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Wilson, Jack death

January 21, 1985
Death

Jack Wilson, 65, of RR3 Tottenham died Monday, Jan. 21, 1985 at his home. Sone of Daniel and Nita Wilson, both of England, he was born July 27, 1920 in Nobleton. He worked as a farmer most of his life. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie McLeod, three sons, Harold, Wayne and Brian, one daughter, Brenda, his mother Nita Wilson, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Jan. 24 at the Lathangue and Skwarchuck Funeral Home, Bradford with Rev. Henry Dahlin officiating. Interment Bond Head Cemetery.

Bradford Witness

Stoddart, Major George W. obituary

Event Date : Wednesday, May 18, 1955
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Matlock, Bath, Derbyshire, England

A former well known resident of this district passed away recently at Matlock, Bath, Derbyshire, England, in the person of George Washington Stoddart. The late Major Stoddart was born on March 5, 1877, the youngest and last surviving child of Robert Stoddart, and Sarah McConkey Stoddart, his wife. His early education was obtained at Middletown School and later at Bradford. Early in his career he became interested in military affairs and enlisted in the 36th Peel Regiment under the command of Lt.-Col. Tyrwhitt. He trained at Stanley Barracks, Toronto, and Wolsley Barracks, London, and rose to Captain of his Regiment. He offered his services in the South African War but his services were declined because of the small number of enlisted men taken from Canada. On June 4, 1902 he married the late Pearl Wood, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Wood of Bradford. The issue of this marriage are Winston and George Stoddart. He served on the Council of the Village of Bradford and was subsequently Reeve. Under his Reeveship, Hydroelectricity was first installed in Bradford. He constructed a number of houses in the Village, principally on Barrie Street. He was a lover of trees and many of the fine maple trees on the Village streets were planted during his term of office on the Council. On the outbreak of World War I he offered his services. Early in 1915 he went Overseas with the 74th Battalion. He lost a leg during the War, but returned to Canada only in 1919. Mrs. Pearl Wood Stoddart died on March 6, 1926. In 1943 he married Bernice Hardstaffe of Matlock, Bath, England, who survives him, as well as a daughter, Georgina, by his second marriage. In 1938 he went to England, making his home there until his death on May 18 last. He visited this country several times since the end of World War I and was keenly interested in Bradford and vicinity.

Soldier's Holdall

This item is believed to be a “Holdall,” which would have been used during World War One to keep items together. Holdalls would contain various items needed for personal use and hygiene such as utensils, comb. sewing kit ("Housewife"), shaving equipment, toothbrush, etc. It is stamped with, "1916 W [arrow symbol] D 25." The arrow symbol was used by the British government to denote government property and was used in various parts of the British empire, the "WD" indicates that the item belonged to the British War Department and the "1916" indicates the year.

Government of England

Saint, Gerry death

February 11, 1987
Death

Gerry Saint grew up in Bradford -- Gerry Saint, a lifelong resident of Bradford and chief building official for the past few years, died at York County Hospital Saturday evening. He was 59. Mr. Saint had been ill for some time. Services were to be held yesterday (Tuesday). Mr. Saint left behind his wife, Mary, and daughters Sharon, Jane (Mrs. Walter Grady), Nancy, and Margaret. The Saint family arrived in Bradford in 1871 from England. The family was in the construction business, a tradition Mr. Saint carried on, working for Spence Lumber for many years before he became a town building inspector. He was active in the United Church. The family requested donations be sent to York County Hospital Foundation.

Bradford Weekly

O'Neill, Elsie obituary

February 19, 1992
Obituary
Centenarian passes away by Joan Hebbes
100-year-old Elsie O'Neill passed away peacefully in her sleep last Sunday, at Aurora's Willows Estate Nursing Home.
Born in 1891, Elsie lived in England until age 17, when she emigrated to Canada. Four years later, in 1912, Elsie married Ambrose O'Neill and lived on the O'Neill farm just north of Bradford, where they raised nine children.
Elsie celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 13, along with many family members including grand children and great grandchildren. The staff at The Today and Simcoe York Printing and Publishing send the O'Neill's [sic] our heartfelt sympathy.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Today

O'Neill, Elsie Fowen death

February 9, 1992
Death
O'NEILL Elsie at the Willows Estate Nursing Home, Aurora on Sunday February 9, 1992, Elsie O'Neill in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Ambrose O'Neill. Dear mother of Pegi Floren, John, Ruth, Ray, Madeline Teskey and predeceased by Helen, Rita, Mona and Jean. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue and Skwarchuck Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford on Wednesday February 12, 1992 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Ney, Cecil H.

Cecil Herman Ney (21 December 1889 - August 5, 1972) served in the Royal Air Force during World War I. This photograph was taken Dec. 7, 1918, in Cranwell Village, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England. Written on the photo is "C.H. Ney." He was the father of Marshal Walsh, Virginia Helen, and Barbara Ruth.

My Canada: When Lacrosse was King in Bradford

An article about the history and popularity of the game of lacrosse in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.

"At this time in June, 110 years ago, there was only one topic being discussed in every household in Bradford: the Bradford players on the Canadian Lacrosse Associations' All Star Team, then playing across Canada on their way to Vancouver, as part of an around-the-world trip promoting the national game. At that time in Canada's history, that game was lacrosse - not hockey..."

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Letter from the Front - Laurie Melbourne

"News From home Appreciated Most By Boys
May 25, 1944
Dear Mr. McKenzie:
My first copies of The Bradford Witness arrived a few days ago and I can assure you it was indeed a pleasure to read news of the old town. My mail has been coming through exceptionally well, but even so I found a number of items of news in your paper that my wife and mother apparently had overlooked.
Spring has at last arrived in England and is most welcome after a winter of fog and rain. I am at present on a drome in the centre of the fruit-growing district and the trees are a mass of bloom. Whoever wrote about the beauties of "An English Apple Orchard in the Spring" didn't half do it justice.
Like everyone else these days, we are kept very busy, but last week I managed to get sufficient time off to visit Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-on-Avon. It is a beautiful little town and the Memorial Theatre is very interesting.
I hear from Ron. Sutherland and Lorne West quite regularly by letter, but it is difficult to arrange one's leave in order to get together.
My sincere thanks to you and Mr. Earl Rowe for making it possible to receive your paper. Without a doubt, news from home is cherished most by all the boys overseas.
My kind regards to all the good people of Bradford and district.
Sincerely, Laurie Melbourne."

Bradford Witness

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