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WILLIAM ROBERT DRAPER
In loving memory of William Robert Draper, born September 12, 1922 to Elizabeth and William John Draper. Died August 1, 2007. Beloved husband of June (Staughton) for 65 years. Devoted father of Gary (deceased), Nancy Sullivan, and Janice Draper. Friend and father-in-law of John Sullivan. Proud "Poppoo" of grandchildren Gregory and Emily Sullivan. Brother of Joan Richmond (Ed). Although a lifelong resident of Long Branch, Manitoulin Island always held a special place in his heart. An entrepreneur, visionary, lover of art and music, and ardent conversationalist, those who met him will never forget him and those who had the benefit of his wisdom will be forever indebted to him. In lieu of flowers, the family plans to establish a course prize at the Faculty of Law of Queen's University. For details, please contact Gregory Sullivan at (416) 863-2504.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 8, 2007
DREANY, Mary (Boyd) 1898-1980
DREANY - Mrs. (Mae) Mary Elizabeth Dreany (Boyd), at St. Andrew's Place, Sudbury, on Wednesday, October 29,/80. Dear mother of Mrs. Helen Hambly of Kamloops, B.C., dear sister of Mrs. Ethel Jaffray of Sudbury and Miss Vera Boyd of Kagawong. Rested at Turners Funeral Home, Gore Bay. Service at St. Johns Anglican Church Kagawong, Saturday at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend J. McCausland officiating.
Interment in Kagawong Cemetery.
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Manitoulin Expositor, Little Current, Ontario (date unknown)
THOMAS EUREAL DROLET
DROLET, Thomas Eureal, on Sunday, January 28, 2001 at Toronto General Hospital. Survived by loving mother Vi Drolet of Little Current, predeceased by father Roy. Remembered by sister Carrolyn and husband Ron Harper of Little Current., Angela and Chris Hogge of Winnipeg, Great Uncle of Brock Size, Katie and Christopher Hogge and Noah Harper. At Thomas' request there will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation with burial of ashes in Cold Springs cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Island Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 31, 2001
VIOLET MAY DROLET
In loving memory of Violet May Drolet who died peacefully at Manitoulin
Health Centre surrounded by love, on Friday, August 25, 2006 at the age of
89. Predeceased by beloved husband Roy (1991). Loved by daughter Carrolyn
and husband Ron Harper of Little Current. Predeceased by son Thomas (2001).
Cherished grandmother of Connie Harper of Little Current, Angela and husband
Chris Hogge of Barrie, Dale and wife Zinda Harper of Lindsay. Great
grandmother of Brock Size and partner Mandy Case, Katie and Christopher and
Kieran Hogge and Noah and Tess Harper. Great great grandmother of Gabriel
Size. Visitation was from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm, Sunday, at Island Funeral
Home. Funeral Service was at 11 am, Monday, August 28, 2006 at Holy Trinity
Anglican Church, Little Current. Rev. Steve Pessah officiating. Burial at
Cold Springs Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 30, 2006
ALLAN GLADWIN DRYBURGH
DRYBURGH, Allan Gladwin – At Manitoulin Health Centre on Saturday, February 18, 1995 Allan Gladwin Dryburgh of Little Current in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Alice Dryburgh (Eade). Dear brother of Nola Smith and Helen Graves of Little Current. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and several great nieces and great nephews and friend Jerry Daganais. Predeceased by sisters Grace McMaster, Jean Eade and Christine Cote and brothers Morley and George. Rested at Eagleson Funeral Home Sunday, February 19. Funeral service was held at Little Current United Church on Monday, February 20 with Reverend Mark Ferrier officiating. Interment in Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements by E.J. Eagleson Funeral Home Ltd., Little Current.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
DRYBURGH – At his home on Tuesday, December 19, 1967, George Burton Dryburgh of Little Current in his 56th year; beloved husband of Luella Heximer; rested at the Tracy Funeral Home; funeral service was held from there on Friday, December 22nd at 3 p.m. Rev. Hugh Gemmell officiated. Interment Mountain View Cemetery.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
GEORGE BURTON DRYBURGH
On December 22, at 3 o’clock funeral services were held from the Tracy Funeral Home for George Burton Dryburgh, who died at his home on December 19th, 1967 in his 56th year, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Dryburgh was the beloved husband of Luella Heximer, R.R. #1, Little Current, Ont. Rev. Hugh Gemmell of the Little Current United Church officiated at the funeral service.
George Dryburgh was born in Howland Township, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Dryburgh. He attended No. 1 Howland School, and on December 20th, 1952 married Luella Heximer of Niagara Falls, Ont., but came to reside in Howland Township where Mr. Dryburgh lived all his life.
He was a member of Little Current United Church. He owned and operated Dryburgh’s Camp for the last 25 years.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one stepdaughter, Joyce (Mrs. Robert Thiel) of Niagara Falls and two grandchildren, Billy and Catherine; five sisters, Mrs. Nelson McMaster (Grace) of Toronto, Mrs. James Cote (Christine) of Sudbury; Mrs. Frank Stortz (Helen) of Chicago, Mrs. Sherman Eade (Jean) and Mrs. Austin Smith (Nola) both of Little Current; also two brothers, Morley and Allan of Little Current. Two step sisters, Mrs. Bertha Seitz and Mrs. Roy Vanzant of Little Current also survive. He was predeceased by two step sisters, Mrs. Ed Valiquette (Marion) and Mrs. Donald Smith (Elizabeth), also two step brothers, Norman and Cecil Dryburgh.
Pall bearers were Allan Little, Autrell Wilkinson, William Wilkin, Floyd Morphet and R.H. Cunningham, Sr. Mr. Orval Smith drove the flower car. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery.
Relatives attended from Chicago, Toronto, Sudbury and Niagara Falls.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
MRS. HANNAH DRYBURGH
- Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from Little Current United Church, for Mrs. Hannah Lowe Dryburgh, Howland Township. Mrs. Dryburgh died at her home Sunday, October 26 following a lengthy illness. She was in her 81st year.
Born at Killarney and educated at Sheguiandah she was a daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. John Lowe.
Following her marriage to William Dryburgh the couple settled on the
farm in Howland Township where their son Alan now lives.
Predeceased by her husband, February 12, 1940, she is survived by five
daughters, Mrs. A . R. Elliott (Grace), Milton; Mrs. W. J. Cote, Christine, Sudbury, Mrs. Frank Stortz (Helen, Chicago), Mrs. Austin Smith, (Nola) and Mrs. Sherman Eade (Jean), both of Little Current; three sons, Alan, George and Morley, all of Little Current; and six grandchildren. Three brothers, Albert, Charles and William Lowe, and a sister Emily predeceased her. Rev. Robt. Wagner of Little Current United Church officiated at the funeral service. Mrs. Joe Nelder was organist.
Pallbearers were Harvey Wilkin, Alfred Morphet, Nelson Morphet, Morley
Tracy, Mel Bock, and Alan Kerr.
Interment took place at Mountain View Cemetery.
Those attending the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Reg. Lowe, Miss Bertha Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Low, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Low and Julian Lowall of Killarney; Mr. Ed Valiquette, Sudbury, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Valiquette, Sudbury; Mr. and Mrs. John Starratt, Richard's Landing; Mrs. Gordon Hedges, Mrs. Wm. Weekes, Mrs. Howard Dunlop, Mrs. Chas. Middleton, Austin Eade, Mrs. Jack Schaeffer, all of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cote, Sudbury; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Elliott, Milton; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stortz, Chicago; and Mrs. Charlie Young, Webbwood.
Obituary from the Manitoulin Expositor, Little Current, Ontario, November 1956
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
LUELLA C. DRYBURGH
DRYBURGH, Luella C, August 12, 1999 at Niagara Falls, with her daughter Joyce Thiel and cherished family friend Susie Pitul at her side, in her 87th year; wife of the late George B. Dryburgh, beloved mother of Joyce (Bob Thiel), of Niagara Falls; loving "gran" of Bill and Cathy Thiel; sister-in-law of Helen Graves, of Manitoulin; friend of Lily and Floyd Morphet of Manitoulin. A member of St. Andrew's United Church, she had been a resident of Niagara Falls for most of her life having spent a few years residing on Manitoulin Island. Funeral serice was held on Saturday at Morse and Son Chapel of the Morgan Funeral Homes, Niagara Falls. Interment Lundy's Lane Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor August 18, 1999
DOUGLAS LAWRENCE DRYDEN
In loving memory of Douglas Lawrence Dryden, August 27, 1945 - February 13,
2005. Doug Dryden, a resident of R.R. #1 Providence Bay, died at the
Manitoulin Health Centre, Mindemoya on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at the age
of 59 years. He was born at Mindemoya, son of the late Andrew and Grace
(Caddle) Dryden. He had been the Grocery Manager at Island Foodland in
Mindemoya until his illness prevented him from working. Doug had a variety
of interests including hunting, fishing, curling, playing cards and going
for rides in the Spring and Fall to look for deer. He was a member of Gore
Bay Masonic Lodge #472 A.F. & A.M.. Everyone who knew Doug will remember him
for telling a joke and pulling practical jokes whenever possible. His
greatest love was spending time with family and friends and in particular
spending time with his boys at the Hunt Camp or on the lake fishing. He will
truly be missed by all, but many happy times will be cherished.
Doug is survived by his beloved wife Sally (Sammons) and his loving and
loved sons Andrew of Timmins and Travis of Alberta. Dear brother of Mary Ann
and husband Harold McCutcheon of Mindemoya and Betty Jean and husband
Glendon Bailey of South Baymouth. Also survived by a number of nieces and
nephews.
Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home after 7 pm on Tuesday. The funeral
service will be conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel on Wednesday, February
16, 2005 at 11 am with Rev. Mary Jo Eckert Tracy officiating. Cremation to
follow. In remembrance, donations to the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary,
(Special Air Mattress) or the Northeastern Ontario Cancer Centre would be
appreciated. Gore Bay Masonic Lodge conducted a Memorial Service Tuesday at
7pm.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 16, 2005
ELLA DUBRUL
In loving memory of Ella Dubrul, 1905-2001.
She was born Ella Kendall in Plattsburg, N.Y., the daughter of a Baptist
minister whose calls took the family to Antrim, N.H.; Cranbrook, B.C.; Dehli and Norwich, Ontario. She graduated first in her class from Woodstock High School. At Toronto Normal School she met Stuart Cork. They married in 1927 and raised two sons David and Kendall, and a foster-son Flight Sergeant John Gardiner who was shot down in February, 1945. Their daughter Eleanor died in infancy in 1946.
In 1935 they founded Killarney Mountain Camp, a summer resort in Baie Fine; then designed and built Birch Island Lodge on the Whitefish River Indian Reserve, (Birch Island) near Little Current, Ontario, which they operated from 1940 until the beautiful lodge burned in 1953. She was a Director of Northern Ontario Outfitters Association and wrote its constitution. From 1942 to 1945 she directed a novel recreation program at Trinity K Club, the first girl's work program undertaken by the Kiwanis Club of Toronto. In 1946 she helped Stuart found a new program in Institutional Management at the University of Toronto. After his passing in 1950 the program was moved to Ryerson, where it eventually grew into the present degree program in Hospitality.
In 1952 she married Dr. George Harvey Worthington in Vancouver, B.C. After he passed on in 1954 she attended Columbia University in New York City where she set a record number of points taken in one semester (30) and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Public Law and Government.
In 1960 she married Stephen DuBrul, with whom she celebrated her most
cherished achievement, a 25th wedding anniversary. They lived at first in Detroit, Michigan, but mainly north of there on Lake George Road, Lake Orion. There she researched and published two books, "The Worst of the Bargain" and "What Happened in Murdochville", and served as a Director of WTVS Public TV.
After so much growth, both natural and by acquisition, she leaves a large and diverse family of Corks, Finlays, DuBruls, and Galvins, extending down to great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass was held on Tuesday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's
Chapel of St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto.
A reception will follow. If you wish, a donation to Hart House Development Office, University of Toronto, would be greatly appreciated. Flowers gratefully declined.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 18, 2001
HELEN WILHEMINE DUGAN (NEE DUXBURY)
In loving memory of Helen Wilhemine Dugan (nee Duxbury) who died peacefully at the Haliburton Hospital on Friday, May 4, 2007 in her 84th year. Loving mother of 4 daughters, Gloria Sawyer (Fred), Freda Davis (Bill), Carolen Clark, and Nancy French (Rob). Wonderful grandma of Ed Davis (Sigh), Jim Sawyer (Tracy), Sherry Mulholland (Bill), Debbie Sawyer, Charlene Davis, Dan Clark (Kim), Chris Clark (Callie), Crystal Dugan and Haley Hogan. Dear great grandmother of 9 and 1 deceased. Sister to Muriel Pyette of Tehkummah, Goldwyn Duxbury of Wikwemikong, Irwin Duxbury (Orpha) of Espanola and predeceased by sisters Madeline, Freda and Hilda. Friends were invited to visit the family at the Gordon A. Monk Funeral Home Ltd., 127 Main St., Box 427, Minden, K0M 2K0 (www.gordonmonkfuneralhome.com) on Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 1 pm. Interment in Ingoldsby Pioneer Cemetery. Reception followed at Ingoldsby United Church (downstairs). Memorial donations to the Community Care, Haliburton County would be appreciated by the family.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 16, 2007
Helen Wilhemine Dugan (Duxbury), originally of Tehkummah, died peacefully at the Haliburton Hospital on Friday, May 4th, 2007 in her 84th year.
Loving mother of four daughters - Gloria Sawyer (Fred), Freda Davis (Bill), Carolen Clark and Nancy French (Rob). Wonderful grandma of Ed Davis (Sigh), Jim Sawyer (Tracy), Sherry Mulholland (Bill), Debbie Sawyer, Charlene Davis, Dan Clark (Kim), Chris Clark (Callie), Crystal Dugan and Haley Hogan. Dear great grandmother of 9 and 1 deceased. Sister to Muriel Pyette of Tehkummah, Goldwyn Duxbury of Wikemikong, Irwin Duxbury (Orpha) of Espanola and predeaceased by sisters Madeline, Freda and Hilda. Helen, was the daughter of Alfred and Nina (Martin) Duxbury
submitted by Sherry
DUHAIME, Aurel - The family announces with sorrow his death Saturday, January 13th, 2007 in Sudbury, at the age of 84 years. Son of the late Alexandre and of the late Louisa (née Lefebvre) Duhaime. Husband of the late Pierrette Duhaime (née Gauthier). Loving father of Daniel Duhaime (late Jean) of Nepean, Caméllia Duhaime (Don) of Manitoulin Island, Roger Duhaime (Melanie), Marie Duhaime (David Beaudry) all of Sudbury and Aurelie Chivers (Mark) of Toronto. Dear brother of Gérard Duhaime of Sudbury. Predeceased by his brothers Sylvestre, Alexandre, Isidore, Albert, Lionel, Léon, Camille and sisters Ida, Eleonore, Agnès and Jeanne D'Arc. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Raquel Meyer (Paul Barber), Russell Régimbal, Lise-Marie, Caroline, Stephanie, Lauren, Emily, Mathieu-Alexandre and his great-grandchildren Cody, Justin and Amy. He will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Duhaime retired from INCO after 36 years of service. Aurel, a passionate fiddle player, enjoyed hunting and camping. He will be remembered for his great sense of humour. The family will receive friends at the Co-Operataive Funeral Home, 222 Lasalle Blvd., E. (at Notre-Dame), Sudbury, Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9:00 p.m. and Wednesday after 10:30 a.m. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 17th, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel, Sudbury. Donations to the SRH Nephrology Department would be appreciated.
DUHAIME, Aurel - Est décédé le samedi 13 janvier 2007 à Sudbury à l'âge de 84 ans. Fils de feu Alexandre et de feu Louisa (née Lefebvre) Duhaime. Époux de feu Pierrette Duhaime (née Gauthier). Il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants Daniel Duhaime (feu Jean) de Nepean, Caméllia Duhaime (Don) de l'le Manitoulin, Roger Duhaime (Melanie), Marie Duhaime (David Beaudry) tous de Sudbury et Aurelie Chivers (Mark) de Toronto. Cher frère de Gérard Duhaime de Sudbury. Prédécédé par ses frères Sylvestre, Alexandre, Isidore, Albert, Lionel, Léon, Camille et ses soeurs Ida, Eleonore, Agnès et Jeanne D'Arc. Il laisse également dans le deuil ses petits-enfants Raquel Meyer (Paul Barber), Russell Régimbal, Lise-Marie, Caroline, Stephanie, Lauren, Emily, Mathieu-Alexandre et ses arrière petits- enfants Cody, Justin et Amy. Il sera grandement manqué par plusieurs nièces et neveux. M. Duhaime était à la retraite, ayant travaillé pendant 36 ans à la companie INCO. Aurel, qui ne manquait aucunement la chance de jouer son violon, legs à sa famille, la passion de la musique ainsi que son grand sens d'humour. Il aimait aussi faire le camping et la chasse. La famille recevra parents et amis à la Coopérative Funéraire, 222 boul., Lasalle E. (angle Notre-Dame), Sudbury, mardi de 14 h-17 h et de 19 h -21 h et mercredi après 10 h30. Le service funéraire aura lieu le mercredi 17 janvier 2007 à 11 h 30 à la chapelle de la Coopérative funéraire, Sudbury. Que vos témoignages de condoléances se traduisent à HRS Département Néphrologie
Sudbury Star, Monday, January 15, 2007
MARY JANE DUNCAN
DUNCAN -- At Little Current, on Friday, the 28th inst., Mary Jane Mitchell, beloved wife of Mr. Chas. E. Duncan, aged 52 years. Funeral will take place Sunday at 4 p.m.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 29, 1895
1937
We were all sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Duncan Duncanson at her home in Winnipeg. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband and one son, Albert. The latter is well known in hockey as ‘Spunk’ Duncanson. He now resides in Toronto. The bereaved have the sympathy of a host of friends here
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Memorial Service for The Late D. Duncanson
On December 31st, 1938, in Christie Street Hospital, Toronto, there
died a member of one of West Manitoulin’s pioneer families. Owing to the inclemency of the weather it was not possible to bring the body of the late Duncan Duncanson home for burial, so interment was made in the
Prospect Cemetery, Toronto. Fitting tribute was paid to the departed
brother and friend in a memorial service in St. Andrew’s United Church
Silver Water, on Sunday, January 8th. The service was conducted by the
Pastor, and associated with him was the Rev. B.P. Fuller, of St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Silver Water.
The late Mr. Duncanson came to the Island with his parents, from the
County of Elgin, 58 years ago. In 1905 Mr. Duncanson took up residence in Winnipeg where, five years later he was married to the late Elsie Back, who predeceased him some years ago. Mr. Duncanson served two years overseas with the 107th Winnipeg Battalion and was invalided home in 1918 with a perfect service record. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Independent Order of Forresters.
The surviving members of the family are one son, Albert Gordon,
Toronto; three sisters, Mrs. Ben Hopkins, Armstrong, B.C.; Mrs. Thos.
Rankin, Los Angeles, California and Mrs. C.A. Hutton, Silver Water; and
three brothers, John, Lachlin and Archie, all of Silver Water.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Mr. John Duncanson
Tuesday, 3.45 a.m., November 9th, there passed to his rest at the home of his brother and sister in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Duncanson, one of
Silver Water’s oldest pioneers, in the person of Mr. John Duncanson.
Mr. Duncanson, nearing the close of his 85th year, was the second
eldest in the family of Mr. John Duncanson Sr. and Catherine McLachlin
and was born at Dunwich, Elgin county in 1862. Coming to the Manitoulin
Island in 1882, he settled near Silver Lake. By trade he was a carpenter, and helped to build the present St. Andrew’s United Church and the Manse, and gave volunteer work in the erection of St. Peter’s Anglican Church and the Forester’s Hall.
In Churchmanship, Mr. Duncanson was a member and elder in the
Presbyterian Church before the union, also a Sunday School teacher, later taking the same responsibility in the United Church. He was ever a faithful attendant at church services until ill-health prevented.
He remained a bachelor, and for most of his life lived with his
brother, Mr. Archie Duncanson.
Mr. Duncanson is survived by three sisters: (Mary), Mrs. Benjamin
Hopkins of British Columbia; (Annie), Mrs. A. Rankin of Los Angeles,
Calif.; (Catharine), Mrs. Chas. Hutton, and one brother, Mr. Archie
Duncanson, both of Silver Water.
The funeral was under the direction of Mr. Alfred Turner and Son of
Gore Bay. The private service at 2.00 p.m. for the immediate family, and the public service at 2.30 was conducted by Mr. Alvin Cleland of St. Andrew’s United Church. The pallbearers were his six nephews, namely; Messrs. Ray and Harvey Hutton, Arden and Norman Duncanson, Walter C. Duncanson and John D. Hopkins. Interment was in Silver Water cemetery. Those attending from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hutton of Port Colborne. Sprayss (sic) of flowers were given by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hutton and the Duncanson family. To the latter, Mrs. Jacob Rumley contributed generously.
1948 (handwritten)
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
BELFORD DUNLOP
DUNLOP, Belford – At Lee Manor in Owen Sound on Wednesday morning April 3, 1996. Belford B.R. Dunlop in his 96th year. Loving husband of the late former Myrtle Florence White (1962) and the late former Lynn Adams (1978). Dear father of D. Angus and his wife Vicki of Sault Ste. Marie; Nolan and his wife Wilda of Woodford; Norma and her husband Neil Gilchrist of RR#3, Owen Sound, Marie and her husband Alfred Jackson of Williamsford; and daughter-in-law Norma Dunlop of Meaford. Remembered by 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Predeceased by on son Wilfred; three brothers, Jack, Bert and Mervin; and one sister Iona Dunlop. Friends called at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home in Owen Sound on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 pm where a service was held on Friday afternoon at 1 pm. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations to either the Canadian Cancer Society of the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
BURTON “BURT” DUNLOP
DUNLOP, Burton "Burt" passed away at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Friday, November 24, 2000 at the age of 80 years. Beloved father of Leila. Loved father of Garfield and Lenora of Sudbury; Fraser and Wendy of Sudbury; Chris and Nancy of Sheguiandah; Mark and Margit of Guelph and Kevin and Lynn of Manitowaning. Cherished grandfather of James, Julie, Torrie and friend Debra, Tara, Tiphanie, Karen, Karla, Jessica, Kate, Courtland and Carter. Great grandfather of Torrie Jr. Brother of Hilda Lozier of Ohio, Bill and Fran Dunlop of Sarnia. Predeceased by John, Roy and Dorothy Skinner. Funeral service was held Monday, November 27 at the Island Funeral Home, Little Current with Reverend Richard White officiating. Burial at Elmview Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, 2000
The Late John Dunlop
In the passing away of Mr. John Dunlop Sr. of Bidwell Township the Island has lost a pioneer who spent many years in hewing out a home and transforming the forests of the early days into the well cultivated farms of the present day.
The life of the pioneer was no sinecure in the days when a bag of flour had to be carried for miles on the shoulders of the settlers, and the deceased has seen the Manitoulin transform from a wilderness or burnt lands to an up-to-date farming settlement and has taken his share of the burden. The deceased leaves a widow four sons and four daughters to mourn his death.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 11, 1912
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Obituary
John Dunlop
On Tuesday, Jan. 25th, John Dunlop eldest son of the late, Mr. and Mrs.
John Dunlop Sr. and beloved husband of Gladys Egan Dunlop of Sheguiandah, passed away at his home of heart failure. Mr. Dunlop, who had been in poor health for the past year, was taken ill on Jan. 23rd. Mr. Dunlop was born at Sheguiandah 1871, March 9th and was in his 67th year. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and six children, the eldest, a boy 19 years, the youngest, a girl 8 yrs, whom are all at home.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. F. Jewell of Sheguiandah
Anglican Church. A large crowd attended and the many floral tributes bore evidence of the high esteem in which Mr. Dunlop was held. Among the many floral offerings was a beautiful spray from the Women’s Auxiliary a spray from Mr. and Mrs. Belford Dunlop; flowers from Miss Maud Egan and Peter, large spray from Mrs. Atkinson and Roy; from Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Abbott; also a spray from Mr. and Mrs. Carl Atkinson, a beautiful wreath from Mrs. Dunlop and family. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Norman Burnett, Wm. Keatly, Carl Atkinson, Geo. Halcrow and his two brothers-in-law, Jacob Stringer and Thos Morrow. The sympathy of the community is with those who have been left fatherless, also to his wife and other relatives.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
JOHN W. DUNLOP
DUNLOP, John W. – At Sudbury Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 3, 1996 John W. Dunlop of Little Current in his 79th year. John farmed all of his life on the Dunlop Century farm, in Howland township and moved to Little Current at the time of his retirement. He was very active in municipal affairs and acted as Reeve of Howland township for over 30 years. Beloved husband of Charlotte Dunlop (Levack). Dear brother of Burt (wife Leila) of Sheguiandah; Bill (wife Fran) of Corunna; Hilda Lozier of Lockbourne, Ohio; the late Dorothy Skinner and her husband Al of Orillia, the late Roy Dunlop and his wife Ruth of Little Current. Brother-in-law of the late Carter Levack and Lois Mood (husband Laurie) of London. Funeral service was held on Monday, October 7 at Grace Bible Church with Reverend J. Van Kesteren officiating. Interment in Elmview Cemetery. Donations to Grace Bible Church or a charity of your choice gratefully accepted. Eagleson Funeral Home, Little Current in charge of funeral arrangements.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
JOHN WESLEY DUNLOP
DUNLOP, John Wesley – (September 5th, 1918-October 3rd, 1996) a beloved and highly respected citizen of Little Current and Howland Township, passed away October 3rd at Sudbury Memorial Hospital at 78 years of age.
He was the eldest child of the late John Dunlop and the late Gladys (Egan) Dunlop of Pike Lake. His mother died when he was eighteen and his father died when he was only nineteen. John kept the family together and raised his five brothers and sisters, namely Bert, the late Dorothy Skinner, Bill, the late Roy and Hilda Lozier. They remain a very close family unit, to this day. In 1942, he married Margaret Ingram, who passed away with an infant son in 1944, In 1947, he married Charlotte Levack of Manitowaning and they lived on the Dunlop farm until John retired from political life and Charlotte from teaching in 1976, when they moved to Little Current.
John farmed the Dunlop farm, all his life, which was designated a Centennial farm in 1967. He also received Farmer of the Year Award representing Manitoulin for outstanding community service and agricultural achievement. Both John and Charlotte attended this presentation at New Liskeard College in 1982.
Always extremely active in community affairs, he was Chairman of the C.N.I.B. for Manitoulin, as well as an active member until his passing. He served on the Manor Board for at least ten years and along with some others was instrumental in having the Manitoulin Centennial Manor built in 1967. Also, John represented Howland Township on the Children’s Aid Society Board for ten years. He was on the Manitoulin Co-op Board for several years. John was Reeve when the Little Current – Howland Recreation Centre was built, he played a key role in this project. He was Chairman of the Little Current – Howland Museum when it was built. He was Reeve of Howland Township of thirty years, ran in four elections but never defeated.
He was active in church affairs and serves as people’s warden, for several years at Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Little Current. The last several years he was an active faithful member of Grace Bible Church in Little Current. He was buried from Grace Bible Church on October 6, 1996, with Pastor VanKersteren officiating.
Eulogy was given at the funeral by Barry Halcrow, John’s nephew.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
Uncle John Dunlop
John Dunlop always believed in providing support to members of his family. He learned this early in life when his mother and father died unexpectedly. John took responsibility for holding the family together on the Pike Lake farm and raising his younger brothers and sisters. When my father died, John and Charlotte were there to help and provided support to us, in every possible way.
When it was time to cut back on his farming activities, John still remembered his family members (Eric and I) by giving us the opportunity to purchase the land adjoining our farm on Ten Mile Point. He knew it would benefit us to expand the farm.
During his many years of his life all of the family and community (Manitoulin Island) received uncounted benefits from the unwavering support provided by John.
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
Eulogy by Fred Dunlop of Stayner
John Dunlop was a member of my family and he was more than just a cousin. He was a man whom I respected, whose friendship I cherished and a man who I will greatly miss. I shared many things with John, the love of farming and the land. I remember well the many talks we had, especially those as we walked around his farm. He had a great deal of pride in the family homestead, and on occasions, I was given a glimpse of this pride at work.
For me, as a child, it was a special holiday when my mom, dad and sister would pile into the car and head to the Island.
Besides the land, John and I shared the same love of vehicles, although John’s garage was more up to date than mine. Many times John would call and say, “Well, Fred, I’ve bought a new red Chevy 4 x 4 with 16 inch wheels: and when he sold that truck it would be in the same spotless condition as the day he bought it.
I remember my son Brian’s excitement when John allowed him to drive his Lincoln to my parents 50th anniversary dinner.
John and my dad, Clarence Dunlop, were very much alike. They were leaders, always taking an active part in their community. John’s contributions to his wife, his family and his community will not be forgotten.
As I said, “I will miss you John.”
“Not by the things he stored away, or tried to save. He made his fortune day by day, by what he gave. He had the smile his friends will miss, the cheering word, through days of grief and times of bliss, they often heard. A home of love and laughter filled, he grew to own, a spot serene, no one can build with wealth alone. So rich his fortunes these friendship and honour, love pride and memories”.
Fred Dunlop.
One of John’s favourite hymns, “The Old Rugged Cross”, was sung beautifully by Eva Skippen and Gertrude Aelick, accompanied on the organ by John’s cousin Barbara Cranston. The congregation also sang another of John’s favourite hymns, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”.
Scripture Reading, by Pastor Van Kesteren, Revelation 21:1-8: Message-Ezekiel 22:30 “Who Will Stand In The Gap?”
The last hymn, by the congregation before the committal service, was “It Is Well With My Soul”. At the committal service, Elm View Cemetery,
Sheguiandah, these comforting words were read from the Bible by Pastor Van Kesteren – Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:1-5 & Hebrews 13:20 & 21.
Pallbears, all relatives, were Fred, Kevin and Mark Dunlop, Eric and Barry Halcrow and Tom Mood. Honourary pallbearers were Roy Bayer, Don Abbott, Ken Ferguson, Alex Murray, Shawn Howard, Ralph Batman, Gordon Mood, Larry Glover and Tom Nighswander. Flowers – Fraser and John Dunlop.
Mourning this great loss are his wife, Charlotte, the Dunlop family. Laurie and Lois Mood and family, as well as the community.
On July 20th there will be a dedication of the sound system, at Grace Bible Church, in memory of John. Friends and family are invited to this service.
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
Early Pioneer Passes at Bass Creek
Mrs. Mary Dunlop Came to Island 72 Years Ago
After an illness of three months, the death of Mrs. Mary Dunlop
occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Morrow, Bass Creek, on May 19th. The late Mrs. Dunlop was one of the early settlers of
Manitoulin, coming to the Island at the age at sixteen, and when a great number of the settlers were Indians. She lived among them for a number of years, learning their language and many times acting as interpreter. She was a sister of the late Humphrey May, who was the first white child born on the Manitoulin.
As a young girl, the late Mrs. Dunlop, lived at the home of Rev. Sims,
who later married her in the year 1868 to John Dunlop. She was a good
wife and mother to their eleven children, carrying on the burden alone
since her husband died in 1912. Although in her 88th year she was quite
active until last February.
The funeral service was conducted at her late residence by Rev.
Hardyman, assisted by Rev. Weeks and interment took place in Sheguiandah cemetery in the family plot. The unusually large crowd at the funeral was evidence that she was loved by all and also the numerous tokens of lowers bore mute testimony. Her family were all home for the funeral, except her son who in New York. Jim was present from Stayner and the rest of the family reside on the Island. Mrs. Dunlop had thirty grand-children, thirty-one great grand-children, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
MARY EILEEN DUNLOP
Mary Eileen Dunlop of Teeswater passed away at Mindemoya Hospital, Manitoulin Island on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Cameron Dunlop of Teeswater. Dear mother of Barbara Hughson and husband Norm of Manitoulin Island, Ronnie Dunlop and wife Diane of Val Caron, Donnie Dunlop and wife Debbie of Garson and Karen Spec and husband Greg of Naughton. Sadly missed by 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Bev MacDonald and husband Hugh of Teeswater and Betty Voisin and husband Mac of Formosa, brothers-in-law Glen Dunlop and wife Bev of Kincardine and George Dunlop and wife Barb of Nova Scotia and sisters-in-law Millie Blackwell of Teeswater and Muriel Dunlop of Kincardine and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Earl Blackwell and Mary Nesbitt, brothers Harry Blackwell and wife Jean and Jack Blackwell and brothers-in-law John Dunlop and wife Alma and Bob Dunlop. Visitation was held at the Tiffin Funeral Home, Teeswater, on Friday from 2 - 4 pm and 7 - 9 pm. Funeral service was conducted from the chapel on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 2 pm with Marilyn Robertson officiating. Interment at the Culross-Teeswater Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Dell Hughson, Daryl Hughson, Kevin Spec and Jamie Dunlop and nephews David Blackwell and Bob Blackwell. Granddaughters Shannon Spec, Tammy McDonald and Nina Dunlop acted as flower bearers. Memorial donations to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation or the Mindemoya Hospital would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Portrait and memorial online at www.tiffinfuneralhome.ca.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 23, 2008
NANCY ANN DUNLOP
In loving memory of Nancy Ann Dunlop who died tragically on Sunday, March 5,
2006 at the age of 54. Nancy worked as an RPN at Sudbury General Hospital
for over 20 years, moving to the Island she worked at both Little Current
and Mindemoya Hospitals. She was an avid curler and will be remembered for
her happy, friendly way, her affection and devotion to her family. Born to
Bob and Edith Fogal (both predeceased). Beloved wife of Chris Dunlop of
Sheguiandah. Loved mother of Karen and Karla both of Sudbury. Dear sister of
Marie and Lawrence Clarke, Shirley and Bob Graham, Pat and Doran Bryant,
Arla (predeceased) and Cam Thibeault, Mike and Valinda Fogal.
Daughter-in-law of Leila Dunlop (Burton predeceased). Remembered by in-laws
Garfield and Lenora, Fraser and Wendy, Mark and Margit, Kevin and Lynn. Will
be missed by special friends Nicholas and Xander. Visitation was from 7 - 9
pm Tuesday at Island Funeral Home. Cremation. Donations to Mindemoya
Hospital Auxiliary would be appreciated.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 15, 2006
WILLIAM "BILL" LEONARD DUNLOP
In memory of William "Bill" Leonard Dunlop of Sarnia, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Bluewater Heatlh
Palliative Care, Sarnia on Friday, July 7, 2006, at the age of 82.
Loving husband to Frances for 53 1/2 years. Loving father of Tim
Dunlop and his wife Pam of Corunna and Lowell Bida and her husband
Peter of Sarnia. Proud grandfather of Shannon, Mark, Jennifer,
Kaitlyn and Parker. Also survived by his sister Hilda Lozier.
Predeceased by his brothers Roy, John and Bert and his sister Dorothy
Skinner. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Bill's life was an
adventure beginning on a farm on Manitoulin Island where he was born,
to logging caps and eventually leading to construction where in 1955
he and his family spent five years living in Pakistan while he worked
on a government project constructing the Warsaw Dam. Bill returned in
1960 where after owning his own farm equipment business, he
eventually joined the Boilermakers Union and worked with them until
his first stroke in 1979. After a miraculous recover, he worked at
Polysar as a security guard where he eventually retired at age 65. He
was soon diagnosed with kidney cancer, which he had been fighting
ever since. Friends were received at the Knight Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 26, 2006
CLAIRE MARIE "JOEY" DUNN
In loving memory of Claire Marie "Joey" Dunn who passed away at the Manitoulin Lodge, Gore Bay on Monday, February 23, 2009. Joey was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Eugene Dunn. Loving mother of Patrick and his wife Patricia of Victoria, B.C. and the late Eugene. Mother-in-law and dear friend of Carol Dunn of Medicine Hat, AB. Grandmother of Christopher of Victoria and Kasey of Medicine Hat. Patrick (predeceased). Predeceased by all her siblings. Friends may call at the Island Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 4 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernard's Catholic Church on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 11 am. Deacon Dan Larouche officiating. Spring interment in St. Bernard's Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 4, 2009
Interment for Claire Marie (Joey) Dunn on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 11 am in St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 22, 2009
ELDA CATHERINE DUNN
In loving memory of Elda Catherine Dunn who died peacefully at Manitoulin Centennial Manor on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at the age of 90. Predeceased by husband Thomas J. Dunn. Loved mother of Jim and wife Marilyn Dunn of Port Dover. Predeceased by daughter Linda Love. Remembered by son-in-law Ed Love of Spring Bay. Cherished grandmother of Jason and wife Alison of Port Dover, Tyler and wife Natalie of Sudbury, Darcy, Jeff and Chris Love; all of Barrie. Great grandmother of Morgan and Paige. Predeceased by sister Beryl and husband Bruce Wyman. Dear sister-in-law of Mary and husband Geoff Fournier, Margaret and husband Doug Orton, Irene and husband Frank Drolet, Isabelle and husband Pete Martell, John and wife Beatrice, Patrick Dunn, Charles and wife Nellie, Bernard Dunn; all predeceased. Survived by sister-in-law Claire (Mrs. Bernard Dunn). Elda loved her flowers in summer, curling in the winter, and playing bridge with friends. Visitation was 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm, Sunday at Island Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was at 11 am, Monday, January 8, 2007 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Little Current, Ontario. Burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 10, 2007
GENE DUNN
DUNN, Gene, who passed away at his home on Friday, December 15, 2000 at the age of 45 years. Survived by loving mother Claire (Joey) Dunn. Predeceased by father Bernard Dunn. Dear father of Jessie Ray of Victoria. Remembered by brother Patrick and wife Patricia of Victoria, B.C. and nephew Christopher. Predeceased by nephew Ricky. Burial in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Island Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 24, 2001
JERRY DUNN
DUNN, Jerry – Suddenly on Monday, September 11, 1995, in his 42nd year. Jerry, beloved husband and best friend of Gail. Loving son of Nellie and the late Charles Dunn, of Espanola. Dear brother of Michael Dunn of Hamilton, Ontario. Funeral Service was held at Church of St. Patrick, Markham, Ontario on Friday, September 15, 1995. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Markham, Ontario.
Arrangements by Dixon-Garland Funeral Home, Markham.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
DUNN – John Edward Dunn beloved husband of Beatrice Bateman, died September 1, 1974 at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the age of 71, following a lengthy illness. John had resided at the Manitoulin Centennial Manor for two years and two months.
A life long resident of Little Current, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John W. Dunn of Little Current. He attended Little Current Public School and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
John was employed with the C.P.R. for 47 years, and was pensioned off in 1965 due to ill health. When in good health he was a active member in the Lions Club of Little Current.
He married Beatrice Bateman of Little Current in Little Current on December 30, 1935. The couple had two children.
Requiem high mass was sung at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, September 4th, at 2:00 p.m. by Father O’Connor and served by the deceased nephew Timothy Noon.
Miss Ursula Roszel was organist. Joyce Martell and Cecil Valiquette sung the mass.
Beside his wife Beatrice, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. S. Bailey (Catherine) of Little Current and Mrs. B. Smuck (Francis) of Little Current and two grandchildren, Miss Kim Bailey and Miss Terri Smuck.
Also four brothers, Charles Dunn of Espanola, Tom Dunn of Little Current, Bernard Dunn of Little Current, another brother, Pat predeceased him. Four sisters, Mrs. Isabelle Martell of Little Current, Mrs. Irene Drolet of Little Current, Mrs. Mary Fournier of Sudbury and Mrs. Marg Orton of Orillia.
Pallbearers were Mr. Alvis, Forrest Bailey, Rodney Aelick, Norbert Loosemore, Clarence St. Jacques and Fred Ashley.
Honorary Pallbearers were Jim Callaghan, Louise Gravelle, Max Collar, Ivan Stringer, Cecil Nickoloff and Frank McGovern.
Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Little Current, directed by the Eagleson Funeral Service.
Friends attending form a distance were; Mrs. Perce Woolley of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bresnaham of Sudbury and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Aelick of Val Caron.
Obituary: John Dunn
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
DUNN – at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Little Current on Sunday, September 1, 1974 John Dunn in his 72nd year. He rested at the Eagleson Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 4th, at 2 pm. Interment in St. Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
NELLIE DUNN
DUNN, Nellie, of Espanola passed away at the Espanola General Hospital on Wednesday, February 21, 2001 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Dunn (1980). Dear daughter of the late William and Mary (Johnson) Smith. Loving mother of Michael Dunn of Espanola and the late Jerry Dunn (1995) (wife Gail Dunn) of Markham. Very dear sister of Mrs. Lottie Nighswander of Espanola and the late William, James, Floyd, Melvyn, Fred and John Smith, Agnes Nevills, Nettie Heise and Irene Filion. Nellie was a 50 year member of the Catholic Women's League and a Life Member of the Espanola Horticultural Society. Funeral Mass was held from the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church, Espanola on Saturday, February 24 with Father Al McMillan officiating. Interment in the Espanola Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Bourcier Funeral Home Ltd., Espanola.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 28, 2001
ANNA JULIA DUPLESSIS
In loving memory of Anna Julia DuPlessis who died peacefully at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at the age of 91. Born in Espanola on June 26, 1917 to parents Catherine (Hodgins) and George DuPlessis. Funeral Mass was at 11 am on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Little Current, Ontario with Father George Gardner officiating. Burial at St. Bernard's Cemetery. Arrangements with Island Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 22, 2009
DUPUIS - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Romeo Charette, Little Current, on Tuesday, September 8th, 1964, Diana Marie Dupuis, beloved wife of Arthur Dupuis in her 82nd year. Rested at the Tracy Funeral Home, Little Current, until Requiem High Mass on September 11th at 10 a.m. in St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church, interment in St. Bernard's R. C. Cemetery.
MARJORIE DUTTON (WIBER)
Marjorie Dutton (Wiber) of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away November 23, 2006. Marjorie was born September 14, 1918 on Manitoulin. She moved to Florida in 1975, from Los Angeles, California. During WWII Marj was a nurse in the Canadian Military, on a hospital ship that sailed between Europe and Canada. Her brother Bill Wiber, was a passenger on one of these trips due to injuries sustained while serving in Italy. She was predeceased by her parents Ralph and Sarah Wiber, her brother Mac, sister Mary Rose, and baby brother Lyle. She is survived by her brother Bill Wiber (Margaret) of North Bay and numerous nieces and nephews. Marjorie's ashes will be interred at Kagawong in the Spring of 2007.
Manitoulin Expositor, December 20, 2006
MARJORIE WIBER DUTTON (AKA DODD)
Marjorie Wiber Dutton (A.K.A. Dodd), September 4, 1918 - November 23, 2006. Obituary written by Marjorie Wiber Dutton April 1, 1997 and edited by Helen Wiber. Born Helen Marjorie Wiber, September 4, 1918 at Billings, Manitoulin Island to Ralph (d. December 30, 1977) and Sarah Delilah (Sadie McDermid) (d. September 5, 1990) Wiber. After completing elementary school on Billings, Marjorie finished High School at Mindemoya then entered Nurses' training at Ottawa Civic Hospital, Ottawa graduating with her R.N. in 1940. Marjorie worked for about 1 year at the Tuberculosis Hospital in Manitowaning than accepted a position at the Copper Cliff Hospital. She was also employed at the Metropolitan Hospital in Windsor, Ontario and from there, enlisted in the Royal Canadian Medical Corps during WWII. While serving in the Army, she was assigned to the Letitia, a hospital ship, sailing the Atlantic from Europe to Halifax. This was an important experience for her. On one crossing, her brother Bill was a passenger because of his injuries sustained while serving in Italy. Shortly before Army discharge in June 1952, Marjorie married James C. Dodd and settled in Los Angeles, California. She resumed Nursing Studies and graduated from UCLA in 1963. By this time she was divorced from Mr. Dodd and had had a short-lived marriage to Mr. Richard Dutton. She worked then for seventeen years as a school nurse in the Los Angeles City School System. These were enjoyable years for her. After her retirement in 1980, she joined her mother, Sarah, in Port Charlotte, Florida where Marjorie lived until her passing November 23, 2006. Marjorie was an avid golfer and was very proud of her certificate and trophy for the two holes-in-one that she made in the 1980s. At the well-attended memorial to celebrate her life held in December 2006 in Port Charlotte, the commander of the local Veterans Corps thanked Marjorie for her support and placed a poppy on her uniform jacket. She is missed for her wry sense of humour and insatiable appetite for world news. Marjorie was predeceased by her parents, brother Mac‚ (Joan) in 1989 and sister Mary Rose (Reo) in 1993. Surviving are her brother Bill (Margaret) and many cousins, nieces and nephews of both the Wiber and McDermid families. Join with family and friends to celebrate the life of Marjorie Wiber Dutton at Mindemoya United Church, Sunday, May 20th, at 3 pm.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 9, 2007
EVA JANE DUXBURY /Little/Bannerman, b. May 26, 1888; d. Apr. 7, 1961.
OBITUARY: MRS. EVA J. (LITTLE) BANNERMAN - Funeral services were held at Tehkummah Fairview United Church on Monday, April 10th, 1961, for the late Mrs. Eva J. (Little) Bannerman of 1240, 3rd Ave., Owen Sound, Ont., who died at the Collicutt Nursing Home at Owen Sound, on April 7th, 1961. Mrs. Norman Sheets, Layman, officiated, supported by Soloist Mr. Frank Haner. Interment was at Tehkummah United Church Cemetery. The Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased Mr. Goldwin Duxbury, Ir. Irwin Duxbury, Mr. Lloyd Keately, Mr. Hughie Little, Mr. Lewis Pyette, and Mr. Bayward Martin. Ushers were Mr. Owen Williamson and Mr. William Sloan. The funeral was under the direction of the May Funeral Home of Owen Sound. The late Mrs. Bannerman was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duxbury, on May 26th, 1888, at Tossorontio, Ont., and came to the Manitoulin at an early age. On June 19th, 1907 she married the late William Little of Tehkummah and resided there until after his death on November 3rd, 1945. She was the mother of three sons, Herbert Clayton who died in infancy, Percy Alvin Little of Owen Sound, and William Nelson Little of South Bay Mouth, and grand-mother of Candace and Penny Little of Owen Sound. On December 15th, 1955 she married Mr. Johnstone Bannerman of Owen Sound, whom she leaves to mourn her loss.
Also two brothers, William Duxbury of Tehkummah and Harry of Manitowaning, and two sisters, Mrs. William Keately of Sheguiandah and Mrs. Andy Pyette of New Liskeard. Three brothers and one sister predeceased her. The late Mrs. Bannerman was a member of the United Church of Canada, and was also a member of the L.O.B. of Owen Sound.
Submitted by Penny Durst
Harry E. Duxbury
Duxbury-Harry E. Duxbury of Manitowaning died at St. Joseph’s Hospital,
Little Current on Thursday, June 5, 1975 in his 78th year. He rested at Knox United Church, Manitowaning, Friday after 7:00 pm. Funeral Service was from there on Saturday, June 7 at 2:00 pm. Mr. Glen Sauve officiated. Interment Hilly Grove Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 12, 1975
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Death of John Duxbury
A telegraph message came from Mimico on the 11th, stating that Mr. John Edward Duxbury had died that morning.
Mr. Duxbury had a fall some time ago from the effects of which he never recovered, having injured his head in the fall. This left him subject to attacks of epilepsy, from the effects of which he died.
Owing to the snow blockade the remains did not reach home until Monday. Interment is being arranged to take place at Hilly Grove, on Wednesday. The friends have the sympathy of the community.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, February 21, 1918
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
DUXBURY
- On Sept. 17th, I977, Mrs. Margaret Duxbury passed on to Eternal rest at the Gore Bay Nursing Home where she resided for the past five weeks.
Margaret was the eldest daughter of the late John and Ellen Russell of
Tehkummah. She was born March 31st 1886 in the Township of Tehkummah where she resided all her life. On May 21st 1902 she married the late John Wesley Duxbury who predeceased her on March 23rd 1944. To this union was born two children Nellie born in 1904 and died Jan. 29th,1919 and David Russell died on Nov. 9th 1906 as an infant. Margaret had resided with her brother Alex and his wife Bessie for the past 27 years.
She was known to so many as Aunt Maggie and is greatly missed by those whom she leaves to mourn her loss. She was of a quiet nature and loved the goodness of God and his beauty in nature.
She was buried in the Tehkummah Fairview Cemetery in the family plot on
Sept. 19th 1977 beside her loved ones. Rev. Barry Bain officiated at the
ceremony and Mrs. Elain McGauley was organist. "What a friend we have in
Jesus" was sung by the congregation.
The pall-bearers were six nephews Fred Russell, Russell VanHorn, Carl
Beatty, Goldwin and Irwin Duxbury and Chester Bates. Ushers were Jim Anstice and Jim Taylor. She was predeceased by her brother Alex Russell in August 1975, Sister Phoebe (Mrs. Gordon Beatty) in April 1977 and sister Lily (Mrs. Charlie VanHorn) in July 1977 and adopted brother Percy Russell in Oct. 1957.
The beautiful Floral tributes and donations to the various funds were
attributes in the esteem in which she was held.
The Manitoulin Expositor, Little Current, Ontario, December 14, 1977
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
MARY ALICE DUXBURY
MRS. MARY ALICE DUXBURY - - On Nov. 16, Mrs. Duxbury entered into her heavenly home from the earthly residence of her son, Mr. Alf Duxbury of Tehkummah. The funeral service was conducted by Mr. Renshaw in the United Church. Mr. Renshaw took as his text, " I have finished my cause, I have kept the Faith." -- II Tim. 2-4. Paying tribute to her sweet Christian example.
Mrs. Duxbury was born in Essay Township in the 1859 and came to the Manitoulin forty-eight years ago with her husband who predeceased her 23 ago. There were eleven children, Wesley, William, Harry and Alf of Tehkummah; Robert of Toronto; Mrs. Wm. Little of Tehkummah; Mrs. Wm. Keatly of Sheguiandah; Mrs. Andrew Pyette of New Liskeard. All left to mourn her passing. Mrs. Henry Bates, a daughter, passed away four years ago. There are also 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The pallbearers were her five sons and one son-in-law, Wesley, Robert, William, Alfred and Harry Duxbury and Bill Little. Her remains were laid to rest in Hilly Grove Cemetery on Nov. 18. Many floral tributes expressed the sympathy to the bereaved, including, wreath, the family; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Little; wreath, Candice, Ruby and Mrs. Mary Little; wreath, Ladies' Aid and W.I.; spray, Mrs. Helen Russell; and floral tributes from other friends of the community.
Manitoulin Expositor, Little Current, Ontario, November 1942
Submitted by Penny (Little) Durst
Died
Duxbury-At Tehkummah, on November 15th, 1941, Mrs. Mary Duxbury, in her 83rd year.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
ROBERT JOHN DUXBURY
Snowville. We are sorry to record the death of Mr. Robert Duxbury who died from injuries received in an automobile accident in Manitowaning on Saturday evening. The late Mr. Duxbury has been a resident of the Manitoulin for many years and was highly respected. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Keatley of Sheguindah, Mrs. Pyette of New Liskeard, Mrs. Little and Mrs. Bates of Tehkummah except William who is in Texas. The funeral was held on Monday and was largely attended. The family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, December 5, 1918
Submitted by Penny (Little) Durst
MRS. M. DYELL - Massey - A former resident of Massey for half a century Mrs. M. J. Dyell, 80, died at her home here on Wednesday, June 11 after an illness of 14 months.
The former Susan Abbey, she was born at Little Current in 1878. She spent her early years at Little Current and was married in December 1903 at Whitefish falls to Mick Dyell who survives. Their early married life was spent at Whitefish. They moved to Massey about 1908. Mr. Dyell was employed by the old Spanish River Lumber Company, acting as company agent in Massey long after operations ceased.
Mrs. Dyell has for many years been a member of the Massey United Church and was a former choir member and also served as W.A. treasurer.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Lloyd of Espanola and Melvin of Ottawa; two sisters, Mrs. William Soles of Little Current; Mrs. Robert Lewis of Saskatchewan; and a brother Charles Abbey of Little Current.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 13, from Massey United Church.
Interment took place at Massey Protestant Cemetery.
Obituary, uncited
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