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William James Ranson  (1880 ~ 1971)

 

2.4.3. Third child of William Ranson and Elizabeth Coburn, William James Ranson, was born December 31, 1880, in Anson Twp., Haliburton Co., Ontario.

  He married Maud Eveline Snell, daughter of Christopher Snell and Ann Story, May 20, 1908, in Minden, Haliburton Co., Ontario and had nine children:

 

 

  William J. Ranson died March 21, 1971, aged 90 years and Maud E. Snell Ranson died May 4, 1961, aged 78 years in Lindsay, Ontario and are interred at Riverside Cemetery. 

 

 

----- ANNIVERSARY -----

 

Golden Wedding Observed By Mr. and Mrs. W. Ranson

A delightful golden wedding anniversary event took place Monday at the family residence, 27 Glenelg Street East, when Mr. and Mrs. William J. Ranson were singularly honored. Fifty years ago the marriage was solemnized at Minden of the former Miss Maud Snell and William Ranson and after a number of years spent on the farm on the old Scotch Line Mr. and Mrs. Ranson moved to Lindsay thirty years and the Ranson family has been highly respected and esteemed residents of Lindsay ever since.

  The function Monday was attended by a large concourse of friends from Minden, Lindsay and district who had ample opportunity to congratulate the honoured couple at open house in the afternoon and evening. Several messages of congratulations were received from friends unable to attend.

  During the reception the guests partook if a beautiful wedding cake and dainty refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Ranson were happy in the presence of members of the immediate family, four daughters and three sons, including: Norman of Winnipeg; Ray of Toronto and Doris, Myrtle, Helen, Agnes and Phil, of Lindsay.

  The Watchman-Warder joins with a large circle of friends in extending hearty congratulations to the honoured couple. Lindsay Watchman-Warder, May ?, 1958. 

 

 

----- OBITUARIES -----

 

William J. Ranson

William James Ranson of 27 Glenelg St. E., Lindsay, passed away at Ross Memorial Hospital, on March 21, 1971.  He was 90 years of age.

  Born at Haliburton, he was the son of the late William Ranson and Elizabeth Coborn. He had resided in this locality for 43 years, having previously lived at Minden. He received his education in Minden. A member of the Anglican Church, he was also a Past Master of Acadia Lodge A.F. and A.M., Minden. He was predeceased by his wife, the late Maud Eveline Ranson.

  He is survived by his children, Raymond of Toronto, Agnes (Mrs. J. H. Quibell), Doris (Mrs. W. J. (Dick) Brasier), Myrtle and Helen, all of Lindsay, Norman of Chatham, Philip of Sutton, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

  A son, Douglas is predeceased.

  Other surviving relatives are two brothers, Robert of Minden and Arnott of Montreal. Henry, Jack, Frank, Agnes, Thomas and Margaret (Mrs. George Baldwin) are all pre-deceased.

  The funeral was held on March 24, at 2 p.m., from the Mackey Funeral Home, Lindsay, with interment at Riverside Cemetery, Lindsay. Rev. Lemon and Rev. Smyth of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, conducted the service.

  The pallbearers were James and Murray Brasier, William Ranson, Gordon Erwin, Ronald Baldwin and James Lewis. Lindsay Post, Apr. 7, 1971.

 

Maud E. Snell Ranson

April 20, 1883 ~ May 4, 1961

After a lingering illness, Maud Eveline Ranson passed away at her home, 27 Glenelg St. E., on May 4, 1961. She was in her 79th year.

  Mrs. Ranson was born and educated in Minden, Ont. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Snell. Following her marriage to William J. Ranson, she moved to Lindsay.

  She is survived by her husband and three sons, Raymond of Toronto, Norman of Fort William, and Philip of Lindsay. Four daughters also survive, Agnes (Mrs. J. H. Quibell), Doris (Mrs. W. J. Brasier), Myrtle and Helen, all of Lindsay. One son, Douglas, predeceased her.

  Mrs. Ranson rested at her late residence until Monday, May 8, thence to the Mackey Funeral Home, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Canon H. Hesketh officiated. Pallbearers were six nephews, Mark Snell, Ernie Snell, Almonte McCracken, Wright McCracken, Grant Baldwin and Allan Barron.

  Interment was in Riverside Cemetery. Lindsay Post, May 24, 1961.

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