Howe Island 4
Transcriptions of obits etc for Howe Island.
From: Gananoque Reporter
Date: Feb. 3, 1927 (Thursday)
Israel Keys
After a period of ill health extending
over a year, the death occurred
at his home on Victoria Avenue, of
Israel Keys, a young man highly
esteemed by all who knew him.
His untimely cutting off was due
primarily to a friendly scuffle with a
companion when both were employed
in the construction of the provincial
highway. Being evenly matched
the two men wrestled at intervals
for half a day., resulting in heart
strain from the effects of which deceased
never recovered. He was a
man of genial disposition, exemplary
habits, and strict integrity. He was
born on Howe Island 49 years ago,
but had resided in Gananoque since
early manhood.
He is survived by his wife, formerly
Blanche Covey, daughter of the
late John covey, and Mrs. Covey,
Leeds west; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs J. Keys; five brothers, Messrs,
frank, Dexter, Walter, William and
Howard. He was a member of the
congregation of Grace Church and
a member of Gananoque Lodge, No.
114, I.O.O.F. the funeral on Monday
afternoon, under I.O.O.F. auspices
was very largely attended, the
members of Gananoque Lodge, No.
114 marching in a body in full
regalia. The office staff of the
Ontario Steel Products Co. were also
present, as well as a number of the
employee of the Gananoque Spring
& Axle Co., where deceased was
employed. Service was conducted by
Rev. T. P. Perry and the choir of
Grace Church led singing.
From: Gananoque Reporter
Date: Feb. 3, 1927 (Thursday)
Mr. Robert H. McCalpin
Death claimed another of Gananoque’s
veteran citizens on Sunday
morning last, when Mr. Robert H.
McCalpin passed away at his home
on Brock Street, aged 79 years and
two months. He had been ill but
little more than a week, death being
due to the infirmities of age.
He was born in Leeds Township, a
son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Henry
McCalpin. His wife who survives
him, was Miss. Mary Ann Dowsley,
a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs.
James Dowsley, of the same township.
The deceased followed the occupation
of a farmer in Leeds for some years,
later removing to Pittsburg Township,
where he lived until he retired
about eight years ago. Since then
he had made his home in Gananoque.
He always took an active part in
township affairs, having been a
councillor in both townships, and on
several occasions served as reeve of
Pittsburg. He was widely known
and held in high respect. Besides
his wife, he is survived by three
children: Mr. Edgar W., of South
Lake; Mrs. John Walker, of Howe
Island, and Mrs. Fred Root, of
Joyceville. The funeral took place
on Tuesday afternoon, service being
conducted at the house by Rev.
T. P. Perry, of Grace United Church.
Interment was made at Gananoque
Cemetery.
(Death Dated: calculated to be 30 Jan. 1927)
Thanks to Wilf Garrah for the following:
IMAGE
Date: about 1952
Henry Hill
Notes from Wilf Garrah: I know very little about Mr. Hill but my Dad spoke well of him. He had a
love for sailing. He purchase as sailboat in Brockville. Bernie Byrnes has
the scoop on this as he scrapped in down and assisted Nelson White to paint
it. I thing it was called the Magistic or something like that. I don't
recall my Dad mentioning his wife so I'm not sure if she came to the island
or not. When Mr Hill bought the farm in 1949 from Hugh Gibson for approx.
$11,000.00. Gerry White told me that people on the island were puzzled as
what Hugh would do with all the money. They couldn't imagine how any person
could spent that amount. Mr Hill's 2 sons were good friends of the boys of
Mr Jack Hickey the Lawyer. The Hickey summer residence was not farm away
from Cassidys point on the south side of Howe Island. I believe the name of
one son was Michael."
Thanks to Wilf Garrah for the following:
(death 1977) taken from headstone
Miss Frances Leavis
Funeral of Miss Frances Leavis, 91 of Howe Island, who died in Kingston,
took place from the Howe Island residence of her nephew, Ira Garrah, to
St. Philomena's Church, where Requiem High Mass was sung by Rev. T.
Larkin, who also recited committal prayers at the interment in St.
Philomena's Cemetery, Howe Island.
The pall bearers were Kenneth Martin, James Byrne, Elroy Garrah, Howard
Dorey, Lester Leavis and Hugh Gibson.
A life long resident of Howe Island where she was born, Miss Leavis was
the daughter of the late Simon Leavis and Elizabeth Cox. She was active
in church affairs, belonging to the Catholic Women's League and the
League of Sacred Heart of St. Philomena's Church.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Garrah, Howe Island, Mrs
Elizabeth Ryan, Wolfe Island and several nieces and newphews.
Thanks to Sharon Compeau:
John F. Quinn (Jack)
Of Howe Island, Ontario, passed away at the Kingston General Hospital on July 1, 2002. He was 65. Jack was born in Brewers Mills, Ontario, the son of the late Frank and Loretta Quinn, and lived in the Kingston area all his life. Jack retired 5 years ago. He was a Frontenac County Ferry Operator and Fire Chief of Howe Island Fire Department. Jack was an active member of the Howe Island Fire and Rescue. He is survived by his wife Anne Jillian Amo, his children Elaine Norris, Bernie Quinn, Brenda Vandersheer, Dan Quinn, Mike Quinn, Teresa Prior, Larry Quinn and Pat Quinn, and numerous grandchildren and one great grandchild. Jack was predeceased by an infant son and his parents. the funeral was held on July 3, 2002. Father R. J. Flurey officiated. Pallbearers were Mike Garrah, Pat Norris, Steve Norris, Jack Amo, Jim McReynolds, Bill Dixon and honorary pallbearers Christian Prior and Bradley Quinn, Interment St. Philomena's Cemetery, Howe Island.
From Eileen Truesdell
SOURCE: PRESCOTT MESSENGER
Friday Feb. 5, 1892
POWERS
Mary Margaret McGrath
There died at Howe Island, at the residence of her son in law, M. Melville, on January 18th, Mrs. E. Powers, a native of County Waterford, Ireland, age 100 years. She immigrated to this country forty two years ago and has been a widow for fifty two years. Five children survive her, four daughters and one son. She had thirty six grandchildren, eighty great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
NOTE: From my records
Mary Margaret McGrath Powers
Born 1792 married 03.11.1812 Ballbricken Parish
Died Jan 20, 1892 Buried Howe Island.
Source:Gananoque Reporter
Date: Saturday August 28, 1909
Front Page
Death of Warren Fairman
Resident of This Section For
Nearly a Century
Died at his residence, Church Street, last Tuesday evening, Mr. Warren Fairman, age 93 years. Mr. Fairman was the last of those who may be termed, “first residents” of Gananoque, though he was born on Howe Island in the next county Frontenac. But, much of his youth and later years was spent here. He was the last of those, who had a personal acquaintance with Col. Stone: the founder and first settler of this town.
He was son of a farmer, but in early times, every farmer was of necessity a lumberman, rafts man, mechanic and general laborer – and always after he grew up, he owned and worked a farm, till he became too old to manage it. When he was a young boy, he came to Gananoque and was apprenticed to Mr. Charles Hepp, a wagon maker and general carpenter.
Mr. Hepp had at that time a shop and residence on the lot now occupied by D. Root’s store on King Street; and it is the same house, though brick has been built to it. The blacksmith shop in which the iron work of wagons was done, was just in the rear of the present Methodist Church. Both buildings stood in the woods, the ground being cleared for the erection. Mr. Hepp, built the wooden Methodist Church in 1836, on the site of the present one; and Mr. Fairman, did some of the present work, particularly in building the pulpit, which was a paneled round gallery standing on four posts against the rear wall of the building and reached by stairs. Fairman, who had learned the trade, went back to his farm and built a wagon shop and blacksmith shop on the opposite side of the road, just west of the line between Leeds and Frontenac.
There for many years, he supplied most of the wagons and carriages, used in this section. All the work, both in wood and iron, had to be done by hand. When the new county in the north of Frontenac, was opened up, Mr. Fairman went out and took up land for lumbering purposes. In 1868, he built a sawmill in Gananoque; it was burned and rebuilt and operated till the scarcity of logs made it unprofitable, when the lot and power were sold to Mr. Giles, as the site of the present Giles factory.
During the rebellion of 1837, Mr. Fairman was enlisted in the Dragoons, a mounted force that did patrol service. He was intimate with Sir John McDonald, who successfully conducted several lawsuits for him; and his admiration for Sir John’s legal talents, probably established his politics as he was firm in his opinion that “John A. “ could do no wrong. He was second cousin to Sir James Whitney, who in his youth lived for a time with Mr. Fairman’s family and attended county school in Pittsburgh.
In 1838, Mr. Fairman, married Miss Elizabeth Barnett, a school teacher here but whose home was near Depauville, NY. She died a few years ago. The family consisted of Frederick, who was a leading hardware merchant and manufacturer, Montreal, deceased. Daniel, a retired Post Office employee, who resides here. Warren, deceased, William M., on the homestead farm; Alfred, now a farmer, in Saskatchewan, Mrs. Forsey, California, Miss Allison, Gananoque, Mrs. E. H. Ellis, Winnipeg, Mrs. C. W. Taylor, Gananoque.
Mr. Fairman enjoyed good health all his life and was seldom incapitated from attending to business. Even after he passed 90 years of age, noted on the streets here, for a brisk springy walk and active movements. His illness commenced only 8 days previous to his death. The funeral took place on Monday last.
Computer Input by Eileen Truesdell
Fairman researcher Diana McMurray
NOTE:
Warren Fairman was born May 12, 1816 son of Frederick Fairman born England & Catherine Smith. Warren’s wife Elizabeth Barnett has been credited with foiling an attack on Gananoque in Feb 1838. Plans are being made to hold an Elizabeth Barnett Day in Gananoque, in the near future.
From: Roxanne
From: The Ottawa Citizen
Date:Obituaries (10/18/02)
DRISCOLL, Bernard Ian (Bernie)
In hospital October 17, 2002, surrounded by his adoring family, Bernie Driscoll, (age 66 years), of Osgoode, peacefully went to be with His Lord. He leaves a broken-hearted family who will cherish him forever. His beloved wife Colleen (Robb), his beloved son and paint store partner Michael, beloved daughter Kerry, beloved daughter Erin Archibald and dear son-in-law Trevor Archibald. He leaves brothers Tim (Sharon), Wayne (Wendy), sister-in-law Glenna Driscoll (Frank deceased), sister Diane Renaud (Clifford deceased) and their families - all whom he loved very much. He also leaves adoring in-laws, mother-in-law Peggy Robb, Barry (Anne), Bob (Pat), Debbie Kalinowski (Richard) and their families. Bernard was an employee of the Gov't of Canada for many years before retiring. One could honestly say he loved playing hockey (which he did up until last Spring) and fishing plus all the fun and friends that go along with these sports. Friends may visit at the Lee Cummings Funeral Home in North Gower, Saturday evening from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 p.m. Private family funeral Monday, October 21st at 1 p.m. in the Chapel. Interment Rideauvale Cemetery, Kars, Ontario. Donations in Bernie's memory can be made to Canadian Cancer Society and/or "The Friday Nite Kids Club in Osgoode".
The Ottawa Citizen, Area Code 613
Carthage Bureau
Watertown Daily Times
Carthage, Feb. 10 (1941) -- Joseph S. Staie, 83, former resident of Carthage, died Sunday at 2 p.m. at the home of his son, Samuel Staie, Antwerp street, Philadelphia, following a short illness. Death was attributed to infirmities of age.
Mr. Staie was born on Howe Island, Canada, Jan. 3, 1858, a son of Lewis and Angeline Besaw Staie. He moved to West Carthage when a young man and had spent most of his life in Carthage and the immediate vicinity. He was a laborer.
He is survived by eight sons, Rev. B. H. Staie, pastor of the Catholic church at Lyon Mountain; Arthur L. Staie, Monterey, Calif.; William and Samuel Staie, Philadelphia; Fred and Richard Staie, Evans Mills, and Albert and Francis Staie, Carthage; four daughters, Sister Mary Julia, Massena; Mrs. Lewis Gayne, Pulaski; Mrs. Edith Delles and Mrs. Katherine Delles, Philadelphia; one brother, William Staie, Potsdam, and three sisters, Mrs. Delia Prevo, Lyons Mountain; Mrs. Carrie Rivers and Miss Mary Staie, Carthage.
The body is at the home of his son, Samuel Staie, Philadelphia, where friends may call.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from St. James' Catholic church, Carthage. The body will be placed in Fairview cemetery vault to await burial in St. James' cemetery in the spring.
From: Kingston Whig Standard
Date: 11/11/2003
BYRNE, James Bernard (Bernie) Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, November 9, 2003. Bernie Byrne, beloved husband of Laura Fenner and the late Betty Byrne (Goodfriend). Much loved father of Bernie (Susan), and Ron (Trish). Cherishe d grandfather of Jessica (Bill), Thomas, and Richard. Dear brother of John (Pat) Kingston, Sister Mary Byrne (Charlotte P.E.I) Sisters of St. Martha, Theresa Loyst, Kingston, Betty Knowles (Doug), Kingston, and Helen Ernst (Ron), Hamilton. Predecease d by two brothers Larry and Mike. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Tompkins Funeral Home, 63 Garden Street, Gananoque on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Liturgy of the Word will be held in our Chapel on Thursday, November 13 at 10:30 a.m. Followed by Cremation. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.tompkinsfuneralhome.ca. IN THE CARE OF TOMPKINS FUNER AL HOME, 63 GARDEN STREET, GANANOQUE, 382-3088. - 11/11/2003
From: Kingston Whig Standard
Date:11/11/2003
DRISCOLL, Benita Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 9, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Driscoll. Loving mother of Angela Driscoll (Bruce Allison) of Kemptville, and Mary Vradenburg (Ray) of Nepean. Cherished grandmother of Adam, Sean, and Mark Vradenburg. Will be sadly missed by stepdaughter Catherine Garrah (John). Dear sister of Betty Keyes, Angela Wayland, Joe McDonald, Margaret Bamford, and Gloria Roth. Predeceased by one sister Agnes Fisher. Lovingly remembere d by many nieces and nephews. A family visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 12, between 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. A Memorial Mass will follow at St. John the Evangelist Church at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment St. John's Cemetery. In li eu of flowers, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences at www.tompkinsfuneralhome.ca IN THE CARE OF TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOME, 63 GARDEN STREET, GAN ANOQUE, 382-3088. - 11/11/2003
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