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Almon Herbert A. Fletcher

Birth	:	28 Nov 1871 Ontario, Canada
Death	:	17 Jun 1940 Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.9099998, -78.6650009
Plot	:	Section N
Description	:	The Canadian Statesman Newspaper,dated: Thurs. 27 June 1940,pg. 7,c. 4. Pioneer Family Depleted by Death Of Herb Fletcher The death of Almon Herbert Fletcher in Bow- manville on June 17th took from this communi- ty a man who will be long remembered becau- se of his love of flowers,music and children. His beautiful garden, “The Rosary” on Queen Street will perpetuate that memory. Mr. Fletcher was the youngest son of the late Gordon and Sarah Fletcher. His great grandfa- ther,at one time,owned most of the land on which this... Read More	The Canadian Statesman Newspaper,dated: Thurs. 27 June 1940,pg. 7,c. 4. Pioneer Family Depleted by Death Of Herb Fletcher The death of Almon Herbert Fletcher in Bow- manville on June 17th took from this communi- ty a man who will be long remembered becau- se of his love of flowers,music and children. His beautiful garden, “The Rosary” on Queen Street will perpetuate that memory. Mr. Fletcher was the youngest son of the late Gordon and Sarah Fletcher. His great grandfa- ther,at one time,owned most of the land on which this town was built. He owned 250 acres from Queen St. to Concession St.,and from the cemetery to the Division St. corner. He presented the Wesleyan Methodists with the land where they erected their first church here,now occupied by Trinity United Church. “Herb” was a quiet,unassuming man,but a great worker in any organization with which he became connected. He inherited his love of flowers and music from his parents and spent much time pursuing that recreation. He was patient and took great delight in exhibiting his flowers to visitors. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He was active in almost every band and orch- estra in the town and took pleasure in training youngsters who were just beginning. Many musicians in the town can look back and recall the days when they were taught by Mr. Flet- cher. His work was with the rubber factory,begin- ning 42 years ago with the old Durham Rubber Company,and later with Goodyear Tire & Rub- ber Company when they took over the Durham plant. For several years he was foreman of the mechanical goods department and was later promoted to supervisor. He was known as a careful and thorough workman. During the past five years he has not been in good health and was forced to give up parti- cipation in musical activities,but retained his interest in gardening and had already prepared several new varieties of roses for his garden for this year. He was taken ill suddenly follow- ing supper Wednesday evening,June 12th,and passed away June 17th at his home. He is survived by his wife,Mary E. Fishleigh, and two children,Mrs. Elmo Anderson (Edna) and Almon T. Fletcher,both of Bowmanville. The funeral,which was largely attended,was held from his home June 19th,with Rev. S. Da- vison in charge. Following a fitting tribute,Mr. Davison read the lines of Tennyson’s “Crossing the Bar,” Mr. Fletcher’s favorite poem. At the graveside,members of Jerusalem Maso- nic Lodge paid their last tribute to a beloved departing member. Pallbearers were Messrs. Wm. Found,Fred W. Bowen,Dr. J.C. Devitt,H. Nanson,H. Moyse and W.H. Thickson. The Durham Old Guards,men who were employed with the Durham Rubber Company,formed the guard of honor and the Factory Council of the Goodyear acted as flower bearers. Floral tributes were many and beautiful from Jerusalem Lodge,Florence Nightingale Lodge, Loyal Orange Lodge,True Blue Lodge,the Legion Band,Trinity Board of Sessions,Trinity Choir,Order of the Eastern Star,Goodyear Recreation Club,Goodyear Depts. 290-293 and 270-274,Goodyear Porter Service,Durham Old Guards,and many private individuals. Mrs. Fletcher has also received many letters from local and distant people who remembered Mr. Fletcher for his kindness,his leadership and his love of flowers.

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Almon Herbert A. Fletcher's memorial is located at: Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did Almon Herbert A. Fletcher death?
Almon Herbert A. Fletcher death on 17 Jun 1940 in Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 43.9099998
Longitude: -78.6650009

Family Members:

Parent

Gordon Drummond Fletcher

(1830 - 1909)

Sarah Elizabeth Caswell Fletcher

(1829 - 1896)

Spouse

Mary Elizabeth Fishleigh Fletcher

(1871 - 1951)

Siblings

John David Fletcher

(1856 - 1938)

Annie Jane Fletcher Greenfield

(1858 - 1939)

Emma Lucelle Fletcher Meader

(1860 - 1919)

Minnie Amelia Fletcher Caswell

(1864 - 1928)

Charles Henry Gordon Fletcher

(1868 - 1935)

Children

Edna Muriel Fletcher Anderson

(1901 - 1981)

Almon Theodore Fletcher

(1906 - 1993)

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