Powell chronicled countless aspects of Grimsby history

Most of the history and genealogy of Grimsby would have been lost if it weren’t for Ruby Janet Powell who recorded so much in the 10 volumes of Annals of the Forty.

A descendant of the pioneer Pettit family, Ruby was always interested in family history. However, it was a radio talk by John Fisher which got Ruby into action. Fisher was urging families to record their histories for posterity.

Ruby called her friend Jean Powell (no relation) and asked her what they could do to preserve Grimsby family his-

A Small Drop of Ink

By Dorothy Turcotte

tories. The result was the Grimsby Historical Society, founded at a meeting in January, 1949.

In the ensuing ten years, Ruby researched the town’s history and the genealogy of the town’s founding families.

The result was Annals of the Forty, still available today. She was also appointed as the Grimsby Historical Society’s first archivist.

Brigadier Armand Smith of the E.D. Smith family asked Ruby to write a history of his family, and she did, called “Silas Smith, United Empire Loyalist and his Descendants” It was published in 1961, and is now considered a rare book.

Ruby Janet Powell was responsible for the blue-and-gold plaques around town.

There is one in front of the museum, honouring the First Town Meeting in 1790; another at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, and a third in front of the 200 plus-year-old Robert Nelles house, now the Nelles Manor Museum.

For many years, Ruby and her husband Jim lived at Canterbury Cottage, 129 Main St. W. where a large copper jug and the Indian marker tree distinguished their home from all others.

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Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 1, 2023, at the Grimsby Town Hall, Municipal Office, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby Ontario.

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 26 15 020 023 34402 0000; PIN 46044-0044 (LT); File No. 20-10; Minimum Tender Amount: $9,360.52

2. Roll No. 26 15 020 023 34403 0000; PIN 46044-0044 (LT); File No. 20-14; Minimum Tender Amount: $9,326.22

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, availability of road access, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and further information about this matter is available on line at www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.grimsby.ca or you may contact Faye West, CPA CGA, Manager of Revenue and Collections, The Corporation of the Town of Grimsby, 160 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby ON L3M 0J5, Phone: (905) 309-2062, Email: fwest@grimsby.ca

Obituary

Konkle, Doris G

Passed away peacefully at home, on Monday, January 30, 2023, at the age of 82. Loving mother to Blake and Gerald (Shirley). Dear grandmother to Sara (Sascha), and Naomi (Dave). Cherished great grandmother to MaryJane, Elizabeth, Anna and April. Doris will be remembered by her love of cooking and knitting. Doris will be missed by her many friends and neighbors. Visitation at STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 11 Mountain Street, GRIMSBY (905-945-2755) on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 11-1 p.m. Followed by a 1 p.m. chapel service.

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~ Thank You ~

The family of the late Teresa Virginia Pieprzak wishes to express their sincere thank you to friends and relatives for their expressions of sympathy. A very special thank you to Susan Pieprzak and Dr. Patrica Pieprzak for years of continuous support. Another special thanks to neighbor Kelsey when she was there for mom, and I was able to depend on. Heartfelt thanks and hugs to all the neighbours that sent endless floral tributes, cards, and the delicious meals to my house. These acts of just being there for me made a world of difference and they continue. Very special thanks to Tom for piping the recessional and at the cemetery, a beautiful tribute. Thanks to Dr’s Mullen and Lam for their exemplary care of my mom over the years. A warm thanks to Geoff and the staff at Stonehouse Whitcomb Funeral Home for providing a compassionate and professional service for mom that I know she would have been very proud of. Thanks also to the Nurses and PSW’s at Kilean for loving and embracing my mom. Blessings to all, you truly exemplified the meaning of extended family.

Tim Pieprzak

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