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His parents were listed as Mrs. W. Dowkes and the late W. Dowkes.¹⁰

Survivor(s): Jack Dowkes. Predeceased: Evlyn Zummach and Jack Zummach.⁷

Hanover Church Flower Decked For June Bridal
     Isabelle Zummach and John Wilfred Dowkes Take Marriage Vows Wednesday
     Standards of pastel shaded peonies, orange blossoms and ferns were used aa a colorful background for a lovely June wedding on Wednesday afternoon June 14lh In the Baptist Church Hanover when Miss Isabelle daughter of Hr Alexander Zummach of Hanover was united In marriage to Mr John Wilfred Dowkes of Kingston son of Mrs Dowkes and (he late Mr Dowkes of Owen Sound
     ev E. H. Young was the officiating minister. Mrs Lautenschlager played the wedding music and Miss Ruth Oehm sang very affectively "Oh Perfect Love."
     The lovely fair bride, given In marriage by her father, was charmingly gowned tn white silk net with graceful full floor length skirt and satin bodice fashioned with sweetheart neckline Her fingertip veil of silk net vu arranged tn halo style She was wearing the gift a rope of pearls and carried an arm bouquet of pink Braircliffe roses bouvardia and fern.
     Mrs. George Moore as matron or honor was attractive in a frock of poudre blue sheer with matching (fewer hat She carried an arm bouquet of Talisman roses Mr Race Dowkes of Owen Sound brother of the groom assisted aa best man The ushers were Mr Clarence Duff of Owen Sound and Mr George Moore of Hanover.
     Following the ceremony a reception was given at Pleasure Valley with lira Harold McInnis friend of the bride receiving the guests wearing flowered silk Jersey and navy accessories with corsage of Hollywood roe She ana twitted In receiving by the groom mother frocked in rose sheer black accessories and corsage of roses.
     [Later] Mr. and Mrs. Dowkes left on a honeymoon trip the bride donning a smart two-piece ensemble in llias (sic) jersey with white accessories and corsage of gardenias. They will reside in Kingston.¹⁰

Determine who are the parents of her grandchildren:
an unknown person.⁷

Survivor(s): Melville Schlievert, Gusta Edmiston and Doris Crawley. Predeceased: John O. (sic) Schlievert.¹³

Many Attend Funeral of the Late I. H. Rice
The funeral of the late I. H. Rice, whose death occurred recently, was held from his late residence, 54 Second ave. Fidelity Lodge, No. 231, A.F. and A.M.. of Ottawa, were in charge of the funeral arrangements. A Masonic service was conducted, both at the house and at the grave. Interment was made in Beechwood cemetery.

The late Mr. Rice was born at Millbanks, Ont., 59 years ago, but was a resident of Ottawa and district for the past eighteen year. He was employed by the W. C. Edwards Company, as woods superintendent on th Nation and Gatineau rivers. Before coming to Ottawa, he lived for a while at Wakefield. Que. Besides his widow, he is survived by six sons, Arthur. Gordon and Roy, overseas; Carl and Walter, in Saskatoon and Kenneth at home; four daughters. Mrs. C. Clarke, of Ottawa and the Misses Hazel. Muriel and Marian at home;, also four brothers, Messrs. A, Rice. James Rice, Alderman D. H. Rice, and Joseph Rice, and two sisters, Mrs. George Spango, Three Rivers. Que, and Mrs. James Burnett, of Vancouver.
The cortege which followed the remains to the cemetery was a lengthy one and floral offerings were numerous.

They consisted of wreaths from W. C. Edwards Co; D. R. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. H. McLean, Buffalo; Fidelity Lodge, No. 231, W. H. Rice, George Rice, and M. Hope and niece and nephew Herbert and Donald EEllard (sic), Lemuel and Harold Rice, and May Hasty and also from the teachers and class mates of Muriel and Marian. Sprays were received from Mr. Harvey Cameron. Jessie and Hela Burnet, Asa and Hudeon Rice, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. D. McLartey and the Kennedy family. Gates Ajar, was received from the brothers and sisters of the deceased.⁷

The funeral of Issac took place from his home at 54 Second Ave., Ottawa, Ont. It was a lengthy one in charge of the Masonic Order., Fidelity Lodge No.231. The service at the house and grave was conducted by Rev. Mr. Harbor.¹

[ The news clipping states that Issac was born at Millbank, Ontario, 59 years ago, his parents moving to Wakefield, Quebec when he was two years old, since which time he has resided in Ottawa districts and in the city for the past 18 years. He was greatly esteemed by those who came in touch with him in a friendly or business manner. He was employed by W.C. Edwards Company as a "Woods Superintendent" on the Nation and Gatineau Rivers and was well known favourably in those districts.]

[ Conflicting information----some personal notes indicate Isaac was born at Momenyton, Ontario.]

Comments made by Marion re. her father:-
Isaac worked for W.C. Edwards Company and was based at Eagle Depot, Quebec. He was an old fashioned gentleman, i.e., no talking at the table. Oldest girls had to get up from table to clean dishes. He would'nt
allow his wife to do this. She, in his view, was a Saint.
They resided, when Marion was young, at 668 Cooper st., Ottawa, Ont., so Isaac was away from home for lengthy periods of time. Their home had a stable carriage shed, summer kitchen at rear of house.

Word has it that Isaac's family came to the Wakefield area, from Millbank, Ont., when Isaac as two years old. [?]

An invoice from Jones & Stevens Monuments, dated Oct. 2nd, 1918, indicated that Mrs. Irena Rice was living at 54 Second Ave. at that time. The monument cost was $150.00.

An invoice from Rogers & Burney, Funeral Directors, dated July 19, 1917 was in the amount of $219.00. Casket....$175.00; Outside case painter....$10.00; Hearse....$8.00; 4 Carriages....$16.00, Other....$10.00.


[Gary Harold Rice, grandson of Isaac, who is doing extensive research into the family tree, had come upon the marriage certificate of Isaac and Irena and thereon the surname is spelled "RYCE" (is this a misspelling by the clerk?), his death certificate has the surname spelled "RICE". However, Gary, in his research, also found that Arthur, (the son killed in France during WW l) had a tattoo on his arm with the word "Ryce". What is the significance?]¹