Person:Marion Yourth (1)

Golden Lake lost one of its valuable and respected citizens and kind neighbour when the death of Mr. Daniel Yourth occurred in the Cottage hospital, Pembroke on May 2, 1951. The deceased had been in poor health since last fall, when he suffered a stroke but was again active. His death came as a great shock to all. He made friends with those whom he came in contact and so will be greatly missed. Mr. Yourth served as a councillor in this municipality for over 18 years and was caretaker at the W.M.C.A camp at Golden Lake for the past 16 years. He was born June 15, 1899 at Golden Lake, 52 years ago, and was the son of Mrs. Mary Yourth and the late Godfrey Yourth and resided on the homestead all his life. On August 26th 1924 he married Lydia Cole daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cole and six children were born to this union, three sons, Nelson, Neil and Harold at home; three daughters, Fern (Mrs. Edward Wagner) Chalk River, Marion of Deep River, Jean at home.

Other Survivors He also leaves to mourn besides his wife and family, his aged mother,two brothers, George of Golden Lake, Rueben of Timmins, one sister, Mrs.Earl Griffith (Maratha (sic)) Golden Lake and one grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral which was very largely attended by friends and relatives from far and near was held Saturday, May 5th from his home to the Evangelical U.B. church of which he was a member and served as choir leader for 22 years. The service was conducted by Rev. A. M. Schlenker assisted by Rev. E.N. Mohl of Pembroke, Rev. J. N. Wettlaufer former pastor here and Mrs. Wettlaufer of Arnprior favored a pleasing duet and the church choir alsao (sic) rendered a selection. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were Harry Yourth, Jack Yourth, Harry Bloedow, Preston Kilbey, Carl Layman, and John Reckzin. Pallbearers Honorary pallbearers were former and present councillors, John Thur, John E. Luloff, Alex Layman, Earl Griffith, Cliff Thur, Albert Thur, and August Schoenfeldt. The many callers at the home, numerous floral tributes and messages received showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held. Those from a distance attending the funeral were, Mrs. Miller Elora, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, Mr. Stand Stead, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sawyer, Mr.and Mrs. Ace Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bobbafent and family of Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bonnafent all Ottawa, Mrs. Arthur Bartlett and family of Kingston, Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Yourth and family, Mrs.Pierce of Timmins and others from surrounding districts. www.paperofrecord.com

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