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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.

Event Date : Monday, November 28, 1966
Event Type : Death

Description : After not enjoying good health for the past five years, Mrs. Ellen (Nellie) Collings of Bradford passed away at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Monday, November 28, 1966, where she was admitted just one week previous. Born in Ottawa 73 years ago, she went to Kerrobert, Sask., as a young girl, where she resided until her marriage to Ernest R. Collings on June 10, 1914, when she moved to Bradford where she resided for the remainder of her life. Up to the time of failing health, Mrs. Collings was a member of Trinity Anglican Church and active in the church choir, quilting club, and a lifetime member of the Women's Auxiliary. She was also a life member of the Women's Institute, and a charter member of the I.O.D.E. and the Bradford Knitting Club. Predeceased by her husband in 1950, she is survived by four sons and three daughters: Mrs. Ellenor Peat of Newmarket, Mrs. Ross Griffith (Anita) of Bradford, Roy A. of Oshawa, Mrs. Gerald Rupke (Margery) of Kettleby, Irwin E., W. Bruce, and Keith R., all of Bradford, 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, Mrs. Emily Foster of Kerrobert, Sask., a sister, and two brothers, Arthur Sutton and Albert Sutton, both of British Columbia. The funeral was held on December 1, 1966, from the Lewis Funeral Home to Trinity Anglican Church. The service was conducted by her rector, Rev. W. H. Warnica. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The pallbearers were Norman Collings of Bradford, Dr. Verdon Foster, V.S., of Fergus, Bob McCague of Sarnia, Jim Church, Orville Hand and Edward Bulpit, all of Bradford.

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 : Tuesday, October 20, 1964
Event Type : Death
Community : Bond Head

Description : Died at the Bond Head Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late William George Faris, and dear mother of Gordon of Rolphton, Ont., and Murray of Bradford, and dear grandmother of Mrs. J. S. Church (Mary Lou) of Ghana, Paul of Toronto, Susan, Allan and Jean, all of Bradford. Resting at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford. Service Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Scotch Settlement Presbyterian Church. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Event Date : Thursday, May 21, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : The knowledge that Mrs. Gordon S. Faris was so seriously ill that hope was not extended for her recovery was only exceeded in sorrow and sympathy among the members of her family and her friends, by her passing at Deep River Hospital on Thursday, May 21. Mrs. Faris had been moved to the nearby hospital a few weeks before her death. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Moore of Queensville, as Kathleen Moore she taught in the High Schools of Penetanguishene and Aurora, and later, when teaching on Barrie Collegiate staff, she met and married Gordon S. Faris about sixteen years ago, while the latter was employed at the Eugenia Power Plant of the Ontario Hydro Commission. Shortly after their marriage they moved to Barrie and from there to Brampton where Mr. Faris was superintendent and where they resided for a number of years. From Brampton they were transferred to Toronto and later to Des Joachims, when Mr. Faris was made the first superintendent of that plant. Mrs. Faris made a full share of contribution to Mr. Faris' successful career, a success which resulted from his ability and conscientious fulfilment of duty. Equally conscientious, and amply qualified by virtue of her ability and educational training, Mrs. Faris was a willing, energetic and capable leader in all deserving projects in the communities in which they resided. Her most devoted energy was given in the interests of her church and especially in its missionary work. While residing in Brampton she was much in demand as a speaker at W.M.S., W.A. and farm group meetings. To the new settlement of Rolphton, at the Des Joachims plant, she took this enthusiasm and unselfish willingness to serve. She loved the life in that new village and an indication of her interests there was recorded in these columns two weeks ago in the story of the opening of the Rolphton Community Church.Mrs. Faris is survived by her husband, Gordon S. Faris of Rolphton (formerly of Maple Farm, Scotch Settlement), and their two children, Mary Lou, 13, and Paul, 11; one sister, Mrs. Sydney Thompson (Irene) of Queensville; and one brother, J. Dan Moore, of Georgetown. In their great loss the bereaved family have the sincerest sympathy of a wide circle of friends.The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the Strasler Funeral Home, Queensville, and interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The services were conducted by Rev. E. Warren of Queensville, assisted by Rev. Hugh Shannon of Hawkstone and formerly of Queensville who is a personal friend of Mr. and Mrs. Faris, and by Rev. E. C. McLarnon of Bradford. The pallbearers were four friends, Ronald Sennett, William Burkholder and Terry Doane of Queensville, and William Hillaby of Newmarket; and two cousins, Morley Bedford and Sydney Gourlay of Toronto.

Event Date : Thursday, April 21, 1949
Event Type : Death

Description : Wife of the late Harry Bugler, who died in May 1945. Sister of Tom Martin of St. Thomas, step-daughter of Richard Waller and step-sister of Mrs. Mildred Gilman, both of Bradford, and step-sister of Lenwood Waller of Newmarket. Had lived all her life in Bradford. Had suffered poor health for a number of years, and life had been difficult since the death of her husband. Two weeks previous had returned to work at a local restaurant. Suffered a chill Saturday, April 16, which worsened her arthritis. Was heard coughing about 3 a.m. Thursday by a friend who lived in part of her home and died shortly afterwards. Funeral at home on Saturday. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Services conducted by Rev. H.G. Blake of Trinity Anglican Church.

Event Date : Wednesday, October 26, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : A resident of Bradford for more than half a century, Richard Waller passed away in York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Wednesday, October 26. He was in his 83rd year and had been in failing health for some time. In August he underwent a major operation at Western Hospital, Toronto, and had been at home for the intervening weeks before taken to Newmarket hospital nine days before his death. Born near Midhurst, Mr. Waller came to Bradford as a young man and about fifty years ago he married Alice Martin of Bradford, who predeceased him ten years ago. He is survived by one son, Linwood Waller of Newmarket; one daughter, Mr. Mildred Gilman of Bradford; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Another daughter, Mrs. Harry Bugler, predeceased him. The deceased worked as an engineer at the old Lukes' mill until it was burned, and later worked at the old factory building during terms of operation of most of its tenants, and his last employment was with the Bradford Public Utilities Commission, a number of years ago. He was an honest worker and an industrious man.The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home on Friday, October 29, with Rev. F. G. MacTavish of Bradford United Church taking the services. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were Vearle Coutts, Sam Conn, Chas. Johnston, John Breeze, Len Saint and Keith Elliott.

Event Date : Wednesday, October 26, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the late Alice Martin and dear father of Mildred Gilman of Bradford and Lynwood Waller of Newmarket. Resting at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford, for service on Friday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.