Wolfe Island Obits 9

Transcriptions of obituaries for Wolfe Island.

From George Halladay
The Whig - Standard
Tuesday, May 26, 1975
Death
Mosier, Leonard (Tupper)
At the Kingston General Hospital on Monday May 26, 1975, Leonard Mosier, beloved husband of the late Litta Hawkins; brother of Edward of Rochester, New York; Mrs. Frederick Emm (Irene) of Baltimore, Maryland; Mrs. Richard McMahon (Freda) of Florida. Resting at the Funeral Residence of Gordon F. Tompkins, 49 Colborne St. (at Clergy). Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island Wednesday, May 28, at 10:45 a.m.. Interment Sacred Heart cemetery. friends will be received between the hours of 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.. Donations to the the St. Mary's of the Lake Building fund and the Wolfe Island Community Medical Clinic would be appreciated.

From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig
Wednesday, December 8, 1897
Death
Died at Wolfe Island on December 7, 1897, William Grimshaw, aged 91 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, Wolfe Island, tomorrow (Thursday) forenoon at 11 O'Clock. Friends and aquaintances are respectively invited to attend.

From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig
Tuesday, October 26, 1897
Death
Flynn - At Wolfe Island on Sunday, October 24, 1897, Mary Conroy, beloved wife of Mathew Flynn, aged 67 years.

From George Halladay
The Daily British Whig
Monday, September 27, 1897
Death
At her residence, Wolfe Island, September 26, 1897, Mary C. Wells, Eldest Daughter of the late Isaac Wells, age 62 years. Funeral will leave her late residence, Wolfe Island, Tuesday Morning at 10 O'Clock. Friends and aquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig - Standard
Tuesday September 9, 1975
Death
DALY Joseph - Suddenly at his home, RR#1 Sydenham, on Sunday, September 7, 1975, Joseph Daly, in his 75th year, beloved husband of the late Marguerite Halliday, dear father of Mrs. Virginia Clay, Kingston; Mrs. Harry Letkemann, (Betty) of Burlington and Terrance of Sydenham. Resting at the Lindsay Funeral Home, Sydenham. Funeral Mass in the St. Patrick's Church, Railton on Thursday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m.. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7 - 9.

From George Halladay
OCONTO COUNTY, WISCONSIN
Circa 1934
Funeral services for David Laughlin, 76, were held Sunday afternoon at the M.E. Church, the Rev. V.T. Nearhoof officiating. Burial took place in the cemetery at Brookside, the pallbearers being Paul Wendt, Joseph Stoll, Clayton Rice, John Waldron, Henry Plier, and Alec Patterson. Mr. Laughlin was born on March 29, 1857 at Wolfe Island, Canada, coming to this community about 29 years ago. For a number of years they resided on a farm at Brookside. For ten years previous to the closing of the mill, he was employed as a millwright. His marriage to Mary Barney was solemnized in 1873. Mrs. Laughlin passed away on July 29, 1933. A daughter, Mrs. Chester Rice of Iron Mountain and four grandchildren survive.
Following an illness of about a years duration, Mr. Laughlin passed away on June 27. Out of town relatives at the rites were Mrs. Eva Melody, Oconto; Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Parkinson and family, Truman Parkinson and son, all of Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sampson and T. Ramage of Fond du Lac; James and Charles Barney of Brookside; Mrs. Faulds and family of Abrams; Harvey and Laura Grismer, Mr. and Mrs. Tulia Cheisa, Mr. and Mrs. A. LaRose and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rice all of Iron Mountain.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig � Standard
Monday, December 7, 1942
GILLESPIE
In Kingston on Saturday, Dec. 5, 1942, William Gillespie, aged 86 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, 27 Nelson Street, on Tuesday Morning at 10:30. Service at St. Lawrence Church on Wolfe Island on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment St. Lawrence Cemetery.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig � Standard
Monday, December 7, 1942
McCREADY
Wolfe Island on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1942, George McCready, aged 81 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence, Tuesday, at 1:30 to the United Church. Friends and Acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Interment at Point Alexander Cemetery.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig � Standard
Monday, December 21, 1942
GILLESPIE
On Wolfe Island, Saturday, December 19, 1942, Charles George Gillespie, beloved husband of Stella Boyd, aged 58 years. Funeral will take place from his late residence at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon to Christ Church. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend. Interment Wolfe Island.

From George Halladay
The Christian Guardian (Toronto)
February 4, 1835
Robert Arthurs of Wolfe Island, was killed on Wednesday by a falling tree. He leaves a wife and one child. (Kingston Chronicle, Jan. 24) "Wednesday was Jan. 21st ."

From George Halladay
The Star (Cobourg)
October 20, 1841
A man named Lavery was drowned by falling out of a skiff while crossing from Wolfe Island to Kingston. (Kingston British Whig)

From George Halladay
The British Colonist (Toronto)
December 12, 1848
During the late storm, A. McDowall of Oswego, N.Y., and Solomon and John Hammon, of Wolfe Island, were drowned from on board the schooner Canada, about 2 miles east of Port Hope.

Contributed by Muriel Villalta
[Source: Scrapbook of Mrs. Gladys Howes (Nelson), Long Lake]
GOOD - Edna Sophia Good peacefully at her residence in Mountain Grove on Monday, July 11, 1994. Edna Godfrey beloved wife of the late Adrian Good. Dear friend of Everett Tandy. Loving mother of Dawn Cox and her husband Wilbert of Peterborough. Dear grandmother of Craig, Shawn and David. Sister of Gert Howes of Kingston. Rested at the Goodfellow's Funeral Home, Parham. Friends were received Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 p.m. 7-9 p.m. Service was held in Mountain Grove on Thursday July 14 at 11 a.m. Interment Mountain Grove Cemetery.
The Rev. David Proctor officiated and Mrs. Mary Howes (Parham), paid a beautiful tribute. The Arden Choir, of which Edna had been a member, sang.
Honourary Bearers: Melville Good, Robert D. Howes, Active: Ray Cox, Harnet Hearns, Grant Price, Craig Cox, Shawn Cox, and David Cox.
Born in the same house in which she died, she was the daughter of David Edmond Godfrey and Suse Ann (Thompson). she was married in October 1942, lived briefly in Toronto and came back home when Adrian went overseas in the spring of 1943. He was a Wireless Air gunner with the R.C.A.F. and was shot down over the Netherlands on June 17, 1944. Their daughter Dawn was born in August 1943.
Edna was an active member of Mountain Grove United Church and served as an elder there. She also had been Presbytery representative and was active in the United Church Women's organization at local, presbyterial and conference levels. She annually attended the United Church women's event at camp Quin-Mo-Lac, in September. She travelled extensively, met people easily and made new friends everywhere, she also kept faithfully in touch with old friends and family members.
She was an active volunteer whose car was often available for others. She received a plaque for canvassing 15 years for the Cancer Society. For 7 years she fought a courageous battle with cancer.
She was a kind friend, special mother and grandmother and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig � Standard
June 11,1938
DEATH
Siddall
At Kingston, on June 10th 1938, Jessie McGarrity, beloved wife of Robert Siddall, aged 64 years. Funeral from her late residence, 9 South Bartlett Street, on Monday morning at 11:15 (daylight savings time) to Wolfe Island. Interment Wolfe Island. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig � Standard
Thursday, August 25, 1938
DEATHS
Spoor & Walker
TWO FORMER WOLFE ISLAND RESIDENTS DIE IN A WEEK
Wolfe Island � The remains of Miss. Theresa Spoor, formerly of Wolfe Island, arrived on the 2 o'clock boat Monday from Toronto. Her remains were placed in the family plot in the Catholic Cemetery. The late Miss. Spoor was the elder daughter of Mrs. John Spoor of the Island. She had been Toronto for several years. Mr. Frank Walker of Watertown, NY, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Kyle, on the Island. The late Mr. Walker had been in poor health for the last 2 years. He had always lived on the Island until just recently. He was buried on the Island.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig � Standard
Thursday, September 1, 1938
DEATH
Walker
Wolfe Island � On August 20, F. T. Walker passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William Kyle, Wolfe Island, at the age of 70 years. He was born on Wolfe Island and spent his early life there, moving to Watertown, NY, in 1919. The deceased had been in ill health for the last few years. The funeral was held at 1:30 o'clock, Aug. 22. Interment taking place in the Alexandria Point Cemetery. The pall bearers were Ray Mosier, Robert Boyd, Oscar McCready, Howard Kyle, Glen Mosier, and Beverly Spence. Mr. Walker is survived by one son and two daughters. Frank Walker and Mrs. Leo Lefave of Watertown, NY., and Mrs. William Kyle of Wolfe Island.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig � Standard
Wednesday, August 31, 1938
DEATH
Deming � In Kingston on Aug. 31, 1938, Evelyn Staley, beloved wife of Edward A. Deming M.D. of Hartford, Connecticut. A solemn (Litera ?) will be sung for the happy repose of her soul in St. James Chapel on Thursday morning at 11:15 o'clock. Interment Hartford, Connecticut.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig-Standard
Friday, June 20, 1975
Death
CLAY, Russell Edward
In Kingston on Wednesday, June 18, 1975, Russell Clay, father of Mrs. Judith Hebert, Wayne, Susan, and Jeanette; son of Mrs. Ethel Clay; brother of Mrs. Lorne Fisher (Thelma), Mrs. Arthur Green (Betty), Mrs. Harold Venton (Noreen), Mrs. Ray Puszkar (Shirley), Rose Friar, Donald, Jack, Dwight, Mrs. Wayne Kelly (Linda). Resting at the Funeral Residence of Gordon F. Thompkins, 49 Colborne Street (at Clergy). Service in the Chapel Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment Cataraqui Cemetery. Friends will be received between the hours of 2 -4 and 7 - 9 p.m.

From George Halladay
The Kingston Whig-Standard
March 12,2000
Death
CLAY, Wayne Micheal
At the Kingston General Hospital on Thursday, March 6, 2000. Loving son of Virginia Clay and the late Russell Clay. Dear father of Gregg and Stacey. Loving brother to Judith (and Paul), Susan (and Robert), Janet (and Doug). Best friend to Yvonne LaBarre. Sadly missed by nephew Michael and nieces Julie, Christine, Janna and Brianne. Private cremation has taken place with Wayne resting at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. Heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses in the Intensive Care Unit and Kidd 3. Their care and concern for his well being during his stay is most appreciated. Thanks to Robert J. Reid & Sons Funeral Home and Glenhaven Memorial Gardens for their kindness at our time of loss.

From George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times - August 4, 1936
N. O. EASTON, 83, DEPAUVILLE, DIES
EXPIRES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER, MRS. STERNBERG
VILLAGE SMITH FOR 60 YEARS
(son of Wilbur Easton 1817-1866 & Lois Patchen 1831-1882 who immigrated to Wolfe Island about 1844)
Was Born on Wolfe Island. But Went to Depauville When He Was 13--Four Years Later He Entered a Blacksmith Shop as an Apprentice -- Two Daughters Survive.
Depauville, Aug. 4.--Nelson O. Easton, 83, died at 12:15 this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. Fred Sternberg. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 at the Sternberg home. By request flowers are to be omitted.
Mr. Easton was born on Wolfe Island Nov. 22, 1852, one of a family of six boys and one girl, born to Wilbur and Lois Easton. His death leaves only one survivor of this family group, a brother, Hollis Easton, this place.
His early life to the age of 13 was spent with his parents on Wolfe Island. In 1865 he came to Depauville and worked on a farm for four years. In 1869 he went into a blacksmith shop as an apprentice with George Wilson, proved apt and developed into an expert horseshoer, forger of iron and general repair man, meeting the demands of a farming community at that time. He was the village blacksmith for over 60 years. Mr. Easton was married to Ella Lingenfelter April 18, 1876. Her death occurred Dec. 21, 1925.
The following children were born of this union: Mrs. W. Fred Sternberg, Depauville; Mrs. Clarence Argersinger, Johnstown, and Glenn W. Easton, who died in 1925. Nine granchildren survive.

From George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times - December 21, 1925
ELLA EASTON, AGE 68
Mrs. Ella Easton, Dies
(Special to The Times)
DEPAUVILLE, December 22 --. Mrs. Ella Easton, wife of Nelson Easton, died at her home Monday night after a long illness of a complication of diseases during which time she suffered greatly.
Mrs. Easton was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Lingenfelter and was born in the town of Clayton 68 years ago. She was married to Nelson Easton forty-eight years ago. Three children were born to the union, Mrs. Ermine Sternberg of Depauville, Mrs. Margarite Artersinger (sic) of Johnstown, and a son, Glen, who died March 12, 1925.
She is survived by her husband, her daughters, nine grandchildren, seven sisters and one brother.
Funeral services will be held from the home Wednesday at 1:30, Rev. H. Moore, officiating. Interment will be made at Depauville cemetery.

From George Halladay
Unidentified newsclipping, Jefferson County NY
MRS. ROSELLA M. EASTON, 63, DIES
Mrs. Rosella Mary Hoan Easton, 63, Chaumont, died at 11 this morning at Mercy hospital where she had been a patient for the past month. She had undergone an operation for gall bladder trouble upon entering the hospital and that and heart trouble caused her death.
Mrs. Easton was born at Rosiere, Aug. 1, 1870. She was the widow of William I. H. Easton, who died 36 years ago. She resided in Depauville until 1906 and from there moved to Adams where she made her home for many years. About four years ago she went to Chaumont and had resided there since.
Surviving her are two sons, Wilbur E. of Brooklyn and William I. of Rochester; two grandchildren, Rosemary of Brooklyn, and Ruth Elaine of Rochester, three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Lee, Depauville; Mrs. Estella Aryest and Mrs. Elberta Horen, Brooklyn, and one brother, Miller Hoan, Adams.
She was a member of the Chaumont Roman Catholic church.
The body was removed to the Howland Funeral chapel where prayers will be said at 9:30 Saturday morning with the funeral from Holy Family church at 10. Interment will be made in the Depauville cemetery.

From George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times, April 16, 1937
WIFE OF HOLLIS EASTON, 76, DIES
Expires at Depauville Following Week's Illness
FORMER WATERTOWN RESIDENT
Coronary Thrombosis Is Fatal to Woman, Native of Gananoque --Came to Watertown to Live 40 Years Ago--Depauville Resident Past Five Years-Funeral Sunday.
(Special to The Times.)
Depauville, April 16.--Mrs. Margaret E. Easton, 76, former Watertown resident, died of coronary thrombosis about 3 this morning at her home following an illness of the past week.
She was born in Gananoque, Ont., June 8, 1861, the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Ryan. She came to this country about 40 years ago and first settled in Watertown where she resided for ten years before moving to Brownville and then to this village where she has resided for the past five years.
She was married to Hollis Easton, former Watertown resident, Feb. 25, 1882, in a ceremony performed in Watertown. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Depauville.
Surviving besides her husband are a daughter, Mrs. Lois M. Osborne, Watertown; a son, Earl Easton, Depauville; a brother, William J. Ryan, Brooklyn; three grandchildren, Reginald Easton, Carthage; Mrs. Vergiline Cavanaugh, Watertown; and Mrs. Arthur Walrath, Watertown; one great granddaughter, Sally Cavanaugh, Watertown.
Funeral services will be held from the home Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. Albert Walker, pastor of the Depauville Methodist Episcopal church, will officiate. Burial will be made in the family plot at Depauville.
Friends may call at the home Saturday afternoon.

From George Halladay
Watertown Daily Times - July 5, 1941
MRS. MARTHA D. EASTON, 83, DIES
Depauville, July 5. -- Mrs. Martha D. Easton, 83, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vernon Campbell, this morning at 7 near Depauville. She had been ill for about two weeks.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Vernon R. Campbell, Depauville, and Mrs. Carl Haas of Watertown; two sons, Clifford Easton, Buffalo, and Harold Easton, Depauville; one brother, C. A. Whittier of Adams, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. V. A. Campbell, Monday at 2 p.m. and also from the Methodist church of Depauville. Rev. Louis Bruce will officiate and burial will be made at Depauville.
Mrs. Easton was born at Depauville, Nov. 13, 1857, the daughter of David and Charlotte Halliday Whittier. She was married to Nathan Easton of Depauville, Oct. 6, 1881, and he died on Jan. 9, 1915.
She was a member of the Methodist church of Depauville and had been the organist at this church for many years. She also gave music lessons.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
April 9 1947
ELIZABETH BROWN
In Kingston, at the House of Providence, on Monday, April 7, 1947, Elizabeth Brown, daughter of the late James Brown and Catherine Bolger. Funeral from the residence of her nephew, Thomas Brown, Wolfe Island, Tuesday morning, to the Sacred Heart Church where a requiem high mass will be sung at 10 o�clock for the happy repose of her soul. Interment at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
April 8 1947
ELIZABETH BROWN
Elizabeth Brown, 74, daughter of the late James Brown and Catherine Bolger, died Monday in Kingston.
She was born on Wolfe Island and had lived there the greater part of her life. She had spent two years in Watertown, N.Y. about 30 years ago. She was a member of the Church of the Sacred Heart, the League of the Sacred Heart and the Catholic Women�s League.
Among survivors is a nephew, Thomas Brown, of Wolfe Island.
Funeral will be held Tuesday to the Sacred Heart Church where requiem high mass will be sung at 10 a.m. The body will be placed in the vault at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
April 5 1947
JERRY MAHONEY
The funeral of Jerry Mahoney, a former resident of Wolfe Island, who died at the home of his niece, Mrs. Thomas Greenwood of Rochester, N.Y., was held in St. Anne�s Church in Rochester. Requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Father Smith. Burial was in the family plot, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Pall-bearers were G.O. Wigh, Francis McCan, Arthur McCan and Martin Atteridge.
Mr. Mahoney was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Denis Mahoney. He was born on Wolfe Island and had moved to Rochester as a young man. He had lived there since that time. He had been in good health until recently when he suffered a stroke.
He is survived by six nieces, Miss M. McCarthy, Mrs. T. Greenwood, Mrs. G. O. Wigh, Mrs. P. Clarke and Miss F. McCue, all of Rochester, and Miss F. Mulvena of Kingston, and four nephews, John, Alexander and Monroe Mahoney of Wolfe Island and A. W. Mulvena of Kingston RR 1. Many beautiful floral tributes were received.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Sept 28 1945
JOHN A. MURPHY
At the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston, on Friday, September 28, 1945, John A. Murphy, in his 75th year. Resting at the Funeral Home of Wilfred J. Franke, 49 Colborne Street at Clergy. Funeral Monday morning at 8:00 to Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, where a requiem high mass will be sung for the happy repose of his soul. Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend.

Submitted by AM Benson
Transcribed by Peter Rogers
Kingston Whig Standard
Oct 22 1945
ISLAND MAN IS DROWNED
Joseph McKenna, 32, of Wolfe Island, drowned in Lake Ontario between Alexander Point and South Point, off the south shore of Wolfe Island about midnight, Sunday. Efforts to locate the body were fruitless as yet up to press time.
McKenna, in company with Richard La Rush and Robert Tarrant, also of Wolfe Island, were returning from Cape Vincent, N.Y., in a small motor boat, when the fatality occurred.
It is understood that the three men called at Point Alexander (Horne�s Point) on the south shore of Wolfe Island shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday. They stated they intended to return to their homes in the village of Marysville by way of the head of Wolfe Island.
The lake was reported to be calm and the reason for the drowning cannot be ascertained. Reports received at Marysville, Monday morning, indicated that the small motorboat in which the three men were travelling was badly damaged and had to be left on the shore near Long Point. La Rush and Tarrant were driven to their homes in a motor car from Long Point.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Catherine Mulvena
Sept 20, 1906 page 1
Died Mulvena- In Kingston, Sept 20th, 1906, Catherine Mulvena, aged eighty eight years. Funeral from the residence of her son in law Charles Diamond, 211 Montreal St. Saturday morning at 9 O'clock to St Mary's Cathedral, where a solemn requiem mass will be sung. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 13, 1940 page 13
- Obituary -James McDonald
Elgin, June 13 - Word was received here of the death in Hotel Dieu Hospital, Kingston, of James McDonald of Wolfe Island, who after an illness of several months, passed away. Mrs T.X. Donavan, Portland, and Mrs Gerald McNamee, Toledo are daughters of the deceased, both of whom were with their father, both at his home and at the hospital to which he was removed a few days before his death. The funeral was held at Wolfe Island Tuesday morning, Mr and Mrs Donovan, Portland and Mr and Mrs McNamee, Toledo, attended the funeral.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 10. 1904 - At the Hotel Dieu Hospital on Saturday, June 8th 1940, Donald James McDonald, aged 65 years. Funeral will take place form his late residence, Wolfe Island, on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock (Standard Time), to the Sacred Heart Church where a solemn requiem mass will be sung for the happy repose of his soul. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited to attend.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Nov 13, 1873 - page 2 �
On Wolfe Island on the 12th inst., John Davis, aged 95 years, the oldest inhabitant of the township, and one of its first settlers.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
Dec 8, 1873 page 2
The late James Eccles
Seldom, if ever has an accident happened in this vicinity which caused a more profound sensation or a deeper feeling of regret than the one recorded a short time previous, by which six men lost their lives, and many friends were left desolate. Occurring as it did in the midst of an unusual political excitement and almost the same date as the Bavarian disaster on the lake, the public mind was not prepared to comprehend the full force of so terrible a calamity until several days had elapsed. There were social feelings convulsed and bonds of affection rent asunder by the untimely death of each victim to the cold, merciless waves on that bleak November day; but the one whose name appears at the head of this brief notice, being more widely known and more prominently associated with local events, is more generally missed.
James Eccles was born in the city of Belfast, Ireland, on the 14th of February, 1810, and was therefore, nearly 58 years of age at the time of his death. He was but a mere child when he came to Canada, but closely identifying himself with the progress and development of his adopted country, from early manhood, he may be regarded as a Canadian in all his feelings and aspirations. He first settled in the city of Montreal, where he continued to reside until eighteen years of age, and where his engagements stimulated that business capacity which distinguished his subsequent life. Like many other ambitious young men of that period of our history Mr Eccles concluded to push his fortunes further westward, and with this view arrived in Kingston in 1834. After remaining in the city for about a year he was induced to choose a residence on Wolfe Island, in close proximity to the business centre, and then as now a locality rich in scenic beauty and rare agricultural facilities. On every hand opened a fruitful field, for the exercise of a native ambition, and aided by a remarkable degree of physical endurance, he soon gathered about him the comforts and luxuries of a home.
Fishing at that time was an available pursuit, and this he followed for several years with much profit. He was also in the employ of Calvin & Breck. In this capacity, as in all others, his quiet but firm habits gained for him the confidence and esteem of his employers, and a uniform success made his services mutually agreeable.
Mention is made elsewhere of the eminent physical powers with which Mr Eccles was endowed. As an aquatic athlete, or champion oarsman, he gained a wide spread reputation, for many years being acknowledged without a rival. This was to him a favorite amusement in which he delighted to engage. We need not particularize the numerous contests he took part in - his feats in this respect are familiar to many who read this notice. In Kingston harbor, and also at Toronto and other places, he has frequently appeared in his trim craft, willing and ready to dispute with any opponent his well-earned right to the championship. Nor was he ever defeated; the confidence he felt in the firm muscles and well-knit frame that so often carried him triumphantly through never was misplaced. This is, perhaps a record few amoung the most noted can boast of, and unquestionably stamps him as a man of more than ordinary strength. In 1859, when in the full enjoyment of his prestige, he retired from the list of competitors, leaving the course open to those who were unable to wrest the laurels from him.
Socially, few men were held in higher esteem than James Eccles. Unpretending in all his ways, and inclined to withdraw from public notice, he sought no recognition of the services so readily granted whenever occasion prompted. But those who knew his worth as a neighbour and Christian gentleman were willing to tender such recognition. For a period of thirteen years he was almost constantly a member of the Municipal Council of Wolfe Island and for seven years served as Deputy Reeve. So long as he expressed a willingness to serve the people few would permit their names to be mentioned in opposition. He had been repeatedly tried, and was not found wanting in these moral requisites demanded of men entrusted with public interests.
We now come to speak of Mr Eccles in his most interesting character - a character which will long serve to keep his name fresh in the memories of all who knew him when living. It was in the private, domestic concerns of his own household and the neighborhood in which he resided that he appeared in the natural goodness of his heart, Here he was known and recognized as a kind, affectionate husband and father, and a benevolent friend and helper. The poor never applied to him in vain, if he possessed the means to satisfy their wants. Frequently since his death has the writer heard this charitable virtue mentioned, and that, too, by those who often shared his bounty:
"No need of monumental brass to grave
Memorial lines for curious eyes to scan;
Deep in our hearts we bear his epitaph -
One of God's noblest works - an honest man",
His was no ostentatious charity, but rather the practice of that divine rule, which teaches us to keep the left hand ignorant of what the right hand finds to do. Truly there is with such people a double life, a life that appears- and under it, in their hearts a life that does not appear, and which is to the former as the depths of the sea to the waves and the bubbles and the spray on its surface.
At the time of the accident he was returning home from Pigeon Island fishing station, after an absence of thirteen days, and was anxiously expected by his family. The weather was very rough, and it is reported that one of the men on the island, falling suddenly ill, it was decided to venture forth in a small sail boat in hopes to reach the city and procure medical aid. The circumstances which led to the disaster will never be known. That they were sudden and overpowering is evident, for Mr Eccles and some of the others with him were experienced sailors and familiar with the use of such boats.
The names of those who perished with him were; William Davis, keeper of Pigeon Island light; Richard Cadotte, William Claus, Marcellus Holton and Wallace Deer, the three mentioned last being from the United States. They were employed in collecting ova for the propagation of salmon in the inland waters of New York State.
By the death of Mr Eccles a blank has been made in the social circle of Wolfe Island, where he had resided for thirty-eight years, which will be difficult to fill. At all private and public gatherings his familiar countenance will be sadly missed. But especially the poor have lost a benefactor whom they had learned to honor for his consistent charity and love for his many acts of disinterested kindness. All classes unite in a heartfelt expression of sorrow for his loss and condolence with the bereaved friends. To them it must be a source of consolation to know that his name is held in such high esteem by the people who were, for so many years, his neighbors and associates.
"Tis only noble to be good:
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman Blood"

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
June 6, 1940 page 3
Arthur Patrick Hogan - The funeral of Arthur Patrick Hogan was held from his residence, 46 Raglan Rd to Sacred Heart Church, Wolfe Island, Saturday morning. Requiem mass was sung by Rev JF Feeney. Pall bearers were Sylvester Hogan, Mark Hogan, Ralph Taggart, Ralph Hogan, Thomas Hogan and Howard Johnson. A large number of friends attended and many beautiful flowers and spiritual offerings were placed on the casket, bespeaking the high regard in which deceased was held. Deceased is survived by his mother and father, four sisters, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Downey, Eileen and Violet, and three brothers, Sylvester, Mark and Hugh.

Submitted by AM Benson
Kingston Whig Standard
August 20, 1920 page 4
Wolfe Island, Aug 17 - Mrs C Woodman, a resident of this place died last week after a few days illness. Her funeral on Thursday was largely attended. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr Whitney, of the Methodist church. Two little children are left without a mother's care. The husband has the sympathy of many friends.

The Islands: Wolfe Island: Obits 9