Alma Jean Feasby

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162762

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40726
• Occupation: 1913, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

John married Sarah Helena Rogerson 5 Feb 1913, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah was born 7 Dec 1888, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1956; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Helena S. Rogerson
• Name: Sarah Helena Feasby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116966
• Residence: 1913, East Gwillimbury, Simcoe Co., Ontario
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Helena Feasby was born in York County. A rural school teacher for thirty-four years, she recognized the need for education for adults as well as children, and promoted the formation of branches of the Women's Institute. She founded and was the first president of the Centreville WI in 1936, and while serving as president of North Waterloo District WI's from 1944-49 assisted with the organization of several branches. Following her death, the district WI's set up the Helena Feasby Memorial Award for students pursuing higher education.

Feasby actively promoted improvements in the community. She served on the committee for Waterloo County's 100^th anniversary celebrations in 1954, fostered interest in history among students and adults, and was the WI Tweedsmuir history convenor. Active in Trinity United Church, she taught the women's Friendly Bible Class for many years, and served on the board of the Children's Aid Society and the Humane Society.


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