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Event Date : Thursday, July 22, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Although in failing health in recent years, Mrs. Westlake was about as usual last Thursday and early on Thursday evening made a call on a neighbour. Shortly after she returned to her room, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Saxon, a sound from the room attracted Mr. Saxon's attention. He called Mrs. Saxon from the garden but Mrs. Westlake passed away within a few minutes. Born near Islington, Mrs. Westlake's maiden name was Annie May Morrison. She grew up there and married Henry J. Westlake, also of that district. The older members of their family were born there. About forty-seven years ago they purchased the farm in the Scotch Settlement, now the home of their son, Robert, and for over thirty years resided there. Sixteen years ago Mr. Westlake died and when their son married, Mrs.Westlake moved to Bradford, occupying rooms in several houses here during the years. Over a year ago she was seriously ill and for a time was at Inniswood Lodge, near Barrie, but returned to her home with Mr. and Mrs. Saxon about a year ago. During her years in the Settlement she was a member of the Scotch Settlement Presbyterian Church and of its W.M.S. and since coming to Bradford her church as been the United Church, where she was a regular attender and among whose church people she made many friends. Mrs. Westlake is survived by three sons and three daughters, namely, Mrs. Frank Hurd (Ethel) of Orangeville; Ernest of Toronto; Mrs. Walter Edney (Lillian) of Bradford; Roy of Brampton; Robert of the Scotch Settlement; and Mrs. Clarence Kneeshaw (Ruth) of Bradford. The funeral was held on Sunday from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Rev. F. G. MacTavish of the United Church conducted the service. The pallbearers were three of her neighbours when she lived in the Scotch Settlement, namely, Whitfield Jessop, now of Alliston, Herbert West, and Robert Sinclair, now of Churchill; a grandson, Murray Gould of Niagara Falls; a nephew, Garnet Westlake of Beeton; and Mr. Ray Saxon of Bradford.

Event Date : Monday, March 03, 1902
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Miss Flossie Parker, of Bradford, to Mr. T.E. Wells, of Toronto. The wedding took place in Toronto. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Anderson.

Event Date : Sunday, January 28, 1945
Event Type : Death

Description : Wife of Jack Weber and mother of Mrs. John Kanyo (Anna) died in her home in her 52nd year. Interment in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 29, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. John Kanyo, R.R. 4, Bradford. Beloved husband of the late Julie Hoger, and dear father of Joseph and Anna (Mrs. John Kanyo). Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral Saturday at 8:30 a.m. to Holy Martyrs' Church for requiem high mass at 9 a.m. Interment Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Saturday, January 07, 1978
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Webb, dear sister of George, Agatha (Mrs. L. Walker), Mary (Mrs. H. Hillary) and the late James and Dan Webb. Funeral service was held in Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford, on Jan. 9, 1978.

Event Date : Saturday, September 14, 1907
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Laura Winnifred Young, to Dr. Herbert E. Watson. The wedding took place at "Algonquin Lodge" Bradford. The ceremony was performed by the father of the bride Rev. Egerton R. Young assisted by the bride's brother Rev. E. Ryerson Young and Rev. J.A. Long Ph.D. The couple will live in Preston.

Event Date : November 29, 1895
Event Type : Birth

Description : A son to the wife of W.D. Watson.

Event Date : Sunday, February 09, 1908
Event Type : Birth

Description : A daughter to Mr. & Mrs. W.D. Watson. Stillborn.

Event Date : Monday, December 06, 1937
Event Type : Death

Description : Passed away at the age of 84, in hospital, after suffering with illness for about a year. Had been married to his wife, Chatherine Gibbons, for 60 years. Is interred in the Roman Catholic cemetery in Bradford and the service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Muckle.

Event Date : Friday, December 27, 1946
Event Type : Death

Description : Husband to Mary Catharine Groves, father to Melville, Norman, Eldon, Mrs. B.B. Collings (Etta), Mrs. George Stewart (Ethel) and Mrs E. Thorpe (Beatrice) died in his Bradford home. Mr and Mrs Waldruff were married 68 years and had moved to Bradford in 1901. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.