at C.E.E. Hospital in Petrolia. Mr.
Symington resided in Camlachie all his life. He served in the Second World War and was
postmaster and delivered rural mail in Camlachie. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge
392 in Camlachie. He is survived by his wife Mildred (Wright) Symington, one son, Verne
and one daughter Muriel Jean both at home; two brothers Carl and Eric of Camlachie. Mr.
Symington was predeceased by one brother Alfred. The body is at McKay and White Funeral
Home in Wyoming. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Masonic Lodge services
will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 1882
ELIZABETH (Kidd) SHIRLEY
On Tuesday 24 February, Mrs. Elizabeth Shirley, mother of George Shirley Esq., 12th line
Brooke, passed away at the great age of over 95 years. Although she had been in failing
health for some time past, having been a bed-lier for over four years, yet her death was
very sudden and unexpected. Mrs. Shirley has been a long in this Country having come from
County of Carlow, Ireland in 1918. She has passed away full years and respected by all who
knew her. Her remains were borne to the Church of England Cemetery 14con Brooke on
Thursday and interred by her pastor Rev. E. Softley. (St. James Cemetery Brooke Township).
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 10 JULY 1967
LOUISA (Powell) SHIRLEY
Mrs. LouisA Shirley, 88, died Sunday. The former Louise Powell, she was predeceased by her
husband Ernest Howard Shirley of the Watford area. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary
McLean, Watford and a son Albert of Brooke Township. Funeral service will be held from
Harper Funeral Home, at 2;30 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in St. James Anglican Church
Cemetery, Brooke Township.
LONDON FREE PRESS 10 JULY 1967
LOUISA (Powell) SHIRLEY
Passed away on Sunday 9 July 1967 Louisa Powell, beloved wife of Ernest Howard Shieley in
her 89th year. Dear mother of Mrs. Mary McLean of Watford; Albert of Brooke and
predeceased by son Harold, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Resting at the
Harper Funeral Home, Watford where services will he held on Wednesday 12 July at 2;30 p.m.
Interment if St. James Church Cemetery Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1925
SARAH ANN SHIRLEY
The death of Miss Sarah Ann Shirley occurred after a brief illness at the home of her
sister, Mrs. John R. Logan 298 Wellington St, Sarnia on Sunday 17 May 1925. Deceased who
was in her 75th year was the eldest daughter of the late George Shirley and had spent her
entire life in this community. On Monday, after a short service at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Logan, conducted by Rev. F.G. Newton the body was brought to Trinity Church, Watford.
The service which was largely attended by relatives and friends was very able conducted by
Rev. J.H. Hosford assisted by the choir. Miss Shirley won for herself many true friends by
her sterling character and integrity. She leave to mourn her loss two sisters; Mrs. John
R. Logan of Sarnia and Mrs. Paul Kingston of Watford, also two brothers George of Watford
and Edward James of Oshawa. Pallbearers were John R. Logan, W.E. Fitzgerald, John Carroll,
Roland King, George F. Kingston and Paul S. Kingston. Friends from Oshawa, Sarnia and
Brantford attended the funeral. Interment was made in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 13 MARCH 1928
PAUL KINGSTON
The death occurred at his home an Wall street on Monday morning of Mr. Paul Kingston, a
well known resident of Brooke and Watford, after a lengthy illness. He had been in poor
health for some time, but suffered a stroke on Friday, from which he did not regain
consciousness. Mr. Kingston, who was in his 74th year, had resided in Watford for the past
eight years, coming here from his farm on the 12th line, Brooke, where he had resided
since he came into Brooke with his parents when a lad of eight years. He was born
in Toronto, the son of Martha Johnson and Paul Kingston, both of whom came from Ireland,
and he was the fifteenth Paul Kingston in his family line. Mr. Kingston was a life long
member of the Orange order, and also served a number of years on Brooke municipal council.
He was married in 1885 to Elizabeth Shirley, who with a family of one daughter
and three sons, survive him: his one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Campbell, of Brantford; Fred
and George in Sarnia, and Paul on the homestead, also four sisters, Mrs. J. Coke, Watford;
Mrs. L. W. Guy, Leclaire, Sask, and Misses Eliza and Ann Jane Kingston of Watford. The
funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon, service being conducted in Trinity church by its
rector,, Rev. J. H. Hosford, following a short family service at the home, and interment
was made in St. James' church cemetery, Brooke. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Jas, K.
Kelly, Alex. Kelly, Clarence Coke. Walter W. Edwards, Lachlan McLean and Dan McDonald.
Among those from a distance who were here for the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Campbell and two children, Shirley and Dorls Pauline. of Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F.
Kingston and Mr. F. B. Kingston of Sarnia; Mr. and Mrs. John E. Bailey, Wyoming, Mrs. L.
W. Guy, Lechlaire, Sask., Mrs. John R. Logan, Mr. Gordon Logan, Mrs, Wm. Lawrence and Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Guy, Sarnia.
DEATH 1967
FREDERICK B. KINGSTON
At Sarnia General Hospital on Tuesday 31 January 1967, Frederick B. Kingston aged 78
years, beloved husband of Gertrude A. Ryckman of 171 S. Milton Street, dear father of Mrs.
Ronald (Mary) Mansfield of Sarnia, Miss Florence, William and Thomas all at home, Paul of
RR1 Camlachie, George and Robert of RR4 Petrolia, brother of Mrs. Ernest (Kathleen)
Campbell of Brantford and George of Sarnia, 10 grandhildren also survive. The late Mr.
Kingston is resting at the D.J. Robb Funeral Home where service will be held Friday 3rd
February at 1:00 p.m. Interment St. James Cemetery Brooke Township.
DEATH 1974
GEORGE FRANKLIN KINGSTON
In Lambton Twilight Haven, Petrolia on Saturday 9 March 1974, George Franklin Kingston, a
former Sarnia businessman. Dear husband of the late Florence M. Willoughby in his 84th
year. Dear brother of Mrs. Ernest Campbell (Kathleen) of Toronto, also survived by several
nieces and nephews. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service will be
held on Tuesday 12 March at 2 p.m. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.
DEATH 1960
PAUL KINGSTON
In Toronto General Hospital on Friday 15 April 1960, Paul Kingston in his 75th year,
brother of George of Sarnia, Fred of Warwick Twosnhip and Mrs. Kathleen Campbell of
Brantford. Remains resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, until Monday noon. Service
will he held at St. James Church, Brooke Township on Monday 18 April at 2 p.m. Masonic
Service at the Funeral Home Sunday night at 8:30. Interment in St. James Church Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 14 MAY 1941
SELENA (Coke) SHIRLEY
A lifelong resident of Brooke Township and Watford died yesterday after two weeks
of serious illness in the person of Mrs. Selena (Coke) Shirley, widow of the late George
Shirley, in her 79th year. Born in Brooke Township, she had lived in Watford for
over forty years. Mr. Shirley died five years ago. Surviving are a
step-daughter, Miss Helena Shirley, of Toronto schools staff; two sisters-in-law,
Mrs. Edith Coke, of Winnipeg, Mrs. James Coke, of Sarnia; four nephews and five nieces:
Dr., Eugene Coke and Miss Gladys Coke, of Montreal, Miss Beryl Coke and Mrs. Hugh
Sanderson, of Winnipeg, Dr. Lawrence Coke and Dr. William Coke, with the Canadian Army
Medical Corps, in England, Clarence Coke of Brooke. Miss Mary Coke of Sarnia, schools
staff, and Mrs. John Pepper, of Frenchman's Butte, Sask. The funeral will be
held in Erie Street United Church on Thursday at three o'clock with interment in Watford
cemetery. The Rev. W. T. Eddy will conduct the service.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 27 MARCH 1976
HELENA SHIRLEY
A former Toronto resident, Miss Helena Victoria Shirley, 85, died Friday in St. Joseph's
Hospital, Sarnia. Miss Shirley was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Shirley. A
funeral will he held Monday at Harper Memorial Funeral Home, Watford, followed by
cremation.
OBITUARY NOVEMBER 1916
JESSIE (Davidson) BRAND
An old and respected resident of Lambton county passed away at the family home in
Enniskillen onThursday last Nov. 2nd in the person of Jessie D. Davidson, the
beloved wife of William Brand, at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Brand had been in very pour
health for a long time as the reault of a bad fall received some eight years ago affecting
her hip. and also suffered severely from another painful disease. Her death while not
unexpected is a great blow to her husband and family who have the sympathy of
the community. The deceased was born at Fergus, Ontario, and was married in 1876 to
William Brand, son of David Brand of Forest. Twelve years ago they came
to Enniskillen settling on the 6th line. There were seven children, two of whom are dead.
The five surviving children are Mrs. Arthur Vance, Forest, George and Mabel at home,
Victor in Vancouver, and David also, of the 6th line. Mrs. Brand was a loyal member of St.
John's Preabyterian church. The funeral took place on Saturday to Beechwood
cemetery, Forest. Rev. P. M. McEachran, a former pastor conducting the
Service. The pall bearers were six nephews of the deceased, James Earle and Thomas
Brand, and WillIam, Fred and Frank Dew all of Forest.
LONDON FREE PRESS APRIL 1967
CHARITY (Clark) BLACKSTOCK
At Adam's Nursing Home, Petrolia on Saturday 29 April 1967, Mrs. Charity (Clark)
Blackstock of RR1, Petrolia, widow of William M. Blackstock. Dear mother of James and Mrs.
Angus (Cora) Welch, Enniskillen Township; sister of Wilson Clark of Sarnia; Harry and Mrs.
Albert Welch of Petrolia, six grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great
grandchildren also survive. Funeral service at William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia Tuesday
at 3 p.m. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery.
DEATH
FLORENCE (Slack) BRADLEY
At the Sarnia General Hospital on Wednesday 13 October 1965, Mrs. Florence (Slack)
Bradley, of Marthaville in her 85th year; widow of Richard N. Bradley and dear mother of
Maurice and Murray, both of Petrolia and the late Edward Bradley. Six grandchildren also
survive. Resting at the William Jay funeral home, Main street, Petrolia, where the funeral
service will be held on Friday 15 October at 2 p.m. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.
DEATH
FREDERICK A. BRAITHWAITE
At Babcock Nursing Home, Wardvsille, on Monday 5 September 1994, Frederick Alexander
Braithwaite of Alvinston in his 71st year. Survived by his twin brother Bob of Glencoe and
his sister Delores Stephany of Alvinston and several nieces and nephews and their
families. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Jeanette of Alvinston and a brother James
Allen. Relatives and friends were received at the Arn Funeral Home, Glencoe on Wednesday 7
September where the funeral and committal service was held at 2:00 p.m. Interment was in
Alvinston Cemetery.
DEATH
DONALD BENSTEAD
Donald R. (Benny) Benstead, 65 of RR4 Alvinston died Thursday 11 August 1988 at Victoria
Hospital, London. Husband of Mable (Hillman) Benstead. Father of Fred and Robert, both of
Alvinston and the late Betty Jean (1949). Relatives and friends were received at the Arn
Funeral Home, Alvinston, where the funeral service was held Saturday, 13 August at 11 a.m.
Donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.
DEATH
CHRISTINE (Desardine) BURLEY
Thedford 28 January 1935: The death of Christine Desardine, wife of John Burley occurred
at her home on the River Road, on Saturday night. Deceased was aged 50 years and had
resided in his locality all her life. Surviving relatives are her husband, one daughter
Violet, four sons Kermit, Seward, Faye and Peter all at home, also her mother Mrs. Peter
Desjardine, of Sarnia and five sisters, Mrs. D. McEchen and Mrs. Nelson Willert, of Port
Huron, Mrs. Sam McEchen of Forest, Mrs. George DeFort of the River road, Bosanquet and
Mrs. James White of Sarnia. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock.
Interment will be made at Mount Carmel Cemetery.
DEATH
DOUGLAS HAROLD BROCK
Douglas Harold Brock of Arkona, passed away in Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday,
December 15, 1991 in his 76th year. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Wilson)
Brock and dear father of Pauline and Vern Phibbs of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Lynda and
Charles Chanda of Langton, Allan and Verona Brock of Corunna, and Wilson of Cannington.
Sadly missed by 11 grandchildren. Dear brother of Ray and Donelda Brock of Strathroy.
Predeceased by one brother George, one sister Ella, and daughter-in-law Debra Brock. The
funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 18th, at 2 p.m. from the Arkona United
Church, with Rev. Donald McCullum officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial
donations to the Arkona United Church or the charity of your choice would be greatly
appreciated. Gilpin Funeral Chapel, Forest was in charge of the arrangements.
DEATH
CATHERINE (Bonar) BROOKS
At the Sarnia General Hospital on Monday 1 November 1993, Catherine Martha (Bonar) Brooks,
age 90 of Sarnia. Wife of the late Frank Lewis Brooks (1972). Mother of Frank L. (Bud)
Brooks and his wife Phillis of Wyoming. Thirteen grandchildren and several great
grandchildren also survive. Sister of Grace and Edith of Victoria B.C. Predeceased by sons
Jack and Cecil Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was a retired Registered Nurse with the Sarnia General
Hospital. Funeral service will he held from the chapel of the D.J. Robb Funeral Home on
Thursday 4 November at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Don Lockett of Central United Church
officiating. Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7-9. As an
expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be
appreciated by the family Cremation.
DEATH
VIOLA (Metcalfe) BRAIN
At the Sarnia General Hospital on Saturday, August 28, 1993, Viola Eleanor (Metcalfe)
Brain, age 77, of Sarnia. Predeceased by her husband William Brain (1964). Dear
mother of Norman and his wife Kay of Point Edward, William of Sarnia, Gerald and
his wife Maryanne of Shawville, Quebec, Margaret and her husband Joseph Kerwin of Sarnia,
Elizabeth and her husband Darwin Kielt of Bright's Grove and Alberta and her husband
Greg McCormack of Camlachie. Dear friend of Blair Clarke of Sarnia. Dear grandmother of 15
grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Mildred Lethbridge of Fingal. Also
3 survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at the
Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Rd. (Hwy. 7) Sarnia, on Monday, August 30, 1993 at 1
p.m. Interment at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. Friends will be received at the funeral
home Sunday afternoon 2 - 4 and evening 7 - 9. Sympathy through donations to the charity
of choice would be appreciated.
SARNIA OBSERVER JUNE 1994
DUDLEY PEARL BROOKS
Dudley Pearl Brooks, age 76, at C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Wednesday 15 June 1994 of
Petrolia. Beloved husband of Blanche (Ellingham; Whiting) Brooks. Step-father of Carl,
Ray, Gordon, Leslie, Ross, Grace and Wilma Whiting; Shirley Zavitz, Marian McPhee and
Gloria Matthews and predeceased by Franklin Whiting (1967). Brother of Iris Basrab of
Prince Albert, Sask., and Ada Davey of Salmon Arm, B.C. Friends are received Steadman
Brothers Memorial Chapel, Brigden Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service conducted on
Friday 17 June at 1 p.m. Donations to C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, Chronic Care would be
appreciated. Interment Oil Springs Cemetery, Enniskillen Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1941
GEORGE ALBERT BEAN
Watford, May 15: Funeral services for George Albert Bean, aged 82, who died here
yesterday will be held at Harper's funeral home on Friday at 2 o'clock. The service will
be conducted by Rev. J. H. Hosford, of the Anglican Church. Mr. Bean, who had been a
highly respected resident of this town for the past 15 years, came here from the
Otterville district, where he had been in the hardware business. He also conducted a
hardware store here until a few years ago when he retired. He was an attendant of the
Anglican Church and a prominent. Liberal. Surviving are Mrs. Bean (Margaret I. Gardner)
and one son, Herbert, at home. Interment will take place in St. James cemetery, Brooke
Township. The pallbearers will be Elmer Brown, Carl A. Class, F. B. Taylor, Thomas
Coustine, James Menzies and Reeve Roy E. Dick.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 28 JUNE 1961
HERBERT GARDNER BEAN
Funeral of Herbert Gardner Bean, 69, a former Watford hardware merchant who died in Sarnia
General Hospital Monday was held today from Harper Funeral Home to Trinity Anglican Church
for public service. Rev R.A.C. Mills rector officiated. Mr. Bean took an active interest
in the work of Trinity Church. His parents predeceased him some years ago and there are no
immediate relatives surviving. Burial was in St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Brooke
Township.
SARNIA OBSERVER JULY 1994
JOHN H. BRENNAN
At the Sarnia General Hospital on Wednesday, July 20, 1994, JOHN H. BRENNAN of Sarnia.
Jack was employed for many years at the Bell Telephone Company and the last twenty years
as a teacher for the Lambton County Board of Education. Beloved husband of Barbara
(Scott) Brennan. Devote father of Susan and her husband Brian Hughes of Haileybury, Scott
and his wife Linda of Sarnia, Gary and his wife Nancy of Toronto. Much loved grandfather
to Ryan, Jamie, Drew and Kylee. Dear brother of Stewart, Bob and Betty all of Sarnia.
Sadly missed by special nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Chris and Ethel
Brennan and a brother Gerald. The funeral service will be held on Friday, July 22, 1994 at
11:00 a.m. from Paterson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 120 Russell St. S., Sarnia. Friends
will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Road (Hwy 7) Sarnia on Thursday
afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation, the Cardiac Care Unit of Sarnia General Hospital or the Charity of your
choice would be appreciated by the family. Burial in Grandview Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER APRIL 1997
DOROTHY (Crevier) FLOOD
At the Sarnia General Hospital on Saturday, April 5th, 1997 BERTHA DOROTHY (CREVIER)
FLOOD, age 85 of Point Edward, wife of the late Oscar Crevier and John Flood dear mother
of Don Crevier wife Gail of Guelph, John Crevier and Gloria of Sarnia,
Ralph Crevier and his wife Loraine of Point Edward, Mary Arm Lugsdin and her husband Barry
of Sarnia and Doris Bratanek and her husband Stan of Sarnia. Twenty six grandchildren and
twenty three great grandchildern also survive. She was predeceased by sons Burton and
Beverly, a sister Ethel Fawcett and brothers Sterling, Bev, Sam and Allan Hayes. Mrs.
Flood was a lifelong Point Edward resident, longtime member of Point Edward United Church,
Life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 and a member of
the Loyal Order of the Moose. Funeral services will he held from the Chapel of the D.J.
Robb Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 9th at 1:00 pm. with interment to follow at Lakeview
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday between the hours of 2:00 to
4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Memorial gifts to Point Edward United Church Fund of the Charity
of Choice would be appreciated.
DEATH
ARNOLD ANDERSON FORD
Arnold Anderson Ford of Forest and formerly of Warwick Village, passed away peacefully in
North Lambton Retirement Home on Saturday, November 7th, 1998, in his 76th year. He was
the beloved husband of Margaret (Ferguson) Ford, and dear father of David of Aurora, Dr.
Peter of Ancaster, and Evelyn (Mrs. Paul Southen) of Kingston. Dear grandfather of six
grandchildren. Dear brother of Harvey of Wyoming, Millicent Ford of Stratford, and Mary
Treleaven of Amberley. Predeceased by his sister Reta Martin, and brother, Albert Ford.
The funeral service was held from Forest United Church, on Monday, November 9th at 1:30
p.m. with Rev. Don Hudson officiating. Private family interment in Warwick United Church
Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of one's choice
would be appreciated by the family.
SARNIA OBSERVER 9 MAY 1953
EMMA (Fowler) FENNER
A private funeral service for Mrs. George H. Fenner, 94, Watford will be held Tuesday. Mrs
Fenner died on Saturday. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Reba Fenner of Detroit and four
sons, George L. Warwick, Herbert, London, Bruce and Roy of Detroit. The private funeral
service will be conducted tomorrow by the Rev. G.R. Burt, from the family residence.
Interment will be in Warwick Village Cemetery.
DEATH
GEORGE LEW FENNER
Suddenly at his home in Warwick Village on Friday 12 November 1965, George Lew Fenner in
his 83rd year. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Fenner (Fowler). Dear brother of Reba
of Detroit and several nephews and nieces. Restint at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford,
where service will be held on Tuesday 16 November at 2 p.m. Interment in Warwick United
Church Cemetery.
DEATH
ALMA (Leggate) (Fenner) SCOTT
Mrs. Alma (Fenner) Scott passed away on Tuesday 13 November 1973 in Niagara Falls. She was
formerly of Warwick Township, the wife of the late John Scott and Francis J. Fenner. She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Orville Irwin (Marion) of Niagara Falls, Mrs. Floyd
Hughes (Doris) of Fort Erie; two sons Lorne Fenner of Forest and Bruce Fenner of Chatham
and a brother Harvey Leggate of Warwick.The funeral service was conducted on Saturday 17
November at the Harper Funeral Home by the Rev. D. Hawkins, of Warwick United Church. The
following grandsons acted as pallbearers; Bruce and Dennis Fenner, Robert Huard, Jack, Don
and Bill Irwin. Wayne and Jim Irwin were flowerbearers. Burial took place in the Arkona
Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1942
RACHEL ANN (Newman) FIELD
Alvinston 26 November: Mrs. James Field, 75, died last night at her home in Brooke
Township after an illness of 10 months, following a fall which broke her hip. Her maiden
name was Rachel Ann Newman. Prior to coming to Brooke about 50 years ago, she had resided
at Highgate. Mr. and Mrs. Field celebrated the 50th anniversery of their wedding last
year. In addition to her husband, four daughters and two sons survive. They are; Mrs. J.
McVicar; Mrs. B. Johnston; Mrs. N. Dean all of Brooke and Mrs. Percy Wall of Euphemia and
sons Osborne and Clayton of Brooke. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock from the home of Mrs. Wall, lot 34 concession seven Euphemia. Interment will be in
Alvinston Cemetery.
DEATH
James Owen Flannagan, 77, of Alvinston died Friday, February 17, 1989 at CEE
Hospital Petrolia. Son of the late Michael and Pearl (Coleman) Flannagan. Surviving are
one nephew, and three nieces, as well as a brother-in-law Bernard Donavin of Chatharn and
many friends. Relatives and friends were received at the Arn Funeral Home Alvinston.
Pallbearers were Harry Armstrong, Maurice Routley, Douglas Coleman, Steve Janicek, Alec
Campbell and John Lucan. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery. Donations to St. Matthew's
R.C. Cemetery will be appreciated. It was with extreme sorrow that we heard of the passing
of Jimmy Flannagan of Alvinston on Friday 17 February. Jim a native of Little
Ireland, was well known throughout Brooke Twp. as an extremely strong man who was always
willing to work and help wherever he was needed. Funeral mass was held on Monday 20
February.
DEATH
ANNIE (Brush) FAWCETT
The death occurred on Sunday 24 February 1935 of Annie Fawcett aged 67 years, wife of
Albert J. Fawcett. Mrs. Fawcett was born in York County, near Toronto, had been a resident
for many years. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. R.J. Wadsworth of Sarnia,
two sons Blake and Gordon Fawcett of Sarnia, two sisters Mrs. Charles Hawkins of London
and Miss P. Brush also of London and one brother James Brush of Forest. The funeral will
be held from the family residence 123 Crawford street on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment
will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
DEATH
ALBERT JAMES FAWCETT
Passed away in the Sarnia General Hospital on Friday 21 March 1947, Albert James Fawcett,
in his 81 year. Funeral service will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home Davis at
Victoria Street on Monday 24 March at 2 p.m. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
DEATH
MARY ELIZA (Cameron) FLEMING
In Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday 1 March 1972, Mary Eliza Cameron of
Warwick Township. In her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late Alexander W. Fleming Dear
mother of Mrs. Ivan Gowing (Marguerite) of Elmira; Leonard of Warwick Township; Archie of
Guelph; Arnold of Watford; Donald of Bittern Lake, Alberta; Mrs. Ellwood Ross (Grace) of
Alvinston; Mrs. Robert Dobson (Irene) of Courtright; James of Victoria, B.C.; Ross of
Sarnia; Ivan predeceased. Twenty Four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear
sister of Herman Cameron of Plympton Township; Mrs. Amy McEwen of Warwick Township.
Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where service will he held on Saturday 4 March
at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.
DEATH
LEONARD FLEMING
Leonard Alexander Fleming, 53 of Warwick Township died Friday 13 February 1976 in
University Hospital, London. He was the son of the late Alexander Wallace and Mary Eliza
Fleming. He is survived by three sisters; Mrs. Ivan Gowing (Marguerite) of Elmira; Mrs.
Robert Dobson (Ilene) of Courtright; Mrs. Ellwood Ross (Grace) of Alvinston; five
brothers, Archie of Guelph; Arnold of Warwick Township; Donald of Bittern Lake, Alberta;
James of Victoria B.C. and Ross of Sarnia. (Obit looks incomplete).
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 APRIL 1890
PAUL KINGSTON SR.
The death of Paul Kingston St., of Brooke, on Tuesday morning last week (25 March)
removes another of the well known residents of that Township. Mr. Kingston was born in
Dunmanway, Cork Co., Ireland and was about 80 years of age at the time of his death. He
came to Toronto in 1845, where he carried on a wholesale store for about 20 years. Always
having a strong preference for an active outdoor life he came from Toronto to Brooke 25
years ago settling on lot 21 con 12 which he owned since 1845. The deceased was a
remarkably active and intelligent man, and enjoyed the best of health up to within a short
time of his death. In politics he was a Convervative and was a member of the Church of
England. His partner in life died about nine years ago. He leaves a family of six; one son
and five daughters in comfortable circumstances. It is worthy of note that the name Paul
haw always been born by the eldest son in the family, the present Paul Jr., being the
sixteenth descendant of that name. The funeral to the English Cemetery on the following
Thursday was largely attended, the service being conducted by the Rev. Arthur Murphy.
(Interment in St. James Cemetery Brooke Township).
SARNIA OBSERVER JULY 1953
ROBERT JOHN KERSEY
Robert John Kersey passed away at Bosanquet Township 13 July in his 69th year. Resting at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Brandon, Lake Road Bosanquet where the service will be held
on Wednesday 15 July at 2:20 p.m. Interment in Ravenswood Cemetery. In kindness please
omit flowers.
DEATH
28 February 1931: John Kersey, aged 90 years, died at the home of his son Robert at
Ravenswood yesterday. He was well known in the community, having been one of the early
settlers of Warwick township. He is survived by three sons, Robert of Ravenswood, Arthur
of Watford and George of Owosso, Mich. His wife predeceased him serveral years ago. The
funeral will be held from the home of his son Robert on Sunday afternoon, with interment
in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JUNE 1928
MARY ANN (Clark) KERSEY
Mary Ann Clark widow the late Edward Kersey, died at the home of her son John,
on St. Clair street, on Sunday evening, June 10. She was in her 81st year and was one of
Warwick townships most highly respected pioneer women. She was born In 1847 in
Warwick and was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark. Practically her whole
llfe was spent in this township. Her husband predeceased her last September.
Three sons survive Herbert and John of Watford, and Freeman of Georgetown: also two
brothers Edward and James Clark, and two sisters. Mrs. Nelson Wingrove, Burford, and Mrs.
Alex. Robinson, Deckerville. Mich. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon and was
private. Rev. J. H. Hosford had charge of the service and interment was made in Watford
cemetery. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Freeman
Kersey, Georgtown: Mr. Roy Donn, Aberfeldy: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Doan, Inwood; Jonathon
Kersey, Edys Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Bockman. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ervin and Mr. Wm. Robinson of
Deckerville, Mich., and Mrs, Nelson Wingrove of Burford, Ont. Mrs. Alex. RobInson of
Deckerville was unable to attend on account of illness.
SARNIA OBSERVER DECEMBER 1936
MINNIE (Shea) KERSEY
Watford 21 December 1936; The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon of Minnie Shea, wife
of Herbert Kersey from the family residence on Huron Street. Mrs. Kersey died on Monday
and was 40 years of age. She is survived by her husband, her father James Shea, two
daughters Mrs. C. Harper of Watford and Madeline at home, three sons Vance of London, Bert
and LaVerne at home. Interment in Watford Cemetery. (Rest of obit is unreadable).
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 11 NOVEMBER 1971
SARAH (McRury) KERSEY
Mrs. Elgin O. Kersey, formerly Sarah I. McRury, of Warwick Village, passed away last
Tuesday in Sarnia General Hospital. Her husband survives along with a daughter Mrs. Marcel
DeSchutter (Maxine) of Detroit and a sister Mrs. Max Hecht (Cecilia) Stockbridge, Mich,
three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Rev. Ramsay of Wyoming officiated at the
funeral service at the Harper Funeral Home last Friday afternoon with interment in Watford
Cemetery. Pallbearers included Bill Hollingsworth, Stewart Smith, Carl Routley, Syd
Fletcher, Ray Hoskin and Art Parker.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1985
ELGIN OTTO KERSEY
Elgin Otto Kersey of Watford Nursing Home, formerly of RR8 Watford, passed away in St.
Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia on Monday 27 May 1985 in his 82nd year. He was the beloved
husband of the late Sarah McRury and dear father of Mrs. Maxine DeSchutter of Detroit.
Also survived by three grandchildren and four great grandchildren as well as four sisters,
Mrs. George Fuller (Gladys) of Arkona, Mrs. D.McLellan (Ora) of Forest, Doris of London
and Mrs. Frank Taylor (Mary) of St. Mary's and a brother Donald of Toronto. Predeceased by
a brother Ross and a sister Louise. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where
funeral service will be held on Thursday 30 May at 11 a.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1942
RACHAEL (Hoskins) KERSEY
Watford 20 November: Mrs. John T. Kersey wife of one of Watford's rural mail couriers with
30 years of service died in the Sarnia General Hospital eatly today in her 60th year. Mrs.
Kersey was removed to the hospital on Monday but her condition was too critical for an
operation. She was born in Warwick Township and was formerly Rachael J. Hoskins. She spent
her lifetime in the Watford district. Besides her husband she is survived by five
daughters. Mrs George Fuller (Gladys) of Arkona, Mrs. D. McLellan (Ora) of Detroit, Miss
Doris Kersey of Sarnia, Mrs. Frank Taylor (Mary) of Brucefield and Miss Louise
Kersey a Sarnia Township School teacher; three sons, Elgin of Detroit, Ross of the
postoffice staff in Sarnia and Seaman Donald Kersey of the R.C.N.V.R; three brothers Jack
Hoskins of Sarnia Township, Wesley Hoskins of Brooke Township and Basil Hoskins of
Wyoming; a sister Mrs. George Stephenson of Moose Jaw, Sask. The funeral will be held from
the Harper Funeral Home at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon. Interment will be in Watford
Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1980
JOHN B. KERSEY
John Blain Kersey of Watford, passed away at University Hospital, London on Monday 29
September 1980 in his 66th year. He is survived by his wife Judy (Carver) Kersey and two
daughters, Mrs. Vernon Little (Pat) of Watford and Mrs. Barry Mazurek (Lynne) of RR2
Alvinston and two grandchildren, Sean and Mandy. He was the brother of Tobias of
Strathroy; Mrs. A.V. Holland (Dorothy) of Grand Bend; James of Sarnia; Elmer of Thedford;
Kenneth of Delaware and Mrs. John Fountain (Ruth) of London. The funeral service was
conducted by the Rev. Robert Peebles on Wednesday at the Harper Funeral Home with
Interment in Watford Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Jack Douglas, Clayton Morgan,
Bob Morgan, Stan Parker, Alex McLean and Roy Willer.
LONDON FREE PRESS DECEMBER 1995
KENNETH KERSEY
At Strathmere Lodge Strathroy on Friday 8 December 1995, Kenneth Kersey in his 79th year.
Beloved husband of Margaret Kersey of Strathroy, dear father of James of Lambeth, Brian
and his wife Mary Ann of Pt. Stanley and Donna Mouch and her husband Dave of Oshawa. Loved
by grandchildren, Melissa, Kelly, Jason, Julie, Jeremy, David and Jason. Survived by his
two sisters, Dorthea Holland of London and Ruth Fountain of Pt. Stnaley. Predeceared by
four brothers, Tobias, Elmer, James and Jack Kersey. Friends will be received by the
Denning Brothers Funeral Home Strathroy on Saturday, 9 December 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday
from 2-4 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday 11 December at
1;30 p.m. Rev. Derek Shelly officiating. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or
the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. A very special thanks to
all those who helped Ken during his illness. Interment in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE & EAST LAMBTON REFLECTOR FRIDAY 17 MARCH 1876
ROBERT GILLILAND
We also regret to record the death of Mr. Robert Gilliland, which occurred at his
residence, Lot 22, 12th Con., Brooke (Twp) on Wednesday last. Deceased was a native of
Ireland, having been born in that country in the year 1804, and was consequently in his
72nd year. He came to Canada about the year 1835, settling on the farm on which he lived
until his demise. The deceased gentleman was a consistent and much respected member of the
Watford Presbyterian Church ever since its organization, and was for many years an elder.
He always took an active interest in the welfare of young people, and had the honor of
being the first to organize a Sunday School in this vicinity, it being held in his house
for a length of time. He leaves a widow, a son and daughter, and a large circle of friends
to regret his departure.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE AND EAST LAMBTON REFLECTOR 8 SEPTEMBER 1876
MARTHA GILLILAND nee SWEETEN
The Watford Advocate and East Lambton Reflector, Watford, Ont., Issue of: Fri. Sept. 8,
1876, P. 3.
DEATHS. Gilliland - In Brooke, on Tuesday, 5th inst., of paralysis, Martha, relict
of the late Mr. Robert Gilliland, age 75 years. Obituaries - It is our sad duty this week
to record the demise of Mrs. Gilliland, relict of the late Robert Gilliland, of Brooke,
whose death we chronicled a short time ago. Her remains were interred in the Presbyterian
Cemetery here on Thursday, the cortege being a very large one, and showing the esteem in
which she was held.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 19 JANUARY 1912
DAVID GILLILAND
Guide Advocate, Watford, Issue of January 19, 1912.
DIED. In Brooke, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 1912, David Gilliland, in his 70th year.
BROOKE. One by one the old pioneers are passing to the great beyond. This week it is
our duty to record the sudden death of Mr. David Gilliland of the 14th con. of brooke, who
answered the summons on Sunday evening about 8 o'clock, in the 70th year of his age.
Deceased attended St. James church on Sunday morning and appeared in his usual health. In
the afternoon he drove to the home of Mr. Gilbert Woods, and had tea there. On his way
home the cutter was upset a short distance from the house and after gathering up the robes
and cushions Mr. Gilliland walked beside the horse. When he got to the stable his grandson
came out to meet him and was told by the deceased to call his father, who on arriving on
the scene found the old gentleman helpless, and he expired as soon as he was gotten into
the house. Deceased was born, raised and spent his life on the farm on which he died. He
took a deep interest in any movement for the betterment of municipal conditions and had
convictions of his own on all matters which he freely expressed. He was a member of St.
James church and was widely known and respected. He served his country in the Fenian raid,
and received a medal and a scrip from the government. He was married twice. His first wife
was Flora A. Searson and three children survive from the union, namely, John at home, Mrs.
John Manders, 4th line, Warwick, and Miss Martha, Detroit. Another daughter, Mrs. Wilson
Stewart, died about ten years ago. His second wife was Ann Kidd, and they had one son,
Andrew of Manitoulin. His second wife predeceased him about two years ago. The funeral
took place on Wednesday afternoon to St. James cemetery, service being held in the church
by the rector, Rev. S. P.Irwin, B. A., and considering the badly drifted roads, was well
attended. The pall bearers were Wm. Greer, Robt. Long, James Glass, B. Richardson, Isaac
Newell and Robt. Edgar.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 11 MARCH 1921
ELIZA JANE (Gilliland) ACTON
DIED. In Watford, on Monday, March 7th, 1921, Eliza Jane Gilliland, relict of the
late Richard Acton, in her 89th year. Obituary. The late Mrs. Acton, whose
maiden name was Eliza Gilliland, was born in County Armale, Ireland, in 1832, she came to
Canada in 1836. She was twice married. By her first marriage to Mr. Clinton D. Knowles,
she had three sons, William D. who died in 1886, Robert, who died in 1915, John of
Holland, Man(itoba), and one daughter, Mrs. William Fowler of this place. In 1874
she married the late Mr. Richard Acton, who predeceased her in 1917. Mrs. Acton has spent
most of her long life of nearly 89 years in and in the vicinity of Watford and so is
deserving of the name of pioneer. She was indeed a very worthy woman, kindly and
self-sacrificing almost to a fault, being ready at any time to give a helping hand in time
of sickness or of need. She was a devoted mother both to her own children and to those
over whom she took the place of mother on her second marriage. Mrs. Acton was a faithful
member of the Methodist church practically all her life and was most regular in her
attendance upon the services of that church as long as health permitted. She enjoyed good
health and retained the use of her faculties to a remarkable degree for one of her
advanced years. A little over a week before her death which took place on Monday, March
7th, 1921, sha had the misfortune to fall in her room when preparing to retire and she
broke her hip.This hastened the end for which she awaited with a joyous expectancy, being
buoyed with the strength of her christian faith and cheeredby the assurance that the end
here was but the meeting of her blessed Lord and Saviour and the reunion with those who
had gone before to be forever with the Lord. In the early part of the winter fro a few
weeks she was very ill, but had made a wonderful recovery and was able to be about again
calling on her old friends and neighbours of whom she was very fond and by whom she will
be much missed. The funeral took place from her daughter's home on Wednesday, March 9th.
The service was in the Methodist church where her pastor, Rev. A. C. Tiffin, conducted an
appropriate service. The Pallbearers were all nephews of the deceased, namely, Andrew and
John Gilliland, Duncan and Joseph Acton, Jacob Saunders and John Manders. Interment took
place in Watford cemetery.
BACK TO HOME PAGE