 Sarah Dermott, daughter of Joseph Thomas Dermott and Annie Aikens.Born 15 Sep 1873 Mono, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada, died 11 Jul 1957, 83 years, buried Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada Shelburne Free Press and Economist, Date: 24 Jul 1957, Page: 5, Column: 2, Type: Obituary Shelburne Free Press & Economist, Wednesday, July 24, 1957 - Page 5 - MRS. JAS. SERVICE: The death of Mrs. James Service, formerly Sarah Dermott, occurred at the home of her son, Mr. Harry Service, of Shelburne. Although failing in health for some time, she became in critical condition the last week and passed away on Thursday, July 11th, 1957. Left to mourn her loss are two sons: William, Bellwood; Harry, Shelburne, and Earl, of Mount Forest; also ten grandchildren and two brothers, Joseph, of Orangeville and Samuel, of Camilla. Two sisters also survive: Mrs. G. Maharg and Mrs. James Rinn, Shelburne. The funeral service was held on July 13th, at the Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne, and was conducted by William Martin, assisted at the grave by Wilson Thompson. It was largely attended. The pallbearers were Messrs. Ivan Kidd, Eric Emerson, Murray McClelland, Milford Maharg, Geoffrey Spindler and Glynn Seaborne. The pianist for the service was Mrs. William Leader and Messrs. Frank Shaw and Samuel Pritchard sang "Knowing that My Life Shall Be Ever Hid with Christ in Thee." Friends from a distance were from Hanover, Stayner, Beeton, Toronto, Brampton, Georgetown and Guelph. Married 23 Jul 1895 (52 years married) to:  James ServiceBorn Feb 1873, died 31 Jan 1948, 74 years, buried Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Ontario, Canada Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 11 Feb 1948 Shelburne Free Press & Economist - February 11, 1948, JAMES SERVICE: James Service, a highly respected resident of the community, passed away at his home in Melancthon township, on Saturday evening, Jan. 31st, after a very short illness of only a few hours, in his 75th year. The former James Service was the third eldest son of James Service and Susan McMurdy. Mr. Service had resided on his farm, lot 23, con. 4, O.S., Melancthon township, for over forty-five years. On July 23rd, 1895, he was united in marriage to Sarah Dermott, who survives with three sons, William, of Fergus, Harry, in Melancthon township, and Earl, of Mount Forest; also two brothers, Robert, of Toronto, and William, of Creemore, and two sisters and one brother predeceased him: Mrs. W. Mumford, of Creemore, and Mrs. W. Rusk, of Toronto, also one brother, Thomas, of Beeton. The late Mr. Service had farmed for over forty-five years and also built many concrete bridges for his own township. The funeral service was held from the Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne, on Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, and was followed by interment in the Mortuary of Shelburne Cemetery. Mr. Andrew Blair and Mrs. Fredrick Bryanton conducted the service at the Funeral Home, and Mr. Albert Moore, at the Mortuary. The pallbearers were composed of relatives, old friends, and neighbors; Ivan Kidd, Eric Emerson, Murray McLelland, Frank Shaw, Samuel Dermott (brother of Mrs. Service), and Herb McCague (a nephew). The flower bearers were Delmer Service, Eldon Service (grandsons), Harry Dermott (nephew), Alfred Jamieson, and Geoffrey Spindler. Friends were present from Barrie, Beeton, Alliston, Georgetown, Durham, Toronto, Hanover, Belwood, Minesing, Fergus, Mount Forest, Brampton, Clarkson, Singhampton, Collingwood, Stayner and Orangeville. Children: 1. William Roswell ServiceBorn 20 Aug 1897 Mulmur, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, died 12 Feb 1974, 76 years Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 20 Feb 1974 Shelburne Free Press & Economist - Wednesday, February 20, 1974 - Page 6 - DEATHS: SERVICE, William R.: At Shelburne on February 12, 1974, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Alice Williamson and father of Delmar, Lorne and Wilda. Survived by six grandchildren and one brother Henry Service. Funeral service was held at the Thomson Funeral Home, Fergus, February 14th. Interment Fergus Belsyde Cemetery. 2. Joseph Henry ServiceAlso known as: Harry, born 15 Feb 1900 Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, died 9 Sep 1982 Shelburne, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, 82 years Orangeville Citizen Date: 15 Sep 1982 Orangeville Citizen, Wednesday, September 15, 1982 - Page 6 - DEATHS: SERVICE, Joseph Henry (Harry) - At Shelburne on September 9th, 1982 Harry Service, husband of the late Zella McCague, dear father of Eldon of Shelburne and James of Fort St. James, B.C. also survived by 8 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. In his 83rd year. Funeral services were held at The Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne, on September 13, 1982. Interment Shelburne Cemetery. 3. Alfred Earl ServiceBorn 27 Oct 1901 Mulmur, Ontario, Canada, died 24 Jun 1971 Mount Forest, Ontario, Canada, 69 years Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 21 Sep 1971 Shelburne Free Press & Economist, Tuesday, September 21, 1971 - Page 10 - EARL SERVICE: Earl Service passed away suddenly Thursday, June 24, 1971, in Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest. He was in his 70th year. Born in Honeywood area, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Service of Melancthon. He was a mechanic at Beeton and Orangeville until 1940 when he moved to Mount Forest district where he farmed and worked as a garage mechanic. Surviving are his wife, the former Wilma Klages, to whom he was married in 1929; two brothers, William of Fergus and Harry of Shelburne. The funeral was held from Hendrick Funeral Home on Saturday, June 26, and was conducted by Mr. Fergus McElrea and Mr. Peter Zimmerman. Interment was in Chesley cemetery. The pallbearers were Ivan Kidd, Nelson Stokes, and nephews Lorne Service, Eldon Service, Douglas Klages and Wayne Klages. Flower bearers were Joyce Service, Sylvia Klages, Edward Service, James Service and Dean Klages. Friends and relatives attended from Collingwood, Barrie, Beeton, Orangeville, Fergus, Guelph, Kitchener, Markham, Chesley, Shelburne, Hanover, Tiverton and the Manitoulin Island. | |||