Cemetery burial register:
Name: "Frances Amelia Canfield"
DEATH OF MRS. CANFIELD--A hush indicative of universal sorrow, spread over the town on Tuesday following the unexpected announcement of the death of Mrs. [Dr.] Canfield, who passed away at an early hour. Although ailing for some time, Mrs. Canfield had been around up to within a week of her death. Sorrow was intensified in many instances because of the fact numerous friends did not know of her serious illness. Mrs. Canfield was universally known by her kind deeds. Her heart beat in sympathy with the suffering and needy and guided her footsteps in out-of-the-way places that she might sow the seed of kindness. For years she had laboured zealously in the name of true Christianity, going almost silently, here, there and everywhere, and many indeed were the homes in which she was regarded as an Angel of Mercy. Active as she was at all times, it was at the gladsome Christmas season particularly that all the strength of her being was called into play, and those who have had a glimpse of the work she did will recall how painstaking she was that her list might be complete, that not one deserving home of individual in the whole town should be overlooked in the distribution of Christmas cheer. On her own initiative, and also in conjunction with the several charitable societies of which she was a member, she brought to light many pitiable cases, which might have remained obscured and the circumstances grown more distressing but for her efforts. Her one great object in life was to make the world better by having lived in it, to leave with those struggling with adversity, a comforting message, and rekindle hope. Mrs. Canfield was the one friends of all friends to whom those in poverty and distress could turn with the assurance of willing assistance. Into dreary, dismal homes she had carried an atmosphere of love and benevolence. There was ever a responsiveness on her part that gratified the yearning of some wretched, heavy heart, thirsting for recognition and the sympathetic words, which so often restored hope to the aching breast, and brightened the outlook of life. It would be impossible to enumerate the various acts of kindness performed by Mrs. Canfield. She was the tried and trusted friend of the poor and aged. The happiness of others was the one thought that was foremost in her mind and to serve for this purpose was her predominating ambition. It is well known how she was turned to at all hours of the day and night, how she strove individually and in cooperation with other to improve social and moral conditions and break down the barriers of prejudice. She went about her work of doing good with a zest and an earnestness that were truly inspiring. Her every day life was an exemplification of those high Christian ideals founded on love and service. With a record of years of loving. With a record of years of loving service, gradually weaving herself into the very hearts of the people of Ingersoll, as the beauty of her disposition and the significance of her efforts became more apparent, her departure is everywhere felt with the pangs of a great personal loss. Her good deeds, however, will live forever. The late Mrs. Canfield was one of Ingersoll's best known and most respected residents. She was aged 57 years and was born Ingersoll, where she spent practically her entire life with the exception of a term spent in Toronto, where she completed her education. Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late James Noxon and received her early education in the Ingersoll Central School and the Collegiate Institute. Later she went to Toronto where she completed her education in the schools then conducted by Miss Skinner and Miss Neville. She was married in 1887, and soon after this her worth to the community began to manifest itself by her many acts of kindness and assistance in all worthy causes. Deceased was an untiring and conscientious worker in practically all the charitable societies that have been in Ingersoll in her day, and it was in these roles that her true character and spirit were given the scope which her ambition desired. She was true benefactor of the needy and as a true charity worker she was always reticent as to her own methods. In every section of town her influence for good was felt and she was the central figure of a wide circle of warm friends of every walk who will regret her demise. Some of the organizations to which the deceased belonged and in which she took an active part were: The Hospital Auxiliary, of which she was president of 2 or 3 terms; The Daughters of the Empire; The Red Cross and Patriotic League; The Human Society and the Children's Aid. She also was a member of the Missionary Circle of King's Daughters, where her knowledge of conditions of the needy was of vast assistance to the members. She was member of St. James Anglican Church, and here too, her influence was felt in all the ladies organizations as well as in the Sunday School classes. Left to mourn her loss, besides the husband, is one daughter, Miss Marjorie, of late living in Toronto; three brothers, W. C. Noxon, Secretary of the Toronto and York Patriotic Society; James, travelling for the Canada Law Book Company; and Samuel H., manager of the Standard Oil Company in China. One sister, Miss Nellie, also resided with her in Ingersoll. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon, a service being conducted in St. James Anglican Church, and interment taking place in the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. - Ingersoll Chronicle & Canadian Dairyman, Apr 19, 1917
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Year of death on cemetery records (and on the gravestone) is 1918, but the year of death on the Ontario Deaths record is 1917.
* Daughter of James Noxan & Margaret Jane McDonald
Name: "Frances Amelia Canfield"
DEATH OF MRS. CANFIELD--A hush indicative of universal sorrow, spread over the town on Tuesday following the unexpected announcement of the death of Mrs. [Dr.] Canfield, who passed away at an early hour. Although ailing for some time, Mrs. Canfield had been around up to within a week of her death. Sorrow was intensified in many instances because of the fact numerous friends did not know of her serious illness. Mrs. Canfield was universally known by her kind deeds. Her heart beat in sympathy with the suffering and needy and guided her footsteps in out-of-the-way places that she might sow the seed of kindness. For years she had laboured zealously in the name of true Christianity, going almost silently, here, there and everywhere, and many indeed were the homes in which she was regarded as an Angel of Mercy. Active as she was at all times, it was at the gladsome Christmas season particularly that all the strength of her being was called into play, and those who have had a glimpse of the work she did will recall how painstaking she was that her list might be complete, that not one deserving home of individual in the whole town should be overlooked in the distribution of Christmas cheer. On her own initiative, and also in conjunction with the several charitable societies of which she was a member, she brought to light many pitiable cases, which might have remained obscured and the circumstances grown more distressing but for her efforts. Her one great object in life was to make the world better by having lived in it, to leave with those struggling with adversity, a comforting message, and rekindle hope. Mrs. Canfield was the one friends of all friends to whom those in poverty and distress could turn with the assurance of willing assistance. Into dreary, dismal homes she had carried an atmosphere of love and benevolence. There was ever a responsiveness on her part that gratified the yearning of some wretched, heavy heart, thirsting for recognition and the sympathetic words, which so often restored hope to the aching breast, and brightened the outlook of life. It would be impossible to enumerate the various acts of kindness performed by Mrs. Canfield. She was the tried and trusted friend of the poor and aged. The happiness of others was the one thought that was foremost in her mind and to serve for this purpose was her predominating ambition. It is well known how she was turned to at all hours of the day and night, how she strove individually and in cooperation with other to improve social and moral conditions and break down the barriers of prejudice. She went about her work of doing good with a zest and an earnestness that were truly inspiring. Her every day life was an exemplification of those high Christian ideals founded on love and service. With a record of years of loving. With a record of years of loving service, gradually weaving herself into the very hearts of the people of Ingersoll, as the beauty of her disposition and the significance of her efforts became more apparent, her departure is everywhere felt with the pangs of a great personal loss. Her good deeds, however, will live forever. The late Mrs. Canfield was one of Ingersoll's best known and most respected residents. She was aged 57 years and was born Ingersoll, where she spent practically her entire life with the exception of a term spent in Toronto, where she completed her education. Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late James Noxon and received her early education in the Ingersoll Central School and the Collegiate Institute. Later she went to Toronto where she completed her education in the schools then conducted by Miss Skinner and Miss Neville. She was married in 1887, and soon after this her worth to the community began to manifest itself by her many acts of kindness and assistance in all worthy causes. Deceased was an untiring and conscientious worker in practically all the charitable societies that have been in Ingersoll in her day, and it was in these roles that her true character and spirit were given the scope which her ambition desired. She was true benefactor of the needy and as a true charity worker she was always reticent as to her own methods. In every section of town her influence for good was felt and she was the central figure of a wide circle of warm friends of every walk who will regret her demise. Some of the organizations to which the deceased belonged and in which she took an active part were: The Hospital Auxiliary, of which she was president of 2 or 3 terms; The Daughters of the Empire; The Red Cross and Patriotic League; The Human Society and the Children's Aid. She also was a member of the Missionary Circle of King's Daughters, where her knowledge of conditions of the needy was of vast assistance to the members. She was member of St. James Anglican Church, and here too, her influence was felt in all the ladies organizations as well as in the Sunday School classes. Left to mourn her loss, besides the husband, is one daughter, Miss Marjorie, of late living in Toronto; three brothers, W. C. Noxon, Secretary of the Toronto and York Patriotic Society; James, travelling for the Canada Law Book Company; and Samuel H., manager of the Standard Oil Company in China. One sister, Miss Nellie, also resided with her in Ingersoll. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon, a service being conducted in St. James Anglican Church, and interment taking place in the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. - Ingersoll Chronicle & Canadian Dairyman, Apr 19, 1917
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Year of death on cemetery records (and on the gravestone) is 1918, but the year of death on the Ontario Deaths record is 1917.
* Daughter of James Noxan & Margaret Jane McDonald
Cemetery burial register:
Name: "Frances Amelia Canfield"
DEATH OF MRS. CANFIELD--A hush indicative of universal sorrow, spread over the town on Tuesday following the unexpected announcement of the death of Mrs. [Dr.] Canfield, who passed away at an early hour. Although ailing for some time, Mrs. Canfield had been around up to within a week of her death. Sorrow was intensified in many instances because of the fact numerous friends did not know of her serious illness. Mrs. Canfield was universally known by her kind deeds. Her heart beat in sympathy with the suffering and needy and guided her footsteps in out-of-the-way places that she might sow the seed of kindness. For years she had laboured zealously in the name of true Christianity, going almost silently, here, there and everywhere, and many indeed were the homes in which she was regarded as an Angel of Mercy. Active as she was at all times, it was at the gladsome Christmas season particularly that all the strength of her being was called into play, and those who have had a glimpse of the work she did will recall how painstaking she was that her list might be complete, that not one deserving home of individual in the whole town should be overlooked in the distribution of Christmas cheer. On her own initiative, and also in conjunction with the several charitable societies of which she was a member, she brought to light many pitiable cases, which might have remained obscured and the circumstances grown more distressing but for her efforts. Her one great object in life was to make the world better by having lived in it, to leave with those struggling with adversity, a comforting message, and rekindle hope. Mrs. Canfield was the one friends of all friends to whom those in poverty and distress could turn with the assurance of willing assistance. Into dreary, dismal homes she had carried an atmosphere of love and benevolence. There was ever a responsiveness on her part that gratified the yearning of some wretched, heavy heart, thirsting for recognition and the sympathetic words, which so often restored hope to the aching breast, and brightened the outlook of life. It would be impossible to enumerate the various acts of kindness performed by Mrs. Canfield. She was the tried and trusted friend of the poor and aged. The happiness of others was the one thought that was foremost in her mind and to serve for this purpose was her predominating ambition. It is well known how she was turned to at all hours of the day and night, how she strove individually and in cooperation with other to improve social and moral conditions and break down the barriers of prejudice. She went about her work of doing good with a zest and an earnestness that were truly inspiring. Her every day life was an exemplification of those high Christian ideals founded on love and service. With a record of years of loving. With a record of years of loving service, gradually weaving herself into the very hearts of the people of Ingersoll, as the beauty of her disposition and the significance of her efforts became more apparent, her departure is everywhere felt with the pangs of a great personal loss. Her good deeds, however, will live forever. The late Mrs. Canfield was one of Ingersoll's best known and most respected residents. She was aged 57 years and was born Ingersoll, where she spent practically her entire life with the exception of a term spent in Toronto, where she completed her education. Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late James Noxon and received her early education in the Ingersoll Central School and the Collegiate Institute. Later she went to Toronto where she completed her education in the schools then conducted by Miss Skinner and Miss Neville. She was married in 1887, and soon after this her worth to the community began to manifest itself by her many acts of kindness and assistance in all worthy causes. Deceased was an untiring and conscientious worker in practically all the charitable societies that have been in Ingersoll in her day, and it was in these roles that her true character and spirit were given the scope which her ambition desired. She was true benefactor of the needy and as a true charity worker she was always reticent as to her own methods. In every section of town her influence for good was felt and she was the central figure of a wide circle of warm friends of every walk who will regret her demise. Some of the organizations to which the deceased belonged and in which she took an active part were: The Hospital Auxiliary, of which she was president of 2 or 3 terms; The Daughters of the Empire; The Red Cross and Patriotic League; The Human Society and the Children's Aid. She also was a member of the Missionary Circle of King's Daughters, where her knowledge of conditions of the needy was of vast assistance to the members. She was member of St. James Anglican Church, and here too, her influence was felt in all the ladies organizations as well as in the Sunday School classes. Left to mourn her loss, besides the husband, is one daughter, Miss Marjorie, of late living in Toronto; three brothers, W. C. Noxon, Secretary of the Toronto and York Patriotic Society; James, travelling for the Canada Law Book Company; and Samuel H., manager of the Standard Oil Company in China. One sister, Miss Nellie, also resided with her in Ingersoll. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon, a service being conducted in St. James Anglican Church, and interment taking place in the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. - Ingersoll Chronicle & Canadian Dairyman, Apr 19, 1917
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Year of death on cemetery records (and on the gravestone) is 1918, but the year of death on the Ontario Deaths record is 1917.
* Daughter of James Noxan & Margaret Jane McDonald
Name: "Frances Amelia Canfield"
DEATH OF MRS. CANFIELD--A hush indicative of universal sorrow, spread over the town on Tuesday following the unexpected announcement of the death of Mrs. [Dr.] Canfield, who passed away at an early hour. Although ailing for some time, Mrs. Canfield had been around up to within a week of her death. Sorrow was intensified in many instances because of the fact numerous friends did not know of her serious illness. Mrs. Canfield was universally known by her kind deeds. Her heart beat in sympathy with the suffering and needy and guided her footsteps in out-of-the-way places that she might sow the seed of kindness. For years she had laboured zealously in the name of true Christianity, going almost silently, here, there and everywhere, and many indeed were the homes in which she was regarded as an Angel of Mercy. Active as she was at all times, it was at the gladsome Christmas season particularly that all the strength of her being was called into play, and those who have had a glimpse of the work she did will recall how painstaking she was that her list might be complete, that not one deserving home of individual in the whole town should be overlooked in the distribution of Christmas cheer. On her own initiative, and also in conjunction with the several charitable societies of which she was a member, she brought to light many pitiable cases, which might have remained obscured and the circumstances grown more distressing but for her efforts. Her one great object in life was to make the world better by having lived in it, to leave with those struggling with adversity, a comforting message, and rekindle hope. Mrs. Canfield was the one friends of all friends to whom those in poverty and distress could turn with the assurance of willing assistance. Into dreary, dismal homes she had carried an atmosphere of love and benevolence. There was ever a responsiveness on her part that gratified the yearning of some wretched, heavy heart, thirsting for recognition and the sympathetic words, which so often restored hope to the aching breast, and brightened the outlook of life. It would be impossible to enumerate the various acts of kindness performed by Mrs. Canfield. She was the tried and trusted friend of the poor and aged. The happiness of others was the one thought that was foremost in her mind and to serve for this purpose was her predominating ambition. It is well known how she was turned to at all hours of the day and night, how she strove individually and in cooperation with other to improve social and moral conditions and break down the barriers of prejudice. She went about her work of doing good with a zest and an earnestness that were truly inspiring. Her every day life was an exemplification of those high Christian ideals founded on love and service. With a record of years of loving. With a record of years of loving service, gradually weaving herself into the very hearts of the people of Ingersoll, as the beauty of her disposition and the significance of her efforts became more apparent, her departure is everywhere felt with the pangs of a great personal loss. Her good deeds, however, will live forever. The late Mrs. Canfield was one of Ingersoll's best known and most respected residents. She was aged 57 years and was born Ingersoll, where she spent practically her entire life with the exception of a term spent in Toronto, where she completed her education. Deceased was the eldest daughter of the late James Noxon and received her early education in the Ingersoll Central School and the Collegiate Institute. Later she went to Toronto where she completed her education in the schools then conducted by Miss Skinner and Miss Neville. She was married in 1887, and soon after this her worth to the community began to manifest itself by her many acts of kindness and assistance in all worthy causes. Deceased was an untiring and conscientious worker in practically all the charitable societies that have been in Ingersoll in her day, and it was in these roles that her true character and spirit were given the scope which her ambition desired. She was true benefactor of the needy and as a true charity worker she was always reticent as to her own methods. In every section of town her influence for good was felt and she was the central figure of a wide circle of warm friends of every walk who will regret her demise. Some of the organizations to which the deceased belonged and in which she took an active part were: The Hospital Auxiliary, of which she was president of 2 or 3 terms; The Daughters of the Empire; The Red Cross and Patriotic League; The Human Society and the Children's Aid. She also was a member of the Missionary Circle of King's Daughters, where her knowledge of conditions of the needy was of vast assistance to the members. She was member of St. James Anglican Church, and here too, her influence was felt in all the ladies organizations as well as in the Sunday School classes. Left to mourn her loss, besides the husband, is one daughter, Miss Marjorie, of late living in Toronto; three brothers, W. C. Noxon, Secretary of the Toronto and York Patriotic Society; James, travelling for the Canada Law Book Company; and Samuel H., manager of the Standard Oil Company in China. One sister, Miss Nellie, also resided with her in Ingersoll. The funeral was held this Thursday afternoon, a service being conducted in St. James Anglican Church, and interment taking place in the Ingersoll Rural Cemetery. - Ingersoll Chronicle & Canadian Dairyman, Apr 19, 1917
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Year of death on cemetery records (and on the gravestone) is 1918, but the year of death on the Ontario Deaths record is 1917.
* Daughter of James Noxan & Margaret Jane McDonald
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Florence Amelia Noxon, beloved wife of F. D. Canfield, MD, died April 17, 1918 / Catharine Grannis, infant daughter, died 1897
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