NEWSPAPER CLIPPING JANUARY 1947
MADELINE (Lucas)  WILLIAMS

ARKONA,  10 Jan 1947: Burial services were held here Tuesday  afternoon at the Arkona cemetery for the late Mrs. W.A. Williams, of  Hamilton  who died at her home Sunday 5 January, following a  lenghty  illness. Mrs.  Williams, who was formerly Madeline Lucas, eldest daughter  of Mrs.  W.  Lucas and the late Mr. Lucas of Arkona, was  born  here  and spent her childhood and early married life in the village. Surviving are her husband, two daughter, Eileen and Mildred and  one son  Robert, all of Hamilton; also her mother, Mrs. W. Lucas  and  two brothers, Arnold and Charles all of Arkona. Pallbearers  were R.E. Wilson, Harry Dowding, Newman  Johnson,  A.W. Brown, Harry Utter and E.I. Syerson.

LONDON FREE PRESS JANUARY 1961
WILLIAM A.WILLIAMS

At  the Nora Frances Henderson Hospital, Hamilton, on Wednesday  11 January 1961, William A. Williams, 83 East 27th Sr., Hamilton, beloved husband  of the late Madeline Gertrude Lucas and father of Robert  and Eileen,  both  of  Hamilton, and Mrs. Thomas  Donaldson  (Mildred)  of Burlington. Brother of Eugene of Watford and Harry of London. Resting at the Blachford and Wray Chapel, Main St., and West  Ave., Hamilton, for service on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment Arkona Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 11 APRIL 1968
CHARLES LUCAS

Charles  Lucas, 65, died last Saturday morning in a fire that  badly damaged  his King St., residence at Arkona. Mr. Lucas lived  alone  in the building which he owned. The front part which was a vacant  store, was  not  damaged as firemen confined the blaze to Mr.  Lucas'  living quarters  where he was found near the back door of the  premises.  The building was covered with a metal siding. Kenneth  Evans,  Arkona volunteer department chief,  said  the  fire apparently  started  at about 9.30 a.m. and was  "going  strong"  when firemen  arrived. Their search was hampered by intense heat,  and  the body was not discovered until about 10 a.m. according to Chief Evans. Mr.  Lucas  was a bookkeeper at Brown's Feed Mills, Arkona,  and  is survived by a brother, Arnold, in that village. Fire Marshal Don Campbell investigated the blaze early this week but according  to Coroner Dr. A.M. Calder, of Forest, there is  apparently no reason why an inquest should be held into the death. At press  time no report was available from the Fire Marshal. Funeral  service  was held Monday afternoon at  the  Douglas  Gilpin Funeral Home, Thedford, with Rev. John Bonham, of Arkona United Church officiating. Pallbearers included John and Irwin Lucas, Cecil Batten, Tom Donaldson, Charles Page and Harold Sercombe with burial in Arkona Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 25 JANUARY 1918
CHARLOTTE (LUCAS) HIGGINS

In Brooke, on Wednesday the 23 January 1918, Charlotte, beloved wife of  William J. Higgins, aged 49 years, 11 months, 4 days. The  funeral will leave the house at 1:30 Saturday for St. James Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1 FEBRUARY 1918

The funeral of the late Mrs. W.J. Higgins, whose death was mentioned in  last weeks issue, was held from the family residence, Lot  5,  Con 11, on Saturday afternoon last to St. James church cemetery, Brooke. The  service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Campbell, of Inwood.  The pall  bearers  were five nephews: F. Lucas, F.  Peasley,  W.A.  Lucas, Sanford Lucas, Andrew Lucas and a cousin, Arch Fisher. The deceased maiden name was Charlotte Lucas. She was a daughter  of Mr.  and  Mrs. Andrew Lucas and was married to Mr.  Higgins  in  March 1889. For about three and a half years she was in failing health, but  her final illness lasted only a few days. Besides a sorrowing husband, she leaves  five children, two girls, Blanche and Lottie and three  boys, Wellington, Albert and Leander. She bore her long illness with much patience and Christian fortitude ever thoughtful of the welfare of others. A wide circle of friends deeply regret her death. Mrs. Higgins was a member  of the Chosen Friends and was 49 years, 11 months and  4  days old.

SARNIA OBSERVER 8 MAY 1973
VICTOR W. HIGGINS

Suddenly  at his residence in Brooke Township on Monday 7 May  1973, Victor  Wellington Higgins,  son of the late  William  and  Charlotte (Lucas) Higgins in his 84th year. Dear brother of Mrs. Harold Carnahan (Blanche) and Mrs. Stanley McLachian (Lottie) both of Brooke Township. Dear  uncle of Mrs. Kenneth Greaves (Mildred) London and Donald  McLachian, Brooke Township. Resting  at  the Harper Funeral Home Watford where service  will  be held on Wednesday 9 May at 2 p.m. Interment in St. James Church  Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 10 MAY 1973
VICTOR WELLINGTON HIGGINS

Victor Wellington Higgins, 83, passed away suddenly on Monday at his Brooke  Twp., residence. He was the son of the late William and  Charlotte (Lucas) Higgins. Two  sisters Mrs. Harold Carnahan (Blanche) and Mrs.  Stanley  McLachlan (Lottie), both of Brooke Twp., survive. Two brothers Albert  and Leander predeceased him.
Funeral service was held this Wednesday afternoon at Harper  Funeral Home  with  burial taking place in St. James Church  Cemetery,  Brooke Twp.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 MAY 1967
ALBERT HIGGINS BURIED

Albert  George Higgins, 75, of Brooke Twp., and well known  in  this district  as a carpenter, passed away on Wednesday 26 April in  C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia. Mr.  Higgins  was a son of the late William  Higgins  and  Charlotte Lucas.  Two brothers, Wellington and Leander, and sisters Mrs.  Harold Carnahan  (Blanche) and Mrs. Stanley McLachlan (Lottie) all of  Brooke Twp., survive. Rev. Wm. D. Mercer officiated at the funeral held from Harper Funeral Home last Saturday afternoon. Mrs.  Arthur Griffith and Mrs. Cecil Hall were soloist  and  pianist respectively. Interment  was  made in St. James Anglican Church  Cemetery,  Brooke Twp.  Pallbearers included, Arnold and Irwin Lucas,  Edward  Higgins, John Griffith, Ron Roland and George Melton.

SARNIA OBSERVER 8 NOVEMBER 1968
LEANDER J. HIGGINS

Leander James Higgins, 74, of Brooke Township, died Thursday in  his home. Mr. Higgins is the son of the Late William Higgins and Charlotte Lucas.  He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Harold (Blanche)  Carnaham and Mrs. Stanley (Lottie) McLachian and one brother Wellington all  of Brooke Township. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2.30 p.m. from Harper Funeral Home,  Watford. Burial will be in St. James Anglican Church  Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1980
HAROLD CARNAHAN

Harold  Carnahan  of RR #7, Alvinston, passed away in  CEE  Hospital Petrolia on Friday 26 December 1980 in his 78th year. He was the husband of Blanche (Higgins) Carnahan and the brother  of William  and  Fred  of Chatham; Mrs. Leata McDonald  of  London;  Mrs. Harold  Nussay  (Eva) of Burlington; Mrs. Morley Newton  (Blanche)  of Windsor; Mrs. Jim Gifford (Edna) of Windsor. He was predeceased by one brother, Charles Carnahan. The  funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home on  Tuesday with the Rev. George Trigger in charge of the service.  Serving  as pallbearers were Lloyd Campbell, Walter  Teskey,  Arthur Griffith, Ronald Roland, Jim McLachlan and George Melton. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twp.

SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1992
BLANCHE CARNAHAN

In  C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia, on Tuesday 24 November  1992,  Blanche Christina  Higgins of the Watford Nursing Home and formerly of RR  #7, Alvinston;  beloved  wife of the late Harold Carnahan (1980),  in  her 91st year. Dear  Aunt of Mildred and her husband Kenneth Greaves of London  and Donald  McLachlan and his wife Helen of Alvinston. Dear  sister-in-law of  Mrs. Leata McDonald of London. Also surviving are 8  great  nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 1 sister, Mrs. Lottie McLachlan (1991) and 3 brothers, Wellington (1973), Leander (1968) and Albert (1967). Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where  funeral  service will be held on Thursday 26th November at 2 p.m. with the Rev.  Robert Dalgleish of Inwood Pastoral Charge officiating.   Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be  appreciated by the family. Visition starting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.

SARNIA OBSERVER DECEMBER 1991
LOTTIE McLACHAN

At  the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Wednesday 25  December 1991,  Lottie Verna (Higgins) McLachlan of the Watford  Nursing  Home, and  formerly of R.R. #4, Alvinston. Beloved wife of the late  Stanley McLachlan (1977); in her 87th year. Dear mother of Mildred and her husband Donald Greaves of London  and Donald McLachlan and his wife Helen of Alvinston. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren:  Brian  Greaves  and his wife Holly of  London;  Brad Greaves and his wife Belinda of Lucan; Sharon Goss and friend Terry of Strathroy;  Jim McLachlan and his wife Louanne of Watford; Hugh  McLachlan  and his wife Linda of Oil Springs; Debbie and her husband  John Sykes of Petrolia; Brenda and her husband Nelson Doub of Chatham;  and Bob  McLachlan  and his friend Kim McDonald of Alvinston  as  well  as several great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and one sister Blanche Carnahan of Watford. Predeceased  by three brothers Wellington, Leander, and Albert  Higgins. Relatives and friends will be received at the Arn Funeral  Home, Alvinston,  Friday  2-4 and 7-9 PM where the funeral service  will  be held Saturday 28 December at 1:30 PM. Interment  in  Alvinston Cemetery. Donations to hope  United  Church would be appreciated.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1991
LOTTIE VERNA McLACHLAN

Lottie  Verna  (Higgins) McLachlan of the Watford Nursing  home  and Formerly of RR #4 Alvinston, passed away in Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday 25 December 1991 in her 87th year. She  was  the  beloved mother of Mildred  and  her  husband  Kenneth Greaves  of London, and Donald McLachlan and his wife Helen of  Alvinston.  Loving grandmother of Brian Breaves and his wife Holly of  London,  Brad Greaves and his wife Belinda of Lucan, Sharon Goss and  her friend Terry  of  Strathroy, Jim McLachlan and his  wife  LouAnne  of Watford, Hugh McLachlan and his wife Linda of Oil Springs, Debbie  and her husband John Sykes of Petrolia, Brenda and her husband Nelson Doub of Chatham and Bob McLachlan and his friend Kim McDonald of Alvinston. Sadly  missed by several Great-grandchildren and 1  Great-Great-Grandchild.
Dear sister of Blanche Carnahan of Watford. Predeceased by 3  brothers, Wellington, Leander and Albert Higgins. The funeral service was held on Saturday 28th December at 1:30  p.m. from  the  Arn Funeral Home, Alvinston. As  expressions  of  sympathy, memorial  donations to the Hope United Church would be appreciated  by the family. Interment was in Alvinston Cemetery.

LONDON FREE PRESS MAY 1996
HELEN McLACHLAN

At  Strathroy  Middlesex General Hospital on Friday  17  May  1996, Helen Marie McLachlan of R.R. #4 Alvinston in her 67th year. Beloved  wife of Donald McLachlan. Dear mother of Sharon and  Terry Hesk of Strathroy, Jim and Luanne McLachlan of Watford, Hugh and Linda McLachlan  of Oil Springs, Deborah and John Sykes of Petrolia,  Brenda and  John  Doub of Chatham and Bob McLachlan  of  Alvinston. Eighteen grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also survive. Dear sister of Beill and Audrey Auld of Parry Sound; Bob and  Joyce Auld  of  Watford; Norma and Donald Dolbear of Corunna and  Susan  and Doug Patterson of Watford. Predeceased by one sister Bernice Redmond. Relatives  and  friends will be received at the  Alvinston  Chapel, 3232 River Street, Alvinston on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held Monday 20 May at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Jim Breen officiating.  Memorial donations may be made to the Palliative Care of  Strathroy Hospital or V.O.N. Arrangements by Arn Funeral Homes 287-2831. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MARCH 1997
DONALD McLACHLAN

At  Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Sunday 9 March 1997, Donald  Hugh McLachlan, formerly of RR4 Alvinston in his 66th year. Beloved  husband of the late Helen (Auld) McLachlan (17  May  1996). Dear  father  of Sharon and Terry Hesk of Strathroy.  Jim  and  Luanne McLachlan of Watford, Hugh and Linda McLachlan of Oil Springs. Deborah and  John Sykes of Petrolia, Brenda and John Doub of Chatham  and  Bob McLachlan   of  Alvinston.  Eighteen  grandchildren  and  two   great-grandchildren.  Also survive as well as his sister Mildred Greaves  of London and several nieces and nephews. Relatives  and friends were received at the Alvinston  Chapel,  3232 River St., Alvinston on Monday from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service was  held Tuesday, 11 March at 1:30 p.m. with Rev Jim Breen  officiating. Memorial  donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke  Foundation. Don was a member of the Alvinston Masonic Lodge and also a Shriner. Arrangements  by Arn Funeral Homes 287-2831. Interment in  Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 9 FEBRUARY 1917
MR. D.L. McLEAN

One  of the earliest settlers of the Tenth Concession West  Brooke, passed  away  on Sunday the 4th February 1917, when Mr.  D.L.  McLean passed into the great beyond. The end came with startling  suddenness, Mr.  McLean having been in Alvinston within a little more than a  week of his death. Mr.  McLean  was one of the best known and most  respected  men  of Brooke  and  was well known in Alvinston, his mother,  the  late  Mrs. Yates Ferguson having lived there for many years, and died only a  few years ago. He  was for a quarter of a century a leading elder in St.  Andrew's Presbyterian  Church and was one of the organizers of  that  congregation. His life was one of steady exertion and he had the satisfaction of seeing  his family grow up and settle in the neighborhood, six of  his family  of  nine children having married and  settled within  driving distance of the old home. His wife, who survives him, is a daughter of the late Joseph Lucas. In the passing of Mr. McLean there passes from us one of those  sterling  men  whose life enriches any community and who  will  be  missed equally in his home, his church and his neighborhood. Having  been  for many years an elder in St. Andrews,  the  funeral service  was  conducted in the church of which he had been so  long  a leader and father, his empty pew and the pulpit being draped in black, while the choir rendered suitable music. Interment took place in Alvinston Cemetery and in spite of the cold was very largely attended, many of Mr. McLean's old comrades from East Brooke being present to show their esteem of an honored friend. The  bearers  were Richard, Wesley, Sanford and  Wellington  Lucas, David Whitehead and William Higgins. Mr.  McLean is survived by his widow, Emily Lucas, and  nine  children, three sons, Joseph, who lives on the 10th cooncession of  Enniskillen,  and  Andrew and Dan at home, and six daughters, Mrs.  W.  J. Johnston, whose husband is deputy-reeve of Brooke: Mrs. Alex McDonald; Mrs. Thomas Clark, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Minielly of South  Plympton  and Miss Lena at home. He is survived also by one sister Mrs. D. McCaw of Enniskillen. The family has the sympathy of the community in their great sorrow. (Correction to this: His wife is the daughter of Andrew Lucas and Eliza Acton not Joseph as stated).

PETROLIA NEWSPAPER OCTOBER 1938
EMILY (LUCAS) McLEAN

Friends  and relatives were shocked recently to learn of the  sudden death  of  Mrs. Emily McLean, widow of the late Donald  McLean,  which occurred at her home on the 10th line, on Tuesday 18 October following a stroke. The  deceased  was in her 83rd year and was a daughter of  the  late Andrew and Eliza Lucas of Brooke Township. Her life was one of steady exertion and she had the satisfaction  of seeing  her  family  grow up and settle in the  neighborhood.  In  the passing of Mrs. McLean there passes one of those sterling women  whose life  enriches  any community and who will be missed  equally  in  her home, her church and her neighborhood. The  late Mrs. McLean was a life-long resident of  Brooke  township, the  Lucas family being among the early pioneer settlers in the  north Brooke area. Her  husband predeceased her 21 years ago. The chief mourners are  a family  of six daughters and three sons; Mrs. William  Johnston,  Mrs. Alex McDonald, both of the 10th con., of Brooke; Mrs. Leslie Minielly, London  Road,  Plympton; Mrs. Thomas Clark, Enniskillen;  Mrs.  Walter Fisher,  Petrolia; Mrs. Harvey Levitt, Inwood; and Joseph, Andrew  and Daniel McLean all on the 10th concession. Of the large pioneer family, only one sister and one brother survive her, Mrs. David Whitehead of Watford and Wentworth Lucas, 10th concession. The funeral was held last Thursday afternoon with service  conducted in St. Andrew's United Church by Rev. J.C. Britton, following a  short private service at the family home across the road. The  pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased. Interment was  in Alvinston Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 25 OCTOBER 1938
EMILY (LUCAS) McLEAN

The  funeral was held on Thursday for Mrs. Emily Lucas McLean  aged 82  years, widow of Donald McLean, pioneer of the tenth concession  of Brooke Township. Following a private service at her home, a largely attended  public service was held at St. Andrew's United Church, Brooke and Enniskillen townline. The services were conducted by the Rev. J.C. Britton, pastor of the church and Mrs. Britton sang a solo during the rites. The pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased. They were  Frank, Arnold,  William, Andrew and Sanford Lucas and Wellington and  Leander Higgins. Mrs.  McLean is survived by six daughters. Mrs. A.  McDonald,  Mrs. Thomas  Clark  of Enniskillen, Mrs. William Johnston of  Brooke,  Mrs. Leslie  Minielly,  London  Road, Mrs. Walter Fisher  of  Sarnia,  Mrs. Harvey Levitt of Glen Rae and three sons, Joseph and Andrew McLean  of Enniskillen and Daniel at home. Internment was in the Alvinston cemetery.

PETROLIA ONTARIO FEBRUARY 1959
ELIZA A. CLARK

Mrs.  Eliza A. Clark, 80 wife of the late Thomas Clark, passed  away in  the Lambton Twilight Haven last Thursday following a lengthy  illness. She  was born in Brooke Township, daughter of the late Mr. and  Mrs. Donald  McLean.  She lived most of her married life on the  10th  line east  of  Enniskillen, and when her husband predeceased her  14  years ago, she moved to Inwood where she resided with her sister. Mrs.  Clark if survived by five sisters, Mrs. Kate McDonald  of  Inwood,  Mrs. Lottie Minielly of Wyoming, Mrs. Maggie Fisher of  Sarnia, Mrs.  Emma Johnson and Mr. Harvey Levitt both of Petrolia; two  brothers, Donald McLean of Petrolia and Andrew of Oil Springs. The  funeral service was held at the William Jay Funeral Home,  Main St., Petrolia, on Saturday 14th February, with Rev. R.G. LeDrew of St. Paul's United Church officiating. During  the service a solo was sung by Mr. Mac McGugan,  accompanied by Mrs. Cecil Hall. Pallbearers were all nephews; Don and Glen Minielly, Max McLean, Don Levitt, Don and Wayne Fisher. Interment was in Alvinston Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 20 FEBRUARY 1950
CATHERINE McLEAN

Mrs.  Catherine  McLean,  aged 65, wife of J.H.  (Joe)  McLean,  of Petrolia, died yesterday in Sarnia General Hospital, following a brief illness.  Surviving  are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. George Edgar (Ruby) and Mrs. Elmer Jackson (Madeline), both of Sarnia. The  body is at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford,  pending  funeral arrangements.

SARNIA OBSERVER 4 FEBRUARY 1955
JOSEPH McLEAN

At the CEE Hospital Petrolia, on Thursday 3rd February 1955, Joseph McLean,  in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Ida Armstrong  and  dear father of (Ruby) Mrs. George Edgar, and (Madeline) Mrs. Elmer Jackson.
Resting  at  the William Jay Funeral Home,  Main  street,  Petrolia where  the  funeral service will be held Saturday 5 February  at  2:30 p.m. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1995
WILLIAM GEORGE EDGAR

The  funeral for William George Edgar, 93, of Sarnia, was  held  on the 6 November at Smith Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul Rodney officiating. Mr.  Edgar, who died 2 Nov., 1995, is survived by his wife Ruby  V. (McLean) Edgar; children, Mary and her husband Pryce Stark, and  Linda and her husband John Lester, all of Sarnia and daughter-in-law,  Dorothy  Edgar  of Point Edward; 6 grandchildren; 5  great  grandchildren. Predeceased by a son Bill; 3 brothers and one sister. The  pallbearers  were  John Stark, Paul Stark,  Steve  Edgar,  Dave Wardell,  Jim Lester and Mitch Krasinkiewicz. Burial was at  Grandview Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER JANUARY 1997
DOROTHY EDGAR

At  Sarnia  General  Hospital on Tuesday 21  January  1997, Dorothy (Edmundson) Edgar, age 58 of Point Edward. Predeceased by her  husband William George Edgar (1986). Dear  mother of Sandra Wardell and her husband Dave  of  Camlachie, Steven Edgar and his wife Sharon of Blue Point. Beloved grandmother of Carrie  and Matthew Wardell and Curtis and Corey Edgar. Also  survived by several nieces and nephews. Dear daughter-in-law of George and Ruby Edgar. Dear sister of Margaret  Hunt and her husband Denis of Corunna, Marion Lyons and her  husband  Jim  and  Fred  and  his  wife  Phylis of  Blackburn,  England, sister-in-law  of  Mary and Pryce Stark and Linda and Jack  Lester  of Sarnia. Predeceased by her parents Matthew and Hetty Edmundson and  brothers Walter, Frank and John. The  memorial service will be held on Saturday, 25 January  1997  at 11:30 a.m. from Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Road, (Hwy 7)  Sarnia. Cremation has taken place. At  the  request of Mrs. Edgar, there will be no visitation  at  the funeral  home. As expressions of sympathy, friends who wish  may  send memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetic Association.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1958
DONALD L. MINIELLY

Donald Leslie Minielly, 73, lifelong resident of the London Road  in Plympton  Twp., passed away at his home on Tuesday of last week,  five days after suffering a severe stroke. He had been in failing health in recent months. He  was  an  active Past Master of Burns  Masonic  Lodge,  Wyoming, served  as  District Secretary for one term and  retained  an  intense interest in Masonry throughout his life. Surviving  are his widow, formerly Lottie McLean, of  Brooke  Twp., one daughter Mrs. Kenneth McKinley (Margaret) of Aberarder, four sons, Donald, Glenn and Kenneth at home, Arnold of Recces Corners; also  one surviving  brother and sister, Robert Minielly and Mrs. Edgar  Fleming of Plympton. The body rested at McKay and White Funeral Home, Wyoming, where the Masonic service was conducted on Thursday evening and funeral  service on  Friday  afternoon by Rev. Robert Bruce, of  Wyoming  Presbyterian church, with interment in Wyoming Cemetery. Miss Helen Minielly of Watford, is a niece of the deceased.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 19 AUGUST 1976
LOTTIE  MINIELLY

Mrs.  D. L. (Lottie) Minielly, of R.R. 2, Wyoming, passed  away  at Sarnia  General Hospital on Monday, 16th August 1976, age 90. Born  in Brooke Twp., she was the daughter of the late Donald and Emily  McLean and was predeceased by her husband Leslie (1958). Four  sons, Donald G., Arnold, Glenn and Kenneth Minielly,  all  of Wyoming and a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth MacKinley (Margaret) of Aberander survive,  as well as two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fisher, of Sarnia  and Mrs.  Harvey (Lena) Levitt, of Petrolia, and two brothers, Dan  McLean of Petrolia and Andy McLean of Oil Springs.  Predeceased  by one brother and three sisters. Eight  grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive. The  funeral service was held at the McKay and White Funeral  Home, Wyoming, with the Rev. Hugh Nugent officiating. Burial was in Wyoming Cemetery.

ARNOLD MINIELLY

Arnold Minielly of R.R. No.1 Wyoming, passed away in C.E.E.  Hospital Petrolia, on Monday 3rd March 1986, age 65 years. He was the beloved husband of Norma Minielly and brother of  Margaret MacKinlay and Ronald of Forest and Glenn and Kenneth of Wyoming. Also  survived  by several nieces and nephews.  Visitation  at  the McKay and White Funeral Home, Wyoming. The  funeral  service  will be held at  St.  Andrew's  Presbyterian Church,  Wyoming at 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon with Rev. Lois  Whitwell officiating. Mr. Minielly was Clerk-Treasurer of Plympton Township for 35 years.

SMITH-ARMSTRONG
Viola Smith-Armstrong of 12 MacNabb St, Forest In her 81st year, on Thursday. September 10, 1998. Survived by husband Douglas Armstrong, brother Delmar Ling, London. David and Lorette Armstrong. Ken and Paula Armstrong. Grace and Bruce Milner, Philip and Cathy Armstrong. Lorena Armstrong, George and Wendy Armstrong. Lois and John Stephen; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by first husband Trevor Smith (1970), parents Wilbur and Ella May Ling. brothers Norman and Oliver Ling and sister Evelyn Ling. Resting at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home. McFarlane Chapel. James at Watt St., Forest for visitation Sunday 2- 4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services were held at Forest United Church. James St. N. on Monday. September 14, 1998 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Don Hudson officiating. Eastern Star memorial service Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. Internment Beechwood Cemetery, Forest.  Pallbearers were Ethan Ling, Matthew Ling, Robert Milner, Chris Armstrong. Mark Armstrong and Michael Armstrong. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. (Cheques only please).

ARMSTRONG
Ivan J. Armstrong,  50, of R. R. 2 Bothwell, died on Tuesday, April 17, 1990 at Four Counties General Hospital. Husband of  Theresa (Campbell). Father of  Cathy Johnson of  R. R. 2 Wyoming, Jamie of R. R. 2 Bothwell and Donna McPhail of R. R. 1 Petrolia. Grandfather of one. Brother of Mary Martin of Sarnia. Predeceased by parents Jim and Margaret  (McVicar) Armstrong and sister Inez. Visitation is being held at the Arn Funeral Home in Alvinston where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.  Alvinston Lodge #323 AF and AM will hold a memorial service on Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.

ARMSTRONG
Lloyd George (Bucky) Armstrong of Centre Street, Alvinston, passed away in Victoria Hospital, London, on Saturday, February 6, 1993, in his 76th year. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruby (McAlpine) (1991)  and dear father of Ron and his wife Darlene of Petrolia, Terry (Pete) at home, and Cheryle and her husband Williarn Donaghue of New Orleans, Louisiana.  Also survived by three grandchildren, a brother Earl, one nephew and several great-nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers, Reginald and William. The funeral and committal service was held at the Arn Funeral Home, Alvinston, on Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Milton Tully officiating. Interment was in Alvinston Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged.

DEATH   MARCH 1922
ETTA (Templeton) BATTICE

 Relatives and friends of the family were greatly shocked last Saturday, March 11th, with the news of the sudden death of Mrs John Battice, at her home, Lawyer's sideroad.  Mrs Battice had been in poor health for several  years and suffered a paralytic stroke the morning of her demise,  living only  five and a half hours afteward.  Deceased, whose maiden name was Etta Templeton, was born in 1876 in Enniskillen township, where she had since  lived.  She was twice married, her first husband being Arthur Rouse,  to whom were born three children, two of whom, Mrs Roy McDermid, town and David at home surive. In 1909 she married John Battice, who with three children John, Frederick and Marjorie at home, also survive.  Other bereaved relatives are her parents, Mr. and Mrs David Templeton, Copleston, one sister in Detroit and five brothers in Kansas.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Wm  Raithby at her late residence, on Tuesday.  Interment was made in Hillsdale cemetery.  Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Messrs. James and David Templeton, of Caney, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs Earl Sumner of Detroit; Miss N.Sumner, of Ridgetown; Mrs Harry Battice and Mrs Pearl Gilbey of Port Huron.

ALDERMAN
Neil Elton Alderman of Glencoe passed away in Four Counties General Hospital, Newbury on Wednesday, December 31st, 1997, in his 79th year. Beloved brother of Mary and Alice Alderman, both of Glencoe, and also survived by his sister-in- law Marjorie Alderman of London, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents the late Charles and Bella (Campbell) Alderman. The funeral service was held on Saturday, January 3rd at 1:30 p.m. from the Arn Funeral Home, Glencoe. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated.

ANDERSON
Robert George Anderson passed away peacefully in Country Manor, Thedford on Wednesday, February 11th, 1998, in his 97th year. George was a lifetime member of St. James Presbyterian Church, Forest; a member of Cassia Lodge #116, Thedford for over 60 years; and was a former Director of Lambton Mutual Insurance, Watford.  He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Whyte) Anderson, and loving father of Margaret and Ken Ross, and Bob and Marg Anderson, all of Bosanquet. Dear grandfather of seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brothers, Russell, John, Dewart, Gordon, Bert, Stanley, and Chester Gammon. The funeral service was held at the Gilpin Funeral Chapel, Forest on Saturday, February 14th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Case Van Bobegom officiating. Interment in Beechwood Cemetery, Forest. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to St. James Presbyterian Memorial Fund would be gratefully acknowledged.

ANNETT
Charles Shugg Annett December 2nd. 1913 - September lst, 1998.
Charlie Annett passed quietly away on Tuesday, September 1st at the Strathroy Middlesex Hospital after a lengthy heart ailment. He was born on the family homestead in Brooke Township. Lambton County where he farmed and resided throughout his 84 years. Charlie is predeceased by his father and mother  Wellington B. and Blanche (Shugg) in 1956, sister Geraldine 1909, brothers Harold 1982, Ralph 1983 and sisters Gwendolyn 1997 and Katheleen 1998.  Charlie was known for his quality livestock and most notably his purebred and full blooded Suffolk sheep and lambs. He served a term as president of the Alvinston and District fair board and enjoyed the company of relatives, friends and neighbors. This kind benevolent gentleman will be forever loved and remembered by his sister Patricia Roberts of Toronto, his sisters-in-law Marge Annett of Medicine Hat. Alberta and Doris (Jack) Coupland of London, 10 nieces and nephews, Kay Campbell. Shirley Douglas. Beverly Lewis. Wilma Bell. Alma Robb, Joan Buxton, Ross Annett. Jeanne Annett. Robert Annet, Bill Annett, 25 grand-nieces and nephews and 13 great-grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Harper Funeral Home in Watford with interment in the family plot at the Alvinston Cemetery with Rev. Doug Lennox  officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Ken Ferguson, Ralph Ferguson. Alex McKellar and Joe Steadman. Active pallbearers were Bill Annett, Robert Annett, Allan Douglas. Donald Campbell, Raymond Lewis and Ross Annett. Flowerbearers were David McKellar. David Ferguson. Warren Bell and Wade Annett. In lieu of flowers the family appreciates your donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice. "May he Rest."

WARFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1948
MARY (Brown) LOUCKS
(1853-1948)
Watford's oldest resident in age and for 70 years of her life, Mrs. Mary Brown Loucks passed away on Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stirling Saunders, aged 95 years. She had been in failing health for some months. Born in the Aylmer district, Mrs. Louchs came to Watford as a bride and for many years her husband, who predeceased her 13 years ago, operated a woollen mill on the corner of Huron and Warwick Streets in the days when farmers brought their fleece to be combed and carded and spun into yarn to be knit or woven into warm blankets and clothing for the family. All old time residents of Watford will always remember Mrs. Loucks as a quiet, devout, kindly lady, intensely interested in reading and in world affairs, yet a homebody, faithful to her family and church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. S.L. Cull of Ballston Spa., N.Y. and Mrs. S. Saunders (Kitty) of Watford; also one sister Mrs. A. Procunier, of Belmont and three grandsons, all of whom were raised with her in Watford; Cecil Annett, district manager for Confederation Life Assurance at Victoria, Dr. Victor Annett also of Victoria and Ross Annett of Consert, Alta., a  fiction writer of note, eight great grandchildren and five, great great grandchildren. A third daughter Miss Nellie died in Watford three years ago in 1945. A private service was conducted at the home of her daughter on Saturday afternoon by Rev. Edward Laccy of Erle St. Church and Rev. John Graham of Trinity Anglican Church and interment was in Watford cemetery. Pallbearers were William E. Woods, W.C. Caldwell, Manfred Thompson, Earl Dobbin, Clare Lambert and Ross Luckham. Relatives attending from a distance were; Mrs. A.E. Russell of Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Calvert of London, Mrs. M. Procunier, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Procunier, Mrs. Elmer Procunier, Mrs. E, A. Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Cole and Marilyn Belmont.

SARNIA OVSERVER 24 DEBEMCER 1956
NETTIE (Annett) DOLBEAR
Mrs. William R. Dolbear, 81 died at her home on Simcoe Street, Sunday after a few months illness. She was the former Nettie Annett. Se was born and raised in Brooke Township where she resided, retiring to Watford a few years ago. She was an active member of Walnut United Church, Watford, where she was a member of the WA and WMS taking ac active part in both organizations. In the last few years she was a member of Central United Church here. Mrs. Dolbear is survived by three sone, Calvin and Ernest of Brooke Township and Cecil of Toronto; a daughter Miss Lottie at home and 14 grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Roland King of Brooke. The funeral will he held from Harper Funeral Home, Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. with Rev. T.D. Cameron of Central United Church will officiate. Burual will be in Alvinston Cenetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE  April 25. 1952
JOHN MAW
John Maw, 87 almost a lifetime resident of Wyoming community, died in Watford Thursday of last week after a lengthy illness. He was born in York county but came with his parents to Plympton when six years of age. He married Bertlia, Annett of Brooke, who survives him. He was a retired farmer and they had lived a number of years in Wyoming since leaving the farm on the P & F townline. He was a member of  the Wyoming United Church and of Burn's Masonic lodge. The funeral was held from. McKay and White funeral home, Wyoming, on Saturday afternoon and the service was conducted by Rev. D. M. Guest, with interment in Wyoming cemetery. Pallbearers were Alvin and Roy Williams, Ralph Annett,Clayton King, Ernest Dolbear and Alvin Maw.
(Add on from the Petrolia Paper: John's parents were John Maw and Rachel Rogers; He is the last of a family of seven children; Members of Burn's Lodge contudted their service at the grave site under the direction of John G. Rice.)

PETROLIA PAPER  5 MAY 1905
GEORGE ANNETT
Death came with terrible suddness to George Annett of St. Clair street on Tuesday afternoon. During the afternoon he had been engaged with his son, Walter, in working in the garden. About 4 o'clock he complained of a severe pain in the region of the heart, and went into the house, where restoratives were applied. They appeared to give relief for a time, but the patient began to sink rapidly and before medical assistance reached the house, he had expired. Death was probably caused by a rurture of a blood vessel. Mr. Annett if he had lived until Thursday of this week would have been 68 years of age. He was born in Euphemia Township in 1837, but for the past 40 years had resided in Brooke, where by industry and good management he attained a comfortable competence anf for the past year and a half has lived a retired life in Watford. He was generally respected as a man of high character and intelligence and his death is regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The deceause leaves a widow and family of three sons; Walter, William and Wellington of Brooke and three daughters, Mrs. C.J. Dolbear, Mrs. William Roland King of Brooke and Bertha at home. James Annett of Brooke, Isaac of Detroit and John of Euphemia are brothers and Mrs. William Dolbear of Brooks and Mrs. Thomas Walker of Brantford, sisters. The funeral took place to Mt. Carmel Cemetery on Thursday afternoon and was largely attended. The service was conducted by the Rev. S.W. Muxworthy, pastor of the Methodist Church.

SARNIA OBSERVER DECEMBER  1956
WELLINGTON B. ANNETT
Wellington B. Annett a pioneer resident of Brooke Township, died at his home Wednesday in his 79th year. The body is resting at the Harper Funeral Home where services will be held Saturday at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. G.A. Gordier will officiate. Burial will be at Alvinston Cemetery. He was a member of Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Brooke Township. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Annett, early pioneers of Brooke Township. Me Annett lived his entire life on the farm on which he was born and took a keen interest in municipal affairs. Surviving ate three sons; Harold, Maple Creek, Alberta; Ralph, Wanstead; Charles at home; three daughters; Mrs. Alvin Burr, Inwood; Mrs. Warren Winter, Napier; Mrs. Roy Roberts, Toronto; two sisters, Mrs. Rowland King, Brooke and Mrs. William Dolbear of Watford.

SARNIA OBSERVER 26 JUNE 1956
BLANCHE (Shugg) ANNETT
Mrs. Annett was the former Blanche Shugg, aged 78 years. Fifty-three years ago married Willington Annett and lived all her married life on Highway No. 79. She is survived besides her husband, by three daughters; Mrs. A L. Burr, Aberfeldy; Mrs. Warren Winter, Napier; Mrs. Roy Robert, Toronto and three sonse; Harold, Maple Creek, Sask; Ralph of Wanstead and Charles at home. Eight grandchildren and one brother W.S. Shugg of Alvinston. The funeral was conducted at the Harper Funeral Home here with burial being made at Alvinston Cemetery. Pallbearers were; Duncan McEchern, Duncan Walker, Mac Fisher, Ernest Dolbear, Leonard Annett and Alvin King.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1983
RALPH ANNETT
Ralph Annett of Wanstead and formerly of Brooke Township, passed away in Sarnia General Hospital on Tuesday 10 May 1983, age 67 years. He was the beloved husband of Doris (Dyke) Annett and dear father of Joan (Mrs. John Wynne) of Sarnia. Ross Annett of Brookes, Alberta, Jeanne (Mrs. Terry McQuade) of Clyde, Alberta, Robert Annett of Petrolia and Bill Annett at home. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, a brother, Charles Annett of Alvinston and  3 sisters Gwendolyn (Mrs. Alvin Burr) of Alberfeldy, Mrs. Kathleen Winter of Napler and Patricia (Mrs. Roy Robert) of Toronto. Predeceased by a sister Geraldine and a brother Harold. The funeral service was held at the McKay and White Funeral Home, Wyoming on Friday afternoon with Rev. Lois Whitwell officiating. Internment was in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 21 MARCH 1941
LIZA (Campbell) ANNETT
Mrs. William Annett, 67, one of  the most highly respected residents of Alvinston, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd  Harper,  Sarnia, on Friday evening,  following  an illness of several weeks duration. The deceased, whose maiden name was Miza Campbell,  was born in Brooke township, a daughter of Scottish parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Neil Campbell. She resided on the home farm until her marriage to her husband, who survives, in 1897  following their marriage, they took up residence on a farm on the corner of Highway 79 and the tenth  concession Brooke, and made for themselves a home which was among the most outstanding of the community, and where they raised their family. About twelve years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Annett sold their farm, and moved to Alvinston, where they have since resided. Mr. Annett is a former Warden, of Lambton county. Of a kind and retiring nature, Mrs. Annett made a large circle of friends with whom she associated. She was a lover of nature  and flowers, and took a keen interest In her garden, even up until the time of being  taken to the hospital. In the village she was a member of the Presbyterian. church, and was associated with various organizations of the church, and other activities of a worthy, nature about her, from which she will be keenly missed. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Ethel and Velma, Windsor; Mabelle, at home,  Marguerite (Mrs. Lloyd Harper), Sarnia; and two grandchildren, Marguerite and Billy Harper, Sarnia. Also two brothers, John.and Archie Campbell, Alvinston; and six sisters, Mrs. George Hand, Brantford; Mrs. A. J. Hardhill, Long  Branch. Mrs. S. F. Harkness and Mrs. A. J. Sargent, London;  Mrs. C. Alderman, Glencoe, and Miss Margaret Campbell, Alvinston. The funeral service was held on Monday,  at 2.00 p.m.  in the Alvinston Presbyterian church. in chargel of  Rev. R. T. Rutherdale, and interment was in the Alvinston cemetery.

LONDON FREE PRESS
ETHEL (Campbell) ANNETT
At the Vision Rest Home, Sarnia on Friday 28 December 1990, Ethel Lorraine Annett, formerly of Alvinston and Windsor in her 93rd year. Daughter of the late William and Liza (Campbell) Annett of Alvinston. Surviving is one sister Mrs. Marguerite Harper of Sarnia, Nephews L.W. Harper Jr., of Ottawa and Robert H. Harper of Calgary, niece Marguerite Harper Oliver of Houston Texas. Also surviving are 5 grand-nieces, one grand-nephew and 2 great grand- nieces. Predeceased by 2 sisters Mabelle and Velma Annett. Relatives and friende will be received at the Arn Funeral Home, Alvinston, Monday 31 December one hour prior to the Funeral and Committal Services at 11;00 a.m. Donations to the Guthrie Presbyterian Church, or the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JUNE 1984
LEONARD ANNETT
Leonard Annett of 593 Highway 79, Alvinston passed away in Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday 20 June 1984 in his 82nd year. He was the beloved husband of Vera Patterson. Predeceased by a sister Mrs. E.J. Carroll and 3 brothers, Dr. Ivan, Geore and Calvin Annett. The funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Debra Carter of Hope United Church, Alvinston officiating. Service as pallbearers were John King, Charlie Annett, Raymond Patterson, Alvin Burr, Donald McIntyre and Lloyd Armstrong. Interment  was in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1994
VERA (Patterson) ANNETT
Vera (Patterson) Annett of Watford and formerly of Alvinston, passed away in Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Sunday December 25th, 1994 in her 87th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Annett (1984). Survived by brother-in-law Ted Dudley of Windsor and numerous Cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one sister, Mrs. Jean Dudley (1991). The funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 28th, at 11:00 a.m. from the Harper Funeral Home Watford, with Rev. Jim Breen of Hope United Church, Alvinston officiating.  As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1973
CALVIN ABERDEEN ANNETT
Calvin Aberdeen Annett age 77 years passed away on Wednesday 9 May at Strathroy Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Brooke Township the son of Walter and Ella (Gubbins) Annett. Mr. Annett farmed on his father's homestead on the 12th concession until his retirement 24 August 1964 when he moved to front Street, Watford. He is survived by his wife Rilla (Williams) and one sister Mrs. E.J. Carroll of Watford, and two brothers George of Watford and Leonard of Alvinston. Funeral service was held Saturday 12 May at the Harper Funeral Home. Soft music including "No Disappointment in Heaven" and "Where the Gates Swing Outward Never" was rendered by Mrs. Pat Beattie. Rev. D.I. Hawkins conducted the service and as part of his message on "The New Jerusalem" he sang a verse from the well known gospel hymn "No Night There."  Flowerbearers included John King, Ralph Annett, Ernest Dolbear, Tom Lucas, Alvin Burr and Alvin King. Pallbearers were Warren Winters, Charlie Annett, Calvin Dolbear, George King, Walter Annett and Marchall Park. Interment was in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE  NOVEMBER 1994
RILLA (Williams) ANNETT
Rilla (Williams) Annett passed away in the Watford Nursing Home on Tuesday, November 22, 1994 in her 97th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Calvin Annett and dear sister-in-law of Mrs. Vera Annett of Watford. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Thursday, November 24th at 1:00 p.m. from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford with Rev. Alymer Smith  officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Walter Annett. Lynn Clark, Tom and Diane Park, and Marilyn and Burt McKinlay. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

WATFORD 23 AUGUST  1937:
WALTER ANNETT
The funeral of Walter Annett, 71 year old farmer of  Brooke Township, was held this afternoon from the family residence on the twelfth concession. Mr. Annett, who was a well known farmer in this district, died Saturday night following a heart seizure. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. E. W. Hart, pastor of Erie Street United Church and the pallbearers were Daniel McVicar, Edward Lucas, Willard Corestine, Gordon Sutton, James Kelly and Alex Kelly. Interment was in St. James cemetery. Mr. Annett was born in Brooke Township, where he resided all his life. He took an active interest in township affairs.   He is survived by his wife, formerly Ella Gubbins, one daughter, Mrs. E. Carroll of Watford, three sons, George of Brooke. Township, and Calvin and Leonard at home; four sisters, Mrs. C. Dolbear and Mrs. William Dolbear of Brooke Township, Mrs. John Maw of Wyoming and Mrs. Roland King of Brooke Township and two brothers, William Annett of Alvinston and Wellington Annett of Brooke Township.

WATFORD 26 APRIL 1939
ELLA (Gubbins) ANNETT
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the family residence lot 11 concession 12, Brooke Township of Mrs. Walter Annett an esteemed resident of the township who died Monday in a London hospital at the age of 72 years. The service will be conducted by the Rev. W.T. Eady and interment will be at St. James' Cemetery, Mrs Annett had been ill with influnza and when he condition became serious she was rushed to a London Hospital Monday morning. She was boen in Brooke Township, the daughter of pioneer Irish parents. She was the last surviving member of the family a sister having died last September. The deceased was active with various church and educational groups. She was a past president of the Brooke Women's Institute and a lifelong member of Walnut United Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. E.J. Carroll of Watford and 3 sons, George, Calvin and Leonard Annett all of Brooke Township Her husband predeceased her a year ago last September and a son died 26 years ago.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE AUGUST 1979
ROBERT GEORGE ANNETT
Robert George Annett, a former Watford resident passed away in Strathroy Middlesex Hospital on Monday 6 August 1979 in his 87th year. He was the husband of Edna Rose Shea and father of Mrs. Marshall Park (Bertha Rose) Inwood, Mrs. Lynn Clark (Helen) of Frankenmuth, Michigan and Walter Annett of Listowel. Ten grandchildren and a brother Leonard of Alvinston survive as well. The funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home on Wednesday with interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1923
ELEANOR (Walker) ANNETT
On Sunday 1 July 1923 death called Mrs. James Annett from her earthly home on Huron Street watford, in her 86th year, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Annet whose maiden name was Eleanor Walker, was born at Newbine, near Kingston, Ont., in 1838 and with her parents and family moved to Onondaga, Brant Co., at the age of four. In November 1865 she was married to James Annett of the 12th Concession of Brooke and there lived till 1912 when they retired and moved to her late residence on Huron Street, Watford. She is survived by a bereaved husband, 3 daughters, Mrs. Philip E. Fuller of Watford; Mrs. James Hair of the old homestead and Mrs. Arthur Kersey of Warwick and one son C.R. Annett of New York City, also 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service were held at her late residence Tuesday at 2;30 and interment in Watford Cemetery. A very large number of her relatives from the old home neighborhood, Florida, New York, Fort William and many distant points attended, also practically all her neighbors from the old homestead surroundings in Brooke, speaking in no uncertain terms the esteem and respect held for her by all those who were privileged to know her as a loving affectionate mother and neighbor. The bearers were her son, C.R. Annett, her three sons-in-law Phillip E, Fuller, James Hair, Arthur Kersey, and her 2 nephews, James and Thomas Walker of Onandago.

WATFORD 1934
JAMES ANNETT
Mr. James Annett,  one of the oldest residents of Brooke and Watford and most widely known throughout the district passed away at his home on Huron Street on Tuesday evening at the advanced age of 93 years, 6 months, 11 days. He had been in failing health for the past year, but for many years had been unusually active for his age. Mr. Annett was born in Euphemia township, the son of Phillip and Sarah (Vincent) Annett who were pioneer settlers of that district, and as a young man of twenty settled on a farm on the 12th line of Brooke, on which he worked and watched its development from a wilderness to a modern farm, all through a period of seventy years. With Mrs. Annett he moved to Watford 22 years ago and his wife, formerly Eleanor Walker, died here in July 1923. Surviving are 3 daughters Mrs. P.E. Fuller, Detroit; Mrs. James Hair, 12 line Brooke; Mrs. Arthur Kersey, 2nd lone Wwrwick; and one son, C.R. Annett, of New York. A second son, Phillip was drowned in British Columbia in 1900. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, with service at his late residence, Huron Street, conducted by Mr. McGeachy of Sarnia. Six grandsons served as pallbearers; Gilbert and Phillip Kersey, Harold, Clarence and James Hair, and Ward Zavitz. Interment was in Watford Cemetery.

WARFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1942
SARAH JANE (Annett) FULLER
Funeral service of the late Mrs. Phillip Fuller, who passed away Thursday at the home of her sister Mrs. Kersey in London was held at the Harper Funeral Home Watford on Saturday afternoon at 2;30 with interment in Watford Cemetery. Mr. Donald McGeachy of Sarnia, conducted the service and the pallbearers were 6 nephews. Harold and Clarence Hair, Basil Gault and Elgin Fuller, Phillip and Gilbert Kersery. Mrs. Fuller who was in her 73rd year was born in Brooke as Sarah Jane Annett, lived in Watford for many years after her marriage then moved to Detroit, where her husband predeceased her two years ago. Surviving are one son, Orville now in London, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Kersey of London and one brother C.R. Annett in New York.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE OCTOBER 1976
MINNIE (Annett) KERSEY
Minnie E. (Annett) Kersey, passed away at Delaware, N.H. on Tuesday 12 October 1976 in her 99th year. Formerly of Briscoe St. E. London, she was the wife of the late Arthur G. Kersey and mother of Philip A Kersey of Thousand Palms, California, Gilbert A Kersey and Mrs. Samuel (Vera) Milward both of London. Two grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren also survive. The funeral was held from the A. Millard George Funeral Home, London on Friday 15 October with interment in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 JANUARY 1941
ARABELLA (Annett) HAIR
After an illness of several months death came on Monday evening to Mrs. Arabella C. Hair wife of the late James A. Hair at the age of 67 years. She had been serioualy ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ward Zavitz. Born in Brooke Township she was the daughter of the late James Annett and Eleanor (Walker) Annett and spent her entire lifetime on or near her place of birth. Mr Hair predeceased her 12 years ago. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Ward Zavitz and Mrs. George Janes, 3 sons, Harold, Clarence and James; also one brother C.R. Annett of Englewood, New Jersey and 2 sisters, Mrs. P.F. Fuller of Detroit and Mrs. A.G. Kersey of London. One brother Phillip was drowned in Lake Kootney, B.C. in 1900. The funeral was held from her late residence on Wednesday 1 January, the Rev. W.T. Eddy of Erie St. Church conducted the service and internment was at Strathroy Cemetery. Six nephews, John Hair Horace Delmage, Gilbert and Phillip Kersey, Calvin Dolbear and Jack Cavananegh acted as pallbearers.

SARNIA OBSERVER 13 FEBRUARY 1929
SARAH ANNETT
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah A. Annett, widow of the late Robert Annett, was held from her late residence, Euphemia Township 7 February to Alvinston Cemetery. The service was conducted ty Rev. Mr. Murray of Newbury, who spoke very comfortingly to those who mourn a good friend and a loving and devoted mother. Cario United Church choir assisted by Mrs. Harold Fennel, sang some of the deceased favorite hymns. She is survived by 2 sons, Stanley C and Harvey Annett of Euphemia and 2 daughters, Mrs. G.A. Colhoun of Hamilton and Beatrice at home. A large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place. There were a number of beautiful floral offerings from sympathizing friends.

THE PETROLIA ADVERTISER March 31, 1893
 JOHN McMAHON
The township of Plympton loses an old pioneer and a much respected resident in the death of Mr. John McMahon, which occurred at his residence, lot 11, in the first concession, on Saturday the 18th inst., at the mature age of 72 years. It appears that on the 18th inst., Mr. McMahon enjoyed a hearty dinner, and sat down afterwards, reading for an hour or so. He got up and went out to water the cattle. He pumped a trough full of water, and while crossing over to let out the cattle he dropped dead. His son Albert, coming out of the barn about a minute later discovered the body and raising it, called for assistance. Dr. Newell was quickly summoned and pronounced the cause of death heart failure. The deceased, who was an uncle of Mr. W. H. McMahon, ex-Reeve of the township, was born in the County of Armagh, Ireland, and with his father emigrated to Canada in his early youth. The family settled in the vicinity of Kingston. About 30 years ago the deceased came to Plympton, which was at that time an unbroken forest. He also took an active part in the rebellion of ’37 and ’38. In politics he was a life-long staunch Conservative, a personal acquaintance and faithful admirer of the late Sir Jno. A. Macdonald. He lived a good conscientious life, and died at peace with all men. An aged widow, four sons and two daughters, are left to mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and father whose every thought was their welfare. The ‘Tizer joins the entire community in the fullest sympathy for the bereaved family.

SARNIA OBSERVER 21 JANUARY 1904
ALBERT JOHNTON

Albert Johnton, G. T. R. Fireman Killed. His death ther result of a collision at the Grand Trunk Tunnel Yards. The east end of the Grand Trunk Tunnel yards was the scene of a disastrous collision last night shortly before 9 o'clock as the result of which one young man lost his life, while the Grand Trunk Railway Co. suffered a monetary loss up in the thousands. The collision was between a double header freight train coming west on the old main line of the G.T.R. and a freight train pulling out of the tunnel yards east bound on the London division. The latter train was just passing the switch at the intersection of the new double track with the old main line, when the double- header freight come bowling along and crashed into the middle of this train. The two engines on the double-header were wrecked and thrown from the rails together with about fourteen freight cars loaded with coal and other commodities. The loss to the company will be quite extensive. The old main line of the Grand Trunk was blocked until nearly noon to-day with the wrecked engines and cars. It is claimed that the responsiblity for the accident rests with the engineer of the front engine on the west bound train, as the semaphere was set against him. This warning, it appears was disregarded and the doubleheader ran past the switch and crashed into the outgoing east bound freight with results as stated above. The engines on the double header were nos. 764 & 708. Engineer Wm. Kerr and fireman Walter Walker wre in charge of the former while engineer Neil Currie and the unfortunate young man Albert Johnston as fireman were on the second engine. The engine on the east bound train was # 747 and was in charge of engineer Wm. O'Brian and fireman Gilbert Taylor all of Sarnia. When the impact came it drove the tender of the second engine up against the boiler and fireman Johnston was caught between the tender and the boiler. Here he remained for over an hour and a half, suffering untold agonies, while his fellow workmen did everything in their power to release him, but without avail. Dr. Henderson was summoned and worked faithfully in vain efforts to keep the young man alive and also to relieve his sufferings. The huge timbers & irons of the wrecked engine and tender caught Johnston about the limbs and broke both legs, besides crushing his left foot and abdomen. He was conscious for nearly an hour and a half & begged piteously to be released. His appeals were heartrending and strong men shed tears as they worked with all their strength at their command to remove the heavy timbers and irons that pinioned their fellow employee whose life was fast ebbing away. Their efforts to release him before death came were unavailing however as his spirit took its flight about five minutes before the heavy engine & tender were hauled apart by the wrecking engine. While the unfortunate young man was pinioned in his death trap he asked for a priest & Rev. Father Costello repaired to the scene of the accident with all possible haste. As the Rev. Father administered spiritual consolation to the dying man his fellow employees and others who had congragated about the scene of the accident stood with bared heads as the spitit of their comrade was preparing to meet his maker. Shortly after the rites of the church had been administered the sufferer lapsed into unconsciousness and a few minutes later he was cold in death. When the body was released, kind hands lifted it tenderly and conveyed the remains to the Tunnel station. Later the body was removed to the undertaking establishment of G.L. Phillips. Deceased was a young man of about 30 years. He was married and leaves a bride of a few months to mourn his untimely end. " There was an inquest into his death (no more info known at this time).

SARNIA OBSERVER 27 MAY 1938
HANNAH (Carr) O'DELL

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Hannah Annie Carr, widow of George O'Dell. Mrs. O'Dell died at the home of her son, George O"Dell, Huggard street on Monday evening following an illness of eighteen months. She was in her 77th year. Born at Hillsboro Beach the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carr, she came to Petrolia at the age of 21 years as the wife of George O'Dell, who died fourteen years ago. Living at first in Petrolia, they took up residence on the town line of Enniskillen and Dawn townships, and upon the death of her husband she returned to Petrolia. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Nelson Campbell, of Petrolia; eight sons, William, of Horsehead Saskatchewan; Nelson, of Caroline, Alberta, George and Leslie, of Petrolia; Noble, of Detroit; Bruce, of Walsingham Centre; Kenneth, of Oil Springs; Alexander, of Chatham Township; one brother, Jack Carr, of Oregon; three sisters, Mrs William Seaborne, of Melbourne; Mrs. D. Flatters, of Grenville, Oregon, and another sister in North Dakota; 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Gower, of the Dresden United Church, assisted by the Rev. H. V. Workman, pastor of St. Paul's United Church, Petrolia. The pallbearers were six sons, George, Leslie, Noble, Bruce, Kenneth, and Alexander Odell. Internment was at the Hillsdale cemetery, Petrolia.

PETROLIA TOPIC 12 NOVEMBER 1959

ROSANNA (Callahan) WALSH
A well known resident of Wyoming and district, Mrs. John J. Walsh, passed away in Twilight Haven, Petrolia, on Wednesday, November 4th. She was born in Adelaide Village 87 years ago and her maiden name was Rosanna Callahan, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Callahan. Following their marriage in 1897, Mr. and Mrs. Walsh lived for a short time in Warwick Township and in Sarnia prior to residing on the farm on the London Road, a half mile west of Reeces Corner. Fourteen years ago they retired to their home on Eureka Street, Petrolia, where Mr. Walsh died in 1951. Following a fall two years ago, Mrs. Walsh had been confined to a wheel chair, and made her home for a time with her sons Allan of town and Albert of Mooretown, before going to Twilight Haven. Mrs. Walsh was a member of St. Philip's Roman Catholic Church, Petrolia, and was an active member of the Catholic Women's League and the Sacred Heart League of that Church. She is survived by four sons, Allan of Petrolia, Frank and Lorne of Detroit, Albert of Mooretown, a daughter Gertrude, Mrs. Gordon Walker, RR 3 Petrolia, a sister, Mrs. Joseph Johnston, Detroit and a brother James Callahan of Watford. There are 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body rested at the D.M. Bradley Funeral Home, Petrolia, where members of the C.W.L. Gathered on Thursday evening and said the Rosary. Relatives and friends attended Friday evening when Rev. Father H.J. Laragh led in prayers. The funeral was held on Saturday morning with Requiem High Mass sung in St. Philip's Church by Rev. Fr. Laragh. Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Wyoming. The pall bearers were six nephews, Andrew Walsh, James, Edward, Terrence, Clare and Ernest Callahan.

SARNIA OBSERVER 30 JULY 1951

JOHN J. WALSH
John Joseph Walsh, 84, of Petrolia, died this morning in the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital. The body is at his residence, Eureka Street, until Wednesday morning when Requiem High Mass will be sung in St. Philip's Roman cident. Catholic Church at 9:30 o'clock followed by interment in Mount Calvary cemetery, Wyoming. Prayers will be said at the home tomorrow evening at 8:00 o'clock. Surviving are his wife, the former Rosanna Callaghan; four sons, Albert, Moore Township, Allan, Petrolia and Frank and Lorne of Detroit; one daughter, Mrs. Gordon Walker (Gertrude); two sisters, Mrs. James Healey and Mrs. William Healey, Sarnia and one brother, Ted Walsh, Port Huron.

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