Nadine Bolender

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122670

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LORNE BOLENDER

Lorne E. Bolender, of RR 1 Elmira, died suddenly Monday in K-W Hospital.

A son of Mrs. Angeline Bolender of Elmira and her late Edward Bolender, he was born in Peel Township. He farmed near Floradale for several years and attended Floradale Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Cumming, whom he married at Alma in 1944; his mother; one son, Grant 9, and two daughters, Nadine 12, and Christine 5, all at home; six brothers, George and Cecil, both of Elmira, Morley and Roy, both of Kitchener, Gordon of Preston, Russel of Floradale; four sisters, Mrs. Elias Snyder of Kitchener, Mrs. Allan Martin of Elmira, Mrs. Peter Spurgeon of Galt and Fern of Toronto.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where service was conducted at 2:30 pm, Wednesday by Rev. C. B. Carr. Burial was in Elmira Cemetery.

Elmira Signet Dec 13 1961 pg 2

Lorne married Margaret Hazel Cumming 1944, Alma, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Robert Cumming and Ettie Miller) was born 23 Jul 1921; died 17 Apr 2010, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Hazel Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70999

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BOLENDER, Margaret H. Peacefully went home to her heavenly garden on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Margaret (Cumming) Bolender in her 89th year of RR 1, Elmira, is the beloved wife of the late Lorne Bolender (1961). Loving mother of Nadine and her husband Paul of St. Jacobs and Christine of RR 1 Waterloo. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Brenda (Grosz) and David Silveira of Brampton, Jamie and Toscha Petznick of Waterloo, Jason Petznick of Waterloo; her great-granddaughter Brenna Silveira. Also remembered by Randy Petznick of Waterloo. Dear sister of Alberta Auger of Guelph. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Ettie (Miller) Cumming, her son Grant (1963), one sister Ethel and one brother Wallace. Margaret was a long-time faithful member of Trinity United Church, Elmira, and the UCW. She was actively involved in many local organizations and societies. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, Elmira, on Wednesday, April 21, at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in Elmira Union Cemetery. In Margaret's memory donations to the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, or Trinity United Church Mission and Service Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. The family would like to thank the staff on the supportive care floor at the Village of Winston Park and the medical staff on the fifth floor at St. Mary's General Hospital for their care and compassion during this difficult time. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com.

The Waterloo Region Record April 17, 2010

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Margaret Hazel (Cumming) Bolender

In Loving Memory of Margaret Hazel (Cumming) Bolender

Margaret was born July 23, 1921. She was the youngest of four children. Her brother Wallace was most disgusted to have another sister and offered to give her away to his uncle who had only one son. In April 1944 Margaret married Lorne Bolender and moved to a farm in what is now Floradale, where she lived until 2008. They had three children, Nadine, Grant and Christine. Unfortunately, Margaret became a widow in 1961 and her son Grant passed away in 1963 from leukemia. She was a multi-tasker even before the phrase became popular, as she balanced chores, making meals, doing laundry, gardening, sewing, putting down preserves, playing her piano, attending church and family functions, and her life-long involvement in her community.

Margaret was a devoted mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend, but her real love was her grandchildren. Brenda, Jamie and Jason could always put a smile on her face when they walked in the room. Her great-granddaughter, Brenna, looked forward to visiting so the two of them could sit together and play the piano and read. Margaret was a teacher, both before her children were born and after. She started in one-room schoolhouses teaching grades 1 to 9. When she returned to teaching in 1958, she taught close to home in North Woolwich and then in the new Floradale school. Always working on her education, which she never stopped doing her entire life, she took classes in Toronto to obtain her Librarian-Teacher Certification and attended Wilfrid Laurier University where she earned her B. A. in 1975. She retired from the school board in 1982 after working at Floradale, Three Bridges, Heidelberg, and finally John Mahood School in Elmira.

Margaret must have had an explorer gene, since she took great pleasure in travelling the world and of course that included Canada. She travelled both east and west with her family and in her retirement she went to Japan, Europe, Alaska and Great Britain. She planned trips with family and friends, and would always have an itinerary of places to go and see all along the way. She was very involved in her community, and was recognized for her hard work and dedication to all of her pursuits. She was a long-time member of the United Church of Canada and worshiped in St. Jacobs and Elmira. Not content to be just a member, she was also active in the UCW. Her week did not start until she had attended Sunday Services.

Some of her many accomplishments over her lifetime included her involvement in the Elmira Agricultural Society. She was an exhibitor, joined the ladies division as a directory where she held several positions, and moved on to the Fair Board and became the first woman President of the Elmira Ag Society. She was granted a life membership after more than 35 years of service. She was an avid gardener and as a member of the Horticultural Society was responsible for the planning and planting of the Butterfly Garden at the Library in Elmira. Education was a part of her life and through that she became a very respected judge and Master Gardener in 1987. She was also a life member of the Horticultural Society, an honour bestowed on her, based on her many years of leadership and involvement in making Elmira look so nice. In later years, she was honoured to be the Oktoberfest Senior Woman of the Year in 1997 as well as being inducted into the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame in 1998 for her community service.

Funeral Program of Margaret Hazel Cumming Bolender.

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• Name: Edward Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194798P
• Occupation: 1910, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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EDWARD H. BOLENDER

A lifelong resident of this county and well-known and respected in the community, Edward H. Bolender died at the Elmira Private Hospital on Wednesday, December 28 in his 76th year, after a short illness.

Born in Peel Township in 1897 [sic], a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bolender, he was a farmer and drover in Peel Township for 40 years. He retired eleven years ago and came to live in Elmira.

A member of the North Woolwich Evangelical United Brethren Church, Mr. Bolender married the former Adeline Wagner in 1900 who predeceased him in 1908. In 1910, he married Angeline Snider who survives.

Also surviving are seven sons, Cecil and George of Elmira; Morley and Ray of Kitchener; Lorne and Russell of Floradale and Gordon of Preston; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Spurgeon (Gladys) of Galt and Mrs. Earl Skidmore (Fern) of Toronto; 24 grand-children and 3 great-grand-children.

One brother, George of Elmira and one sister, Mrs. Fred Mussellman, Kitchener, also survive. The remains are resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlour for service in the chapel on Saturday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery and Rev. J. Wesley Siebert will officiate.

Henry married Angeline Snider 5 Apr 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Reuben S. Snider and Susannah Eby) was born 18 Jan 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Angeline Bolender
• Name: Angeline Musselman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6145.2
• Residence: 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1963, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Edward H. Bolender
By Record Staff Writer
ELMIRA-Mrs. Edward H. Bolender, 83, Elmira, died at K-W Hospital Thursday after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Snider.
Mrs. Bolender, the former Angeline Snider, was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Allen (Florence) Martin of Elmira, Mrs. Elias (Marjorie) Snyder of Kitchener, Mrs. Peter (Gladys) Spurgeon of Galt and Mrs. Fern Skidmore, Toronto; six sons, George and Cecil of Elmira, Morley and Roy of Kitchener, Gordon of Preston and Russell of Floradale; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Alice) Ermel of Kitchener and Mrs. Harvey (Saloma) Reger of Elmira; 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband in 1955, also one son, Lorne, six sisters and two brothers.
The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Sunday at 1 p.m. Removal will be made to Zion church for service at 3 p.m. Interment will be in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber will officiate.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71000

Robert — Ettie Miller. Ettie was born Abt 1890; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ettie Cumming
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122669

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• Residence: 39 Cameron St.N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115428
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Passes Away/ at 39 Cameron Street, Kitchener, Ontario. Monday, May 13th, 1940, Henry Bolender Aged 84 years, 2 months and 7 days.

The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, May 16th, at two p. m. from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel Elmira, to Zion Evangelical Church for service. Interment in Elmira Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card of Henry Bolender in possession of Marion Roes 2012

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HENRY BOLENDER

Mr. Henry Bolender, aged 84, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman, 39 Cameron Street, Kitchener, after ailing for same time.

Mr. Bolender, born in Woolwich township., has lived in Kitchener for the past 20 years. Mr. Bolender is survived by two sons, Edward and George of the 8th line of Peel, one daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman of Kitchener, and one sister, Mrs., Louis Miller of Elmira. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. His wife predeceased him about 20 years ago.

The funeral will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at two o'clock from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel to the Evangelical church. Rev. C. H. Cornwell and Rev. W. J. Zimmerman will officiate.

Henry married Mary Maurer Apr 1878. Mary (daughter of George Maurer and Louisa Bender) was born CALC 25 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115429
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Multi-generation photo: 1913
• Residence: 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Hy. Bolender Has Passed Away

Death Relieved Her Suffering on Monday

There passed away on Monday of this week an esteemed resident of Elmira in the person of Mrs. Henry Bolender. Mrs. Bolender had been in poor health for about two years before death ended her sufferings. Her maiden name was Mary Maurer and her father resided on a farm in Upper Woolwich. She and Mr. Bolender were married in April of 1878 and for upward of 12 years had lived happily as man and wife. Their first year was spent on a farm in Upper Woolwich, after which they removed to Peel Township. Twelve years ago they retired, taking up their residence in Elmira.

Mrs. Bolender is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter. The sons are: Edward, George and the daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman, of Elmira. Her parents predeceased her. Two brothers and four sisters are living: Michael Maurer of Chesley and George Maurer of Upper Woolwich; Mrs. Andrew Filsinger, Mrs. Martin Straub and Mrs. Louise Kaehn of Kitchener and Mrs. Chris Dreisinger, of Elmira.

Mrs. Bolender's funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the family residence on Church Street to the Union cemetery, where burial took place, after which services were held in Zion Evangelical Church. Rev. Mr. Brown officiated. She was 63 years, 6 months and 3 days of age. The late Mrs. Bolender was a loving wife and mother, who was generally esteemed for her many good qualities. Her death has called forth many sincere expressions of regret and her husband and family are being made the recipients of the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

\b\iElmira Signet, July 1, 1920

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6145
• Occupation: 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Reuben Snider, "was born April 4th, 1857. He is married to Susannah Eby (No. 2398). They reside in Woolwich Township, not far from Floradale, where he is engaged in farming."


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.].

Reuben married Susannah Eby 13 Mar 1881, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Elias B. Eby and Rachel Shantz) was born 10 Feb 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1929; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2398
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Susannah Eby, "was born February 10th, 1856. She is married to Reuben Snider, a farmer. They reside near Floradale, Ontario. To them are born nine children"


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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143412
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

George married Annie Cromar 3 Apr 1883, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Annie was born Abt 1854; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Cumming
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58842