1932, Friday March 25, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Thomas Cavers
The oldest resident in this vicinity was called away by death on Sunday evening, in the person of Mr Thos Cavers of the 12th line of Ramsay. Mr Cavers was in his 85th year. He had been ill about two weeks and had been ministered to with loving care by his daughter, Miss Margaret Cavers R.N. Mr Caver was born in Beckwith on the farm now owned by Mr Orville Turner. A Liberal in politics, Presbyterian in religion until the union, wen he entered the United Church in Appleton. He was very much respected by his friends and neighbours for his kindly, gentle nature and his upright honourable conduct in all things. He is survived by his daughter, Miss Margaret Cavers R.N. and three sons, Edgar on the home farm, Willie, a dispatcher on the C.P.R., near Sudbury, and James in Carleton Place. Five brothers and three sisters also survive. The brothers are James of Hamilton, Peter of Detroit, William of Arnprior, Edward of Pilot Mound, and Alexander of Carleton Place. The sisters are Mrs Jane Fummerton, Mrs Lester of Ottawa and Miss Tena of Carleton Place. Two daughters Mary and Jean, and two sons predeceased him. The funeral on Tuesday was under the auspices of the United Church, conducted by Rev Terrill, his minister, to the 8th line cemetery. Mr William Cavers of Arnprior came for the funeral, also Mr Wm Cavers Jr., C.P.R. dispatcher and wife and child were among the mourners.
1932, Friday March 25, The Almonte Gazette front page
Mr Thomas Cavers
The oldest resident in this vicinity was called away by death on Sunday evening, in the person of Mr Thos Cavers of the 12th line of Ramsay. Mr Cavers was in his 85th year. He had been ill about two weeks and had been ministered to with loving care by his daughter, Miss Margaret Cavers R.N. Mr Caver was born in Beckwith on the farm now owned by Mr Orville Turner. A Liberal in politics, Presbyterian in religion until the union, wen he entered the United Church in Appleton. He was very much respected by his friends and neighbours for his kindly, gentle nature and his upright honourable conduct in all things. He is survived by his daughter, Miss Margaret Cavers R.N. and three sons, Edgar on the home farm, Willie, a dispatcher on the C.P.R., near Sudbury, and James in Carleton Place. Five brothers and three sisters also survive. The brothers are James of Hamilton, Peter of Detroit, William of Arnprior, Edward of Pilot Mound, and Alexander of Carleton Place. The sisters are Mrs Jane Fummerton, Mrs Lester of Ottawa and Miss Tena of Carleton Place. Two daughters Mary and Jean, and two sons predeceased him. The funeral on Tuesday was under the auspices of the United Church, conducted by Rev Terrill, his minister, to the 8th line cemetery. Mr William Cavers of Arnprior came for the funeral, also Mr Wm Cavers Jr., C.P.R. dispatcher and wife and child were among the mourners.
Family Members
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Ann Gemmell Forgie Cavers
1852–1876 (m. 1874)
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Margaret Miller Thom Cavers
1858–1908 (m. 1881)
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Margaret Ann Baird Cavers
1875–1974
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Thomas Edgar Cavers
1883–1957
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Mary Ellen Cavers Rose
1886–1921
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Henry W. Cavers
1889 – unknown
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Jeanie Mathieson Cavers
1896–1905
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