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woman‎Ellen Mary "Nellie" Coyle‏‎
Born ‎25 Sep 1887 Quebec, Canada, died ‎18 Jul 1948 Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada‎, age 60 years, buried Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada

Married ‎24 Jun 1908 Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada, age 20 years (married 40 years) to:

manGeorge Charles Rooney‏, age by marriage 26 years, son of Michael Rooney and Mary Ann Mullin‏.
Born ‎5 Jan 1882 Wakefield Township, Outaouais, Quebec, Canada, died ‎11 Aug 1958 Venosta, Quebec, Canada Event Description: Martindale, Quebec, Canada‎, age 76 years, buried Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada
George is in the 1891 census in Low, Canada with the Mullen family: James and Jane, both age 65, and their kids. But his mother was a Mullen. He is in the 1901 census in Maniwaki as a domestic with the James and Bridget McAuley family. He is in the 1911 census of Low, married to Ellen and with the two oldest children.

Obituary
George C. Rooney of Venosta Dies
George Charles Rooney, of Venosta, Que., died Monday in hospital at Gatineau, following a lenghty illness. He was 76.

Born and educated in Farrellton, he was a son of the late William Rooney and the late Mary Ann Mullin.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ellen Coyle whom he mattied in Martindale, Que., in 1908.

Mr. Rooney farmed in the Venosta district all his life.

He attended Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Venosta, and was a member of the League of the Sacred Heart.

He is survived by four sons, Harold and Willard, both of Venosta; Thomas, of Valleyfield, Que., and Charles, of Douglas, Ont., three daughters, Mrs. Mary Kelly of Venosta, Mrs. Charles Lamarr (Dorothy) of Laurel, Florida, and Mrs. Lambert Brunke (Kathleen), of Stratford, Ont., and a brother, William, of Ottawa.

The body is at the McEvoy Brothers' funeral home, 235 Kent Street. Funeral will be held Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Venosta, for service at 10 a.m.

Interment will follow in St. Martin's vemetery, Martindale, Que.

Children:

1.
man‎Michael Joseph Rooney‏‎
Born ‎18 Jun 1909 Venosta, Quebec, Canada, died ‎2 Mar 1947 Hull, Quebec, Canada‎, age 37 years
Oldest child of George and Ellen
Never married, no children
Died of tuberculosis at age 37
Buried at Martindale with his parents George and Ellen

Obituary
Rooney, Michael Joseph
On Sunday, March 2, 1947, in hospital, at Hull, P.Q., Michael Joseph Rooney, aged 37 years, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rooney of Venosta, P.Q. Resting at McEvoy Bros., 235 Kent St. Funeral Thursday to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church for requiem mass at 9 o'clock, thence to Notre Dame vault.

2.
womanCatherine Dorothy "Dorothy" Rooney‏
Born ‎4 Oct 1910 Quebec, Canada, died ‎31 Aug 1984 Zion, Lake, Illinois, USA‎, age 73 years
Married Charles LaMarr. He is deceased.
Dorothy is buried in Zion, Lake County, Illinois. It is unlikely Charles is buried with her. They moved around from Detroit MI to Tampa FL, to Chicago IL.
Two children: Alice born approx. 1940 and Charles LaMarr Jr, born approx. 1945
Venosta Rooney's haven't been in touch with them since the 70's.
Charles Rooney was notified of Dorothy's death in 1984. He relayed the message to us that she had died and was buried in Zion, Lake County.

3.
manThomas George Arcadies "Tommy" Rooney‏
Born ‎12 Jan 1916 Venosta, Quebec, Canada, died ‎26 Oct 1983 Valleyfield, Beauharnois-Salaberry, Quebec, Canada‎, age 67 years
Married to Gloria Leduc. She died Nov 28, 2000
Lived in Valleyfield QC, just outside of Montreal.
Thomas and Gloria are both buried in Valleyfield.
They have one adopted daughter named Nancy. Don't know if she adopted the Rooney name or kept her own family name. Her birthday I believe is December 2, 1965. We haven't been in touch with Nancy since Gloria died in 2000.

Obituary
Rooney, Thomas (Tommy)
In hospital on Wednesday, October 26, 1983, Thomas Rooney, age 67. Beloved husband of Gloria Leduc. Dear brother of Charles and Mary (Mrs. Peter Kelly), both of Venosta, Quebec; Dorothy (Mrs. Charles LaMarr), Illinois and Mrs. Kathleen Cloney, London, Ontario. Predeceased by brothers Michael, Harold and Willard. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. No visitation. Cremation Thursday, October 27. Funeral Mass Saturday at Notre Dame de Bellerive Church at 3 p.m. Interment parish cemetery, Valleyfield, Quebec.

4.
womanMary Anastasia Rooney‏
Born ‎22 Jan 1918 Venosta, Quebec, Canada, died ‎28 Oct 1992 Hull, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Event Description: Martindale, Quebec, Canada‎, age 74 years, buried Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada
Obituary
Kelly, Mary
In hospital on Wednesday, October 28, 1992. Mary Rooney, age 74 years. Beloved with of the late Peter Kelly. Daughter of the late George and Ellen (Coyle) Rooney. Loving mother of Orville (Marie Gleason), Matthew (Matt) Dalla Balderson, all of Venosta. Ida Grant of Ottawa, and Doreen (Wolfgang Richter) of Kemptville. Predeceased by a son, Harold. Loving grandmother of Kimberly Ann, Peter, David, Lisa, Stephen and Randy and predeceased by grandchildren Peter Shawn and John Francis. Dear sister of Charlie Rooney of Venosta, and predeceased by brothers Michael, Thomas, Harold and Willard and sisters Dorothy and Kathleen. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset Street (Centretown), from 2-10 p.m. Saturday, and then at the Centre, Low, Quebec, from 2-10 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Monday, to Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Venosta, for Mass of Christian Burial, at 11 a.m. Interment St. Martin's Cemetery, Martindale, Quebec. In memoriam donations to the Gatineau Memorial Hospital, Wakefield, Quebec, appreciated.

5.
manHarold Benedict Rooney‏
Born ‎16 Apr 1919 Venosta, Quebec, Canada, died ‎16 Nov 1977 Ottawa, Canada‎, age 58 years, buried Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada
Married to Ann Fitzpatrick on October 5, 1959 (six days before his uncle William Rooney dies).
Ann was born around 1923, and died on July 16, 1982.
Ann is buried with her family in Notre Dame Cemetery in Ottawa.
They lived in Ottawa, and separated in 1972 (but remained married until his death).
They never had any children.
Harold died suddenly of a heart attack and is buried at Martindale.

Obituary:
Rooney, Harold
On Wednesday, November 16, 1977, Harold Rooney, age 58, of 252 Main Street, beloved husband of Anna Fitzpatrick, dear brother of Thomas of Valleyfield, Charles and Mary (Mrs. Peter Kelly), both of Venosta, Dorothy (Mrs. Charles LaMarr) of Zion, Illinois and Mrs. Kathleen Cloney of London. Predeceased by brothers Michael and Willard. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset St. (centre town) after 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Saturday to Our Lady of Sorrows, Venosta, for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. Martin's Cemetery, Martindale.

6.
manCharles Vincent "Charlie" Rooney‏
Born ‎3 Apr 1920 Venosta, Quebec, Canada, died ‎19 Jul 1997 Venosta, Quebec, Canada Event Description: Martindale, Quebec, Canada‎, age 77 years, buried Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada
Charlie died suddenly of a heart attack and is buried in Martindale.

Obituary
Rooney, Charles
(C.P.Railroad - Retired)
Suddenly at home, Saturday, July 19, 1997. Charles Rooney age 77 years, dear husband of the late Christina Ryan of Venosta, Quebec. Dear father of Rev. Lomer Rooney, Kevin (Barbara), Dwyla (Mrs. Jacques Beauchamp), Carolyn (Mrs. Otto Epp), Rhea (Mrs. Brian Peck), Gerald (Della), Vincent, Jane (Mrs. Raymond Sullivan), Patricia (Mrs. Peter Sheehan) and predeceased by a daughter Sheila. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and predeceased by a grandson Jeremy. Dear brother-in-law of Mrs. Gloria Rooney of Valleyfireld, Quebec. Friends may call at the Kelly Funeral Home 585 Somerset St. (Centretown) from 2 to 5 adn 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and then to rest at the Heritage Building, Highway 105, Low from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday to Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Venosta for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. Interment St. Martin's Cemetery, Martindale.

7.
womanKathleen Gertrude "Kay" Rooney‏
Born ‎3 Jan 1927 Venosta, Quebec, Canada, died ‎23 Jun 1985 London, Ontario, Canada Event Description: Martindale, Quebec, Canada‎, age 58 years, buried Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada
Kathleen (Kay) married Lambert Brunke (May 22, 1921 – May 17, 2014) in 1953 and lived in Stratford ON, but they separated in the early 60's.
Kay subsequently met Joe Clooney (don't know his birthday or death date, but he is deceased).
They had one child: Brian Clooney born December 7, 1965.
Kay and Joe lived in London ON, but separated around 1977. Kay remained in London until her death in 1985 of a heart attack.
Kay is buried in Martindale.

Obituary:
Brunke-Rooney, Kathleen (Kay)
Suddenly in London, Ontario on Sunday, June 23, 1985, Kathleen (Kay) Rooney, age 58 years. Loving mother of Brian. Dear sister of Mrs. Mary Kelly and Charles Rooney, both of Venosta, Quebec. Predeceased by brothers Michael, Thomas, Harold, Willard and a sister Dorothy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset Street (centretown) after 2 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Thursday to Our Lady of Sorrows, Venosta, for Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m. Interment St. Martin's Cemetery, Martindale.

8.
man‎Willard Joseph Rooney‏‎
Born ‎28 Sep 1928 Venosta, Quebec, Canada, died ‎28 Feb 1976 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Event Description: Martindale, Quebec, Canada‎, age 47 years, buried Martindale, Low, Quebec, Canada
Willard was the youngest of George and Ellen Rooney's children.
He never married and never had any children.
He lived in Ottawa.
He died of cancer at the age of 47 and is buried in Martindale.

Obituary:
Rooney, Willard
In hospital on Saturday, February 28, 1976. Willard Rooney, age 47 of Venosta, Que, dear brother of Harold of Ottawa, Thomas of Valleyfield, Quebec, Charles of Venosta, Mary (Mrs. Peter Kelly), of Venosta, Dorothy (Mrs. Charles Lamarr) of Illinois and Mrs. Kathleen Cloney of London. Predeceased by brother Michael. Also survived by several neices and nephews. Resting at the Kelly Funeral Home, 585 Somerset St., (centre town). Funeral Wednesday to Our Lady of Sorrows Church Venosta for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. Martin's Cemetery, Martindale, Quebec.