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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

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Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

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Obituaries

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Bucky Warren — obituary

Warren, Robert Eric “Bucky” A husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, and an amazing father in law. Passed away suddenly at the Almonte General Hospital with his loving wife by...

George Stewart — obituary

Stewart, Lloyd George It is with great sadness that we announce George’s unexpected passing on June 13, 2026. He died peacefully with Cynthia by his side holding his hand. He is...

Marilyn Smith — obituary

Smith, Marilyn Eileen Nov. 11, 1953 – June 4, 2026 Died peacefully in her sleep, in her 73rd year, at home near Almonte, Ontario, where she lived since 1997 with brother...

Georgena Coburn – obituary

COBURN GEORGENA HELEN Peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte on Sunday, December 30, 2012. Georgena H. Bulloch of Carleton Place in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late (1981)...

Gordon Ford – obituary

FORD JOHN GORDON (Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba) (June 30, 1931-December 16, 2012) (BSC from the University of Manitoba, Engineering Degree from McGill University, Masters in Public Administration from...

Sherleen Smithson – obituary

 SMITHSON  SHERLEEN ANNE  Unexpectedly at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Sherleen Smithson (Nee; Williams) of Almonte, age 63 years.  Dearly loved wife of Christopher Smithson...

Carl Curry – obituary

CURRIE CARL RAYMOND Passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on Saturday, December 15, 2012. Carl Currie of Almonte, age 84 years. Survived by his loving wife, Gladys...

Adele Barr – obituary

BARR THERESA ADELLE  Peacefully, surrounded by her family in hospital at Ottawa on Friday, December 14, 2012.  Adelle Wright of Almonte, age 73 years.  Cherished wife and best friend...

Bob Morton – obituary

4946 Lieutenant-General (Retired) Robert W. Morton, CMM, CD, BSc(RMC) Editor's Note: The Millstone has learned that Mr. Morton died in 2002, a fact not noted...

Sam Arthur – obituary

Arthur, Samuel James “Sam” Passed away peacefully on December 4, 2012 at Garden Terrace in Kanata.   Sam Arthur Formerly of Almonte, in his 99th year. Husband of the late...

Ed Pucci – obituary

PUCCI EGIDIO “Ed” (Former Owner of Almonte Video) Passed away at Almonte General Hospital on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Ed Pucci of Almonte, in his 63rd year. Survived by his...

Kay Smith – obituary

Smith, Kathleen Eve “Kay” Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Almonte General Hospital on October 5, 2012. Kay (nee Balla) In her 90th...

Leita Watt – obituary

WATT LEITA  MAY Peacefully at Fairview Manor surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Leita M. Wark of Almonte, age 84 years. Dearly loved wife for 59...

Gwen Ralph – obituary

Ralph, Gwendolyn Margaret “Gwen” Peacefully at Fairview Manor in the late evening of Friday, September 14, 2012. Gwen Ralph (nee Sanders)of Almonte, in her 104th year Beloved wife...

Lillian Witlox – obituary

Witlox Lillian (Former Radiologist at Toronto Western Hospital & Retired Technical Writer at Garrett Manufacturing) Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Almonte Country Haven...

Danny Paige – obituary

PAIGE, DANNY (Son, archivist, brother, historian, uncle, gentle man) Daniel Erne Paige of Pakenham at the age of 66, on August 28, 2012. Dedicated son of...

Bernice Beavis – obituary

Beavis, Bernice Anne Passed away peacefully at the Fairview Manor surrounded by her nieces and nephews on August 26, 2012 Bernice (nee Gordon) Formerly of Lindsay, in her...

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