Gerry Saint grew up in Bradford -- Gerry Saint, a lifelong resident of Bradford and chief building official for the past few years, died at York County Hospital Saturday evening. He was 59. Mr. Saint had been ill for some time. Services were to be held yesterday (Tuesday). Mr. Saint left behind his wife, Mary, and daughters Sharon, Jane (Mrs. Walter Grady), Nancy, and Margaret. The Saint family arrived in Bradford in 1871 from England. The family was in the construction business, a tradition Mr. Saint carried on, working for Spence Lumber for many years before he became a town building inspector. He was active in the United Church. The family requested donations be sent to York County Hospital Foundation.
MIKOS Jim - Suddenly at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Tuesday, March 3, 1987. Jim Mikos of Bradford in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Anna Mikos. Dear father of Andy and his wife Anna, Frank and his wife Mary, Jim and his wife Gisella. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyr [sic] of Japan Church, Bradford, on Friday, March 6, 1987 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Martyr [sic] Cemetery.
Duncan, Eric -- at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Tuesday, October 13, 1987, Eric Duncan of Bradford in his 74th year. Beloved husband of Hazel Schoester, dear father of Iris (Mrs. Jack Everitt) of Saudi Arabia, Ross and his wife Barbara of Bancroft, Ellen (Mrs. Gerald Robson) of Alliston, Carol (Mrs. Gordon Campbell) of Bradford, Peter and his wife Linda of Cookstown, and Brenda (Mrs. Michael Weber) of Stroud. Dear uncle of Ronald Schoester of Lindsay. Also survived by eleven grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel on Friday, October 16, 1987 at 1:00 p.m. Interment at Thornhill Cemetery. A Masonic Service was held in the chapel under the Auspices of Manitoba Lodge --236, A.F. & A.M., Cookstown on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Donations to the C.A.T. Scan at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.
Teen killed on Saturday. A Bradford teenager was killed in an accident early Saturday (Aug. 23) morning. Kelly Jo Moscrop, 17, was struck by a car at about 1 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police report he was running through traffic on the eastbound Highway 401 ramp, onto Highway 400 when he was hit.
Tom and Barb Miedema are pleased to announce the birth of their second daughter, Deborah Leanne, born on January 7, 1987, weighing 9 lbs, 8 ozs. Proud grandparents are Len and Betty Stam of Bradford and Ken and Marie Miedema of Holland Marsh.
PAHOR Bogdan -- After a lengthy illness on Wednesday, January 28, 1987. Bogdan Pahor, in his 60th year, beloved husband of Sylvia, dear father of Nick and his wife Irene and Lily. Loving grandfather of Nicole and Nadine. Dear brother of John of Cleveland, Ohio. Friends called at the Lathangue & Swarchuck Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, on Saturday, January 31, 1987 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated,
Beintema Boukje -- At home on Friday, August 7, 1987. Boukje Beinema [sic] beloved wife of John, dear mother of Peter and Helen, Grace and Andy Steringa, Florence and Paul Corneau, Clarence and Helen, Henry and Debbie, Shirley and Dave Depeuter, Joanne and George Hoving and the late Betty (Mrs. Fred Ostie) and John. Loving grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street from Sudnay [sic] at 2p.m. Service was held at Ansnorveldt Christian Reform Church on Monday, August 10th at 2p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
NOVOSAD, Mary suddenly at her home in Bradford on Friday, October 23, 1987. Mary Bihun in her 78th year beloved wife of the late Steve Novasad [sic]. Dear mother of Paul and his wife Ruth, Stella and her husband Tom Wadsworth. Dear niece of Pearl Antoniuk of Leamington. Also survived by two sisters and one brother in the Ukraine. Dear grandmother of Paul Jr. And Linda Sinclair, Deborah, Stephanie and Catherine Wadsworth. Dear great grandmother of Kelly and Sean Sinclair. Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Monday, October 26, 1987 at 2:30 pm. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the C.A.T. Scan at York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket would be appreciated.
Man killed in boating accident on Holland River. A 34-year-old Toronto man was killed last Tuesday (July 15) in a boating accident just north of the Yonge Street bridge coming into Bradford. Ira Kushner fell from a boat pulling a water skier when the boat's driver swerved to avoid what he thought was an obstacle in the path of the boat and skier. According to York Regional Police, the boat hit a patch of bulrushes, and Mr. Kushner fell overboard and hit his head on the boat's propeller. He was pronounced dead on arrival at York County Hospital in Newmarket. The accident occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m., about one and a half miles northeast of the bridge over the Schomberg (Holland) River. The police investigation is continuing.
