Event Date : Friday, August 30, 1996
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at Meadowcroft Place at the age of 92. Husband of the late Noreen Westlake. Father of Marilyn Westlake. Brother-in-law of Velma Standing. Brother of Ruth Kneeshaw-Kemp, and the late Ethyl Gould, Lillian Edney and Roy and Bob Westlake. Employee with the Globe and Mail for over 30 years. Visitation and service at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. West, at Windermere, near the Jane subway. Reception to follow. Cremation.

Event Date : Sunday, April 06, 1997
Event Type : Death

Description : After a short and courageous battle with cancer, at York County Hospital, in his 56th year. Resident of Gilford. Husband of Ellie (Malpass). Father of Tim and his wife Robin, Jason and his fiancee Heather. Grandpa of Rebecca. Brother of Bill and his wife Joan, Anne and her husband Lock Jack, Doris and her husband Art Jack, and predeceased by Dan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill. Donations to Palliative Care at the York County Hospital Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Event Date : Tuesday, April 09, 1991
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly at Toronto. Brother of Elizabeth Semenuk and Mary Bruce, both of Owen Sound. Private family service was held, with cremation following.

Event Date : Tuesday, December 02, 1952
Event Type : Birth

Description : A son to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Stoddart of Toronto. Born at Private Patients' Pavilion, Toronto General Hospital.

Event Date : Saturday, January 31, 1953
Event Type : Marriage
Municipality : Toronto, Ont.

Description : Ruth Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson, to Mr. Stewart William Langford, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Langford of Bradford. The wedding took place in Donlands United Church, Toronto. Rev. I. G. Perkins officiated. Matron of honour for her sister was Mrs. Albert Fancy. Miss Sally Dittmer was bridesmaid. Flower girls were Miss Lynda Fancy and Miss Susan Smith. Mr. Keith Langford was groomsman, and the ushers were Messrs. Albert Fancy, Sam Lee and Campbell Donell. Mr. and Mrs. Langford will reside in Bradford.

Event Date : Friday, April 17, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at Toronto General Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Juliana Schmidt of Bradford, Ont., dear father of Mrs. L. H. Wyman (Katherine) and Carolyn. Rested at the Ryan & Odette Funeral Home, 1498 Dundas St. West (at Dufferin). Funeral, Monday at 9 a.m., to St. Patrick's Church, McCaul St., for requiem mass at 9:30. Interment McGann's Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Sunday, June 28, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : Passed away at the home of her brother, Ferris Donnell, 429 Germaine Ave., Toronto. Beloved wife of the late Wesley Banting, loved mother of Mrs. L. Heriot (Louise), Mrs.G. Young (Rhoda), Frank and John, all of Toronto; Donnell of Foote's Bay and Clare Banting of Timmins. Resting at the Turner Porter Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles, at Howard Park Ave., Service in the Chapel on July 1. Internment at Lewis' Cemetery, Cookstown.

Event Date : Sunday, June 28, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : Mrs. Wesley Banting of Toronto passed away early Sunday morning, June 28, in her 80th year, at the home of her brother, Ferris Donnell. Mrs. Banting was the wife of the late Wesley Banting, who were former residents of Cookstown. Left to mourn the loss of a loving mother are Mrs. L. Hariot (Louise), Mrs. G. Young (Rhoda), Frank and John, all of Toronto; Donnell of Foote's Bay, and Clara Banting of Timmins. Two brothers, Ferris Donnell of Toronto and H. G. Donnell of Cookstown, and one sister, Mrs. R. H. Sim, Toronto, also survive. The service was at the Turner and Porter Funeral Home, 436 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, on Wednesday, July 1. Interment at Lewis' Cemetery, Cookstown. Thirty-four relatives and friends attended the short service at Lewis' Cemetery, when the Rev. Mr. Marsh of Toronto conducted the service.

Event Date : Saturday, October 17, 1953
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Toronto, Ont.

Description : One of the oldest practicing dentists in Ontario, being a 1900 graduate from the College of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Dr. Charles W. Ellis was instantly killed as he crossed the street to his son-in-law's car on the Queen Elizabeth Way at Haig Blvd. early Saturday evening. Larry Rutherford, his son-in-law of Applewood Rd., was waiting for him on the shoulder of the west-bound lane to take him home in his car. Dr. Ellis alighted from a bus and was crossing the west-bound lane when he was hit by a car driven by Edward Dinsmore of Toronto. He was pronounced dead at the scene by a Port Credit coroner.
Born in Bradford, Dr. Ellis received his High School education in Barrie. Graduated from the University of Toronto in 1900 he practiced in Beeton for a short time before he married the former Adelia Maude Rose, Syracuse, New York, who predeceased him 29 years ago, and began practice here where he has been for over 50 years. He was a life member of Bradford Lodge, A.F. & A.M., where he was Past Master. He was feted by the lodge recently on the occasion of his 50th year of membership. He was also a life member of the Ontario Dental Association. He was a member of Bradford United Church where he had taught Sunday School and was a former steward in the church and served for many years as church treasurer. He has also been a member of Bradford Lions Club for some years. During his younger days, Dr. Ellis was an athlete and won many medals as a bicycle racer and tennis player.He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rutherford, Lakeview, and Mrs. R. G. Freyermuth, Iowa, and two grandchildren, Janet and Charles Freyermuth. He was predeceased by two brothers, Aubrey and Bert, and his only sister, Mrs. W. A. Pringle (Mabel). Dr. Ellis had given valued service to this municipality having served on the Board of Education and the Board of Health for a number of years. Through his long years of practice Dr. Ellis was one of the best known residents of the area. Possessing very definite opinions and the strictest code of honour and honesty of purpose himself, he expected the same high standards from those with whom he did business. His friends, especially in later years, were largely those who had been his patients over a long term of years, and a few of the older residents, and his tragic death was learned with sorrow by them all. A private funeral was held yesterday afternoon from his home, under Masonic auspices, with services being conducted by Rev. F. G. MacTavish. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

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."