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Event Date : Saturday, October 14, 1972
Event Type : Death
Description : William John Hounsome, one of West Gwillimbury's oldest residents, passed away in his 93rd year on Oct. 14. He was born on the 13th Line of West Gwillimbury, on June 7, 1880. On March 11, 1903 he married Sarah Kain, of Richmond Hill. They had five children, Olive, predeceased, Elsie, Mrs. William Reynolds of Bond Head, Herbert of Bradford, Bertha, Mrs. Harry Reynolds of Bond Head, and Irwin, living on the home farm. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. Pallbearers were Joe Reynolds, Keith Reynolds, Doug Reynolds, Bill Bridger, Ray Hounsome and Don Hounsome.The elders of the United Church of Bradford acted as flower bearers. Mr. Hounsome had retired from farming 20 years ago and had been living in Bradford where he was active in church affairs and senior citizens. Interment was in the Bond Head Cemetery.
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The Bradford Witness
Wednesday, November 01, 1972
Vol. 107, No. 44
Page 10
Microfilm Reel # 86
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- William Hounsome (Subject)
- Sarah (Kain) Hounsome (Subject)
- Olive Hounsome (Subject)
- Elsie (Hounsome) Reynolds (Subject)
- Herbert Hounsome (Subject)
- Bertha (Hounsome) Reynolds (Subject)
- Irwin Hounsome (Subject)
- Joe Reynolds (Subject)
- Keith Reynolds (Subject)
- Doug Reynolds (Subject)
- Bill Bridger (Subject)
- Ray Hounsome (Subject)
- Don Hounsome (Subject)