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Event Date : Saturday, August 22, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : A pioneer settler and highly esteemed resident of the Holland Marsh, Mr. Abraham Havinga, passed away at Newmarket Hospital on Saturday, August 22, following a long period of failing heart. Born at Kielwindeweer, Holland, in 1879, Mr. Havinga, with his wife and family, came to Canada in 1930. Four years later in 1934, they settled on the Holland Marsh as members of the first little community of Dutch Canadians who pioneered the development of the gardening project which today is known across the continent. He was one of the little group who built the first small church on the Marsh and the members of his family were among the pupils of the marsh's first school and assisted in the care of the books which comprised their little church's first library. One of the early deaths on the Marsh was Mrs. Havinga, leaving her husband and a family of ten sons and daughters. Ten years after the death of the mother of his family, Mr. Havinga visited his native Holland where he remarried on January 27, 1949, in Groningen He is survived by his second wife and his family of five daughters and five sons, namely Miss Elsa Havinga, R.N., of New York; Mrs. Peter Turkstra (Tena)of Hamilton; Mrs. A.C. Klemn (Joan) of Toronto; Mrs. T. Miedema (Cora), R.R. 2, Newmarket; Mrs. C.M. Sneep (Elsey), Chatham; John Havinga, Granum, Alberta; Jack Havinga, Granum, Alberta; Fred of Toronto; Ralph of Windsor, and Michael of Toronto. A most devout member of the Christian Reformed Church, Mr. Havinga's funeral was from his Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church with the newly appointed minister of the Springdale Church, Rev. R. Wildschut, conducting the services. Internment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were members of the early families of the Marsh, namely Messers. John Van Dyke, E. De Young, A Biemold, Walter Horlings, L. Boonstra and H. Prins.

Event Date : Friday, May 16, 1952
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Jeanne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews, to Michael Havinga, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Havinga, all of the Holland Marsh. The wedding took place at the Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveld. Rev. S. G. Brondsema of Toronto officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Henrietta Matthews, as maid of honour, and by her cousins, Miss Rena Van Zuiden and Miss Jean Hagan as bridesmaids. Little nieces of the groom, Marianne and Thelma Miedema, were the flower girls. Mr. Ralph Havinga of Windsor was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were Messrs. Sidney Van Dyke and Fred Havinga. The bride's aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Flack, were host and hostess to the guests for afternoon tea. Mr. George Horlings, the bride's uncle, was master of ceremonies at the reception in the Community Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Havinga will reside in Toronto. Before her marriage several showers "of gifts were held in honour of the bride who has been a member of the office staff at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited. "

October 24, 1994
Death
HOLANCIN, Zuzana - At Aurora Resthaven Nursing Home, on Monday, October 24, 1994. Zuzana Balint of the Bradford Marsh in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John Holancin. Dear mother of John of Frankford, Anne Papousek of Renfrew, Paul and George of RR#1 Kettleby, Pauline of Aurora, Helen Poulis of King, Mary Gilvert of Collingwood, Joan Meharg of Markham, Betty Sue of Toronto, James of Newmarket, and predeceased by Richard. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St, Bradford for visitation on Wednesday 2 - 4 and 7 -9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. Followed by cremation. Donations to York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated.

December 2, 1994
Death
HORLINGS, William - At Peel Memorial Hospital, Brampton on Thursday, December 1, 1994, William Horlings of the Holland Marsh in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Verkaik. Dear father of Harry and his wife Jane, George and his wife Audrey, Anita and her husband Joe Sikma, Kenneth and his wife Joan, Richard and his wife Eleanor. Dear brother of Walter and his wife Hetty, Catherine Hagen and predeceased by Boele, Elsie Matthews, Trien Flack, Harry, Brenda Nydam, George, and Anne Verkaik. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held at the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveldt on Saturday, December 3, 1994 at 2 p.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. A Memorial Service will be held at Heritage Hall, Holland Christian Homes, 7900 McLaughlin Rd., Brampton on Monday, December 5, 1994 at 2:30 p.m. Donations to Palliative Care at Peel Memorial Hospital, Brampton or the Faith Manor at Holland Christian Home, Brampton would be appreciated.

May 20, 1994
Death
HRYNYK, Alex - (Owner of Canal Bank Service Station) At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Friday, May 20, 1994. Alex Hrynyk of Newmarket and formerly of the Holland Marsh in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Erna Muench. Dear father of Judy and her husband Ken Crowder of Callander, Gary and his wife Debbie of Bradford, Pat and his wife Shirley of Churchill, Wayne and his wife Lynn of Edmonton. Dear brother of William of Thunder Bay, Victoria Vaclav of Kakabeka Falls, Stella Pinniger of Winnipeg, Doreen Renic and Jean Hurd both of Las Vegas. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuck Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the chapel on Monday, May 23, 1994 at 1 p.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Sunday, December 15, 1991
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at Meaford in his 72nd year. Resident of the Holland Marsh (Bradford). Husband of Anna Weber. Father of Joe and his wife Lynn and Steve and his wife Barbara. Brother of William and his wife Julia, Gizi and her husband Paul Borscok. Grandfather of Christa, Jacquie, Shelly and Shayne. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral Mass at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford. Interment in Holy Martyrs Cemetery. Donations to the Cardiac Care Unit at York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, would be appreciated.

September 29, 1992
Death
KELLER: Theresia. At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Tuesday, September 29, 1992, Theresia Keller of the Holland Marsh in her 84th year. Loving wife of Anton, dear mother of Peter, Jakob and Eva Komar. Beloved grandmother of six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church on Friday, October 2, 1992 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford.

September 29, 1992
Death
KELLER Theresia at York County Hospital,Newmarket on Tuesday, September 29, 1992. Theresia Keller of the Holland Marsh in her 84th year. Loving wife of Anton. Dear mother of Peter, Jakob and Eva Komar. Beloved grandmother of six grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St. Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford on Friday, October 2, 1992 at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford.

May 17, 1992
Death
LISE: Susan (nee Van Dyken) at Univesity Hospital, London. On Sunday May 17, 1992, Susan Van Dyken of the Holland Marsh in her 38th year. Beloved wife of Ralph Lee, dear daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Van Dyken, dear daughter-in-law of Jan and the late Tom Lise. Dear sister of Marvin Van Dyken, Linda Wood, Janet Mollema and Donna Van Dyken. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held at the Holland Marsh Christian Reform Church, Ansnorveldt on Wednesday May 20, 1992. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 27, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : One of the most beloved, respected and best known gentleman of this community passed away suddenly this morning as the result of a heart attack in the person of Ralph Matthews. Mr. Matthews left his home in Ansnorveld this morning, Wednesday, June 27, as usual, for his duties at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited. Shortly after 8 o'clock he suffered a heart seizure and passed away. Apparently he had been enjoying good health but Mr. Matthews gave of his energy and good cheer so freely to others that the strain doubtless took its toll. Conscientious in his business duties, he was still ever ready to lead with his cheerful good humour as master of ceremonies at social gatherings in the evening.He was a friend to all and esteemed by all. His sudden death is a personal loss, not only to his family, but to the members of the Ansnorveld community and to the many who were delighted to call him their friend in Bradford. The sympathy of everyone who had the good fortune to know Ralph Matthews will be extended to his wife and daughters. The funeral will be from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, where the body is resting, on Saturday at 2 p.m.