James Frederick Harold "Jim" Gellatly

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James — June. June was born 1926; died 22 Aug 2011; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Larry Gellatly was born 1946; died 1972; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Interesting: military, legion
• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157255P
• Church Membership: Abt 1914, Church of the Holy Saviour, Waterloo, Ontario

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Gellatly, H. [Harold John Clement b. 2 Jun 1892, London, England; shoe maker; next-of-kin: Edith Agnes Gellatly, mother; regimental number: 53917]

Brook Skelton, Military Honour Rolls and Church of the Holy Saviour, Waterloo, Ontario, Waterloo Kin, Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genelogical Society 2007 *bracketed information from the WW1 Attestation Papers

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Mr. Legion

It would be an overstatement, we suppose, to say that Harold Gellatly, who died suddenly Wednesday at age 87, was the Kitchener Legion.

Still Mr. Legion, as he was fondly known, earned his unofficial title as an active Comrade always on the go for his fellow veterans.

He knew everyone and everything associated with the Kitchener Legion. Some of that remembrance has now died with him. But what remains stands as a monument to his memory

For without Harold, the Legion would not have been the same.

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GELLATLY, Harold John - At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1979, as the result of a heart attack in his 88th year, Harold Gellatly, of 195 Natchez Rd., Kitchener.

A member of St. John's Anglican Church; a retired employee of Onward Manufacturing Ltd.; a former secretary of the Canadian Legion, Branch 50, serving for 35 years; former chairman of the Poppy Fund, a member of the Canadian Legion Branch, 530, Waterloo, the 18th Battalion Association, a former district commander of the Legion, a member of the Grand River Masonic Lodge, Number 151, AFAM receiving his 50-year jewel.

The son of the late Frederick Gellatly and Edithe Sparrowe; husband of the late Pearl Eagle. Surviving is his wife, the former Teresa Haesling; four sons, James, Reginald and Bruce, all of Waterloo, and Douglas of Port Hope; four daughters, Gwendolyn, (Mrs. Albert Hainsworth), Audrey (Mrs. Walter Weiler), Shirley (Mrs. Willian Knack), all of Kitchener, and Constance (Mrs. Robert Cruick- shank) of Waterloo; three brothers, Donald and Sidney, both of England and Leslie of Hamilton; also survived by 21 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, Edwin and Arthur, three sisters, Dorothy, Tessie Sharpe, and Elsie; three grand- children, Larry Gellatly, Donna Weiler and James Knack.

Visitation at the Schreiter- Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener, until 9 p.m. Friday. Transfer will be made on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m. to St. John's Anglican Church for funeral and commital services at 11 a.m. following cremation. Interment will take place in Woodland cemetery.

Donations to the charity of one's choice will be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

A Legion memorial service, under the auspices, of Branch 50 will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7 p.m., followed by a Masonic service under the auspices of the Grand River Lodge at 7:45 p.m.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Sep 1979, Thu Page 35

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'Mr. Legion,' Gellatly dies

Harold Gellatly, active in veterans activities for more than 50 years, died at his Natchez Road home in Kitchener on Wednesday. He was 87.
His contribution to veterans' organizations earned him the title "Mr. Legion."

Gellatly, a native of Kitchener, joined the Canadian infantry in 1914 at the age of 22 and served in France during the First World War.

He was president of the Kitchener Legion in 1955-56 and was secretary for 35 years. In 1952 he was District C commander of the legion and in 1959 was chairman of the Ontario provincial convention held in Kitchener.

He was the recipient of a 50-year jewel for his membership in the Grand River Lodge, AF and AM, 151, a Masonic lodge, and was secretary of the Waterloo Cricket Club for a number of years. He also was secretary of the K-W Humane Society during its early years. Gellatly was employed by Onward Manufacturing for 34 years.

He is survived by his wife, four sons, four daughters and three brothers.

The funeral will be held in Kitchener on Saturday.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Sep 1979, Thu Page 35

Harold — Pearl Irene Eagle. Pearl (daughter of James Eagle and Elizabeth Ann Hodgson) was born 9 Apr 1895, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Pearl Irene Gellatly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83420
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mrs. Harold J. Gellatly

Mrs. Harold Gellaty, 58, of 15 John, St. East, Waterloo, died suddenly yesterday at K-W Hospital. She was the former Pearl Irene Eagle, daughter of the late James Eagle and Elizabeth Hodson. She was born April 1, 1896, in Hespeler. A member of St. John's Anglican Church, she was also a member of the Canadian Legion Auxiliary, the Princess of Wales Chapter IODE and the Women's Guild of Christ Anglican Church.

Her marriage to Harold Gellatly took place in London, England, July 6, 1916.

Surviving besides her husband are four sons, James, Reginald and Bruce of Kitchener and Douglas of Almonte; four daughters. Mrs. A. E (Gwen Hainsworth, Mrs. W. A. (Audrey) Weiler and Mrs. R. L (Constance) Cruichshank all of Kitchener and Mrs. W. H. (Shirley) Knack of Detroit; three brothers, Harold of Burlington, Ross of Toronto and Wilbur of Saginaw, Mich; two sisters, Mrs. George (Maude) Bevan of Galt and Mrs. L(Beatrice) Dryadale of Hamilton, 14 grandchildren and her stepmother, Mrs. James Eagle of Preston.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon with a private service at Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home at one o'clock and a public service at St. John's Anglican Church at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery with Rev. C. C. W. Mixer officiating, assisted by Rev. A. W. Dillistone. The body is at the funeral home until after the private service Saturday when removal will be made to the church.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 Feb 1955, Thu Page 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352896
• Elected Office: 1888, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Elected Office: 1892, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler
• Occupation: 1892, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Elected Office: 1900, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler
• Elected Office: 1900, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor of Hespeler
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1938, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

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James Eagle

PRESTON, July 16 - James Eagle, prominently known in building circles in the district over a period of many years, and a well-known resident of Preston, died at his home, 268 Guelph St., yesterday afternoon at the age of 80 years. Mr. Eagle had been ailing since March. Born in Puslinch Township, he had resided in Preston and district until 18 years ago when he moved to Hamilton. He returned to Preston two years ago, Mr. Eagle, was a building contractor, constructed many homes and buildings in Preston and district. He retired from his active trade last December. A member of St. Paul's United Church, Preston, he was a former member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Re erved as an aldermanic member of Preston Council about 1912, and was actively interested in community affairs and undertakings. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Kerr; three sons, Harold of Burlington, Wilbur of Saginaw, Mich., and Ross K., of Toronto; three daughters. Mrs. Harold Gellatly, Kitchener, Mrs. George H. Bevan, Galt, Mrs. Earl Drysdale, Hamilton; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Adams, Preston, 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His first wife, Elizabeth Hodgson, predeceased him in 1902. The remains are resting at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home, Preston, from where funeral will take place on Wednesday at 2: 30. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record 16 Jul 1946 pg 17

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August and Herman Prestien were partners in Prestien Bros. till after August died; Then Charles J. Bartels went in with Herman and they operated an important business as Prestien and Bartels; James Eagle was boss of a considerable gang which included two brothers, William and Elijah, and others and Oliver Gingrich had also a gang of his own. Both Herman W. Prestien and Oliver Gingrich were fine carpenters. Did nice work.

Le Rue De Commerce, Other Times Other Customs Other Days Other Ways, Winfield Brewster 1954

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EAGLE, JAMES

The funeral for Mr. Eagle was held on Wednesday at 2: 30 from the Stager-Pass Ltd. Funeral Home in Preston. He died at his home, 268 Guelph St. in Preston, at 4 on Monday afternoon, July 15, 1946, in his 81^st year. He had been in poor health since March. Born in Puslinch Township, Mr. Eagle had resided in Preston and district with the exception of sixteen years in Hamilton. He returned to Preston in May 1944. Associated with the building trade all of his life and prominently known in building circles over many years, he constructed many homes and buildings in Preston and area. He retired last December. He attended St. Paul's United Church in Preston and had been a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters. Serving on the Preston Council about 1912, he was actively interested in community affairs. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Kerr; three sons and three daughters, Harold of Burlington; Wilbur of Saginaw, Ml; Ross K. of Toronto; Mrs. Harold Gellatly of Kitchener; Mrs. George H. Bevan of Galt; Mrs. Earl Drysdale of Hamilton; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Adams of Preston; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His first wife, Elizabeth Hodgson, predeceased him in 1902. Rev. F. C. Miller of St. Paul's United Church officiated at the service. Mrs. R. Evans played the organ. Pallbearers were three sons-in-law, Harold Gellatly, George Bevan and Earl Drysdale; two grandsons, Vern Eagle of Burlington; James Gellatly of Kitchener; and a cousin, Reuben Eagle of Preston. Interment was in Preston Cemetery.

- Information from the marriage certificate: Born in Puslinch c. 1866, son of James Eagle and Emily Martin. He married Sarah Kerr on Oct. 7, 1902.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

Burial:
New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler.

James married Elizabeth Ann Hodgson 6 Apr 1892, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Matthew Hodgson and Ann Hopper) was born 27 Jan 1870, Columbus, East Whitby Twp., Ontario Co., Ontario; died 1 Jul 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Ann Eagle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352897
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Mill Worker
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93943
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

James — Emily Martin. Emily (daughter of James Martin and Ann Herriot Cleverton) was born Feb 1831, , England; died 22 Jun 1919, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emily Eagle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93944
• Immigration: 1865, , Canada
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methonist

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• Occupation: 1872, Brooklyn, Ontario Co., Ontario; teamster
• Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Matthew — Ann Hopper. Ann was born 8 Jul 1832, Hartland, , Devonshire, England; died 4 Oct 1918, Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, United States; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Hodgson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83544
• Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist