Wolfe Island Obits 6

Transcriptions of obituaries for Wolfe Island.

Submitted by Valentine
Peter Barry (I), 65, Dies at his desk. Peter Barry, 65, president and treasurer of the Barry Transfer and Storage Company, died suddenly Saturday night in his office 323 Jefferson St. While working at his desk about 9PM he collapsed and died soon after. Two of his sons and a physician were with him. His home is at 456 Cass Street. Mr. Barry was born at Wolf's Island, Canada November 6, 1864. At 16 he became a sailor on the Great Lakes and with his brothers organized the Barry Bros. Boat line, operating tugs in Chicago. The tug line was sold and a line of passenger boats started between Chicago and Milwaukee. He came to Milwaukee in 1900. Mr. Barry's boats ran excursions to Whitefish Bay in the early days. The steamers were later sold to what is now the West Ports line. He then stated the transfer line, of which he was president until his death. About 10 years ago, the active amangement of this concern was turned over to his sons and Mr. Barry gave his attention to handling real estate. His is survived by his wife, Marguerite, three daughters, Agnes, living at home, Mrs. Erwin Rauser and Mrs. H. M. Hawkins, three sons, Peter F., James W. T. and Reginald. All the children live in Milwaukee. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Submitted by Valentine
Date:Fri 11-25-1966
Peter F. Barry
Funeral services for Peter F. Barry, 74, a Milwaukee field underwriter for the New York Life Insurance Company for 55 years will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at St. John's Cath 2 N. Jackson St.Mil Burial will be in Holy Cross Cem. Mr. Barry 1129 N. Jackson St.Mil died Wednesday of a heart ailment at Lutheran hosp of Mil. He had been hospitalized for four weeks. Born in Chicago, Mr. Barry came to Milwaulkee about 1900. He was a graduate of the old Marquette academy. He started as a representative for the insurance firm at 411 E. Mason St when he was 19 and in 1956 was honored by the company for 45 years of service. He was a member of the Miwaulkee Athletic club and St. John's Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, the former Gertrude F. Thompson, one daughter, Mrs. Frances J.Rodgers, Milwaukee, two brothers, James W. T. and Reginald B., both of Milwaukee and three sisters, Mrs. Erwin Rauser, Shorewood, Mrs. H. M. Hawkins, Milwaukee and Mrs. Irving Brown, Fox Point.

Watertown Daily Times
September 10, 1938; page 10
Submitted by Reggie Watkins
Geo. H. BEROW, Sticken, Dies
George H. BEROW, 72, of 141 East Main Street, for nearly 50 years an employe and foreman of J. B. Wise, Inc., died at 4 Friday afternoon at his home.

Mr. BEROW was stricken with a heart attack at his home early Monday morning and on Tuesday suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. He was in a coma most of the time from Monday until his death. Previous to the heart attack Mr. BEROW had been in fairly good health and had worked at the Wise plant as usual on Friday, Sept. 2.

He was born on Wolfe Island, Canada, on June 27, 1866, son of Peter and Eleanor Bennett BEROW. His boyhood was spent on the island and more than 50 years ago he came to Watertown.

On April 25, 1888, Mr. BEROW married Miss Laura I. HORNE. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents on Wolfe Island. Two daughters were born to the couple. One daughter, Mrs. Aaron (Ada) HOOPER, died here in October, 1922. The second daughter is Mrs. C. Ward (Dorothy) QUILTER, who resides at New Hartford.

Mr. BEROW was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal church and was a member of its Men's brotherhood. For many years he had also been a member of the official board of the church. He is survived by his wife and daughter and one sister, Mrs. Albert (Eva G.) BAILLIE.

Funeral services will be held from the home at 2:30 Monday afternoon, with Rev. Albert Abbott, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be made in the family plot of North Watertown Cemetery.

Watertown Daily Times
July 29, 1968; page 10
Submitted by Reggie Watkins
Subject: Laura I. HORNE BEROW
BEROW- in Watertown. July 29, 1968. Mrs. Laura I. Horne Berow, 141 East Main street, widow of Geroge H. Berow, aged 98 years. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Cleveland Funeral home. Rev. Alan T. Dodge, pastor of First United Methodist church officiating. Burial in North Watertown cemetery.

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Date:6/13/2003
From: Kingston Whig Standard
GREENWOOD, Kathleen Ellen (nee Hulton) On Wolfe Island, with dignity and grace, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, June 12, 2003 in her 99th year. Loving wife of the late Oliver Greenwood. Devoted mother of Bobby (Marilyn); Benny (Myrna); Colleen (Vincent) Macdonald; Doreen (Des) Pitts; Leo (Sandra); Kathy (Dennis) Mosier; Johnny (Kim). Cherished grandmother of Lynda (Dan) Riccards; Leath (Shirley); Valerie (Tony) Hunt; Tanya (Pete) Little; Dan (Rachel), Shannyn (Jamie) Goodfellow; Du ff, Jade (Greg) de Vos; Craig Pitts, Ruth (Dick) Patterson, Mark Pitts; Gary (Micheline); Keith; Debbie (Shane) Knot; Pam; Trent (Tanya) Mosier, Nicole (Jason) Chown and Tara. Adoring great grandmother of Robert & Kathleen Riccards, Alyssa and Melani e; Jordan and Kristen Hunt; Isabelle and Jack Little; Max; Molly and Spencer Goodfellow; Nora de Vos; Jesse, Jake and Jed Patterson; Brandon, Zack and Matthew; Ty and Tait Mosier; Hunter, Cole and Reed Chown. The daughter of the late James and Harrie t Hulton. Dear sister of the late Redmond (Mildred); Norman; Ola, Ruth (James Hawkins); Craig; Gwen (Doug) Siville; Howard Kyle; Emmeline (Bill) Thompson. Survived by sister in law Agnes Hulton, sister Olga Kyle; and brother Eugene (Reta) Hulton. Fri ends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Friday between the hours of 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Sacred Heart Church on Wolfe Island at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal prayers in the parish cemetery. Donations to the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic in lieu of flowers would be appreciated by the family. IN THE CARE OF THE GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOMES, CENTRAL CHAPEL, 546-545 4. GFTOMPKINS-CENTRAL.CA

O'Reilly,Rev Eugene Thomas -Sept 9 2003-IMAGE
Date: Sept 2003
From: Kingston Whig
O'REILLY, Rev. Eugene Thomas, C.S.B. Professed Basilian- August 15, 1949. He received a BA degree from Assumption College through the University of Western Ontario in 1952. He then began a Long teaching career as Aquinas Institute in Rochester N.Y., 1952-54. This was interrupted for priesthood studies at St. Basil's College in Toronto, ordained to priesthood in St. Basil's Church June 29, 1957. As a priest he returned to teaching: 1958-60 at St. Charles in Sudbury, 1960-62 at Assumption College School in Windsor, 1962-65 at St. Paul's High School in Saskatoon, 1965-77 at Michael Power High School in Toronto. He spent the academic year 1977-78 on sabbatical at Carleton University in Ottawa returning to the classroom in 1978-80 with the Basil ian Fathers of Rexdale and 1980-91 at St. Piux X High School in Ottawa. From 1991-99 he served as Chaplain at Queen's University in Kingston. After he served as pastor of Sacred Heart of Mary Church on Wolfe Island from 1999 until his death. Peaceful ly entered into God's presence on Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at the Kingston General Hospital. Beloved son of the late James Edward O'Reilly and his wife the former Helen "Nellie" Finn. Dear brother of Mrs. Rose Coffey, Francis O'Reilly, Mrs. Theresa Fargo and the late Father Edward O'Reilly, C.S.B. Dearly missed by his 28 nieces and nephews and their families. Friends will be received at Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Wolfe Island on Thursday, September 11 from 2 until 9 p.m. Vigil service will b e held at 8:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at the Church, Friday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will continue at the Cardinal Flahiff Centre, 95 St. Joseph's Street, Toronto, on Friday from 5 p.m. Vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 13, at 10:00 a.m. Rite of Committal with prayers in the Basilian Plot at Holy Cross Cemetery, Toronto. Memorial donations may be made to the Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Wolfe Island or t he Basilian Missions, in memory of Father Eugene. Relatives and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.obituariestoday.com IN THE CARE OF THE GORDON F. TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOMES, TOWNSHIP CHAPEL WATERLOO VILLAGE 546-5150 gftompkins-to wnship.ca

White,Mary Dorothy-Sept 12 2003-IMAGE
Date: 9/15/2003
From:Kingston Whig Standard
WHITE, Mary Dorothy Peacefully with her family by her side at the Kingston General Hospital on Friday, September 12, 2003. Dorothy Murphy born Christmas Day, beloved wife of the late Robert John White. Loved and devoted mother of Darlene Brown (Gus), Wolfe Island, Edward White (Margaret), Sterling, Louise Greenwood (Gordon), Kenneth White (Peggy), and Jeanne White, all of Wolfe Island. Loved and treasured grandmother of 23 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandson Pet er Brown. Daughter of the late Stewart Murphy and his wife the former Lorretta O'Brien. Dear sister of Ken Murphy (Emma), Wolfe Island, the late Louise Mosier, Kay McHenry, Bernice Flynn, Jerome, James, Gene and Charles Murphy. Sister-in-law of Helen White and Chris Kane of Wolfe Island, Fleming White (Rita) of Montreal and predeceased by sisters and brother-in-laws Anita Murphy, Gale White (Ella), Ewart White (Muriel) and Ross White. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends will be r eceived at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne St. (at Clergy) on Monday, September 15th between the hours of 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p..m. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island on Tuesday, Septemb er 16th at 11 a.m. Rite of committal prayers Parish Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations for those who wish to the Wolfe Island Ambulance or the Fire Department. (Donations preferred by cheque, please). IN THE CARE OF THE GORDON F . TOMPKINS FUNERAL HOMES, CENTRAL CHAPEL, 546-5454. GFTOMPKINS-CENTRAL.CA -

Watertown Daily Times, June 28, 1935
Contributed by Richard Palmer at: [email protected]
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nyoswego/obits/obits4maritime.html
Death of Capt. Hinckley Long on Lakes
Death at Parishville ends colorful career
Stayed alone on beached ship

When barge sprung Leak and It Was Put on Ledge of Rock He Sent Crew Ashore in Boat and He Stayed Aboard-He Did Much Salvage Work.

The death of Captain Augustus R. Hinckley, 79, at his farm home at Parishville, St. Lawrence county on Tuesday, brought to a close a long and colorful career on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence river. Captain Hinckley for 66 years had plied the lakes and river with his boats, meeting all manner of adversities, ship wrecks and storms. More than once his life was endangered when a barge went down or a terrific gale arose.

Widely known up and down Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence for his daring marine (?).

Captain Hinckley was one of the few remaining skippers of the old school. His was a spectacular life packed with as much nautical excitement as would ever come to a Gloucester fisherman. An iron will combined with a determined mind set him apart as one of the most able and at the same time courageous captains that ever piloted a ship on the lake or river.

His long and stormy career began 66 years ago. He was born on Wolfe Island Aug. 11,1856, at the mouth of the St. Lawrence. Even as a boy his whole heart was set upon sailing. At an early age he took great interest in all things nautical and he was only a lad when he took up sailing in a serious manner.

It was only after a brief apprenticeship before he was master of his chosen vocation. He displayed, as a youth, as much courage as he did in later life when he was faced with still more dangerous situations. His friends and family thought many times that either the lake or river would take the captain�s life. But fate apparently sailed on his side through those long 66 years of his career. He died not on a battered schooner plowing against strong headwinds, but on a quiet farm in the heart of his own north country.

Captain Hinckley at one time had a fleet of four vessels. They were the ill-fated Hinckley, Isabella H. Pentland and Phelps. All but the Phelps met a tragic end. The Phelps is still being operated, now owned by Eldridge and Robinson. The craft was rebuilt for service on the barge canal.

One of the most thrilling episodes that ever befell Captain Hinckley took (place about 1889)*

when the Hinckley went to pieces between Henderson Harbor and Stoney Point. After years of service and several wrecks the barge was caught by a stiff northwest gale. It had been a week previous that Captain Hinckley and his crew were forced to beach the ship on a shelf of rocks in Gravely bay after it had sprung a leak. At that time the crew went ashore in the only boat, leaving Captain Hinckley behind by his own order. Later a storm arose and Captain Hinckley donned a life preserver and swan 300 feet to the beach.

When the storm came up, the ship which had been beached, began to crack up. Salvage of the coal aboard her went forward but the ship was doomed.

The Hinckley was built at Chaumont in 1901 and her hull was taken to Oswego where her boiler and machinery were installed. She was 114 feet in length, drew 11.7 feet of water and had a capacity of 332 tons. **

The Isabella H. foundered at the entrance to Oswego harbor and the Pentland, largest of the fleet went out of service and was eventually disposed of.

In later years Captain Hinckley did much salvage work. Many of these undertakings were hazardous and not always altogether successful. It was while doing this work that he came into possession of the Pentland after wrecking companies had abandoned efforts to raise the craft. He paid $600. For the sunken ship and in three days had it floated. It was reported that he later refused an offer of $30,000 for the ship. Through his efforts the sunken steamer George T. Davis of the Montreal Transportation company which went down in 80 feet of water in the St. Lawrence was raised.

One of his unsuccessful ventures in ship raising was the attempt to float the steamer Richardson which foundered on Lake Erie but the craft was mysteriously blow up after all preparations for floating it had been made.

The last cargo carrier owned by Captain Hinckley was the little steamer Kendall. He used this ship for handling buoys for the government on Lower Ontario and St. Lawrence. The Kendall sank in the Cardinal canal and was abandoned.

During the past five or six years Captain Hinckley had been in the marine contracting business in Cape Vincent, Henderson Harbor and Alexandria Bay. He told friends just before he died he was going to bid on work for the coast guard station planned for the Galloups Island this summer.

In 1917 Captain Hinckley purchased a farm of more than 100 acres at Parishville on the St. Regis river. On this land is a lot of timber which he expected to cut and use in his marine work. Captain Hinckley maintained his residence in Oswego for many years, the family home being at East Fourth and Mohawk Streets.

Besides his widow, he is survived by a daughter Mrs. Harry Place of Rochester.

The afternoon funeral services for the captain were held at his White Hill home near Parishville. Rev F, Nichols, pastor of the Parishville Baptist church, officiated. Burial was made in the Parishville cemetery, far from the sight of either Lake Ontario or the St. Lawrence which in life knew him so well.

NOTES:
* paper is creased on this line. I think that was 1887 History of the Great Lakes Beers.
** This is another Hinckley. This Hinckley was built in 1862. History of the Great Lakes Beers.

From: Kingston Whig Standard
- 11/1/2003
BERRY, James A. Suddenly at the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, October 30, 2003, in his 81st year. Beloved husband to Elaine (nee Allum) for 55 years. Dear father of Linda Cole and her husband Neale of Orillia and Richard Berry. Loving grandf ather of Lisa Ayers, Warren Lovely and James Berry, great grandfather of Joshua and Anna Ayers and special grandfather to Lesley Sova and Phil Cole. Fondly remembered by his sister Eleanor MacAdoo and is predeceased by his sister Evelyn Lyon. Resting at the James Reid Funeral Home, Cataraqui Chapel (Counter Street at Highway 2) on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Monday, November 3, 2003 at 2:45 p.m. at the Wolfe Island United Church. Mr. Terry Wood o fficiating. Interment Point Alexandria Cemetery, Wolfe Island. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association or the Wolfe Island United Church Memorial Fund in Mr. Berry's memory. James Reid Cataraqui Chapel Kingston F amily Owned [email protected]

KINGSTON WHIG STANDARD
Wednesday, June 7, 2000, pg 39
HOGAN, Doris Mary (nee Fargo) - Peacefully at home on Wolfe Island, on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, Doris in her 76th year, beloved wife of Everett. Loving mother of Paul (Leslie), Wolfe Island; Ian (Maryann), Brian (Patsy), all of Kingston; Mike (Barb), Amherstview; Theresa QUIST ((Alex), Marrianne HAWKINS (Tim), all of Wolfe Island; Tom HOGAN of Ottawa. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Nicole, Brad, Colleen, Rich., Marc, Danielle, Katie, Brent, Kevin, Colin, Shauna, Kathleen, Michelle and Lisa. Predeceased by her parents Henry Fargo and his wife the former Angeline HAWKINS. Dear sister of Mrs. Margaret BOLTON (Bill), Cliff Fargo (Theresa), all of Wolfe Island; Ray Fargo (Jean) of Michigan. Predeceased by her sister Mildred FOWLER. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 49 Colborne St. (at Clergy) on Thursday between the hours of 3-5 and 7-9 pm and on Friday between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, Saturday, June 10 at 11 am. Rite of Committal Prayers, Sacred Heart Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations for those who wish, to the Wolfe Island Ambulance Service, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

KINGSTON WHIG STANDARD
Wednesday, May 31, 2000, pg 37
KING, Thomas Arthur - On Tuesday, May 30, 2000, in his 90th year. Tom died peacefully in his home on Wolfe Island surrounded by his family. He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of almost 60 years, Alzina (MacDonald) and their children Thomas Jr. (Audrey) of Kelowna, BC; Catherine (Denis) of Kingston; and Karen King (Lindsay) of Kingston and his sister Violet PLANT of England. Beloved grandfather of Wendy, Sally, Cheryl, Lori, Tina, Sean, Randy and Kelly and 7 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers and 3 sisters in Surrey, England. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy) on Wednesday, May 31 from 7-9 pm and Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial, Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island on Friday, June 2 at 11 am. Rite of Committal with prayers Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island. For those who wish, memorial donations to the Wolfe Island Ambulance Service or Fire Department would be appreciated.

From Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston WHig Standard
SHARON HULTON
Manager Jordash Restaurant Supply
Peacefully, at the Kingston General Hospital with her family by her side, Mrs. Sharon Hulton, in her 63rd year. Predeceased by her loving husband Laverne Hulton. Beloved daughter of Bill and Lorena Porter. Cherished sister of Sandra McCready (Eldon) and Judy Rini (Dan). Special aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Survived by loving Aunt Mary Porter. Also survived by mother-in-law Agnes Hulton, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jim (Julia), Wayne (Lola), Craig (Joyce), Eileen Coffey (Brian), Theresa. Predeceased by brother-in-law Lorne, sister-in-law Mary Hawley. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of Gordon F. Tompkins, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy Street) on Tuesday November 8, 2005, between the hours 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary�s Cathedral on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 10 a.m. Rite of Committal of Prayers at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island. Memorial donations to the Liver Foundation would greatly be appreciated.
In the care of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel, 546-5454, gftompkins-central.ca

From Wilf Garrah
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston WHig Standard
CLIFTON FARGO
Peacefully, at Providence Manor, with his family by his side, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at the age of 77 years. Cliff, beloved husband for 51 years of Theresa. Loving father of Barbara O�Shea (Terry), Brenda, Bernie (Carole), Jeannette Despatie (Michael), Steve (Karen). Dear brother of Raymond and his wife Jean and Margaret Bolton and husband Bill and predeceased by sister Doris Hogan and Mildren Fowler. Cherished grandfather of Lynn Brown, Jeff and Jill O�Shea, Greg and Lauren Fargo, Michelle, Jonathan, Andrea, Jana, Mathieu and Rick Despatie, Eric and Ellen Fargo, Madison and Quentin Brown. Friends will be received at the Central Chapel of Gordon F. Tompkins, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy Street), on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Mary Church, Wolfe Island, on Friday, November 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal with prayers in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wolfe Island, on Friday, November 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to P.C.C.C. Providence Manor Site or the Wolfe Island Medical Clinic would be greatly appreciated.
In the care of Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, Central Chapel, 546-5454. Friends and relatives are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at gftompkins-central.ca

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 14, 1908, Wolfe Island
Patrick Conroy passed away on Tuesday at 105 years
Deceased was Formerly a Cab Driver in Kingston � Ended his career on Wolfe Island
The death occurred on Wolfe Island, Tuesday morning, of Patrick Conroy, who had reached the age of 105 years. He was the father of the late Michael Conroy, Alfred Street, who died in 1906, and had resided with his son for many years. Since last summer he lived on the island, with his daughter in law�s people. The deceased was born in Ireland, in 1802, and came to Canada when a young man. He was perhaps the oldest resident of Kingston. During the past two months he was feeble and was taken around in an invalid�s chair, but prior to that he want about himself. The end came very peacefully. Mr Conroy had good sight, hearing and memory to the very last. The funeral will take place on Thursday morning, when a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church, on Wolfe Island, after which the remains will be brought to the city, by the steamer Wolfe Islander; and then taken to the vault in St Mary�s cemetery. The wife of the deceased died over twenty five years ago. His only surviving relative here is his little grandson.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 17, 1908 Wolfe Island � The late Patrick Conroy drove a horse when 100 years old The Toronto News, in noting the death on Wolfe Island of the late Patrick Conroy, aged 105 years, says�
�Eventually he became a cabman, being probably one of the first of that vocation in Kingston. He continued to drive a cab until well advanced in ears. He was of large stature and clean shaven. Half a century ago he had a leg broken, and the limb never straightened, but this did not affect him. �The late Mr Conroy was a fine judge of a good horse, and his son, the late Michael Conroy, acquired a great liking for horses, of which at different times he owned several that were well known on district race tracks. The old gentleman kept a favorite horse until it died of old age. He wouldn�t part with it, and had it carefully tended. When Mr Conroy was nearly one hundred years old he was known to hitch a horse to a sulky and go off for a drive.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
January 29, 1908 � Death at Wolfe Island of Mrs Dennis Griffin
Mrs Dennis Griffin, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Wolfe Island, died at the home of her son, Michael Griffin, on Tuesday morning, at the ripe old age of one hundred years and three months.
Deceased was born in Ireland in November 1807, and come to this country with her husband and family in 1852. They sailed in the ship Roderick Dhu, and took eighteen weeks to make the trip across the Atlantic. After reaching Kingston, they settled on Wolfe Island, remaining there all the time.
During all these years, Mrs Griffin never required the services of a doctor until about a year ago. The funeral will take place Thursday morning, to the church of the Sacred Heart of Mary, at Wolfe Island, where a requiem mass will be sung for the repose of the soul by the pastor, Rev Thomas J Spratt.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
February 4, 1908, Wolfe Island News � The death of Robert Boyd occurred at noon on Saturday from Heart disease. The deceased had lived at the village for the past four years, moving there from his farm. The funeral took place on Tuesday to the Presbyterian church, and was largely attended. The deceased leaves a wife two brothers and three sisters, John and William, Mrs C Horne, of the city, and Mrs J Leakey and Miss M A Boyd, here.

From AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
February 21, 1908 Wolfe Island News
Miss Isabella McDonald died on Sunday at 4:30 o�clock, from a severe cold that she took nearly two years ago, and which developed into lung trouble. The funeral was on Tuesday morning at nine o�clock to the Roman Catholic church, where a requiem mass was sung for the repose of her soul.

From Dean Snider
Bellingham Herald Fri, Feb 2, 1923
A.M(N). SNIDER CALLED
Resident of county for Twenty-Five Years Passes at 83.
Abraham M(N). Snider, twenty-five years a resident of Bellinghan and Blaine, died this morning at the home of his son J.W. Snider, Bellingham; 2605 Alabama Street, at the age of 83 years. He is survived by three sons, J. J.W. Snider, Bellingham, James Snider, williston, N.D.; and William Snider, Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. John Hoffman (Huffman), Fairmont,(Fairmount) S.D. and Mrs. Arrow Smith (Arrowsmith) , Sesseton (Sisseton), S. D; eighteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. The Whitfield-Mark company will make the funeral announcements.
*NOTE: corrections are in parens ( )
Note: see a second obit on pg 7

From Dean Snider
JOHN WESLEY SNIDER
Bellingham Herald Tues, Apr 13, 1937.
SNIDER-- John Wesley Snider , Aged 74 years beloved husband of Mrs. Rebecca Elizabeth Snider, 2605 Alabama Street, passed away at a local hospital this morning, April 13, after a two months' illness. Mr. Snider had been a resident of Bellingham for the past thirty years, and was before his retirement an employee of the Great Northern Railway Company. He leaves to survive, besides his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Nina E. Stewart, Seattle, Wash; Mrs. Allene Jewett, city; Mrs. Dorothy Schultz, Port Townsend, Wash.' four sons,. Arlo V. Snider and Lloyd A. Snider, both of this city, Leslie E. Snider, Anacortes, Wash., and A. N. Snider, Seattle Wash. The body rests at the Homer Mark Mortuary and funeral announcements will be made later. City.

From Dean Snider
Bellingham Herald, Wed 14 Apr, 1937
Funeral Rites for John Wesley Snider will be held at the Homer Mark mortuary Thursday at 2 P M. Dr. Henry Marcotte will officiate. In Correction of a list of surviving relatives as published Tuesday, one of the fours son�s names was given as A.N. Snider, Seattle. It should have read Roy Snider.

From Dean Snider
REBECCA E. SNIDER
Bellingham Herald Mon, Jan 6, 1947
Rebecca E. Snider, former Resident, Dies at Port Townsend
Mrs. Rebecca E. Snider, 80, who lived in Bellingham from 1907 to 1938 when she went to Port Townsend to make her home, passed away in that city Saturday.
She was the mother of A.V. Snider and Lloyd A., Snider of Bellingham and is survived by two other sons, Leslie e. of Anacortes, R. H. Snider of Seattle; three daughters, Mrs. James Stewart of Seattle, Mrs Harvey Jewett, of Tacoma, and Mrs. Louis schultz, of Port Townsend; seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Archie W. Newell, Seattle, and Robert Newell, Livingston, Mont., and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Grant, Bellingham. The remains will be received by the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home where services will be conducted at 3 p.m. by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane of which Mrs. snider was a member while residing here. Interment will take place in the Bay View Cemetery.

Bellingham Herald, later edition
Mrs. Rebecca E. Snider, 80, passed away in Port Townsend Saturday, Jan 4.Mrs. Snider had been a resident of that city for the past eight years and previously, from 1907 to 19387 had been a resident of ''b''ellinghanmd where she was a member f the first Presbyterian Church, Surviving relatives are four sons, A.V. and Lloyd A., of Bellingham, R.H. of Seattle, and Leslie e. of Anacortes; three daughters, Mrs. James s]Stewart of Seattle, Mrs. Harvey Jewett, of Tacoma, and Mrs. lous schultz, of Port Townsend; seventeen grandchildren and five great-granchildren; two brothers, Archie W. Newell, Seattle, and Robert Newell, Livingston, Mont., also one sister, Mrs. Margaret Grant of Bellingham. The remains will be received by the Harlow-Hollingsworth funeral home where services will be conducted by Dr. Robert T. McFarlane Tuesday, January 7 at 3 P.M. Final resting place , Bay View.

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