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| | Clarke Farmer Dies in Woods Eddy, Charles M.-Charles M . Eddy, well known third line farmer of Clarke Township is no more. His dead body was found on the ground in the woods on the north end of Joseph Heard farm by his son Freeman Friday night October 25th. He had walked away from the house before dinner and was noticed strolling down through the garden by his daughter Florence who lived with him This was nothing unusual as he was accustomed t o taking such walks either in the woods, to his Neighbors , or t o his son Freeman's who farms a little to the west and north . When he didn't turn up toward dinner, Florence grew anxious and walked over to Freeman's to see if he was there. When he was not found they set out in search of him and it w as around 8 p.m when Freeman found his Dead body on the ground near a stump. Death had apparently come suddenly and peacefully as there were no signs of any struggle . The farm with the woods in which he died has been worked for the past 22 years by Truman Clark. The Late Mr. Eddy was exceptionally sociable and congenial character. In his young manhood he made quite a name for himself as an expert horse trainer and breaker of vicious horses and was a showman of considerable fame. He had lived for nearly 65 years o f his 85 years on the old Eddy farm north east of Newcastle and was active until the last. He was a man of versatile gifts and was a school trustee of Browns section and the Secretary Treasurer for perhaps a third of his life. H e could entertain on the platform as a singer, reciter from his boy Hood days and when he was presiding over the school concerts he was in his glory and kept things going with a swing. Once he gave up farming for a while and moved into Newcastle but his residence there was only for a few months and then the farm and the more open spaces called him back. Like some other rural folk he used to send in some news to the newspapers and at time corresponded for the Toronto Star, The president J.E Atkinson is a native of the same old School section , Browns. The late Mr. Eddy is survived by three sons, Waldimer, Newcastle who was working for Chas. Gilkes, Shaw when he received word of his fathers passing; Eugene who has been away from home for many years; and Freeman farming in the neighborhood; and 2 daughters Mrs. Milton Wright ( Millie ), Darlington and Florence at home. Rev. R.E Morton, Newcastle conducted the service at the house Monday in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and neighbors and also the burial rites at Orono Cemetery. Chas M. Eddy was a scion of one of the oldest families in the region his ancestors having settled in the region in 1825. H e was twice married, both wives being daughters of the late James Gibson and sisters of Mr. W.A. Gibson of the same neighborhood. Charles was born in Orono ,Ontario. He lived at Lot 22 Concession three when h e died. When he was younger he went to live with his Uncle Chas. Eddy on the 3rd concession. He attended school section #5. After the death of his Uncle he returned to Orono for a number of years and then returned and took over his Uncles farm where he pursued agriculture. | May 1916 Orono News Newspaper Eddy- In Orono on Friday May 12 Electa Pinkham relict of the late Hiram K. Eddy aged 84 years Of the old Orono settlers the very few now left have passed their four score years. On Friday Electa Pinkham, relict of the late Hiram K. Eddy passed away at the grand old age of 84, after being a continuous resident here for over sixty years, coming here in 1854 and entering the house, now occupied by Mr. D.T Allin as a bride. The Pinkham family were of French descent and came to this township from Lower Canada. Of a family of four children, three boys and one girl, two survive, Mr. C.M Eddy, 3rd Concession and Mrs. Norman Parker, Drayton, North Dakota. Her husband predeceased her by about 26 years. Deceased who had been in ill health some time was taken to the home of Mrs. Andrus some months ago in order that she might receive continuous care. The funeral took place Sunday noon, services being conducted by the Rev. G.R Clare who spoke in eloquent terms of her trust and abiding faith in her Saviour. The funeral was largely attended. The pall bearers were Messrs: Wm. and C.G Armstrong, D.T Allin and R.Z Hall. | | | January 23, 1930 the Toronto Star
Eddy , Elizabeth Charlotte -- at the Toronto east general hospital on Sunday, July 07, 1957 , Elizabeth C. Eddy dear mother of Harold William of Kingston , Mrs. F. Jackson [Elizabeth Marion ] and dear grandmother of Barbara jean and Linda and deer sister of Thomas and Jack of new Toronto . Resting at the chapel of Washington and Johnston 217 Queens street east and Broadview . Service on Tuesday at 1:00 PM Interment bond head cemetery , Newcastle Ontario on arrival of motors. Newcastle papers please copy . | | | Regina Leader Post Feb 13 1896
Eddy, James-Mayor Eddy was called east on Saturday by a telegram apprising him of the sudden death of his father, James Eddy, contractor of Newcastle, Ontario, Canada. The gentleman dropped dead on the street | | The Regina Leader Post July 17 1884
Whetherell, Lavernia C.-We regret to record the very sad and sudden death of Mrs. Eddy wife of W.F Eddy of Regina, which took place on the evening on Saturday last. Mrs. Eddy had recently been laid up with feverish attacks from which she was recovering from steadily. About 9 o'clock on Saturday evening she twice complained of a pain in the region of her heart and in a few minutes thereafter she sank to rise no more.
Mr. Eddy was at the time from home working at High River near Calgary he was apprised of the sad occurence as soon as possible. Mrs. Eddy was at one time a resident of Newmarket, Ont., and we understand she has some relatives in Winnipeg. She leaves three small children to mourn her loss. Mr. Eddy has the sincere sympathy and condolences of his friends and the commity generally. | | KITCHEN, Nora Mary,
Published: 01/29/2001
Regina,SK.
KITCHEN--Nora Mary, late of Regina, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2001 at the age of 91 years. Granddaughter of the late W.F. Eddy, Pioneer family in Regina and daughter of F.L. Eddy, she is predeceased by: her husband Elmer in Oct. 1965; one sister Winnifred in 1931; three brothers: William in 1961, Murray in 1970, and C.R.C. (Dick) Eddy in 1993. Nora is survived by: her nieces: Myrl Eddy of Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, Vivian Drew of Edmonton, Alta., and Dawn Bradford of Maxville, Ontario; nephews: Murray Eddy of Saskatoon, Cameron Eddy of Sherwood Park, Alta., and Wayne Eddy of Chamcook, N.B.; as well as three stepchildren Yvonne Leden of Frontier, Sask., Nelson of Regina, and Jack of Vernon; nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Nora was a graduate from the Regina General Hospital in 1932 and was employed by the Regina City Health Dept. from 1944 - 1975. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. in Riverside Memorial Park Chapel with Rev. John Haas officiating. Cremation. No flowers by the request of the deceased. Relatives and friends so wishing may make donations to the Regina General Hospital Foundation, 1440 - 14th Ave., Regina, Sask., S4P 0W5. Arrangements in care of Speers Funeral Chapel and Crematorium Services |
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