Ray Roy

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• Military: WW2 - Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341117

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Gordon Roy, 52, a former resident of Ayr and well-known garage mechanic in the district, died at his home in New Dundee early Thursday morning following a lingering illness. He had been a patient of Westminster Hospital, London, for a lengthy period prior to returning home. Born in Alma, Ont., January 26, 1903, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Roy. He came to Ayr in 1938, where he was employed at the County Garage. During World War II he served overseas with the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. At the cessation of hostilities, he returned here where he worked in garages until a few years ago, when he moved to New Dundee to take a position with Bechtel Motors. The late Mr. Roy was a member of Ayr Lodge, A.F. & A.M. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Margaret Guthrie, of near Ayr, are a son, Kenneth of New Dundee; a brother and two sisters. Funeral service was held from the Ratz - Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, on Saturday, conducted by Rev. O. P. Hossie of Trinity United Church, Kitchener. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery, where Masonic grave-side rites were held under the direction of Wor. Bro. John Kanmacher. Pallbearers were: Carl E. Buck, J. Aikens, Percy Wetlau, Hugh McDougall, Garfield Weber and Earl Einwechter.

The Ayr News Aug 25 1955 pg 11

Gordon — Margaret Edna Guthrie. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Morton Guthrie and Rachel Rodger) was born 19 Oct 1912, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Edna Roy
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181346
• Residence: 1976, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199052
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• 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: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Thomas married Rachel Rodger 20 Mar 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of John Rodger and Helen "Ellen" Cowan) was born 30 Aug 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1936, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Apr 1936, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Guthrie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340090
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. Thomas Guthrie - Highly-Esteemed Resident of North Dumfries Township Passed Away on Tuesday

The death occurred at her home in North Dumfries township on Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock of Rachel Rodger, widow of the late Thomas Guthrie, aged 66 years. Deceased had been seriously ill for the past seven weeks, but her health had not been very good since she suffered a stroke two years ago. She was born on the Rodger home-stead, in Blenheim township, now occupied by John Rodger, and removed to her late home in North Dumfries after her marriage some 36 years ago. Deceased was well known in and around Ayr and was highly esteemed by a wide circle of friends who will greatly regret her passing. She was a member of Knox United Church, and for many years was a regular attendant of the Ayr Women's Institute. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. C. L. Brown Helen) of Hamilton and Margaret, at home; one son, Clare, at home; four sisters, Mrs. James E. Black and Mrs. A. E. Laurie, Ayr; Miss Agnes Rodger, Detroit, and Miss Elizabeth Rodger, Hamilton; and one brother, David Rodger of Ayr. Her husband predeceased her four years ago. The funeral service will take place at her late residence, lot 31, concession 9, North Dumfries, on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, with interment in the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 23 1936 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340077
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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
• Residence: 1899, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 33, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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In Memoriam Died. In North Dumfries, on Sabbath, March 12th, 1899, at 11 o'clock. A.M., David Guthrie, Aged 77 Years and 3 Days. The Funeral Will take place on Wednesday, March 15th, at 2 o'clock, P.M., from his late residence, Lot 33, Con. 9, North Dumfries, to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

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David — Catherine "Katie" Morton. Catherine (daughter of Robert Morton and Janet Jamieson) was born 23 Jan 1825, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland; was christened 3 Feb 1825, Mauchline, , Ayr, Scotland; died 14 Apr 1906, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 16 Apr 1906, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine "Katie" Guthrie
• Name: Katie Morton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340078
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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In the death of Catherine Morton, wife of the late David Guthrie, which event occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall, Ayr, on the afternoon of April 14, the community loses another pioneer who was widely known and highly esteemed throughout the section. The deceased, who was in her 82nd year, was born near Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, Scotland, came to Canada with her parents in 1842, at the age of 17 years, settling in Ayr, and three years later was married to Mr. Guthrie, who, predeceased her by some years. They settled on the farm now occupied by her, son Thomas in North Dumfries, which, with the exception of an occasional visit among different members of her family continued to be her home, and from there her remains were conveyed to their last resting place in the Ayr cemetery. A large family survives, the members of which are - David in Superior, Neb., Robert in Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Wm. Marshall, Ayr, John D , Ayr, Mrs. C. H. Gerbig, Ayr, William in Ingersoll, Ont., James in Superior, Neb., George at New Dundee and Thomas on the homestead North Dumfries. The funeral on April 16 was attended by a large number of friends, the services being conducted by the deceased's pastor, Rev. John Thomson. Thus one by one, the old settlers are passing so that bourne from whence no traveler ere returns.

The Ayr News Apr 26 1906 pg 3

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Died in Blenheim on Monday, January 7th, 1901. at 10:45, p. m. John Rodger in his 79th year: the funeral will take place on Thursday Jan. 10 at 1:30 p. m. from his late residence, lot 3 con. 8 Blenheim to the Ayr cemetery.

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John married Helen "Ellen" Cowan 4 Jun 1865, , Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Helen was born 1 Apr 1836, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; was christened 7 Apr 1836, Old Luce, Wigtownshire Co., Scotland; died 15 Nov 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Cowan
• Name: Helen "Ellen" Rodger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338721

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Died in Blenheim on Friday, Nov. 15, 1901 at 10 a. m., Ellen Cowan, relect of the late John Rodger in the 66th year of her age. The funeral will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 o'clock p. m., from her late residence lot 3, con. 8 Blenheim to the Ayr cemetery.

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