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Ruby "Robina Ann Fraer Reid" and her husband George Gunn lived in Fort William about 1969 until they retired in 1974. When they were at Fort William they regularly travelled to Fortrose to visit her aunt. At retiral they moved there to be near her. I visited Fortrose a number of times and Ruby was often visiting her Aunt.  Ruby was born most likely in RSA in 1923 and travelled back to Uk in 1928. Her parents were Alexander Reid a Carpenter and Robina Strong McEwen born 1890 in Wick and were most likely married in RSA. I have been unable to discover the full story but is most likely that Ruby's mother died in RSA and that her father was unable to look after her so she was looked after by her Aunt  Netta  and Uncle the Camerons. Ruby never talked about her parents or the Camerons. She never mentioned your mother.  I have been unable to trace Rubys father but I think he was alive in the 1950's. Anything you can add would be of interest.  Ruby is not a blood relative but I lived with them for 4 months in 1959 in Helensburgh when my father was unwell and holidayed with them in the 1960's.  The originator of this thread seems to have only been active in 2013 so may not see the recent additions.

Hopefully you will get this message. The above people has no children but cared for a neice. I have visited the house Viewmont with her around 1972.(*) Moderator Comment: e-mail removed in accordance with RootsChat policy,to avoid spamming and other abuses.

Its been a while since you posted this but I found in the 1953 Voters Records, Agnes as a Housekkeper at Apt 31  255 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa and in 1957 at same address maked retired with a Mrs Catherine Gibbs.  I have been looking at the Gibb family to see what happened to them in case it provided any hints.

Alison SIMPSON (Child of Catherine and John S Gibb)

SIMPSON, Alison Gibb Peacefully on Remembrance Day, November 11, 2004. Predeceased by her beloved husband Harold. Survived by her children and their respective spouses, Clara and Amos and Joseph and Christine. Fondly remembered by her 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and several nieces, nephews and dear friends from across North America. Born June 12, 1917 in Berlin, New Hampshire, she moved to Gatineau with her family in 1929 and later lived in Brockville and Montreal. Dedicated member of the United Church of Canada and the Lorraine Chapter of the Eastern Star. We will always treasure her sense of humour, her story telling and genuine kindness to all. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa on Sunday, November 14, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Pinecrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we kindly suggest a donation to the Lakeshore General Hospital to help them with the enormous needs of the sick and the elderly. We are forever grateful for the loving care she received at the Lakeshore General Hospital, the Richardson Hospital and Legault Residence.

spouce  Harold William Simpson 1911-1983

From the Ottawa Journal  13-2-1956  MAY be relevant
Miss Agnes Ritch was presented with a life membership at the February meeting of the Afternoon Auxiliary of Dominion United Church WM8, held Thursday. The presentation was made by Mrs. J. A. Wedge. Mrs. W. H. Serlvens presided. Mrs. V. E. Raymond and Mrs. E. T. Emmerson conducted the devotional service.

This is her notification of death (It has been scanned using OCR so is a bit odd but generally fits her) Ottawa Journal 5-6-1968
RITCH, Agnes- Suddenly on Tuesday. June 4. 1968. Agnes Vftitch, daughter of the late Mr. end Mrs. Edward RitchJ Resting Hulse and Playfair Central Chapel, 319 McLeod. Service Wednesday 2 pjn. Interment East .Templet on United cemetery.

Annie Stark Whitton born 1875  died 13-1-1910 Royal Infirmary, Dundee.  She had married  Charles Burnett Robb 2-12-1901  at 17 Lawrence Street, Dundee  Her mother was  Mary Jane Ann Bell who died 19-5-1891  at 229 Hilltown, Dundee  her father was reputed to be a William Whitton. Her mother married  James Gracie  17-10-1879.  James Nicoll Gracie  remarried 17-5-1892  a Christina White a widow whose surname was Walker. Christina died in Boston 1932 as far as i can see.