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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 : 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.

Event Date : Sunday, September 17, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at home in his 81st year. Husband of Sarah Jane Leopard. Funeral held from his home on September 20 at 2 p.m. Interment in Newmarket Cemetery.

Event Date : Monday, October 16, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, after several years of failing health and a recent eye operation. Husband of the late Edith Phillips. Brother of John and Christopher Lee of Bradford. Born in West Gwillimbury to a pioneer family. Was a farmer on Highway 27 until he sold his farm 28 years ago, after which he moved to Bradford and sold farm implements. He had sold this business a year before his death. After his wife died he sold his home on Church St., buying a home on John St. from his brother, Mr. John Lee, to be nearer his business. Rested at home. Funeral on October 18 at 2 p.m. Service in Trinity Church at 2:30 p.m. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. Masonic auspices.

Event Date : Tuesday, December 26, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at home. Husband of Ellen Sutton. Father of Ellenor (Mrs. Joseph Peat), Anita (Mrs. Ross Griffith), Roy, Marjorie (Mrs. G. Rupke), Irvin, Bruce, and Keith. Member of the C.N.R. staff, Barrie. Rested at home. Funeral on December 28 at 2 p.m. Service in Trinity Church at 2:30 p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : September 23, 1862
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Mr. R.S. Perry, of Cookstown, to Miss Frances Maria, third daughter of Thomas Parker, Esq., Reeve of West Gwillimbury. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's father. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Fidler.

Event Date : October 8, 1861
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Mr. Edward Jeffs, of West Gwillimbury, to Miss Mary Driffill, eldest daughter of Thomas Driffill, Esq.The ceremony took place at the residence of the bride's father, but location is unknown.

Event Date : Tuesday, December 24, 1935
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Mildred May, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Mundy, of Bradford, to John Wm., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Lenton, of Yardley, England. The wedding took place at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Rev. A.G. Channen officiating.

Event Date : Saturday, January 18, 1936
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Aida Theresa, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Maurino, Bradford, to James Vincent, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Catania, Newmarket, at the Church of Forty Martyrs, Bradford, Rev. Dr. Muckle performing the ceremony. The bride's two sisters, Miss Laura, and Miss Lena were bridesmaid and maid of honour. Brother of the groom, Mr. Leo Catania, was groomsman, and brother of the bride, Frank Maurino, was usher. Following a short honeymoon trip, the couple will reside in Toronto.