Event Date : Wednesday, May 26, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Death came with startling suddenness last Wednesday morning to a well known Bradford resident, Mr. John Maurino. Mr. Maurino was very seriously ill last October and for a time it was feared that he would not recover from two thrombosis attacks. But he amazed his family and friends by apparently making an excellent return to health. He was warned by his doctors that he should not exert himself, but having led a very active life these instructions were given little heed as soon as he felt well again and last Wednesday morning he decided to cut some grass beside the house. He collapsed while at this task and was unconscious when Mrs. Maurino reached his side. He lived but a few minutes.Born in Turan, Italy, over 77 years ago, Mr. Maurino lived in his native land, and in France, until coming to the United States at the age of 27 where his first employment was as a chef at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. A year later he came to Toronto where he had the same employment at the King Edward Hotel. For a time he was a butcher in Toronto, then, deciding to be a farmer, he came to the farm on the fringe of the marsh 43 years ago, which he later sold to the late Mr. Peter Catania, and which is still the Catania home. When he left that farm in 1918 he bought the farm and home, the latter now the property of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Yeomans, from the late Mr. Skinner, and the family took up residence in Bradford. Three years later he sold this property to the late Mr. Earl James and built the present home on Holland
Street west.Mr. Maurino was married in Toronto 47 years ago in St. Patrick's Church to Mary Cavallo, who, with their family of three sons and three daughters, survives him, namely: August of Toronto; Mrs. James V. Catania (Aida), and Frank of Bradford; Mrs. Bolley (Laura) of Guelph; Mrs. C. Clark (Lena) of Sudbury; and Leo of Bradford. Two sisters, one in France, and one in South America also survive. Mr. Maurino was a devout member of Holy Martyrs' Church, Bradford.Very energetic and youthful looking, Mr. Maurino was supposed to be living as a retired farmer during the past ten years, but his energy did not permit him to rest and he usually was busily employed. He was cheerful and smiling and had many friends who mourned his sudden passing.The funeral was held from Holy Martyrs' Church on Saturday morning with services in charge of Rev. F. R. McGinn. Two of his grandchildren, Vincent Catania and Laurene Catania, the latter at the organ, as well as the church's Dutch choir, assisted with the Requiem Mass. Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.The pallbearers were Messrs. F. Magani, Fred Doane, Leo Catania and Peter Siervogel, all of Bradford; A. Bidini of Toronto and Bruno Cavallo of Sudbury.

Event Date : Friday, May 28, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly in his 78th year at his home in Bradford. Beloved husband of Mary Cavallo, and dear father of August, Toronto; Mrs. James Catania (Aida), Bradford; Frank of Bradford; Mrs. Bolley (Laura), Guelph; Mrs. Clark (Lena), Sudbury; and Leo of Bradford.The funeral was held from the Holy Martyrs' Church on Saturday morning to the Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Event Date : Wednesday, July 08, 1981
Event Type : Death

Description : Former owner, publisher, and editor of The Bradford Witness, Ina McKenzie, died last Wednesday, July 8, after a lengthy illness. She was 89. Born Ina Galbraith in Paisley, Bruce County, Mrs. McKenzie learned to be independent at an early age after the death of her father at age 29. Her mother, a school teacher, struggled to raise her and younger sister Donalda. "I went into teaching as well because there was nothing else a girl at that time could do except become a nurse" Mrs. McKenzie remarked in an interview before her death. She taught for several years in the tough downtown Toronto core where her students included the famous Conacher brothers. "They were wonderful boys. Perhaps a bit mischievious though" she recalled laughing. After marrying her childhood sweetheart Stewart McKenzie (who died in 1975) she left teaching to move to Detroit with her husband."All that time - it was in the 1920s - Detroit was a boom town. Everyone was playing the stock market and making a great deal of money - on paper at any rate. Stewart got a job on a financial publication called Saturday Night."Mr. McKenzie had an extensive background in the newspaper business. His father had owned the Paisley Advocate.While in Detroit the stock market crashed and Mr. McKenzie because he was a Canadian citizen was in danger of losing his job."I told Stewart 'Let's look for a business now while you've still got a job' so we went on vacation and looked at what appeared to be a very prosperous newspaper in Trenton" Mrs. McKenzie remembered.However being a very astute business woman she noted that the paper printed a great deal of political material that would come to a halt if the government changed. They decided to look elsewhere.Bradford was their next stop."When we arrived in Bradford it was a beautiful day" she recalled. However the condition of The Bradford Witness was something else again."Stewart went in and told me 'The machinery is a disgrace'" she remembered but they loved the little town and decided to stay contributing greatly to its prosperity and growth over the years.In those first years of the Depression Bradford was little more than a main street the lower end shabby the western portion relatively prosperous she recalled. "Everything was booming when we arrived in Bradford." Mrs. McKenzie noted. "But shortly after many people were in dire poverty. If we would have collected what was on our books we could have retired however people gave what they could."During this time they relocated the paper's office from Holland St. to Barrie St. (where the European Bakery is currently located) remaining there until they retired in 1968 selling the paper to Gerry Barker.Before deteriorating eyesight hampered her activities Mrs. McKenzie was extremely active in various organizations in Bradford. During the Second World War she headed the Bradford chapter of the Canadian Red Cross. She was a charter member of the West Gwillimbury chapter of IODE and a past president of the Bradford Women's Institute. She also taught Sunday School at the Bradford United Church. One of the driving forces behind fund-raising efforts for the Bradford Community Centre. Mrs. McKenzie also lent her considerable energies and intelligence to the Hurricane Hazel flood relief program and various other community projects. Ina McKenzie is survived by her sister Donalda Crosbie of Toronto nephew Robert W. Crosbie and good friend Ella Langford of Bradford. She was also great-aunt to Alexander George and Cynthia. Friends called at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home and a service conducted by Rev. G. McFarlane was held in the chapel on Friday July 10. She was buried next to her husband at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto.Donations to the West Gwillimbury chapter of IODE would be appreciated.

Event Date : Wednesday, July 08, 1981
Event Type : Death

Description : Former owner and publisher of The Bradford Witness died after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of the late Stewart S. McKenzie, beloved sister of Donalda Crosbie, Toronto, dear aunt of Robert W. Crosbie, loving great-aunt of Alexander, George and Cynthia. Dear friend of Mrs. Ella Langford. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Friday at 1 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto.

Event Date : Thursday, June 19, 1975
Event Type : Death

Description : Bradford lost a dedicated citizen last week when Stewart Scott McKenzie died in York County Hospital, Newmarket. For many years, Mr. McKenzie and his wife Ina, were the editorial voice of Bradford when they operated the Bradford Witness Publishing Company for a period of 37 years. Stew was a popular member of the community, working not only as publisher of the flourishing little paper but serving on the village council, the arena board and in his church. His skills in the printing trade were well known throughout the district as the publishing company served many customers over a wide area. But Stewart McKenzie's real mark on life was his zest for living. A veteran of World War I, Stew returned suffering from impaired hearing and the shock of living man's inhumanity to man. While this experience had a profound effect on his life, Stew managed to present a sunny disposition and was well loved by the community. Stewart McKenzie was the kind of man who helped make this community strong and his country strong. He felt a strong sense of responsibility toward his fellow man. Above all he was a newspaperman and one who was dedicated to making our world a little better place in which to live.He will be sorely missed.

Event Date : Tuesday, September 30, 1980
Event Type : Death
Community : Newmarket

Description : Died suddenly at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 77th year. Of Bradford, dear brother of Olive of Bradford and Joseph of Toronto. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Tuesday, February 25, 1986
Event Type : Death

Description : At Newmarket Nursing Home, Newmarket, Olive Miller. Sister of Joseph R. Miller of Downsview. Private family service was held at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford, on February 28. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Saturday, January 02, 1971
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Hollywood, Florida

Description : Died at the Memorial Hospital, Hollywood, Florida, in his 64th year. Beloved husband of Audrey M. Woodhouse, dear father of John, Bradford, Mary (Mrs. William Argent), Schomberg, and Peter, Aurora, loving son of Mrs. Luella Cole, Lindsay, dear brother of Jack, Port Credit and Anna (Mrs. William Rous), Toronto. Also survived by five grandchildren. Resting at the Thompson Funeral Home, 29 Victoria St., Aurora. Service in the chapel Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. Interment Aurora Cemetery.

Event Date : Wednesday, March 15, 1995
Event Type : Death

Description : After a lengthy illness at Peel Memorial Hospital. Husband of the late Eva (Wilson) Henbest. Father of Sandy and Bill. Grandfather to Jason. Predeceased by brother Charles Henbest. Memorial service at the Scott Funeral Home, Archdekin Chapel, Brampton. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the V.O.N. or the War Amps would be appreciated.