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Event Date : Wednesday, March 08, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Died unexpectedly after becoming ill three days previous. Had been unwell for many months, causing him to retire. Husband of Marjorie Andrews of West Gwillimbury (married at Cookstown). Father of Phyllis, Lorna, Madeleine, Harold, Arthur, George and Wallace. Brother of Mrs. Arthur Gale of Beaverton. Uncle of two nephews, one in England. Brother died in the First World War. Born in Thornford, England. Came to Canada in 1924. Lived in Lucknow and Port Perry before coming to Bradford in 1928. Worked at the Bradford Bakery with the late Mr. Fred Gowland. Took over the business with the owner's son-in-law, the late Mr. Stephenson, when Mr. Gowland moved to Penetanguishene. After Mr. Stephenson's death, Mr. Hunt continued to run the business until his own retirement. Member of the Oddfellows' Lodge. Funeral March 10 from Trinity Anglican Church, Rev. H.G. Blake officiating. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Friday, March 10, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital as a result of being stuck by a motor car. Husband of Helena Mildred Ball. Father of Kenneth, Harley, Victor, and Julian. Funeral March 14 in Trinity Church, Bond Head. Interment in St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth.

Event Date : Monday, March 13, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at home, "Brackmont." Wife of the late Col. Arthur Nicol. Mother of Ronald T. and the late Kenneth T. Interment in Aurora Cemetery.

Event Date : Thursday, May 04, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : At Sunny Acres Rest Home. Husband of the late Jantje Vos. Father of Mr. and Mrs. Boele Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Horlings, Mr.and Mrs. F. Flack, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. Timon Hagen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nydam, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. George Horlings, and Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Verkaik. Service in Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church May 8. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.

Event Date : Monday, May 08, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at home. Wife of Robert J. Root. Mother of William and Mrs. Arthur Bales (Mildred). Resting at the Funeral Home of T. Kilkenny & Son for service on May 11 at 2 p.m. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Tuesday, May 16, 1950
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Minton, Saskatchewan

Description : Suddenly at Minton, Saskatchewan, as the result of an accident. Had been driving a tractor when it hit a stone, throwing her off and crushing her beneath the wheels. She died instantly. Wife of Adney Howard for a little over a year. The couple had recently been to visit her brothers and were only home a few weeks before the accident occurred. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Reilly of West Gwillimbury. Sister of Mrs. Fildey, Mrs. Albert Wood, Mitchell, Alex, and Clarence. Funeral from the home of her brothers to St. Paul's Church, Coulson's Hill. Service conducted by Rev. H.G. Blake. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery.

Event Date : Saturday, May 27, 1950
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Penetanguishene

Description : In her 54th year. Widow of Fred Gowland. Rested at the Funeral Home of A. Barrie & Sons, Midland, until service May 29 at 10:30 p.m. Graveside service at Chesley Union Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Event Date : Sunday, June 18, 1950
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Toronto

Description : Died in St. Michael's Hospital, where he had spent the past six months. Husband of Mary Elizabeth Maher. Father of Peter, Mrs. F. Wilkinson (Mitzi), Mrs. A.J. Abel (Dorothy), Miss Marjorie Hirlehey, and Mrs. Glenn Boyd (Alice Joan). Brother of Mrs. McWilliams of Bradford and Frank of Toronto. Born in Sunderland. Telegrapher with the railway at several stations before being appointed station master at Bradford forty years ago. Retired in 1937 and took up gardening, tending to his own garden and the garden of the Forty Martyrs' Church. Funeral from Holy Rosary Church, St. Clair Ave., Toronto, at 9 a.m. Interment in Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto. Pallbearers: Glenn Boyd, Harold Hirlehey, George Cushinan, Frank Maher, Pat Maher, and P. Michell.

Event Date : Monday, August 28, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Cobourg General Hospital. Wife of the late W.D. Watson of Aurora. Resting at the T. Kilkenny & Son Funeral Home, Bradford, for service on August 31 at 2 p.m. Interment in Aurora Cemetery.

Event Date : Thursday, August 31, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Toronto General Hospital. Had not been well for some time, but was hospitalized only six days before his death. Eldest son of the late Robinson and Polly Whiteside. Brother of Thomas and Franklin of Bradford. The brothers all lived together on the farm, located west of Bradford. Attended Middleton Public School and Bradford High School before becoming a farmer. Member of Bradford United Church. Funeral held from home, Rev. F.G. MacTavish officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers: Walter Palmer, Harry Williams, Alonzo Williams, Robert Wood, Lorenza Harvey, and George Young.