Wolfe Island Obits 13

Transcriptions of obituaries for Wolfe Island.

From George Halliday
The Kingston Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Sep 21, 2001. pg. 1.FRONT
Obituary of Rev. John Jack Griffen. Wolfe Island
Rev. John Jack Griffen, a United Church minister who took his message outside the church and directly into the community he served in Kingston in the 1960s, has died in an automobile accident.
Rev. Griffen, who was pastor at St. Andrew's By The Lake United Church from 1965 to 1969, was killed in a head-on collision Tuesday near his Port Perry home. He was 69.
Locally, he became one of the best known religious leaders in the turbulent 1960s after co-hosting the weekday morning phone-in show on CKWS, Call the Padre. This spun off into the weekly Padre's Notebook show on the same station. Later, Rev. Griffen became the moderator of a locally produced television show, Students Themselves.
And if that wasn't enough, Rev. Griffen served on the Kingston mayor's committee for the arts and the mayor's committee for youth. He also founded the city's first suicide hotline which he ran out of his house. There, Rev. Griffen made himself available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in order to counsel those in distress and need.
"A church wasn't just a building to be looked it," his wife, Barbara Griffen, said from her home Thursday. "It was to be used." She said her husband never slowed down. He was associate pastor of Kingsview United Church at the time of his death this week.
In this capacity, he visited the elderly, the sick and the those members of his church's congregation who were shut-ins. "His church life was the main focus of his life," Barbara Griffen said. She said they arrived at St. Andrew's By The Lake the same week the original church was lost in a fire.
Because of the fire, services and Sunday school classes were held at R. Gordon Sinclair School. On Thursday, church historian Bob Brown, who was an elder of the congregation during Rev. Griffen's stewardship, said Rev. Griffin was the driving force behind rebuilding and eventually moving into a new building.
"During the next two years, he was there as we built Centennial Hall," Brown recalled. "I don't think we would have had it without his hard work."
Like Rev. Griffen's wife, Brown pointed to the pastor's work outside the church walls in paying tribute to his friend. "He took it into the community," Brown said.
He remembers that Rev. Griffen was often seen greeting newcomers to Kingston who'd just arrived during that period of growth. "He was just a down-to-earth guy and a good friend, not like [the stereotypical] minister at all," Brown said, adding that prayers for Rev. Griffen will surely be part of the service at St. Andrew's By The Lake this Sunday. Barbara Griffen said she and her husband and their children always had fond memories of their years in Kingston. "[The Griffen children] were little tots at the time and they went to school at R. Gordon Sinclair," she said. "They made a lot of friends there and so did we."
Before assuming his duties at St. Andrew's, Rev. Griffen served at Wolfe Island United Church while completing his master's degree in divinity at Queen's University. In February of this year, Rev. Griffen spoke to The Whig- Standard in advance of his attending celebrations marking the St. Andrew's 50th anniversary.
"I am not the great scholastic preacher," he told the newspaper. "I talk ordinary talk to ordinary people."
And people in Kingston, across the area and in every community he served later, responded. Rev. Griffen is survived by his wife, children Deanna, Bob and Tim, and four grandchildren.
The family will be receiving relatives and friends on Saturday at Port Perry United Church between 2 and 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. On Sunday, visitors will be welcomed at Kingsview United Church in Oshawa from 1 to 3 p.m. This will be followed by a special service in celebration of Rev. Griffen's life.
The funeral will be private.

From George Halliday
The Kingston Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Jul 19, 1996. pg. 9
Obituary WELBANKS, HOWARD (Wolfe Island)
"Fisherman die in their boots because I think we're scared to stop. It's something you do because you love."
- Fisherman Roxy Lancaster, 50.
In 1930, Howard Welbanks built his first boat out of a fish crate his father had given him. It was his first captaincy. He was eight years old. Like his father before him, his workplace would become Lake Ontario. At the time of his death, he was Amherst Island's only commercial fisherman. He was gillnetting for perch on the day he died - Friday, July 5. He was 74.
"He took sick out in the boat," said 80-year-old Raymond McIntosh, Mr. Welbanks's boatbuilder and friend of 50 years. "He died with his boots on, the way he wanted."
Mr. Welbanks will be featured in an upcoming documentary film, due to air on Cablenet 13 this September. Producer Suzanne Pasternak has been preserving local marine history since 1986 and was introduced to Mr. Welbanks five years ago.
"He was just unbelievable," said Pasternak, who was awed by the indefatigable fisherman.
She filmed Mr. Welbanks in conversation a year ago, as he sat upon a stack of fish crates on the dock of his Amherst Island residence. His boat, the Noreen, struggled gently against its mooring. He was a white-haired man with a weather-worn complexion and an easy smile. "He had incredible story-telling qualities ... He was really moved that I was doing this [film]," she says.
Pasternak says that Mr. Welbanks was one of about 20 commercial fisherman left on eastern Lake Ontario. Mr. McIntosh, who is now retired, said that in the 1950s there were more than 200. Raymond Wemp, 50, apprenticed under Mr. Welbanks as a teenager in the 1960s.
"He was a helluva good guy. He helped me a lot," said Wemp, who praised Mr. Welbanks's work ethic.
"Oh God, Howard was up early and he'd go till pretty near dark and if he wasn't fishing he'd be fixing something that had to do with fishing. He lived to fish. I think he was raised in a fishboat. That was his life." Mr. Welbanks's zeal for his work was well-known, said fellow fisherman Roxy Lancaster. "He'd wear two men out who were just walking behind him," Lancaster said, adding that he was impatient of anything that kept him from fishing.
"If the wind was bad he'd pace up and down the beach. We'd tease him that he was wearing a path in the shoreline," chuckled Lancaster. "He was not a terribly patient man for his body to mend ... He had pneumonia two years running and he just kept right on fishing. I mean, this guy just wouldn't give up."
Mr. Welbanks fished all year round. A snowmobile accident last winter left him with a punctured lung and fractured ribs. He was back out fishing the following spring.
Pasternak's documentary may be seen as a tribute to a man for whom she had great respect. "I was like a teenager with this guy. For some reason, he was just like a big hero to me. He was a wonderful seaman." Mr. Welbanks leaves his wife, Noreen, daughter Dale Filson and grandchildren Tracey and Hugh Filson.

From George Halliday
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Jun 23, 1992. pg. 38
Obituary LAKINS, GLEN HOWARD (Wolfe Island)
Glen Harold Lakins, a resident of Wolfe Island, died at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital on May 30, 1992, after a seven-month battle with cancer. He was 64.
Born in Moscow, Ont., a son of Danford and Myrtle Lakins, he was educated at Westbrook Public School. A truck driver and fork-lift operator, he worked at Alcan for 41 years. As a resident of Battersea, he was one of the founders of the Storrington Fire Department, which he served as deputy fire chief. He attended Wolfe Island United Church and was a member of local C.B. clubs, the Oddfellows Lodge, Harrowsmith, and the Alcan Recreation Association and was also a volunteer at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital. He was a fan of the Kingston Frontenacs hockey team.
Mr. Lakins is survived by his wife, Marion; sister Elizabeth Doyle; step-daughters Judy, Janet and Jo-Anne; step-son Bill; and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his god-daughter Kimberley Woods and sister-in-law June Lakins. He was predeceased by sister Nellie and brothers Clifford, Gerald and Ronald.
The funeral was conducted on June 2 by Rev. Gloria LeComte and Rev. Lewis Bryant. The pallbearers were Martin and Bernie Oomen, Mike McQuillan, Clifford Convery Jr, Dale Gordon and Charlie Pockington. Interment was at Sandhill Cemetery.

From George Halliday
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
May 2, 1992. pg. 37
Obituary Madeleine Lacy (Greenwood) Wolfe Island
Madeleine Lacey, of Wolfe Island, died at Providence Manor on April 8, 1992 at the age of 95.
Mrs. Lacey was a daughter of Thomas Greenwood and Sarah Kelly. She is survived by daughter Ina O'Neill and husband Vincent; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Lacey, daughter Joan McGregor and 15 brothers and sisters.
The funeral mass was celebrated by Frs. J. Appleman and G. O'Reilly. The pallbearers were Neil Lacey, Gordon McGlynn, Gordon Greenwood, Paul Renaud and Rory Plant. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island.

From George Halliday
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
May 2, 1992. pg. 37
Obituary STEVENSON, DOUGLAS HOWARD (Wolfe Island)
Douglas Howard Stevenson d Stevenson, of Downing St., died on March 17, 1992 at Kingston General Hospital after a two-month illness. He was in his 72th year.
Mr. Stevenson was born in Kingston, a son of Frank Stevenson and the former Luella Leal, and attended Frontenac Public School. A farm worker, he later owned farms on Wolfe Island and near Sunbury. He also worked for the Canadian Locomotive Co. for some years and for W.J. McKendry and Sons. In 1972 he moved to Bayridge, where he worked as a custodian at Bayridge Public School and Bayridge Secondary School until he retired. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Velma Mosier; sons Douglas Jr. of Kingston, Reginald and wife Laurie of Westbrook, and Paul and wife Jaana of Sydenham; grandchildren Tania Taylor, Reginald Jr., and Andrew Stevenson; sisters Madeline Haxton of Sault Ste. Marie, Doreen Newberry of Gananoque, Lillian Mosier of Inverary, Grace Thompson of Belleville, and Jean Stevenson of Inverary; and brother Clifford and wife Linda of Oshawa. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Irene Hoadley and brother Allen.
The funeral was held on March 20, with Pastor Michael Lay of Calvin Park Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Daughter-in- law Jaana Stevenson gave the eulogy. The pallbearers were nephews Wayne Jackson, Jack and Brent Hoadley, and Dennis and Danny Mosier, and cousin Bob Mosier. Honorary pallbearers were friends Melville Good and Syd Richardson. Interment was at Point Alexandria Cemetery, Wolfe island.

From George Halliday
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Jan 15, 1992. pg. 26
Obituary Naomi Dunkinson (Greenwood) Wolfe Island
Naomi Dunkinson died at home at 90 Brant Ave. on Dec. 15, 1991 after a six-month illness. She was 55.
Born on Wolfe Island, a daughter of Madeline and Vincent Greenwood, she attended Cathedral School, Notre Dame Convent School and Metzler Business School. She worked as a bookkeeper for 37 years , as head bookkeeper for James Richardson and Sons and at Tri-Heat Services. She was past president of Evening Ladies Curling , Kingston Curling Club and a tireless worker and volunteer in the early days of the Rob Roy Pipe Band and Scottish country dancing. She also worked as a volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society. She took a special interest in the care and breeding of Scottish terriers. She attended Sacred Heart Church and Holy Family Church.
Miss Dunkinson is survived by her sisters, Mrs. Mark McRae (Mabel) and Mrs. Tim O'Shea (Marion). She was predeceased by her parents, sisters Lucille Mosier and Julia McAllister and brothers Vincent and Gerald. The funeral was held on Dec. 18 with Rev. Fathers Brady and Appelton officiating. The pallbearers were her nephews, Gordon McRae, Terry O'Shea, Danny Mosier, Anthony Greenwood, Wayne McAllister and Ian Dunkinson. Interment was at Cataraqui Cemetery.

From George Halliday
The Whig - Standard. Kingston, Ont.
Sep 4, 1991. pg. 26
Obituary Bill J. Kyle(Wolfe Island)
Bill J. Kyle, a lifelong resident of Wolfe Island, died on June 30, 1991 at Kingston General Hospital after a seven-week illness. He was 49. Mr. Kyle was a son of Howard and Olga Kyle of Wolfe Island. A member of the Sacred Heart Church, he retired from farming one year ago. He was active in the 4-H Club for 25 years, and a member of the Holstein Association. An active member of the Community Centre board, he served as a councillor on Wolfe Island for three years.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Woodman, daughters Sherry and husband Vincent Mosier, Debbie and husband Dean Maxwell, Amy and husband Mike Martin; and son Jeff and wife Chris Kyle. He is also survived by his brother Jim and wife Joan and nephew Adam.
The funeral was held on July 4, with Father Appleman and Father Jean O'Reilly officiating.
The pallbearers were Bobbie and Brian Woodman, Paul Hogan, Danny Hulton, Steve Fargo and Hank De Bruin. The honorary pallbearers were Joe and Marilyn Hawkins, Sandy and Eldon McCready, Janet and Albert Martin, Ed and Donna Siville, and Harry and Mary Hulton. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island.

From Pat McAvoy-Costin
The Daily Whig
Thursday Evening, December 20, 1888
The Late Patrick McEvoy
Yesterday, from a severe inflamation of the lungs, Patrick McEvoy, light house keeper at Oak Point, Wolfe Island, passed away. He was a blacksmith and had a shop in Marysville. He was about 50 years of age.
(Wrong spelling of surname and wrong point)
A few days later a correction....
British Whig, (Kingston)
Jan 4, 1889
p. 7, In Memoriam-Late Patrick McAvoy, Wolfe Island-had been lighthouse keeper at Knapp's Point for many years.

From Pat McAvoy-Costin
The Daily British Whig
September 25, 1873
Died at Wolfe Island on Wednesday, the 24th instant, Mary, the beloved wife of John Dawson, Esq. Sen, aged 75 years. The funeral will take place from her late residence on Friday, 26th instant at 10:30 AM. A boat will leave Folger and Hanleys dock at 10 AM.

The Ottawa Citizen
Death Notices (01/15/03)
CARSON, Dr. George Thompson M.D.C.M., F.R.C.O.G., F.R.C.S.C. R.C.A.F. Veteran, WWII At Providence Manor, Kingston, on Monday, January 13, 2003, Dr. George Carson, in his 88th year. Loved and loving husband of Pamela Anglin. Also survived by son George Douglas and his wife Sheila and their son Matthew, his daughter Barbara and her husband Edward (Ted) Grandmaison, son Robert and his wife Arlene and their children Alison and Sean. The family would like to thank all the caregivers and staff at Providence Manor for their compassionate treatment. Cremation. A private memorial service will be held at Point Alexander Cemetery, Wolfe Island in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Providence Continuing Care Centre Foundation or to Queen's University Medical School, c/o Alumni Affairs, Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Robert J. Reid & Sons Funeral Directors, 309 Johnson Street (at Barrie Street), Kingston. Online Guest Book ReidFuneralHome.com (613) 548-7973 The Ottawa Citizen, Area Code 613

The Ottawa Citizen
Death Notices (01/26/04)
TOWNSEND, JoAnna Marie July 10, 1952 - January 23, 2004 It is with sorrow that we announce the death of JoAnna Townsend, at home and in the presence of her family. Sustained by the love and devotion of her husband and daughters, and with the support of many friends, she fought a determined and courageous battle with a brain tumour first diagnosed in March 2000. JoAnna was devoted to her family, her friends and her colleagues. Though JoAnna had many talents and interests, her three daughters were the light of her life. She passes on to them her love of music, flowers, books, conversation and good food, her beauty and kindness. She was blessed with an adventurous spirit. This led to her many travels: she spent a year in Paris and traveled through Europe at age 19; she participated in a World University Services Canada (WUSC) trip to China in 1978; she experienced a typhoon in Hong Kong and woke up to a volcano eruption in Guatemala; she rafted the Grand Canyon; she canoed the tranquil waters of Algonquin Park and the Gatineau; she danced the Tango in Buenos Aires. JoAnna was enchanted by Latin America. She travelled to Antigua, Guatemala, to perfect her Spanish in 1978. Few could resist her intelligence and persuasive charm in any language or on any continent. JoAnna graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1971 (Head Girl), Univ. of Ottawa and UBC (M. Sc.-Intl Business). She worked for Export Development Corporation for five years. She founded Townsend Trade Strategies in 1989, which allowed her to apply her expertise in trade to Canadian companies doing business in the NAFTA region and beyond. Her fluency in Spanish facilitated projects in Latin America. She was proud to serve in the Dept. of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, which she joined in 1997 as Director of the Small and Medium Enterprises Division, and she immensely enjoyed interacting with aboriginal and women entrepreneurs. JoAnna served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of WUSC; a founding member of the Ottawa branch of the Legal Education and Action Fund for Women; Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the North American Institute; Executive Committee Member of the Medical Friends of Peru; and Presidente du Comite special pour la preservation de l'enseignement secondaire publique de langue francaise dans l'ouest d'Ottawa. She was active in the Brain Tumour Support Group and made many new friends through this group. Her grace, fortitude and wisdom in the face of illness have been an inspiration to all of us. She leaves behind her husband Ted Friesen and their daughters Meghan, Genevieve and Ariane; her mother, Ida and father, Gordon; her sisters Martha, Madeleine and Andrea. Her sister Elizabeth predeceased her in 1964. A memorial service will be held at the Ottawa Unitarian Church, 30 Cleary Avenue, at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2004. A funeral mass will be said for JoAnna at Sacred Heart Church on Wolfe Island at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, January 31st (ferry departs Kingston at 12:30 pm). Special thanks to all the wonderful health care professionals at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, the Ottawa Hospital, the Montreal Neurological Hospital and her home care professionals who kept her comfortable during her final days. In lieu of flowers, JoAnna requested that donations in her memory be made to the Dr. Del Maestro Research Fund, Montreal Neurological Hospital, 3801 University Avenue, Montreal, QC H3A 2B4, Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre Foundation, 503 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 9Z9, or to the Medical Friends of Peru, 151 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N8.

The Ottawa Citizen
Death Notices (09/14/04)
WOOD, Jessie Peacefully at the Helen Henderson Care Centre on Monday, September 13, 2004, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Reginald Wood. Loving mother of Sylvia and her husband John Stard, Terry and his wife Anne Wood. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Tamara and Evan Stard, Laura and her husband Martin Fobart, Ryan Wood. Survived by her sister Elsie Jean Orr, and brothers Hugh and Fraser McColloch. Predeceased by her sister Effa McKinnon and brother Joe McColloch. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (Counter Street at Highway 2). Friends will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Wolfe Island United Church on Friday, September 17, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. followed by cremation. Inurnment Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations made to the 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

From Thelma Moye
Transcribed by Jerry Vaughn
WM. C. DIXON, 83, CLAYTON, DIES
Clayton, Feb. 23, 1942
William Collins Dixon, 83, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Tiernan, on the Three Mile Bay road, Clayton, R. D., Sunday morning at 9:30. His death was attributed to a heart attack and the infirmities of old age.
The survivors are: two sons, Charles H. Dixon, and William C. Dixon, Clayton; four daughters, Mrs. Fred (Flora) Van Alstyne, Mrs. Howard (Lottie) Haller, Mrs. George (Louise) Tiernan and Mrs. Willis (Lena) Bass, all in Clayton; seven � grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Another daughter, Mrs. Elbridge (Ethel) Johndrow, died June 11, 1917.
The funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. Tiernan, Tuesday afternoon at 2, Rev. William Eddy, pastor of the Clayton Methodist church, officiating. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Burial will be at the Depauville cemetery.
Mr. Dixon was born Jan. 11, 1859, on Wolfe Island, Ont., the son of Robert and Nancy Smith Dixon. He married Miss Jennie Duggin April 6, 1885, at the home of Rev. Irving A. Brice, pastor of the Stone Mills Methodist church.
Mr. Dixon lived on Wolfe Island until 1901 when he and his wife moved to a farm on the Clayton-Watertown road. Mrs. Dixon died there Nov. 5, 1932.
Mr. Dixon belonged to the Methodist church. He was a member of the Wolfe Island band and the Order of Chosen Friends at Wolfe island.
The Collins family were early settlers in the region now known as Stone Mills. Before J. B. Collins, Mr. Dixon�s grandfather, built his stone mill, the village was called Collins Mills.
Mr. Dixon wrote several song lyrics among them being: �If only�, �Don�t Forget Your Mother�, and �You asked Me Why I�m Lonely.�

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
March 14, 1932 page 3
ALEXANDER MCLAREN
Alexander McLaren, one of the best known and most popular residents of Wolfe Island, died at his home on Saturday, at the age of eighty-three years and ten months. The funeral will take place from the residence of his son-in-law, Samuel V. Hogan, Wolfe Island, at nine o�clock on Tuesday morning to the Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, where solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at 9 o�clock by Rev. Father Carey.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
March 14, 1932 page 3
MARY KNAPP
The funeral of the late Mary Knapp took place on Monday morning at nine o�clock from her late residence, Wolfe Island, to Sacred Heart Church where a solemn requiem mass was celebrated at nine o�clock by Rev. Father Carey. The late Mary Knapp was eighty-three years of age and passed away in the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Saturday.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
March 14, 1932 page 3
MRS. WILLIAM G. WOODMAN
The funeral of the late Mrs. William G. Woodman took place on Monday morning from her late residence, Wolfe Island, at ten-thirty o�clock to Wolfe Island Cemetery. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Halpenny of the United Church. The late Mrs. Woodman, who was formerly Mary Elizabeth Dixon, was seventy years of age.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Mar 17, 1932 page 10
MRS. W.G.WOODMAN
Fitting tribute to the late Mary Elizabeth Dixon, wife of William G. Woodman, Wolfe Island, was paid at the funeral service held her late home on Monday, March 14. Mrs Woodman, after an illness of several weeks, passed away on March 12. Born on Wolfe Island, July 7, 1861, as a girl she learned to love her Saviour and throughout girlhood and womanhood she never wavered in her loyalty to her Master and His Kingdom.
Fifty-one years ago she was united in marriage to William G. Woodman, and for some years lived on what is known as the Woodman Homestead near the foot of the Island. She with her husband moved to the village of Wolfe Island about twenty years ago where she resided until her death. The late Mrs. Woodman was always interested in her church and community, and ready to do her share and lend her heart and hand in doing good. For a number of years she was secretary-treasurer of the Women�s Association of the Church, a member of the Women�s Institute and a charter member of the Chosen Friends.
Owing to the illness of her daughter, Miss Lillian, the funeral service was held at her late residence, conducted by her pastor, Rev. William Halpenny. Rev. Mr. Braman, of the Anglican Church, was present and assisted in the service, and a very appropriate solo, entitled �Shadows� was beautifully rendered by Mrs. Halpenny. The many floral offerings testified to the esteem and love in which the deceased was held by the many friends who were present to pay their last tribute of regard. There are left to mourn her departure, her husband, one daughter, Miss Lillian, at home, two sons, George and Stanley, and eight grandchildren, one daughter having predeceased her some years ago. Four sisters and two brothers also survive. Mrs. Charles Getman of Watertown; Mrs. Nina Garlough of Buffalo; Mrs. Evard Wagner of Detroit and Miss Edith Dixon of California, Mr. Danforth Dixon of Watertown and Mr. John Dixon of Mass.
Mrs. Woodman will be missed by her neighbours, friends and loved ones.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
March 12, 1932 page 3.
MRS. ARMANDA DAVIS
The death occurred this morning at Wolfe Island of one of the oldest and best known residents of the community in the person of Mrs. Amanda Davis, widow of the late Hiram Davis. She was seventy-nine years of age. Interment will take place at Wolfe Island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
February 26, 1930
Mrs. Rainus Sr. died on Saturday evening. She lived the greater part of her life at the foot of the Island and had reached a ripe age. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon from the foot of the Island. She leaves to mourn her loss, one daughter, Mrs. Richard Halliday and two sons, Will Rainus of the Island and Robert of Pittsburgh.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Aug 5 1935, page 3
GEORGE CADOTTE
The funeral of the late George Cadotte, who died as a result of injuries received when he was struck by a car near his home in Westbrook, took place from his late home in Westbrook. After a short service conducted by Canon McTear of Christ Church, Cataraqui, the funeral cortege then proceeded to Wolfe Island where the funeral service was held in the Anglican Church. The service was conducted by Canon McTear and Rev. J. Dawe. Besides his wife, deceased leaves to mourn, one daughter, Mrs. Alfred E. Babcock, Cataraqui; one son, George, at home; two sisters, Mrs. M. Eves, Simcoe Island and Mrs. Sarah Sudds, Kingston; three grandchildren, Howard at home, Phyllis Babcock, Cataraqui; Mrs. Ted Baker, Kingston; one great-granddaughter, Barbara Baker of Kingston. The pall-bearers were Geo. Kiell, William Kemp, Ernest Sproule and Steve Knight.
The late Mr. Cadotte was born on Simcoe Island 73 years ago. He spent the early part of his life sailing on the upper lakes and later on took up farming. For the past 20 years he had been engaged in farming at Westbrook.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Aug 15, 1936 page 3
MRS. D. J. MACDONALD
Following a brief illness, Mrs. D. J. MacDonald died recently at her home on Wolfe Island. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Catherine Ryan of Wolfe Island.
She is survived by her husband, Donald James MacDonald, and ten children, Mrs. J. D. Brown and Mrs. W. F. Briceland of Syracuse, N.Y.; Mrs. F. X. Donovan of Portland, Ont.; Sandford, Earl, Malcolm, Rita, Bernadette, Eileen and Marie, at home; also three sisters and one brother, Susie at home, Mrs. J. B. Allard, Mrs. M. E. Monohan and Leo A. Ryan of Syracuse, N.Y. Surviving also are eleven grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Tuesday morning to the Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, where requiem mass was sung by the pastor, Rev. J. F. Feeney. Rev. James Ryan was in the sanctuary. The funeral was largely attended and the pall-bearers were Thomas Casey, Peter Brown, Stanley Kiel, Thomas Brown, Frank and Monty Fawcett.

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