"Dr. John R. Brown, a professor at the University of Toronto who studied the effects of pesticides on workers in the Holland Marsh, died Saturday at the age of 57. In April this year Dr. Brown warned than an important (missing part of the article). Dr. Brown qualified as a medical doctor in London, England, in 1953. He received a PhD in applied physiology. After coming to Canada in 1959 he lectured at the University of Toronto in science, environmental health, and industrial health. Dr. Brown was blind in one eye since childhood and became almost totally blind in 1969, but he continued to work with the help of his wife, Helena, and son, David Bartholomew. He was the author of four technical books, president of the Health League of Canada, and chairman of the national committee of employment for the Canadian National Institute for the Blind."
Event Date : Wednesday, June 28, 1944 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Llewellyn Scythes, formerly of Bradford wed son of Major G.W. Stoddart of Derbyshire and the late Mrs. Stoddart (nee Pearl Wood) at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Toronto. Miss. Elinore Scythes was maid of honor and Miss Mary Boake was bridesmaid. Kenneth Wood was groomsman, Lieut. John A. Mullin and Gilbert Kennedy were ushers.
Event Date : Saturday, March 01, 1941 Event Type : Marriage
Description : The wedding took place at the parsonage in Churchill, where the Rev. F. Berner officiated. Florence Elizabeth is the eldest daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson of Bradford. John Keith is the son of Mr. George Watson and the late Mrs. Watson of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Watson will reside in Toronto.
Event Date : Tuesday, May 02, 1939 Event Type : Death
Description : Passed away at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto after developing pneumonia following surgery. She was in her 48th year. The wife of James B. Ferguson. Is interred in Queensville Cemetery.