April 26, 1987
Death

WONG Choy -- At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Sunday, April 26th, 1987. Choy Wong of Bradford in his 87th year. Friends may call at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford, on Wednesday after 2 p.m. Service in the chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interement [sic] Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

November 5, 1986
Death

Woman killed in accident on Highway 11. One woman is dead and three others are in hospital after a Saturday morning accident at Highway 11 and Highway 88. Nancy Theodoru of Toronto was a passenger in the car driven by her husband George. She was killed when the car collided with a pick up truck, Bradford OPP report. The truck was driven by Frank Anzil, of Klienburg [sic]. His wife Tina was a passenger. The three people are in serious condition in hospital. Bradford Fire department responded to the emergency call and used the "jaws of life" to release Mr. Theodoru from behind the steering wheel. It was the first time the equipment has been used, other than in practises [sic], since the money to purchase it was donated by the Lions and the Rotary Clubs about a year ago. Mr. Anzil used to own what was known as the Anzil plaza in Bradford, on the north side of Holland Street West. Charges are pending in the incident.

March 11, 1987
Death

WOLFE Joe -- Suddenly at Nainimo, B.C. on Sunday, March 1, 1987. Joe Wolfe formerly fo [sic] Bradford in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Ethel Tompson. Dear father of Ann Knoblock of Deerfield Beach, Florida, Erika Regan of Parksville, B.C. and Patti Brown of Cookstown. Dear sister Kay Bischoff of Toronto. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the Chapel, Friday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Event Date : Thursday, January 25, 2007
Event Type : Death

Description : Died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, of Bradford, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John Wist. Dear mother of Rick Wist and his wife Jane, and the late Jim Wist. Dear nan of Kim, Jaimie, Jodi and David. Dear great nan of Nicholas. Dear sister of Jim (Late Olga) Michin. Friends called at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford for visitation. Funeral service was held in the Lathangue Chapel on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. followed by cremation.

Event Date : Thursday, January 19, 1995
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 51st year. Resident of R.R. 1 Gilford. Companion of Jean Davis. Father of Kim and Jaimie and his wife Stephanie. Best friend of Cathy, Greg and his wife Andree, Becky and Debbie. Son of Marie and John Wist. Brother of Rick and his wife Jane. Grandson of Amelia Michin. Papi to Steven, Michael, Tyler, Jennifer and Brodi. Uncle of Jodi and David. Son-in-law of Doris Murray. In keeping with Jim's wishes, a private family service will be held. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, would be appreciated.

Event Date : Wednesday, July 10, 1957
Event Type : Death

Description : Little Glen Wist, 6, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wist of the Holland Marsh, was drowned in the canal beside his home at noon last Wednesday. Apparently he had fallen into the water while playing with a small toy boat, to which he had attached a string about eight feet long.Glen had been at the storage building with his two elder brothers, Gary and Paul, and his father. At noon Mr. Wist told the three boys to go home for lunch. When Mr. Wist reached home it was realized that the youngest brother was missing. A search was immediately begun, and when they went to the canal they found the toy boat floating on the water. When they pulled in the boat, little Glen's body came in sight, the string of the boat being tied to his foot. Resuscitation work was begun immediately by his father, and a neighbour. Bradford fire brigade was called and the firemen, with the help of Miss Marilyn Ritchie, R.N., who was soon joined by a doctor, worked for three and a half hours, but in vain. Little Glen was a bright, lovable little chap who would have started to school this fall, had he been spared. He is survived by his two elder brothers, Gary 11 and Paul 8, and his parents. The funeral was held from the Church of Holy Martyrs, Bradford, on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, July 10, 1957
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly at his home, R.R. 1, Kettleby, at the age of 6. Darling son of Frank Wist and Marjory Pattendon, and dear brother of Gary and Paul. Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral was held Saturday at 9:30 a.m., to the Holy Martyrs of Japan for mass at 10 a.m. Interment Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.

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.

Event Date : Monday, February 21, 1972
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly. Of R.R. 1, Kettleby, beloved husband of Marjorie Wist and dear father of Gary of Bradford, Paul of Kettleby and the late Glen. Loving son of John Sr. and Elizabeth Wist of Kettleby, loving grandfather of Teressa. Resting at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Requiem high mass in the Church of the Holy Martyrs of Japan on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment McGann's Cemetery. Recession of the Rosary, Wed., at 8 p.m.

Event Date: Monday, January 14, 1985
Event type: Death
Newmarket, Ontario

Elizabeth Wist, 84, of 200 Holland Court, Bradford, died on Monday, Jan. 14, 1985 in York County Hospital, Newmarket.
The daughter of Joseph and Katherine Ernst, of Yugoslavia, she was born on Apr. 28, 1900 in Yugoslavia.
She was a member of the Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Church.
Predeceased by her husband John Wist Sr. and a son Frank, she is survived by her son John Wist Jr. of RR1 Kettleby, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday,January 17 at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church with Father Vella officiating. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery.