The Orillia Packet, Feb. 25, 1909








NEVIS - One by one the early pioneers of this township are passing away. This week we report the removal of another, Sarah Currie, relict of the late Malcolm Gillespie, who predeceased her but eleven months, at the residence of her son Malcolm, junior, on the 12th instant, at the ripe age of seventy-six, to a day. Mrs. Gillespie was born in Islay, Scotland, in the year 1833, and immigrated with her parents, she being one of a large family who settled in Mariposa township. In 1855 she was married, and with Mr. Gillespie settled in Oro, where they hewed out for.......until death removed them. Five years ago deceased fell and sustained a severe fracture, which confined her to her room many months, at which time it was doubtful whether she could survive the shock. However, a robust constitution prevailed, and for some time previous to the fatal stroke she enjoyed a measure of good health and buoyant spirits. A sudden stroke of paralysis a few days before the end baffled the skill of the pysician, and carried her beyond human aid or sympathy. Thus an early pioneer, a useful and cheerful member of the community, and a fond parent, has passed to her reward. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian church before that body was amalgamated with the Central. Four sons, one daughter, and fourteen grandchildren survive her. John, Peter, and Malcolm reside in this neighbourhood; Duncan in Alberta, and Mrs. Chas Hastings at Jarratt. Interment took place at Knox cemetery the following Monday afternoon, when a large number of her friends and acquaintances paid their last tribute of respect to the deceased. The Rev. A. McD. Haig, Jarratt, conducted the service at the house and at the grave. Three sons and three grand.....in the silent city of the dead. Since December last, five of the older settlers, all widows, and all about the same age, 85 or 86, have been interred in Knox cemetery.
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