Event Date : Wednesday, June 27, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : One of the most beloved, respected and best known gentleman of this community passed away suddenly this morning as the result of a heart attack in the person of Ralph Matthews. Mr. Matthews left his home in Ansnorveld this morning, Wednesday, June 27, as usual, for his duties at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited. Shortly after 8 o'clock he suffered a heart seizure and passed away. Apparently he had been enjoying good health but Mr. Matthews gave of his energy and good cheer so freely to others that the strain doubtless took its toll. Conscientious in his business duties, he was still ever ready to lead with his cheerful good humour as master of ceremonies at social gatherings in the evening.He was a friend to all and esteemed by all. His sudden death is a personal loss, not only to his family, but to the members of the Ansnorveld community and to the many who were delighted to call him their friend in Bradford. The sympathy of everyone who had the good fortune to know Ralph Matthews will be extended to his wife and daughters. The funeral will be from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, where the body is resting, on Saturday at 2 p.m.

Event Date : Wednesday, July 09, 1969
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Wednesday, July 9, 1969, Boele Horlings, of Hoogkerk, Holland, in his 70th year, beloved husband of Elizabeth Koning, and dear father of Martha (Mrs. William Oostenbrink), and loving brother of Elsie, (Mrs. Ralph Matthews), Walter, Trien (Mrs. Frank Flach), Harry, Katherine (Mrs. Timon Hagen), Brenda (Mrs. Charles Nydham), William, Anne (Mrs. Harry Verkaik) and the late George. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. Rested at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the Christian Reformed Church, Annsnorveld, Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Event Date : Friday, November 12, 1943
Event Type : Death

Description : Widow of the late George Reiley and mother to Mrs. Fred Brown (Annie), Mrs. Percy Filday (May), Mitchell, Mrs. Albert Wood (Sarah), Alex, Clarence and Josephine died in her 69th year. Rev. H.G. Blake conducted the service, interment in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Event Date : Tuesday, July 30, 1974
Event Type : Death

Description : At his residence on Tuesday, July 30, 1974. George in his 66th year, of R.R. 4, Bradford, beloved husband of Margaret Miedema, and dear father of Gary, Trudy, Carol, (Mrs. A. Weening) all of the Holland Marsh. Friends called at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street., Bradford. Service was held at the Christian Reform Church, Springdale on Friday, August 2 at 3:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Event Date : Saturday, May 08, 1971
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Saturday, May 8th., 1971, Anne Horlings, beloved wife of Harry Verkaik and dear mother of Gerald and Jim, both of R.R. 4, Bradford. Also survived by six grandchildren. Friends called at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held from the Christian Reformed Church, Springdale on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.

Event Date : Friday, August 29, 1947
Event Type : Death

Description : Husband of Grace Wilkinson and father of Mrs Ken. Keith (Audrey), Miss Gwen and Ross of Bradford died in his Bradford home after a previous seizure and hemorrhaging at the age of 70. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Event Date : Friday, August 29, 1947
Event Type : In Memoriam

Description : Memoriam from wife and family.

Event Date : Tuesday, May 05, 1908
Event Type : Death

Description (from pg 4): In Bradford, on Tuesday, May 5th, 1908, Robert Gummerson, in his 93rd year. The funeral will leave his late residence on Thursday, 7th inst., for St. John's cemetery, Tecumseth.

(from pg 5) "Mr. Robert Gummerson died on Tuesday in the 93rd year of his age. He had been ill for a year or more and the ultimate cause of his death was infirmities incident to old age. He was a man of quiet disposition, much respected and a member of the church of England. He resided in Bradford a number of years his daughter keeping house ofr him. Funeral takes place today at 1 o'clock."