Robert Mark "Mark" Kaufman

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339691
• Military: 1975; Canadian Armed Forces

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Dies Following Car Crash

Robert Mark Kaufman, beloved son of Ruth and Gordon Kaufman, died July 17th in Fredericton, N.B. as the result of a car crash. He was 23, and has been stationed at Gagetown, N.B., with Canadian Armed Forces. Born in Timmins, he was formerly of Brantford and Cobourg. Survived by his parents of 77 Vanier Drive, Guelph; sisters Mrs. R. (Judith Anne) Sangster
of Galt and Barbara Jean of Faro, Yukon; brothers David of Saskatchewan, Donald, Bruce and Robin, all of Guelph; grandfathers Gordon D. Kaufman of Plattsville and William Robertson of Galt. A memorial service will be held at Harcourt Memorial United Church, Dean Avenue, Guelph, on Saturday, July 26th at 1: 30 p.m. Interment at Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Jul 24 1975 pg 2

Gordon — Ruth. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339687

Gordon married Caroline "Lena" Cress 18 Jul 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of George Hudson Cress and Hannah Wismer) was born 11 Aug 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline "Lena" Kaufman
• Name: Lena Cress
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339688
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: 00044-3395.2

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Albert E. Kaufman - The death occurred at his residence, Washington, on Thursday, May 3rd, of Albert E. Kaufman, husband of Elizabeth Hall, in his 66th year, after a lingering illness. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon.

The Ayr News May 10 1928 pg 6

Albert married Elizabeth Hall 25 Dec 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Stephen Hall and Elizabeth Robson) was born CALC 2 Aug 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1930, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Kaufman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339685

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Late Mrs. Kaufman

The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Thursday afternoon of the late Mrs. A. C. Kaufman of Plattsville, mother of Gordon Kaufman of Ayr. Mrs. Kaufman, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hall, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stauffer, Plattsville, on Tuesday. Deceased was born and had lived all her life in Blenheim township where she was highly esteemed. She is survived by the following family: Mrs. W. Hall, Mrs. D. Stauffer, Mrs. Vance and Hall, Harry and Gordon. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. Mr. Johnston, and the pallbearers were as follows: G. Hall, J. Hall, W. Hall, I. Hall, M. Vance and K. McKie.

The Ayr News Jun 19 1930 pg 6

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338401
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer'sSon
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Demise of Mr. Geo. H. Cress

The death took place on Sunday, Dec . 23 at 5.20 a.m., of one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Ayr in the person of George Hudson Cress, in his 60th year. The deceased, who had been ill for about six months, was born near Blair and came to this village some 40 years ago, about which time he married Hannah Wismer, who survives. He was a carpenter and builder by trade and did a good deal of work in Ayr and vicinity, in municipal and educational affairs he invariably took deep interest, being a member of the Council for 15 or 16 years and of the School Board for a shorter period. In religion he was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church and in politics a Liberal. Besides his widow, he is survived by the following family: Mrs. Blackie, Ayr; Mrs. Loree, Kitchener; Mrs. Runstetler, Preston; Bessie, Margaret and Lena, at home; Geo. A., Calgary; Jack, WoIverton; Ernest and Clarence at home. The funeral took place from his late residence, Willison street, yesterday, at 2.30 p.m., Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service.

The Ayr News Dec 27 1923 pg 1

George — Hannah Wismer. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Cressman Wismer and Charlotte Hewitt) was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Cress
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.7
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. George Cress

The death occurred, suddenly, in Toronto on Friday of Mrs. George Cress, in her 64th year. Mrs. Cress had gone to Toronto on the Sunday previous, in apparent good health, to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. F. Robson, and was taken ill on Thursday. In spite of all that medical aid could do, however, her condition became steadily worse and she passed away on the following day. She was born in Woolwich Township, but had lived in Ayr for the greater part of her life. Deceased was a member Of Knox United Church and was highly esteemed by many friends. She was a good neighbor and a kind mother. She is survived by the following family: George, Calgary; Mrs. W. Dennis, Kitchener; Mrs. H. Runstedler, Preston; Mrs. R. Luce, London; Mrs. G. Kaufman, Ayr; Mrs. E. F. Robson, Toronto; Clarence, London; John and Ernest, Ayr; also two grandchildren, Edward and James Blackie, Ayr. Three brothers also survive: Joseph Wismer, Ayr; William Wismer, St. Catharines, and Ben Wismer, Kitchener. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. J. W. Currie conducted the services, and the pallbearers were as follows: John, Ernest and Clarence Cress, Ira and James Loree and W. Dennis.

The Ayr News Jun 5 1930 pg 1