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CA BWGPL GJ-SB 74/75-PH27036
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1974-01

"Harold Stephens, rural mail carrier on the Lefroy route for 22 years, died January 13 in his 71st year. He had been in failing health for some time and for that reason gave up the mail route two years ago. Mr. Stephens had seen many changes in Innisfil since starting to drive the mail about 1952. Most of the 18-mile route was gravel then. Initially, he called at 75 boxes and when he retired he was serving 150 boxholders. In an interview with Scope at that time, he recalled gasoline was only 25 cents a gallon when he first took over the mail route. The deceased saw the end of the era of mail coming to Lefroy by train and the start of truck service. He used to meet the train at 11 o'clock each morning in the early years and part of his contract included delivery of the mail bag for Churchill to the post office there. On retirement he noted the vast decrease in parcels from Eaton's and Simpson's over the years. Harold Stephen's moved to Lot 20, Concession 4 in 1931 and upon retirement from farming a few years ago, built a new house on the farm lane. He grew up at Churchill on the 5th Line, west of Highway 11 where his parents, Llewyn and Lizzie Stephens farmed. He is ervived by his wife, Phyliss and daughter Mary Ann and several step children. A brother, Jim and sister, Doreen also survive. He was predeceased by brothers, Fred and Glen and sister, Eleanor."

Innisfil Scope

Councillor Cook died Thursday, hundreds pay their respects

CA BWGPL GJ-SB 75-PH26978
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1975-04-30

Part of George Jackson fonds

"Fred Cook, a man who for many years was a social and political influence in Bradford, died last Thursday in York County Hospital at 73. Mr. Cook was admitted to the hospital April 6 suffering from a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford, on Monday afternoon with the Rector, Rev. Jack House and Bishop Hunt, a lifelong friend of Mr. Cook's, conducting the service. Hundreds of friends and associates gathered in the little church on Church St. that Fred Cook served so well. Mayor Joe Magani led a delegation of members of council and the town administrative staff. Many officials representing the various surrounding municipalities also attended the special funeral service. During his 73 years, Fred Cook's life revolved around the town of his birth, Bradford."

Bradford Witness

Choir lacked sparkle in second of series

CA BWGPL GJ-SB 76-PH26946
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1976

Part of George Jackson fonds

"A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten brought the spirit of Christmas a little closer to over 600 people at the December program of the Barrie Concert Association. The Canadian Children's Opera Chorus is the second of a four-concert series held at Georgian College Theatre. News of Benjamin Britten's death on Saturday was announced by Dr. Derek Holman, director of the chorus. It lent a touch of sadness to the performance, because Britten's contribution to vocal works for young people has been enormous. His work, too, has that rare quality of being extremely attractive to children and teenagers."

George Jackson

Stabl, Rosina death

CA BWGPL VS-1900-2018-07-12-04
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1994-02-21

Part of Vital Statistics

February 21, 1994
Death
STABL, Rosina - Peacefully at her home in Barrie on Monday February 21, 1994 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Anton Stabl. Dear mother of Sophie and her husband George Wick of Barrie, and the late Johan and Adam Stabl. Loving grandmother of Dora Hobbs and Rosemarie Blackwell, and 5 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Mathias Kristman all [sic] of Bradford and the late Barbara Pfeiffer. Friends may call at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, Clapperton and Worsley Streets, Barrie on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass from St. Mary's Church, Barrie on Thursday February 24 at 11 a.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Barrie. Memorial donations may be made to the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation or the V.O.N. Barrie Branch.