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John Clark RUMBLE

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."


495. 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."


497. 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."


1551. 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."


504. Peter HARVEY

1Statutory Index Scotland, Westerkirk 1870 854 2.

2OPR, Westerkirk_b_1867-1873.jpg.

3Newspaper Announcement, Manawatu Standard 21 Jan 1941.
"HARVEY - on January 20, 1941, at his residence, 84 Marne street, Palmerston North (suddenly), Peter, dearly beloved husband of Eleanor Jane Harvey; aged 70 years. Interment at Auckland."

4Newspaper Obituary, Evening Post NZ 23 Jan 1941.
"OBITUARY

MR. PETER HARVEY

A former inspector of police, Mr, Peter Harvey, died at his home in Palmerston North this week. He was 70 years of age and had retired from the Police Force about six years.

Mr. Harvey was born in Scotland and came to New Zealand with his parents while young. He entered on his service with the Police Force, which lasted for 40 years, when he was transferred from the Permanent Artillery in Wellington on April 18, 1896, and was stationed as a constable in Auckland. Subsequently he was in Christehurch, Cheviot, and Kaiapoi, being promoted from the last-named station to the rank of sergeant and returning to Auckland in 1908. From Auckland he went to Wellington, and from there to Taihape as sergeant in charge of the sub-district, and later to Otahuhu, where he held a similar position. In 1920 Mr. Harvey became senior sergeant in charge of the Dannevirke sub-district.

In February, 1926, Mr. Harvey reached the rank of sub-inspector, and was transferred to Wellington, where he remained for two years, subsequently becoming inspector in charge of the Whangarei district. In July, 1931, Inspector Harvey took up the position of officer in charge of the Palmerston North district, which he held till his retirement. He was a keen bowler and a member of the Manawatu Club.- He was also a member of the Huia Masonic Lodge of the Marama Rose Croix fraternity.

In addition to his widow, Mr. Harvey leaves a daughter and a son. Mrs. J. Alexander, Wadestown, Wellington, and Mr. G. W. Harvey, Palmerston North, who is a member of the N.Z.E.F. There are two brothers, Messrs. J. J. Harvey, also a retired member of the Police Force, who lives in Wellington, and Mr, W Harvey, who is farming at Mosgiel. Miss Janet Harvey, Wellington, is a sister, and Mrs. W. Marshall, of the New Zealand Tourist Department, Los Angeles, is a niece."


Eleanor Jane Greenwood WHITMORE

1Newspaper, New Zealand Herald 21 May 1902.
"Members of local police force assemble to pay tribute to Constable Peter Harvey, on the occasion of his marriage."


1565. Hazel Janet HARVEY

1Newspaper Announcement, New Zealand Herald 3 Jul 1916.
"HARVEY - On July 1, 1916, Hazel Janet, the dearly-beloved only daughter of peter and Eleanor Harvey, Police Station, Otahuhuu, and late of Taihape; aged 12 years and 10 months - Deeply regretted.
The funeral will leave for Purewa Cemetery, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 1.30 p.m."

2Newspaper, Rangitikei Advocate 6 Jul 1916.
"News was received on Monday last of the death of Hazel, ony dughter of Sergt. Harvey, of Otahuhu, and late of Taihape. Miss Harvey, whom Taihape folk last knew as a bright girl of some fourteen summer, was a victim of diabetes."


Annie Frances Montatgue MCLEOD

1Newspaper, Northern Advocate 17 Nov 1934.
"HARVEY—McLEOD

A very picturesque wedding was solemnised at the Presbyterian Church, Whangarei, on November 1. The principals were Anne Frances (Panny), youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs N. McLeod, of Maungaturoto, and Gordon, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey, Palmerston North. The Rev. W. Elliott was the officiating minister. The bride was given away by her father, and made a charming picture in a slim fitting gown of magnolia satin. The veil was arranged with orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of roses. The bridesmaids, Miss Maud Roberts and Miss Marjorie Skullan, were frocked in lemon organdie, with quaintly, becoming hats of petals and organdie. Their bouquets were of blue larkspur. Messrs M. Sheriff and J. McLeod supported the bridegroom. A small reception was later held at the Commercial Hotel, where Mrs McLeod, as hostess, was gowned in green and black. Mrs Harvey chose an ensemble of navy and scarlet. Mr and Mrs Gordon Harvey will make their home in Palmerston North,."


505. William HARVEY

1Statutory Index Scotland, Westerkirk 1871 854 7.

2OPR, Westerkirk_b_1867-1873.jpg.

3Newspaper Announcement, Otago Daily Times 19 May 1948.
"HARVEY - On May 18, 1948, at his residence, Wingatui (late of Ury Park and Momona), William, dearly beloved husband of Alice Harvey; aged 76 years. Deeply mourned. - Funeral will leave his late residence, Wingatui road, on Thursday, 20th inst., at 2 p.m. (service at 1.45), for the West Taieri Cemetery."

4Gravestone.
"In loving memory of William Harvey died 18 May 1948 aged 76 years
also his beloved wife Alice died 20 September 1956 aged 84 years
At Rest
also their eldest son James died 21 May 1972 aged 75 years."


Alice RAITT

1Newspaper Announcement, Otago Daily Times 21 Sep 1956.
"Died 20 Sep at her residence, Alice, wife of the late William Harvey, in her eighty fourth year..."


1568. James HARVEY

1Newspaper Announcement, Otago Daily Times 22 May 1972.
"Died 21 May at Dunedin, James eldest son of the late William & Aloce Harvey. Funeral service 23 May at R Campbell & Son's Chapel then West Taieri Cemetery."

2Gravestone.
"Eldest son James died 21 May 1972 aged 75 years."


John Paul COLLOTY

1Gravestone Transcript.
"In loving memory of Winifred Elizabeth Colloty died 7 Jul 1976 aged 75 years also her loved husband John Paul died 17 Jun 1977 aged 77 years."


1573. William HARVEY

1Newspaper Announcement, Otago Daily Times 30 Sep 1972.
"HARVEY William died 29 Sep at Dunedin, second son of William & Alice Harvey of Wingatui Road Mosgiel. Funeral Service 2 Oct at R Campbell & Son's Chapel then West Taieri Cemetery."


1574. Frank Dickson HARVEY

1Newspaper Announcement, Otago Daily Times 31 Oct and 1 Nov 1910.
"HARVEY - At Momona, on October 30, Frank Dickson, youngest beloved son of William and Alice Harvey;aged 23 months. Deeply regretted

The frineds of William and Alice Harvey are restecfully invited to attend the Fuberal of their late son, Frank Dicksob, which will leave his Parent's Rseidence, Momono, to-day (Tuesday), November 1, at 1.30 p.m., for the West Taieri Cemetery."

2Gravestone.
"In loving memory of Frank Harvey
Died 30th October 1910 in his 2nd year."


507. Thomas HARVEY

1Statutory Register Scotland, b_HarveyThomas_1878WesterkirkDFS.jpg.
Westerkirk 1878 854 7.

2OPR, Westerkirk_b_1873-1878.jpg.

3Gravestone.
"In fond memory of Thomas the beloved husband of Annie Harvey passed away 24th Dec. 1933 aged 58 years.
"He lives with us in memory still and will for evermore"."