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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.

Event Date : Monday, February 21, 1972
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly. Of R.R. 1, Kettleby, beloved husband of Marjorie Wist and dear father of Gary of Bradford, Paul of Kettleby and the late Glen. Loving son of John Sr. and Elizabeth Wist of Kettleby, loving grandfather of Teressa. Resting at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Requiem high mass in the Church of the Holy Martyrs of Japan on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment McGann's Cemetery. Recession of the Rosary, Wed., at 8 p.m.

Event Date : Saturday, January 15, 1966
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Sherry Lee Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Creor of Newmarket, to James Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wist, R.R. 1, Kettleby. The wedding took place in Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford. Rev. C. Cerrone officiated. Miss Nancy Thompson of Toronto, cousin of the bride, was maid of honour, and the bridesmaids were the bride's sister, Miss Lillian Creor of Newmarket, Miss Wendy Caradonna of Newmarket, and Miss Maureen Walker of Bradford. The groom's cousin, Gary Wist, R.R. 1, Kettleby, was groomsman and the ushers were his brother, Ricky Wist; his cousin, Paul Wist; Mike Davies and Paul Colangelo of Bradford. Mr. and Mrs. Wist will reside at R.R. 1, Kettleby.

Audio of an interview with Tom Fuller & John Wist on October 29, 1996. George Jackson is the interviewer. The men discuss their families and memories of the area (specifically the Holland Marsh). See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into three parts (see related descriptions below for links).

Event Date : Monday, February 21, 1944
Event Type : Birth

Description : A son to Mr and Mrs John Wist of Newmarket at York County Hospital in Newmarket.

Event Date : Monday, February 21, 1944
Event Type : Birth

Description : A son to Mr and Mrs John Wist of Newmarket at York County Hospital in Newmarket.

Event Date : Thursday, January 19, 1995
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 51st year. Resident of R.R. 1 Gilford. Companion of Jean Davis. Father of Kim and Jaimie and his wife Stephanie. Best friend of Cathy, Greg and his wife Andree, Becky and Debbie. Son of Marie and John Wist. Brother of Rick and his wife Jane. Grandson of Amelia Michin. Papi to Steven, Michael, Tyler, Jennifer and Brodi. Uncle of Jodi and David. Son-in-law of Doris Murray. In keeping with Jim's wishes, a private family service will be held. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, would be appreciated.

Audio and summary of an interview with Tom Fuller & John Wist on October 29, 1996. George Jackson is the interviewer. The men discuss their families and memories of the area (specifically the Holland Marsh). See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 15, 1949
Event Type : Birth

Description : At York County Hospital, a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Wist, R.R. #2 Newmarket.