McQuaig, Thomas Harold
1896 - 1962 (66 years)-
Name McQuaig, Thomas Harold [1, 2, 3] Birth Mar 1896 Belmont, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada [1, 2, 4] Birth 23 Mar 1896 Marmora, Hastings, Ontario, Canada [3] Gender Male Residence 1901 Belmont, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada [1] Residence 1911 Belmont, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada [2] Death 19 Apr 1962 Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada [3, 4] Burial 23 Apr 1962 Marmora Common Cemetery, Mamora, Hastings, Ontario, Canada [4] Person ID I26682 The Thoma Family Last Modified 20 Sep 2023
Father McQuigge, David, b. 1869, Rawdon, Hastings, Ontario, Canada d. 12 Apr 1900, Madoc, Hastings, Ontario, Canada (Age 31 years) Relationship natural Mother Cook, Mary Almida, b. 27 Jul 1871, Marmora, Hastings, Ontario, Canada d. 26 Feb 1956, Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA (Age 84 years) Relationship natural Marriage 16 Jan 1892 Belleville, Hastings, Ontario, Canada [5, 6] Family ID F9910 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Burns, Sandra Grace, b. 1910, Marmora, Hastings, Ontario, Canada d. 13 Oct 1974, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada (Age 64 years) Children 1. McQuigge, Harold Jack, b. 28 Mar 1934, Marmora, Hastings, Ontario, Canada d. 6 Apr 2005, Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada (Age 71 years) [natural] Family ID F13996 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 20 Sep 2023
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Notes - THOMAS HAROLD McQUIGGE *
Thomas McQuigge, a former well known resident of Marmora passed away in St. Joseph's
Hospital, Peterborough, on Thursday, April 19th, in his 67th year. Mr. McQuigge was born in
Marmora, a son of the late David McQuigge and Mary Cook. He spent his boyhood in Marmora
where he received his education. He enlisted with the 254th Battalion at Marmora in the First
World War, later transferring to the 2nd Battalion with which he served overseas. He
was severely wounded and some years later became blind as a result of shrapnel which had
lodged in his head. He was a charter member of Marmora Branch No. 237 of the Canadian
Legion.
For many years he had resided in Peterborough where he was employed at the Canadian General
Electric Plant. He always retained his fondness for Marmora and enjoyed frequent visits with old
friends here through the years. He was a member of St. Luke's Anglican Church, Peterborough.
He is survived by his wife, the former Sandra Grace Burns, one son, Harold, of Peterborough,
and (?) grandchildren. Also three brothers, William of Peterborough, Douglas of Cordova Mines
and, Joseph Johnson of British Columbia; and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Leonard (Lena) of
Marmora; Mrs. J. McManus (Mary) and Mrs. G. Burnham ' (Annie) both of Watertown, N.Y.
and Mrs. S.B. Cheeseman (Myrtle) of Ottawa.
The deceased rested at the Howden Funeral Home, Burstall St., Marmora until 2.00 p.m. on
Monday, April 23rd, when the funeral. service was conducted in St. Paul’s Anglican Churchby
Rev. R. G. Fleming. Interment was in Marmora Protestant Cemetery. The committal service at
the graveside was under the auspices of Marmora Branch No. 237, Canadian Legion. The pall
bearers were Elmer Pearce, Mike Gaghan, Harold Nayler, Robert Gray, Nathan Mumby
and Herbert Wright.
Marmora Herald April 26, 1962 Page 1
- THOMAS HAROLD McQUIGGE *
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