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Wright, Philip Sidney death

June 4, 1992
Death
WRIGHT, Philip Sidney suddenly in his 81st year at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Thursday June 4, 1992. Sadly missed by his wife Gladys May Taylor and his children, Phyllis and her husband John Amon of Brampton, Peter and his wife Janis of North York, Paul and his wife Mary of Moonstone, six grandchildren and one great-grandchile. Survived by his brothers Arthur, Harold, Eric and Peter and sister Mary Underhill. Predeceased by brother Charles. Memorial service was held Saturday June 6, 1992 at Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Homes of Bradford.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Working to Preserve Convent's History

Working to Preserve Convent's History

Bradford - A lot of people are interested in seeing the empty building known as the old convent on Barrie Street saved, says one Bradford resident who is determined to do his part.

Jim Culbert, known to those who have had him repair or finish furniture as The Furniture Doctor, has made the fate of the convent a personal concern.

His interest in the convent has resulted in several newspaper articles citing him as someone who knows a lot about the building's past, and every time one is published he gets calls of support from others, he says.

If, as is likely, a committee is struck to determine how the convent will be converted into a recreation complex, (as is recommended in the master recreation plan) Mr. Culbert says he wants to be on the committee.

"The entrance hall is large enough for a reception area," he said, in an interview at his Bradford home. "And the games room, living room and dining room could all be used without changing them."

Mr. Culbert's interest in the building isn't just as an observer. He has toured the building since it was left empty a few years ago when it was sold to the town by Fred Picavet.

The video tape he made of the building has been joined with a film of the April 1986 council meeting where council decided to end a long simmering court battle with Mr. Picavet and bought the convent for $125,000.

(The purchase was agreed to in conjunction with signing a subdivision approval for Mr. Picavet, a situation that Reeve Sandy Hudson said, "stinks," but it was approved on a vote of 4-2; Deputy-reeve Bill Dykie also voted against; councillor Gary Lamb was absent.)

Now, also on that tape, is last week's master recreation plan meeting. The subject of the convent was not discussed at the meeting, but the recommendations of the report include a suggestion that the convent be partly renovated and turned into a recreation complex.

Mr. Culbert said he plans to edit and complete the tape when the convent reaches its next evolution. Then, he will give one copy to the library, and one to the town, he said, in the hopes that the building's history can stay alive.

He is also working on a booklet on the convent's history, which now includes news clippings, letters and photographs.

He has tried to contact some of the former residents or their families, and has been somewhat successful. Although he could not get any information from the Ursuline Nuns who once resided in the building, he did contact the grandson of Samuel Lukes, owner of the building from 1910 to 1929, when it went to his son Gilbert.

Tom Lukes wrote from Wales about his memories as a young adult.

Mr. Culbert said he also received a phone call from the grandson of missionary Egerton Ryerson Young, who owned it from 1903 to 1910.

"He was quite indignant," Mr. Culbert said, about a news article that referred to the building as a grand old house, and home to the wealthy and prominent.

"His grandfather was not a rich person," Mr. Culbert said.

Although he objected to the view of the building as a mansion, he said he wanted to see it preserved, and told Mr. Culbert he would donate some money if fundraising were done.

Mr. Culbert said once he finishes his history of the convent, he would like to see it, or some other indication of the buildings history, in the entranceway of the building when it is reopened.

Chronology

(As compiled, in part, by Jim Culbert)

Aug. 2, 1871 - John MacLean Stevenson bought three acres of land on the east of Barrie Street, between Letitia and Moore Streets, from John and Eliza Armstrong, for $1,200.

June 29, 1876 - Mr. Stevenson, reeve from 1871-1877, borrowed $3,957.50 to start construction on plans he brought back from Scotland, for a castle with an Italianate flavor.

April 10, 1877 - the house was sold to Robert Bingham for $5,500. The family lived there for 16 years, until Robert's death. April 20, 1893 - Caroline Bingham sold the home to James and Emily Boddy for $2,000, the price lowered by the depression. James Boddy, Reeve from 1894-96, lived in "Fairview," until November 24, 1903, when it was sold under power of sale for $1,900 to Charlotte Jeffs, and quickly resold for $2,300 to Rev. Egerton Ryerson Young.

"Algonquin Lodge" was home to the world-famed reverend until his death in 1910.

April 10, 1910 - sold to Samuel Lukes by Rev. Young's widow Libbie Bingham, for $3,600.

Renovations including new verandahs, were made to 'Luxalean."

Feb. 26, 1929 Samuel's son Gilbert took over the home on his father's death and made alterations to the front and side, including additions of the sunroom. The outside was stuccoed for warmth.

June 1945, Nov. 1947, July 1949 - three parcels of land were severed from the property and sold to neighbours.

Oct. 26, 1949 - sold to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto for $19,000, and again sold Dec. 10, 1950 to the Ursulina Order of the Diocese of London, a group of teaching nuns, for $14,000, which excluding the land to the south, where St. Mary's Catholic School was built.

July 4, 1969 - sold to John and Maria Moniz for $28,000. It was renovated to an apartment building (contrary to zoning bylaws).

Feb. 10, 1981 - The deed was acquired by Fred and Betty Lou Picavet, who began removing the stucco and interior plaster, with plans to renovate and live in the home.

Feb. 26, 1981 - Bradford Council brought a stop to work order and a certificate of Lis Pendents, and the ownership of the building went before the courts.

The building lay empty, and began deteriorating as each side said they were the rightful owners.

April 16, 1986 - Bradford Council signed an agreement to purchase the building for $125,000 from the Picavets.

The building has been boarded up since then, awaiting a decision on its fate. The master recreation plan, released in draft form March 10, 1987, suggests it be partially demolished, partially renovated to form part of a new recreation and leisure complex on the site.

Bradford Weekly

Wood, Bessie death

June 21, 1989
Death

(Graduate of the Macdonald Institute Diploma Program in 1935). At Barrie, on Wednesday, June 21, 1989, Bessie Wood of Barrie and formerly of Bradford and West Gwillimbury. Beloved daughter of the late Clarence Wood and the late Luella Bateman Wood, dear niece of the late Elizabeth Wood with whom she made her home in Bradford and West Gwillimbury. Sadly missed by her many relatives and friends. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Coulson's Hill on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Interment St. Paul's cemetery, Coulson's Hill. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Bradford Gazette

Wist, Gary obituary

Event Date : Wednesday, August 21, 1996
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at Barrie in his 52nd year. Formerly of Bradford. Father of Teressa Caradonna Wist of Newmarket. Son of Marjorie Wist-Sloane of Collingwood and the late Frank Wist. Brother of Paul Wist and his friend Laura Robbins of Dundalk. Nephew of Eleanor and Andy Hay of Orillia, John Wist Jr. and Marie of Bradford, Dave and Ruth Pattenden of Harrowsmith. Cousin of Rick Wist and his wife Jane of Holland Landing. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral Mass at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford. Interment in Holy Martyrs Cemetery.

Toronto Star

Wilson, Norma May death

January 26, 1991
Death
Wilson, Norma May: At Royal Victoria Hospital, Saturday, January 26th, Norma May Wilson in her 81st year. Beloved sister of Lambert Wilson of Barrie and the late Sarah Young; dear aunt of Norman Young of Toronto, Douglas and Shirley Young of Barrie; Gordon and Nancy Young of Bradford, Jim and Marilyn Young of Toronto and their families. Services were from St. Peter's Anglican Church in Churchill on Monday, January 28th at 11 o'clock.

Bradford Gazette

William Sutherland Drowning

Newspaper article dated 1889 from the South Simcoe News, describing the disappearance and drowning death of William Sutherland, son of Alexander and Elizabeth Sutherland.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Webb, Frank death

November 21, 1994
Death
WEBB, Frank (former proprietor of Simcoe County Stock Yards) at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie on Monday, November 21, 1994, Frank Webb of Cookstown. Dearly beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of John and his wife Diane. Survived by brother Russell and sister Jean. Dear grandfather (Papa) of Wendy, Tracy, Steven and Paula. Friends may call at the Paul F. Kent Funeral Home (Hwy#27 North) Cookstown on Wednesday from 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service at St. John's Anglican Church, Cookstown on Thursday at 2:20 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, The Lung Association or the VON would be appreciated by the family.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Waddington, Edward G. death

Event Date : Thursday, April 17, 1980
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, in his 47th year. Of Edward's Attic antique store in Lefroy. Beloved husband of Valerie; father of Eddie, Harry, Marty, Jessie, Lisa, Leo, Loyal and Lynn; grandfather of Emily and brother of Earl, Harry Betty and Jimmie. Interment Westminster Memorial Park Cemetery, April 21. (Lefroy-Bell Ewart News)

Bradford Witness

Van Berkel, Christina Vermeulen death

February 9, 1993
Death
VAN BERKEL, Christina - Suddenly at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Tuesday Feb. 9, 1993, Christina Vermeulen of Belle Ewart in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Antonius Van Berkel. Dear mother of William and his wife Doris of Belle Ewart, Bernard and his wife Rosa of Burnaby, B.C., Tony and his wife Gail of Lefroy, George and his wife Patricia of Newmarket. Dear sister of Dorathea Elands of Winnipeg. Dear grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Prayers were held in the chapel on Saturday, Feruary 13, 1993 at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

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