5.8.7.2. Joan Isobel Adams (1930-2013)

Joan Isobel Jean Adams (1930 ~ 2013)

5.8.7.2. Second child of J. Stanley Adams and Sarah M. Andrews, Joan Isobel Jean Adams, was born July 13, 1930, in W. Luther Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario.

She married Franklin Edward Funston, son of Lorne Franklin Funston and Gertrude Elizabeth Peavoy, March 7, 1952, Brampton, Ontario and had four children:

(5.8.7.2.1) Richard Franklin (1953 ~ )
(5.8.7.2.2) Ronald Edward (1955 ~ )
(5.8.7.2.3) Randolph Norman (1957 ~ )
(5.8.7.2.4) Katherine Joan (1960 ~ )
(5.8.7.2.5) John Robert (1962 ~ )

Joan I. Adams Funston died August 1, 2013, aged 85 years and Frank E. Funston January 14, 2018, aged 87 years, in London, Ontario.

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Joan I. Adams Funston

July 13, 1930 ~ August 1, 2013

Peacefully, at her home in London, on Thursday, August 1, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones, we said a final goodbye to the beloved wife of Franklin (Frank) Funston. Dear mother of Rick Funston and Sandy of Zurich, Ron and Sherry Funston of Granton, Randy and Vicky Funston of London, Kathy and Bob Hunter of Toronto and Rob Funston of London. Dear grandma of Samantha; Jay and Brad; Jordan, Lindsey and Megan; Alexandra, Ethan and Zachary and great-grandma of Spencer. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Gladys and John Bottrill of Vancouver. Predeceased by granddaughters Sarah and Jennifer and brother Cliff Adams. Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where the complete service will be held on Tuesday, August 6 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Andras H.R. Rameschwar officiating. Cremation with entombment Mount Forest Cemetery. Donations to Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com. Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Aug. 2, 2013.

Frank Funston

July 20, 1930 ~ January 14, 2018

FUNSTON, Franklin (Frank) Edward W.O. C.D. RET. of London, formerly of Huron Park Peacefully at home in London on Sunday, January 14, 2018, surrounded by family, in his 88th year. Dad went to join his beloved wife Joan (Adams). Dear father of Rick Funston and Sandy of Zurich, Randy and Vicky Funston of London, Kathy and Bob Hunter of Toronto, Rob Funston of Gravenhurst, and Ron and Sherry Funston of Granton. Dear grandpa of Samantha; Jay and Tara, and Brad; Jordan, Lindsey, and Megan and Dan; Alexandra, Ethan, and Zachary. Great grandpa of Spencer. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Russell and Rose Funston of Listowel, Lorna and Dennis Bacon of Chilliwack, British Columbia, Mabel and Tom Lavender of Chemainus, British Columbia, Jack and Frances Funston of Kitchener, and Gladys Bottrill of Surrey, British Columbia. Friends and relatives may call at the HASKETT FUNERAL HOME , 223 Main Street, Lucan on Thursday from 5-8 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 11 AM with Rev. Andras Rameshwar, officiating. Cremation with interment, Mt Forest Cemetery. Donations to The Lung Association, Diabetes Canada or Multiple Sclerosis would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be forwarded through www.haskettfh.com. London Free Press, Jan. 16, 2018.

Jennifer L. Funston

January 12, 1990 ~ November 23, 2000

Suddenly as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Thursday, November 23, 2000, Jennifer Lorraine Funston, of R.R.3, Granton at the age of 10. Beloved daughter of Ron and Sherry (Riddell) Funston. Dear sister of Jay and Brad Funston at home and the late Sarah Funston (1988). Dear granddaughter of Lillus (Cook) Riddell of Granton and the late James Riddell (1999) and Frank and Joan (Adams) Funston of Huron Park and great-granddaughter of Lorne and Gertie Funston of Fergus. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends may call at the C. Haskell and Son Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 28th at 11 a.m. with Mrs. Val Hodgins officiating. Interment Granton Cemetery. Donations to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London would be appreciated by the family. London Free Press, Nov. 25, 2000.

Lorne F. Funston

October 30, 1910 ~ November 1, 2001

Peacefully, at Wellington Terrace, Elora, on Thursday, November 1, 2001, Lorne Funston in his 92nd year.

Beloved husband of Gertrude; dear father of Shirley Service, Frank and his wife Joan, Jean and her husband Fred Robar, Russell and his wife Rose, Lorna and her husband Dennis Bacon, Mabel and her husband Tom Lavender and John and his friend, Francis. Predeceased by a daughter, Delores and an infant son, Jimmy. Also loved by 23 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and a son-in-law, Bill Murray.

Lorne was a former employee of Beatty Bros. Limited and retired from Canada Wire. He loved to tinker in his home machine shop and was a proud 35 year of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in the chapel of the Thomson-Jeffrey Funeral Home, 160 St. David St. N. (Hwy 6), Fergus on Wednesday, November 7, 2001 at 1:30 p.m., Ray Pearse of St. Andrew’s Prebyterian Church officiating. Cremation has taken place. Interment of cremated remains at Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus. Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Nov. 2, 2001.

Gertrude E. Peavoy Funston

May 3, 1913 ~ April 5, 2004

At Wellington Terrace, on Monday, April 5, 2004, Gertrude Elizabeth Funston (nee Peavoy), in her 92nd year.

Beloved wife of the late Lorne Funston (2001). Dear mother of Frank and his wife Joan, Jean and her husband Fred Robar, Russell and his wife Rose, Lorna and her husband Dennis Bacon, Mabel and her husband Tom Lavender and John and Frances. Predeceased by daughters, Shirley Service and Dolly Murray and an infant son, Jimmy. Also loved by 23 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Bill Murray; sisters, Edna watt and Isabel Turner; brother, Norman Peavoy and his wife Helen and brother-in-law, Neil and his wife Eleanor Funston.

Although she raised a large family, Gertrude always found time to work outside the house so the children were all well provided.

Friends are invited to attend a memorial service in the chapel of the Thomson & Collins Funeral Home, 160 St. David St. N., Fergus, Ont. on Saturday, April 10, 2004 at 11 a.m. with Ray Pearse officiating. Cremation has taken place. A private family committal of the cremated remains at Belsyde Cemetery will follow the service.

For those who wish, memorial donations to Groves Memorial Community Hospital would be appreciated by the family. Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Apr. 7, 2004.

A. Rufus Funston

July 13, 1880 ~ May 22, 1965

Alexander Rufus Funston, a highly esteemed resident of the Cedarville district, passed away at his home in Proton Township on Saturday, May 22, 1965, in his 85th year.

A son of the late William James Funston and his wife, the former Barbara Giles, Mr. Funston was born in Proton Township. Quiet and unassuming Mr. Funston was an industrious farmer and stockman. He was a member of Morrison United Church, Cedarville, and the work of the Bible Society was of particular interest to him. For 24 years he was treasurer of the Cedarville branch. He was also a board member of S.S. No. 9.

At the death of his wife, the former Ellen Wilkie in 1927 he was left with the care of a young family. Also predeceasing him were two infant children, two grandchildren and one brother, William.

Left to mourn are Lorne, Fergus; John, Windsor; Neil, Cedarville; Edna, Mrs. Fred Bilton, Seven Islands, Quebec; Margaret, Mrs. Donald MacMillan, at home; also one brother, Wallace, Mount Forest. There are 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held from the Gardiner Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, May 25, and was in charge of Mr. Stephen Shantz, B.A. Interment was in the family plot in Mount Forest Cemetery.

The pallbearers were neighbours, Messrs. Donald A. Gillies, William McQueen, William Arthur, Edward Shier, William Leversage and James Feairs.

The numerous floral tributes testified to the esteem in which Mr. Funston was held. They were carried by grandsons, Alex, Billie, Jack and Russell Funston, Larry McMillan and Freddie Bilton, Jr. Mount Forest Confederate, June 10, 1965.

Sarah E. Wilkie Funston

July 18, 1888 ~ March 16, 1927

The subject of this sketch, whose maiden name was Sarah Ellen Wilkie, was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wilkie, and was born on July 18, 1888, at their home on the sixth concession of Egremont, where she lived until February 10, 1909, when she was united in marriage to Mr. Rufus A. Funston. After their marriage they lived for a short time on the second concession of Proton with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Funston, afterwards settling on thie adjoining farm on the 4th Con. of Proton, where they made a beautiful up-to-date home, and where they resided happily until her death, which took place after a short illness.

Deceased was in her usual health until Sunday, March 6, when she complained of not feeling well. Medical aid was summoned and it was found that she had contracted a severe attack of pleurisy, and in spite of all that medical skill, nursing, and kind and loving care could do, she continued to grow weaker until on the evening of March 16, 1927, surrounded by husband, five children, her parents and only brother, she passed peacefully away, conscious almost to the last and trusting in her Saviour for the future.

The deceased was a quiet, but cheerful and kindly disposition, essentially a home maker, a faithful wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbour. In her early years she was a consistent member until her death. Before her marriage she was also a faithful member of Cedarville choir, and was always ready to do her part in all Christian work. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, a family of five children, Lorne F., Edna; William J., Neil and Margaret, the eldest 16 and the youngest 2 years. One daughter predeceased her eleven years ago at the age of eleven months. Her parents and one brother, W. J. Wilkie of Cedarville, also survive.

The funeral which was held on March 18th was conducted in her late homeand also at the grave by Rev. W. A. Westcott of Conn United Church, and was very largely attended. The remains were interred in the Mount Forest Cemetery. The pall-bearers were Messrs. George Keith, Gilbert Keith, Wesley Funston, Nelson Boyd, Thomas Yake and John McEachern.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth–that they may rest from their labours and their works do follow them.” Mount Forest Confederate, Mar. 31, 1927.

William J. Funston

March 15, 1856 ~ April 6, 1927

The community round about Conn was surprised indeed when, on April 6, 1927, word went abroad that Mr. Wm. James Funston had died that morning. Apparently enjoying good health up to within a few days of his death, he had contracted pneumonia, and, although everything was done that could have been done to battle the disease, he gradually grew weaker and passed peacefully away on Wednesday morning.

The late Mr. Funston was born in the Township of Dummer, Peterboro County, in 1856, being the son of James Funston, and of Mary Lowry, his wife. When but a year old his parents moved to Grey Co., and settled on Lot 3, Con. 3, Township of Proton, and it continued to be his home until he retired from farming in 1918, and moved to Conn.

In the year 1877, William James Funston was married to Barbara Giles of the 16th Concession of the Township of Maryboro, Wellington Co., and to them in the course of years were born three sons, William J., Jr., Saskatoon; Rufus, Lot 3, Con. 4; Township of Proton; and Wallace, on the old homestead.

The funeral was held on Friday, April 8, 1927, and was conducted by Rev. W. A. Westcott, Conn, his minister. In spite of bad road conditions the attendance was very large, which indicates the esteem in which the late Mr. Funston was held. Messrs. McFadyen, Jackson, Brown, Bishop, and McQueen, of Conn, and Mr. John Wilkie, Cedarville, were the pall bearers. Interment took place in the Mount Forest Cemetery.

Besides his widow and three sons, he leaves to mourn his loss three sisters, Mrs. Samuel McLuhan, Mount Forest; Mrs. Lawrence Cook, Craik, Sask.; and Miss Mary Funston, Toronto; and three brothers, George, Toronto; Wesley, on Lot 4, Con. 3, Proton; and Fred, in the West. Mrs. Funston and family have the sincerest sympathy of this community. Mount Forest Confederate, Apr. 21, 1927.

Barbara Giles Funston

September 1, 1856 ~ December 1, 1934

On Saturday evening, December 1, 1934, there passed away at the home of her son, Mr. Rufus Funston, Proton, Barbara Giles, relict of the late William James Funston, aged 77 years.

Deceased was an aged and much esteemed resident of Proton. She came from the 16th of Maryborough, and was married in 1877. On frequent visits to the late Mr. and Mrs. James Giles she made many friends here, who regret to hear of her passing. She has not enjoyed good health for some months. Her husband predeceased her in 1927. She is survived by three sons: William W. of Waseca, Sask., Rufus, Lot 3, Con. 4, Proton, and Wallace on the homestead, Lot 3, Con. 3, Proton.

The funeral took place on Monday afternoon to the Mount Forest Cemetery and was largely attended. The Rev. J. D. Wildfong conducted the services. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Nelson and Arthur Boyd, Donald McQueen, Wesley Funston, Robert Jackson and James H. Leversage. Mount Forest Confederate, Dec. 6, 1934.

James Funston

October 5, 1819 ~ September 11, 1908

The death of Mr. James Funston on September 11, 1908, removed one of Proton’s oldest and most respected pioneers. He was in his 89th year and was born in Donegal, Ireland. In 1852 he, with his wife and family, came to the township of Asphodel, in the county of Peterborough, where he resided for about six years. In 1858 he moved to Lot 3, Con. 3, Proton, his home being the Place of Worship for quite a number of years for the Methodists, until they built a church at Conn. In 1875 his wife died leaving him and seven children. In 1877 he bought Lot 4, Con. 3, Proton, where he resided until his death. About six months ago he took cold and since then he has been gradually growing weaker until he quietly breathed his last. In 1879 he was again married and is survived by his widow and four children of this marriage. Deceased was a Conservative and a member of the Methodist Church. His pastor, Rev. Mr. Cooper, conducted the funeral to the Mount Forest Cemetery, the pall-bearers being Messrs. Robert Brown, William Brown, Ed. Patterson, William Boyd, D. Pride and James McEachern. The respected family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement. Mount Forest Representative, Oct. 1, 1908.

Margaret J. Lowry Funston

July 9, 1820 ~ 1847

Mary Lowry Funston

June 13, 1822 ~ July 3, 1876

Jane E. Lilwall Funston

December 25, 1857 ~ September 15, 1919

Jane Lilwall Funston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lilwall, both deceased, was born in Pilkington, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada, December 25, 1857, died in Cedarville, September 15, 1919, aged 68 years, 8 months, 10 days. Her death was caused by a stroke. When quite young she moved with her parents to Egremont where she united with the Fairbairn Presbyterian Church. She was united in marriage to James Funston about 1879. To this union four children were born, two boys and two girls: Wesley, living on the home place; Mary in Cedarville; and Alice, Mrs. Lawrence Cook, and Fred in Craik, Sask. Her husband died eleven years ago this month. Besides her four children she also leaves two brothers to mourn her death: Mr. John Lilwall of Modale, Iowa and Mr. Francis Lilwall, Loveland, Iowa. She lived on the home farm until last Spring when she and her daughter Mary moved to Cedarville. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Capt. H. D. Taylor of Kenilworth, former pastor of Cedarville Methodist Church, of which deceased was a member, assisted by Rev. Mr. Treleaven. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Peter McQueen, John Sinclair, William Tebby, Donald McQueen, Henry Tebby, and William Brown. Mount Forest Representative, Oct. 16, 1919.