Jeannie Wight Laurie

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• Name: Jeannie Wight Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339727
• Residence: 1960, Bute St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. William T. Edgar Passes

A lifelong resident of this district, Mrs. William T. Edgar, 76, passed away at K-W Hospital on Monday following a lengthy illness. Born in Blenheim Township, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Laurie and Mary Wight, who were among the early residents of the area. She lived for many years on The Hill Farm on the Townline, now owned by her son, Cameron, before coming with her husband to Ayr. Mr. Edgar passed away four years ago. Mrs. Edgar was a valued member of Knox United Church and in earlier years was active in the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club. She was the last surviving member of her faintly, being, predeceased by a brother and three sisters. Surviving are a son, Cameron, RR 3, Ayr, two daughters, Mrs. Lorne Curnoe (Mary) of Islington and Mrs. John MacLellan (Kathryn) of Windsor. Six grandchildren also survive. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at her late residence, Bute St., conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Sep 1 1960 pg 2

Jeannie married William Thomas Edgar 23 Dec 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of William Edgar and Katherine Kirkwood Deans) was born 2 Aug 1877, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1956, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 May 1956, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Kathryn Edgar
2. Mary Edgar
3. Cameron Laurie Edgar was born 28 Jan 1912, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 2001, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 2001, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.