Amherst Island Obits 2

Transcriptions of obits etc for Amherst Island.

Submitted by Martha Parker
Obit of Elizabeth Reid Dempster Curran
ref. Commercial Record, Nov 3, 1911,
Saugatuck, MI:
Mrs. Curran Is At Rest
Miss Elizabeth Reed was born Feb. 25 1847 at Stella, Canada, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Martin, Friday, October 20, 1911 at the age of 64 years and 7 months. She had been ill about a year with paralysis.
In 1866 she was united in marriage to Hugh Dempster. To this union were born five children, four of whom survived: Robert Dempster, Mrs. Thomas Martin,James Dempster, all of Douglas and Mrs. Willie McCormic (sic) of Stella, Canada.

Mr. Dempster died August 16, 1880. In January 1898 she was married to Archibald Curran. Mr Curran died in June 1904.

The deceased was a faithful member of the Cong'l Church and also Douglas Chapter O.E.S.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon ad conducted at the home by the Rev. Alex. Thomson of Saugatuck, and at the church by the members of the Douglas chapter. Interment was made in the Douglas cemetery.

The many beautiful floral pieces showed the big esteem in which the deceased was held.

Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly helped us during the sickness and death of our beloved mother.
Mr and Mrs. Thomas Martin
Mr. and Mrs. James Dempster
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dempster

From: The Kingston Chronicle
Saturday, October 18, 1828:
"At Amherst Island, on the 8th October, George, aged three years, and JEan, aged one year and six months, both children of Mr. George McLeod."

Thanks to Sharon:
Kingston Whig Standard
February 1, 2003
Leslie John Wemp
Passed away suddenly at his home at RR #3 Yarker on December 30, 2002. He was 88 years of age. The loving husband of Laura McGinn for over 60 years, he was born on Amherst Island to the late George Wemp and Emily Hollywood. Through the years he was a member and warden at Christ Church, Emerald, Amherst Island. Attended St. John's Anglican Church Bath and St. Luke's, Camden East. he operated dairy farms on Amherst Island and Bath before moving on to RR #3 Yarker about 30 years ago. Three years after moving to the farm at Yarker, Leslie retired but continued to help his sons and grandsons on the farm until about a month before his passing. He enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and spending time with the boys on the family farm. In his younger years he loved to skate and play baseball.
Leslie is survived by his wife Laura, daughters, Sandra Armstrong (Larry), Sharon Sands (Bill Patterson), Betty Ennis (Dale): sons, Fred (Veronica) and Jim (Debbie Morgan): grandchildren, Cathy White (Paul), Steven Armstrong, Vicki Sterling (Richard), Christine and Carolyn Armstrong, Lesley and Jennifer Sands, Donnie (Sarah), Laurie Ann, Kerry and Andrew Wemp, Heather, Erin and Daniel Wemp; great grandfather of Holly and Kristy White, Nicolas and Nathan Sterling, Taylor and Brandon Wemp; sisters, Gertrude McGinn and Lois Boutillier.
He was predeceased by sisters Mildred McGinnis and mary MacCrimmon and brothers Edward, Fred, Henry and Daniel Wemp.
The funeral was held January 3, 2003 with Rev. Roy Vopni officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons, Donnie, Andrew and Daniel Wemp; granddaughter Lesley Sands and grandsons-in-law Paul White and Richard Sterling.
Interment was at St Luke's Cemetery, Camden East.

Benjamin Mullett 1906
Fredericksburgh, Ontario deaths
One of the oldest and most respected residents of South Fredericksburgh, Hayburn, died on Thursday morning, 20th Sept., in his eighty-eighth year. Deceased was born in Somersetshire, England, and came to Canada with his parents when but three years of age. For a time, his parents resided on Amherst Island and for the past eighty years, Mr. Mullett was an honored member of the Methodist church. He was twice married, his second wife, Deborah Huyck, predeceasing him but a month. He leaves two sons, Shepherd Mullett, on the homestead, and Charles J., in California. The funeral will take place on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Service at Hayburn church and thence to Morven cemetery.

Date: July 2003
From Kingston This Week
Brown, Marjorie Isobel (nee Bray)
IMAGE
Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, July 10, 2003. Marjorie Isobel Brown age 82, beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Brown. Loving mother of Shirley Brown (Tom Traynon) and cherished grandmother of David. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Amherst Island. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Kingston would be appreciated by the family.

From Shirley Farone's Webpage: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=twigs2002&id=I00135
Date: January 12, 1998
From:Watertown Daily Times:
Laura V. Buckminster She died: January 8, 1998
Longtime Manager
Laura V. Buckminster, 87, of 17481 Route 11, died Thursday morning at her home.
Mrs. Buckminster was the former manager at Stortz Thermometer, which later became Chesbrough-Pond's, for more than 35 years.
Born Oct. 23, 1910, in Kingston, Ontario, she was the daughter of Dexter and Sara Orr Eves.
She married Richard L. Buckminster on Aug. 30, 1952, in St. Paul's Episcoapl Church, with the Rev. Robert J. Sudlow, officiating. Her first husband, George H. Bronson, whom she married in 1933, died in 1939.
Mrs. Buckminster was a communicant of St. Paul's Episcoapl Church and a member of the New Senior Citizens Club.
Surviving besides her husband is a son, Gerald Bronson, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Several brothers and sisters died before her.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Reed & Benoit Funeral Home. Burial will be in North Watertown Cemetery.
A calling hour will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County.

march 28 1923
pg 23
Obituary - James C. McMath
b. Dungannon, 61 years ago
m. Fannie Polly of Amherst Island
d. Feb 21 1923
survived by wife, 3 daughters: Marjorie, Ruth and Winnifred one daughter Myrtle predeceased her father 14 years ago
From: http://www.geocities.com/tljhfamily/Mar1923.html

Submitted by Mary Grattan Powell
WEEKLEY KANSAN-REPUBLICAN (Newton, KS), 5 Oct., 1900; p. 6:
ALEXANDER GRATTAN died Saturday at his home fourteen miles northeast of the city. He was born in Down County, Ireland, eighty-eight years ago and has lived in Marion County (Kansas) thiry years, being one of its oldest settlers. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and four daughters.

Submitted by Mary Grattan Powell
EVENING KANSAN-REPUBLICAN (Newton, KS), 20 Feb., 1914; p. 4:
DEATH OF MRS. MARY GRATTON
Mrs. Mary Grattan received her summons to her eternal home this morning and had she lived until April 20, she would have been 91 years of age. She has been a widow for many years and made her home with her children who reside near Sedgwick, but spent most of her time with her daughter, Mrs. T. W. Elberson. During the past six weeks, she had been with another daughter, Mrs. Sam McGinn, and it was here that death occurred after an illness of less than a week.
Mrs. Grattan or Grandma Grattan as she was familiarly known, was a woman of remarkable vitality and activity for one of her age, and her mental faculties were keen even to the latter day of her recent illness. She loved work and aside from assisting in the light tasks of household duties, she continued to use her needle and had taken much pleasure in piecing quilts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had been the mother of a large family, seven of whom survive her. Always of a sweet, cheerful disposition, she loved to mingle with young folks and they were happy in visiting with her.
Beside her seven children, she is survived by fifty-three grandchildren and sixty-three great-grandchildren. Her children are: Mrs. James McCabe, Mrs. Sam McGinn, Mrs. T.W. Elberson, and William Grattan of Sedgwick; Mrs. T.L. Fife of Denver; Mr. J.A. Grattan of El Dorado; and Mrs. (Caleb) Tugwell of Stella, (Ont.) Canada. All of whom were with her except Mrs. Tugwell. Mrs. Elberson who had been spending the winter in Texas, arrived yesterday, and Mrs. Fife had been visiting here.
The funeral will be held at St. Mary's church Monday morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be made in the Catholic cemetery.

Submitted by Mary Grattan Powell
EVENING KANSAN-REPUBLICAN (Newton, KS), 23 Feb., 1914; p. 1:
THE FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY GRATTAN
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Grattan was held at St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock. An interurban car was chartered for a funeral car bringing Mrs. Grattan and relatives and friends to the number of forty to the church, where the requiem high mass was sung. The officiating clergymen were Rev. A.M. Weikman of Halstead, Rt. Rev. M. Maguire, and Rev. J.G. Dambach.
A very beautiful sermon was preached by Father Weikman. Out of town relatives from Topeka, Emporia, and Wichita, and many friends were present. The floral tributes were very handsome. Mrs. Grattan was borne to her resting place by six of her grandsons. Clarence McGinn, Jesse Elberson, Richard McCabe, Charles Grattan, Alex Grattan, and Joe Grattan.

Submitted by Sharon
Kingston Whig Standard
Saturday 18 October 2003
GIBSON, Carl Frederick
Tragically on Wednesday, October 15th, 2003 in his 36th year. Beloved partner of Trish Abrams. Cherished father of Traci and Staci as well as Courtney and Joshua. Dearest son of Robert Gibson and Dreta Sudds of Kingston. Loving brother of Hugh and his wife Sheri of Guelph, Jim and his wife Jiliane of London, Mai Martini and her husband Gerrit of Kingston. Jane McGinn and her husband Russell of Amherst Island, Jerry deHaan and his wife Patsy of Kingston. Tom deHann and his wife Lyn also of Amherst Island and Jack deHann and his wife Joey of Amherstview. Also fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Carl will also be remembered by his extended family, who knew him as their guardian angel with a heart of gold.
Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (Counter Street at Highway 2) on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Monday October 20, 2003 for service at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Amherst Island at 2:30 p.m. The Reverend Faun Harriman officiating. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Amherst Island. As expressions of sympanthy, memorial donations made to the Kingston Youth Shelter or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Submitted by Sharon
Kingston Whig Standard
Saturday 18 October 2003
HITCHINS, Reginald Stephen
Tragically on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 in his 30th year. Cherished son of Garry and Anne-Marie Hitchins of Amherst Island. Loving brother of Tracy Monk and her husband Craig of Belleville, and Heidi Genereaux and her husband Terry also of Belleville. Special uncle of Cole Monk and Trent Genereaux. Dearest grandson of Anna Hitchins also of Amherst Island. Sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Ever loved and remembered by his girlfriend Pam Perry of Napanee. Also greatly missed by his special friend Relic. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home. Cataraqui Chapel (Counter Street at Highway 2) on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Monday October 20, 2003 for service in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 10 a.m. The Reverend Faun Harriman officiating. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Amherst Island. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Childrens's Wish Foundations. The Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of you choice would be appreciated by the family.

Submitted by George Halladay
The Kingston Whig - Standard, Kingston, Ont.
Saturday, September 25, 1999. pg. 52
Obituary (Amherst Island)
WEMP Barbara
Peacefully at her home in Napanee, surrounded by her loving family on Friday September 24, 1999. Barbara Grace Wemp (Jackson-Bustard), age 65 years, beloved wife of Benjamin Wemp. Devoted mother of Yvonne and Pat Hunt, Wane and Renee Bustard, Lori Bustard, Christina and Jim Fowler, and Bill Bustard and loving nanny of Christopher, Sonja, Jeffrey, Sandy, Mark, Lindsay, Morgan, and Nicole. Dear stepmother to Debbie and Lynn Revell, Janice and Jim Mason and fondly remembered by stepgrandchildren Shannon, David, Jamie, and Jerred. dear sister to Clifford and Bob Jackson, Shirley Hart and Jane Amey. Barbara will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and their families. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (Counter St. @ Hwy 2.). Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday, September 27, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Amherst Island. As an expression of sympathy and in grateful appreciation, donations made to Hospice Kingston in lieu of flowers would be thoughtfully remembered by the family. Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 623 are requested to gather at the funeral home for a service of remembrance, Sunday evening at 7 o'clock.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 4, 1927 page 12
ALEXANDER REID
By the death of Alexander Reid which took place on the twenty-third of December, Amherst Island lost one of its most popular and best respected citizens. The late Mr. Reid was seventy-two years of age. He was born in the North of Ireland and came to Canada with his parents in his early youth. With the exception of a few years spent in Kingston, his entire life was spent on Amherst Island where he engaged in farming. Many years ago he married Ellen, daughter of Daniel Wemp; and his widow survives him as do also one son, W. H. Reid and two daughters Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Sargent. The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held in St. Paul�s Presbyterian Church on Sunday, December 16, and was followed by interment in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Reid was a man of genial nature and kindly ways. He combined an even and good humoured attitude toward life with a sterling honesty and uprightness of character which won him respect wherever he was known. For many years he had been a regular attendant and member of the Presbyterian Church, and for the past fifteen an elder. Always reliable and careful in fulfilling his duties as a Christian and as a citizen, he will indeed be missed; yet has left a record which may well serve as an example for those who come after.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
CAPT. WILLIAM MACDONALD
August 15, 1933
The funeral of Captain William MacDonald, which took place from his late residence in Stella, Amherst Island, on the afternoon of Sunday, August 13, was attended by many of his relatives and friends.
Captain MacDonald was a man known for straightforward, honesty, courage and independence in his views and life; qualities which won the respect of those associated with him either ashore or on the lakes. He had the reputation throughout his career of a skilful pilot, a fearless and intrepid navigator, and a man whose ability and understanding in the arts of seamanship and horsemanship were alike unquestioned.
Beginning to sail in home waters at the age of sixteen he became in time master and part owner of the schooner W. J. Suffel. Later he sailed on the Upper Lakes, holding posts with Captains J. and T. Saunders and others; men who commanded some of the best ships in the carrying trade. He was three times shipwrecked, and after pursuing his hazardous calling for forty-five seasons he retired in 1913. During later years he took up the congenial task of delivering His Majesty�s rural mail. Six years ago his reminiscences were published in the Whig-Standard under the caption �Notes from a Sailor�s Log�.
(W-S, May 3, 1927)
The funeral proceeded from Stella to St. Paul�s Presbyterian Church where the service was conducted by Rev. R. Earls, assisted by Rev. P. Parker. Interment followed in Glenwood Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Joseph Beaubien, David Caughey, Robert Marshall, Reginald Instant, John Glenn and Joseph Saunders. The flowers were born by W. Montgomery, H. Filson, T. Glenn, W. J. Glenn, A. Drumgoole, and R. Aylesworth.
Captain MacDonald was a Freemason and an Orangeman and was in his eighty-first year. His wife died two years ago, and he is survived by two sons, Captain Sylvester MacDonald of Stella, and Captain William MacDonald of Buffalo; and three daughters, Mrs. R. A. Caughey of Kingston, Mrs. P. Tugwell of Amherst Island, and Miss Annie MacDonald of Kingston.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
ELLA MAUD MCDONALD
Kingston Whig Standard
May 31, 1933
The funeral of the late Mrs. Ella Maud McDonald, widow of the late W. H. McDonald, formerly of Amherst Island, was held on Wednesday morning at eleven o�clock from the residence of H. B. Sandwith, 235 Alfred Street, to Bath Cemetery, where interment took place. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. J. D. Mackenzie Naughton of St. James Anglican Church. The late Mrs. McDonald was the former Ella Maud Cadman and had lived at Amherst Island for many years. For the past three and a half years she had been ill at the Kingston General Hospital where her death took place on Monday. Mrs. McDonald was an Anglican and a member of Christ Church, Amherst Island.
Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. T. J. Brennan of Buffalo, N.Y.; Miss Edna McDonald of Kingston and Miss Amey McDonald of Ottawa; also one sister, Miss Mary Cadman of Sandhurst and one brother, A. J. Cadman of Windsor.

Submitted by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 24 1927
HARRY RICHARDS
Stella, Jan. 24. - The sad news has reached here of the death in the State Hospital, Chicago, Ill., of a former well-known young man of the Island in the person of Harry Richards, in his forty-fifth year. Immediately upon receipt of the news his brother, John Richards, left for that city to look after the remains.
The late Mr. Richards was born on Amherst Island and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Richards, but had been a resident of Chicago for the past twenty years. He followed the occupation of mariner, being an engineer for many years on a tug running from that port. About the middle of November he contracted a heavy cold and was confined to the hospital. Heart failure was the cause of death.
The remains arrived at noon on Friday by C.N.R. at Ernestown and were conveyed to his old home on the lake shore from which place the largely attended funeral was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. to Glenwood vault to await interment in the spring. The service was conducted by the Rev. Thomas Leach. Five brothers survive: William, John, Frederick, Randall and Augustus, all of Amherst Island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
JOHN B. COUSINS
October 4, 1933
John B. Cousins, a native of Amherst Island, died on Monday at the home of his son-in-law, Charles Reid at Wallaceburg, Ont.
In his 74th year, Mr. Cousins was born at Amherst Island and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Cousins. Following his marriage in 1880 to Miss Martha McMath of Amherst Island, who predeceased him three and a half years ago, Mr. Cousins went to Kent County where he resided for over a half century. He first settled in Chatham Township for a year, after which for some years he was in partnership with the late Daniel McColg in the implement business in Chatham.
He then moved to Wallaceburg where he became a member of the local police department for nearly 25 years, during which period he officiated as chief of police for several years. Following his retirement in 1921, he was appointed tax collector, while for a period he also served as assessor. Of late years up to his last illness, he had been a valued employee of the Canada & Dominion Sugar Company at Wallaceburg. He is survived by four sons and one daughter. They are William J., Edwin E. and Harold of Wallaceburg; M. Glenn of Sandwich, and Mrs. Charles (Gertrude) Reid of Wallaceburg. There are also two sisters, Mrs. H. J. Going of Brownsville and Mrs. Mary Fornier of Rochester, N.Y.; also six grandchildren.
Deceased was an adherent of Trinity United Church. Fraternally he was a veteran member of I.O.O.F. and was for 52 years an active member of Sydenham Valley Lodge No. 120, in which he attained the well merited reward of being a past grand, while he was also the holder of a 25-year jewel. He was also a past chief patriarch of the Phoenix Encampment and also past district deputy grand patriarch. Similarly he was also a long time member of the Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M, 312, in which he had held several seats.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 from his residence under the auspices of Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. No. 312 with interment in Wallaceburg cemetery, Rev. Robert Hicks of Trinity United Church officiating.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
MRS. JAMES W. DONALDSON
Kingston Whig Standard
May 13, 1933 pg 5
There entered into rest Friday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. S. Armstrong, Sydenham Street an aged resident in the person of Mrs. James W. D. Donaldson, formerly of Joyceville.
Though in delicate health for some time, she was able to enjoy the felicitations of the members of her family, who had gathered at her bedside on Tuesday in the observance of her 91st birthday.
Mrs. Donaldson was born on Amherst Island of U. E. Loyalist parents, latterly moving to Pittsburg Township where she resided until 1910 when she took up residence in the city. She was possessed of many sterling qualities of character, of an exemplary Christian nature. She was respected by a large circle of friends. Surviving are four daughters: Mrs. Conley of Montreal, Mrs. S. Armstrong and Mrs. T. McNeil of Kingston, and Mrs. A. Craig of Glenburnie; and five sons, A.E. Donaldson of Kingston, Bert Donaldson of Joyceville, Arch Donaldson of Kellogg, Idaho, Harvey Donaldson of Seattle, Wash., and James Donaldson of Medicine Hat, Alta. The funeral will be held from 250 Sydenham St. to Sand Hill Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh on Sunday afternoon, 2:30 standard time, where the funeral services will be held, interment following.

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