February 19, 1992 Obituary Centenarian passes away by Joan Hebbes 100-year-old Elsie O'Neill passed away peacefully in her sleep last Sunday, at Aurora's Willows Estate Nursing Home. Born in 1891, Elsie lived in England until age 17, when she emigrated to Canada. Four years later, in 1912, Elsie married Ambrose O'Neill and lived on the O'Neill farm just north of Bradford, where they raised nine children. Elsie celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 13, along with many family members including grand children and great grandchildren. The staff at The Today and Simcoe York Printing and Publishing send the O'Neill's [sic] our heartfelt sympathy.
October 12, 1991 Marriage Steve and Kelly Varga and Butch (Walter) and Muriel Reynolds are pleased to announce the marriage of their children, Lorrie Varga and Brad Reynolds which took place on October 12, 1991.
January 1, 1992 New Years baby for Bradford (birth) Elisabeth Gomes, 28, of Bradford was the proud mother of the first baby born at York County Hosptial in 1992. Baby Amanda was born at 7:11 p.m. on January 1st, weighing in at 7 lbs 5 oz. A first child for Elisabeth and husband Carlos, Amanda was 13 days early, but just in time to be number 1. She was presented with a silver cup by the Hospital, as part of their 70th anniversary celebrations. York County Hospital had planned to present special commemorative cups to the first ten babies born on January 1st, but were foiled by the lack of a baby boom. Only two infants were born on New Years' Day. The second was a baby girl, born at 8:56 p.m. to Allison Leve of Schomberg.
May 12, 1992 Birth KASKO - Douglas and Glenda (Melbourne/Sage) are thrilled to announce the arrival of their "Little Man" Gavin Douglas, born Tuesday May 12, 1992 at 6:03 p.m., 6 lbs. 14 oz. A wonderful graduation gift for Dad. Many thanks to Drs. Jackson, Kennedy and Stevens, Elaine and staff in L & D and the nursery and maternity staff at York County Hospital. You're Terrific!! Thank you to Dr. Rajan for getting us on the right track! A Big Thank You to all our family and friends for their support, gifts and cards.
A piece of plaster decorative moulding recovered during demolition of The Lukes House/The Convent in August 1994. This house had various owners throughout its history. Most notably, Reverend Egerton Ryerson, Samuel Lukes and the Ursuline Order of the Diocese of London (Catholic sisters).
