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Typed notice from T. E. Evans notifying the Bradford United Church congregation of the new structure of the Church's Congregational Board, dated 22 February 1973. Includes information on sub-committees of the Board and their members.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 25, 1980
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 98th year. Of Bradford, beloved husband of the late Stella Kneeshaw. Dear uncle of Gordon and Lillian Kneeshaw, and Muriel and Stanley Cairns. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment 6th Line Cemetery, Innisfil.

Event Date : Saturday, September 06, 1958
Event Type : Death

Description : About eight weeks before his death, Mr. Isaac Cairns became ill and was taken to York County Hospital where he underwent an operation. He failed to make a good recovery, and for the several weeks following it was realized that he was failing. He passed away on Saturday, September 6. Although in his 85th year, Mr. Cairns enjoyed remarkably good health until his last illness. He was a familiar figure about town, and a regular spectator at athletic meets, rarely missing games of hockey, lacrosse or ball, and always being an enthusiastic fan for the home team. Born in Nottawasaga Township, near Creemore, he spent his younger years in that area. In 1920 he gave up farming for about a year to operate a grocery store in Collingwood, and when he decided to return to farming he purchased the West Gwillimbury farm where his son, Stanley, now resides and moved to that farm in 1921. Twenty-two years ago last June, with his late wife, he retired to Bradford when Stanley was married.On February 10, 1901, he married Mary Grace Fisher of Stayner. Mrs. Cairns predeceased her husband seventeen years ago last June. Their eldest son, Elmer, died twelve years ago. Surviving are one son, Stanley, on the West Gwillimbury farm; one daughter, Mrs. Eben Sawyer (Myrtle) of Churchill, and several grandchildren. A Presbyterian in religion, Mr. Cairns had been an elder of that church for thirty years. He was a member of the L.O.L. and for 67 years had never missed an Orange walk, this year being his first time absent from the annual celebration since his joining the lodge. In Nottawasaga Township he served as a school trustee for a long period of years. The funeral was held from Bradford Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon, September 9, where the services were in charge of his minister, Mr. Williams, assisted by Rev. F. G. MacTavish of Bradford United Church. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. The pallbearers were former neighbours and church friends, namely, Milton Ritchie, Wm. Langford, Seward Lee, Harold Scarrow, F. C. Cook and Kenneth Wood.

Event Date : Saturday, November 17, 1962
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Evelyn Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. Jackson of Lefroy, to Carl Stanley Cairns of Richmond Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Cairns of Bradford. The wedding took place in Lefroy United Church. Rev. Fred Jackson officiated. The bride had four attendants. Her sister, Miss Sandra Jackson, was maid of honour and the bridesmaids were Miss Orion Abernethy of Tottenham and the groom's sister, Miss Joan Cairns. Miss Joyce Cairns was flower girl. Mr. Keith Cairns of Bradford was his brother's groomsman and the ushers were Mr. David Wood of Bradford and Mr. Murray Jackson, brother of the bride, of Lefroy. Mr. and Mrs. Cairns will reside at 272 Conestoga Dr., Richmond Hill.

Event Date : Saturday, May 05, 1973
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Joan Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cairns of Bradford, to James Leonard, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rose of Toronto. The wedding took place in Bradford United Church. Rev. Robert Chapman officiated. Matron of honour was Mrs. Carl Cairns of Scarborough and bridesmaids were Mrs. Charles Janes of Toronto, Mrs. W. Lainson and Miss Joyce Cairns of Bradford. Donald Leddy of Markham was best man and C. Janes of Toronto, C. Cairns of Scarborough and Keith Cairns of Bradford were ushers. Mr. and Mrs. Rose will reside on Sherwood Forest Dr., Markham.

Event Date : Sunday, May 05, 1946
Event Type : Birth

Description : A daughter to Mr and Mrs Stanley Cairns of Bradford at York County Hospital, Newmarket.

Event Date : Saturday, September 06, 1958
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Of Bradford, beloved husband of the late Grace Fisher, dear father of Stanley of Bradford, Myrtle (Mrs. Eban Sawyer) of Churchill, and the late Elmer. Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford, until Tuesday noon. Service in Bradford Presbyterian Church at 2:30 p.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.