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Copeland - daughter birth

Event Date : Saturday, March 14, 1959
Event Type : Birth

Description : A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Copeland, R.R. 2 Beeton. Born at York County Hospital, Newmarket.

Bradford Witness

Richardson, Daveda obituary

Event Date : Monday, April 21, 1997
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket. Nee Andrews. Wife of the late Lloyd Richardson. Mother of Margaret (Peggy) and her husband Chris Lotto of Bradford. Grandmother of Joe and Jason. Sister of Adeline Stickley, Helen Hughes and the late Bill Andrews, Jean Conlin, Ethel Sherman and Dorothy Ohlson. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham. Interment in Bond Head Cemetery. Donations in Daveda's memory may be made to the York County Hospital or the Arthritis Society of Ontario.

Toronto Star

Richardson, Lloyd George obituary

Event Date : Friday, April 10, 1992
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at home at R.R. 2 Beeton. Husband of Daveda Andrews. Father of Peggy (Mrs. Chris Lotto). Grandfather of Joe and Jason. Brother of Arthur and Harvey. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham, with service in the chapel on April 12, followed by interment in Bond Head Cemetery. Legion Service under the direction of Branch 171 Alliston will be held in the chapel on April 11. Donations in Lloyd's memory to York County Hospital, Newmarket, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Toronto Star

Watt, Charles William obituary

Event Date : Thursday, March 19, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : A most highly esteemed and well known resident of the Bond Head district for a period of about sixty years, Charles William Watt passed away at his home, 1580 Bathurst St., Toronto, on Thursday, March 19. Mr. Watt had been in failing health for some time but had been up and around his home until two weeks before his death. Born at Beeton 82 years ago, the late Mr. Watt received his education in Beeton schools and resided there until twenty years of age when he came to Bond Head. In 1907 he married Kathleen Smith of that village and Mr. and Mrs. Watt lived and farmed in Tecumseth near Bond Head, until 1941 when they retired at Bond Head. A little over a year ago Mr. and Mrs. Watt joined their daughter, Miss Jane Fair (Fairy) in Toronto and with her took up residence in that city. Mr. Watt was always active in church and Sunday School work. In 1902 he was made an elder in the Presbyterian Church of Bond Head and continued in this office in the United Church, thus he was a church elder for fifty years. He was superintendent or a teacher in the Sunday School for over 60 years. He also served as secretary-treasurer of Bond Head Cemetery Board for a number of years. Possessing a kindly and friendly disposition, Mr. Watt had a wide circle of friends and though never aspiring to municipal office he took an active and helpful interest in affairs of the community. Mr. Watt is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters, namely, Miss Jane Fair (Fairy) of Toronto; William of Bond Head; Anne (Mrs. Jack Hughes) of Churchill; and James of Hamilton.The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from the home of his son, William, at Bond Head. The services were conducted by the present minister of the church assisted by a former minister, Rev. F. W. Newell, and Rev. W. J. Burton, now of Hillsdale. Interment was in Bond Head Cemetery.The pallbearers were W. E. Brooks, Gordon Brethet, Les. Holmes, Chas. Cerswell, Duncan McArthur and John Lloyd. The flower bearers were Elwell McKay, Jas. Smith, Percy Reynolds, Cardy McLean, Alf. McLean, Kenneth Holmes, Adrian Bateman, Roy Bell. Among those from a distance attending the funeral on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tomlin (sister of Mrs. Watt), Mrs. Chas. Davis, Mr. Allan Davis, Mr. Jack Davis, Mrs. Austin Faulkner, and two representatives of the Jenny Lind Candy Company, Messrs. Wm. Taylor, Larry Reid, and Jas. Bushey, of Hamilton.

Bradford Witness

Kirkup, Robert Douglas death

June 5, 1991
Death
KIRKUP, Robert Douglas at Simcoe Manor, Beeton on Wednesday, June 5, 1991. Douglas Kirkup of RR1, Gilford in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Gladys Ernestine Moriarty, dear father of Jack and his wife Marilyn, Katharine and her husband Bob Binks, Carolyn and her fiancé William James, Shirley and her husband Deryk Smith, Paul and his wife Louise.
Predeceased by brothers and sisters Norman, Victor, John, Marjorie Bicknell and Jessie Haldenby. Dear grandmother [sic] of Terry, Brent, Greg and John Kirkup, Kevin and David Binks, Lisa Prentice, David, Aneirin and Courtney Smith, Jennifer and Jodi Kirkup. Dear great grandfather of Kaitlin and Danielle Kirkup, Adam and Niles Binks. Friends called at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 8, 1991 at 3 p.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Bradford Gazette

Watson, Charles B. death

May 15, 1987
Death

WATSON Charles B. (Charlie) (Past Master of Simcoe Lodge -- 79 A.F. and A.M.) -- At Simcoe Manor, Beeton on Friday, May 15, 1987. Charlie Watson of Schomberg, beloved husband of Mildred Ferguson and the late Dorothy Scott. Dear brother of Jean Watson of Aurora and Isobel (Mrs Norman Coutts of Barrie). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Monday, May 18, 1987 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Barrie Union Cemetery. Masonic Service was held under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge - 79 A.F. and A.M. on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

Bradford Weekly

Davey, Florence Leyburn death

September 16, 1987
Death

Davey, Florence -- at Simcoe Manor, Beeton on Wednesday, September 16, 1987. Florence Leyburn of Bradford in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Oswald Davey, dear mother of Ray and his wife Diane of Toronto, Bruce and his wife Marian of RR-1 Bradford. Dear Sister of Vida Layburn of Bonito, Manitoba and predeceased by Arthur. Dear grandmother of Kelly, Roseane,Carolee, Gregg, Kevin and Brian. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Friday, September 18, 1987 at 3:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the Cat Scan at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.

Bradford Weekly

Five Drown in Branch of Boyne Near Beeton

"The branch of the Boyne River which crosses the road into Beeton, west of No. 27 Highway, was, like all other streams of the district, swollen to danger proportions last Friday night and at this point a terrific toll in lives was taken. Five bodies have been recovered and some neighbours fear that there may be more. ..."

Bradford Witness

Catania, Leonard (Leo) death

January 19, 1989
Death

CATANIA, Leonard (Leo)--Charter member of the Rotary Club of Beeton. At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Thursday, January 19, 1989, Leo Catania of RR1 Beeton, in his 71st year, beloved husband of Ruth McCague. Dear father of Paul of London and Maria and Bill Langford of Bradford. Dear Papa of Craig and Christopher. Dear brother of Mike of Richmond Hill, Bill of Brighton, Tony of Aurora and Peter of Stratford. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 150 Queen St., South Tottenham. Service was held in the chapel Saturday, January 21, 1989. Springtime interment Trinity Cemetery, Beeton. Donations to the Rotary Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Bradford Gazette

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