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Living married Beverly Joan Arlene Baird. Beverly (daughter of William James Elmer Baird and Laura Winnifred Giles) was born in 1940 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Feb 2000 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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McGRATH, Beverly Joan Arlene "Dolly" - Peacefully at home with her family on Wednesday, February 23 2000. Arlene "Dolly" Baird of Almonte, age 59 years. Dearly loved wife of Merville "Doc" McGrath. beloved mother of Ronald (Julie) of Almonte. Dear daughter of Mrs. Laura Baird (nee Giles). Sister of Mrs. Carol Marks (Bob) of Perth, Mrs. Debbie Munro (David) of Almonte and Donnie (Elaine) of Blind Bay,B.C. Predeceased by her sister Mrs. Audrey Bolton (Gerry) of Almonte. Cherished grandma of Christopher, Brianna and Timothy. Friends called at the C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte for visiting on Thursday. A complete Service, including committal was held in the Chapel on Friday. Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiated. Spring interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. Donations in memory of Dolly may be made to the Almonte General Hospital or the Canadian Cancer Society and would be greatly appreciated by her family.
--The Almonte Gazette, Almonte, Lanark, Ontario, 1 March 2000, Page 11

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BAIRD ? The death occurred at the Kirkland and District Hospital Tuesday October 2 1984 of Mr. William James Elmer Baird 858 Government Road West, Chaput Hughes at the age of 75 years. Born at Westmeath he had been a Kirkland Lake resident for the past 40 years, past president of the Chaput Hughes Lions Club, Northland Fastball Association from 1964-66, and Kirkland Lake Curling Club, he was also a life member of the N. F. A. and an associate member of Branch 87 Royal Canadian Legion. He is survived by his wife Mildred (nee Doyle) at home, his son Dale and wife Donna of Peterborough, brother Harvey of Carleton Place, and two grandchildren Todd and Mark. Resting at the Symington and Monette Funeral Home Wednesday October 3 1984 from 2-4 and 7-9 until the time of the service in the Chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. David Bould officiating. Interment to follow in the Kirkland Lake Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Temiskaming Lung Association will be gratefully acknowledged.
--Northern News, Kirkland Lake, Ontario, 3 October 1984

William married Laura Winnifred Giles on 19 Nov 1932 in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of Robert William Giles and Jean Edith McArthur) was born on 21 Aug 1912 in Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Sep 2003 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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BAIRD, Laura Winnifred Peacefully in Almonte Country Haven on Thursday, September 25, 2003. Laura Baird of Almonte, age 91 years Dearly loved mother of Don (Elaine) of Blind Bay, B.C., Mrs. Carol Marks (Bob) of Perth and Mrs. Debbie Munro (Doral) of Almonte. Predeceased by her daughters; Dorothy, Audry Bolton and Arlene "Dolly" McGrath. Survived by her son-in-laws; Gerry Bolton and Merv "Doc" McGrath and by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jean Sadler, Eleanor Carpenter and Mary Obrey. Predeceased by a sister, Florence Rae and 2 brothers, Ernest and Allan. Friends may call at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 127 Church Street, Almonte For visiting on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and where Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. Donations in memory of Laura may be made to the charity of ones choice and would be much appreciated by the her family.
--The Almonte Gazette, Almonte, Lanark, Ontario, 27 September 2003

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Robert William Giles
Mr Robert W. Giles passed away suddenly in Almonte General Hospital on September 2nd, 1970. Mr Giles was born in Ramsay Township on October 24, 1875, a son of the late Adonijah Giles and wife Margaret Evans. He was married in 1903 to the former Jean McArthur who predeceased him in 1948 Surviving are two sons, Ernest and Allan and five daughters, Mrs N.T. Sadler (Jean), Mrs Rae (Florence), Mrs Baird (Laura), all of Almonte, Mrs F. Obrey (Mary) of Rnefrew and Mrs W.J. Carpenter (Eleanor) of Smiths Falls and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by twins, a son and daughter. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs W. Elliott (Minnie) of Sonningdale, Sask, Mrs B. Traill (Ada) of Smiths Falls and Mrs E. Rankin (Eva) of Ottawa. Two brothers, Edward and Reuben and one sister, Elizabeth predeceased him and two half brothers, Findlay Gordon and William Gordon. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, on Saturday, September 5, 1970, with burial in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev Robert McCrea of Almonte United Church conducted the service. Pallbearers were six grandsons: Elford Giles, Ivan Giles, Robert Giles, Robert Sadler, Donald Carpenter and Merville McGrath.
--1970, Thursday September 24, The Almonte Gazette page 6

Robert married Jean Edith McArthur on 26 Jul 1904 in Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada. Jean (daughter of Stephen McArthur and Mary Turner) was born in Jun 1882 in Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Jan 1948 in Almonte, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs Robert Giles
The funeral of the late Mrs. Robt. W. Giles was held on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13th, from the family residence, Malcolm Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Wolfraim, pastor of Bethany United Church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Giles was ill only a week and died in her 66th year on Sunday morning. Jan. 11th. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. Two favorite hymns of deceased were sung: "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Abide With Me." The pallbearers were, Thomas Barclay, Harvey Scott, James Edmonds, Ernest Adams, Delmer Johnson and Morris Turner, the first five neighbours of the family. Among the many floral tributes were pieces from Textile Union No ? 104; Weaving Dept., Rosamond Woolen Co. Ltd.. and the Car Dept. C.P.R., Smiths Falls. Among those who attended from a distance were friends from Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Pakenham and Renfrew. The late Mrs. Giles was the former Jean Edith McArthur, a daughter of the late Stephen McArthur and his wife, Mary Turner of Ramsay Township. She was married to Robt. Giles on July 26th, 1904. He survives her together with five daughters and two sons, Namely, Mrs. Rae (Florence); Mrs. E. Baird (Laura); Mrs. Norman Sadler, (Jean); and Miss Mary of Almonte; Mrs. W. J. Carpenter (Eleanor), Smiths Falls; Ernest and Allan of Almonte. Twins, a son and daughter, predeceased her. There are also three sisters and two brothers ? Mrs. James Paterson (Jessie), Ramsay; Mrs. Reuben Giles (Bertha) and Miss Ethel of Blakeney; Archie and Stephen, Blakeney. Two sisters and one brother predeceased her, Mary, Elizabeth and John. There are 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Giles' greatest interest was in her home. She had a kindly disposition and her sudden passing will be regretted by all who knew her.
--1948, Thursday January 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4