George Gemmell

George — Greta. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341363

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Former long time Ayr resident Ernest Gilbert Gemmell of Southampton died at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Friday, December 26, 1997. He was in his 74th year. Born in Ayr, he was the son of Mary Clara (Lisso) and James Gilbert Gemmell. Gilbert worked for several years at Ayr Feed and Supply. In the early 1960's he purchased Laird's grocery store in downtown Ayr which he and his wife operated. The store was sold to Charles McCann in December, 1973. In December, 1976 the store was purchased by Little Short Stop a firm which he worked for, most of the time as manager of the Ayr location. He retired in 1986, at which time he and his wife moved to Southampton. He was a member of Southampton Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155, and was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Ayr and St. Paul's Anglican Church, Southampton. Gilbert is survived by his wife Anne Hawes; his three sons Clifford Ingham and his wife Ute of Elora, George Gemmell and his wife Greta, and Ken Gemmell and his wife Peggy, all of Ayr, his six grandchildren Edward, Darren, Tracey, Belinda, Cheryl and Patricia; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Howard. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 30. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 31 Dec 1997 pg 8

Ernest — Annie Hawes. Annie (daughter of Thomas Edward "Edward" Hawes and Dorothy Lillian "Lillian" White) was born 9 Mar 1917; died 26 Oct 2007; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341364

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341361
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Famer Son

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James Gilbelt Gemmel of Bute Street, Ayr, died at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, April 23 in his 84th year. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Gemmell_and was born and lived, all his life in this district. He had retired some 15 years ago as stationary.engineer at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge. Mr. Gemmel survived by his wife the former Clara Lisso; a son Gilbert of Ayr; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by 2 brothers, Stephen and John and 3 sisters Margaret, Bessie and Mary. Funeral services were held at the William Kipp Funeral Home,. Paris on Tuesday, at 2: 00 p.m. Rev. D. E. Willis of Knox United Church officiated. Interment at Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Apr 28 1977 pg 10

James married Mary Clara "Clara" Lisso 12 Dec 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of August Christian Lisso and Margaret "Maggie" Reid) was born 9 Mar 1903, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Aug 1989, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Lisso
• Name: Mary Clara "Clara" Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341362
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. James G. Gemmell, a long time resident of Bute Street, Ayr, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Wednesday, August 16th. She was in her 87th year. Born in Galt, she was the former Mary, Clara Lisso a daughter of the late August Lisso and Margaret Reid. For 20 years she operated a grocery store at the corner of Hall and Northumberland Streets, Ayr. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr and past member of the Women's Auxiliary. Predeceased by her husband James in 1977; a son Howard, sister Bella Lisso and brothers August (Toots) Lisso and William Lisso. Survived by a son, Gilbert Gemmell and his wife Anne of Southampton; three grandchildren, Clif-ford Ingham of Branchton, George Gemmell and his wife Greta and Kenneth and his wife Margaret (Peggy), all of Ayr; six wonderful great-grandchildren, Belinda Pettigrew, Edward, Daren and Tracy Ingham and Cheryl and Patricia Gemmell; two great-great-grandchildren and two brothers, Albert Lisso of Paris, Ont. and Frank Lisso of Cambridge (Preston). Rested at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris, where funeral service was held on Saturday. Rev. George Saunders of Knox Church officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Aug 23 1989 pg 13

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• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169134
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #730416
• Military: 1916; WW1

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Death of Thos. Hawes

Was a Resident of Ayr for 35 Years and a Veteran of World War I

The death occurred suddenly this (Wednesday) morning at 7.30 o'clock at his residence, Piper street, of Thomas Edward Hawes, after an illness of about three months. Mr., Hawes, who was in his 58th year, was born in London, England, and came to reside in Ayr 35 years ago.

In World War I, he was a member of the 111th Battalion. He was a member of Christ Church, Ayr, and, for a time, sang in the choir. For many years he was employed in the plant of the former Hilborn Company here, and also worked for the Hecker-H-0 Co. at Greenfield. Mr. Hawes had been living retired in recent years.

Surviving are his wife, whose maiden name was Dorothy White; two daughters and three sons, as follows: Mrs. James Rutherford and Mrs. Gilbert Gemmell, Galt; Thomas Hawes, Toronto; Arthur Hawes, Ayr, and John Hawes, R C A F, British Columbia. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Annie Stallard, England, and Mrs. Arthur Cate, Toronto. There are four grandchildren.

The late Mr. Hawes is resting at the Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

The Ayr News Nov 1 1945 pg 3

Thomas married Dorothy Lillian "Lillian" White 3 Sep 1912, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Dorothy (daughter of Arthur White and Sarah Eleanor Matthews) was born Dec 1895, , England; died 21 Mar 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Lillian "Lillian" Hawes
• Name: Lillian White
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169135
• Immigration: 1907, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1936, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1981, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Thomas Hawes

Mrs. Thomas Hawes of Piper Street, Ayr, passed away in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, March 21st, 1981. She was 85. The former Dorothy Lillian White, she was born in England, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White. As a young girl she moved with her family to Canada, living in the Toronto area for a time before settling in Ayr. Mrs. Hawes was a valued member of Christ Anglican Church, Ayr; director of the Altar Guild and past president of the Ladies Guild. Predeceased by her husband; survived by sons, Thomas of Toronto, Arthur of Cambridge and Jack of Burlington; daughters Mrs. Robert (Lillian) Todd and Mrs. Gilbert (Anne) Gemmell, both of Ayr. Also survived by a sister Mrs. Howard (Betty) Dolphin of Weston, 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Kipp Funeral Home, Paris on Monday, March 23rd. Rev. Bren de Vries of Christ Church officiated. Interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 25 Mar 1981 pg 11

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• Interesting: life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339901
• Residence: 1871, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
• 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
• Residence: 1913, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of Gemmell - The death occurred in North Dumfries on Thursday, Dec. 26, of William Gemmell in his 83rd year. He was born in Ayr, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gemmell, natives of Ayrshire, Scotland, who were among the first settlers in this village. The family subsequently moved to Ripley, Bruce County, where the deceased spent the first 24 years of his life. He then returned to this community and for a time was engaged as a teamster for the Goldie Milling. Co., Greenfield, hauling goods to and from Paris before the advent of the railroad to this village. For the past half a century he had occupied the farm on which he died. He was a member of Knox United Church. About 54 years ago he was married to Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mitchell, who survives him, along with a brother, Andrew of Southampton, and a daughter and three sons: Mrs. James R. Henderson and M. Stephenson Gemmell, North Dumfries; John, Burgessville, and James, Ayr; also 11 grandchildren.
The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday, the services being conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The pallbearers were: Anderson Marshall, Morton Robson, J. W. Currie, George C. Smye, David Gemmell and Matthew Gemmel, Ripley.

The Ayr News Dec 31 1964 pg 7 Section called 29 years ago

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Death of William Gemmell - Well-Known North Dumfries Farmer Passes in 83rd Year - The death occurred at his residence, lot 34, concession 9, North Dumfries, on Thursday, Dec. 26th, of William Gemmell, in his 83rd year, after an illness of one month of heart trouble. Deceased was born in Ayr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gemmell, natives of Ayrshire, Scotland, who were among the first settlers in this village. The family subsequently moved to Ripley, Bruce County, then known as the Queen's Bush, which was being opened for settlement at that time, and there deceased spent the first 24 years of his life. He then returned to this community, where he had since resided. For a time he was engaged as a teamster for the Goldie Milling Co., Greenfield, hauling goods to and from Paris before the advent of the railroad to this village, but for the past half a century he had occupied the farm on which he passed away. He was a Liberal in politics, a member of Knox United Church, and a good friend and neighbor. Almost 54 years ago he was married to Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mitchell, who survives him, along with one brother, Andrew of Southampton, and the following daughter and three sons: Mrs. James R. Henderson and M. Stephenson Gemmell, North Dumfries; John, Burgessville, and James, Ayr; also 11 grandchildren. There was a large attendance of friends and neighbors at the funeral which took place on Monday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, while the pallbearers were: Anderson Marshall, Morton .Robson, J. W. Currie, George C. Srnye, David Gemmell, and Matthew Gemmell, Ripley.

The Ayr News Jan 2 1936 pg 1

William married Margaret Mitchell 8 Mar 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Clark Mitchell and Margaret Baird) was born 7 Jul 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 18 Oct 1857, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Dec 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Mitchell
• Name: Margaret Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339902
• 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
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. William Gemmell

One of the oldest, residents of the village, Mrs. William Gemmell, Northumberland street, passed away early Tuesday morning, in her 91st year.

Mrs. Gemmell, whose maiden name was Margaret Mitchell, was born on the Mitchell homestead, north of Ayr, which is at present occupied by Wallace Thibideau. She was a daughter of the late Margaret Baird and John Mitchell. She resided on the home practically all of her lifetime until coming to Ayr about five years ago.

Mrs. Gemmell was a member of Knox United Church and took a deep interest in the work of the congregation. Her husband, the late William Gemmell, predeceased her many years ago.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Henderson, Ayr; three sons, M. Stephen Gemmell of Toronto, John W. Gemmell of Paris, and James O. Gemmell of Ayr; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Margaret Mrs. George Smye, and Bessie Elizabeth Gemmell predeceased her.

The funeral will take place this Thursday, aftemoon at two o'clock from her late residence, with interment in the Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Dec 18 1947 pg 19

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• Elected Office: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - North Dumfries
• Name: August Lisso
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-288225
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• 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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August C. Lisso
Well-Known North Dumfries Farmer Passes in His 79th Year

August C. Lisso, prominent farmer of North Dumfries township for over 40 years, passed away on Saturday morning in his 79th year, after an illness of three years. Mr. Lisso was born January 1, 1867, at Clearview, near Hespeler, the youngest son of the late John Lisso and Mary Krempein. He married Margaret Reid of Culross Township, Bruce County, in 1895. A member of the North Dumfries Council for four years, Mr. Lisso also served on the Reidsville school board for a number of years. He was a member, of Knox United Church, Ayr. As a young man, he worked in and around Reidsville first for the late John D. Moore, for six years; then for the late Henry Shantz and later for Andrew Kersel. He then moved to Alma, where he first farmed tor himself. Mr. Lisso later moved to Preston, where he worked in the hop yards for three years for the late John D. Moore. Leaving Preston, he returned to this district where he purchased the William Matheson homestead, 9th concession of North Dumfries Township, now occupied by his son, Frank. Here he lived for 15 years. He then purchased the Robert Cranston homestead, where he had resided for the past 26 years. Mr. Lisso had a wide circle of friends who will regret to learn of his demise. Surviving are his widow, Margaret Reid Lisso; two daughters, Mrs. James Gemmell, Ayr, and Miss Isobel Lisso, at home; three sons, Frank, Reidsville road; Albert of Waterdown, and August on the homestead; also two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Wildfong, Hespeler, and Mrs. Minnie Woodhouse, Hespeler, and nine grandchildren. A son, William, predeceased him in 1918. - The Funeral - The funeral, which took place from the Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt, on Tuesday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery, was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. R. A. Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, Ayr, and the pallbearers were: Geo. P. Moore, Donald Robertson, Martin Cochran, William Brown, Robt. M. Ford and Stewart Lake.

The Ayr News Jan 11 1945 pg 3

August married Margaret "Maggie" Reid 6 Mar 1895, Culross Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 20 Apr 1870, Huron-Kinloss Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died 28 Dec 1955, Greenfield (Reidsville), North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Dec 1955, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret "Maggie" Lisso
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198775
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195712
• Immigration: 1907, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cutting Heading Saw mill
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1936

Arthur married Sarah Eleanor Matthews 1895, , England. Sarah (daughter of Henry Matthews and Eliza Stevens) was born 1 Jul 1869, Hutton, Essex Co., England; died 28 Oct 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Oct 1920, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Eleanor White
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195713
• Immigration: 1907, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Death of Mrs. Arthur White

Died, in Ayr, on Thursday, Oct. 28^th, 1920, at 12: 20 a.m., Sarah Eleanor, beloved wife of Arthur White, in her 52^nd year. The deceased had been in her usual state of health and going about her duties up to within a couple of hours of her demise and the sudden call came as a surprise, the immediate cause being acute indigestion. Mrs. White was born at Hutton, Essex, England, and was married in 1895, coming to Canada in 1907. She resided in Oshawa for a short time, thence to Ayr, where she lived for upwards of 13 years. When Christ Church (Episcopalian) was organized she became one of its first members, and was also a prominent member of the Women's Guild. The members of her family comprise three daughters, Mrs. Thos. Hawes, Ayr, and Addie and Eliza at home. One sister, Mrs. Wm. Manley, also resides here, and four other sisters and one brother live in England. Mr. White also survives. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to the Ayr cemetery, Rev. E. L. Roberts conducting the service. The pallbearers were Messrs. Harry Marshall, Percy Carter, Harold Cornford, W. Watkins, and Jacob and Arthur Undeerwood.

Ayr News Nov 4 1920 pg 1