Rev. Earl E. Leiska

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15775

Earl — Gloria Waring, R. N.. Gloria (daughter of William Harvey "Harvey" Waring and Allyene Edith Howes) was born 1931; died 2009; was buried , Saint Johns Cemetery, Arva, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Michael Edward James Leiska was born 12 Jun 1964, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1964, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jun 1964, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340714
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Arthur J. Leiska Passes

A well-known and popular Ayr resident, Arthur Jacob Benjamin Leiska, passed away in Westminster Hospital, London, on July 29. He was 55 years of age. Mr. Leiska had been in ill health for some time, but his passing came as a distinct shock to many friends in the community. He was born in Ayr, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Leiska. Early in World War II he enlisted in the Highland Light Infantry at Galt and served in France and Germany. Following the war, Mr. Leiska took a deep interest in Canadian Legion affairs and was one of the strong supporters of the Ayr branch which flourished here for some years. He served as president for several years and was on the executive during the entire span that the Ayr branch held a Charter. Mr. Leiska was a valued member of Christ Anglican Church, where he held many offices over the years. Surviving are his wife, the former Phyllis Upton; two sons, Earl E. of London, Ont., and Raymond of Ayr; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Marie) Rivals and Mrs. Hugh (Georgina) Jarvis, both of Ayr; two brothers, Clarence of Ayr and Clayton of Grimsby; three sisters, Mrs. Viola Courtney of Guelph, Edna of Woodstock and Mrs. Ernest (Margaret) White of Ayr. Eight grandchildren also survive.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held at Christ Church on Saturday morning, August 1, conducted by Rev. J. W. Pyke and Rev. T. A. Griffin. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Jack Swan, Fred Harrison, Cliff Challenger, Jack George, William Underwood and Gilbert Gemmell. On Friday evening the Royal Canadian Legion conducted a service at the W. O. Ball Funeral Home with Gordon Baker of Galt in charge. Forty comrades from Galt and Ayr were in attendance.

The Ayr News Aug 12 1964 pg 10

Arthur — Phyllis Maud Ellen Upton. Phyllis (daughter of Albert Ernest Upton and Mary Ann Kendall) was born 1910, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England; died 29 Dec 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jan 1995, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Phyllis Maud Ellen Leiska
• Name: Phyllis Maud Ellen Waterman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338792

Notes:

Mrs. Phyllis Leiska-Waterman

The death occurred at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Thursday, December 29, 1994 of Phyllis Maud Ellen Leiska - Waterman of Ayr. Mrs. Waterman was in her 85th year. Born in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, she was daughter of the late Albert Ernest Upton and Mau Ellen Cross. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by husbands, the late Arthur J. B. Leiska (1964) and the late George Waterman; grandson, Michael Leiska (1964) and by brother Ernest. She is survived by two daughters, Georgina and her husband Hugh Jarvis of Wroxeter, Marie and her husband Gerald Rivais of Plattsville; two sons, Raymond Leiska and his wife June of Winnipeg and Reverend Earl E. Leiska and his wife Gloria of London; fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Mrs. Leiska-Waterman was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Ayr; the Altar Guild; former president of the Ladies' Guild and Board of Management. Friends were received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, then to Christ Anglican Church where funeral service was held on Monday, January 2 at 2 p.m. Reverend Lynne Calhoun and Reverend Earl Leiska officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 4 Jan 1995 pg 10

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• Name: Christian Leiskau
• Name: Christopher A. Leiska
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195392
• Military: 1883; American Army
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1903, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; moulder
• Occupation: 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder - foundry
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Death Of Christian Leiska Well-Known Ayr Resident, Passes in Galt Hospital Following Lengthy illness


A well-known and esteemed resident. of Ayr passed. away in Galt Hospital on Monday morning in the person of Christian A. Leiska, aged 65 years.

Mr Leiska had been in failing health for almost a year, and entered the hospital on Tuesday, November 12th, when an operation was performed.

He was born in, Kitchener but the family removed to Baden shortly afterwards and he received his schooling in that village. A moulder by trade, he went to the United States as a young man and worked at many points including Pittsburg and San Francisco.

In 1883, he enlisted with the American Army and subsequently took part in fighting which occurred in the Philippine Islands, and also in the Boxer Rebellion in China.

Mr. Leiska came to Ayr 36 years ago, where he worked at his trade as a moulder, both in the Watson and Hilborn plants. Some 17 years ago he secured employment with the Hecker H-O Company of Canada, Ltd., where he remained until a few months ago.

He was a keen fisherman and hunter and generally landed a few of best pike each season. Early in life he joined the Canadian Order of Foresters and was prominent in the circles of that organization after coming to Ayr. Several huge sports days were staged by the Lodge here in earlier years and in these, Mr. Leiska was one of the leading figures.

He was a valued and faithful member of Christ Church, being Rector's Warden for many years, and will be greatly missed in. church circles. The deceasted was married in Baden 37 year ago to Katharine Rittinger, who survives him. Both his parents predeceased him, his mother passing away about two months ago.

Surviving, besides . his wife, arc six children. Mrs. Frank Courtney of Guelph, Edna and Margaret at home.; Arthur who is serving with the H. L. I. and Clarence and Clayton at home. He is also survived by two brothers and three sisters.

The funeral will take place to Ayr Cemetery this (Wednesday) afternoon, with private service at the residence at 2;30, followed-by a public service at Christ church..

The Ayr News Nov 21 1940 pg 5

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Christian A. Leiska - By Record Correspondent

Ayr, Nov. 18 - In poor health for a year, Christian A. Leiska, 68, of this village died today at the Galt Hospital. Mr. Leiska was a moulder by trade and was born in Kitchener May 16, 1875. He was employed at the Hecker H-O Company for 17 years. Mr. Leiska fought in the Orient and with the American army in the Philippine Islands. Thirty-seven years ago he married Catherine Rittinger at Baden.

Surviving are his wife, three sons, Pte. Arthur of the Highland Light Infantry, Stratford, Clarence and Clayton, both at home, three daughters, Mrs. Frank Courtney of Guelph, Edna and Margaret, both at home, two brothers and three sisters. His mother predeceased him two months ago.

Kitchener Daily Record Nov 18 1940 pg 15


Military:
In 1883, he enlisted with the American Army and subsequently took part in fighting which occurred in the Philippine Islands, and also in the Boxer Rebellion in China.

August married Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Rittinger 13 May 1903, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Frederick William Rittinger and Catherine Rothaermel) was born May 1883, , Lake Co. Michigan; died 28 Dec 1945, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1945, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Leiska
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195393
• Immigration: 1883, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1903, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

MRS. C. LEISKA

Well-Known Resident of Ayr Passes on Friday in Her 63rd Year

The death occurred in Ayr on Friday, December 28th, of Catherine Rittinger, widow of Christian Leiska in her 63rd year, after an illness of over a year.

Mrs. Leiska was born in Reid City Mich., and removed, with her family, to Baden, when quite young. She was the last remaining member of her family.

Mrs. Leiska was married May 13, 1903, and came to Ayr to reside in March of the following year. Here the family have since resided. She was a valued member of Christ Church and was much esteemed by a wide circle of friends. Her husband predeceased her on Nov. 18, 1940.

Surviving are three sons and three daughters, viz.: Mrs. Frank Courtney of Guelph; Arthur, Clarence, Edna, Clayton and Margaret, Ayr.

The Funeral.

The funeral took place on Monday afternoon, with private service at the residence at 2 o'clock, followed by a public service at Christ Church. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. The services were in charge of the rector, Rev. L. V. Pocock, and the pallbearers were: A. M. Cochrane, Ephraim Hawes, F. R. Mc-Grogan, J. T. Kay, J. C. Swan and William Woolsey.

The Ayr News Jan 3 1946 pg 8

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• Military: WW1 - British Army
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341704

Notes:

Death of Albert Upton, former Ayr Merchant - One of Ayr's well-known former businessmen, Albert Ernest Upton, passed away at Chedoke Hospital, Hamilton, on Thursday following a lingering illness. He was in his 73rd year. The late Mr. Upton was a native of Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. He came to Canada in 1921 following service with the British Army during World War I. He settled in Ayr, where he was employed for some years in the former Hecker - H-O plant at Greenfield. He had learned the shoemaking trade in England and eventually purchased the shoe store and repair shop on Stanley St. from Ernest Hooton, which he continued to operate until a short time ago. He was a member of the Ayr Legion, and one of its top cribbage players. He was also a former bowler and a member of the Independent Order of Foresters at Brantford. Mr. Upton was an adherent of Christ Anglican Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Kendall; daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Phyllis) Leiska, both of Ayr; and a son, Ernest of Hamilton. There are seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

- The Funeral -

Funeral service was held Saturday at Christ Church, with Rev. H. F. Bull officiating. Pallbearers were Legion members: Robert Todd, William Underwood, Fred Harrison, William Gladstone, Jack Swan and James Mast. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Dec 7 1961 pg 12

Albert — Mary Ann Kendall. Mary was born 1891; died 1972; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Upton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341705

Other Events:

• Name: Annie Magdalinski
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77505
• Immigration: 1866, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Fred Rittinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77199P
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

Frederick — Catherine Rothaermel. Catherine (daughter of Henry Rothermel and Elizabeth Metz, daughter of Johan Heinrich "John Henry" Rothaermel and Elizabeth Metz) was born 23 Aug 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1913, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Rittinger
• Name: Katie Rothaermel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77200P
• Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1852
• Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian