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Event Date : Wednesday, September 03, 1958
Event Type : Death

Description : John Metcalfe had never felt in quite his former good health since a seizure overcame him near his home in Bradford about a couple of years ago, yet he had been about and appeared to be a remarkably well man for his age. Recently he had been with his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Metcalfe, on the farm adjoining Bradford, and he was in Bradford on Tuesday afternoon, September 2. A few hours after returning home he became ill and passed away the following day. Born on the old Metcalfe homestead in West Gwillimbury, in the Hollows district, Mr. Metcalfe had spent his entire life in the township and Bradford. In 1905 he moved from The Hollows to the Scotch Settlement and in 1920 purchased the farm on which his son, Ivan, now resides. He married the former Charlotte Tindall at Tottenham, who survives him, as do two sons and four daughters, namely, Mrs. Wm. Jelly (Lila), R.R. 2, Bradford; Ivan, Bradford; Misses Pearl, Ruby and Laura Metcalfe of Toronto; and Clarence of R.R 1, Bradford. Mr. Metcalfe is also survived by one brother, Herbert R. Metcalfe of Cambray, Ontario. He was predeceased by three brothers and two sisters, namely, Dave, William, and Bolton Metcalfe, Hannah (Mrs. T. McAfee) and Elizabeth (Mrs. George Bell). Mr. Metcalfe farmed in the township until his retirement to Bradford in 1937. He was in his 89th year, and was a member of the United Church. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home in Bradford. Rev. F. G. MacTavish conducted the services and interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, namely, Lorne, Earl, Edgar, Allan and Donald Metcalfe and Murray Jelly.

Event Date : Wednesday, December 31, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, in his 42nd year. Beloved husband of Lillian Woodward, and dear father of Ronald, Ellen and Joshua. Service was held at the T. Kilkenny & Son Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Event Date : Wednesday, December 04, 1946
Event Type : Death

Description : Wife of A.C.W. Soper and mother to Mrs Howard E. Vallat (Doris) and Caroline died in Bradford at the age of 63. She was born in Bradford to Mr Thomas Edmanson and the late Mary Hannah Goodchild. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Additional information in The Bradford Witness, December 18, 1946 page 7.

Event Date : Tuesday, May 24, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Bradford. Husband of Pearl Sewell and father of Bill, Mary and Betty. Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford, for service on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Event Date : Wednesday, May 27, 1964
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly at Bradford. Beloved husband of the late Ella Gapp, and dear brother of Harry of Toronto, Edward, Syd and Mrs. Ben Steers (Ethel), all of Bradford. Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Saturday, February 05, 1944
Event Type : Death

Description : Widow of Robinson Whiteside and mother of William, Frank and Thomas died in her Bradford home in her 81st year. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Tuesday, September 30, 1902
Event Type : Death

Description : Infant daughter of Mr. & Mrs. H. Wilkinson.

Event Date : Friday, November 04, 1977
Event Type : Death

Description : Died peacefully in his sleep in his 81st year. Of Bradford, beloved husband of Julia Ambrus and dear father of John and William of R.R. 4, Bradford, and Gisi (Mrs. Paul Borcsok) of Mississauga. Also survived by 12 grandsons and 3 granddaughters. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral mass was held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford, on Monday at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery.

Event Date : Monday, May 08, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at home. Wife of Robert J. Root. Mother of William and Mrs. Arthur Bales (Mildred). Resting at the Funeral Home of T. Kilkenny & Son for service on May 11 at 2 p.m. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Thursday, April 21, 1949
Event Type : Death

Description : Wife of the late Harry Bugler, who died in May 1945. Sister of Tom Martin of St. Thomas, step-daughter of Richard Waller and step-sister of Mrs. Mildred Gilman, both of Bradford, and step-sister of Lenwood Waller of Newmarket. Had lived all her life in Bradford. Had suffered poor health for a number of years, and life had been difficult since the death of her husband. Two weeks previous had returned to work at a local restaurant. Suffered a chill Saturday, April 16, which worsened her arthritis. Was heard coughing about 3 a.m. Thursday by a friend who lived in part of her home and died shortly afterwards. Funeral at home on Saturday. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Services conducted by Rev. H.G. Blake of Trinity Anglican Church.