Margaret Ann Evans

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1928, Friday December 14, The Almonte Gazette page 5
Mrs John F. Gordon
Mrs Jno F. Gordon, a much esteemed resident of Ramsay township. passed peacefully away at her home on Tuesday, Dec 4th, at the age of 71 years. Her maiden name was Margaret Ann Evans, the eldest daughter of Wm Evans and Betsy Munro of Clayton. While quite young she became the wife of Adonijah Giles, who died in 1882. To them four children were born, Reuben of Blakeney; Robert W. of Almonte. Adonijah and Elizabeth A., Mrs Jacob Price of Sonningdale, Sask. The latter two predeceased her in 1916 and 1918 respectively. Some years later she married Jno F. Gordon, and this union was blessed with six children: Margaret, Mrs Tom Cavanagh, and Minnie, Mrs W.J. Elliott, of Sonningdale, Sask; William, 3rd line Ramsay; Eva, teacher in Crichton School, Ottawa; Findlay and Ada at home, All of these, with their father survive. The funeral service was conducted by Rev J.R. MacCrimmon of Bethany United Church, Almonte and was held on Thursday, Dev 6th, at 2 o'clock to the Auld Kirk cemetery. During the service Mrs J. Reilly and Mrs Clarence Kellough, by request, sang sweetly, "On Calvary's Brow." The pallbearers were Messrs George Robertson, Angus Sutherland, P.Y. Sutherland, John Turner, Will Giles and Herbert Coxford, The following floral tributes attest to the love deceased had won in hearts of neighbours and friends and expressed their sympathy: Gate Ajar, the family; Wreaths, Staff of Crichton Public School, Ottawa, Mrs N.J. Holmes, Ottawa; Mr and Mrs W.R. Traill, Lanark; Mr D. Boyd Traill, Sprays, Mrs Dr. MacFarlane and family, Ottawa; Pupils of Grade 6 and 7 Crichton School, Ottawa; Mrs J. Chapman and family, Mr and Mrs P. Morris Turner, Almonte; Mrs H. and Bert Snyder, Ottawa.

Margaret married Adonijah Giles in 1872. Adonijah was born in 1846 in Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 8 Oct 1882 in Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St George's Anglican Cemetery, Union Hall, Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married John Findlay Gordon in 1885. John (son of Living and Living) was born on 10 Jul 1859 in Scotland; died on 17 May 1944 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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1970, Thursday September 24, The Almonte Gazette page 6
Robert William Giles
Mr Robert W. Giles passed away suddenly in Almonte General Hospital on September 2nd, 1970. Mr Giles was born in Ramsay Township on October 24, 1875, a son of the late Adonijah Giles and wife Margaret Evans. He was married in 1903 to the former Jean McArthur who predeceased him in 1948 Surviving are two sons, Ernest and Allan and five daughters, Mrs N.T. Sadler (Jean), Mrs Rae (Florence), Mrs Baird (Laura), all of Almonte, Mrs F. Obrey (Mary) of Rnefrew and Mrs W.J. Carpenter (Eleanor) of Smiths Falls and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by twins, a son and daughter. Also surviving are three sisters: Mrs W. Elliott (Minnie) of Sonningdale, Sask, Mrs B. Traill (Ada) of Smiths Falls and Mrs E. Rankin (Eva) of Ottawa. Two brothers, Edward and Reuben and one sister, Elizabeth predeceased him and two half brothers, Findlay Gordon and William Gordon. The funeral was held from the Kerry Funeral Home, Elgin Street, on Saturday, September 5, 1970, with burial in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Rev Robert McCrea of Almonte United Church conducted the service. Pallbearers were six grandsons: Elford Giles, Ivan Giles, Robert Giles, Robert Sadler, Donald Carpenter and Merville McGrath

Robert married Jean Edith "Jennie" McArthur in 1867. Jean (daughter of Stephen "Steen" McArthur and Mary Turner) was born in Jun 1881 in Mississippi Mills (Ramsay), Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1948 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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Family/Spouse: William James Elliott. William (son of Nobel Elliott and Elizabeth Corrigan) was born on 15 Mar 1878; died on 26 Jul 1962; was buried in Sonningdale, Battleford Census Division, Saskatchewan, 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]