Duncan, Eric -- at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Tuesday, October 13, 1987, Eric Duncan of Bradford in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Hazel Schoester, dear father of Iris (Mrs. Jack Everitt) of Saudi Arabia, Ross and his wife Barbara of Bancroft, Ellen (Mrs. Gerald Robson) of Alliston, Carol (Mrs. Gordon Campbell) of Bradford, Peter and his wife Linda of Cookstown, and Brenda (Mrs. Michael Weber) of Stroud. Dear uncle of Ronald Schoester of Lindsay. Also survived by eleven grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel on Friday, October 16, 1987 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Thornhill Cemetery. A Masonic Service was held in the chapel under the Auspices of Manitoba Lodge --236, A.F. & A.M., Cookstown on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Donations to the C.A.T. Scan at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.
Nanowski, John & Mikki are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Anne Katherine on October 14, 1987, weighing 8lbs 11oz. Happy grandparents Joe & Ann Matys of Cookstown and Kathe Nanowski of Bradford. Full of wonder are brothers John-Paul, Michael & Joey. Special thans to Dr. Barcza & the maternity staff of York County Hospital.
HURST -- Edith Lillian at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Monday October 26th, 1987. Edith Hurst in her 73rd year. Dear daughter of the late Edith and William Hurst. Dear sister of Mrs. Gertrude Walker of Toronto, Mrs. Doris Osbourne of Toronto and Harry Hurst of Sault Saint Marie. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel on Tuesday, October 27, 1987 at 11:00 am. Interment Mr. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
MARGETIAK, PAUL SR. at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Saturday February 13, 1988. Paul Margetiak, Sr. of Bradford beloved husband of Anna Vdovjak, dear father of Paul and his wife Ann of Fergus. Dear grandfather of Dan & Becky. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Bradford on Tuesday at 2:00 pm. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetary [sic], Bradfrd [sic]
The Metropolitan railway was a streetcar project which was to extend up to Bond Head through Bradford. Newspapers reported in 1900 that citizens would welcome this track through the towns, although it was a costly endeavour: "The residents of the north end of Newmarket are solicious for the continuance of the Metropolitan Railway track through to their quarter, and have called upon the Council to endeavor to get the company to perform the work."
It also presented issues with the town's current layout, hence changes had to be made: "The contract for removing the Newmarket Exhibition buildings to the South of the track has been let by the Management Committee, and arrangements have also been made for the erection of a grand stand. With these improvements the local grounds will compare favorably with any in the county."
:Judging from the above heading which preceded a local item in the Era of last week, what a time there will be in Newmarket when the Trent Valley Canal branch (so called) is completed through to that town from the Holland River. A gentleman who had spent several days in Newmarket last week and in passing through our village on Monday, wondered if the Laurier Government had gone completely crazy by making a preliminary grant of $700 000 to build a good sized ditch a distance of 8 miles to an inland town. He looked upon it as a political sop. There is no kick coming from the Newmarket Era, however, as may be seen from the following item: "Mr. Grant one of the contractors for Newmarket end of the Canal, has been in town all week making arrangements to commence work. The stone house and one of the barns on the Hulse farm have been leased for a term. Sixty horses arrived here yesterday and more expected to-day. It is said that the contractors intend to employ 300 teams and 400 men. Work will commence this week if not already started, in the vicinity of the "Green Lane," a mile and a quarter north of Newmarket, where a lock and basin will be constructed. The United Factories have received orders to vacate their property on Huron St., where the survey runs, and are advertising a quantity of wood for sale at a low price to save handling twice. It certainly begins to look as if the Newmarket Canal is not all talk."
November 12, 1993 Death JONES, Grace - At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Friday November 12, 1993. Grace Avery of Bradford in her 80th year. Beloved wife of Derrik Jones. Loving mother of Leslie and Donald. Dear grandmother of five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St. Bradford. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Tuesday November 16, 1993, at 2 p.m. Followed by cremation.
November 10, 1993 Birth PARKER - George and Tammy (nee Gowan) are proud to announce the birth of their child. Emily Lynne was born on November 10, 1993 at York County Hospital, weighing 7 lbs. 4 oz. Emily is the 12th grandchild for Gertie Gowan, Creemore, and the first granddaughter for John and Beaney Parker, Stayner. Great grandmothers are Gertrude Montgomery, Creemore[,] and Joan Groves, Horseshoe Valley. Special thanks to Casey, the nursing staff of W2A and Dr. Rod Tanaka.
December 14, 1993 Death JAQUES, Mary Ann - (Reg. Nurse at York County Hospital, Newmarket) at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Tuesday, December 14, 1993, Mary Coffee of Gilford in her 38th year. Beloved wife of Edward Jaques. Dear mother of Jennifer and David. Dear daughter of Ron and Ann Coffey. Dear daughter-in-law of Ron and Helen Jaques. Dear sister of Peggy, Ken, Rory and David Coffey. Many thanks to Helen Edney, Linda Sinclair and Peggy Coffey for their special support. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford for visitation. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford on Friday, December 17, 1993 at 9:30 a.m. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to Palliative Care at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.
