UNKNOWN PAPER - 29 December 1959 ELLEN DOUGLAS, one of River John's oldest and best know residents passed away on Dec. 22, at Sutherland Memorial Hospital, Pictou where she had been a patient for two weeks. Miss DOUGLAS celebrated her 92nd birthday on Nov. 26. Born in River John, she was the eldest daughter of the late John and Chirsty (LANGILLE) DOUGLAS and lived her entire life in this village. In her younger day she taught school and was very active in the work of St. George's Presbyterian Church, being for years an outstanding Sunday School teacher, and a charter and life member of St. George's Women's Missionary Society. She has been in failing health for some time and for the last six years had been tenderly cared for by Miss Estelle MacKENZIE, a distant relative. In her immediate family she is survived by one sister, Christobell, Mrs. Duncan MATHESON, and a niece, Mrs. Helen HALPERIN, all of San Francisco. A brother, Sandy, Predeceased her many years ago. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 24, from St. George's Church, conducted by the student minister, Mr. E.F. DEWAR, assisted by Rev. H. Harold MacDONALD of Salem United Church. In his address Mr. DEWAR referred to the mark Miss DOUGLAS had left in this community by her Christian life and teaching of the children. Hymns sung were "The Lord's My Shepherd", "By Cool Siloam" and "Abide With Me". The pall bearers were George and James BAILLIE, Austin DOUGLAS, Donald CRAIG, Ralph LANGILLE and George DOUGLAS. Interment took place at the family plot in St. George's Church cemetery. There were many lovely floral offerings. Among those from a distance attending her funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charles MATHESON and daughter, Miss Isobel MATHESON, and Isaac MacQUARRIE, Hopewell; Mr. and Mrs. Noble HAYMAN, Waugh's River; George BAILLIE, Trenton, and Mrs. Daisy MacKAY, Tatamagouche.