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Event Date : Wednesday, February 03, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Returning last Wednesday afternoon from Newmarket Hospital, where he had been hospitalized for over a week, Mr. James A. Webb passed away within a few hours of his arrival home early that evening, February 3. He was in his 80th year. Born in West Gwillimbury at what was then Scanlon P.O., but which today is only marked by a creek bearing the name, the late Mr. Webb spent his entire life here, where since early manhood he had been engaged in the butchering business. Married in Bradford to the late Mary Emma Collings, who predeceased him in July, 1948, the late Mr. Webb is survived by a family of three sons and three daughters. George resides in Mimico; James R. carries on the business formerly operated by his father in Bradford; Ben is in Toronto; Miss Birdie is at home; Mrs. Louis Walker (Agatha) lives in Lindsay, and Mrs. Hillary (Mary) at Vandorf. Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Sarah Kitchen of Wyebridge, Ont., and Mrs. Alice Coombs of Bradford. A very active and physically fit man, Mr. Webb remained with his business until 1948, when he left the responsibilities with his son, James. An athlete in his younger days, the late Mr. Webb excelled in lacrosse. When Arthur had a championship lacrosse team in 1899, James Webb was a member of that team and when Bradford were the lacrosse champions in 1909 he was a member of his home team. He never lost interest in lacrosse and was one of the ardent promoters and fans of the more recent Bradford Box Lacrosse teams. Formerly president of the club, last year he was honourary president. He was always at the games, enthusiastically cheering or calling advice to the players. In the passing of Mr. Webb, Bradford lacrosse has lost a loyal supporter. For fifty years Mr. Webb was a member of Simcoe Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Trinity Anglican Church, and for a number of years served on Bradford Public Utilities Commission.The funeral was held from his late residence on Friday afternoon. His rector, Rev. W. S. Johnson, conducted the services and interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The funeral was under Masonic auspices and honourary pallbearers were members of that Order, namely, Mel. Waldruff, Frank Smelser, Percy Stevenson, Archie Hammell, Donald Gray and Russell Worfolk.The active pallbearers were his three sons, two sons-in-law, and a nephew, namely, George, James and Ben Webb, Louis Walker, Horace Hillary and Walter Coombs. Business places closed in respect during the funeral hours.

April 24, 1992
Death
GRIFFITH - Britton Ross (Buck) (Life member of the Royal Canadian Legion BR. #521, life member of Simcoe Lodge #79, A.F. & A.M., Bradford), at York County Hospital Newmarket on Friday April 24, 1992. Buck Griffith formerly of Bradford in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Anita Collings. Dear father of Yvonne and her husband Norman Smart of Newmarket. Dear grandfather of Susan (Mrs. Leslie Laflamme) of Stroud, Lori (Mrs. Glenn Brethet) of Tottenham, Maureen (Mrs. Stephen Buckland) of Queensville and Louise of Newmarket. Dear great-grandfather of Heather and Sarah Brethet and Jeffery Laflamme. Dear brother of Etherl (Sis) Wilson of Newmarket and pre-deased [sic] by John Griffith and Norine Kirk. Friends called at Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held at Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford on Monday April 27, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

February 9, 1994
Death
MELBOURNE, William Charles (Bill) - At Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on Wednesday, February 9, 1994. Bill Melbourne of Bradford in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Gertrude. Dear father of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of London, Joan (Mrs. Vincent Lackmia) of California and predeceased by Ross and Carl. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the chapel on Saturday, February 12, 1994 at 1:30 p.m. followed by cremation. A Masonic service was held on Friday at 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge #70, A.F. & A.M., Bradford.

July 28, 1994
Death
McLean, Jonathan Samuel Carruthers (Jack) - at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Thursday, July 28, 1994, Jack Mclean of Bond Head in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Audrey Courtney. Dear father of Alan and his wife Marion of Tilsonburg and Elaine and her husband Peter Rose of Washago. Dear brother of the late Rita Hughes. Dear grandfather of Pattie and her husband Ken Lillejord [sic], J.L. Scott and David MCLean, J. Shad Rose and his wife Shannon, Jason Rose, Melissa and her husband Stephen Burk and Joseph Rose. Dear great grandfather of Alysha and Chelsea Lillejord and Nathan Rose. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral [Home], 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford for visitation. Service was held in the chapel on Sunday, July 31, 1994 at 1:30 p.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth. A Masonic Service was held under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge A.F. & A.M. #79, G.R.C., Bradford on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Donations to the Lung Association would be appreciated.

August 15, 1994
Death
John Russell Morrison passed away suddenly at his home on Monday August 15, 1994. Born on January 21, 1906, he was the eldest son of Belle (Bartholemew) and Robert Morrison. He is survived by his wife, Florence Estie Cook whom he married on December 1, 1934. Dear father of Ruth and her husband Ted Lehman of Huntsville., Ronald and his wife Colleen of Tottenham and Gail and her husband Jim Coughlin of Barrie. Loving grandfather of Darlene and her husband David, Carl and his wife Sharon, Terry, Jackie and Russell Jr. Great-grandfather of Aaron, Nicole, Dustin and Jessica. He is also survived by six brothers and sisters. Stewart (Pat), Verna (Mrs. George Parr), Maurie (Mrs. Phil Reynolds), Frank, Dorothy (Mrs. Norman Slack) and Herbert. Predeceased by brothers Leslie (Johnny) Elgin, Robert and sister Venus. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home on Tuesday where a Masonic Service was held. Rev. Jim McLenaghen conducted the funeral service from St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Beeton. Honorary pallbearers were Clayton Heuchan, Arnold Rogers, Orville Hughes and Doug Jebb. Pallbearers were Jim Milligan, Bob Milligan, Mike McCarren, Don Doucette, Gerald Ramsay and Steve Porter. Flower bearers were grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was laid to rest at St. John's Cemetery 6th Concession Tecumseth.

November 14, 1994
Death
HOWLETT, Bertha Ida - (Past Matron of Faith Chapter, O.E.S., No. 274) Peacefully at the Arbor Living Centre, Newmarket on Monday November 14, 1994. Bertha Howlett of Gilford and formerly of Leaside, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late James B. McLaughlan [sic (spelled McLauchlan later in this article)] and the late Peter Howlett. Loving mother of Fred McLauchlan [sic] and his wife Evelyn of West Hill, and Jean (Mrs. John O'Neill) of Gilford. Dear grandmother of Donald McLauchlan, Lynn Murphy, and Kevin O'Neill. Dear great-grandmother of Ian and Cynthia McLauchlan and Marie, Myles, and James Murphy. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Scarborough on Thursday at 11 a.m. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

December 15, 1994
Death
SAWYER, Ebenezer (Eben) - (Member of Minerva Lodge #304 A.F. & A.M., former Deputy Reeve of Innisfil Township and Bradford High School Trustee.) Peacefully at Beacon Hill Lodge, Bradford on Thursday, December 15, 1994, Eben Sawyer of Stroud and formerly of Churchill in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Myrtle Cairns. Loving father of Donald and his dear friend Lynn of Churchill, Douglas and his wife Ruth of Toronto, Grace and her husband Ross Elliott of Bradford, Margaret and her husband David Ashworth of Sharon, Helen and her husband Marvin Myhre of Fonthil, Gary and his wife Sharon of Thornton, and Brian and his wife Sharon of West Hill. Dear brother of the Late Girvan Sawyer and his wife Ruth of Gilford. Dear grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the chapel on Sunday, December 18, 1994 at 2 p.m. A masonic service was held in the chapel on Sunday, December 18, 1994 at 2 p.m. A masonic service was held under the auspices of Minerva Lodge #304, Stroud on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Interment at St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.