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Donald Alexander McGregor

Birth	:	1938 Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	22 Jul 1957 Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.2120400, -76.2187300
Description	:	1957, Thursday August 1, The Almonte Gazette front page Former Local Boy Is Drowning Victim Donald Alexander McGregor, 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles McGregor of R.R. 6, Pembroke and formerly of Almonte, who was drowned in Grand Lake on Monday, July 22, was buried in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, on Saturday afternoon. Donald, who was working as a radio operator at the Lands and Forests Deputy Chief Rangers Headquarters at Achray, along with another ranger, 18 year old Garry Shepherd of Pembroke, was out canoeing on Grand Lake in Algonquin National Park on the evening... Read More	1957, Thursday August 1, The Almonte Gazette front page Former Local Boy Is Drowning Victim Donald Alexander McGregor, 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles McGregor of R.R. 6, Pembroke and formerly of Almonte, who was drowned in Grand Lake on Monday, July 22, was buried in the Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte, on Saturday afternoon. Donald, who was working as a radio operator at the Lands and Forests Deputy Chief Rangers Headquarters at Achray, along with another ranger, 18 year old Garry Shepherd of Pembroke, was out canoeing on Grand Lake in Algonquin National Park on the evening of July 22nd. A sudden wind overturned their canoe and Donald was drowned when he attempted to swim the 300 foot distance to shore in choppy water. His companion stayed with the overturned canoe and eventually made his way to shore where he spread the alarm. Following dragging operations the young lad’s body was found, in 12 feet of water near the spot where the incident occurred, on Wednesday evening shortly before the search was to be called off. The body was taken to the Malcolm & Devitt Funeral Home in Pembroke and then brought to the Comba Funeral Home in Almonte from where the funeral was held. Donald was the youngest of three sons of Mr and Mrs McGregor and in April of this year had moved with his mother into the Pembroke area where his father Charles, was engaged with the Bell Telephone Company. Born in Almonte, he received his education at the local public and high schools, While in high school he proved himself a very capable athlete and won several awards. He was also an active participant in local hockey and softball activities and was greatly missed by his many friends when he left Almonte some three months ago. He was a member of St Paul’s Anglican Church in this town. Left to mourn his loss besides his parents are two brothers, Charles Garry, Ottawa and Robert Edward, who is with the supplies depot of the Bell Telephone Company in Ottawa. The funeral, one of the largest in this town in a number of years, was held from the Comba Funeral Home to the Auld Kirk Cemetery for interment with Rev M.F. Oldham conducting the service. Pallbearers were, Robert Tosh, Bert Watson, Donald Rodger, Laurie Elliott, James McGregor Jr., Donald Paterson.

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Where is Donald Alexander McGregor's memorial?
Donald Alexander McGregor's memorial is located at: Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada.
When did Donald Alexander McGregor death?
Donald Alexander McGregor death on 22 Jul 1957 in Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 45.2120400
Longitude: -76.2187300

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Edward McGregor

(1908 - 1983)

Mary Gordon “Molly” McClymont McGregor

(1911 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Auld Kirk Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2120400, -76.2187300

2. Saint Pauls Anglican Church Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2173380, -76.2087260

3. Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2119800, -76.1931000

4. Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2081040, -76.1889840

5. McDonald Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2564500, -76.2247840

6. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2449920, -76.1645940

7. Fulton Burial Ground
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2446500, -76.3088060

8. Saint James Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1571400, -76.1472900

9. Clayton Methodist Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1845060, -76.3210730

10. Saint George's Anglican Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1591600, -76.3027210

11. Baird Family Plot
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1659683, -76.1214453

12. Robertson-Kellough Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1537780, -76.3027740

13. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2012630, -76.3414960

14. Clayton United Church Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1868740, -76.3380900

15. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1288890, -76.1716670

16. Morphy Family Burying Ground
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1383090, -76.1465250

17. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cedar Hill, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2797260, -76.3021820

18. Willis Family Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1317640, -76.1508170

19. Saint Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Cemetery
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3010030, -76.2835560

20. St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Corkery, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2828000, -76.1009100

21. United Cemeteries
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1410550, -76.0799730

22. Rosetta Cemetery
Rosetta, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1194900, -76.3333300

23. Boyd's Methodist Cemetery
Boyds, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0912450, -76.2522420

24. Saint John's Anglican Cemetery
Innisville, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0860977, -76.2448807