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Janet Lawson Pitkethly

F, #7265, b. 31 January 1902, d. 23 October 1976
Last Edited: 4 May 2023

Parents:

Father*: George Pitkethly building supplies b. 13 Sep 1871, d. 8 Aug 1943
Mother*: Elizabeth Bell b. 29 Aug 1871, d. 21 Mar 1924
  • Birth*: Janet Lawson Pitkethly was born on 31 January 1902 at Newburgh, Fife, Scotland, .1
  • She was the daughter of George Pitkethly building supplies and Elizabeth Bell.
  • (Deceased) Death*: Janet Lawson Pitkethly died on 23 October 1976 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, , at age 74.1
  • Obituary: The obituary of Janet Lawson Pitkethly was was published on 23 October 1976 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, . STANLEY On Octo- ber 23, 1976, Janet L. Stanley of 1445 West 73rd Ave., in her 75th year. Mrs. Stanley was born in Newburgh, Fifeshire, Scotland, and was a longtime resident of Vancouver. She was a life member and Past Matron of the Maple Leaf Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the Daughters of Scotia. She is survived by and deeply mourned by her brother, George Pitkethly and sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown and Mrs. Edith Spence. Funeral service Wednesday, October 27th at 1 p.m. in the Dogwood Chapel, Fraser St. at 38th Ave. Rev. H. Illsey officiating, cremation. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Maple Leaf Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Arrangements by HAMILTON MORTUARY LTD. Phone 324-3851.2
  • (Witness) Burial: She witnessed the burial of Elizabeth Bell after 21 March 1924 at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, .3
  • Married Name: As of circa 1925, her married name was Stanley.1
  • (Witness) Obituary: Janet Lawson Pitkethly was mentioned in the Obituary of George Pitkethly building supplies on 8 August 1943; George Pitkethly obituary Vancouver Canada:

    G. Pitkethly Dies
    DEATH CLAIMS BUSINESS HEAD
    George Pitkethly, 671 East Sixty-fifth, founder and organizer of Pitkethly Bros., died today at his home. He was 72.
    He had resided in Vancouver 32 years.
    Mr. Pitkethly was born in New. burgh, Fifeshire, Scotland, and was for many years engaged in the stone quarry business in Scotland. He came to Vancouver in 1911, and was employed by the B.C. Electric Railway Co.
    For the past 20 years he was in the building supply business, operating the firm of Pitkethly Bros.
    MEMBER A.F. & A.M.
    He had been associated with Masonic Order for the past 50 years.
    He was a life member in Scotland of Lindore Lodge, and in Vancouver was affiliated with Trinity Lodge No. 98.
    Surviving are three sons, David, Thomas, George; four daughters, Mrs. H. Ward, Mrs. H. Brown, Janet Pitkethly, Mrs. W. Spence, all of Vancouver; a brother and a sister in Scotland; seven grand- children and a great-grandchild in Vancouver.
    Final tribute will be paid Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Chapel with Rev. T. S. Paton officiating.
    Interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.4
  • (Witness) Burial: Janet Lawson Pitkethly witnessed the burial of George Pitkethly building supplies after 8 August 1943 at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Canada, ; Parents: David Clark Pitkethly & Janet Lawson
    Spouse: Elizabeth Bell married at West Park, Parish of Newburgh, County of Fife, Scotland on January 22, 1892.
    Children(9):
    1) Nellie 1893
    2) David Clark Bell-1895
    3)Thomas Bell-1897
    4) George 1899
    5) Alexander 1900
    6) Janet Lawson 1902
    7) Elizabeth Bell-1906
    8) Jeanie-1911
    9) Edith- 1914
    Immigrated from Scotland to Canada about 1911.

    Occupation: founded his own Building Supply Company called Pitkethly Brothers.
    Death: stomach cancer at 71 yo on 8 Aug. 1943 Vancouver, Canada
    Burial: Mountain View Cemetery.5

Citations

  1. [S40] From FR [Aug 2010].
  2. [S40] CKO [Apr 2022].
  3. [S67] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com) Originally Created by: Headstone Genealogist
    Added: 23 Apr 2008
    Find a Grave Memorial ID: 26262380
    Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26262380/elizabeth-pitkethly: accessed 9 August 2023), memorial page for Elizabeth Bell Pitkethly (31 Aug 1874–21 Mar 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26262380, citing Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Maintained by Cindy Keller (contributor 49854689).
  4. [S40] CO [Feb 2022].
  5. [S67] Website findagrave.com (http://www.findagrave.com) Originally Created by: Headstone Genealogist
    Added: 23 Apr 2008
    Find a Grave Memorial ID: 26262379
    Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26262379/george-pitkethly: accessed 9 August 2023), memorial page for George Pitkethly (13 Sep 1871–8 Aug 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26262379, citing Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; Maintained by Cindy Keller (contributor 49854689).