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John Kirk

Birth	:	10 Nov 1885 Lanark, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	4 Jul 1954 Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.2120400, -76.2187300
Plot	:	Range B, Plot 517
Description	:	1954, Thursday July 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mr John Kirk Mr John Kirk passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 4 at the home of his son Glenson at Kingston. Mr Kirk had only arrived in Kingston two days previously after spending two weeks in Oshawa with his second son Kenneth and family. He appeared to be in good health up to the time of his fatal seizure. Born in Lanark Village, 69 years ago, he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Kirk. He came to Almonte at an early age with his family and... Read More	1954, Thursday July 8, The Almonte Gazette page 8 Mr John Kirk Mr John Kirk passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 4 at the home of his son Glenson at Kingston. Mr Kirk had only arrived in Kingston two days previously after spending two weeks in Oshawa with his second son Kenneth and family. He appeared to be in good health up to the time of his fatal seizure. Born in Lanark Village, 69 years ago, he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs Wm Kirk. He came to Almonte at an early age with his family and with the exception of a short time spent in Cobourg, lived here the remainder of his life. He was a weaver by trade and was employed in the Rosamond Woollen Mill for many years. In 1907 he married Miss Jane Hurdis of Carleton Place who predeceased him in 1942. To them were born three sons, Glenson of Kingston, Kenneth of Oshawa and Ross of Ottawa who survive with one grandson and one granddaughter. Ten years ago Mr Kirk married Miss Mary Drynan of Almonte who also survives. The late Mr Kirk was a member of the Almonte United Church and a member of the Oddfellows. The funeral service was held on Wednesday afternoon July 7 at the Comba Funeral Home and was largely attended. Re J. Ray Anderson, minister of Almonte United Church conducted the service and also officiated at the Auld Kirk Cemetery where interment was made. The pallbearers were: Archie Julian, Jas Southwell, Wilfred Crawshaw, Alex McDonald, Thos Walker and Jos Brooks. Among the beautiful tributes were flowers from the Plant Protection, G.M.C., Oshawa; Mississippi Lodge No 147, Almonte; Circle No 2, Almonte United Church; T.C. Holmes and staff, Kingston; Almonte Branch Canadian Legion; Hunting Club, Almonte; Staff of Bell Telephone Service, Ottawa.

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Where is John Kirk's memorial?
John Kirk's memorial is located at: Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada.
When did John Kirk death?
John Kirk death on 4 Jul 1954 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the John Kirk's memorial?
Latitude: 45.2120400
Longitude: -76.2187300

Family Members:

Parent

William Kirk

(1858 - 1938)

Jean Murphy Kirk

(1860 - 1936)

Spouse

Jane Hurdis Kirk

(1885 - 1942)

Mary Malinda Drynan Kirk

(1898 - 1973)

Siblings

Minnie Isabella “Mina” Kirk

(1890 - 1954)

Children

Infant Kirk

(1911 - 1911)

Glenson Alexander Kirk

(1913 - 1982)

Kenneth John Kirk

(1916 - 1993)

Ross William “Bud” Kirk

(1924 - 1971)

Flowers:

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