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ANNIE INGRAM
INGRAM, Annie - At Manitoulin Health Centre on Saturday, March 15, 1980 Annie Ingram (Rowland) of Manitoulin Centennial Manor in her 90th yr. Wife of the late James Ingram, dear mother of Jessie (Mrs. John Nighswander) of Waterdown. Rested at Eagleson Funeral Home. Funeral service from there on Monday, March 17, 1980 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Barrie Bain officiating. Interment in Hilly Grove Cemetery.
Manitoulin Expositor, March 19, 1980
Death Notice
INGRAM: Beverly Ann, age 31, of 21 Young Street, Webbwood, a native of Espanola, passed away at her home on February 18, 1988. Beloved wife of Ronald of Webbwood. Dear daughter of Evelyn Beaudoin of Espanola and the late Leo Beaudoin. Step daughter of Keith Hannah of Espanola, and granddaughter of Marie and Adelard Savard of Massey. Dear stepmother of Ron Jr. of Parry Sound and Vicki and Jodi both of Webbwood. Dear sister of Cecil Beaudoin and Blair Beaudoin both of Espanola, and Mrs. Leona Smith of Spanish. Funeral services held at 10 am on Monday, February 22, 1988 at St. George's Anglican Church, Espanola, with Reverend Wayne Putman officiating. Interment at Espanola Cemetery.
Obituary, uncited
JOHN THOMAS (JACK) INGRAM
INGRAM, John Thomas (Jack) – a resident of the Centennial Manor, Little Current, passed away at the Manitoulin Health Centre, on Monday, May 12, 1997 at the age of 83 years. He was born at Manitowaning, son of the late John and Ivy (Buttery) Ingram, and had lived in the area all his life. Jack had farmed and when the time came to retire, he never gave up his daily visits to the farm to do odd jobs, and keep himself occupied. Last year, ill health forced him to be confined to the hospital, and eventually to take up residence at the Manor. Although a quiet man, Jack enjoyed music and dancing, and visiting with people. He was a member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Beloved husband of the late Rossina (Burns) Ingram who predeceased him in 1992. Dear uncle of Harold and Faye Clarke of Manitowaning and Laura and Earl Middlebrook of Midhurst; great uncle of Heather and Burton McKenzie and Heidi Clarke of Manitowaning; Elaine and Steve Leeson of Coldwater and David Leeson of Tehkummah. Predeceased by one sister Dorothy Clarke in 1965. Friends called at the Manitowaning Chapel Funeral Home on Wednesday May 14, 1997. The funeral service was conducted at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on Thursday, May 15 with Father Michael Hutt officiating. Interment in Hilly Grove Cemetery. If so desired, donations to St. Paul’s Anglican Church or the Centennial Manor would be appreciated. Arrangements made by the Manitowaning Chapel.
Obituary – uncited
Transcribed by Roberta Clark
Former Sheriff Dies Suddenly
The sudden death of Alexander Irving sheriff of Sudbury district from June 1907, until September, 1932, well known and highly respected citizen of Sudbury for the past 30 years, who passed away at his home in the Pollock apartments this week at the age of 78 years, came as a shock to his many friends in Sudbury and the district. Mrs. Irving, formerly Miss Jennie Grant of Acton, predeceased him two years ago.
Surviving are four daughter and two sons, Mrs. A. Sime, of Toronto;
Mrs. J. Martin and Mrs. W. Smith, of Sudbury; Miss Jessie Irving, of
Sault Ste. Marie; Matthew and James of Sudbury. The funeral was held from Knox Presbyterian church on Wednesday, February 10, at 2:30 with
interment in Park Lawn cemetery.
Alexander Irving was born on a farm four miles from Collingwood, Simcoe
county, May 31, 1860 moving into Collingwood with his parents in 1872.
When he was only 15 years of age he started clerking in a grocery store, a line of work he followed until his appointment as Sheriff in June, 1907. His parents moved to Manitoulin Island and in 1879, because of poor health he followed, locating at Gore Bay. He opened a store of his own at Thessalon in 1886, moving to Little Current a couple of years later, and then back to Gore Bay. He went into the timber business in 1901, continuing in it until 1907.
His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He never missed a chance to visit
his camp at Silver Water, on Manitoulin Island, west of Gore Bay.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
J. C. Irving Died Suddenly on Saturday Night
Was a Prominent Citizen and Pioneer Merchant at Manitowaning.
Mr. James Cunningham Irving passed away at his home in Manitowaning on Saturday February 28th 1914, after an illness lasting for several weeks. Although he had been in poor health the end came suddenly and unexpectedly.
The deceased was born at Collingwood and came to Manitoulin in the early seventies with his father, the late Mathew Irving, who started the business which in recent years has been conducted by his sons under the name J. C. Irving & Co. On the decease of his father James became the head of the firm, a position he retained until his decease last Saturday.
Besides his widow the deceased leaves three brothers, Andrew of Alpina, Mich., Alexander, the sheriff, Sudbury, and Adam at Manitowaning; and four sisters, Mrs. McMartin, Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Neilson, to mourn his death.
The late James Cunningham Irving was one of Manitoulin’s most prominent and highly respected citizens and his death has removed from Manitowaning and the Island a man of sterling character and a most valuable citizen.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 5, 1914
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
Gunner Jim Irving Dies of Wounds
Word was received by relatives in Sudbury last week of the death on
April 30th of Gunner James C. Irving from wounds received in action in
Germany.
The 39-year old gunner had been overseas since the summer of 1943 and
had been in action since July 1944.
Born in Gore Bay, a son of the late Sheriff and Mrs. Alex Irving, he
moved to Sudbury with his parents when quite young and spent the rest of his life there. He is survived by one brother and four sisters. Another brother “Bill” was killed in the First Great War.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
[Jenny Kennedy Irving]
Mrs. Alex Irving called by death at age of 72
Had Been ill for Period of Only 10 Days
Another link with Northern Ontario pioneering days was broken this
morning, when the death occurred of Mrs. Jenny Kennedy Grant Irving,
beloved wife of Alexander Irving, at her home at 251 Elm St. west, after an illness of about 10 days, Mrs. Irving had been in failing health for some time, but had become somewhat worse 10 years ago. However her death was unexpected as her illness was not considered so serious.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon from her
late home to Park Lawn cemetery, Rev. A.G. Rintoul conducting the service.
Mrs. Irving was born in Acton, Ont., October, 1862, the daughter of the
late Alexander and Janet Grant. On May 25, 1887, she married, and for
some years after lived in Thessalon and later on Manitoulin Island.
Came to Sudbury in 1907
In June 1907, Mr. Irving was appointed first sheriff of the newly
organized district of Sudbury, and Mrs. Irving and family accompanied him here. She had resided in Sudbury ever since, with the exception of summer months, which for the past 33 years were spent at their summer home at Silver Water, Manitoulin Island.
The late Mrs. Irving was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Sudbury,
and an ardent worker in the missionary society, of which she was a life
member. During the war she was one of the most active members of the Red Cross Society in Sudbury, of which also she was a life member.
Before joining Knox Church, Mrs. Irving was a very active member of the
women’s Missionary Society and the Women’s Association of St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church, now St. Andrew’s United Church. Missionary
activities were always among her chief interests.
She is survived by her husband (sic), two sons, Matt and James, of
Sudbury; and four daughters, Jessie, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs. Wallace
Smith and Mrs. J.R. Martin, of Sudbury, and Mrs. A.W. Sims, of Toronto,
and three sisters, Mrs. W.P. Brown and Mrs. A.E. Wallace, of Toronto, and Mrs. B.H. Turner, of Little Current. A son, William A., was killed at the Battle of Ypres in 1915.
Uncited Obituary - Source: Dorothy Hopkins Addison
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
[JENNIE IRWIN]
Obituary
We are called upon this week to report the death of Mrs. David Irwin, death being due to that dreaded disease, consumption. The first symptoms were last spring, and so rapid was the progress of the disease that she passed peacefully away on Thursday night last at the home of Mr. Timothy Noakes.
Mr. Irwin who was in Killarney, received the sad news by a tug which was sent there for that purpose, and left at once in a gasoline launch for Little Current, driving from there to Gore Bay, arriving on Sunday. Upon his arrival the remains were taken to the home of the parents of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Alf. Lowrey, in Mills, from which place the funeral took place on Monday.
The late Mrs. Irwin was 32 years of age. She was loved by all who knew here, when it became known that she could never recover from the disease which she had contracted, many were the expressions of deep regret and sympathy. The end came with terrible suddenness, and cast a gloom over the community where she was best known.
Besides a husband, a family of three small children are left to mourn her loss, the youngest a boy of three years, and the eldest a clever young lad of ten.
Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved ones in this their time of sorrow. Mr. Irwin returned this week to Killarney.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, October 29, 1908
Transcribed by Marilyn Irish
SELENA ESTHER IRWIN
In Loving Memory of Selena Esther Irwin, February 11, 1910 - October 21,
2005. Selena Irwin, a resident of the Manitoulin Lodge and formerly of
Barrie Island, died at the Lodge on Friday, October 21, 2005 at the age of
95 years. She was born in Chapman Township, daughter of the late Rossington
and Emma (Levins) Miller. Selena had taught school at #6 Chapman, Uplands
and Emsdale Schools, until her marriage to William Irwin on August 29, 1934,
when she then worked with Will on the farm and raised their family. She was
a faithful member of the Methodist, then the United Church, and a member of
the Women's Missionary Society, the W.A. and the U.C.W. She was the church
treasurer and superintendent of the Sunday School for many years, and after
moving to Barrie Island in 1971, led a Bible Study Group and was a staunch
supporter of Lyon's Memorial United Church. Selena had a variety of
interests, which included the Bible Society, quilting, gardening, flowers,
sitting in the sun, reciting poetry and watching birds. She played the
piano, and in turn taught her girls and other children in the community,
then taught her grandchildren. She especially enjoyed times when the
grandchildren would visit on Barrie Island, and she had a swing and hammock
especially for them. They watched deer and other animals, and one special
memory of a fox who made her den on their lawn.
Selena was predeceased by her beloved husband William Irwin May 10, 2002.
Dearly loved and loving mother of Donnabelle Smyth, husband Walter
predeceased of Silver Water, Rev. Helen Reid and her husband Rev. Donald
Reid of Medicine Hat Alberta, and Esther and husband Wally Stiller of
Sudbury. Proud grandmother of Shirley Anne and husband Robin, Colleen and
husband Eric, Karen and husband Charles, Rev. Heather and husband Jason,
Tony and wife Sajah, Angela and Eric and great grandchildren Myriam,
Jonathan, Leona, Micah, Sarah and Timothy. Predeceased by great grandson
Samuel. Dear sister of Vera Irwin, of Sundridge, husband Victor predeceased.
Predeceased by sister Cecelia and husband Bill Cooper, Violet and husband
Stewart Alderson, Miriam and husband Harold Goss, Ruby and husband Rev.
Robert Dingwall. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and
nephews and great great nieces and nephews and sisters in law Jessie Hogan,
Edith Alderson and Marion Irwin.
Friends may call at the Culgin Funeral Home on Thursday, from 2-4 and 7-9
p.m., then to the Trinity United Church, Magnetawan, on Saturday, October
29, 2005 for visitation from 1 - 2 p.m. The funeral service will be
conducted at 2.00 p.m. with Rev. David Reeve officiating with music by Wally
Stiller. Interment in Chapman Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be
grandchildren, Honourary Pallbearers will be all those who shared in
Selena's life. If so desired, donations to the Canadian Bible Society, the
Mission and Service Fund of the United Church or Lyons Memorial United
Church would be appreciated. Culgin Funeral Home 282-2270.
Manitoulin Expositor, October 26, 2005
WILLIAM ROBERT IRWIN
In loving memory of William Robert Irwin, February 2, 1907-May 10, 2002.
William Irwin, a resident of the Manitoulin Lodge, and formerly of Barrie
Island, died at the Lodge on Friday, May 10, 2002 at the age of 95 years.
He was born at Magnetawan, son of the late William Robert and Georganna
(Stewart) Irwin. Will had farmed all his life, and in 1971 he and Selena
moved to Barrie Island, where they continued farming. Will had been a
member of the Agricultural Society, the Parry Sound Potato Club and was a
faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a member of the United Church. Many
will remember seeing Will out on the water, fishing or ice fishing in the
early morning, and indeed much of the day. He truly enjoyed fishing, and
was very knowledgeable in the sport. He will also be remembered by many for
giving his catches to people around town and Barrie Island.
He will also be remembered as a quiet, but loving and caring husband,
father, grandfather and friend. Will helped family and friends
whenever he could and will be remembered as truly, a gentle man. Beloved
husband of Selena Esther (Miller) Irwin. Dearly loved father and
father-in-law of Donnabelle (husband Walter predeceased) Smyth of Silver
Water, Rev. Helen and Rev. Donald Reid of Medicine Hat, Alta; and Esther and
Wally Stiller of Sudbury. Proud grandfather of Shirley Anne (husband
Robin), Colleen (husband Eric), Karen (husband Charles), Heather (husband
Jason), Tony, Angela and Eric, and great grandchildren Samuel (predeceased),
Myriam, Jonathon, Leona, Micah and Sarah. Dear brother of Grace (husband
Rev. Al Roblin predeceased) of Beaverton, Edith (predeceased by husbands Ted
Hall and Stewart Alderson) of Huntsville and Jessie, husband Harvey Hogan of
Peterborough and sister-in-law Vera Irwin of Sundridge and Marion Irwin of
Milton. Predeceased by brothers Elmer and his wife Mary, Victor, Rev. Roy
and infant brother Kenneth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Culgin Funeral Home on Wednesday after 7:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be conducted at Lyons Memorial United Church on
Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Geraldine Bould officiating.
Then to Trinity United Church, Magnetawan for visitation 10-11 a.m. on
Saturday, followed by funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Linda Saffrey
officiating. Interment in Chapman Cemetery. If so desired, donations may
be made to the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church, the Canadian
Bible Society or Lyons Memorial United Church.
Manitoulin Expositor, May 15, 2002
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