Obituaries - 1959
Captain Ernest Allan Boyle
On October 11, 1959, in his 67th year of 86 Garden City Road, Richmond. Survived by his wife, Ivy; 3 sons, Fred, Mission City; Robert, Vananda, B.C.; Edward, City; 2 brothers, Dr. Fred Boyle, San Francisco; Harry Boyle, Penticton; 6 grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, October 15, 1:30 p.m. at Shaughnessy United Church. Rev. T.M. Badger officiating. Cremation
Captain Boyle was a member of the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War I.
On October 11, 1959, in his 67th year of 86 Garden City Road, Richmond. Survived by his wife, Ivy; 3 sons, Fred, Mission City; Robert, Vananda, B.C.; Edward, City; 2 brothers, Dr. Fred Boyle, San Francisco; Harry Boyle, Penticton; 6 grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday, October 15, 1:30 p.m. at Shaughnessy United Church. Rev. T.M. Badger officiating. Cremation
Captain Boyle was a member of the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War I.
Captain Herbert Austin Brown
Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, attested 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force 27 September 1915, transferred to 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 30 June 1916, embarked Halifax 11 Sep 1916, disembarked Liverpool 22 September 1916, absorbed into 14th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 22 January 1917, proceeded overseas 21 August 1917, attached to 5th Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column 2 October 1918, demobilized 21 May 1919, deceased 21 November 1959 in Victoria BC.
Canadian Army Veterinary Corps, attested 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force 27 September 1915, transferred to 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 30 June 1916, embarked Halifax 11 Sep 1916, disembarked Liverpool 22 September 1916, absorbed into 14th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery 22 January 1917, proceeded overseas 21 August 1917, attached to 5th Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column 2 October 1918, demobilized 21 May 1919, deceased 21 November 1959 in Victoria BC.
Bombardier James Mathieson Dowie
James M. Dowie, 62, of 4623 No. Gove St., died yesterday while at work at Cascade Linen Supply. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he had lived here 32 years.
He was first associated with the Home Service Laundry and spent his last seven years with Cascade Linen Supply.
Mr Dowie served with the Canadian Army during World War I and was a member of the Canadian Legion. He was vice president of the Tacoma Lions Club, past monarch of Tacobat Grotto, past member of the Tacoma Boys Club board, a member of the Afifi Shrine, the Tacoma Elks Club, the Tacoma Executives Club and the Constellation Lodge F&AM of Seattle. He had been active in drives for funds for Mary Bridge Clinic.
Surviving are his wife, Katherine, and a brother, W.P. Dowie of Tacoma.
Services will be announced by Buckley-Kine Funeral home. The Tacoma News Tribune, 3 Jul 1959
Bombardier Dowie enrolled 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery as a Gunner 21 Feb 1916; proceeded to France with the 3rd Canadian Division Ammunition Column and served in North Russia with the 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in 1918/1919.
James M. Dowie, 62, of 4623 No. Gove St., died yesterday while at work at Cascade Linen Supply. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he had lived here 32 years.
He was first associated with the Home Service Laundry and spent his last seven years with Cascade Linen Supply.
Mr Dowie served with the Canadian Army during World War I and was a member of the Canadian Legion. He was vice president of the Tacoma Lions Club, past monarch of Tacobat Grotto, past member of the Tacoma Boys Club board, a member of the Afifi Shrine, the Tacoma Elks Club, the Tacoma Executives Club and the Constellation Lodge F&AM of Seattle. He had been active in drives for funds for Mary Bridge Clinic.
Surviving are his wife, Katherine, and a brother, W.P. Dowie of Tacoma.
Services will be announced by Buckley-Kine Funeral home. The Tacoma News Tribune, 3 Jul 1959
Bombardier Dowie enrolled 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery as a Gunner 21 Feb 1916; proceeded to France with the 3rd Canadian Division Ammunition Column and served in North Russia with the 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in 1918/1919.
Bombardier Arthur William Drake
Ex-Creamery Head Buried at Ganges
GANGES – Funeral services were held at the United Church here this afternoon for Arthur William Drake, 70, resident of Salt Spring Island since 1912, who died Thursday in Victoria. Born at Cornwall, P.E.I., he had worked at several B.C. creameries before coming here to manage the Salt Spring Island Creamery. He went overseas in 1916, serving in France, Belgium and Germany with the 51st Bty., Canadian Field Artillery. In 1919 he returned to his former post, and a short time later married Lydia Mouat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Mouat.
TRUSTEE - He was a school trustee for many years, and resident here until 1956, when he moved to Victoria.
Surviving are three sons, James Colvin, Victoria, with whom he lived; Malcolm Louis, Vancouver; Arthur Vernon, Windsor, Ont., and 10 grandchildren. His wife died in 1931, and a fourth son, William Bruce, was shot down in his aircraft over the North Sea in the Second World War.
Bombardier Drake enlisted 13 April 1916, and went to England, with the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Ex-Creamery Head Buried at Ganges
GANGES – Funeral services were held at the United Church here this afternoon for Arthur William Drake, 70, resident of Salt Spring Island since 1912, who died Thursday in Victoria. Born at Cornwall, P.E.I., he had worked at several B.C. creameries before coming here to manage the Salt Spring Island Creamery. He went overseas in 1916, serving in France, Belgium and Germany with the 51st Bty., Canadian Field Artillery. In 1919 he returned to his former post, and a short time later married Lydia Mouat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Mouat.
TRUSTEE - He was a school trustee for many years, and resident here until 1956, when he moved to Victoria.
Surviving are three sons, James Colvin, Victoria, with whom he lived; Malcolm Louis, Vancouver; Arthur Vernon, Windsor, Ont., and 10 grandchildren. His wife died in 1931, and a fourth son, William Bruce, was shot down in his aircraft over the North Sea in the Second World War.
Bombardier Drake enlisted 13 April 1916, and went to England, with the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Bombardier George Martin Haddock
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for George Martin Haddock who passed away Saturday in the Royal Columbian hospital. He lived at 35 Alexander Street and services were held from Henderson’s Funeral chapel. Burial followed in the Anglican cemetery. Rev. J.W. officiating.
Mr. Haddock was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1887 and had lived here for 48 years. He was a former B.C. Electric tower switch man.
Among his survivors are one son, George Victor; four brothers, William Haddock, South Burnaby; John Ireland; Tommy, Vancouver; Robert, California; two sisters Misses Maggie and May Haddock in Ireland and two grandchildren
Pallbearers were Roy Scott, Sam Pollock, Bud Morris, Tom Haddock and Harry McDonald.
Bombardier Haddock enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 6 October 1915. He served in France and Belgium with 3rd Canadian Division Ammunition Column, 9th Brigade, CFA and the 32nd Battery, 8th Brigade, CFA.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for George Martin Haddock who passed away Saturday in the Royal Columbian hospital. He lived at 35 Alexander Street and services were held from Henderson’s Funeral chapel. Burial followed in the Anglican cemetery. Rev. J.W. officiating.
Mr. Haddock was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1887 and had lived here for 48 years. He was a former B.C. Electric tower switch man.
Among his survivors are one son, George Victor; four brothers, William Haddock, South Burnaby; John Ireland; Tommy, Vancouver; Robert, California; two sisters Misses Maggie and May Haddock in Ireland and two grandchildren
Pallbearers were Roy Scott, Sam Pollock, Bud Morris, Tom Haddock and Harry McDonald.
Bombardier Haddock enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 6 October 1915. He served in France and Belgium with 3rd Canadian Division Ammunition Column, 9th Brigade, CFA and the 32nd Battery, 8th Brigade, CFA.
Gunner George Robert Mellish
September 15, 1959. George Robert Mellish 0f 533 Hamilton St., age 62 years. Served in World War I. Survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. Emily Marks, Victoria; Mrs. Charlotte Smith & Alberta. & M. Brother. Charles, all of North Vancouver. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday September 17, at 9 a.m. in Holy Rosary Cathedral, Dunsmuir and Richards St. Father P. Foran celebrant. Internment Field of Honour, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, CHAPEL OF CHIMES, Harron Bros Ltd. in charge of arrangements.
September 15, 1959. George Robert Mellish 0f 533 Hamilton St., age 62 years. Served in World War I. Survived by 3 sisters, Mrs. Emily Marks, Victoria; Mrs. Charlotte Smith & Alberta. & M. Brother. Charles, all of North Vancouver. Requiem Mass will be celebrated Thursday September 17, at 9 a.m. in Holy Rosary Cathedral, Dunsmuir and Richards St. Father P. Foran celebrant. Internment Field of Honour, Forest Lawn Memorial Park, CHAPEL OF CHIMES, Harron Bros Ltd. in charge of arrangements.
Sergeant Cyril Maurice Robbins
Passed away April 22, 1959, Cyril Maurice Robbins of 1940 Barclay St., in his 6oth year. Survived by his loving wife, Irene; 2 daughters, Maureen and Glennys, both of Vancouver; 1 sister, Mrs. C.I. Hearn, England. The deceased served with the R.A.F., W.W.1. and was a Sgt. With the Royal Canadian Artillery W.W.2 and since the war has been active with the 15th Field Regiment Reserve. Funeral service Saturday at 2 o’clock in Simmons and McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St., Rev. Major George Turpin, D.D., officiating. Cremation, Garden Chapel, Ocean View.
Passed away April 22, 1959, Cyril Maurice Robbins of 1940 Barclay St., in his 6oth year. Survived by his loving wife, Irene; 2 daughters, Maureen and Glennys, both of Vancouver; 1 sister, Mrs. C.I. Hearn, England. The deceased served with the R.A.F., W.W.1. and was a Sgt. With the Royal Canadian Artillery W.W.2 and since the war has been active with the 15th Field Regiment Reserve. Funeral service Saturday at 2 o’clock in Simmons and McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St., Rev. Major George Turpin, D.D., officiating. Cremation, Garden Chapel, Ocean View.
Gunner Robert Joseph Sweet
Suddenly on July 31st, 1959, late of 803 No. 4 Rd., Richmond, in his 20th year. Survived by his wife Florence, 2 daughters Caroline and Darlene at home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sweet, Vancouver, 2 brothers, Albert of Calgary, William of Vancouver, grandfather E. Sweet, also of Vancouver, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. Sowden of Gibson’s, B.C. Funeral service Monday, Aug. 3rd at 3. P.m. from the Grandview Funeral Chapel. Capt. C. Fryn officiating. Internment Mountain View Cemetery.
Gunner Sweet was a musician in the 43rd Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA Band.
Suddenly on July 31st, 1959, late of 803 No. 4 Rd., Richmond, in his 20th year. Survived by his wife Florence, 2 daughters Caroline and Darlene at home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Sweet, Vancouver, 2 brothers, Albert of Calgary, William of Vancouver, grandfather E. Sweet, also of Vancouver, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. Sowden of Gibson’s, B.C. Funeral service Monday, Aug. 3rd at 3. P.m. from the Grandview Funeral Chapel. Capt. C. Fryn officiating. Internment Mountain View Cemetery.
Gunner Sweet was a musician in the 43rd Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA Band.
Driver Walter Twiddy
72 years, Sept. 8, 1959 at Hotel Dieu. Beloved husband of Susan Heathers Twiddy, 1651 Dufferin Place. Dear brother of Daniel Twiddy, Washington, D.C. ; 3 sisters in England. Funeral service in the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, 199 Wyandotte St. East at Devonshire Rd., Friday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. rev. Canon B.A. Silcox officiating. Internment Victoria Memorial Park.
Driver Twiddy enroled with the 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery 15 April 1916
72 years, Sept. 8, 1959 at Hotel Dieu. Beloved husband of Susan Heathers Twiddy, 1651 Dufferin Place. Dear brother of Daniel Twiddy, Washington, D.C. ; 3 sisters in England. Funeral service in the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, 199 Wyandotte St. East at Devonshire Rd., Friday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. rev. Canon B.A. Silcox officiating. Internment Victoria Memorial Park.
Driver Twiddy enroled with the 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery 15 April 1916
