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Event Date : Thursday, January 09, 1958
Event Type : Death

Description : The last member of one of the Scotch Settlement's most highly esteemed pioneer families, Miss Catherine (Kate) Faris, passed away at Bayview Convalescent Home, Langstaff, on January 9, 1958, in her 86th year. Because of advanced age, Miss Faris had been resident in the convalescent home for some time, but her health was remarkably good and she was up and about the home until a few days before her death, which resulted from a stroke. Miss Faris was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Faris of Maple Farm, that lovely Scotch Settlement farm owned later by her brother, the late William G. Faris, and now by her nephew, Murray Faris. She was born on that farm, attended No. 4 school and Bradford High School, and returned to the farm after school days to assist her mother. Later she retired to Bradford with her mother. A very kindly lady, interested in people, and especially young people, Miss Faris went to Toronto and became Y.W.C.A. secretary at Dundas House. She fulfilled her duties there most capably and was made superintendent at the Y.W.C.A. Pembroke House, a position she filled with ability and understanding for fifteen years. For about twenty years she lived retired in Toronto.Miss Faris was predeceased by four brothers, John, Peter, William G. and Edwin, and one sister, Mrs. John Sinclair (Jane). A sister-in-law, Mrs. W. G. Faris of Queensville, and nephews and nieces survive her. The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford, on Saturday, January 11, with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The services were in charge of Rev. Brailey, formerly of Glebe Road United Church, Toronto. The pallbearers were Jack Gibson, E. M. Faris, Robert Sinclair, Ken Wood, John Faris and Murray Faris.

Event Date : Sunday, April 06, 1975
Event Type : Death

Description : A former Bradford resident passed away April 6 in Peterborough. Mr. Gordon S. Faris, 66, died in Peterborough and was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Bradford April 9. Mr. Faris was born and educated in Bradford and attended the University of Toronto. Mr. Faris is survived by his wife Doris, son Paul of Scarborough, daughter Mary Lou of Ottawa and brother Murray of R.R. 1, Bradford. Mr. Faris retired in 1973 from Ontario Hydro where he was employed for 40 years as an electrical engineer.

Event Date : Saturday, June 28, 1958
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Doris Eileen, daughter of Mr. J. Albert Hand, Toronto, and the late Mrs. Hand, to Gordon Strong, son of Mrs. Faris, Bradford, and the late Mr. W. G. Faris. The wedding took place at High Park Avenue United Church, Toronto. Rev. C. Gardner Ward officiated. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Ross Dance of Kingston. Mr. Murray G. Faris of Bradford, brother of the groom, was the best man, and the ushers were Mr. Cyril O. Howes and Mr. John S. Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Faris will reside at Rolphton, Ont.

December 24, 1984
Birth

FARIS--Allan and Heather welcome with joy, a son, Joshua David, born Dec. 24, 1984 at 11:2 p.m. A grandson for Blake Constable and Murray and Ruby Faris. A great grandson for Hazel Kell.

Event Date : Saturday, October 04, 1947
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell G. Strasler of Queensville wed son of Mrs Faris and the late Mr W.G. Faris of Maple Farm, Bradford at the Queensville United Church. The bride was attended by Mrs Oistein Roed, Miss Margaret Hildebrand, Miss Mary Ellen Mills, and Mary Lou Faris. Mr Gordon Faris was groomsman and Reg. Strasler, Claire Smith, Kenneth Wood and John Sinclair were ushers. The couple will reside on Maple Farm Scotch Settlement.

Event Date : Thursday, August 24, 2006
Event Type : Death

Description : Passed on to his heavenly home at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, of Maple Farm, Bradford where he lived all his life. Beloved husband of Ruby (Strasler) for 59 years. He was blessed with children Susan (Ronald) Black of Ottawa, Allan (Heather) of Bradford, and Jean (Richard) Swagerman of West Hill. Dear brother of the late Gordon (late Kay and late Doris) Faris and late Lieutenant Keith Faris. Dear grandfather of Rebecca (Trevor) Cullen, Ruth and Paul Black; Krista (David) White, Holly, Joshua (Caroline), Amanda and Hope Faris; Derek, Joel, Luke and Sarah Swagerman. Dear great grandfather of David and Mark White. Maple Farm was also the home of Mafar Shorthorns and Yorkshires. Murray was a longtime member of Christian Businessmen of Canada. His life verse was Prov. 3:5,6. Friends called at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Road, Bradford for visitation. Funeral Service was held at Springdale Christian Reformed Church, 1466 5th Sideroad, Bradford on Monday, August 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, October 11, 1950
Event Type : Birth

Description : A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Murray Faris, Bradford. Born at York County Hospital.