The Islands: Obits: Garden Island

Garden Island

Transcriptions of articles, obits etc for Garden Island.

From George Halliday
The British Daily Whig, Kingston, Canada 1896
DEATH (Garden Isl.)
DONNELLY
At Garden Island, Aug. 18, 1896, Thomas, yst son of Felix Donnelly, age 11 yrs. Funeral from his grandfathers' at Garden Island.

Thank you to Sharon Compeau for the following:

Kingston Whig Standard
F. H. (Frank) Garrah
Gananaque- The funeral was held July 19 from Thompkins Funeral Home to St. John's Church for Francis Henry (Frank) Garrah, 77 of 140 Brock Street who died at Kingston General Hospital following a brief illness resulting from a stroke.
Born on GARDEN ISLAND and educated at Gananoque Mr. Garrah was a son of the late John Garrah and the former mary Lachapelle.
Throughout his life Mr. Garrah was employed by Ontario Steel Products from 1914 to 1958 and Thomson (Canada) Rivet Company from 1958 to 1968 as a machine operator. He had been retired for 10 years.
Mr. Garrah was a member of Holy Name Society and St. John's Roman Catholic Church.
He married the former Marie Fontaine on Feb. 23 1963 at Gananoque who survives.
Also surviving are four sons Clarence, Gananoque, Francis, Brockville, John and Louis both of Gananoque, three daughters Mrs. J. (Agnes) Cadue, Mrs. G. (Bernice) McCann and Mrs. F. Cliffe Jr. (margaret) all of Gananoque; one brother Thomas, Gananoque' and one sister Rose Compeau, Casselman. Forty grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Garrah was predecesed by three brothers and three sisters.
Pallbearers were grandsons David Garrah, Terrence McCann, Paul Garrah, Donald Garrah, Douglas Garrah and Francis Cliff.
Rev. Bernard O'Neill, Rev. James MacGillvray and Rev. T. J. Raby officiated at the funeral mass. Interment was at St. John's Cemetery.
Grandson Gerrard Cadue and great nephews David and Adrian Vincent served the funeral mass.
(The death notice states his death date as Sunday, July 16, 1978.)

Kingston Whig Standard
GARDEN ISLAND
John L. Compeau
John Leo Compeau, 73 of 430 Princess Street died Jan, 26 in Kingston General Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mr Compeau was born on GARDEN ISLAND the son of Felix Compeau and the former Catherine Cushing. For 55 years he lived in Kingston, where he was employed as a boilermaker with the former Canadian Locomotive Co. He retired 15 years ago.
Surviving are two sons, Blake and John A. both of Kingston; a brother Milton of Kingston; a sister Annie of Bath; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held in the chapel of the james Reid Funeral Home with interment in Christ Church Cemetery, Cataraque. Pallbearers were Gary, Richard, Robert, John, Ross and Ronald Compeau.

Kingston Whig Standard
GARDEN ISLAND
Milton E. Compeau
Milton Edward (Mickey) Compeau, 68 of 309 Westadle avenue, who died suddenly on Wednessday June 6, 1973 at Hotel Dieu Hospital from a heart seizure, was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery.
He was born on GARDEN ISLAND, a son of the late Felix Compeau and his wife, the former Katherine Cushings, but had been a Kingston resident practically his entire lifetime.
Mr. Compeau, who was semi retired, attended St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.
Survivinng are his wife, the former margaret jean Tisdale, and five sons, Douglas, John, Ross, Ronald and William Compeau all of Kingston.
pallbearers were Hubert and Milton Buck, John and Blake Compeau, Roy and James Tisdale.

Kingston Whig Standard
Joseph H. Compeau
Joseph Hubert Compeau, aged 33 years, died in the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday night. He had been ill only since the Thursday previous. He was born on GARDEN ISLAND the son of the late Felix Compeau and Katherine Cushing, but had lived in the city since he was three years old. He was a member of the Holy-Name Society and had been employed by the Purdy Transfer for the past six years.
Survinving are his mother, Mrs. Catherine Compeau, two brothers Jack and milton Compeau, and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Buck, all of Kingston, The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning from his mothers's home, 15 Lansdowne Street to St. Mary's Cathedral where requiem mass will be sung at nine o'clock.

THE KINGSTON WHIG STANDARD
In Kingston at her residence 57 John Street, on Sunday December 19, 1934. EXILDA COMPEAU beloved wife of the late ELDRICK COMPEAU, formerly of GARDEN ISLAND and dear mother of Patrick Compeau, Hamlen, N.Y. Mrs. George Warren (Grace), Mrs Thomas Kenny (Lily), Mr Teddy Compeau, Mrs Emille Gillette (Marguerite), Binnington, N.Y., Mr Davy Compeau, Mrs Hodgskin (Eva), Mrs A. F. Pekor (Cecilia), Deceased Arthur, Clara and David Compeau. Funeral will take place at the above address at 8:45 Wed. morning to the Church of Saint John the Apostol where a Solomn High Mass will be sung for the Happy Repose of her Soul. Friend and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Interment St Mary's Cemetery.

NOTE from SHARON
I should explain that Exilda was also a Compeau and this was verified not only by the baptisimal records from Father Appleman of Wolfe Island but also from one of the daughters.

From Sharon Compeau
From: Kingston Whig
KENNEY, Lily Marie
At providence Manor on Monday, February 9, 1987, Lily Compeau, beloved wife of the late Thomas Kenney, daughter of the late Eldrick and Exilda Compeau, dear sister of Mrs. Emilie Gillet (Margaret), New York; Teddy Compeau and David Compeau, both of Kingston; predeceased by three brothers and three sisters, friend of Mr. Patrick O'Reilly of Kingston. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) 7-9 p.m. Tuesday evening. mass of the Resurrection in Our Motther of Sorrows Chapel, Providence Manor, Wednesday, February 11 at 11;15 a.m. Interment St Mary's Cemetery.

From: Sharon Compeau
Source:Kingston Whig Standard
Mrs Anne Buck
Mrs. Anne Buck, 80, 8 Colborne Street, who died here recently, was buried in St Mary's Cemetery.
A native of Kingston, she was a daughter of the late Felix Compeau and his wife, Kate, but had resided at RR 2, Bath, for a number of years. Mrs Buck returned to Kingston two years ago.
She attended St Mary's Church and the chapel at Providence Manor. Surviving are three sons, Milton, Hubert and Francis Buck; a daughter, Mrs Jack (June) Cassibo; a brother, Milton Compeau, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were John, Ross, William and Douglas Compeau, Milton Cassibo and Steven Buck.

From George Halladay
The Globe (Toronto)
Saturday, January 13, 1849
A man named Currie was drowned on Saturday evening whilst crossing the ice from Garden Island to Kingston.

From Eade Donnelly Duncan.
The British Whig, Kingston, Ontario
Friday, October 12, 1877
Yesterday morning the body of the late Robert J Donnelly third son of Captain John Donnelly of Garden Island was found and today it arrived here and was interred in the Wolfe Island burial ground. The accident which brought about the death of the young man will be long and much lamented. He was one of the crew of the schooner Sweden one of the staunchest of the Garden Island fleet. In the gale of Tuesday last the vessel sprung a leak when off the harbour of Port Stanley and Captain Connors decided to run shoreward and come to anchor. He did so but found that the vessel laboured so much in the heavy weather that to save her it was deemed advisable to beach her. It was while bringing the ship's head to the wind preparing to sailing her into the sand bank that young Mr Donnelly appeared on deck. The captain spoke to him and suggested that he should remain in the cabin but he said that he was wet and would rather remain with the men. A moment after a huge wave washed over the schooner's deck carrying Mr Donnelly with it.
Assistance was at once called for and a line thrown to him in the water. He caught it and was drawn near the vessel but the water was too rough and when his rescue was considered almost certain he was carried away and realized he must do battle for his life. Then he did what few men can do under similar circumstances tho' they may be expert swimmers. He raised himself in the water and succeeded in relieving himself of the burden of his overalls and then he struck out heroically for shore. He swam well until he encountered the surf through which he failed to force a passage and wearied and exhausted he sank and passed from sight. Two days elapsed before his remains were found and then his friends discovered their location by an arm and part of the coat, all the rest of the body and clothing being buried in the sand on the beach about three miles and a half from where it disappeared. Across it lay the trunk of a tree which required the united strength of three men to raise.
It is regretted that the young man having before him such a promising future thus met such an unfortunate and untimely end.

From George Halladay
The British Whig 1895
Kingston Ontario,CDA
DEATH Garden Island)
O'BRIEN
At Kingston, May 18, 1895, William O'Brien age 74, formerly of Garden Island. Has a son on Garden Island. Another son is Capt. of the Steamer ARMENIA.

From George Halladay
The British Whig 1895
Kingston Ontario,CDA
DEATH (Garden Island)
KENNEDY
At Garden Island, Feb. 28, 1895, Samuel Kennedy. He was born Keady CO. IRE., July 12, 1804, came to Canada 1855, lived at Hamilton until his wife died in 1868. He came to Garden Island to live with his dau. Mrs Anthony Malone. He leaves 6 sons, I dau.

From George Halladay
The British Whig 1895
Kingston Ontario,CDA
DEATH (Garden Island)
HARPER
At Garden Island H. Harper age 50 - 60, bro. in law of Capt. J. Donnolly Sr. (issue Jan. 1895)

Weekly British Whig, (Kingston)
Jan. 23, 1890
From Great Lakes Newspaper Transcriptions by Rick Neilson
http://www.hhpl.on.ca/GreatLakes/Scripts/News/Article.asp?ID=19186
p.2 Death of Henry Roney - On Thursday Henry Roney, one of Garden Island's oldest residents, passed to rest. He first learned his trade as a shipbuilder in Kingston. In the year 1845 or 1846 he went to work at Garden Island. He had only worked at his trade for about two years when he was appointed superintendent of the yard. The first work done under his supervision was the building of the barge London. When he started work there the schooners John Counter and William Penn were being rebuiilt. He was a first class workman and had more than ordinary ability. Capt. J. Donnelly worked under him and found him to be the best man he ever worked for. All his sons followed in the trade. James Roney is now employed in the M.T. company's yard. During the father's superintendency among other vessels he built the schrs. Plymouth, M.L. Breck, Henry Roney, Oriental, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Prussia, and Bavaria, and steamers Wellington, Hercules, Hiram Calvin, John A. Macdonald, Chieftain, and Traveller. Mr. Roney was well known in Kingston and was highly respected. A man who knew him ever since he came here said that he was sure that Mr. Roney had not an enemy. He resided in Kingston for the last four years.

Submitted & Transcribed by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Mrs Ellen Kirkwood
Jan 9, 1934 page 3
On Tuesday morning at her home 173 Montreal St, there passed away Mrs Ellen Kirkwood, widow of Captain James Kirkwood. Deceased was formerly Ellen Milligan and was 74 years of age. She had been ill for some time past. The late Mrs Kirkwood was born on Garden Island but had lived in the city for about 40 years. She was quite well known and held in greatest respect by those who knew her. She was a member of Cooke's United Church. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs Lorne McConnell, Mrs Harold Sargent of Kingston and Miss May Kirkwood at home; two sons, Howard Kirkwood of Kingston and William Kirkwood of St Catharines; two brothers Henry Milligan of St Catharines and Samuel Milligan of Sault Ste Marie, and one sister Mrs E Newell of Toronto. The funeral will be held from her residence, 173 Montreal street on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock to Cataraqui Cemetery. Funeral service will be conducted by Rev H W Cliff of Cooke's Church.

Submitted by AM BENSON
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
July 17, 1934 page 3
MARIA DONNELLY PAGE
Mrs. Maria Donnelly Page passed away on Sunday. Deceased was 65 years of age and was born on Garden Island, a daughter of the late Mary and Henry Harper.
Surviving are her two daughters, Helen at home, and Mrs. W. H. Johnson of New Butler, Missouri, and four brothers, Fred Harper and Nelson of Kingston, Thomas of Gananoque and William of Moose Jaw; three sisters, Mrs. J. Hampton and Mrs. W. A. O?? of Gananoque, Ethel Harper of Fresno, California.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kinston Whig Standard
Oct 28, 1935.
JOSEPH H. COMPEAU
Joseph Hubert Compeau, aged 33 years, died in the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday night. He had been ill only since Tuesday previous. He was born on Garden Island, the son of the late Felix Compeau and Mrs. Compeau, but had lived in the city since he was three years old. He was a member of the Holy Name Society had been employed by the Purdy Transfer for the past six years.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Catherine Compeau, two brothers, Jack and Milton Compeau, and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Buck, all of Kingston. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning from his mother�s home, 15 Lansdowne Street to St. Mary�s Cathedral, where requiem mass will be sung at nine o�clock.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
May 28, 1936
HOWARD L. KIRKWOOD
Howard Lyle Kirkwood, aged 39 years, passed away suddenly Friday afternoon, 173 Montreal Street, following a heart attack. Deceased was born on Garden Island but had lived in Kingston practically all his life.
Surviving him are one brother, Captain W. Kirkwood of St. Catherines, and three sisters, Mrs. Harold Sargent of Toronto, Miss May Kirkwood at home and Mrs. Lorne McConnell of Kingston. Deceased was a member of the 21st Battalion Club and was a member of the Masonic Order.
The funeral will be held from his residence, 173 Montreal Street, Monday afternoon at two o�clock to Cataraqui Cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 9, 1936 page 3
MRS. THOMAS H. HARPER
Mrs. Thomas H. Harper, River Street, Gananoque, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday. Although deceased, who was formerly Rose Reed, had been in poor health for some time, she had been able to be around until she was stricken with a heart attack, causing death instantaneously.
Mrs. Harper was born in London, England, 62 years ago and came to Canada when she was 13 years of age, settling with her family on Garden Island. She had lived in Gananoque for the past 33 years.
Surviving are her husband, four sons, Harry, Howard and Thomas of Gananoque and Oliver of Kingston, and one daughter, Nellie, at home. The funeral will be held to Christ Church at 2 o�clock on Friday afternoon where service will be held.

THE WHIG-STANDARD,
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1978
Submitted by Ken Menard
IRA G. MENARD
Garden Island native Ira George Menard, 83, of Kitchener, who died in St. Mary�s Hospital there following a brief illness, was buried in St. Mary�s Cemetery here.
He was a son of the late George Menard and his wife, the former Elzida Gobeil, and had been a Kingston resident most of his life.
Before taking up residence in Kitchener, he resided at 227 Brock Street, Kingston.
Mr. Menard retired 22 years ago from his employment with Bell Canada. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
While a Kingston resident he attended St. Mary�s Cathedral.
Mr. Menard served overseas in the First World War and was a member of The Princess of Wales Own Regiment during the Second World War.
He was a noted bowler and in the summer spent his time at a cottage near Pickett�s Ferry.
Surviving are a son, Albert, Kitchener, eight grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Rhoda) Downey of Kingston.
Mr. Menard was predeceased by his wife, the former Lillian Clarke; a daughter, Betty; three brothers and two sisters.
Pallbearers were his grandchildren Randy, James, Ken arid Dennis Menard, and his nephews Douglas and David Menard.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Feb 19, 1908, Death of Capt J S Quinn (Garden Island)
Capt John Sarsfield Quinn, the well-known marine man, senior member of the John s Quinn Company died at the family residence, Detroit, on Saturday afternoon last. The deceased had been in very poor health for some weeks. Capt Quinn was born in Armagh, Ireland, sixty eight years ago Sunday last, and when eleven years of age came to Kingston, Ont, with his parents. Forty years ago he moved to Detroit with his wife, to whom he had been wedded the year previous, and shortly after engaged in marine work, becoming one of the best known men along the great lakes. The late Capt Quinn was a former resident of Garden Island, an expert diver, and will be remembered by the older generation of marine men in this city.

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The Islands: Obits: Garden Island