Event Date : Saturday, October 22, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : One of West Gwillimbury's oldest residents, Mr. Jesse Copeland, passed away on Saturday, October 22, in his 85th year. Mr. Copeland had been in failing health for a considerable time. Mr. Copeland was a farmer, farming on Concession 8, West Gwillimbury, until about ten years ago when he moved to Bond Head. He was a member of the Anglican Church and in politics he was a staunch Conservative. In 1902 he married Emma Bell, who, with a family of three sons and five daughters, survives him. The family are Russell of Newton Robinson, Mrs. Jos. Pulford (Lillian) of Weston, Olser of Hillsdale, Mrs. Calvin Ireland (Annie) of Everett, Norman of Alliston, Mrs. Donald McArthur (Amy) at home, and Miss Dorothy of Toronto. One sister, Mrs. James Forgan, of Toronto, also survives. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from Holy Trinity Church, Bond Head, with the rector, Rev. C. R. P. Hearn, conducting the services. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth.The pallbearers were six grandsons, Lawrence Copeland, Bill McArthur, Charles Ireland, Bob Pulford, Clarke Pulford and Bill Pulford.

Contains various items on crimes committed in or around the Bradford West Gwillimbury area.

Event Date : September 24, 1895
Event Type : Death

Description : Only child of Mr. Will Curry. Age: 14 months, 1 day.

Event Date : Saturday, February 16, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Wife of William Curry of Bradford, and mother of Jessie (Mrs. A. B. Gardiner), Meaford, and Harvey, Bradford.The funeral took place on Feb. 19th, with interment in St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Wednesday, May 06, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : In the passing of William Curry last Wednesday morning, May 6, Bradford lost one of its oldest and most respected citizens. Hospitalized since last February, his condition grew steadily worse, until death came as a result of heart failure. Mr. Curry was born on the 13th Concession of West Gwillimbury, on the farm now occupied by Mr. W. J. Dales, and lived there as a boy, attending Steele's Corner school. The family moved to a farm in St. Vincent Township, near Meaford, for a few years and then returned to West Gwillimbury to the farm now occupied by Mr. Ernest Kneeshaw. It is interesting to note that Mr. Curry's grandfather, John Curry, occupied the farm on the south side of the 13th, opposite the W. J. Dales' farm during Wm. Curry's youth, and the barn which he used is still being used. This means that this building is at least 150 years old. When a young man, Mr. Curry came to Bradford and learned the carpentry trade with his brother, John Curry. He married Matilda Archer and lived in Bradford for the balance of his life. An industrious and conscientious man, he built many homes and buildings in this vicinity, among them being the local hockey arena, known at that time as the Marathon Rink. He lived a quiet life, his chief interests being his home and his work. He was a Presbyterian by faith, and for some years was a member of the local Masonic Lodge. He is survived by one brother, George of Bradford; one daughter, Jessie (Mrs. A. B. Gardiner) of Meaford, Ont., and a son, Harvey, of Bradford. His wife predeceased him in February of 1952, and an infant daughter, Gladys, died at the age of 14 months. The funeral service, which was held from his late residence on Holland Street, on Friday last, was conducted by Rev. John McGillivray of Bonar Presbyterian Church, Toronto. The pallbearers were friends and relatives of the family: Chas. Evans, Bradford; Brock Evans, Bradford; Arthur Fell, Bradford; Alex Spence, Bradford; George Stoddart, Toronto, and Russell Lowery, Stroud. Interment took place at St. Paul's Cemetery, Coulson's Hill.

Event Date : Wednesday, November 11, 1953
Event Type : Death

Description : Died suddenly at the hunting camp in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret McAuley, and dear father of Mrs. J. H. Lukes (Leona) of Midland; Mrs. Grant Barnes (Catherine) of Merrickville; Margaret, Oswald, Minto, Gordon, Mac and Archie. Rested at the T. Kilkenny & Son Funeral Home, Simcoe St., Bradford. Funeral service on Saturday at 3 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. (Masonic Service).

Event Date : Sunday, July 13, 1969
Event Type : Death

Description : Suddenly, at York Count Hospital, on Sunday, July 13th., 1969, Ossie Depew, husband of Elanor Depew, and son of the late Jack and Thel Depew, brother of Georgina, (Mrs. David Smith of Weston), and step-father of Dennis Partridge of Bradford. Friends may call at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service in the chapel Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. Interment King Cemetery.

Event Date : Saturday, January 13, 1968
Event Type : In Memoriam

Description : In loving memory of my dear husband, John James Depew, who departed this life on January 13, 1968 - Lovingly remembered by his wife and family.