Event Date : Tuesday, January 04, 1955
Event Type : Death

Description : The death occurred at York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Tuesday, January 4, of Mrs. Lawrence Church of Bradford. Mrs. Church had been in poor health for several years, during the early years of which she had been cared for at her home here by members of her family. In more recent months she had been with her daughter, Mrs. O. Gould in Newmarket, from whose home she was moved to the hospital a few weeks before her death. Mrs. Church was the former Mabel May Saint and was born in Bradford and had spent her entire life here where she was well liked and held in high esteem by all who knew her. On April 26, 1911, she married Lawrence Church of Bradford, who survives her, with their family of three sons and three daughters, namely, James and Gordon of Bradford, John of Schomberg, Mrs. O. Gould (Marion) of Newmarket, Mrs. R. Curtis (Eileen) of Kirkland Lake, and Mrs. W. Covert (May) of Barrie; and fourteen grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. W. Reeves (Sadie), and Mrs. Jas. Armstrong (Jane), and one brother, Leonard Saint, all of Bradford. Mrs. Church was a devoted mother, wife and sister, and will be sadly missed in her home and among members of her family, among whom she was held in sincere affection. She will also be missed by townspeople, especially in the women's groups, where she had long been a faithful worker in the W.A. of Trinity Anglican Church and Bradford Women's Institute.She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church.The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon. Services were conducted by her rector, Rev. W. S. Johnson and interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Six nephews were the pallbearers, namely, Norman and Roy Church and Larry Saldeld, all of Pontiac, Mich., and Ken, Mel and Roy Saint of Bradford.

Event Date : Saturday, July 13, 1901
Event Type : Death

Description : Eldest son of Mr. Thomas Saint.Age: 23 years, 10 months.

Event Date : Friday, December 27, 1946
Event Type : Death

Description : Husband to Mary Catharine Groves, father to Melville, Norman, Eldon, Mrs. B.B. Collings (Etta), Mrs. George Stewart (Ethel) and Mrs E. Thorpe (Beatrice) died in his Bradford home. Mr and Mrs Waldruff were married 68 years and had moved to Bradford in 1901. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, January 09, 1957
Event Type : Death

Description : Around noon last Wednesday John Lenton suffered a heart attack while at work on his farm, Concession 7, Tecumseth Township. The doctor was called and after giving him attention called the ambulance to move him to hospital. The driver of the ambulance entered the home but a few minutes before Mr. Lenton expired. There having been no previous warning of a heart condition, his sudden passing was a great shock to his family. A native of England, Mr. Lenton came to Canada and to West Gwillimbury in 1930, where he farmed. Twenty-one years ago last month he married the former Mildred Mundy, daughter of Mr. Dave Mundy, now of Bradford, and the late Mrs. Mundy. Mr. and Mrs. Lenton farmed in West Gwillimbury until about five years ago when they purchased the farm in Tecumseth. An Anglican in religion, Mr. Lenton was a member of St. John's Tecumseth Church. A quiet, industrious man he was held in high regard by all who knew him. Mr. Lenton is survived by his wife, Mildred; three daughters, Mary, 13, Margaret, 10, and Jean, 3; and two sisters and a brother in England. The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home in Bradford with services conducted by his rector, Rev. C. R. P. Hearn of Bond Head. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were neighbours of the deceased in Tecumseth.

Event Date : Wednesday, March 29, 1967
Event Type : Death

Description : Death came with startling suddenness last Wednesday evening to one of Bradford's prominent business men, when Mr. William Francis Compton died at his home here. Mr. Compton had been at his place of business, Compton's IGA Groceteria, that day and came home around 6 p.m. He told Mrs. Compton that he was going to have a bath before having his dinner. Later he was found dead in the bathroom by his wife. Death is attributed to a blood clot reaching his heart.
Born in Morell, P.E.I., 67 years ago, Mr. Compton spent his early years in that province, going to U.S.A. in 1922, where he joined the A & P Stores Ltd. He returned in May, 1928, when A & P opened stores in Canada, and continued with that firm until coming to Bradford in 1944, when he purchased the long-established Sutherland's Grocery, operating the business during the first few years as Compton's Groceteria. In 1951 he joined Oshawa Wholesale as a charter member of the IGA in Canada. He continued to operate the business in the old stand until last year, when the beautiful new Compton's IGA was opened on John Street West. He was justly very proud of this fine new store, which was really the realization of a long anticipated plan. A good business man, exceptionally well trained in the food marketing business, Mr. Compton succeeded in his private business and also found time to devote energy to his municipality. He had served both as councillor and reeve of Bradford, in the years before the municipality gained town status, and had also served as president of Bradford Lions Club. Mr. Compton was married at Laggan, Ontario, in September, 1928, to Normanda MacNeil, who survives him with their family of two daughters, Joan (Mrs. K. L. Pond), Ottawa; Norma (Mrs. R. D. Duffy), Toronto; Gordon William, Bradford; sisters and brother, Esther (Mrs. V. H. Dockendorf), Charlottetown, P.E.I.; Frances (Mrs. A. R. Graham), Mussoorile, India; Lydia (deceased); Robbins, Morell, P.E.I. and Elizabeth (Mrs. W. H. Reich), Port Washington, N.Y.; and five grandchildren, who were the delight of his life, Dianne and David Compton and Janet, Allison and Christine Pond.
The funeral was held on Saturday, April 1, from his church, Bradford United, with Rev. D. J. Lute conducting the services. Temporary entombment was in the vault, with interment to be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. The pallbearers were Keith Collings, Robert Hanna, Robert Veale Jr., Joseph Alebeck, Wallace Holmes and George Allan.The flower bearers were James Patton, Harold Newns, Charles Davidson, Ronald James and Lester Woolven.

Event Date : Wednesday, November 10, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Laudadio, and dear father of Mrs. Aida Thoms, Bradford, and Bruno, Sudbury. The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford, on Friday, November 12, to Forty Martyrs' R.C. Church for requiem mass. Interment in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.

Event Date : Wednesday, November 10, 1954
Event Type : Death

Description : A resident of Bradford for nearly forty years, Secondo Cavallo passed away in York County Hospital, Newmarket, on Wednesday, November 10, 1954, in his 75th year. In February of this year he suffered a slight stroke but since was able to be out and around. However, the Sunday before his death he became ill and was taken to the hospital the following day.
Born in Montemangio, Monferatta, Italy, December 22, 1879, he came to Canada in 1906. In 1912 he married Josephine Laudadio at Calgary, Alta., where they lived for about three years. They moved in 1915 to Bradford where he opened a shoe repair shop which he operated until his retirement from business following his illness last February. For many years he was known throughout the district as an ardent lawn bowler and curler. His wife predeceased him May 27, 1952. He is survived by one son, Bruno, of Sudbury; a daughter, Mrs. Thoms (Aida), Bradford; a grandson, Raymond, Bradford; one brother, John, Toronto, and a sister, Mrs. John Maurino (Mary), Bradford. A brother, Luigi, predeceased him. The funeral was held from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home, Bradford, on Friday, November 12, to Holy Martyrs R.C. Church for requiem mass. Interment was in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Bradford.The pallbearers were Leo Maurino, Ernie James, John Dudgeon, James Pickles, Leo McEvoy and Raymond Thoms.

Event Date : Wednesday, August 27, 1952
Event Type : Death

Description : Over two years ago the many friends of Arthur James (Artie) Saint were saddened when they learned that he was forced to lead the life of an invalid because of a serious heart condition. in the intervening period his life had been repeatedly despaired for, then he would rally and hope for him was revived. Recently he had been a patient in Toronto General Hospital and since coming home he appeared to be greatly improved and had been around the house and even to the home of friends. However, the long period of poor health had taken a heavy toll on his strength and early Wednesday morning he suffered a stroke, followed a few hours later by two more, the latter resulting in his death. A.J. Saint was born in the Scotch Settlement at Ham's Corner's a son of Mr. Frank Saint, 91, now one of Bradford's oldest residents, and the late Mrs. Saint. He attended school at No. 4, Scotch Settlement, and Bradford High School. One of the most industrious and honest of workers, Art Saint early learned carpentering. In this trade he excelled and before long he became a contractor and one rated as second to none throughout a large area. Some of the largest and finest buildings of the district were built under the careful supervision of Art Saint, as were also some of the small but equally sturdy, ones. He was noted for the high quality and honesty of his workmanship, and his loss of health in the prime of his life can be at least partially attributed to energy expended in giving such faithful and exacting service. In 1929 he married Marguerite MacDonald, also of the Scotch Settlement, and they made their home in Bradford where they have since resided. Besides his wife, Mr. Saint is survived by one son, Keith, of Bradford; two daughters, Helen, now in Toronto, and Karen at home; one brother, Fred of Regina; two sisters, Mrs. Bateman (Wilma) of Toronto, and Miss Lena of Bradford, and his aged father in Bradford. Mr. Saint was a member of the Davey Hunt Club and of Simcoe Masonic Lodge No. 79, under which auspices his funeral was held on Saturday afternoon form his late residence. Rev. H.G. Blake conducted the services and interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Pallbearers were John Bowser, Aurora; W. Van Norman, Guelph; Major Thos. Ewing, Newmarket; Dr. G.L. Blackwell, Leonard Saint and Samuel McDonell.

Event Date : Wednesday, February 28, 1973
Event Type : Death

Description : A life-long resident of Bradford, Alexander W. Spence of 155 Barrie St. died in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, on February 28. Mr. Spence, 72, owned and operated Spence Lumber on Bridge St. He served on the former Bradford School Board and on the Bradford Council for several years. He was active in the conservation association, served as a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the United Church. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 3 in the Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Chapman officiating. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Surviving are Mr. Spence's wife, the former Mary Brady; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Betty) Noble of Bradford; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammel of Bradford; one brother, Emerson of Delhi and three grandchildren, Douglas, Ronald and Barbara.Three brothers and one sister, William, Norman, Arthur and Emily are predeceased.

Event Date : Friday, November 19, 1943
Event Type : Death

Description : Wife of J.R.Y. Broughton died at York County Hospital in Newmarket. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.