Event Date : Friday, February 12, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Mr. Lee, of Bradford, was dear husband of the late Charlotte Hodgson and dear father of Mrs. T. Brown, Mrs. E. Fennell and Seward of Bradford, Mrs. R. Watt, Raymore, Sask., Mrs. J. E. Fraser, Port Elgin, Mrs. J. Hamilton, Ormond, Florida, Mrs. Paul M. Haller, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mrs. Wm. Morrow, Murillo, Ont., Mrs. K. Jacks, Clarkson. Rested at the home of his son, Bradford, for family service on Monday at 3 p.m., thence to St. Paul's Church, Coulson's Hill, for service at 3:30. Interment adjoining cemetery.

Event Date : Friday, February 12, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : One of the district's most elderly, well known, and highly respected residents, Mr. John Henry Lee, passed away on Friday, February 12. About a year ago his health began to fail. He spent six weeks in Southampton hospital where expert medical opinion was sought. In September he returned to Bradford where, at the home of his son, Mr. Seward Lee, he was cared for through a long illness by his granddaughter, Miss Charlotte Lee, while his family and his old friends came and went. The week before his death he was removed to Newmarket hospital where he passed away in his sleep early Friday morning. Born almost 93 years ago on Lot 3, Concession 11, West Gwillimbury, a son of Samuel Lee, who was also born on the same farm, and of Alice Burns of Mount Pleasant corner, who was of Scotch descent from Nova Scotia, John Lee was the third generation of Lee on that farm, his Irish grandfather having come from County Derry to settle there. In 1887 he married the late Charlotte Hodgson and they took up residence on the 12th concession of West Gwillimbury. With their family of nine they resided there until 1916 when they moved to the farm north of Bradford where their son, Seward Lee, now resides. In 1928, when their son married, Mr. and Mrs. Lee moved to Bradford. In 1937 Mr. and Mrs. Lee celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a complete family circle. Three years later, in 1940, after Mrs. Lee's death, he returned to make his home on the farm where he was a favourite with old and young alike, remaining mentally keen to the last. For 74 years the late Mr. Lee was a member of L.O.L. No. 209, Newton Robinson, and during that long period of years he never missed an Orangemen's walk. He was also a member of the Black Preceptory. He had been at times District Master and County Master of the Orange Lodge. Several decades ago he was associated with the public life of the township and county. He and his family were also a vital part of the little Anglican Church at Pinkerton for many years. Orangeman Conservative and Anglican to these three convictions he remained staunch. Mr. Lee is survived by one son Seward of Bradford; eight daughters Mrs. Thos. Brown (Flossie) of Bradford; Mrs. R. Watt (Minnie) of Raymore Sask.; Mrs. J. Fraser (Luella) of Port Elgin Ont.; Mrs. E. Fennell (Isabelle) of Bradford; Mrs. J. Hamilton (Christine) of Ormond Florida; Mrs. P. Haller (Mina) of Ann Arbor Mich.; Mrs. Morrow (Clara) of Murillo Ont.; Mrs. K. Jack (Henrietta) of Clarkson Ont.; 28 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; and one brother Christopher Lee of Bradford. A brother Sam and sisters Misses Jennie and Agnes predeceased him during recent years. All members of his family were here for his funeral with the exception of Mrs. Watt who visited her father last fall. The funeral service was taken by his rector Rev. W. Johnson on Monday afternoon and interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were members of L.O.L. No 209 namely John Robinson, Robt. Webber, John Parks, Ben Steers, and D. K. Harvey.

Event Date : Monday, October 16, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, after several years of failing health and a recent eye operation. Husband of the late Edith Phillips. Brother of John and Christopher Lee of Bradford. Born in West Gwillimbury to a pioneer family. Was a farmer on Highway 27 until he sold his farm 28 years ago, after which he moved to Bradford and sold farm implements. He had sold this business a year before his death. After his wife died he sold his home on Church St., buying a home on John St. from his brother, Mr. John Lee, to be nearer his business. Rested at home. Funeral on October 18 at 2 p.m. Service in Trinity Church at 2:30 p.m. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. Masonic auspices.

Event Date : Wednesday, January 23, 1974
Event Type : Death

Description : Funeral services were held for Seward Matthew Lee, January 26 in the chapel of the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home in Bradford. Mr. Lee died at the York County Hospital, Newmarket, Wednesday, January 23. In his 84th year, Mr. Lee was the husband of Bertha Collins and children, John D. Lee of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Mrs. Thomas (Jean) Moulding of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Peter (Charlotte) Lauback of Woodland Hills, Calif., Samuel Lee of Bradford, Mrs. A. D. (Agnes) Palmer, Newcastle, N.H., Mrs. Robert (Edith) Stone of Rexdale, S. David Lee of Lakefield, Mrs. Thomas (Margaret) Evans of Bradford and Mrs. J. Antony (Barbara) Hines of Willowdale. Mr. Lee was a highland farmer, and owned a farm just north of Bradford. He was the only son of the late John Lee and Charlotte Hodgson. He was the brother of Mrs. R. Minnie Watt of Raymore, Sask., Mrs. J. E. Fraser (Luella) of Port Elgin, Mrs. J. Christine Hamilton, of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Mrs. D. Kenneth Jack (Henri) of Clarkson .Seward Lee is also survived by 26 grandchildren. Burial was held at the Anglican Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. A Masonic Lodge Service was also held for Mr. Lee Thursday, January 24.

Event Date : Wednesday, January 09, 1957
Event Type : Death

Description : Around noon last Wednesday John Lenton suffered a heart attack while at work on his farm, Concession 7, Tecumseth Township. The doctor was called and after giving him attention called the ambulance to move him to hospital. The driver of the ambulance entered the home but a few minutes before Mr. Lenton expired. There having been no previous warning of a heart condition, his sudden passing was a great shock to his family. A native of England, Mr. Lenton came to Canada and to West Gwillimbury in 1930, where he farmed. Twenty-one years ago last month he married the former Mildred Mundy, daughter of Mr. Dave Mundy, now of Bradford, and the late Mrs. Mundy. Mr. and Mrs. Lenton farmed in West Gwillimbury until about five years ago when they purchased the farm in Tecumseth. An Anglican in religion, Mr. Lenton was a member of St. John's Tecumseth Church. A quiet, industrious man he was held in high regard by all who knew him. Mr. Lenton is survived by his wife, Mildred; three daughters, Mary, 13, Margaret, 10, and Jean, 3; and two sisters and a brother in England. The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home in Bradford with services conducted by his rector, Rev. C. R. P. Hearn of Bond Head. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were neighbours of the deceased in Tecumseth.

Event Date : Tuesday, January 08, 1901
Event Type : Death

Description : Age: 25 years, 8 months, 9 days.Interred at St. John's cemetery, Tecumseth.

Event Date : Thursday, August 17, 1978
Event Type : Death

Description : One of Bradford's most active and well known women, Dorothy "Dode" Marks died August 17 in York County Hospital in Newmarket. She was 68. Mrs. Marks was born in the home she lived in most of her life the daughter of Walter Reeves, a Bradford police officer for 20 years, and Sadie Saint. She was educated in Bradford attending both Bradford Public School and Bradford High School after which she worked for a short time in the Stein Furniture Factory which stood on the property now occupied by Toby's Restaurant. In 1930 she married Harvey Marks and spent the next few years raising three children Noreen (Hodgson), Beverley (Sanders), and Bill. She also had seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. An active woman Mrs. Marks was a member of the Women's Institute and also enjoyed bowling tennis badminton and baseball. She worked off and on for The Witness for 25 years often working well into the night organizing subscriptions. A tireless worker she was never heard to complain according to co-workers. Mrs. Marks was a member of the community centre board from its inception in 1956 until 1974 running for no wage the concession booth. According to former board member and co-worker Joe Magani, "Dode and Ted Dow ran that thing all year and the only compensation they got was a steak dinner once a year. For almost 20 years they kept that arena out of the red and that's a fact. Our expenses for running the arena were paid by the proceeds of that booth." A descendant of Bradford's pioneer families Mrs. Marks had a thorough knowledge of the history of the area and provided The Witness with many of the historical photos used in the Yesterdays column. Many of those same photos were used in the Bradford Centennial Book of 1957. Funeral service was held Saturday August 19 in the chapel Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home. Pallbearers were James Church, Jack Church, Gordon Church, Robert Watson, Kenneth Saint, and Bill Enwright. Burial took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Event Date : Monday, June 14, 2004
Event Type : Death

Description : (Former employee of The Toronto Star Ltd.). Peacefully at Bradford Valley Specialty Care on Monday, June 14, 2004. Harvey Marks of Bradford in his 95th year. Beloved husband of late Dorothy (Dode) Reeves. Dear father of Noreen Hodgson, Beverly Palmer and William (Erica) Marks. Dear grandfather of George Hodgson, Marilyn Woods, Mark Hodgson, Cindy Callicrago; Sandra Enwright, Glenda Gustave; Jennifer and Kristen Marks. Dear great-grandfather of Curtis Wood, Brittney and Ryan Callicragas; Bill, Jeff and Greg Enwright; Trevor Daley. Predeceased by his brothers Gilbert, Carl, Lyman, George, and Allan. Friends may call at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Road, Bradford, for visitation on Thursday, June 17, 2004 from 10:30 a.m. until time of a Memorial Service in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m., followed by interment of ashes at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the new Cancer Unit at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket would be appreciated.