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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 15, 1917

Page

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Death of Dr McLeod after brief illness in Barrie

Esteemed St Andrew's Church minister emeritus Dr Duncan Darroch McLeod died Friday afternoon from pneumonia after a 24 hour illness. Born Gourock Scotland, he came to Canada as a youth, served Barrie 32 years, and held church and civic roles. Funeral at St Andrew's was preceded by a private service. Rev George A Brown led the proceedings with tributes from Presbytery, and many clergy attended.

D. D. McLeod D.D St. Andrew’s Church Duncan Darroch McLeod Gourock Clyde Canada Cobourg McLeod Victoria University Scotland Glasgow University Free Church College Glasgow Ancaster Paris Barrie Synod General Assembly Home and Foreign Mission Knox College Presbyterian Church In Canada Assembly Collier St. Methodist Public Library Board Hospital Children’s Aid Society Royal Victoria Hospital Dr. McLeod Barrie Presbytery G. A. Brown Boyle Orangeville Toronto Kingston Andrew Robertson St. James Square Presbyterian Church N. Campbell Presbytery Neil Campbell Congregation of St. Andrew’s Mr. Brown Brown Robt. Moodie Presbyterian Church National Church of Canada Utterson Eri. H. Firman Albert Thornbury A. L. Barclay Sam North W. EF. Gough W. Lawrence Firman Thornbury

Death of Rev. Dr. McLeod Praised in Pulpit Tributes

In all town pulpits last Sunday the death of Rev. Dr. McLeod was mourned with deep regret and eulogies to his fine Christian character and community service. Barrie clergymen and others offered tributes detailing his strong personality and citizenship.

Dr. McLeod

Death of Dr. McLeod Praised by Midland Cleric

Rev J J Elliott of Midland, a long time member of Barrie Presbytery, expresses deep regret at the death of Dr Mc Leod. He recalls him as a true friend and wise counsellor who spoke his mind with sincere purpose and demonstrated wide charity. The War Cry was a frequent visitor to his desk.

J. J. Elliott Midland Barrie Presbytery McLeod

Clergyman Farewell Marks Deep Local Loss

In a heartfelt notice mourns the departure of a cherished priest, praising his kindness to the poor and undeserved and noting the church is poorer for his leaving. The tribute reflects on his sympathetic service and the community’s gratitude.

Remembered Mentor D D McLeod’s Kind Student Support

Rev J A Pue Gilchrist recalls D D McLeod D D as a generous beacon for college students and young ministers. He notes McLeod kept his home open and offered practical guidance from infancy to ordination, including free pamphlets on student missions.

J. A. Pue-Gilchrist Presbyterian Church Bracebridge D. D. McLeod

Memorial salute and fatal rail disaster reported

Very Rev. Dean O Malley paid tribute to the late Rev. Dr. McLeod at St Marys Church. A separate report details a head on collision near Utterson between a passenger train and a freight, killing three men and injuring several others, with extensive wreckage and a long recovery period.

Tribute to Dr. McLeod By Rev G R Turk Remembrance of a Presbyterian Leader

The Collier Street pastor recalls Dr. McLeod as a lion among men and a kinglike figure with a keen mind. He praised his clear papers and firm adherence to Jesus Christ, noting his courage, endurance, and final passage after Mrs. McLeod's funeral.

G. R. Turk Collier St. Methodist Church St. Andrew’s McLeod

Barrie Club Defeats Stroud Curlers In Exhibition

Four Stroud rinks visited Barrie to play the Barrie Curling Club. Afternoon play left Barrie slightly ahead. evening scores show Barrie 14 7 9 12 13 4 total 44 to Stroud 4 4 2 5 5 4 total 44. A banquet followed at the rink with Red Cross service from Collier Street Methodist Church. Fred W Otton presided and a program of speech and song entertained both sides.

Stroud Curlers Barrie Red Cross Collier St. Methodist Fred. W. Otton

General Logie and Col Bickford Inspect 177th Battalion

General Logie and Col Bickford inspected the 177th Battalion yesterday, reviewing troops and equipment. The visit highlighted ongoing readiness efforts and questioned logistics amid training.

General Logie Col. Bickford 177Th Bn

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