British Home Children Obituaries 

Ernest Henson
Dakeyne Boy`s Farm

Died April, 1982. After a lengthy illness at Sunnybrook Hospital in his 86th year, Ernest, beloved husband of the late Edith Heasman, loving father of Walter and Elizabeth (Mrs. Betty Kendle), father-in-law of Majorie and Frank. Brother of the late Walter of Detroit, Michigan. Beloved grandfather of Louise, Jim, Jean, Frank Kendle, Debra, David and Douglas Henson. Dakeyne farmboy 1913-1915, Windsor, Nova Scotia 159th Batt. C.E.F. 1915-1919. First Canadian Division September 1939-February 1947. Second Army Field Workshop and First Canadian Tank Troup Workshop serving in Italy and North West Europe. Life member and Meritorious Service Medal Royal Canadian Legion Branch 466, Branch 66. Past Parade Marshal Warriors Day Council, Secretary-Treasurer Honorary Life Member International Society of Arborculture, Past Secretary-Treasurer Gardners' and Florists' Association, Masonic Lodge No. 462 Temiscaming 1919, Captain Second Co Boys Brigade 1933-1939, Guelph Alumni 1965 O A C 47 years with the City of Toronto Parks Dept Forestry Division.

Immigration Record

Surname:HENSONGiven Name:Ernest
Age:17
Sex:M
Ship:Alsatian
Year of Arrival:1914
Departure Port:Liverpoo
Departure Date:1914-04-11
Arrival Port:Halifax
Arrival Date:1914-04-17
Party:Nottingham, England
Destination:Dakeyne Farm, Falmouth, Nova Scotia
Comments:From Capt. Oliver Hind, 7 lads
Source:Library and Archives Canada
Reference:RG 76 C1bMicrofilm:T-4753Type of Record:Passenger Lists

Percy Robert Brown 
Dakayne Boy's Farm

Percy Robert Brown, 95, of Rainycrest Home for the Aged, Fort Frances, Ont., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances. Percy was born March 24, 1903 in Bulwell, England to the late William and Alice Brown. In 1917, he came to Canada as a “Home Boy” brought here by Oliver Hinds. He began working at age 14 at Dakeyne Farm in Falmouth, N.S. As Percy got a little older, he began working his way across Canada, working in logging camps. In the late 1920s, he settled in Rainy River District, a place he always called home. During the 1930s, he worked in the local logging camps as a cook and during those Depression years, he worked wherever work could be found. On May 1, 1940, Percy was united in marriage to Rose Blom. In 1940, he also began working for the local paper mill until he retired in 1971. Percy enjoyed gardening, watching hockey, fishing, his Black 1964 Ford truck, but most of all spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose Brown (October, 1981); infant daughter, Elizabeth Brown; two brothers, Bill and George; and three sisters, Ethle, Edith, and Doly. Percy is survived by his three sons, Bob Brown and wife, La Verna, of Fort Frances, Ont., Bill Brown and Bonnie of New Westminster, B.C., and Bud Brown of Coquitlam, B.C.; daughter, Velma Blom of Fort Frances, Ont.; nine grandchildren, Dennis Brown of Barrie, Ont., Lynne and husband, Richard Chambers, Wendy and husband, Martin Kellar, Sandra Brown, David Brown and wife, Laurie, all of Fort Frances, Ont., Amber Lee Brown, Eleanor and husband, Wayne Barron, of Barwick, Ont., Kennie Tetreault and Heather of Oliver, B.C., and Frank Lockman and Tracey of Fort Frances, Ont.; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several relatives in England. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Rev. Patrick Playfair officiated, with interment in Fort Frances Cemetery in Fort Frances. Honourary pallbearers were all of Percy’s grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Box 444, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8, or to the charity of your choice. Lord, take my life and make it wholly Thine; Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine. Take all my will, my passion, self, and pride: I now surrender, Lord-in me abide.  

Immigration Record

Surname :BROWN 
Given Name:Percy
Age:14
Sex:M
Ship:Olympic
Year of Arrival:1917
Departure Port:Liverpool
Departure Date:1917-04-14
Arrival Port:Halifax
Arrival Date:1917-04-20
Party:Nottingham, England 
Destination :Dakeyne Farm, Falmouth, Nova Scotia
Comments:Five lads from Capt. Oliver Hind
Reference:RG 76 C1bMicrofilm:T-4756