Mona McNally (Howes) Gathercole (1915 - 1998)

Born 5 Mar 1915 in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada

Ancestors

Wife of Frederick Gathercole — married 31 Aug 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Biography

• Mona was born in 1915^[1]. She was the daughter of Ernest Howes and Nora Lindsay^[2]. Mona married Fred Gathercole^[3] and they had two children. She passed away in 1998^[4].
• Mona and Fred's daughter, Susan, married the step-son of Jessie (Howes) Gilchrist, Bill. The connection is:

1. Susan Gathercole, daughter of
2. Mona McNally (Howes) Gathercole (1915-1998), sister of
3. Jessie Evelyn (Howes) Gilchrist (1910-1970), 2nd wife of
4. William Robertson Gilchrist Jr. (1906-1995), father (with 1st wife) of
5. William "Bill" Gilchrist

Sources

1. ↑ Birth date from memorial. Birth place from US Immigration card.
2. ↑ Parents' names from censuses, marriage announcement and parents' obits.
3. ↑ Marriage info from Alberta Marriage Index and marriage announcement.
4. ↑ Death date from memorial. Death place was probably Edmonton but no available record states that.

Family Trees

• FamilySearch Profile

Tour to Salt Lake City

• U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960 for Mona Howes; A3386 - Babb, Montana, June 1928-October, 1956; ALL; 001
  • Source Citation
    • The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Alien and Citizen Arrivals at Babb, Montana, June 1928-October, 1956; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: A3386; Roll Number: 001
  • Ancestry ca Record 1075 #3388843
  • Name: Mona Howes
  • Gender: Female
  • Race/Nationality: Irish
  • Departure Contact: Father E A Howes
  • Age: 22
  • Record Type: Cards
  • Birth Date: abt 1915
  • Birth Place: Vermillion, Alberta
  • Arrival Date: 31 May 1937
  • Port of Arrival: Babb, Montana, USA
  • Record has photo?: No

Marriage

• Alberta, Canada, Marriages Index, 1898-1944
  • Ancestry ca Record 61560 #264105
  • Name: Mona M. Howes
  • Gender: Female
  • Marriage Date: 1940
  • Marriage Place: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • Spouse: Frederick Gathercole
  • Certificate Number: 1214
• Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) - 15 Aug 1940, Thu - Page 14
  • Ancestry ca Record 62227 #21929219
  • Social Activities in Edmonton

Claiming the attention of society here, announcement was made Thursday of the engagement of Monda McNally, youngest daughter of Mrs. E. A. Howes and the late Dean Howes of the faculty of agriculture at the University of Alberta, and Mr. Frederick Gathercole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Gathercole. The wedding has been arranged for the month-end, and Mr. Gathercole and his bride will take up residence in this city after a honeymoon trip to the mountains.

• Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) - 31 Aug 1940, Sat - Page 16
  • Ancestry ca Record 62227 #21929779
  • Quiet Wedding For Miss Howes

With only members of the immediate families attending, the wedding took place quietly in the home of Rev. Dr. E. T. Scragg, Saturday morning, of Mona McNally, youngest daughter of Mrs. E. A. Howes and the late Dean Howes of the University of Alberta, and Mr. Frederick Gathercole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Gathercole.

The bride's frock of dusky rose crepe was made with a high neckline and a yoke in cutwork. Yellow roses and forget-me-nots formed a floral accent. Her hat was a brown Breton sailor.

Reception for about 25 guests was held later at the home of the bride's mother in 125 st.

Mrs. Howes was in navy blue crepe, with matching hat and corsage of Talisman roses. Skirt of her gown had inverted pleats in mauve and violet, and embroidery in the same shades patterned the bodice and the bracelet-length sleeves.

Mrs. Gathercode wore teal-blue sheer, with a wide-brimmed hat to match and a shoulder knot of pink roses.

Gladioli and sweet peas in pastel shades decorated the rooms and graced the bride's table, which was laid in ecru lace and centered by a three-tiered cake.

Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Morrow, of Winnipeg, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, were out-of-town guests for the wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Gathercode have left on a honeymoon trip to the Pacific coast and will be at home here in mid-September.

For traveling, the bride added to her ensemble a wine-toned topcoat in Cumberland homespun.

• Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) - 31 Aug 1940, Sat - Page 18
  • Ancestry ca Record 62227 #328456548
  • Married

GATHERCOLE-HOWES

The marriage is announced of Mona McNally, youngest daughter of Mrs. E. A. Howes and the late Dean Howes, to Mr. Frederick Gathercole, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick H. Gathercole. The wedding took place at 10:30 a.m., August 31st, at the manse home of Rev. E. T. Scragg, the officiating clergyman.

Obituary

• Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) - 27 Feb 1998, Fri - Page 26 (B6)
  • Ancestry ca Record 62226 #619586127
  • Obituaries & Announcements

Obituaries

GATHERCOLE, Mona McNally

On Monday, February 23, 1998 Mona Gathercole died at the age of 82 years.

"We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile..."

She will be remembered with love by her children, Susan Gilchrist (Bill) and Patrick (Ginger) and by her grandchildren, Marnie Roch (Douglas) and Timothy. Mona was predeceased by her husband, Fred in 1984.

A Memorial Service will be held at Howard & McBride Chapel of Chimes, 10179-108 Street, Edmonton, on Monday, March 2, 1998 at 10:00 a.m.

Interment to follow at Edmonton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association, #305, 10240-124 Street, Edmonton or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 10985-124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 0H9 would be appreciated.

Memorial

• Find A Grave: Memorial #168325656
  • Ancestry ca Record 60527 #4593931
  • FamilySearch Record
  • Name: Mona M Gathercole
  • Birth Date: 5 Mar 1915
  • Death Date: 23 Feb 1998
  • Cemetery: Edmonton Municipal Cemetery
  • Burial or Cremation Place: Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada
  • Has Bio?: N

Censuses and Voters Lists

• Library and Archives Canada: Census of 1916: Mona Howes
  • Ancestry ca Record 1556 #760170417
  • FamilySearch Record
  • Surname: Howes
  • Given Name: Mona
  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 1
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Ethnic Origin: Irish
  • Province: Alberta
  • District Name: Strathcona
  • District Number: 42
  • Sub-District Number: 18
  • Sub-District Description: City of Edmonton
  • Division Number: D
  • Family Number: 550
  • Page Number: 47
  • Line Number: 40
  • Microfilm: T-21955
  • Reference: R233-47-9-E
  • Item Number: 433725
• Library and Archives Canada: Census of 1921: Mona Howes
  • Ancestry ca Record 8991 #6294862
  • Surname: Howes
  • Given Name: Mona
  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 6
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Relationship: Daughter
  • Ethnic Origin: English
  • Province: Alberta
  • District Name: Strathcona
  • District Number: 11
  • Sub-District Name: Edmonton (City)
  • Sub-District Number: 45
  • Sub-District Description: All that portion of the city of Edmonton bounded on the north and west by the Saskatchewan River; on the east by 109th and on the south by 76th Avenue to the Saskatchewan River
  • Family Number: 362
  • Page Number: 33
  • Line Number: 46
  • Reference: RG31, Statistics Canada
  • Item Number: 828966
• Library and Archives Canada: Census of Prairie Provinces, 1926: Mona Howes
  • FamilySearch Record
  • Surname: Howes
  • Given Name: Mona
  • Gender: Female
  • Age: 11
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Relationship: Daughter
  • Ethnic Origin: English
  • Province: Alberta
  • District Name: Edmonton West
  • District Number: 47
  • Sub-District Name: Edmonton (City)
  • Sub-District Number: 43
  • Sub-District Description: Polling Subdivision No. 62. Consisting of all territory bounded on the north by the Saskatchewan River, on the west by the centre of 111th Street, on the south by the centre of 86th Avenue, on the east by the centre of 109th Street and Canadian Pacific Ra
  • Family Number: 208
  • Page Number: 19
  • Line Number: 20
  • Reference: RG31, Statistics Canada
  • Item Number: 1576639
• Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980 for Mona Howes; Alberta; Edmonton West or Camrose; 1940; 45729; page 4
  • Voters List filed twice under two riding names
  • Ancestry ca Record 2983 #28816074
  • Ancestry ca Record 2983 #30552633
  • Source Citation
    • Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980
  • UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
    • 8 Howes, E. A., dean ... 622
    • 8 Howes, Mrs. E. A. --- ... 623
    • 8 Howes, Miss Mona, stenographer ... 624
  • Reference Number: M-4797 and M-4798
• Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980 for Mona Gathercole; Alberta; Edmonton West; 1962; 82060; page 2
  • Ancestry ca Record 2983 #64178081
  • Source Citation
    • Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980
  • 145 STREET
    • 9914 Gathercole, Fred, manager ... 171
    • 9914 Gathercole, Mrs. Mona --- ... 172
  • Reference Number: M-5086
• Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980 for Mona Gathercole; Alberta; Edmonton West; 1963; 84359; page 1
  • Ancestry ca Record 2983 #26476639
  • Source Citation
    • Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980
  • 145 STREET
    • 9914 Gathercole, Fred, manager ... 70
    • 9914 Gathercole, Mrs. Mona --- ... 71
  • Reference Number: M-5143
• Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980 for Mona Gethercole; Alberta; Edmonton West; 1965; 89062; page 2
  • Ancestry ca Record 2983 #26476639
  • Source Citation
    • Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980
  • 145 STREET
    • 9914 Gathercole, Fred, credit manager ... 132
    • 9914 Gathercole, Mrs. Mona --- ... 133
    • 9914 Gathercole, Miss Susan, teacher ... 134
  • Reference Number: M-5202