Simcoe Island Obits 1

Transcriptions of obituaries for Simcoe Island.

Date: 6/14/2003
From: Kingston Whig Standard
Nelson Wilfred Eves Of Wolfe Island, Ontario slipped away peacefully after a tremendous year long struggle at Kingston General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family on November 1, 2002. Nelson was born in 1931, and was the fifth of eight children born to George and Ethel (nee Sudds) of Simcoe Island. At the young age of 14, Nelson moved from his parents home near the light house with his older brother Roy to a farm near the foot of Simcoe where they farmed together for many years. During thi s time period Nelson commercially fished, went west on a harvest excursion, spent time at a logging camp, worked at the Kingston Grain Elevators, worked for Andre's Construction Co., and did water surveying which included a survey for a proposed brid ge site to connect the Island with the mainland. At the age of 28, Nelson married Doris Willard of Amherst Island in May 1959. A short time later Nelson sold his share of the farm to his brother and purchased the adjacent farm where he and his wife D oris raised six children. During the next thirty-some years Nelson operated a hog and dairy farm before turning to beef cattle, and continued commercial fishing. When ferry service was provided to Simcoe Island in the fall of 1964, Nelson became the first operator and remained the sole operator for the next ten years. In December of 1990, Nelson and Doris made a decision to leave Simcoe and moved to Reeds Bay on Wolfe Island. Winter ice crossing was getting far too dangerous for their coming ret irement years. Nelson retired from the ferry after 32 years of dedicated service. During his retirement years he and his wife took several trips that included Florida, Arizona, Texas and most loved of all, travelling across Canada to see Alaska. A wi sh to return to Alaska was always in his thoughts. Much loved husband and faithful friend of Doris. Loved deeply by his children Sherry and her fiance Joe Dhaene of Simcoe Island, Rick and Peach (nee Janzer) of Wolfe Island, Connie and Lynn Moyse of Glenburnie, Randy and Lindsay (nee Field) of Simcoe Island, Bernice and her finance Mike Harpell of Kingston, and Reg of Wolfe Island. A deeply missed grandpa of Sarah, Colin, Joey, Jessie and Mikey. Surrounded by many bouquets of flowers a large gat hering of family and friends were received at the Duffus Funeral Home in Kingston, on November 3, and a service held in the chapel on November 4, 2002. The Reverend Andrew Chisholm officiated and was assisted by Father Eugene O'Rielly. Two favourite hymns "Amazing Grace" and "Shall We Gather At The River" were played. Nelson was carried to his final resting place at the Alexander Point Cemetery on Wolfe Island by his sons Rick, Randy, Reg, son-in-law Lynn Moyse, future son-in-laws Joe Dhaene and Mike Harpell. As expressions of sympathy, many donations were made to the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic which were greatly appreciated.

Submitted by Peter Rogers
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MRS. E. T. ROGERS (Teresa Eves)
Arnprior Chronicle - August 1949
The death occurred in Kingston hospital on Friday, August 5, of Mrs. Everett T. Rogers of Elgin Street, Arnprior. She was in her fifty-ninth year.
Mrs. Rogers, the former Theresa (sic) Eves, was born on Simcoe Island, near Kingston, on October 25, 1889, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Eves. In February 1915 she married Everett Rogers in Kingston. They took up residence at Vankleek Hill where they resided for twenty-three years before coming to Arnprior four years ago.
A devout member of Grace-St. Andrews United Church, Mrs. Rogers was particularly interested in the work of the WMS and was an active member of the branch from that church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Gerald and one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Mitchell, both of Montreal. A sister, Mrs. Burton Bauder, of Odessa, and four brothers, Norman, James and Chauncey of Kingston, and John, of Amherst Island, also survive. The funeral service was held in Odessa on Monday afternoon with Rev. E. D. Mitchell of St. Paul�s United Church, Waterloo, Que., officiating assisted by Rev. D. H. Woodhouse of Arnprior.
Pall-bearers were three brothers, Norman, James and John Eves, and three brothers-in-law, John, Roy and Joseph Rogers. Flower bearers were Nile, Sterling and Roy Rogers and Kenneth Bauder of Odessa; Charles Eves of Amherst Island; Stewart Allan and Isaac Thompson of Cornwall; and John Graves of Fort Erie.

MRS. E. T. ROGERS (Teresa Eves)
Arnprior, Aug. 13 - (Special)
A resident of Arnprior for the past four years, Mrs. Everett T. Rogers was paid final tribute at her funeral service held recently at Odessa, near Kingston. She died in Kingston hospital in her 59th year. The service was conducted by Rev. E. D. Mitchell of St. Paul�s United Church, Waterloo, Que. assisted by Rev. D. H. Woodhouse of Arnprior. Born on Simcoe Island, near Kingston, in 1889, Mrs. Rogers was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Eves. In 1915 she married Everett Rogers in Kingston and they took up residence at Vankleek Hill. The couple lived there for 23 years before coming to Arnprior. She is survived by her husband; one son Gerald; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Mitchell, both of Montreal; a sister, Mrs. Burton Bauder of Odessa, and four brothers, Norman, James and Chauncey of Kingston, and John, of Amherst Island.

Submitted by George Halladay
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Jun 24, 1992. pg. 14
Obituary (Simcoe I.)
HAMMOND, Elsie Evelyn
Elsie Evelyn Hammond, a resident of Rideaucrest since 1981, died on June 4, 1992 after a lenthy illness. She was 89.
Mrs. Hammond was born in Simcoe Island, Ont., a daughter of Sterling Orr and Mary Todd. A resident of the Odessa area, she was an active member of St. Alban's Anglican Church in Odessa for many years. She was also an honorary member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Princess Chapter No. 221.
She is survived by daughter Mrs. Ron Reid (Judy); grandsons Bryan Blakely and wife Angela, and Scott Blakely; great-grandchildren Brittany and Brandon Blakely; sisters Mrs. Ed Lalonde (Hannah) and Mrs. Stan Graham (Eliza); and brothers Rodney and Bob Orr. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Wilbert, and brothers John, Bert, Cecil, and Howard Orr.
The funeral was held on June 8, with Canon Ray Vopni officiating. The pallbearers were Ed Lalonde, Bill and Gordon Orr, Dave Kemp, Lyle O'Neil and Greg Reid. Interment was at Christ Church Cemetery, Cataraqui.

Submitted by George Halladay
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Feb 25, 1992. pg. 13
Obituary (Simcoe I.)
EVES, Floyd J.
Floyd J. Eves, a longtime resident of the Kingston area, died suddenly on Jan. 14, 1992 at Kingston General Hospital at the age of 88. Mr. Eves was born on Simcoe Island, a son of Henry and Victoria Eves. At one time, he sailed on the Great Lakes for three years. He worked as a barber at Kingston Psychiatric Hospital until he retired 22 years ago. He attended St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed making model boats.
He is survived by his wife, May; sons Harvey and wife Shirley, and Kevin and wife Joyce; grandchildren Karen, Cindy, Stephen, Brian, Anne Louise, Patrick and Michael; and great-grandchildren Jordan and Zachary Bell, Aylssa and Jessica Eves, Matlin and Ty Macdonald, Chantal and Daniel Eves, Emily Eves and Ross Menard. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Reginald.
The funeral on Jan. 17 was conducted by Rev. Frs. O'Connor and O'Riley. The pallbearers were grandsons Stephen, Brian, and Patrick Eves, Don MacGregor, Don Sleeth and Sam Macdonald. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Submitted by George Halladay
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Nov 28, 1991. pg. 33
Obituary (Simcoe I.)
WOOD, Christine Christine Wood, a longtime resident of the Rosedale district of Sydenham, died on Nov. 14, 1991 at Kingston General Hospital at the age of 87.
Born in Osnabruck Township, Stormont County, she was a daughter of William Ira Moke and Elizabeth Catherine Warner. She attended North Lunenburg Public School, Avonmore High School and Ottawa Normal School. She came to the Kingston area in the early 1930s and taught at Simcoe Island, Sharpton, Rosedale, Union and Maple Grove Schools. She married Bryan Wood in 1935 and they made their home on the family farm in the Rosedale district until they moved into St. Lawrence Place on their retirement in 1986.
An active member of Grace United Church, Sydenham, Mrs. Wood was a life member of the Women's Missionary Society and later the United Church Women. She also belonged to the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Active in the community, she often wrote presentation addresses for anniversaries, showers and farewell parties.
She is survived by her daughter, Emily Grace Kilpatrick and husband David, of Teulon, Man.; grandchildren Cynthia Eaton and husband David, of Oyen, Alta., Ian and Geoffrey Kilpatrick of Teulon, Man.; great-granddaughters Hope and Meredith Eaton of Oyen, Alta.; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by sisters- in-law Dora Horning and husband Jack of Sydenham and Georgia Wood of Kingston. She was predeceased by her husband, seven sisters, and one nephew.
The funeral was held on Nov. 18, with Rev. David Davidson and Rev. David Kilpatrick officiating. The pallbearers were Howard Fellows, William Rose, Glenn Snook, Lyle Mattice, Melvin Waldroff and Ken Scott. Interment was at Sydenham Cemetery.

Submitted by George Halladay
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Aug 1, 1990. pg. 27
Obituary (Simcoe I.)
ORR, Leonard
Leonard I. G. Orr, of Kingston, died recently at home. He was 79.
Born on Simcoe Island, the son of Captain Lewis Orr and Jenneta Orr (nee Busch), Mr. Orr lived in the Kingston area all of his life.
As a young man he sailed the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River with his father, and later ran an apple farm in Collins Bay. Then he joined Alcan, where he worked for 36 years before retiring in 1976. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening, and attended St. Paul's Anglican Church. Surviving are his wife, Marion Orr (nee Koen), a sister, Arletta Burnside (nee Orr), and several nephews and nieces.
Mr. Orr was predeceased by his parents and a sister Jessie Peters (nee Orr).
The Rev. Harold Murray officiated at the funeral, held at the Robert J. Reid Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ron and David Peters, Robert Burnside, Jeffrey and Michael Lumb and Robert Blakely.
Mr. Orr was buried at Cataraqui Cemetery.

Submitted by Peter Rogers
DELBERT R. SUDDS
1962
Funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 10, with interment in Cataraqui cemetery for Delbert R. Sudds, of Oshawa and Kingston, who died Feb. 7 at the Kingston General Hospital.
He had been in failing health for 18 months.
Mr. Sudds was born on Simcoe Island, a son of Charles Sudds and his wife, the former Henrietta Orr. He resided in Kingston for a number of years, took up residence in Oshawa in 1949 and returned to Kingston early in 1962.
He was employed as a fitter at the Canadian Locomotive Company plant here and had retired in 1958.
Mr. Sudds was a Seventh Day Adventist in religion.
Surviving are his wife, the former Edna Mae Wilson; three sons, Delbert, junior, of Lacombe, Alta.; Kenneth, Phoenix, Arizona; Jack of Kingston; two daughters, Mrs. E. Wallace (Thelma) of Oshawa and Mrs. R. Newberry (Jean) Grand Rapids, Michigan; four sisters, Mrs. Norman Scott, Picton; Mrs. Ethel Eves, Simcoe Island; Mrs. Robert Eves, Harrowsmith and Mrs. Harry Daryaw, Barriefield, and two brothers, Nathaniel and Carl, both of Kingston.
The service was conducted in the Cullen Funeral Home by two elders of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Pall-bearers were Jack Hughson, Walter Martin, Glynn Udall, Charles Goodberry, Ronald Newberry and Edgerton Wallace.

Submitted by Peter Rogers
1962 JENNETTA ORR
Funeral service was held February 15 (1962) with interment at Cataraqui Cemetery for Mrs. Jennetta Orr, 77, wife of Capt. Lewis A. Orr, who died Feb. 13 at her residence, 43 Alwington Avenue.
She was born on Simcoe Island, a daughter of the late Thomas and Unessa Busch and had been a Kingston resident for 44 years.
Mrs. Orr attended St. John�s Anglican church. She was a member of the Women�s Auxiliary, the Women�s Parish and Louise Rebekah Lodge, No. 10. Survivors include her husband, Captain Lewis A. Orr; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Arletta) Burnside, Kingston; Mrs. Mel (Jessie) Peters, Kingston; a son, Leonard, Collins Bay; a brother, Vernal Busch, Cataraqui, and two sisters, Mrs. James Mercer, Black River, NY, and Mrs. John Woodruff, Sydenham.
Canon Minto Swan officiated at the service held at 3:30 pm at St. John�s Anglican church.
Pall-bearers were Ronald Peters, Robert Burnside, Jack Hughson, John Eves, Howard Orr, George Cooke and Gordon Mercer.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
March 9, 1937 page 13.
SARAH SUDDS
On March 8th, 1937, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Smith, 5 York Street, Sarah Sudds of Simcoe Island, aged 87 years.
Funeral will take place from the above residence Thursday afternoon at 1 o�clock to Trinity Church, Wolfe Island where service will be held.
Friends and acquaintances respectfully requested to attend.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 22, 1940 page 3 -
Thomas Busch - The funeral of the late Thomas Busch, Simcoe Island was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs Lewis Orr, Collins Bay, thence to Trinity Church, Wolfe Island. The service was conducted by Rev Levison assisted by Rev Winter of Cataraqui. Deceased was in his eighty-third year. This fall he and his wife would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary, Oct 6. The beautiful floral tributes showed the high esteem in which deceased was held. The pall-bearers were James Mercer, Lewis Orr, John Woodruff, Henry Eves, Norman Eves and Stuart Barry. Surviving him are his wife, three daughters, Mrs J Mercer of Watertown, NY, Mrs L Orr of Collins Bay and Mrs John Woodruff of Cataraqui also two sons, Rodney of Simcoe Island and Vernal of Cataraqui.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Death notice paper dated June 13, 1940 page 15 �
Busch - At the Kingston General Hospital on Wednesday June 12, 1940, Thomas Busch, beloved husband of Unessa Eves, in his 83rd year. Funeral will take place form the home of his daughter, Mrs Lewis Orr, Collins Bay on Friday afternoon thence to Trinity Church, Wolfe Island, where service will be held at 2:30 o'clock (Standard Time). Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. (Boat leaves foot of Brock Street at 2:00 o'clock Standard Time).

From AM Benson
Feb 9, 1905 Death at Westbrooke
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 Ernestown, near Wilton, and was married twenty years ago to James Eves of Simcoe Island. Nine years ago they removed to Dupuis farm in Kingsotn Twonship, 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 neighbor and devout christion. Her husband and six chidlren are lef to mourn two girls and four boys, ranging in age from four years to nineteen. The funderal was held at the house on Saturday, by Rev Rual Dean Dibb, and the very large attendance testified to the general esteem in which she was held.

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