9.4.1.3. Neil C. Sherwin (1921-2002)

Neil Charles Sherwin (1921 ~ 2002)

9.4.1.3. Third child of Delbert T. Sherwin and Mabel Brown, Neil Charles Sherwin, was born August 21, 1921, in Alnwick Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario.

He married (1) Ila May McCracken, daughter of William Ross McCracken and Lillian May McGinnis, June 21, 1947*, in Roseneath, Ontario and had two children:

(9.4.1.3.1) Pamela Elaine (1949 ~ )
(9.4.1.3.2) Roger Alan (1951 ~ )

He married (2) Ruth Marie Horton Kerr, daughter of Claud Philip Horton and Laura Doner, February 22, 1976, in Zephyrhills, Florida, U.S.

Neil C. Sherwin died September 13, 2002, aged 81 years in Zephyrhills, Florida, and Ila M. McCracken Sherwin died January 24, 2010, aged 84 years in Cobourg, Ontario.

----- MARRIAGE -----

Sherwin—McCracken

A quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday, June 21, 1947 at four o’clock in St. James Anglican Church, Roseneath, when Ila May, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross McCracken, was united in marriage to Neil Charles, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Sherwin, all of Roseneath vicinity. Rev. W. J. Lennox was the officiating clergyman.

The bride wore a floor length ivory satin gown, with a sweetheart neckline, a lace panel extending from neck to hem, a long fitted bodice buttoned down the back, and long sleeves with finger tip lace inserts. Her finger tip veil of net was fashioned with a high head dress of petals of net. She wore the groom’s gift, a necklace of latausca pearls and carried carnations and ferns.

Her slippers were white. She was attended by Miss Grace Warner of Warkworth as bridesmaid, gowned in pink eyelet embroidery with puff sleeves and Bertha collar, and carrying carnations. Her shoulder length veil was held in place with a wreath of pink roses.

Donald Sherwin, Roseneath, cousin of the groom was bestman.

Following the ceremony a reception was held at “Maple Lodge” Roseneath. The bride’s mother received wearing a mauve and white jersey cloth gown, a black hat and a corsage of white carnations. Supper was served at a table centred with the three-tiered wedding cake with pink and white candles in silver holders and bouquets of early summer flowers. Pink and white streamers were suspended from the ceiling and a profusion of flowers was everywhere.

Later, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwin left for Ottawa, the bride wearing a powder blue Jersey dress, blue top coat and white accessories.

Assisting as waitresses were Misses Helen Potter, Warkworth, Ivy Young, Eleanor Lee and Phyllis Parker of Harwood. Cobourg Sentinel-Star, June 26, 1947.

----- OBITUARIES -----

Neil C. Sherwin

Neil Charles Sherwin, 81, of Zephyrhills, Florida, died Friday, September 13, 2002, at Sunbelt Healthcare Center of Zephyrhills. Born in Alnwick Township, Ontario, Canada, he came here 30 years ago from Roseneath, Ontario. He was the original owner/operator of the Homelake Restaurant. He was Protestant. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Ruth M.; a son, Roger A. Sherwin, Hastings, Ontario; a daughter, Elaine P. Sherwin, Cobourg, Ontario; five grand-children; and seven great-grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home, Zephyrhills. St. Petersburg Times, Sept. 18, 2002.

Ila M. McCracken Sherwin

November 7, 1925 ~ January 24, 2010

Ila May Sherwin (nee McCracken) ~ Long time Clerk-Treasurer of the Township of Alnwick. Daughter of the late Ross and Lillian (McGinnis) McCracken and the late Edna (Doxtator) McCracken. Ila passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the Northumberland Hills Hospital on January 24, 2010 at the age of 84. Loving mother of Elaine Staples and Roger (Jeanette) Sherwin. Much loved and cherished “Gram” of Rebecca, Alicia, Kelly, Kerry and Kirk. Loving Great Grandmother of Chase, Meghan, Baily, Marissa, Hunter, Andrew, Dawson, Charlotte, Austin, Nevaeh and Kristen. Loving sister of Theodore (Shirley) McCracken and the late Helen La Donna, Audrey Winkworth and Frieda Danford. Auntie Ila to Gayl, Bob Jr., Wanda, Marion, Allan, Greg, and Heather. Visitation will be held Friday January 29, 2010 from 12 pm to 2 pm at the St. James Anglican Church in Roseneath. Memorial service at 2 pm; Interment to follow. Please join us at the Civic Centre after the service. At Ila's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Palliative Care Unit at the Northumberland Hills Hospital. Northumberland Today, Jan. 27, 2010.

Ruth M. Horton Kerr Sherwin

February 10, 1918 ~ August 20, 2015

W. Ross McCracken

July 11, 1898 ~ December 3, 1977

At the Cobourg Hospital on Saturday, December 3, 1977, William Ross McCracken in his 80th year. Beloved husband of the late Edna Doxtater and the late Lillian McGinnis. Dear father of Audrey (Mrs. Robert Winkworth), Mrs. Ila Sherwin and Theodore McCracken, all of Roseneath; Freda (Mrs. Lloyd Danford), Belleville and the late Helen. Also loved by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. McCracken is resting at the Jewell Funeral Home, 301 Division St., Cobourg. Service in St. James Anglican Church, Roseneath on Tuesday, December 6 at 2 p.m. Interment Church cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Kawartha Pine Ridge Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Cobourg Daily Star, Dec. 5, 1977.

Lillian M. McGinnis McCracken

September 30, 1897 ~ May 21, 1931

The very sad death occurred on Thursday [May 21, 1931] of Mrs. Ross McCracken at her home in Alnwick Tp. The deceased formerly Lillian McGinnis was in her 34th year and death came to her after a month’s serious illness. Surviving her are her husband and two daughters, Audrey and Ila.

A service was held from her home at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon and the funeral was from St. James’ Anglican Church at 2:30 p.m. Rev. F. Battersby officiated and interment was made in St. James’ Cemetery. Cobourg Star-Sentinel, May 28, 1931.

Edna M. Doxtator McCracken

May 11, 1911 ~ c. April 8, 1975

Funeral service for Edna Marion McCracken, wife of Ross McCracken, Roseneath, was held April 11, 1975, at St. James Anglican Church, with Rev. H. Peasgood officiating. Burial was in St. James Cemetery.

Born in Percy Township, Mrs. McCracken spent most of her life in the Roseneath area, where she was an active member of her church, community, and the Hastings Senior Citizens Club.

She is survived by her husband, three daughters Freida, Toronto, Ila Sherwin and Mrs. Robert Winkworth (Audrey) of Roseneath and a son Theodore of R.R.1, Hastings; also sisters Miss Ethel Doxtator, Cobourg, Mrs. Kirby Pearce (Myrtle) Toronto, and Mrs. Stan Hutchison (Verna) Roseneath. There are nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Lyle Curtis, Oral George, Ray and Bernard McCracken, Gary Staples and Robert Winkworth Jr. Flower bearers were Frank Adams, Albert Braithwaite, Edgar Braithwaite, Hector Winkworth. Cobourg Star, Apr. 18, 1975.

Thomas McCracken

June 13, 1858 ~ April 1, 1936

Roseneath, Apr. 8—The funeral of the late Thomas McCracken on Friday was largely attended. The service which was in St. James’ Anglican Church, was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Battersby, pastor of the church.

Mr. McCracken was in his 80th year, and had spent his whole life in this community. He was born on the old McCracken homestead, now occupied by his son, Ross, where he lived for many years, then moved to the farm known as the Phillips homestead, a short distance form his former home.

He was a highly respected citizen, known and loved by a wide circle of friends, and was always interested in his church activities. He and his wife, formerly Mary King, celebrated their golden wedding about two years ago.

Left to mourn his loss, besides his many friends, are his widow and three sons, Herbert and Ross, who live on farms quite near their father’s, and Thomas at Trenton. Mr. McCracken will be greatly missed, and the sympathy of the community is extended to the family. Interment in St. James’ Cemetery, Roseneath. Cobourg Sentinel-Star, Apr. 9, 1936.

Mary E. King McCracken

January 9, 1862 ~ June 8, 1950

Roseneath. The death occurred in Alnwick Township, Thursday, June 8, 1950, of Mary Elizabeth King, beloved wife of the late Thomas McCracken.

Mrs. McCracken was born in Percy Township, January 9, 1862, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John King. In 1882 she married Thomas McCracken at Hastings.

She has resided in Alnwick, an active member of St. James’.

Mrs. McCracken is survived by two sons, Herbert and Ross, the latter on the McCrack-en homestead with whom Mrs. McCracken had resided since her husbands death in 1936. There are 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Service was held Saturday at St. James’ church, Roseneath, conducted by Canon C. R. Spencer, assisted by Rev. W. J. Lennox, Toronto a former rector of St. James’.

Pallbearers were: Messrs. Edgar Braithwaite, Ray Brown, Bart Thackeray, Jack Webb, Clarence Parker and Delbert Varcoe. Interment was in St. James’ Cemetery.

Among those from a distance were: Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Lennox, John and Cheryl, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. R. Colquhoun, Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. R. McCracken, Craighearst; Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. G. Rightmyer, Mr. and Mrs. G. Worboy, Mr. R. Beatty, Mrs. Lily Kingdon, Mrs. R. Fry, Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Miss Luella Brown, Mr. and Mrs. B. McCracken, Mr. and Mrs. H. Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Conway, Peterboro; Mr. and Mrs. E. Timlin, Mr. H. Mouncey, Cobourg; Mrs. J. Weymark, Mrs. Simpson and family, Havelock; Mr. and Mrs. D. Lobb, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mackey and Myrtle, Mr. R. Mackey, Mr. and Mrs. H. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, Norwood; Mr. and Mrs. R. King, Mr. J. King, Miss Della Plant, Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. W. Pottef, Warkworth; Mr. and Mrs. A. McCracken, Willis and Eileen, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Atkinson, Darford; Mrs. E. Shearer, Harwood; Mr. and Mrs. F. Birney, Centreton; Mrs. R. Liesel, Trenton; Mr. and Mrs. W. Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. A. Beatty, Grafton. Cobourg Sentinel-Star, June 15, 1950.

Thomas McCracken

October 9, 1825 ~ July 7, 1907

Another pioneer of Alnwick Tp. has passed to the great majority in the person of Mr. Thomas McCracken at the age of 81 years. Mr. McCracken had been a resident of Alnwick Tp. for some sixty years, coming to this country from Dublin, Ireland, with his parents and four brothers in 1847, and suffered most of the hardships which the pioneers of those days had to undergo in making a home in the new country. He leaves to mourn his loss eight children, two sons and six daughters. The sons are James of Craighurst and Thomas, Alnwick, and the daughters are, Mrs. D. Hogg of Havelock; Mrs. R. Beatty, Central Ontario; Mrs. P. Welsh, Percy; Mrs. Wm. Beatty, North Bay; Mrs. John Timlin, Centreton; and Mrs. Jos. Calhoun, Havelock.

Mrs. McCracken whose maiden name was Rebecca Ross died in 1870.

The funeral took place to St. James’ Cemetery, Roseneath on Tuesday of last week and was largely attended. Cobourg World, July 19, 1907.

Rebecca Ross McCracken

1829 ~ 1870

----- Descendants of Neil C. Sherwin -----

1 Thomas Adams (1782 ~ 1865)

...+Isabella McBride (1787 ~ 1871)

.....2 Thomas Adams (1827 ~ 1901)

.........+Jane James (1831 ~ 1912)

.............3 Sarah Jane Adams (1863 ~ 1934)

................+Charles Alfred Sherwin (1861 ~ 1939)

.....................4 Delbert Thomas Joseph Sherwin (1886 ~ 1960)

........................+Mabel Brown (1889 ~ 1972)

............................5 Evalena Myrtle Sherwin (1913 ~ 1984)

............................5 Leah Jane Sherwin (1918 ~ 1985)

............................5 Neil Charles Sherwin (1921 ~ 2002)

...............................+Ila May McCracken (1925 ~ 2010)

............................*2nd Partner of Neil C. Sherwin:

...............................+Ruth Marie Horton Kerr (1918 ~ 2015)