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September 13, 1987
Death

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.

Event Date : Wednesday, August 26, 1998
Event Type : Death

Description : At Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Alliston on Wednesday, August 26, 1998. Gertrude Agar, of Alliston, and formerly of Bradford, in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late William Melbourne. Loving mother of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of Stratford, Joan (Mrs. Vincent Lackimia) of California, mother-in-law of Ruth Melbourne and predeceased by sons Ross and Carl. Dear grandmother to eight and great-grandmother to fifteen. Friends may call at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday at 2 p.m. followed by cremation.

Event Date : Wednesday, February 09, 1994
Event Type : Death
Community : Alliston

Description : At Stevenson Memorial Hosital, Alliston, in his 90th year. Resident of Bradford. Husband of Gertrude. Father of Anne (Mrs. Harry Sparling) of London, Joan (Mrs. Vincent Lackimia) of California, and predeceased by Ross and Carl. Grandfather of eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford, followed by cremation. Masonic Service under the auspices of Simcoe Lodge No. 79 A.F. & A.M., Bradford.

Event Date : Monday, November 01, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Frank Albert Saint, Bradford's oldest citizen and former well known resident of the Scotch Settlement, passed away in York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Monday, November 1, 1954, in his 94th year. He suffered a broken shoulder as the result of a fall in his home in Bradford about ten days previously and was unable to rally from the shock. Born in England, the late Mr. Saint came to this country about 1870 with his parents who established a home in a farm in the Scotch Settlement, near Bradford. In 1887 he married Annie Campbell of Bradford and continued farming in the Settlement. Of quiet disposition, he was a lover of horses and became widely known as a breeder of fine Clydesdale horses, in recognition of which he was made a life member of the Ontario Clydesdale Club in 1946. After his wife's death in 1926 he remained on the farm until about eight years ago when he moved to Bradford to reside with his daughter. He is survived by one son, Dr. Fred F. of Calgary, Alta., and two daughters, Lena M. of Bradford and Mrs. J. W. Bateman (Wilma) of Toronto. Another son, Arthur J., predeceased him about two years ago.The funeral, which was largely attended, was held last Thursday afternoon from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford, with Rev. C. E. Jackson of Bradford Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment was in Scotch Settlement Cemetery.The pallbearers were Wm. Melbourne, K. Melbourne, H. Coutts, B. Stewart, K. Saint and M. Jones.

Event Date : Wednesday, August 31, 1966
Event Type : Death
Community : Beeton

Description : A well known resident of Bradford during a long period of years, Mr. Percy Proctor Stephenson passed away in Simcoe Manor on Wednesday, August 31, 1966. Mr. Stephenson went to Simcoe Manor nearly four years ago where he enjoyed fairly good health until suffering a stroke, and although he appeared to make a good recovery it was realized lately that he could not live much longer. Born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, October 7, 1886, the deceased came to Ontario in 1893. He married Dora Elizabeth Metcalfe in 1907 and they returned to Saskatchewan, where they farmed until coming back here in 1923. Mr. Stephenson was predeceased by his wife in February, 1957. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Etha Tuscon of Victoria, B.C., and by a half-brother, Francis, of Powell River, B.C.A. Masonic service was held on Thursday evening preceding the funeral, which was held from the Lewis Funeral Home, Bradford, with Rev. D. J. Lute of Bradford United Church conducting the service.Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were Messrs. Erich Meier, Wm. Melbourne, Allen Proctor, Carl Black, Vernon Stephenson and James Stephenson.The flower bearers were members of the Black River Hunt Club, to which the deceased belonged for many years, namely, Fred Miller, Frank Smeltzer, Alan Crake, Fred Collings, Gordon Compton, John Hambly and Howard Black.