OBITUARIES

LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA

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SARNIA OBSERVER (DATE AND MONTH NOT KNOWN)
OLIVE TAYLOR

The  death  of Mrs. Olive Taylor aged 46 years, wife  of  Albert  H. Taylor,  287  North Russell street, occurred suddenly  at  the  Sarnia General hospital this morning. Mrs.  Taylor had had an operation and was recovering nicely and  was about to return to her home when she suddenly became seriously ill and died. Surviving  besides her husband is a daughter, Doreen, at  home,  and two  sisters,  Mrs. Thomas McClay, Warwick township and  Mrs.  Richard Williamson, Watford. The funeral will be held from the family residence on (Rest of obit is missing)

SARNIA OBSERVER MARCH 1961
ALBERT TAYLOR

At the Sarnia General Hospital on Thursday 16 March 1961, Albert  H. Taylor  of 401 George St., aged 75 years, beloved husband of  Gertrude Parker Rogers and dear father of (Jean) Mrs. D.J. McGill of Vancouver, B.C.,  (Doreen) Mrs. Howard May of Sarnia, Roy and Cecil Rogers,  both of Vancouver, B.C. The  late  Mr. Taylor is resting at the Stewart  Funeral  Home,  254 George St., (at College) where funeral service will be held on  Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment  Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township. (The entrance  to the parking area is on College Avenue).

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 15 AUGUST 1935
R.J. LUCAS PASSES

There  passed  away at his late residence, 12 sideroad,  Brooke,  on Friday 9 August 1935, one of this community's most esteemed  residents in the person of Mr. Robert James Lucas, aged 70 years and 6 months. Mr. Lucas had been in failing health for several years, death  being due to a severe heart attack of a few weeks duration. He was a life-long resident of Brooke township, having been born  on the same farm on which he died, the 5th son of the late Henry and Jane (Higgins)  Lucas. He was married in November 1887, to Nancy J.  Kelly, who survives him. R.J. Lucas had always been active in all the various projects of his community.  He was one of the founders of the Brooke  Municipal  Telephone  System and has been president of this corporation for the  past 26 years. He was also a life-long member of St. James' Church, Brooke, having served as rector's warden for over 30 years. He was a Conservative  in  politics, a member of the Orange Order and  Woodman  of  the World. Mr.  Lucas was predeceased by 2 brothers, John and David and 3  sisters, Mrs. Copeland (Ellen), Nancy, who died as a young woman and Mrs. W.J. Saunders (Sarah Jane), who died a year ago this June. Besides  his  widow and nephew, Fred Copeland, 4  brothers  survive, Thomas of Sutorville, Absalom of Watford, Edward of Sarnia and  Walter of Waterford. The  funeral, which was largely attended, was held on Monday  afternoon,  at  his late residence and in St. James'  church,  Brooke.  The honary pallbearers were his 3 brothers, Thomas, Absalom and Edward,  2 brothers-in-law,  Charles  and George Kelly and a  lifelong neighbour Alex Kelly. The active pallbearers were 3 nephews, Edward and Clifford of Brooke and  Albin of Sarnia, George Higgins, Gordon Oakes of Brooke  and  Roy Chapman of Inwood, manager of Brooke Telephone System. The numerous floral tributes were borne by Thomas and Gordon  Lucas, Fred  and Clare Watson, Harold Sutton, Lloyd Coristine and Earl  Langford. Relatives and friends from a distance who attended the funeral  were as  follows:  F.S. Barclay, district manager of  Bell  Telephone  Co., Sarnia,  Mr.  C.H. Baird of London, special agent for  Bell Telephone Co.,  in Southern Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Higgins, Mr.  and  Mrs. Lancelot Higgins and family, Mr. Bert Sutton, all of  Sarnia;  Harold Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Ellison Higgins of Toronto, Mrs.  Henderson and  daughters, Misses Beatrice and Hazwl, Mr. and Mrs. James  Lucas, Inspector  Bud  Lucas all of London, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lucas,  Mr.  and Mrs. Robert Lucas, Mrs. George Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. William Lucas, Mrs. James  Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. McEwen and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bryson, all  of Wyoming,  Mrs.  T.  Henderson and son Arthur and  niece, Miss  Marion Henderson of Mrigden, Mrs. Arthur Fisher and Mrs. Sam Cudney of  Mount Brydges, Mr. and Mrs. Burt Lucas of Chatham, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lucas of Windsor, Mr. John McCallum of Alvinston, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Boddy, Mrs.  Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Higgins, Miss Stella Higgins,  Mr. and  Mrs. Franks Keefe all of Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Campbell  and Mrs.  Charles Connor of Port Huron, also Brooke Township  Council  and Brooke Municipal Telephone Board.

SARNIA OBSERVER 14 DECEMBER 1940
NANCY LUCAS

The  death of Mrs. Nancy Jane Kelly Lucas, aged 78, widow of  Robert James  Lucas occurred early today at her home on the 12th sideroad  of Brooke Township. Her  husband, who died five years ago, was a director of the  Brooke Municipal Telephone System for more than 20 years. Mrs.  Lucas was born on the Kelly homestead on the 6th line of  Warwick Township. She was a lifelong resident of the Watford district and an active member of St. James Anglican Church in Brooke Township. The surviving relatives include 3 sisters, Mrs. Thomas W. Higgins of Sarnia, Mrs. W.J. Henderson of London and Mrs. William Greer of Brooke Township and a brother George Kelly of the 6th line of Warwick. A sister, Sarah Kelly and a brother Charles died some years ago.  The  funeral  will be held privately from the  residence  in  Brooke Township  followed  by a public service in St. James  Church  at  2.30 o'clock. Interment will be at the St. James Church cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 20 DECEMBER 1940
NANCY (Kelly)  LUCAS

The death occurred at her home on 12 sideroad, Brooke, early  Saturday  morning 14 December 1940 of Nancy Jane Kelly, widow of  the  late Robert  James Lucas, in her 78th year. Mrs. Lucas had been in  failing health  for  the  past year. Mr. Lucas, who for over 20  years  was a director of the Brooke Municipal Telephone System, died 5 years ago in August 1935. Born  on  the Kelly homestead, 6th line Warwick, Mrs.  Lucas  was  a life-long  resident  of Watford district and an active member  of  St. James Anglican church. Surviving,  are  3 sisters; Mrs. Thomas W. Higgins of  Sarnia,  Mrs. W.J.  Henderson of London, Mrs. William Greer of Brooke and 1  brother George  Kelly  of 6th line of Warwick. One brother, Charles  and  one sister, Miss Sarah Kelly, predeceased her. The  funeral was held on Monday, with service in St. James'  church, Brooke at 2:30 p.m. following a private service at her late  residence at 2 p.m.  The pallbearers were; Clifford Lucas, George Higgins, Edward  Lucas, Roy Chapman, Albin Lucas and Gordon Oakes. Interment  was  in St. James' church cemetery, with the  rector  Rev J.H. Hosford conducting the service.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 27 JUNE 1913
WILLIAM HENRY SAUNDERS

 On  Friday,  the 6th June after a short illness, Mr.  W.H.  Saunders died at his residence, West half lot 24, con 12, Enniskillen, where he and his family have resided for the past 6 years. The deceased was well and favorably known, having been a resident of Marthaville for 15 years prior to his moving to the farm. He was a Methodist in religion and a Conserative in politics. He was the  son  of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Saunders, and  was  born  in Brooke  Township in 1851. In 1876 he married Sarah Jane,  daughter  of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lucas, Brooke. He  is survived by his wife, three sons and two  daughters:  Wallace living  in  Borneo, Fred living in Egypt, Oscar at home,  Mrs.  Robert Hall and Mrs. Wilson Butler of 12th con. east, Enniskillen. The funeral was held on Monday the 9th June and was largely  attended. Interment took place in Hillsdale cemetery Petrolia Ont.  The  pallbearers  were  Messrs Jacob, Daniel  and  Thomas  Saunders, nephews, John, Thomas and Walter Lucas, brothers-in-law.

SARNIA OBSERVER 4 JUNE 1934
SARAH SAUNDERS

The death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Saunders, widow of William H. Saunders, occurred  at the home of her son, Oscar Saunders, con 12,  Enniskillen township,  early this morning. Mrs. Saunders, who was aged  78  years, had been in ill health for the past number of years. She  was  born near Watford and before her  marriage,  nearly  sixty years ago, was Miss Sarah Jane Lucas. Her husband pre-deceased her by 22 years. He had been an oil producer and farmer in the Copleston district and previously had conducted a butcher business in Watford.   Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert Hall and Mrs. Wilson Butler both  of  Enniskillen, three sons, Wallace of  London,  Frederick  of Windsor  and Oscar of Enniskillen. Five brothers, Robert, Absalom  and Thomas Lucas of Watford, Edward of Sarnia and Walter of Watford. The  funeral will be held from the home of her son, Oscar  Saunders, concession 12, Enniskillen Township on Wednesday afternoon.  Interment is to be made at Hillsdale cemetery, Petrolia.

SARNIA OBSERVER 8 MAY 1951
MARTHA HALL

Mrs.  Martha  Hall Con 10 Enniskillen, died at her  residence  today following a short illness. She was 73 years of age. Wife  of Robert Hall, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William  H. Saunders,  and  was born in Brooke township. She was a member  of  St. Andrew's United Church. Surviving,  besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Bernard  Doerr of Inwood, a son Cecil at home, a sister, Mrs. Wilson Butler of Enniskillen and two brothers, Oscar Saunders of Enniskillen and Fred  Saunders of Windsor. The body is at the home, R.R.3, Petrolia and will remain there until Thursday when funeral services will be held at McKay and White Funeral Home Wyoming, at 2:30 p.m. Services  will  be conducted by the Rev. W.P. Newman,  St.  Andrew's United Church. Interment will be in the Wyoming cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 10 MAY 1951
MARTHA (Saunders) HALL

Mrs. Robert Hall, 73, formerly Martha Saunders of Brooke Twp.,  died at her home on the 12th Con., Enniskillen on Tuesday. Surviving besides her husband, are one daughter, Mrs. Bernard  Doerr of  Inwood,  one  son Cecil at home, one sister  Mrs.  Wilson  Butler, Enniskillen, two brothers Oscar Saunders Enniskillen and Fred Windsor. Funeral service was conducted at the McKay and White funeral home in Wyoming on Thursday afternoon by the Rev. W.P. Newman of Inwood,  with interment in Wyoming Cemetery.

TRANSCREST AND FREE PRESS 15 APRIL 1971
ROBERT S. HALL

At  the C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Thursday, 8 April 1971,  Robert S. Hall  of R.R. 1 Petrolia, passed away at the age of 85. He  was  a well known retired farmer. He  was  the beloved husband of the late Martha Jane Saunders, and dear father of Mrs. Bernard (Hazel) Doerr of Inwood, and Cecil Hall of R.R. 1, Petrolia. Four grandchildren and six great grandchildren  also survive. Funeral  services were held from McKay and White Funeral Home,  Wyoming, on Monday 12 April. Interment in the Wyoming Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1995
BERNARD DOERR

Mr. Bernard Doerr of Inwood passed away at Sarnia General  Hospital on 21 April 1995 in his 87th year. Born  in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, the son of the late William  Doerr and  Clara Sands (nee McMurray). Mr. Doerr came to Lambton  County  in 1918.  He later farmed and eventually operated a retail appliance  and electrical store in Inwood, Doerr Electric, from 1947 to 1978. Mr. Doerr was a former elder of Inwood United Church. Past Pres.  of Alvinston  Rotary  Club, a member (over 50 years) and Past  Master  of Inwood  Masonic Lodge #503 A.F. and A.M. Past Worthy Patron of  Inwood Chapter  #249  Order of the Eastern Star and a former trustee  of  the Village of Inwood. Mr. Doerr is survived by his wife the former Hazel Hall, a  daughter Donna  Payne and her husband John of Sarnia, his grandchildren  Nathan Payne, of Sarnia, Michael Payne of Caldwell, New Jersey, Matthew Payne of Toronto. Carrue Edwards of Bowmanville and Morgan Doerr of Calgary, his  sisters Anne Robertson of London and Margaret Worster of  Vancouver. Besides  his parents, Mr. Doerr was predeceased by his  son  Kenneth Doerr (January 22, 1995) and a half brother Basil Sands of Vancouver. The  funeral  service for the late Mr. Doerr was held on  Monday  24 April  1995  at 1:30 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral  Home  with  Mrs. Jessie Dobbyn of Inwood United Church officiating.  During  the  service Marie McNally sang "The Lord in  My  Shepherd," accompanied at the piono by Marie Shilson. The pallbearers were Jerry Swan, Morley Shilson, Bob  Sawyer,  Mac Leitch, Burton Johnson and Don Annett. The flowerbearers were Nathan, Michael and Matthew Payne and Natasja Edelman. Interment followed in Alvinston Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 23 JANUARY 1995
KENNETH DOERR

At  C.E.E.  Hospital, Petrolia on Sunday 22 January  1995,  Kenneth Doerr, 51 years of Dresden and formerly of Port Lambton. Dear  father of Carrie and Eric Edwards of Whitby and Morgan Doerr of Calgary. Dear grandfather of Jordon Edwards. Dear son of Bernard and Hazel Doerr of Inwood. Dear brother of Donna and John Payne of Sarnia. Dear uncle of Matthew, Michael and Nathan Payne. Mr.  Doerr was an employee of Terra International,Courtright and  a member of St. Clair Masonic Lodge #425 A.F. & A.M. Visitors will be received on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held  Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Jessie Dobbyn and Rev. Brian Shoesmith officiating.  As  expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made  to  the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

 SARNIA OBSERVER 5 MAY 1992
CECIL HALL

Funeral for Cecil Hall, 79, of R.R.1, Petrolia, was held Thursday at the  Needham-Jay  Funeral Hall, Petrolia, with Rev.  Robert  Dalgleish officiating. Mr.  Hall, who died 28 April at Twilight Haven in Petrolia, is  survived  by  his wife, Mary (Higgins) Hall; daughters, Anne  Sawyer  and Marilyn Jean Leitch; sister Hazel Doerr and five grandchildren. Burial  was  at Wyoming Cemetery and the  pallbearers  were  Willard Hall, Arnold Butler, Pat Stonehouse, George Sawyer, Ernie Higgins  and Kenneth Doerr. Flower bearers were Cheryl, Christine and Nicole Sawyer and Brian, Kevin and Jennifer Leitch.

SARNIA OBSERVER 7 JUNE 1940
WALLACE SAUNDERS

The funeral of Wallace Saunders, aged 60 years, who died in London Wednesday, was held this afternoon from the home of his brother, Oscar Saunders, lot 26 con 12, Enskillen township. Mr.  Saunders  was  a son of Mr. and Mrs.  William  Henry  Saunders, formerly of Marthaville. Mr.  Saunders had drilled for oil at False Island, Borneo and  Loamington in addition to working in the local oil fields. He is  survived by two sisters, Mrs. Robert Hall and Mrs. Wilson Butler both of  Eniskillen; two brothers, Fred of Windsor and Oscar of Enniskillen. Interment was at Hillsdale cemetery Petrolia.

SARNIA OBSERVER 5 AUGUST 1971
OSCAR SAUNDERS

Oscar Saunders, of R.R.1 Petrolia, died Wednesday in Twilight Haven, Nursing  Home. He was born in Brooke township and was the son  of  the late  Mr.  and Mrs. William Saunders. He worked in oil  production  at Marthaville, prior to taking up residence on 12th concession of Enniskillen where he farmed for the past 20 years. He was a member of  St. Andrew's B and E United Church. Surviving  is his wife the former Elizabeth Page, a  daughter,  Mrs. Ken Drope, of R.R.1 Petrolia; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral service will take place Saturday at 3 p.m. from William  Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia with Rev. J. Barnard officiating. Burial  will  be in Hillsdale Cemetery. Sympathy  may  be  expressed through donations to the Ontario Heart Fund.

SARNIA OBSERVER FEBRUARY 1978
ELIZABETH (PAGE) SAUNDERS

At  C.E.E.  Hospital, Petrolia on Wednesday 8  Feb  1978,  Elizabeth (Page)  Saunders, age 88 of R.R. 1 Petrolia. Beloved wife of the  late Oscar  Saunders. Dear mother of Margaret (Mrs. Ken Drope),  Petrolia. Sister of Tom Page of Trail, B.C. Also survived by grandchildren Helen (Mrs. Carl Annett), Wyoming, Keith Drope, R.R. 1, Petrolia and  seven great grandchildren. Resting  at  the  Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia  after  7  p.m. Thursday. Funeral Friday at 3:30 p.m.  Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. Donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Building Fund.

LONDON FREE PRESS JUNE 1995
KENNETH DROPE

At C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, on Sunday 25 June 1955, Kenneth  Drope of  Fiddick's Nursing home, Patrolia and formerly of R.R.#1,  Petrolia in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Saunders). Dear father of Helen and Carl  Annett  of R.R.#2, Wyoming, Keith and Marjorie Drope  of  R.R.#1 Petrolia,  and  the late Murray Drope (1974). Dear father-in-law  of Janet  Drope of Petrolia. Dear grandfather of Mark and Angela  Annett, Debbra and  Brian  Allen, Len and Larry Annett,  Darlene  and  Darren Kirwen, David Drope and Jennifer Drope. Dear brother of Harold and Jean Drope of Petrolia, Erma Strangway of Brigden and the late Valerie and Keith Drope. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren and a nephew Bill Drope. Visitors  will be received on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the  Needham-Jay  Funeral  Home, Petrolia, where the funeral service will  be  held Tuesday  at 1:30 PM. Mrs. Jessie Dobbyn of St. Andrew's B &  E  United Church officiating. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations  may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Heart & Stroke  Foundation of Ontario.  Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER AUGUST 1995
MARGARET DROPE

At  C.E.E.  Hospital, Petrolia on Monday 21  August  1995,  Margaret Drope  (nee Saunders), 80 years of Fiddicks's Nursing  Home,  Petrolia and  formerly  of R.R. 1, Petrolia. Beloved wife of the  late  Kenneth Drope  (25 June 1995). Dear mother of Helen and Carl Annett  of  R.R.2  Wyoming;  Keith  and  Marjorie Drope of R.R.1 Petrolia  and  the  late Murray  Drope (1974). Dear mother in law of Janet Drope  of  Petrolia. Dear  grandmother of Mark and Angela Annett, Debbra and  Brian  allen, Len  and  Larry  Annett, Darlene and Darren Kirwen,  David  Drope  and Jennifer and Rod Tramble. Also survived by seven great  grandchildren and a nephew Bill Drope. Visitors  will be received on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the  Needham-Jay  Funeral  Home, Petrolia, where the funeral service will  be  held Thursday  at 1 p.m. Rev. Blair Corcoran officiating. As an  expression of  sympathy  memorial donations may be made to  the  C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.  Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 1974
MURRAY DROPE

Suddenly  in Petrolia on Thursday 19 September 1974,  Murray  Drope, age 33 of 402 Kentail St., Petolia. Beloved husband of Janet  (Dixon). Dear  father  of  Jennifer. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth  Drope  R.R.2 Petrolia. Brother of Keith, R.R.2 Petrolia, Mrs. Carl Helen) Annett of Wyloming. Grandson of Mrs. Bessie Saunders of R.R.2 Petrolia. Funeral  service at William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, Saturday  at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 27 JUNE 1957
DORA BUTLER

At  the  C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia on Sunday the 23 June  1957,  Dora Saunders, beloved wife of Wilson Butler and dear mother of Velma (Mrs. Fred  Moore),  Earl and Arnold all of Enniskillen and dear  sister  of Oscar Saunders, Enniskillen and Fred Saunders of Windsor Ont. Resting at her late residence Con 12 East Enniskillen until 11  a.m. Wednesday 25 June. Funeral service at the Wm. Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 14 FEBRUARY 1962
WILSON BUTLER

Wilson  Butler, 74, of Concession 12 East Enniskillen Township  died Tuesday in Sarnia General Hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butler and a life long resident of Enniskillen Township.  He was a member of St. Andrew's Brooke and Enniskillen United Church. Mr.  Butler's wife, the former Dora Saunders, predeceased him.  Surviving  are  two  sons, Earl and Arnold and one  daughter,  Mrs.  Fred (Velma)  Moore,  all of Enniskillen Township; also  one sister,  Mrs. Sawyer (Eva) O'Hara, R.R.2 Petrolia; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The  body  is at the family home, Lot 26 Concession  12  Enniskillen Township until Friday morning when removal will be made to William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia for service at 2 p.m.   Rev. Robert Stokes officiating. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 20 MARCH 1971
FRED MOORE

Fred  Moore,  61, lifelong resident of  Concession  8,  Ennniskillen Township died Saturday in CEE Hospital, Petrolia. He was the son of Byron and the late Mrs. Moore and operated a  farm at his former address for many years. He was a member of St. Andrew's Brooke and Enniskillen United Church and a member of the board of managers. He  is survived by his wife, the former Thelma Butler;  his  father, Byron  Moore; two sons, Ray and Ross, all of Concession 8  Enniskillen Township. Five grandchildren also survive. Funeral  services  will be held from the William Jay  Funeral  Home, Petrolia, Monday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. J. Barnard officiating. Burial in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 12 DECEMBER 1939
SUSANNAH (Higgins)  HUME

The  funeral of Mrs. Susannah Higgins Hume, widow of  Robert  Hume, was  held  from  the family residence on the fourth  line  of  Warwick Township South yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Hume was born in Brooke Township and moved to Warwick 30 years ago. Her husband predeceased her 4 years ago. The pallbearers were; A. Johnston, Percy Johnston, Lyle Robb, Alvin Robb all of London, Alvin Misselbrook and Irwin Lucas of Watford. The  flowerbearers were; Orville Jones, Frank Bryce,  Wilbert  Garside, William Maher, Manville Bryce and Howard Woods. The  Rev. J.H. Hosford of Watford Anglican Church was in charge  of the service. Interment was in the United Church Cemetery, Warwick.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1989
WILLIAM B. HUME

Suddenly  in Strathroy Hospital on Sunday 23 July 1989, William  B. Hume of RR #5, Watford. Beloved husband of Marquerite Clothier in  his 78th year. Dear father of Bob and Pat Hume of RR #5 Watford. Dear  grandfather of Robin, Nancy, Jim and David all at home. Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral  service will be held on Wednesday 26 July at 2 p.m. Visitation  Tuesday 2-4 nad 7-9. Donations to the charity  of  your choice would be appreciated. Interment in Warwick United Church Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
MARY JANE (Hume)  PARKER

Mrs. Harvey Parker, a lifelong resident of Watford district, passed away in Watford on Wednesday of this week after many months illness. Born in Warwick Township 80 years ago as Mary Jane Hume, she  moved to  Brooke  Twp., on her marriage to Mr. Harvey Parker  in  1892,  and resided  on the 12th line until they retired to Watford in  1938.  Mr. Parker predeceased her in 1940. Surviving  are her son Arnold Parker of Watford,  3  grandchildren, Dr.  Ross  Parker  in London, England, Mrs. Donald  McVicar  and  Miss Maxine  Lucas of Brooke, and 1 great grandson, Bobbie Parker, in  England;  also 1 surviving sister, Mr. T.J. McGregor of Regina.  An  only daughter, Alena (Mrs. Ernest Lucas of Brooke) died in 1936. The  body  rested  at Harper Funeral Home, where  service  will  be conducted  this Friday afternoon at 2:30 by Rev. Edward Lacey of  Erie St. Church. Pallbearers  chosen are; Wilbert Parker, Archie N., Fisher,  Donald McVicar  of Brooke, William Hume of Warwick, Russell Parker and  David Lucas of Watford. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 AUGUST 1923
ARTHUR HUME

The  late  Mr. Arthur Hume, notice of whose death appeared  in  last week's issue, was one of the oldest and most widely known residents of this section. He passed peacefully away in his sleep on Tuesday  morning  at the home of Mr. J. Osborne, Alvinston, with whom he had  lived for  six  or  seven years, going to Alvinston from  Watford  when  Mr. Osborne was transferred there. The cause of death was heart failure. The  late Mr. Hume was in his 85th year. He was born on  the  second line of Warwick and spent his entire life in this district, living  in Watford  for many years. He was much esteemed by all who knew him.  He was a man of very retentive memory, possessed of a vast fund of useful information and an authority on data of local events. He  was  never married, and is survived by one  brother,  Joseph  in Chicago,  Ill.,  and one sister, Mrs. Robert Gault,  Sr.,  of  Warwick township. The body was brought from Alvinston to the residence of his  nephew, Thomas A. Gault, on the second line south, Warwick, where service  was held Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. W. K. Hager, B.A., pastor of the Methodist Church,  officiated both at the house and the grave. Interment  took  place in Watford cemetery.  The  pallbearers  being three nephews, John, Thomas and Robert Gault, also Hamilton Taylor  of Plympton, Harvey Parker of Brooke and John Osborne of Alvinston.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JUNE 1922
ROBERT GAULT

On  Saturday the 17th June, death removed one of  Warwick's  oldest and best known residents in the person of Mr. Robert Gault in his 88th year. For several several years he had been unable to take part in the activities  of  life and was obliged to keep to the  confines  of  the home.  He  was  born at Hamilton Manor, County of Leitrim, Ireland  on  13 June 1835. He came to Canada when a young man of 20 years spending the first 8 years of his residence in Canada at North Gore. He  came to Warwick in 1864, and 4 years after in 1868, he  married Lucinda Hume, who survives him. They settled on a bush farm near Forest, where they remained  until 1883 when they moved to the farm where he died, Lot 26 Con 3 S.E.R. Besides  his wife, 4 children survive him. Mrs. Hamilton Taylor  of Plympton and Robert, John and Thomas Gault of Warwick. The  deceased was a member of and when able a regular attendant  at the Methodist Church. In politics he was a Conservative. He was a  man of  keen intellect, sterling integrity and good judgement  and  highly  esteemed in the community where he spent so much of his manhood. The  funeral was held on Monday to the Watford Cemetery,  conducted by  his  pastor, Rev. H.K. Hager. Service was held at the  home  at  3 o'clock.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 5 AUGUST 1927
LUCINDA GAULT

Mrs. Lucinda Gault, widow of the late Robert Gault of the 2nd  line Warwick,  passed  away  to the home eternal on Saturday  last  at  the residence  of her daughter, Mrs. Hamilton Taylor, of  North  Plympton, after a long illness borne with patience and great courage. Mrs.  Gault was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hume, who  were pioneer settlers on the 2nd line of Warwick, and was in her 87th  year when the end came. During  her long and useful life she won and held the  respect  and conficence of the whole community and the loving loyalty of her  children. She  recalled vividly the early days when the  itinerant  preachers including  Uncle Joe Little of blessed memory, preached the gospel  in her  father's  house. There the present Zion Church  was  formed,  her father and later her husband, Robert Gault, being prominent members. From her earliest recollection she attended the Church and  engaged quietly and effectively in all its activities. Her  name is an ointment poured forth and her influence  abides  in the  lives of her family of whom 3 sons, John W; Thomas A; and  Robert and 1 daughter Mrs. Taylor survive, who today bless her memory. The funeral service took place on Monday 1 August at the  residence of Mr. Hamilton Taylor, with whom the last 5 years was spent. The Rev. S.M. Sweetman of Warwick conducted the service at the home and at the graveside in Watford Cemetery. Beautiful  floral tributes were heaped about the casket  testifying the respect and veneration in which the deceased lady was held and the sincer sympathy with the bereaved family. Thus  one by one the splendid pioneers are passing on to  the  more abiding  homeland. Let us who remain emulate their  sterling  virtues, their religious zeal and faithfully discharge of duty.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1 DECEMBER 1966
JOHN WESLEY GAULT

The  funeral service was held this Wednesday afternoon from  Harper Funeral  Home  for John Wesley Gault, 88, who died on  Sunday  in  the Parker Nursing Home. Mr. Gault was the son of the late Robert Gault and Lucinda Hume. He has  no immediate survivors, but was well known locally, being a  grocery  clerk  at the former Carroll and Thompson Grocery  and  Hardware Store for many years. He was a prominent member of the Oddfellows  and Eastern Star Lodges. Rev. Ross Cumming officiated with interment in Watford Cemetery.

PETROLIA NEWSPAPER JUNE 1945
ETTA (Hume)  COURTRIGHT

Mrs.  S.S. Courtright, 63, of Inwood, passed away in  the  Petrolia Hospital  on 1 June 1945, following a paralytic stroke. She  had  suffered  a similar affliction a couple of years ago, but had  quite  regained  her former health. Her sudden death came as a great  shock  to her many friends. She is survived by her husband. Mrs. Courtright had been a resident of Inwood for some 30 years. Her maiden name was Etta Hume, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hume, of Watford. Seh was a valued member  of the  Inwood W.I. and took an active part in all organizations  in  the village.  The funeral service was held in the Church of the Epiphany,  Inwood of  which  she was a member and interment was made  in  the  Alvinston Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Atchison, E. Powell, J. Gault, W. Tait,  C.J. Wallis and John Loosemore.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 22 NOVEMBER 1957
 MRS. ROBINSON KARR

Funeral services were held from Harper Funeral Home, Friday at 2.30 p.m. for Mrs. Robinson Karr. Rev. Eric Richards of St. Mary's Anglican Church, Warwick officiated. Mrs. Karr died in Parker Nursing Home, Watford, aged 73 years.  She is survived by a son, Roy of Windsor. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Warwick.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 22 JANUARY 1937
ELIZABETH (Holbrook)  GRIFFITH

The  death  of a former Warwick resident, occurred on  Sunday  17th January,  when Mrs. Elizabeth J. Griffith died in Windsor at the  home of her son, Edward J.W. Griffith, a prominent Insurance Broker. Mrs.  Griffith  died at the age of 81 years, after  an  illness  of three months. During her long life, she had been a very active woman. Surviving besides her son, are 3 grandchildren. Mrs. Barry Atkinson and Ellen and Ned Griffith all of Windsor. Mrs.  Griffith, who was born near Smiths Falls, was a  daughter  of the  late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Holbrook, and came with her  parents  to Warwick  to settle on a farm on 6th sideroad nearly 70 years ago.  She had one sister and four brothers. She  married  John  W. Griffith, of Warwick,  who  predeceased  her nearly  fifty years ago. After her husband's death she and  her  young son lived for a few years in Watford with her father. Later moving  to London where she resided for 34 years. For the last twelve years,  she had resided with her son and family in Windsor. The  body was taken to Chapen's Funeral Home, where a  service  was conducted  by  Rev. W.A. Barker, of Calvary United  Church;  then  was brought  by  train to Harper's new funeral home,  Watford,  thence  to Warwick Village for interment. At  St. Mary's Anglican Church Cemetery, Warwick, a  short  service was conducted by the rector, Rev. E.C. Jennings. The  pallbearers were E. Morris, C.W. Stewart, G. H.  Holbrook,  D. Kilmer, R. Karr and E.O. Herbert. There were many floral tributes. Among  those from a distance present at Warwick Cemetery were:  Mr. and Mrs. E.J.W. Griffith and son Ned of Windsor; Mr. Meecham and  son;  Percy  and Roy Dempsey of London; Mr. Wellington Griffith and Mr.  and Mrs.  John Griffith of Inwood; Mrs. Russell Graham of Alvinston;  Herbert and Kenneth Holbrook of Sutorville; and Mr. and Mrs. W. Butler of Petrolia. Two  nieces  and a nephew of Mrs. Griffith are living  in  Warwick; Mrs. E. Morris and Mrs. R. Karr and G.H. Holbrook.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 FEBRUARY 1905
 JOHN HOLBROOKE

One of the oldest, if not the  oldest, resident of Canada passed away yesterday in the person of John Holberbrooke, aged 109 years. The deceased was born in the County of Carlow, Ireland, in the year 1796.  He  came to Canada at the age of 20, taking up  land  at  Smith Falls.  Eight  years later he came west to Lambton,  settling  in  the Township of Brooke, where he lived up to the time of his death. He was remarkably  vigorous until the past two years, when he  was  afflicted with loss of sight. His memory was quite accurate. At the age of 70, he twice walked the entire distance between Brooke and  Smith Falls. In his younger days he was noted for  his  strength, and on one occasion he loaded up a wagon with a number of barrels that  two ordinary men would be unable to handle. He  leaves  a family of four sons: Thomas of  Michigan;  Edward  of Petrolia; and Henry and John of Brooke.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 MARCH 1905
JOHN HOLBROOK

 The death in Brooke Township, Lambton County, on 3rd February 1905, of  Mr.  John Holbrook in his one hundred and ninth  year  brought  to notice  one of the most remarkable cases of longevity recorded in  the history of Canada. Many instances are recorded of people attaining a great age, but on investigation they were generally found to be greatly exaggerated. The age  of the subject of this sketch, however, is anthenticated both  by records and personal knowledge so that there is no room for doubt left that  he had crossed the century mark and had nearly closed the  first decade of a second. Born  in the good old County of Kilkenny, Ireland, in the  town  of Coolcullen  in  October 1796 he came of long lived stock,  his  father being 110 and his mother 102 at the time of their deaths. He  was married in the County of Carlow, Ireland, when about 30  to Martha Lett, who predeceased him about 23 years ago. Shortly  after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook immigrated  to Canada,  settling  in  the Township of Beckwith,  near  Ottawa.  After remaining there a few years they removed to the Township of  Montague,   near  Smiths  Falls,  remaining there until the year  1847,  when  the family  came  west to Brooke Township, Lambton County, where  Mr.  H., took up land and resided to the time of his death. Although not a large man, he was unusually active and vigorous, and thought nothing of making a journey hundreds of miles on foot. On more than  one  occasion  he walked the entire distance from  his  home  in Brooke  to Kingston and Smiths Falls, and in two days covered  a  distance of 110 miles, a performance many professional pedestrains  would find difficult to repeat under similar circumstances. Brooke  at  that  time was a dense forest and  the  early  settlers experienced  all the hardships incident to the life of a pioneer in  a new country. Nearly all the neighbors of the early days, William Hume, John  and Henry Hume, Robert Gilleland, William Whitcraft, Mark Miller, John and Alexander  Kelly and many others have long since passed to  their  reward. Mr. Holbrook has frequenty tramped through a blazed trail, carrying a hundred weight of flour from Alvinston. Twice he had the  misfortune to  lose  his way in the woods, and was obliged to light a  fire  with flint  and punk to protect himself from the howling wolves  that  were very numerous in those days. Many stories are told of his physical strength. On one occasion  on a wager he lifted 3 barrels of pork each weighing 200 lbs., and  threw them into a sleigh. He was offered one of the barrels for the feat but declined.  On another occasion he loaded up a wagon with salt  barrels that two ordinary men were unable to handle.  His services were in great demand at logging bees, and he frequently  left home with his yoke of oxen on Monday morning, and  would  not return  until the following Saturday. That his services in  this  line were appreciated was shown when it came to erecting a barn on his  own farm,  when  people came from 20 miles to assist in the work.  He  was very zealous in any work he undertook. During  the  stirring times of the McKenzie rebellion in  1837,  he shouldered his musket and joined the forces called out to suppress the rebellion.  He  took  part in the battle of the  Windmill,  where  his companion,  the late Thomas Oakes, of Brooke, was thrust  through  the body with a bayonet, but lived for many years afterwards. His declining years were spent at the home of his son John. For the past year he had been afficted with deafness and blindness, but  never gave us his active and industrious habits. He was a heavy user of tobacco, both smoking and chewing. He always enjoyed excellent health, worked hard and never had the services of  a physician, and up to a short time before his death insisted on  sawing and splitting the wood required for the house, his sense of touch  and judgment of distance being almost marvelous. Only last fall he assisted in picking apples in the orchard, having constructed a stick with a hook attached with which he would pull the limbs toward him and remove the fruit. In politics he was a life long Liberal and voted at every  election up to four years ago. He  was a faithful member of the Methodist Church for the  past  45 years, and his last words were an expression of gratitude to his Maker for sparing him so long taking him home without an ache or a pain. The  remains  were laid away at Mt. Carmel cemetery on  Monday  6th February, the service being conducted the Rev. P. Myers, pastor of the Brooke Methodist Church. His 4 sons acted as pallbearers. He  is survived by a family of 5 sons; Thomas of  Croswell,  Mich., aged  79  years; James, Henry, Edward and John and 2  daughters,  Mrs. William  Watson of Manitoba and Mrs. James Garvey of  Fostoria,  Mich. Two  daughters and a son died in youth and one son Robert a few  years ago. Thirty-two grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren  are alive.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MARCH 1906
ALMA HOLBROOK

It  is  our painful duty to record the death of Alma  G.,  youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holbrook, of Brooke, who departed  this life on Thursday 7th March at the early age of 18 years. The funeral took place on Saturday to Mt. Carmel cemetery, and  was largely  attended, the service being conducted by the Rev.  Mr.  Coupland, who preached a very impressive and appropriate sermon from Prov. 27-10. The  pallbearers were intimate friends and class mates of  the  deceased,  namely;  Misses  Loretta Roche,  Lizzie  McChesney,  Gertrude Fuller,  Florence Lovell, Lulu Howden and Flo McNeil. The  casket  was covered with many beautiful floral emblems, including wreaths from the High  School  students, sheaf from L. D. Cadwell and Miss  Roche,  and bouquets  from  Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Swift, Mrs. Ed.  Holbrook  and  Miss Laura Jackson.  Alma  had  for the last three years been a student at  the  Watford H.S., where she showed marked ability, almost attaining to genius, and gave  promise of a brilliant career. At school, as on  all  occasions, she exhibited those beautifyl qualities which made her beloved by both teachers and pupils. During her long illness, Alma showed the utmost patience and cheerfulness  and was perfectly resigned and prepared for  the  inevitable, and, although the end was not unexpected, it came as a severe shock to a host of friends, who have heard of her early demise with the keenest regret. The  early  taking  away of this beautiful young  life  fills  many hearts with deepest sorrow, and we can but extend to the bereaved  the deepest sympathy of all, and the consolation that the grave is not the end  of all, and that "somewhere in this vast universe, she lives  to-day and sees with clearer sight the face of God."

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1929
MARY HOLBROOKE

Mrs. Mary Catharine Holbrooke, widow of the late Edward  Holbrooke, died  on  Wednesday 9th January at the home of her son,  Herbert  Holbrooke,  12th line, Brooke, following a short illness  with  influenza which swept through the family. Mrs. Holbrooke was in her 84th year and is survived by three daughters  and two sons; Mrs. J.G. Burgess of Flint, Mich; Mrs. Emma  Saunders of Brooke Township; Mrs. R. H. Mason of Sand Lake, Ont.;  Herbert Holbrooke, 12th line Brooke and Frank Holbrooke of Sarnia. The  funeral  is being held this (Friday) morning, with  a  private service at the house, lot 10, con 12, at 10.30 o'clock. Obituary  next week. Interment  will be made in the family plot in Mt. Carmel  Cemetery, 12th line.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
 MARGARET (Butler)  HOLBROOK

Funeral  services for the late Mrs. Herbert Holbrook,  whose  death occurred suddenly on Monday of last week, were held on Thursday afternoon,  conducted  at the family residence, 12th line, Brooke,  by  Rev. G.M. Chidley of Bethesda United Church, assisted by Rev. J.H. Hosford, rector of St. James Church. During the service William Smith sang, "When Life's Work is Ended," one of her favorite Hymns and Bethesda choir rendeded "The Old  Rugged Cross." The many floral tributes were carried from the house by six nieces, Mrs. Reginald Thorne, Mrs. Angus Kerr and the Misses Myrtle  Saunders, Beulah  Saunders, Arlene McPherson and Jean Butler. Six nephews  acted as  pallbearers;  Eldon Smith, Basil Saunders, Leo  Saunders,  Manford Butler, Ellis Butler and Clifford Burgess. Among  those from a distance who attended the funeral of  the  late Mrs.  Herbert Holbrook were: Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Griffith  of  Ottawa; Mr.  and Mrs. George Kidd; Mrs. John Saunders; Mr. and Mrs. Leo  Saunders; Miss Myrtle Saunders and Mrs. Allan Eady all of London; Mr.  and Mrs. Floyd Smith and sons, Orval and Delmer; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Smith; Mr.  and  Mrs. Angus Kerr and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thompson  all  of  Port Huron;  Mrs. Frank Holbrook; Mrs. Annie Kearney; Mr. and  Mrs.  Roscoe Kearney  of  Sarnia;  Mrs. Silas Stratton and Mr.  Lloyd  Stratton  of Croswell, Mich; Mr. and Mrs. George Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bryce of Detroit; Mrs. J.G. Burgess of Flint; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford  Burgess of Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Kearney of Ridgetown; Mrs. R.J. McAuslan, Mrs. Forest Gibson, Mrs. Stanley MacMurphy, Mrs. Ira Webster  and Mrs. Arthur Webster of Edy's Mills. Interment was made in Mount Carmel Cemetery, 12th Line Brooke.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
HERBERT A. HOLBROOK

Mr. Herbert A. Holbrook a lifelong resident of Brooke Twp.,  passed away  at his home on the 12th con., on Saturday in his 84th year.  Mr. Holbrook  who's wife  was formerly Margaret Butler  predeceased  him  several years ago. Surviving are there daughters and one son; Mrs. Blanche Strevel  of Edy's  Mills;  Mrs. Jordon Griffith (Rhea) of Windsor;  Mrs.  Clifford Sisson (Merle) of Brooke and Kenneth on the home farm. The body rested at Harper Funeral Home where service was  conducted Tuesday  afternoon by Rev. Clarence Beacom of St. Andrews with  interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke. Pallbearers were Leon Sisson. Uriel Strevel, Robert Smith,  Carman, Eugene and Ewart Holbrook.

SARNIA OBSERVER 28 MARCH 1951
 JAMES W. STREVEL

James  W. Strevel, a native son of Dawn township and son-in-law  of  Herbert Holbrook of Brooke township, died suddenly from a heart attack at his home on No.21 Highway in his 58th year. Surviving are his widow, formerly Blanche Holbrook of Brooke  township  and  one son Uriel at home, also one sister Mrs. Mary  Nurse  of Florence  and seven brothers. Enos, Russell, William and Fred  all  of Dawn township, Walter, John and Charles all of Sarnia. Funeral  service  was  at the family home  and  conducted  by  Rev. Charles Groer of North Dresden Baptist Church with interment in Carmel Cemetery, 12th line Brooke. Pallbearers  were  six  nephews; Gene Leon  Sisson,  Nurse,  Henry, Murray  and  George Strevel. Flowerbearers; Fred  Milton  and  William Harrett, Irvine Shaw, Allan Rice, Hugh Turner, Mr. Haslett and Mr.  B. Sisland of London.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1992
 MERLE SISSON

Merle (Holbrook) Sisson formerly of Watford and Brooke Twp., passed away  in Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Saturday 12 December  1992  in her 97th year. She  was  the  beloved wife of the late Clifford  Sisson  and  dear mother  of Margaret (Mrs. David Roe) mother-in-law of  Ruth,  Margaret and Lorne. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two sons Wellesley (1988), Leon (1979) and a  daughter  Donalda  (1991). A brother Kenneth and two  sisters  Blanche  and Rhea. Service  as  pallbearers  were Carmeon Sisson,  John  Sisson,  Paul Wilson, Greg Knight, Allan Smith and Gene Holbrook. Interment followed in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE AUGUST 1979
 CYRIL "KENNETH" HOLBROOK

Cyril  Kenneth Holbrook of RR#3, Watford passed away on Monday  the 6th August 1979 in his 80th year. He  is survived by his wife Rheta Marjorie (Palmer)  Holbrook,  one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Maxine) Smith of RR#2 Thedford and three  sons, Eugene and Carman both of RR#3 Watford and Ewart of Sarnia. Eleven grand- children and 7 great grandchildren survive, as well as two  sisters, Mrs. Rhea Griffith and Mrs. Merle Sisson, both  of  Watford. One sister and one great grandchild predeceased. The  funeral service will be held on Thursday, the 9th August at  2 p.m. at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford with interment in Mt.  Carmel Cemetery.

PETROLIA NEWSPAPER JANUARY 1987
 REITA HOLBROOK

In.  C.E.E.  Hospital Petrolia on Thursday 15 January  1987,  Reita Marjorie  Palmer  of  RR#3, Watford, beloved wife of  the  late  Cyril Kenneth Holbrook, in her 85th year. Dear mother of Eugene and Carman of RR#3 Watford, Mrs. Robert Smith (Maxine) of RR#2 Thedford and Ewart of Sarnia; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one great-grandchild. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral  service will  be  held  on Saturday 17 January at  2  p.m.  Visitation  Friday evening 7-9. Expressions of sympathy, donations to the C.E.E. Hospital Building Fund would be apprecaited. Interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1987
 REITA HOLBROOK

Reita Marjorie (Palmer) Holbrook of R.R. #3, Watford passed away in C.E.E. Hospital on Thursday 15 January 1987, in her 85th year. She  was  the beloved wife of the late Cyril Kenneth  Holbrook  and dear  mother  of Eugene and Carman of R.R. #3, Watford,  Maxine  (mrs. Robert Smith) of R.R. #2 Thedford and Ewart of Sarnia. Also  survived  by  11 grandchildren  and  23  great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one great-grandchild. The  funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home,  Watford, on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Ross Williams officiating. Service  as pallbearers were six grandsons, Terry, Gary, Randy  and Mark Holbrook and Steve and Ward Smith. Flowerbearers were Cliff Smith and Jim Holbrook, also grandsons. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1978
 LORI ANN HOLBROOK

Lori Ann Holbrook passed away at War Memorial Children's  Hospital, London, Ont., on 4th April 1978, age 10 days. She was the daughter  of Randy and Annette Holbrook, RR#3 Watford, Ont., and wee sister of Tina Marie at home. Granddaughter  of Jules and Shirley Caza of Dresden and Carman  and Grace Holbrook, RR#3 Watford, great granddaughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Ken Holbrook,  RR#3 Watford, Mr. and Mrs. Leo St. Denis of  Inwood,  Ont., and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Caza of Thamesville, Ont. Private funeral service was held on Thursday 6th April with interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township, with Father Sasso  officiating.

SARNIA OBSERVER AUGUST 1916
ALEXANDER A. KELLY
In Sarnia on Wednesday 8 August 1916, Alexander A. Kelly aged 65 years. The funeral will take place from the family residence 115 South Christina Street on Friday 11 August at 3;30 p.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 1970
OLIVE (Marr) KELLY
Mrs. Olive Emma Kelly, 74 died today in Manor Nursing Home, London. She was born in Dawn Township RR2, Tupperville and was the daughter of the late George and Isabell Marr. Following her marriage she lived in Blackwell for many years. She is survived by a brother George Marr of Tupperville. Predeceased by her husband Ellwood Kelly. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Steadman Brothers Memorial Chapel, Brigden with Rev. William Griffith of Bradshaw United Church officiating. Burial will be in Bradshaw Cemetery, Sombra Township.

PETROLIA PAPER JUNE 1924
THOMAS KELLY
One of Petrolia's well known residents in the person of Thomas Kelly passed away at his late residence on Friday 13 June 1924. Me Kelly had been in ill health, suffering from heart trouble for the past two years and was bedfast intermittently for the past three months. The deceased was born in Cornwall, England on 18 July 1853 (1863?) and came to Canada about sixty years ago settling in Strathroy. He came to Petrolia about forty one years ago and followed the trade of plaster up until about fifteen years ago when he was appointed police magistrate. Mr. Kelly served for a number of years on the town council. He was also active on various boards of the Methodist Church and it was largely through his efforts that the present edifice was built. The deceased was a conserrvative in politics and was connected with many fraternal societies. He was a member of Petrolia Lodge No 194 A.F. & A.M., Sons of England; Knights of Maccabees; I.O.O.F; Bruce Chapter No 53 R.A.M.; Friendship Encampment No 24; a P.C.P. and Past Grand of the Oddfellows. In 1916 he married Ellen Ewing, his thrie wife, and along with one son T.H. Kelly of Estevan, Sask, survive. The funeral was held under the suspics of Frendship Lodge I.O.O.F on Sunday afternoon the service was conducted by Rev. A.M. Stuart of the Methodist Church. Pallbearers were; John Scott, John Walker, James Hamilton, C. Umphery, E. Preston adn James Whitehead. Interment was made in Hillsdale Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1928
WILLIAM JOHN HENDERSON
The death occurred at his home on Princess Street, Petrolia early Sunday morning 1 January of William John Henderson, aged 52 years. Mrs. Henderson who has been critically ill for the past two months is survived by his wife (Ellen Kelly) and three children, Harold, Hazel and Beatrice; also his mother Mrs. Thomas Henderson and four brothers and two sisters; Robert 10th line Enniskillen; Arthur with whom the mother resides on the family homestead; Russell in Sarnia; David in Enniskillen; Mrs. John S. Owens of Sarnia and Mrs. Rutledge in the West. A private funeral service was held at the residence Monday noon, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Miller of the Ancligan Church of which the deceased was an adherent and Rev. J. H. Hosford of Watford after which the remains were conveyed by motor to St. James Church, Brooke where a public service was held at 2.30 with interment to followed in the Church Cemetery. Six cousins acted as pallbearers; J.T. Kelly, Melvin Kelly, Arthur Higgins, Thomas Leach, Robert Leach and William Henderson.

PETROLIA PAPER 28 FEBRUARY 1963
EMMA (Hammond) KELLY
A lifelong and highly esteemed Petrolia resident, Mrs. Edwin J. Kelly, 89, passed to her eternal reward on Sunday 24th Febuary in the CEE Hospital. She had enjoyed remarkably good health until New Years Day when she suffered a fractured hip. She recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital but a few days later she had a severe stroke which caused her demise a week later. Born on the Blind Line, near the site of the Former Canadian Oil Co. refinery, her maiden name was Emma Jane Hammond a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hammond, pioneers of this community. After attending the local schools, she learned the trade of seamstress and in 1896 she was married to Mr. Kelly. They made their home on the Blind Line a mile west of her parental home. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Collins Circle of the Church. The deceased was known for her kindly and hospitale nature and a cheerful disposition. Among her interests was the sport world, she being a fan of the Detroit Tigers in baseball and Toronto Maple Leafe in hockey. He husband died in 1942. She is survived by two sons; Edwin H. (Ted) Kelly of Detroit; James R. (Buzz) Kelly of Petrolia; two daughters Mrs. Charles (Helen) Robb of Hamilton and Miss Marjorie M. Kelly of Toronto. Funeral service was held Wednesday afternoon at D.M. Bradley Funeral Home, Petrolia with Rev. Ernest Herron, Wyoming moderator of the local Presbyterian Church officiating. Pall bearers were; Robert Trapp, William Baines, Ross Burgess, Ralph Boges, Orville Ayrheart and Robert Stotts. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1981
ALICE (Oulton) KELLY
Alice P. (Oulton) Kelly of Inwood passed away at CEE Hospital, Petrolia on Saturday 18 July 1981 in her 92nd year. Se was the mother of Mrs. Bruce Simpson (Effie) of Oil Springs and Reginald of Inwood. Three grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren survive as well. Predeceased by one sone Archibald and two brothers. The funeral service was held on Monday at the Arn Funeral Home, Alvinston with interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

DEATH
KENNETH LEROY KELLY
Kenneth Leroy Kelly of Woodstock passed away suddently at Victoria Hospital on 1 June 1977 age 41 years. He was the husband of Veronica (Bonnie) Kelly and father of Kenny Jr and Kim at home, Billy Jean and Robert of Ingersoll, Larry, Kevin and Joanne of Windsor. He is also survived by three sisters, Eva (Mrs. Albert Williams) and Edith (Mrs. Arnold Williams) both of Warwick, Ella (Mrs. Emery Sutton) of Forest and two brothers Bill and Angus both of Forest. Surviving as well are two granchildren. The funeral service was held at the Ronn E. Dodge Funeral Home, Forest on Saturday with interment in Beechwood Cemetery.

DEATH
JOHN CAMERON BOWIE
John Cameron Bowie of Babcock Nursing Home, Wardsville, and formerly of Alvinston, passed away, in Four Counties  General Hospital, Newbury on Sunday, December 15, 1991, in his 99th year. He was the beloved husband of the late Gladys Bowie (1967), and dear fatherer-in-faw of Louis Forman of Kingsville and Jean Bowie of Blenheim. Fondly remembered by five grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Annie Bowie of Wardsville. Predeceased by a son Elmer Bowie (1981), a daughter, Eileen Forman (1991), two sisters, Florence and Ethel and two brothers, Robert and James. A Private funeral service was held on Wednesday December 18th, 1991 from the Arn Funeral Home, Alvinston with Rev. Jim Breen officiating. Interment  followed in Alvinston Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Four Counties Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

DEATH
ISABEL BROWN
At London Health Sciences Centre, Westminster Campus on Wednesday, April 17, 1996, Isabel Kath ine (McEachern) Brown of Glencoe in her 58th year. Survived by her husband and friend Vince Brown. Dear mother of Peter and his wife Sandra of Kingston and Tim of Thunder Bay. Dear daughter of Katharine McEachern of Alvinston and the late Bill McEachern. Sister of John and Linda Lee McEachern. Alex and Mary Lou McEachern, all of Brooke Twp., Ann and Ken McDaniel of Campbellville and Alice Jones of Pt. Edward. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by the Brown family. Relatives and friends were received at the Arn Funeral Home. Glencoe on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Saturday April 20 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Alun Thomas officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or VON.

DEATH
JACK GRAHAM BROWN
Jack Graham Brown of 398 St. Clair Street, Watford passed away suddenly in Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 25th, 1997, in his 69th year. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Wakefield) Brown, and dear father of Terry and his wife Mary-Ellen Brown of Strathroy, Susan and her husband Peter Clements of Watford, and Dennis and his wife Marrianne Brown of Glencoe. Dear foster father of Donna Bateman of Elora. Loving grandfather of Brent, Netti, J.J., Terry Jr., Angela, Amelia, and Nathaniel. Dear brother of Betty and Roy Dale of Chatham, George Brown of Penticton, B.C., Gerry and Joan Brown, Ann and Bill Dolbear, and Rick and Pat Brown all of Watford, Sheila and Lloyd Cook of Petrolia, June and Keith Cameron of Wyoming, Barb McEwen of Guelph, Ron and Diane Brown of Lambeth, and Bob and Wendy Brown of Forest. Predeceased by his parents, Winston and Mae (White) Brown, and a brother Harold.  A Memorial Service was held on Friday, February 28th at 1:30 p.m. from Trinity Anglican Church, Watford, with Rev. Peter Leonard officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Lambton Lung Association, or charity of one's choice would be appreciated by the family. Harper Funeral Home, Watford in charge of arrangements. Cremation.

DEATH
LILLIAN BROWN
Lillia n S. Brown (Smith - Whitehead), 84, of Strathroy, formerly of Alvinston, died on Tuesday, March 19, 1991 at Strathroy - Middlesex General Hospital. Predeceased by husband Edward. Mother of Bernice of Shakespeare, Hugh of Toronto, Vincent of Strathroy, Dr. James of Coldstream and Dr. Alexander of Montreal. Grandmother of 12. Great- grandmother of 13. Predeceased by infant daughter Mary Elizabeth and son Eugene. The funeral service was held at the Arn Funeral Home in Glencoe on March 22 with Rev. Father Michael O'Brien offici- ating. Interment In St. Mathew's Cemetery in Alvinston. 

LONDON FREE PRESS OCTOBER 1996
DORIS (Garside) BROWN
In Stratheoy Middlesex Hospital on Wednesday, October 2, 1996, Doris Mary Garside of the Watford Nursing Home, dear wife of Henry Brown in her 74th year. Dear mother of Dorothy and Harley Wilcocks and Jim and Barbara Brown all of Watford. Dear grandmother of Harold and Trish, Cheryl and her husand Joe, and Charlotte of Watford. Great-grandmother of Devin, Brad, Josh, and Jacob. Survived by nieces and nephews. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 1996 at 2 P.M. with Rev. Peter Leonard officiating. Interment in St. James Cemetery Brooke Twp.  Visitation starting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Donations to the charity of our choice would be appreciated by the family.

LONDON FREE PRESS DECEMBER 1996
CHARLES HENRY BROWN
In the Watford Nursing Home on Sunday, 29 December 1996, Charles Henry Brown of Watford, beloved husband of the late Doris Mary Garside, in his 92nd year. Beloved father of Dorothy and Harley Wilcocks and Jim and Barb Brown all of Watford. Dear grandfather of Harold and Trish, Cheryl and Jim Weaver and Charlotte all of Watford. Dear great grandfather of Devin, Brad, Josh, Jacob, Allisa and Sarah. Twin brother of Fred of Bowmanville. Brother-in-law of Jack and Lois Garside of Watford. Survived by several nieces and nephews in Canada and England. Predeceased by brothers and sisters in England and one sister-in-law Leila Brown of Bowmanville. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where funeral service will be held on Thursday 2 January 1997 at 1.30 p.m. with Rev Peter Leonard officiating. Visitation starting Tuesday, 31 December from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 12 noon till time of service at 1.30 p.m. Donations to the charity of ones choice would be appreciated by the family. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.

SARNIA OBSERVER MARCH 1997
EVELYN JEAN BROWN
At St. Joseph's Health Centre, surrounded by her friends on Thursday, March 27, 1997, Evelyn Jean Brown, age 85, of Sarnia and formerly of London, daughter of the late Gilbert and Esther (Sitlington) Brown. Predeceased by a brother Clayton Brown and a sister Myrtle Soper, she was a retired elementary school teacher with over 30 years of service, retiring from the Essex County Board of Education where she taught at the Comber Central School. Complete funeral service will be held in the chapel of the D. J. Robb Funeral Home on Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Dr. Don Lockett of Central United Church officiating. Visitation at the funeral home on Saturday afternoon from 1 p.m. until time of the service. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Central United Church Fund. Interment in Bear Creek Cemetery Moore Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1972
CAMERON PATRICK BROWN
Cameron Patrick brown, of  this village passed away on Wednesday. Dec. 20, 1972 in Strathroy- Middlesex General Hospital. He had been in ill health for some years and was in his 39th year.  His wife the former Isabelle Ann Sweet,  daughter Patti Ann and two sons Richard and Howard all at home are left to mourn the loss. His mother Mrs. Margaret Brown, of Watford, along with a sister Mrs. George (Gerri) Whitton, of Toronto and two brothers Reginald, Port Huron and Robert, of Watford also survive. His father the late Major G. H. Brown predeceased him. Funeral service was held at Trinity Anglican Church, at 11 a. m. on Friday. Dec. 22nd with Rev. Claude Root officiating. Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Harper Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DEATH
ELMER ARTHUR BROWN
Watford: The town's olders business man Elmer Arthur Brown, 76, died at Victoria Hospital London, after a three month's illness. He was the proprietor of the A. Brown and Company drygoods store; established hre in 1876 by his father the late Arthur Brown. He was a noted horticulturist and spend much of his spare time in his rose garden. Mr. Brown was a member of the Board of Education, the Anglican Church Board of Trustees and chairman of the Cemetery Board, and a charter member of the Rotary Club here. Mr. Brown is survived by one sister, Mrs. Francis M. James 379 North Christina Street, and nephew J. Paul James, both of Sarnia; three other nephews, Arthur Brown, Watford; Major Howard Brown, Watford and Dr. Arthur James of Lunnenburg N.S.; three nieces Mrs. W.C. Caldwell, June Baird and Frances Baird all of Watford. The body resting at the family residence until noon Friday when it will be taken to Trinity Anglican Church for public services at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. Reid Montgomery will officiate. Burial will be in Watford Cemetery.

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