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Ida Irene Ferguson  (1900 ~ 1967)

 

5.7.10. Tenth child of Sarah Adams and Samuel Ferguson, Ida Irene Ferguson, was born February 4, 1900, in W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. 

  She married John Dougall Smith, son of Archibald Smith and Mary Margaret Howatt, February 27, 1918, W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario and had six children:  

 

 

  Ida I. Ferguson Smith died December 14, 1967, aged 67 years in Guelph, Ontario and John D. Smith died June 16, 1976, aged 82 years in Mount Forest, Ontario and are interred at Mount Forest Cemetery.

 

 

 

----- MARRIAGE -----

 

Ferguson—Smith

On Wednesday, February 27, 1918, at the hour of 4 o’clock p.m. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ferguson was the scene of a pretty wedding when their youngest daughter, Ida, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. John D. Smith of Arthur Twp. by Rev. S. H. Moyer. The bride was given away by her father, and was becomingly dressed in Shadow lace and was assisted through the ordeal by the sister of the groom, Miss Annie Smith, while the groom was supported by the bride’s brother, Erwin Ferguson. The wedding march was played in artistic style by Miss Ethel Smith. The groom’s gift to the bride was a wrist watch. After the tying of the nuptial knot the invited guests who were numerous, composed of friends and neighbors, sat down to an excellent spread of good things satisfying to the inner man. Many beautiful and costly gifts were given to the bride, proving the high esteem in which she was held. The evening was spent in music and games. At a seasonable hour the assembly departed, hoping and trusting the happy pair may live long to enjoy each other’s company along the journey of life. We also extend our hearties congratulations. Mount Forest Confederation, Mar. 7, 1918.

 

 

----- OBITUARIES -----

 

Ida I. Ferguson Smith

The residents of Conn and vicinity were saddened by the passing of Mrs. John D. Smith in Guelph General Hospital on Thursday, December 14, 1967 in her 68th year.

  Mrs. Smith, the former Ida Irene Ferguson, was born February 4, 1900, in West Luther Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ferguson. On February 27, 1918, she was married to John D. Smith and they farmed in Arthur Township where she lived until her death. Mrs. Smith was of a quiet and kindly nature and devoted to her home and family. The numerous floral tributes and contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society testified to the esteem in which she was held. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Conn, the W. M. S. and Ladies’ Aid, the Women’s Institute and the Loyal True Blue Lodge, No. 394, Conn.

  She is survived by her husband, three sons and one daughter, Vernon, Conn; Ilene, Mrs. Wray Moore, Kenilworth; Cecil, Mount Forest; and Sherman, R.R.5, Guelph. There are 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, George and Erwin, Mount Forest; and Leonard, Collingwood. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, Jean, and a son, Everett also by three brothers and three sisters.

  The funeral was held from Gardiner’s Funeral Chapel, on Monday, December 18. The service was conducted by her pastor, the Rev. F. A. Pickering with interment in Mount Forest Cemetery.

  The pallbearers were neighbors, Messrs. Archie L. Officer, Archie A. Officer, Alfred Symanzik, Frank Bunyan, Kenneth Eccles and William Fair.

  The floral tributes were carried by nephews Melville, Eldon and Harold Ferguson and Roy Hunter.

  Relatives and friends were present from Oshawa, Bowmanville, Enniskillen, Beaver-ton, Hamilton, Guelph, Fergus, Toronto and Collingwood as well as other local points. Mount Forest Confederate, Dec. 28, 1967.

 

John D. Smith

December 9, 1893 ~ June 15, 1976

At Louise Marshall Hospital on Tuesday, June 15, 1976, John Dougall Smith of Conn passed away in his 83rd year.

  He was the dear husband of the late Ida I. Ferguson and dear father of Vernon of R.R.2, Conn, Ilene, Mrs. Wray Moore of Fergus, Cecil of Mount Forest and Sherman of R.R.5, Guelph. He was the dear brother of Flo, Mrs. Bert Ford, Nellie, Mrs. Jack Fair of Fergus and William of Norwood, Ontario. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son and a daughter in infancy and one sister Annie, Mrs. Norman Giles.

  The late Mr. Smith farmed in Arthur Township all his life. In 1919 he, with his wife whom he married on February 27, 1918, moved to the farm on Lot 7, Con. 1, Arthur Township, where he lived until shortly before his death. He was also a well known barn farmer in these parts.

  He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, the Conn L.O.L. for over 50 years. An Orange service was conducted by the Lodge members on Wednesday evening from the Hendrick Funeral Chapel.

  The funeral service was held in the Hendrick Funeral Chapel on Thursday, June 17 at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Lloyd Clifton in charge.

  Pallbearers, grandchildren of the deceased were Roger Smith, Gary Smith, John Moore, Larry Gerhardt, Lyle Bender and Bruce Witherow.

  Flower bearers, also grandchildren, were Cheryl Giardina, Rhoda Smith, Judy Moore, Jimmie Moore, Paul Smith and John Smith.

  Interment was in the Mount Forest Cemetery. Mount Forest Confederate, June 24, 1976.

 

Archibald Smith

March 10, 1860 ~ July 30, 1950

After a lingering illness, Archie Smith, for over sixty years a well known and highly respected resident of Arthur Township passed away Sunday, July 30, 1950, in his ninety-first year. The funeral which was largely attended took place on Tuesday, August 1st from his late Arthur Township residence to Greenfield Cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. Hugh Macdonald M.A. of St. Andrew’s Church. Many beautiful floral tributes testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held, while the large cortese that followed the remains to their last resting place was further evidence of the worth of the departed.

  Those who acted as pallbearers were Messrs. James Hamilton, Gordon Cox, Kenny Eccles, Harry McWaters, Ross Giles, Eddie McWaters.

  The floral offerings were borne by ten grandchildren, Mervin Ford, Kenneth Ford, Laverne Smith, Cecil Smith, Sherman Smith, Vernon Smith, Alex Cameron, Ray Moore, Frank Uttley, Alf Meecham and two nephews, Archie Curre, Beaverton and Jimmie McGaffin, Toronto.

  The late Mr. Smith, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dougall Smith was born near Beaverton, where his early life was spent. Sixty-two years ago he came to Arthur Township where for over sixty years he resided on the farm on which he passed away.

  He was a successful farmer and also engaged to some extent in the framing and building trade. He was highly regarded by those with whom he came in contact or had business dealings and until very recently was very well preserved for a man of his advanced years.

  He was married to Mary Howatt who is left to mourn his loss along with a family of two sons, John of Conn and William of Arthur Township and three daughters, Flora, Mrs. Bert Ford, Fergus; Annie, Mrs. Norman Giles, Fergus; Nellie, Mrs. John Fair, Fergus. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. A. Taylor of Lorneville, Ontario. Arthur Enterprise, Aug. 10, 1950.

 

Mary M. Howatt Smith

November 20, 1869 ~ October 31, 1964

Mrs. Archie Smith, 95, of Arthur Township died Saturday, October 31, 1964 in Groves Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She had lived in Arthur Township for the past 73 years.

  The former Mary Margaret Howatt, she was born in West Garafraxa, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Howatt. She attended Gordonville Presbyterian Church. She was predeceased by her husband.

  Surviving are two sons, John and William both of Arthur Township; three daughters, Mrs. Bert (Flora) Ford and Mrs. John (Nellie) Fair, both of Fergus, and Mrs. Norman (Annie) Giles of Guelph; one brother, Archie Howatt of Windsor and 12 grandchildren. Fergus News-Record, Nov. 5, 1964.

 

Dougall Smith

November 8, 1831 ~ March 8, 1926

At Lot 5, Concession 9, Thorah, on Monday, March 8, 1926, Dougald Smith, aged 94 years, 4 months. Beaverton Express, Mar. 11, 1926.

 

Flora McNeil Smith

January 18, 1828 ~ July 24, 1906

At 7th Concession, Thorah, on Tuesday, July 24, 1906, Mrs. Dougall Smith, aged 78 years. Beaverton Express, July 26, 1906.

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