- 1912, Friday July 12, The Almonte Gazette, page 4
DEATHS
At Almonte, on Friday, July 5th, 1912, Jessie McRostie, relict of William Snedden
1912, Friday July 12, The Almonte Gazette, front page
Mrs Wm. Snedden
After a period of invalidism extending over fifteen years of her life, which was borne with patience and fortitude, Mrs W. Snedden passed away on Friday, July 5th, at her home on Church street. Deceased whose maiden name was Jane McRostie, was 79 years of age. In 1856 she was married to Mr. Wm. Snedden, then of Bennie's Corners. To them three daughters and two sons were born. Of these Jessie and Kate (Mrs E.T. Wilkie) are dead. Those living still are Agnes, who has been with her mother all through her illness, and David W., as San Juan Porta Rica, and John at Hargrade, Toronto. Two sisters of Mrs Snedden are also living, Mrs David Finlay and Miss Margaret McRostie of Carleton Place. Two brothers, Peter and John, are dead. Two grandchildren, Reggie Snedden and Jessie Wilkie, are also left. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, the service being conducted by Rev S.F. Sharp. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. Scott, A.M. Grieg, P. Young, Jas Snedden, Jas. Forgie and S. Young.
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1833 - 1912 (78 years)
