Rogers - Roxanna
Hello Kathryn,
Knowing how resourceful you are, you probably already have these; however, in case you don't, here are the obituaries for Roxanna Rutherford Rogers & her husband (William Ross Smith):
Jan 31, 1961 Chronicle Herald:
SPRINGHILL - Mrs. William R. Smith, 79, died at Mrs. Zwicker's nursing home, 11 Victoria Street, Springhill, Saturday. Born at Springhill, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Frances Rogers. Her husband predeceased her in 1959. She was a member of the United Baptist Church. She is survived by sisters Elsie (Mrs. E.R. Hicks, Cumberland, B.C.) and Lillian (Mrs. A.C. Froter, Burnaby, B.C.). Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. from her home, 20 Magee Street. Rev. C.L. Bainbridge will officiate. Interment will be in the family lot at Windham, Cumberland County.
Oct 29, 1959 Oxford Journal:
Springhill - The death of William Ross Smith at All Saints' Hospital, on Saturday, October 10, marks the removal of a highly respected citizen who for over twenty-five years, until illness forced his retirement from active life, was a well-known local merchant in Springhill. During the years since his retirement, his life has been a constant and heroic struggle against increasing ill-health, throughout which he received the devoted and loving care of his wife, the former Roxanna Rogers. Born in Oxford seventy-four years ago, the son of the late Mr. Chesley Smith and Rhoda Mattinson Smith, he received his elementary and High School education in the Oxford Schools. During his early adult years he was a commercial traveller, and made many lasting friendships as he travelled from place to place. To old friends in the vicinity of Parrsboro, he will be remembered for his interest in, and ownership of, thoroughbred racing horses. In 1913 he married Roxanna Rogers, the daughter of the late Deacon and Mrs. Daniel D. Rogers, early and most highly esteemed citizens and pioneers of Springhill. At this time he took up residence in Springhill and established his own business as general merchant. School children of years past will remember with gratitude the patience and kindness of Mr. Smith when, during recess periods they used to crowd into the corner store (now owned by Mr. Stewart Fraser) for their "penny's worth of candy". Many a free treat was given by the kind-hearted, understanding merchant. An adherent of the United Baptist Church, Mr. Smith was a man of fine character and Christian principles, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Prior to 1944, when his illness confined him to his home, he was an ardent woodsman, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and taking long hikes through the woods. He was very fond of animals, especially of dogs. Even during the last few years, although suffering and losing strength rapidly, he never gave up, but worked around the yard to keep his premises in good condition. His pride and interest in his garden never waned. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife; also three sisters, Margaret, of Oxford; Daisy (Mrs. H.T. Jeffers) of Brantford, Ont.; Florence (Mrs. Leslie E. O'Brien) of Thompsonville, Connecticut, U.S.A.; and one brother, Robert R. Smith, of Hamilton, Ont. A sister (Bessie) Mrs. William Gordon, formerly of Thompsonville, Conn., predeceased him. Funeral services were held from his home, 20 McGee St., on Monday, October 12, at 3:15 p.m. The Rev. J. Earle DeLong, pastor of the United Baptist Church, conducted the services. The hymns sung ...
Gerry Mattinson
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