Kenneth Skidmore

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234055

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234054

George — Helen Fern Bolender. Helen (daughter of Henry Edward "Edward" Bolender and Angeline Snider) was born 1926; died 9 Sep 2006, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25779392
• Name: Helen Fern Holzworth
• Name: Helen Fern Skidmore
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166599

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Helen Fern Skidmore, on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Summit Place Nursing Home, Owen Sound. Helen Fern (Bolender) Skidmore in her 81st year formerly of Elmira. Dear mother of Bill and Barb Holzworth of Palmerston, Bruce and Marlene Holzworth of Kitchener, Doug Holzworth of Stettler, Alberta, Verna Holzworth of Airdrie, Alberta, Kenny and Loris Skidmore of Toronto. Also lovingly remembered by her seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Helen was the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by her parents, Edward and Angeline (Snider) Bolender, her twin brother, Cecil, her brothers, Morley, George, Roy, Gordon, Lorne and Russell and her sisters, Florence, Marjorie, and Gladys. At Helen's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation. A graveside service for family and friends will be held in the Elmira Union Cemetery, on Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 11 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

The Record Newspaper 11 Sep 2006

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• Name: Edward Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194798P
• Occupation: 1910, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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EDWARD H. BOLENDER

A lifelong resident of this county and well-known and respected in the community, Edward H. Bolender died at the Elmira Private Hospital on Wednesday, December 28 in his 76th year, after a short illness.

Born in Peel Township in 1897 [sic], a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bolender, he was a farmer and drover in Peel Township for 40 years. He retired eleven years ago and came to live in Elmira.

A member of the North Woolwich Evangelical United Brethren Church, Mr. Bolender married the former Adeline Wagner in 1900 who predeceased him in 1908. In 1910, he married Angeline Snider who survives.

Also surviving are seven sons, Cecil and George of Elmira; Morley and Ray of Kitchener; Lorne and Russell of Floradale and Gordon of Preston; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Spurgeon (Gladys) of Galt and Mrs. Earl Skidmore (Fern) of Toronto; 24 grand-children and 3 great-grand-children.

One brother, George of Elmira and one sister, Mrs. Fred Mussellman, Kitchener, also survive. The remains are resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlour for service in the chapel on Saturday at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery and Rev. J. Wesley Siebert will officiate.

Henry married Angeline Snider 5 Apr 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Reuben S. Snider and Susannah Eby) was born 18 Jan 1882, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Angeline Bolender
• Name: Angeline Musselman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6145.2
• Residence: 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1963, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Edward H. Bolender
By Record Staff Writer

ELMIRA-Mrs. Edward H. Bolender, 83, Elmira, died at K-W Hospital Thursday after a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Snider.

Mrs. Bolender, the former Angeline Snider, was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Allen (Florence) Martin of Elmira, Mrs. Elias (Marjorie) Snyder of Kitchener, Mrs. Peter (Gladys) Spurgeon of Galt and Mrs. Fern Skidmore, Toronto; six sons, George and Cecil of Elmira, Morley and Roy of Kitchener, Gordon of Preston and Russell of Floradale; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Alice) Ermel of Kitchener and Mrs. Harvey (Saloma) Reger of Elmira; 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband in 1955, also one son, Lorne, six sisters and two brothers.
The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Sunday at 1 p.m. Removal will be made to Zion church for service at 3 p.m. Interment will be in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber will officiate.

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• Residence: 39 Cameron St.N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115428
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Passes Away/ at 39 Cameron Street, Kitchener, Ontario. Monday, May 13th, 1940, Henry Bolender Aged 84 years, 2 months and 7 days.

The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, May 16th, at two p. m. from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel Elmira, to Zion Evangelical Church for service. Interment in Elmira Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card of Henry Bolender in possession of Marion Roes 2012

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HENRY BOLENDER

Mr. Henry Bolender, aged 84, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman, 39 Cameron Street, Kitchener, after ailing for same time.

Mr. Bolender, born in Woolwich township., has lived in Kitchener for the past 20 years. Mr. Bolender is survived by two sons, Edward and George of the 8th line of Peel, one daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman of Kitchener, and one sister, Mrs., Louis Miller of Elmira. Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. His wife predeceased him about 20 years ago.

The funeral will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at two o'clock from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel to the Evangelical church. Rev. C. H. Cornwell and Rev. W. J. Zimmerman will officiate.

Henry married Mary Maurer Apr 1878. Mary (daughter of George Maurer and Louisa Bender) was born CALC 25 Dec 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Bolender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115429
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evang.
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Multi-generation photo: 1913
• Residence: 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Hy. Bolender Has Passed Away

Death Relieved Her Suffering on Monday

There passed away on Monday of this week an esteemed resident of Elmira in the person of Mrs. Henry Bolender. Mrs. Bolender had been in poor health for about two years before death ended her sufferings. Her maiden name was Mary Maurer and her father resided on a farm in Upper Woolwich. She and Mr. Bolender were married in April of 1878 and for upward of 12 years had lived happily as man and wife. Their first year was spent on a farm in Upper Woolwich, after which they removed to Peel Township. Twelve years ago they retired, taking up their residence in Elmira.

Mrs. Bolender is survived by her husband, two sons and one daughter. The sons are: Edward, George and the daughter, Mrs. Fred Musselman, of Elmira. Her parents predeceased her. Two brothers and four sisters are living: Michael Maurer of Chesley and George Maurer of Upper Woolwich; Mrs. Andrew Filsinger, Mrs. Martin Straub and Mrs. Louise Kaehn of Kitchener and Mrs. Chris Dreisinger, of Elmira.

Mrs. Bolender's funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the family residence on Church Street to the Union cemetery, where burial took place, after which services were held in Zion Evangelical Church. Rev. Mr. Brown officiated. She was 63 years, 6 months and 3 days of age. The late Mrs. Bolender was a loving wife and mother, who was generally esteemed for her many good qualities. Her death has called forth many sincere expressions of regret and her husband and family are being made the recipients of the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

\b\iElmira Signet, July 1, 1920

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-6145
• Occupation: 1881, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Reuben Snider, "was born April 4th, 1857. He is married to Susannah Eby (No. 2398). They reside in Woolwich Township, not far from Floradale, where he is engaged in farming."


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.].

Reuben married Susannah Eby 13 Mar 1881, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Elias B. Eby and Rachel Shantz) was born 10 Feb 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1929; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2398
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Susannah Eby, "was born February 10th, 1856. She is married to Reuben Snider, a farmer. They reside near Floradale, Ontario. To them are born nine children"


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.].