After her mother's tragic death in 1911 "Mother <Millie Watson> brought Phyllis home and she and Ella cared for her until she was almost old enough to go to school. Then her father took her to live with him and Mr. and Mrs. Hewlings. Later, Billy <William Holliday> got his sister Amy Robertson and her family to move in and live with him and Phyllis. [A Family History by Amelia E. Usher, 1947]
AKESON, Martin (Marty) W.O. II Retired (in his 86th year) Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, Ontario on Sunday, March 14, 2004. Beloved husband of Geraldine Watson of Alliston. Dear father of Diane Tindale of B.C., Robert Akeson of Georgetown, Richard Akeson of B.C., Jacolyn Akeson of Barrie and Leonard Akeson of Cookstown. Loved grandpa of Kimberly, Jeffery, Darren, Ian, Aaron, Jason, Jarett, Jordan, Lee, Michael and Kathryn. Dear brother of Edward and Rosemarie Akeson of Calgary, and predeceased by Lester Akeson, Edna Miskell, Norman Akeson and Peter Akeson. Dear brother-in-law of Helen Akeson, Madeleine Akeson, Jim and Lynn Watson and Webb and Anne Watson. Marty will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. Resting at the W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria Street East, Alliston from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, March 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Alliston Union Cemetery. If so desired, memorial donations to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation Alliston or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated. An Alliston Legion Branch #171. Service will be held in the Funeral Home Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. [The Ottawa Citizen]
DOWD, Dr. Ainslie Hamilton. At Belleville, Ontario, on July 1, 2005, in his eighty-third year. Husband of the late Betty, beloved father of Geoffrey (Kathy), Stephen (Jane), Barclay (June), Ainslie (Fiona), and grandfather of ten. Raised in Ottawa, he served in the RCAF throughout WWII, and later studied medicine at Queen's University. From 1954-1979, he lived in Beloeil, Quebec, where he served the community as a respected family physician. In 1979, he and Betty moved to Norwood, Ontario, where he practiced family medicine until his retirement in 1989. He will be remembered for his generosity, ability, honesty, and eccentric humour. A loving husband, great father and adored grandpa, he enjoyed most his time spent in the company of his family, especially at Otter Lake. We will miss him, but he now is at peace, reunited with Betty, his life's inspiration. A memorial celebration will be held with family and friends at a later date. Should you wish, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. [Montreal Gazette - July 4, 2005]
Elizabeth Ives (Betty) Twining
Obituary in Montreal Gazette, March 13, 2004 - "DOWD, Elizabeth (Betty) Twining. Formerly of Beloeil, Quebec. Peacefully at her residence on March 10, 2004 in her seventy-sixth year. Betty Twining beloved wife of Dr. Ainslie H. Dowd of Peterborough, Ontario. Loving mother of four sons, Geoffrey (Kathy), Stephen (Jane), Barclay (June) and Ainslie (Fiona). Dear grandmother of ten grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held in memory of Mrs. Dowd. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or The Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated."