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‎William Joseph McCague‏‎ Born ‎± 1859 Markham, Ontario, Canada, died ‎18 Oct 1939 Horning Mills, Ontario, Canada‎, approximately 80 years 2421-84 William McCAGUE, 25, farmer, Markham, Mono, s/o William & Elizabeth, married Margaret Jane DERMOTT, 18, Mono, same, d/o Joseph & Annie, witn: Robert SNELL & Mary Jane AIKINS, both of Mono, 12 March 1884 at Mono twp Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 26 Oct 1939 Shelburne Free Press & Economist, October 26, 1939 - WILLIAM JOSEPH McCAGUE: There passed peacefully away on Wednesday, October 18th, 1939, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Harry Service, Redickville, Ont., an old and respected resident of Mono Township in the person of William Joseph McCague, in his 85th year. Deceased was the youngest and last surviving member of his family. He was born in Markham Township, near Richmond Hill. At the age of 12 years he moved with his parents to the Township of Mono, settling near Relessey. Here he resided until the death of his wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Jane Dermott. She predeceased him eleven years ago. Since then he has made his home with his family. Mr. McCague was a man of few words, having a quiet, peaceable disposition, very much devoted to his home and family. He had been bedfast, only one day, although when a young man he patiently bore ill health for a number of years, but in later life his health greatly improved, except for occasional heart attacks which his demise was attributed to. Just two years ago he was able to enjoy a trip to Western Canada, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Fines. His passing is mourned by two sons, Andrew, of Beeton, and Herbert, of Shelburne, and seven daughters, Mrs. W. J. Fleming, formerly of Shelburne; Mrs. W. G. Newton, Violet Hill; Mrs. Arthur Kirkpatrick, Whitfield; Mrs. J. A. Fines, Granger; Mrs. Roy Ritchie, Hanover; Mrs. Harry Service, Redickville, and Mrs. Edwin Whitten, Crombie; also eighteen grandchildren. The funeral, which was quite largely attended, was held to Shelburne Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 20th. The service at the house and graveside was conducted by Mr. Thomas Watterson, and the remains were borne to their last resting place by his six surviving sons-in-law, Messrs. W. G. Newton, J. A. Fines, Arthur Kirkpatrick, Harry Service, Ray McRitchie and Edwin Whitten. The floral tributes bore silent testimony to the esteem in which the departed was held. The family were all present at the funeral of their father except Mrs. W. J. Fleming, who is visiting in the Western Provinces, where telegraph communications failed to locate her Married ‎12 Mar 1884 Mono Township, Ontario, Canada (44 years married) to: ‎Margaret Jane Dermott‏‎, daughter of Joseph Thomas Dermott and Annie Aikens‏. Born ‎25 Sep 1866 Mono Township, Ontario, Canada, died ‎26 May 1928‎, 61 years, buried ‎Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada 2421-84 William McCAGUE, 25, farmer, Markham, Mono, s/o William & Elizabeth, married Margaret Jane DERMOTT, 18, Mono, same, d/o Joseph & Annie, witn: Robert SNELL & Mary Jane AIKINS, both of Mono, 12 March 1884 at Mono twp Orangeville Banner Date: 31 May 1928, Page: 6, Column: 5, Type: Obituary Orangeville Banner, Thursday, May 31, 1928 - Page 6 - MRS. WM. McCAGUE: Early on Saturday morning, May 26th, death entered the home and carried off a highly respected resident of Beeton in the person of Mrs. William McCague. Deceased was in her 62nd year and had been in failing health for about one year. Mrs. McCague was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dermott, of Mono. In the year 1884 she was married to her now bereaved husband and settled in the Relessey neighborhood where she was held in genuine respect and affection by all who knew her. Some ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. McCague retired from the farm and moved to Beeton. The subject of our sketch was of a quiet, kindly disposition and was a devoted wife and mother, whose memory and good deeds will be held in grateful remembrance. She leaves to mourn her loss a heart-broken husband, two sons and seven daughters, namely, R. A. McCague, Beeton; Herbert McCague, Shelburne; Mrs. Roy McRitchie, Hanover; Mrs. Edwin Whitten, Crombie's; Mrs. Harry Service, Reddickville; Mrs. J. A. Fines, Mrs. W. G. Newton, Mrs. Arthur Kirkpatrick and Mrs. W. J. Fleming, all living in the vicinity of Shelburne. She also leaves three sisters and four brothers, Mrs. J. Rinn, McIntyre; Mrs. J. Service, Reddickville; Mrs. George Maharg, Camilla; Joseph and Samule Dermott, Orangeville, and Robert and William Dermott, Camilla, Her mother predeceased her some three months ago and her father by twenty-seven years. The funeral, which was held from her late residence in Beeton to Shelburne Cemetery on Monday, May 28th, was largely attended by neighbors and friends, including a number from her old home in Relessey. The funeral service at the home was conducted by Rev. E. J. Adams, of the United Church, Beeton, and Mr. Thomas Watterson, assisted by Rev. J. A. Leece, at the graveside. The remains were borne to their last resting place by her four brothers, Joseph, Robert, Samuel and William Dermott, a nephew, W. J. McCague, and a brother-in-law, James Rinn. The floral tributes included a pillow from the husband and family, a spray from the grandchildren, a wreath from the brothers and sisters and a spray from Mr. and Mrs. A. Prentice. Among the friends who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Rinn, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Allen, McIntyre; Mr. and Mrs. A. Strongman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Prentice, Mrs. H. Warwark and Miss Olive McCague, all of Toronto; Mr. N. Baker and daughters, Richmand Hill, and Mrs. Garfield Mills, Port Credit. God knew the road was getting rough, The hills were hard to climb; And in His gentle, loving way, He whispered "peace be thine." Children: 1. ‎Phoebe Elizabeth McCague‏‎ Born ‎2 Jul 1885 Mono, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, died ‎20 Oct 1955‎, 70 years, buried ‎Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada 006426-08 (Toronto); William John FLEMING, 25, farmer, Mono, same, s/o William J. FLEMING & Elizabeth BAKER, married Phoebe McCAGUE, 23, Mono, same, d/o William McCAGUE, farmer, & M.J. DERMOTT, witn: Robert LITTLE of Mono & Ethel DOWNEY of Essa, 17 June 1908 at Mono Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 02 Nov 1955 Shelburne Free Press & Economist, Wednesday, November 2, 1955 - Page 4 - MRS. W. J. FLEMING: Phoebe Elizabeth McCague, wife of the late William Fleming, died at the Western Hospital, on October 20th. She suffered a slight stroke at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Esmel Lonsway on Monday morning, October 17th, and was taken to Toronto in an ambulance and seemed to be holding her own until she took another stroke early Thursday morning, October 20th and passed away in a few minutes. She was in her 71st year and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McCague, of Mono Centre. She lived all her life in Mono Township until the death of her husband 18 years ago. She then moved to Toronto, where she resided until her death. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Reno (Mrs. Esmel Lonsway) of Alliston, and (Eunice), Mrs. John LeQuelenec, of Beeton, and four grandchildren, Larry and Bryan LeQuelenec and Gerald and Linda Lonsway, and 6 sisters and two brothers - Mrs. George Newton, Mrs. Art Kirkpatrick, Mrs. J. A. Fines, Mrs. Harry Service and Mrs. Edwin Whitten, all of Shelburne, and Mrs. Roy McRitchie, of Hanover, Herb McCague, of Brampton, and Andy McCague, of Beeton. The funeral was held from Thomas Funeral Home, Alliston, October 22, to Shelburne Cemetery. The service was conducted by Mr. Verdun Batstone, assisted by Mr. A. Blair, and at the grave by Mr. V. Haddlesey. The pallbearers were Messrs. Eric Chambers, Tony McNulty, of Toronto, Wm. Leader, Brampton, Miller Waudby, Tom Leader and Eric Emerson, Shelburne. Those attending from a distance were from Toronto, Brampton, Guelph, Hanover, Durham and Stayner, 2. ‎Annie Lucinda McCague‏‎ Born ‎17 Dec 1887 Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, died ‎28 Jan 1962 Shelburne, Ontario, Canada‎, 74 years Shelburne Free Press and Economist; Date: 14 Feb 1962 Shelburne Free Press & Economist, February 14, 1962 - MRS. ANNIE NEWTON: On January 28th, 1962, the death of Annie L. McCague, widow of the late William George Newton, took place in Shelburne District Hospital after many months of illness. She was in her 75th year The deceased was born in Mono Township, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McCague. On October 1st, 1913, she married William George Newton and moved to lot 30, concession 4, Mono Township, where she resided until 1942, when she and her husband retired to Fourth Avenue, Shelburne. She leaves to mourn her loss a son, Maurice, still residing at the Newton homestead at Violet Hill, and a foster son, Donald Warwick, of Nobleton, and four grandchildren: Barbara Newton, Karen, Carl and Craig Warwick; and four sisters; Mrs. Art Kirkpatrick (Ettie), Mrs. J. A. Fines (Violet), Mrs. Harry Service (Zella), of Shelburne, and Mrs. Roy McRichie (Velma) of Hanover A sister and two brothers predeceased her: Mrs. Willie Fleming (Phoebe), Toronto; Andy, Beeton; and Herb, Brampton. Another sister, Mrs. Edwin Whitten (Reta), Shelburne, passed to her rest February 6th, 1962, nine days later. The funeral was held from the Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne, on Tuesday, January 30th, with entombment in Shelburne Mortuary. The service was conducted by Mr. Carson Cowan, assisted at the grave by Mr. Vernon Haddlesey. The pallbearers were six nephews, Angus McCague, Keith Kirkpatrick, Austin Whitten, Eric Kirkpatrick, Eldon Service and Harold Rutledge. The flower bearers were Jimmy Service and Ross Avison. 3. ‎Etta Florence McCague‏‎ Born ‎20 Oct 1889 Mono, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, died ‎1981‎, 91 or 92 years, buried ‎Shelburne Cemetery, Melancthon, Dufferin County, O 4. ‎Herbert Garfield McCague‏‎ Born ‎20 Jul 1891 Mono Township, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, died ‎23 Mar 1957 Ontario, Canada‎, 65 years, buried ‎Shelburne Cemetery, Shelburne, Ontario, Canada Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 05 Apr 1987 Shelburne Free Press & Economist, Wednesday, April 5, 1987 - Page 4 - HERBERT G. McCAGUE: There passed away Saturday morning, March 23rd, 1957, in Brampton Hospital, after a few months' illness, Herbert Garfield McCague. He was in his 66th year. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McCague, of Relessey, in June, 1918, he was married to Sara Kirkpatrick, who survives him. The couple spent most of their days in Shelburne district, until they moved to Brampton, three years ago. The funeral was held from the Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne, on Monday, March 25th, at 2.30 p.m. Service was conducted by Mr. C. Cowan, assisted by Mr. S. Rickman, at the graveside. A favorite hymn was sung by Miss Whyte, Miss Harper, Miss Munro and Mr. Rickman. Interment was made in Shelburne cemetery. Thoses surviving besides his wife are one brother, Andy, of Beeton, and 6 sisters: (Annie), Mrs. George Newton; (Ettie), Mrs. Arthur Kirkpatrick; (Violet), Mrs. J. A. Fines; (Zella), Mrs. Harry Service; (Reta), Mrs. Edwin Whitten, all of Shelburne, and (Velma), Mrs. Roy McRitchie, of Hanover. Pallbearers were Messrs. Grenville McCague, Percy Kirkpatrick, Keith Kirkpatrick, Eldon Service, Austin Whitten and Maurice Newton. A large number of friends gathered from different centres to attend the service. 5. ‎Robert Andrew McCague‏‎ Born ‎1892 Mono Centre, Ontario, Canada, died ‎22 Jul 1961 Alliston, Ontario, Canada‎, 68 or 69 years Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 20 Sep 1961 Shelburne Free Press & Economist, September 20, 1961 - ANDREW McCAGUE: On Saturday, July 22nd, there peacefully passed away in Alliston Hospital, a highly respected citizen of Beeton, in the person of Robert Andrew McCague. Deceased was in his 75th year and had been in failing health for some time. Mr. McCague was the 2nd eldest of the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. William McCague, pioneer residents of Relessey Community, Mono Township, and later retired to Beeton. In 1916 he married Harriet Ann Gallaugher, who predeceased him in March 1958. They settled on a farm in West Gwillimbury township not far from Bradford, where they raised a family of five. In 1939 they moved from the farm to Beeton, where Mr. McCague was held in much respect by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband and father. He leaves to mourn his loss two sons and three daughters: Grenville and Angus McCague; Pauline (Mrs. F. Stewart); Ruth (Mrs. L. Catania), all of Beeton, and Bernice (Mrs. E. Fleming), of Toronto, and 14 grandchildren. He also is survived by six sisters: Mrs. George Newton, Mrs. Art Kirkpatrick, Mrs. J. A. Fines, Mrs. Harry Service and Mrs. Edwin Whitten, all of Shelburne, and Mrs. Roy McRitchie, of Hanover. He was predeceased by one sister, Mrs. W. J. Fleming, Toronto, and a brother, Herbert McCague, of Brampton. The funeral service held from the Thomas Funeral Chapel, Alliston, was conducted by Mr. William Martin and assisted by Mr. MacLoed, at the graveside, with a large attendance of relatives, friends and neighbors. A duet of two of Mr.McCague's favorite hymns, "Rock of Ages" and "Shall We gather at the River," was sung by Miss Georgina Barton and Mrs. Laura Nichol, of Beeton. The pallbearers were four brothers-in-law and two nephews, Art Kirkpatrick, Harry Service, William Banks, Bonnar Gallaugher, Jack LeQuelence and Esmil Lonsway. Flower bearers were Maurice Newton, Harold Rutledge, Ross Avison, Donald Warwick, all nephew's of Mr. McCague, also two cousins, Elwood and Kirwood McCague. Interment was at Beeton United Church Cemetery. 6. ‎Violet Mae McCague‏‎ Born ‎5 Nov 1895 Relessey, Mono, Ontario, Canada, died ‎14 Jun 1975 Shelburne, Ontario, Canada‎, 79 years, buried ‎Jun 1975 Shelburne, Ontario Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 25 Jun 1975 Shelburne Free Press & Economist, June 25, 1975 - Page 7 - MRS. J. A. FINES: On Saturday, June 14, 1975, Violet Mae McCague, widow of the late John Alfred Fines, died at Shelburne District Hospital as the result of a fall the previous week. Mrs. Fines was in her 80th year. She was a devoted mother who never missed an opportunity to help anyone in need, and one of her favorite pastimes was working with her flowers. The deceased was born near Relessey in Mono Township, November 5, 1895, to the late William Joseph McCague and Margaret Jane Dermott. On July 1st, 1914, she married John Alfred Fines and moved to Lot 27, 1st Line, Mono, where she resided until April 1947, when she and her husband retired to Owen Sound Street, Shelburne. Her husband predeceased her on May 20th, 1968. She leaves to mourn her loss two daughters, Meretta (Mrs. Harold Rutledge) of Shelburne, and Blanche (Mrs. Ross Avison) of Rosemont; and four grandchildren, Sheilda (Mrs. Gordon Cave), Lawrie and Sharon Rutledge, and Gerald Avison; and two great-grandchildren, Brian and Karen Cave; and two sisters, Etta (Mrs. Arthur Kirkpatrick) and Zella (Mrs. Harry Service). Four sisters and two brothers predeceased her - Phoebe (Mrs. Wm. Fleming), Annie (Mrs. George Newton), Velma (Mrs. Roy McRitchie), Reta (Mrs. Edwin Whitten), Andrew and Herbert. Mrs. Fines was a member of Primrose and Trinity United Church, Shelburne, and was always active in church work. She took a great interest in Elba, and later Shelburne, Women's Institute. Rev. Bruce Besley conducted the funeral service Tuesday, June 17th, from the Gamble Funeral Home. A favourite hymn of hers was sung, 'In the Garden'. The pallbearers were three grandsons, Lawrie Rutledge, Gerald Avison, Gordon Cave, and three nephews, Ralph Fines, Maurice Newton and Eric Kirkpatrick. A large number of lovely floral tributes and memorial donations expressed the sorrow and sympathy of her many friends, and were carried by grandchildren, Sheilda Cave, Sharon Rutledge, Judy Avison, Brian Cave, and friends Dianne Penny and Jean Smith. Interment was made in Shelburne Cemetery. 7. ‎Velma Jane McCague‏‎ Born ‎1 Feb 1897 Mono, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, died ‎15 Aug 1963 Hanover, Ontario, Canada‎, 66 years, buried ‎Crispin Cemetery, Brockton, Ontario, Canada 20146-23 Roy Fleming McRITCHIE, 26, farmer, Brant twp., same, s/o Peter Bartholomew McRITCHIE (b. Brant twp) & Margaret Ann HARRISON, married Velma Jane McCAGUE, 26, telephone operator, Mono twp., Beeton, d/o William Joseph McCAGUE (b. Markham twp) & Margaret Jane DERMOTT, witn: Andy & Mrs. R. A. McCAGUE of Bradford, 25 April 1923 at St. Pauls Rectory, Beeton (data from Ontario Vital Statistics web site) August 15, p.6:Velma Jane (McCague) McRitchie - Mrs. Roy McRitichie, a well-known and esteemed Maple Hill resident (R.R. 2, Walkerton), passed away at Hanover Memorial Hospital on Thursday, July 11th, 1963, following two month's illness. Deceased was in her sixty-seventh year. The late Ms. McRitchie was born in Mono Township, Dufferin County, on February 1st, 1897. She was a daughter, Velma Jane, of the late William McCague and Margaret Jane Dermott McCague. On April 25th, 1923, she married Mr. Roy McRitchie at Beeeton, Ont., who survives with two sons and two daughters, Bruce McRitchie of R.R. 2, Walkerton, Oliver at home, (Fern) Mrs. Chesley Strickland of Toronto and Miss Muriel McRitchie at home. Five grandchildren and three sister also survive, Mrs. Arthur Kirkpatrick, Mrs. John Fines and Mrs. Harry Service of Shelburne. Two brothers and three sister are predeceased. The late Mrs. Ritchie was a member of the General Assembly and Church of The First Born. The remains rested at the Richardson Funeral Home until Sunday, where funeral services were conducted by Mr. Carson Cowan and Mrs. Andrew Blair, both of Toronto. Messrs. Alex Schwartz of Hanover, Howard Richardson of R.R. 1 Walkerton, Fred Keller of Durham, Peter Witzke, Joseph Straba and Albert Zimmerman, all of Chesley, acted as casket bearers, and Brian and Ivan Richardson and Herman Ahrens carrried the floral tributes. Interment took place in Hanover Cemetery. Friends and relatives attended the funeral from Toronto, Shelburne, Clinton, Kincardine, Tiverton, Detroit, Dutton, Windsor, Owen Sound, Kitchener, Breslau, Guelph,London, Sarnia and the surrounding area. (Orangeville Banner) 8. ‎Zella Mary McCague‏‎ Born ‎23 Jun 1899 Mono, Dufferin, Ontario, Canada, died ‎31 Aug 1979‎, 80 years Orangeville Citizen Date: 05 Sep 1979 Hurontarian, Wednesday, September 5 1979 - Page 13 - DEATH: SERVICE, Zella - At Shelburne District Hospital on August 31, 1979, Zella McCague, beloved wife of Harry Service and dear mother of Eldon of Shelburne and James of Fort St. James, B.C.; survived by one sister, Etta (Mrs. A. Kirkpatrick) of Shelburne, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne, on September 3, 1979. Interment Shelburne Cemetery. 9. ‎Reta Sarah Olive McCague‏‎ Born ‎14 Mar 1902 Mono, Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada, died ‎6 Feb 1962 Shelburne, Ontario, Canada‎, 59 years Shelburne Free Press and Economist Date: 21 Feb 1962 Shelburne Free Press & Economist, Wednesday, February 21, 1962 - Page 2 - MRS. EDWIN WHITTEN: The community was shocked to learn of the passing of Reta Sarah McCague beloved wife of Edwin Whitten on Tuesday, afternoon, February 6th, 1962, in Shelburne District Hospital after a ten day illness caused by a heart condition. The late Mrs. Whitten was the youngest daughter of the late William McCague and Margaret Dermott, of Mono township and was in her 60th year. In October of 1921 she married Edwin Whitten of Amaranth where they farmed on lot 19 of the second concession of the township until the marriage of their son. Since that they have resided in Shelburne. The funeral which was largely attended was held on Thursday, February 8th, 1962 from the Gamble Funeral Home, Shelburne. The service was ably conducted by Mr. Carson Cowan, who spoke comforting words from 2nd Corinthians, chapter 5, and exhortation to live for the Eternal treasure that lives beyond this life as the departed sister had done. He was assisted by Mr. Andrew Blair at the mortuary. Left to mourn her loss are her husband, son, Austin and his wife Marion, and grandchildren, Lynn, Donna, and Diane. Four sisters, Mrs. Art Kirkpatrick, Mrs. J. A. Fines and Mrs. Harry Service, all of Shelburne and Mrs. Roy Ritchie of Hanover. Two sisters, Mrs. W. Fleming and Mrs. George Newton predeceased her and two brothers, Andrew and Herbert. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: Maurice Newton, Eric Kirkpatrick, Eldon Service, Oliver McRitchie, Angus McCague and Harold Rutledge. The final resting place will be in Shelburne Cemetery