October 14, 1993
Death
SIMURDA, Andrew - (Pioneer of Holland Marsh) at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Thursday, October 14, 1993, Andrew Simurda of Bradford in his 88th year. Beloved husband of Mary Sepela. Dear father of Dr. Michael Simurda and his wife Binka of Kingston, John Simurda and his wife Olga of Bradford, Marleen and her husband Jim Langdon of Cookstown and predeceased by John Edgar Simurda. Dear brother of Stean Simurda and his wife Mary of Bradford, Michael Simurda and his wife Anna of Czechoslovakia. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held t the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford on Saturday, October 16, 1993 at 9 a.m. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket would be appreciated.

September 29, 1992
Death
KELLER: Theresia. At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Tuesday, September 29, 1992, Theresia Keller of the Holland Marsh in her 84th year. Loving wife of Anton, dear mother of Peter, Jakob and Eva Komar. Beloved grandmother of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church on Friday, October 2, 1992 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford.

September 29, 1992
Death
KELLER Theresia at York County Hospital,Newmarket on Tuesday, September 29, 1992. Theresia Keller of the Holland Marsh in her 84th year. Loving wife of Anton. Dear mother of Peter, Jakob and Eva Komar. Beloved grandmother of six grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St. Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford on Friday, October 2, 1992 at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford.

May 17, 1992
Death
LISE: Susan (nee Van Dyken) at Univesity Hospital, London. On Sunday May 17, 1992, Susan Van Dyken of the Holland Marsh in her 38th year. Beloved wife of Ralph Lee, dear daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Van Dyken, dear daughter-in-law of Jan and the late Tom Lise. Dear sister of Marvin Van Dyken, Linda Wood, Janet Mollema and Donna Van Dyken. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held at the Holland Marsh Christian Reform Church, Ansnorveldt on Wednesday May 20, 1992. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Sunday, December 15, 1991
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at Meaford in his 72nd year. Resident of the Holland Marsh (Bradford). Husband of Anna Weber. Father of Joe and his wife Lynn and Steve and his wife Barbara. Brother of William and his wife Julia, Gizi and her husband Paul Borscok. Grandfather of Christa, Jacquie, Shelly and Shayne. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral Mass at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford. Interment in Holy Martyrs Cemetery. Donations to the Cardiac Care Unit at York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, would be appreciated.

September 11, 1986
Death

NANOWSKI Michael -- At York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Thursday, September 11, 1986, Michael Nanowski of the Holland Marsh in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Katherine, dear father of John and his wife Mikki and Erica (Mrs. Tom Lenartowicz). Dear grandfather of John-Paul, Michael and Joseph. Friends called at The Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, on Monday at 10am. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Tuesday, January 22, 1980
Event Type : Death

Description : Marsh grower Harry Verkaik died last week at York County Hospital in Newmarket. He was 69. One of the most prominent growers in the Holland Marsh, Mr. Verkaik was a key figure in the founding of the Bradford Co-operative Storage. He served both as president and board member of the co-op for many years. Born in Amsterdam, Holland, in 1910, he emigrated to Canada in 1926, settling first in the Chatham area. His first involvement with the marsh came about nine years later when he purchased 90 acres of land with his father, George Verkaik Sr., and brothers Jacob and Peter. After founding Hillside Gardens in 1964, Mr. Verkaik retired in 1965. Long active in various growers organizations, Mr. Verkaik also took part in the vast relief efforts after Hurricane Hazel in 1954. He was a devoted charter member of the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church, in which he served as an elder. Mr. Verkaik was also president of the newspaper "Calvinist Contact" for many years. A funeral service was held for Mr. Verkaik last Friday officiated by Rev. James Evenhouse. Rev. Evenhouse recited from Revelations 7 Verse 7: "God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." He commended Mr. Verkaik's wife Jessie and sons Gerald and Jim for their devotion and encouragement during Mr. Verkaik's long illness. He was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Bradford.Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home. Mr. Verkaik predeceased by his wife Anne Horlings leaves his wife Jessie, sons Gerald and Jim, and grandchildren Karen, Valerie, Jennifer, Trevor, Loretta, Bentley, and Kathleen."

Event Date : Tuesday, August 28, 1979
Event Type : Death

Description : One of the Holland Marsh pioneers, John Wist Sr. died last Tuesday (August 28) at York County Hospital in Newmarket. He was 83. Born in Yugoslavia, Mr. Wist emigrated to Canada in 1927, residing first in the west, then moving to the Leamington area. He and his wife Elizabeth worked on a sugar beet farm weeding for $12 an acre - tough work that lasted from sunup to sundown. Forty years ago, Mr. Wist and his family settled in the Holland Marsh where he cleared a five-acre parcel of land. He built a home on the King Rd. near the Fourth Concession, carrying every piece of lumber for the house the distance of one mile. Back in those days work really meant work" his son John Jr. commented. While he officially retired about 30 years ago Mr. Wist still kept busy on the family farm near the Muck Research Station. He helped with the back-breaking job of clearing the land and his son recalled one incident where his father had fallen during the clearing operations. Shrugging off the pain Mr. Wist suggested more work could be done on the drainage ditches. It was only later that he discovered he'd cracked two ribs in that fall. For the past two years Mr. Wist and his wife lived in retirement in Bradford. He became ill about one month ago. Mr. Wist leaves his wife Elizabeth Ernst and his son John Jr. He is predeceased by his son Frank. He also leaves a brother Mike of Toronto, grandsons Jim, Rick, Gary, and Paul, and great-grandchildren Kim, Teressa and Jaimie. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home in Bradford and funeral mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Church last Friday. He was buried at the Holy Martyrs Cemetery in West Gwillimbury Township."

Event Date : Thursday, February 20, 1975
Event Type : In Memoriam

Description : In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who passed away February 20, 1975 - Lovingly remembered by wife Elizabeth, Edward, Margaret, Darlene, Cathy, Sherri and Steven.