The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the history of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, which also marks its centennial year, is the topic.
Sin títuloSeptember 25, 1986
Death
BELL Beatrice May -- On Thursday, September 25, 1986, at York County Hospital, Newmarket, Beatrice May Bell in her 90th year, loved wife of the late Chillion Bell, dear mother of Bill Pestill, Arthur Pestill, Mary Bell (Mrs. J. Heron) and Thomas Bell. Will be missed by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Resting at the Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Dr., Newmarket after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service to commence at 7 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, London, Ontario, on Saturday 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Fund would be appreciated.
Sin títuloThe two-storey house located at 21 Simcoe Road was built by George Stoddart before World War I. Originally, it was clad in brick and there was a large barn at the rear across the full lot. There was also a 2’-square dumb waiter in the house. It was operated by a pulley system and used to move things from the basement to the upper floors. Mrs. Stoddart and her son (George) lived here for many years. Tom Bell retired from the Bank of Commerce in the 1930’s, and he and his wife and daughter (Dorothy) were next to live in this house. Dorothy lived here until her father died and she was too old to remain. (1, 2)
Sin títuloEvent Date : Saturday, September 08, 1962
Event Type : Marriage
Description : Doris Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mrs. Bell and the late Mr. Ross E. Bell of Gilford, to Lewis Blanchard, only son of Mrs. Campbell and the late Mr. William L. Campbell of Bradford. The wedding took place in the home of the bride. Rev. F. G. MacTavish officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Thomas H. Bell, of Gilford. The bride was attended by two nieces. Miss Wendy Kell, Churchill, was bridesmaid and Miss Jane Roberts, Bradford, was flower girl. Mr. Ross Clubine, Bradford, was groomsman and Jim Roberts, nephew of the bride, was the usher. Following the ceremony the bride and groom visited the groom's mother at the Willows Nursing Home, Aurora. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will reside at 129 Barrie St., Bradford.
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