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Francis Edward DONNELLY

Male 1909 - 1991  (82 years)


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  • Name Francis Edward DONNELLY 
    Birth 5 Jan 1909  Rimbey, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 19 Nov 1991  Edmonton, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial Holy Cross Cemetery, Edmonton Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I005  Donnelly Tree
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2022 

    Father Patrick DONNELLY,   b. 3 Sep 1863, Brechin, Ontario (Mara Twp) Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jul 1928, Seattle, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Adeline Ann DENESIA,   b. 26 Jan 1874, Croghan, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jun 1936, Edmonton, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Marriage ABT. 1902 
    Family ID F02  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leonie Cecile DEPOURCQ,   b. 20 Aug 1909, LaBroquerie, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Apr 2008, Edmonton, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 98 years) 
    Marriage 29 Dec 1931 
    Children 
    +1. Ronald Edward DONNELLY,   b. 20 Jan 1933, Edmonton, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Oct 2005, Edmonton, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
     2. Lawrence DONNELLY,   b. 2 Apr 1934, Edmonton, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jan 2012, St. Albert, Alberta Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years)
    Family ID F06  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2022 

  • Notes 
    • From the book "Who's Who of Alberta" 1969

      Francis Edward Donnelly, Supervisor of Teacher Recruitment of the Edmonton Separate School Board was born in Rimby, Alta January 5, 1909, the son of Patrick and Adeline (Denesia). His father was born in Ontario and his mother in the U.S. They came to Alberta in 1901. On December 29, 1931 he married Leonie Cecile DePourcq of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They have two children, Ron Edward a dentist and Lawrence Joseph and Chartered Accountant and 7 grandchildren.

      Mr. Donnelly received his elementary education in Rimbey and secondary in Wetaskewin and Lacombe, Alberta. He attended Camrose Normal School in 1926-27 and obtained a first class Teaching certificate. In 1927-28, he began his teaching career at Rimbey, Alberta and 1928-29 attended university. From 1929-30 he taught at the Boyle Alberta School District and 1930-63 teacher and vice principal at Edmonton Separate Schools. In 1963, Mr. Donnelly became Supervisor of Teacher Recruitment. In 1944, he was asked to take a temporary position as Secretary-Treasurer and Manager of St. Anthony's Parish Savings and Credit Union.

      In 1958 he became a member on the advisory board, advising life insurance companies of Alberta on group policies. Mr. Donnelly is a member of the Alberta Teacher's Association, past president, vice president and secretary of the Edmonton Local. He supports all charitable organizations.

      Mr. Donnelly was one of eleven people who started the credit union with $28. Assets are now in excess of $350,000 and 800 members. He was an instructor in Cadets Corps of Canada and was an officer in Cadet Services of Canada from 1930-45.

      In 1967 he was awarded the Centennial Medal. As hobbies, Mr. Donnelly enjoys working with people and their problems, a sports fan, flying with his son and travel. He has travelled extensively throughout Canada and the US.

      His political inclination is Liberal and he is a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He is an usher at church. His home address is 10042-88 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta. He office is 9807-106 St., Edmonton, Alberta.

      History of Blindman Valley District:
      Just after the turn of the century, several families, the Platts, Richards, Lloyds, Donnellys, along with a few other families, headed up by Charles F. Hanson, set about establishing a School District. Land was purchased from W. Richards, and the school building was erected by Mr. J. Dixon and Mr. Meredith Roberts. Mr Roberts, with the help of Mr. George Sparks, went on to build the barn/stable, while Mr. John Sakofsky drilled the water well and Daddy Woods, a tinsmith in Rimbey, supplied the casing for a total of $175.10. Unfortunately the water from the well was not good, so water was carried from the nearby Richards and McCullough farms. The school was in operation from 1907 to 1949 when the students began being bussed into Rimbey. Mr. Ed Donnelly is listed as one of the teachers.

  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Obituary.
      DONNELLY, Francis Edward On November 19. 1991. Mr Francis Edward Donnelly of Edmonton born January 5, 1909 passed away at the age of 82 years He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife, Leonie; two sons. Dr Ronald Donnelly and his wife Joan of Edmonton, Lawrence Donnelly and his wife. Mavis of St Albert and eight grandchildren. Timothy Patrick. Maureen. Denise, David. Christopher. Lauren ana Gregory and tour greatgrandchildren. Jae. Kristel. Mark and Devin He also leaves his sisters. Bernadine MacDonald and her husband. John. Sister Margaret Donnelly. SC.. both of Edmonton. Mr Donnelly was predeceased by his brothers Elmer and Kenneth and his sisters, Mamie beaudoin and Hazel Thomas He attended Camrose Normal School in 1926-27. He began his teaching career in Rimbey Alberta In 1929 to 1930. he taught in Boyle Alberta From 1930 to 1963 he served as teacher and vice-principal in the Edmonton Separate Schools. In 1963. Mr Donnelly became Supervisor of Teacher Recruitment for the Edmonton Separate Schools until his re tirement in 1970. Prayer Services will be held Thursday. November 21st at 7 00 p m in the Wild Rose Chapel of Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home. 10011 114 Street Reverend Leo Cordeau will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. Friday November 22, 1991 at 10:00 a m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 12810 111 Avenue, followed by interment in Holv Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to Canadian Diabetes Association, 305. 10240 124 Street, Edmonton T5N 3W6, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation ot Alberta. 10985 124 Street. Edmonton T5M 0H9. The Floral Chapels. Connelly-McKinley Ltd. Phone: 422-2222.
      Edmonton Journal
      Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
      21 Nov 1991, Thu ? Page 55


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