"Fred Cook, a man who for many years was a social and political influence in Bradford, died last Thursday in York County Hospital at 73. Mr. Cook was admitted to the hospital April 6 suffering from a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford, on Monday afternoon with the Rector, Rev. Jack House and Bishop Hunt, a lifelong friend of Mr. Cook's, conducting the service. Hundreds of friends and associates gathered in the little church on Church St. that Fred Cook served so well. Mayor Joe Magani led a delegation of members of council and the town administrative staff. Many officials representing the various surrounding municipalities also attended the special funeral service. During his 73 years, Fred Cook's life revolved around the town of his birth, Bradford."

Contains clippings and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury residents and workers

The article accompanying this photograph gives a quick history of B.B. "Ben" Collings' life and business. By this point, his furniture and undertaking business was only four years old (starting in 1902) and the storefront is shown in the photograph, located on the south-west corner of Holland and Drury Streets. The post office is opposite. It was said in the showroom, there would "be found some of the nicest furniture one could wish to place in his home."
Starting in 1897, Ben spent four years studying the mattress making trade in Toronto.

Funeral coach of B.B. Collings. B.B. ran the undertaking business in Bradford alongside with a furniture shop.

Image of an invoice from T. Kilkenny & Son for funeral expenses. Dated June 15, 1934.

Funeral card for William Campbell from 1914. His death occurred on March 29th, 1914 at the age of 75. William was a grain dealer in Bradford.

Front and back views of a funeral card announcing the funeral of Elizabeth "Libbie" Florence Campbell.

"Daughter of the late William and Bessie Campbell and sister of W. L. Campbell (druggist)"

Front and back views of a funeral card announcing the funeral of Dr. Lewis H. Campbell of Bradford on August 18th, 1935.

Funeral memorial card for Phoebe A. Harman, wife of Arthur Mousley.

Front of Phoebe A. Harman's funeral memorial card.