
Background of this photo: In March of 2006, I came across this photo of James and Agnes Good, Helen Lottie Good’s parents and my great grandparents. The photo was placed on a University of Regina personal web page (now removed) along with other family details by a distant cousin of mine, Grant Urban. Thank you Grant. I tried to contact you but your email address is no longer active.
Update: Grant signed my guest book Aug. 5, 2007
Here is what Grant had to say (with a few corrections made through further investigation and notes from Good family researcher Lois Scott, now deceased) about our common ancestors:
James E. Good
James was born December 26th, 1857 at Mill Stream, New Brunswick. My grandmother, James’ daughter-in-law, kept his obituary notice:
The Late James E. Good
Funeral services for the late James E. Good were held from Grace United Church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. S.A. Harry. The choir led the singing and contributed an anthem. Mrs. George Argue was soloist.
Mr. Good was born at Mill Stream, New Brunswick, December 26th, 1857. James E. Good married Miss Agnes B. McLeod on January 10, 1883. On January 10th, 1943, they celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.
Mr. Good was a pioneer of the district and a most highly respected citizen. He came with family to Fillmore in 1905 where he farmed 6 miles NE of Fillmore until he moved in Fillmore to live a few years ago. He was the organizer of the first Telephone Co. in the district and was president and director of the East Rural Telephone for years. He was a member of the Old Settlers School Board, a director of the Grain Growers Association and took an active part in all community welfare. He was a member of the Baptist Church and later joined the United Church to which he gave most earnest support and held the office of Senior Elder for many years.
He leaves to mourn his wife, two sons Ira and Clifford, Fillmore; three daughters (Ethel) Mrs. Deacon, Detroit; (Gertrude) Mrs. A. Raney, (Greta) Mrs. Howard Elder. He was predeceased by two daughters and a son. Helen, Lottie and Elbridge. Lottie, while very young, and Helen, Mrs. (Rev.) Robert Charlton, while they were on a trip to England. 22 grandchildren and 3 great children also survive. Burial was made in Fillmore cemetery.
Pallbearers were all pioneer friends: Messrs. L.E. Lubiens, S. Pollock, H.J. McDiarmid, W. Wright, W.O.Turnbull, Dr. T.H. Argue. The casket was covered with beautiful floral tributes, a testimony of respect on many friends. Fillmore friends join in deepest sympathy to Mrs. Good and her family in their bereavement.
Agnes Bassett Good (nee McLeod)
Agnes was born in 1859 at Mill Stream, New Brunswick. My grandmother, Agnes’ daughter-in-law, also provides her obituary notice:
The Late Ms. J.E. Good
Funeral services for the late Agnes Bassett McLeod, widow of the late James E. Good, were held Monday at 3:00 p.m. from Fillmore United Church with Rev. A.D. Slade and Rev. S.A. Harry of Avonlea, officiating. Many friends gathered to pay their respects to dearly loved pioneer. Mrs. E.B. Ramsay Jr. was pianist. Mrs. George Argue sang “Crossing the Bar”. Rev. Harry paid high tribute to Mrs. Good as a fine neighbour and friend during his pastorate here. Favorite hymns sung were “Lead kindly light” and “Abide with Me”.
Mrs. Good was born in 1859 at Mill Stream, New Brunswick. She married James E. Good on January 10, 1883 and they came west in April 1905 and settled on their farm five miles NE of Fillmore where they lived until they retired from the farm and took up residence in the village in 1936. In 1944, she was predeceased by her husband and since then has made her home with her son and daughter-in-law Ira and Mabel Good.
Mrs. Good’s home was noted for its warm hospitality and the fine Christian influence which radiated from it. Her cheerful disposition and her interest in people made her loved by all. She gave generous support to various activities of the church and to all worthwhile community efforts.
Left to mourn are three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Ethel Deacon, St. John NB, Mrs. Gertrude Raney, Cannington ONT; Mrs. Greta Elder, Fillmore; Ira and Clifford, Fillmore; 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Albert McLeod, Sussex NB.
Many beautiful flowers paid silent tribute, covering the casket which was borne to the Fillmore cemetary by Messrs. H.J.McDiarmid, W.O.Turnbull, W.Wright, J.Hart, A.M.Boll and J.MacLean.
