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Last call for Patrons

Description : The WEGWHIST West Gwillimbury History Project is now completing its book, Governor Simcoe Slept Here: The Legacy of West Gwillimbury. To help defray the cost of publication, a Patrons' Page has been established. Donors will be recognized in print in this wonderful book, to be published some time this year.

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LeBlanc, Joseph obituary

Event Date : Monday, June 24, 1996
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 80th year. Of Bradford. Husband of Madeleine. Father of Yvonne, Arthur, Elda, Laurie, Eva, Roger, Al, Omer, and Richard. Grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral mass at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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Melbourne, William Charles (Bill) obituary

Event Date : Wednesday, February 09, 1994
Event Type : Death
Community : Alliston

Description : At Stevenson Memorial Hosital, Alliston, in his 90th year. Resident of Bradford. Husband of Gertrude. Father of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of London, Joan (Mrs. Vincent Lackimia) of California, and predeceased by Ross and Carl. Grandfather of eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford, followed by cremation. Masonic Service under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge No. 79 A.F. & A.M., Bradford.

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Miller, Olive Ann obituary

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.

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Henderson, Lottie Louella death

January 24, 1985
Death

Lottie Louella Henderson, 92, of 226 Barrie St., Bradford, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 1985 at York County Hospital, Newmarket. She was born May 16, 1892, in Ashton. She was predeceased by her husband, John Laughlin Henderson and one son, Alton. Surviving are four children Doris Crossland of Bradford, Dr. Coulton Henderson of Kingston, Orion Henderson of Thunder Bay, and Wendell of Los Angeles. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 26 at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home,Bradford with Rev. Henry Dahlin officiating. Interment Aurora Cemetery.

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Sobtka, Mathew Richard birth

January 18, 1985
Birth

SOBOTKA--Debbie and Rick Sobotka are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby boy, Mathew Richard, eight pounds, five ounces, born on Jan. 18, 1985. Proud grandparents are Nino and Rose Tomizza of Bradford and Frank and Muriel Sobotka, of Weston.

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Langford, Christopher Adam birth

Tuesday, January 15, 1985
Birth

LANGFORD--Bill and Maria (nee Catania) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their son, Christopher Adam, seven pounds, seven ounces on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1985 at 8:30 a.m. A brother for Craig. Proud grandparents are Leo and Ruth Catania of Beeton, Mrs. Keith Langford of Bradford. A great grandson for Mrs. Wm. Langford Sr. of Bradford and Mr. and Mrs. George Hawley of Tweed.

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Wist, Elizabeth death

Event Date: Monday, January 14, 1985
Event type: Death
Newmarket, Ontario

Elizabeth Wist, 84, of 200 Holland Court, Bradford, died on Monday, Jan. 14, 1985 in York County Hospital, Newmarket.
The daughter of Joseph and Katherine Ernst, of Yugoslavia, she was born on Apr. 28, 1900 in Yugoslavia.
She was a member of the Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Church.
Predeceased by her husband John Wist Sr. and a son Frank, she is survived by her son John Wist Jr. of RR1 Kettleby, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Thursday,January 17 at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church with Father Vella officiating. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery.

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Faris, Joshua David birth

December 24, 1984
Birth

FARIS--Allan and Heather welcome with joy, a son, Joshua David, born Dec. 24, 1984 at 11:2 p.m. A grandson for Blake Constable and Murray and Ruby Faris. A great grandson for Hazel Kell.

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Gardner, Thomas obituary

Event Date : Sunday, February 26, 1984
Event Type : Death

Description : A well-known Bradford resident died this past Sunday after suffering a heart attack following a lengthy illness.Eighty-one-year-old Thomas Gardner had been a resident of Bradford since 1918 and was chosen as the town's Citizen of the Year in 1976. Mr. Gardner was born in Newmarket and moved to Bradford with his family at the age of 16. He and his father, Herbert, opened Gardner's Hardware Store on Holland St. and supplied the needs of local residents. When his father died in 1950, Thomas continued the family business. He soon married longtime Bradford resident Rita Cook and had two sons of his own, Donald and John. Don worked with his father at the hardware store until 1962. The store was sold in 1973. Mr. Gardner sat on the Bradford Board of Education for 40 years and was chairman of the board at the time Bradford Public School was built. Other accomplishments included being a member of Bradford town council, elder and active member of the Bradford United Church and superintendent of the Church's Sunday School program for 25 years. He was also president of the Red Cross at the time of Hurricane Hazel. For 30 years, Mr. Gardner was a dedicated member of the Bradford Lions. He leaves behind his wife Rita, sons Don of Simcoe and John of Willowdale, and grandchildren Jim, Dave, Jane and Peter. Funeral service will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m., at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home. Burial will take place at the Newmarket Cemetery.

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