Event Date : Sunday, February 26, 1984
Event Type : Death

Description : A well-known Bradford resident died this past Sunday after suffering a heart attack following a lengthy illness.Eighty-one-year-old Thomas Gardner had been a resident of Bradford since 1918 and was chosen as the town's Citizen of the Year in 1976. Mr. Gardner was born in Newmarket and moved to Bradford with his family at the age of 16. He and his father, Herbert, opened Gardner's Hardware Store on Holland St. and supplied the needs of local residents. When his father died in 1950, Thomas continued the family business. He soon married longtime Bradford resident Rita Cook and had two sons of his own, Donald and John. Don worked with his father at the hardware store until 1962. The store was sold in 1973. Mr. Gardner sat on the Bradford Board of Education for 40 years and was chairman of the board at the time Bradford Public School was built. Other accomplishments included being a member of Bradford town council, elder and active member of the Bradford United Church and superintendent of the Church's Sunday School program for 25 years. He was also president of the Red Cross at the time of Hurricane Hazel. For 30 years, Mr. Gardner was a dedicated member of the Bradford Lions. He leaves behind his wife Rita, sons Don of Simcoe and John of Willowdale, and grandchildren Jim, Dave, Jane and Peter. Funeral service will be held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m., at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home. Burial will take place at the Newmarket Cemetery.

January 19, 1989
Death

CATANIA, Leonard (Leo)--Charter member of the Rotary Club of Beeton. At York County Hospital, Newmarket on Thursday, January 19, 1989, Leo Catania of RR1 Beeton, in his 71st year, beloved husband of Ruth McCague. Dear father of Paul of London and Maria and Bill Langford of Bradford. Dear Papa of Craig and Christopher. Dear brother of Mike of Richmond Hill, Bill of Brighton, Tony of Aurora and Peter of Stratford. Rested at the Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 150 Queen St., South Tottenham. Service was held in the chapel Saturday, January 21, 1989. Springtime interment Trinity Cemetery, Beeton. Donations to the Rotary Foundation or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

January 22, 1989
Birth

It's a boy!!
Almeida -- Fernando & Fernanda are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, ANDREW TIMOTHY born Sunday, January 22, 1989 at 9:52 p.m., weighing 8 lbs. 14 oz. Very special thanks to Dr. Wilson and Dr. Digan and the maternity staff at York County Hospital.

April 11, 1989
Death

DUGA, Lily Eloise--Suddenly at York County Hospital in Newmarket on Tuesday, April 11, 1989, Eloise Grant of RR 1 Bradford in her 61st year. Beloved wife of John, dear daughter-in-law of Elizabeth Duga, dear sister-in-law of Paul and his wife Leone Duga.Friends called at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held in the chapel on Friday, April 14, 1989 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

July 2, 1989
Death

WATT, Margaret. At York County Hospital, Newmarket onSunday, July 2, 1989. Margaret Watt in her 80th year, beloved wife of the late James Thomas Watt, loving mother of Grant and his wife Irene and Terry and her husband Bill Lotto, all of Bradford. Dear grandmother of Rob, Debbie, Margaret Anne and Lawrie. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service in the chapel on Wednesday, July 5, 1989 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. In memorium donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket or the Trinity Anglican Church in Bradford would be appreciated.

Event Date : Saturday, November 30, 1963
Event Type : Death

Description : Albert Biemold, 77, of R.R. 2, Newmarket, one of the first and best known settlers on the Holland Marsh in 1934, passed away in York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Friday following an accident in which he was struck by a car on the 3rd
Concession of King Township, in the vicinity of the Ansnorveld store, shortly after 5:30 p.m. December 24.Mr. Biemold had gone to the store to do some shopping and, after coming out of the store he was walking along the road, because the sidewalk was slippery, when, the police said, he was struck by a car driven by Alexander Bruder, 58, of R.R. 2, Newmarket, who said he did not see the man. Vandorf O.P.P., who investigated, said Mr. Biemold was wearing dark clothing when he was struck. He sustained two broken legs as well as severe shock. He was taken to York County Hospital, Newmarket, where he never regained consciousness. Mr. Biemold, who was predeceased by his wife, the late Harmke vander Hede, is survived by two sons and three daughters, Eise of Holland Marsh, Henry of California, Gertie, Katrina and Hilda, all of Ansnorveld, Holland Marsh. Funeral services were held at the Christian Reformed Church, Holland Marsh, on Monday at 2:30 p.m., with interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Friday, June 15, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket, at the age of 59 years. Beloved wife of Albert Biemold. Rested at the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, until Monday noon, thence to the Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveld, for service at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Casket open in the church from 1:30 until commencement of service.

Event Date : Friday, June 15, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : Following several months of ill health, the last two of which were spent in hospital, Mrs. Albert Biemold, of R.R. 2, Newmarket, passed away in York County Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 15. A native of Holland, Mrs. Biemold came to Canada about four years ago. Her maiden name was Harmina Lubberts. One year before her death, on June 14, 1955, she married Mr. Biemold at Terrace, B.C., and returned with him to his Holland Marsh home. She was the second wife of Mr. Biemold and was just becoming acquainted as a member of the community when she lost her health. A member of the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church, her funeral was from that church on Monday afternoon with the services being conducted by her minister, Rev. Lagerwey. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.The pallbearers were members of her church, namely, Messrs. S. A. Winter, J. Uitvlugt, C. Miedema, J. Van Dyke, J. Van Dyken, and E. de Jong.

Event Date : Monday, June 04, 1951
Event Type : Birth

Description : A son to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Biemold, R.R 2 Newmarket. Born at York County Hospital.

Event Date : Saturday, June 09, 1956
Event Type : Birth

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. H. Biemold, Ansnorveld.