Event Date : Sunday, June 10, 1962
Event Type : Death

Description : At Toronto, on Sunday, June 10, 1962, Etta Waldruff, of Bradford, beloved wife of the late Benjamin B. Collings and dear mother of Bernice (Mrs. Gordon Crutcher), of Thornhill; Kathleen (Mrs. Kenneth Blevins), of Toronto, and Norman, of Bradford. Resting at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., full service on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

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 : Wednesday, March 29, 1967
Event Type : Death

Description : Death came with startling suddenness last Wednesday evening to one of Bradford's prominent business men, when Mr. William Francis Compton died at his home here. Mr. Compton had been at his place of business, Compton's IGA Groceteria, that day and came home around 6 p.m. He told Mrs. Compton that he was going to have a bath before having his dinner. Later he was found dead in the bathroom by his wife. Death is attributed to a blood clot reaching his heart.
Born in Morell, P.E.I., 67 years ago, Mr. Compton spent his early years in that province, going to U.S.A. in 1922, where he joined the A & P Stores Ltd. He returned in May, 1928, when A & P opened stores in Canada, and continued with that firm until coming to Bradford in 1944, when he purchased the long-established Sutherland's Grocery, operating the business during the first few years as Compton's Groceteria. In 1951 he joined Oshawa Wholesale as a charter member of the IGA in Canada. He continued to operate the business in the old stand until last year, when the beautiful new Compton's IGA was opened on John Street West. He was justly very proud of this fine new store, which was really the realization of a long anticipated plan. A good business man, exceptionally well trained in the food marketing business, Mr. Compton succeeded in his private business and also found time to devote energy to his municipality. He had served both as councillor and reeve of Bradford, in the years before the municipality gained town status, and had also served as president of Bradford Lions Club. Mr. Compton was married at Laggan, Ontario, in September, 1928, to Normanda MacNeil, who survives him with their family of two daughters, Joan (Mrs. K. L. Pond), Ottawa; Norma (Mrs. R. D. Duffy), Toronto; Gordon William, Bradford; sisters and brother, Esther (Mrs. V. H. Dockendorf), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Frances (Mrs. A. R. Graham), Mussoorile, India; Lydia (deceased); Robbins, Morell, P.E.I. and Elizabeth (Mrs. W. H. Reich), Port Washington, N.Y.; and five grandchildren, who were the delight of his life, Dianne and David Compton and Janet, Allison and Christine Pond.
The funeral was held on Saturday, April 1, from his church, Bradford United, with Rev. D. J. Lute conducting the services. Temporary entombment was in the vault, with interment to be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were Keith Collings, Robert Hanna, Robert Veale Jr., Joseph Alebeck, Wallace Holmes and George Allan.The flower bearers were James Patton, Harold Newns, Charles Davidson, Ronald James and Lester Woolven.

Event Date : Saturday, October 12, 1996
Event Type : Death

Description : At Toronto General Hospital with his family by his side, in his 64th year. Owner-Operator of Bradford I.G.A. for over 50 years. Husband and best friend of Marilyn (Ritchie). Father and mentor of Dianne and her husband Tim Haddock, Dave Compton and his wife Karen. Papa of Sam and Lexi Haddock, Danna and Andrea Compton. Brother of Joan Pond of Jordan Station and Norma Duffy of Palgrave, and friend to many. Visitation and funeral service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford, followed by cremation. Masonic service under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge A.F. & A.M., No. 79 Bradford. Donations to the Rotary Club of Bradford or to the Bradford Library would be appreciated.

Event Date : Sunday, July 20, 1975
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at the Bestview Lodge, Newmarket, in her 99th year. Of Bradford, beloved wife of the late H. F. S. Gardner and dear mother of Tom and the late Ada, loving grandmother of John of Toronto and Donald of Simcoe. Service was held from the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment Newmarket Cemetery.

Event Date : Wednesday, November 10, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Laudadio, and dear father of Mrs. Aida Thoms, Bradford, and Bruno, Sudbury. The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford, on Friday, November 12, to Forty Martyrs' R.C. Church for requiem mass. Interment in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, November 10, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : A resident of Bradford for nearly forty years, Secondo Cavallo passed away in York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Wednesday, November 10, 1954, in his 75th year. In February of this year he suffered a slight stroke but since was able to be out and around. However, the Sunday before his death he became ill and was taken to the hospital the following day.
Born in Montemangio, Monferatta, Italy, December 22, 1879, he came to Canada in 1906. In 1912 he married Josephine Laudadio at Calgary, Alta., where they lived for about three years. They moved in 1915 to Bradford where he opened a shoe repair shop which he operated until his retirement from business following his illness last February. For many years he was known throughout the district as an ardent lawn bowler and curler. His wife predeceased him May 27, 1952. He is survived by one son, Bruno, of Sudbury; a daughter, Mrs. Thoms (Aida), Bradford; a grandson, Raymond, Bradford; one brother, John, Toronto, and a sister, Mrs. John Maurino (Mary), Bradford. A brother, Luigi, predeceased him. The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford, on Friday, November 12, to Holy Martyrs R.C. Church for requiem mass. Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.The pallbearers were Leo Maurino, Ernie James, John Dudgeon, James Pickles, Leo McEvoy and Raymond Thoms.

Event Date : Tuesday, May 27, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at home in Bradford. Wife of Secondo Cavallo. Mother of Bruno and Aida (Mrs. Thoms). Rested at the Funeral Home of T. Kilkenny & Son, then to Church of the Holy Martyrs for mass. Interment in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Tuesday, May 27, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Although an invalid for the past seventeen years, the death of Mrs. Secondo Cavallo early last Tuesday morning was most unexpected. She had been about her home on Monday evening as usual and was found by her grandson Tuesday morning, having passed away in her sleep during the night. Born in Citta L'Angelo, Antrodoca in March, 1892, the deceased came to Canada, and Calgary, Alta, in 1912. That year she married Secondo Cavallo in Calgary where they lived for about three years. In 1915 Mr. and Mrs. Cavallo moved to Bradford where they have since resided. Mrs. Cavallo was very clever with her hands, her needlework and knitting being works of art. During her long years of invalidism her hands were seldom idle. The deceased is survived by her husband; one son, Bruno, of Sudbury; a daughter, Aida (Mrs. Thoms); two grandsons; a brother and sister in Italy and another sister residing in Alberta. A brother predeceased her last November. A member of Holy Martyrs' Church, her funeral was held from the Funeral Home of T. Kilkenny & Son on Friday morning to the Church of the Holy Martyrs for mass at 9 o'clock. Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Event Date : Sunday, July 13, 1969
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly, at York Count Hospital, on Sunday, July 13th., 1969, Ossie Depew, husband of Elanor Depew, and son of the late Jack and Thel Depew, brother of Georgina, (Mrs. David Smith of Weston), and step-father of Dennis Partridge of Bradford. Friends may call at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service in the chapel Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Interment King Cemetery.