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Florence Jane Allin (1893 ~ 1983)

4.10.1.2. Second child of Alfred C. Allin and Almira M. Osborne, Florence Jane Allin, was born October 13, 1893, in Providence, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario.

She married George Franklin Annis, son of Levi Annis and Charlotte Clemens, June 17, 1914, in Bowmanville, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario. and had one child:

(4.10.1.2.1) Ada Louise (1915 ~ 1983)

Florence J. Allin Annis died November 27, 1983, aged 90 years in Bowmanville, Ontario, and George F. Annis died August 27, 1957, aged 77 years in Oshawa, Ontario and are interred at Bowmanville Cemetery.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Allin—Annis

At residence of the bride’s parents, June 17, 1914, by Rev. H. B. Kenny, Mr. George Franklin Annis, South Darlington, and Miss Florence Jane, daughter of Mr. A. C. Allin, Bowmanville. Bowmanville Statesman, June 25, 1914.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Florence J. Allin Annis

October 13, 1893 ~ November 27, 1983

At Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville on Sunday, November 27, 1983, Florence Allin of R.R.2, Bowmanville, in her 91st year. Wife of the late George Annis. Mother of the late Mrs. Glenn Pickell (Ada). Dear grandmother of Rae, Shirley and Douglas. Rested at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Bowmanville Statesman, Nov. 30, 1983.

George F. Annis

November 15, 1879 ~ August 27, 1957

George F. Annis, widely known and highly respected throughout the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham, passed away in Oshawa General Hospital on August 27, 1957 in his 78th year.

Mr. Annis was in failing health for the past two months but was at home until a few hours before his passing.

Mr. Annis was born at the family homestead, Hillcrest Farm in Darlington Township south of Courtice, the son of the late Levi Annis and Charlotte Clemens. He attended school at S.S.4, Darlington and later took a business course at Albert College in Belleville. His father passing when he was a young man, Mr. Annis took over the home farm which has been in the Annis family since it was deeded from the Crown. He continued active farming until 14 years ago when his son-in-law Glenn Pickell took over this responsibility. Continuing to reside at the homestead until his death, he took great pleasure in his grandchildren, Rae and Shirley Pickell.

Always interested in the betterment of agriculture, Mr. Annis was a member and past president of West Durham Agricultural Society when the fall fair was held in Bowmanville, and after its amalgamation with Orono, continued as a director for some years. He was also for many years on the executive of the Ontario Agricultural Council.

Though a quiet man, Mr. Annis believed in serving his community and was a valued member of Darlington Township Council for 11 years, five of which he served as Reeve.

He served on the County Court of Revision from its inception until poor health made it necessary for him to resign his position in July. A letter from the Counties’ Clerk in acknowledgement of his resignation expresses what all associated with Mr. Annis in his various activities felt: “These Counties were extremely fortunate to have had your services on this Court from its inception to the present time, as your good judgment, honesty, ready wit, open mindedness and wealth of municipal experience has done much to establish respect and esteem for the County Court.”

Mr. Annis was respected by all for his integrity and taking a stand for what he felt was right.

He was a member for many years, and a past president of the Men’s Canadian Club, an organization which he greatly enjoyed. he was also a member of the board of Bowmanville Hospital and chairman in 1948. He was an elder in Ebenezer United Church and president of the Bible Society at the time of his death. In earlier years he also sang in the choir, and throughout the years served his church in many ways.

He was an active member of Durham County Liberal Association and the chosen candidate for West Durham Riding in the Provincial election of 1945.

In leisure hours he took pleasure in his garden and flowers.

In 1907 he married Ada Allin who passed away four months later. In 1914 he married Florence Allin and they had one daughter, Ada (Mrs. Glenn Pickell). His wife and daughter survive him, as well as two grandchildren Rae and Shirley Pickell.

Mr. Annis was the last member of his family, two brothers and three sisters having predeceased him: Arthur W., Lillian (Mrs. Arthur H. Brent), Walter, Florence (Mrs. S. J. Courtice) and Annie (Mrs. L. T. Courtice).

Funeral service was conducted at the Morris Funeral Chapel on August 30, by two former pastors of Ebenezer Church. Rev. H. C. Linstead of Niagara Falls and Rev. W. C. Smith of Port Stanley. Mr. Annis’ Christian life, his work in church and community, and his love of beauty.

Mrs. Albert Cole presided at the organ. Many beautiful floral tributes spoke eloquently of the esteem in which Mr. Annis was held. Among them being those of The County Court of Revision and County Assessor, Warden and Council of the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham, The Township of Darlington, The Durham Liberal Association, The Staff of Roy Nichols Garages of Bowmanville and Courtice, The Harmonizers, Ebenezer Church.

Pallbearers were four nephews, Howard Brent, Lorne Annis, James Clark, Rev. Carman Armstrong, and two cousins Clare Allin and Alfred Allin. Interment was in Bowmanville Cemetery.

Friends and relatives attended the funeral from Brantford, Windsor, Toronto, Scarboro, Milton and Cobourg as well as Bowmanville and district. Bowmanville Statesman, Sept. 5, 1957.