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Boyd Gang Bank Robbery

Telephone operator who saw bandits flee was Wilma Hansford, at left. Next is A.L. Veale, manager; and Phylliss Hunt of staff. Arthur Evans witnessed gunfight and Raymond Thoms, 12, was on street as bandits fled. J. Harvey, right, dodged shots.

Toronto Star

Hurricane Hazel Rescuers

Rescuers search for trapped families in the Marsh, in aftermath of Hurricane Hazel. From "And The Swamp Flourished", by Albert VanderMey, published 1994, available in Bradford at d'Olde Stee.

Toronto Star

"3 Gala Days" - Bradford 1933

This photograph was published in the Toronto Star, and features (l-r) Ben Collings, Tom Bell and Ted Gapp. The photograph was submitted to the Star from Mrs. Gould, Newmarket, ON.

Toronto Star

Police gun down man before my eyes

"Shots ring out by Tim Hortons in 'sleepy town' - "Stop, get down on the ground," shouted the police officer for the third or fourth time. I froze but the man kept walking. Three shots rang out in rapid succession echoing across the Time Hortons parking lot." ....

Toronto Star

Coburn, Vida (nee Suggett) obituary

Event Date : Tuesday, May 18, 1982
Event Type : Death

Description : Passed away at Simcoe Manor, Beeton, in her 97th year. Nee Suggett. Wife of the late Dalton Coburn, Cookstown. Mother of Velma (Mrs. T. Beeston), Dorothy (Mrs. D. Applegate), Alliston, Dalton (Dee) of Cookstown and Kenneth of Rexdale. Also survived by nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Visitation and service at the Hughes Funeral Home, Cookstown. Interment in Alliston Union Cemetery.

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Mundy, Norman Henry obituary

Event Date : Friday, January 30, 1987
Event Type : Death

Description : At Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, in his 74th year. Resident of Bradford. Husband of Sadie Andrews. Father of Wayne and his wife Catherine of Alliston, Gwen and her husband Raymond Reeson of Chatham and Terry of Bradford. Brother of Mildred Peelar, Walter and predeceased by Clarence. Also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Service in St. Paul's Church, Coulson's Hill. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery. Donations to St. Paul's Church or the York County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

Toronto Star

Gardner, Reita obituary

Event Date : Wednesday, April 23, 1986
Event Type : Death

Description : At home in Bradford in her 87th year. Wife of the late Thomas Gardner. Mother of John and his wife Ruth of Toronto, and Donald and his wife Dorothy of Simcoe. Grandmother of Peter, Jane, David, James and his wife Linda. Sister of John and his wife Mildred of Windsor. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment in Newmarket Cemetery, Newmarket. In memoriam, donations to the York County Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Toronto Star

Dales, Earl R. obituary

Event Date : Thursday, January 03, 1985
Event Type : Death
Community : Gilford

Description : Suddenly, in his 76th year. Resident of R.R. 1 Gilford. Husband of Betty Porritt. Father of Mary Lowe of Oshawa, Betty Ann (Mrs. Bob Armstrong) of Hawkestone and the late John F. Brother of Blossom (Mrs. Harry Cross) of Beeton and Isabelle Cochrane of Stroud. Grandfather of Stephen, Patricia and Katherine Lowe, Donna and David Armstrong. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. Donations to cancer or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.*Original stored in Joe Saint Collection.

Toronto Star

Nesbitt, William M. (Bill) obituary

Event Date : Saturday, February 28, 1987
Event Type : Death

Description : At York Finch Hospital, Toronto, in his 70th year. Resident of Barrie. Husband of Kathleen. Father of June (Mrs. Bill Bray) of Beeton, Lynda (Mrs. Doug Hughes) of North Bay, Nancy (Mrs. Jim Hignett) of London, Bill and his wife Vicki of Sutton and Sandra, Debra, Cheryl and Barbara Nesbitt, all of Toronto. Grandfather of Lori Bray, Susan, Shawn and Scott Hughes, Jeffrey and Cindy Hignett, Bryan and Stephen Nesbitt. Brother of Charles Nesbitt of Toronto. Predeceased by brothers Hershel (Jim), Fred and Earl. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. Donations to the Heart and Lung Association would be appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Ritsey and the exceptionally supportive nurses of 5D.

Toronto Star

Wilkinson, Emily obituary

Event Date : Tuesday, June 21, 1988
Event Type : Death

Description : After a lengthy illness at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in her 95th year. Wife of the late Chet Wilkinson. Sister of Mrs. Edna Simmons of Toronto. Daughter of the late Dan Collins [Collings]. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Cremation.

Toronto Star

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