Obituary & Death Notice

» Show All     «Prev «1 ... 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 ... 857» Next»     » Slide Show

Funeral Held for Golden Valley Citizen, J. Dobbs

Funeral Held for Golden Valley Citizen, J. Dobbs
GOLDEN VALLEY (Staff) - Herbert John Dobbs, one of the communities most popular citizens, died June 30 in a North Bay hospital. Mr. Dobbs was in his 46th year.
Rev. Brampton of the United Church conducted services at the home, the church and the graveside. Members of the Argyle Lions Club held a memorial service and the Loyal Orange Lodge members held a graveside service.
Pallbearers were Edward Diamond and Fred Hinchberger, Lions members; Bert Drive and Leo Driver, LOL members; and Oliver Towns and Wendel Moore of the United Church board. Mr. Dobbs had taken an active part in all three organizations.
Mr. Dobbs enjoyed music. He organized and led an orchestra for the past 20 years.
Mr. Dobbs was born November 11, 1910, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William John Dobbs. He was a lifelong resident of the community.
His marriage to the former Vera Ellen McConnell of Nipissing took place October 4, 1933.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Berton, 21; Noreen, 17; Judy, 11, all at home.
Also surviving are seven sisters and five brothers. They are Mrs. John Currie (Laura), Mrs. A. Badgley (Gertrude), South River; Mrs. W. Cunnington (Mae), Matheson; Mrs. R. E. Forest (Frances), Toronto; Mrs. B. Shaughnessy (Emily), Mount Forest; Mrs. R. Leavoy (Bertha), Kirkland Lake; Fred and Arnold; Callander; George, North Bay; Mrs. F. Garton (Lillie); Ralph and Leonard, Golden Valley.
--North Bay Nugget, North Bay, Ontario, July 18, 1956 Page 9

» Show All     «Prev «1 ... 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 ... 857» Next»     » Slide Show