Obituaries - 1954
Gunner Robert Barlow
Robert Barlow, well known oldtimer of Kersley and Quesnel, died suddenly in Quesnel Hospital on Tuesday morning. He was 68. Mr. Barlow was admitted to hospital on Sunday after being ill at home for the past two weeks.
Born in Smithy Bridge, Lancashire, England, he came to Canada in 1904 to join his uncle, Abraham Barlow, who was the first Justice of the Peace for Cariboo. He made the trip to Canada with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Strand. He resided at Kersley for years, becoming a Justice of the Peace and also serving as district mail carrier until he disposed of his property to Walter Edwards and moved to Quesnel.
A veteran of World War I, with three years service overseas, he took a keen interest in the Cariboo Branch of the Canadian Legion, and was frequently a member of the guard of honor during Armistice Day ceremonies.
On moving to Quesnel he became caretaker at the Quesnel School, a position he held until shortly after the opening of the new Junior-Senior High School. He was noted for his liking for children and had many a word of sound advice for the many youngsters he came to know well.
Well versed in the lore of the Cariboo and personally familiar with most of the old historical sites, he became an ardent supporter of the Quesnel Branch of the Cariboo Historical Society.
He acted as curator of the growing museum being built by the Historical Society and designed and made all the signs marking historical sites throughout the district. He was named a director of the Society this year.
It was his personal collection of relics that made possible the start of the museum now being expanded by the Historical Society and he was recognized as an authority on the early history of the area.
Another of his interests was the Quesnel Golf Club. Besides enjoying the game itself he acted as groundsman for several years and was responsible for many of the improvements made in the course.
He maintained a keen interest in sports and was an ardent fisherman.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son Jerry residing at the family home on McLean Street, a daughter, Mrs. Jean Grady of Wells, and a brother, Levi, also of Quesnel.
Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's United Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday, with Rev. Donald W. Perrie officiating. He will be accorded full honors by members of Cariboo Branch, Canadian Legion, who will assemble at the Legion Hall at 2 p.m.
Quesnel Cariboo Observer 15 Jul 1954
Gunner Barlow enrolled in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery and sailed overseas as a member of the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Robert Barlow, well known oldtimer of Kersley and Quesnel, died suddenly in Quesnel Hospital on Tuesday morning. He was 68. Mr. Barlow was admitted to hospital on Sunday after being ill at home for the past two weeks.
Born in Smithy Bridge, Lancashire, England, he came to Canada in 1904 to join his uncle, Abraham Barlow, who was the first Justice of the Peace for Cariboo. He made the trip to Canada with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Strand. He resided at Kersley for years, becoming a Justice of the Peace and also serving as district mail carrier until he disposed of his property to Walter Edwards and moved to Quesnel.
A veteran of World War I, with three years service overseas, he took a keen interest in the Cariboo Branch of the Canadian Legion, and was frequently a member of the guard of honor during Armistice Day ceremonies.
On moving to Quesnel he became caretaker at the Quesnel School, a position he held until shortly after the opening of the new Junior-Senior High School. He was noted for his liking for children and had many a word of sound advice for the many youngsters he came to know well.
Well versed in the lore of the Cariboo and personally familiar with most of the old historical sites, he became an ardent supporter of the Quesnel Branch of the Cariboo Historical Society.
He acted as curator of the growing museum being built by the Historical Society and designed and made all the signs marking historical sites throughout the district. He was named a director of the Society this year.
It was his personal collection of relics that made possible the start of the museum now being expanded by the Historical Society and he was recognized as an authority on the early history of the area.
Another of his interests was the Quesnel Golf Club. Besides enjoying the game itself he acted as groundsman for several years and was responsible for many of the improvements made in the course.
He maintained a keen interest in sports and was an ardent fisherman.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son Jerry residing at the family home on McLean Street, a daughter, Mrs. Jean Grady of Wells, and a brother, Levi, also of Quesnel.
Funeral service will be held in St. Andrew's United Church at 2:30 p.m. Friday, with Rev. Donald W. Perrie officiating. He will be accorded full honors by members of Cariboo Branch, Canadian Legion, who will assemble at the Legion Hall at 2 p.m.
Quesnel Cariboo Observer 15 Jul 1954
Gunner Barlow enrolled in the 68th Overseas Depot Battery and sailed overseas as a member of the 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
Gunner William Purdon Cumming
Prominent barrister dies here. William P. Cummings, Q.C., prominent Regina barrister, passed away at his home, 2164 Lorne street, Saturday. He was 69.
Mr. Cumming graduated in law from the University of Manitoba, winning the Saskatchewan Law Society gold medal. He articled with the firm of Barr, Sampson, Stewart and Johnston in 1909 and practised law in Regina until the time of his death, with the exception of service overseas during the First World War.
At the time of his death he was a member of the firm Barr, Cummings and Barr.
He is survived by his wife Ada, a sister, Mrs. J.F. Dobbie of Brandon and two brothers, Gordon of Vancouver and Wallace of Burnaby, B.C.
Born at Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Mr. Cumming came west to Brandon in 1903. The following year he came to Regina and attended Normal school here, later teaching school south of Moose Jaw. In 1906 he returned to Regina where he was employed by the Land Titles office for a time.
Mr. Cumming was an elder of Knox-Metropolitan United Church and had served on the board of stewards.
He was a member of the Canadian Legion and past president of the Regina Bar association.
Funeral services will be held from Knox-Metropolitan church Tuesday at 3 p.m. with Rev. H.A. Mutchmor and Rev. D.C. Wilson officiating. Internment will be in the soldiers plot, Regina cemetery.
Gunner Cumming was a member of 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War I.
Prominent barrister dies here. William P. Cummings, Q.C., prominent Regina barrister, passed away at his home, 2164 Lorne street, Saturday. He was 69.
Mr. Cumming graduated in law from the University of Manitoba, winning the Saskatchewan Law Society gold medal. He articled with the firm of Barr, Sampson, Stewart and Johnston in 1909 and practised law in Regina until the time of his death, with the exception of service overseas during the First World War.
At the time of his death he was a member of the firm Barr, Cummings and Barr.
He is survived by his wife Ada, a sister, Mrs. J.F. Dobbie of Brandon and two brothers, Gordon of Vancouver and Wallace of Burnaby, B.C.
Born at Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Mr. Cumming came west to Brandon in 1903. The following year he came to Regina and attended Normal school here, later teaching school south of Moose Jaw. In 1906 he returned to Regina where he was employed by the Land Titles office for a time.
Mr. Cumming was an elder of Knox-Metropolitan United Church and had served on the board of stewards.
He was a member of the Canadian Legion and past president of the Regina Bar association.
Funeral services will be held from Knox-Metropolitan church Tuesday at 3 p.m. with Rev. H.A. Mutchmor and Rev. D.C. Wilson officiating. Internment will be in the soldiers plot, Regina cemetery.
Gunner Cumming was a member of 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery during World War I.
Gunner William Matthew Dowling
December 1, William Matthew, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Jane Dowling of 434 19th Ave. N.E. Services were held at “The Little Chapel on the Corner,” today at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Canon C.E. Reeve officiating. JACQUES Funeral Home Ltd.
December 1, William Matthew, aged 62 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Jane Dowling of 434 19th Ave. N.E. Services were held at “The Little Chapel on the Corner,” today at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Canon C.E. Reeve officiating. JACQUES Funeral Home Ltd.
Sergeant Herbert John Gray
Passed away at his residence, 1280 Hornby St. June 19, 1954, in his 62nd year. Mr. Gray served overseas in the World War One. Survived by his loving wife Elizabeth; 1 daughter, Mrs. Fred Miller (Arne) and 2 grandsons, Bruce John Miller, Robert Gray Miller, all of Vancouver. Funeral service Tuesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. in the Georgia Chapel of Center & Hanna, 1049 W. Georgia. Rev. James Evans officiating, Internment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Sergeant Herbert Gray enlisted with the 68th Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 21 February 1916 and served with the 1st and 4th Canadian Division Ammunition Columns in France and Belgium.
Passed away at his residence, 1280 Hornby St. June 19, 1954, in his 62nd year. Mr. Gray served overseas in the World War One. Survived by his loving wife Elizabeth; 1 daughter, Mrs. Fred Miller (Arne) and 2 grandsons, Bruce John Miller, Robert Gray Miller, all of Vancouver. Funeral service Tuesday, June 22 at 1 p.m. in the Georgia Chapel of Center & Hanna, 1049 W. Georgia. Rev. James Evans officiating, Internment Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Sergeant Herbert Gray enlisted with the 68th Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 21 February 1916 and served with the 1st and 4th Canadian Division Ammunition Columns in France and Belgium.
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The following pages contain additional information relating to the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
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Commanding Officers and Regimental Sergeants Major
Honoraries
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Band Appointments
Nominal Roll
Guns of the Regiment
Memorial Page
The following pages contain additional information relating to the 15th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
Honours and Awards
Trophies
Commanding Officers and Regimental Sergeants Major
Honoraries
Battery Commanders and Battery Sergeants Major
Band Appointments
Nominal Roll
Guns of the Regiment
Memorial Page