Howe Island 7
Transcriptions of obits etc for Howe Island.
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OAKLEY, ELIZABETH AGNES (retired housekeeper for the late Father Joseph Collins)
Peacefully at Providence Manor, Kingston, on Tuesday June 25th, 2002, (2 weeks before her 93rd birthday), Agnes Cox, wife of the late George Oakley. Mother of Mary O'Neill. Grandmother of Kelly and Brian. Survived by her sister Anne Ingalls; several nieces and nephews and her brother-in-law Jim Oakley. Predeceased by her son-in-law Joe O'Neill and her siblings Inez Hagadorn; Carmel Boshart; Jim Cox and Mary Beaubiah. Resting at the McGlade Funeral Home, 78 Centre Street, Deseronto on Friday June 28th from 1 p.m. till 2:15 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Michael Reed on Friday at 2:30 p.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Deseronto. Interment St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery. Memoriam donations to the Providence Continuing Care Centre Foundation Providence Manor Site would be appreciated by the family.
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FRANCIS JOSEPH (FRANK) DWYRE
Of Howe Island, R.R.#4, Gananoque, died at Kingston General Hospital on February 15, 1994. He was 73. Mr. Dwyre was the son of Mary Carty and Joseph Dwyre and was born in Elgin, Ontario. Mr. Dwyre was educated at Elgin Public and Continuation School, Elgin, Ontario; and attended St. Philomena's Roman Catholic Church, Howe Island. He was a foreman at Dupont of Canada Kingston for 36 years and served the Royal Canadian Navy during WW II. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and an avid outdoorsman, loving boating, fishing, bird watching, gardening and travelling.
He is survived by his wife Agnes McHenry; father of Mary and her husband Mike Garrah (Howe Island), Brian and his wife Catherine (Cardinal), Tim and his wife Ann (Oshawa), Michael and his wife Louise (Kingston), John and his wife Carol (Howe Island); grandchildren Mark and Marty Garrah, Ruth, Dan, David, Sean, Kelly, Patrick, Dean and Lesley Dwyre; brother of John Dwyer (Elgin). He was predeceased by his mother and father.
The funeral was held on February 18th with Archbishop Spence, Fathers Flurey, Dwyre, Carty, Murphy and Speagle officiating. Also in attendance were many other supportive priests of the Diocese. Pallbearers were Ciff Graham, Mike Finn, Don O'Rourke, Alfie Pallister, Michael Picherack and Vince Rochefort. Interment was at St. Philomena's Cemetery, Howe Island.
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Ottawa Citizen
DRISCOLL, FRANCIS SPENCER
In hospital on Wednesday April 16, 1997, in his 59th year, Francis Spencer Driscoll, of North Gower. Retired public school teacher, Carleton Board of Education. Dearly beloved husband and best friend of Glenna Marilyn Beck. Devoted father of Kimberly and Thomas, both at home. Dear brother of Bernard (Colleen) of Osgoode, Diane Renaud, Nepean, Tim (Sharon) of Kars, Wayne (Wendy) of Edmonton. Brother-in-law Douglas Beck and Clifford Renaud, predeceased. Resting at the Lee Cummings Funeral Home, North Gower where friends will be received on Friday from 2- 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. and where funeral service will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment Carleton Place United Cemetery.
Donations to the Lung Association of Ottawa-Carleton would be appreciated by the family.
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Ottawa Citizen
DRISCOLL, JAMES O'GORMAN (J.O.)
Suddenly at his residence on Friday November 24, 1989, in his 85th year. J.O. Driscoll of Kars, husband of the late Sadie Paterson. Dear father of Bernie and his wife Colleen of Osgoode, Diane (Mrs. Cliff Renaud) of Ottawa, Frank and his wife Glenna, of North Gower, Tim and his wife Sharon of Kars and Wayne and his wife Linda of Edmonton, Alberta. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Brother of Mary Driscoll, Veronica Ferguson, and Margaret Payfor, all of Ottawa.
Predeceased by brother Basil and sister Lenora (Mrs. Robert Cloutier). Friends may call at the Tubman Funeral Home, North Gower on Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.. Funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, Kars, Monday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Rideauvale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
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DRISCOLL, MARY ANNE (nee BRADLEY)
Peacefully at Providence Manor on February 13th 2003, in her 107th year. Predeceased by her loving husband John Vernon Driscoll. Will be sadly missed by her son Wayne (Lynda) of Toronto. Will be fondly remembered by her three grandchildren, Nicole, Scott and Kelly. Friends will be received at Providence Manor between the hours of 12 - 2 on Saturday, February 15th. Mass of Christian Burial to be held in Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel at 2 p.m. in Providence Manor. Fr. Julian officiating.
In the care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel 546-5454
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LORETTA QUINN
Howe Island native, Mrs. Loretta Quinn, 61, who died April 9 at the Gananoque residence of her sister, was buried recently at St. John the Evangelist cemetery.
She was a daughter of the late Israel Garrah and his wife, the former Margaret Leavis, and had been a Howe Island resident all her life.
Mrs. Quinn had attended the church of St. John the Evangelist and was a member of the Catholic Women's League.
Surviving are a son, John, of Howe Island; a daughter, Mrs. Dale (Margaret) Ashton of Edmonton, Alta.; three sisters, Mrs. Arnold Dorey and Mrs. Edward Murchie, both of Gananoque, and Mrs. Evelyn Martin of Portsmouth; three brothers, Ira Garrah, Howe Island, Raymond and Elroy Garrah, Kingston, and seven grandchildren.
Rev. Bernard O'Neill officiated at a service held at the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Committal prayers were offered by Rev. E. J. Way.
Pallbearers were Wilfred Garrah, James Murchie, Ronald Garrah, Charles Dorey, Gene Garrah and Kenneth Martin.
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Ottawa Citizen
DRISCOLL, MARY CATHERINE
Peacefully in Merrickville on Saturday June 24, 2001, in her 92nd year. Sister of Veronica Ferguson. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Rideauvale Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 1610 Roger Stevens Drive (east off Highway 416), Kars, on Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Brewer's Mills, Ontario.
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OTTENHOF, MATTHEW JOSEPH (MATT)
Suddenly as the result of an accident in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday February 26, 2003, in his 61st year. Matt Ottenhof, beloved husband of the late Sheila Ottenhof. Loving father of Debbie (Gilbert) Ell, Joanne Ottenhof, and Mike (Kim) Ottenhof. Beloved grampa of Nicole, Matthew and Melanie. Son of Margaret and the late Matthew Ottenhof. Brother of Claire (John), Susan (Lee), Margaret (Jim), Frank (Bonnie), Peter (Marilyn), Henry (Karen), Phillip (Donna), Art (Barb), Marie (Trevor), Joe (Carol), and Ben (Shauna). Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of Gordon F. Tompkins, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy Street) Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Philomena's Church, Howe Island, on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal at St. Philomena's Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
In the care of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes Central Chapel 546-5454
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MAHONEY
Mrs. James Mahoney (Mary Clarke) wife of Captain James Mahoney, died on Saturday evening, June 15th, 1918 at her late residence 196 King St. W. Mrs. Mahoney was 64 years of age and was the daughter of James Clarke and Bridgit Duffy of Kingston. Mrs. Mahoney was born on Howe Island but the family had resided in Kingston for many years. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 9:30 to St. Mary's cathedral where solemn requiem mass will be celebrated. Burial will take place on Howe Island. Surviving Mrs. Mahoney are her husband, Capt. J. Mahoney, five daughters, Mrs. Matthew Cox, Howe Island; Mrs. Thomas (Anne) Fitzpatrick, Philadelphia, N.Y.; Mrs. Ross Jolley (Agnes), Ballston Spa, N.Y.; Mrs. Catherine La Vote, Kingston; Mrs. Alexander Scrutton (Margaret); Miss Theresa Mahoney, New York City; one son Patrick at home. She leaves a wide of friends and relatives to mourn her loss.
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MRS. WILLIAM J. DRISCOLL
The funeral of Mrs. William J. Driscoll, the former Catherine McAllister, who died at her residence on Howe Island, after an illness of some weeks, took place from her late residence to St. Philomena's Church.
Requiem high mass was sung at 10 o'clock by the Rev. T. J. Larkin who also read the committal prayers at the graveside in St. Philomena's Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Cecil McReynolds, Michael Driscoll, Timothy Prior, Bernard Kane, James Khant and Francis Garrah.
Mrs. Driscoll was born in Bedford, Ontario, the daughter of the late Simon McAllister and Ellen Burns. She attended St. Philomena's Church and was a member of the Catholic Women's League.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Gordon Kenney (Ursula),,Elgin; Mrs. Raymond Mallen (Eleanor),Seeleya Bay; Mrs. Leonard Deir (Rose),Kingston, and Mrs. Douglas Nelson (Edna), Gananoque; two sons, Ignatius and James, Howe Island; two brothers, John McAllister of Montana and Mark McAllister of California; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Kirley, Montana, and Mrs. Veronica Godfrey, Kingston; and 16 grandchildren.
Mrs. Driscoll's husband predeceased her some years ago.
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Ottawa Citizen
DRISCOLL, SADIE
After a lengthy illness in Winchester Memorial Hospital, on Monday, February 23, 1987, in her 80th year, Sadie McLarern, loving wife of J.O. Driscoll of Kars. Dear mother of Bernie and his wife Colleen of Osgoode; Dianne (Mrs. Cliff Renaud) of Ottawa; Frank and his wife Glenna of North Gower; Tim and his wife Sharon of Kars; and Wayne and his wife Linda of Edmonton. Much beloved by 11 grandchildren and a great-grandson.. Sister of Mary Warden of Oak Park, Illinois. Friends may call at the Tubman-Cummings Funeral Home North Gower, Tuesday, 7 to 9 and Wednesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral service in the parlours on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment in Rideauvale Cemetery in the spring. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Osgoode Care Centre, Metcalfe, Ont.
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MURPHY, DOROTHY AMELIA (GOODFRIEND)
Peacefully, after a brief illness, at the Kingston General Hospital on Monday, October 4, 2004 in her 78th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Cecil. Beloved mother of Lorne (Debbie), Joe (Rita), Hal, Mary "Ellen" (Fred Boomhour), Mike (Tracie) and Jim (Angie). Sadly missed by her 16 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Ronald Good friend (Agnes) and predeceased by Carl and Harold "Bud". Missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Liturgy of the Word Service in Our Chapel on Wednesday, October 6, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. Rite of Committal with prayers Cataraqui Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Independent Living Centre or the Canadian Diabetes Association and would be appreciated by the family.
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SIMPSON, JAMES JOSEPH
After a lengthy illness on Saturday, March 27, 2004, in his 83rd year. Dear father of Charles, Dora, Della, James Jr. and Christine (Rob Hounsome). Survived by his many grandchildren and his sister Monica Garrah. Predeceased by his sisters Olga Bishop, Mary Smith and Ann Vankoughnett as well as his brother Harry Simpson. The family will honour James' life by having visitation on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne St. (at Clergy). Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Philomena's Church, Howe Island, on Wednesday, March 31, 2004. Time to be confirmed. You are invited to sign the book of condolence at www.obituariestoday.com
In the care of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel, 546-5454
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MARSHALL, VERONICA MARGARET
Peacefully and with dignity at the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Sunday August 22, 1993, Veronica Garrah, beloved wife of Thomas Henry Marshall, dear mother of Maureen and her husband Charles Gill and Betty Stevens, all of Kingston; and Bonnie Lawless of Brockville; grandmother of Shelley and her husband Alan Roy, Linda (Sebastian) Stevens, Daniel and his wife Lorraine Stevens, Stephen, Robert and Richard Gill, Andrew and Maureen Lawless, great-grandmother of Sarah and Eric Roy, predeceased by great-grandson Nicholas Roy and sisters Mary Garrah, Gertrude Diamond, Cecilia White, Anna O'Shea, Monica Nalon and brothers Thomas, Bernard, Charles and Cecil. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Philomena's Church, Howe Island, on Wednesday, August 25 at 10 a.m. Interment St. Philomena's Cemetery, Howe Island. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to Almost Home would be appreciated by the family. (Donations preferred by cheque please)
In the care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes Central Chapel, 546-5454
Submitted by Wilf Garrah
Kingston WHig Standard
ELLERTON, William Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, October 23, 2004. Beloved husband of Irene F. (Pat) Ellerton of Howe Island. Loving father of Roger Ellerton (Donna) of Ottawa. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Kimberle y Ellerton (Lorne), Deanna Ellerton, Nicholas LeBrun-Ellerton and Matthew LeBrun-Ellerton, all of Ottawa. Lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and family in England. Survived by his sister Edith Cathcart of Ottawa. Predeceased by his tw in brother Thomas, sisters Anne, Lucy and Evelyn. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (Counter Street at Highway 2). Friends will be received on Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. until service time. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. Interment St. Philomena Cemetery, Howe Island, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. James Reid Cataraqui Chapel 150 years of Family Tradition www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com - 10/25/2004 - ID5076270
Kingston Whig?
BROWN, Gladys Peacefully at the Carveth Care Centre on Friday November 5, 2004. Gladys Brown, beloved wife of the late John Brown. Much loved mother of Catherine Garrah (Ted), Bernadette Mulvenna (Charles), and Rosemary Chisamore (Ernest). Cherished grandmother of Kim Warren (Scott), Mark Chisamore (Joanne), Mike Garrah (Leona), Brian Garrah, Stephen Garrah (Paula), Diane Esford (John), Shawn Locetelli (Heather), and Dawn Locetelli. Dear sister of Bernard Pelow. Predeceased by 3 sisters Greta Bi shop, Theresa MacDonald, Grace Nalon, and by one brother Joe Pelow. The family will receive friends at the Tompkins Funeral Home, 63 Garden Street, Gananoque on Sunday evening from 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. John The Evan gelist Church on Monday November 8 at 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal St. John's Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. IN THE CARE OF TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOME, 63 GARDEN STREET , GANANOQUE, 382-3088
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MRS. J.J. FOLEY, AGED 60, EXPIRES
1946
Death Occurs at Greystone Farm of Cerebral Hemorrhage - Rites Saturday
Mrs. Margaret Loretta Foley, 60, wife of John J. Foley, prominent town of Rutland farmer, died this morning about 7:30 at the family home, Greystone Farm, Burrville Road, about three miles from the city limits, after a brief illness. Death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 from the Greystone Farm and at 9 in the Holy Family Church. Burial will be made in Glenwood cemetery.
Surviving Mrs. Foley, besides her husband, are five daughters, Miss Rosemary Foley, associated with the American Red Cross in New York city, Second Lieut. Margaret E. Foley, of the Army Nurse corps, a graduate of the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, now a patient in the Halloran General Hospital, Staten Island, Miss DeVerde Foley, who is associated with the Girl Scouts of New York in New York city, Miss Mary Alice Foley, a student nurse at the Providence Hospital, Washington, D. C., and Miss Rosella Foley, residing on the farm; two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Murphy, Kingston, Ont., and Mrs. William (DeVerde) Harney, Brooklyn; a brother, John I. Murphy, near Kingston, Ont., and nephews and nieces.
Mrs. Foley died only six months after her husband�s sister-in-law Mrs. Richard V. (Mary E. Gibson) Foley, who died at the age of 65 on March 10, also at the Greystone Farm.
Mrs. Foley was suddenly stricken with the cerebral hemorrhage at her home about 10 Tuesday night. She became unconscious about an hour later and remained in a coma until her death.
Mrs. Foley had apparently been in her usual health and on Tuesday - the day she was stricken ill - she attended the funeral of a cousin of Mr. Foley in Kingston, Ont. She was as well as usual when she returned home. Her husband and two daughters, DeVerde and Rosella, accompanied her on the Canadian trip.
She was born on Wolfe Island, Ont., Feb. 21, 1886, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Holiday Murphy. The early part of her life was spent on that island and she was educated in schools of Wolfe Island and Kingston.
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Kingston Whig Standard
Mar 4 1937 page 10
JAMES FITZGERALD
Howe Island - The death occurred of James Edward Fitzgerald in his 64th year. Until a few months ago he enjoyed good health. Mr. Fitzgerald was born and raised in Portsmouth. In his early manhood he played baseball in Kingston and vicinity. He later moved to Chicago with his family, where he was employed in the Sears and Roebuck Co. He later moved to Louisville, Kentucky and from there to the C.P.R. farm in Western Canada where he spent several years as dairy manager. He came east and for a short time worked in the locomotive works during the Great War. About 16 years ago he became employed by the late Mrs. Annie Cadue of Howe Island and until a few months ago, successfully managed her farm.
Mr. Fitzgerald is survived by two brothers, Thomas Fitzgerald of Chicago, Ill., and Major Gerald Fitzgerald of Milwaukee, Wis. The funeral took place from James Reid�s undertaking parlours to St. Mary�s Cathedral where a solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. Father Brady. The pall-bearers were Michael Muchmore, George Gaudreau, Aubrey Abeles and William Dehaney. The remains were placed in St. Mary�s vault to await burial in St. Mary�s cemetery in the spring.
Submitted by AM Benson
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Kingston Whig Standard
Aug 15, 1936 page 13
JOSEPH GARRAH
At the Hotel Dieu, Kingston, on Friday, August 14th, 1936, Joseph Garrah of Howe Island, in his 71st year. Funeral will take place from his late residence to St. Philomena�s Church, Howe Island, where requiem mass will be sung at 9 o�clock (Standard Time), Monday morning, August 17, for the happy repose of his soul. Interment in Roman Catholic cemetery, Howe Island.
Submitted by AM Benson
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Kingston Whig Standard
Mar 10 1937 page 2
MRS. ADOLPHUS LACHANCE
Howe Island - Mrs Adolphus LaChance, a life-long resident of Howe Island, died here late Monday night. She was born on the island 83 years ago, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kane. Surviving are her husband, Pat LaChance, four sons, Jim, Peter, Pat and Bernard all of the island, and a daughter, Margaret, of the island. Another daughter, Mrs. Michael McCarthy, died a few years ago. The funeral will be held Thursday morning with services in St. Philomena�s Church conducted by Rev. Fr. Callahan.
Submitted by AM Benson
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Kingston Whig Standard
Mar 1 1937 page 3
TWO GANANOQUE LADIES ARE DEAD
Mrs. McArthur and Mrs. Sly Passed Away Over the Weekend
Gananoque, March 1 - On Saturday night at ten o�clock the death occurred at her residence, Brock Street, of Melinda Wiseman, wife of Robert P. McArthur, who had been in poor health for the past few years. The deceased was born on Howe Island on May 24th, 1853, and was married to Robert McArthur on May 2, 1874; she had since that time resided in Gananoque. Mrs. McArthur was one of Gananoque�s oldest and most respected citizens. Maggie Louise, a daughter, died in 1883, and William K., a son, was killed at Great Falls, Montana, in 1909.
Deceased is survived by her husband and one daughter, Mrs. W. J. Wilson, who has been very devoted to her mother during her latter years, also one sister, Mrs. Alex See of Gananoque.
Mrs. McArthur was a member of Christ Anglican Church and the funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the church where Rev. N. R. Stout, the rector, who was assisted by Rev. Charles K. Kidd, minister of St. Andrew�s Presbyterian Church, had charge. Interment took place at Willowbank Cemetery.
Submitted by AM Benson
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Kingston Whig Standard
April 27, 1932
ROBERT J. FOLEY
At the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Tuesday night about 9:30 o�clock occurred the death of Robert J. Foley of Howe Island. Mr. Foley took seriously ill about two weeks ago and as his condition grew gradually worse, he was removed to the Hotel Dieu Hospital where it was discovered that he was suffering from a complications of diseases.
Mr. Foley was born on Howe Island on April 16, 1875, and was the son of the late John Foley, former warden of Frontenac County, and Elizabeth Simpson Foley, both natives of Howe Island. In January 1903 he was married to Mary Ellen Pickett, who was also born on Howe Island.
He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, five sons and four daughters, Robert V., Wilfred J., Cecil A., Leonard E. and Archibald Richard, Beatrice M., Edith V., Elizabeth and Edna, all at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive; Richard and John J. Foley of Greystone Farm, Watertown, N.Y. and Dr. Ira N. Foley of Flint, Michigan. One brother, Archie Foley, passed away at Watertown on February 5th, 1919; Mrs. W. A. Kelly of Flint, Mich. Mrs. F. A. Hebor of Watertown, N.Y., Mrs. John Pickett and Mrs. Patrick Quinn, both of Howe Island.
Mr. Foley had followed the occupation of farmer all his life and in religion was a devout member of the Catholic faith. The remains were removed to the family home on Howe Island where the funeral service will take place on Friday morning from St. Philomena�s Church.
Submitted by AM Benson
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Kingston Whig Standard
April 30 1932 page 3
ROBERT J. FOLEY
The funeral of the late Robert J. Foley, who died in Kingston on Tuesday, took place on Friday morning from his late residence, Howe Island, to St. Philomena�s Church where solemn requiem mass was celebrated at nine-thirty o�clock by Rev. L Staley of Gananoque. The funeral was very largely attended and a great many spiritual and floral offerings were placed on the casket. The pallbearers were Richard Foley, Dr. Ira Foley, John Pickett, Robert Simpson, Patrick Leavis and James Leavis.
Submitted by Wilf Garrah
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FOLEY, Robert �Bob�
Foley, Robert Joseph (Bob) of Howe Island, born March 27th, 1943 (Retired from Tackaberry Heating Supplies). Bob had a great love for Howe Island and a greater love for his friends and family. After a courageous battle with cancer, Bob passed away Tuesday, November 29 2005, at St. Mary�s of the Lake Hospital. Son of the late Cecil and Martha (nee Garrah) Foley. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Dillon). Loving and dedicated dad to Stephen (Heather), Erin and Justin. Dear brother of Anne Marie Walkey, Linda Dill bough (Merton) and Neil Foley. Nephew of Madeline Foley and Bob Gannon. Son-in-law of Bob Dillon and the late Florence Dillon (nee Murphy). Also survived by in-laws Rita Dillon, Helen and Jack Harrison, Colleen Dillon, Catherine Dillon, Patrick and Maggi Dillon, Joseph and Monique Dillon, Sister Louise Dillon (RHSJ), Eileen and Randy Grooms. Predeceased by brothers John and Donald Foley and brothers-in-law Ernest Walkey, Raymond, Hugh and Donald Dillon. Sadly missed by many special nephews, nieces, cousins and friends and fondly remembered by Stephanie and Mike. Will also be missed by his loyal dog �Al�. Special thanks to the medical personnel from All-Care and the health care team at St. Mary�s of the Lake Hospital. Visitation at Tompkins Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 1 and 2-4 p.m and 7-9 p.m. Friday, December 2. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 3 at 10.00 a.m. St. John�s Roman Catholic Church, 270 Stone Street, Gananoque. Monsignor Donald Clement and Father John F. Grainger officiating. Rite of Committal St. Philomena�s, Howe Island. As expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to St. Mary�s of the Lake Palliative Care Unit and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Parish Prayers will be held in the funeral home on Friday evening at 7:45.
From Eileen Truesdell
Kingston Whig
FOLEY Edith Veronica
(Retired Federal Civil Servant with health and Welfare Ottawa) Suddenly at Monfort Hospital, in Ottawa, on Wednesday August 7, 1996, in her 86th year, daughter of the late Robert Foley and his wife Ellen Pickett, dear sister of Mrs. Edna Gannon, of Oshawa; and Dr. Archie Foley of New York City; and sister-in-law of Madeline Foley, of Kingston and Bob Gannon or Oshawa; predeceased by her sisters Beatrice Murphy, and Elizabeth McKenna and her brothers Robert, Wilfred and Cecil, Leonard, and Richard, a special aunt and fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Friday 1-4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philomena's Church, Howe Island on Saturday, August 10 at 1:30 p.m. Rite of Committal in the Parish Cemetery.
In The Care of The Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel, 546-5454
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