William Fleming Jamieson Born: Leeds, Quebec c.1867 Master: 1911 Died: August 23, 1913 Amherstburg

William Fleming Jamieson, formerly electrician on Bois Blanc, who had been gradually sinking from a form of nervous trouble for a year passed away at his home, Sandwich Street, Amherstburg, Monday, in the 45th year of his age. Mr. Jamieson was born in Leeds, Quebec, but when he was a mere child his parents moved to Dresden, which became his home for years, with the exception of a short time spent in Manitoba when his parents moved there. He was married in Dresden 20 years ago to Mary Gurly, and to them was born one daughter, Muriel, who with the mother is left. Mr. Jamieson had charge of the Dresden electric plant for years. About eight years ago Mr. Jamieson was engaged by the D. & W. Ferry Co. to install an electric light system on Bois Blanc, and had a very busy and useful life until failing strength caused him to give up about a year ago. He was an active member of several fraternal societies - the K.O.T.M., I.O.O.F., was a Past Master of Thistle Lodge, No. 34, A.F. & A.M. and Past Principal of Prince of Wales Chapter. Funeral services were conducted at the house on Wednesday morning by Rev. A.B. Farney followed by the ritualistic service of the Masonic Order, and the remains were taken to the early M.C.R. train to be conveyed to Dresden for burial. The pallbearers were W. R. Curtis, J.W. Gibb, George Gott, Bert Courtney, F.M. Falls and R.P. Scratch. In Dresden the remains were taken in charge by the I.O.O.F. Order and buried with full honors. F.L. Lovegrove, W.M. Thistle Lodge, F.J. Maloney, P.M. and E.R. Lewis, P.M. represented Thistle Lodge; G.E. Pulford and J.H. Sutton, represented Rose Lodge, No. 28, I.O.O.F., at the funeral.

Obituary, Amherstburg Echo, August 29, 1913

Ross Mickle Born: Amherstburg 1891 Master: 1917, 1918 Died: August 4, 1933, Amherstburg

Ross Mickle Passes On

Ross Mickle, River Front, Malden, passed on to a brighter clime, Friday morning last, after being confined to his bed for six years with arthritis, which as it developed in its different stages made him a helpless cripple, caused him intense suffering, gradually towards the last affected his eyesight, but at the end brought surcease from pain in a blessed sleep from which he did not awaken. Mr. Mickle's long illness and his brave struggle to regain health, his rise practically above all obstacles in the way of retaining his strong mentality, and optimistic outlook to the very last, was known to a very large circle of friends who hoped against hope with him that something would occur to give him a new lease of the strong, useful life he lived until this strange malady marked him as its victim and struck him down. Perhaps never before in the history of South Essex has any single invalidism impressed a community like that which afflicted the late Mr. Mickle, who through it all was granted the great blessing of having his strong mentality untouched by a disease that practically shriveled up his body. Everything that could be done for his comfort was done, from the devoted attention of his wife and immediate family, to the comforting visits of friends from far and near. He had a remarkably retentive memory and kept pace with what was going on in the world of politics, religion, science as applied to agriculture, and social life, by conversation with friends and through a radio that was installed in his room. One friend commenting on this, said "I found him with a more graphic picture of the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition in his mind through hearing it described over the radio, than I had after having personally visited the fair." Mr. Mickle was 45 years of age and had been practically an invalid for 12 years. When the malady first struck him he tried every means known to science to have it cured. He visited doctors in Ann Arbor, Detroit and other places, besides having well known specialists come to his bedside, all without avail. He was born on the river front where he died, son of the late Alexander Mickle, at one time Reeve of Malden. His mother died five years ago last week. Twenty years ago he was married to Blanche Harling of Anderdon, and she survives him with a daughter Lillian, 14 years of age. Besides, he leaves brothers Fred and Alexander, well known residents of Malden Twp.; Herbert of Detroit; Dr. Ledson Mickle, of Milwaukee; and sisters, Mrs. E.A. Patton; Mrs. Norman Gibb of Malden; Mrs. James R. Taylor, of Blenheim; Mrs. J.D. Stewart, Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Fred Patton of Ann Arbor. Mr. Mickle when in health, took a deep interest in fraternal affairs. He became First Principal of Prince of Wales Chapter No. 71 R.A.M. and was in 1917 - 18 Master of Thistle Lodge No. 34 A.F. & A.M., both of Amherstburg. He was a hard working and industrious young man who had a thorough knowledge of the scientific side of farming and was one who had very many friends throughout the Western district who sympathized with his great disability and who will mourn his death. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon under Masonic auspices. Services were conducted by Rev. W.S. Irvine, pastor of St. Andrew's Church, and Col. Gaskin, who is supplying for Rev. W. L. Hiles, pastor of Wesley United Church. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, the ritualistic burial service of the Masonic Order being said at the graveside. The pallbearers were chosen from Thistle Lodge - Roy Wigle, J.H. Lovegrove, Lloyd Pettypiece, Glen Kemp, F.E. Wilson and S.E.M. Taylor. A large concourse of relatives and friends gathered.

"Ross Mickle Passes On", Amherstburg Echo, August 11, 1933