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Event Date : Wednesday, March 29, 1967
Event Type : Death

Description : Death came with startling suddenness last Wednesday evening to one of Bradford's prominent business men, when Mr. William Francis Compton died at his home here. Mr. Compton had been at his place of business, Compton's IGA Groceteria, that day and came home around 6 p.m. He told Mrs. Compton that he was going to have a bath before having his dinner. Later he was found dead in the bathroom by his wife. Death is attributed to a blood clot reaching his heart.
Born in Morell, P.E.I., 67 years ago, Mr. Compton spent his early years in that province, going to U.S.A. in 1922, where he joined the A & P Stores Ltd. He returned in May, 1928, when A & P opened stores in Canada, and continued with that firm until coming to Bradford in 1944, when he purchased the long-established Sutherland's Grocery, operating the business during the first few years as Compton's Groceteria. In 1951 he joined Oshawa Wholesale as a charter member of the IGA in Canada. He continued to operate the business in the old stand until last year, when the beautiful new Compton's IGA was opened on John Street West. He was justly very proud of this fine new store, which was really the realization of a long anticipated plan. A good business man, exceptionally well trained in the food marketing business, Mr. Compton succeeded in his private business and also found time to devote energy to his municipality. He had served both as councillor and reeve of Bradford, in the years before the municipality gained town status, and had also served as president of Bradford Lions Club. Mr. Compton was married at Laggan, Ontario, in September, 1928, to Normanda MacNeil, who survives him with their family of two daughters, Joan (Mrs. K. L. Pond), Ottawa; Norma (Mrs. R. D. Duffy), Toronto; Gordon William, Bradford; sisters and brother, Esther (Mrs. V. H. Dockendorf), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Frances (Mrs. A. R. Graham), Mussoorile, India; Lydia (deceased); Robbins, Morell, P.E.I. and Elizabeth (Mrs. W. H. Reich), Port Washington, N.Y.; and five grandchildren, who were the delight of his life, Dianne and David Compton and Janet, Allison and Christine Pond.
The funeral was held on Saturday, April 1, from his church, Bradford United, with Rev. D. J. Lute conducting the services. Temporary entombment was in the vault, with interment to be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were Keith Collings, Robert Hanna, Robert Veale Jr., Joseph Alebeck, Wallace Holmes and George Allan.The flower bearers were James Patton, Harold Newns, Charles Davidson, Ronald James and Lester Woolven.

Event Date : Thursday, November 30, 1967
Event Type : Death

Description : Bradford's oldest resident, Mrs. Sarah Caroline Cook, died recently. She would have been 95 next month. Born Sarah Mills in West Gwillimbury in 1874, she married John Gibson Cook who operated a piano and music business in Bradford in partnership with John Gilheeney. She lived on Moore Street. Mrs. Cook leaves a sister, Reita; two sons, deputy-reeve Fred Cook and Jack F. Cook of Windsor; a daughter, Mrs. Tom Gardner; two grandsons, Don Gardner, a teacher at Simcoe District High School, and Jack Gardner, a lawyer in Toronto; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service was held at the Lewis Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. W. H. Warnica. Pallbearers were Jack Gardner, Don Gardner, Gordon Bateman, Robert Brown, Ruston Folliott and Edward Gapp.

Event Date : Monday, June 06, 1960
Event Type : In Memoriam

Description : In loving memory of a dear husband and brother. Ever remembered and loved by his wife Fredda, and Brother William.

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.

Event Date : Sunday, May 23, 1976
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in her 81st year. Of Bond Head, beloved wife of the late Charles Copeland, and dear mother of Betty (Mrs. Leonard Jeffery) of Alliston, loving grandmother of Earle and Claude. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Thursday, July 06, 1939
Event Type : Death

Description : Passed away in his home after suffering from an illness for the last two years. He was in his 58th year at the time of his passing. Husband to Bessie McPherson, he had spent his entire life in the community. Is interred in the Bond Head cemetery where Mr. G. Troyer conducted the service.

Event Date : Saturday, October 22, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : One of West Gwillimbury's oldest residents, Mr. Jesse Copeland, passed away on Saturday, October 22, in his 85th year. Mr. Copeland had been in failing health for a considerable time. Mr. Copeland was a farmer, farming on Concession 8, West Gwillimbury, until about ten years ago when he moved to Bond Head. He was a member of the Anglican Church and in politics he was a staunch Conservative. In 1902 he married Emma Bell, who, with a family of three sons and five daughters, survives him. The family are Russell of Newton Robinson, Mrs. Jos. Pulford (Lillian) of Weston, Olser of Hillsdale, Mrs. Calvin Ireland (Annie) of Everett, Norman of Alliston, Mrs. Donald McArthur (Amy) at home, and Miss Dorothy of Toronto. One sister, Mrs. James Forgan, of Toronto, also survives. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from Holy Trinity Church, Bond Head, with the rector, Rev. C. R. P. Hearn, conducting the services. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth.The pallbearers were six grandsons, Lawrence Copeland, Bill McArthur, Charles Ireland, Bob Pulford, Clarke Pulford and Bill Pulford.

Event Date : Saturday, August 13, 1949
Event Type : Death

Description : At home, after a long illness. Born in Yorkshire, England. Came to Canada in 1870. Attended school in Scotch Settlement and farmed until four years ago. Member of the I.O.F. Lodge. Married Rose Bell of Bradford in 1904, who survives him. Only child, a daughter, died in infancy. Brother of Jesse of Bond Head and Mrs. Forgan (Annie) of Toronto. Funeral by Rev. C.R.P. Hearn of Trinity Church, Bond Head. Interment in Bond Head Cemetery.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 30, 1965
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Saskatoon, Sask.

Description : Died in the Civic Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask., in her 94th year. Grandmother of Mr. Keith Langford.