Wolfe Island Obits 21

Transcriptions of obituaries for Wolfe Island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
June 30, 1932
DEXTER IRA KIELL
One of the most widely known and highly respected residents of Wolfe Island in the person of Dexter Ira Kiell passed away in Kingston General Hospital. Born on Wolfe Island 63 years ago he followed farming all his life and his cheerful light-hearted disposition endeared him to every resident of the Island. This was evident at his funeral which took place from his residence, the cortege being one of the largest seen on the Island in some time. He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father his wife, three sons and two daughters, Stanley and Chester at home, William D. also of Wolfe Island, Mrs. Earl Rogers, Clayton, N.Y. and Mrs. Edward Langdon of Kingston; also five sisters, Mrs. Isaac Ashley, Saginaw, Mich., Mrs. Robert McCouchie, Port Huron, Mich., Mrs. Dan O�Connor, Glengarry, Ont., Mrs. Fred Saunders, Cape Vincent, N.Y. and Mrs. George Cadotte, Westbrook, Ont; and three brothers, George of Watertown, Louis of Kingston and Wellington of Joyceville.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
July 18 1932
DEXTER I. KIELL
The funeral of the late Dexter I. Kiell took place on Wednesday afternoon from his late residence, Wolfe Island, to Trinity Anglican Church, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Brahman. The funeral was largely attended and many floral tributes banked the casket. The pall-bearers were Joe Shea, Richard Berry, George McDonald, Howard Murphy, Peter Brown, John McDonald

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
July 9, 1932 page 3
EVANGELIST COMPEAU
The death occurred at the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Saturday morning of Evangelist Compeau, well-known ship carpenter. Deceased was born on Garden Island and lived there for years where he was an employee of the Calvin Company. He later was employed at the Kingston Shipbuilding Company where he was held in very warm regard by officials and fellow workmen.
Mr. Compeau was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary�s Cathedral. Surviving him are his wife and two daughters and one son, Mrs. Moses Groade of Cornwall, Mrs. Charles Fournier and Charles Compeau. Nine grandchildren also survive besides one sister, Mrs. E. Compeau of Kingston.
The funeral will be held from his late residence, 21 Garrett Street, on Monday morning at 7:45 to St. Mary�s Cathedral where solemn requiem mass will be celebrated. Interment will take place at Wolfe Island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
July 12, 1932 page 3
EVANGELIST COMPEAU
On Monday morning the funeral of Evangelist Compeau took place from his late home 21 Garrett Street, to St. Mary�s Cathedral where a solemn requiem mass was sung for the repose of his soul by Rev. Father J. Feeney after which the remains were taken to Wolfe Island for interment. The pallbearers were William Cassidy, George Ashie, Moses Gloade, C. Fournier, Joseph Compeau and F. Compeau.
The funeral was very largely attended testifying to the warm esteem in which Mr. Compeau was held by a very large circle of friends. A very beautiful collection of floral offerings were received, also a large number of spiritual offerings. Among those from outside the city present at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knight and daughter Kathleen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fournier and Miss Theresa Tessier, all of Montreal; Mrs. Adeline Compeau and daughter of Gananoque; Charles Harrison of Windsor and Mr. and Mrs. Moses Gloade and family of Cornwall.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
July 13, 1932 page 3.
MRS. MELVILLE WATTS
The funeral of the late Mrs. Watts, wife of Melville Watts, of Wolfe Island, who died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, will be held from her residence on Thursday afternoon at one-thirty o�clock, standard time, to Trinity Church, where funeral services will be held.
The late Mrs. Watts, who was formerly Margaret Ann Kenny, died very suddenly and her death was a great shock to her family and friends. She was forty-one years of age.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Aug 12, 1932 page 2.
MRS. JOHN RAWLEY
The death occurred at her home on Wolfe Island on Thursday of one of the best known residents of the Island in the person of Mrs. Rawley, wife of John Rawley. Deceased, who was formerly Mary Ann Eccles, was eighty-four years of age.
The funeral will be held from her late residence, Wolfe Island, on Saturday afternoon at one-thirty o�clock to Trinity Church were funeral service will be held after which interment will take place at Wolfe Island Cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
July 23, 1932 page 3
SAMUEL IRA WATTS
The death occurred on Friday in the city of Samuel Ira Watts, a resident of this city for the past thirty years. He was seventy-five years of age and was a native of Wolfe Island.
Surviving him are four sons and three daughters, Stuart, Ernest and Ira at home, Frank, of St. Albans, Mrs. F. Reid of Westboro, Mrs. A. Leadpath of Vancouver and Emily at home; one brother, David, of Wolfe Island, and two sisters, Mrs. D. Walker, Wolfe Island and Mrs. Grimshaw in Syracuse, N.Y.
The funeral will be held from the residence of his son, Stuart Watts, 770 Montreal Street on Saturday afternoon at two-thirty o�clock to Cataraqui Cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
May 5, 1931 page 3
THOMAS DAWSON
The funeral of the late ex-Sheriff Thomas Dawson of Wolfe Island, was held on Monday morning from his home, to the Sacred Heart Church, where solemn requiem mass was celebrated at nine o�clock by Rev. Father Carey. The funeral was very largely attended by the great many Wolfe Island friends of the late Mr. Dawson while a number from the city were also present, including representatives from the Court House and the legal profession with which deceased had had close association for many years. Many spiritual and floral offerings banked the casket.
The pall-bearers were W. F. Nickle, K.C., T. J. Rigney, Crown Attorney, Sheriff Robert Vair, R.H. Fair, former County Road Superintendent, Richard Dawson and William Gibson of the County Registrar�s office. Interment took place in Sacred Heart Church Cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Sept 6, 1932 page 3
JAMES DAVIS
The funeral of the late James Davis of Wolfe Island, who died at his home on Saturday, took place this morning at ten o�clock to Trinity Church, Wolfe Island, where funeral services were conduced by Rev. Mr. Brayman in the presence of a large number of friends of deceased. The pall-bearers were grandsons of the deceased and were as follows: Antoine Larush, James Hawkins, Harold Larush, Guy Catalina, William Hawkins and Vincent Davis.

JAMES A. DAVIS DIES AT LERAYSVILLE.

From: Cape Vincent Eagle November 19, 1936

James A. Davis, 63, former Syra cuse horse trainer, died at the Empsall farm., Leraysville, at 5:30 last Saturday morning following a heart attack which he suffered on Friday evening. He had been em ployed as caretaker at the farm the past four years, going there from Cape Vincent, where he resided for some time. Before coming to this village he had resided in Syracuse for six years and trained many race horses at the state fair grounds.

Mr. Davis was born on Wolfe Itland June 19, 1873, a son of the late James and Virginia Lurcott Davis. He came to Jefferson county in 1924,. later going to Syracuse. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Maude Grimshaw. He married his second wife, Mrs. Agnes Blake, who survives him, at Wolfe Island in October, 1901.

Besides his wife, Mr. Davis is survived by five children, Mrs. Samuel Woodman, Wolfe Island; Mrs. Frank Wilson, Detroit, Mich.; Ruipert Davis, Kingston, Ont.; Matthew Davis, Joyceville Ont., and Miss Dorothy Davis, Leraysville; also three stepchildren, Mrs. Mary Daley, Leraysville; Mrs. Fred Barr and Frank Blake, of Cape Vincent, and five sisters, Mrs. William Hawkins, Mrs. Lewis LaRush, Wolfe Island; Mrs. Adam Blake, Bellingham, Wash., Mrs. Thomas Catalina, Buffalo, and Miss Charlotte Davis, of Buffalo. The remains were brought to this village Monday afternoon in the Mannigan ambulance and taken by Horne's ferry to Wolfe Island. On Tuesday morning funeral service was held at the Catholic church, Marysville, Wolfe Island. Burial was made in the family plot in the Island cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Aug 12, 1932 page 2.
JAMES BROWN
The death of James Brown, which occurred suddenly at his home on Wolfe Island on Monday evening, came as a great shock to his relatives and wide circle of friends who regarded him as one of the Island�s most esteemed and respected residents. Deceased was seventy-four years of age and was born on Wolfe Island.
Always of a kind and quiet disposition, he endeared himself to all who knew him and was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to those in trouble. During his illness he was bright and cheerful and at the last reconciled to the will of God.
He is survived by his widow and four daughters, Mrs. Sam Taggart of Wolfe Island, Mrs. T. J. Prior of Howe Island, Agnes and Gertrude at home. There are also left to mourn the loss of a loving brother, three sisters, Mrs. Richard Bolton and Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Brown at home, and two brothers, Peter and Thomas, all of Wolfe Island.
The funeral, which was largely attended by sorrowing friends and acquaintances, was held from his home to the Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, where requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Carey. The pallbearers were Edward White, Martin Kane, Maxim Greenwood, Karl Conley, Richard McReady and Oliver Hawkins.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
April 29, 1931 page 10
JOHN C. CRAWFORD
John Clarence Crawford, one of the best known and best liked residents of Wolfe Island, passed away yesterday at his home. He was forty-four years of age. Mr. Crawford had lived on the Island practically all his life.
The funeral will take place from his late residence, Wolfe Island, on Thursday morning at nine o�clock, where solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at nine o�clock by Rev. Father Carey. Mr. Crawford was the son of the late Thomas Crawford of Wolfe Island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
May 6, 1931 page 14
News section�.
The funeral of the late Mr. John Crawford took place on Thursday morning to the Church of the Sacred Heart at nine-thirty o�clock where a solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. Father Carey. The late Mr. Crawford was still a young man and highly respected by all on the Island. He had been ill only a few days with pneumonia.
The pallbearers were Arthur Baker, Craig Russell, ? Hawkins, Capt Clarence Kenny, Dan Larush, M?? McLaren, He is �.(can�t read part- probably said something like survived by)�his mother, two sisters and one brother Ernie, who was here from Rochester. The two sisters live in Watertown, N.Y.
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Submitted by Joe Rishell
Watertown Daily Times
Saturday, January 14, 1899:
FREDERICK KNAPP
Frederick Knapp, for 13 years an esteemed and respected resident of Watertown, died early this morning at his home, 60 Academy street, aged 83 years and 9 months.
Mr. Knapp was born at Cherry Valley, Otsego County in March, 1815. He came north when a comparatively young man, and for about 25 years resided at Marysville on Wolfe Island, pursuing the occupation of a ship carpenter. For the past 13 years he has resided in Watertown. He is survived by his wife and four sons. John Knapp, Johnstwon (sic), Pa.: Stanley Knapp, Chicago and Joseph and W. P. Knapp, of this city, and by one brother, James Knapp, of Belleville, Ont.
The funeral will be held from the Holy Family church on Monday at 9:30 a.m.

Submitted by Joe Rishell
Watertown Daily Times
Saturday, January 14, 1899:
ENTERED INTO REST
KNAPP -- In city, Jan. 14, 1899, Frederick Knapp, aged 83 years, 0 months and 17 days.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 60 Academy street, on Monday, Jan. 16, at 9 a.m. and from Holy Family Church at 9:30.

Submitted by Joe Rishell
Watertown Daily Times - November 15, 1927
Jefferson County, N. Y.
MRS. MARIA KNAPP EXPIRES, AGED 101
OLDEST RESIDENT OF WATERTOWN IS DEAD
RECALLED BATTLE OF WINDMILL
Also Remembered Appearance of Halley's Comet in 1834--Born in Prescott in 1826.
With the death of Mrs. Maria Gertrude Knapp, 101, the oldest resident of this city, Tuesday night, the last person to remember the battle of the Windmill in the Patriot war of 1838 passed away. Mrs. Knapp died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Lynn V. Johnson, 135 Bishop street, after an illness of about one year.
Mrs. Knapp was not an eye witness of the battle in which many northern New York men lost their lives, for she was but a tiny girl at the time, living in Prescott. But she remembered all the sounds of the battle, the roar of the artillery and the excitement that prevailed, and she was so frightened that she hid in the tall grandfather's clock which stood in the living room of her home. She died on the 89th anniversary of the battle.
The appearance of Halley's comet in 1834 was also recalled by Mrs. Knapp. The comet makes its visit only once in 75 years, last appearing in 1909, and there are few if any now living who have seen it twice, and remember having seen it.
"I remember seeing the comet," she said, a short time ago. "It appeared over the river between Prescott and Ogdensburg."
A Native of Prescott.
Mrs. Knapp was born in Prescott, May 1, 1826, the daughter of Timothy and Anna Clancy Ahearn. Her father was engaged in the shipping and forwarding business, and lived on Water street, near the river.
Four years ago Mrs. Knapp told what she remembered of the battle of the Windmill to a representative of The Times.
"Prescott was then the head of lake navigation," stated Mrs. Knapp. "Down near the river today stands an old stone house that was occupied by a man by the name of Buckley. He owned a wharf and wood yard and sold wood to the steamers.
"His daughter was sick the night the Patriots came down the river and she happened to look out the window. She saw the steamer United States and thought that it was stopping to take on some wood. She called to her father and when he looked out the window he saw that the steamer and the schooners which she was towing were loaded with men and ammunition.
Call to Arms Heard.
"For several days everyone expected that Prescott would be attacked, as there were rumors that a force from the United States was assembling, and sentries were stationed around all the streets. Mr. Buckley called to the nearest sentry and he blew his horn. In a minute bugle calls were heard in all parts of the village and the town was in an uproar. This caused the boats to pull away from the wharf and they floated down the river.
"There were no regular soldiers in Prescott, but every property owner was a member of the militia and they were quartered in every available place. My father was sent on a ship to Kingston to bring the regulars back to Prescott. My father was in command of the ship.
"I was much frightened during the battle as I did not know what might happen to my father. I remember there was a tall clock standing in the room and I was small enough so that I could hide in it. We would, of course, hear the firing very plainly and we did not know what might happen. If the rebels won they would have been in possession of the town.
"There were two spies who lived in Prescott, Tom Meredith and a man named Dinsdale. They acted as guides to the invaders but when the fighting got hot and it looked as though the rebels were beaten, they made a raft out of some fence rails and paddled across the river, probably going to Ogdensburg. That was the last ever seen of them in Prescott, although both were property owners there.
"There was a woman, a Mrs. Savage, who would go down to the windmill and carry supplies to the Canadians and the regulars. She took two jugs of whiskey down on every trip, the jugs being fastened to a yoke which she had around her neck. She made a good many trips, carrying food to the soldiers and giving them the news from the village, acting as canteener during the entire battle. Her son afterward became a river captain.
Rebels Hanged.
"After the rebels were captured they were taken up to Kingston and there a lot of them were hanged at Fort Henry. Poor boys. Most of them were nothing but boys. A Kingston merchant took the body of General Von Schoults and buried it in St. Mary's cemetery, where it is now.
"I suppose there are few, if any, who remember the battle," declared Mrs. Knapp at that time. "Nearly all the prominent men of Prescott took part because they belonged to the militia. There were the Jessups, the Jones, the McDonalds and a lot of others."
Until about 30 years ago Mrs. Knapp lived in Prescott. She came to Watertown at that time and has made her home with her children and grandchildren here ever since.
Mrs. Knapp was the widow of Frederick M. Knapp, who died about 20 years ago at the age of 96. Mrs. Knapp's father, Timothy Ahearn, died at the age of 104 in Chicago.
Sixteen years of her life was spent in the Notre Dame convent in Montreal, where she received her education, and where her father placed her after the death of her mother.
Had Remarkable memory.
Mrs. Knapp was possessed of a remarkable memory, especially for poetry. She remembered many poems from her childhood and took great pleasure in reciting them. A year ago she recited Scott's "The Lady of the Lake" complete to an audience of friends who were calling.
Goldsmith's "Hermit" was another lengthy poem which she knew from beginning to end and was able to repeat until the time of her death.
She was an expert with the needle and spent much time in the past few years doing fine sewing and making old-fashioned comfortables.
Mrs. Knapp died on the day of the feast of St. Gertrude, the saint for whom she was named. She was a devout Catholic.
Michael Ahren (sic), for 63 years a reporter and member of the editorial staff of the Chicago Tribune, the man who was responsible for the story of Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicking over the lantern and causing the Chicago fire of 1871, was Mrs. Knapp's brother. He died recently at a very advanced age.
Read Without Glasses.
She had been in ill health since last winter, but in spite of her ill health and her advanced age, her faculties were unimpaired. Up until the time of her death she was able to read without glasses.
Surviving are four children: Mrs. Thomas M. Otis, Mrs. Charles J. Haley and Peter Knapp, all of this city, and John Knapp of Johnstown, Penna.; four grandchildren, Mrs. Johnson, with whom she made her home, Mrs. James F. Solar, Leo C. Haley and Emmett Otis, all of this city, and 35 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Lynn V. Johnson, 135 Bishop street, Thursday morning at 9 and from Holy Family church at 9:30. Burial will be at Glenwood Cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Dec 16, 1931 page 3
THOMAS FLYNN
The death occurred at the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Tuesday of a well-known and very much respected resident of Wolfe Island in the person of Thomas Flynn. Mr. Flynn was a farmer near the head of the Island. He had been ill for some time past.
Surviving him are his wife, one son, William H. Flynn, and two daughters, Mary Agnes and Dorothy Catherine, at home. The funeral will be held on Thursday morning to Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, where solemn requiem mass will be celebrated by Rev. Father Carey at ten o�clock.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Dec 30, 1931 page 7
GEORGE ALBERT MCRAE
Former Resident of Wolfe Island Dead
George Albert McRae Passed Away in Watertown, N.Y. on Dec. 24.
George Albert McRae passed away on Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Kenny. The remains were brought here on Friday to his son�s residence, Donald McRae, and the funeral took place to the Church of the Sacred Heart on Saturday morning at nine-thirty where a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Carey, after which interment was made in the Roman Catholic cemetery.
The deceased was a farmer in his early days, but for the last ten years was a mall carrier. He leaves to mourn his loss his widow, three sons, Don, Roy and Arden, one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Kenny in Watertown, and one brother, John Andrew McRae in Watertown. The pallbearers were Richard Bolton Sr., James Grant, Dick McReady, Jerry McDonald, Ed White, John Kingsley.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 9, 1932 page 14
(Note: another article paper dated Jan 5, 1932 said David Bustard who had his leg amputated, has left the hospital and is staying with his daughters in Kingston.)
DAVID BUSTARD
The death occurred in the city yesterday of one of Wolfe Island�s best known and admired residents in the person of David Bustard, a life-long resident of the Island. Deceased was born there and had conducted the farm at the homestead for many years. He was seventy years of age and had been in the city for the past two and a half months in the hospital. He was a member of the United Church.
The late Mr. Bustard is survived by his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Nelson Babcock of Cataraqui, Mrs. George Spence of Wolfe Island, Mrs. Ross Phillips of Kingston and Edna at home, also by two sisters, Mrs. Harry Chambers of Sharbot Lake and Mrs. Robert Grimshaw of Wolfe Island. The funeral will be held from his residence, Wolfe Island, at 10:30 o�clock on Monday morning to the United Church where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Halpenny. Interment will take place at Wolfe Island cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Jan 14, 1932 page 2
MARY ANNE COYLE
The death occurred at her home, Wolfe Island, yesterday of Miss Mary Anne Coyle. Deceased was ninety-two years of age and was one of the oldest residents of the Island. She was well known all over the Island and was held in very warm esteem by all those who knew her.
The funeral will be held from her late residence, Wolfe Island, at nine o�clock Friday morning to the Sacred Heart Church where solemn requiem mass will be celebrated. Interment will take place at Wolfe Island. She is survived by her nephew Michael and two nieces Helen and May Coyle, all of Rochester.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Nov 27, 1932 page 21.
FRANCIS J. O�BRIEN
The funeral of the late Francis Jerome O�Brien, son of Mr and Mrs John O�Brien of Wolfe Island, who died on Saturday night, was held this morning to Sacred Heart Church where solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Carey. The remains were placed the vault to await burial. Deceased boy was fourteen years of age and attended school on the Island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Nov 27, 1932 page 21.
CAPTAIN D. CUMMINGS
The funeral of the late Captain David Cummings, formerly of Wolfe Island, who died in the House of Providence on Saturday, took place this morning from M. P. Keyes� Funeral Home, Colborne Street, to St. Mary�s Cathedral after which the remains were placed in the vault to await burial in the spring on Wolfe Island.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
(note: death notice stated she died Feb 4, 1932.)
Feb 6, 1932 page 3
ELIZABETH MCKENNA
The funeral of Elizabeth McKenna of No. 8 Colborne Street, who died in the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Thursday, took place from M. P. Keyes funeral home on Friday morning to Wolfe Island where solemn requiem mass was celebrated at nine o�clock by Rev. Father Carey. The funeral was very largely attended and many floral and spiritual offerings were placed on the casket. The pall-bearers were Oliver Hawkins, William Hawkins, John Greenwood, Richard McReady, Joseph McIlroy and John Briceland.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Feb 15, 1932 page 3
MRS. NICHOLAS MOSIER
The death occurred in Huntingdon, West VA, on Saturday morning of Margaret Bieof, widow of the late Nicholas Mosier, a former resident of Wolfe Island, and for the past nine years a resident of Syracuse, N. Y. The deceased had gone to Huntingdon in November to visit her daughter, Mrs. Fred Emm, and four weeks ago was stricken. She leaves to mourn her loss eleven children, John of Brownville, N.Y., Edward of Elmira, N.Y., Leonard of Wolfe Island, Lewis of Syracuse, N.Y., Mrs. Richard Case of Watertown, N.Y., Mrs. R. T. McMahon of Cortland, N.Y., Mrs. George Taylor of Great Bend, N.Y., Mrs. Fred Emm of Huntingdon, West VA., Mrs. A. J. Middleton, Mrs. Donald Roder and Mrs. Owen Perrault of Syracuse, N.Y,; also one brother, Joseph Bieof of Kingston.
The funeral will be held from the residence of her son Leonard Mosier, Wolfe Island, at 9:30 on Wednesday morning to Sacred Heart Church where a solemn requiem mass will be sung. Interment will take place in the family plot at Sacred Heart cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Feb 27, 1932 page 14
THOMAS DIGNEM
A highly respected resident of the Island passed away on Sunday, February 14, in the person of Thomas Dignem, in his eighty-second year. Deceased had been confined to his bed for some time, but had previously been in splendid health.
The late Mr. Dignem was born in Quebec and later with his parents came to Garden Island where he was connected with the firm Calvin and Company. He was a member of the O.M.B.A., a member of the Altar Society and the League of the Sacred Heart. He took an active part and keen interest in all church affairs. His wife predeceased him in 1923. He leaves to mourn his loss two daughters, Mrs. William McDonald and Mrs. Frank Alarie, and four sons, Herbert of Brandon, Man., Harold of Rochester, N.Y., William of Wolfe Island and Thomas at home.
The funeral was held to the Church of the Sacred Heart where a solemn requiem mass was sung by Rev. Father Carey. The funeral was very largely attended and many spiritual and floral offerings were received. The pall-bearers were Charles Gillespie, John Niles, George Woodman, John Murray, John McDonald and Frank Alarie. Interment took place in the family plot.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Feb 19, 1932 page 3
MARTHA MOSIER
The funeral of the late Martha Mosier took place on Wednesday morning from the residence of her son Leonard Mosier, Wolfe Island, to the Sacred Heart Church where solemn requiem mass was celebrated at nine-thirty o�clock by Rev. Father Carey. The funeral was very largely attended. The pall-bearers were Oliver Hawkins, William Hawkins, Ace Hough, Thomas Greenwood, John Greenwood, Thomas Lyons.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Feb 24, 1932 page 3
MRS. JOHN KENNEDY
Mrs. John Kennedy, formerly Armenta E. Roguey of Garden Island, died at the Kingston General Hospital on Monday at the age of sixty-three years. Deceased was born on Wolfe Island and had lived there until eighteen years ago when she came to the city to reside. She was well known on Wolfe Island and in the city and had a large number of friends. For years she attended the First Congregational Church and then later Chalmers United Church.
Surviving her are her husband, John Kennedy, one son, Captain C. E. Kennedy; one sister, Mrs. George Stansbury of Watertown, N.Y., and one brother, Frederick Roguey of Buffalo N.Y.
The funeral was held this afternoon at two-thirty o�clock to Cataraqui Cemetery where the remains were placed in the vault. Burial will take place beside the remains of her mother and father at Wolfe Island in the spring. Funeral services were conducted today by Rev. George Brown of Chalmers United Church.

Submitted by Theresa Broeders
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
November 1989
MCNAMEE, GERALD PATRICK
Suddenly at his residence, RR 1, Toledo, on Monday, November 13, 1989, Gerald McNamee, in his 77th year, beloved husband of Rita Agnus MacDonald, dear son of the late Patrick and Rose McNamee, dear father of Patrick and his wife Anne of Kingston; Donald and his wife Patricia of Kingston; Jack and his wife Barbara of Brockville; Larry and his wife Marie of Aylmer, Quebec; Richard and his wife Patsy of Orleans; Joseph and his wife Terry of Ottawa; dear brother of Eileen Ovington of Detroit; Marguerite Duby of Brockville; Carmel Russell of Syracuse; and Anne O�Reilly of Montreal; predeceased by sisters Mary Hefferman and Ursula Pierce, fondly remembered by 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at Scotland Funeral Home, Elgin, on Tuesday from 7 to 9 and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral mass in St. Philip Neri Church, Toledo, on Thursday morning at 11 o�clock. Interment St. Philip Neri Cemetery, Toledo.

Submitted by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
March 2005
CAROL VAUGHAN
Suddenly, at her daughter�s home on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. Beloved wife of Keith Vaughan. Loving mother of Nancy Redmond (Noel), Jeff Vaughan (Kathy) and Scott Vaughan (Angie). Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Derek, Greg and Kerrie Redmond, Amanda, Christine and Tiffany Vaughan, Danny and Bryce Vaughan. Survived by her brother Peter Boxma and her sisters Rita Goodmurphy and Darlene Davis. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel, Gordon F. Tompkins, 39 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Trinity Anglican Church, Wolfe Island, on Friday, March 18, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. Interment Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, Wolfe Island. For those wishing, memorial donations made to the Kingston Regional Cancer Centre or the Trinity Anglican Church, Wolfe Island would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
March 19, 2005
AUDREY GURNSEY (nee NILES)
Born December 28, 1930, daughter to Lillian and Howard Niles. Sister to Douglas, Jean and Sherman. Audrey was born on Wolfe Island till she had children of her own. Mother to Niles and Melinda as well as Ian and Gail (predeceased).
Known to all as Nana, especially to her grandchildren, Liza, Kris, Adriane, Erik, Andrew, Selin and Great Grandchildren, Noah and Alexis. She was a great friend who always had time and advice for anyone. To her, you were not only a friend, you were family. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren more than anything else in the world and was felt the same by them.
Audrey worked on the Bell Switch Board when it was located on Wolfe Island. She loved working at the Hotel Dieu, but was happy to retire to spend more time with loved ones. She always had a smile and a story for any occasion.
We will miss the laughter and the woman who made every day better and cut, scrape or broken heart, heal faster.
Every day, in some small way
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are ever near
Still missed, still loved and ever dear.

Submitted by Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Pat Mcavoy-Costin
COSGROVE, Carmel Mary �August 2, 1912 �February 1, 2007 �Peacefully, at the Kingston General Hospital. Carmel Cosgrove long time resident of Wolfe Island. Beloved daughter of the late Dufferin and Minnie Cosgrove and predeceased by her brothers and sisters. Fondly remembered by Laura and Karlie Marchand. Carmel will remain forever in the hearts of her nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Friday, February 2nd between the hours of 6 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Wolfe Island on Saturday February 3rd, 2007 at 1:00 pm. Rite of Committal Prayers Parish Cemetery. As expression of sympathy memorial donations for those who wish to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (donations by cheque, please).

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FAWCETT, Mira N. �Peacefully at Providence Continuing Care in her 68th year, with family by her side, passed Friday 21st January, 2007. Survived by her husband Sidney M. Fawcett, daughters Andra Sadaka and Paula Garofalo, grandsons Devin and Conor Ryan, Alexander and Brendan Garofalo and sisters Kay Buchar and Helen Coon. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, John Counter Blvd, Kingston. Visitation Sunday, February 4 at 1:30 pm. Service immediately following at 2 pm. Michael Mundell officiating. Cremation.

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MURPHY, James Patrick ��Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need!� It is with deep sadness that the family of Jim Murphy announces his sudden death on Monday, January 22, 2007 at home Predeceased by his beautiful and wonderful wife Pauline and their children Jeffrey and Kerri Lynn (who drowned January 1984). Jim is survived by his son Joshua whom he loved deeply. Jim was born and raised on Wolfe Island, �God�s country� in his estimation. The eldest of 4 children of the late Anita (Houlihan) and Charlie Murphy, Jim will be deeply missed by his sister Mary Jane (Tony Dowling), Vancouver B.C., his brother Mike (Abbie), Port Hope and sister Julie (Ricardo Anghelescu) of Wolfe Island. Uncle Jim will be sadly missed by his nephews Cody, Keiran, Dugan and nieces Abbie and Annie. They will miss his daily visits, the Saturday nights that he babysat, watched his beloved NHL Hockey and slept over. He will be missed by his special aunt Irene (Houlihan) who has always cared so deeply, his uncle Ken, cousins and extended family. Jim was blessed with an incredible memory, for dates, family events and his childhood. At the age of 55, Jim is now at peace after struggling to survive the past 23 years without his wife Pauline and the kids. Jim survived this tragedy, but he never understood why. Jim embraced his religion, practiced faithfully through daily prayer and regular attendance at mass. It was his faith that he clung to and depended upon, to help him fight to survive one day at a time. He accepted life�s challenges, without complaint and lived independently seeking no help. He was content and happy to belong to what is left of our family and prayed for the day, he would be back with his own. Family and friends will be received at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Wolfe Island on Thursday, January 25, from 10:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Rite of Committal with prayers in the Parish Cemetery. As an expression, memorial donations made to Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Wolfe Island would be appreciated by Jim�s family.
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MacDonald, Sister Iona �On December 20th, 2012 at the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Hamilton, Sister Iona MacDonald entered Eternal Life in the peace of the Lord and in the hope of Resurrection. Supported by our faithful chaplain, Father Robert Dunn, her Sisters in religious life and our nursing staff, Sister Iona�s earthly pilgrimage was completed in the 92nd year of her life and the 72nd year of her Religious Profession. Sister Iona is survived by her sisters, Flora Devlin (John, deceased) of Wolfe Island, Ontario and Reta Norman (William, deceased) of Kingston, Ontario. She was predeceased by her parents Catherine Agnes (O�Driscoll) and John George MadDonald and her sisters and brothers, Alzina King (Thomas, deceased), Anne Gustafson (Carl), Donald (Ethel, deceased), Henry and John. Sister Iona is also survived by numerous and devoted nieces and nephews and their families. Sister Iona�s birthplace, Wolfe Island, is the largest of the famed �Thousand Islands�. Located directly opposite to the City of Kingston at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, the Island forms a natural boundary between Canada and the United States. It was Sister Iona�s grandfather who chose to make his home on the Island. As he approached the entrance to their farm in horse and buggy, he said, �Here we are! The home of the Macs!� It was on this Island, nurtured in a family of deep faith, that Sister Iona�s vocation was born She was 19 years old when her mother travelled with her by train to enter the Precious Blood Monastery in Toronto. Sister recalled telling her mother �I don�t know why, but this is the place I am looking for�. It was February 1939. Sister Iona brought with her to the monastery her pioneering spirit, her great love for the outdoors, but above all her deep spirit of faith. She graciously and generously accepted various appointments and responsibilities during her religious life, always putting her whole heart into whatever she was asked to do. After the completion of the building of a new monastery in Toronto in 1969, Sister was assigned to various monasteries of the Congregation from PEI to BC. She had a keen interest in history and in people, even as she lived her final years in our Precious Blood Infirmary in Hamilton. Visitation will be held at the Precious Blood Monastery 154 Northcliffe Avenues, Dundas on Thursday, December 27th from 3:30 to 5:00 pm including a Prayer Vigil beginning at 7:30 pm. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Monastery on Friday, December 28th at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Watertown, New York,
Watertown ReUnion Newspaper,
Wednesday, February 14, 1906,
Mrs. Mary Hennessey Submitted by Pat Mcavoy-Costin
Mrs Mary Hennessey, the widow of the late Patrick Hennessey, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter , Mrs. Benjamin Hanlon, at No. 75 Mill street. Mrs. Hennessey had been an invalid for some time. She was 76 years of age, and was born in Ireland, coming to this country when but a small child. She resided in Canada until about six years ago, when she came to Watertown, where she resided since. The surviving relatives are three sons, James and Robert of Watertown and Thomas of Kingston ; one daughter Mrs. Benjamin Hanlon of this city;four sisters Mrs. McAvoy, Mrs. Langdon (sic), and Mrs. Crowley of Chicago, and two brothers James of Wolfe Island, Canada and Michael of Detroit.

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