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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.

Event Date : Tuesday, June 27, 1972
Event Type : Death

Description : Bessie E. Copeland at Simcoe Manor, Beeton. On Tuesday, June 27, 1972, Bessie E. MacPherson, formerly of RR#1, Bradford, in her 84th year, beloved wife of the late George Copeland, dear sister of Grace (Mrs. Ed Copeland of Waubaushene), Freddie, Mrs. Charles Copeland of RR#4 Cookstown and late Jenny, Mrs. George Neilly, Agnes, John, Donald and Jessie MacPherson. Rested at Hughes Funeral Home, cookstown. Service at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 29th. Interment in Bond Head cemetery.

May 15, 1987
Death

WATSON Charles B. (Charlie) (Past Master of Simcoe Lodge -- 79 A.F. and A.M.) -- At Simcoe Manor, Beeton on Friday, May 15, 1987. Charlie Watson of Schomberg, beloved husband of Mildred Ferguson and the late Dorothy Scott. Dear brother of Jean Watson of Aurora and Isobel (Mrs Norman Coutts of Barrie). Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Monday, May 18, 1987 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Barrie Union Cemetery. Masonic Service was held under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge - 79 A.F. and A.M. on Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

September 16, 1987
Death

Davey, Florence -- at Simcoe Manor, Beeton on Wednesday, September 16, 1987. Florence Leyburn of Bradford in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Oswald Davey, dear mother of Ray and his wife Diane of Toronto, Bruce and his wife Marian of RR-1 Bradford. Dear Sister of Vida Layburn of Bonito, Manitoba and predeceased by Arthur. Dear grandmother of Kelly, Roseane,Carolee, Gregg, Kevin and Brian. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Friday, September 18, 1987 at 3:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the Cat Scan at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.

January 19, 1989
Death

CATANIA, Leonard (Leo)--Charter member of the Rotary Club of Beeton. At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Thursday, January 19, 1989, Leo Catania of RR1 Beeton, in his 71st year, beloved husband of Ruth McCague. Dear father of Paul of London and Maria and Bill Langford of Bradford. Dear Papa of Craig and Christopher. Dear brother of Mike of Richmond Hill, Bill of Brighton, Tony of Aurora and Peter of Stratford. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 150 Queen St., South Tottenham. Service was held in the chapel Saturday, January 21, 1989. Springtime interment Trinity Cemetery, Beeton. Donations to the Rotary Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

February 15, 1989
Death

BROOKS, Margaret Elsie (Daisy) at Simcoe Manor Beeton on Wednesday, February 15, 1989. Margaret Hounsome, formerly of Newton Robinson in her 93rd year. Dear mother of Catherine (Mrs. G. Stewart) of Toronto, Roy of St. Catharines, Ross of Buckham and Jim of London. Dear sister of Millie (Mrs. S. Gapp) of Holland Landing and predeceased by Arthur, Thomas, Alfred, Frank, Edward, Edith Payne, Charlie and Ben Hounsone. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Visitation was Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Service was held in the chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Spring interment St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth.

March 9, 1989
Death

VERNON, Joseph suddenly at Penetang on Thursday, March 9, 1989. Joseph Vernon of Simcoe Manor Beeton in his 82nd year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Annie Norah Vernon. Dear father of William of Bradford, Joan (Mrs. M. Bowles) of Cookstown, Douglas of Cookstown and Wayne of Bradford. Predeceased by daughter Rose Ann, brother of Sam of Holland Landing, Spencer of Orr and Harry of Port McNicholl. Loving grandfather of Cheryl, Bonnie, Mark, Paul, David, Nicole, Tracy, Sonia and Bradley. Great grandpa of Lisa, Matthew and Kyle. Friends called at the Paul F. Kent Funeral Home, Cookstown. Funeral service was held at St. John's Anglican Church, Cookstown on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Interment St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery. Memorial donations to Altzheimer [sic] Society would be appreciated.

August 29, 1989
Death

LANGFORD, Bertha. Peacefully at Simcoe Manor in Beeton on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1989. Bertha Pettit of Bradford in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of the late Keith and his wif Ella, Stewart and his wife Ruth. Dear Grandmother of Bill and Maria,Donald and Sandra, David, Judy and Peter. Paul, Jane and Bernard and the late Peter. Dear great-Grandmother of Craig, Christopher and Katie. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service in the Chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment Bond Head Cemetary [sic]. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket.

November 19, 1989
Death

McDONALD, William Innis - at Simcoe Manor, Beeton, on Sunday, Nov. 19, 1989. Bill McDonald, formerly of R.R.1, Bradford, in his 83rd year. Beloved son of the late Donald & late Minnie McDonald. Dear brother of the late Sinclair, the late George and the late Marguerite (Mrs. Art Saint). Also survived by two nephews and two nieces. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St. Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1989 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to VON, Bradford Chapter, would be appreciated.