May 19, 1991
Death
Peelar, Mildred May (Mundy, Lenton) was called home to her Saviour at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Sunday, May 19, 1991. Mildred Peelar in her 75th year, Dear wife of the late Jack Lenton and the last [sic] Russel Peelar. Dear mother of Mildred Mary and her husband Ivan Graham, Jean Elizabeth and her husband Danny Fuller. Dear sister of Walter and predeceased by Clarence and Norman Mundy. Dear Grandmother of Sheri and Jason Graham, Charlotte and her husband Robert Mabee, Charlaine and her husband David Godfrey, Shannon Graham, Joshua and Courtney Fuller. Best Nani to Robbie and Shawn Mabee. Friends called at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held at Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford, on Tuesday, May 21, 1991 at 2 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

May 27, 1991
Death
HOUNSOME, Olive at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Monday, May 27, 1991. Olive McDonald of Bradford in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Edward (Ted) Hounsome. Dear mother of James and his wife Jeannette of Victoria, B.C., Wally and his wife Julie of Ayr, Scotland, and predeceased by the late Marie Roach in 1981. Dear sister of Emily Bennett of Newmarket. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in Chapel on Friday, May 31, 1991 at 2 p.m. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Sunday, April 06, 1975
Event Type : Death

Description : A former Bradford resident passed away April 6 in Peterborough. Mr. Gordon S. Faris, 66, died in Peterborough and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Bradford April 9. Mr. Faris was born and educated in Bradford and attended the University of Toronto. Mr. Faris is survived by his wife Doris, son Paul of Scarborough, daughter Mary Lou of Ottawa and brother Murray of R.R. 1, Bradford. Mr. Faris retired in 1973 from Ontario Hydro where he was employed for 40 years as an electrical engineer.

Event Date : Thursday, January 09, 1958
Event Type : Death

Description : The last member of one of the Scotch Settlement's most highly esteemed pioneer families, Miss Catherine (Kate) Faris, passed away at Bayview Convalescent Home, Langstaff, on January 9, 1958, in her 86th year. Because of advanced age, Miss Faris had been resident in the convalescent home for some time, but her health was remarkably good and she was up and about the home until a few days before her death, which resulted from a stroke. Miss Faris was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Faris of Maple Farm, that lovely Scotch Settlement farm owned later by her brother, the late William G. Faris, and now by her nephew, Murray Faris. She was born on that farm, attended No. 4 school and Bradford High School, and returned to the farm after school days to assist her mother. Later she retired to Bradford with her mother. A very kindly lady, interested in people, and especially young people, Miss Faris went to Toronto and became Y.W.C.A. secretary at Dundas House. She fulfilled her duties there most capably and was made superintendent at the Y.W.C.A. Pembroke House, a position she filled with ability and understanding for fifteen years. For about twenty years she lived retired in Toronto.Miss Faris was predeceased by four brothers, John, Peter, William G. and Edwin, and one sister, Mrs. John Sinclair (Jane). A sister-in-law, Mrs. W. G. Faris of Queensville, and nephews and nieces survive her. The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford, on Saturday, January 11, with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The services were in charge of Rev. Brailey, formerly of Glebe Road United Church, Toronto. The pallbearers were Jack Gibson, E. M. Faris, Robert Sinclair, Ken Wood, John Faris and Murray Faris.

Event Date : Saturday, January 08, 1966
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, of Newton Robinson, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Leeson, dear mother of Evelyn (Mrs. R. M. Simpson) of Rosthern, Saskatchewan, and Helen (Mrs. A. Allan Smith) of Ottawa. Dear grandmother of John, Katherine and Patricia Simpson. Rested at her late residence, Newton Robinson, till 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, then to Newton Robinson United Church for service at 2 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.For over thirty year Mrs. Leeson has regularly written the news from her home district of Newton Robinson for The Witness and last week her copy arrived as usual. (page 1)

Event Date : Tuesday, March 26, 1996
Event Type : Death

Description : Peacefully at North York General Hospital. Resident of Willowdale and formerly of Bond Head, in her 95th year. Registered nurse at Toronto Western Hospital. Sister of Ruth Fowler of Aurora, and predeceased by Marion Brethet and Charlie Cerswell of Bond Head. Aunt of Bill Brethet and his wife Margaret of R.R. 3 Tottenham, Don Brethet and his wife Susan of Milton, Joan Cerswell of Bond Head, Ann and her husband William White of Scarborough, Lynda and her husband Gary Renegar of North Carolina, James Cerswell and his wife Kelly of Bond Head, and John Fowler of Aurora. Also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment in Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Event Date : Monday, March 10, 1958
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Toronto. Beloved wife of the late Wm. John Watson and loving mother of Charles, Jean, Isobel (Mrs. Norman Coutts) and Karolyn and Marion, both deceased. Resting at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford, until Thursday noon. Service in the Scotch Settlement Church at 2:30 p.m. Interment adjoining cemetery.

July 5, 1991
Death
Kearns, Isabella - Suddenly at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Friday, July 5, 1991. Isabella Richardson of Holland Landing in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kearns. Dear mother of Doris Hill of Toronto, Ruth Codlin and Helen Willis of Wasaga Beach, Bert of Etobicoke, Mae Eek of Bradford, Bill and Earl of Holland Landing, Michael and Joseph of Newmarket. Also survived by 25 grandchildren, and 15 great 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 Tuesday, July 9, 1991, at 10 a.m. Followed by cremation. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket would be appreciated.

July 23, 1991
Death
NAYLOR, Audrey M. AT York County Hospital, Newmarket on Tuesday, July 23 in her 81st year. Audrey Woodhouse, beloved wife of the late Bruce, Dear mother of John and his wife Kay of Bradford, Mary and her husband Bill of Alliston, Peter and his wife Karen of Newmarket. Dear grandmother of Stephen and his wife Patti, David, Carolyn Janice, Bob, Jackie and Julie. A private family service was held on Thursday, July 25. Internment [sic] Aurora Cemetery.