Event Date : Friday, November 27, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : Early last Friday evening a 'phone call from Toronto informed Bradford friends that Herbert J. Mason had suffered a stroke at about 11 a.m. and was still unconscious. Later that evening he passed away.Since a serious illness a few years ago Mr. Mason's friends had noted with sadness that he had not recovered his former vitality, but he retained his ready smile and jovial wit and his apparent high spirits often covered the fact that he was far from a well man. He never slackened the speed at which he lived. His energy seemed limitless and he was going almost constantly. Every Friday afternoon he came to the family home at Brittania Farm and returned to the city Sunday evening, but he loved the farm and often returned during the week. Thursday afternoon he spent here. Friday morning he got into his car in front of the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Passers-by heard the car horn blowing and going to investigate found him. He was moved to hospital but never regained consciousness.Born in Toronto, Mr. Mason was a veteran of World War I and was one of the Dumbells who entertained Canadian troops overseas, and later entertained the home folk after their return.Widely known in advertising circles, he was the Toronto representative of the Walker Press. Prior to joining Walker Press, he was with Reliance Engravers Ltd.A past governor of Gyro International, he was active in Gyro Club work, and was a member of the Toronto Advertising Club.Mr. Mason first became intimately associated with Bradford following the death of his wife's uncle, Mr. Albert Scanlon, when the family acquired the local properties. Within a few weeks his friendly disposition and jolly good humour had won him the friendship of residents in the town and country. He was at home wherever he went. Presiding with dignity at a club meeting, a joke in the back shop, or a cheery laugh with the housewife in the kitchen were all enjoyed with equal zest. He was Bert" to everyone and he received a glad welcome everywhere because his heart was gay and his friendship sincere.He is survived by his wife the former Margaret Lee.The funeral was held in Toronto on Monday afternoon with services conducted by the former Anglican Church rector here Rev. H. G. Blake. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery Toronto."

Event Date : December 8, 1892
Event Type : Death

Description : Died in Lindsay. Daughter of Mr. Beatty Crawford, of Bradford, and sister of the late Kate Crawford. She lived here for many years.

Event Date : Tuesday, March 20, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : The passing of William Henry Breedon at Toronto General Hospital on Friday, March 2, in his 28th year, was a sad loss to his family and to the community in which he had spent his life. The young man had not enjoyed robust health and it was known that an illness which normally would not be regarded as serious to many people might be very dangerous to him, therefore when he became ill with a heavy cold every precaution was taken and he was moved to hospital, but to no avail. He passed away within a few days. Born at Bond Head on September 29, 1928, a son of Nat and Mary Sutherland Breedon, William Breedon had lived all his life at Bond Head, as his parents have done. He attended school in the village and was a member of Bond Head United Church and took a great interest in the work of that church. In his home he was a devoted son.He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Jack and Joe, and a sister, Ann.The funeral was held from his late home on Monday of last week, with the services being conducted by Rev. R. Love, Minister of Bond Head United Church, assisted by Rev. Lee of Schomberg. Interment was in the Bond Head Cemetery. The pallbearers were William Brethet, Bud Brown, Brian Jackson, Leonard King, Wallace Reynolds and Wilson Stoddart. Beautiful floral tributes were received from Bond Head Church and Sunday School, Dunkerron Church, Girl Guides, Boy Scouts, Bond Head School, Dunkerron School, and community relatives, neighbours and other friends. The funeral was attended by friends from Toronto, Brampton, Newmarket, Gormley, Newtonbrook, Alliston, Bradford, Beeton and Schomberg.

Event Date : Saturday, October 26, 1946
Event Type : Death

Description : Husband of Anna Simonds, father of Joe Ann and Errol-Ann and son of M.B. Hipwell of Bond Head died in Syracuse N.Y. He was born in Bond Head in 1895 and educated at Bradford High School and Queens' University. Interment in Bond Head Cemetery.

Event Date : Monday, February 11, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : After a lengthy and painful illness, James Loblaw (Jimmie) Hipwell, 10 years old, and elder son of Mr. C. (Ted) and Dorothy Hipwell, died February 11 at his parents' home, Bond Head. Jimmy was a very alert and talented youngster, a pupil at the Bond Head school, and his early passing is most sad and distressing. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to his sorrowing parents and little brother, Reggie. That sympathy was shown by the large attendance at the funeral service held at Emmanuel United Church, Bond Head, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon last, and by the great number of floral tributes received at his home. The service was in charge of Rev. E.A. McIlwain, assisted by Rev. C.R.P. Hearn. A solo was rendered by Jimmy Thompson, Its's Good-Night Here but Good-Morning Up There." Pallbearers were Walter Reynolds Wallace Reynolds Verle Stewart Jimmy Thompson Billy Breedon and Alan McLean. Some of Jimmy's many school chums and playmates were flower-bearers: Joe Foran Gordon Brown Joe Breedon Billy Bateman Douglas Reynolds John Broderick Norman Harvey Teddy Hipwell Donny Whiteside David Bateman Dick Foran Joan Cerswell Anne Cerswell Anne Breedon Marion Sutherland Gwen Geddes Mildred Reynolds Margaret Sutherland Lynn Hipwell Dianne Hipwell. The interment took place in the Hipwell plot at the Bond Head Cemetery."

Event Date : Monday, October 03, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : Percy Reynolds, life-long resident of Bond Head and member of West Gwillimbury township council during the past four years, was instantly killed on Monday afternoon, October 3, when his truck was struck by a C.P.R. freight engine at a Jane St. level crossing in Weston. Mr. Reynolds was driving at the time of the accident. With him was his 20-year-old son Walter, who miraculously escaped serious injury. Walter, who was asleep at the time, wakened by his father's shout just before the crash. He does not know whether the truck stalled on the tracks or whether his father saw the train too late.The cow catcher carried the truck for a quarter of a mile down the track before the engineer was able to bring the train to a stop. Mr. Reynolds was on the side of the truck struck by the train and he was dead when removed from the cab. Walter, bruised, cut, and in a state of shock, crawled through the back window of the truck's cab after the train was brought to a stop. He was taken to hospital in Weston where X-ray revealed no broken bones and he was released from hospital early that evening.The truck was completely demolished.Through unofficial channels the word reached Mr. Reynolds' family of the accident and his death, and a considerable time elapsed before a neighbour P.P.C. located the police in charge and through them were able to contact Walter. At once a neighbour friend went for and brought home the bruised and shocked young man.
Percy Reynolds was born in Bond Head, the son of Mrs. Reynolds of that village and the late Mr. Joseph Reynolds. After school days he started in business in Bond Head in 1924 and by 1926 he extended his business operations there from a butcher store, to a butcher store and transport business, both of which he operated continuously since that time. For more than twenty years he was secretary-treasurer of the Bond Head school board and with the greatest of care he had cherished the old records of the school, some of which were recalled in this newspaper at the time of the opening of the new Bond Head school. When West Gwillimbury formed a township School Area Board, Percy Reynolds was a member of that Board, a position he held until his becoming a township councillor four years ago.In November 1931 he married Elizabeth Lewis of Schomberg, who also was a native of Bond Head. They have twin sons, Walter and Wallace, and one daughter, Mildred. Also surviving are his mother; three brothers, William, Harry and Edward, all of Bond Head; and one sister, Mrs. Barnard (Olive), of Barrie. Mr. Reynolds was a member of the United Church and the funeral service will be held from Emmanuel United Church, Bond Head, on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.

Event Date : Wednesday, February 26, 1975
Event Type : Death

Description : Passed away at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, on Wednesday, February 26, 1975. Gordon Julian Perry of Bond Head beloved husband of Frances Laurine Gummerson, dear brother of Vaughan, Vancouver, B.C.; Ken, Edmonton, Alberta and the late Chester, Dunnville, Ontario. Memorial service, Sunday, March 2nd at 2 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church, Bond Head. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity St. John's Sunday School, Bond Head.

Event Date : Sunday, October 17, 1965
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston. Of Newton Robinson, beloved wife of the late James Edney, dear mother of Charlotte (Mrs. W. Birch), Laura, Annie (Mrs. W. Madill), Marjorie (Mrs. M. Connery), Ina (Mrs. J. Ainslie), Perla (Mrs. G. Piggott), Doris (Mrs. R. Mills), Jean (Mrs. N. Staynor), predeceased by Treva (Mrs. W. Agar), Earl and Muriel. Also survived by 22 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren, dear sister of Ernest, Russell and Myrtle (Mrs. A. Olsen). Resting at the Hughes Funeral Home, Cookstown, for service on Oct. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Newton Robinson Cemetery.

Event Date : Saturday, April 17, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly in his 81st year at his home, Newton Robinson. Beloved husband of Edna Train and dear father of Charlotte (Mrs. W. Birch), Laura, Annie (Mrs. W. Madill), Treva (Mrs. W. Agar), Marjorie (Mrs. M. Connery), Ina (Mrs. J. Ainslee), Perla (Mrs. G. Piggott), Doris (Mrs. R. Mills), Jean (Mrs. N. Stayner), and Earle. Rested at the Hughes' Funeral Home, Cookstown, Ont. for service April 20 at 2:30 p.m. Interment Newton Robinson Cemetery.

Event Date : Tuesday, February 19, 1963
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly as the result of a motor accident, on Thursday, February 28, 1963, Earle James Edney Newton Robinson, Ontario, in his 31st year, beloved husband of Arlene Sturgeon, and loving father of Jean and James, dear son of Mrs. James Edney of Newton Robinson, dear brother of Charlotte (Mrs. W. Birch), Annie (Mrs. W. Madill), Laura Edney, Treva (Mrs. W. Agar), Marjorie (Mrs. M. Connery), Ina (Mrs. J. Ainslie), Pearla (Mrs. G. Piggot), Doris (Mrs. r. Mills), and Jean (Mrs. N. Staynor). Rested at the Hughes Funeral Home, Cookstown, for service on Monday, March 4, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Newton Robinson Cemetery.