17047 - Fennell, Thomas G.

Event Date : Thursday, May 05, 1955
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Toronto, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : A sufferer from a heart condition for some time, Mr. Thomas G. Fennell died suddenly at his home in Toronto following a heart attack on Thursday last.The Fennell family dates back for several generations in West Gwillimbury. Thomas Fennell was a son of the late Robert Fennell, whose father was known as Squire Joseph Fennell. The latter was the pioneer Fennell on the Comer Castle farm, now occupied by the fourth generation, John Fennell. Thomas Fennell's mother was Mary Jane Wood, daughter of the late Wm. Wood of County Caven, Ireland. Thomas Fennell was born on
Concession 1, Innisfil, but spent his youth in Bradford to where the family moved to the farm at the western end of town, now occupied by J. Wolfe. Later the family moved to the now L. Hartman farm, and it was to this farm that Thomas Fennell took his bride, the former Ethel Bowles, in October, 1904. Twelve years later Mr. and Mrs. Fennell moved to Toronto where they have since made their home.An Anglican in religion, Mr. Fennell was a member of St. Paul's Church, Coulson's Hill, before going to Toronto. Latterly his church was the Church of the Messiah in the city.Mr. Fennell is survived by his wife and two sons, Douglas of Calgary, Alta., and Bertram of Toronto. The last surviving member of his family, Mr. Fennell was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers, namely, Mrs. Lorne Hartman (Susan), Mrs. T. A. Manning (Jennie), Mrs. Beverley Jeffs (Lizzie), William, Albert and Robert Fennell.The funeral was held from Toronto on Saturday with interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. His rector, Rev. Mr. Sproule of the Church of the Messiah, had charge of the services.The pallbearers were Percy Selby, Norman Bowles, Arthur Murray (Toronto), and three nephews, Charles Nesbitt, Fred Nesbitt and Beverley Hartman.