Event Date : Tuesday, June 02, 1992 Event Type : Death
Description : At the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, in his 89th year. Resident of Barrie and formerly of Bradford. Husband of the late Helen Morris. Father of Maxine (Mrs. Dalton R. Slessor) of Trout Creek, Winfield and his wife Lucy of Brampton, Ada (Mrs. Walter Woodhouse) of Malton and Ester Sirett of Toronto. Grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services at the Jennett Chapel of the McClelland and Slessor Funeral Home, Barrie. Interment in Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie.
"Bradford's CarrotFest has been voted one of Canada's Top 100 Festivals - and with good reason, as Bradford West Gwillimbury gets back to its agricultural "roots." This year,, the festival extends from August 16 to the 18 - although the streetfest, with its vendors, buskers, live entertainment, and mascot, Gwilly the Carrot, takes place on the 17th. ..."
An article about the history and popularity of the game of lacrosse in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
"At this time in June, 110 years ago, there was only one topic being discussed in every household in Bradford: the Bradford players on the Canadian Lacrosse Associations' All Star Team, then playing across Canada on their way to Vancouver, as part of an around-the-world trip promoting the national game. At that time in Canada's history, that game was lacrosse - not hockey..."
Event Date : Friday, March 12, 1993 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Other - Bradford Description : Passed away peacefully at home in Dunchurch in his 69th year. Husband of the late Mary (Wren) van Ry. Son of the late Jacob and Tina van Ry and son-in-law of Ena Wren of Dunchurch and the late Christopher. Father of James and Donna, both of Bradford; Jana and her husband Paul Thompson of Lakefield; Judy and her husband Peter Harway of Dunchurch; Marianne Smith of Tottenham; and Mark of Toronto. Grandfather of Joshua, Amanda, Jacob and Caleb van Ry; Vaughan, Jamie and Christopher Thompson; Meaghan McClymont, Zachary and Hilary Jane Harway; and Scott Smith. Brother of Enny DeBest of Bradford and the late Casey and Gary. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Rested in the Logan Funeral Home, Parry Sound. Interment in Hillcrest Mausoleum and Fairholme Cemetery, Dunchurch in the spring. Donation sto Parry Sound District General Hospital Home Care would be appreciated. *Original stored in Joe Saint Collection.
"This weekend, Bradford gets back to its roots with CarrotFest - a street festival that has been voted one of the top 100 festivals in Canada. New this year, CarrotFest will begin on Friday, Aug. 14, when the midway opens at the Bradford Memorial Community Centre at 11 a.m., and official opening ceremonies are held on the main stage at 6 p.m., with entertainment by K.C. Kohring, The Wendles, and the Cara Lea Band. ..."
