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HICKINGBOTTOM-At the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Cracknell, 350 Maple St. Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., on May 30th, Mrs. Walter Hickingbottom.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, June 20, 1929
Deaths
HICKS, Mrs. Lorna Hicks, Rochester, New York passed away Saturday, February 2, 1991, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late H. Frank Hicks. Loving mother of sons, Frank, Jim and Daughter Barbara, Mrs. Wm. Kling.
Obituary, uncited
RAYMOND GEORGE HIGGINS
August 13, 1951 - January 5, 2011
In loving memory of Raymond Higgins, a resident of M'Chigeeng, who died at the Mindemoya Hospital on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the age of 59 years. He was born in Newfoundland, son of the late Raymond and Edna Higgins. Raymond had worked as a labourer. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and generally the outdoors. In the past he also had dogs that were a big part of his life. Raymond was predeceased by his wife Nancy Paul. Loved father of Edna (Rob), Michael, Raymond and Lauren (Bev). Grandfather of Brodie and Jessica. Dear brother of Fred and Ivan of Newfoundland and also survived by a very close friend, Ralph. Friends called at Saswaahns Spiritual Centre, M'Chigeeng after 3 pm on Saturday. The funeral service was conducted at Saswaahns on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11 am with Fr. Jim Kelly officiating. Cremation to follow. Online condolences may be left at www.culginfuneralhome.ca. Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay, 282-2270.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 12, 2011
MYRNA KATHLEEN (DEBASSIGE) HILDEBRAND
In memory of Myrna Kathleen (Debassige) Hildebrand who passed away at
Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Tuesday, February 14,
2006 in her 64th year. Beloved wife of the late Greg Hildebrand (2000).
Loving mother of Kim (Mike) Aelick, of Little Current, Sheila (Richard)
Panton of M'Chigeeng, James Howcroft of Thunder Bay, Blair (Brandi)
Hildebrand of Tyendinaga and Donna Hildebrand of Goderich. Dear grandmother
of Thomas, Tanya, Sabrina, R.J., Daanis, William, Brady and Keisha. Also
survived by siblings Malcolm (Helen) Debassige of Parry Sound, Dorothy
(Edward) Fox of Wikwemikong, James (Coleen) Shawonganabe of Morrisburg.
Cherished daughter of the late John and Florence Debassige. Friends were
received at McCallum and Palla Funeral Home, Goderich on Thursday from 7 - 9
pm. Funeral liturgy was held in the Funeral Home on Friday, February 17,
2006 at 11 am. Cremation. Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or
the Canadian Cancer Society gratefully acknowledged. A Memorial Service will
be held at Immaculate Conception Church, M'Chigeeng on Saturday, February
25, 2006 at 11 am.
Manitoulin Expositor, February 22, 2006
Obituary
MRS. ANNIE J. HILL
One of the early pioneers of Manitoulin Island in the person of Mrs. Annie J. Hill, passed away, Wednesday May 20th, at the home of her daughter in Sandown, N. H., U.S.A.
The late Mrs. Hill as born near Port Hope in 1850, where she spent the first ten years of her life. Her parents then moved to Euginia (sic) in the County of Grey where her father conducted a general store for many years.
In 1870 she married Rev. Rowland Hill, B.A. and came to Little Current where her husband was a missionary to the Indians. Mrs. Hill frequently told him at that time there were only seven white families in Little Current. The only connection with civilization being by steamboat in the summer and dog team in winter.
As a bride she spent many lonely hours, her husband duties taking him away long distances from home.
Of a brave cheerful nature she endured loneliness and hardship uncomplaining.
Some years were spent in the parsonage at Sheguiandah, and in 1887 Mr. Hill moved his family to the farm at Monument corner in Carnarvon Township where Mr. Hill died in 1917.
Since that time Mrs. Hill has lived mostly in Sudbury and Little Current.
Last July she went with her daughter to Sandown, N.H. hoping to spend her last days in a milder climate, but her health failed rapidly during the winter and for the last two months has been almost completely helpless.
Her remains were brought to the old home where her son, Arthur now lives.
Funeral service at Monument Church on Sunday, was conducted by Rev. L. E. Atkinson, assisted by Rev. H. Bamford, Rev. P.G. Lehman and Rev. Wm. Vincer; preceded by a short service at the house. Rev. H. Bamford read the twenty-third psalm and the 14th chapter of the gospel of St. John.
Rev. W. Vincer paid tribute to the sterling Christian character of the deceased.
Rev. P. G. Lehman gave an address on preparedness taking as his text "What is your life" Rev. L. E. Atkinson also gave an address.
Interment took place in Mindemoya cemetery, the pall bearers being, Herbert Caddel, John Caddel, Wm. McDonald, Melvin Bock, Findlay McDermid and James Wilson: the service was conducted by Rev. L. E. Atkinson and Rev. P. G. Lehman.
Mrs. Hill is survived by two sons James of Forest, Alta., and Arthur of Spring Bay and three daughters, Mrs. Harry Braniff of Lochvale, Alta., Mrs. H. J. Pineard of Claremont, N. H. and Mrs. P. W. Pineard of Sandown, N. G. Her son R. R. Hill was killed in France, in 1918.
Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the love of friends and relatives.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, May 28, 1931
BARBARA JEAN (NICHOLS) HILL
In loving memory of Barbara Jean (Nichols) Hill, February 23, 1940 - January 2, 2007. Barbara died suddenly at the residence of her daughter Bonnie Hore in Gordon Township. She was the beloved wife of Edward Hill, predeceased September 6, 2005. She was born in Thessalon, daughter of the late Gordon and Jean (Willeton) Nichols of Thessalon and Cockburn Island. She married Ed on January 17, 1958 and they lived in the Soo. She worked a few part time jobs in restaurants, but for the majority of her life, she was a homemaker. In 1972, she and Ed moved from the Soo to Manitoulin Island. She worked at the Gore Bay Legion in the late 70s and was a member of the Farmers Market. In 1981, they moved to Alberta where she and Ed worked at a turkey farm in Lethbridge. Then a few years later she worked at a nursing home in Taber. They moved back to Manitoulin in 1984, and she became a member of the Farmer's Market again. In 1997 she had to quit the Farmer's Market due to health reasons. She enjoyed growing gardens, pickling and canning foods and raising a few farm animals. She liked to go to Cockburn Island where she was born and raised and spend time over there with family and friends that she grew up with. Knitting, puzzles and playing bingo were her pastimes. She leaves behind her loving and loved children, Richard and Betty Nichols of the Soo, Bonnie and Morris Hore of Gordon Twp., Wendy and Dan Schmidt of the Soo, Carol and Danny James of Searchmont, Melody and Murray Hore of Gordon Twp., Allison Coulam and friend Merle Idle of Gordon Twp. And Ean Hill and friend Marilyn Sauve of Mills Twp. Loving grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister Ethel Bowerman of Mindemoya and brothers Jim (Ila) and Norman (Mary) both in the Soo., and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by infant sister Georgina and sisters Daisy, Edith, Eva, Caroline and Alice and brothers Roy, Bill, Alvin, Lyman and Joey and nephews Ted and Douglas, granddaughter Sharon Nichols and son in law Arleigh Coulam. Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay after 7.00 p.m. On Friday. The funeral service was conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 1.00 p.m. With Pastor Erwin Thompson officiating. Interment in Gordon Cemetery. In remembrance, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Culgin Funeral Home 282-2270.
Sault Star - Friday, January 05, 2007
Manitoulin Expositor, January 10, 2007
EDWARD ELMER HILL
In loving memory of Edward Elmer Hill, December 13, 1937 - September 6,
2005. Edward Hill of Long Bay, died peacefully at the Manitoulin Health
Centre, Mindemoya, on Tuesday, September 6, 2005. He leaves behind his
loving and cherished wife Barbara (Nichols). Proud and loving father of
Richard and Betty Nichols (Sault Ste. Marie), Bonnie and Morris Hore (Gordon
Township), Wendy and Dan Schmidt (Sault Ste. Marie), Carol and Danny James
(Searchmont), Melody and Murray Hore (Gordon Township), Allison Coulam and
friend Merle Idle (Gordon Township) and Ean (Long Bay). Loving and loved
grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Beloved son of
Toivo and Ella Hill, both predeceased. Loving brother of Wayne, Diane,
Arthur and George Hill all of Sault Ste. Marie. Predeceased by brother
Walter, sister Darlene and son in law Arleigh Coulam.
Ed worked for the City
of Sault Ste. Marie and raised horses before moving to Manitoulin Island in
1972, when he started working for Bob Switzer at a saw mill in Meldrum Bay.
He then got a job at McDougall's Construction, driving truck and heavy
machinery. The family later moved to the Gore Bay area and lived for 9 years
before moving to Alberta to work at a turkey farm. The family moved back to
Manitoulin in the fall of 1984. Ed then again worked for McDougall
Construction and then for other construction companies before his health
deteriorated and he had to retire from work. His main pride and joy was his
family. He loved spending time with his children and grand children and
playing harmonicas for family and friends. He also liked farming and
gardening.
Friends called at the Culgin Funeral Home on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The
funeral service was conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel on Saturday,
September 10, 2005 at 2.00 p.m. with Rev. Faye Stevens officiating.
Interment in Gordon Cemetery. In Remembrance, donations to the Liver
Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Culgin
Funeral Home 282-2270.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 14, 2005
ERMA ALEDA HILL
In loving memory Erma Aleda Hill, June 4, 1921-January 13, 2002.
Aleda Hill, a resident of the Meadowview Apartments, Mindemoya, died
at her residence on Sunday, January 13, 2002 at the age of 80 years.
She was born on Manitoulin, daughter of the late John and Erma
(Lanktree) Bryan. In her early years, Aleda was very active in her
community, being involved in many organizations, including Women's
Institute, church groups and she also took care of many people when
they were not feeling well. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and
playing cards. Aside from her family, Aleda's great passion was for
politics. Aleda will be remembered by family and friends with a
number of memories, they will always treasure.
Predeceased by her husband Herbert Hill in 1976. Dearly loved mother
and mother-in-law of John and Marina Hill of Renfrew, Jessie and Don
Doupe of Kincardine, Ronald and Jackeline Hill of Tecumseh and Irene
Hill of Thunder Bay. Proud grandmother of Roger, Kyle, Bryan,
Michael, Tamara, Deon and Terry, and predeceased granddaughter Tanya,
and great grandchildren Sarah, Aaron and Carter. Dear sister of
Lauretta Turner of Sault Ste. Marie. Also survived by many nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service was conducted in the Wm. G. Turner Chapel of the
Culgin Funeral Home, Gore Bay, on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 with
Pastor Ray Kloetstra officiating. Spring interment in Mindemoya
Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made to the Heart and
Stroke Foundation or the Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary.
Arrangements entrusted to Culgin Funeral Home.
Manitoulin Expositor, January 23, 2002
MILDRED GERALDINE "JEAN" HILL
Hill, Mildred Geraldine "Jean"-formerly of Bidwell Township, passed away at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current on Friday, September 2, 1988 in her 74th year. Beloved wife of Richard "Dick" Hill of Little Current. Predeceased by half brother Eric Rowland. Friends were received at Eagleson Funeral Home on Sunday, September 4, 1988. Funeral service was held from the funeral home on Monday, September 5, 1988 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Clifford Dee officiating. Interment in Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Little Current.
Obituary, uncited
RICHARD WILLIAM HENRY HILL 'DICK'
In loving memory of Richard William Henry Hill who passed away at Manitoulin Health Centre on Sunday, May 7, 2000 at the age of 78 years.
Dear husband of Tessie (St. Jacques). Loved stepfather of Elizabeth Ann, Roy, Willard and wife Sandra, Wayne and wife Bonnie, Perry and wife Linda, Blake, Sherry and Ab Parkinson, Brad and wife Debbie, Viola and husband Andre Gagne, Leo and wife Tana, Mark, Merle and husband Eddy Sagle. Father of Randy, Denny and Terry. Grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by sister Ann. Funeral service held on Saturday, May 13, 2000 at the Island Funeral Home with Reverend Richard White officiating. Burial of ashes at Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 17, 2000
Casualties
Hill, Pte. Robert R. Hill of the Canadian Mounted Rifles, son of the late Roland Hill, officially reported died of wounds on August 8th.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 22, 1918
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
The Late Pte. R. R. Hill
(caption under picture)
Died of wounds, Aug. 8 and who formerly lived at Spring Bay.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 5, 1918
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
The Late Pte. R. R. Hill
No. 158110, Pte. Robert Richard Hill enlisted in the 81st Battalion in September 1915 and went overseas in April 1916. He proceeded to France in July of the same year and joined the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles.
On October 1st of the same year he was wounded by shrapnel, and again on October 2nd on the left knee. This completely disabled him. It was thought that he would be incapacitated for further service, and he had the permission to return home; but he wished to remain, and, if in time he were able to re-enter the struggle, see the fight to a finish.
He remained in England till September 1917 when he was again able to enter the service, and was from that date in active service until the time of his death, August 6th 1918.
Mr. Hill entered the service as a matter of conscientious conviction, feeling it to be his duty to uphold the cause of Right and Freedom, and faltered not in the struggle. If he had lived until August 31st he would have been twenty-seven years of age.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 5, 1918
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
The Death of Rev. Rowland Hill
After a comparatively short illness, Rev. Rowland Hill succumbed to the effects of dropsy resulting from heart weakness, on August 6th, 1917.
Mr. Hill was born on Sept. 11th, 1837 in the township of Clarke County of Durham. There he received his public school education, and afterwards attended the grammar school at Bowmanville.
He held the position of clerk in his brother Richard’s store in Mitchell, Ont. For four years, after which he attended the college at Oberlin, Ohio, and afterwards taught school fro some time in the United States.
Returning to his homeland, he taught school for a time at Motherwell, near St. Mary’s Ont., doing very successful work as a teacher. While there he also took up studies in connection with Toronto University. He also taught school for a time at Listowel, Ont.
Later he attended Toronto University from which he graduated as a B. A. and later he studied divinity at Huron College, London, Ont. From that College he was ordained to the Church of England ministry in 1866.
He was stationed at Markdale, Shelburne, Maxwell and other points for four years. In 1870 he came as a missionary to the Indians of Manitoulin Island, having previously studied the Ojibeway language with Rev. Dr. O’Meara, then rector at Port Hope, Ont., and who had previously been a missionary to the Indian. In the same year, in October, he married Annie Jane Akitt who was also a native of Durham County.
Mr. Hill left the Manitoulin in Nov. 1882 but the following summer preached for a few months at Little Current. During the summer of 1870 when he commenced work, he was the only Protestant minister on the Island. He retired to his farm near Sheguiandah in 1883, and four years later came to Carnarvon to the farm on which he died.
While teaching near St. Mary’s, the late Timothy Eaton then kept store in that town; and while attending the university, two of his classmates were Sir Wm. Mulock and Sir John Gibson. Mr. Hill possessed a wide range of knowledge having been an extensive reader, and possessing a memory equalled by but few; and his sympathy went out toward any who were trying to promote good in any way. He was true to his church, but entertained feelings of goodwill toward all.
Of a family of seven, six survive, namely, Mrs. Braniff and James in the West, Mrs. H. J. Pinard in New Hampshire, U S A , Mrs. P. W. Pinard at Little Current, Ont. W. Arthur at home, and Robert R at Shorncliffe Camp, England, having been some time ago wounded in action in France.
The remains were laid to rest in Mindemoya cemetery. The bereaved widow and family have the sympathy of many friends.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 23, 1917
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Mrs. Ann Hilliard Passes at Kagawong
On November 8th, 1941, Mrs. Ann Hilliard died at Kagawong, in her 82nd
year.
Mrs. Hillard was born in Allandale, on May 24th, 1859, came to the
Manitoulin Island at an early age with her parents, William and Eliza
Snow, where they took up a homestead in the township of Billings. She was married to John Hilliard about the year 1880. Shortly after their
marriage, they took over the Havelock Hotel at Kagawong and carried on a very successful and well-known business. Since the death of her husband, who died in 1911, Mrs. Hilliard has lived more or less retired life and had since that time made her home with her daughter, Mrs. A.A. Hunt.
She will long be remembered by the people of Kagawong and surrounding
district for her many acts of kindness.
No one can estimate the amount of Good Deeds piled up to her credit.
Mrs. Hilliard could always be depended upon, if there was sickness or at trouble, and no place was too poor or humble for her to go.
She was very active woman up to two and a half years ago, when she had
the misfortune to fall and suffer serious injury and had been confined to her room ever since. Which sickness she wore very cheerfully and with Christian fortitude.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
John Hilliard Died Suddenly on Saturday
Although he had been in poor health for some months past, his death coming so suddenly on Saturday evening at 7 o’clock was quite unexpected.
He was a man of shrewed (sic) intelligence, very careful in his early business ventures, and being of strict retitude(sic) in all his transactions he gained the confidence and esteem of his neighbors.
His business developed in many directions. Farming, stock trading and shipping on a large scale. In conjunction with the Havelock Hotel, so admirably managed, and yearly becoming more known to tourists, he was wharfinger, butcher and liveryman.
He was generous, noble in appreciation of others, tender in all his family relationships, a friend to the struggling farmer, and a giver of help and good counsel to the needy around him.
The funeral took place on Monday, the Rev. John Tate conducting the service in the Anglican Church at Kagawong, and notwithstanding the bitter inclemency of the weather the edifice was filled to the doors.
He leaves a widow, one son William, and two daughters, Mrs. E.G Scott, of Thessalon, and Miss Stella at home.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 4, 1911
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
JULIA LANE HILLMANN
May 13, 1937 – November 2, 2011
Julia Lane Hillmann, 74, of 8508 Burnside Drive, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2011. A native of Barrie Island, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Harold Benjamin Lane and Carol Baker Lane. A 1960 Home Economics graduate of McDonald Institute at University of Toronto, Guelph, Ontario, she held several positions in food service at hospitals in NY, PA, and retired in 1994 from Southern Wake Hospital in Fuquay-Varina. Mrs. Hillmann was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of Hollands United Methodist Church for over 30 years, where she was active in UMW and volunteered in Prison Match at the Woman’s Prison for many years. A memorial service was held at 11 am on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Holland’s United Methodist Church. Interment will be May 13, 2012 in South Moriah Cemetery, Moriah, NY. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Ruediger (Rudy) Hillmann; sons, Benny Hillmann and wife, Ruth of Raleigh, Randy Hillmann and wife, Kelly of Laurens, SC, David Hillmann and wife, Diane of Holbrook, MA; sisters, Gloria Tuck (Bruce), Carolyn Lane-Rock (Bill) and Grace Turner (Bryan) and brother, Ted Lane (Lorraine), all of Canada; grandchildren, Gabriel, Timothy, Kevin and Elizabeth and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends from 6 pm – 8 pm on Friday, November 4, 2011 at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hollands United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 9433 Ten-Ten Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 or to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607. Condolences to bryan-leefuneralhome.com.
Manitoulin Expositor, November 9, 2011
JOHN (JACK) HILTON
In loving memory of John (Jack) Hilton who passed away on October 16, 2007 at the Mindemoya Hospital. A resident of Providence Bay, he was in his 68th year. Father of John Hilton and Cindy Jansen (John). Grandfather of Jessica, Sara and Grace. Predeceased by dear friend Norma Wajda (2004). Survived by his mother Alexandra Hilton, brothers Tom Hilton and Malcolm Hilton (Donna) and sister Diane Fulford (Bruce) and best friend Robert Pearson, who has done so much for dad, thank you. He was also survived by uncles, cousins and nephews. Predeceased by his father Thomas Hilton and brother Sidney Hilton. We thank all the nurses at St. Joseph's in Sudbury and the Mindemoya Hospital for the care he received. A family gathering will be held in Welland at a later time. May you rest in peace, Dad.
Manitoulin Expositor, October 24, 2007
RONALD HINATSU
Ron Hinatsu passed away suddenly in Port Dover on Thursday, December 30, 1999 in his 64th year. Loving and cherished husband of Joan Hinatsu and beloved son of Jane Hinatsu and the late Tom. Dearly loved stepfather of Nancy and Paul Peterson and their children Justin, Jamie and Hollie of Adolphustown and Bert Hurst and Lynne Henson and their children Jessie and Adrien of Port Dover. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Doug Toyota of Oakville; Ray and Nancy Hinatsu of Winnipeg; Dale and Walter Kamitakanara of Toronto; Clive Hinatsu of Port Dover; Chester and Denise Hinatus and Alan and Pat Hinatsu all of St. Thomas. Predeceased by a sister Lynn Hinatsu. Will be sadly missed by many, many nieces and nephews. Ron was well-known in the community, being involved in many community activities. He was also known as a fine woodworker. He will be fondly remembered and missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 3 at St. Paul's Anglican Church (Market and St. George Street) Reverend Rob Doerr officiated. Memorial donations to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or a charity of one's choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
Manitoulin Expositor February 16, 2000
LENA E. HIND
Hind - At Manitoulin Health Centre on Saturday, August 30, 1980. Lena E. Hind of Little Current in her 81st year. Dear mother of Clifford Abbotossaway, Mrs. Jessie Sellen, Grace (Mrs. Bruce Coultis), Clarence Abbotossaway, all of Little Current, Leonard Abbotossaway and Pat (Mrs.Bud Buchan) both of Sault Ste. Marie, Kay (Mrs. George Pine) and Annie (Mrs. Tom Boissoneau) both of Garden River and Mrs. Francis Grosse of Toronto. She rested at Eagleson Funeral Home. Funeral service was at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Tuesday, September, 1980 at 2 p.m. Interment in Sucker Creek Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, September 10, 1980
EFFIE HINDLE
HINDLE – At the Manitoulin Health Centre on Friday April 5, 1985 Effie Hindle of Manitowaning in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late George Hindle. Dear mother of Thelma Kerr of Mindemoya, Leonard of Manitowaning and Elsie (Mrs. Charles Harakas) of St. Catharines. Dear sister of Mrs. Ellen Parkes of Little Current and Mrs. Maude Cond of Sault Ste. Marie. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Rested at Knox United Church in Manitowaning on Sunday. Funeral Service from there on Monday, Rev. Dawn Vaneyk officiated. Interment in Hilly Grove Cemetery, Manitowaning.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
HINDLE (HAMBLETON), Evelyn Maude – In loving memory of a faithful wife and a wonderful mother Evelyn Maude (Hambleton) Hindle, passed away at the Sudbury General Hospital on Friday, May 21 in her 69th year. She was born in Vineland, Ontario on April 19, 1925, daughter of the late Eola (Butler) and George Hambleton. Evelyn came to Manitoulin Island in 1948 to establish a Pentecostal Ministry. On June 12, 1954 she married G. Leonard Hindle and spent 39 years farming and raising a family of 5 children with her husband. As well as working alongside Leonard, she worked at the telephone office at nights, had Foster children and was very involved in volunteer work. Her loving presence will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Dearly beloved wife of Leonard of Manitowaning. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lorna and Mike Barry of Elliot Lake; Thelma and Benny Kjiersoam of Val Caron; Murial and David Maffie of Azilda; Robert and Susan Hindle of Tilsonburg and Len and Cathy Hindle of London and 8 grandchildren who were blessed beyond measure to have such a mother and grandmother. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Anne Hambleton of St. Catharines; Ruth and Jim Thompson of Florida; Andrew Hambleton of Vineland; and Arthur and Faith Hambleton of Marmora. Predeceased by a dear sister and best friend, Murial. Visitors were received at the Manitowaning United Church on Sunday after 7 pm with Rev. A. W. Reynolds officiating. Interment in Hilly Grove Cemetery. In remembrance donations may be made to 100 Huntley Street or the Cancer Society. God bless.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
MRS. MARGARET HINDLE
One of the saddest deaths in the vicinity for several years was that of Mrs. John B. Hindle of Banks who passed away in her 40th year on Monday evening leaving nine children motherless, the oldest boy being 22 years of age and the youngest a babe of 4 days old. The sadness of the death is accentuated with the husband being ill in Hamilton hospital for the past few months, where his condition is not improving as fast as hoped for.
Mrs. Hindle who before her marriage was Miss Margaret Morrow came to her late home on the sixth line from Manitoulin Island, five years ago, and since then had made many friends in that district.
The sympathy of the community goes out to the children some of whom will never realize the joy of a mother’s love. The children are Will, Albert, Alice, Mary, Robert, John, Morley, Margaret & Baby. The funeral took place to Union Cemetery, Wednesday.
Thornbury Review Herald
(Mrs. Hindle was well known in Bidwell and at Hilly Grove. Having lived in her younger days in Bidwell with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morrow, she later married J. Hindle. About ? years ago this couple moved down near Thornbury. Last year they lost a valuable barn by fire. Their many friends on the Manitoulin will be ? sorry to hear of the deep troubles that have overtaken this family.
Obituary – uncited (handwritten 3 March 1926)
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
[MARY HINDLE]
Mrs. Henry Hindle Dies
Mrs. Henry Hindle passed away on Thursday, Nov. 20th, at her home in Green Bay, after an illness of several weeks. The deceased came to the Manitoulin nearly thirty years ago with her husband and settled in Howland township afterwards moving to Green Bay. She leaves, besides her husband, five daughters and five sons to mourn her death. The daughters are Mrs. Prentice, Mrs. W.J. Skippen, Mrs. Thos. Skippen, Mrs. Fasey, and Miss Levina, and the sons are John, William, George and Ruthven. The funeral took place at Green Bay on Saturday and was attended by a large number of friends and relatives. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of the whole community.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, November 27, 1913
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
MURIEL EILEEN (LEESON) HINDMAN
In loving memory of Muriel Eileen (Leeson) Hindman, age 77, who passed away Friday morning, August 25, 2006, at the Sudbury Regional Hospital, St. Joseph Health Centre. Beloved wife of Cecil Hindman of Sudbury. Loving mother of Linda of Sudbury and Mary Katherine (husband Paul Simard) of Chelmsford. Cherished grandmother of Chandra, Joshua, Tashya (husband Peter Orasi) and Tara Salisbury. Dear daughter of
Benjamin and Mary Katherine Leeson, both predeceased. Dear sister of Robert, Earl and Orval, all predeceased. Rested at the Lougheed Funeral Home, 252 Regent St. at Hazel St. Funeral Service was in the Church of the Ascension, 1476 Sparks St., Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 10 am. Interment Tuesday, August 29 at 3 pm at the Hilly Grove Cemetery. Donations to Church of the Ascension or the Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Friends called at Lougheeds from 6 - 9 pm, Monday, or at the Church after 9:45 am Tuesday
Manitoulin Expositor, August 30, 2006
HINDS – At Sudbury General Hospital, Monday, March 28, 1966, Dr. Arthur O. Hinds of Gore Bay in his 73rd year beloved husband of Jean Purvis, dear father of Arthur Hinds of Elliot Lake, Ont.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
DIED – HINDS – at her late residence, Winnipeg on Saturday, February 3, 1973 in her 71st year. ISABELLA HINDS (Hembruff) Beloved wife of the late Reid Hinds. Rested at the Tracy Funeral Home Tuesday evening. Funeral service Knox United Church, Manitowaning on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m.
Interment Hilly Grove Cemetery, Rev. David Reid, Officiating.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
MRS. ISABELLE HINDS
Mrs. Isabelle Hinds of Apt. 4 J- 495 Lanark Street, widow of Hugh Reid Hinds, died at her residence on February 3, 1973 in her 71st year. Remains were forwarded from Thompson Funeral Chapels to the Tracy Funeral Home for funeral services a 2:00 pm, Wednesday in the Manitowaning United Church on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.
Interment in the family plot, Hilly Grove Cemetery.
Mrs. Hinds was born in Bidwell June 26, 1902, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hembruff.
She was a charter member of Spinx temple No. 116, Daughter of the Nile and Served as Queen in 1962. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Winnipeg Shriners Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband in 1958, Mrs. Hinds is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Janie) Bryant, Manitowaning, Ont., and Mrs. Ida Webb Vermillion Bay, Ont. and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. David Reid and organist, Mrs. G. Wallace. The hymns sung “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Oh Master Let Me Walk with Thee”.
Pallbears were Arthur Hinds, Raymond Hembruff, Glen Hembruff, Norman Morrown Harold Phillips and Burt VanZant. Flowerbearer was Blaine VanZant.
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Transcribed by Roberta Clark
JAMES SHARP HINDS
In memory of James Sharp Hinds who passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary Lue (Farmer). Devoted father of James D. Hinds (Sue Weedon) and Meg Stoyan (Paul). Proud grandfather of Jack and Jenna Hinds, Amy and Nicholas Stoyan and brother of Ossie Hinds. According to Jim's wishes, he has been cremated. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations to 'My Sudbury Needs A Hospice' Campaign or Sudbury Food Bank. Donations can be mailed to Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch St., Sudbury ON, P3B 1M2.
Manitoulin Expositor, July 19, 2006
JIM HINDS MADE SIGNIFICANT MARK FROM BEHIND THE SCENES
By Jim Moodie
Manitoulin- A hockey goalie of some promise in his youth, Lake Manitou cottager Jim Hinds would apply sharp vision and shrewd positioning to his later roles as lawyer, businessman and political advisor, while continuing to wear a virtual mask that ensure his privacy.
Mr. Hinds, whose father hailed from Manitowaning, died on July 14, at age 75 in Sudbury, where he practiced law for nearly half a century. The attorney was deeply committed to his work, continuing, well past official retirement age, to make a daily trek from his home to the downtown firm of Hinds & Sinclair.
“He worked all his life”, said Rennie Mastin of Sudbury, for whom Mr. Hinds was both a close friend and mentor. “He always told me he’d die in his chair, and he nearly did.”
Law partner (and fellow Lake Manitou cottager) Mac Sinclair said his colleague “loved what he did, and he was a great practitioner. We celebrated his 75th birthday in the office in June, and he was in the office the day before he went to the hospital.”
Mr. Sinclair joined Mr. Hinds in 1979 and worked with him for 37 years. “He was quite an institution around town,” he said, “Not everyone knew him personally, but if you asked if they recalled a tall, fit-looking gentleman walking to work over the bridge by the General Hospital, they knew who you meant.”
An active septuagenarian who skated and jogged on top of his habitual stroll to work, Mr. Hinds’ illness came out of the blue and escalated quickly. It was a shock to his family and friends, but at least there wasn’t a lengthy period of suffering.
Those who knew Mr. Hinds describe him as generous yet self-effacing, loath to toot his own horn or seek recognition for his various accomplishments. “He was a quiet person who kept very much to himself,” said George Pennie of Bidwell. “But he helped a lot of people and had a lot of pull.”
The Island contractor first got to know Mr. Hinds some 40 years ago, due to his proximity to the Hinds’ cottage, and over the subsequent years of visiting with the family and performing work on their buildings, developed a durable bond with him.
“He was like a big brother to me,” said Mr. Pennie. “I was there just about every Sunday for coffee, and we’d talk about all kinds of things. He was interested in anything to do with Manitoulin, and had all kinds of answers to various problems.
Mr. Hinds’ actual big brother, Ossie, was still dealing with the loss when reached at his cottage - situated next-door to that of his late sibling and his widow Mary Lue - and reluctant to say too much, but he did speak about the family’s attachment to Manitoulin. “We’ve been coming here all our lives,’ he said. “Jim’s cottage was built in 1959, on a farm where my grandfather had a camp at the corner.”
The brothers not only cottaged side-by-side, but collaborated on a variety of business projects, including the creation of the President Hotel in Sudbury. Other hotel projects involved maple Leaf legend George Armstrong. “Jim and I always got along well, in business as well as personally,” said Ossie.
Apart from his legal practice and business pursuits, Mr. Hinds was also a key player in the Liberal Party, functioning mostly in the backroom but exerting considerable influence.
“He was a behind-the-scenes type of fella, but he had his fingers on it,” said cousin Art Hinds of Gore Bay. “He raised a lot of money for the party, and through the Trudeau era, as well as with previous and later prime ministers, he was a pretty influential fellow.”
Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Brent St. Denis, who attended a small, low-key ceremony in Sudbury to honour Mr. Hinds, said “he helped in all the ridings in the neighbourhood, including Nickel Belt and Algoma. He was very well connected, but was not looking for anything for himself, he never promoted himself.”
Mr. St. Denis said that Mr. Hinds’ contributions to the party were largely through “advice and fundraising.” Nothing that “he was very helpful in our riding, not only to myself, but also my predecessor, Maurice Foster. I have nothing but the highest regard for him.”
In the view of Mr. Mastin “he had the finest political instincts, and was a great judge of people,” Apparently such instincts and skills were not lost upon the leaders of the country. “I remember when he got a phone call on Lake Manitou from Pierre Trudeau about cabinet appointments,” Mr. Mastin recalled.
Paul Martin apparently sought out Mr. Hinds’ counsel as well during his tenure as PM. “He was very much at home and a leader in Liberal circles,” said Mr. Sinclair. “He and Paul Martin were certainly well known to each other’ I recall being at a reception he held where Martin was the guest of honour.”
George Pennie said his friend was not one to talk about his connections and accomplishments, let alone boast of them. “He never said that much about the big things he had done, but I’m told he was the most powerful person in Sudbury to do with politics, without actually being a politician.”
On top of providing advice to those in the top echelons of government, Mr. Hinds also served on several national and provincial boards, including 10 years as a director of the Bank of Canada, a stint of nearly as long with Ontario Hydro, and a spell wit both the CBC and the Canadian National Railway. But he didn’t talk much about those endeavours, either.
Mr. Hinds was similarly reticent to discuss his early exploits on the ice, but according to his cousin Art, the future barrister was pretty good between the bars, “In his younger days he was an outstanding goaltender, playing for Maxie Silverman, a coach and manager legend with the (Sudbury) Wolves. He was the property of the Boston Bruins at one point, but he got dumped over the back of the net and hurt himself.”
So the puck-stopper went to university and law school instead, and later “bought the Wolves,” said Mr. Mastin with a chuckle. “He took me under his wing when I was in hockey, and told me: “put it behind you, and go to law school.”
Mr. Mastin heeded the advice, and doesn’t regret doing so. Nor, for that matter, does his son Rennie Jr., who was also influenced by Mr. Hinds and now is embarking on a career as a lawyer.
“You couldn’t ask for a smarter person or a finer friend,” said Mr. Mastin. “He was very direct, and it’s really too bad that more people didn’t take his advice, because everybody that did prospered. He was one of the most wonderful men in the world.”
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Manitoulin Expositor, Wednesday, August 16, 2006
CHARLES E. HIRN
Charles E. Hirn, 77, of Bainbridge, OH died 8:39 PM Friday, April 7, 2006.
He was born December 14, 1928 in Ross County, OH, the son of the late
Charles and Marjorie Smith Hirn. He is survived by 2 daughters; Melissa
"Missy" (Marty) Hirn-Pulliam of Bainbridge, OH and Julie Frisch of Ky. 4
grandchildren; Ki and Silas Pulliam and Callie and Sarah Frisch. He is also
survived by a cousin, Jack Matson of Chillicothe, OH. Chuck was an Army
veteran, a member of the American Legion Post 14 of Bainbridge, OH and a
member of the Bainbridge Lodge 196 F & AM. He was also a retired farmer and
business owner. Funeral services were held 11 AM Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at
the Bainbridge United Methodist Church on the corner of 2nd and Maple
streets, with Pastor McClellan Nicholson Officiating. Burial followed in the
Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, OH where the Ross County Honor Guard
performed a Military Graveside service. Visitation was from 4 to 7:30 PM
Monday at the Church. Where there was a Masonic service following
visitation. If friends would prefer, memorial contributions can be made to
the Ross County 4H Foundation, 475 Western Avenue, Chillicothe, OH 45601.
Arrangements by the Smith-Moore Funeral Home, Bainbridge, OH.
Manitoulin Expositor, April 12, 2006
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