Obituaries

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CLARKE MALLERY FOGAL

FOGAL, Clarke Mallery – of Gore Bay formerly Gordon Township passed away at the Mindemoya Hospital on Sunday, November 19, 1989. He was born in Kagawong son of the late John Fogal and Elizabeth (Slagel). Mallery had lived in Gordon Township for the past 42 years moving to Gore Bay in April of 1987. Loving husband of Irene (Cordon) and loving father of Barbara Lawrence of Blind River and son-in-law Jack; and Murray and daughter-in-law Corinne Fogal of Stouffville and step children Jackeleen and Maurice Correlli of Sudbury; Jennette and Clifford Haines of London; Debbie and Bob Wilmot of Nova Scotia and Ted and Yvonne Fogal of Twilight Isle. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren; one great granddaughter. Dear brother of Raymond and sister-in-law Helen Fogal of Gore Bay and Reginald and sister-in-law Edna Fogal of Thessalon. Many nieces and nephews also survive. One son Paul predeceased in 1983 and seven brothers William Nelson, Wesley, Robert, Renford, Richard, Mervyn have also predeceased. The funeral service was conducted at the Turner Funeral Home Wednesday with Mr. Steve Fletcher officiating. Interment in Gordon Cemetery. In remembrance donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

DALTON BLAINE (JOE) FOGAL

In loving memory of Dalton Blaine (Joe) Fogal, November 27, 1942-October 28, 2001
Joe Fogal, a resident of Silver Water, died at his residence as the result of an accident on Sunday, October 28, 2001 at the age of 58 years. He was born in Gore Bay, son of the late Sandy and Elizabeth (Graham) Fogal. Joe had worked at the Quarry for 10 years, a member of the 12 Step Group, and was active helping in the Terry Fox Run. He was an active member of the "Silver Water Coffee Club", and did a great deal of service work. He enjoyed visiting and helping people, and will be remembered for his sense of humour, cutting grass in the community, and many stories and memories will be cherished.
Dearly loved husband of Sandra Sampson; loving and loved father of Deanna and Sandi-Jo; grandfather of Sebastian; dear brother of Graham and his wife Sheila Fogal of Mindemoya; also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Culgin Funeral Home, on Thursday Nov. 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel on Friday, November 2, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. with Erwin Thompson officiating. Cremation to follow. If so desired, donations to the Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Culgin Funeral Home
Manitoulin Expositor, October 31, 2001

DELLA GERTRUDE (LEGGE) FOGAL

FOGAL, (Legge), Della Gertrude – Of the Manitoulin Lodge, passed away at the Mindemoya Hospital on Saturday, January 23, 1993, at the age of 82 years. She was born at Grimesthorpe, daughter of the late Molson C. and Mae (Harper) Legge, and had lived in the Spring Bay area most of her life, until moving to the Lodge in 1986. Previoius to that, Della and her husband John Wesley Fogal, who predeceased in 1975, had farmed at Britainville from 1935, until moving to Spring Bay in the fall of 1965. After retiring, Della kept quite busy, working part-time as well as being involved in many community activities, for many years. She was a member of the Campbell Horticultural Society, the Providence Bay Agricultural Society, the Spring Bay Women’s Institute, and the Providence Bay Curling Club. Della is the beloved mother of Bernice and son-in-law Elwood Lewis of Providence Bay; Arden and daughter-in-law Betty Fogal of Whitefish and Andrew Fogal of Sudbury. Very loving grandmother of Wayne Fogal and Cindy; Gerry and Collette Fogal; Sharon and Carl Smith; Jim and Pam Fogal; Brenda and Gary Smith; Marilyn and Dan Proulx; and Leanne and Greg Lockeyer. Loving great grandmother of Phillipe, Jessica, Crystal, Scott, Tracey, Roger, Kevin, Kayla, Darren, Dayna, Deanna, Janelle, Lucas, Devin and Justin. Dear sister of William and sister-in-law Marvel Legge of Owen Sound and sister-in-law of Evelyn Pattison of Spring Bay. Predeceased by two sons; Arthur and Garnet and one brother Warren. Visitors were received at the Turner Funeral Home in Gore Bay on Sunday from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral home on Monday at 11 am with Reverend Mary Jo Eckert Tracy officiating.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

DOROTHY FOGAL
See Gladys Fogal

ELVA FOGAL
See Gladys Fogal

ELIZABETH LEDORNA ANNA FOGAL

FOGAL, Elizabeth Ledorna Ann (Lizzie) – A resident of the Manitoulin Lodge, passed away at the Mindemoya Hospital on Tuesday, May 26, 1992 in her 78th year. She was born in Tehkummah Township, daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Kay) Graham. Lizzie had been a housewife as well as working at Lloyd’s Grocery Store for a number of years. Following that she worked at the Post Office, retiring in the mid-1970’s. Lizzie enjoyed knitting and playing cards. Her husband Stanley (Sandy) Fogal predeceased in June of 1961. Loving mother of Graham and daughter-in-law Sheila Fogal of Lively; and Joe and daughter-in-law Sandra Fogal of Silverwater. Dear grandmother of Darren and his wife Darlene of Copper Cliff; David of Mindemoya; and Dena and Sandi-Jo of Silverwater. Visitors were received at the Turner Funeral Home, Gore Bay on Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service was conducted at the Funeral Home on Thursday at 11 am with Mr. Steve Fletcher and Mr. Erwin Thompson officiating. Interment in Gordon Cemetery. In remembrance donations may be made to the Manitoulin Lodge or the charity of your choice.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

FANNY (WARD) FOGAL

In loving memory of Fanny (Ward) Fogal April 18, 1905 to February 28, 2003.
Fanny Fogal, a resident of the Manitoulin Lodge, Gore Bay, passed away at the Lodge on Friday, February 28, 2003 at the age of 97 years.
She was born in Allan Township daughter of the late Charles H and Fanny (Bowser) Ward. She was a member of the United Church, loved hunting and gardening and enjoyed knitting and making quilts. Fanny was a hard working farm wife and mother, and will be fondly remembered for her pride, love and enjoyment of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Predeceased be her beloved husband Nelson Fogal. Loving and loved mother of Gurtie Noble and husband Arden, Alford Fogal and wife Doreen all of Gordon Township. Predeceased by one son Emerson and three daughters Dorothy, Elva and Gladys. Dear sister of Sarah Witty, Charles and Matthew Ward all predeceased. Dear grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends called the Culgin Funeral Home on Sunday March 2, 2003. The funeral service was held on Monday March 3, 2002 from the Wm G. Turner Chapel of the Culgin Funeral Home with Pastor Erwin Thompson officiating. Interment in Gordon Cemetery in the spring.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 5, 2003

Three Children Perish When Home Burns.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Fogal Suffer Sad Bereavement
Three children of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Fogal, who reside on the East Bluff, about six and a half miles from Gore Bay, were burned to death on December 4, when fire presumably caused by children playing with the stove, destroyed their home. The dead are Dorothy, aged six years, Elva, aged two years and Gladys, aged eleven months. A short time before the fire Mrs. Fogal made preparations to go to town and left the house to go to a neighbor's. At the same time Clarence McDougall, who was taking Mrs. Fogal to town, started up the road to meet her and his car stalled. Mrs. Fogal went on to McDougall's and Clarence went on to Fogal's where he secured a battery. Mr. Fogal went with him down the road to assist him in starting the car. The first intimation they had that anything was wrong was after they got the car started, when they noticed the house ablaze and at the same time another daughter, Gertrude, aged five years, came running down the road and told her father. The two men hurried to the house which by this time was a mass of flames and were unable to do anything. Mr. and Mrs. Fogal have the sincere sympathy of Manitoulin in their most heart rendering loss. Everything they possessed was swept away leaving them facing a winter without a home or furnishings. In order to materially express their sympathy their many friends throughout the township and neighboring towns have started a fund for the purpose of assisting Mr. Fogal to rebuild his home. R.T. Jaffray of Gore Bay has been appointed chairman of the relief committee and any amount however small, you may care to give will be thankfully received and faithfully applied.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, December 11, 1930
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

MARY ELIZABETH FOGG

In loving memory of Mary Elizabeth Fogg, March 3, 1910-May 23, 2000.
Mary Fogg, a resident of Gore Bay, died at the Sudbury Regional Hospital, Laurentian Site, on Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at the age of 90 years. Mary had been a resident of the Breezes Retirement Home in Sudbury since last December. Mary was a retired teacher, having taught in Sheguiandah, then to Windsor for a number of years, and finally returning to Manitoulin and teaching at Gore Bay High School and a short time at MSS, retiring after 38 years of teaching. She had a great interest in real estate and antiques, and enjoyed spending winters since her retirement in Arizona. Although Mary had many interests, her greatest love was Manitoulin and her family. Many memories will be cherished by those who knew her.
Dearly loved mother of Ken and Lorna Fogg of Sudbury; dear sister of Pauline Smith (husband Fred, predeceased). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Myrtle and brothers Frank, Maurice, Wally and Harold (Curly), and an infant sister.
The funeral service was conducted in the Lyons Memorial United Church on Thursday, May 25, 2000 with Reverend Mary Jo Eckert Tracy officiating. Interment in Gordon Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 31, 2000

FRANCIS JOSEPH ALPHONSE FOLZ

In loving memory of Francis Joseph Alphonse Folz who passed away at his home on Sunday May 9, 2004 at age 70. A former long time member of the Masons and Legion, Francis was in the Peace Keeping Corp. in the Canadian Armed Forces for 13 years. Predeceased by wife of 28 years, Ella Folz (nee Hargrave). Cherished father of Duncan and wife Joanne MacInnes of Lake Dalrymple, David (predeceased 2000) wife Jackie of North Bay, Marie Bylow and Tim of Orillia. Will be greatly missed by grandchildren Victoria, Kyle, Benjamin, Joy, Ashley, Dakota, Alexander, Michelle, Matthew and Cassidy. Dear brother of Angie and Bill Hannah, Fritz and Saya, Gerry (predeceased) and Betty, Don and Betty Ann, Alfred and Pat, Patrick and Shirley, Beatrice (Gilles predeceased) Dufour. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held at Island Funeral Home at 11 am, Thursday May 13, 2004. Cremation with memorial service was held at Island Funeral Home at 2 pm, Tuesday May 4, 2004.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 12, 2004

DONALD ROSSELL FORBES

On Friday January 14, 2005, in his 85th year, Don died peacefully in Toronto after an illness borne with grace and courage. Beloved husband of Peggy for 62 years, loving father of Jock (wife Rosemarie) of Sudbury and Diana of North Bay and dear grandpa to Sarah, Elizabeth and Julie. Also survived by his brother Bob of Montreal and nephews Robert Forbes (wife Elaine and children Bob and Sarah) of Oakville and Bill Stewart (wife Sylvia and children Geoffrey, Stephanie, Katie and Sean) of London and niece Janet Stewart of London.
As a banker's son, Don's family moved frequently: Windsor, Woodstock, Galt, St. Catherines, Toronto and Kitchener. During World War II, Don served as an infantry officer with the Essex Scottish, the Highland Light Infantry and the Regina Rifles. He was a company commander on the second wave of Canadians to land on Juno Beach on D-Day. After the war, he moved to Sudbury as a reporter and photographer for the Sudbury Star, and then on to Little Current where he was an editor of the Manitoulin Expositor. In 1952 he returned to Sudbury to become an insurance adjuster and eventual co-owner of Gilday & Stewart. Over the years he played an active role in the Canadian Insurance Adjusters Association, drafting their constitution and serving a term as Ontario Chairman. With family, he also enjoyed building a camp at Willisville, hunting, fishing, gardening and wine making. In 1976 he joined Maltmans, a Toronto Insurance Adjusting firm. Don retired in 1995, taking up international travel with Peggy, although summers were spent at the Willisville camp. In later years, Don enjoyed his life membership in the Royal Canadian Military Institute, carpentry projects (no power tools), regular walks, cooking and a good book and drink. Don will be remembered for his attention to accuracy, his Scottish thriftiness and his concern for others. He enjoyed the company of family and friends from all generations and walks of life. There will be a private family service.
Friends are welcome to attend a celebration of Don's life at the Royal Canadian Military Institute, 426 University Avenue, Toronto at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22nd. Donations in Don's memory may be made to The Princess Margaret Hospital, 610 University Avenue, Toronto M5G 2M9 or The Salvation Army, 1645 Warden Avenue, Toronto M2P 2A8
Manitoulin Expositor, January 19, 2005

PHYLLIS MAE FORBES

The family announces with deepest sorrow, Phyllis Mae Forbes, who passed away at the Manitoulin Centennial Manor on Monday, August 14, 2000. Born in Buffalo, New York, on June 7, 1924. Phyllis was raised in and round the Buffalo area until 1943, when she married her husband of 57 years, William J. Forbes. Phyllis
was the daughter of Mae and Murray Hopkins of Catteraugus, NY (predeceased). Phyllis and Bill bought and operated Rib Lake Resort in Temagami until 1968, when they immigrated into Canada and purchased Stump and Spry Lodge in Whitefish Falls, Ontario. They retired in 1988, and moved to Espanola. Phyllis was very active in Whitefish Falls community service and very energetic when surrounded by her friends and family.
Devoted and loving mother of Carolyn (husband Rudy Mulack) of Whitefish Falls, Nancy (husband Ken Hopes) and Sue Bundus of Tucson, Arizona. Phyllis always enjoyed her three grandchildren, Chantel (Sissy) and Scott of Espanola and Jasen of Tucson, Arizona. She will be sadly missed by her great grandchildren Zachary, Jacob, Anthony, Christopher, Jenna and Christine. She was predeceased by her loving brother Max (wife Eleanor) of Tallahassie, Florida. Phyllis was a Past Matron and 45-year member of Lily Chapter #121 Order of the Eastern Star in Hartsgrove, Ohio and a charter member and Past Madam President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, Espanola.
Phyllis has entered into a peaceful place called home to be with those she loved before and to prepare a place for those who love her still. At the request of the family there will be no visitation.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 23, 2000

Personal
We regret to report the death of Jackie, the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ford, of Mills Twp., which occurred on Sunday morning.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 20, 1924
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

JAMES HENRY FORD

FORD, James Henry, of R.R. #1, Evansville, passed away at his residence in Mills Township on Thursday, September 14th, 1989 at the age of 73. He was born in Mills Township, son of Samuel Ford and the former Adelaide Scott, who have both predeceased. Except for a short time when he lived in Sudbury and being enlisted in the army for two years, Jim had farmed all of his life in Mills Township.
He was a member of Branch 514 Royal Canadian Legion, Gore Bay. He is the beloved husband of the former Ruby McKay and loving father of Heather and son-in-law Reg Lainey of Sault Ste. Marie; Paul and daughter-in-law Marilyn Ford of Naughton; Rudy at home; and Jean and son-in-law Maurice Campbell of Ice Lake. Loving grandfather of Carrie, Christopher, Paula, Chantal and Patty. Dear brother of Jean Croft of Gore Bay; Doris Morphet of Little Current; and Gertrude and brother-in-law Hubert Start of Toronto. Predeceased by one son Mark in 1977 and one brother John.
The funeral service was conducted at the Turner Funeral Home on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Ken Faulkner officiating. Interment in Mills Cemetery. In remembrance donations may be made to the Laurentian Hospital Cancer Care Campaign.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

RUBY E. FORD

In loving memory of Ruby E. Ford, November 10, 1916 - November 1, 2004.
Ruby Ford, a resident of the Manitoulin Lodge for the past 12 years, died at the Lodge on Monday, November 1, 2004 at the age of 87 years.
She was born at Gore Bay, daughter of the late Angus and Isabelle (Witty) McKay. Ruby had worked for many years on the farm, as well as raising her family. She was a long time member of the Mills Women's Institute and enjoyed sewing and knitting. Ruby also enjoyed baking, and over the years, many people have eaten her delicious cooking.
Ruby was married twice. Her first husband Wallace Campbell predeceased, and she then married James Ford who predeceased in 1989. Dearly loved mother of Jean Campbell (Maurice predeceased) of Gore Bay, Paul (wife Marilyn) of Naughton, Rudy of Mills and Heather Lainey (husband Reg) of Sault Ste. Marie and predeceased by son Mark. Loved grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Dannie McKay of Silver Water and half sister of Bruce, Alex, and Janis. Predeceased by brothers Murdoch, Ernie, Reg, Raymond and sister Annie Beange.
Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home from 1 - 2 pm on Tuesday, November 2, 2004. The funeral service was conducted at 2 pm with Mr. Erwin Thompson officiating. Interment in Burpee Mills Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Manitoulin Lodge Auxiliary would be appreciated.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 10, 2004

BERTHA DORCAS FOREMAN

In loving memory of Bertha Dorcas Foreman, who passed away peacefully at the Manitoulin Health Centre on June 9, 2001 at the age of 90 years.
Will be missed by husband Frank of Mindemoya.
Predeceased by her children Bruce and Darlene. predeceased by her brothers and sister Myles Young, Leonard Young, and Alva White. Loved by her grandchildren Mary, Jean (predeceased), Carolyn, Danny, Sheila, Betty, Larry and Eric. She leaves 16 great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren. Visitation was on Monday from 7-9 pm. Funeral Service was held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 both in Mindemoya Anglican Church. Rev. Bain Peever officiating, with burial in Mindemoya Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 13, 2001

FRANK FOREMAN

In loving memory of Frank Foreman, who passed away at Manitoulin Health Centre, on Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at the age of 78 years.
Survived by wife Shirley (Nov. 9/2002)
predeceased by wife Bertha {Young}(June 9/2001)
Step father of Larry, David and Diana
Remembered by sister Jean Jablanski of Selkirk, Manitoba and brother Stan Foreman of Kenora, predeceased by twin sister and three brothers
Visitation was 7-9 pm Wednesday. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, January 30, 2003, at Mindemoya Anglican Church. Burial in Mindemoya Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements in care of Island Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 5, 2003

Died
FORESTER-At St. Joseph's Hospital, Elliot Lake, on April 26th, 1968, Daisy Irene Forester, beloved wife of the late Ernest Forester, of Silver Water, aged 64 years. Rested at the Turner Funeral Home, Gore Bay, until service in St. Peter's church, Silver Water, on Monday, April 29th at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Silver Water cemetery.
Dorothy Hopkins Addison Scrapbook (green ledger),
transcribed by Marilyn Irish

LYNDA MARLENE MARY (NEE SMITH) FORRESTER

In loving memory of Lynda Marlene Mary (nee Smith) Forrester who died peacefully, at home, with family by her side, on March 17, 2005, at the age of 66. Beloved wife, best friend and life companion of Jim Forrester. Loving and much loved mother of Suzanne Bristol (Rob) of Georgetown and Carrie Forrester (Mark Blanchard) of Toronto. Cherished Grammie of Forrest Bristol. Dear sister of Nancy Delabbio (Fred) of Sudbury and Marylee Skurdelis (John) of King City. Predeceased by her parents Austin and Nola Smith of Little Current, Ontario. Nothing was more important to Lynda than her family. Lynda often said her greatest joy was her children and grandchild. Thanks to the loving care and unwavering dedication of her family, she was able to live out her final weeks at home, surrounded by those she loved, and who loved her most. As a respected elementary teacher, Lynda mentored young teachers and offered students encouragement, guidance and support, giving them confidence and making a difference in their lives. Much of her success was due to her zest for live, determination, optimism and compassion that she brought to all her endeavours. She actively sought new friends and cultivated lifelong friendships. We will remember her in so many ways for all that we shared - the laughter and conversations, the summers at the lake, the winters on the slopes, the vacations and parties, the hugs and smiles, the moments full of love and hope, the triumphs and challenges that made up her meaningful and cherished life. The family would like to thank the staff at the Princess Margaret Hospital GI Clinic, the Temmy Latner Center for Palliative Care, St. Elizabeth Health Care, Community Care Access Centre, North York and CanCare Health Services. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9th at 11:00am, Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, 230 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lynda to The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, The Terry Fox Foundation or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 6, 2005

Annie M. Forster
Dundas May 15-For the last 40 years a resident of Dundas, Annie M. Forster died this morning at her home, 183 Hatt Street. Daughter of the late Walter Forster and the late Jessie Dunkin, Miss Forster was born in West Flamboro 85 years ago. She practiced nursing on coming to Dundas. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church. Surviving are a brother, Walter, of Copetown, and a sister, Mrs. A.J. Harris, of Dundas. The remains are resting at the Cattel Funeral Home, Dundas, where service will be held on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment will be in Grove Cemetery.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

Miss E. Forster Dead
Miss Emma Forster, daughter of the late Walter and Jessie F. Forster, West Flamboro, passed away in St. Joseph’s Hospital yesterday. She was in her 80th year. She was born and lived all her life in this community.
Left to mourn are four sisters, Miss Annie M. Forster, Dundas; Mrs. A.J. Harris, Nelson township; Mrs. Ida Miller, North Pelham; Miss Amelia Forster, R.R. 2 Dundas. Three brothers, William, of Dundas; Walter, of Copetown, and George, of Cleveland, Ohio. The body is resting at Mitson’s funeral home. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

Forster-At her late residence, Greensville, on Friday, October 7, 1934, Martha, beloved wife of William W. Forster, in her 57th year. Funeral service at her late residence, on Monday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m.
Interment in Grove cemetery, Dundas.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

William Wilson Forster
Dundas, July 7-William Wilson Forster died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Verne Tyson, 224 Park Street West, Dundas, in his 87th year. He was born in west Flamboro Township and became a well known farmer in this district, retiring eight years ago to move into Dundas. He had been in poor health for the last year. He had served for three years as a reeve, and for many years served on the township council. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Fred Buttenham, of Hamilton, Mrs. Jessie Mackie, and Mrs. Verne Tyson, of Dundas, and Miss Alice Forster, of Woodstock; two sons, Ernest W., of Silver Water, Manitoulin Island, and Wilbert Douglas, of Dundas; two brothers, George of Cleveland, and Walter, of Copetown; and three sisters, Miss Annie, of Dundas, Mrs. J. A. Miller, of Fenwick, and Mrs. A. J. Harris, of Campbellville. The remains are resting at Mitson’s Funeral Home.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

BARBARA E. LEWIS FORSYTH

FORSYTH, Barbara E. Lewis Forsyth of 25000 Rockside Road, Bedford Heights, Ohio, died suddenly Tuesday, July 1, 1986. She was born in Toronto, May 4, 1937 and raised in Sheguiandah, attended S.S. No. 2 Public School and Little Current High School. She was the first Miss Manitoulin crowned in 1955 and the first Miss Manitoulin to be crowned Miss Northern Ontario in 1955. She was married to Barton Forsyth in 1956 and resided in the northern United States.
Barbara was the daughter of Elmer Lewis (deceased) and Pearl Lewis of Little Current; mother of Bryan Forsyth (U.S. Air Force, Louisiana); Bradley Forsyth (deceased), and Bari-Lynn Forsyth (Bedford Heights); sister of Glenn Lewis of Sudbury.
Funeral Service was held Saturday, July 5 at 9 a.m. from the Brindo Funeral Home, Bedford Heights, with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery, Bedford Heights (Cleveland), Ohio.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

Obituary
Nelson Forsyth
A shocking accident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, July 22nd when Nelson Forsyth, adopted son of Mrs. Matthew Orr of the second concession of Tehkummah ???instant death.
Mr. Forsyth was engaged working his team with the plough among the potato vines and just what occurred will never be known.
It is supposed that while engaged in arranging something to connection with the whittle-trees, either he was kicked by one of the horses, or the horses stared off suddenly, in either case he died ….in front of the plough, the ..of which entered the upper portion of his chest and thus impaled on the plough-point his body was pushed forward in front of the plough as the horses proceeded toward the house. Death must have been almost instantaneous. His face by contact with the ground was terribly disfigured on one side, and his throat and chest were much lacerated.
Mr. Forsyth was well liked by all who knew him. He had accommodated the public for years in the capacity of a grain thresher and he was also the possessor of a mill for manufacturing lumber and shingles. The popularity of the subject of this obituary together with the frightful nature of his death has cast a deep gloom over the community. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Orr in her sad affliction. Only a few years ago she lost her husband and now she is comparatively alone.
Mr. Forsyth was thirty-two years of age and is survived by his father living in the West and two brothers Freeman and David, also residing in the West. Two sisters, Mrs. E. Middaugh of Big Lake, and Mrs. Ham of Little Current also survive
The remains were laid to rest in Hilly Grove cemetery the closing burial rites being conducted by the Orange order of which Mr. Forsyth was a respected member.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 31, 1919
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

CECIL FOSTER

Cecil Ellison Foster, a resident of Kagawong died at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, March 23, 1975 at 75 years of age. He was the beloved husband of Margaret D. Baker. He rested at the Turner Funeral Home. The funeral service was from the funeral home on Sunday, March 30, 1975. Interment took place at Gordon Cemetery.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

CECIL ELLISON FOSTER

After a long illness, Cecil Foster of Billings township passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Thursday, March 23, 1975 in his seventy-sixth year.
He was born on April 22nd, 1899 in Billings Township on Manitoulin Island, the only son of George and Sarah Ann Foster. He attended Billings public school later took over the family farm where he spent his life time.
On June 7th, 1927 he married the former Margaret Baker, daughter of the late Edward and Janet Baker of Ice Lake, Ontario who survives him.
During his fifty odd years of farming he was active in several farm organizations such as Manitoulin Turkey Growers Association of which he was president for fifteen years. Having a keen interest in breeding and raising Turkeys, he operated a turkey hatchery for eight years and sold poults to farmers in many areas. During the “30’s”Z he exhibited turkeys at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto at local fairs, winning many prizes.
He was a good husband and father, a kind neighbour and a willing community worker. Surviving besides his widow are one son George on the home farm, a daughter Helen (Mrs. Harold Cooper) of Walden, and 10 grandchildren.
Two sisters predeceased him, one Ella Margaret died in infancy and the second, Gertrude Robertson, a few years ago.
Funeral services were conducted on March 30th at Turner Funeral Home in Gore bay with the Rev. Don MacQueen officiating.
Honourary pallbearers were: Harris Baker, Earl McAnsh, Chas. Robertson, John Cronk, John Orford, Norman Pickard, Mervyn Yaschuck.
Regular Pallbearers were; Danny Cooper, Bill Baillie Jr., Jim Robertson, Ted Clarke, Harold Ednie, Joe Orford.
Interment was in Gordon Cemetery.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

MARGARET DELMAR (BAKER) FOSTER

Foster, (Baker), Margaret Delmar - Formerly of Kagawong and for the past number of years a resident of Centennial Manor, Little Current, passed away at the Manitoulin Health Centre on Tuesday, September 6, 1994 in her 90th year. She was born at Ice Lake, daughter of the late Ed and Janet Baker and had resided at Kagawong all her married life. Margaret had been a member of the Womens Institute for many years and was a member of the Ice Lake Church of Christ. Her husband Cecil Foster predeceased. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Helen Cooper of Sudbury and George and Rena Foster of Kagawong. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by son-in-law Harold Cooper, sisters Helen Larsen and Elsie Orford and brothers Tom, Howard and Bill Baker. Visitors called at the Turner Funeral Home, Gore Bay on Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service was conducted at the funeral home on Saturday at 11 am. Interment in Gordon Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Dorothy Hopkins Addison Scrapbook (green ledger), transcribed by Marilyn Irish

FRANCIS W. FOWLER

Funeral services were held on Monday morning, January 27, at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church, Little Current, for Francis William Fowler, of Silverwater. Mr. Fowler died at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Friday, January 24, following a brief illness. He was in his 64th year.
Born and educated at Wiarton, Ont., he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Fowler.
Mr. Fowler was lighthouse keeper at Cape Robert Light, on the western end of Manitoulin Island.
In his earlier years he served as seaman on the Great Lakes. Later he enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in France. He served from March 21, 1916 until April 25, 1919.
He returned to Canada after his discharge from the army and settled in Killarney and became interested in commercial fishing. Later he took the position as lighthouse keeper at Badgley Island, then to Duck Island, and lastly Cape Robert.
As a veteran, and a member of the Canadian Legion on Manitoulin Island, Mr. Fowler took the salute at the Decoration Day Service in June 1956, at the Spring Bay Cenotaph. Besides his wife, the former Winnifred Cecilia Roque, he is survived by three sons, Hubert of Toronto, Roland of Toronto, and Gerald of Little Current; and three daughters, Mrs. Jack Fleming (Marie) of Blind River, Mrs. Alma Noble (Doreen) of Sault Ste. Marie, and Mrs. Harry Noble (Florence) of Silverwater. Two sons Bill and Lloyd were killed overseas in World War II.
Rev. J.T. Shea officiated at the funeral service.
Interment took place at the Catholic Cemetery, Little Current.
Graveside service was conducted by Douglas Fenton, with Alex Brown, Stan Witherall, Keith Patterson, Bernard Dunn, Frank Drolet and Walter Pilon, all members of Canadian Legion Branch 177, Little Current, acting as pallbearers. Robert Beaton, George Thorburn, John Perrault, Charles Smyth and Charles Paquette, of Canadian Legion Branch 514, Silverwater, also participated in the service.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

Pte. Wm. F. Fowler Dies of Wounds Received in action in Germany
Is The Second Member of Fowler Family To Make The Supreme Sacrifice
On March 7th word was received by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler, Silver Water, of the death in action of their son, Pte. William F. Fowler. At the time of Pte. Fowler’s death he was a member of C. Company, 13th Platoon, Essex Scottish Regiment. This is the second member of the Fowler family to make the supreme sacrifice, the death of Sergeant Lloyd John Fowler having been reported on August 12th, 1944.
Pte. Wm. Fowler enlisted in the Royal Canadian Engineers in March, 1942. He later transferred to the Light Artillery, and proceeded overseas in August of the same year. Again he was transferred, this time to the Army Medical Corps. In December, 1943 he was sent to Italy as an ambulance driver. In July, 1944, in the course of duty in Italy, Pte. Fowler received a very serious injury, necessitating his transference to a base hospital in England. For some time it was doubtful if Pte. Fowler would again see action since a broken neck is not among the minor casualties. Treatment, however, was effective and in February, 1945, Pte. Fowler was again on active service. Proceeding to Belgium, and later to Germany, Pte. Fowler participated in a military action on March 1st, particulars of which are not available, and died as a result of wounds received in that action.
Pte. Wm. Fowler had twice risen to rank of Sergeant, a rank also held by his two brothers, and twice that rank was sacrificed; once in an effort to transfer that the brothers might be together, and once when injuries brought him back to a base hospital. There is little doubt he would have regained that rank at least had death not intervened. Pte. Fowler was born in Killarney and came to Manitoulin in 1931.
Of the three Fowler boys who enlisted in the early stages of the war, Sgt. H.J. Fowler, B-59189, A. Coy., Royal Regiment of Canada, Canadian Army Overseas (Holland), alone remains. Two out of a family is a heavy sacrifice. The community in which these boys lived is as one in its heartfelt sympathy for the Fowler family, as well as all the other families over which the spectre of war has cast its shadow. May that time come soon when the “wires” will no longer cared the fateful message,- “Died in action.”
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

JAMES CLARENCE FOX

In loving memory of James Clarence Fox, 83 years, who died on Saturday, December 25th, 2004 at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current. Dad loved his garden, his maple sugar bush and working his land. He loved the simple things of life like sitting in the sun and "getting a little sun tan" and his pet cat "Haw Haw." Most of all Dad loved his family and will be greatly missed by his wife Georgina Fox (Wikwemikong), as well as his children Francis Fox (wife Nancy), Jerome Fox (wife Millicent), Noella Moggy (husband Dallas), James Fox, Rhonda Hopkins (husband Curtis), Sandra Browne (husband Peter), Jennifer Fox, Debbie Gravelle (husband Oscar), Patrick Fox, and 35 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and many dear nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be sadly missed by his brother Douglas Fox (Mississauga). Jim is predeceased by his mother Marguerite (Maggie) Fox, brother Art Benjamin, and his sister Thelma Fox, and special cousins Victoria Jacko and Frank Fox. Rested at the St. Ignatius Church, Buzwah. (Friends called after 7 pm Sunday). Funeral mass was held in Holy Cross Mission, Wikwemikong, Wednesday, December 29th, 2004 at 11 am. Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Lougheed Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 5, 2005

JOSEPH FRANCIS "FRANK" FOX

In loving memory of Joseph Francis "Frank" Fox, 88 years, Wednesday evening, March 14, 2001, at the Wikwemikong Nursing Home.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Assinewai) Fox (predeceased 1988). Loving father of Donald Assinewai (Fox) (Frieda), Charles Fox (Betty Joan), Isadore Fox, Mae Fox, Thelma Fox (Jon) and Paul Nigonijigij (Fox) (Teckla). Loving son of Joseph and Mary Fox, both predeceased. Dear brother of Victoria Jacko, Lena Rivers, Elaine Rivers. Predeceased by Helen Rivers, Henry Fox, George Rivers (Fox), Rainy Rivers and Arthur Rivers. Sadly missed by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Rested at the St. Ignatius Church, Buzwah. Funeral Mass was held in the church Saturday, March 17, 2001. Interment in the Buzwah Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Jackson and Barnard Funeral Chapel, Sudbury.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 28, 2001

JOSEPH IRVING FOX JR.

In loving memory of Joseph Irving Fox Jr., "Sonny Boy", "WAASAANESE NBIISH", October 1, 1969 - February 19, 2007. Joey is a community member of M'Chigeeng First Nation. He is the beloved father of Bryton and Christopher and the beloved son of Joe and Grace Fox of M'Chigeeng. Sonny Boy is a much loved brother of Craig (Jennifer); Cathy (Henry); Patty (Billy); Ivan John (Sheila) and Billy Joe. Surviving are special friends Alan, Eddie and Laura. Sonny Boy has many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who love and care for him deeply. In his healthy years, Sonny enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating with his sons; snowmobiling; making maple syrup with his buddies; following the Pow-Wow Trails and spending time with his family. People enjoyed Joey's presence because of his captivating humour and encompassing nature. Joey followed and lived the traditions of the Anishnabek people. These teachings allowed Joey to make valuable contributions to the Cancer Care Ontario - Aboriginal Cancer Care Unit. Joey succumbed to a 5 year battle with leukemia at the Mindemoya Hospital in the arms of his loving family. Friends called at the M'Chigeeng Complex, M'Chigeeng First Nation after 4.00 p.m. On Wednesday. The funeral mass was celebrated at the Complex on Friday, February 23, 2007 at 11.00 a.m. With Fr. Jim Kelly officiating. Interment in M'Chigeeng Cemetery. If so desired, donations to Cancer Care Ontario Aboriginal Unit would be appreciated. Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay, 282-2270.
Sudbury Star, Thursday, February 22, 2007
Manitoulin Expositor, February 28, 2007

JOSETTE MARIE FOX

In loving memory of Josette Marie Fox, who passed away Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Little Current Health Centre at the age of 26 years.
Beloved mother of Sky, Danielle and Sarah. Loving daughter of Daniel and Donna Fox of Massey. Loving partner of Allan of Sheguiandah. Dear sister of Stacey (friend Frank) and Dana of Toronto, Sly, Joseph and Zoey of Massey. Dear granddaughter of Levi predeceased and Ursula Kanasawe, Margaret predeceased and Paul E. Fox of Wikwemikong. Rested at the St. Ignatius Church in Buzwah. Funeral Mass was held in the Holy Cross Mission, Wikwemikong on Thursday, May 1, 2003. Interment in Buzwah Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 7, 2003

FOX: Margaret Angeline (Assiniwe) 67 years, Tuesday afternoon, October 18, 1988 at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current. Beloved wife of Frank Fox of Wikwemikong. Loving mother of Donald Assiniwai and Isadore Fox both of Wikwemikong, Charles Fox of Lansing, Michigan, Paul Niganigijig of Toronto, Mae Fox of Sudbury and Thelma Fox of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Dear grandmother of 13 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Dear sister of Victoria Assinewai and the late Jacob, Isadore and David (all predeceased). Rested at the Rabbit Island Community Centre, Wikwemikong, Ontario. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Mission, Friday, October 21, 1988 at 11 a.m. Rev. Father Frank McGee, S.J. Officiating. Interment in the Buzwah Cemetery.
Obituary, uncited

MARGARET MARY AGNES (MCLEOD) FOX

In loving memory of Margaret Mary Agnes (McLeod) Fox, August 27, 1932 to January 16, 2002.
Margaret Fox, a resident of Wikwemikong passed away at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at the age of 69 years. Margaret was born in Cape Croker, daughter of Joseph and Josette (Assiniwe) McLeod. Margaret was a former teacher at the Junior and Wasse Abin Pontiac School in Wikwemikong. She served the Lord as a parish leader, Eucharistic Minister and council member at St. Anthony Daniel Church in Kaboni. Margaret was a past board member of the Ojibway Cultural Foundation and had a great interest in preserving the Ojibway culture and language for the younger generation.
Beloved wife of Paul E. Fox of Wikwemikong. Loving mother of Dan (wife Donna), Vivian, Maurice, Stephen (wife Monica), Paul Jr., Patti Ann, Deirdre (husband Rob), and Peter. Proud and loving grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Anita Johnston (predeceased), Harriet Clarke (husband Al), Joe Shofley (predeceased), Don Shofley, Art Shofley, Ellie Gibbard, Harry Johnston, Juanita Rennie, Vi (predeceased), George, Telford, Velma, Karlene Elliott and two special brothers Reg and Leroy McLeod both predeceased. Also survived by many nephews and nieces and will be missed by many extended family members.
Friends and relatives called the Wasse Abin Pontiac School, Wikwemikong on Friday, January 18, 2002. The Funeral Mass was held from Holy Cross Church on Monday, January 21, 2002. Internment followed in Wikwemikong Cemetery, Kaboni.
Manitowaning Chapel Manitoulin Expositor, January 23, 2002

BRODIE JOHNSON FOX-TRUDEAU
See Tyson Cole Trudeau

TYSON COLE & BRODIE JOHNSON FOX-TRUDEAU

In loving memory of Tyson Cole Fox-Trudeau (Eh Gaatchehnit), 6 days, Thursday April 22, 2004 and Brodie Johnson Fox-Trudeau (Sumtohns), 8 days, April 24, 2004 at the Sunnybrook-Women's College Health Sciences Centre, Toronto. Beloved infant sons of Ivan Fox and Sheila Trudeau. Dear brothers of Stevie and Raymond. Dear grandsons of Grace and Joe Fox, Jeff Stone and Margaret Anne Trudeau and great grandparents Archie and Angela Trudeau. Survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
They rested at St. Ignatius Church, Buzwah, Ontario. A funeral mass was held in Holy Cross Mission, Wikwemikong, Ontario, Monday, April 26, 2004. Interment in Wikwemikong Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 28, 2004

BLANCHE FRAMPTON

Frampton – At St Joseph Hospital, Little Current, on Wednesday, June 28, 1978. Blanche Frampton (Mackie) of Little Current. Age 78. Beloved wife of the late Sydney Frampton. Dear mother of Doreen (Mrs. Robert Sells) of Lethbridge, Alberta, Mrs. Dorothy O’Neill and Mrs. Helen Recollet both of Sudbury. Sister of Mrs. Hazel McGovern of Toronto. Also survived by 23 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Predeceased by two sons Robert and Clarence. Resting at the Eagleson Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church on Saturday July 1 at 10:00 with Father Raymond O’Connor officiating. Interment in Hilly Grove Cemetery.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

Frampton-Clarence E. died at Vancouver, B.C. in his 46th year. He rested at the Eagleson Funeral Home, Little Current. Funeral service was from there on Saturday, November 2, 1974 at 2 pm. Interment took place at Hilly Grove Cemetery.
The Manitoulin Expositor, November 11, 1974
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

FRAMPTON - Edna (nee Edwina Batman) suddenly at Oakville Hospital on Sunday Dec. 17, 1978. Edna Frampton, wife of the late Wm. Frampton. Dear mother of Ruth (Mrs. Wm. Thomson) of Islington, Ivy (Mrs. D. Pegg) of Innismore, Lorraine (Mrs. B. T. Rodman) of Ilderton, Wilhemine (Mrs. Wm. Craven) of Mississauga, June (Mrs. Don Smith) of Mississauga, Gloria (Mrs. Robert Cawley) of Oakville, Joyce (Mrs. E. Como) of Kingston, the late Betty (Mrs. Fred Reid) also survived by 8 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren, predeceased by one grandson. Mrs. Frampton rested at the funeral home of Skinner & Middlebrook Ltd., 128 Lakeshore Rd. East, Port Credit. Complete service in the chapel Tuesday 7 p.m. cremation.
Obituary - uncited

SIDNEY JAMES FRAMPTON

Funeral service was held Monday, February 4, for Sidney James Frampton, well-known Little Current resident. Mr. Frampton died at his home on Thursday, January 27 following a lengthy illness. He was in his 62nd year.
Born and educated at Tehkummah, Mr. Frampton joined the Canadian Army in Toronto in 1914. He was in the 104th Battery. Later, in England, he transferred to the 75th Battery. After four years overseas, he returned to the Island.
On January 19, 1922, Mr. Frampton married Blanche Mackie. In 1927 the couple moved to Toronto where Mr. Frampton was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
When the Second World War broke out Mr. Frampton again joined the army and served for four years in the Military Police, No. 3 Depot. After discharge from the army he returned to Little Current, where he has resided until his death.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Robert Sells (Doreen), Lethbridge, Alta., Mrs. Dorothy O’Neill, and Mrs. Isaac Recollet (Helen), both of Sudbury; two sons, Clarence of Brantford, James of Sudbury, six sisters, Mrs. Lindsay Kyle (Margaret) of Sandfield; Mrs. Abe Ferguson (Ecey) of Mindemoya; Mrs. Jim Kyle (Mary), Mrs. B. Redpath (Ivey), Mrs. George Francis (Minerva), Mrs. Hutchinson (Edna), all of Toronto. Two brothers Bill and Frank of Toronto; and twenty-three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Harold, and a sister Mead, both of Toronto.
Rev. D.H. Dixon officiated at the funeral service held at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Monday afternoon, February 4. Mrs. Dora Collar was organist. Special hymns sung were Nearer My God to Thee, Abide With Me and Ave Maria. Honorary pallbearer was Douglas Fenton.
Active pallbearers were Charlie Henery, Alex Brown, Mr. Cooper, Pete McNeil, Pat Dunn and Max Williamson.
Interment took place at Hilly Grove Cemetery where Committal Service was held at the church and a Military Service was held at the graveside.
Obituary – uncited (handwritten 1959)
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

EUGENE FRANCIS

In loving memory of Eugene Francis, April 26, 1941-April 11, 2002.
It is with great sadness we wish to announce the passing of our beloved brother of Linden North Carolina at Cape Fear Valley Medical Centre in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Gene fought a courageous, life long battle with kidney disease. Gene was the son of Alfred Kagesheongai and Edith Neganigijig (predeceased). Beloved brother of Anne, Leonard, Victor and Julius all predeceased. Also predeceased by his wife of 35 years, Ola Mae in 1999.
By loving daughter Colleen Gainey (husband Mark) of Linden, N.C., two wonderful granddaughters, Amanda and Farrah. Also survived by brother Raymond of Lansing, Michigan, sisters Clara Waindubence of Sheguiandah, Leona Johnston of Tillsonburg, Evelyn Oskoboose (husband Gilbert) of Cutler, Norma Kagesheongai of Toronto, Yvonne Eadie (husband Lawrence) of Espanola. Gene will be remembered in this area by many for his great game of hockey. Will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.
Good Journey Brother!
Manitoulin Expositor, June 5, 2002

LEONA THERESA FRANCIS

In loving memory of Leona Theresa Francis, June 23, 1930-July 22, 2008, who passed away at the Wikwemikong Nursing Home on Tuesday evening at the age of 78 years. Predeceased by parents Ella (Blacksky) and Mike Negangejig (Francis). Beloved sister of Mary Lacroix (Francis) of Spanish, Edwin Blacksky (predeceased), Beatrice & Grant Francis (both predeceased). Will always be remembered by many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Leona was a happy person, she was a quiet natured woman, as she got older and became blind she found life more difficult. Visitation was held from 7 pm at the Buzwah Church. Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 am Friday, July 26, 2008, at Holy Cross Mission Church, Wikwemikong. Burial at the Wikwemikong Cemetery Island Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 30, 2008

MARGUERITE "MAGGIE" (RECOLLET-MISHIBINIJIMA) FRANCIS

Marguerite "Maggie" (Recollet-Mishibinijima) Francis, 82 years, Wednesday evening, March 14, 2001, at the Manitoulin Health Centre, peacefully surrounded by family.
Beloved wife of the late Vincent Francis (predeceased January 20, 2001), who she was married to for 60 years. Loving mother of Julia, Jerome (predeceased), Jean, Louis, Irene and James. Dear grandmother of Gregory, Jeanette, Margaret (husband Joe), Mary, Henry, James, Bernadetta, Mark, Tony, Paul (wife Gina), Alexandria, Jamie, Mitchell, Lee, Jaden, Brody, August, Patricia, Heidi, and 21 great grandchildren. Dear daughter of Josette Recollet (predeceased). Dear sister of Onezine Recollet (wife Mary), Alec Simon and Clement Simon Mishibinijima (wife Rose).
Rested at the Holy Cross Mission, Wikwemikong. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Mission on Saturday, March 17, 2001. Interment in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Jackson and Barnard Funeral Chapel, Sudbury.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 28, 2001

RICK FRANCIS

Funeral services for Mr. Rick Francis, age 47 years, who died Saturday, May 17, 2003, were held on Tuesday evening in the Blake Funeral Chapel in Thunder Bay, ON, led by Rev. Larry Kroker of Saint Anne's Church. Eulogies were offered by Kevin Main, Jaymie Penny, Paul Francis, Jennifer O'Neil and Tamara Brown. Numerous co-workers from the city of Thunder Bay, fellow coaches from minor hockey, neighbors, friends and family attended the service. Removal was then made to Little Current, for visitation and Funeral Mass in Saint Bernard's Church celebrated by Rev. Bert Foliot S.J. on Thursday, May 22, 2003. The readings were proclaimed by Celina McGregor, Jennifer Keys, Raquel Koenig and PollyAnna McNally. Eulogies were offered by Kerry Francis, Raymond Francis, Jenny McGraw, Paul Francis and Ruthanne Francis. The offertory gifts were presented by Kerry and Brenda Francis. The Soloist was Rosa Pitawanakwat-Burke accompanied by the organist Thomas Neshikwe. Services were largely attended by long time friends, members of Saint Bernard Church, and family. Honourary Pallbearers were Jeff Francis and David Larson. The Active Pallbearers were Allan Eshkawkogan, Paul Francis Jr., Robert McGraw Jr., Craig Koenig, Mike McNally and Chris Keys.
Manitoulin Expositor, June 4, 2003

VINCENT LEO FRANCIS

In loving memory of Vincent Leo Francis, 82 years, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was actively occupied in carpentry, fishing, and hunting. He enjoyed hockey, canoe races, fiddle music, skidooing, boating and trapping.
Beloved husband of Margaret (Maggie) (Recollet-Mishibinijima) Francis of Little Current. Loving father of Julia, Jean, Louis, Irene and James. Dear grandfather of Gregory, Jeanette, Margaret (husband Jose), Mary, Henry, James, Bernadette, Mark, Tony, Paul, Alexandria, Jamie, Mitchell, Lee, Jadine, Brody, August, Patricia and Heidi and 21 great-grandchildren. Dear son of the late Leslie and Julia (Kitchemokmon) Francis (both predeceased). Dear brother of David, late Genevieve, late Paul, Jonas, Rosalie, Ken, late George, late Terrance, Helen, Dorothy and George. Resting at the Birch Island Community Centre, Birch Island, Ontario. Funeral Mass was in the Community Centre, Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:30 a.m.. Interment in the Birch Island Cemetery. Arrangement entrusted to the Lougheed Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 31, 2001

ANITA GERTRUD FRANK

In loving memory of Anita Gertrud Frank, July 6, 1958 to August 11, 2008.After a courageous battle with cancer, Anita died peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at her home in Manitowaning. Cherished wife of Alois "Al" Frank. Loving mother of Anna, Sarah, Kathleen and Daniel. Survived by her mother Maria, mother in-law Emma, predeceased by her father Karl Egetenmayer, and her father in-law Josef Frank, all of Germany. Will always be remembered by her sisters Maria and Karin (Gisela predeceased) and her brothers Karl, Norberd, Siegfried, Stefan and Michael (Wolfgang predeceased). Al and Anita immigrated to Canada in April of 1982 and began farming at their current home south of Manitowaning. Ten years later, they opened a Bed & Breakfast at their cattle farm, which led them into the tourist business. In 1998 they bought Red Lodge Resort, which, as of today, they still operate. In her earlier years, Anita's passion was caring for her children and sewing their clothes. She was also an excellent chef and baker who always enjoyed cooking for family and friends, as well as large groups at the Lodge. In her later years, she began to quilt and joined the Little Current Quilters, where Anita created many beautiful projects. She was a quiet and friendly woman who always wore a smile, while being very practical and well organized at her home and business, which is what made Red Lodge such a success. Anita will be greatly missed by her family, friends and many of her guests. Visitation was Wednesday, August 13 at Island Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, August 14 at Knox United Church, Manitowaning with Father George Gardner officiating with Rev. Martin Garniss. Rhonda Bondi was the organist, Esther Anstice the soloist, and Dorothy Anstice the pianist. Cremation with burial of ashes at Hilly Grove Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, August 20, 2008

The Passing of Allan Fraser
Contrary to latest reports from Arizona, touching upon the condition of Mr. Allan Fraser which were hopeful of recovery from his illness, a change for the worse took place last week and a message to his family from Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday announced his death.
Mrs. Fraser was with her husband when the end came and she has the deep sympathy of the community, by her attendance and devotion to him during his long illness. The Recorder extends to the bereaved wife, mother and relatives, condolence.
Allan was one of the town’s most popular citizens and general regret is felt on account of his death.
The Recorder, October 12, 1922
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

ANNIE ELIZABETH FRASER

Fraser, Annie Elizabeth-It is with great sorrow, that the family announce the death of a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Annie Elizabeth Fraser, on Thursday, January 14, 1988. She was in her eighty-second year. She was the wife of the late Rollo H. Fraser.
She is survived by four children, Barbara Orr (husband Bill), Ruth Cole (husband Jack), Donald (wife Frances) and Carolyn Mackie (husband Keith).
She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Sault Ste. Marie.
Obituary, uncited

Blair Fraser Killed
Mrs. J. M. Fraser has been officially notified that her son Blair was killed in action about April 20th. Last week he was reported missing, but he is now reported killed. This is the first casualty among the boys who went from here with the 37th Battalion.
Blair was one of Gore Bay’s respected boys and the news of his supreme sacrifice brought sadness to the community. His bereaved mother and her family have the sincerest sympathy of all their neighbors and friends.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 11, 1916
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

Died at Melfort, Sask., on Sunday, June 10th, Bridgetta, beloved wife of Captain Wm. Fraser. Many Gore Bay residents will remember Mrs. Fraser, as she was well known here having visited time to time with her sister, Mrs. R.J. Porter.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 14, 1923
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

MR. DONALD FRASER

The death occurred in Toronto General Hospital on January 4th, 1986 of Donald Fraser, of Englehart, after a brief illness.
The first child of Colin MacIntosh Fraser, and of his wife Ada Edith Garnett, Donald was born in Dack Township in 1907. His mother also was a pioneer, daughter of John P. and Chloe (MacDowell) Garnett, who had located on land in Marter Township. Donald was proud of his heritage and could recount many stories of people and events from his early days. Because of his excellent recall of early times, he often contributed to local oral histories.
His mother died in 1909 and an infant brother Reginald in the same year. Following his mother’s death he lived for a time with an uncle, Randolph Fraser on Manitoulin Island at Kagawong.
Donald lived in or near Englehart all the rest of his life and was an auto mechanic and service station operator until his retirement in 1970. At that time he started a new career as a carpenter and handyman and worked at that until the day of his illness two weeks before his death.
He was a founding member of the Northland Pioneer Club and its President for five years.
Surviving are his wife, Jean Rae (née George), and their children; Jean (Mrs. F.W. Wallace), Englehart; Edith (Mrs. W.F.C. McCarthy), Barrie; Edna (Mrs. S.G. Long), Mississauga; Arthur (and his wife Carmen (Leduc), Sudbury; Joan (Mrs. P.W. Lowery), Orillia; thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; as well as half-sisters, Helen Gillett, Matheson; Emma Smith, Sparwood, B.C. and a half-brother Colin of Braemar, Scotland. Another half-brother, Randolph died in 1973. A service of death and resurrection and thanksgiving for a life was held at Emmanuel United Church on Tuesday, January 7th, Rev. P. Hobbs, presiding and Rev.’d Michael Tipper, preaching. Before the service Audrey Cozac sang two favourite hymns, “There is a Green Hill Far Away” and “Shall We Gather at the River” accompanied by Rubena Kiehna, organist for the service. Her Kiehna and Reg. Peverly were ushers. Darwin Lamb, Mervyn Marshall, Alex Robertson, Gary Watkins, Jack Williams and Tom Woollings were bearers. Funeral arrangements were made by McDonald Funeral Home.
After temporary interment at Vault, Donald will be buried at Englehart Cemetery.
Temiskaming Speaker, January 22, 1986

Resident Passes in Billings Township 1937
There passed away at Kagawong on March 11th a beloved and respected citizen in the person of Donald Fraser, at the age of ninety-three years and four months. The late Donald Fraser was born in Inverness, Scotland, in 1843. At the age of fourteen he commenced to learn the blacksmithing trade. After serving three years as an apprentice, he went to Elgin where he worked for four years. After being united in marriage to Ellen McKinley he moved to Aberdeen where he worked in the shipyards. Coming to Canada in 1870 he worked in the railway shops at Allandale and later in the Wilkinson Foundry at Aurora. In May of 1879 he came to the Manitoulin, and, landing at Kagawong, he had to cut the road for a mile to reach lot 16, on the 14th concession of Billings township, which was then a virgin forest. He cleared the farm and put up the buildings, residing there until his death.
The late Mr. Fraser will long be remembered as a good husband and father, a kind and obliging neighbor, who never failed to do his part in anything that needed his help. His home was known from one end of Manitoulin to the other, being halfway between Gore Bay and Little Current. There everyone was made welcome and no one was ever turned away cold or hungry in the days when travelling was much slower than at the present time.
He leaves to mourn his death two sons and one daughter, namely C.M. Fraser of Englehart, Mrs. James Gordon of Kagawong and Randolph at home. There are also twelve grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, also one brother James of Buffalo. His eldest son, Robert, was drowned in December of 1882 and his wife died twenty-three years ago.
The funeral service was conducted from the United Church, Kagawong, on Saturday, March 13th, Reverend E. E. Sykes officiating. Interment took place in Kagawong cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs Geo. Foster, W.J. Graham Jr., Wm. McAnsh, D. Sheppard, Thos. Johnston and Wm. Hilliard.
Uncited obit, possibly from The Recorder
Portraits of Manitoulin's Past, Elda Burt, page 39,
Through the Years, June 1994, page 30
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

Accident ends Fatally
Death of Donald Fraser
In spite of all medical skill, Donald McQuarrie Fraser, chief engineer of the Sydenham Glass Works, passed peacefully away on Friday afternoon at his home on Johnson Ave. He was conscious up to within a few moments of his death. The doctors had but little hopes of his recovery since the accident two days previous.
The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. M.C. Tait assisted by Revs. Oliver and Howson.
The members of the local court of the Canadian Order of Foresters, of which deceased was a member, and the glassworkers and many of the employees followed the remains to their last resting place at the Wallaceburg cemetery, where the C.O.F. conducted the service. During the service at the house, Mrs. Dundas and Mrs. Carscallen sang the duet “That Beautiful Land.” The floral tributes were most beautiful, among which were two anchors from the employees of the glass works and Canadian Order of Foresters. The former was the largest and one of the most beautiful ever seen in Wallaceburg. The pallbearers were Don. Gordon, Hy. Mitchell, L.P. Holston, Lynn Gordon and Hy. Auger.
The late Mr. Fraser came to Wallaceburg from Sarnia, to accept the position as chief engineer at the glass works, which position he has filled in a most faithful and efficient manner. His tragic death cast a gloom over the factory, where his quiet unassuming and genial nature made him well liked by all who knew him.
As was stated last week, he was struck by a spark plug of the large gas engine, which he had just started. The spark plug accidently blew out and dealt him a terrible blow in his breast, near his heart. He was also badly burned. When he came too Mr. Fraser seemed to realize that he had not long to live, asking that they send for his wife.
Mr. Fraser was 39 years of age. Besides his bereaved wife and little daughter, Beatrice, he leaves one brother and four sisters. One of his sisters is expected in Wallaceburg this week. Mr. Fraser resided for some time in Gore Bay, Midland and Sarnia, and during former years sailed on the great lakes as a marine chief engineer.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 2, 1912
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

DONALD FRASER

FRASER, Donald – After a courageous battle with cancer, Thursday evening, February 15, 1996 at his home. Beloved husband of Mary (Coulter) Fraser of Falconbridge. Loving father of Lori Jackson (husband Brad) of Falconbridge and Barbara Fraser (Austin Elliott) of Sudbury. Special Papa of Eric and Courtney. Dear brother of Barbara Horie (husband Dennis) of Haileybury. Dear uncle of David, Lois, Susan, Margaret and Patti. Dear brother-in-law of Ernest Coulter (wife Marylyn) of Parry Sound and Bob Coulter (wife Lena) of Sudbury. Sadly missed by many great nieces and nephews. Dear son of Gerald Fraser and Hazel (Harris) Fraser, both predeceased. Dear stepson of Dora (Blackmore) Fraser, predeceased. Rested at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home. Funeral service was held at the R. J. Barnard Chapel, Sunday, February 18. Interment in the Hilly Grove Cemetery, Manitoulin Island. Arrangements by Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, Sudbury.
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Transcribed by Roberta Clark

GEORGE LINCOLN FRASER

A resident of the Manitoulin Lodge and formerly of Thorborn St., Gore Bay, passed away at the Lodge on Thursday, September 18, 1997 at the age of 98 years. He was born in Gore Bay, son of the late Simon and Marion Elizabeth Fraser. Lin had worked at a number of jobs through his life, but his greatest talent was that as a carpenter. In 1958 he returned to Manitoulin from Toronto, and had worked as a farmer, ran his sawmill and in carpentry. He was a veteran of both World Wars. A very intelligent man, Lin had attended Queen’s University in Engineering. His favourite pastime was working at his sawmill, spending time in the bush and the outdoors. He was married twice, his first wife, Frances predeceased in the 1930’s. He later married Helen (Tough) Fraser, who predeceased in 1976. Loving and caring father of David and his wife Dianne Fraser of Nobel; Marion Fraser and Scott Fraser both of Toronto. Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by one son Simon and one daughter Joan; sister Emma and brothers Alex, Hugh and Scott. Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home in Gore Bay on Friday, September 19, 1997. The funeral service was conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel on Saturday, September 20, 1997 with Reverend Mary Jo Eckert Tracy officiating. Interment in Gordon Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Culgin Funeral Home.
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Death of Mrs. Donald Fraser
Died, at her late home in Billings Township, on Thursday March 19th 1914, Helen McKinley, beloved wife of Donald Fraser, aged 67.
The deceased was born at Elgin, Scotland, on April 6th 1847 and came to the Manitoulin with her husband in the spring of 1879 and settled in Billings Township, where she resided till her death last week.
Mrs. Fraser had a wide acquaintance on the Manitoulin, her home being half way between Gore Bay and Little Current she was always most hospitable to any wayfarer who dropped in for a meal. For nearly a year she has been in very poor health and all that medical skill could do for her recovery was done.
Besides her bereaved husband she leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn her death, viz. Randolph at home, Colin of Englehart, and Mrs. Jas. Gordon of Billings.
The funeral took place on Sunday and was conducted by Rev. D. W. Scott of Billings. There was a large number of friends present to extend their sympathy to the bereaved family and their respect for the deceased.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 26, 1914
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

The Late J. M. Fraser
The funeral of the late J. M. Fraser took place on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his late residence. The Rev. J. J. Fergusson being the officiating clergyman, and the deceased having been a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge, he was buried according to their Ritual. The Gore Bay Lodge being present in a body. The interment took place in Gordon Cemetery.
There were a large number of people present at the obsequeies(sic) to pay their last respects to one who had been a pioneer and a resident of the community since its beginning.
The late James Munro Fraser, the son of Simon Fraser and Flora McQuarrie was bon in the township of Vaughan, county of York on the 19th of November, 1852. While quite young his parents moved to the community of Halton. At the age of twelve he went to Caledonia where he attended public and grammer(sic) schools, afterwards taking a course in the Hamilton business college. He then learned the milling business with McQuarrie, of Caledonia. He also had charge of a flour mill in Carlisle for about a year. Believing that the Manitoulin Island was a good place to settle, he, with his uncle, the late John McQuarrie, set out in the fall of 1871 for the island. He drove a yoke of oxen and a cart from Caledonia to Collingwood. On reaching Little Current they were told of a good harbour at Gore Bay so came here. The late Willard Hall was the only white man on this part of the island. Where the town of Gore Bay now stands, was a cedar swamp. Mr. Fraser built his shanty near the north end of the village. He built the first dock just a little way from where Purvis’s dock is now. Mr. Fraser could relate many thrilling experiences in connection with his early days here.
When the township of Gordon was formed into a municipality he was elected reeve, an office which he held for a number of years. For many years he was clerk of the first Division Court.
About twenty five years ago when Manitoulin was set apart as a separate judicial district, a deputation consisting of Mr. Fraser, Mr. A.C. McRae and others was sent to Toronto, to place before the Legislature the reasons Gore Bay should be selected as the county seat, in preference to Little Current or Manitowaning. After a stiff fight, Gore Bay won the day. He was several times mayor of Gore Bay.
Mr. Fraser was also the clerk of the district co
urt and resigned to run as liberal candidate for the Legislature in 1902 but was defeated.
He took an active part in the erection of the Presbyterian Church (the first church in Gore Bay) and was one of its first elders.
Mr. Fraser married Elizabeth, daughter of the late Neil McLean, who survives him. Their surviving children are Mrs. Vanderburg of Gore Bay, Mrs. Beatty of Brockville, Mac and Allen of Golden, B.C. and Jennie C. and Blair at home. His brothers and sisters are Simon M., of Gore Bay, Donald of Ogdensbury, Mrs. J.H. Thorburn and Miss Kate Fraser of Gore Bay, Mrs. Hine of Langley B.C. and Miss Flora of Moose Jaw.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, February 8, 1912
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

A Prominent Citizen Passes Over
Mr. John McMurchy Fraser Died in Gore Bay on Saturday, November 27th
In the death of Mr. John Fraser, which occurred on Saturday evening, Gore Bay loses one of her most prominent citizens. Until about six months ago Mr. Fraser was a man enjoying apparently the very best of health, and looked as though he were likely to enjoy many years of active life, but about six months ago he began to show signs of failing health, and so rapidly did the disease he had contracted develop in him, that it was deemed necessary to remove him to the General Hospital for medical treatment, where it was soon discovered that it was beyond medical skill to save him. He was brought back to Gore Bay early in November, and his friends prepared for the worst. His indomitable courage and will power combated the grim monster until the last moment, and it was owing to this alone that he lingered as long as he did. During his brief illness there was nothing left undone by a devoted wife and family to relieve his suffering. Many of the citizens of the town also gave a helping hand in this work. For as The Recorder has previously stated, Jack had many opponents politically, but few enemies, and as Dr. Rayson best expressed his many virtues, the chief was he was charitable. He was charitable in his judgement of others, charitable in helping a fellow man in need. It has often been said of him that he would fight with a man over politice (sic)one moment, the next give him the coat off his back if he were in need. The best token of the esteem in which Mr. Fraser was held by all who knew him, was demonstrated by the vast numbers that turned out to pay their last tribute to him. His funeral service was conducted in the Presbyterian Church by Revs Dr. Rayson and Mr. Fergusson. The Gore Bay Lodge A.F. & A.M. had charge of the burial ceremony which took place in Gordon Cemetery, the brethren turning out for this purpose en masse, a number of the members of Little Current Lodge being present.
The funeral procession contained about fifty carriages, and as the cortege passed the public school it was an impressive spectacle that presented itself. Inspector McLaughlin stood upon the lawn with the several classes lined up, headed by the teachers to do honor to the memory of Great Jack, who ever had a warm place in his heart for the school children.
In our next issue we will publish a history of Mr. Fraser’s life, also a synopsis of the funeral sermon preached by Rev. Dr. Rayson.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, December 2, 1909
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

The Late John McMurchy Fraser
John McMurchy Fraser was born in Kleinburg, county of York, in the year 1859. He moved with his parents to Nassagweya, Halton County, when only two years old, where he resided until he was 14 years of age. At this time he removed to Caledonia, Haldimand County, where he spent some years in school, after which he entered as an apprentice, in the four milling business, with his uncle, Donald McQuarrie.
At the age of 23 he took up his abode in Gore Bay, being engaged in the milling business with the late J. H. Thorburn, and subsequently with N. Dyment, of Barrie, Ont. He continued in this pursuit until the year 1907, when he was appointed by the Dominion Government to the position of Inspector and Valuator of Indian Lands and timber, which position he ably filled until his death, which occurred in Gore Bay on Saturday, November 27th, 1900.
Mr. Fraser gave many years to public and municipal work in the town of Gore Bay, and was elected Mayor of the town several years. He was a staunch and hard-working Liberal in politics, and was right-hand man to A.E. Dyment, and assisted the ex-Member to land the riding of East Algoma for several terms.
He was associated with the Presbyterirn (sic) church here for a number of years, and was noted for assistance in the work being carried on by that denomination.
His survivors are a wife and five children; Mary G., Muriel I., John D., Symon, jr.(sic), and Wm. J., also four sisters and three brothers: Miss Catherine Fraser, Mrs. J. H. Thorburn, of Gore Bay, Mrs. T.W. Hine, of Port Stanley, B.C., and Miss Flora, of Moose Jaw, Sask. J.M. and S.M., Gore Bay, and Donald of Brantford.
Following is a synopsis of the funeral sermon, as preached by Rev. Dr. Rayson, of Blind River.
“Loved ones of the departed, brothers in fellowship and friends in general: we are met to pay the last tribute of respect to husband, father, friend and brother. We are all mourners here today, for to know him was to love him, and if all who loved him were to bring a flower, he would sleep beneath a wilderness of bloom. I am glad to be numbered among his friends and rejoice to call him mine.
It is a loving task to be chosen from among his many friends to serve as a guide to your thought, in this memorial service. As I think of him who was friend to all, the most appropriate subject for this hour is, “Friendship and The Greatest Friend.” Isaiah 32:2.-“A man shall be as a hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.”
What a desert is life without friendship and love. As the prophet looks out upon this drifting sea for desert sand, the sheltering rock appears and steam the tide of burning sand, and says thus far and not farther; and here under the lee of the rocks the oasis appears, and man finds shelter and water. The Seer looks out from dead rocks to living men, and cries “A man shall be as the shadow of a great rock, a shelter in the time of storm.” Isaiah lived in a dark age of the world’s history 750 years before Christ. Yet, by faith he saw the Divine Manhood advancing to the rescue. In the joy of this vision the prophet speaks of a friend who knows no change: “one that sticketh closer than a brother;’ “one who can make the desert to rejoice and bloom as the rose.” Our theories about God are our theology. Our friendship with God is our religion. Isaiah is trying to translate all the attributes of God into the saving presence of a personal friendship.
We say that God is perfect in wisdom. But do we feel that He is wise for us? Do we trust his wisdom to direct us? We say that God is perfect in righteousness. But do we know him as “The lord our Righteousness?” Do we trust Him to cleanse us from the guilt of sin and to deliver us from its power? It is a grand doctrine this Divine omnipresence, and omniscience and righteousness. But do we think of God as present with us personally in all the experiences of life? You know that a true friendship must have in it a wide and generous sympathy, with all the trouble that there is in human life. But when trouble comes, you want to be sure that your friend knows of it, and feels it, and is ready to help you bear it.
So, our Father in Heaven, is continually teaching us by human measurements of the Divine love and sympathy. He says, “As a father pities his children, so the Lord pitieth.” “As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you.-“Isa 66:13. All that father and mother would do for us, our Heavenly Father assures us He would do. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” “God so loved us that He gave His only begotten son, to be a propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only, but for the sins of the whole world”
God teaches in the book of beginnings His great love for erring man, in that he provides a ransom whereby the banished might not be forever expelled: “The promise is that seed of the woman should bruise the head of the serpent.”
Christ, as the Saviour of men, is the hiding place from the storm. There is no other hope or refuge. The most stupendous undertaking, since God created, was the hoisting of this world out of ruin. It had gone down with all hands on board, and from none of the surrounding worlds did a life-boat push out. The Almighty rose up bringing into action all the omniscience and omnipotence, and majesty, and loving kindness of His nature. He set about the redemption of this world. John Fredrick Oberlin laid aside all earthly comfort to redeem a barren district in France from poverty and immorality. But here was a lost world to be redeemed from sin and ruin. Wilberforce pleased before the English Parliament for the freedom of the slave, and Lincoln broke the shackles from four million bondsmen. But here was the question of deliverance for a hundred thousand millions of captives. To create a world only a word was needed, but to redeem required the dying anguish of an only son. When John Howard went into the prisons of England to redeem the abandoned, he laid aside all comfort and linked himself with the outcast, and so became a hiding place form the storm. When Christ came into the prison house of this world’s sin: “He came to seek and to save that which was lost.” Christ became a covert (sic) from the wind and water to the thirsty soul, and the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.”
Now surely this means, first of all, a gracious, friendly, loving, sympathizing presence. God is with us in our troubles, not merely because He has to be there, since He is everywhere. He is there because He wants to be. Just us truly as you desire to be near your friends, your children when they suffer, just so truly does God desire and choose to be near us in our afflictions. It costs him as much as it costs us. “He doth not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men.” How that thought glows with light! The deepest gloom of adversity comes from the idea that God must be against us. How can He be our friend and yet afflict us so bitterly? How can He be loving and yet torture us with loathsome diseases, and crush our hearts with disappointment, and smite the little children with death? Even in the midst of our adversities God is not our adversary. These things are not His works. Why He permits them we cannot understand now.
God is our refuge in sin and sorrow and death, and while we suffer in this world from death as a bereavement, an affliction and endure the manifold ills of life, et God is with us as one who bears our griefs and carries our sorrows. “God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble; therefore will we not fear.”
This is a solemn hour as death at any time, under any circumstances is sad, because of its seeming loss and apparent separation; but the loss is only seeming. John Fraser is not dead, he has only passed to a higher unfolding. He died where manhood’s morning touched the throne of noon, with the full splendor of his life still shining. He no longer walks with us along life’s pathway, but he has caught the step of Him who is immortal, eternal and invisible. We are about to lay away the body of our friend, but the jewel has gone from the casket. The Great Architect has seen fit to withdraw the life He gave, and while we mourn his loss in the home, in he church and the community, we rejoice in the legacy of cheerfulness, charity and cleanliness he has left to us. We would follow our friend in as far as he followed the Great Friend, and emulate those virtues which make men to be as a “hiding place from the storm and the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.”
His was the beauty of a cheerful spirit. I do not know that he was ever heard to make a gloomy remark. He lived continually in the sunlight of hope and good cheer. He saw a silver lining to the darkest cloud, and understood the science of merriment. If there was a bright side to anything, he saw it, and his name will long be a synonyme (sic) for exhilaration of spirit.
His was a charitable life, in the widest sense of that word he looked out upon others, and used it not only as a mantle but as a means of helping others. Some of us irritate our friends, but he did not irritate even his enemies. His was that “charity that suffereth long, and is kind, that envieth not, is not easily provoked and thinketh no evil.”
He was not only cheerful and charitable, but courageous for good. The Old Book was open in his home and reflected in his life. He stood for the best things in a noble way. His favoritete hymn was expressive of his courage:
“Dare to be a Daniel,
Dare to stand alone,
Dare to have a purpose true,
Dare to make it known.”
May we all “so live that when the might caravan which halts at night time, in the vale of death, shall strike its white tents for the morning march; thou shalt mount onward, thy feet unwearied and thy strength renewed, like the strong angels for the upward march.”
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, December 9, 1909
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

MILDRED (MAIME) JANET (FOGAL) FRASER

FRASER, (Fogal), Mildred (Maime) Janey – A resident of Mindemoya passed away at the Sudbury General Hospital on Sunday March 10, 1996 at the age of 74 years. She was born in Billings Township daughter of the late William and Olive (Weatherall) Fogal and had lived most of her life in Kagawong. She had just recently moved to Mindemoya. Maime spent her married life at home raising her family and enjoyed knitting, quilting, music and cross country skiing. She was a member of the UCW and had played guitar with the Old Tyme Orchestra. Her husband Donald Fraser predeceased in 1974. Dear and loving mother and mother-in-law of Janet and Randy Stach of Sudbury, Anita and Jules Boucher of Saskatchewan; Randy and Lynn Fraser of British Columbia, and Ed and Marion Fraser of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Erin, Lee Ann, Lauren, Julie, Janine, Amy, Jules, Rae and Don. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Blanche and Elmer Sweet of Sudbury and Ted and Peggy Fogal of Michigan. Predeceased by sister Corrine Robinson and brother Robert Fogal. Friends were received at the Culgin Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel on Wednesday 11 am with Mr. Erwin Thompson officiating. Spring interment in Kagawong Cedars Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the Asthma Society or the Lung Association would be appreciated. Arrangements by Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay.
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FRASER- In loving memory of Randolph Fraser in his 54th year died at Toronto on Sunday, January 11, 1987. Survived by Pat, Lori and Heather; and by sisters Helen McLean, Donalda MacFarlane and Roberta Montgomery. Friends were received at the Turner Funeral Home, Gore Bay on Wednesday, January 14. Service held from there on Thursday afternoon.
Interment Kagawong Cemetery.
Uncited obit
1987
Dorothy Hopkins Addison Scrapbook

A resident of Kagawong, Manitoulin Island all his life, Randolph Fraser, last surviving member of the family of the late Donald and Helen (McKinley) Fraser of Billings Township, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital Little Current at noon Monday, May 20, 1974 after a lengthy illness at the age of 88 years.
Mr. Fraser farmed in Billings Township moving to Kagawong in June 1956 to the home he had built for his retirement.
He was very active in community affairs serving on the council and telephone board for many years and in veterinary work throughout Billings as well as blacksmith work for any who needed it.
Mr. Fraser was predeceased by his wife Janet C. Harper on January 16, 1974, young son in 1924 and one son-in-law Albert McLean in June 1973.
Surviving are three daughters, Helen (Mrs. Albert McLean), Kagawong; Donalda (Mrs. Cliff McFarlane) Deep River; Roberta (Mrs. Arthur Montgomery), Kagawong; one son Randolph Jr., of Toronto. Sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by Mr. David Constable and Mr. George Paige from the Turner Funeral Home, Gore Bay on Wednesday May 22nd, 1974 at 2 p.m. Interment in Kagawong Cemetery. Scripture Readings were Ecclesiastes, chapters 3 & 12 also Psalm 34.
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Well Known Gore Bay Resident Passes
Simon McQuarrie Fraser
One of Manitoulin’s best known and most highly respected citizens, Mrs. Simon McQuarrie Fraser, passed to the Great Beyond on April 13th, in his 83rd year, a son of the late Mr. Simon Fraser and Mrs. Flora McQuarrie Fraser.
On his arrival on Manitoulin, on Nov. 30th, 1879, from Nassagaweya, Ont., he settled on the farm of his uncle, John McQuarrie, now owned by Geo. Campbell, and lived there for several years. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Beck, who died on Jan. 1st, 1885, leaving one son, Charles, who now resides in Vancouver. On August 3rd, 1887, he married Miss Marion Howell, who survives together with four sons, Hugh and Scott of Detroit, Lincoln of Ice Lake and Alexander at home and Mrs. C.G. Caldwell of Espanola. Three sisters also survive, namely, Miss Kate Fraser of Gore Bay; Mrs. Wm. Hind of Langley, B.C. and Miss Flora Fraser of New Westminster, B.C.
In early life he was a great athlete and pitched for the local baseball team. Fifty years ago he and Sheriff Fell were the opposing pitchers for Manitowaning and Gore Bay.
The late Mr. Fraser throughout all the years of his residence here which number 57 had taken an active part in the affairs of the community generally and church matters particularly. As a member of the old Presbyterian Church before union he was an active worker giving freely of his time and talent to all its activities. After union as a member of the united Church for years he was a member of the Board of Stewards and took a keen interest in all the activities of the church.
In public life he was actively connected with Indian affairs for the western portion of the Island, being Indian constable for a number of years, and for the past thirty years occupied the official position of Bailiff for Manitoulin.
In the political field he was a stalwart Liberal and occupied various positions both in connection with local and district organizations and was remarkably well informed on all questions of the day.
The funeral which took place from his late residence on Friday afternoon was largely attended, services being conducted by Rev. R.W. Bateman, who paid most fitting tribute to one who had long and faithfully served both his church and his community. The pall bearers were his four sons, Hugh, Scott, Alexander and Lincoln, Mr. Geo. Thorburn and Mr. W.S.L. Wright, all returned soldiers. Interment took place in Gordon cemetery.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

THOMAS FRASER

FRASER, Thomas, of Wikwemikong. The family announces with sorrow his passing after a short illness at the Timmins & District Hospital on November 20, 2000 at the age of 60 years. Beloved husband of Grace. Survived by his father Roy of Matheson. Dear stepfather to Christopher (Candy) Cheechoo of Wikwemikong. Cherished father of Christine Fraser of Mississauga and Barry Dolan (Kim) of Timmins. Dear Papa to six grandchildren and two special grandsons Quinton and little Michael. Brother of Tim (Anne) of Chesley, Eva (Roy) Saari of South Porcupine, Barry (Mary) Fraser of Mount Hope, Wendy (Michael) Boakes of Heidelberg, Christopher (Karen) Raleigh of North Carolina, Anna (Dan) Costello of Kaledin, BC and Allison (Dave) Ethier of Barrie.
Predeceased by his stepson Michael in 1998, his mother Alice in 1999, and his two brothers, Jim in 2000 and Gary in 1992. Thomas was born in Timmins and had been a resident of Wikwemikong for 14 years. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid gardener.
Manitoulin Expositor

WILLIAM (BILL) ROYCE FRASER

William (Bill) Royce Fraser of Espanola passed away at the Espanola General Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2000.
Beloved husband of Rose (nee Corbiere) of Espanola. Dear son of the late William and Ellen Fraser. Loving father of William (wife Sue), Barry (wife Diane) both of Espanola and Michael (wife Vicki) of Victoria, British Columbia. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren Matthew, John, Benjamin, Alexander, Trevor and Shannon. Very dear brother of John Fraser, Mrs. Irene Burley both of Espanola, Mrs. Lillian MacLean of Sudbury and Mrs. Ora Cormier of Lively. Funeral service was held at the Bourcier Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 26 at 11 a.m. with Deacon Dan Larouche of Little Current officiating. Interment in the Espanola Cemetery.
If so desired, memorial tributes may be made to the charity of your choice.
Manitoulin Expositor January 26, 2000

A resident of Tehkummah for the last 47 years, Ernest George Freeman, beloved husband of Mildred Russell, died on May 31st, 1968, at the age of 73 years. He died at St. Joseph’s Hospital Little Current. He had been ailing for one year.
Ernest Freeman was born the son of the late John and Bertha Freeman at Vicksburg, Michigan. His step-mother, Mrs. Lucy Freeman, lives at Marion, Iowa.
Mr. Freeman lived in the Western States until 1920 except for two years (1910) when he lived in Manitowaning. He attended school in Western United States, and at Budges School, Manitowaning. On April 4th, 1921, he married Mildred Russell at the Manitowaning United Church Manse. The couple moved to Tehkummah. He husband was an adherent of the United Church of Canada.
After farming for a number of years, Mr. Freeman then worked in the timber business before becoming an electrician 21 years ago.
He is survived by his wife; seven daughters and five sons; Lawrence, Margaret-Anne, Mrs. E. Lang (Beth), Mrs. T. Asquiith, (Myrna) all of Toronto; Clifton of Goderich; Lynn of St. Catherines; Mrs. Harold Case (Marion) of North Bay; Mrs. T. Eadie (Loreen) of Little Current; Earl of Kagawong; Conrad, Mrs. M. Hopkin (Gelena) and Brenda all of Tehkummah; 34 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, four sisters; Mrs. S. Lamb (Ina) of Molina, Illinois; Mrs. L. Noah, (Evelyn) of Marion, Iowa; Mrs. D. Davis (Helen) of Tiffin, Iowa, and Mrs. J. Cacock (Phyllis) of Tuscon, Arizona; two brothers; Earl of Arcadia, Florida, and John of Tuscon, Arizona. One daughter, Bertha Mildred predeceased him.
Funeral service was held on June 3rd at 3:00 p.m. at Fairview United Church, Tehkummah. Rev. H. Kempling officiated and Mrs. George Ward was organist. Hymns sung were “Rock of Ages” and “Abide with Me”.
Active pallbearers were: Ronald Anstice, Carl Hallett, Irwin Duxbury, Fred Russell, Ronald McDougall and Harry Haines. Honorary pallbearers were Victor Anstice, Alex Russell, Wm. McCullough, Lorne Pennie and George Ward. Special service for the immediate family was held at the home of the deceased on June 3rd at 12:30 pm.
Ushers at the church were Rex Ward and Nelson Little. Jerry Bowerman drove the flower car. Interment was at Hilly Grove Cemetery.
Relatives and friends attending from a distance were; Paul Di Bonventura of Toronto; Stan Sloan of Timmins; Steve Russell of Sudbury; sons and daughters Mr. and Mrs. C. Lang; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Freeman; Miss M. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. T. Asquith, all of Toronto; Mr. Lynn Freeman of St. Catharines; Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Freeman of Goderich; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Case of North Bay, and Mrs. L. Noah of Marion, Iowa, sister of the deceased.
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FLORA MILRED FREEMAN

A resident of the Centennial Manor, Little Current and formerly of Tehkummah, died at her residence on Thursday, February 12, 1998 at the age of 93 years. She was born February 5, 1905 at Tehkummah, daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Louisa (Pyette) Russell. Mildred had worked for 33 years as a switchboard operator for Manitoulin Tel. As well, she was very active in her community and her church. She was a life member of the Fairview United Church UCW, and as well as serving her community, she enjoyed knitting, solitaire and baking. In 1984, she received the Bi-Centennial Award and in 1988, was named Citizen of the Year in Tehkummah. Although Mildred had an active and enjoyable life with her community involvement, her greatest pride and joy was her family. She will be sadly missed by her loving family and many friends. Her beloved husband Ernest Freeman predeceased in 1968. Dear and loving mother and mother-in-law of Gelena Hopkin of Tehkummah; Marion and Harold Case of the Slash; Lorraine and Ted Eadie of Little Current; Margaret DiBonaventura of Toronto; Betty Lawson of Deseronto; Myrna and Ken Beaton of Toronto; Brenda and Randy Robinson of Tehkummah; Larry Freeman of Dundalk; Earl and Effie Freeman of Little Current; Lynn Freeman of Elliot Lake; Dick and Lois Freeman of Goderich and Conrad and Judy Freeman of Merrickville. Loving and proud grandmother of 40 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Dear sister of Leila Gordon of Kagawong. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by daughter Mildred Bertha Freeman, daughter-in-law Ethel, three grandchildren, Maureen Heyink, Harold Hopkin and Barry Eadie; great-grandson Tim Clark; and sisters Celia Russell, Dow Snow; and brothers Steve, Lorne and Rozzie Russell. Friends called at the Fairview United Church, Tehkummah, on Saturday, February 14, 1998. The funeral service was conducted at the Fairview United Church on Sunday, February 15, 1998 with Reverend Bruce Tombs officiating. Spring interment in Hilly Grove Cemetery. If so desired, donations to the Fairview United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
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CAPTAIN LYNN GERALD FREEMAN, 1930-2003

"We all must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail and not drift nor lie at anchor"
It is with sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our dad, Lynn Gerald Freeman, after a lengthy illness, on Saturday, January 11, 2003, with his family at his side, at the Hotel Dieu hospital in St. Catharines. Lynn was born in Tehkummah, the son of the late Mildred (Russell) and Ernest Freeman.
Lynn is survived by: the mother of his children, Sandra Freeman and his kids, Jerry, Cindy, Mark, Angela and Kim; his grandchildren who he loved very much: Sandra, Christa, Natacha, Mark Jr. and Jake; his brothers and sisters: Earl (Effie), Gelena Hopkin, Lorraine Eadie (Ted), Marion Case (Harold), Dick (Lois), Betty Lawson, Margaret DiBonaventura, Conrad (Judy), Myrna Beaton (Ken) and Brenda Robinson. Lynn was predeceased by his brother Larry.
Besides his family, Lynn's passion in life was sailing on the Great Lakes. He was at home on the water and took great pride in the ships he sailed for some 45 years. He will be remembered and missed by those who sailed with him during those years. Until Lynn became ill he was current with all traffic in the Welland Canal.
At Lynn's request, cremation will take place with a private family service. A memorial service will take place on Manitoulin Island at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 22, 2003

RUTH HELGA FRIAR (NEE McMURRAY)

In loving memory of Mrs. Ruth Helga Friar (nee McMurray), who died peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 21, 2004 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Harold Friar. Loving mother of Janice and her husband Philip Hardy of Haliburton, Lila and her husband Gaston Carrier of Fraserville and Teresa Friar and her husband Eric Jackson of Peterborough. Predeceased by her siblings Jane David, Lizzie Taylor, Mary Eadie, Bill McMurray, Thomas McMurray, Ellen Eadie and Robert McMurray. Cherished Grandmother of Darrell Brown, Robin Brown, Chandra Carrier, Kevin Carrier, Jonathan Carrier, Bronwyn Jackson and Zoe Jackson. Great grandmother of Tyson, Kyle, Ashley and Austine. Ruth will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the Nisbett Funeral Home and Chapel, 600 Monaghan Rd., Peterborough on Friday, December 24, 2004 from from 10 - 11. Funeral service followed in the Nisbett Chapel at 11 am. Interment followed at Rosemouth Memorial Gardens. Reception followed in the Nisbett Reception Centre. Donations in memory of Ruth may be made to the Kingston Regional Cancer Treatment Centre.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 5, 2005

(MARTHA ANN?) FROST

FROST - We have this week to record the sad death of Mrs. Frost, of Sheguiandah, after a brief illness of about one week. Throughout her life she had been an earnest worker in the English Church and will be greatly missed by all. Her funeral took place on Thursday to the Sheguiandah cemetery and was largely attended by her numerous friends. The funeral was conducted by the I.O.F., in which order Mr. Frost was a very active member. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved husband and family in their hour of sorrow.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 27, 1895

THOMAS HARDY FULFORD

FULFORD, Thomas Hardy – a resident of Providence Bay died on Saturday, February 29, 1992 at the Mindemoya Hospital. He was born in Kinburn, Ontario, son of the late Thomas and Catherine Fulford. Hardy graduated from school in Chicago and came to Providence Bay in 1927. He had worked at many jobs throughout his life including police work, garage, storekeeper, arena attendant as well as operating Fulford Cottages. He was a member of Pentacostal Church and the Gore Bay Masonic Lodge No. 472 A.F. & A.M. for 64 years. Beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth (Cameron). Loving father of Joyce and son-in-law Peter Perry of Houston, Texas and Malaysia; Eleanor and son-in-law James McGuinn of Oakville; Elizabeth Fulford of Providence Bay; Marlene and son-in-law Harold Mutton of Bowmanville; Cameron and daughter-in-law Loretta Fulford of Ottawa; Horace and daughter-in-law Betty Fulford of London; Dwayne and daughter-in-law Judie Fulford Oakville; Robert and daughter-in-law Francine Fulford of Los Angeles; Larry and daughter-in-law Gertrude Fulford of Oakville. Dear grandfather of 21 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Predeceased by sisters Myrtle, Luella and brothers Hartley, Lyman, Nelson and Norman. Visitors were received at Providence Bay United Church on Tuesday evening. The funeral service was conducted at the church on Wednesday at 11:30 am with Reverend Mary Jo Eckert Tracy and Pastor Frank Haner officiating. Interment in the Mindemoya Cemetery. In remembrance donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The Gore Bay Masonic Lodge conducted a memorial service at the church on Tuesday evening.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

Canon Fuller Passes at Silver Water
A highly respected minister and a well beloved friend to everyone passed away at Silver Water, on Friday, December 7th, in the person of Canon Benjamin P. Fuller, in his 82nd year.
Mr. Fuller was taken ill following his service the Sunday afternoon previously, and although everything possible was done for him he failed to recover.
Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. Thompson of Gore Bay, assisted by Rev. C.H. Noble of Mindemoya. The body was then taken to the Shingwauk School at Sault Ste. Marie, where service was held on Sunday afternoon at three o’clock and interment made in the Shingwauk cemetery.
Mr. Fuller has spent many years of his life in the work of this school before coming to Manitoulin. After residing in Silver Water and having charge of St. Peter’s Church there for about fifteen years, he was moved for a few years, he was moved for a few years to Garden River and just returned to the island last spring.
He is survived by a daughter and a sister, who made their home with him, as well as other sisters, and a brother in United States. The sincere sympathy of the whole community is extended to them in their great loss.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

DIES ON ISLAND
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Dec. 12 – Rev. Canon Fuller, 82, veteran missionary of the Anglican Diocese of Algoma, died at his home at Silverwater on Manitoulin Island.
Benjamin Philip Fuller was born in England and came to Canada with his family in early life and settled at St. Joseph’s Island. He was ordained as deacon in 1902 by the late Archbishop Thornloe, and spent a number of years as a missionary to the Lake Nipigon Indians. He was ordained as priest in 1906. Three years later he became principal of the Shingwauk Indian Home here and continued in that position for 20 years. From 1929 to 1940 he was in charge of the mission at Silverwater, moving to Garden River Reserve in 1940. On April 12, 1944, he was installed as a canon of St. Luke’s Pro-Cathedral by Rt. Rev. G. F. Kingston, retiring Bishop of Algoma.
He retired in July 1945 and returned to Silverwater. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Benna Fuller, for many years on the staff of the Shingwauk Indian School.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

FULLER – Benna of Centennial Manor Little Current. Daughter of the late Canon B.P. and Mrs. Fuller. Died at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Little Current, on Thursday, January 27, 1977 aged 89 years. Rested at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Little Current, on Sunday after 3 p.m. Funeral service from there was on Monday, January 31, 1977 at 11 p.m. with Canon D.H. Dixon and Fr. J.G.A.P. McCausland officiating. Interment in Shingwauk Cemetery, Sault Ste. Marie. Temporary entombment at Mountain View Cemetery.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark

ELSIE (SPEIRS) FULLER

In loving memory of Elsie (Speirs) Fuller, 91 years, who passed into the gentle, loving arms of her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, July 19th, 2006 at the SRH-St. Joseph's Health Centre. Beloved wife of John Fuller, predeceased 1994. Loving mother of Delwyn (wife Valerie) of New Liskeard; George of Mindemoya, and Margaret (husband Dale Hodgins) of Sudbury. Cherished grandmother of James, Jeffrey, Craig (wife Taryn); Robert (wife Melissa); Laura, Andrea, Heather and Elizabeth; and great grandchild Tanner. Dear daughter of John and Jean (Patrick) Speirs, predeceased. Dear sister of Margaret, Agnes, Jean, Joan and two infant brothers, all predeceased. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch St. Sudbury. Friends called on Sunday, July 23rd. Funeral service in Spring Bay Pentecostal Church, Manitoulin Island, Monday, July 24, 2006.
Interment in the Grimesthorpe Cemetery, Spring Bay on Monday, July 24, 2006. Donations to the Spring Bay Pentecostal Church or St. Joseph's Health Center Stroke Unit would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 26, 2006

Local News Items
The many friends of the Rev. Ben Fuller, who for a number of years was missionary to the Indians at Sheguiandah, will be sorry to hear of the sad death of his daughter, Leslie, at the Shingwauk Home, Sault Ste. Marie, last week. It will be remembered that the late Miss Fuller was stricken with paralysis about two weeks ago from which she never recovered. Death took place on Monday Nov. 25th at 5:30 p.m.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, December 5, 1912
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

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