982. Janet THOMSON
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1Newspaper Announcement, The Orillia Packet and Times, Thursday, October 28, 1943.
"ROBERT ALBERT DeHART
On Tuesday, October 19, at the Toronto General hospital, Robert Albert DeHart died. He had been in poor health for several months but had improved and expected soon to leave hospital, when he succumbed to a sudden heart attack.
He was born in Creighton on January 15, 1869, the son of the late Robert DeHart and Marion Bell. In 1898 he married Janet Thomson, who predeceased him three years ago. Their early married life was spent on their farm at Creighton and in Orillia. Nearly forty years ago they took up residence in Barrie, where Mr. DeHart was connected with the Massey-Harris Company.
He leaves to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father two daughters, Miss Nora DeHart of the Barrie teaching staff and Mrs. P.H. Brimage (Bessie) of Coldwater. Also surviving are two brothers, Nicholas, of Coldwater, Edwin of Detroit and one sister, Mrs. C.M.T. Leith, of Alma, and two grandchildren.
The funeral was held in Barrie on Friday, October 22, and was conducted by the Rev. S.E. Lewis, of Collier Street United Church. Interment was made in St. Andrew’s Cemetery, Orillia.
The pallbearers were R.J. Gamble, John McCaw, Frank DeHart, Hilton Leith, George Graham and John Rumble.
Many floral tributes expressed the sympathy of a large circle of friends and relatives."
983. David THOMSON
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1Newspaper Announcement, The Orillia Packet & Times, Thursday, July 18, 1935.
"John C. Rumble, prominent flour miller and farmer, died at his home at Hillsdale after a year's illness. He was born at Richmond Hill in 1871, and had been a resident of Hillsdale for 48 years. He was married in 1894 to Margaret Waugh, of Hillsdale, who died in 1901. Three years later he married Mary I. Thomson, of Eady, who survives with the following family, the first three by his first wife, Lance Rumble, Toronto, Mrs. W.H. Waldron (Marion), Sloatsburg, N.Y.; George Rumble, Toronto; Dorothy, of the Toronto public school teaching staff; Harold and Jack, at home; five brothers and one sister also survive, William, Richard, Thomas, Herschel, Rolph and Miss Maud, all of Hillsdale.
Mr. Rumble was a lifelong member of the Methodist (now United) church, a member of the official board and Sunday-school superintendent for many years, and acted as organist from the age of 14 until his health failed. He was leader and solo cornet player of the Hillsdale Band for many years. He also served as School trustee and village trustee for several years. He was much interested in athletic sports and in his younger days was a star lacrosse and baseball player."
1003. Margaret Ellen THOMSON
1Newspaper Announcement, The Daily Packet and Times, Monday 27 October 1958.
"HARVIE - At her residence, 41 Frederick Street, Orillia, on Sunday October 26, 1958, Margaret Ellen (Nellie) Thomson, beloved wife of Samuel Harvie and dear mother of Jean (Mrs. Jonathan Cook) and loving grandmother of Jim and Dorothy Cook, in her 84th year. Funeral from Doolittle Brothers Funeral Home on Tuesday October 28th. Service at 3:30 p.m. Interment St Andrews Cemetery, Orillia."
William George Mounsey OVEREND
1Newspaper Announcement, The Orillia Packet and Times, Thursday, 10 August 1939.
"Deaths
OVEREND - At Fairvalley, Medonte, on Friday, August 4, 1939, George Overend.
Mr. George Overend. a resident of Medonte all his life, died on Friday at his home here. He had not been in good health for a few years, but was able to go around and took an interest in his garden. The past month he got weaker. Mr. Overend was one of the type of pioneers who made the foundation of life in this part of the world deep and strong. His integrity, his kindness and his Christian life won for him the respect of all who knew him. His wife predeceased him fourteen months ago. Both are sadly missed. Deceased leaves to mourn his loss, one daughter, Mrs. Earl Rose at home. Mr. Overend had one brother, Mr. Joe Overend, of Orillia, three sisters, Mrs. James Mercer, of Coldwater; Mrs. Pete Mathieson, of Toronto, and Mrs. John Crawford of Ninette, Manitoba. The funeral on Sunday was largely attended at the church. The service was conducted by the Rev. W.J. Province. The pallbearers were Messrs. Joseph Overend, James Mercer, Wilfred Walker, Walker Rix, Neil Mathieson, Earl Bratahley, Bass Lake."
1005. George Daniel WALKER
1Newspaper Obituary, Orillia Packet and Times, Thursday, 29 January 1942, Page 4.
"GEORGE D. WALKER
The sudden passing of George Daniel Walker on Wednesday came as a great shock to his family and friends. Mr. Walker had been at work as usual on Monday, but that evening said he did not feel well. He passed away in his sleep early yesterday morning. Mr. Walker was in his seventy-first year. He was born a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Walker, pioneer settlers at Fairvalley, Medonte, where Mr. Walker was born at Creighton, the Walker homestead. He came to Orillia about 1900 and has resided there since. When he first came to town, Mr. Walker, who was a skilled mechanic, operated a machine shop in partnership with his brother, David Walker. Later they engaged in the automobile business. Of late years he has been a tool maker at Otaco. He was an active member of St. James’s Church, was on the Executive Committee, and had held the post of church warden. In fraternal circles he was actively identified with the Oddfellows Lodge.
In 1903 he married Margaret Ann Johnstone of Forest Home, who survives him, with four daughters and three sons. They are Miss Marion (Mae) Walker, who has been engaged in mission work among the Japanese, Vancouver; Mrs. Kenneth Johnston, Orillia; James D. Walker and Johnstone(Jack) Walker, Peterborough; Mrs. T. Phillips, Orillia; Miss Grace Walker, Toronto and Aircraftman David Walker, R.C.A.F., in Newfoundland. Three brothers and two sisters also surviving are Wilfred Walker, Coldwater; Mrs. Frank Rix, Warminster; Mrs. Neil Mathieson, Orillia; David Walker, Hawkstone and Archie Walker, Coldwater.
The funeral is to be held on Friday afternoon from his residence, 47 West Street North, to St James’s Church for service at 2.30 o’clock. Archdeacon Emmet will conduct the service. Interment will be made in St James’s Cemetery."
2592. George Lloyd Johnston WALKER
1Newspaper Announcement, The Orillia Packet and Times, Thursday, July 29, 1943.
"JOHNSTONE WALKER
Johnstone Walker, son of the late George D. Walker and Mrs. Walker, of 47 West Street, north, passed away on Saturday evening at the early age of thirty-one years. He was born in Orillia on June 4, 1913, attended Central School and Collegiate Institute, and graduated with senior matriculation standing in 1930.
For some years he worked for the Orillia Creamery Co. and for two years was a machinist in Birmingham, England. For the past two or three years he was employed in the tool shop of Johnston Motors, Peterborough and Wright Industries I, Toronto. Since Easter he had been in his home here. His illness was borne with patience and courage. He will be sadly and long missed by many friends and relatives.
The service at 11.30 at home and two o’clock at St. James’s Church were conducted by Ven. Archdeacon Emmet. Interment was made in St. James’s Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Bert Barnet, Ted Thorington and four cousins, George Moon, Earl Rose, Walker Rix and Beverley Walker.
He leaves, besides his mother, two brothers Don of Peterborough and Cpl. David Walker of the R.C.A.F. overseas, and four sisters, Mae of Tashme, British Columbia, Wilma (Mrs. Johnston) of Ajax, Eunice (Mrs. Thos. Phillips) Orillia and N.S. Grace Walker, R.C.N., Halifax.
The floral offerings were many and very beautiful from the Orillia Creamery and staff, the Oddfellows, Quaker Oats Co. and from very many friends and relatives."