Mary Pitcher

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341610
• Residence: 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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George Pitcher

George Pitcher died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Saturday, Oct. 14th, 1995. He was born in Marden, Ont. on August 14th, 1911 and was raised in Ayr, where he served his apprenticeship and then graduated from the Ontario College of Pharmacy in 1939. He practised in Toronto and Kitchener before retirement. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club and the Mellow Lake Fishing Club. Beloved husband of Betty (Easton); dear father of George of England, Mary and her husband Charlie Battel of St. Catharines, Hugh and his wife Susi of Kitchener; much loved grandfather of Carrie, Matthew, Jesse and Megan. Predeceased by his parents and two brothers, James and Hubert. Rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener until Wednesday at 1: 30, when the funeral service was conducted from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Covenant Chapel, with Rev. Dr. Grant MacDonald officiating. Interment followed in the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 18 Oct 1995 pg 15

George married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Easton 1942. Mary (daughter of Thomas Easton and Olive Jessie King) was born 21 Nov 1912, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 2000, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Pitcher
• Occupation: teacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341609

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Betty Pitcher

Mary E. (Betty) Pitcher of Kitchener, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Saturday, March 4th, 2000. The former Mary Elizabeth Easton, she was born in Ayr on November 21st, 1912, a daughter of Thomas Easton and Olive King. Betty was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, the Ladies' Auxiliary of the church and the K-W Hospital Auxiliary. She graduated from Hamilton Normal School and taught in Woodstock and rural Kitchener schools before her marriage in 1942. Dear mother to George of England, Mary and her husband Charles Battel of St. Catharines, Hugh and his wife Susi of Kitchener; much loved grandmother to Carrie, Matthew and Jesse Pitcher and Megan Battel. Predeceased by her husband George in 1995 and brother, William Easton. Rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener. Funeral service will be held today (Wed.) at 11 a.m., St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Covenant Chapel. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Mar 8 2000 pg 14

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• Residence: , England
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Southampton, , Hampshire, England
• Residence: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341618
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, Royal Navy / 71st Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Royal Navy / 71st Battalion, Service #126448
• Misfortune: 1916; Killed in WW1

Henry — Alice Kate Haines. Alice was born 1881, New Forest, Hants, England; died 23 Nov 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Nov 1958, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Kate Pitcher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341619

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Passing of Mrs. A. K. Pitcher

A resident of Ayr for 46 years, Mrs. Alice Kate Pitcher, 77, died at the K-W Hospital Sunday night. Mrs. Pitcher suffered a heart attack about a month ago and complications set in which necessitated removal to hospital ten days before her passing. She was born at Hants, England, in the New Forest, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Haines. She came to Canada in 1910 following her marriage to the late Harry Pitcher. They eame to Ayr from the Marden district, near Guelph, in 1912. Her husband was killed while serving with Canadian forces at Courcelette in 1916. Mrs. Pitcher was a member of the old Methodist Church here. Since church union she had been a member of Christ Church, where for many years she was active in women's work. A host of friends will mourn her passing. Surviving are three sons. George and James of Kitchener and Hubert of Leamington; and two sisters and a brother in England. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at 2: 30 p.m. at Christ Church, with Rev. P. A. Sawyer of Guelph in charge. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 27 1958 pg 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199220
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Thomas married Olive Jessie King 25 Jan 1905, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Olive (daughter of William King and Elizabeth Downing) was born 12 Dec 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1941; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Olive Jessie Easton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57911
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183629203
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195367
• Residence: 1909, Manley St., Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died in Ayr, on Saturday, Dec. 4th 1909 at 12.30 o'clock a. m. Thomas Easton, in his 80th year. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Manley St. on Monday, Dec. 6, 09, at 2 pm. m. to Ayr Cemetery

Funeral Card

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Death of Thomas Easton

Thomas Easton, the subject of this brief sketch, passed away early Saturday morning, after an illness which confined him to his home for same months past. He was in his 80th year and had been a resident of the neighboring township of South Dumfries for the greater part of his life. Born in Scotland, where he received part of his education, he came to Canada about the year 1840, just after the Mackenzie rebellion, and settled in the township of South Dumfries, where he finished his schooling and grew to manhood, and where he spent a long and useful life, moving to Ayr some two years ago. Of the changes witnessed by Mr. Easton during this long period it is not necessary to write at length. Suffice it to say that from a sparcely settled primeval forest to a prosperous agricultural community was a long stride, necessitating great patience and much arduous labor. In this wonderful transition the deceased was an active unit and a personal force in every battle for the betterment of the community and the country at large. A man of good sound judgment and strong convictions, he was not easily swayed from the even tenor of a well-defined course, wielding a ready pen in his advocacy of temperance and moral reform, or the denounciation of vice in any form. In politics he was a Reformer, and in religion a Presbyterian, being a consistent, member of Knox church. Early in life he was united in marriage with Mary Richmond, who survives, together with a grown up family, the members of which are-Alexander in Brantford; William on the 10th con. of Blenheim; George near Washington; Arthur in South Dumfries; Annie (Mrs. J. S. Clark) in Ayr; Thomas in North Dumfries, and John on the homestead, South Dumfries. The funeral on Monday to Ayr cemetery was very largely attended, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. John Thomson, assisted by Rev. D. I. Ellison. The pallbearers were the deceased's six sons.

The Ayr News Dec 9 1909 pg 8

Thomas married Mary Richmond 31 Mar 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Richmond and Ann Dickie) was born CALC 25 Jan 1839, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 18 Mar 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Mar 1920, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: life story
• Name: Mary Easton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195368
• Immigration: 1839, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Thos. Easton
Resided in Ayr and Vicinity for Upwards of Four Score Years

In the death of Mrs. Thomas Easton, which event occurred at her residence, Manley Street, Ayr, on Thursday, March 18th, 1920, at 5 p.m., this community loses one of its most highly esteemed pioneers, in her 82nd year. Mary Richmond (her maiden name) was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents at the age of one month, settling on the farm now occupied by Mr. Albert Gillespie. In 1863, she was married to Thomas Easton and took up residence on the Easton homestead, a short distance from her old home. Here she resided continuously until 12 years ago, when she and her husband retired from the more strenuous activities of life and moved to Ayr, Mr. Easton surviving his retirement only about two years. Mrs. Easton was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church and a regular attendant at the services, taking a deep and intelligent interest in everything relating to the interests of the congregation and the community at large. A devoted wife and mother, her memory will ever be a green spot in the recollection of her family, and a wide circle of friends will join with them in mourning the departure of one who was sincerely loved and esteemed for her many excellent qualities of head and heart. All the members of the family, one daughter and six sons survive. They are: Alexander, New Durham; William, Bright; George, Washington; Thomas, Ayr; John and Arthur on old homestead, and Mrs. John Clark at home. Several brothers also survive. They are: James, Richmond, Galt; Rev. John M. Richmond, Ormand, Florida and Mr. Matthew Richmond, Iowa. The funeral on Saturday to Ayr cemetery was largely attended, the pallbearers being deceased's six sons. Rev. J. J. Brown conducted the services which was assisted by Rev. Dr. John Thomson, who was Mrs. Easton's pastor for a period of nearly 40 years.

The Ayr News Mar 25 1920 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57910
• Occupation: 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter

William — Elizabeth Downing. Elizabeth (daughter of John Downing and ?) was born 20 Sep 1848, , England; died 12 Jun 1910, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth King
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57908
• Immigration: 1873
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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King - In North Dumfries, at the residence of her son-in-law (Thomas Easton) Elizabeth Downing, relict of the late Wm. King, and dearly beloved mother of Mary and Nettie King and Olive Easton. Deeply regretted.

The Ayr News Jun 16 1910 pg 8