Stephen "Steen" McArthur

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Family/Spouse: Mary Turner. Mary (daughter of James Turner and Janet Duncan) was born in 1851; died on 8 Feb 1899 in Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in United Church (Auld Kirk) Cemetery, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1948, Thursday January 15, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs Robert Giles
The funeral of the late Mrs. Robt. W. Giles was held on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13th, from the family residence, Malcolm Street, to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. H. C. Wolfraim, pastor of Bethany United Church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Giles was ill only a week and died in her 66th year on Sunday morning. Jan. 11th. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends. Two favorite hymns of deceased were sung: "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "Abide With Me." The pallbearers were, Thomas Barclay, Harvey Scott, James Edmonds, Ernest Adams, Delmer Johnson and Morris Turner, the first five neighbours of the family. Among the many floral tributes were pieces from Textile Union No ? 104; Weaving Dept., Rosamond Woolen Co. Ltd.. and the Car Dept. C.P.R., Smiths Falls. Among those who attended from a distance were friends from Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Pakenham and Renfrew. The late Mrs. Giles was the former Jean Edith McArthur, a daughter of the late Stephen McArthur and his wife, Mary Turner of Ramsay Township. She was married to Robt. Giles on July 26th, 1904. He survives her together with five daughters and two sons, Namely, Mrs. Rae (Florence); Mrs. E. Baird (Laura); Mrs. Norman Sadler, (Jean); and Miss Mary of Almonte; Mrs. W. J. Carpenter (Eleanor), Smiths Falls; Ernest and Allan of Almonte. Twins, a son and daughter, predeceased her. There are also three sisters and two brothers ? Mrs. James Paterson (Jessie), Ramsay; Mrs. Reuben Giles (Bertha) and Miss Ethel of Blakeney; Archie and Stephen, Blakeney. Two sisters and one brother predeceased her, Mary, Elizabeth and John. There are 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Giles' greatest interest was in her home. She had a kindly disposition and her sudden passing will be regretted by all who knew her.

Jean married Robert William Giles in 1867. Robert (son of Adonijah Giles and Margaret Ann Evans) was born on 24 Oct 1875 in Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Sep 1970 in Mississippi Mills (Almonte), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in United Church (Auld Kirk) Cemetery, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1993, Wednesday August 25, The Almonte Gazette page B5
GILES, Clarence Ernest
(Elder, Almonte Presbyterian Church, Past Master of R.B.P. #639, Carleton Place, Past Master of Almonte L.O.L. #378, Past Master O.Y.B. #257)
Suddenly in hospital at Almonte on Saturday August 21, 1993. Ernie Giles of Almonte. Age 86 Years. Beloved husband of the late Irene MacGregor. Dear father of Menzie (Agnes), Ottawa; Irene (Mrs Clare Rath), Richmond and Elford (Pat), Almonte. Father-in-law of Mrs Gwen Giles. Predeceased by his son Ivan. Brother of Mrs Mary Obrey, Mrs Laura Baird. Jean (Mrs Norman Sadler) and Mrs Eleanor Carpenter. Predeceased by 1 sister Mrs Florence Rae and 1 brother Allen. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his granddaughter, Sandra. Friends called at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home, 127 Church Street, Almonte. Service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday. Rev Grant Wilson officiated. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte.

1993, Wednesday September 1, The Almonte Gazette page B7
Ernest Clarence Giles
Long-time Almonte resident Ernest Clarence Giles died Aug 21 in the Almonte General Hospital at age 86. He was born in Fitzroy Township June 10, 1907 to the late Robert Giles and the late Jean MacArthur Giles. On April 24, 1929 he married the late Irene Marion Stewart MacGregor in Arnprior. A stationary engineer, Mr Giles lived most of his life in the Almonte and Renfrew areas. he was an elder with the Almonte Presbyterian Church. Mr Giles was a past master to the Royal Black Preceptory 639, Loyal Orange Lodge 378 and the Orange Young Britons 257. The Hope Street resident owned a 1906 Sawyer Massey steam engine which he exhibited at fairs around the area. Mr Giles is survived by sons Menzie of Ottawa and Elford of Almonte. daughter Irene Rath and sisters Mary Obrey, Laura Baird. Jean Sadler and Eleanor Carpenter. He was predeceased by son Ivan, brother Ivan and sister Florence Rae. Rev Grant Wilson led the funeral service at the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home Aug 24 at 2 p.m. Interment will be at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael, Ian, Brent, and Scott Giles and Rodney and Dale Rath

Ernest married Irene Marion Stewart MacGregor in 1929. Irene was born in 1905; died in 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1978, Wednesday May 10, The Almonte Gazette page 6
RAE - In hospital, Almonte, Ontario, on Wednesday, May 3, 1978. Florence Bertha Giles, dear daughter of the late Robert William Giles and the late Jean Edith McArthur; beloved mother of the late Eileen Rae; dear sister of Ernest Giles, Almonte; Mrs Laura Baird, Almonte; Mary (Mrs Felix Obrey), Renfrew; Allan Giles, Almonte; Jean (Mrs Norman Sadler), Almonte; Eleanor (Mrs W.J. Carpenter), Smiths Falls; also survived by one great aunt, Miss Ethel McArthur. in her 69th year. Rested at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte, where the funeral service was held on Friday at 2 p.m. Rev Robert McCrea officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery.

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BAIRD, Laura Winnifred Peacefully in Almonte Country Haven on Thursday, September 25, 2003. Laura Baird of Almonte, age 91 years Dearly loved mother of Don (Elaine) of Blind Bay, B.C., Mrs. Carol Marks (Bob) of Perth and Mrs. Debbie Munro (Doral) of Almonte. Predeceased by her daughters; Dorothy, Audry Bolton and Arlene "Dolly" McGrath. Survived by her son-in-laws; Gerry Bolton and Merv "Doc" McGrath and by 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Jean Sadler, Eleanor Carpenter and Mary Obrey. Predeceased by a sister, Florence Rae and 2 brothers, Ernest and Allan. Friends may call at the C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 127 Church Street, Almonte For visiting on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and where Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiating. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. Donations in memory of Laura may be made to the charity of ones choice and would be much appreciated by the her family.
Source: The Almonte Gazette, Almonte, Lanark, Ontario, 27 September 2003

Family/Spouse: William James Elmer Baird. William (son of George Samuel Baird and Christena McLeese) was born on 19 Mar 1909 in Westmeath Twp, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Oct 1984 in Kirkland Lake, Temiskaming District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eleanor Irene Carpenter
Devoted member of the Eastern Star

Peacefully at home on Monday, September 15, 2014 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late William John Carpenter. Loving mother of John (Judy), Donald (Marilyn), Brenda, and Peter (Sharon). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Jaime, Bridget and Margaret. Honorary great-grandmother of Megan. Dear sister of Jean Sadler. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 2 pm. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to CNIB would be appreciated by the family.

Family/Spouse: William Carpenter. William (son of John J. "Jack" Carpenter and Bertha C. Condie) was born on 28 Jul 1924 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Nov 1990 in Kingston (city/cit?e), Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]