Event Date : Thursday, January 11, 1968
Event Type : In Memoriam

Description : In memory of my dear husband, Chet, who passed away suddenly January 11, 1968 - His wife, Emily.

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 : Tuesday, January 31, 1933
Event Type : Death

Description : Died in the home of Ms. Hayes at the age of 87. Daughter of the late Allan Howard. Is buried in the Newmarket cemetery.

Event Date : Tuesday, April 04, 1972
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at her home, Bradford. Beloved wife of Gordon Bantam. Dear mother of Colleen, loving daughter of Norbert and Gertrude Moriarty, sister of Bill of Bradford, Louis, Barrie, Irene, Bradford, Mary (Mrs. Charles Ham), King City, Constance (Mrs. Donald McLean), Elmvale, and Margaret (Mrs. Bill Patton), Gilford. Sister-in-law of Helen Bantam of Bradford. Rested at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Requiem high mass was held in the Church of the Holy Martyrs of Japan Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment McGann's Cemetery, Bradford.

July 19, 1992
Death
REID: Betty (nee Schmuk) at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Sunday, July 19, 1992, in her 78th year. Adored wife of Ian of West Gwillimbury, and cherished mother of Tony and his wife Christine, Robyn and Wayne (Brown) all of Barrie and Bob of Toronto. Loving grandmother of Paul, Matthew and John Brown, Mary-Ann Lewis, Lisa and Scott (Hamilton) all of Barrie, Heather and Ian Reid of Rockwood, and loving great-grandmother of Courtney, Emmalea and Robert Brown of Barrie. Friends called at the Paul F. Kent Funeral Home, Cookstown on Monday and Tuesday where a complete funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Newton Robinson Boosters' Elevator Fund or York County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

Event Date : Saturday, October 22, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : One of West Gwillimbury's oldest residents, Mr. Jesse Copeland, passed away on Saturday, October 22, in his 85th year. Mr. Copeland had been in failing health for a considerable time. Mr. Copeland was a farmer, farming on Concession 8, West Gwillimbury, until about ten years ago when he moved to Bond Head. He was a member of the Anglican Church and in politics he was a staunch Conservative. In 1902 he married Emma Bell, who, with a family of three sons and five daughters, survives him. The family are Russell of Newton Robinson, Mrs. Jos. Pulford (Lillian) of Weston, Olser of Hillsdale, Mrs. Calvin Ireland (Annie) of Everett, Norman of Alliston, Mrs. Donald McArthur (Amy) at home, and Miss Dorothy of Toronto. One sister, Mrs. James Forgan, of Toronto, also survives. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from Holy Trinity Church, Bond Head, with the rector, Rev. C. R. P. Hearn, conducting the services. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth.The pallbearers were six grandsons, Lawrence Copeland, Bill McArthur, Charles Ireland, Bob Pulford, Clarke Pulford and Bill Pulford.

Event Date : Thursday, July 22, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Although in failing health in recent years, Mrs. Westlake was about as usual last Thursday and early on Thursday evening made a call on a neighbour. Shortly after she returned to her room, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Saxon, a sound from the room attracted Mr. Saxon's attention. He called Mrs. Saxon from the garden but Mrs. Westlake passed away within a few minutes. Born near Islington, Mrs. Westlake's maiden name was Annie May Morrison. She grew up there and married Henry J. Westlake, also of that district. The older members of their family were born there. About forty-seven years ago they purchased the farm in the Scotch Settlement, now the home of their son, Robert, and for over thirty years resided there. Sixteen years ago Mr. Westlake died and when their son married, Mrs.Westlake moved to Bradford, occupying rooms in several houses here during the years. Over a year ago she was seriously ill and for a time was at Inniswood Lodge, near Barrie, but returned to her home with Mr. and Mrs. Saxon about a year ago. During her years in the Settlement she was a member of the Scotch Settlement Presbyterian Church and of its W.M.S. and since coming to Bradford her church as been the United Church, where she was a regular attender and among whose church people she made many friends. Mrs. Westlake is survived by three sons and three daughters, namely, Mrs. Frank Hurd (Ethel) of Orangeville; Ernest of Toronto; Mrs. Walter Edney (Lillian) of Bradford; Roy of Brampton; Robert of the Scotch Settlement; and Mrs. Clarence Kneeshaw (Ruth) of Bradford. The funeral was held on Sunday from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Rev. F. G. MacTavish of the United Church conducted the service. The pallbearers were three of her neighbours when she lived in the Scotch Settlement, namely, Whitfield Jessop, now of Alliston, Herbert West, and Robert Sinclair, now of Churchill; a grandson, Murray Gould of Niagara Falls; a nephew, Garnet Westlake of Beeton; and Mr. Ray Saxon of Bradford.

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.

Event Date : Thursday, January 19, 1905
Event Type : Death

Description : Father of Mrs. E. Garrett, of Bradford. Brother of William, Mrs. M. Faris, and Mrs. James Faris, of Bradford or West Gwillimbury. Son of the late John Goodfellow, one of Bradford's first settlers. Married Elizabeth Rhoddy, of Toronto. Lived in Bond Head, and Bradford, before moving near Thornbury, forty years ago, where he died. Wife passed away in 1879, and is interred at Thornbury cemetery. Age: 75th year.