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Event Date: July 15, 1987
Event: Death

Man killed in boating accident on Holland River. A 34-year-old Toronto man was killed last Tuesday (July 15) in a boating accident just north of the Yonge Street bridge coming into Bradford. Ira Kushner fell from a boat pulling a water skier when the boat's driver swerved to avoid what he thought was an obstacle in the path of the boat and skier. According to York Regional Police, the boat hit a patch of bulrushes, and Mr. Kushner fell overboard and hit his head on the boat's propeller. He was pronounced dead on arrival at York County Hospital in Newmarket. The accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m., about one and a half miles northeast of the bridge over the Schomberg (Holland) River. The police investigation is continuing.

Event date: August 23, 1987
Event type: Death

Teen killed on Saturday. A Bradford teenager was killed in an accident early Saturday (Aug. 23) morning. Kelly Jo Moscrop, 17, was struck by a car at about 1 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police report he was running through traffic on the eastbound Highway 401 ramp, onto Highway 400 when he was hit.

August 25, 1986
Death
Barrie

MAGLOUGHLEN, Fred - Suddenly at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, on Monday, August 25, Fred Magloughlen of Barrie and formerly of Bradford in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Lil Magloughlen. Dear father of Cathie Greenwood of Windsor, Karyne (Mrs. Douglas Brown) of Gilford, Laighton Magloughlen of Big Bay Point, Lisa and her fiancée, Hugh Church of Barrie. Loving grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandson and predeceased by one granddaughter. Dear brother of Bert Magloughlen of Bradford, Eileen (Mrs. D. Matson) of Schomberg, Stuart Magloughlen of Beeton, Lorne Magloughlen of Cookstown, and MRs. Pat Sellars of Guelph. Friends may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, Clapperton & Worsley St. Barrie on Tuesday, 2-5 & 7-9:30 p.m. Service in the chapel on Wednesday August 27, at 1p.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery Cookstown. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

September 28, 1986
Death

Steve Dinner, the 32-year-old heart and lung transplant recipient from Bradford, died at London University Hospital on Sunday (Sept.28).

November 22, 1986
Birth

Sandy and Steve wish to announce the birth of their daughter, Laura Elizabeth, on November 22, 1986. A sister for Carl and Kevin. Proud grandparents are Bruce and Ellen McKinzey of Bradford and Don and Evelyn Boland of Pembroke.

January 7, 1987
Birth

Tom and Barb Miedema are pleased to announce the birth of their second daughter, Deborah Leanne, born on January 7, 1987, weighing 9 lbs, 8 ozs. Proud grandparents are Len and Betty Stam of Bradford and Ken and Marie Miedema of Holland Marsh.

January 28, 1987
Death

PAHOR Bogdan -- After a lengthy illness on Wednesday, January 28, 1987. Bogdan Pahor, in his 60th year, beloved husband of Sylvia, dear father of Nick and his wife Irene and Lily. Loving grandfather of Nicole and Nadine. Dear brother of John of Cleveland, Ohio. Friends called at the Lathangue & Swarchuck Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, on Saturday, January 31, 1987 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated,

February 11, 1987
Death

Gerry Saint grew up in Bradford -- Gerry Saint, a lifelong resident of Bradford and chief building official for the past few years, died at York County Hospital Saturday evening. He was 59. Mr. Saint had been ill for some time. Services were to be held yesterday (Tuesday). Mr. Saint left behind his wife, Mary, and daughters Sharon, Jane (Mrs. Walter Grady), Nancy, and Margaret. The Saint family arrived in Bradford in 1871 from England. The family was in the construction business, a tradition Mr. Saint carried on, working for Spence Lumber for many years before he became a town building inspector. He was active in the United Church. The family requested donations be sent to York County Hospital Foundation.

February 11, 1987
Death

DUTKO Nettie -- Suddenly at Florida on Wednesday, February 11, 1987. Nettie Pidlusny of R.R.4, Bradford, in her 78th year. Beloved wife of the late Alex Dutko. Dear mother of Tess (Mrs. Peter Melnyk) of Burlington, Peter and his wife Janet of R.R.4, Bradford. Dear grandmother of Jane (Mrs. William Ratusny) of Toronto, Peter Melynk and his wife Mary Jane of Burlington, Linda (Mrs. Bruce Wilson) of Hamilton, William Melynk and his wife Heidi of Hamilton, and Elaine. Dear great grandmother of Bobby, Peter and Derek. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral mass was held at the Holy Martyr [sic] of Japan Church, Bradford, on Monday, February 16, 1987, at 10 a.m. Interement [sic] Holy Martyr [sic] Cemetery.