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Jeffs, Margaret Elizabeth Brandon obituary

Event Date : Wednesday, November 25, 1959
Event Type : Death

Description : In the hospital at Ottawa, in her 79th year. Wife of the late Compton Jeffs. Mother of Mrs. John M. Robinson (Vivienne), Ottawa. Rested at the Pethick Funeral Home, 127 Bayfield St., Barrie. Service in the chapel. Interment in Barrie Union Cemetery. *Obituary on page two of November 4, 1959

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Bohoniuk, Mushacio (Michael) obituary

Event Date : Saturday, June 13, 1936
Event Type : Death

Description : Bohoniuk, 25-year-old Ukranian, of Toronto, was drowned in the Holland Marsh irrigation canal, at the point where the canal skirts the rear of Mr. J. W. Wilson's farm. He had arrived in Bradford two days before and secured work with Anglo del Zotto and F. Bollsanelo, market gardeners. Having finished work, he decided to bathe in the canal. When he did not appear for supper, a search was instituted, police were called, and eventually his body was found in about nine feet of water. The body was removed to the undertaking rooms of T. Kilkenny & Son, Bradford. Coroner Dr. J. A. Cummings did not feel that an inquest was necessary.The brother of the dead man had the body removed to Toronto for burial in Mount Hope Cemetery.

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Selby, Wellington Arthur Wellesley obituary

Event Date : Wednesday, June 03, 1936
Event Type : Death

Description : At the Kerrobert Hospital, Saskatchewan, following several weeks illness. Born near Bradford, Ontario, September 20, 1858. He leaves behind his widow, two daughters, Mrs. McLaren, Guelph and Mrs. W. B. Weese, The Pas, Manitoba, and three sons, Clifton and Robert with whom he resided and Frances of Assiniboia, Saskatchwan.
*Obituary from the Kerrobert Citizen.

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Bantam, Sarah Jeanne Ingram obituary

Event Date : Thursday, December 17, 1959
Event Type : Death

Description : At Bradford. Wife of the late Frank Bantam. Mother of Helen and Gordon. Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home. Service in Trinity Anglican Church. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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Copeland, Edward obituary

Event Date : Friday, September 21, 1951
Event Type : Death

Description : At St. Andrew's Hospital, Midland. Of Waubaushene. Husband of Grace Macpherson. Father of Donald, Harold, Fredda (Mrs. L. Jubb), William, Murray, Douglas, Leslie, Roy, Jannett, and Leo. Brother of Charles and William Copeland of Bradford and the late Mrs. Jno. Gibney (Sadie) and Geo. J. Copeland. Funeral held at the Bennett Funeral Home, Yonge St., Lansing, on September 24. Interment in York Memorial Cemetery.

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Hand, Elizabeth Jane (nee Sawyer) obituary

Event Date : Saturday, September 22, 1951
Event Type : Death

Description : At home in Bradford. Mother of Arthur L., Hillsdale, and Orville H., Bradford. Sister of Bethel George Sawyer of Bradford, and Robert Sawyer, Lefroy. Rested at home. Service at Bradford United Church. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

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Phillips, William P. obituary

Event Date : Sunday, November 15, 1936
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at his home in his 92nd year. He had been confined to his bed for about two weeks and appeared to suffer a stroke a week prior to his death. Born on the farm on the first corner south east of Bond Head, which his father received from the Crown. He resided there until about twenty years ago, when he sold to his brother-in-law, Mr. A. E. Watson, and retired to his home in the village. A school-mate and lifelong friend of Sir Wm. Mulock, an athlete in his younger days, and an enthusiastic huntsman.Born of an old Quaker family, he later became a member of the Methodist church in Bond Head and latterly United Church. Mr. Phillips married Henrietta Watson, member of another pioneer family of the district, predeceasing him eleven years ago. Of a family of four sons and four daughters, one son and three daughters survive, namely, Dr. Arthur Phillips, Toronto; Mrs. Wm. Doyle, Saskatoon, Sask., Mrs. Robert Leeson, Newton Robinson. He was predeceased by his sons Frank, Percy and Dr. George, and one daughter, Evelyn. The funeral was held Nov. 17th from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Leeson, to Bond Head cemetery. Rev. Kendall of Bond Head officiated, assisted by Rev. A. G. Channen of Bradford.Pallbearers were Messrs. Jas. Coburn, Leonard Jackson, Seward Lee, William Hambly, John Woods and Thos. Robinson.

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LeBlanc, Joseph obituary

Event Date : Monday, June 24, 1996
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 80th year. Of Bradford. Husband of Madeleine. Father of Yvonne, Arthur, Elda, Laurie, Eva, Roger, Al, Omer, and Richard. Grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral mass at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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Curry, Matilda Archer obituary (short)

Event Date : Saturday, February 16, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Wife of William Curry of Bradford, and mother of Jessie (Mrs. A. B. Gardiner), Meaford, and Harvey, Bradford.The funeral took place on Feb. 19th, with interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

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Melbourne, William Charles (Bill) obituary

Event Date : Wednesday, February 09, 1994
Event Type : Death
Community : Alliston

Description : At Stevenson Memorial Hosital, Alliston, in his 90th year. Resident of Bradford. Husband of Gertrude. Father of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of London, Joan (Mrs. Vincent Lackimia) of California, and predeceased by Ross and Carl. Grandfather of eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford, followed by cremation. Masonic Service under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge No. 79 A.F. & A.M., Bradford.

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