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Widely Mourn Death of Mrs. Allan A. Gilmour
Keen regret will be felt by a wide circle of friends in Ottawa and district over the passing this morning of Mrs. Gilmour, widow of Allan A. Gilmour, and former resident of Almonte, Ont. She was in her 92nd year, and had been in failing health for some time past.

Formerly Margaret Wylie Templeton, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Templeton. Sr., and was born on the 9th line of Ramsay, where her parents were pioneer settlers. The last of seven children, she lived nearly all her life in Almonte where she will be particularly well remembered. About 20 years ago she came to Ottawa to take up residence with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McLachlln, 380 Cooper street, where she lived since.

Of a most endearing and pleasant nature, Mrs. Gilmour was beloved by all who knew her. She attended Chalmers United church and had many friends in the congregation as well as elsewhere.
Predeceased by her husband 15 years ago, she was also predeceased by two sons, J. Lorne (Larry) Gilmour. well known hockey player, and by her eldest son. James Allan Gilmour, of Kingston, who died six months ago.

Surviving her are two daughters. Mrs. J. A. McLachlin, of Ottawa, well known philanthropic worker, and Mrs. John W. Lockhart, of Aylmer road, and three grandchildren. George Allan Gilmour and Miss Jean Gilmour, Kingston, and Robert Allan Gilmour, of Calgary, Alberta.

The funeral service will be conducted at the home, 380 Cooper street, on Thursday at 1 p.m. by Rev. W. R. Alp, of Chalmers church. The body will then be taken by motor to Almonte, for interment In the cemetery of Auld Kirk, where Mrs. Gilmour attended Sunday school as a child. Rev. W. R. Alp will also conduct the service at the graveside.¹

Many Attend Funeral Of Mrs. A. A. Gilmour
Largely attended, the funeral of Mrs. Allan A. Gilmour, one of Ottawa's oldest residents who died on Tuesday in her 92nd year, was held on Thursday afternoon from the home ot her son-in-law, J. A. McLachlin, 380 Cooper street to Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte.

Service was conducted at the residence and at the graveside by Rev. W. R. Alp. ot Chalmers United Church. "The Rugged Cross,' a favorite hymn of Mrs. Gilmour, was sung by Mrs. F. Finlayson.

Pallbearers were John Patterson, Gordon Reld. V. M. Young and Charles Winmill. .

Chief mourners were two daughters, Mrs. J. A. McLachlin, well known philanthropic worker of Ottawa, and Mrs. John W. Lockhart, of Aylmer road, with three grandchildren, George Allan Gilmour and Miss Jean Gilmour, of Kingston, and Robert Allan Gilmour, of Calgary.

Testifying to the esteem in which Mrs. Gilmour was held, numerous messages of sympathy and floral tributes were received, including pieces from the Big Sister Association; Colonel By Chapter. I.O.D.E; Silver Jubilee Chapter, I.O.D.E; Grace Hospital Women's Auxiliary; Canadian Daughters League, Thornley "Y", Yeoman "Y". Sunshine "Y, Ottawa District W.C.T.U, and Frances Willard W.C.T.U.⁴