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.

August 15, 1994
Death
John Russell Morrison passed away suddenly at his home on Monday August 15, 1994. Born on January 21, 1906, he was the eldest son of Belle (Bartholemew) and Robert Morrison. He is survived by his wife, Florence Estie Cook whom he married on December 1, 1934. Dear father of Ruth and her husband Ted Lehman of Huntsville., Ronald and his wife Colleen of Tottenham and Gail and her husband Jim Coughlin of Barrie. Loving grandfather of Darlene and her husband David, Carl and his wife Sharon, Terry, Jackie and Russell Jr. Great-grandfather of Aaron, Nicole, Dustin and Jessica. He is also survived by six brothers and sisters. Stewart (Pat), Verna (Mrs. George Parr), Maurie (Mrs. Phil Reynolds), Frank, Dorothy (Mrs. Norman Slack) and Herbert. Predeceased by brothers Leslie (Johnny) Elgin, Robert and sister Venus. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home on Tuesday where a Masonic Service was held. Rev. Jim McLenaghen conducted the funeral service from St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Beeton. Honorary pallbearers were Clayton Heuchan, Arnold Rogers, Orville Hughes and Doug Jebb. Pallbearers were Jim Milligan, Bob Milligan, Mike McCarren, Don Doucette, Gerald Ramsay and Steve Porter. Flower bearers were grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was laid to rest at St. John's Cemetery 6th Concession Tecumseth.

Event Date : Wednesday, August 27, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Over two years ago the many friends of Arthur James (Artie) Saint were saddened when they learned that he was forced to lead the life of an invalid because of a serious heart condition. in the intervening period his life had been repeatedly despaired for, then he would rally and hope for him was revived. Recently he had been a patient in Toronto General Hospital and since coming home he appeared to be greatly improved and had been around the house and even to the home of friends. However, the long period of poor health had taken a heavy toll on his strength and early Wednesday morning he suffered a stroke, followed a few hours later by two more, the latter resulting in his death. A.J. Saint was born in the Scotch Settlement at Ham's Corner's a son of Mr. Frank Saint, 91, now one of Bradford's oldest residents, and the late Mrs. Saint. He attended school at No. 4, Scotch Settlement, and Bradford High School. One of the most industrious and honest of workers, Art Saint early learned carpentering. In this trade he excelled and before long he became a contractor and one rated as second to none throughout a large area. Some of the largest and finest buildings of the district were built under the careful supervision of Art Saint, as were also some of the small but equally sturdy, ones. He was noted for the high quality and honesty of his workmanship, and his loss of health in the prime of his life can be at least partially attributed to energy expended in giving such faithful and exacting service. In 1929 he married Marguerite MacDonald, also of the Scotch Settlement, and they made their home in Bradford where they have since resided. Besides his wife, Mr. Saint is survived by one son, Keith, of Bradford; two daughters, Helen, now in Toronto, and Karen at home; one brother, Fred of Regina; two sisters, Mrs. Bateman (Wilma) of Toronto, and Miss Lena of Bradford, and his aged father in Bradford. Mr. Saint was a member of the Davey Hunt Club and of Simcoe Masonic Lodge No. 79, under which auspices his funeral was held on Saturday afternoon form his late residence. Rev. H.G. Blake conducted the services and interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Pallbearers were John Bowser, Aurora; W. Van Norman, Guelph; Major Thos. Ewing, Newmarket; Dr. G.L. Blackwell, Leonard Saint and Samuel McDonell.

December 15, 1994
Death
SAWYER, Ebenezer (Eben) - (Member of Minerva Lodge #304 A.F. & A.M., former Deputy Reeve of Innisfil Township and Bradford High School Trustee.) Peacefully at Beacon Hill Lodge, Bradford on Thursday, December 15, 1994, Eben Sawyer of Stroud and formerly of Churchill in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Myrtle Cairns. Loving father of Donald and his dear friend Lynn of Churchill, Douglas and his wife Ruth of Toronto, Grace and her husband Ross Elliott of Bradford, Margaret and her husband David Ashworth of Sharon, Helen and her husband Marvin Myhre of Fonthil, Gary and his wife Sharon of Thornton, and Brian and his wife Sharon of West Hill. Dear brother of the Late Girvan Sawyer and his wife Ruth of Gilford. Dear grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the chapel on Sunday, December 18, 1994 at 2 p.m. A masonic service was held in the chapel on Sunday, December 18, 1994 at 2 p.m. A masonic service was held under the auspices of Minerva Lodge #304, Stroud on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Interment at St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Wednesday, March 26, 1958
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Petrolia, Ont.

Description : A former resident of Bradford, Mr. A. C. W. Soper, died at his home in Petrolia on March 26 following a paralytic stroke. He was 86 years of age. Born in London, England, he came to Canada when 17 years of age, first making his home with a brother in Russell, Manitoba. In 1899, at the outbreak of the South African War, he enlisted at Winnipeg and served as a Lance Corporal in the Boer War. For many years he was a commercial traveller for Canada Packers Co., and other firms throughout Ontario. His first wife was the former Eva Edmanson of Bradford, and after his retirement, for a number of years, Mr. and Mrs. Soper resided in the old Edmanson home on John Street west in Bradford, until after Mrs. Edmanson's death. His second marriage was to Mrs. Isobel Hill of Bradford, and shortly after this marriage Mr. and Mrs. Soper moved to Shelburne. They had lived in Petrolia since last August. Mr. Soper was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Russell, Man., and joined the Royal Arch Chapter in England in 1906. He is survived by his widow, Isabell Soper, two daughters, Mrs. Howard Vallat (Doria) of Toronto, and Mrs. Wm. Mann (Caroline) of California; two step-daughters, Mrs. John Eakens, Sarnia, and Miss Rita Hill, with the U.N. staff in Egypt. Following a private funeral service at the residence in Petrolia, conducted by Rev. W. R. Parson, rector of Christ Anglican Church, funeral services were held at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home in Bradford, conducted by Rev. R. Woolley. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, February 28, 1973
Event Type : Death

Description : A life-long resident of Bradford, Alexander W. Spence of 155 Barrie St. died in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, on February 28. Mr. Spence, 72, owned and operated Spence Lumber on Bridge St. He served on the former Bradford School Board and on the Bradford Council for several years. He was active in the conservation association, served as a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the United Church. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 3 in the Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Chapman officiating. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Surviving are Mr. Spence's wife, the former Mary Brady; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Betty) Noble of Bradford; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammel of Bradford; one brother, Emerson of Delhi and three grandchildren, Douglas, Ronald and Barbara.Three brothers and one sister, William, Norman, Arthur and Emily are predeceased.