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Event Date : Tuesday, June 16, 1981
Event Type : Death
Description : Died at Riverdale Hospital. Of Toronto and formerly of Bradford, dear sister of Norma Robb, Vera Williams and Ernest Peterman. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Friday at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
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Audrey Evans Dies After Brief Illness
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Audrey Evans Dies After Brief Illness
Bradford lost a special lady last week. Audrey Evans, wife of former Bradford Mayor and Simcoe Centre MPP, D. Arthur Evans died early Wednesday morning, April 29, at York County Hospital in Newmarket after a sudden illness.
Mrs. Evans, 63, was taken ill while she and her husband vacationed with friends in Pheonix, Arizona on April 14.
Mr. Evans said she "miraculously" regained consciousness while in hospital in Pheonix to greet her children who had rushed to her bedside, then lapsed into a coma shortly afterward.
She was flown back to Canada the day prior to her death. He family was with her when she died.
NEAR ALLISTON
Born Audrey Myrtle Kerr, Mrs. Evans was the daughter of Selby Britton and Myrtle Kerr who owned a farm near Alliston.
Mr. Evans recalled meeting his wife at a dance while they were both teenagers. "We went together for five years and were married in 1939 in the Anglican Church in Rosemount," he said.
The couple celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary while they were in Pheonix.
After their marriage they settled in Bradford where Mr. Evans operated a business and was ready to embark on his long political career, culminating in his election as Bradford's first mayor and MPP in 1960.
POLITICAL LIFE
"There is absolutely no way I could have done it without her," he commented. "I couldn't have had a better wife for a political life."
A charming, friendly lady, Mrs. Evans proved as staunch a campaigner as her husband. "She really enjoyed it," he recalled.
As well as helping her husband through successive political campaigns, Mrs. Evans was also an active members of the IODE and Anglican Church Women, and taught Sunday school as Trinity Anglican in Bradford.
Before a serious operation about four years ago, Mr. Evans said, she also enjoyed curling and playing golf.
"She was very active with young people. Our children's friends were always made welcome in our home. She just loved young people." Mr. Evans said.
Mourners Friday overflowed the chapel of the Lathangue-Skwarchuk Funeral Home where a funeral service for Mrs. Evans was conducted by Rev. Garnett Whitfield of Trinity Anglican Church.
Rev. Whitfield himself recalled first meeting Mrs. Evans as she typically offered assistance while he and Mrs. Whitfield were moving into their home last year.
FAMILY
Audrey Evans leaves her husband Art, children John, Don, Robin, Cathy (Mrs. Luis Arruda), and grandchildren Martina, David, Tara, Reagan, Becky, Justin, and Tiffany. She also leaves a brother, Borden.
Interment took place at Coulson's Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers were Keith Noble, Jack Constable, Ron Whiteside, Tim Fuller, Art Turner, and Doug Stewart.
Flower bearers were Ken Tupling, Walt Edney, Lloyd Kneeshaw, Bus Culbert, Keith Stevens, Jim McClocklin, Charlie Evans, and Ross Hughes.
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Westlake, Robert Henry obituary
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Event Date : Friday, December 05, 1980
Event Type : Death
Description : Former West Gwillimbury councillor and life-long township farmer Robert Henry Westlake died December 5. He was 69. Mr. Westlake also served as the township tile drain inspector until about two years ago. He leaves a wife, Emlyn Turton; children Ken of Shelburne; Kathryn (Mrs. Steve Varga) of Bradford; Doug of Red Deer, Alberta; Betty (Mrs. Carman Buttars) of Cambridge; Lawrence of Red Deer, Alberta; and Diane (Mrs. Ross Caldwell) of Agincourt. Mr. Westlake also leaves seven grandchildren, three sisters: Ethel (Mrs. Frank Hurd) of Caledon East; Lillian (Mrs. Walt Edney) and Ruth (Mrs. C. Kneeshaw), both of Bradford; and brother Ernie of Toronto. He is predeceased by brother Roy. Born in Bradford, Mr. Westlake was the son of Henry Westlake and Annie Morrison. He married his wife in Kleinburg February 20, 1942. He was a member of the Scotch Settlement Presbyterian Church. A funeral service was held at the Lathangue and Skwarchuk Funeral Home December 9. Rev. G. M. McFarlane performed the service, with interment following at Emmanuel United Church Cemetery in Bond Head. Pallbearers were sons Ken, Doug, and Lawrence, along with sons-in-law Steve Varga, Carman Buttars, and Ross Caldwell.Relatives and friends attended from Palmerston, London, Toronto, Red Deer, Alberta, Renfrew, Cobourg, and Strathroy.
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Event Date : Tuesday, September 30, 1980
Event Type : Death
Community : Newmarket
Description : Died suddenly at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in his 77th year. Of Bradford, dear brother of Olive of Bradford and Joseph of Toronto. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.
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Peterman, Lola Miller obituary
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Event Date : Thursday, August 21, 1980
Event Type : Death
Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Ernest Peterman and dear mother of Robert Gordon, Toronto, and Donald Gordon, Holland Landing. Dear sister of Irma (Mrs. Wm. Law) and Bernice (Mrs. R. Burgess), both of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Dave and Ricky. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
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Event Date : Thursday, April 17, 1980
Event Type : Death
Description : Died suddenly at Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, in his 47th year. Of Edward's Attic antique store in Lefroy. Beloved husband of Valerie; father of Eddie, Harry, Marty, Jessie, Lisa, Leo, Loyal and Lynn; grandfather of Emily and brother of Earl, Harry Betty and Jimmie. Interment Westminster Memorial Park Cemetery, April 21. (Lefroy-Bell Ewart News)
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Event Date : Wednesday, April 02, 1980
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Lakeworth, Florida
Description : Died suddenly at Lakeworth, Florida. Of Cookstown, beloved father of Scott, Cindy and Patty. Beloved son of the Honourable William Earl Rowe and Treva Rowe of Newton Robinson. Brother of William and Jean. Rested at the Hughes Funeral Home, Cookstown. Funeral was held in the Newton Robinson United Church, April 5 at 2 p.m. Interment Newton Robinson Cemetery.
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Event Date : Tuesday, January 22, 1980
Event Type : Death
Description : Marsh grower Harry Verkaik died last week at York County Hospital in Newmarket. He was 69. One of the most prominent growers in the Holland Marsh, Mr. Verkaik was a key figure in the founding of the Bradford Co-operative Storage. He served both as president and board member of the co-op for many years. Born in Amsterdam, Holland, in 1910, he emigrated to Canada in 1926, settling first in the Chatham area. His first involvement with the marsh came about nine years later when he purchased 90 acres of land with his father, George Verkaik Sr., and brothers Jacob and Peter. After founding Hillside Gardens in 1964, Mr. Verkaik retired in 1965. Long active in various growers organizations, Mr. Verkaik also took part in the vast relief efforts after Hurricane Hazel in 1954. He was a devoted charter member of the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church, in which he served as an elder. Mr. Verkaik was also president of the newspaper "Calvinist Contact" for many years. A funeral service was held for Mr. Verkaik last Friday officiated by Rev. James Evenhouse. Rev. Evenhouse recited from Revelations 7 Verse 7: "God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes." He commended Mr. Verkaik's wife Jessie and sons Gerald and Jim for their devotion and encouragement during Mr. Verkaik's long illness. He was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Bradford.Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home. Mr. Verkaik predeceased by his wife Anne Horlings leaves his wife Jessie, sons Gerald and Jim, and grandchildren Karen, Valerie, Jennifer, Trevor, Loretta, Bentley, and Kathleen."
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Peterman, Bert (Bertrand) obituary
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Event Date : Saturday, October 20, 1979
Event Type : Death
Description : Of Newmarket, beloved husband of his late wife Louise and son Howard and Pat and family. Loving uncle of Bruce and Elsie of West Hill, Joan of Keswick, Shirley and Billy of Oshawa and Carol of Bradford. Also survived by sisters Mrs. Ila Gibb of Toronto, Mrs. Vera Williams and Mrs. Norma Robb and his brother Ernest and Lola Peterman of Bradford. Laid to rest October 22, 1979.
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Event Date : Tuesday, August 28, 1979
Event Type : Death
Description : One of the Holland Marsh pioneers, John Wist Sr. died last Tuesday (August 28) at York County Hospital in Newmarket. He was 83. Born in Yugoslavia, Mr. Wist emigrated to Canada in 1927, residing first in the west, then moving to the Leamington area. He and his wife Elizabeth worked on a sugar beet farm weeding for $12 an acre - tough work that lasted from sunup to sundown. Forty years ago, Mr. Wist and his family settled in the Holland Marsh where he cleared a five-acre parcel of land. He built a home on the King Rd. near the Fourth Concession, carrying every piece of lumber for the house the distance of one mile. Back in those days work really meant work" his son John Jr. commented. While he officially retired about 30 years ago Mr. Wist still kept busy on the family farm near the Muck Research Station. He helped with the back-breaking job of clearing the land and his son recalled one incident where his father had fallen during the clearing operations. Shrugging off the pain Mr. Wist suggested more work could be done on the drainage ditches. It was only later that he discovered he'd cracked two ribs in that fall. For the past two years Mr. Wist and his wife lived in retirement in Bradford. He became ill about one month ago. Mr. Wist leaves his wife Elizabeth Ernst and his son John Jr. He is predeceased by his son Frank. He also leaves a brother Mike of Toronto, grandsons Jim, Rick, Gary, and Paul, and great-grandchildren Kim, Teressa and Jaimie. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home in Bradford and funeral mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Roman Catholic Church last Friday. He was buried at the Holy Martyrs Cemetery in West Gwillimbury Township."
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