Event Date : Friday, November 11, 1977 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Alliston Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Mrs. Elizabeth Adaline Donnell (nee Nevils) born in Tecumseth Township on July 21, 1899, daughter of John James Nevils, passed away in Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on November 11, after a short illness.In April, 1930, she married Percy Arnold and lived in Essa Township until 1939. Her husband predeceased her in 1936 and in December, 1939, she married J. H. Donnell and moved with her son to Cookstown. In 1962 her second husband passed away.Mrs. Donnell was an active member of St. John's Anglican Church Women, a life member, president for three years (1958-60), and a president of Tecumseth South Simcoe Deanery in 1959-60.She was a life member of Pinecrest Chapter Order of the Eastern Star No. 263, and held office of Worthy Matron in 1952. She was also a member of the Women's Institute and a member of the Maple Leaf Club No. 337.
Event Date : Wednesday, November 16, 1977 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Newmarket Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Died suddenly at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 79th year. Of the Holland Marsh, beloved husband of Olinda Gragato and dear father of Betty (Mrs. F. Kovac), Anna (Mrs. J. Polini), Ofelia (Mrs. C. Papaiz), all of Toronto, Flavia (Mrs. A. Fletracca) of Timmins, Feroido of R.R. 4, Bradford, and predeceased by Louis. Also survived by 19 grandchildren. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral mass was held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford, on Saturday at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery.
Event Date : Friday, November 11, 1977 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Other - Bradford Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : A longtime resident of this area, Harry M. Stewart died November 11, at the age of 93.Mr. Stewart who was born on the Sixth Line, was the son of Robert Stewart and Monica McCullough.He moved to South Half, Lot 19, Concession 5 as a boy and continued to farm there after his marriage until the '40's.He lived in Lefroy for about 20 years before moving to Barrie.Mr. Stewart was active in Lefroy United Church and community activities and served as a councillor in Innisfil in 1924-25-26.He is survived by his wife Estelle and son, Robert Verrol of Alliston.Another son, Clarence of Michigan predeceased his father by a few weeks.(Churchill News)
Event Date : Tuesday, August 23, 1977 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : West Gwillimbury Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Gene Patrick Bond, 10, of R.R. 1, Bradford, was killed when he was hit by a dump truck in front of his home on Highway 88 at the Middletown Sideroad. Police said the boy was trying to run across the highway when the accident occurred.He was the son of Leonard and Georgina Bond, and a student at Sir William Osler Elementary School. Burial took place Thursday at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
Event Date : Saturday, June 18, 1977 Event Type : Marriage Municipality : Community : Bradford Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Peggy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lundy of Bradford, to Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kanyo of R.R. 4, Bradford. The wedding took place at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford.Mr. and Mrs. Kanyo will reside in Bradford.
Event Date : Monday, September 05, 1977 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Newmarket Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 80th year. Of R.R. 2, Bradford, beloved husband of the late Stella Maybe and dear father of Phylis (Mrs. D. Robinson), Joan (Sister Maria), Jack and Robert. Dear brother of Mrs. Monica Reynolds. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Private funeral mass was held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford, on Wednesday. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery.
Event Date : Wednesday, September 14, 1977 Event Type : Birth Municipality : Community : Barrie Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : At Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, a daughter to Laird and Heather (nee Baxter) Hollingshead, a granddaughter for Mrs. Doris Baxter and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hollingshead.
Event Date : Tuesday, September 06, 1977 Event Type : Death Municipality : Edmonton, Alta. Community : Other - Bradford Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Inga Van Alebeek, 31, wife of former Bradford resident Frank Van Alebeek, was killed in a house fire on the Canadian Armed Forces base at Griesbach Barracks, Edmonton, Alta. After rescuing two other daughters, Mrs. Van Alebeek was asphyxiated when she went back into the house to rescue the third child.A funeral service was held at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel on the base on September 8, officiated by Major J. G. Lavoie.
Event Date : Wednesday, September 28, 1977 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Newmarket Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : John Cavallo, 81, died of multiple skull fractures at York County Hospital, Newmarket, after being struck by a car while crossing at the intersection of Barrie and Holland Streets the day before.Mr. Cavallo, who lived in the Village Inn, is survived by nieces and nephews August Maurino, Mrs. Jim (Ina) Catania, Laura Bolley, Frank Maurino, Bruno Cavallo, and Leo Maurino.A funeral service for Mr. Cavallo was held Saturday in Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford, and burial took place in Holy Martyrs Cemetery.
Event Date : Wednesday, September 28, 1977 Event Type : Death Municipality : Toronto, Ont. Community : Other - Bradford Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Died at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto. Of Bradford, dear uncle of August Maurino, Ida (Mrs. Jim Catania), Laura (Mrs. H. Bolley), Frank Maurino, Lena (Mrs. C. Clark), Leo Maurino and Bruno Cavallo. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral mass was held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church on Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery.
