From the Erin Advocate, Feb. 13, 1947.  A copy is on file.  Obituary, David P. McEnery.  One of Erin Township's oldest residents, David P,. McEnery passed away suddenly at midnight, January 31, 1947, at the home of his son Robert at Ballinafad.  Mr McEnery, who was in his 87th year, had been in failing health for several months.  He was born on lot 1, 9th line, Erin Twp., a son of the late Wm McEnery and Elizabeth Yemon and was the last member of the family of seven children.  He farmed at lot 32, Esquesing Township, at the 9th line corner, retiring ten years ago after the death of his wife, Catherine Jane Akitt, and had since made his home with his children.  Surviving are three daughters and four sons, Mrs. D. A. Russell (Margaret), 5th line Erin, Mrs. J. B. Neslon (Ella), Amesdale, Mrs. Wm. Evans (Clara) Acton, Cameron and Robt. Ballinafad, Jack at Silvercreek and Ray on the home farm, sixteen grand children and great grand children.  Two sons predeceased him, William and David.  Mr. McEnery was a member of Ballinafad United Church.  A private funeral service at the home on Monday was followed by service in the church with Rev. O. R. Flindall conducting.  Mrs Archie Keer and Mrs. Caldwell sang "The Old Rugged Cross" during the service.  Pall-bearers were; Arnold, Jesse and Ernie McEnery; Stewart Russell; Donald Evans and Norman McEachern.  Flower bearers were grandchildre:  Mrs. Norman Sinclair, Nettie and Irene Evans, Marjorie and Billy McEnery and a great-grandson, David McEnery.  Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Acton.