- Obituary - Archibald Foster
The eighth line and surrounding district were shocked and sadden by the sudden death which occurred on Saturday, April 9th, of one of its loved and most popular residents, Archibald Foster. He was the son of the late James Foster and Eliza Ann Morris.
The late Archibald Foster was born on April12th, 1873, on the tenth line of Bathurst. His early life being shanty work and river driving.
In 1897 he was married to the late Francis Gibson who predeceased him ten years ago. After his marriage they lived at Fallbrook for some time later moving to the eleventh line and was occupied by farming. Later, moving to the eighth line where he lived until his death.
To them were born six daughters and four sons, Nellie, Mrs Robert Innes, Fallbrook;Jessie, Mrs Charles Smith, New York; Violet, Mrs. Calvin Code, Innisville; Sadie, Mrs. William Mather, Balderson; Fanny, Mrs. Harold Blair, Brooke; Gertrude, Mrs Oscar Skaug, Brooke; James, Watsons Corners; David, Bathurst; Charles, Bathurst; and Joseph Foster survives in Carrott River, Sask. Other deceased members of the family two sisters and three brothers, Annie, Mrs. Hill; Sarah, Mrs Greer; John, James, and William.
The funeral was froml the house to St. Stephen's Church, Brooke, and was held Tuesday, April 12 (that being his birthday) at three o'clock. Rev. Porter of Maberly officiated. Burial was held in Brooke cemetery. Two favourite hymns were: "What a Fried We Have In Jesus" and "Nearer, My God to Thee."
The pallbeareres were Robert McVeigh, John McDougall, William Charles, neighbours, Lloyd Foster, Lloyd and Wilbert Greer, nephews of the deceased.
Floral Tributes were from the following -
Pillow, Dave and Isobel, Joe, Eleaner, Charlie and Blanch; Wreaths from Mr. and Mrs. John Nagle, Mr and Mrs Harold Batoff and Robert Rutherford, Jim and Isobel and Mrs Fair, Mrs John Foster and family, Mr and Mrs Wilbert Greer, Mr and Mrs Wilbert Greer, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Greer, Mr and Mrs Hector McVeigh, Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Merlin and Richard. Baskets from Sadie and Bill, Gertie and Oscar.
Sprays from Harold and Fannie, Nellie and Robbie, Violet and Colin, Jessie and sons, Mr and Mrs John Sargeant, Mrs John Haveron Sr, R and Mrs John Haveron, Jr, Mr and Mrs Harry Haveron, Mr and Mrs Elwin McVeigh, Mr and Mrs York Armstrong, Fortuna Rebekah Lodge, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rogers, Mr Elmer Dixon, Mr and Mrs Bert Rogers, John and Jean, Mr Ronnie King, Howard and Ruby Roberts, Ruby and Lloyde McVeight and Marion, Mr and Mrs Hugh McKinnon, Mr and Mrs Roy James and family, Mr and Mrs James Harrington and family.
Friends attending from a distance were Mr William Gibson, Peterboro, Mr and Mrs John Gibson, Brockville, Mr and Mrs Hugh McKinnon, Dalhousie Lake.
The many messages of sympathy received by the bereaved family showed the esteem in which he was held.
The Perth Courier
Perth, Ontario, Canada
May 19, 1949, pg 3
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1873 - 1949 (75 years)
