John Gilmour
A well-known and highly regarded citizen of Almonte passed away at his residence, King Street, Friday evening, Feb 27, in the person of Mr John Gilmour in his 76th year. He had been in failing health for several months as a result of a heart ailment. Born on the 8th line of Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late Allan Gilmour and his wife, Mary Black. In March 1898 he married Miss Christena Lawson of Cedar Hill who survives. Practically all of Mr Gilmour's life was spent in Ramsay Township and in Almonte. Deceased was a member of L.O.L. No 378 Almonte; a member of St John's Presbyterian Church and served on the Board of Management of that church for several years. Left to mourn besides his wife are four sons, Wilfred and Murray Gilmour of Dauphin, Man.; Allan and Charles of Almonte and two daughters, Gertrude, Mrs George Lowry and Mary, Mrs Arnold Leishman of Almonte; one sister Jessie, Mrs William Stanley of Carleton Place, and nine grandchildren. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Monday afternoon from his late residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Alexander Mills of Arnprior, officiated. Among the beautiful floral tributes were a wreath from the Session of the Presbyterian Church and L.O.L. No 378 of Almonte. The pallbearers were six nephews: Messrs Eric Cavanagh, Leonard Stanley, Mack Scott, Morris Gilmour, Arnold Gilmour and John Lawson.
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)-also sent links to parents
John Gilmour
A well-known and highly regarded citizen of Almonte passed away at his residence, King Street, Friday evening, Feb 27, in the person of Mr John Gilmour in his 76th year. He had been in failing health for several months as a result of a heart ailment. Born on the 8th line of Ramsay Township, he was a son of the late Allan Gilmour and his wife, Mary Black. In March 1898 he married Miss Christena Lawson of Cedar Hill who survives. Practically all of Mr Gilmour's life was spent in Ramsay Township and in Almonte. Deceased was a member of L.O.L. No 378 Almonte; a member of St John's Presbyterian Church and served on the Board of Management of that church for several years. Left to mourn besides his wife are four sons, Wilfred and Murray Gilmour of Dauphin, Man.; Allan and Charles of Almonte and two daughters, Gertrude, Mrs George Lowry and Mary, Mrs Arnold Leishman of Almonte; one sister Jessie, Mrs William Stanley of Carleton Place, and nine grandchildren. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Monday afternoon from his late residence to the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Rev Alexander Mills of Arnprior, officiated. Among the beautiful floral tributes were a wreath from the Session of the Presbyterian Church and L.O.L. No 378 of Almonte. The pallbearers were six nephews: Messrs Eric Cavanagh, Leonard Stanley, Mack Scott, Morris Gilmour, Arnold Gilmour and John Lawson.
Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383)-also sent links to parents
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