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Event Date : Tuesday, November 20, 1956
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Bradford, Ont.
Community : West Gwillimbury
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Description : Although in failing health for the past several months death came with startling suddenness to Dr. James Elwood Walker, V.S., last Tuesday evening, November 20, when he passed away while eating his evening meal at the home of his nephew, Orville Hughes, of West Gwillimbury.Born on
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Concession 3, of West Gwillimbury the deceased grew up in the Dunkerron district, attending Dunkerron school and Bradford High School. A lover of animals, he decided to be a veterinarian and from Bradford District High School he entered training for his chosen profession. Particularly interested in horses he had entered race horses at local fairs across the country. He had lived in both Newmarket and Aurora and practised as a veterinarian in the districts near those towns.He was predeceased by his wife, the former Blanche Anna Osborne whom he married at Sutton in 1917, in December of 1946. They had no family and Dr. Walker came to live at the home of his nephew in February 1955.Surviving are his brother Norman of Schomberg (who due to illness was unable to attend the funeral); two nieces, Mrs. C. Logel (Elda Walker) of Listowel and Mrs. Wm. Burton (Irma Hughes) of Bradford, and two nephews, Roy Hughes of Schomberg and Orville Hughes of Bradford. One sister , Mrs. Joel Hughes (Ida) and one brother, George L. Walker, both of Schomberg, predeceased him in July 1941 and December 1952 respectively.The funeral took place from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home on Friday, November 23, with interment in Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton.The pallbearers were Hugh Cousins (Aurora), J. A. S. Mills (Tottenham), Frank Allan, Neil Weir, Marcus Ross and Harold Newns, all of Bradford.Flower bearers were Jack Crawford, Ken. Wood, Donald Gray, Wm. Gould and Milton Ritchie.Friends were present for the service from Listowel, Toronto, Aurora, Schomberg, Nobleton and Bradford.

Event Date : Friday, July 14, 1972
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Toronto, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Died at the Toronto General Hospital. Beloved husband of Gladys Walker and dear father of Milton, Mary (Mrs. B. Spuck), Bessie (Mrs. G. Muncey), Lloyd, Edwin, Ellis and Annie (Mrs. R. Stark). Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Rested at the Taylor Funeral Home, Queensville. Service in the chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment Queensville Cemetery.

Event Date : Sunday, December 07, 1952
Event Type : Death
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Community : Schomberg
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Description : A well known and highly respected resident of the Dunkerron and Schomberg district, Mr. George L. Walker of Schomberg passed away on Sunday morning following a lingering illness. Mr. Walker had for many years been afflicted with a rheumatic condition but he led a fairly active life unti he broke a hip bone in a fall last spring. Born at Dunkerron in 1880, the late Mr. Walker spent most of his life in the Dunkerron district where, until moving to Schomberg, he lived with his sister, the late Mrs. Joel Hughes.Interested in stock, and particularly in fine horses, Mr. Walker madea very able secretary-treasurer for the Schomberg Agricultural Society, a position he held for the past several years.Despite being crippled from the arthritic condition from which he suffered, Mr. Walker was always cheery and keenly interested in community affairs, especially the Schomberg fair. For this triumph over affliction he was admired and respected by a wide circle of friends.Surviving are two brothers, Norman of Schomberg and Elwood of Aurora; two nieces, Mrs. Clarence Logel (Elda) of Listowel, and Mrs. Wm. Burton (Irma) of Bradford; and two nephews, Roy Hughes of Schomberg and Orville Hughes of Bradford.The funeral was held yesterday afternoon with interment in Union Cemetery, Schomberg.The pallbearers were Wm. Scott, Boyd Proctor, Albert Bennett, Wilfred Aitcheson, Arthur McCutcheon and Herman Kaake.

Event Date : Saturday, March 04, 1950
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Toronto
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Died at home, 1224 Avenue Road. Sister of Mrs. Frank Hurlburt, Toronto; Mrs. John Baxter, Winnipeg; Mrs. George Ingold, Niagara Falls; and Frank Walker, Toronto. Born at Newton Robinson. Lived also in Alliston and Barrie. Trained in nursing in a Toronto hospital. Worked as a nurse in Toronto and the United States for some years. Member of St. James-Bond United Church, Toronto.

Event Date : Tuesday, August 08, 1933
Event Type : Death
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Community : Bradford
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Description : Died in St. Joseph's Hospital in Toronto at the age of 66. Daughter of the late Richard and Jane Walker.Buried in McGann's cemetery.

Event Date : Wednesday, December 12, 1956
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Penetanguishene, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Died at the Penetanguishene General Hospital. Beloved husband of Margaret Cull, and dear father of Mrs. Joe Fulton (Norma) of Toronto; James, Ted and Mrs. Donald Cadeux (Margaret), Mrs. Emery Cadeux (Clara), Cecil, all of Victoria Harbour. Funeral was held Friday at 8:45 a.m. to St. Mary's Church for requiem high mass at 9:00 a.m. Interment in Holy Martyrs' Cemetery, Bradford, Ont.

Event Date : Thursday, April 29, 1948
Event Type : Death
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Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : Son of the late Mr and Mrs W.J. Walker of Bradford died at Halstead Kansas.

Event Date : Tuesday, November 20, 1956
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Bradford, Ont.
Community : Bradford
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Description : Died suddenly at the home of his nephew, Orville Hughes, R.R. 3, Bradford, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of the late Blanche Anna Osborne, and dear brother of Norman of Schomberg. Resting at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford, for service on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment Briar Hill Cemetery, Sutton.

Event Date : Sunday, January 15, 1956
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Alliston, Ont.
Community : Alliston
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Description : Dr. Frank Muir Walker of Alliston suffered a stroke on Sunday and passed away a few hours later in Stevenson Memorial Hospital.Dr. Walker was in his 70th year and was well known throughout the district. He is survived by his wife and one son.

Event Date : Monday, September 20, 1954
Event Type : Birth
Municipality : Newmarket, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Walker.