Willingdon Clarence Munro

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Munro, Willingdon "Welly"
(retired after 35 years of service to the C.N.R.)
Peacefully in Almonte on Saturday April 14th, 2012 at the age of 83 years. He was the cherished husband of Mildred (Stead) Munro; loved and respected father of Larry (Joanne) and Wray (Deb) Munro. Welly will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jennifer and Julie Munro, his sister-in-law Jean Munro, the Stead family and many good friends. He was predeceased by his parents Pearl (Ramsbottom) and Daniel Munro and brother Keith Munro. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The service will be held St. Andrew's United Church, Lanark Wednesday at 11:00 A.M. officiated by The Rev. Nancy MacLeod, a reception will follow at the Timber Run Golf Club. Interment will be held in St. John's Anglican Cemetery, Innisville. In remembrance, contributions to Memorial Fund of St. Paul's, Lanark/ St. John's, Balderson Anglican Churches or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Willingdon married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Living
2. Living

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The death occurred at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on Tuesday March 2, 1948 of an esteemed and well-known resident of Lanark township in the person of Daniel Munro. In failing health for the last year, he was in serious condition for the last two months.
Born April 3, 1895, son of John Henry Munro and Margaret Ellen Manary, he served overseas for two years during World War 1. On June 24, 1925, he was united in marriage with Miss Pearl Ramsbottom, of Lanark, and following their marriage they took up residence in their
farm home on the twelfth line of Lanark Twp., where they lived ever since and farmed successfully "Dannie" as he was better known, enjoyed life to its fullest and through his sterling qualities made many friends. He was very fond of the young people and loved sports of all kinds. During the "twenties" he was a very valued member of the famous Union Hall Tigers Baseball team. He was dearly beloved in the community where he lived by his removal through death the County looses a good citizen. In religion, he was a member of St. John's Anglican Church. Besides his widow and two sons, Keith and Willingdon, he is survived by his parents, three brothers and four sisters; Isaac of Lanark; Clifford and Bill Munro of Perth; Mary (Mrs. John Currie; Edna (Mrs. Ernest Munro) of Clayton; Viola (Mrs. D. J. Craig),
Carleton Place and Gladys (Mrs. Everrett Closs) of Halpenny. The funeral which was one of the largest witnessed in the community, in some time, took place from the family residence on Thursday afternoon March 4, to St. John's Anglican Church Boyds, where the service was conducted by Rev. D. F. Weeghar and Rev. Goodwin.

Birth:
Lanark Township, Ontario

Died:
Chronic myocarditis; 2-3 years

Daniel married Elizabeth Pearl Ramsbottom on 24 Jun 1925 in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born on 8 Feb 1904 in Lanark Highlands Township, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Jul 1993 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St John's Anglican Cemetery, Innisville, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret Ellen Manary on 13 Jan 1892 in Middleville, Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born on 8 Dec 1873 in Lanark Highlands Township, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Oct 1950 in Lanark Highlands Township, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Clayton United Cemetery, Clayton, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
Darling Township, Ontario

Died:
Lanark Township, Ontario

Other Events:

• Arrival: 1832, Brockville, Ontario, Canada

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Name:
Daniel Munro was born "Donald Munro" to Donald Murno and Margaret Murray on March 22, 1828 in Creich, Sutherland, Scotland. He later changed his name to Daniel after they came to Canada to avoid the confusion with the many Donald Munros in Lanark County.

Donald married Margaret McMunn on 25 Oct 1848 in Perth, Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born on 14 Jan 1824 in Long Sault, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Apr 1894 in Lanark Highlands Township, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Clayton United Cemetery, Clayton, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Paralysis