Robert Bordman Palmer (1875 - 1936)

Born 15 Dec 1875 in Rockland, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ancestors

Husband of Ermina Anna (Rainforth) Palmer — married 1 Sep 1897 in Windermere, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

Descendants

Died 14 Jul 1936 at age 60 in Weston, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Biography

Robert was born in 1875. He was the son of Thomas Richard Palmer and Margaret Ann Nichols. ^[1] He married Emma Rainforth the daughter of Miles Rainforth and his wife Margaret on 1 Sept, 1897 ^[2] He passed away in 1936 ^[3] and is buried in the Berwick Cemetery.

Obituary: Berwick Register July 22, 1936 The sudden and tragic death of Robert B Palmer occurred at his home in Weston early Tuesday morning, July 14, less than twelve hours after he was severely burned by an explosion of gasoline. Mr Palmer was the youngest son of the late Thomas R and Margaret Ann Palmer of Rockland and was in his 63rd year. In September, 1897, he married Ermina Rainforth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Miles Rainforth. After his marriage he resided in Somerset and later in Weston, where he carried on mixed farming. For several years he held the position of fruit inspector for a number of companies and private growers. He is survived by his wife; one son, Miles of Somerset; three daughters, Mrs Gordon Sanford and Mrs Frank Saunders, Weston and Mrs Floyd Smith, Clarence, Annapolis County; one brother, Thomas Palmer of Rockland and one sister, Mrs D L Thomas of Braintree, Mass. One daughter, Olive Margaret, predeceased him six years ago. The funeral was held from his late residence, Wednesday, July 15th at 2:30 pm and was very largely attended. In the absence of the pastor, Rev D J MacPherson, pastor of the Berwick Baptist Church, Rev B G Linton of Waterville conducted the services, assisted by Rev D Price. The hymn, "Saved by Grace" which Mr Palmer had sung during his hours of intense suffering in the evening preceeding his death, was rendered by Mrs V H Skinner and Mrs Clifford Crocker, accompanied by Mrs Hugh Illsley. "Rock of Ages" was also sung, also a solo, "Some Time We'll Understand" was beautifully rendered by Rev B G Linton. The pallbearers were Will Ross, Guy Zwicker, Frank Palmer, C F Matthews, Robert Rafuse, Church Morse, all Legion men. The casket was draped with the flag. Interment was in Berwick cemetery where a short service was rendered by the World War Veterans. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Occupation: Farmer/ Fruit Inspector Death: Gasoline burn over 3/4 of body

Children:

1. Cora Lillian, b. 1898, m. 21 Apr 1915, Frederic Gordon Sanford, d. 1983
2. Miles Simpson, b. 1900, m. 31 Aug 1921, Frances Elroy Calkin, d. 1988, res. Somerset, Kings Co., N.S.
3. Ruby Gertrude, b. 1902, m. 9 May 1923, Floyd Murdock Smith, d. 1999, res. Clarence, Annapolis Co., N.S.
4. Olive Margaret, b. 1905, d. 1930
5. Adelia Elsie, b. 1907, m. 20 Feb 1925, Frank Woodworth Saunders, d. 1999, res. Weston, Kings Co., N.S.

Sources

1. ↑ Nova Scotia Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Birth Registration: Year: 1875 book: 1816 page: 242 number: 381 Registry of Birth. Online Nova Scotia Canada Archives.
2. ↑ Nova Scotia Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Registration: Year: 1897 book: 1827 page: 24 number: 62 Registry of Marriage. Online Nova Scotia Canada Archives.
3. ↑ Nova Scotia Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Male Death Registration: Year: 1936 file: 148 number: 863 Registry of Death. Online Nova Scotia Canada Archives.

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