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OBITUARIES FROM
THE ORANGEVILLE BANNER FOR THE YEAR 1928
Source: Archives of Ontario - N258 Reel #43
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June 7,p.3:William
Allen -The many friends of the family in this community learned with
deep sorrow of the death on Friday last of Mr. William Allen.
The sad event occurred at his late home on Sarah St. after an illness of fourteen
years. While failing in health Mr. Allen had been able to be up and about until
eighteen months ago, when his condition necessitated a severe operation. A second
operation followed four months later. His suffering was borne with great fortitude
and patience. Everything humanly possible was done to relieve his suffering
both by his physicians and by nursing. Deceased, who was in his 43rd year, was
the eldest son of the late David Allen and a nephew of the late Richard Allen,
of Mono. He farmed in Mono until his health failed him and then moved to town.
The late Mr. Allen was a kindly man and was always willing to do good turn whenever
an opportunity offered. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, whose
loss will be very keenly felt by the members of his family. His death is mourned
by his widow, formerly Miss Gertrude McKibbon, eldest daughter of Mr. Edward
McKibbon, three sons, Kenneth, Rudolph and Eddie, and three daughters, Wilhelmine,
Evelyn and Inez, the last named a babe of two years, and a little niece, Edna
McKibbon, all at home. He also leaves two brothers James and David Allen, of
Owen Sound.
The funeral, which was largely attended, was held from his late residence to
Greenwood cemetery on Sunday afternoon, Rev. I.B. Kaine, of Orangeville, and
Rev. Argyle Campbell, of Shelburne, conducting the services. During the service
at the house Mr. .M. Ellis and Mr. W.A. Clowes sang. The hymns used were "Asleep
in Jesus" and " Safe in the Arms of Jesus". The remains were borne to their
last resting place by Messrs. W.A. Donaldson, Wilson G. Duke, Jno. Meek, Geo.
Woods, Dolson Adair and Albert Neil. The floral tributes were: Pillow, the Wife
and Grandpa; wreath, the family, and sprays, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. McKibbon and
family; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Langtree and family; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McKinney and
family; Mr. and Mrs. Dawson Gray; Mr. and Mrs. Jno. E. McKibbon; Mrs. W. and
Mr. W.B. Fairbairn; Mr. Robt. Reynolds; Mrs. Russell McKibbon; Mrs. Reveria
Grenard and Mr. and Mrs. James Allen. Friends from a distance were: Mr. Jerry
McKibbon and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hansford, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harrison, Mr.
Richard Harrison sr., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Irwin, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Scott, Mrs.
Thos. Wiley, Mrs. Reveria Grenard, Mr. Wm E. McKibbon, Mr. L. Liggett, Mr. and
Mrs. Jno. Jas. McKibbon and daughters, lice and Mary, Mrs. Minnie Bennett and
Mr. Chas. McCartney, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Potter,
Owen Sound; Mr. and Mrs. Langtree and son, Lawrence, Fergus; Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Atwood, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. McKibbon, Mrs. Jno. Wm. McKibbon and Mrs. Wm. Tindle,
Shelburne.
June 14,p.4:Mrs. James Boyle -It is our sad duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. James Boyle, whose demise took place at her home in Mono, on May 18th, after a lingering illness. Deceased was in her 62nd year, and is survived by her husband, five sisters and two brothers, and one stepdaughter, who mourn the loss of a loved one, namely: Mrs. T. McCutcheon, Calgary; Will, of Whitfield; Mrs. John Lloyd, Mrs. George Boyle, Mrs Henry Lloyd, Amos and Miss Georgina Dorsey of Kilgorie, and Mrs. Thomas Lloyd, of Beach Valley. The funeral was held on Monday, May 21, to Whitfield cemetery, and was largely attended by those who knew her, the service being conducted by her paster, Rev. Mr. Grey, of Rosemont, assisted by Rev. Mr. Williams, rector of Horning's Mills Anglican church. Floral tributes included: Pillow, from husband; wreath- Mrs. Amos and Miss Georgina Dorsey, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. R. Cowling, Mr. and Mrs. T. White, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Irwin, Mr. and Mrs T. Lloyd, Mr. and Mr. Will Hughson, Mr and Mrs. Geo. Armen. The flowerbearers were: Mrs. R. Cowling, Miss L. Mason, Miss Lena Hughson, Miss Goldie Boyle, Miss Hazel Fines, Mrs. O. Irwin, Miss Grace Lloyd. The ppallbearers were: Ray Morby, Henry Lloyd, Elgin Sawden, Albert mason, John Lloyd and Clifford Lloyd. Friends from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. M.I. Lawson and Mrs. I L. Lawson, of Elmvale; Mr. and Mrs. W. Hughson, of Alliston; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sawden and family, Mr. and Mrs. David Fines and Hazel, Mr. Albert and Miss L. Mason, of Caledon - Economist.
Aug.9,p.3:W.J.
Dodds: The death of William John Dodds, an old and widely known resident
of this district, took place at his late residence, the Dodds homestead on the
5th line, east, Mono, Tuesday July 31st. The end came after a lengthy period
of indifferent health, although, Mr. Dodds had been much better the early part
of this summer than for some time previously.
The son of George Dodds and Ann Bullock, early pioneer settlers, who took up
their bode in Mono as far back as 1826, just one hundred and two years ago.
The subject of our sketch was born in 1841 and was therefore 87 years of age
when overtaken by death. In 1875 he married Miss Sarah Ann Patterson, daughter
of William and Elizabeth Patterson, of Mono Township.
Mr. Dodds was a staunch Presbyterian and old member of Mono East Presbyterian
church, in which he was an elder for upwards of fifty years. He took a keen
interest in his church and was at all times ready to give freely of his time
and energy for its welfare. Of late years Mr. Dodds had been an ardent supporter
of the United Church. In his home life he was a kind husband and an affectionate
father, devoted to his home and well-being of his family and at not time was
he happier than at his own fireside in the midst of the members of his household.
As a neighbor he was kindly and sympathetic and enjoyed the respect and confidence
of the community to a marked extent.
Mr. Dodds took a live interest in public affairs, whether local or general and
was a keen observer of national events. In politics he was a staunch Liberal
and had been a regular reader of the Toronto Globe, from the time it was first
issued as a weekly newspaper. He is survived by his widow, a sister, Mrs. James
Hollinger, Grenadier Road, Toronto, who is 91 years of age, five daughters,
Mrs. Wilson Huston, Orangeville, Mrs. Edward Holmes, Caledon, Mrs. O. L. Robb
and Mrs. J.S. Nicholls, Toronto, and Mrs. W.B. Sproule, Shelburne, and five
sons, James Calvin and Milton O. Dodds, on the homestead, G. Lorne and Ernest
Dodds, of Mono, and W.P. Dodds, East Garafraxa. To the aged widow and the family
the sympathy of a large circle of friends is tendered in their time of sorrow.
A large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral, which was held
to the Forest Lawn Cemetery on Thursday afternoon, August 2nd. The pallbearers
were six nephews, John Miller and Geo. Hamilton, Tottenham, James Dodds, Primrose,
and Geo. Bell, Geo. Livingstone and James R. Hollinger, Toronto. Four of the
grandsons were pallbearers.
Apr.19,p.5:Thomas
H. Hanna -An outstanding figure in the history of Albion Township passed
away on Monday morning in the person of Thomas H. Hanna. Mr. Hanna had been
ill for some months.
He was born on the second line of Albion 72 years ago and resided all his life
on the farm on which he was born. His father, William Hanna, was one of the
pioneers of the district.
The late Mr. Hanna was a life-long member of St. James' Anglican Church, Caledon
East, in which he was an officeholder for many years. In politics he was a Conservative
and on more than one occasion his name was prominently mentioned as a possible
candidate for parliamentary honors. He also took a lively interest for more
than half a century in the Orange Order; in his home Lodge, Sand Hill, No. 184,
he had held nearly every office and in the District and County Associations
he also took a prominent part.
In municipal affairs Mr. Hanna also served his township for many years as councilor
and reeve, and the county as warden for one term. For a long period he also
discharged the duties of a Justice of the Peace with credit to the office and
to himself. It may truly be said that few men devoted more time and energy to
public affairs with better effect than Mr. Hanna. He is survived by his wife,
Eliz McInees, four daughters, Mrs. Fred Knox, Mrs. McKay, Mr. K Heard, all of
Toronto and Miss Margaret Hanna, Albion, and three sons, John, Albion; William
and Oliver, Toronto; also two sisters, both living in Toronto, Mrs. Margaret
Hanna and Mrs. Henry Bracken. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon to
Providence cemetery - Bolton Enterprise.
June 14,p.4:Mr.
T.H. Hewitt -It was with general regret that the news was received of
the passing on Sunday evening of Mr. Thomas Henry Hewitt, who passed away at
his home at Waldemar on Sunday evening last, after a comparatively short illness.
The deceased was taken ill just week previous to his death, high blood pressure
and hardening of the arteries being the cause of his demise. The late Mr. Hewitt,
who was in his 60th year, was born on the 14th line, East Garafraxa, son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hewitt. At the early age of three years he moved
with his parents to lot 10, 17th line East Garafraxa In later years he became
associated with the C.P.R. and for the past 25 years had been employed as section
foreman, thirteen on the Grand Valley section, and for the past eight years
at Waldemar. While section Forman here he lived in the village prior to going
to Waldemar He was highly thought of in his own neighborhood and his passing
is sincerely regretted. He is survived by his widow, who was a daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Maxwell, and two sons, Cyril and Harvey and two daughters,
Eunice and Marguerite, all at home. He is also survived by one brother, Robt.
Hewitt, of Waldemar, and one sister, Mrs. Thos. Langtree, of Laurel.
Deceased was a member of the Anglican church, a member of Grand Valley I.O.O.F.
and Canadian Order of Foresters, as well as a member of Gore L.O.L. No. 22 The
Maples. Following service at the late home on Tuesday afternoon of this week,
interment took place in Grand Valley Union Cemetery. The bereaved relatives
have the sympathy of the community in their sudden bereavement. - Star & Vidette
June 14,p.4:Chas.
H. Lindsay -Mr. Chas. Henry Lindsay, who expired suddenly in the General
Hospital Toronto, Saturday night June 2nd, was a native of Caledon East, and
was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsay, of Caledon East.
Deceased was 38 years of age, and moved to Toronto a few years ago, where he
has resided ever since. The remains were brought by motor on Monday afternoon
to Caledon East when service was held in the United Church, conduct by Rev.
Mr. Bailey, of Toronto, of whose church deceased was a member, assisted by Mr.
W.L. Nichol. The hymns sung were "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Rock of Ages."
Rev. Mr. Bailey preached from the passage, "If a man die, shall he live again."
Job, chap. 11, verse 14, from he delivered a most impressive and appropriate
discourse. Deceased leaves a widow, one son and two daughters.
The late Mr. Lindsay was a member of Peel Masonic Lodge, Caledon East, and was
interred with full Masonic honors in the public cemetery. The following Masonic
brethren acted as pallbearers, T.R. Evans, G.A. Evans, Thos. Mashinter, J.H.
Moffatt, Walter H. Wilson and John Bracken.
Aug.9,p.2:George
Little -The late George Little, of Mono, was born near the town of Colooney,
County Sligo, Ireland in the month of July in the year 1803. He emigrated to
Canada in 1832 and immediately afterwards worked for a time as foreman upon
the first sewage drains constructed in Toronto and subsequently upon the Welland
Canal, which was in course of construction about that time. In the year 1836
the emigrant came north to the township of Mono, making the journey from Toronto
on foot and carrying on his back a large pot which was the chief cooking utensil
in his future home. In the same year he was married to a daughter of James Barber,
of Caledon, and the newly married couple settled down to the stern realities
of pioneer life upon the west half of lot 5, Centre Road, Mono, the fine farm
now owned and occupied by Mr. George Leighton. With the following years came
the Mackenzie Rebellion and Mr. Little, in common with other loyal subjects
throughout the country, was commanded to repair to Toronto, there to be ready
to assist in quelling the rebellion. In obedience to the summons, Mr. Little
left his wife and infant child in the little Mono clearing and repaired to the
capital of the Province. However, the trouble was soon over and it was not long
until he was able to return home. As a memento of the stormy times of this period
Mr. Little always retained the rifle which he then used. He was an expert marksman
and with this weapon could bring down with unerring aim the game with which
the woods abounded. The forest then were full of danger for both bears and wolves
were numerous. In one summer Mr. Little shot ten deer and two bears. Neighbors
in those early days were few and far between and Mr. Little frequently journeyed
into Amaranth, Mulmur, Adjala and Caledon to help the settler erect their log
houses. A man named Newton ran a small grist mill in what is now the town of
Orangeville. The mill had no smutter and consequently smut and other rubbish
as well as the wheat was turned into flour.
The first wheat sown by Mr. Little he carried on his back, a bag at a time,
from Thos. Buchanan's farm, Lot 15, 4th line, East Mono. Toronto was the chief
market for the produce of the farm and he frequently made the trip with a team
of oxen. The round trip took almost a week and in winter time provender for
the oxen made up a good part of the load. In 1871 Mr. Little moved across the
Centre Road to the farm now occupied by Mr. Noah Dunning and in 1876 again moved
to the east half lot 25, Centre Road, Mono. His first wife died in 1847 and
he was subsequently married to Miss Martha Kemp. After the death of his second
wife he was married to Miss Hannah Crombie, of Amaranth, by whom he is survived.
Seven of a family also survive, namely, Mrs. Wm. Jackson, of Mono; Mrs. M. Wilkins
and Mrs. John Barefoot, or Orangeville,; Mrs. James Carson, St. Vincent; Mrs.
Gilbert Carson, Ottawa, and William and George, Prince of Wales Road, Mono.
The late Robt. Little, of Mono, and Mrs. John Barefoot, of Garafraxa, are also
his sons and daughters. The late Mr. Little was an ardent Orangeman and has
been a member of L.O.L. No. 22 Garafraxa, almost since its inception. Many were
the anecdotes which he could relate, concerning the meetings of the lodge in
Sam Montgomery's house on the B line. He was a staunch Conservative, but nevertheless
did not follow his party blindly, but was an earnest thinker upon the questions
of the day and advised those about him to think for themselves. One of his doctrines
was that there should be more farmers and fewer professional men in Parliament.
Being a man of energy as well as integrity, Mr. Little was naturally qualified
for municipal office and it is a tribute to his sterling worth that he was a
member of Mono Council for seventeen years. He was one of the member of the
council of the "four Georges" which for several years guided the affairs of
the township. The "Georges" were George Snell, George McManus, George Harshaw
and the subject of our sketch, and many electors voted for these as a regular
ticket, picking the fifth man from the remaining candidates. Mr. Little was
also a Justice of the Peace and it is also noteworthy that he served as constable
under the late Rev. Mr. Lewis, for a considerable time, while that gentleman
was minister, magistrate and storekeeper at Mono Mills. The late Mr. Little
was, as stated in our last issue, a man of frugal and industrious habits and
as a result of his industry had owned at one time or another 900 acres of land
in Mono, 100 acres in Mulmur and two lots in Orangeville. He retired from the
active duties of life in 1888, when he sold his farm to his son George. For
the past four years he has been constantly confined to his house. His death,
which took place on Friday, the 17th inst., was due to gangrene of the foot.
He was a member of St. Mark's church for upwards of half a century and his pastor,
Rev. Canon Henderson, conducted the service at the grave. Rev. W. A. Grahame,
of Shelburne, officiated at the house and preached a very fine sermon from the
subject, "When Christ, who is our Life, shall Appear, We shall Appear with Him
in Glory." - Issue of the Banner in 1899
Aug.9,p.2:Margaret Jean Moffitt -The home of Mr. and Mrs. Noice Moffitt, of Glencross, was sorely bereaved on Wednesday, July 25th when their infant daughter, Margaret Jean, a sweet wee girlie of nine months was called away. The little one, while in the enjoyment of good health, was the victim of an affection for which the doctors were unable to find a remedy. Her parents had twice taken her to a Toronto specialist, but unfortunately without result. Neighbors gathered in large numbers to express their sympathy at the funeral, which was held from the sorrowing home to the Forest Lawn Cemetery on Friday afternoon, July 27th. Rev. R.E. Lemon, of Cardwell, conducting the services at the house and grave. The flowers were beautiful and included a wreath from the parents and sister, Ruth, a wreath from the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dermott, and Laura and Willie, a spray from Mr. and Mrs. Alex Still and Bouquet from Miss Mae Laverty.
June 7,p.3:Sarah
(Parker) Webster -Sarah Parker, widow of the late Ephriam Webster, of
Clarence, N.Y., passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 16th, after an illness
of three weeks. Mrs. Webster, who was in her 56th year, was the youngest daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Parker, of Sheldon Mills. Her husband predeceased
her 18 years ago. She also survived an only daughter, Eleanor, who died eight
years ago. The subject of our sketch was a woman, whose kindly disposition and
good deed will be held in grateful remembrance by her neighbors and friends.
She leaves to mourn her loss three brothers, William Parker, Allison, Charles
Parker, Cookstown and John Parker, Sheldon. The funeral was held from the home
of her niece, Mrs. E. Williams to Alliston cemetery on Saturday, May 19th.
The funeral service at the home was conducted by Rev. G.L. Gray and Rev. E.J.
Adams. The remains were borne to their last resting place by her five nephews,
Melville, Murray, Stanley Parker, Charles Firth, George Parker and Cecil Gallaugher
and a great nephew, Charles Murray. The floral tributes included a pillow from
Mr. and Mrs. Fay Graves, Clarence, N.Y.; Wreaths from the Wednesday Club, Clarence,
N.Y.; The Ladies Aid and Mrs. Long, both of Clarence, N.Y.; a basket from the
Rebekahs, Clarence, N.Y.; baskets from Mrs. Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Weinague,
both of Clarence, N.Y.; spray from Mrs. Redcak, Clarence, N.Y.; spray, Mr. and
Mrs. Conder and Dorothea; cross, Mr. Gallaugher; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Parker;
wreath, Mrs. Parker, and sprays, Mr. and Mrs. Firth, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Parker
and Mr. and Mrs. Webster. Among those who attended the funeral from a distance
were Mr. and Mrs. Fay Graves, Clarence, N.Y., Miss Firth, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Chs.
Murray and Mrs. Powell, all of Toronto, Miss Grice, Malton, Mrs. W. Conder and
Miss Dorothea, Dixie, Mr. and Mrs. Murray, Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. Melvlle Murray
and Mr. Alex. Murray, Mono Mills.
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