Event Date : Monday, March 22, 1999
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at home at R.R. 1 Bradford, in his 46th year. Husband of the late Heather (Fyfe). Father of Justin and Brandon. Son of Irma and the late William Burton. Brother of Bob of Bradford, Janice and her husband Ernie Dobney of Bradford, Elaine and her husband Don Wismer of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Nancy and her husband Bob Till of Kitchener. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral held at the Dunkerron United Church, followed by cremation. Donations to the Justin and Brandon Burton Educational Trust Fund or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Event Date : Monday, March 22, 1999
Event Type : Death

Description : At home in her 45th year. Wife of the late William. Mother of Justin and Brandon. Daughter of Jane Bolton (Fyfe) and Robert of Aurora. Sister of Kenneth Fyfe and his wife Laura of Oakville, Murray Fyfe and his wife Elizabeth of Kettleby. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Niece of Allan and Diane Ferguson. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Funeral held at Dunkerron United Church on March 29, followed by cremation. Donations to the Justin and Brandon Burton Educational Trust Fund or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Event Date : Thursday, May 04, 1950
Event Type : Death

Description : At Sunny Acres Rest Home. Husband of the late Jantje Vos. Father of Mr. and Mrs. Boele Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Horlings, Mr.and Mrs. F. Flack, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. Timon Hagen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nydam, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Horlings, Mr. and Mrs. George Horlings, and Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Verkaik. Service in Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church May 8. Interment in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.

Event Date : Wednesday, July 09, 1969
Event Type : Death

Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Wednesday, July 9, 1969, Boele Horlings, of Hoogkerk, Holland, in his 70th year, beloved husband of Elizabeth Koning, and dear father of Martha (Mrs. William Oostenbrink), and loving brother of Elsie, (Mrs. Ralph Matthews), Walter, Trien (Mrs. Frank Flach), Harry, Katherine (Mrs. Timon Hagen), Brenda (Mrs. Charles Nydham), William, Anne (Mrs. Harry Verkaik) and the late George. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. Rested at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the Christian Reformed Church, Annsnorveld, Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 27, 1956
Event Type : Death

Description : Mr. Ralph Matthews' very sudden death, as the result of a heart attack, shortly after arriving for his day's business at Holland River Gardens Co. Limited on Wednesday morning, June 27, has left a vacancy in his home, in his church, among the Holland Marsh people, and among his many friends in Bradford. His cheerful disposition and friendly smile had made him a friend to all who knew him. Mr. Matthews was born in Holland, and emigrated to this country thirty-one years ago. Before leaving Holland he became engaged to Elsie Horlings and the following year she came to Chatham, Ontario, where they were married. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews established their home in Windsor and there their two daughters, Henrietta (Mrs. Sidney Van Dyke) of the Holland Marsh, and Jeanne (Mrs. Michael Havinga) of London, Ontario, were born. In August of 1946, when Bradford's first vegetable packing plant, Holland River Gardens Co. Limited, was opened, with his brother-in-law, George Horlings, then the vice-president and general manager, Ralph Matthews resigned his position as foreman in an industrial plant in Windsor to join the company here. His home was on the Holland Marsh. His church was the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church. His friendships were among the members of that congregation and few weddings from that church were complete without a reception following at which Ralph Matthews was master of ceremonies. But his friendships were not confined to his Canadian fellow countrymen. He was an enthusiastic bowler and was a member of the Bradford Men's Bowling Club, where at the annual closing social evenings he was always an asset as a leader. His friendships knew no barriers of race or creed. All good people who knew Ralph Matthews were pleased to call him friend. He is survived by his wife and his two daughters. Two sisters and two brothers reside in Holland and three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Matthews returned to their native land and visited their relatives there. Though his immediate family did not follow him to this country, his family relationships were numerous in this community by his marriage into one of the pioneer marshland families here. His funeral was from the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church with his minister, Rev. P. Lagerwey, conducting the services. Six nephews, namely, Wm. Winter, Gerald Verkaik, Harry Horlings, Richard Hyma, Louis Tamminga and George Hulsman were the pallbearers. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Saturday, August 22, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : A pioneer settler and highly esteemed resident of the Holland Marsh, Mr. Abraham Havinga, passed away at Newmarket Hospital on Saturday, August 22, following a long period of failing heart. Born at Kielwindeweer, Holland, in 1879, Mr. Havinga, with his wife and family, came to Canada in 1930. Four years later in 1934, they settled on the Holland Marsh as members of the first little community of Dutch Canadians who pioneered the development of the gardening project which today is known across the continent. He was one of the little group who built the first small church on the Marsh and the members of his family were among the pupils of the marsh's first school and assisted in the care of the books which comprised their little church's first library. One of the early deaths on the Marsh was Mrs. Havinga, leaving her husband and a family of ten sons and daughters. Ten years after the death of the mother of his family, Mr. Havinga visited his native Holland where he remarried on January 27, 1949, in Groningen He is survived by his second wife and his family of five daughters and five sons, namely Miss Elsa Havinga, R.N., of New York; Mrs. Peter Turkstra (Tena)of Hamilton; Mrs. A.C. Klemn (Joan) of Toronto; Mrs. T. Miedema (Cora), R.R. 2, Newmarket; Mrs. C.M. Sneep (Elsey), Chatham; John Havinga, Granum, Alberta; Jack Havinga, Granum, Alberta; Fred of Toronto; Ralph of Windsor, and Michael of Toronto. A most devout member of the Christian Reformed Church, Mr. Havinga's funeral was from his Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church with the newly appointed minister of the Springdale Church, Rev. R. Wildschut, conducting the services. Internment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were members of the early families of the Marsh, namely Messers. John Van Dyke, E. De Young, A Biemold, Walter Horlings, L. Boonstra and H. Prins.

Event Date : Wednesday, January 12, 2000
Event Type : Death

Description : Peacefully at York County Hospital, Newmarket on Wednesday, January 12, 2000. Martin De Jong of Bradford in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Gertrude (nee Biemold) of nearly 60 years. Dear fathers of Ed and his wife Marna of Ft. Saskatchewan, Atla., Albert and his wife Brenda of Bradford, John De Jong and Pat Lascelle of Victoria, BC., Harriet and her husband Dick Bierling of Holland Landing, James and his wife Glynnis of Beeton, Tess De Jong and her husband Gilles Pigeon of Newmarket and Kathy De Jong of Toronto. Also survived by sister Hendrika Van Dyken of Holland Landing, brother John Guelph, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lathangue & Skwarchul Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation on Friday, January 14, 2000 between 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m. Funeral service to be held at the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveld on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 2 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, Ontario would be appreciated.

Event Date : Sunday, November 12, 2000
Event Type : Death

Description : Peacefully at South Lake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Sunday, November 12, 2000. Gertrude De Jong (nee Biemold) of Bradford at 82 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Martin De Jong. Dear mother of Ed and his wife Marna at Ft. Saskatchewan, Alberta, Albert and his wife Brenda of Bradford, John De Jong and Pat Lascelle of Victoria, B.C., Harriet and her husband Dick of Holland Landing, James and his wife Glynnis of Beeton, Tess De Jong and Gilles Pigeon of Keswick and Kathy De Jong of Toronto. Also survived by her sisters Katriena Verrips of Newmarket, Hilda Rupke of Ansnorveldt, and 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation. Funeral service was held at the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveldt on Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 2 p.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to South Lake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket would be appreciated.

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 : Friday, December 27, 1963
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly, as the result of an accident. Of R.R. 2, Newmarket, beloved husband of the late Harmke vander Hede, dear father of Eise of Holland Marsh, Henry of California, Gertie, Katrina and Hilda, all of Ansnorveld, Holland Marsh. Services were held at the Christian Reformed Church, Holland Marsh, on Monday at 2:30 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Arrangements were handled by the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford.