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A lifelong resident of Osgoode, John Joseph Herbert, died this morning at his heme after a month’s illness.

Born 79 years ago, he was the son of the late Michael Herbert and Ellen Nash. In 1999 he married the former Annie Shields, who predeceased him by 20 years. He attended St. John’s Church, where he was active in the League of the Secred Heart the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He was a farmer.

He is survived by four sons, Al, Stephen and Ambrose, of Osgoode, and Joseph, of Ottawa; two daughters, Helen and Anna, of Ottawa, and three brothers, Michael, of Osgoode, and Richard and Simon, of Ottawa.

The funeral will be held from his late residence Monday morning at eight to St. John's Church for requiem high mass at 8.10. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

The funeral of John J. Herbert, lifelong resident of Osgoode,who died at his home on Saturday, was largely attended this morning. Mr. Herbert was 70 years of age, and had been ill only a month.

The cortege moved from his residence to St. John’s Church, Osgoode, where Rev. E. A. Maloney chanted requiem high mask at 8.15. Rev. Frank Corkery was in the sanctuary, and also said the prayers in the parish cemetery, assisted by Father Maloney.

Pallbearers were J. Doyle, A. Doyle, J. McEvoy, H. Clelland, J. Blanchfield and T. Daley.

Chief mourners were four sons, Al, Stephen and Ambrose, of Osgoode, and Joseph, of Ottawa; two daughters, Helen and Anna, of Ottawa, and three brothers, Michael, of Osgoode, and Richard and Simon, of Ottawa.

There were a number of floral and spiritual offerings.