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Event Date : Tuesday, August 28, 1979
Event Type : Death

Description : One of the Holland Marsh pioneers, John Wist Sr. died last Tuesday (August 28) at York County Hospital in Newmarket. He was 83. Born in Yugoslavia, Mr. Wist emigrated to Canada in 1927, residing first in the west, then moving to the Leamington area. He and his wife Elizabeth worked on a sugar beet farm weeding for $12 an acre - tough work that lasted from sunup to sundown. Forty years ago, Mr. Wist and his family settled in the Holland Marsh where he cleared a five-acre parcel of land. He built a home on the King Rd. near the Fourth Concession, carrying every piece of lumber for the house the distance of one mile. Back in those days work really meant work" his son John Jr. commented. While he officially retired about 30 years ago Mr. Wist still kept busy on the family farm near the Muck Research Station. He helped with the back-breaking job of clearing the land and his son recalled one incident where his father had fallen during the clearing operations. Shrugging off the pain Mr. Wist suggested more work could be done on the drainage ditches. It was only later that he discovered he'd cracked two ribs in that fall. For the past two years Mr. Wist and his wife lived in retirement in Bradford. He became ill about one month ago. Mr. Wist leaves his wife Elizabeth Ernst and his son John Jr. He is predeceased by his son Frank. He also leaves a brother Mike of Toronto, grandsons Jim, Rick, Gary, and Paul, and great-grandchildren Kim, Teressa and Jaimie. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home in Bradford and funeral mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Church last Friday. He was buried at the Holy Martyrs Cemetery in West Gwillimbury Township."

Event Date : Wednesday, August 21, 1996
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at Barrie in his 52nd year. Formerly of Bradford. Father of Teressa Caradonna Wist of Newmarket. Son of Marjorie Wist-Sloane of Collingwood and the late Frank Wist. Brother of Paul Wist and his friend Laura Robbins of Dundalk. Nephew of Eleanor and Andy Hay of Orillia, John Wist Jr. and Marie of Bradford, Dave and Ruth Pattenden of Harrowsmith. Cousin of Rick Wist and his wife Jane of Holland Landing. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral Mass at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford. Interment in Holy Martyrs Cemetery.

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.

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.

Event Date : Thursday, January 25, 2007
Event Type : Death

Description : Died peacefully at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, of Bradford, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John Wist. Dear mother of Rick Wist and his wife Jane, and the late Jim Wist. Dear nan of Kim, Jaimie, Jodi and David. Dear great nan of Nicholas. Dear sister of Jim (Late Olga) Michin. Friends called at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford for visitation. Funeral service was held in the Lathangue Chapel on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. followed by cremation.

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.