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Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date: Tuesday, May 9th, 1933
Event: Death
Memorial and Obituary for Rev. George E. Tindall of the First Methodist Church, Alexandra, Minnesota. Grew up in Bradford, part of the West Gwillimbury Tindall family.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
BRADFORD - They came by the hundreds yesterday (Tuesday) to pay their respects to a dedicated fire fighter - Harold "Butch" Boyd, Bradford's fire chief, who died Saturday in York County Hospital in Newmarket.
He was 64.
Firefighters from across southern Ontario came to pay a final tribute to the quiet, modest man who was buried in full uniform yesterday at Newmarket Cemetery.
His comrades formed an honor guard after a simple ceremony at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home.
Up until the morning before he died, Butch was preparing for a fire safety campaign involving his pet project: having smoke detectors installed in every home in Bradford.
WORK TO DO
His widow Eileen recalls him telling fellow Bradford firefighter Jim Church Friday, "I've got to go down to the fire hall. There's a lot of work to do."
"Being fire chief was his whole life," said Sherran Breedon, his daughter. "The only time he ever went anywhere - Quebec and Regina - was to a convention as Bradford's fire chief.:
Former Fire Chief Ted Gapp remembers Butch as a "real good, dedicated fireman."
He was born in Newmarket, moving to Bradford in 1937 where he opened a butcher shop. He married Eileen in 1942 and moved into the house, coincidentally, directly across from the future fire hall where he would spend so much of his time.
Eileen smiled when she remembered his unorthodox style of buying a home.
"He never even looked inside the place. He just figured that since he was getting married he needed a house."
She fell through the floor as soon as she stepped in for her first look.
36 YEARS SERVICE
Butch joined the fire department in 1943. He was also a charter member of the Bradford Lions Club, although he stopped his activities with the club some time later.
In addition to his profession as butcher, Butch was also a restauranteur, pool hall operator, and manager of the first vacuum plant in Ontario - "A jack-of-all-trades," according to his daughter.
Butch became fire chief after the retirement of Ted Gapp in 1975.
He was an avid curler and belonged to the curling club up until three years ago.
But his first love was the fire department.
Despite recent hospitalization, he continued to organize his safety campaign, arrange the weekly practice drills, conduct school tours, and when the need arose, supervise firefighting.
He was rushed to York County Friday evening after he developed breathing difficulties. He died the following morning.
Harold Boyd leaves his wife Eileen, daughter Sherran (Mrs. George Breedon) of Bradford, three grandchildren, Laurie, Paul and Trish, and a brother Glenn of Scarborough.
Pallbearers were Orville Hand, Bill Breen, Ron Bannerman, Lawrence McKnight, Jim Church and George Allan. Flowerbearers were Ted Gapp, Ken Carter, Roy Storey, Bev Everitt, Gordon Church and Ted Bulpit.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Friday, October 17, 1975
Event Type : Death
Description : Vic Turner, veteran councillor and past reeve of West Gwillimbury, died at his home in Bradford on Friday, October 17, at age 85. Mr. Turner, whose son Art is now Reeve of Bradford, came to Canada in 1907 at the age of 16. He came alone, leaving behind his family in South Chinford, just outside London. Mr. Turner first came to Toronto, then moved up to Bradford where he worked on the Pulford family farm on the 12th Line of West Gwillimbury. Bobby Pulford, a son of the family, is now coach of the Los Angeles Rams. After taking jobs in Toronto and in the west of Canada, Mr. Turner moved back to West Gwillimbury and farmed there for many years. He married three times, his first wife being Esther Brown; his second marriage to Elizabeth Riley was in August 1921. During their long marriage, the Turners farmed locally, then moved to Bradford in 1949. The second Mrs. Turner died in 1962. In 1963, Mr. Turner married for a third time, to Irene Brown of West Gwillimbury. Mr. Turner is survived by five children: Mrs. Margaret Summerville of Guelph, Bruce Turner of Kemptville near Ottawa, Art Turner of Bradford, Doug Turner of Timmins and Mrs. Dorothy Hodgson of Thunder Bay; and by 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mr. Turner first became involved in local politics when he became a councillor in West Gwillimbury around 1937. He stayed on council becoming reeve in 1946 and holding this position in 1947 and '48.Mr. Turner left active politics and worked for Holland River Gardens (now Hardee Farms) following this. He retired from work seven years ago. While working at Hardee, Mr. Turner was appointed to the Bradford Public Utilities Commission in 1951. Appointment to the commission was then a council decision and not an elected post. Mr. Turner's proudest achievement was opening up Simcoe Road to the marsh and pushing for a bridge to be built linking the marsh to the main Bradford area, thus making it possible for the marsh to be developed for commercial farming. While serving on the Public Utilities Commission, Mr. Turner was instrumental in the decision to buy the present PUC building on Barrie Street. Mr. Turner was also involved in the Bradford Masonic Lodge, but his main interest all his life was in the marsh and the people living and farming it. The funeral service was held at the chapel of the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford, followed by burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Monday, October 20.
Bradford Witness
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Event Date : Friday, June 22, 1900
Event Type : Death
Description : Lieut.-Col. Richard Tyrwhitt. Born in Simcoe County, on November 29, 1844. Represented South Simcoe in the Commons in the Conservative interest since February 16, 1882. Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel commanding the 36th Peel Battalion in February 1886. Married Emma, daughter of the late Ven. Archdeacon Whitaker, in April 1870. Interred at St. John's cemetery, Tecumseth.
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Sunday, January 19, 1992
Event Type : Death
Description : "At York County Hospital, Newmarket. Wife of the late Jack. Mother of Vennetta (Mrs. Ted Bulpit) and Leona (Mrs. Don Watson) and Josephine (Mrs. Howard Buscombe). Grandmother of Pat, Tim, Janice and Holly. Great-grandmother of Andrew, Michelle, Heather, Lisa and Leslie, and lifelong friend of Edith Morris. Visitation at the Thompson Funeral Home, Aurora. Funeral service at Trinity Anglican Church. Interment in Aurora Cemetery.*Original stored in Joe Saint Collection."
Toronto Star
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Monday, August 05, 1963
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Jackson's Point, Ont.
Description : Susan Van Rooyen, 15, of Bradford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Van Rooyen, Frederick Street, was drowned early Monday morning in Lake Simcoe, near the Black River, while in for a swim before breakfast with her brother, John, and a friend, Beverley Williamson, also of Bradford and about the same age. According to report, the young people were not in deep water but Susan was swept off her feet by a wave. Coroner Dr. C. S. Noble of Sutton, who has seen the same area claim three lives in as many years, said the beach area at the mouth of the Black River in Mossington's Park should be posted as dangerous. John Van Rooyen said his sister, wading in shoulder-deep water, suddenly started slipping into deeper water, screaming that something was dragging her. When he went to help her she grabbed him by the throat, and he barely managed to avoid being pulled under with her. Police believe Susan, a fair swimmer, may have been pulled off her feet by the river's undertow. Her body was found about an hour later.
Bradford Witness
Veale, Alfred Lorne (Bob) obituary
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Event Date : Monday, April 25, 1983
Event Type : Death
Description : In his 91st year. Retired Manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Resident of Bradford. Husband of the late Margarita Jacobs. Father of Kay Veale of Toronto, Shirley (Mrs. George Kydd) of Uxbridge, Robert of Ottawa, Carol (Mrs. Nelson Brandon) of Perth and predeceased by William. Also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment in Cobourg Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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Event Date : Saturday, May 08, 1971
Event Type : Death
Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Saturday, May 8th., 1971, Anne Horlings, beloved wife of Harry Verkaik and dear mother of Gerald and Jim, both of R.R. 4, Bradford. Also survived by six grandchildren. Friends called at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held from the Christian Reformed Church, Springdale on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Tuesday, July 30, 1974
Event Type : Death
Description : At his residence on Tuesday, July 30, 1974. George in his 66th year, of R.R. 4, Bradford, beloved husband of Margaret Miedema, and dear father of Gary, Trudy, Carol, (Mrs. A. Weening) all of the Holland Marsh. Friends called at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street., Bradford. Service was held at the Christian Reform Church, Springdale on Friday, August 2 at 3:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Vipond, Lieut. Milton C. - obituary
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Thursday, March 17, 1955
Event Type : Death
"Late last Friday evening, March 18, a telephone call to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of Bradford, relayed the telegram from military authorities to Mrs. M. C. Vipond, conveying the sad message that her husband, Lt. Milton C. Vipond, 30 had died in Korea. Mrs. Vipond had been at the home of her parents since her husband left for Korea on March 1 of last year. In conversation with a member of the family yesterday morning The Witness learned that while Mrs. Vipond had had no further word from military authorities, according to radio and daily press reports, her husband lost his life in a building fire in the Canadian sector in Korea on Thursday night. The fire levelled a hut in the officers' lines in the matter of minutes. Seven other officers escaped unhurt from the blaze.Lt. Vipond, a graduate of Bishop's College, began his military career during the Second World War with R.C.N.V.R. He attended Bishop's College following demobilization and went on to take his Bachelor of Arts degree and entered first year medicine studies.He was commissioned in the Reserve Force while serving with the Stormont, Dundas, Glenngary Highlanders, of Cornwall, Ont. He was appointed to the Regular Army some time later and has served with the 27th Canadian Infantry Brigade in Germany, as well as on the staff of the Royal Canadian School of Infantry. Before joining the 2nd Battalion, Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, he served with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment.Late last summer Lt. Vipond was appointed Education Officer of the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade.Lt. Vipond was married in Bradford on November 17, 1951, to Helen Brown, R.N., only daughter of Deputy-Reeve Thomas Brown of West Gwillimbury and Mrs. Brown. During Lt. Vipond's time in Germany his wife visited him there. He returned to Canada and was stationed at Grand Bend until March 1 of last year when he was sent to Korea for a year. At that time Mrs. Vipond returned to the home of her parents and at the time the message arrived notifying of his death preparations were being made here to welcome him home early next month.On September 20 of last year a daughter was born to Lt. and Mrs. Vipond, but the father was not spared to see little six-month-old Helen Lorraine.As well as his young wife and infant daughter, his widowed mother, Mrs. Laura M. Vipond, of Wales, near Cornwall, survives him.Many of his wife's friends here have met Lt. Vipond and regarded him very highly. His tragic and untimely death has aroused sincerest sympathy for his wife, who has always been one of the community's best loved daughters, his wee daughter and his mother."
Bradford Witness