Katherine Joy "Katie" McLeod

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340226

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McLeod, Robert Norman

Robert "Bob" McLeod passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Thursday August 29, 2019. Bob was a lifelong Greenfield Road resident and trusted mechanic in the Ayr area for over 50 years.

Beloved husband to the late Marjorie McLeod (nee Edgar). Loved dad to Bill (Tracy Gowland), Kathy McLeod (Steve Edwards), Dan (Barbara), Terry McLeod and Norm (Sylvia Kuepfer); cherished grandfather to Nathan, Oedyia, Lee, Clayt, and Julia; great-grandfather to five great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by his sister Naomi Swift (Marshall).

Predeceased by his parents Norman Grieve and Viola McLeod (nee Shantz), and grandson Kirt.

Bob was a member of Knox's Galt Presbyterian Church, and former director of the North Dumfries Ploughman's Association. Bob will also be sadly missed by all his friends at Heritage Meadows.

Friends may call at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 183 Northumberland St. Ayr, on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service to celebrate Bob's life will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 11 AM. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

Donations to Cambridge Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.

Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM KIPP 519 632 8228

Robert — Marjorie Mae Edgar. Marjorie (daughter of William Gray Edgar and Alice Mae "Mae" Veitch) was born 12 Aug 1929, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marjorie Mae McLeod
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340227

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Marjorie McLeod

Greenfield Road ( RR 1, Ayr) resident, Marjorie Mae McLeod, died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, December 21st, 1999. She was in her 72nd year. Born in North Dumfries Township, she was a daughter of the late Alice Mae Veitch and William Gray Edgar. Marj was a friend to the many students who rode with her on her school bus route for many years. She was a long-time member of Knox United Presbyterian Church, Galt and was a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society offering her support to other cancer patients. She will be missed by her husband, Robert McLeod; her children, Bill and his wife Peggy of RR 1, Ayr, Kathy White of Richmond Hill, Dan and his wife Barbara of Plattsville, Terry McLeod of Cambridge and Norm and his wife Sylvia of Kitchener; grandchildren Nathan, Oedyia, Kitt, Lee, Clayt, Julia and great-granddaughter Cheyenne; sisters, Dorothy and her husband Clifford Scott, Jean and her husband Bill Stager; brother Dr. Hugh Edgar and his wife Margaret; mother-in-law, Viola McLeod of New Hamburg and sisters-in-law Marion Edgar of Ayr and Naomi and her husband Marshall of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. Predeceased by brothers Alex and Bob. Friends were received at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home then to Knox Presbyterian Church, Galt, where funeral service was held on Friday, December 24th, at 11 a.m. Rev. Wayne Davis officiated with Dr. Linda Ewing assisting. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 29 Dec 1999 pg 9

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• Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: R. R. 7 Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67389P
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion Service #3137047
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, D. Company W. O. R.

Norman — Viola Shantz. Viola (daughter of Addison Shantz and Malinda Shantz) was born Jan 1904, , Alberta, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Viola McLeod
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177855
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Holer, Shirt Factory
• Residence: 1921, 140 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Possessions: Lot 23, Concession 3, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73131
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1973, Colquhoun St., Ayr, Waterlo Region, Ontario

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William G. Edgar Passes

A lifelong resident of Ayr and district, William G. Edgar, Colquhoun Street, Ayr passed away early Monday in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. He was in his 83rd year. Mr. Edgar Was born in North Dumfries Township on the century farm now owned by his son Alex Edgar. He was a son of the late Alex Edgar and Mary Grey. Married in 1918 to the former Alice Mae Vietch, the couple farmed at RR 1, Ayr until retiring to Ayr in early 1953. in June, 1968, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Edgar was a member of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt, and had served as an elder. He was a member of the Ayr Masonic Lodge No. 172; had served on the board of directors of Ayr Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company; also on the Ayr Cemetery Board. Surviving besides his wife are three sons, Alex, of RR 1, Ayr, Hugh, London and Robert, Montreal; three daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Clifford Scott) Chatham, Jean (Mrs. William Stager) Mississauga and Marjorie (Mrs. Robert McLeod) RR 4, Galt; one brother, T. McKenzie Edgar of Dearborn, Michigan and one sister, Miss Elizabeth Edgar, Toronto; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral service was conducted today (Wed.) at Little's Funeral Home, Galt, at 3: 00 p.m. Rev. R. A. Jackson officiated. Inter-ment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Buck, Gordon Marshall, Cameron Edgar, Robert McLeod. Clifford Scott and William Stager. Flower bearers were grandsons.


The Ayr News Feb 22 1973 pg 2

Possessions:
Main farm was purchased 1840, passed to Alex Edgar 1880, passed to William G. Edgar 1918, passed to Alex M. Edgar 1953

William married Alice Mae "Mae" Veitch 19 Jun 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of Robert James Veitch and Margaret Ann McAllister) was born 17 Aug 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1985, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Feb 1985, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Mae "Mae" Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94799
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1973, Colquhoun St., Ayr, Waterlo Region, Ontario

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Mrs. William Edgar Mrs. Mice Mae Edgar of Eventide Home, Galt, passed away on Sunday, February 3rd, 1985. She was in her 92nd year. The former A. Mae Veitch, she was the wife of the late William G. Edgar (1973). Mrs. Edgar was a member of Knox's Galt Presbyterian Church, the Evening Auxiliary, WMS Knox's Church and a lifelong member of the Women's Institute. Loving mother of Alex and Robert, both of Ayr, Dorothy (Mrs. Clifford Scott) of Chatham, Jean (Mrs. William Stager) of Mississauga, Marjorie (Mrs. Robert McLeod) of RR 4, Cambridge, and Dr. Hugh W. of London, Ont.; loved by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by a brother, Clare Veitch of Brussels and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Ritchie of Ayr. Predeceased by brother, Melville. Funeral service was held Wednesday, February 6th (today) at 1: 30 p.m. at Little's Funeral Home, Galt. Rev. G. Timbers and Major Walker officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Feb 6 1985 pg 10

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• Elected Office: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - North Dumfries
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67387P
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Draught Man
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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John R. McLeod Dies

The death occurred on Tuesday of a prominent farmer of North Dumfries Township in the person of John R. McLeod, aged 69 years. He was born at Kenilworth, Wellington County, and came to North Dumfries 48 years ago. He was a member of Knox's Church, Galt, and served in the township council during the years 1913 to 1918. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Mary Ann Dryden, he is survived by one son, Norman G. McLeod of North Dumfries, and one daughter, Mrs. R. Elliott, Galt. The funeral will take place to Mount View Cemetery, Galt, on Friday.

John married Mary Ann Dryden 11 Apr 1894, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Walter Ker Dryden and Charlotte Green) was born 23 Jun 1869, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1949, RR7, Galt, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried 19 Mar 1949, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann McLeod
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-67388P
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Mary A. McLeod

GALT, March 16. The death of Mrs. Mary Ann McLeod, 80, occurred at her residence, R.R. 7, Galt, (Greenfield Rd.), yesterday. The former Mary Ann Dryden, she was born on the homestead, Greenfield Rd., where her death occurred. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. McLeod and one daughter, Vera. Surviving are one son, Norman, R.R. 7, Galt; two brothers, Thomas and Robert Dryden, Toronto; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Agnes) Bell and Mrs. John (Jessie) Kerr, both of Ayr; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is resting at the W. R. Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St Andrew St, Galt, where the funeral service will be held, Saturday, at 2 p.m., interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Galt.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Mar 1949 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: 00028-2070.5
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

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Rsrch. Note:
1. Addison SHANTZ (Jacob W. SHANTZ5, Daniel SHANTZ4, Jacob SHANTZ3, Christian SHANTZ2, Jacob SHANTZ1) was born 24 Sep 1877 in Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., ON., and died Aft 1966. He married Melinda SHANTZ, daughter of Amos Y. SHANTZ and Nancy MOYER. She was born 4 Jun 1875 in New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., ON., and died 1952 in Waterloo Co., ON.. She was buried in First Mennonite Church Cemetery, Kitchener, ON..

Children of Addison SHANTZ and Melinda SHANTZ are:
2 i. Stanley SHANTZ was born 2 Feb 1902 in Berlin, Waterloo Co., ON., and died 1973. He married Frances Olive HURD. She was born 22 Sep 1900, and died 1972.
3 ii. Viola SHANTZ was born 1904. She married Norman G. MCCLEOD. He was born 1895.
4 iii. Daniel SHANTZ was born 1905, and died 26 Oct 1944 in Holland.
5 iv. Clara SHANTZ was born 1907. She married George REINHART. He was born 1903.

Addison married Malinda Shantz 16 Mar 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Malinda (daughter of Amos Y. Shantz and Nancy Moyer) was born 4 Jun 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Malinda Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6789
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic Servant
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 140 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Malinda Shantz, "was born June 4th, 1875. She is unmarried and is home with her parents."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210434770
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132022P
• Possessions: 1840, Lot 23, Concession 3, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Alexander Edgar

The death occurred at his home in Galt on Tuesday morning of Alexander Edgar, in his 81st year. He was a son of the late Thomas Edgar and Elizabeth Hall, who came over from Ayrshire and Selkirkshire, Scotland. Deceased was born and lived nearly 70 years on the homestead near Ayr. A successful farmer and stockman, he was elected a director of the Provincial Plowmen's Association at its inauguration, and was at the time of his demise an honorary director of the local association. He was for 25 years connected with the township board of health, and was also the oldest member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., Ayr, being made the recipient of the 50-year Jewel some years ago. Mr. Edgar was deeply concerned in matters of his church. being in the Session of Knox Presbyterian Church. Ayr, some 20 years and later in Knox's Church, Galt, and his heart was in all movements tending to the welfare of the community in which he lived.

He was married in 1885 to the late Mary Gray, who as a child came over from Ayrshire, Scotland, with her parents. Mrs. Edgar predeceased her husband 15 years ago. Surviving are two sons and one daughter, T. McKenzie, at Detroit; William G. on the homestead, and Elizabeth H., at home. Where are also 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the T. Little & Son Funeral Parlors, adjacent to his late residence., at 2.30 p.m. today (Thursday), with interment in the family plot at the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 3 1940 pg 3

Possessions:
Main farm was purchased 1840, passed to Alex Edgar 1880, passed to William G. Edgar 1918, passed to Alex M. Edgar 1953

Alexander married Mary Gray 25 Mar 1885, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Adam Gray and Sarah Hutchison) was born 9 Feb 1854, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 1925, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Apr 1925, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210434814
• Name: Mary Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73129P
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of Scotland
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In North Dumfries, on Wednesday, April 15, 1925, at 5.45 a.m. Mary Gray Beloved wife of Alexander Edgar In her 71st year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Lot 32, Con. 9, North Dumfries, on Friday, April 17th, at 2 o'clock. p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94766P
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1926, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Elected Office: 1926, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden of the County of Waterloo

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ROBERT J. VEITCH

Former Warden of Waterloo County Passes in His 79th Year

The death occurred in Galt, Hospital on Monday of Robert J. Veitch, in his 79th year, after an illness of some two months. Mr. Veitch farmed for many years two miles northeast of Roseville, on the Waterloo Dumfries townline and was known far and wide for his many qualities. He was a member of the Waterloo township council for a number of years, acting in the capacity of both councillor and reeve. He also served a term as warden of Waterloo County Council. Mr.. Veitch was born near Roseville on a farm now owned by Floyd Becker and he was the last member of a pioneer family of 13 children. He was prominent in agricultural circles in the district, being a member of the South Waterloo Agricultural Society and also the North Dumfries Plowmen's Association. He was a Presbyterian in religion and for many years had. been a member of the session of Knox's Presbyterian Church, Galt.. After leaving the farm Mr. Veitch lived in Galt for a few years and some five or six years ago went to reside at the home of his brother-in-law, John Milroy, Cedar Creek.

Galt Reporter 1943

Robert married Margaret Ann McAllister 8 Jan 1890, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William McAllister and Janet Richardson) was born 7 Jun 1868, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1924; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Ann Veitch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94777
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian