John William Lillico

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Sudden Passing of John William Lillico - The death occurred suddenly on Saturday morning at 3 o'clock of John William Lillico, widely known Blenheim township farmer, iin his 72nd year. The late Mr. Lillico had been in poor health for over a year but in recent weeks had appeared to be regaining a measure of his former good health. Born on the farm on which he passed away, Mr. Lillico was a son of Douglas Lillico and Catherine Douglas. As a young man Mr. Lillico was an all-round athlete and sportsman. He placed hockey for Drumbo, was a member of the Ayr Curling Club and was a keen football player. He was also an expert shot with a rifle. Mr. Lillico was a faithful member of Knox United Church. He will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends for his many fine qualities and good judgment. Besides his wife, whose maiden name was Eliza H. Laurie, he is survived by one son, Stanley, at home; a daughter, Mrs. Glen Mahood, Toronto, and one grandchild. Also by a brother, Bruce Lillico, in British Columbia, and two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Currie, Paris, and Miss Katie B. Lillico, Ayr

The Funeral

The funeral was held from the Wilson Funeral Parlor, Drumbo, on Monday, attended by a wide circle of friends and relatives. The many beautiful floral tributes bore silent testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. Rev. W. D. Goodger, pastor of Knox United Church, Ayr, was the officiating minister. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Wilfred Wettlaufer, William Bawtinheimer, Albert Pipe, Irvine J. Campbell, Roy Campbell and James Baxter.

The Ayr News Jun 22 1950 pg 1

John married Eliza Hutton Laurie 6 Apr 1910, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Eliza (daughter of Thomas Laurie and Eliza Given) was born 12 Sep 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Oct 1972, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Stanley Wilfred Lillico was born 2 Mar 1911, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 2004, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 May 2004, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Estella Mae Lillico was born 15 May 1912, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Son Lillico was born 13 Mar 1916, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1916, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Died, In Blenheim, on Thursday, Sept. 15, 1910, at 5.30 o'clock p.m., Douglas Lillico, in his 64th Year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, "Glenroyal," on Sunday, Sept. 18, '10, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Passing of Douglas Lillico - We are called upon this week to chronicle the death of one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Blenheim, in the person of Mr. Douglas Lillico, which event took place on Thursday evening, Sept. 15, at his residence, "Glenroyal." The deceased, who died within a mile of where he was born, was in his 64th year. He had been ill for over a year, but the end came rather unexpectedly, and a wide circle of relatives and friends deeply regret his demise. The late Mr. Lillico was a man of many excellent parts, and was esteemed as a neighborly neighbor and a good citizen. In politics he was a staunch and active Reformer, and in religion a Presbyterian, being an elder in Knox church, Ayr. In municipal affairs he was also in the foreground having been in the counsel halls of his native township for several years and a few years ago was reeve for two successive terms. Deceased was the eldest son of the late Alexander and Catherine Lillico, who were among the pioneers of the Blenheim district. About 32 years ago he married Catherine, second daughter of the late John Douglas of Ayr, who survives, together with five children, three sons and two daughters. They are Alexander, at home; John Wm., on the old homestead; Annie and Catherine, at home, and Robert on the G.T.P. survey staff near Prince Rupert. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, namely, James, John Hugh, and Mrs. Wm. Barrie, Blenheim, and Miss Mary Lillico, London. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was very largely attended, interment being made in the Ayr cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. John Thomson, who had been deceased's pastor for a period of nearly 40 years. The pallbearers were Messrs. David Brown, John Welch, Robert Laurie, John Orr, James Malone and Murdo Lillico.

The Ayr News Sep 22 1910 pg 8

Douglas married Catherine Douglas 12 Dec 1876, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Douglas and Ann Sewell) was born CALC 18 Aug 1849, Drummondville, Welland Co., Ontario; died 11 Aug 1921, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Aug 1921, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Lillico
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248866
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Died In Ayr, on Thursday, August 11, 1921, at 3 o'clock p.m. Catherine Douglas Relict of the late Douglas Lillico In her 72nd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Walter Street, on Saturday, August 13th, at 2.30 p.m., to the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Death of Mrs. Douglas Lillico, Ayr

There passed away at her home on Thursday last, one of our most highly esteemed residents in the person of Mrs. Douglas Lillico, in her 72^nd year. Her death was sudden and came as a shock to a wide circle of relatives and friends. The deceased lady, whose maiden name was Catherine Douglas, was born in the Niagara Peninsula, but had lived in the section in which she died for upwards of 50 years. She married Mr. Lillico about 45 years ago, her husband predeceasing her by ten years. She was a member of Knox United Presbyterian Church, taking a deep interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the community. A family of five - three sons and two daughters - survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. They are Alex. and John on farms in Blenheim; Bruce, Civil Engineer, Lethbridge, Sask.; Mrs. John Currie, Forgan, Sask., and Miss Katie Baxter at home. The funeral took place on Saturday, when interment was made in the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J.J. Brown, conducting the services. The pallbearers were: Messrs. W. E. Gammon, Ed. Whitson, Wm. Nicoll, A. E. Watson, Wm. Manson and And. Hall.

Ayr News - 18 Aug 1921, page 1

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Died In the township of Blenheim, on Tuesday evening 6th June, 1899, Alexander Lillico, In the 79th year of his age. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 4, concession 11, Blenheim, on Friday, 9th inst., at 2.30, p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends will please accept this intimation

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Alexander — Catharine Baxter. Catharine (daughter of James Baxter and Margaret "Peg" McIntyre) was born 1820, , Stirlingshire, Scotland; died 25 Jan 1907, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Lillico
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338848

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66742
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sexton
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

John — Ann Sewell. Ann (daughter of Robert Sewell and Ann Swanson) was born 8 Apr 1814, Cavers, Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 5 Nov 1888, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Douglas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79572
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Residence: 1820, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland

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Died, In the Township of Blenheim, on Wednesday, the 16th instant, at 3 o'clock, P.M., Douglas Lillico, Sr., Aged 76 Years. You are respectfully requested to attend the Funeral, which will take place on Saturday, the 19th inst., at two o'clock, P.M., from his late residence, 11th Concession of Blenheim to the place of interment, (Knox's Church Burying Ground, Ayr.) Blenheim, March 17, 1870.

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Douglas married Elizabeth Taylor 22 Jul 1820, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Elizabeth was born 15 Jul 1800, , Scotland; died 1 Dec 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Dec 1881, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Lillico
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111903
• Residence: 1820, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland

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Funeral Notice. Died, In Blenheim, on Thursday, December 1st, at 10 o'clock A.M., Elizabeth Taylor, Relict of the late Douglas Lillico, Aged 80 Years, 4 Months. The Funeral Will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 1 o'clock, p.m., from the residence of her son, James Lillico, lot 7, concession 11, Blenheim, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. December 1, 1881. Recorder Print, Ayr.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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James married Margaret "Peg" McIntyre 2 Jul 1814, Saint Ninians, , Stirling, Scotland. Margaret was born CA 1780; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret "Peg" Baxter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342032

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Robert — Ann Swanson. Ann was born 1781, Teviothead, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 14 Jan 1852, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland; was buried , Wauchope Churchyard, Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Sewell
• Name: Ann Swanstone
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91467

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Erected in memory of Anne SWANSON spouse of the late Robert Sewell, Teviothead, Roxburghshire who departed this life on the 14th of January 1852 aged 71 years. Also Elizabeth IRVING wife of her grandson James Main who died at Langholm 10th October 1901 aged 41 years. Also James MAIN who died at 19 Eskdaill Street December 9th 1927 aged 68 years. For ever with the Lord. Also Elspeth IRVING widow of the above James Main died August 17th 1954 aged 83 years.

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