- 1911, Friday January 20, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Dr McGregor
The death occurred on Friday morning last of Mrs (Dr) P.C. McGregor, after some months of suffering, so very severe at times that, though borne with the same fortitude and patience with which all the painful and discouraging experiences in life were met, the sufferer was wont to long for the release that meant to her, simply, the entry from this life, to the higher life beyond. For some time her health had been declining, and a few months ago a specialist was called, who gave no hope of recovery and only a few months of life. The verdict was received by her with quiet calmness, and she set about preparing for the inevitable with as much composure as if only going on a pleasurably anticipated journey, and this spirit sustained her throughout her suffering and until the end came. The deceased, Kate Ferguson McNabb, was the only daughter of the late John McNabb, who came from Rossshire, in Scotland, and settled near Ashton, where she was born. Her mother was Ann Kennedy, one of a numerous family, many of whom are still living though widely scattered. For some time she taught music at Carp and Bristol, and was afterwards governess in the family of Rev Alex McLaren, who was afterwards a resident of Almonte. Later Miss McNabb came to Almonte, also as governess to the late S.J. Robertson, where she remained until her marriage to Mr P.C. McGregor on Christmas Day in 1879.To them three children were born, two daughters, Misses Annie K., and Grace C., and John Howard McNabb, whose sad death by drowning a few years ago is still fresh in the memory of many. Mrs McGregor only brother, Mr John R. McNabb, is living at Kamloops, but in a very precarious condition of health. The late Mrs McGregor was possessed of unusual ability, and with a store of energy and perseverance which enabled her to overcome difficulties and discouragements under which others would have given way. These characteristics added to her usefulness, and gave to her a high place in all the activities of social and religious character with which she identified herself. In church and hospital and philanthropic work she was always deeply interested, and actively engaged, and in whatever object her sympathies were enlisted she gave to it the best of her energies, not counting personal sacrifices too great if good could thereby be attained. She was a consistent member of St John's church, and was closely identified with many of the organizations connected therewith, the W.F.M.S., perhaps, appealing most strongly to her. In all these and in many other ways she will be missed. The funeral took place on Monday to the eighth line cemetery, where the remains were placed in the vault. The services were conducted by Rev Messrs Young of Pakenham, Bennet, Daly and Miller of Almonte. The pallbearers were Messrs Wm Thoburn, M.P., A.M. Greig, W. West, Robert Young, Adam Scott and Jas McLeod. The attendance at the funeral was large, and among those from a distance were Mr J.A. Houston, Toronto; Messrs H. Mather, J. McIntosh, H. McMillan, John Kennedy, A.K. McLean, Mrs Wm McIntosh and Miss Oliver from Ottawa; Messrs J. McNabb and S. Moffatt from Renfrew; James C. McGregor, Balderson, and Mr and Mrs McLaren, Drummond Centre. If anything were needed to emphasize the depth of sorrow and the sympathy felt for Dr McGregor and his family it was abundantly shown by the number and beauty of the floral offerings, but above all by the messages of condolence and sympathy which came from far and near, sincere in the earnest desire that comfort and consolation many be theirs in their bereavement.
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1844 - 1911 (66 years)
