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| 551 |  | Milton Symington Well-Known fiddler dies at Fairview Manor May 8 Long-time Ottawa Valley entertainer Milton Symington died May 8 at Fairview Manor. He was 92. After a long career as fiddle player, Mr. symington moved into Fairview Manor in Almonte last September. He continued to play with the band, Milton symington and Friends at local venues, including the Manor and Country Haven. Mr. Symington lived with his wife Annie in Ramsay township until 1953, when they moved to the Arnprior area. They raised six children and Annie , who died in 1887, attended as many of her husband's concerts as she could. Mr symington headed the Renfrew County fiddler's Association, sang in the Almonte United church choir and volunteered with the Oddfellows and the Masons. He also called square dances. "I wonder now how I found the time." Mr. Symington said in an interview last September. "Many's a night I didn't have time to sit down to supper." Mr symington is survived by sisters Mary McIntyre of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and Evelyn McIntyre of Almonte, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is the father of Helen (Bill) Dean, Kay (Jim) Kilburn, Doreen (Garnie) Zeibarth, Ron (Denise) and father-in-law of Barbara symington and Merlyn Zeibarth. He was predeceased by son Allan and daughter Eileen Zeibarth, as well as brothers Alex and Charlie. After a private family funeral on May 10, interment took place at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Glenn, Dale and Barry Dean, Dwayne and Greg Zeibarth, and Jason Symington were pallbearers. --Almonte Gazette, Almonte, Ontario | |
| 552 |  | Minnie Reed --Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1941 | |
| 553 |  | Miss Clara Noyes, Red Cross Nurse Head, Dies Today | |
| 554 |  | Miss Effie Banning Passes Away at General Hospital Following Sleeping Sickness - Funeral on Tuesday Vancouver Daily World, Vancouver, British Columbia, February 9, 1920 | |
| 555 |  | Miss Hazel Pennock | |
| 556 | | Morlena Turner TURNER, Morlena Marion Sutherland - In hospital, Almonte, Ontario on Monday, December 22nd, 1986. Morlena Marion Sutherland, beloved wife of Peter Morris Turner. Dear sister of Annie (Mrs. Milton Symington) and Jean (Mrs. Alex Symington) both of Arnprior. Predeceased by one sister Margaret (Mrs. James Turner). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In her 86th hear. Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, Ontario on Monday evening for visiting from 7 - 9:30 p.m. Funeral service in the Funeral Home on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, Ontario. | |
| 557 |  | Mrs. Clara Hitchcock --McKean County Democrat, Smethport, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1964 | |
| 558 |  | Mrs. Determan, 69, Succumbs --The Mason City Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, April 25, 1939 Page 4 | |
| 559 |  | Mrs. E.M. Freeman Dies at Greenville Home | |
| 560 |  | Mrs. Eva J. Mayer --The Bradford Era, Bradford, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1970 | |
| 561 |  | Mrs. Eva Rasnake, Former Teacher, Minister, is Dead --The North Adams Transcript, North Adams, Massachusetts, March 17, 1958 Page 3 | |
| 562 |  | Mrs. Florence Price --The Syracuse Port-Standard, Syracuse, New York, January 26, 1970 | |
| 563 |  | Mrs. G. Rex Hazelton --The Cumberland News, Cumberland, Maryland, March 6, 1968 | |
| 564 |  | Mrs. Gene Fisher The News-Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan, July 2, 1960 | |
| 565 |  | Mrs. Hannah M. Beebe --Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut, September 9, 1916 Page 5 | |
| 566 |  | Mrs. J.A. Dawson Dies In Toronto Mrs. J. A. Dawson Dies in Toronto The death of a former North Bay resident, Mrs. John A, Dawson occurred Tuesday at Toronto. She was in her 68th year. Mrs. Dawson was well-known among city residents. She is survived by Walter Swalwell, North Bay, a brother. Also among the survivors are four sisters: Gertrude, Whitby; Mrs. James Boxall, Port Perry; Mrs. Helen McConnell, Powassan; Mrs. Amanda Bruce, Matheson; and a brother, Tom, Arnstein. --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, May 17, 1957 Page 5 | |
| 567 |  | Mrs. James Davies Dies Suddenly In Her 59th Year The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, July 17, 1953 | |
| 568 |  | Mrs. John Byers MRS. JOHN BYERS Callander. Nov. 13 - Many residents of Callander district attended the funeral Saturday afternoon of Mrs. John Byers, one of Nipissing's earliest residents, at Callander. Miss Nellie South and Miss Katie Robinson officiated at the service. The pall-bearers were Gordon and Allen Grawbarger, Wesley and Percy Watson and Carl and Llloyd McDaniel. Internment was in Nipissing Cemetery. She was in her 67th year. Mrs. Byers died Thursday night at the home of her son, Irwin Byers, in Callander. She had been ill since last April. She was born at Parham, Ont., the former Florence Mary Perry, daughter of Parker Perry and the late Mrs. Perry. She moved to the Nipissing district at the age of six years and resided in the district since that time. Her marriage took place June 8, 1897. She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Mrs. S. Grawbarger of Larder Lake; Mrs. A.W. Radkey of Larder Lake; Mrs. Bert Johnston of Callander; and Mrs. W.I. Clark of Sturgeon Falls; and six sons, William and Enos of Nipissing; and Alex, Levi, Gordon and Irvin of Callander. Also surviving are her father, four sisters, Mrs. William King of Nipissing; Mrs. A. Stark of Shingleton, Mich.; Mrs. R. Atwood of Grand Rapids, Mich. and Mrs. W. McCollan of Emsdale; and two brothes, George of Nipissing, and Hiram of Greensville, Mich. Attending the funeral from out-of-town points were Gordon and Allan Grawbarger of Asterville, Wesley and Percy Watson and Carl and Lloyd McDaniel of Nipissing and others. --The North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, November 13, 1939 Page 2 | |
| 569 |  | Mrs. Mary Banning --Cumberland Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, August 30, 1934 | |
| 570 |  | Mrs. Mary Banning Dies in Burkburnett Mary Banning | |
| 571 |  | Mrs. Mary O. LaPlace Mrs. Mary O. LaPlace Mrs. Mary O'Neill LaPlace, 70, of River Road, Essex, wife of Oliver LaPlace, died Monday in Middlesex Memorial Hospital, Middletown. Born in Brandon County Kerry, Ireland, she lived in Essex 51 years and was a former Hartford resident. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Robert Breton of Old Saybrook; a sister, Sister Marie Patrice of West Hartford; a brother, Thomas O'Neill in Ireland, and two grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of the Sorrows Church, Essex. The funeral: Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., Robinson and Wright Funeral Home, Main Street Centerbrook section of Essex; Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Burial: Riverview Cemetery, Essex. Calling hours: Tuesday, 7 to 9 p.m., Memorial donations: Our Lady of Sorrows Church. --Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, October 12, 1976 Page 10 | |
| 572 |  | Mrs. S.S. McLaren Dies in Hospital --The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, September 24, 1957 | |
| 573 |  | Mrs. Thomas Moors The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, May 20, 1937 | |
| 574 |  | Mrs. W. Swalwell Mrs. W. Swalwell A lifelong resident of North Bay, Mrs. Walter Swalwell, 1172 Hammond St., died Sunday at hospital in North Bay following a lengthy illness. She was 68. Friends and relatives may pay their respects at the McGuinty Funeral Home. Requiem High Mass will be offered at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul Wednesday at 9.30 a.m. and interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Loretta Swalwell was born at North Bay Sept, 10, 1898, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Aubrey. She was educated at North Bay, where her marriage to Walter Swalwell was solemnized May 24, 1941. She attended the Church of St. Vincent de Paul. Mrs. Swalwell is survived by her husband; a brother, Aurel of Montreal and two sisters, Mrs. James Bernard of Hamilton and Mrs. Marius Cosette of Field. --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, July 4, 1967 Page 17 | |
| 575 |  | Mrs. Walter Swalwell MRS, WALTER SWALWELL Largely attended by friends and relatives, the funeral of Mrs. Walter Swalwell, well-known resident of North Bay, who died on Jan, 21, following a short illness, was held on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 23, at two o'clock. Service was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Swalwell, 181 Klock avenue, with Rev, F. J. Baine, of Trinity United church, officiating. Interment was made in the Terrace Lawn cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs, T. Roberts, George and Fred South, B. Read, E. Pennock and J. Tomkins, Mrs. Swalwell was a native of London, Eng., and at one time was corporal in the Royal Air Force. She came to North Bay in 1921 and had lived here since. Among those from out-of- town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James Boxall; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Swalwell and Mrs, E. E. Edwards and son, Hector, Carr; and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McConnell and son, Harvey, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McConnell, Nipissing, A sister, residing in Matheson, was unable to be present. --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, January 27, 1932 Page 11 | |
| 576 |  | Mrs. Wyman Noted For Helping Hand For Custer Folk --The Ludington Daily News, Ludington, Michigan, June 25, 1931 Page 2 | |
| 577 | | Muriel Wark Wark, Muriel Passed away peacefully on December 11, 2018 in the Almonte General Hospital. Muriel (nee Peacock) of Clayton, Ontario, at the age of 93. Predeceased by her husband Melville. Survived by her children Betty (Gerry), Murray (Gwen), Boyce, Marlene (Bill) and the late Brian. Proud grandmother to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Donations in memory of Muriel may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation. A special thanks to all the staff at the Fairview Manor and Almonte General Hospital for their exceptional care. Family and Friends May Visit C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313) On Friday, December 14, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Chapel Service on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 11am. Interment to follow at Guthrie United Cemetery and reception in the Almonte Legion. | |
| 578 |  | Murtland, Evelyn Jeannette --The Chilliwack Progress, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, January 13, 1998 Page 13 | |
| 579 | | Myrtle Grawbarger GRAWBARGER, Myrtle Beatrice - Suddenly, at North Bay General Hospital on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 in her 82nd year. Myrtle (Hughes) was the beloved wife of Iriton Grawbarger of North Bay; and loving mother of Gordon Grawbarger (Mary) of Nipissing, Ron Grawbarger (Margo) of Sault Ste. Marie and Judy Muratore (Rocco) of North Bay. She was the proud grandmother of Gord Jr. (Haley), Wendy (Jeff), Tammy (Mark), Michael (Stacey), and Christopher, great-grandmother of Jesse, Mikayla, Paisley, Kennan, Trinity, Brandon, Taylor, Kaitlyn, Kylie, Kathleen, Samuel and Jonathan, and great-great-grandmother of Brooklyn-Karen. Myrtle was the dear sister of Vera Keith (the late Bill) of Montreal, Cora Nickelchok (Al) of Bobcaygeon and Roy Hughes (Barb) of Powassan, and was predeceased by her brothers David, Elmer and Doug Hughes and sister Edna Nucara. She is survived by brother-in-law Vic Nucara of Milton and sisters-in-law Donna and Audrey Hughes of Powassan. The Grawbarger family will receive visitors at the PAUL FUNERAL HOME, Powassan on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. The funeral service will take place Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel. Spring interment Powassan Union Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice. For further information, to make a donation, or to request a memory card, please call the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan. | |
| 580 | | Nancee Ann Adams (nee McMartin) Passed peacefully at Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Orillia on Wednesday August 9, 2023, on her 48th anniversary, in her 77th year. Nancee, Loving wife to Jim, will be sadly missed by her son Rodney and by her sister Norma Clair McMartin, and by her sister in laws Anna & Elaine. Nancee is predeceased by her son Ken and brothers Nelson and Neil. The family will receive family and friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes 54 Coldwater Street E., Orillia, Ontario 705-326-3595, on Tuesday August 22, 2023 from 10 am until time of service in the chapel at 12 noon. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the OSMH Building Fund and would be appreciated by the family. | |
| 581 |  | Nathan Stark Nathan Stark of East Haddam died Friday morning. Mr. Stark was familiarly known in all the surrounding towns as "the veteran promoter." His presence at a dance was always a guarantee of a good time and a dance without "Nate" Stark was not considered the real thing. Until recently he was about but failing health owing to cancer put an end to his vocation. --Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, May 5, 1902 Page 13 | |
| 582 | | Nathan Virgin VIRGIN NATHAN HOWARD Peacefully in hospital at Ottawa on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Nathan Virgin of Clayton, age 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Laura Annie McGuire and by second marriage of the late Laura Rintoul-Virgin (nee Thompson). Dearly loved and respected father of Arnold (Shirley Ann), Stuart (Barbara Apars) and Clara. Much loved bother of Jeanette Stewart of Almonte. Predeceased by his sister Mrs. Edith Hamilton. Specially loved grandpa of Kelly Williams (Jeffrey). Friends may call at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario. (613)-256-3313 for visiting on Thursday, January 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and where Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 2 PM, Rev. Rod Bennett, officiating. Spring interment, Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton. For those who may want to make a donation in memory of Nathan, please consider the Almonte General Hospital or Guthrie United Church. | |
| 583 | | Neighbours say husband tried to save wife in Barrhaven fire CTV Ottawa | |
| 584 | | Neil Fulton V. Neil Fulton passed away of heart failure on January 4, 2015, in Indian Wells, Calif., Neil was born in Berkeley, Calif, on January 28, 1929. He grew up in Berkeley, attended the local schools and always remained appreciative of the good education his parents provided. His academic success lead to an ROTC Scholarship at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied accounting and was a member of the Sigma Phi Fraternity. After his graduation from Cal he was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the US Army. He was stationed in Albuquerque, N.M. as part of the secret service involved in atomic testing. Following his honorable discharge from the military he returned to Marin County. In San Francisco, Calif., Neil began his accounting career as a CPA with Gilmore Steel in San Francisco. Gilmore Steel was renamed Oregon Steel and the company relocated to Portland, Ore. in 1975. In Portland, Neil was on the board of the Portland Opera and after retirement continued on the Gilmore Foundation Board of Directors. Neil took over as Chief Executive Officer of Portland Steel and during his tenure there he negotiated a buyout of Kaiser Steel in Fontana, Calif. and then became nationally known for implementing and administrating one of the largest ESOP buyouts in the history of corporate America. This effort provided wealth and retirement benefits to the rank and file, reflecting the generosity that Neil so valued. The company eventually went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange, a crowning monument for Neil. From 1975 until 1974, Neil lived in Battleground, Wash. where he raised cattle, had a large orchard, and vegetable garden. Following his retirement from Oregon Steel, he built a beautiful home in Central Oregon and spent several years skiing, golfing, and traveling. In 2004, Neil decided to spend the winter months in Palm Desert, Calif. and in 2006, Neil found love. On July 22, 2006, Janice Fulton and Neil married. They spent time living in Crosswater and Portland, Ore. and then moved to La Quinta, Calif. and then to Indian Wells, where Neil Passed away from heart failure. Their eight glorious years together were filled with love, travel and companionship. As a man, Neil possessed uprightness, decency, and kindness, the true values of life that inspire great love and respect. Neil leaves behind his wife, Janice Fulton; sons Robert and Kevin Fulton; daughter, Debbie Parkinson; Sister, Mary Cuthbertson; grandchildren, Robby Fulton, Mackenzie Shoemaker, Corrin Jensen, Kelsey Fulton. two great-grandchildren, Ava Fulton and Sally Shoemaker; step-children Alex Olmstead, Ann Marie Kolaric, John Dodge, Caroline Kennedy; and their children Emily and Peter Kolaric, Alex and Olivia Kennedy, Peter, Coco, and Georgi. Forest Lawn Cathedral City is in charge of arrangements. | |
| 585 |  | Nellie Hellmuth HELLMUTH-In this city, June 29, Nellie, beloved wife of the late Theophile Hellmuth, nee Brockway, and mother of August, Mary and Alice Hellmuth, a native of San Francisco, aged 32 years, 11 months and 19 days. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Sunday, July 2. at 1 o'clock, from the parlors of H.F. Suhr & Co., 129 Mission street, near Eighth. Interment, Masonic Cemetery. --San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco, California, June 30, 1899 Page 10 | |
| 586 | | Norm Byers Norm Byers died peacefully, after a battle with cancer, on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at North Bay Regional Health Centre. He was 80 years old. Norm was the beloved husband of Joyce (Stockill) of Powassan and much-loved father of Stevan Byers (Susan), Wayne Byers (Holly), all of Powassan and the late Tammy Byers (1972-1999). He will be lovingly remembered by two grandchildren: Brandi (Davin) and Justin (Michelle) and two great-grandchildren: Avery and Kieran. Norm was predeceased by his parents Liz (Restoule) and Enos Byers. Norm was the dear brother of the late Beatrice Hurley, Blanche Pollock (Rick Vollick), Lula Gray (Wally), Norma Rowland (Royce), Clinton Byers (Carol), Norm?s twin sister Nancy Frederick (late Gene), Susan Cossar (John) and the late Lincoln Byers. Norm was retired from a long career with Dupont Canada in North Bay. Norm?s family will receive visitors at the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 453 Powassan, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society are suggested. | |
| 587 | | Norma Whiton Waterford - Norma (Decker) Whiton, 90, of Waterford, died Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Sava Healthcare at Bridebrook in Niantic. She was born in New London, Aug. 5, 1925, the daughter of Ernest and Emma (Beebe) Decker. She married T. Robert Whiton, in the First Congregational Church, New London, on Nov. 20, 1948; he survives her. A graduate of the former Williams Memorial Institute, Class of 1943, Norma had been employed as a receptionist and secretary in the office of Dr. David Ginsberg and the law office of Copp, Kolelsky and Berall. She was a life member of the Lawrence + Memorial Ladies Auxiliary with over 3000 hours of volunteer service. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Gary Whiton and his wife, Inga Whiton, of Luneburg, Germany and Peter Whiton of Norwich. She has five grandchildren, Caroline, Megan, Jeffrey, Alice and Cecilia; and a great-grandchild, Maya. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at noon Saturday, March 26, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic. There will be a calling hour from 11 a.m. till noon, prior to the service. | |
| 588 |  | Obituary
Mrs. Carlos Lay Mrs. Carlos Lay. Mrs. Mary A. Lay, aged 80, widow of Carlos Lay, died in this city, Monday afternoon about 1.30 o'clock after an illness of about two week's duration. Mrs. Lay was born in Salem where she resided for years. She came to this city several years ago and had lived at No. 252 West Main street. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Charles Dart of Wallingford and Mrs. Harriet Crocker of New London. There is also a daughter, Mrs. Forrest Leffingwell of Leffingwell and the following grandchildren: Clarence F. Leffingwell of Groton, Miss Edith A. Leffingwell of Saxtons River, Vt., Fred A. Leffingwell of Leffingwell, Miss Gladys Leffingwell of Leffingwell and Mrs. George Sheldon of East Great Plain. --Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut, July 8, 1919 Page 5 | |
| 589 |  | Ogle County Man Buried --The Daily Chronicle, De Kalb, Illinois, April 6, 1942 Page 3 | |
| 590 |  | Old Lyme Man Dies Suddenly At Baseball Game | |
| 591 |  | Olive B. Getzendanner | |
| 592 |  | Orlo T. Lent, 71, Of Ormsby, Dies; Funeral Tuesday --McKean County Democrat, Smethport, Pennsylvania, December 10, 1959 | |
| 593 |  | Orval Ayerst AYERST-Orval Lloyd George Ayerst of Moose Jaw, passed away Friday, April 3, 1998 at the age of 79 years. Born March 21, 1919 in Marquis, Sask., Orval was raised in Tuxford until age ten when he moved with his family to Moose Jaw where he has since resided. He attended West Mount Public School and was employed with Swift Packers until its closure. Orval then worked at various jobs until his employment at Sash & Door in 1962, retiring in 1985. During his retirement, Orval enjoyed fishing with his buddies, especially Otto Eirich and Lloyd McMaster, He also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, George and Elizabeth Ayerst; brothers: Roger, Ed and Art Ayerst; two sisters: Vera Hiebert and Muriel Miller. Orval is survived by his wife, Olly; three sons and their families: Mel (Laurel) Ayerst-Regina and their family: John (Stacey) Ayerst and their children, Kyle and Kelsey-Edmonton, Alta, Leanna Ayerst and special friend, Steve Duncan and their son, Austin- Moose Jaw; George (Viv) Averst-Brandon and their son, Jeremy; Walter (Cheryl) Ayerst-Moose Jaw and their family: Lana Ayerst and special friend, Brian Vanioff and Jason Ayerst; a brother, Ken (Berta) Ayerst as well as several nieces and nephews. A private time of visitation and prayer was held at the W. J. Jones & Son Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon. A further time of visitation for family and friends will be held at the Funeral Home, 106 Athabasca St. E., Moose Jaw, Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 7-9 p.m. In keeping with Orval's wish, there will be no funeral service. Following cremation at Prairie Memorial Crematorium, memorialization will take place privately at a later date at Rosedale Cemetery. Memorial for the Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, Box 521, Moose Jaw, Sask., S6H 4P2 would be appreciated. Donald Jones Funeral Director (306)693-4644 --The Leader-Post, Regina, Saskatchewan Page 27 | |
| 594 |  | Ottawa Boy Killed In Action The Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, April 17, 1916 Page 1 | |
| 595 |  | Ottawa Man, Sister Killed in Crash East of Pembroke --The Ottawa Journal, Ottawa, Ontario, July 12, 1954 Page 1 | |
| 596 | | Paul Bartholomew WILTON -- Paul Bartholomew Sr., 89, Wilton, died peacefully at his home April 19, 2005, surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, at First Presbyterian Church, Wilton, with the Rev. Paul Schauer officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Wilton, with military rites provided by Wilton American Legion Lois Ousley Post No. 163. Visitation will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at the church, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Paul Leslie Bartholomew Sr. was born Feb. 29, 1916, at the Grey Nuns Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Pvt. Roy and Annie Whitman. In October 1916, he was adopted by Birdsell and Bertha Bartholomew, Wilton. Paul's adoptive parents, the Bartholomews, operated a dairy business in Wilton and Mr. "Bart" was employed as an electrician at the local Washburn Coal Company. Paul attended school in Wilton and graduated from Wilton High School. He spent two years in the Civilian Conservation Corp., after which he worked three years at the Wilton Farmers Elevator Co. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and proudly served in the Southwest Pacific area for 36 months. Following his discharge, he returned home and worked again at the Wilton Farmers Elevator. On Memorial Day, May 30, 1946, he was united in marriage to Frances Hanwell of Wilton. They were married by Rev. Stewart at the First Presbyterian Church, Mandan. The couple made their home in Wilton, in the house he was raised in. In 1949, he ventured into the bar business with Reuben Pearson. In 1951, Paul accepted a position with Superior Elevator Co. as a salesman/serviceman. He started working at the North Dakota Highway Department in 1961, as an Administrative Assistant. He retired from the Highway Dept. in 1978. During this period of his life, Paul served on the Wilton City Commission for 12 years and served 10 years as Mayor of Wilton. Paul was very active within the community, serving as a Boy Scout Master, manager of the Wilton Independent Baseball team, president of the McLean County Independent Baseball League, manager of the Wilton Independent Basketball team, and President of the Wilton PTA Board. He also served as the McLean County Zoning Commissioner, the Central Region American Legion Commander, the Louis Ousley Post No. 163 Commander, Adjutant Service Officer, and chairman of the Democratic Get Out and Vote committee. Paul loved the community of Wilton and always strived to make it a better place to live. He was blessed with many friends and everyone appreciated his wonderful sense of humor. He loved his family dearly and was faithful in sending birthday cards or making phone calls on everyone's birthday. He enjoyed golfing and attending any Wilton sports event. Paul was seen at almost every home game until only a few months ago. He was especially proud of the Wilton American Legion Baseball team. Paul's memory will live on in the hearts and minds of many people. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Birdsell "Bart" Bartholomew, Malin, Ore., and Doris Parcos (mother of Jennifer and Ryan), and Paul Jr. and Cindy Bartholomew, Wilton; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Pat Bernhardt, Wilton; four grandchildren: Jennifer, Ryan, Preston, and Shawna; two great-grandchildren, Baillee and Bronc; two sisters-in-law, Augusta Pearson, Fargo, and Delores Hanwell, Wilton; 12 nieces and nephews; 17 great nieces and nephews, and 14 great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Frances. (Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn) | |
| 597 | | Paul Walton Word has just been received by phone of the unexpected, sudden death of Paul Walton, who with his daughter. Mrs. Ruth Kearns, was up in Saranac Lake, in a rented cottage for the long week end. He was born and lived in Keene, until a teenager and left because of school and work out of town. He has lived in Syracuse for many years, until he retired and bought a home in Camillus, N.Y. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Kearns, two grandchildren, a boy and girl, and several great grand children, who have the sympathy of his many friends in Keene and Saranac Lake. --The Record-Post, Au Sable Forks, New York, October 14, 1971 | |
| 598 | | Paul Walton I am sorry for an error in the obituary of Mr. Paul Walton in the news last week. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lorena Sturgeon, Cornwallis, Oregon and a brother, Freemont Walton, who lives in Nevada. --The Record-Post, Au Sable Forks, New York, October 28, 1971 | |
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| 600 |  | Pay Final Tribute to Mrs. Jos McConnell Pay Final Tribute to Mrs. Jos McConnell POWASSAN (Staff) — The funeral service for Mrs. Joseph McConnell was held Friday from the Paul Funeral Home with Rev. E. G. Knowles officiating. Burial was at Nipissing Cemetery. Pallbearers were Everett and Kitchener Grawbarger, sons-in-law Carl Towns, Norman Fryer, Alex Byers and Levi Byers. Mrs. McConnell died Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Everett Grawbarger. She was in her 72nd year. The former Ida Jana Swalwell, Mrs. McConnell was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mr.s Anthony Swalwell. She was born in Renfrew County and resided in Nipissing Township for a number of years before moving to Powassan. Her marriage to Joseph McConnell took place at Commanda in 1903. Surviving are two sons, Truman, Wlddifield; Manson, Powassan and seven daughters, Mrs. Carl Towns (Queenie), St Annes; Mrs. Levi Byers (Agnes), Callander; Mrs. E. Grawbarger (Eva). Powassan; Mrs. Alex Byers (Mabel), Callandar; Mrs. K. Grawbarger (Susan), Restoule; Mrs. V. Grawbarger (Mary), Thor Lake; and Mrs. N. Fryer (Gertrude) of North Bay. Than are 45 grandchildren. --North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, June 13, 1955 Page 17 |