Amherst Island Obits 6

Transcriptions of obits, death notices etc for Amherst Island.

Kingston Whig Standard
2/28/2005
BROWN, Wilmer John "Mike" WW II Veteran
- Royal Rifles of Canada Born on Amherst Island on August 23, 1916, died at Fairfield Manor West, Kingston on February 25, 2005. Mike is predeceased by his beloved wife Jean, his brother Stewart and his sister Ida Mack. He is survived by his dear sister Janie McCaugherty and his sister-in-law Joan Brown of Trenton. In keeping with Mike's wishes, cremation will be immediate. A private family service will be held at a later date. James Reid Cataraqui Chapel 151 Years of Family Tradition

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Nov 26, 1931 page 11
WILLIAM HITCHENS
Aged Resident of Amherst Island Dead
William Hitchens Lived Near Emerald for Eighty Years
The death occurred on Saturday of one of Amherst Island�s oldest, life-long residents, in the person of William A. Hitchens at the advanced age of eighty years.
The late Mr. Hitchens had been in poor health for many months. He was well known and respected throughout the township, following the occupation of farming practically all his lifetime in the vicinity of Emerald. He was an Anglican in religion and was an official for a number of years of the Amherst Island Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. John Roddick, Sedgewick, Alta., and one son, Bert Hitchens on the homestead. The funeral was held on Monday morning from the late residence to Christ�s Church, Emerald, when the service was conducted by the rector, Rural Dean Thomas Leech, thence to Glenwood Cemetery where the remains were interred in the family plot. The pall-bearers were E.C. MacDonald, A.N. Hitchins, Roderick Instant, F. Howard, A.E. Wemp and James Gibson. The funeral was quite largely attended.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Dec 2, 1931 page 3
MARY ANN FLEMING
The death occurred at her home, 219 � Princess Street this morning of Mrs. Mary Ann Fleming, widow of the late Hugh Fleming, formerly of Amherst Island. Deceased was formerly Mary Ann Cochrane and was in her eighty-sixth year. She had been in poor health for some time but had not been confined to her bed for any great length of time. She had been in Kingston for the past sixteen years.
The late Mrs. Fleming was a Presbyterian in religion. She is survived by three sons, Captain Richard Fleming of Prince Edward County, Captain John Fleming of Buffalo and Henry Fleming of Kingston, and one daughter, Mrs. William Jamieson of Cleveland, Ohio. One brother, Robert Cochrane, of Amherst Island also survives.
The funeral will be held at her residence 219 � Princess Street on Thursday night at eight o�clock by Rev. J. O. Dixon. The funeral will take place at eight o�clock on Friday morning to Amherst Island where interment will take place. The service at Amherst Island will be conducted by Rev. R. Fry of the United Church.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Dec 8, 1931 page 3
NESSIE ALLEN
Death came suddenly to one of Amherst Island�s well-known residents on Saturday night, when Miss Nessie Allen passed away. Miss Allen had been about her usual work during the day and in the evening was engaged in needle work, retiring about 10 o�clock. At 11 o�clock others in the home heard unusual noises in her room, and upon entering, found her sitting on the side of her bed. She complained of violent pains in her head and before a doctor could be summoned, she passed away at 11:30 o�clock. Deceased was seventy-three years of age and is survived by her brothers, Samuel of Winnipeg, John of Cobalt; Mrs Cooper of Buffalo, N.Y., also by two step-brothers, D. Caughey of Amherst Island, R.A. Caughey of Kingston, and one step-sister, Miss E.J. Caughey of Kingston.
The funeral which took place on Monday, was largely attended. Interment was made in Glenwood cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 13, 1932 page 3
HIRAM CALVIN DIED IN TORONTO TODAY
One-Time Warden of Frontenac and Federal MP
The death occurred in Toronto today of Hiram Calvin, late of Garden Island and Kingston in his eighty-first year. The deceased was for many years one of the most prominent citizens of the County of Frontenac and served as warden of the county in 1865 and 1866 and again in 1868, representing Garden Island which was then a township. Mr. Calvin was also a Federal Member of Parliament for Frontenac, 1892-95, refusing the nomination in 1896. Although nominally a Conservative, he followed an independent course and voted against his party on tariff and the Manitoba School Question.
He was born on Garden Island on April 6, 1851, the son of the late D. D. Calvin and his wife Marion Breck. He was brought up in the atmosphere of shipping and boat building and eventually entered the service of the Calvin Company. Later he became president of this very flourishing organization and retained that position until the company retired from business about eighteen years ago. He then went to live in Toronto. The late Mr. Calvin kept up his Kingston and Garden Island connection, spending his summers at his home there. He was a staunch Baptist and took a leading part in building the present Baptist Church in this city. He was, until two years ago, a governor of Kingston General Hospital, and was when he died a trustee of Queen�s University. At one time he was vice-chairman of the school of Mining and Agriculture here.
The late Mr. Calvin is survived by his wife and seven children, Mrs. Walter Eoyd of Ottawa and Miss Hilda Calvin of Toronto, D.D. of Toronto, J.D. of Montreal, H.A. of Toronto, R.M. of Montreal, and C.C. of Toronto.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 18, 1932 page 2
MEMORIAL TO LATE HIRAM A. CALVIN
At the First Baptist Church yesterday morning the service took the form of a memorial to the late Hiram Calvin, who had been a life-long member and generous supporter of this church. After briefly reviewing Mr. Calvin�s life, Dr. Freeman took as his text the words of the prophet �What doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God?�
�I believe that these words fitly describe the ruling purposes and the manifest character of Mr. Calvin�s life,� said Dr. Freeman. �Unquestionable integrity marked his life in all his dealings with others. His business was part of his religion. He lived not only justly but generously. He loved mercy and dealt graciously. Service was the keynote of his life. This was manifest in his concern for the physical, moral and spiritual welfare of the little community on Garden Island as well as for the wider community which he sought to serve in various ways. It was particularly manifest in his devotion to the church, both in personal service and financial support. He was always in his place in public worship and his children with him. He never said �I will pay. Let others pray and work� He took a share in all church activities. He walked humbly with God and among his brethren. A genuine experience with God marked his life. Those who knew him best found it easier to believe in God and in the supreme value of moral and spiritual things. Being yet he yet speaketh, bidding us run well the race set before us.�
Appropriate hymns were used in the service and Mrs. Stenton sang �The City Foursquare�.

Submitted by Peter Rogers
1954
JOHN EVES
Stella - The funeral of the late John Eves, Jr., 25, Amherst Island, who was killed in an auto accident on the outskirts of Watertown, N.Y., was held from his home here to Christ Church, Emerald, with interment in Glenwood Cemetery. The Rev. W. B. Williston, Anglican minister, officiated.
The pall-bearers were Leonard Orr, Alfred Eves, Norman Eves, James Neilson, Donald Fleming and Albert Henderson.
Born at Emerald, Amherst Island, the deceased was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Eves. He is survived by his parents, two sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Arthur Fleming (Mary) of Kingston; Faye, James, Charles and Royce, all of the Island. Seventeen flower bearers were required to convey the flowers from the house. The funeral arrangements were conducted by the Ross Jones funeral home, Odessa, and was one of the largest held in this community.

Submitted by Peter Rogers
1946
JAMES EVES
Funeral of James Eves of Amherst Island was held recently from the home of his son, John Eves of Amherst Island to Christ Church at Emerald where service was conducted by Rev. H. C. Secker.
In good health until a few months before his death, deceased was 87 years of age. Son of the late John Eves and Jane Renshaw, he was born on Wolfe Island and spent the early part of his life sailing. For the past twenty-three years he resided with his son on the farm.
His wife, Mary Lovina Orr, predeceased him 43 years ago; also predeceased were two sisters, Mrs. Chauncey Deryaw and Mrs. George Sudds, and three brothers, John, George and Dexter Eves.
He is survived by his two daughters, Mrs. Burton Bauder of Odessa, and Mrs. Everett Rogers of Arnprior, and four sons, John of Amherst Island, and Norman, James and Chauncey, all of Kingston; also eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Thomas Busch of Kingston, and one brother, Henry Eves, of Kingston.
He was a member of the Anglican Church.
Pall-bearers were Norman Evens, Hugh Drumgoole, Howard Richards, Henry McGinn, Edward McGinn and Percy Howard.
Relatives from Watertown, Arnprior, Simcoe Island, Centreville and Odessa were present.

Submitted by Peter Rogers
1949
ROGERS
Entered into rest at the Kingston General Hospital on Friday, August 5, 1949, Teresa Eves, beloved wife of Everett T. Rogers of Arnprior, Ont. Resting at the Jones Funeral Home, Odessa. Funeral services Monday afternoon at 2 o�clock. Interment Cataraqui Cemetery. (Eastern Ontario Review, Arnprior Chronicle, Ont., Van Kleek Hill, please copy)

From Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston WHig Standard
LAURA HAZEL WEMP
Laura passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 23, 2005 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Veronica, with her family at her side.
Loving wife of the late Leslie Wemp, they were united in marriage January 26, 1942. She was born on Amherst Island, the daughter of the late Edward and Ellen McGinn. Through the years she was a member of Christ Church, Amherst Island, St. John�s Anglican Church, Bath, St. Luke�s Anglican Church, Camden East. Laura was a full-time homemaker and worked on the family farm on Amherst Island, Bath and Moscow for over 50 years, first with Leslie, then with her son Jim. She enjoyed gardening, reading, quilting, sewing. After retiring she traveled, read and did needlework. Laura embroidered tablecloths and napkins for several family members - she was working on number six when she died. She always enjoyed a good game of cards and a spin on the dance floor. She was an avid supporter of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Blue Jays. Saturday night she always watched �Lawrence Welk� and �Daniel O�Donnell�. Laura was a proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother to Sandra Armstrong and her husband Larry, their children Cathy White and her husband Paul and daughters Holly and Kristy; Steven Armstrong, Vicki Sterling and her husband Richard and sons Nicholas and Nathan; Carolyn Closs and her husband Tim; Christine Johnson and her husband David; Sharon Sands and her fiancee Bill Patterson and her two daughters Leslie and Jennifer Sands; Frederick Wemp and his wife Veronica and their children Donnie Wemp and his wife Sarah and their sons Taylor, Brandon and Cameron; Laurie Ann, Kerry and Andrew Wemp; Betty Ennis and her husband Dale; Jim Wemp and his partner Debbie Morgan and his children Heather, Erin and Daniel Wemp. Dear sister and sister-in-law to Hilda Mills, Edna Brown, Keith and Cora McGinn and Kaye and Dorothy McGinn. Predeceased by her sisters Iona Kay and Norah Delisle and brother Leslie McGinn. The Celebration of Laura�s life was held September 16th at St. Luke�s Anglican Church in Camden East with Rev. John Van Stone officiating. The pall-bearers were grandsons Donnie, Andrew and Daniel Wemp, grandsons-in-law Paul White, Richard Sterling and Adam Layfield. Reflections of her life were given by granddaughters Kerry Wemp and Carolyn Closs. Readings by granddaughters Heather Wemp and Laurie Ann Wemp and friend Bill Nacu. Prayers by daughter Sandra Armstrong. Lesley and Jennifer Sands presented a Communion Set for dedication in memory of Leslie Wemp, it was given to St. Luke�s Church by the family. Organist Carolyn Schaub and soloist Joan Myatt, played and sang several of Laura�s favourite hymns. The server was friend Viren Oogarah and challis bearer was daughter Sharon Sands. Interment was at St. Luke�s Cemetery followed by a reception in the Shirley Memorial Hall.

FroM AM Benson
1910 Newspaper Clipping
THE LATE ALEXANDER BRECKENRIDGE - A sad gloom was cast over this community on Easter Sunday morning when it became known that the venerable old gentleman, Mr. Alexander Breckenridge, of Little Creek, had passed away. Although his death was not unexpected for some time past, he held all his faculties till near the last. He was born at Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland, on March 10th, 1810, and accordingly had passed the century mark. He indeed had a wonderful intellect and memory for a man of his age, and his many friends more that enjoyed many hours listening to his tales concerning the Highlands of his dear old Scotland. With his wife, Miss Robona McGill, who preceded him to the grave some twenty seven years ago, and three of his family, he set sail for Canada in 1854, and after a very rough three months voyage he landed in Kingston, and took up farming near Colinsbay, and thence to Amherst Island when it was yet but a forest. He resided at Little Creek on the farm upon which he died for the past thirty five years, most of which he was very active, and was widely known in the district. Some five years ago he received his second sight, and it was wonderful to hear him read without any aid from glasses. Although he never took any active part in politics he was always relied upon as a staunch supporter of the Liberal party. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Mr. Conn conducted the funeral services at his home on Tuesday, March 20th. His family consisted of Alexander Jr. and David who died some few years ago, John of British Columbia, and James and Annie, on the old homestead. His pallbearers were Messrs. J. F. Smith, Alf. Kent, Jas. Dillenbeck, G. M. Card, A. Herrington and A. Bowen. The funeral was largely attended and his remains were placed in the Western cemetery vault to await interment in the family plot.

From Peter Rogers:
EVES, Peachie Myrla - Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday, May 9, 1990, Peachie (nee Ferguson), beloved wife of the late John Eves, dear mother of Charles Eves and his wife Louise, Bath; Royce Eves and his wife Marilyn, Amherst Island; Mary and her husband Arthur Fleming, Battersea; Faye and her husband Ted Wemp, Amherst Island; also survived by her fourteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and her sister Elizabeth Ferguson, Landsdowne; predeceased by her two sons James and John Eves. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Catarqui Chapel (Counter Street at Highway #2). Funeral service in the Chapel, Saturday, May 12 at 1 p.m. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Amherst Island. Friends will be received on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Mrs. Eves� memory would be thoughtfully remembered by the family.

Mary Lavina Eves - On Thursday last there passed to rest the soul of Mary Lavina Eves. Mrs. Eves, whose maiden name was Orr, was born in the township of Ernesttown, near Wilton, and was married twenty years ago to James Eves of Simcoe Island. Nine years ago they removed to the Dupuis farm in Kingston township, near Westbrooke. For seven years Mrs. Eves has borne the miseries and suspense of a lingering consumption; about two months ago hemorrhage set in and hastened the end. She bore her troubles with unfailing patience, and leaves behind the sweet memory of a devoted wife and mother, a quiet and kind neighbour and a devout Christian. Her husband and six children are left to mourn, two girls and four boys, ranging in age from four years to nineteen. The funeral was held at the house on Saturday, by Rev. Rural Dean Dibb and the very large attendance testified to the general esteem in which she was held.

EVES- Entered into rest at Amherst Island on Sunday, Sept. 15th, 1946, James Eves, age 87 years. Resting at the home of his son John Eves, Amherst Island. Funeral service in Christ Church, Emerald, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o�clock. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Interment in Anglican Cemetery, Cataraqui.

Mary Stevenson
Submitted by Helen Shimek
MEMORIAL ON FIND A GRAVE
Death of Mrs. Mary Stevenson (Erie Times News, 1/13/1919)

The many friends of Mrs. Mary Stevenson will be grieved to hear of her death which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Shimek, 1186 East Sixth street Saturday evening at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Stevenson was born in Stella, Ont., and was the wife of Alexander Stevenson, who died some years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss Capt. W.H. Stevenson and Capt. Thomas Stevenson, of Buffalo, N.Y.; Dr. J.A. Stevenson of Chicago, Ill; Bernard Stevenson of Buffalo, and Mrs. Paul Shimek and Miss Getty Stevenson of this city. The funeral will take place at the residence, 1186 East Sixth street tomorrow morning at 8:30 and from St. Ann's church at 9 o'clock. The internment will take place in Trinity cemetery.

(Erie, Pa.)
NOTE: from Helen Shimek The following information concerning my grandmother, Anna Stevenson Shimek, and my great grandmother, Mary Gormley Stevenson. Both were born on Amherst Island (although my grandmother's obituary says she was born in Kingston), and both died in Erie, Pennsylvania. Anna Shimek
Submitted by Helen Shimek
MEMORIAL ON FIND A GRAVE
Mrs. Anna Shimek (Erie Times News, 2/7/1965)
Anna Elizabeth Stevenson Shimek, eighty, widow of Paul T. Shimek, died Saturday at her residence, 1967 East Lake Rd., after a lengthy illness.
She was born Nov. 17, 1884, in Kingston, Ont., Canada, but had been a resident of Erie for the past 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1949 and a son, Paul B. Shimek, in August, 1961.
A member of Mt. Calvary Church, she was active in the Women's Council of Mt. Calvary.
Surviving are her daughter, Miss Elaine Shimek of Erie; two granddaughters, JoAnn Shimek and Helen Paula Shimek, both of Erie, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Shimek of Erie.
Friends may call at A. Brugger and Sons Funeral Home, 449 E. 9th, Sunday and Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and are invited to services there Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. A Requiem High Mass follows at Mt. Calvary Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery

The Islands: Amherst Island: Obits 6