Wolfe Island Obits 15

Transcriptions of obituaries for Wolfe Island.

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2003 Memoriam
HULTON
In memory of a loving husband, father and grandfather, Lorne, who passed away September 12, 1999.
Remember Lorne with a smile today,
He was not one for tears,
Reflect instead on memories,
Of all the happy years.
Recall to mind the way he spoke,
And all the things he said,
His strength, his jokes,
The way he laughed,
Remember these instead
The good times he shared with us,
His eyes that shone with fun,
So much of him that never died,
He left for everyone.
He had a nature
You could not help loving,
And a heart generous and good,
To those who knew him
And loved him,
His memory will never grow old.
There is one link death can't sever,
Love and remembrance lasts forever.
Forever in our hearts, Theresa, Kim, Tammy, Mark and grandchildren,
Stacey, Clara and Emma.

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NILES, ANNIE MABEL At Fairmont Home on Saturday, October 15, 1989, Annie Mabel Horne, in her 107th year, beloved wife of the late John Niles, dear mother of Mrs. George Dignum (Gladys), of Oshawa, and the late Lois Woodman, dear grandmother of Mrs. A. Handy side (Janet), Grant, Robert and George Pike, Elwood Woodman and Mrs. B. Kyle (Karen), also survived by 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Robert J. Reid Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street (at Barrie), on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in "The Chapel on the Corner" on Tuesday, October 17, at 1:15 p.m. Interment Point Alexander Cemetery, Wolfe Island. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to Point Alexander and St. Lawrence Cemeteries, Wolfe Island, would be appreciated by the family.

NILES, ANNIE MABEL
Annie Mabel Niles, 106, who died recently at Fairmont Home in Glenburnie was buried at Point Alexander Cemetery on Wolfe Island.
Mrs. Niles was born on Wolfe Island and lived there until 15 years ago. A daughter of the late William J. Horne and the former Mary Jane Gillespie, she was one of 11 children and received her education in one-room school houses on the island.
She was a member of St. Lawrence Methodist Church and Wolfe Island United Church congregations. She played organ for the St. Lawrence Methodists and was a member of the United Church Women.
She was a founding, charter and life member of the St. Lawrence Women's Institute on Wolfe Island and the first meeting of that organization was held at her urging and in her home at the foot of Wolfe Island on May 27, 1927.
Her interests included playing hymns on the organ, crochet work and quilting by hand.
Surviving are her daughter Gladys (Pyke)Dignem and husband George; granddaughters Karen (Woodman) Kyle and husband Bill and Mrs. Janet (Pyke) Handysides and her husband Allen; four grandsons; 11 great-grandsons; eight great-granddaughters; three great-great-grandsons; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband John Walter Niles; a daughter Lois Marie Woodman; two sons-in-law Clarence Woodman and George W. Pyke; and her seven sisters and three brothers.
Pallbearers were her grandsons Robert and Brian Woodman, Jeff Kyle, George, Duncan and Jeff Pyke with Jason and John Pyke as flower bearers.

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BULLIS, DELLA GERTRUDE
Peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 28, 1988, Della Gillespie, in her 95th year, beloved wife of the late Robert Bullis, loving mother of Mrs. Leone Stevenson, Wolfe Island; Hubert and his wife Marg Bullis, Calgary; and Muriel and her husband Ewart White, Wolfe Island; missed and loved by ten grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, dear sister of Mrs. Clara Payne, Kingston. Rested at the home of Glennys and Duncan MacDonald, Wolfe Island. Funeral service in Trinity Anglican Church, Wolfe Island, on Friday, December 30 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Trinity Anglican Church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic in Mrs. Bullis' memory would be thoughtfully remembered by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel.

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DELLA GERTRUDE BULLIS
Wolfe Island
Della Gertrude Bullis, 94, of Wolfe Island, died recently and was buried at Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery here.
She was born on the island, a daughter of the late William Gillespie and his wife, the former Alvisa Woodman, and had spent her lifetime here. Mrs. Bullis attended Trinity Anglican Church where she was organist for many years. She was life member and the last charter member of the Wolfe Island Women's Institute and a member of the Anglican Church Guild. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leone Stevenson and Mrs. Ewart (Muriel) White, both of Wolfe Island, and a son, Hubert Bullis of Calgary. Additional survivors are a sister, Mrs. Clara Payne of Kingston, 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert Bullis, several brothers and sisters and two great-grandchildren.
Rev. Robert Meier officiated at a funeral service and the pallbearers were Mrs. Bullis' grandsons George and Clarke White, Bob and Ken Stevenson, Duncan MacDonald and Raymond Smith.

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BENNETT, LAURA MAE
Wolfe Island
Laura Mae Bennett, 74, of Wolfe Island, who died recently at Kingston's Hotel Dieu Hospital following a three-week illness was buried at Trinity Church Cemetery here.
She was born in Halifax, N.S. the daughter of the late William Austin and his wife Lydia, but had been a Wolfe Island resident for 37 years. Previously she had lived at Fogo, Newfoundland.
Mrs. Bennett was clerk-treasurer for Wolfe Island Township and was a member of the Frontenac County Clerks and Treasurers Association. She attended Trinity Anglican Church on the island and was a member of St. Margaret's Guild. Among her special interests were knitting and quilting.
Surviving are four sons, Dan, Ned and James Bennett, all of Kingston; Thomas of Perth; two daughters, Mrs. Ted (Patricia) Dorion of Carleton Place and Mrs. Joe (Lynda) Furtado of Kingston.
Her husband, Garfield Bennett, predeceased her as did a son, Carl, and two brothers, William and Jack Austin. Additional survivors are a sister, Louise Johnson of Dartmouth, N.S., 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

BENNETT, LAURA MAE
Peacefully at the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Wednesday, April 6, 1988, Laura Mae Austin, beloved wife of the late Garfield Bennett, loving mother of Don and his wife Joan of Kingston; Patricia and her husband Ted Dorion of Carleton Place; Ned and his wife Peggy of Kingston; Thomas and his wife Marie of Perth; James and his wife Brenda and Lynda and her husband Joe Furtado all of Kingston; predeceased by her son Carl, dear sister of Louise Johnson of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; predeceased by her brothers William and Jack Austin, sadly missed by 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral service in Trinity Anglican Church, Wolfe Island on Saturday, April 9 at 2:30 p.m. Reverend N. L. Meier and Reverend F. Bell officiating. Interment Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Wolfe Island. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Wolfe Island Community Medical Clinic would be appreciated by the Bennett family.
In the care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Directors.

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CARPENTER, PHYLLIS PAULINE
At the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Sunday, December 27, 1992, in her 79th year, Phyllis MacAdoo, beloved wife of the late Rollin S. Carpenter; dear sister of Doris Woodman of Kingston; Angelene Thompson of Kingston; and Alan MacAdoo of Wolfe Island; predeceased by sister Geraldine Webb and brother Van MacAdoo; lovingly remembered by her 17 nieces and nephews and their families. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (Counter Street at Highway No. 2). Funeral in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, New York. Friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation in Mrs. Carpenter's memory would be thoughtfully remembered by the family.

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JOHNSON, EDNA ELIZABETH
Edna Elizabeth Johnson, a lifetime resident of Wolfe Island, passed away on Feb. 25, 1991, at her home on Wolfe Island after a two year illness. She was 86.
Mrs. Johnson was a daughter of Philip Ryan and Elizabeth Leavis. She attended Notre Dame Convent School in Kingston. She was also a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart of Mary and a member of the Catholic Women's League. After the death of her husband in 1951, she became housekeeper at Sacred Heart Rectory for her brother, Mgr. J. S. Ryan, until his retirement in the early 70s.
Mrs. Johnson was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her sons James A. Johnson and Paul V. Johnson, her daughter Margaret M. Commercial and son-in-law James J. Commercial as well as her grandchildren Andre P., Lisette and Anne-Marie Johnson and Kristen M. Commercial. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent Johnson, her brothers Vincent, Mgr. James, Adrian and Philip Ryan.
The funeral was held February 27, with Rev. J. Appleman officiating. Pallbearers were Paul V. Johnson, Andre P. Johnson, William McKenna, Brian Johnson, John Broeders, and Gerald Johnson. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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FLYNN, EDWARD JOHN
Suddenly at home on Sunday, May 16, 1999. Beloved husband of Louise (Hawkins Kenney). Step father of Anne Taggart and Edward Kenney. Beloved son of the late Matthew and Catherine (Lacey). Dear brother of Margaret Grimshaw of Wolfe Island and predeceased by Lester Flynn (Detroit, Mich.), Harold Flynn (Watertown, N.Y.), James and Edmund Flynn, Corinne Hawkins and Marie LaRush (Wolfe Island). Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, on Tuesday, May 18 at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic would be appreciated by his family. (Donations by cheque only)

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LATE FATHER T. J. SPRATT
Funeral Took Place at Wolfe Island on Tuesday
Very largely attended was the funeral of the later Rev. Father Thomas J. Spratt, which took place Tuesday morning at Wolfe Island, and who for over forty years was parish priest on the island. Nearly all the priests of the diocese were in attendance.
The funeral took place to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Mary. The remains were taken from the house to the church on Monday night. Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Spratt, with Monsignor Casey, of Lindsay, as assistant priest; Rev. Father Hogan as deacon; Rev. Father Hartigan, of Deseronto, as sub-deacon; and Rev. Father Archibald Hanley, Kingston, as master of ceremonies. The sermon was preached by Rev. Father Meehan, of Morrisburg, who spoke on the life and work of Father Spratt. Among those present from outside the city were Monsignor Murray, of Cobourg, Vicar-General Corbett, of Cornwall, in addition to priests from the diocese of Peterboro, Alexandria and Toronto.

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FRASSO, GERALD LEO
Longtime resident of Wolfe Island
Peacefully at home on Thursday, February 13, 2003, Gerald, loving husband of 49 years to June. Beloved father of Wayne (Celina), David (Janet), Cynthia (Barry) Yott, Carl (Christina Loverock). Predeceased by his daughter Pauline Murphy, son Paul Frasso, grandchildren Jeff and Kerri-Lynn. Dear grandfather of Patrick, Michael, Christine, Paul, Kyle and Kerri-Lynn; brother of Joe (Mildred) and the late Vincent (Frances); sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Sunday February 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in our chapel Monday at 11:30 a.m. Donations for those wishing may be made to Wolfe Island Volunteer Ambulance Service.
In the care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel, 546-5454

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FEENEY, ROBERT JAMES
Suddenly on Howe Island on Thursday, May 30, 1991, Robert Feeney, age 51, beloved husband of Margaret Rothwell, loving father of Jamie, Sherry, Robbie and Kristy, predeceased by his parents Joseph Feeney and his wife Florence Finn and by his brother Richard Feeney, fondly remembered by his niece Kerri Feeney. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) from 7-9 p.m. Saturday; 2-4 and 7-9 Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Philomena's Church, Howe Island, on Monday June 3, 1991, at 1:00 p.m. Interment St. Philomena's Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the Feeney family.
In the care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel.

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EX-PATROLMAN ROGERS DIED LAST NIGHT
Ex-Patrolman John Rogers passed away about 7:50 o'clock at the family residence, 359 Greenwood Avenue, after a long period of suffering. His malady was cancer of the stomach.
The confirmation of the appointment of Patrolman Rogers was not made for several years after he was placed on the force in June 1888, for the reason, it was said, that he was over the age limit when appointed. Just before the commission, of which Gen. J. E. Pittman was president, went out of office, John Rogers was duly confirmed. He was retired on June 1, 1901. Mr. Rogers is survived by a widow and four children, Joseph M., Harry T., Frank E., and Lillian R. Rogers. He was born on Wolfe Island, Ont, and before coming to Detroit in 1880, he was engaged in the butcher business in St. Catherines, Ont. The funeral will be held from SS. Peter & Paul's Cathedral, Adelaide Street, Thursday at 9 a.m.

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GURNSEY, GAIL LILLIAN
Accidentally at Inverary on Monday, September 2, 1974, Gail Gurnsey, age 15 years, beloved daughter of Arthur and Audrey (nee Niles) Gurnsey; dear sister of Niles and Melinda and the late Ian; dear granddaughter of Mrs. Lillian Niles and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Gurnsey, all of Wolfe Island. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel, Counter Street at Highway No. 2. Funeral service in the chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment Cataraqui Cemetery. Friends will be received Tuesday 2-4 and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

GURNSEY, GAIL A 15-year old girl was killed and her sister injured in a single car accident on the Round Lake road a mile and a half north of Division Street Monday evening.
Gail Gurnsey, 15, of Round Lake was dead a the scene pinned across the car's front seat by the steering wheel. Her sister Melinda, 17, although apparently suffering from shock, was able to climb out of the car.
Gail Gurnsey is survived by her parents, Arthur and Audrey (Niles) Gurnsey, two sisters, Niles and Melinda, and three grandparents, Mrs. Lillian Niles and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Gurnsey, all of Wolfe Island. The funeral will be held at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel, Tuesday at 2 p.m.

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LARUSH, GUY
Born August 21, 1942, Wolfe Island, Ont.; Died Jan. 8, 1995 Guy LaRush launched his racing career at the age of 15 and he set the standard for excellence in racing for more than three decades. In 1964, at the age of 22, LaRush won the driving championship at Connaught Park. His 95 wins that year tied for the most in Canada. The next year he won his third consecutive driving crown at Rideau Carleton and he was third in Canada with 115 winning drives.
He broke the century mark again in 1966 with 102 wins and he was named leading percentage driver by the Canadian Trotting Association in 1971 and in 1974.
LaRush was named top driver at tracks in Ottawa, Peterborough, Barrie, Kingston and Belleville. He trained and drove horses for 35 years, reining 1843 winners in his career with nearly $2 million in lifetime earnings. He established track records at Orangeville, Kingston and Belleville.
In May 1994 LaRush was diagnosed with cancer but he continued to drive after radiation treatments. He had one of his best years, with 105 wins, and he was named driver of the year at both Kawartha Downs and Quinte Raceway despite missing 25 percent of the dates.

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HOGAN, HAROLD F. (HARRY)
Peacefully at his home, Wolfe Island, Friday, February 16, 1990, Harry Hogan, in his 73rd year, beloved husband of Elaine Horne, loving father of Ted Hogan, Wolfe Island; Brenda Bennett, Beth Hogan, both of Kingston; Barbara Chesney, Wolfe Island; Beverly Hogan, Victoria, B.C.; lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Amanda and Brandon Bennett, Kingston; Nathan and Nolan Chesney, Wolfe Island; beloved father-in-law of Jim Bennett, Kingston and Perry Chesney, Wolfe Island; son of the late Frank Hogan and Nina Murphy; dear brother of Mrs. Betty Amo, Wolfe Island; Jerry Hogan, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Margaret Anderson, Norland, Ontario; Richard Hogan, Pompano Beach, Florida; Mrs. Sheila Jakowec, Nepean; Joseph Hogan, Wolfe Island; predeceased by his sister Helen Hogan. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy), from 2 to 5 and 6:30 to 9:30 Monday. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, Tuesday, February 20th at 1:30. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic would be appreciated by the family.
In the care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Directors.

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HENDERSON, RALPH
Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, August 17, 1974, Ralph Henderson, beloved husband of Zeta Henderson, loving father of Gerald, Clifford, Kimberly and Richard, dear brother of Clare and Roland Henderson, also William, Lorna, Jack and Richard Irvine; predeceased by one sister Lilly Irvine. Resting at the Funeral Residence of Gordon F. Tompkins 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) from 3 p.m. Monday. Service in Trinity Anglican Church, Wolfe Island.

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GREENWOOD, VINCENT
Peacefully at home, Thursday May 30, 1991, Vincent Greenwood, in his 99th year, beloved husband of the late Madeline Hawkins, loving father of Mable McCrae and her husband Mark, of Wolfe Island; Marion O'Shea and her husband Tim, of Wolfe Island; and Naomi Dunkinson and her husband Jim, of Kingston; and predeceased by daughters Lucille Mosier and Julia McAllister, and Vincent Greenwood Jr. and Gerald Greenwood; son of the late Thomas Greenwood and his wife Sarah Kelley, dear brother of Louise Payne and Madeline Lacey and predeceased by Ettie, Casey, Maggie, Stella, Minnie, Hattie, Lalia, Norman, Howard, George, Jimmy, Leonard, Oral and Bert; sadly missed by his 26 grandchildren and his 44 great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, Saturday June 1, at 11 a.m. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island. As expressions of sympathy Memorial Donations to the Wolfe Island Medical Centre or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by his family.
In the care of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel

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HOLLIDAY, HELEN KATHERINE
At the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Saturday, June 8, 1991, Helen Katherine Holliday, beloved daughter of the late Richard and Lydia Holliday, dear sister of Mrs. Bessie Kenney, of Adams, New York; Mrs. Margaret MacLean, of Kingston; predeceased by sisters Madeline Fawcett, Lillian Niles and brother Leon, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel, (Counter Street at Highway #2). Friends will be received from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Thence to Christ Church, Wolfe Island, for funeral service Wednesday, June 12 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Christ Church Cemetery, Wolfe Island. As expressions of sympathy, Memorial Donations made to Christ Church Restoration Fund would be thoughtfully appreciated by the family.

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AUG 17 1974
ISLAND MAN, 55, DROWNS
A life-long resident of Wolfe Island drowned in the St. Lawrence River Saturday nigh after telling his family that he intended to swim across to the United States side of the channel.
Ralph Cecil Henderson, 55, of RR 1 Wolfe Island, set out at dusk from the southwest shore of Wolfe Island to swim to the U.S. shore about three-quarters of a mile away. He disappeared from view about 150 feet off shore.
A search for his body by the Ontario Provincial Police Kingston detachment, was suspended at midnight. Divers were called in from Belleville the next morning.
However, the body was recovered by neighbours at about 6 a.m. in seven feet of water.
Mr. Henderson, a farmer and milk-truck driver, leaves his wife Zeta and four children.

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STEVENSON, JAMES KENNETH
Wolfe Island
Former crew mates aboard the Wolfe Island Ferry formed a guard of honour at the funeral of James Kenneth (Ken) Stevenson, 75, who died recently at his Wolfe Island residence.
He was born in Kingston, the son of the late James Stevenson and his wife, the former Lillie Wiggins, and had spent his entire lifetime in the Kingston area.
An employee of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications in connection with the operation of the ferry, Mr. Stevenson retired a decade ago.
He was a former Great Lakes sailor and had also worked for the Canadian Locomotive Works and Alcan (Canada) and was a farmer and carpenter. Mr. Stevenson attended the Anglican church.
Surviving are his wife, the former Leone Bullis; daughter Lorna Livesey, of Kingston; sons Robert of Kingston and Ken of Wolfe Island, and mother-in-law, Mrs. Della Bullis.
Additional survivors are grandchildren Jim and Tricia Livesey, Bob, Zach, Robert and Gordon Stevenson, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by sisters Margaret and Jessie, and brothers John, Frank, Ernest, William, Clarence and Montie.
Rev. Richard Meier officiated at the funeral service. Pallbearers were Lynn, Carl and Jimmie Stevenson, George and Clark White, and Bill McKenna.

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KEILL, J. BRUCE
30 May 1940
There passed away at Kingston General Hospital, Thursday, J. Bruce Keill of Wolfe Island, in his 84th year. He had been ill since Christmas. He was born on Wolfe Island, the son of Alexander Keill and Biny Cool and had lived in this vicinity all his life. He had been a resident of Kingston from 1907 to 1925. He was a chef and a baker and for some years was in business in Kingston. He was an elder at Cooke's United Church. Four sons and two daughters survive as follows: Mrs. Ella M. Gilbert, of Strathmore, Alta., and Mrs. Mildred Jackson, of Egertsville, N.Y., Francis A. of Vancouver, L. Garfield, of Ottawa, Dr. Kenneth, of Brestwood, L.I. and Bruce Emerson of the R.C.A.F. at Weston. Deceased was married to Mary McMaster of Amherst Island in 1885. She predeceased him in 1925.
The funeral will be held Saturday from the Lindsay Funeral Home to Cooke's United Church where service will be conducted at 3 p.m. DST.

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MCKENNA, JOHN JOSEPH
John Joseph McKenna, of 94 Wright Crescent, died April 1 at Hotel Dieu Hospital after a 3 � year battle with cancer. He was 75.
He was born on Wolfe Island where he attended school. He lived on the island and in Kingston until he married in 1961. He also lived for a time in Gananoque. He worked as a labourer at Fairbanks Morse in Kingston, at Korksy Systems in Gananoque and at Boucher's Building Supplies in Gananoque. He retired in 1980.
He attended St. Joseph's Church in Kingston. He enjoyed playing his violin and the piano. For the past 10 years he was active in the Kingston and District Old Tyme Fiddlers Association. He also enjoyed gardening and other outdoor activities.
He is survived by his wife Gertrude; step-children Mildred Kosibo (nee Serson) of Kingston, Douglas, Buddy and Donald Clark, all of Gananoque; brother Howard McKenna and sister Mary McDonald, both of Wolfe Island. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Marilyn Hawkins, Doris Hart, Linda Clement, Elwin, Keith and William McKenna, Lorne, Glen, Agnes, Kenneth, Hugh, Gordon and Joseph McDonald, Kathleen Grimshaw, Anne Mosier and Gladys MacDonald, all of Wolfe Island and district. He leaves behind several grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his father Bernard McKenna and mother Mary Ann Moran, brother Joe McKenna and nephew Donald McDonald.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Father O'Connor, assisted by Rev. Father Appleman. The pallbearers were Douglas, Donald and Buddy Clark, Elwin McKenna, Lorne and Kenneth McDonald. Interment was at St. John's Cemetery.

The Islands: Wolfe Island: Obits 15