Paul Bolger

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192983

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BOLGER, Robert "Lorne" Eugene Went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Village at University Gates, Waterloo, at the age of 91 years. Lorne Bolger was the beloved husband and best friend of Cindy (Martin) Bolger. Dear father of Jim (Catherine) Bolger of Waterloo and Paul (Wendy Bezeau) Bolger of Conestogo. Loved grandfather of Robert, Kellen, and Michael. Dear brother of Margaret (Ivan) Stinson and Ross (Jean) Bolger, and brother-in-law of Ann Bolger. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Emily (Lasby) Bolger, brother Walter Bolger, and sister Mabel (Bill) Humphreys. Lorne was a beef farmer in RR 1, Ariss. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, a founding member of Ray of Hope, and was a longtime board member of the House of Friendship in Kitchener. Visitation will take place on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Elmira Mennonite Church, 58 Church St. W., Elmira. Interment will follow in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Ray of Hope or House of Friendship would be appreciated. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Waterloo Region Record 19 Apr 2017

Lorne — Lucinda "Cindy" Martin. Lucinda (daughter of Nelson Martin and Mary Ann Westfall) was born 25 Sep 1921, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; died 6 Dec 2017. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lucinda "Cindy" Bolger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192982

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LIFETIMES: From Old Order Mennonite to nursing instructor, Cindy Bolger broke a lot of moulds
Lucinda (Cindy) Bolger of Waterloo, born: Sept. 25, 1921, in Yatton, Ont., died: Dec. 6, 2017, of age-related illness

Cindy Martin was only 12 years old when she left home to work as a mother's helper, where the jobs usually entailed assisting a pregnant mother around the time of birth. These were all temporary positions and it would soon be time to move on, a total of 40 different households before something stirred in Cindy, something that made her decide to make more of her life.

Born the eldest of six into an Old Order Mennonite family in Yatton, in rural Waterloo near Elmira, expectations for the child were limited by her upbringing.

Cindy wrote in her memoir how her parents thought she might possibly complete Grade 8 but they knew with certainly she would end up being a "submissive wife" with a whole passel of kids.

Cindy had seen her fair share of Mennonite women on the farm, working hard, raising families. She was having none of it and surprisingly, her parents supported their head strong, determined daughter. Cindy would eventually become a nurse and nursing instructor as well as a bit of a mother hen to dozens of student nurses at what was then called Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital School of Nursing.

Cindy's rise to this position came after years of struggle.

In his eulogy, oldest son Jim Bolger recalled how his mother's early days were shadowed by extreme poverty.

"Many would describe her family as 'poor Nelson Martin's family' often dependent on others for food and money," he said.....

Hill, V. (2017). LIFETIMES: From Old Order Mennonite to nursing instructor, Cindy Bolger broke a lot of moulds. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 18 December 2017, from https://www.therecord.com/living-story/8001842-lifetimes-from-old-order-mennonite-to-nursing-instructor-cindy-bolger-broke-a-lot-of-moulds/

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23839

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NELSON MARTIN

Nelson Martin 65, of 103 Arthur St., Elmira, died Wednesday in the K-W Hospital after a short illness. A native of Peel township. he had lived in Elmira 21 years where he was employed with the Klinck Milling Company. He was a member of Elmira Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife the former Mary Ann Westfail three sons, Urias, R.R. 2, West Montrose; Nelson, Jr.. of Heidelberg and Abner at home; three daughters. Lucinda of Kitchener; Mrs. Leonard (Alvina) Woolner, R.R. 3. Kitchener and Mrs. Edwin (Mary Ann) Metzger, R.R. 1. West Montrose. one brother. Amos of Elmira: two sisters. Mrs. Israel Martin and Mrs. Isaiah Bauinan, both of Wallenstein, and four grandchildren.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor here un'il Satur day. The funeral was conducted at Elmira Mennonite Church Saturday by Bishop Oliver Snider and Rev Howard Bauman. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Nelson — Mary Ann Westfall. Mary (daughter of William Westfall and Catharine Sauder) was born 15 Nov 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1997, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62655629
• Name: Mary Ann Martin
• Name: Mary Ann Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56883

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Martin, Mary Ann Westfall, 99, Elmira, Ont. Born: Nov. 30, 1897, Woolwich Twp., Ont., to William and Catherine Sauder Westfall. Died: Apr. 15, 1997, Cambridge, Ont., of cancer. Survivors - children: Lucinda Bolger , Urias, Mary Ann Metzger, Nelson, Abner; stepchildren: Lorne, Inez Albrecht; 23 grandchildren, 35 greatgrandchildren. Predeceased by: David B. Martin (second husband) and Nelson Martin (first husband). Funeral and burial: Apr. 18, Elmira Mennonite Church, by Dale R. Bauman.

Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 28 - July 15, 1997

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• Eby ID Number: 00075-4568
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
• Occupation: 1871, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Noah B. Martin, "is married to Catharine Martin."


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.].

Noah married Catharine Martin 12 Dec 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Elias Martin and Susannah Shantz) was born 1 Aug 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1919; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Martin
• Eby ID Number: 00075-4308
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Catharine Martin, "was born August 1st, 1853. She is married to Noah Martin."


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-34340
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Teaming
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Westfall. - There passed away in St. Jacobs, Ont., William Westfall - born Aug. 13, 1857; died Sept. 17, 1934; aged 77 y. 1 m. 4 d. In 1883 he was united in marriage to Catherine Sauder, living in matrimony over 51 years, sharing the joys and sorrows of life together. To them were born 10 children; 3 preceded him in death. He leaves his sorrowing widow, 7 children: John, Magdalena - Mrs. John Heer, Lucinda - Mrs. Simon Wilkie, Christina - Mrs. Norman Brubacher, Marion - Mrs. Nelson Martin, Amanda and Katie at home. He also leaves 24 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 sister and 1 brother; 2 sisters and 2 brothers preceded him in death. He had been in failing health for over a year. Heart disease and dropsy caused his death. He left bright hopes to those who mourn their loss by expressing his peace with God. The evening before his death he knelt before a chair in prayer. Ezra Martin and Urias Martin conducted the service. Text, Matt. 6: 10.

"Surrounded by friends, we are lonely ;
In the midst of our joys we feel blue;
A smile on our face, yet a heartache,
Longing, dear Father, for you." By a Daughter.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 35 - November 29, 1934 - pages 754,755

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WILLIAM WESTFALL

One of our well known citizens was removed by death on Monday evening in the person of Mr. William Westfall, who had reached the age of 77 years.

Mr. Westfall had been ailing for many months though he was not off work a great deal.

He was a hardworking industrious man making regular weekly trips to the Waterloo market, and preparing for this during the week.

He missed only three or four trips before death took him.

For the past eighteen years he was a respected citizen of our burg.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, one son, John of Elmira, and six daughters, Mrs. John Heer (Magdalena), Breslau, Mrs. Simon Wilkie (Lucinda), Bloomingdale, Mrs. Norman Brubacher (Christina), St. Jacobs, Mrs. Nelson Martin (Mary Ann), Elmira, and Misses Amanda and Katie at home, one brother, John, West Montrose, and one sister, Mrs. Susannah Watson, Toronto.

The funeral takes place today (Thursday) from his late residence where a short service will be held; thence to Martin's Meeting House for service and burial in the adjoining cemetery.

William married Catharine Sauder 30 Jan 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Jacob N. Sauder and Barbara Funk) was born 30 Jul 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1940, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Westfall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120718
• Residence: 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Catherine (Sauder) Westfall was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 30, 1859; died at her home in St. Jacobs, Ont., Oct. 23, 1940; aged 81 y. 2 m. 24 d.

She was united in marriage in 1883 to William Westfall who predeceased her 6 years ago.

To this union were born 10 children of whom 7 survive: Magdalena (Mrs. John Heer), John, Lucinda (Mrs. Simon Wilkie), Christina (Mrs. Norman Brubacher), Mary Ann (Mrs. Nelson Martin), Amanda and Katie.

She also leaves 25 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Henry and John Sauder of St. Jacobs, Ont.).

Early in the morning of July 6, 1940, she took sick with a heart condition and complications which later proved to be internal cancer.

She suffered much pain during her illness but bore it all patiently.

Her desire was to go home. She was much concerned about her soul, was constantly striving to prepare herself, and the bright testimony she left gives us the assurance that she was ready to go.

The last clear words she said were "Vas Gott tuht das ist wohl getan".

She is very much missed, but what is the earthly loss is her gain.

Her favourite chapters were John 11 and 14 and she often asked us to read them.

She was a member of the Old Order Mennonites till her death.

The services at the home and meeting house were conducted by Daniel Brubacher, Daniel Martin, and Abraham Bearinger.

Service and burial at Martin's Meetinghouse.

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