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Event Date : Tuesday, May 24, 1955
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Newmarket, Ont.

Description : The passing of Mrs. Isaac Coburn in Newmarket Hospital on Tuesday, May 24, came as a great shock to her family and friends. Nearly four weeks before her death she suffered a heart seizure but it was not regarded as very severe. A week later she was moved to the hospital where she appeared to be making satisfactory progress. On the morning of May 24 she had just been made ready to have her breakfast when she passed away. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Wilkinson of Bradford, Mrs. Coburn, whose maiden name was Grace Ethlyne Wilkinson, had resided here for all but a few years of her life. She attended Bradford schools and being exceptionally gifted in needlework she was a milliner and dressmaker before her marriage in Toronto on January 31, 1912, to Isaac Edgar Coburn. A few years later Mr. and Mrs. Coburn returned to Bradford where they established their home. Nearly eight years ago Mr. Coburn passed away and Mrs. Coburn remained in her home with her daughter, Miss Gwenyth. Mrs. Coburn was never idle, a quality to which her home and its surroundings gave evidence. In addition to being a homemaker she was an energetic worker in the Woman's Auxiliary of her church, Bradford Presbyterian, and in Bradford Women's Institute. Mrs. Coburn is survived by two daughters, Audrey (Mrs. Ken Keith) of Bracebridge and Miss Gwenyth at home, and one son Ross, of Dorset, Ontario. Three brothers also survive, namely Arthur, Earle and Chester Wilkinson of Toronto. A fourth brother, Fred Wilkinson, predeceased her. The funeral was held from her late residence on Thursday, May 26. The services were taken by the former minister of Bradford Presbyterian Church of which she was a member, Rev. Mr. McLarnon of Toronto. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. Robt. McMaster, R. Magloughlen, Herb. Taylor, Harvey Curry, Lorne Fines and Percy Stephenson.

Event Date : Monday, July 17, 1905
Event Type : Birth

Description : A son to Mr. & Mrs. William Curry.

Event Date : Saturday, February 16, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Suffering a stroke about a week before, Mrs. William Curry passed away in Newmarket hospital on Saturday, February 16. Mrs. Curry had been around as usual, cheerful and happy, until suffering the seizure from which she failed to rally. A native of England, born at Marshworth, Buckinghamshire, Mrs. Curry came to Canada and West Gwillimbury with her parents at the age of four years. She spent her childhood in the township where she attended Pinkerton school. Later the family moved to Bradford where she met and married William Curry and where she had since made her home.A devoted wife and mother, extremely interested in her family, by whom she was most affectionately regarded, Mrs. Curry still found time for interests outside her home, at faithful member and worker in Bradford Presbyterian Church and its women's organizations, she was Strangers' Secretary in the W.M.S. for many years. She was an admirable choice for this office an many residents can recall the warm welcome she gave them when they were strangers here. This Society honoured her with a life membership, presented by the members. For many years she was a faithful and valued member of the church choir and also a teacher in the Sunday School. Mrs. Curry was a charter member of Bradford Women's Institute and for many years was active in that organization. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Jessie (Mrs. A.B. Gardiner) of Meaford; one son, Harvey of Bradford; a brother, James Archer of Bradford; and tow sisters, Mrs. M. Lowry (Minnie) of Stroud and Mrs. Thomas Timmons (Polly) of Carnduff, Sask. A daughter, Gladys, died in infancy. The funeral was held from her home yesterday afternoon with her pastor, Rev. E.C. McLarnon, conducting the services. Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.The pallbearers were family friends and neighbours: C.T.S. Evans, Geo. Stoddart, R. Denny, Art Fell, James McClocklin (Toronto) and Russell Lowry (Stroud).

Event Date : Saturday, February 16, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Wife of William Curry of Bradford, and mother of Jessie (Mrs. A. B. Gardiner), Meaford, and Harvey, Bradford.The funeral took place on Feb. 19th, with interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Wednesday, May 06, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : In the passing of William Curry last Wednesday morning, May 6, Bradford lost one of its oldest and most respected citizens. Hospitalized since last February, his condition grew steadily worse, until death came as a result of heart failure. Mr. Curry was born on the 13th Concession of West Gwillimbury, on the farm now occupied by Mr. W. J. Dales, and lived there as a boy, attending Steele's Corner school. The family moved to a farm in St. Vincent Township, near Meaford, for a few years and then returned to West Gwillimbury to the farm now occupied by Mr. Ernest Kneeshaw. It is interesting to note that Mr. Curry's grandfather, John Curry, occupied the farm on the south side of the 13th, opposite the W. J. Dales' farm during Wm. Curry's youth, and the barn which he used is still being used. This means that this building is at least 150 years old. When a young man, Mr. Curry came to Bradford and learned the carpentry trade with his brother, John Curry. He married Matilda Archer and lived in Bradford for the balance of his life. An industrious and conscientious man, he built many homes and buildings in this vicinity, among them being the local hockey arena, known at that time as the Marathon Rink. He lived a quiet life, his chief interests being his home and his work. He was a Presbyterian by faith, and for some years was a member of the local Masonic Lodge. He is survived by one brother, George of Bradford; one daughter, Jessie (Mrs. A. B. Gardiner) of Meaford, Ont., and a son, Harvey, of Bradford. His wife predeceased him in February of 1952, and an infant daughter, Gladys, died at the age of 14 months. The funeral service, which was held from his late residence on Holland Street, on Friday last, was conducted by Rev. John McGillivray of Bonar Presbyterian Church, Toronto. The pallbearers were friends and relatives of the family: Chas. Evans, Bradford; Brock Evans, Bradford; Arthur Fell, Bradford; Alex Spence, Bradford; George Stoddart, Toronto, and Russell Lowery, Stroud. Interment took place at St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.