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January 24, 1985
Death

Lottie Louella Henderson, 92, of 226 Barrie St., Bradford, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 1985 at York County Hospital, Newmarket. She was born May 16, 1892, in Ashton. She was predeceased by her husband, John Laughlin Henderson and one son, Alton. Surviving are four children Doris Crossland of Bradford, Dr. Coulton Henderson of Kingston, Orion Henderson of Thunder Bay, and Wendell of Los Angeles. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 26 at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home,Bradford with Rev. Henry Dahlin officiating. Interment Aurora Cemetery.

Event Date : Sunday, September 13, 1959
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at Bradford. Son of the late William and Hannah Selby. Brother of Cyril of Bradford, Lena and Stella (Mrs. E.G. Thomas), both of New Jersey, the late Dr. Ernest Selby, and the late Mary (Mrs. Roy Kneeshaw). Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home. Service in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Coulson's Hill. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Event Date : Tuesday, June 16, 1981
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Riverdale Hospital. Of Toronto and formerly of Bradford, dear sister of Norma Robb, Vera Williams and Ernest Peterman. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Tuesday, November 23, 1971
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Martingale Villa Nursing Home, Bradford. Of 278 Small Canal Road, Bradford. Beloved wife of Melville Peterman and dear mother of Bruce of Scarborough, Joan of Bradford, Bill of Scarborough, Carol of Bradford and also survived by six grandchildren. Resting at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service in the chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 27, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : Mr. Ralph Matthews' very sudden death, as the result of a heart attack, shortly after arriving for his day's business at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited on Wednesday morning, June 27, has left a vacancy in his home, in his church, among the Holland Marsh people, and among his many friends in Bradford. His cheerful disposition and friendly smile had made him a friend to all who knew him. Mr. Matthews was born in Holland, and emigrated to this country thirty-one years ago. Before leaving Holland he became engaged to Elsie Horlings and the following year she came to Chatham, Ontario, where they were married. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews established their home in Windsor and there their two daughters, Henrietta (Mrs. Sidney Van Dyke) of the Holland Marsh, and Jeanne (Mrs. Michael Havinga) of London, Ontario, were born. In August of 1946, when Bradford's first vegetable packing plant, Holland River Gardens Co. Limited, was opened, with his brother-in-law, George Horlings, then the vice-president and general manager, Ralph Matthews resigned his position as foreman in an industrial plant in Windsor to join the company here. His home was on the Holland Marsh. His church was the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church. His friendships were among the members of that congregation and few weddings from that church were complete without a reception following at which Ralph Matthews was master of ceremonies. But his friendships were not confined to his Canadian fellow countrymen. He was an enthusiastic bowler and was a member of the Bradford Men's Bowling Club, where at the annual closing social evenings he was always an asset as a leader. His friendships knew no barriers of race or creed. All good people who knew Ralph Matthews were pleased to call him friend. He is survived by his wife and his two daughters. Two sisters and two brothers reside in Holland and three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Matthews returned to their native land and visited their relatives there. Though his immediate family did not follow him to this country, his family relationships were numerous in this community by his marriage into one of the pioneer marshland families here. His funeral was from the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church with his minister, Rev. P. Lagerwey, conducting the services. Six nephews, namely, Wm. Winter, Gerald Verkaik, Harry Horlings, Richard Hyma, Louis Tamminga and George Hulsman were the pallbearers. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Monday, November 06, 1939
Event Type : Death

Description : Passed away in Bradford at the age of 81. The husband of Sarah Elizabeth Fildey. Is interred in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Wednesday, August 31, 1966
Event Type : Death
Community : Beeton

Description : A well known resident of Bradford during a long period of years, Mr. Percy Proctor Stephenson passed away in Simcoe Manor on Wednesday, August 31, 1966. Mr. Stephenson went to Simcoe Manor nearly four years ago where he enjoyed fairly good health until suffering a stroke, and although he appeared to make a good recovery it was realized lately that he could not live much longer. Born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, October 7, 1886, the deceased came to Ontario in 1893. He married Dora Elizabeth Metcalfe in 1907 and they returned to Saskatchewan, where they farmed until coming back here in 1923. Mr. Stephenson was predeceased by his wife in February, 1957. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Etha Tuscon of Victoria, B.C., and by a half-brother, Francis, of Powell River, B.C.A. Masonic service was held on Thursday evening preceding the funeral, which was held from the Lewis Funeral Home, Bradford, with Rev. D. J. Lute of Bradford United Church conducting the service.Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were Messrs. Erich Meier, Wm. Melbourne, Allen Proctor, Carl Black, Vernon Stephenson and James Stephenson.The flower bearers were members of the Black River Hunt Club, to which the deceased belonged for many years, namely, Fred Miller, Frank Smeltzer, Alan Crake, Fred Collings, Gordon Compton, John Hambly and Howard Black.