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Event Date : Thursday, September 09, 1971
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Brampton, Ont.

Description : After a lengthy illness, Hazel Atkinson of R.R. 3, Schomberg, and a well-known resident of this area, passed away Thursday, Sept. 9 at Peel Memorial Hospital in Brampton. She was born Hazel Jane Lucille Armstrong on Sept. 23, 1895 on the 7th Line of Mono Township, Lot 30, near Rosemont. Her parents were John William Armstrong and his wife, Elizabeth Murphy. Her grandparents were Andrew Murphy and his wife, Frances Little and Robert Armstrong, and his wife, Jane McElroy - all natives of Ireland. Mrs. Atkinson was quite proud of her Irish ancestry. As a girl, Mrs. Atkinson attended School No. 17, Mono Township and later Alliston High School. In religion, she was an Anglican and attended St. Luke's Church, Mulmur Township. After her marriage in 1922 to Leonard Atkinson, they moved to Lot 15, 2nd Concession of Tecumseth Township and three years later to Lot 17, 11th Concession, King Township and in 1945 to Lot 17, 10th Concession, King Township. In later years, she remained in the same area. Her only brother, Oswald, predeceased her in 1953. A son, Wesley, passed away Jan. 29, 1948 and her husband, Leonard passed away March 30, 1956. She leaves the following family: Phyllis (Mrs. Joseph Kerr), R.R. 1, Bolton; Evelyn (Mrs. Hiram Littleton), Bradenton, Florida; Harvey, Bolton; Violet (Mrs. Gordon Troyer), R.R. 1, Woodbridge; Risdon and Roy of R.R. 3, Schomberg. Also there are 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She rested at Egan's Funeral Home, Bolton until Sunday at 2:30. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Bob Leckey, Anglican minister, Bolton. Burial took place at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton. Pallbearers were her nephews: Lloyd Armstrong, Joe Maw, Ben Parr, Ross Atkinson, Ed Hebor, and Bill Clark. Flower bearers were Harold Fuller, Stan McGill, Jim Connell and Art Richards. It was a largely-attended funeral with friends and relatives coming from as far away as Windsor and North Bay to pay their respects.

Event Date : Tuesday, January 24, 1933
Event Type : Death

Description : Died tragically at the age of 36. Fell through the ice of the Holland River and drowned while trying to help others.Is buried in the Mount Pleasant cemetery.

Event Date : Saturday, October 09, 1948
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Daughter to Mr and Mrs G.P. Prouse of Little Britain wed son of Mrs Atkinson of Bradford and the late George Atkinson at the Little Britain United Church by Rev. L.W. Scott. Miss Margaret Prouse was maid of honour and Miss Jean MacTavish was bridesmaid. Donald Gardner was the groomsman and Alan Prouse and Gordon James were ushers.

February 17, 1994
Birth
Sal and Ann Arrigo and big sister Megan are pleased to announce the birth of Jessica Lynn Arrigo born on February 17th at 6:11 p.m. 7 lbs. 2 oz.

Event Date : Tuesday, November 12, 1940
Event Type : Death
Municipality :
Community : Bond Head
Street :
Lot :
Concession : 0
Description : Passed away in Bradford at the age of 73. The husband of Susie Richardson and father of four.In interred in Bond Head Cemetery.*Obituary on page one of November 20, 1940 edition.

Event Date : Friday, November 11, 1966
Event Type : Death

Description : Although not enjoying the best of health for some time, the last illness of Mrs. James Armstrong, of 98 John Street E., Bradford, was not lengthy, when she passed away in York County Hospital on Friday, November 11. Mrs. Armstrong was a life-long resident of Bradford, where she received her schooling as the former Violet Jane Saint. With her marriage to the late James Armstrong she continued to reside in Bradford, where she enjoyed life with the company of her relatives and long-time friends.Her church was Trinity Anglican, Bradford. Mrs. Armstrong's husband predeceased her in 1956 and she is survived by one daughter (Shirley), Mrs. William Watson of Bradford and her grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Sara Reeves of Bradford, and a brother, Mr. Leonard Saint of Bradford also survive. The funeral was held on November 14 from the Lewis Funeral Home, with her rector, Rev. W. H. Warnica, conducting the services. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.The pallbearers were Messrs. James Church, Gordon Church, Jack Church, Allen Hodgson, Mel. Saint and Roy Saint.

March 28, 1987
Birth

ARMSTRONG -- Bob and Cheryl (Culbert) are pleased to announce the safe arrival of Kevin Jonathon, 7 lbs. 12 1/2 ozs. March 28, 1987 at Guelph General Hospital. A little brother for Todd. Fourth grandson for Bus and Lylia Culbert, Bradford. Fourth great grandson for Harold and Mabel Bell, Gilford and Tenth grandchild for Betty Armstrong, Annan, Ontario.

April 8, 1991
Death
[IN MEMORY] Armstrong, Joan - At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Monday, April 8, 1991. Joan Vaughan of Bradford, loving wife of Jack, Beloved mother of Fred and his wife Sandy of Cumberland, Ontario and Tim and his wife Terry of Stittsville, Ontario. Beloved grandmother of Alyssa and Mark. Also survived by her sister Lois Sage of Dorset and Fred Vaughan of Innisfil. Rested at Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 39 Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral service was held at St. John's Anglican Church, 6th Line, Tecumseth on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society of York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket would be appreciated.

Event Date : Monday, April 08, 1991
Event Type : Death
Municipality :
Community : Other - Bradford
Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket. Nee Vaughan. Resident of Bradford. Wife of Jack. Mother of Fred and his wife Sandy of Cumberland, Ontario, and Tim and his wife Terry of Stittsville, Ontario. Grandmother of Alyssa and Mark. Also survived by her sister Lois Sage of Dorset and Fred Vaughan of Innisfil. Rested at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral service held at St. John's Anglican Church, Tecumseth. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, would be appreciated.Original stored in Joe Saint Collection. Another obituary is also stored in the Joe Saint Collection under the name Joan Armstrong. A consultation with local historians concerning the correct given name for Mrs. Armstrong revealed that the family lived on the south half of Lot 6, Concession 7, Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Event Date : Wednesday, February 08, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : Although known to have a heart ailment, Mr. James Armstrong was about town every day and his death was most unexpected. Last Wednesday morning he had been to the building he formerly owned, and where he continued to be interested in the alterations which have converted it into a bowling alley, and from there he went to visit with a friend at the B.A. station. While in the latter business place he suffered a heart seizure and was moved to his home where he passed away about noon. The deceased was born in Bradford 71 years ago, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Armstrong. He attended Bradford schools and in early life cut and sold marsh hay, long before the idea of draining the Holland Marsh was conceived. Later he was in the garage and motor sales business, retiring from active business life a number of years ago after suffering a broken back in a fall at his barns. In February, 1914, James Armstrong and Jane Saint, both of Bradford, were married in Toronto. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. William Watson (Shirley) of Bradford, also two grandchildren, Robbie and Debbie Watson. He was predeceased by an infant son, Gordon, and a daughter, Jean, who died when a child, also by a sister, Mrs. Metcalfe (Sarah) and a brother, Jack. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home where services were taken by his rector, Rev. W. S. Johnson, of Trinity Anglican Church. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.The pallbearers were Richard Saint, Jack Church, Jim Church, Ken. Saint, Mel. Saint and Roy Saint, all of Bradford.