Person:James Service (2)

The Compass - July 2003

"James Alexander, the elder, was well known for his fiddling expertise at local functions."

Service, James Alexander, Obituary, appeared in Canadian Champion, 11 Nov 1948, page 8, column 2

JAMES ALEXANDER SERVICE

A life long resident of Nassagaweya Township and born within a half a mile of his late residence, James Alexander Service passed away suddenly in Toronto General Hospital on Saturday November 6th in his 77th year.

His wife, Louisa Neilson, predeceased him fourteen years ago and three sons remain to mourn his passing, James A of Toronto; Chester on the original farm home and Archie in Nassagaweya Township. Nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.

Mr. Service was a member of the United Church and in the absence of his minister, Rev. J. L. Blair, the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Moore of Waterdown, formerly of Milton.

33 SERVICE, James Alexander Birth: 1 May 1872, Campbellville Ontario Canada. Death: 6 Nov 1948, Toronto General Hospital.

Partner: NEILSON, Louisa Daughter of NEILSON, David & RICE, Samantha Hannah. Birth: 13 Mar 1880. Death: Dec 1934. Marriage: 8 May 1895, Nassagaweya.

+131.a SERVICE, James Alexander Birth: 28 Oct 1897. Death: 19 May 1952, 655 Beresford Ave, Toronto (Residence). +132.b SERVICE, Chester C Birth: 10 Jul 1901. +133.c SERVICE, Archie Reid Birth: 19 Jan 1904. Death: 8 Jul 1974, Milton District Hospital.