Obit26 Lambton Co.

OBITUARIES

LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA

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WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1962

SARAH FANNY (ACTON) McLEAN

Mrs. Sarah Fanny Acton, wife of Donald L. McLean died 3 April 1962 at her home in Brooke Township. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Elmer Roy and Fonda Freda at home, Mrs. Arthur Hern (Mildred Mardel) of London, grandchildren, Sandra, Carol and Lois all of London. Body is at J.N. Black Funeral Home, Alvinston where service will be held Friday at 3.30 p.m. Burial will be in Alvinston. (Note: Sarah born 1880. Donald McLean 1877-1970).

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 29 APRIL 1941

WILLIAM JOHN ACTON

Alvinston 29 April 1941: William J. Acton, a well known farmer of this district, died last night following a short illness. Mr. Acton who was about 65 years of age, was born in Brooke Township a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Acton. He farmed all his life a short distance from Alvinston. He is survived by a brother, Fred Acton of Calgary and five sisters. Eliza and Florence at home, Mrs. D. McLean of Brooke Township and Mrs. Roy Dohner and Mrs. Leila Archer of Omaha Nebraska. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. (Note: William born 1873).

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1968

BERTHA (LETT) ACTON

In Twilight Haven Petrolia on Wednesday 3 January 1968, Bertha Lett, wife of the late James Acton in her 92nd year. Dear mother of Mrs. Pearl Westgate, Sarnia. Russell of Monroe, Michigan, Mrs. Rosena Johnston predeceased. Mrs. Mae State predeceased, thirteen grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where service will be held in Saturday 6 January at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 NOVEMBER 1925

JAMES ACTON

Watford 4 November 1925: The funeral took place Monday of one of the pioneers of the township of Warwick, James Acton, aged 89 who died at the family residence on the sixth concession, on Saturday Saturday 31 October He was born in Ireland and came to this country when a boy of 12, settling with his parents in the forest on what is now th townline of Warwick and Brooke townships, where he has lived for the past 76 years. Survivors are: three sons, John and Joseph, both of Brooke, and Duncan at home; four daughters, Mrs. William, Logan, of Brooke township, Mrs. Robert Scott at home, Mrs. William Atkins, of Edmonton, Alberta, and Mrs. Fawcett, of the 'township of Bosanquet. The funeral was held from the family residence, where service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Forbes . J. . Rutherford, B.A., of Bethesda. United Church, assisted by Rev. S. J. Thompson, of Erie street United church; Watford, Interment took place in Watford cemetery, six grandsones of the late Mr. Acton, acting. as pallbearers, Clare Logan. Fred Acton and Clayton Acton, all of Brooke township, and Wilfred Fawcett, Earl Fawcett and Arnold.Fawcett, all of the township of Bosanquet.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1924

MARGARET (ACTON) MOFFATT

Mrs. Margaret (Acton) Moffatt died 25 January 1924, age 30 years, 1 month, 1 day. The entire countryside was shocked on Monday evening when it was learned that Mrs. Gordon Moffatt, Brooke and Warwick townline, had expired very suddenly from heart trouble. Mrs. Moffatt who appeared to be in even better health than usual the past few months was busy preparing the evening meal when her husband who was using the phone, turned in time to see her fall to the floor. Death was apparently instantious. Mrs. Moffatt was second daughter of Mr. John Acton who resides on Lot 8 Con 6 S.E.R., Warwick. Besides her husband she leaves one five year old daughter Doris, her father and two brothers and four sisters. Fred on the farm adjoining his father, Clayton at home, Mrs. George Bell (Mabel) of Sarnia, Miss Ella, teacher in Kerwood School, Mrs. Roy Shea (Rheat) 6th line and Miss Estella at home. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon to Watford Cemetery, service being conducted by her paster, Rev. J.L. Foster of Brooke Methodist circuit. The pallbearers were Fred and Clayton Acton, Elmer and Hiram Moffatt, George Bell of Sarnia and Mrs. Cunningham of Toronto. The sincere sympathy of the entire community goes out to the members of the bereaved families in their hour of sore affliction.

LONDON FREE PRESS MARCH 1968

EMILY (ACTON) JANES

In the Parker Nursing Home, Watford on Friday 15 March 1968, Emily Acton in her 96th year, wife of the late Charles Janes. Sister of Mrs. Mary Scott of Watford, Mrs. Frances Fawcett of Forest, several nieces and nephews also survive. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service will be held on Monday 18 March at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 12 FEBRUARY 1932

CHARLES JANES

It is our sad duty to record the death of Charles Arthur Janes who passed away about midnight on Friday 5 February 1932. Deceased had been in failing health for some months but the end came with rather unexpected suddenness. He was born on 7 March 1877 and hence was nearly fifty-five years of age. The greater part of his life was spent on the farm where he died, his mother having moved there from Delaware with her four boys when all were quite young. His passing is deeply mourned by the whole community, where his kindly and cheery manner won for him the affection of both old and young. His whole life was an example of true Christian living. He was a devoted member of Bethesda United Church and a constant attendant there when in his health. For many years he was Supertendent and teacher in the Sunday School. He was a member of Court Pearl No. 306 C.O.F. Two brothers, Samuel of Watford and Frank of Vancouver, B.C. survive. One brother Albert died in 1902 while a member of the Royal Canadian Lounted Police. Also his wife formerly Miss Emily Acton is left to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted husband. Funeral service were conducted at his home 6th line on Monday 8 February by Rev. G.M. Chidley, and his body was borne to its last resting place in Watford Cemetery by five nephews. Clayton and Orville Acton, Clare Logan, Arnold Fawcett, Earl Janes and a cousin John Bryce.

LONDON FREE PRESS APRIL 1969

MARY JANE (ACTON) SCOTT

In the Parker Nursing Home, Watford on Tuesday 1 April 1969, Mary Jane Acton, wife of the late Robert Scott in her 105th year. Dear sister of Mrs. Frances Fawcett of Forest. Also several nieces and nephews. Resting in the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where service will be held on Thursday 3 April at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE NOVEMBER 1975

FRANCES (ACTON) FAWCETT

One of Lambton County's oldest residents, Frances Fawcett age 106 years of Forest passed away on Friday 22 November 1975 at the North Lambton Rest Home. A lifelong resident of the area Mrs. Fawcett was active almost to the time of her death. Longevity was a family trait, with two sisters living to 96 and 104 years. She was the wife of the late John Henry Fawcett (1939) and is survived by two sons, one daughter, Earl of Forest, Arnold and Mrs. Stanley Anderson (Reta) both of Bosanquet Township, also surviving 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildres and one great-great grandchild. Predeceased by a son Wilfred (1933) and by four sisters, Mary, Linda, Emma and Sarah, and three brothers, John, Joseph and Duncan. The funeral service was held at the Ronn E Dodge Funeral Home, Forest on Monday with interment in Beechwood Cemetery. (Note: Frances 1869-1975. Husband John Henry Fawcett 1865-1939)

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 25 OCTOBER 1973

ELDON JOHN ACTON

Eldon John Acton, son of the late Fred Acton and Mrs. Irene Acton, collapsed on a bus in Vancouver, B.C. a week ago Monday and later died. He was in his 46th year and as a boy attended the 6th line Public School, before entering Watford District Hich School. After attending Westervelt Business College in London, for one year he joined the Confederation Life Insurance Co., staff in that City. Later he moved to Brantford where he worked for 14 years before being transferred to Winnipeg. His next stop was at Windsor being employed there for three years. He had only moved to Vancouver a month ago. Mr. Acton is survived by one sister Mrs. Ronald Grieve (Margaret) of Essex and two brothers Carmen of Corunna and Raymond of Sarnia. A brother Keith died five years ago while service with the Air Force in Germany and another brother Duncan also predeceased him three years ago. Funeral service was held in Vancouver last Tuesday with a Memorial service being held the following day at Cortam Baptist Church, near Essex, with Rev. Dalymore officiating.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1982

E. ORVILLE ACTON

Ernest Orville Acton, aged 76 years of 84 Warwick St. Watford, passed away Friday 16 April 1982 in Victoria Hospital, London. He was the dear husband of ada (Coristine) Acton and dear father of Norma of London, Ronald of Strathmere, Alberta and Carol of Vancouver, B.C. The funeral was held at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford on Monday afternoon with Rev. R. Peebles officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Don Skea, Doug Acton, Jim Gregory, Bruce Fisher, Michael Mitchell and Lloyd Moffatt. Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.

SARNIA OBSERVER MARCH 1970

BABY ACTON

At Sarnia General Hospital on Tuesday 17 March 1970, Baby Boy Acton, age 1 1/2 hours, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen F. Acton of 1438 Egmond Drive, brother of Darrin at home. Funeral wervice was held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon 17 March with Reverend Frank Swackhammer of Central Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Sarnia.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1930

DUNCAN ACTON

Watford 3 April 1930: Duncan Acton, a young farmer of the 6th line of Warwick township, died at his home Tuesday. For the past three years Mr. Acton had been in poor health. He was a prominent member of Peabody Lodge No.99 I.O.O.F. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon to the Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1949

RETA MURIEL (ACTON) SHEA

The entire community of south Warwick, was saddened last weekend by the passing, of Mrs. Ray Shea. 52, at her home on the 6th line west after a. few months illness following an operation. She was born 52, years ago as Reta Muriel, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John and resided in this community throughout her life With her family she was an active member of Bethesda United church organizations. Surviving are her husband, one daughter Mrs. William Harrison of Sarnia, three sons. Jack, on an adjoining farm, donald and Lloyd at home, also her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Acton, threc sisters, Mrs. George Bell, Sarnin, Mrs. Oliver Harris and Mrs. Irwin Carrothers both of Adelaide twp., and two brothers Frcd and Clayton Acton, of Warwick. Funeral service was conducted Monday afternoon at the fanilly home by Rev. W. H. Killam of Bethesda, and St. Andrew's churches and interment was in Wyoming Cemetery. Pallbearers were six nephews. Lorne, Kenneth and Duncan Acton, Richard and Ronald Smith of Plympton and Kenneth Bryce of Warwick. Flowerbearers were six neighbors. Robert Capes, Arthur and Clifford Sisson, Cecil Moffitt, Grant Kelly Cecil Hayward.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 12 JULY 1955

MARY "MINNIE" (WESTGATE) ACTON

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

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE AUGUST 1946

MELINDA (ACTON) LOGAN

Mrs. Melinda (Acton) Logan, widow of the late William G. Logan, who died in 1930 and a resident of Watford for the past 12 years died suddenly from a heart attack shortly after noon on Friday at her home on St. Clair Street. She was in her 75 year and had been in failing health for some months. She was a member of Erie Street United church and of the Women's Association. Surviving are one son and one daughter. Clare Logan and Mrs. Leander Foster (Mabel) both of Brooke Township, also four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There are also two surviving brothers. John Acton of Warwick and Joseph Acton of Watford and four sisters; Mrs. Henry Fawcett (Fanny) of Forest, Mrs. Will Aitken (Sarah) of Edmonton, Mrs. Mary Scott and Mrs Emily Janes both of Watford. The funeral service was conducted at her late residence on St. Clair Street on Sunday at 3 p.m. by Rev. Edward Lacey of Erie St., United Church and interment was in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township. The pallbearers were Clayton Davidson, Joseph Ruth, Ross King, Walter Eastabrook, Haroild Greer and Russell Watt. The flowerbearers were Gordon and Clare Cran, R.V. Davidson, Earl Davidson, John Watt, Ivar King, Kenneth Sifton and Russell Gilliland. Friends and relatives attended the funeral from Detroit, Sarnia, Brigden, Alvinston, Glencoe, Forest, Strathroy and Thorndale.

SARNIA OBSERVER JULY 1990

GLADYS VELDA (CROWE) ACTON

At her residence on Thursday 26 July 1990 Gladys Velda (Crowe) Acton, age 80 years wife of the late Latimer Acton (1968) of Sarnia. Mother of Richard his wife Doreen f Sarnia, Thomas and his wife Linda of St. Clair. Michigan, Lyle and his wife Janice of Mount Clemem Michigan and Sharron Saunders of Bloomfield Hills. -Michigan, sister of Mrs. Helen Brown of Strathroy and Miss Hattie Crowe of Sarnia, 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren also survive. The late Mrs. Acton was a Sarnia area resident all her life. Funeral service will be held from the Chapel of the D. J. Robb Funeral Home. Monday, July 30th. at 4 1:00 a.m, Internment Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m Memorial donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses.

PETROLIA PAPER MAY 1936

(Funeral 21 May 1936)

THOMAS ACTON

The news of the sudden passing of Mr. Acton from burns suffered in a fire at his home, 140 Bright St., Sarnia was received with deep regret by Petrolia friends. Although the cause of the fire had not been definitely determined, the belief is held by fireman and physicians that Mr. Acton had been smoking a pipe while in bed and that sparks from it had set the bed clothes on fire. His pipe was found on a table near the bed. A week after he was retired from long service with the C.N.R. all that was mortal of Thomas Acton was laid to rest in Hilsdale Cemetery, Petrolia, on Thursday last. A large number of citizens from this community, where for many years he was a prominent farmer of Enniskillen Township joined with their friends from Sarnia in the funeral which was held under the auspices of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America. The services at the Acton home and the grave were conducted by the Rev. Dr. J.J. Coulter of Sarnia.
Born in Warwick Township near Watford in August 1868 he moved to Enniskillen Twp., in his youth and began farming on the 10th Concession east of Petrolia. As a young man he took more that a passing interest in civic affairs of his municipality and in 1897 he was elected Councillor. He was returned the next two years and in 1901. He filled the Deputy Reeve's chair in 1902-03 and the reeveship in 1906-07. He left the farm in 1910 to become a provincial police officer at Sarnia, leaving the force to work at munitions during the war. Eighteen years ago he started work in the CNR Shops in Sarnia and shortly after he was promoted to car inspector for the Sarnia yards which office he held until his retirement. Surviving are his wife, formerly Annie Hall, three daughters, Miss Marcella Acton of Detroit, Mrs. H. Pierce of Port Huron and Mrs. Stanley McNeal of Sarnia' two sons U.L Acton of Kirkland Lake and Latimer Acton of Sarnia and two sisters, Mrs. George Boddy of Detroit and Mrs. Margaret Fisher of Sarnia.

LONDON FREE PRESS JANUARY 1995

NORMAN W. DENNIS

In the North Lambton Resthome, Forest on Thursday 12 January 1995, Norman Willie Dennis, in his 78 year, formerly of Thedford, beloved husband of Reta Acton. Dear brother of Mrs. Jean Leitch, West Lorne. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one brother Harold Dennis and one sister Mrs. Mae Stebbins. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home Watford, where funeral service will be held on Sunday 15 January at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Snow of the Pentecostal Church, Thedford officiating. Visition starting Saturday 2-4 and 7-9. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Interment in Saunders Family Cemetery, Brooke Township.

PETROLIA PAPER MARCH 1988

WILLIAM MARTIN SMITH

Mr. William Martin Smith, 74 years of 477 Princess St., Petrolia, died at the C.E.E. Hospital on Thursday 24 March 1988. Born in Petrolia, the son of the late Harry and Lucie Smith. Mrs. Smith worked as a pipefitter for 14 years at Canadian Oil in Petrolia and 23 years at Dow Chemical in Sarnia. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife the former Doris Knight, a daughter, Mary Louise Acton of Sarnia, grandchildren, Heather (Mrs. Michael Smith) of Sarnia, William Acton of Kitchener and Michael Acton of Sarnia, brothers Walter of Sarnia and Glenn of Petrolia and sisters Mrs. Mary Palmer of St. Thomas, Louise (Mrs. Lyle Bailey) of Petrolia and Jean (Mrs. Peter Walko) of Petrolia. Mr. Smith was predeceased by his son James in 1956 and brothers John and Roy. Mr. Smith was a member of Christ Anglican Church, a member of the Church choir and a former warden and former board member. He was a veteran of the Canadian Navy. Funeral services for Mr. Smith were held on Saturday 26 March 1988 at 11 a.m. at the Needham Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia with Canon George Menzies officiating. Interment was in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. Pallbearers were; William and Michael Acton, Michael Smith, Robert Snyder, Robert Goodacre and Jim Winder. As expressions of sympathy, donations are being made to the Christ Church Memorial Fund or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 13 FEBRUARY 1976

MARY JANE ACTON

Mrs. Mary Jane Acton aged 85 years of Watford died 12 Febuary 1976 at the Watford Nursing Home. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Norman Dennis (Rita Margaret) of Forest, Mrs. Dave Byers (Ella May) of Detroit, Mrs. W.E. Griffiths (Fanny Joanna) of Warren Michigan and Mrs. Donald Kelly ( Mildred Alice) of Lansing, Mich. Two sons, Ivan Elmer of Sarnia and Victor James of Wallaceburg as well as four grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive. Funeral Saturday 14 February at 2 p.m. from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford with Rev. Jacob Fehr of Watford officiating. Pallbearers included; Jim Saunders, Carman and Ken Holbrook, Sanford Lucas, Arthur Griffith and Cecil Saunders. Burial in the Saunders Family Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1968

R KEITH ACTON

On Monday 15 January 1968, Flight Sergeant R. Keith Acton in his 45th year in Lar. Germany. Beloved husband of Audrey, dear father of John, Lar Germany, Carolyn of Ottawa. Son of Mrs. Irene Acton of Watford. Brother of Mrs. R. Grieve, Wyoming, Eldon of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Duncan of Woodstock, Carman of Sarnia and Ray of Corunna. Burial will be in Choloy, France Thursday 18 January 1968.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE NOVEMBER 1973

IRENE (ANDERSON) ACTON

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

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1959

FRED ACTON

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

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 21 JUNE 1949

JOSEPH WILLIAM ACTON

WATFORD, June 21.-(Special) --Funeral services was held today for Joseph William Acton, a life-long resident of Watford and: Brooke township who died Sunday 19 June 1949 morning at his home in Watford at the age of 83 years. A son of the late James Acton and Ellen Watson of Warwick township, has been in failing health for the past few months. Prior to retiring to Watford 15 years ago, he was engaged in, farming. He was a member of Erie Street United Church and took a keen interest in all church and community activities. Surviving are one son, Orville of Brooke; Three grandchildren, Norma, Rorfald and Carroll, one brother, John Acton, of Warwick township, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Scott, Watford; Mrs. Fanny Fawett, Forest; Mrs. Emily Janes Watford, and Mrs. Sarah Aitken, Edmonton, Alberta. His wife, the former Caroline M. Williamson, and a daughter, Verna, predceased him some years ago. The body is at the Harper Funeral Home from where funeral services were held today at 2.30 p. m. The Rev..E. C. Lacey officiated. Interment was in Watford cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 24 JUNE 1949

WILLIAM JOSEPH ACTON

William Joseph Acton, 82, a resident of Watford for several years and a lifelong resident of the 6th line south of Watford, passed away in Watford on Sunday after a few weeks of illness. His wife, formerly Caroline Williamson, and an only daughter, (Verna) Mrs Hiram Moffatt, predeceased him several years ago. Surviving are one son, Orville, on the home farm 6th line, one brother, John, 6th line, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Scott and Mrs. Emily Janes, of Watford Mrs. Fanny Fawcett, of Forest, ,and Mrs. Sarah Aitkin of Edmonton. Service was conducted at Harper Funcral Home on Tuesday at 2.30 by Rev. Edward Laccy of Erie St. church and internment was in Watford cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 5 FEBRUARY 1940

CAROLINE (WILLIAMSON) ACTON

The death of Mrs. Caroline Williamson Acton, wife of Joseph Acton, took place yesterday at her home on Ontario street. Mrs. Acton died following a lingerine illness of two years. Mr. and Mrs. Acton moved to Watford six years ago from their farm in Brooke Township. Surviving are her husband and one son Orville of Brooke Township, two brothers, Benjamin of Brooks and Clifford of Train B.C. A private funeral will be held tomorrow at the residence at 2 p.m. followed by a public service at 2;30 p.m. in St. Andrew's United Church with the Rev. C.S. Jones in charge. Interment will be in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 30 SEPTEMBER 1927

VERNA E. (ACTON) MOFFATT

One of the saddest deats recorded in this community in many years occurred early Sunday 25 September 1927 when Mrs. Hiram Moffatt, Brooke-Warwick townline passed away after an illness of less than two weeks duration. Mrs. Moffatt who had just passed her 27th birthday, was one of the most popular young women in the community. Prior to her marriage a few years ago, she was Verna E, Acton, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Acton, and after graduation from London normal, taught school on the Main road until her marriage. Throughout her short life she has been identified with all the young people's activities in the district, and in her own school section and Bethesda Church particularly, she will be sorely missed. The removal of such a devoted young wife and mother will be very keenly felt by her husband, her three year old daughter, Helen Margaret, her parents and her only brother Orville. The funeral, which was held from her late residence on Monday afternoon, was attended by the largest number of sympathizing friends ever witnessed in this district. Services were conducted by Rev. F.J. Rutherford pastor of Bethesda United Church and Rev. J.H. Hosford, rector of St. James Church in which church yard interment was made. The pallbearers were six cousins, Clayton Acton, Thomas Healey, Wilbert Parker, Wilfred Fawcett, John Cunningham and Joseph Cunningham. (Note: There is a bit more, but too hard to read).

LONDON FREE PRESS JULY 1996

DOROTHY P. (BREEN) MITCHELL

Dorothy Pearl (Breen). At her late residence, Walden Road, South Bosonquet Twp., on Saturday, July 6, 1996, Dorothy P. Mitchell. Beloved wife of Robert J. Mitchell. Dear step-mother of Doug and Linda Mitchell of Kitchener, Steven and Amie Mitchell of Vancouver, Mike and Hovel Mitchell of Ottawa and Betty Mitchell, Carvel, Alberta. Grandmother of Stephenie, Stacey, Sasho, Sarah and Zachery Mitchell. Sister of Kathleen Dietrich and Elleen. Snyder of London, Mary Dietrich of Dashwood, Thomas Breen of Windsor, Edward and Kenneth Breen of London and Norman Breen of Parkhill. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Kathleen Breen, step-son David Mitchell and brother Earl Breen. Resting at the M. Box and Son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street, Parkhill. Funeral Mass will be conducted at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, on Tuesday, July 9 at 11 AM, Rev. Father John Pirt will officiate. Visitation Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cematery. Prayers 8 PM Monday evening. Donations to the V. O. N. Sarnia/Lambton or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DEATH 1928

SARAH AGNES (HOLT) MITCHELL

One of Watford's most highly esteemed residents for nearly half a century, Mrs. William Mitchell, passed away at her home on Front street on Sunday in her 74th year, Mrs. Mitchell had not been in good health for several years. Born In 1855 at Nappan, Cumberland County, in Nova Scotia, she was Sarah Agnes Holt, youngest daughter of James and Agnes West Holt and is the last of her family. She came to Ontario with her parents as a child of eight years, and after a few years in Thamesford, east of London, moved to Brooke Township and later to Watford where she has resided for the past 45 years, In 1879 she was married to Mr. William Mitchell who predeceased her 20 years ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. W. J. Shearing of Tillsonburg, Miss Blanche Mitchell of the Tillsonburg Collegiate Staff, and Dr. W.T.B. Mitchell, who is head of the department of mental hygiene at McGill University, Montreal. The funeral services were held at her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. T. W. Hazlewood, pastor of Erie St. United church, assisted by Rev. A. W. Hone pastor of St. Paul's United Church, Tillsonburg. Interment was made in the family plot in Watford Cemetery. The pallbearers being six nephews; Kenton and Fred Mitchell, Clifford and Absolom Lucas,
R.K. Kelly and Harry Beacom. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Dr. W. T. D. Mitchell, McGill University, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Shearing and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Shearing, Miss Jones and Rev. A. W. Hone, all of Tillsonburg., Harry Mitchell, Wallaceburg; Mrs. Thomas Logan, Mrs. W. E. Germain and Mr. R. J. Kelly of Sarnia.

PETROLIA PAPER 15 JANUARY 1925

DUNCAN McLACHLAN

The death of Duncan McLachlan, a pioneer resident of the 12th line, occurred on Wednesday of last week, (7 January 1925) at the age of 71 years. Deceased was horn in Argyleshire, Scotland, and came to Canada when only two years old with his parents, who settled in Enniskillen in 1855, when the Country was almost a tractless forest. They cleared the land and when his parents were gathered to their fathers he continued living on the homestead. In 1900 he marrie Ellen Bartley, of the adjoining township of Plympton, who with one daughter, Vera. survives. He is also survived by three brothers, Alex. of Brantford, Donald of Enniskillen Township, Dugald of Petrolia, and one sister Mrs. Jane Hume, Petrolia. The funeral was held from the family residence on Friday afternoon and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives who knew him for what he was, a man of sterling worth. The services were conducted by the Rev. Douglas Woollatt of Copleston, assisted by Rev. A. Murray Stuart of Petrolia. The pallbearers were; Charles McLean, Sidney Hume, Richard Napper, Alexander Oliver, R. Munroe and Alfred Alderton. Interment was made in Wyoming cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1925

DONALD McLACHLAN

Donald McLachlan one of the well known and esteemed residents of Warwick died at his home 2 lind N.E.R. on Monday morning 12 May 1925 aged 67 years. His health has been failing for some time and on Tuesday the 12th while at work in the gravel pit he was taken with a severe hemmorrage of the stomach, from which he never rallied. He is survived by three brothers, Duncan in Montreal, John in Winnipeg and Allan on the homestead. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon to St. Mary's cemetery, Warwick Village with a very large attendance of relatives and friends.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 8 FEBRUARY 1924

DUNCAN McLACHLAN

The death occurred on Thursday of Duncan McLachlan one of the oldest pioneers of Middlesex. The deceased was in his 83 year and had spent his life on his farm on West Williams and Adelaide townline. He was a man of sterling qualities and an adherent of West Adelaide Presbyterian Church. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, William and Hugh who reside on the homestead. The funeral to Arkona Cemetery was largely attended.

LONDON FREE PRESS OCTOBER 1967

AUDREY I (DOMAN) McLAUGHLIN

At St. Joseph's Hospital on Wednesday 11 October 1967, Audrey I. (Doman) McLaughlin, in her 49th year. Beloved wife of Warren McLaughlin, 99 Clemens St. Dear mother of Mrs. Ralph Armstrong (Dianne) and Robert W. McLaughlin of London. Dear sister of Chester Doman of Melbourne, Miss Grace Doman of Windsor, Mrs. N.W. Brooks (Amelia) of London, Mrs. D.H. Sinclair (Nita) of London and 2 grandsons. Resting at the Needham Memorial Chapel, 520 Dundas St., where funeral service will be conducted on Saturday 14 October at 2 p.m. Pastor Fred C. Howard officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1987

HUGH H. McLACHLAN

Hugh H. McLachlan of 2831 Meadowbrook Lane, Windsor, passed away at Western Hospital, Windsor on 22 September 1987 in his 39th year. He was the dear father of Darren, Scott and Cher. Son of Howard McLachlan of Strathroy and the late Annette (Gregory). Dear friend of Judy Wouthier and brother of Mrs. Bevan Lawrence (Sheila) of Watford, Randy McLachlan of Detroit, Mrs. Lyle Zavitz (Carole) of Strathroy and George Esslement of Ohio. Cremation took place at Woodland Cemetery and Crematorium.

LONDON FREE PRESS AUGUST 1966

MALCOLM McLACHLAN

At the C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Saturday 6 August 1966, Malcolm McLachlan of Inwood in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Cora McNally and brother of Mrs. Jennie Ross of Alvinston. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at the J.N. Black Funeral Home, Alvinston for service on Monday 8 August at 2 p.m. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

PETROLIA PAPER NOVEMBER 1929

CATHERINE (McLACHLAN) SUTTON

The death of Mrs. Catherine (McLachlan) Sutton a resident of Sarnia formerly of Petrolia occurred on Tuesday 19 November 1929 at Lobo. Mrs. Sutton was apparently in good health and was visiting at the home of her niece, Mrs. George Miner of that place when she was suddenly stricken. She was a daughter of the late Archibald McLachlan and Catherine McLeish of Arkona and was born in East Williams. Her husband G.A. Sutton predeceased her ten years ago at Northville, Michigan where she had been a valuable member of the Baptish Church. Three years ago she took up residence in Sarnia and has been a member of the Devine Street United Church. She had also resided for several years in Petrolia. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Colin Gillis of Arkona and Mrs. C. Core of Sarnia and three brothers, Hugh, Alexander and George of Edmonton, Alberta. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Oliver of Ivan United Church with interment at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. The pallbearers were; W. Henry Sutton, Ernest Gilbert, Harold Werden, William Core, Archibald Core and George Miner.

LONDON FREE PRESS

OCTOBER 1968

GERTRUDE ALMA (LEWIS) SIMPSON

In St. Joseph's Hospital, London on Tuesday 22 October 1968, Gertrude Alma (Lewis) Simpson, in her 77th year beloved wife of Horatio W. Simpson, of Lucan. Dear mother of Emerson of Lucan and Donald of London. Dear sister of Ernest Lewis of London. Resting at the C. Haskett and son Funeral Home, Lucan, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday 24 October 1968 at 2 p.m. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 12 JULY 1961

ELIZABETH M. SIMPSON

Miss Elizabeth Margaret (Beth) Simpson, 18, died Tuesday 11 July 1968 in Victoria Hospital, London. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Simpson of 4th Line East, Enniskillen Township. Miss Simpson was a popular member of the Petrolia District High School. She suffered a serious illness about nine months ago. She spent two months in Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, Petrolia and the past seven months in Victoria Hospital, London. Miss Simpson is survived by her parents, two brothers Lorne of Inwood and Grant at Home; three sisters, Mrs. Lorne Burke (Kay) of Sarnia, Mrs. Robert Johnson (Carol) of London and Sharron at home.

LONDON FREE PRESS FEBRUARY 1996

JACK DOUGLAS SWAN

Jack Douglas Swan of Sarnia, and formerly of Brooke Township, passed away in Sarnia General Hospital on Wednesday, February 14th, 1996 in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Ernestine Dorotty Offinger. Son of the late Arthur and Rebecca Coristine Swan. Dear brother of Gerald and Jean Swan of Inwood, Bill and Phyllis Swan of Watford, Gordon and Fern Swan of Sarnia. Brother- in-law of Adeline Swan, Inwood and Charles Ollinger of Saskatchewan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one brother Elmer (1978). At his request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation. A private service will be held at a later date. As expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice. Harper Funeral Home, Watford in charge of arrangements.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1992

DIANNE (BOGAERT) SWAN

Dianne (Bogaert) Swan of Mississauga and formerly of Brooke Township, passed away in Mississauga General Hospital on Sunday, July 5, 1992, in her 33rd year. She was the beloved wife of Kevin Swan and dear mother of Sandra, Jennifer, Bobby and Lesley at home. Dear daughter of Theo and Irene Bogaert of R. R. 3, Watford. Dear sister and sister-in- law of Lynda and Tom Simard of Wyoming, Patricia of Ottawa, Peter of Watford, Harold and Nancy Swan of Inwood, Donna and Rudy Krall of Petrolia, Marilyn and Owen Byers of Oil Springs, and Janice and Leonard Weed of Petrolia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where the funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10th, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert Dalgieish of Inwood United Church officiating. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 7-9. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

The funeral service for Dianne (Bogaert) Swan of Mississauga, was held on Friday, July 10th, 1992 at 2 p.m. from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, with Rev. Robert Daigleish of Inwood United Church, and Rev. John Ambros Of Mississauga, officiating. Marie McNally was the soloist, Margaret King, organist, and Jack Berdan gave the eulogy. Serving as pallbearers were Jim Krall, Doug Krall, Bill Swan, John Swan, Jeff Byers and Kelly Weed. Flowerbearers were Pam Weed, SCott Swan, Martin Swan, Mike Krall, Brian Byers, Nancy Sue Thomson, Cathy Brooker and Sharon Stevenson. Interment followed in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.

TRANSCRIPT FREE PRESS 7 APRIL 1999

GERALD (Jerry) SWAN

Gerald (Jerry) Swan of Inwood, died at.Lambton, Meadowview Villa, Petrolia, on Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in his 86th year. Born on, the 10th Line of Brooke Twp., Mr. Swan was the son of the late A rthur and Rebecca Swan (nee Coristine). Mr. Swan worked as an excavating contractor for many years and then as a construction foreman at various locations in the chemical valley and Ontario Hydro sites. Mr. Swan served Canada. during World War. 2 with the First Hussars. Mr. Swan was a 50 year member of the Inwood Masonic Lodge #503, the Mocha.Temple, a member and Past-Patron of Naomi Lodge #39 of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the ACCCC. Mr. Swan is survived by his wife. Jean (nee Rush), brothers, Bill and Phyllis Swan of Watford and Gordon and Fern Swan of Sarnia. sisters-in-law Adeline Swan of Inwood, Dorothy Swan of Sarnia and Janet Henrich of Sarnia, a brother-in-law, Jack Rush of Petrolia. and several nieces and nephews. Mr.. Swan was predeceased by his brothers Elmer Swan (1978), Jack Swan (1996) and brother-in-law Tom Thompson. The funeral service for Jerry Swan was held at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia on Friday. March 26, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. Jessie Dobbyn of Inwood United Church officiating. Interment was In Alvinston Cemetery. The pallbearers were; Morley Shilson, Roy Wilson, Gary Henrich.. Bob Heighway, Kevin Swan and Bart Domzy. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations, may be made to the CEE Hospital Foundation or the Lambton Meadowiew Villa.

DEATH

Stanley S. Swan, 70 years, formerly of Sarnia and Burlington, died Tuesday 23 July 1985 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge. Surviving are his children, Mrs. James Brandon (Pat) of Waterloo. Mrs. James Milliken (Diane) of Calgary, Mrs. Geoff White (Judi) of Vancouver, brother Ken of California and mister Doris Summers of Burlington. Grandchildren, Julie, Janice, Pamela, Julian, Robin, Amanda and Alexis, great grandchild Jennifer. Predeceased by his wife Leefa Carnahan, parents George and Fannie Swan and brother Morris. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. Waterloo after 1:30 p.m. Sunday for funeral Sunday at 3 p.m. Cremation. Donations to the Building Fund of Cambridge Memorial Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 28 OCTOBER 1971

WALTER E. SWAN

Walter E. Swan former well known area cement contractor died on Sunday 24 October 1971 in Twilight Haven, Petrolia, aged 86 years. In late years he had resided at Wyoming. Predeceased by the late Pina Vanatter and the late Catherine Gunn. Mr Swan is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at the Harper Funeral Home with interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 17 APRIL 1999

HAROLD ELMER "CAP" SWAN

Harold Elmer "Cap" Swan of Inwood passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, in Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, on Thursday, April 1st, 1999, in his 60th year. He was the beloved husband and best friend for the past 40 years of Nancy (Hollingsworth) Swan and loving father of Nancy Sue and Mike Thomson of Egmond- ville, Bill and Connie Swan of Inwood, John and Cate Swan of Alvinston, Scott Swan of London, and Marty and Mary- Anne Swan of Warwick. Dear papa of Adam, Richelle, Brady, Julia, Amanda, Laura, Bryan, Sarah, Spencer, and Shelby. Dear son of Adeline and the late Elmer Swan (1978) . Dear brother of Donna and Rudy Krall of Petrolia, Marilyn and Owen Byers of Oil Springs, Janice and Leonard Weed of Petrolia, Kevin Swan of Mississauga, and brother-in-law of Frank and Jane Hollingsworth of Thedford, John and Madaline Hollingsworth of Watford, Bill and Darline Hollingsworth of Lethbridge, Alberta, Marg Hollingsworth of Watford, Ken and Betty Hollingsworth of Sarnia, Doug and Sharon Hollingsworlh of Watford, Dorthy and Lyle Douglas and Karen and Jack Driesman, all of Alvinston, and Peg and Les Fraczyk, and Chuck and Marion Hollingsworth, all of Watford. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 13 OCTOBER 1954

WILLIAM G. SWAN

Services for William G. Swan, 70, lifelong resident of Brooke Township who died in Petrolia Hospital, will be conducted here Thursday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. J. B. Townsend, in the Harper Funeral home. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery. Surviving are one son and one daughter, Maxwell of Brooke Township and Bessie of Wyoming. He was a member of St. Andrew's Brooke-Enniskillen United Church and served as an elder and trustee and was a member of the Orange Lodge, Petrolia.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 5 MAY 1941

DOUGLAS SWAN

Douglas Swan is Thrown to Roadway When Team of Horses Runs Away at Farm Home.

The funeral was held this afternoon of Douglas Swan, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Swan who was instantly killed Saturday afternoon when he was thrown from a wagon. The service was held at the residence of his grandmother, Mrs. Arthur Swan on the tenth concession west of Brooke Township and was conducted by the Rev. J. H. Hosferd of Watford. Interment was in St. James' Church cemet- ery, Brooke Township. The boy had been riding in the farm wagon and the horses were driven by his 15-year-old cousin Gordon Swan. The horses ran away and when the infant was thrown from the wagon he struck his head on the roadway which caused a fractured skull and a broken neck. Mr. and Mrs. Swan had moved back to Brooke Township from Watford two weeks ago and the husband had been working in Windsor, and arrived home for the weekend shortly after his infant son was killed.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 26 MARCH 1971

FRANCIS H. SOMERTON

Francis Hilbert Sometto Somerton, 77 of White River, Ontario, died Thusday 25 March 1971 in Victoria Hospital, London. He was a veteran of the First Newfoundland Regiment with the rank of Sergeant and was a member of Lorne Lodge 622 Chapleau Ontario and the Royal Canadian Legion 169 White River. Surviving are his wife the former Sadie Bartlet; two sisters, Miss Sarah Somerton and Mrs. R.A. Parsons (Bessie) both of St. John's Newfoundland; two brothers, Austin of Buffalo and Edward of Toronto and mane nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister Mrs. Blanche McLelland and two brothers Frederick and Kenneth. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from D.J. Robb Funeral Home. Buriel will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Liberty Lodge 419 AF and AM will conduct a memorial service at the funeral home Friday at 7.p.m.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1994

KENNETH JOHN SHAW

Kenneth John Shaw of Alvinston, aged 44 years, suddenly at Petrolia on Friday 14 January 1994. Beloved husband of the late Wilma Sue (McGill) Shaw (31 Aug 1992). Dear father of Dwayne and Jim both of Alvinston. Dear brother of Shirley Goldie and Faye Rosina both of Glencoe. Betty Shaw of Forest, Peter and Joan Shaw of Glencoe, Linda and Donald McLachlin of Alvinston and James and Lynne Shaw of Alvinston. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Mary Shaw and one brother Kingsley. Relatives and friends will be received at the Alvinston Chapel, River Street, Alvinston where the funeral service will be held on Monday 17 January at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Jim Breen officiating. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Kidney Foundation.

SARNIA OBSERVER JULY 1995

MARY ANN EDITH (ELLEKER) STONE

At Thamesview Lodge, Chatham on Friday 7 July 1995, Mary Ann Edith (Elleker) Stone aged 102 years of Chatham and formerly of Sarnia. Wife of the late Thomas Alfred Stone and mother of Mrs. Nancy Outhouse of Chatham. Mrs. Stone is also survived by one brother in England, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sons Thomas and George Stone. Funeral service will be held from the Chapel of the D.J. Robb Funeral Home on Monday 10 July at 9:30 a.m. with interment at Grandview Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon 2-4 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

SARNIA OBSERVER OCTOBER 1995

JOHN SUTHERLAND

Funeral for John Sutherland, 88, of London, formerly of Oil Springs was held 24 October at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, with Rev. Frank Van Veen officiating. Burial was at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. Mr. Sutherland, who died 21 October 1995 at Victoria Hospital in London, Ont., is survived by his sons, John D Sutherland and his wife Janet and David Sutherland and his wife Sandra. Grandchildren, Dale and Warren Sutherland, Marcie Meyer and Laura Sutherland. great grandchildren, Nicole, Jared, Kirstie and Jadon; and sisters Vivian Duncan, Laura Shea, and Margaret Kaufman. Predeceased by his wife A. Beryl (Scott) Sutherland in 1981 and brothers Bloss and Angus Sutherland.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1996

ANNA (DRDAK) STANIK

Anna (Drdak) Stanik of Inwood passed away in C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, on Friday, December 29th, 1995, in her 84th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Stanik (1990), and dear mother of Julie and Bob Kingston of Corunna, Ann and Joe Lynch of San Francisco, Helen and Ron McVicar of Corunna, and Joe of Sarnia. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Helen and Tom Walsh of Sarnia, and Mary and Ken Sterling of Point Edward. Predeceased by one son Louis (1988), sisters, Rose Kaminski, Amelia Rychel, Kathleen Plevak, and Veronica Mrnik and one brother Tony Drdak. Liturgy of Christian Burial was held from St. Philip's Church, Petrolia on Tuesday, January 2nd, at 2:00 p.m., with Father Dan Vere as Celebrant. Interment in St. Matthew's Cemetery, Alvinston.As expressions of sympa- thy, memorial donations to the Alzheimar Society of Sarnia- Lambton or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Needharn-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia in charge of arrangements.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1998

JOYCE ROUTLEY (MUXLOW) SHARP

Joyce Routley (Muxlow) Sharp of 464 St. Clair Street, Watford passed away peacefully in C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Friday, April 24th, 1998, in her 73rd year. She was the beloved wife of J. Bruce Sharp, and loving mother of Ruth Anne McCabe of Corunna, Joan Lester of Wyoming, and Robert and Heather Sharp, and John and April Sharp, all of Watford. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Zelia Woods of Watford, and Phyllis Ward of London. Predeceased by one grandson Brent McCabe, and two sons-in-law, Ron McCabe, and Jack Lester. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 28th at 2:00 p.m., from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, with Rev. Jim Allsop officiating and Margaret King was organist. Serving as pallbearers were Lee McCabe, Mark McCabe, Brian McCabe, Tracey Lester, Wade Sharp and Kyle Sharp. Flowerbearers were Sherry Lester, Steven Sharp, Angela Sharp, Noeile Bailey, Bemadette Bailey, Chrystal Bailey, and Bob Bressette. Interment in Watford Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

NEWSPAPER NOT KNOWN APRIL 1995

EDWARD ST.PIERRE

Edward I. St. Pierre, a longtime resident of the Port Lambton area passed away in the Sydenham District Hospital in Wallaceburg on Tuesday, April 25, 1995, in his 83rd year. Edward was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Port Lambton, a past member of St. Vincent De Paul and the Knights of Columbus. He had farmed for many years in Lambton County, and had worked for the Lambton County Roman Catholic School Board, and he also drove bus for over 15 years. He was the beloved husband of the late Lauda Rose (Gagnier) St. Pierre, and dear father and father-in-law of Alma and Stan Chalupka of Alvinston, Francis and Janet of London, Omer of Wyoming, Maurice and Jean of Oil Springs, Mary Lou and Warren Milliken of Corunna, Margaret and Casey Hendrikx of Emo, and Charles and Emily of Petrolia. Loving grandfather of 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Vitaline (Mousseau) St. Pierre, a grandson, Marc St. Pierre (1990), six brothers and two sisters. The Funeral Mass was held on Friday 28 April at 10.30 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Port Lambton, with close family friend Fr. M. Parent as Celebrant.Serving as pallbearers were grandchildren Mike and Brian Chalupka, Paul, David, Eric and Deborah St. Pierre, Dennis and Jerry Milliken. Flowerbearers included Claudine and Jessica St. Pierre. Interment in St. Simon and St. Jude Cemetery, Belle River. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Vincent De Paul, Sydenham District Hospital or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Nicholls Funeral Home Wallaceburg was in charge of arrangements.

LONDON FREE PRESS DECEMBER 1959

N. FREDERICK SEED

Suddebly at Strathroy Ontario on Friday 11 December 1959, N. Frederick Seed, in his 71st year, husband of Amelia (Lazenby) Seed. Father of Mrs. Cecil Keck (Mary); Mrs. Melvin Laoker (Evelyn); Charles and Robert all of Strathroy, broher of Mrs. Maud Higgins of Petrolia, John of Adelaide Township. Resting at D.M. Gailbraith Funeral Home, Strathroy, until Monday 14 December 1959. Service will be held at St. John's Anglican Church at 2 p.m. Interment in Strathroy Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 3 FEBRUARY 1961

ANNIE (MOORE) SEED

Mrs. Annie (Moore) Seed, 75, widow of Alexander Seed of Watford, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Cooper, of Watford Thursday 2 February 1961. Mrs. Seed is survived by four sisters, Mrs. John Cooper (Mabel), Mrs. John Thomas Chambers (Mary), Mrs. Wesley Gibson (Pearl) all of Watford, and Mrs. Will Ford (Lavina) of Strathroy and a brother Robert Moore of Sarnia. The body is at Harper Funeral Home, Watford where private service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Strathroy Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER APRIL 1976

DONALD W. SUTHERLAND

At Sarnia General Hospital Donald W. Sutherland, age 50, on Thursday 22 April 1976, husband of Alice (Cowden) Sutherland of 225 Talfourd Street. Father of Mrs. Robert Madore (Dawn), Mrs. Marlo D'Alessendro (Cathy), James of Sarnia and Michael at home. Grandfather of Tracy, Lynn, brother of Gary Sutherland of Timmins, Mrs. George Richardson (Peggy) of Thornbury, Mrs. Thomas Houston (June), Mrs. John Grenko (Mary) both of Sudbury and Mrs. James Hall (Mae) of South Porcopine. Funeral service will he held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home, Monday 26 April at 11 a.m. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Heart Foundation. Friends will be received at the funeral home commencing Saturday evening.

SARNIA OBSERVER OCTOBER 1996

ORVILLE JOHN WILLIAM SHUGG

Orville John Willidm Shugg of Ottawa passed away in Saint Vincent Hospital, Ottawa on Thursday, October 24th, 1996, in his 90th year. He was the beloved husband of Margaret Sibbald (Brown) and dear father of Alan, Cathy and Margaret, and beloved grandfather of, Christopher and Sarah Stein, Rebecca Davidson, and Christopher Paul Shugg. Orville was a Lambton County farm boy, a Nelson B.C. Journalist, a Canadian Broadcasting pioneer, and the origina- tor of the CBC Farm Broadcasts. He received the Canadian Association for Adult Education Award for his role as co- founder of the National Farm Radio Forum, a developmental model now in use in nations around the world. Orville was the director of Public Relations for the Dairy Farmers of Canada and also the director of Sales Policy and Planning, CBC. He retired in 1973 as special assistant to the president. A memorial service was held on Monday, October 28th at 2:00 p.m. from Kingsway United Church, Ottawa. Interment in the Shugg family plot in Alvinston Cemetery on Saturday November 2nd at 2.00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa, or the Parkinson Society would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Arrangements by the Tubman Funeral Homes.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 27 JANUARY 1922

WILLIAM SHUGG

The death occurred at his home, Railroad Street, Alvinston on Saturday afternoon 21 January 1922 of William Shugg a pioneer resident of this district. Deceased had bben in ill health for the past two weeks, having suffered several paralytic strokes.The late Mr. Shugg was born in the Niagara district in 1841 coming to Brooke at an early age. He was a prosperous and much respected farmer of this township and made a host of friends. He moved to town a few years ago, where he has lived a retired life. Besides a widow, formerly Miss Badger, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Wall and Mrs. Wellington Annett of Brooke and Mrs. L. Hanna of British Columbia also one son, W.M. Shugg of Brooke. Another son Elmer have predeceased him a year ago (1921). The funeral which was largely attended, was held from his late residence to Alvinston Cemetery.

PAPER NOT KNOWN APRIL 1996

FLORENCE OLIVE (CREASEY) SWARTZ

Florence Olive (Creasey) Swartz of 3290 River St., Alvinston, passed away in St. Joseph's Health Centre, Sarnia, on Sunday, April 14th, 1996, in her 75th year. Florence was a member of the Britannia Chapter #34, Order of the Eastern Star Petrolia, and a member of Hope United Church, Alvinston. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Swartz and dear mother of Alan and Brenda Swartz, Marlene and Henry Recker, and Alison and James Sawyer, all of Alvinston. Dear grandmother of Ryan and Darren Swartz, Ashley and Brendan Recker, and Travis and Kelsey Sawyer. Predeceased by one sister, Dorothy Sitlington. A private funeral service will be held on Wednesday morning, April 17th at 11:00 a.m. from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, with Rev. Jim Breen of Hope United Church, Alvinston officiating. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the C.E.E. Hospital Fund, Petrolia, or the London Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family.

PAPER NOT KNOWN JANUARY 1988

ESTHER ANNETT (GREGORY) SWARTZ

Esther Swarts of Brooke Twp., passed away suddenly at C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on 12 January 1988 in her 71st year. She was the beloved wife of the late David Charles Swartz (1985) and dear mother of Mrs. Charlanne English of Neepawa Manitoba, Mrs. Beverly Auld of London and Mrs. Sandra Petro of Mississauga. Also surviving are one granddaughter, two grandsons and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Toohill of Kerwood. Two sisters predeceased. Funeral services were held at the Arn Funeral Home, Alvinston on Saturday 16 January at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Kent Gardiner officiating. Donations to the Diabetic Association or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Cremation took place.

DEATH 1951

CHARLES E. SWARTZ

Charles Edward Swartz, well known farmer of the 10 con Brooke Twp., died suddenly in Strathroy hospital on Sunday, in his 66th year. Mr. Swartz collapsed from a stroke at the funeral service for a lifelong neighbor, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, at Mt. Carmel cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Surviving are one son, Raymond, and one daughter, Mrs. Orville Hall (I1ene) both of Brooke; also three sister: Mrs. G. S. Chantler, London, Mrs Elva McLachlan and Mrs. Fred Levitt of Brooke; and four brothers: Albert, Nelson and Glen, of Brooke, Burnell of Strathroy. Mrs. Swartz predeceased him three and a half years ago. Funeral service was conducted at his late residence, lot 12, con. 11, Wednesday afternoon with Interment in Alvinston cemetery. Service was conducted by Rev. W. P. Newman, of Inwood United church and pallbearers were six neighbors: Gordon King, Harold King, Robert Dowling, Robert Edgar, Wm. A. Lucas and Dwight Zavitz.

SARNIA OBSERVER OCTOBER 1994

OLIVER "STUB" SITZES

At C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia on Monday, October 24, 1994, OLIVER (STUB) SITZes, of Petrolia and formerly of Edy's Mills, in his 78 year. Beloved husband of Winnifred (nee Thomson). Dear father of Mary and Dan McKinnlay and Jarve and Jean Sitzes, all Oil Springs, Gary and Ethel Sitzes, of Petrolia, and Larry Sitzes at home. Dear brother of Cecil and Marjorie Sitzes of Chatham. Dear uncle of Barry and Betty Sitzes of London. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitors will be received on Tuesday 2:30 - 4:30 and 7-9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rev. Blair Corcaran officiating. Interment in Oil Springs Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lambton County Lung Association.

Funeral for Oliver "Stub" Sitzes, 77, of Petrolia, formerly of Edy's Mills, was held Oct. 26 at Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, with Rev. Blair Corcoran officiating. Burial was at Oil Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Thomas, Jim Griffiths, Frank Montgomery, Bruce Zavitz, Ted Brooks and Joe Haskell. Mr. Sitzes, who died Oct. 24, 1994, at CEE Hospital in Petrolia, is survived by his wife, Winnifred (Thomson) Sitzes; daughter, Mary McKinlay and her husband Dan of Oil Springs; sons, Jarve Sitzes and his wife Jean of Oil Springs, Gary Sitzes and his wife Ethel of Petrolia, and Larry Sitzes at home; brother, Cecil Sitzes and his wife Marjorie of Chatham; nephew, Barry Sitzes and his wife Betty of London; 11 grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren.

LONDON FREE PRESS MARCH 1968

CLIFFORD SHORTT

Clifford Shortt, suddenly at his home Lot 10 Concession 1 Brooke Township on Monday 25 March 1968, beloved husband of the late Susan Edna (Brown) Shortt and dear father of Mrs. H.V. Craig (Elsie) of Euphemia Township. Also survived by e grandchildren. Resting at the J.N. Black Funeral Home, Alvinston where service will be held on Thursday 28 March at 2 p.m. Interment is Alvinston Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1992

WILLIAM FRANCIS SHORTT

At the Sarnia General Hospital, on Sunday, November 15, 1992, WILLIAM FRANCIS SHORIT, age 68, beloved,hus- band of June (Moran) Shortt of 1255 Sandy lane, dear father of Judy Jackson and her husband Ed of Kelowna, B.C., Nancy Shortt Peddigrew and Michael Shortt, both of Sarnia. Loving grandfather of Kelly and Deanna Jackson and Michael Peddigrew, brother of Marian Toole Law of Sarnia, Murray Shortt and his wife Cecilia of California and Katherine Hemstreet of Sarnia, brother-in-law of Doreen Shortt of Sarnia, Bill and Connie Moran of Gould Lake, Jean and Charles McRitchie of Corunna, Helen and Bill Wighton and Mary and Ron Moran, all of Sarnia. Much loved nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by parents Alonzo and Mary Shortt, a brother Patrick and brothers-in- law Orville Toole and Bert, Hemstreet. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 18th at 11:00 a.m. with cremation to follow. The family will receive friends at the D. J. Robb Funeral Home, on Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice would he appreciated by the family.

Funeral for William Francis Shortt, 68, of Sarnia, was held Nov. 18 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church where a mass of Christian burial was celebrated by Fr. Tom Lever. Soloist was Marge Robson, accompanied by Stephanie Smith. A reading was given by niece Cathy Moran- Hodge and special remembrances were read by Mr. Shortt's.grand- children. Cremation followed. Pallbearers were Lonnie Toole, Murray Shortt, Chuck Ryan, Ron McRitchie, David Wighton and Joe Moran. Mr. Shortt, who died Nov. 15 at Sarnia General Hospital, is survived by his wife Jane (Morgan) Shortt; daughters Judy Jackson and her husband Ed, and Nancy Shortt Peddigrew; son, Michael Shortt; grandchildren, Kelly and Deanna Jackson and Michael Peddigrew; sisters, Marian Toole Law and Katherine Hemstreet; brother, Murray Shortl and his wife Cecilia; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Doreen Shortt, Bill and Connie Moran, Jean and Charles McRitchie, Helen and Bill Wighton, and Mary and Ron Moran; and by many nieces and nephews. Pre- deceased by his parents, Alonzo and Mary Shortt; brother, Patrick; and brothers-in-law, Orville Toole and Bert Hemstreet. A tree was planted as a living memorial of William. Shortt. Arrangements by the D.J. Robb Funeral Home.

SARNIA OBSERVER JUNE 1994

EVELYN DORIS SHORTT

Funeral for Evelyn Doris Shortt, 63, of Sarnia, was held June 21 1994 at Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. Charlie Routley officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Jazzny, Jim McLeod, Ryan Nesbitt, Dan Smith, Victor Nesbitt and Wayne Kameka. Bob Shortt was an honorary pallbearer. Ms. Shortt, who died June 18, is survived by her friend, Arnold Stebbins of Sarnia; children, Michael and Margaret-Jean Nesbitt of Ottawa, and Wayne, and Maggie Nesbitt of Wallaceburg; grandchildren, Ryan, Graham and Tiffany; sisters,, Edith Oke and Gail Smith, both of Sarnia; and brothers, Robert Shortt and Fred Shortt, both of Sarnia. Predeceased by sisters, Doreen McLeod, Florence Greig and Arlene Hutchinson.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JUNE 1994

MARGARET "MADDIE" SHORTT

Margaret (Maddie) Shortt, formerly of Alvinston, passed away in Sun Haven Nursing Home on Friday, May 27th, 1994 in her 82nd year. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Shortt (1987) and dear mother of Gordon and his wife Bernice of Brantford, Robert and his wife Doreen of Glencoe, Jack and his wife Judy of St. Catharines, Bruce and his wife Theresa of Windsor and Donna of London. Dear grandmother of several grandchildren and great grandchildren and also several nieces and nephews. Dear sister of Sam Mitchell and his wife Pearl of Alvinston, Grace and her late hus- band Arnold Burdon of Windsor, Ray Mitchell (deceased) and his wife Betty of Port Huron, Mich., Alice MacIntyre and her husband George of Santa Ana, California. Also .survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Monday, May 30, at 1:30 p.m. from the Alvinston Chapel, Arn Funeral Homes, Alvinston, with Rev. Jim Breen officiating. Interment in Alvinstoon Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Sun Haven Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family.

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