Norman Meldrum Gray

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-198924
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1910, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller, Mill
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Drumbo News - Drumbo, June 24, 1941

Death of Norman Gray - The death occurred Friday night of Norman Meldrum Gray, in his sixty-first year. Born at Ayr, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Gray of Ayr and married Bertha May Scott, thirty-one years ago. He has always lived in the vicinity of Ayr and Drumbo. Mr. Gray had not been in very good health for a few months, never gaining strength since having the 'flu in the Spring. He was repairing a tire at the Bakery door when he collapsed and was taken to his home in the ambulance. Paralysis followed the heart attack and he passed away on Friday night. Mr. Gray was a former Methodist, and after the churches united, was an elder of Willis United Church. He also acted on the school board for several years. Deceased is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Cecil Taylor (Ilene), Galt, Mrs. Percy Brown (Kathleen), Hamilton, Mrs. Fred Quick (Isabelle), Galt; one son, Ernest of Hamilton; one son, Lloyd Scott, who predeceased him 20 years ago; one brother, Edward Gray, of Flint, Mich.; and two sisters, Mrs. Walter Scott, Mount Hope and Miss Maud Gray of Galt. The funeral took place from his late residence on Monday afternoon, with Rev. Dr. Hogg officiating. Many beautiful floral tributes showed the esteem in which the deceased was held. The pallbearers were: W. S. Murray, G. Hodgson, R. C. Cowan, J. Rounds, H. Bawtinheimer and Nelson Cadwill. Flower bearers, were: the three sons-in-law and one nephew, Gilbert Scott. The burial was in Ayr , Cemetery.

The Ayr News Jun 26 1941 pg 8

Norman married Bertha May Scott 14 Sep 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Bertha (daughter of Alexander E. Scott and Catherine Gray Henderson) was born 26 Aug 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1958, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Dec 1958, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Lloyd Scott Gray was born 21 Feb 1918, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1920, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Ernest Edward Gray was born 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1987, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: Alex Gray
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72913
• Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1879, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; cooper
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cooper
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Passing of Alexander Gray

In the death of Mr. Alexander Gray, which occurred on Feb. 24, Greenfield loses one of its oldest and most highly esteemed residents - a man of whom it can be truly said the community was the better for his having lived in it. Mr. Gray had attained his 68th year, 41 of which were spent in Greenfield, where, up to 15 years ago, he followed the occupation of a cooper and had since been engaged in farming. He was born in Ireland and came to Canada with his parents at the age of about six months, settling at Waterdown and late at Greenfield. Some 40 years ago he married Sarah An McCall, who survives. In politics Mr. Gray was a staunch Liberal of the old school, and in religion a Methodist of a practical character. He attended the services in Ayr regularly and for some years was the efficient super-intendent of the Sabbath School, discharging his duties with credit to himself and benefit to the classes assembled. The family comprises two sons and two daughters, viz., Norman M., Edward, Mrs. Walter Scott and Miss Maud Gray, all of whom reside at Greenfield. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon, when interment was made in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. E. S. Hiscocks conducting the services. Pallbearers were Messrs. Wm. Patterson, Geo. Smye, Henry Elliott, John Myers, J. W. Hut and John J. Hodgson.

The Ayr News Mar 4 1920 pg 1

Alexander married Sarah Ann McCall 15 Oct 1879, Waterdown, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada. Sarah was born CALC 13 Jun 1859, , Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1928, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Aug 1928, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Ann Gray
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72914
• Residence: 1879, East Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Alexander Gray of the Village of Ayr was married to Sarah Ann McCall of East Flamborough Township, 14 Oct. 1879.

(Heritage Happenings, Waterdown-E. Flamborough Heritage Soc., March 1997.)

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Death of Mrs. Alexander Gray - the death occurred in Galt Hospital on Friday, August 10th, after a short illness, of Sarah McCall, of Ayr, widow of the late Alexander Gray, in her 70th year. Mrs. Gray was born near Hamilton, and came to Greenfield with her husband about 49 years ago where Mr. Gray was employed as a cooper for a long number of years. On the death of her husband Mrs. Gray removed to Ayr some 8 years ago where she had since resided. She was a valued member of the former Ayr Methodist Church where she attended service regularly and took a deep interest in all matters pertaining to that organization. Of a modest and retiring disposition, she confined her efforts chiefly to the home where she set a high example for her family to follow and was looked upon as a model mother. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, as follows: Norman, Blenheim; Edward, Fling, Mich.; Mrs. Walter Scott, North Dumfries; and Maude, at home. One sister, Mrs. Thomas Ross, Moosmim, Man., also survives. The funeral, which was largely attended, took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, and the pallbearers were: Messrs. J. W. Hunt, J. J. Hodgson, George C. Smye, William Bain, William H. Patterson and Alex Gourlay.

The Ayr News Aug 16 1928 pg 1