Kenora in Kenora District, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Dr. W. J. Gunne
1859 — 1950
Dr. W. J. Gunne
1859-1950
As C.P.R. Medical Officer and General Practitioner his splendid life and untiring work were generously devoted to humanity and progress in our community.
Erected by
his many friends as a tribute
of grateful appreciation
Erected by Friends of Dr. Gunne.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 49° 45.768′ N, 94° 31.603′ W. Marker is in Kenora, Ontario, in Kenora District. Marker is on Lakeview Drive (Trans-Canada Highway) (Provincial Highway 17) just west of Ontario Street (Minnesota Street), on the left when traveling west. The marker is located near the northwest corner of the Lake of The Woods Railroaders Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Minnesota Street, Kenora ON P9N 3P8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Heenan Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wolseley Expedition 1870 (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); The James McMillan Tug Boat (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Rat Portage Post (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); The Kenora Thistles (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); a different marker also named Kenora Thistles (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Who We Are — What We Do (approx. 2.6 kilometers away); Transportation (approx. 2.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenora.
Also see . . . Dr. William James Gunne (pdf). Excerpt:
(by James C. Retson) Dr William James Gunne, son of Robert Gunne, and brother of Dr. Robert Gunne, was born in Florence, Ontario, 19 Dec. 1859. He graduated from Trinity College and first practiced medicine at Cockberry, Manitoba. He moved to Rat Portage [Kenora] and worked with Dr. Scovil as CPR Doctors. Doctor Gunne was chairperson of the First Old Age Pensions Board for Kenora District. He served on the local CNIB Board, Director of the General Hospital Board, Health Board and Board of Trade. He was honourary president of the Kenora Rowing Club and involved with District Football League and Tennis Club. He instructed classes for the CPR and the local high school. He passed away 16 August 1950.(Submitted on April 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on April 23, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on April 24, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.