OBITUARIES

LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA

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SARNIA OBSERVER 9 JUNE 1961
ARNOLD PARKER

Arnold Parker, 67, a hardware merchant here died in  Victoria Hospital, London, Thursday. Prior to entering the hardware business, Mr. Parker farmed in Brooke Township.  He  was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey  Parker  of Brooke Township. He  was a former member of the Watford Rotary Club and had taken  an active interest in village affairs. He was a member of Central  United Church and held many executive positions in the church; also a  member of  Havelock Masonic Lodge AF and AM. Mr Parker was president  of the Stormy Lake Hunt Club and was its oldest member. The group  originated in Sarnia and the late George Ahern was secretary for many years. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, the former Mary Lucas and a son, Dr. Ross Parker of Simcoe and a grandson Robert. The  body is at Harper Funeral Home until Saturday when it  will  be removed  to Central United Church to be in state until time of  public funeral at 2 p.m. Rev. Ross Cumming will officiate. Burial will be  in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Township.

LONDON FREE PRESS NOVEMBER 1995
MARY ELIZABETH (LUCAS) PARKER

In  Strathmere Lodge, Strathroy on Wednesday 8 November 1995,  Mary Elizabeth  Lucas, formerly of Watford. Wife of the late Robert  Arnold Parker, in 102nd year. Dear  mother of Dr. Ross Parker and his wife Rita of R.R. #3,  Port Rowan.  Dear grandmother of Robert Parker and his wife Linda and  dear great grandmother of B.J. Parker all of Simcoe. Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where funeral  service will  be  held on Friday 10 November at 2 p.m., with the  Rev.  Aylmer Smith officiating. Visitation starting Thursday evening from 7-9  p.m. and  from 1 p.m. till time of service at 2 p.m. Friday. In an  expression  of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice  would  be appreciated by the family. Interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Twp.

SARNIA OBSERVER 5 MARCH 1985
GERTRUDE (LUCAS) EDGAR

Gertrude  Florence (Lucas) Edgar, 88, of Twilight  Haven,  Petrolia, and  formerly of Brooke Township, died Sunday at CEE Hospital,  Petrolia. She is survived by her husband, Allan Edgar, daughters, Mrs.  Morley MacGregor  (Mona) of Sarnia, Lorne of Brooke, 10 grandchildren and  21 great  grandchildren. Also survived by her brother, Irwin of  Watford, sisters, Mrs. Mary Parker of Strathroy and Mrs. Frank Roberts  (Irene) of Ingersoll. Predeceased  by  her  brother,  Sanford  and  sister,  Mrs.   Violet McKay.Resting  at Harper Funeral Home, Watford with  visitation  today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Harper Funeral  Home. Burial will be in Alvinston Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MARCH 1989
ALLAN LORNE EDGAR

Allan  Edgar, formerly of Brooke Township, passed away  in  Twilight Haven, Petrolia on Tuesday 21 March 1989 in his 92nd year. He  was the beloved husband of the late Gertrude Florence Lucas  and dear  father  of Mrs. Mona MacGregor and Morley of Sarnia,  and  Lorne Edgar and Evelyn of Brooke Twp. Survived by 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Dear brother  Clifford of Sarnia. Predeceased by two brothers Gordon  and  Clare and five sisters, Mabel, Mary, Myrtle, Ina and Alice. Funeral  services were held at the Harper Funeral Home,  Watford  on Thursday,  23 March at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Steadman of Hope  United Church, Alvinston officiating. Pallbearers  included Larry Chapman, Doug, Larry, Eugene  MacGregor, John Lucas and Nick Van Wych. Donations to the Hope United Church Memorial Fund would be  appreciated. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 27 JUNE 1990
MORLEY MacGREGOR

At Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday, 26 June 1990, Morley  Bruce MacGregor  of 247 Bright Street in his 72nd year. Beloved  husband  of Mona  (Edgar)  MacGregor and father of Milton and his wife  Martha  of Liberia,  Douglas  and his wife Evelyn of Watford, Alexander  and  his wife Natalie of Vancouver, Eugene and Rosemary of  Clearwater,  Norma and  her husband James Graham of Sarnia, Larry and his wife  Lynda  of Corunna and Marjorie Cook of Calgary. One sister Marie and her husband Wray  Rutledge  of  Sarnia and 19 grandchildren. Also  survived  by  a brother-in-law Lorne Edgar and his wife Evelyn of Alvinston. Mr. MacGregor was a graduate of Western University, a retired  principal of the Lambton County Board of Education and Executive  Director of  the Ontario Association for Mathematics Education. He was  also  a commissioner  of the Bluewater Bridge Authority and past president  of the Sarnia Liberal Association. Funeral  services  will  be held from the chapel of  the  D.J.  Robb Funeral  Home  on Friday, 29th June at 11 a.m. Interment  will  be  in Grandview  Memorial  Gardens. The family will receive friends  at  the funeral home Wednesday evening from 7-9 and Thursday from 2-4 and  7-9 p.m.   As  an  expression of sympathy donations to a  charity  of  your choice would be appreciated by the family.

SARNIA OBSERVER 15 JAN 1980
SANFORD JAMES LUCAS

In Strathroy General Hospital, on Monday, 14th January 1980, Sanford James Lucas. Beloved husband of Alice Weed, in his 82nd year. Loving  father  of Mrs. Reg Carroll (Eleanor) of R.R. 5,  Watford  and Mrs. Joe Van Bree (Lorna) of R.R. 3 Iona. Loved by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Survived by sisters, Mrs. Mary Parker of Strathroy, Mrs. Allan Edgar (Gertrude)  of R.R. 7 Alvinston, Mrs. Frank Roberts (Irene) of  Ingersoll  and  a brother Irwin, of Watford. One sister predeceased,  Mrs. Violet McKay. Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where  funeral  service will  be held on Thursday 17 January at 2 p.m. Interment in St.  James Cemetery, Brooke Township.  Donations  to  the  Trinity Memorial Fund or  the  charity  of  your choice.

SARNIA OBSERVER APRIL 1983
REGINALD CARROLL

In  Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, on Sunday 10  April  1983, Reginald John Carroll, of R.R. 5, Watford. Beloved husband of  Eleanor Elizabeth Lucas, in his 66th year. Dear son-in-law of Alice Lucas, Watford. Loving father of Ronald  of Sarnia,  Raymond  of Oil City, and Mrs. Ross Mann (Donalyn)  of  Strathroy,  and 10 grandchildren. Dear brother of Mrs. Anna MacLachlan  of Watford, Mrs. Mabel Berdan, St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and George  of Strathroy. Predeceased by 2 brothers, Thomas and Clayton. Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service will  be held  on Wednesday 13 April at 2 p.m. Interment in St. James  Cemetery Brooke Township. Donations  to the Ontario Heart Fund or Strathroy Hospital would  be appreciated. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 Tuesday.

LONDON FREE PRESS DECEMBER 1995
JOSEPH VanBREE

Joseph VanBree passed away after the most challenging battle of  his life at his residence in Wallacetown on Monday 11 December 1995 in his 66th year. Loving  husband  and  best friend of Lorna  (Lucas)  VanBree.  Dear father  of  Joni and Boyd Lumley of Kelowna, B.C.,  John  and Jeannie VanBree  of Iona, Linda and Bruce Goss of Mason, New  Hampshire,  Lori and  Gerry Holden of St. Thomas. Dear grandfather of  Brandon  Lumley; J.J.  and  Jody VanBree; Molly, Gregory, Sadie and Kelly  Goss;  Jason Joey and Nicole Holden. Dear  brother of Charles and Daniel of New Jersey, Paul  of  Dutton, Ron  of Cornwall, Marco of Windsor, Reta Glithero of Strathroy,  Annie Cleaver of St. Thomas, Iris Miller of Dutton, Jennie Enright of  Trenton and Margaret Loftus of Killarney, Manitoba. Predeceased by  brothers Chris and David VanBree and sisters Mary Essay and Frances Magee. Also  survived by several nieces and nephews. Dear son of the  late Christian and Anna Vanbree. Dear son-in-law of Alice Lucas of Watford. Relatives  and  friends will be received at the Arn  Funeral  Home, Dutton,  Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Mass will  be celebrated from St. Helen's Church, Wallacetown on Friday 15  December at 10:30 a.m. Father Paquette officiating. Donations to the V.O.N.  or charity of your choice would be appreciated. Parish prayers on  Thursday at 7 p.m. Interment in St. Helen's Cemetery, Wallacetown.

LONDON FREE PRESS JULY 1987
FRANK ROBERTS

At Victoria Hospital, London Ont., on Tuesday the 30th of June 1987, Frank  Roberts,  age 84 of 98 Concession  Street,  Ingersoll.  Beloved husband  of Irene (Lucas) Roberts. Dear father of Mervyn and his  wife Louise of Ingersoll, Keith and his wife Lila of London. Dear  grandfather of Linda Davey of Woodstock, Sharon  of  Edmonton, Brenda and Chris Johnston of Thamesford, David of Ingersoll, Mary  and Bob  Ackersviller of London, Stephen and Maia Roberts of Toronto,  Jim of London. Dear great-grandfather of Stephen Ackersviller and Miranda Johnston. Dear  brother  of  Marion Hewittson  Chicago,  Lloyd  (Bud)   Roberts Sarnia,Roy Roberts Toronto, George Roberts London. Predeceased by two brothers, Earl and Bert, four sisters,  Florence, Pearl Freed, Lucy Harrower and Fern Jacques. Friends  will  be received at the McBeath Funeral  Home  246  Thames Street South, Ingersoll on Wednesday from 7-9 and Thursday from 2-4:30 and 7-9. Funeral services will be held at St. James Anglican Church on Friday 3rd July at 3 p.m. Canon Tom Griffin officiating. Interment  in Harris Street Cemetery. Remembrances to the Heart  and Stroke  Foundation or the Diabetes Society or St. James Memorial  Fund may be arranged for at the funeral home.

LONDON FREE PRESS 15 APRIL 1991
IRENE (Lucas) ROBERTS

At  Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll on Saturday 13 April  1991,  Irene (Lucas) Roberts, age 90, of Ingersoll. Wife of the late Frank  Roberts (1987).  Dear mother of Mervyn and his wife Louise of Ingersol,  Keith and his wife Lila of London. Dear sister of Mrs. Mary Parker of  Strathroy, Irwin Lucas of Watford. Dear sister-in-law of Mrs. Alice  Lucas of  Watford. Also survived by seven grandchildren, seven  great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends  will  re received at the McBeath Funeral Home,  246  Thames Street South, Ingersoll, Monday 2-4:30 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. James's Anglican Church,  Ingersoll on Tuesday 16 April at 4 p.m. Canon Tom Griffin officiating. Interment Harris Street Cemetery. Donations to St. James's  Anglican Church Memorial Fund or charity of your choice may be arranged at  the funeral home.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1991
IRENE ROBERTS

Irene (Lucas) Roberts, of Ingersoll passed away in Alexandra  Hospital, Ingersoll, on Saturday 13 April 1991 at the age of 90 years. She  was the beloved wife of the late Frank Roberts (1987) and  dear mother  of Mervyn and his wife Louise of Ingersoll, and Keith and  his wife  Lila  of London. Lovingly remembered by 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dear  sister  of Mrs. Mary Parker of Strathroy and  Irwin  Lucas  of Watford.  Dear  sister-in-law of Mrs. Alice Lucas  of  Watford.  Also survived  by  several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one  brother Sanford. The  funeral  service was held on Tuesday 16 April  from  St.  James Anglican Church, Ingersoll, at 4 p.m. with Canon Tom Griffin  officiateng. Interment followed in Harris Street Cemetery. Memorial  donations  to St. James Anglican Church Memorial Fund  or  the charity of your choice would be appreciated. McBeath Funeral Home, Ingersoll, was in charge of the arrangements.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1994
IRWIN LUCAS

In  the  Watford Nursing Home, on Saturday 15 January  1994,  Irwin Lucas of Watford and formerly of Brooke Township, son of the late John and Elizabeth (Higgins) Lucas in his 90th year. Dear brother of Mrs. Mary Parker of Strathroy and survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 1 brother, Sanford Lucas and 3 sisters, Violet McKay, Gertrude Edgar, and Irene Roberts. Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford where complete  funeral service  will be held on Tuesday 18th January at 11:00 a.m. with  Rev. Robert Towler of Watford Trinity Anglican Church officiating. Visitations  starting Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations to the  Watford Trinity Anglican Church Fund would be appreciated by the  family. (Donations by cheque only please). Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.

SARNIA OBSERVER 26 JUNE 1936
DAVID WHITEHEAD

The death of David Whitehead  occurred  at  his residence in Brooke on Wednesday, in his 71st year. Mr. Whitehead was born near Haldimand County, moving into Enniskillen township in the early days of settlement. He was the last of the family and is survived by his wife, formerly Mary  Elizabeth Lucas, and two daughters, Mrs. Clarence  Logan,  sixth line of Brooke, and Mrs. George Wilson, of Kerwood. Funeral  services  will be held from his late residence  on  Friday afternoon, with the Rev. J.H. Hosford officiating.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1948
MARY E. WHITEHEAD

The death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Logan 6th line Brooke Township, on Monday the 29th of December 1947, of Mrs. Mary  Eliza Whitehead, wife of the former David Whitehead in her  85th year. Mrs.  Whitehead  was  a daughter of the late Mr.  and  Mrs.  Andrew Lucas, one of the pioneer families of Brooke Township, where she lived until she moved to Watford following the death of her husband 11 years ago. She  is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Logan (Bertha)  at whose  home  she passed away and Mrs. George Wilson  (Merrillinel)  of Metcalfe  Township,  also 6 grandchildren and one  remaining  brother, Wentworth Lucas of Alvinston. The deceased was a member of Christ Church Suterville and the Guild and W.A. The body rested at her late residence, Huron St., Watford until  10 o'clock Friday morning where the service was held Friday afternoon  at 2:30  p.m., conducted by Rev. J.H. Hosford, of Woodstock  formerly  of Watford. Interment  was  in St. James Church Cemetery  Brooke.  Six  nephews served as pallbearers: Cecil and Willard Hall, Dan McLean, William  A. Lucas,  Sanford and Frank Lucas. Flower bearers included: Irwin,  John and Arnold Lucas, Joseph McLean and Albert Higgins.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1963
CLARE LOGAN

William  Clarence  Logan, well known Brooke township farmer  and  a lifelong resident of Lot 22 Con 14 Brooke Township, passed away at his residence on Thursday morning 5th September 1963 in his 62nd year.  He was  the son of the late William G. Logan and the late Melinda  Acton. He was a member of Watford Presbyterian Church. Surviving  are his wife, formerly Bertha Whitehead, and  daughters: Mrs. Gordon Aitken (Alma) of Warwick Twp., Mrs. Clayton Bryson (Helen) of  Watford  and Marie of Watford and 5 grandchildren; also  1  sister Mrs. Leander Foster (Mabel) of Watford. Rested at Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service was conducted on Saturday 7 Sept by the Rev. E.S. Hales with interment in St.  James Church Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Pallbearers were lifelong neighbors, Ivan King, Joseph Ruth, Walter Eastabrook, Clare Cran, Clayton and R.V. Davidson.

SARNIA OBSERVER 8 APRIL 1995
CLAYTON BRYSON

At Strathroy Hospital on 7 April 1995, Clayton Asahel Bryson of RR5 Watford, aged 64 years. Beloved husband of Helen (Logan) Bryson.  Dear father  of Bonnie (Mrs. Dave Petreault) of Petrolia; Terry and  friend Kelly of Warwick and David and his wife Linda of Warwick;  Grandfather of  Joe,  Becky and Jacob. Brother of Ken of Florida,  Calvin  of  New York, Jeanne Smale of Warwick and Carl of Warwick. Predeceased by  his parents and a brother Lloyd. Mr. Bryson was a retired Operating Engineer and was a dedicated bus driver for the Lambton Board of Education. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral  service will  be conducted Monday 10 April 1995 at 1:30 p.m. with  Rev.  Peter Leonard officiating. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. Donations to Heart and Stroke appreciated (cheques only please). Interment in St. James Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MARCH 1926
CHRISTENA (Trowbridge)  LUCAS

It  is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Christena  Trowbridge, beloved  wife  of Richard J. Lucas which took place at their  home  in Alvinston  on Friday afternoon 19th March 1926 in her 58th  year.  For some  time  she had been in ill health but was  considered  very  much improved and her death was very unexpected. The deceased was born on the 6th line of Warwick, being the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Trowbridge. In 1887, she married to her now bereaved husband, who resided on the 12th concession of Brooke and where they made their home until just over a year ago when they moved to Alvinston. Of  this union eight children were born: Mrs. Fred Peaslee  and  Mr. Frank  Lucas, both of the 10th concession, Brooke' Lorne  of  Clinton; Mrs. Gordon Luckham of Sarnia; Serle of Detroit; Mrs. E.E. Showler  of Alvinston and Ruby and Goldie at home. She  was  a member of Christ Chruch Suterville, and always  took  an active part in the work of the church and the Ladies Guild. She had  a very  kind and hospitable disposition and was a good wife  and  loving mother. Besides  her  husband and family, she leaves to mourn her  loss  her sister  Mr. Robert Taylor of Watford and her brother Frank  of  Suterville and 10 grandchildren. The service was conducted by the Rev. T. Whalen rector of Alvinston, assisted by the Rev. J.H. Hosford of Watford. The remains were laid to rest at St. James Cemetery, 6th  Concession of Brooke. The pall-bearers being the 3 sons and 3 sons-in-law.

SARNIA OBSERVER 9 OCTOBER 1926
RICHARD JAMES LUCAS

The  death occurred here today of Richard J. Lucas, aged 65 years  9 months and a life time resident of Brooke township. Mr. Lucas, who had farmed  all his life, had been visiting with his daughter Mrs.  Gordon Luckham, 213 Wellington Street for the past six months. He is survived by five daughters and three sons. Mrs. Fred  Peaslee, of  Brooke; Mrs. Gordon Luckham of Sarnia; Mrs Ernest Showler of  Sarnia;  Miss  Ruby Lucas and Miss Goldie Lucas of Sarnia;  Richard  of Brooke, Sanford of Clistea and Serle of Detroit. His wife  predeceased him in March of this year. The  funeral  will be held from the residence of Gordon  Luckham  on Sunday  at 1:30 p.m. then to St. James Anglican Church  Brooke,  where services will be held at 5 o'clock with interment in St. James  Anglican Cemetery, Brooke.

SARNIA OBSERVER 11 JULY 1966
PEARL PEASLEE

Mrs.  Pearl Peaslee, 78, wife of Frederick Peaslee of RR  7,  Alvinston, died Sunday in the Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital,  Petrolia. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lucas, she was born  in Suttorville. A  life-long risident of Brooke Township, Mrs. Peaslee was a  member of  Brooke Women's Institute and St. Andrew's United Church.  She  was active in all women's organizations of that church, including the UCW. Surviving  are four sons, Lloyd of Brooke Township, Richard of  London, Charles of Petrolia and Frank of Sarnia; a brother Serle Lucas of Thamesford; three sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Ada) Showlar of Glencoe,  Mrs. (Ruby)  Smith and Mrs. Paul (Goldie) Bradley, both of  Sarnia;  eleven grandchildren. Mrs. Peaslee was predeceased by two brothers, Frank and Lorne Lucas and a sister Mrs. Mary Luckham. Funeral  service  will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from  St.  Andrew's United Church, Rev. Tom Lanceley will officiate and burial will be  in Alvinston Cemetery.

ALVINSTON FREE PRESS 14 JULY 1966
PEARL (LUCAS) PEASLEE

Mrs. Fred Peaslee of RR 7, Alvinston passed away in the CEE Hospital Petrolia  on Sunday the 10th July. Mrs. Peaslee was the  former  Pearl Lucas and was 78 years of age. Surviving  are her husband, four sons, Lloyd of Brooke,  Richard  of London, Charles of Petrolia and Frank of Sarnia. She was the sister of Serle  of Thamesford, Mrs. Paul (Goldie) Bradley and Mrs. Ruby  Smith, both of Sarnia and Mrs. Ernest (Ada) Showler of Glencoe. Funeral  service was held at the William Jay Funeral Home,  Petrolia on Tuesday and interment took place in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 28 AUGUST 1969
FREDERICK W. PEASLEE

Frederick  W. Peaslee, 83, of RR7 Alvinston, died on Tuesday in  CEE Hospital,  Petrolia.  He was a son of the late Mr.  and  Mrs.  Richard Peaslee  and resided in Brooke Twp for over 75 years where  he  farmed for many years. Mr. Peaslee was a member of St. Andrew's B & E  United Church 10th line. He  is  survived  by three sons, Lloyd of Brooke  Twp.,  Charles  of Petrolia, Frank of Sarnia, one brother Charles of Edmonton; 11  grand-children and one great-granddaughter. His  wife the former Ida Pearl Lucas, and one son,  Richard,  predeceased him. Funeral service will he held (today) Thursday at 2 p.m. from William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. Burial will be in Alvinston Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER MAY 1996
LLOYD PEASLEE

At  Sarnia General Hospital, on Friday 10 May 1996, Lloyd  Peaslee, aged 76 years of R.R. #7 Alvinston. Beloved  husband of Margaret (nee Merrifield) Bonk. Dear father  of Brian  and  Vickie Peaslee of London; Al and Lora Lee Peaslee  of  St. Albert, Alberta' and Rob and Betty Peaslee of R.R. #7, Alvinston. Dear  grandfather  of Christine, Alana, Jillian, Evan  and  Meghan, Colleen, Jacqueline and Stephen. Dear  brother of Frank and Shirley Peaslee of Sarnia and  the  late Charlie Peaslee (1984) and Richard Peaslee (1967). Visitors  will be received on Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4  and 7-9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. The funeral  service  will  be held at St. Andrew's B & E. United Church on  Monday  at 1:300 p.m. Mrs. Jessie Dobbyn officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial  donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation  of Ontario. Interment in Alvinston, Cemetery.

 LONDON FREE PRESS APRIL 1967
RICHARD PEASLEE

At Victoria Hospital on Tuesday 25 April 1967, Richard Edgar  (Dick) Peaslee  of 438 High St., in his 46th year. Beloved husband of  Evelyn (Wilcox), dear father of Nancy, Dianne and Susan all at home. Dear  son of Mr. Frederick Peaslee of RR 7, Alvinston and  the  late Mr.  Pearl (Lucas) Peaslee; dear brother of Lloyd of RR 7,  Alvinston; Charles of Petrolia and Frank of Sarnia. Resting  at the Ridout St., Chapel of the A. Millard George  Funeral Home, Ridout St., South at Carfrae, where funeral service will be held in  the chapel on Friday 28 April at 2 p.m., with Rev. A. J.  Farquhar of First St. Andrew's United Church officiating. In  lieu of flowers those who wish may make a memorial  donation  to the Canadian Heart Foundation. A Masonic memorial service will be held in the chapel on Thursday evening at 8:00 in charge of St. Johns Lodge No.209A. Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

SARNIA OBSERVER FEBRUARY 1984
CHARLES PEASLEE

At  C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, on Saturday 4 February 1984,  Charles Peaslee,  aged  60 years of 420 Greenfield Street,  Petrolia.  Beloved husband  of  Elaine  (Baker) Peaslee, dear father of Frank  and  wife Marlene  of Petrolia and Mrs. William (Connie) Waller of Sarnia.  Dear grandfather  of  Karen, dear brother of Lloyd of  R.R.  #7  Alvinston, Frank of Sarnia and the late Richard of London. Visitors  will  be received on Sunday afternoon and evening  at  the Needham  Jay  Funeral Home, Petrolia where a funeral service  will  be held  Monday  at 1:30. As an expression of sympathy donations  may  be made  to  the  C.E.E. Hospital Building Fund or  the  Canadian Cancer Society. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1965
ERNEST COWAN

At his family residence, Lot 23, Con 14, Brooke Township on  Wednesday  5th May 1965, Ernest Alfred Cowan, beloved husband of Anna  Leila Saunders, in his 90th year. Dear father of Gerrard of Watford, John Keith of London, two  grandchildren,  Kenneth Cowan of Watford and Mrs. Ross (Marie) Columbus  of Midland, Ontario. Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service will  be held Friday 7 May at 1 p.m. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1972
ANNA (Saunders)  COWAN

Anna  Leila Saunders, wife of the late Ernest Cowan, passed away  on Friday 21st December in Egerton Private Hospital, London, in her  95th year. Mrs. Cowan is survived by sons Gerrard of Watford, and John Keith of London,  granddaughter, Mrs. Ross Columbus (Marie) of London, and  Ken Cowan  of  Watford, and two great grandchildren, also a  sister,  Mrs. R.L. Harper (Katherine) of Swift Current, Sask. Funeral service was held from the Harper Funeral Home where  service was  held on Monday 24th December with interment in St.  James  Church Cemetery, Brooke Township. The Rev. C. Root officiated. Pallbearers  were; Don Fisher, Bill Hollingsworth, John  Watt,  Ivan King, Clare Cran and Clayton Davidson.

LONDON FREE PRESS 16 SEPTEMBER 1991
 GERRARD SAUNDERS COWAN

In  the  Sarnia  General Hospital on Saturday,  14  September  1991, Gerrard  (Gerry)  Saunders Cowan of 426 St.  Claire  Street,  Watford, beloved husband of Doris Sutton, in his 82nd year. Dear  father  of  Mrs. Ross Columbus (Marie) of London  and  Ken  of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Brian, Dennis and Anne of London and  dear brother of John Keith of London. Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where Funeral  Service will be held on Tuesday 17 September at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert Towler officiating. Visitation  Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Donations to the  Lambton  Victorian Order of Nurses or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Masonic  Service under the auspices of Havelock Lodge #238,  Watford will be held on Monday evening at 8 p.m. Interment St. James Cemetery.
  
PETROLIA NEWSPAPER 8 FEBRUARY 1934
 THOMAS JAMES WILSON

It  is  again our sad duty to chronicle the passing of  an  old  and familiar  friend in the person of Thomas James Wilson, of Lot 23  Con. 10, Enniskillen, whose death took place in the CEE Hospital,  Petrolia on Thursday evening 1st February 1934. The late Mr. Wilson, or Uncle Jim, as he was so well and  favourably known to all the children, was born in Brooke Twp., on 3 May 1861  and with  his  parents, the late John and Maria Wilson, moved  to  Kerwood where he grew up into vigorous manhood. For  several years he was a trusted employee of the old Grand  Trunk Railway  system  and shortly after his marriage to Maria  Saunders  in 1883, he moved to the 10th line of Enniskillen where, for the past  50 years he had resided a highly respected and honoured citizen. An exceptionally sad occurence in his life was the accidental  death of  his wife in 1893, who was struck and instantly killed by a  G.T.R. Express  at  Kerwood during a blinding snowstorm. The  shock  of  this fatality cast a shadow of gloom over his remaining years from which he never fully recovered. His  nearest surviving relatives are two nieces, Mrs.  Mary  Randall and  Mrs.  Rheta  Anderson of Eniskillen, and  two  nedphews,  William Wilson of London and William Wilson of Petrolia, all his brothers  and sisters having predeceased him several years ago. His demise is mourned by all of his old community as he always  took a kindly part in its many social activities. For many years he  served as trustee of the local School board and did his best in adding to the comforts of the children, and in advancing the cause of Education. In  politics  he was a staunch Conservative, but was  broad  in  his criticisms and public spirited in his many endeavors. The  funeral  was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday 3rd February  from  the parlors  of Mr. A. Richmond, Petrolia and was impressively  conductedd by the Rev. W.H. Robarts to a large concourse of friends. At  the  graveside was a large circle of relatives and  friends  who were  waiting  to pay their last respects to a departed  comrade.  The pallbearers  were Thomas and David Clark, John and Joseph  Cunningham, William Pearson and Robert Henderson, all close and immediate  friends of the deceased. The  many floral emblems bore silent tribute to the high  esteem  in which he has always been held by the sorrowing community. Interment  took  place  in the family plot at  St.  James  Cemetery, Brooke.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1929
ELLEN SAUNDERS

Miss  Ellen Saunders, a lifelong resident of Brooke died  on  Monday 22nd  July in her 68th year. She was born in Brooke, the  daughter  of Thomas Saunders and Jane Lett. Although  never in robust health and having suffered failing  health for  many years, the end came suddenly on Monday morning after only  a few hours' illness. Following  the death of her sister Mrs. (Mary) Harry Watson, in  May 1900, she had lived as housekeeper for Mr. Watson. She  is  survived by one brother, William Saunders  of  Yale,  Mich. Deceased  members of her family are Robert of Yale, Mich., Mrs.  James Wilson  (Maria) and Mrs. Robert Wilson (Sarah Jane) both of  Petrolia, and Mrs. Harry Watson (Mary E.) of Brooke. The  funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon with Rev. F.J.  Ruther ford and Rev. T.W. Hazelwood conducting the service. Pallbearers  were Messrs. Graham and Woodhall, of Yale, Mich.; Gordon Randall and Robert Anderson  of Petrolia; William Wilson of London and James Steadman  of Brooke. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery 12th line, Brooke.

NAME AND DATE OF NEWSPAPER IS NOT KNOWN
 ROBERT WILSON

The last Robert Wilson, accouncement of whose death was made in  the Topic last week passed away at his home, on Monday morning 9th July in his 59 year. The  deceased had been in failing health for a number of  years  but was only confined to his bed for a few days prior to his death. Mr.  Wilson was born in the township of Brooke in 1858 and with  his parents moved to Kerwood at the age of eleven years. He  married Sarah J. Saunders of Brooke. To this union were  born  8 children,  three of whom predeceased him. He leaves a sorrowing  widow to mourn the loss of a loving husband, three daughters, Mary of Petrolia, Laura and Rheta and 2 sons John and William at home to mourn  the loss of a kind father. He  leaves  two  brothers, James of the 10th  line  Enniskillen  and W.M.H. of Michigan. He was a man of retiring disposition and being blessed with an  even temperament was well liked by all. His sudden demise has cast a  gloom over the community and his sorrowing family have the sympathy of their friends and neighbors and of many who could not be with them in  their hour of deepest sorrow. The  funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, 11th July  from  his late  residence Lot 23 Con. 11 Enniskillen to St. James  Cemetery  6th line of Brooke and was largely attended. Rev. Dr. Knowles conducted the service at the house and Rev.  Tiffin of  Watford  at the cemetery. The pall bearers  were  Wm.  Blackstock, Thomas  Clark,  Harry Clark, Robert Henderson, W.M.T.  Willoughby  and Peter Wright.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE OCTOBER 1951
HEZEKIAH LETT

There  passed  away in Brooke Township on Friday 12 October  1951  a well known resident in the person of Hezekiah Lett in his 89th year. He was the eldest son of the late James and Deborah (Saunders) Lett, one  of  Brookes' pioneer families. He was a member of  Walnut  United Church and spent his entire life on Lot 18 Conc. 13 Nauvoo Road. He  leaves  to mourn his loss three sisters; Miss Sarah,  Mrs.  Jane Davidson and Mrs. Bertha Acton. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon from the  family residence  by  Rev. E. Lacey of Erie St., United  Church.  Pallbearers were  Clayton,  R.V. and Earl Davidson, James Lett, Robert  Clark  and James Steadman. Interment  was made in the family burial Plot Saunders  Cemetery,  9 sideroad.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 21 JANUARY 1941
ROY S. MILLER

The death occurred at the family residence on the 6th concession,  a mile  west  of  Watford Saturday of Roy Sumner Miller,  a  well  known farmer  of Warwick township for the past 21 years. He was in his  52nd year, and although in failing health in recent years had been in usual health until a few days before his death. He was born in St. Clair County, Michigan. He was a member of  Have lock Lodge, A.F. and A.M., Watford, since 1927. Surviving  are his widow, formerly Alma Mae Acton, and two sons  and one  daughter:  James in the United States Marines, on  duty  off  San Deigo,  California;  Robert in Detroit, now entering training  in  the U.S.  Naval  Reserve,  and Miss Louisa at home. There  are  also  five brothers  and two sisters; Daniel, Joseph, William,  Huelah,  Raymond, and Mrs. Roy C. Irish and Mrs. Letourneau, all in Detroit. The funeral will be held Thursday adternoon at two o'clock on arrival  of  his  son from the Pacific coast, with service  at  the  family residence  conducted  by the Rev. C.S. Jones, of St.  Andrew's  United church, Watford. The Masonic graveside service will be taken by the members of  Havelock Lodge, Watford. Interment will be in Saunders family cemetery, 9th sideroad, Brooke.

WATFORDE GUIDE ADVOCATE 5 MARCH 1970
ROBERT HENRY McCABE

Robert  Henry McCabe of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed  away  in Dearborn  Hospital  two  weeks ago. A former  Brooke  Township  School Teacher, he moved to the Detroit area 47 years ago. His  wife the former Erma Davidson, survives, as well a  two  daughters, Mrs. Natalie Zales of Detroit and Mrs. Penelope Love of  Taylor, Mich., and four sisters, Mrs. Basil Maddock (Ella) of Alvinston,  Mrs. Mary  Searson  of Sarnia, Mrs. Bill Tite (Lena) of  Detroit  and  Mrs. Orville McNally (Lizzie) of California. Rev. D.P. Brydon of Watford United Church officiated at the  funeral service  at Harper Funeral Home last Tuesday afternoon with burial  in Watford Cemetery. Pallbearers included Bob McCabe, Cecil Maddock, George Searson, Bill and Bruce Tite and Floyd Davidson.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1968
 BERTHA ACTON

In  Twilight  Haven, Petrolia, on Wednesday 3 January  1968,  Bertha Lett, wife of the late James Acton in her 92nd year. Dear  mother  of Mrs. Pearl Westgate of Sarnia, Russell  of  Monroe, Michigan, Mrs. Rosena Johnston and Mrs. Mae State both predeceased. 13 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Resting at Harper Funeral Home, Watford, from where services will be held on Saturday, 6 January at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE NOVEMBER 1967
ROSENA ACTON JOHNSTON

In  Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, 3rd November  1967,  Bertha Rosena  Acton,  beloved wife of William Harvey Johnston  in  her  64th year. Dear  daughter of Mrs. Bertha Acton of Brooke Township, dear  mother of  Mrs. Calvin Woods (Marie) of Wyoming, Mrs. Evelyn Collins of  Warwick,  Keith of Sarnia, Clair of Watford, Ross of Point Edward and  21 grandchildren.  One sister Mrs. Pearl Westgate of Sarnia, one  brother Russell of Munroe, Michigan. Resting  at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service will  be held on Monday 6 November at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER 19 JULY 1967
 GEORGE WESTGATE

George  A.  Westgate, 66 of 266 Devine Street died  Tuesday  in  St. Joseph's Hospital, Flint Michigan. A  pipe  fitter at Imperial Oil Limited with 31  years  service,  he retired in 1965 and was a member of Devine Street United Church. Surviving  are his wife the former Pearl Acton, one son Roy of  Sarnia;  one  daughter,  Mrs. Cameron (Delphine) Bayne  of  Sarnia,  four grandchildren;  two  brothers Franklin of Eugene, Oregon and  Jack  of Troy,  Michigan;  three sisters, Mrs. Margaret McNaughton  of  Forest, Mrs.  Clayton (Susie) Davidson and Mrs. Wilfred (Leila) Leach both  of Watford. Funeral  will he held, Friday at 1.30 p.m. from D. J.  Robb  Funeral Home with burial in Watford Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER APRIL 1976
 PEARL DEBORAH  WESTGATE

Mrs.  Pearl Deborah Westgate, 68, of 266 Devine St., died  Wednesday at Sarnia General Hospital. Born in Watford she was a Sarnia resident over 45 years and a member of Devine Street United Church. Widow of George Albert Westgate, she is survived by a daughter  Mrs. Cameron  (Delphine)  Bayne and a son F. Roy Westgate both  of  Sarnia; grandchildren, Carla Willick of Edmonton, Maureen Westgate, Karen  and Ronald Bayne all of Sarnia. Funeral  from the D. J. Robb Funeral Home Friday at 1 p.m.  Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the charity of your choice. Burial in Watford Cemetery.

SARNIA OBSERVER DECEMBER 1930
RONALD G. WESTGATE

The  funeral of Ronald George Westgate, son of Mr. and  Mrs.  George Albert Westgate, second line of Warwick township, whose death occurred on Tuesday at the age of three years, was held on Friday afternoon. The  deceased  was  a grandson of Mr. and Mrs.  Fred  Westgate,  266 Devine Street. The surviving relatives include his parents, one sister Delphine Pearl and a brother Frederick James LeRoy. The  service  was conducted by the Rev. Mr.  Appleyard  of  Kerwood, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Hazelwood of Watford. The pallbearers were four cousins. Ivan McNaughton, Fred McNaughton, James Millar and James Lett. Interment was at Watford Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 7 SEPTEMBER 1923
JAMES S. CLARK

In  the  death of James Sylvester Clark, in the C.E.E.  Hospital  on Friday morning, Petrolia loses one of it's well known residents. Mr. Clark's early demise was unexpected. He was taken to the  hospital  on  Monday  and was operated on for appendicitis  from  which  he failed to rally, passing away the following Friday. The deceased was born in Metcalfe township, Middlesex, 47 years ago, moving  to Lot 24 Con 11, Enniskillen, when three years old, with  his parents,  the late Robert Clark and Mrs. Clark, who still  resides  on the homestead. In  1899, he married Florence Lett, daughter of Mr. and  Mrs.  James Lett,  Brooke Township, and moved to Petrolia three years later  where he has resided ever since. His wife predeceased him twelve years ago. During  the  past four years the deceased had been dealing  in  real estate and was quite successful in this venture. In religion he was  a Methodist. There remains to mourn his passing two daughters and two sons.  Mrs. C.  Coke  of Brooke township, Howard James and Robert Alfred  both  of Sarnia  and Rato Florence of Brooke township. Also his mother Mrs.  R. Clark,  Enniskillen who is 77 years of age, and 6 brothers and 2  sisters  survive, viz; Robert H. of Parkhill, Thomas W.  of  Enniskillen, John  J.  of Buffalo, David L. of Enniskillen, Charles W.  of  Sarnia, Henry  W. on the homestead; Mrs. Wm. Blackstock, 10th line,  Enniskillen, and Mrs. Albert Welch, 8th line Enniskillen. The funeral took place on Sunday conducted by the Rev. Wm.  Raithby. The  pallbearers were; Robert Henderson, Edward Williamson, F.  Blackstock, John Blackstock, George Blackstock and Wm. Willoughby. Interment in Hillsdale Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 NOVEMBER 1936
BESSIE (McAlpine)  LETT

The death of Bessie Grace McAlpine, wife of Howard Lett, occurred on Tuesday morning at her home, 18th sideroad of Brooke. Mrs. Lett was the daughter of the late John and Margaret McAlpine of Petrolia,  and  had lived near Watford for the past 25 years.  She  is survived by her husband, one son, James at home and one sister, Nellie McAlpine  of Port Huron, two brothers, Charles of London, England  and Gordon of Detroit. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Thursday  afternoon with the Rev. E.W. Hart, of Erie Street United Church in charge. Interment will be in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 19 MAY 1966
 PETER NEIL McLEAN

At St. Joseph's Hospital, London, on Sunday the 15th May, Peter Neil McLean,  in his 69th year, beloved husband of Gladys Lucas  and  dear father  of Mrs. Earl (Helen) Hughes of Ottawa and Mrs. Herbert  (Jean) Hilton of Port Credit. Dear son of Mrs. Margaret McLean of Alvinston and brother of  Martin of  Alvinston,  Mrs.  Gordon (Margaret) McCallum  of  Alvinston,  Mrs. Kenneth  (Flora) McCallum of Exeter, Mrs. Gilbert (Christina)  Causley of Yorbalynda, California, Mrs. Wilfred (Pearl) Chapman of Rutherford, Ontario,  Mrs. John A. (Edna) McNeil of Alvinston, Mrs.  Robert  (Mildred) Orlow of Detroit, Alex of Watford, John of Alvinston, Mrs. Cecil (Mary) Campbell of Alvinston, Melvin of Toronto and Ross of Alvinston. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Resting  at  Denning Bros., Funeral Home  Strathroy,  where  funeral service  was  held on Tuesday 17 May at 2 p.m. A Masonic  service  was held at the funeral home Monday evening at 8.30 p.m. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

LONDON FREE PRESS 10 JANUARY 1989
 GLADYS (LUCAS) McLEAN

Peacefully at her residence 39 Clarence Street, Strathroy, on Monday 9 January 1989, Gldays F. (Lucas) McLean in her 90th year. Beloved  wife  of  the late Peter N. McLean. Dear  mother  of  Helen Hughes  of Severn Bridge and Jean Hilton of Toronto; dear  grandmother of Peter Hilton, Janice Neil, Scott, Grant, Brian and Karen Hughes and Nancy  Vaillancourt; great-grandmother of Julie, Kelly, Jaclyn,  Ryan, Christopher,  Pamela,  Michael,  Jeffrey and Scott;  sister  of  Ellen Brander of Sarnia, Jean Rathwell of Arizona, John Lucas of  Alvinston, Margaret  Currah of Oil City, Mary Henderson of London and Verna  Karr of Petrolia. Predeceased by 1 brother William A. Lucas. Resting  at the Denning Brothers Funeral Home, Strathroy  where  the funeral service will be held on Wednesday 11 January at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Dean Cassidy officiating. Funeral  home visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations  to  the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 1949
MARY JANE KELLY

Miss Mary Jane Kelly, a lifelong resident of Watford district and an only  daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kelly,  pioneer  Brooke townline  settlers near Watford, passed away in Strathroy hospital  on Monday after a week's illness from pneumonia. Miss Kelly throughout her lifetime was an active member of St. James Anglican church which has been largely sustained throughout the  years by  succeeding generations of the Kelly families, and in recent  years she had been compiling as early history of the 6th line community  one mile  south of Watford which was established and thrived  long  before there was any settlement at Watford. She  was past president of the Guild and W.A., a devoted  Red  Cross worker through the two great wars, and a past matron as well as  charter member of the Eastern Star chapter. Surviving  is  one brother, John T., with whom she  resided  on  the family homestead. Another brother, Daniel died in Toronto in 1927. The  body rested at Harper Funeral Home, until  Wednesday  afternoon when  public service was conducted in St. James church by her  rector, Rev. John Graham, with interment in St. James' churchyard. The pallbearers were two Eastern Star members, Frank Lucas and  John W. Gault, two cousins, James L. Kelly and Walter Kelly and two  neighbors, George King and Max Mitchell.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1955
JOHN T. KELLY

Funeral  service  for John T. Kelly was held on  Saturday  afternoon from Harper Funeral Home. John died at his residence on Brooke-Warwick townline a little  over a mile south of Watford last Thursday and was 79 years old.  He  will be greatly missed by his many friends who enjoyed his  frequent  visits into the village for a pleasant chat about current  happenings. The son of the late Thomas Kelly and Ellen Reid, he was  predeceased by a brother Daniel in 1927 and a sister Mary in 1949. Rev.  William  D. Mercer officiated with burial being  made  in  St. James Anglican Church Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Pallbearers were Harvey Johnson, George King, Jacob Huizinga,  Grant Kelly, Wilfred Leach and Austin Kelly.

SARNIA OBSERVER 10 MARCH 1938
ELITA (Reid)  HENDERSON

The  funeral  was held yesterday of Mrs. Thomas Henderson,  aged  86 years, whose death occurred on Monday evening, following three months, illness at the home of her son, David Henderson, fourth concession  of Enniskillen Township. Formerly  Elita Reid, she was born at Warwick village and spent  her girlhood in Brooke Township. Her husband died 16 years ago. Four  sons  Robert, David and Arthur of Enniskillen and  Russell  of Sarnia and two daughters, Mrs. John Owens of Corunna and Mrs.  William Routledge of Saskatchewan, survive. The  funeral  was  conducted by the Rev. Mr. Weir of  the  Oil  City United Church and during the service Gilbert Whitlock of Petrolia sang a solo. The pallbearers were Lorne and Ray Henderson and Kenneth Owens,  all grandsons and Edward, Austin and John Kelley, nephews of the deceased. Interment was at St. James cemetery, Brooke.

SARNIA OBSERVER 26 JULY 1976
ARTHUR HENDERSON

Arthur G. Henderson, 88, of 422 Warren Ave., Petrolia died Sunday at CEE Hospital, Petrolia. Born in Brooke Township, he was son of the late Mr. and Mrs.  Thomas Henderson. He  farmed for six years in Western Canada and later in  Enniskillen Township.  Mr.  Henderson  was employed by the Sarnia Bridge  Works  until  his retirement. He was a member of the Anglican Church. He  was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Louise Owens and Mrs.  Liza Rutledge,  four  brothers, Robert J., William J., David  and  Russell. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral  will be held from the William Jan Funeral  Home,  Petrolia, Tuesday  at  2:30  p.m. with Rev. George Menzies  of  Christ  Anglican Church officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE SEPTEMBER 1932
WILLIAM KELLY

William Kelly, a life long resident of the Brooke and Warwick  townline,  passed away at his home on Wednesday 31st August, in  his  85th year. Deceased was the eldest son of the late Alexander Kelly and Mary Mitchell,  who were among the very first settlers of this part of  our country.  He was born in January 1848, in the township of Brooke, on the  farm now  owned by Wm. Greer. His younger days were spent on the old  homestead, still owned by his brother, Daniel Kelly. About sixty years ago, he took possession of the farm where he died, lot  9, concession 14, Brooke. This farm was at that time  all  woods, and he experienced all the hard work and hardships of pioneer life. Fifty-five years ago he married Johanna Reid, who predeceased him in January of this year. Some  years ago he served on the Brooke township council. He  was  a member of that body continuously for a period of twelve years. He  was a  charter mamber of Court Pearl No. 306, C.O.F., organized  forty-one years ago. He  is  survived by two brothers, Daniel of Warwick  and  Robert  of Sarnia,  and  one sister, Mrs. A. Lucas of Watford. Also a  family  of three  sons and one daughter are left of mourn the loss of  their  father: Walter of Brooke, Melvin of Warwick and Eswin and Mabel at home. The funeral service was conducted at St. James' church on Friday 2nd Sept., by Rev. J.H. Hosford with interment in St. James cemetery.  His body  was  born to the grave by five grandsons, Grant,  Jack,  Austin, Walter and Robert Kelly and John T. Kelly, a nephew.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
MARY (Grant)  KELLY

A  resident of Watford and district for most of her life-time,  Mrs. Walter Kelly, formerly Mary Isabella Grant, passed away at her home on Brooke-Warwick  townline west of Watford on Sunday last, in  her  81st year. As  a young woman she resided in Watford and Amherstburg, where  her father operated shoe stores for many years. Surviving are her husband and a family of four sons, Grant and  John of  Warwick,  Robert  of Brooke and Walter Jr.,  of  Tillsonburg  high school  staff; also 10 grandchildren, and four sisters, Mrs.  Liscombe of Windson, Mrs. Jamieson of Sarnia, Mrs. Coburn of Kitchener and Mrs. Davidson of Westfield, N.J. The body rested at Harper Funeral Home, where service was  conducted on  Tuesday  afternoon by Rev. R.A.C. Mills and interment was  in  St. James Church cemetery. The  pallbearers were three nephews, John Liscombe of Windsor,  John Jamieson of Sarnia, Austin Kelly of Warwick, also Lloyd Moffatt,  John T. Kelly, and Clifford Lucas of Warwick. Flowerbearers  were grandchildren, Joyce, Dan, Vivian, Kathleen  and Barbara Kelly and a nephew Carman Gunness.

WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 20 JUNE 1963
ALEXANDER WALTER KELLY

Alexander  Walter  Kelly, 84, a native of  Brooke-Warwick  townline, west of Watford, and an outstanding elementary school principal  until his retirement, passed away in the Adams Nursing Home, Petrolia,  this Wednesday morning, where he had been a bed patient for the past month. For  many years he was principal of Courtright public school,  later returning to his home section where he taught until his retirement. He was a member of Havelock Lodge, AF & AM, Watford, and a  faithful church warden of St. James Anglican church for many years. His wife formerly Mary Isabella Grant, daughter of a pioneer Watford merchant predeceased him five years ago. Surviving  are four sons: Grant, Jack, Robert all of  Watford  area, Walter of Tillsonburg and 11 grandchildren. Resting  at Harper Funeral Home, where service will be conducted  on Friday  at  1:30 p.m. by Rev. William Mercer, with  interment  in  St. James churchyard, Brooke Twp.

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