Wolfe Island Obits 4

Wolfe Island Obits 4

Transcriptions of obits etc for Wolfe Island.





From: Pat McAvoy-Costin
Source: Chicago Daily Tribune
Appeared: March 13, 1911
McAVOY�Capt. John McAvoy, beloved husband of Elizabeth, nee Rogers, father of Catherine R. Armey, James, John Jr., Margaret, Rogers and Murray. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m. from his late residence, 1447 S. Homan-av to St. Agatha�s church, by carriages to Mount Carmel. Member of Masters of Pilots asso., Tugman asso., Oakley court No. 128, Catholic Order of Foresters, Kingston, Canada, Detroit, and Buffalo papers please copy.


From: Pat McAvoy-Costin
Source: Chicago Tribune
Appeared: Saturday, May 6, 1911
BARRY�Jennie Crawford Barry, May 6, 1911, wife of Thomas Barry, mother of Mary and Gertrude Barry. Funeral from late residence 121 E. Chestnut-st, Tuesday at 9 o�clock to Cathedral of Holy Name; carriages to Calvary.


From: Pat McAvoy-Costin
Source: Chicago Daily News
Appeared: November 13, 1912
LANGAN�Capt. Maurice, beloved husband of Sarah (nee Rogers), and brother of Johanna Langan, brother-in-law of Mrs. E. McAvoy, Mrs. M. Crowley and M. Rogers of Detroit at his residence 1655 Trumbull-av. Funeral notice later.


From: Pat McAvoy-Costin
Source: Chicago Tribune
Appeared: July 28, 1913
McAVOY�Elizabeth McAvoy, nee Rogers, beloved wife of the late Capt. John McAvoy, fond mother of James, John, Rodger, Murry, Mrs. F. H. Arney, and Margaret, sister of M. Rogers, Mrs. S. Langan, Mrs. M. Crowley, at her residence 3938 Grenshaw-st, Funeral notice later.


From: Pat McAvoy-Costin
Source: Chicago Tribune
Appeared: July 29, 1913
McAVOY�Elizabeth McAvoy, nee Rogers, beloved wife of the late Capt. John McAvoy, fond mother of James, John, Rodger, Murry, Mrs F. H. Arney, and Margaret, sister of M. Rogers, Mrs. S. Langan and Mrs. M. Crowley Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m. from her late residence 3938 Grenshaw-st to Presentation church where solemn high mass will be celebrated. By carriages to Mount Carmel, Member of St. Agatha�s Court No. 4, W.C.O.F.


From: Pat McAvoy-Costin
Source: Chicago Daily News
Appeared: October 29, 1928
LANGAN�Sarah Rogers Langan, beloved wife of the late Maurice Langan. Funeral Wednesday, Oct 31, 1928, at 9 a.m from the residence of her niece, Mrs. Karl Crist, 1519 Fargo-av to St. Jerome�s church, interment at Mount Carmel.


Submitted by Reggie Watkins
From: The Watertown Daily Times, Watertown, NY
Date: March 18, 1935
Maria BEROW Gormley
MRS. JOHN J. GORMLEY DIES -
Mrs. Maria L Gormley, died Sunday noon at the family residence, 2 Boyd Place. She had been in poor health for about a year and had been confined to her bed for six months.

Mrs. Gormley was born April 19, 1961, on Wolfe Island, a daughter of the late Peter and Jane Briggs Berow. She came here to reside with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Berow, when she was two years old and she had since lived here. She had been an attendant and member of the First Baptist church since she was six years old. She was married to John J. Gormley on Feb. 16, 1880, at the A. A. Berow home, 4 Huntington Street. Rev. George R. Torrey performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Gormley observed their 55th wedding anniversary Feb. 16.

Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Frank J. Watkins and Mrs. Frances Steele Hawley, city; a son, Raymond A. Gormley, Manchester, N. H.; a sister, Mrs. A. W. Baillie, Chicago; a brother, George Berow, city, and three grandchildren, Mrs. R. E. Cook, Netcong, N. J.; Wilson G. Watkins, city, and Raymond Steele, city.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Northam & Fox funeral home. Rev. Fred R. Tiffany, pastor of the First Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be made in North Watertown cemetery.

The following have been selected to act as bearers: Edward J. Workman, Earl H. Denning, Whitford P. Greene, Dexter M. Perkins, Allen S. Perkins and Charles W. Pollard.


Submitted by Reggie Watkins
Source: Adams Journal (NY)
Date: 1882
Watkins
At Wolfe Island, Ont., Sept. 14, 1882, Charles L., eldest son of the late Morgan Watkins, in the 48th. year of his age.


From: Sharon Compeau
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Source:Kingston Whig Standard
Date:Thursday April 17, 2003
FRASSO, June (nee Griffith)
Long time Resident of Wolfe Island
Peacefully, at Trillium Ridge on Wednesday, April 16, 2003. Loving wife of 49 years to the late Gerald (February 13, 2003). Beloved mother of Wayne (Celina), David (Janet), Cynthia (Barry)Yott, Carl (Christina Loverock). Predeceased by her daughter Pauline Murphy, son Paul Frasso, grandchildren Jeff and Keri-Lynn. Dear grandmother of Patrick, Michael, Christine, Paul, Kyle and Kerri-Lynn. Survived by brother Clarence Griffith and predeceased by sisters Dorothy Dwyer, Opal Hayes and Laura Galloway. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne St. (at Clergy) on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Liturgy of the Word at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Wolfe Island on Saturday, April 19, 2003 at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal Prayers at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island. Donations for those wishing, may be made to the Wolfe Island Volunteer Ambulance Service.


Submitted by Eileen Truesdell
From:Daily British Whig
Date:Jan 16, 1907
ON WOLFE ISLAND
Various
The Late Mrs. Dee � A delightful At Home
Wolfe Island, Jan 14 � One of the island�s oldest settlers passed away this week, in the person of Mrs. John Dee. She is survived by an aged husband and one daughter Mrs. James Hogan. The funeral took place, yesterday to the Church of the Sacred Heart.

The remains of Sarah Abbott, formerly of the island, were interredhere last week.

The sad news reached here on Saturday morning that W. Clark, Watertown, husband of Miss Stella Oshea, who formerly lived in this village, had both his legs cut off by a train. He died on Sunday.


Toronto Star
Saturday, February 2, 1985
DeVETTE,
William � Peacefully on Wolfe Island, on Thursday, January 31, 1985. William, in his 48th (?) year, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. DeVETTE. [The rest is difficult to read]


Toronto Star
Tuesday, February 21, 1989
LOLLAR,
Ida Margaret � At home, aged 61 years, at Kingston, Ontario, on Sunday, February 19, 1989. Ida O�SHEA, beloved wife of the late Francis LOLLAR. Loving mother of Francis and his wife Nodine of Kingston. Peter and his wife Mary of Toronto. Tim and his wife Lori of B.C.Maureen of Toronto, Mark and his wife Trisha of Kingston, Jerry and his wife Ruth of Gananoque, Cathy and her husband Gary ARCHER of Windsor, Paul and his wife Kathy of Bradford, Michael of Kingston, David and his wife Kathy of Barrie, Mary and her husband Steven OFFENHOF of Kingston, Stephen and his wife Barb of Kitchener, Colin of Kingston, predeceased by her daughter Carol COLLINGS. Lovingly remembered by her 18 grandchildren. Daughter of the late John P. O�SHEA and his wife the former Frances McKENNA. Dear sister of Isabella O�SHEA, Wolfe Island, Norma O�SHEA of Kingston, John O�SHEA, Wolfe Island. Mass of Christian burial at Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island on Thursday, February 23, 1989 at 1 p.m. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.


Toronto Star
Tuesday, April 3, 1990
FERGUSON,
Henrietta Josephine (Etta) � At Kingston on Sunday April 1, 1990, Henrietta FERGUSON in her 98th year. Wife of the late John FERGUSON (Past Captain of the Great Lakes), Loved mother of Father John FERGUSON, Erinsville, Mrs. Gwenyth COVILLE, Toronto, Richard FERGUSON, Toronto, and Mrs. Genevieve McCUE, Tweed. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Marina, Richard, John and great granddaughter Lindsay. Predeceased by brothers and sisters. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary�s Cathedral, Kingston, Wednesday April 4, 1990. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island.


Toronto Star
Saturday, December 10, 1994
CORCORAN,
Robert Thomas � Peacefully at his home on Wolfe Island, Ontario, on Friday, December 9, 1994, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his wife Mabel and his brother Patrick. Beloved father of Janet and her husband Mike of Tamworth, Charlene of Toronto. Loving grandfather of Shari ROONEY-CRONIN and her husband Terry, and Paul ROONEY all of Tamworth. Dear brother of Hugh of Ft. Erie, William and his wife Ursula of Cobble Hill, B.C. and Martin and his wife Christine of St. Catherine�s and loving friend of Lucie Tomes (?) of Kingston. Interment Point Alexander Cemetery, Wolfe Island.


Toronto Star, �Pages of the Past�
Wednesday, November 22, 1950
On Ship Captain Dies of Heart Attack
Cornwall, Nov 22 � (CP)
Captain Oliver DAVIS, 52 veteran sailor and resident of Wolfe Island, died last night following a heart attack aboard the freighter John W. Price. The vessel passing through the Cornwall canal. His death occurred almost a year after his brother, William DAVIS, died at this home in Kingston also of a heart attack. Another brother, �..DAVIS, of Kingston is also a sailor.


Toronto Star, �Pages of the Past�
Thursday, March 1, 1951
(DORAN) MCNAMARA
Mrs. J.M. McNAMARA Judge�s Widow Died
Funeral service will be held 8:30 a.m. Friday at St. Monica�s church, Broadway Ave., with requiem mass at 9 a.m. for Annie DORAN McNAMARA, widow of Judge J.M. McNAMARA of Renfrew county, who died here Tuesday. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Mrs. McNAMARA was born on Wolfe Island. Following her marriage she live in North Bay, where her husband practiced law, and later in Pembroke. She was a life member of the Catholic Women�s league and had been a member of St. Monica�s church and the church of the Blessed Sacrament. During WWI, Mrs. McNAMARA was active in Red Cross work in North Bay.
She is survived by a daughter Mary, Toronto; a son, John McNAMARA, Thorold; two sisters, Sister Majella of St. Joseph�s convent, and Mrs. Peter HECTOR, New York and a brother J.J. DORAN of Sudbury.


Toronto Star
Monday, July 20, 1953
DYER,
Thelma Jean � Suddenly on Saturday, July 18, 1953, at her home, 2 Shanley St., Thelma Jean STEVENSON, formerly of Wolfe Island, beloved wife of Percy DYER, dear mother of Anne and Carolyn. Resting at the Earl Elliott funeral home, 715 Dover� Rd., just south of Bloor. Memorial service will be conducted in the chapel by Rev. Richard Kendall on Wednesday, 2 p.m. interment Park Lawn cemetery.


Tuesday, June 21, 1955
Toronto Star
HAWKINS, Eugene Joseph
� Suddenly, at New Mt. Sinai Hospital, on Monday, June 21, 1955 Eugene, son of Mrs. Oliver HAWKINS, Wolfe Island, brother of Litta, Louise, Mary, Edward and Arnold. Funeral from his family residence, Wolfe Island, Thursday, June 23, 1955.


From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig � Standard
Tuesday May 27, 1941
Death � DALY
At the Hotel Dieu Hospital, May 24th, 1941, John Daley of Wolfe Island, aged 73 years. Funeral took place from his late residence, Wolfe Island, at 10 o�clock Tuesday morning to the Sacred Heart Church where a solemn requiem mass was sung for the happy repose of his soul. Interment took place on Wolfe Island.


From George Halladay
KINGSTON WHIG - 1896
DEATH
AT KINGSTON JAN 18 1896 LILLIE M. WIFE OF THOMAS J. CONNOLLY OF WOLFE ISLAND FOR ONLY 7 MONTHS AND DAU OF EDWARD OBRIEN OF DIVISION ST.


From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig - Standard
Monday, February 17, 1969
Death
MARLOW
Marlow, Leonard Stanley
- At the Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, February 15, 1969, Leonard Stanley Marlow, beloved husband of the late Gertrude Dollar, dear father of Arthur, Mrs. A. Woodman (Betty), Wolfe Island; Mrs. V. Napier (Jean); Mrs. L. Doyle (Marion); Mrs. J. Murphy (Shirley); and Mrs. H. Weir (Margaret); all of Kingston. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Princess Street opposite Sydenham, for service in the Chapel, Wednesday, February 19, at 10:30 a. m. Rev K. Fenton officiating. Interment Point Alexander Cemetery, Wolfe Island. Friends and aquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.


From George Halladay
The Whig - Standard
Saturday September 8, 2001
STALEY, Cecil Joseph

Peacefully on September 6, 2001, Cecil Staley in his 56th year. Beloved son of the late Noble and Florine Staley. Loving brother of Iola Stevenson (Bill), Archie (Barbara) , David (Lorraine), Norman (Diane) May Etmanskie (Edward), Eva Hulton (Glenn), Annette Trahan (Garrie), all of Wolfe Island; Louie (Marg) , Larry, Danny, Rena (Mike), Barbara Harmsen ,(Tony) , Julie Young (Rob), all of Kingston; Joe (Susan), and Billy (Carmel) of Calgary, Alberta; and the late Patricia Staley. Missed by several nieces and nephews. At Cecil's request there was no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial, Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island at 11a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2001, Reverend Father Eugene O'Reilly officiating. Rite of Committal Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island. Memorial donations to the Wolfe Island Medical Centre or the Wolfe Island Fire Department would be appreciated by the family. T.R. DUFFUS FUNERAL DOME AND CHAPEL 825 GARDINERS RD. TEL 389-3330


From George Halladay
The Whig - Standard
October 6, 2001
Cecil Joseph Staley

Passed away September 6, 2001 at the age of 56. Cecil was born on Wolfe Island to the late Noble and Florine Staley. Eleven years ago, Cecil moved to Kingston where he lived until his passing. He was the loving brother of Iola (Bill) Stevenson, Archie (Barbara) , David (Lorraine), Norman (Diane) , May (Edward) Etmanskie, Eva (Glenn) Hulton, Annette (Garrie) Trahan, all of Wolfe Island; Louie (Marg), Larry, Danny, Rena Staley (Mike Marshall) , Barbara , (Tony) Harmsen, Julie (Rob) Young, all of Kingston; Joe (Susan) and Billy (Carmel) of Calgary, Alberta. Cecil was predeceased by his parents and his sister Patricia. The funeral was held September 8, 2001 with Father Eugene O'Reilly officiating. Pallbearers were Louie, Larry, David, Danny, and Norman Staley, and Mike Marshall. Interment was at Sacred Heart Cemetery.


From George Halladay
The Whig - Standard
Tuesday October 9, 2001
Staley, Archie James

Peacefully on October 7, 2001 at St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Archie Staley. at age 53. Fondly remembered by Barbara, and his two sons Jimmy and Christopher and grandson Jacob. Loving brother of Iola Stevenson (Bill), David (Lorraine), May Etmanskie (Edward), Eva Hulton (Glenn) , Annette Trahan (Garrie), all of Wolfe Island; Louie (Marg) , Larry, Danny, Norman (Diane) , Rena (Mike), Barbara Harmsen (Tony) , Julie Young (Rob), all of Kingston; Joe (Susan), and Billy (Carmel) of Calgary, Alberta. Predeceased by his parents Noble and Florine Staley, his brother Cecil and sister Patricia. Sadly missed by Hilda Springgay, Les Springgay, Doreen Blackman (Dave), Mary MacLeod (Steve), Guy Springgay (Rae-Ann) , and many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colbome Street (at Clergy) on Tuesday, October 9 between the hors of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island on Wednesday, October 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal Prayers Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations for those who wish to the Wolfe Island Fire Department or the Wolfe Island Medical : Clinic. (Donations by C,heque p,lea,se). IN THE CARE OF THE GORDON F. , TOMPKlNS FUNERAL HOMES . CENTRAL CHAPEL. 546-5454.


From George Halladay
The Whig - Standard
Monday June 11, 2001
McALLISTER, James Osmand (Jim)
Peacefully at his home on Wolfe Island on Sunday, June 10, 2001, surrounded by his family, Jim McAllister, beloved husband of Zeta Henderson (nee Alarie) and the late Julia Greenwood, Loving father of Leon McAllister (Helen), Thunder Bay; , James V. (Mickey) (Penny), Wolfe Island; . Janet Martin (Albert) , Wolfe Island; : Elaine Janzer (Jim) , DeForest, Wisconsin, USA; Robert McAllister (Kathy) , Kingston; Wayne McAllister, Kingston; Marion Tuttle, deceased; Karl McAllister (Joanne) , Glenburnie; and Joseph McAllister (Cathy). Kingston. ; Step-father of Gerald Henderson (Bonnie) , Kingston; Cliff Henderson (Suzanne) Coburg; Kim Fawcett (Leon) Wolfe Island; and Richard Henderson,Wolfe Island.Dear grandfather of Jenelle, Heather, James, Marnie, Ian. Brent, Sean, Joel, Matthew, Carrick and Anthony.Step-grandfather of Cory, April, Ashley. Cole and Shane. Predeceased by his sisters Madeline, Elaine LeSage, Rose Woodman, Florine Staley, Oleta LaRush. Patricia and his brothers Clare, Carey and George. Friends may call at the T.R. Daffus Funeral Home and Chapel.( 825 Gardiners Road (between Princess Street and Taylor-Kidd Blvd.) from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12 and from 2-4 n and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Wolfe Island on Thursday, June 14. Reverend Eugene O'Rellly officiating. Rite of Committal Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery, Wolfe Island. Memorial donations to the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic would be appreciated by the family.


From George Halladay
The Whig - Standard
August 25 2001
Neighbour, father, Islander, friend
by Brian Johnson
Jim McAllister
was the kind of guy you�d want near when winter set in.The small one room school house seemed to stand alone on the Reed's Bay Road.
No one inside the tiny dwelling noticed, at first, as small wisps of snow began a familiar telltale pattern across the flat pasture. Even the trees did nothing to block the wind which started to gain speed and power across the nearby wide expanse of Lake Ontario. By mid-morning the light powderlike snow began to swirl around the frail building, even finding its way through tightly sealed windows and doorways. Every few minutes teacher and pupils glanced toward the snow blocked windows, the room'growing darker as daylight faded from view.The lessons continued until someone was told to turn on the lights. Nothing.. "The room was starting to get cold;" recalled Janet Martin. "We opened the door and looked outside. You couldn't see your hand in front of your face." Putting on their coats, the older ones huddled together, knowing they were probably here for the night."Then somebody thought they heard or saw, I can't remember which," Janet continued, "a team of horses coming up from the field."" Straining their eyes, everyone looked but saw nothing but whirlwinds of white snow, accompanied by a shriekingwind, threaten'ing to tear the roof right off the' building. 'Then there was no mistaking the familiar clomping of horse hooves pulling up just outside. Or the voice commanding the horses to stop just past the,door, bringing the big stoneboat even with the walkway. Opening the door, his tall frame blocking wind and snow alike, big Jim Mcallister calmly told the children to hold on to one another and climb on the big sleigh. "There had to be over 50 of us," said Janet. "I should have known a 'little snowstorm' wouldn't stop Dad. He simply followed the fence line from our farm to the schoolhouse."We followed the fence line straight down to Glen and Lucille Mosier's' place where most of the kids spent the night. I don't know how he did it. We couldn't see anything."
ATYPICAL WINTER DAY IN THE late 1950s or early '60s on Wolfe lsland could produce any kind of weather with very little warning. The day could start sunny and mild, and by mid-afternoon, drifting, blowing snow could obscure the fields and roads for days. Travel would be by horse and sleigh across the fields or nearby bays, the driver being confident in his own abilities to recognize landmarks, trees and fence lines, a skill learned from his father or familiarity with the land he farmed. Probably a combination of both. Winters on Wolfe Island today are milder. This could be due to the greenhouse effect or some other agent of climate change; maybe it's a good thing.
JAMES OSMUND McALLISTER, loving husband, father, grandfather, former reeve, fishing and hunting guide, ice-road expert, neighbour, rescuer of stranded children and friend to all who knew him, died peacefully on June 10 at his home on Wolfe Island with his wife, Zeta, by his side. He was 78.
"He enjoyed looking out at the river," said Zeta. "He seemed content, watching as the boats went by, and he loved having his family about - it brought him an inner peace."
"The McAllisters were the closest neighbours to us," recalled Father Eugene O'Reilly, pastor of Sacred Heart and native Wolfe Islander. "The O'Reilly connection with them goes way back. My grandfather and Jim's grandfather were very close. They probably visited with each other almost every day."
Growing up on the west end or "head" of Wolfe Island, the McAllisters, O'Reillys, Hogans, Fargos and Johnsons did almost everything together. I remember riding with him on the milk wagon to deliver the milk to the O'Shea's cheese factory," said Father Gene. "Jim was older than me by about five years and he was, in a sense, an older ,brother and he always treated me as such."
"We had a lot of fun together," said Clifton Fargo, another boyhood friend. "We went to the dances, played cards, and had a few narrow escapes out there on the 'ice road,' too."
Indeed, with his brother Carey, Noble Staley, Cliff Fargo and Buck Mullin, Jim would help set out the trees that would mark a safe path between Kingston and Wolfe Island, a distance of five kilometres across frozen Lake Ontario.
"We were usually the 'first ones out there," said Clifton.
"One time, Noble Staley's horse broke through and couldn't get out. I got Jim, who had another team, and all together we got him out, sleigh and all.
Father Gene continues with another pleasant memory: "Later on when I was about 15 or 16, when Jim was courting Julia Greenwood, I would get a ride with him to attend the dances in the village. I suspect that I might have been in the way, but Jim never showed any resentment" Shortly after, Jim married Julia and together they raised a family of six boys and three girls on their farm on the fifth concession road, just south of the Base Line. And it was here that Jim McAllister entered politics.
MAKING NO ELECTION PROMISES, Jim was elected reeve of Wolfe Island in 1955 and held that position until 1959. Jim's father, James Sr., had been on council for two years in 1947 and his grandfather, also named James, had been reeve in 1908.
Not busy enough, Jim McAllister started working for Maple Leaf Lodge as a hunting and fishing guide in the late 1950s. As he probably knew every inch of shoreline and pasture, Jim would be a natural for the job. He found his calling.
. "Dad worked here at the lodge for almost as long as I can remember," said son Mickey, who has since taken over his father's duties there. "It was his whole life. He just loved it here."
In 1963, when my grandfather died suddenly of a heart attack, it was neighbour Jim McAllister who was first on the scene. No doctor on the island, Jim bundled him up in the back of his Jeep wagon and took him to, town across the ice to the undertaker.
"I remember that time really well,�
said daughter Janet Martin. "Dad knew Johnny was dead but he still laid him very carefully in the back for the trip across."
For the next three or four months, Jim and his family took care of the farm, milking and feeding cows, doing chores and anything else that needed to be done. Janet stayed with my grandmother, taking care of her while her whole world turned upside down.
JUST A FEW YEARS LATER, JIM himself would feel the pain of family loss. In the late '70s, Jim lost Julia to cancer. Just a few short years later his youngest daughter, Marion, was killed in a car accident. He stopped farming shortly thereafter.
Consoling himself in his duties at the lodge, Jim found happiness with Zeta Henderson, a lifelong resident of Wolfe Island. Together they started their new life as newlyweds at the east end or "foot" of the island.
"The lodge still came first," Zeta said, and then, smiling, remarked, �I think I came in second. He really did love that job.� Talking with me on the boat, Janet remembered her father as "the most honest ... he was the kindest ..." and then her voice trailed off. Look up the word "neighbour" in the dictionary. I'm sure it'll say, see Jim McAllister.:'
Brian Johnson is captain of the Wolfe Islander lII.


From AM Benson
July 15, 1907
Michael Brown,
aged ninety-three was found dead on the floor in his room, at the home of his niece, Mrs Sarah Michea, Wolfe Island, on Sunday afternoon. He had been around up to noon, when he went to his room. Likely feeling unwell, he arose and fell dead. He was born on Amherst Island, was a bachelor, a conservative, an Orangeman, and an adherent of the Church of England. He once owned a farm on the island. He is survived by one sister, Mrs James Kemp, Wolfe Island, also several nieces and nephews, including M. Kirkpatrick, of this city. The remains will be interred at Cataraqui cemetery.


From AM Benson
July 6, 1907
Death on Wolfe Island

The late Miss Stella Greenwood, daughter of Thomas Greenwood, of Wolfe Island, whose death occurred on Wednesday, June 26th, was a bright and popular girl, and her passing away caused sincere sorrow to her many friends. She was ill for a couple of months and bore her sickness with patience and hope. Her remains were followed to the grave on Friday, June 28th, by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances. In the Church of the Sacred Heart a solemn requiem mass was celebrated by Rev Father Spratt. The pall-bearers were Thomas F. Greenwood, Samuel Taggart, John Taggart, Daniel Dee, Henry Yott and Rodney Yott. There were also six young lady friends of the deceased who preceded the hearse, bearing floral wreaths, which they afterwards deposited upon the grave. They were Misses Lillian Greenwood, Stella Spoor, Ilene Staley, Philene Crawford, Agnes Keegan and Irene Coyle.


From AM Benson
June 12, 1907
A Farmer Killed - And he formerly lived on Wolfe Island
A very sad accident occurred at Chaumont, NY, a town between Cape Vincent and Watertown, on Wednesday morning. Alva Grant; a farmer in that neighborhood, together with others, was drawing pressed hay to the railway siding. When the mail train from Watertown approached, apparently, Grant did not hear nor see it until too late. The locomotive crashed into his wagon, killing the unfortunate man outright and one of the team. The remaining horse was so badly injured it had to be shot. The train was brought to a standstill as soon as possible, but human aid was beyond benefit. Grant leaves a widow and some young children. He formerly lived on Wolfe Island. The accident delayed the arrival of the train in Cape Vincent for half an hour.


From AM Benson

In Kingston, Dec 27th, 1907, Catharine Welch, widow of the late Capt. John Sughrue, aged eighty-eight years. Funeral took place from the House of Providence, Saturday morning.


From AM Benson
MRS. SUGHRUE DEAD -Sughrue,Catharine (nee Welch)
Daily British Whig Kingston Mon Dec 30
A Benevolent Woman Faithful to Her Church -

The death of Mrs. Sughrue, widow of the late Capt. John Sughrue took place in the House of Providence on Friday, December 27th. The deceased was shown every kindness by the sisters. Having two nieces sisters in the institution, she was no stranger. One of her nieces, in company with several other of the sisters, was at her side during her last moments, the other being stationed at St. Vincent�s Hospital, Brockville. She was also attended by the relatives of her deceased husband. The remains were immediately removed to the residence of Capt. W. D. Sughrue, (grandson of Captain John Sughrue), where they remained until Saturday, when they were taken to Howe Island, her former home, for burial.
Mrs. Sughrue, was in her younger days, when a resident of Howe Island, well known among the Roman Catholic clergy for her liberality and generosity, as it always fell to her lot to throw open her house to the entertaining of the religious that visited the island, and she and her husband, did all with willing hearts. She was a whole-souled woman; no person in want applied to her in vain. She was a member of a large family, at one time well known in Kingston, her name being Catharine Welch. Her funeral took place on Sunday, to St. Philomen�s church on Howe Island, where a solem libera was chanted for the dead. The body was then taken to the vault. The remains were followed from Kingston, by the relatives of Captain Sughrue, and some of the islanders. From the house to the church, Michael O�Brien, of the separate schools (nephew to the deceased), and Miss Bessie Welch, sister, were the first in the cortege. T. O�Connor, merchant tailor of Gananoque, and family, also attended, being related by marriage. Mrs. O�Connor was one of her favorite nieces. John Lee and family, Gananoque, drove up to the funeral, the deceased and her husband being old-time friends.





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