Melbourne, Carl -- (retired from York Regional Police) at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Sunday, September 13, 1987. Carl Melbourne of Holland Landing and formerly of Sharon, Ontario in his 58th year. Beloved husband of Ruth Thompson, dear father of Bonnie (Mrs. Joe Haas) of Bradford, Carol (Mrs. Greg Parker) of Georgetown and Debbie (Mrs. Chris Bergin) of Bond Head. Dear son of William and Gertie Melbourne. Dear brother of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of London, Ontario, Joan(Mrs. Vincent Lackimia) of Sepulveda, California and the late Ross Melbourne and his wife Hilda. Dear grandfather of Jessica Parker, Allison, David and Anne Bergin. The funeral service was held at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford on Tuesday, September 15, 1987 at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment at Bond Head Cemetery. Donations to the CAT Scan at York County Hospital, Newmarket would be appreciated.
The Bradford Witness decided to release a series of articles from local townspeople on the history of certain events in Bradford and West Gwillimbury's time. This week, the history of Holland Landing is the topic.
:Judging from the above heading which preceded a local item in the Era of last week, what a time there will be in Newmarket when the Trent Valley Canal branch (so called) is completed through to that town from the Holland River. A gentleman who had spent several days in Newmarket last week and in passing through our village on Monday, wondered if the Laurier Government had gone completely crazy by making a preliminary grant of $700 000 to build a good sized ditch a distance of 8 miles to an inland town. He looked upon it as a political sop. There is no kick coming from the Newmarket Era, however, as may be seen from the following item: "Mr. Grant one of the contractors for Newmarket end of the Canal, has been in town all week making arrangements to commence work. The stone house and one of the barns on the Hulse farm have been leased for a term. Sixty horses arrived here yesterday and more expected to-day. It is said that the contractors intend to employ 300 teams and 400 men. Work will commence this week if not already started, in the vicinity of the "Green Lane," a mile and a quarter north of Newmarket, where a lock and basin will be constructed. The United Factories have received orders to vacate their property on Huron St., where the survey runs, and are advertising a quantity of wood for sale at a low price to save handling twice. It certainly begins to look as if the Newmarket Canal is not all talk."
Event Date : Tuesday, November 22, 1977 Event Type : Death
Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Beloved wife of the late H. Storey and the late B. Caesar, dear mother of Connie (Mrs. G. Oetelar) of R.R. 1, Newmarket and Jean (Mrs. Wm. Morrison) of Toronto, Madelynne (Mrs. D. Fisher) of Kitchener and predeceased by Donald Caesar. Dear sister of Frank Stamper, Terrie (Mrs. D. Keldie) and Edward Stamper. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 8 great-granddaughters. Resting at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service will be held in the chapel on Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. Interment Newmarket, Cemetery.
Event Date : Monday, July 18, 1955 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Mrs. Grace Madeleine Caesar, R.R. 2, Newmarket, to Herbert Jonathan Storey of Orangeville. The wedding took place at the Newmarket United Church Manse. Rev. Hugh Shannon officiated. The bride is a Holland Marsh pioneer. Mr. and Mrs. Storey will reside at R.R. 2, Newmarket, Holland Marsh.
Event Date : Monday, March 31, 1975 Event Type : Death
Description : In Newmarket on Monday, March 31, 1975, beloved husband of Betty Mitchell and dear father of Brent, Lynda (Mrs. Gary Schurman), Donna (Mrs. Donald Sweet), Billy, Michael and Brenda, son of Mrs. Grace Caesar and brother of Jean (Mrs. Bill Morrison), Connie (Mrs. Caspar Oetelar), Madeline (Mrs. Donald Fisher). Friends may call at the Roadhouse and Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main St., Newmarket. Interment Newmarket Cemetery.
CRONAN, Tom and Faye are thrilled to announce the birth of their second child, Aryn Alexander at York County Hospital on May 26, 1987, weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz., a sister for Sean. Proud grandparents are Lewis and Florence Cronan of Gilford and Jim and Hazel Church of Bradford
Event date: Tuesday, August 2, 1949 Event type: Death
Description: At Toronto Western Hospital on Tuesday, August 2, 1949, Brunnetto Caesar, R.R. 2 Newmarket, beloved husband of Grace Stamper and father of Connie (Mrs. Van Den Oetellar), Jean, Donald, Betty and Madelynne. Resting at the funeral home of T. Kilkenny & Son, Bradford. Notice of funeral later.