From The Calgary Daily Herald, Monday, July 16, 1928, pg 11:
OIL MEN ATTEND FUNERAL OF LATE PAT AYLESWORTH
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Attended by many members of the Royalite Oil Co., Turner Valley, which was officially represented by J.H. MacLeod, field manager, the funeral was held Monday afternoon of the late Adam Preston "Pat" Aylesworth, aged 53, who was drowned in Sheep Creek Friday when attempting to rescue his son.
The late Mr. Aylesworth was a carpenter attached to the oil company, his residence in Calgary being at 1020 Eighth avenue west. The service was held at Foster and Foster's funeral chapel, the Rev. George Driver officiating. The burial took place at the Union cemetery.
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From The Calgary Daily Herald, Saturday, July 14, 1928, pg 8:
DROWNED WHILE RESCUING SON
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A.P. Aylesworth Meets Death While on Fishing Expedition
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Adam Preston "Pat" Aylesworth, 53 years of age, a valued employee of the Royalite Oil Company, was drowned in Sheep creek at 9 o'clock Friday evening in a courageous attempt to rescue his 17-year-old son Robert, who had fallen into the treacherous stream. The young man was able to reach shore after having been carried nearly 200 yards downstream.
H.J.W. Lipsett, who arrived in the city from Turner Valley on Saturday morning, told a representative of The Herald that Mr. Aylesworth had gone fishing with his son at about 7:30 p.m. The fatality occurred about 9 o'clock, when Robert stepped from the bank to a large rock which was partly submerged.
Rock Undermined
It was the general opinion at the field that the rock must have been undermined by the current as when the lad stepped on it the boulder tilted, throwing him off his balance and he fell into the water, which is very deep and treacherous at this point.
In exactly what way Mr. Aylesworth met his death will never be known. His son last saw him rushing to his aid before being carried away by the current. The lad was able to reach the bank about 200 yards downstream, and running back called for his father but got no answer.
Rushing to the Royalite camp at Turner Valley, a short distance away, help was immediately summoned, and the body of Mr. Aylesworth was found 20 feet from the place where the boy had fallen in. Dr. Hall, Royalite doctor, worked on Mr. Aylesworth for more than an hour in an attempt to revive him, but without success.
May Have Fallen
There was a large bruise on the forehead and nose of the deceased, and the general opinion was that he had fallen in rushing to the help of his son. The last Robert saw of him before being swept away was running to the rock fro which he had just fallen into the water.
Constable Batt, of the A.P.P. at Okotoks, was notified and arrangements made to bring the remains to Calgary. The Herald was informed that no inquest will be necessary. Foster & Foster's undertaking establishment have charge of the funeral arrangements.
Besides his son, the deceased is survived by his widow and two daughters, Jennie and Betty, residing at 1020 Eighth street west; also a sister, Margaret, living in Newburgh, Ontario.
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Adam and Marion's son, Robert William Aylsworth, was born May 5, 1912 in Calgary, and died March 17, 1985 in North Vancouver, B.C. Robert was cremated.
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Adam married his first wife, Jessie Lumsden, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 1, 1905.
OIL MEN ATTEND FUNERAL OF LATE PAT AYLESWORTH
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Attended by many members of the Royalite Oil Co., Turner Valley, which was officially represented by J.H. MacLeod, field manager, the funeral was held Monday afternoon of the late Adam Preston "Pat" Aylesworth, aged 53, who was drowned in Sheep Creek Friday when attempting to rescue his son.
The late Mr. Aylesworth was a carpenter attached to the oil company, his residence in Calgary being at 1020 Eighth avenue west. The service was held at Foster and Foster's funeral chapel, the Rev. George Driver officiating. The burial took place at the Union cemetery.
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From The Calgary Daily Herald, Saturday, July 14, 1928, pg 8:
DROWNED WHILE RESCUING SON
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A.P. Aylesworth Meets Death While on Fishing Expedition
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Adam Preston "Pat" Aylesworth, 53 years of age, a valued employee of the Royalite Oil Company, was drowned in Sheep creek at 9 o'clock Friday evening in a courageous attempt to rescue his 17-year-old son Robert, who had fallen into the treacherous stream. The young man was able to reach shore after having been carried nearly 200 yards downstream.
H.J.W. Lipsett, who arrived in the city from Turner Valley on Saturday morning, told a representative of The Herald that Mr. Aylesworth had gone fishing with his son at about 7:30 p.m. The fatality occurred about 9 o'clock, when Robert stepped from the bank to a large rock which was partly submerged.
Rock Undermined
It was the general opinion at the field that the rock must have been undermined by the current as when the lad stepped on it the boulder tilted, throwing him off his balance and he fell into the water, which is very deep and treacherous at this point.
In exactly what way Mr. Aylesworth met his death will never be known. His son last saw him rushing to his aid before being carried away by the current. The lad was able to reach the bank about 200 yards downstream, and running back called for his father but got no answer.
Rushing to the Royalite camp at Turner Valley, a short distance away, help was immediately summoned, and the body of Mr. Aylesworth was found 20 feet from the place where the boy had fallen in. Dr. Hall, Royalite doctor, worked on Mr. Aylesworth for more than an hour in an attempt to revive him, but without success.
May Have Fallen
There was a large bruise on the forehead and nose of the deceased, and the general opinion was that he had fallen in rushing to the help of his son. The last Robert saw of him before being swept away was running to the rock fro which he had just fallen into the water.
Constable Batt, of the A.P.P. at Okotoks, was notified and arrangements made to bring the remains to Calgary. The Herald was informed that no inquest will be necessary. Foster & Foster's undertaking establishment have charge of the funeral arrangements.
Besides his son, the deceased is survived by his widow and two daughters, Jennie and Betty, residing at 1020 Eighth street west; also a sister, Margaret, living in Newburgh, Ontario.
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Adam and Marion's son, Robert William Aylsworth, was born May 5, 1912 in Calgary, and died March 17, 1985 in North Vancouver, B.C. Robert was cremated.
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Adam married his first wife, Jessie Lumsden, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 1, 1905.
From The Calgary Daily Herald, Monday, July 16, 1928, pg 11:
OIL MEN ATTEND FUNERAL OF LATE PAT AYLESWORTH
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Attended by many members of the Royalite Oil Co., Turner Valley, which was officially represented by J.H. MacLeod, field manager, the funeral was held Monday afternoon of the late Adam Preston "Pat" Aylesworth, aged 53, who was drowned in Sheep Creek Friday when attempting to rescue his son.
The late Mr. Aylesworth was a carpenter attached to the oil company, his residence in Calgary being at 1020 Eighth avenue west. The service was held at Foster and Foster's funeral chapel, the Rev. George Driver officiating. The burial took place at the Union cemetery.
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From The Calgary Daily Herald, Saturday, July 14, 1928, pg 8:
DROWNED WHILE RESCUING SON
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A.P. Aylesworth Meets Death While on Fishing Expedition
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Adam Preston "Pat" Aylesworth, 53 years of age, a valued employee of the Royalite Oil Company, was drowned in Sheep creek at 9 o'clock Friday evening in a courageous attempt to rescue his 17-year-old son Robert, who had fallen into the treacherous stream. The young man was able to reach shore after having been carried nearly 200 yards downstream.
H.J.W. Lipsett, who arrived in the city from Turner Valley on Saturday morning, told a representative of The Herald that Mr. Aylesworth had gone fishing with his son at about 7:30 p.m. The fatality occurred about 9 o'clock, when Robert stepped from the bank to a large rock which was partly submerged.
Rock Undermined
It was the general opinion at the field that the rock must have been undermined by the current as when the lad stepped on it the boulder tilted, throwing him off his balance and he fell into the water, which is very deep and treacherous at this point.
In exactly what way Mr. Aylesworth met his death will never be known. His son last saw him rushing to his aid before being carried away by the current. The lad was able to reach the bank about 200 yards downstream, and running back called for his father but got no answer.
Rushing to the Royalite camp at Turner Valley, a short distance away, help was immediately summoned, and the body of Mr. Aylesworth was found 20 feet from the place where the boy had fallen in. Dr. Hall, Royalite doctor, worked on Mr. Aylesworth for more than an hour in an attempt to revive him, but without success.
May Have Fallen
There was a large bruise on the forehead and nose of the deceased, and the general opinion was that he had fallen in rushing to the help of his son. The last Robert saw of him before being swept away was running to the rock fro which he had just fallen into the water.
Constable Batt, of the A.P.P. at Okotoks, was notified and arrangements made to bring the remains to Calgary. The Herald was informed that no inquest will be necessary. Foster & Foster's undertaking establishment have charge of the funeral arrangements.
Besides his son, the deceased is survived by his widow and two daughters, Jennie and Betty, residing at 1020 Eighth street west; also a sister, Margaret, living in Newburgh, Ontario.
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Adam and Marion's son, Robert William Aylsworth, was born May 5, 1912 in Calgary, and died March 17, 1985 in North Vancouver, B.C. Robert was cremated.
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Adam married his first wife, Jessie Lumsden, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 1, 1905.
OIL MEN ATTEND FUNERAL OF LATE PAT AYLESWORTH
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Attended by many members of the Royalite Oil Co., Turner Valley, which was officially represented by J.H. MacLeod, field manager, the funeral was held Monday afternoon of the late Adam Preston "Pat" Aylesworth, aged 53, who was drowned in Sheep Creek Friday when attempting to rescue his son.
The late Mr. Aylesworth was a carpenter attached to the oil company, his residence in Calgary being at 1020 Eighth avenue west. The service was held at Foster and Foster's funeral chapel, the Rev. George Driver officiating. The burial took place at the Union cemetery.
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From The Calgary Daily Herald, Saturday, July 14, 1928, pg 8:
DROWNED WHILE RESCUING SON
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A.P. Aylesworth Meets Death While on Fishing Expedition
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Adam Preston "Pat" Aylesworth, 53 years of age, a valued employee of the Royalite Oil Company, was drowned in Sheep creek at 9 o'clock Friday evening in a courageous attempt to rescue his 17-year-old son Robert, who had fallen into the treacherous stream. The young man was able to reach shore after having been carried nearly 200 yards downstream.
H.J.W. Lipsett, who arrived in the city from Turner Valley on Saturday morning, told a representative of The Herald that Mr. Aylesworth had gone fishing with his son at about 7:30 p.m. The fatality occurred about 9 o'clock, when Robert stepped from the bank to a large rock which was partly submerged.
Rock Undermined
It was the general opinion at the field that the rock must have been undermined by the current as when the lad stepped on it the boulder tilted, throwing him off his balance and he fell into the water, which is very deep and treacherous at this point.
In exactly what way Mr. Aylesworth met his death will never be known. His son last saw him rushing to his aid before being carried away by the current. The lad was able to reach the bank about 200 yards downstream, and running back called for his father but got no answer.
Rushing to the Royalite camp at Turner Valley, a short distance away, help was immediately summoned, and the body of Mr. Aylesworth was found 20 feet from the place where the boy had fallen in. Dr. Hall, Royalite doctor, worked on Mr. Aylesworth for more than an hour in an attempt to revive him, but without success.
May Have Fallen
There was a large bruise on the forehead and nose of the deceased, and the general opinion was that he had fallen in rushing to the help of his son. The last Robert saw of him before being swept away was running to the rock fro which he had just fallen into the water.
Constable Batt, of the A.P.P. at Okotoks, was notified and arrangements made to bring the remains to Calgary. The Herald was informed that no inquest will be necessary. Foster & Foster's undertaking establishment have charge of the funeral arrangements.
Besides his son, the deceased is survived by his widow and two daughters, Jennie and Betty, residing at 1020 Eighth street west; also a sister, Margaret, living in Newburgh, Ontario.
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Adam and Marion's son, Robert William Aylsworth, was born May 5, 1912 in Calgary, and died March 17, 1985 in North Vancouver, B.C. Robert was cremated.
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Adam married his first wife, Jessie Lumsden, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 1, 1905.
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