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Event Date : Sunday, January 30, 1966
Event Type : Death

Description : A former Bradford businessman and long-time respected resident here, Mr. Archie Hammell, passed away at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Sunday, January 30, 1966, after four months of declining health and a long period of hospitalization. Mr. Hammell was born in the Tottenham area, coming to Bradford as a young man, when his parents purchased the farm on the outskirts of town, now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Metcalfe. He joined the staff of the store long operated by the late Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Douglas and when they retired he opened his own grocery business on the south side of Holland
Street. He retired from business a number of years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Hammell (the former Minnie Spence) were married in Bradford in September, 1916, and would have had their fiftieth wedding anniversary this year, had he been spared. Early in life Mr. Hammell joined the IOOF here, and in more recent years has been a member of that Lodge in Aurora. He was also a member of Simcoe Masonic Lodge No. 79, Bradford, and services were conducted by these lodges on the evening before his funeral. Mr. Hammell was a member and elder in Bradford United Church. The funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon from the Lewis Funeral Home in Bradford. Rev. D. J. Lute conducted the services and temporary entombment was in Sixth Line Cemetery Vault, with interment to be made later in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Mr. Hammell is survived by his wife and two brothers, Harry of Newmarket and Frank, who spends winters in Florida and summers at Victoria Harbour, Ontario. The pallbearers were Messrs. D. Arthur Evans, Robert L. Brown, C. T. S. Evans, Ivan Daniels (Aurora), Seward Lee and William Jelly.

Event Date : Sunday, November 15, 1936
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at his home in his 92nd year. He had been confined to his bed for about two weeks and appeared to suffer a stroke a week prior to his death. Born on the farm on the first corner south east of Bond Head, which his father received from the Crown. He resided there until about twenty years ago, when he sold to his brother-in-law, Mr. A. E. Watson, and retired to his home in the village. A school-mate and lifelong friend of Sir Wm. Mulock, an athlete in his younger days, and an enthusiastic huntsman.Born of an old Quaker family, he later became a member of the Methodist church in Bond Head and latterly United Church. Mr. Phillips married Henrietta Watson, member of another pioneer family of the district, predeceasing him eleven years ago. Of a family of four sons and four daughters, one son and three daughters survive, namely, Dr. Arthur Phillips, Toronto; Mrs. Wm. Doyle, Saskatoon, Sask., Mrs. Robert Leeson, Newton Robinson. He was predeceased by his sons Frank, Percy and Dr. George, and one daughter, Evelyn. The funeral was held Nov. 17th from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Leeson, to Bond Head cemetery. Rev. Kendall of Bond Head officiated, assisted by Rev. A. G. Channen of Bradford.Pallbearers were Messrs. Jas. Coburn, Leonard Jackson, Seward Lee, William Hambly, John Woods and Thos. Robinson.

Event Date : Wednesday, January 23, 1974
Event Type : Death

Description : Funeral services were held for Seward Matthew Lee, January 26 in the chapel of the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home in Bradford. Mr. Lee died at the York County Hospital, Newmarket, Wednesday, January 23. In his 84th year, Mr. Lee was the husband of Bertha Collins and children, John D. Lee of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Mrs. Thomas (Jean) Moulding of Denver, Colo., Mrs. Peter (Charlotte) Lauback of Woodland Hills, Calif., Samuel Lee of Bradford, Mrs. A. D. (Agnes) Palmer, Newcastle, N.H., Mrs. Robert (Edith) Stone of Rexdale, S. David Lee of Lakefield, Mrs. Thomas (Margaret) Evans of Bradford and Mrs. J. Antony (Barbara) Hines of Willowdale. Mr. Lee was a highland farmer, and owned a farm just north of Bradford. He was the only son of the late John Lee and Charlotte Hodgson. He was the brother of Mrs. R. Minnie Watt of Raymore, Sask., Mrs. J. E. Fraser (Luella) of Port Elgin, Mrs. J. Christine Hamilton, of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Mrs. D. Kenneth Jack (Henri) of Clarkson .Seward Lee is also survived by 26 grandchildren. Burial was held at the Anglican Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. A Masonic Lodge Service was also held for Mr. Lee Thursday, January 24.

Event Date : Friday, February 12, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : One of the district's most elderly, well known, and highly respected residents, Mr. John Henry Lee, passed away on Friday, February 12. About a year ago his health began to fail. He spent six weeks in Southampton hospital where expert medical opinion was sought. In September he returned to Bradford where, at the home of his son, Mr. Seward Lee, he was cared for through a long illness by his granddaughter, Miss Charlotte Lee, while his family and his old friends came and went. The week before his death he was removed to Newmarket hospital where he passed away in his sleep early Friday morning. Born almost 93 years ago on Lot 3, Concession 11, West Gwillimbury, a son of Samuel Lee, who was also born on the same farm, and of Alice Burns of Mount Pleasant corner, who was of Scotch descent from Nova Scotia, John Lee was the third generation of Lee on that farm, his Irish grandfather having come from County Derry to settle there. In 1887 he married the late Charlotte Hodgson and they took up residence on the 12th concession of West Gwillimbury. With their family of nine they resided there until 1916 when they moved to the farm north of Bradford where their son, Seward Lee, now resides. In 1928, when their son married, Mr. and Mrs. Lee moved to Bradford. In 1937 Mr. and Mrs. Lee celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a complete family circle. Three years later, in 1940, after Mrs. Lee's death, he returned to make his home on the farm where he was a favourite with old and young alike, remaining mentally keen to the last. For 74 years the late Mr. Lee was a member of L.O.L. No. 209, Newton Robinson, and during that long period of years he never missed an Orangemen's walk. He was also a member of the Black Preceptory. He had been at times District Master and County Master of the Orange Lodge. Several decades ago he was associated with the public life of the township and county. He and his family were also a vital part of the little Anglican Church at Pinkerton for many years. Orangeman Conservative and Anglican to these three convictions he remained staunch. Mr. Lee is survived by one son Seward of Bradford; eight daughters Mrs. Thos. Brown (Flossie) of Bradford; Mrs. R. Watt (Minnie) of Raymore Sask.; Mrs. J. Fraser (Luella) of Port Elgin Ont.; Mrs. E. Fennell (Isabelle) of Bradford; Mrs. J. Hamilton (Christine) of Ormond Florida; Mrs. P. Haller (Mina) of Ann Arbor Mich.; Mrs. Morrow (Clara) of Murillo Ont.; Mrs. K. Jack (Henrietta) of Clarkson Ont.; 28 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; and one brother Christopher Lee of Bradford. A brother Sam and sisters Misses Jennie and Agnes predeceased him during recent years. All members of his family were here for his funeral with the exception of Mrs. Watt who visited her father last fall. The funeral service was taken by his rector Rev. W. Johnson on Monday afternoon and interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were members of L.O.L. No 209 namely John Robinson, Robt. Webber, John Parks, Ben Steers, and D. K. Harvey.

Event Date : Friday, February 12, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Mr. Lee, of Bradford, was dear husband of the late Charlotte Hodgson and dear father of Mrs. T. Brown, Mrs. E. Fennell and Seward of Bradford, Mrs. R. Watt, Raymore, Sask., Mrs. J. E. Fraser, Port Elgin, Mrs. J. Hamilton, Ormond, Florida, Mrs. Paul M. Haller, Ann Arbor, Mich., Mrs. Wm. Morrow, Murillo, Ont., Mrs. K. Jacks, Clarkson. Rested at the home of his son, Bradford, for family service on Monday at 3 p.m., thence to St. Paul's Church, Coulson's Hill, for service at 3:30. Interment adjoining cemetery.

Event Date : Saturday, November 09, 1957
Event Type : Death

Description : George Edward Cave, who lived the majority of his almost 81 years of life in this district, passed away suddenly on the street in Bradford on Saturday, November 9. Mr. Cave had suffered a very slight stroke over a year ago, from which he appeared to make a perfect recovery, and there was no indication before his death that he was not enjoying good health. Born in Melanchon Township, the late Mr. Cave came to Newton Robinson district with his parents at an early age, and grew up in that district. In 1900 he married Miss Ida Richardson, the ceremony taking place in Bond Head Anglican Church. For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Cave farmed near Bond Head before coming to Bradford where they operated a dairy. Over twenty-five years ago they sold their dairy interests to Cousins Dairies, and shortly afterward they moved to Holland Street West, where they have lived a retired life. Mr. and Mrs. Cave had one daughter, Violet, who died some twenty years ago. Mrs. Cave survives her husband. Also surviving is one brother, Elwood Cave of Alliston. Four brothers and three sisters predeceased him, namely, Silas Cave, Humprey Cave, Mary (Mrs. Fred Westlake), Emma (Mrs. John Kidd), Lyman, Norval, and Lillian (Mrs. Charles Johnston). The deceased was an Anglican in early life but in recent years had attended the Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Orange Lodge. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. R. P. Hearn of Bond Head and Rev. MacLarnon of Toronto, formerly of Bradford.The pallbearers were Fred C. Cook, Robert Brown, Fred Gregory, Gregory Semenuk, Frank Allen and Seward Lee.

Event Date : Friday, April 22, 1966
Event Type : Death

Description : William Cyril Selby, whose pioneer ancestors in York County became early settlers in West Gwillimbury, died in York County Hospital on April 22, following a coronary. He was the last surviving member of his family to reside in this area. Born on the 9th Concession of West Gwillimbury, 76 years ago, Mr. Selby served throughout the years of the First World War with heavy artillery. Returning after the war, to the farm of his birth, he made his home there, and that farm his life interest, until 1960, when he purchased a home on Church Street and retired to Bradford. Of a quiet and kindly disposition, he was liked by his neighbours and other friends. He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church. The story of the Selby family is one which reminds us of the early history of this area, his great-grandmother having been Isabel Sutherland, a Selkirk settler, and another grandparent being a U.E. Loyalist. Mr. Selby was predeceased by two brothers, Mr. Ernest Selby and Percy, one time reeve of West Gwillimbury, and by a sister, Mrs. Roy Kneeshaw (Mary). Two sisters survive him, namely Mrs. Lena B. Selby of Asbury Park, N.Y., and Mrs. Thomas (Stella) of South Orange N.J. The funeral service was held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Coulson's Hill, with the services being conducted by his rector, Rev. W. H. Warnica, and interment in St. Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were Dr. Selby Kneeshaw, Messrs. Carl Bowles, Keith Bowles, Victor Sloane, John Fennell and Sam Lee. Flower bearers were Messrs. Norman Bowles, J. L. Henderson, Waldy Crossland, Thos. Brown and Seward Lee.