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Description : Born in 1829 in Middleton to William Stoddart, who settled with his wife in Middleton in 1818.
In 1851, Wilson commenced clearing land to begin farming on a lot in Bradford.
Married Matilda Hastings in 1853.
Fathered five sons and two daughters.
Son Thomas died 12 years ago.
Wife died in 1894.
Survived by his children: W.W. Stoddart and Mrs. C.H. Wallace, Toronto; Frederick and Miss Maggie, at home; Bert (Burton), Bradford; and Beverly, West Gwillimbury.
Served on the Municipal Council, and on the High School Board.
Died at his residence, "Britania Farm", Bradford.
Age: 82nd year.
Interred in Mount Pleasant.

Municipality : Toronto
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Obituary of Mrs. Leila P. Watson, wife of Clarence Watson.

Municipality : Chatham
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Obituary describes the life of Miss Priscilla Edna Elizabeth Orr, a Chatham nurse who was born in Bond Head and served overseas in World War II.

February 19, 1992
Obituary
Centenarian passes away by Joan Hebbes
100-year-old Elsie O'Neill passed away peacefully in her sleep last Sunday, at Aurora's Willows Estate Nursing Home.
Born in 1891, Elsie lived in England until age 17, when she emigrated to Canada. Four years later, in 1912, Elsie married Ambrose O'Neill and lived on the O'Neill farm just north of Bradford, where they raised nine children.
Elsie celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 13, along with many family members including grand children and great grandchildren. The staff at The Today and Simcoe York Printing and Publishing send the O'Neill's [sic] our heartfelt sympathy.

Friday, January 18, 1985
Death

Wilbert Keith Orr, 75, of Bond Head, died Friday, January 18 at the York County Hospital, Newmarket.
Son of Andrew Orr and Jane Campbell, both of Dufferin County, he was born Feb. 16, 1909 in Tecumseth Township. He was married Mar. 8, 1941 in the bride's home to Jean Lisk and has lived on the fifth line of Tecumseth and in Bond Head....Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Donna, Mrs. Andrew Rabiewsky, two grandchildren,three sisters, Marion Craog, of Tornoto, Maida Ritchie, of Beeton and Madeline Porritt, of Gilford and one brother, Wm. J. Orr, of Tottenham....

Event Date : Monday, June 26, 1933
Event Type : Death

Mr. Joseph Park passed away early on Monday morning following many weeks of sickness, which from the first was diagnosed as his last illness. Mr. Park was in his seventy-fourth year and for a number of years conducted a jewellry business here. The Funeral takes place this afternoon, a private service being held at his late residence followed by a public service in Trinity Anglican church. Interment is being made in Mount Pleasant cemetery, Toronto. He is survived by his daughter, May, who has been her father's housekeeper and into whose life his passing will necessitate a trying readjustment, and two sons, William of Windsor and Frank of Bradford.

From page 5: "At Bradford, on Monday, June 26th, 1933, Joseph Park, in his 74th year. Funeral on Wednesday. Private service at the home followed by a public service at Trinity Church at 1.30. Interment in Mount Pleasant cemetery, Toronto."

An newspaper article announcing the wedding of Mabel Maude Campbell Ellis, daughter of William Wilson Ellis and Jennie Sutherland Ellis to Walter Pringle in 1908. Libbie Campbell was bridesmaid.

Event Date : Tuesday, November 05, 1946
Event Type : Death

Description : Husband of Sadie Saint and father to Mrs Harvey Marks (Dorothy) died in his home after a seizure from thrombosis. Mr Reeves was a Town Constable for Bradford. He was born in England and moved to Bradford at 13. Member of the Bradford lacrosse championship team of 1908-09. Rev. H.G. Blake conducted the ceremony and interment is in St. Pauls' Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

July 24, 1992
Death
Frances Reid dead at 67, by Cindy Lonergan
Frances Reid, a resident of Bradford West Gwillimbury for over 20 years, passed away suddenly at her home, Tuesday, July 24, at the age of 67.
Reid was elected to council in 1982, 1985 and again in 1988. . . .Reid was discovered Tuesday night by her only son,Walter. . . . Reid was predeceased by her husband Walter White Reid. Parents are Elaina and the late Michael Kachura and sister of Mary and Michael of Ottawa. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home and a mass was held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church. Interment was held at Notre Dame Cemetery in Ottawa.

July 21, 1992
Death
REID, Frances Rose suddenly at her residence on Tuesday July 21, 1992, Frances Kachura of Bradford in her 68th year. Beloved wife of the late William White Reid. Loving mother of Walter. Dear daughter of Elaina and the late Michael Kachura. Dear sister of Mary (Mrs. Ronald McAinsh) of Ottawa and Michael of Ottawa. Friends called at Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Homes, 30 Simcoe St. Bradford. Funer MAss was held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford on Friday July 24th, 1992 at 10 a.m. Interment at Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa. Donations to the York County Hospital Cardiac Care Unit.