Helen Laurie Robson, R. N.

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• Name: Helen Laurie Sherk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340475
• Residence: 1995, Greenfield Rd., North Dumfries, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Weston Sherk, R.N.

Greenfield Road resident, Helen Laurie (Robson) Sherk, R.N., died at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Friday, June 2, 1995, in her 87th year. Born in Oxford County, she was the daughter of the late Nellie (Laurie) and the late Daniel Wakefield Robson. Mrs. Sherk was a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (Public Health) and was employed as a Registered Nurse with the Victorian Order of Nurses before her marriage. She was a former member of the North Dumfries Women's Institute, the First United Church, Cambridge and the Business and Professional Women's Association of Cambridge. Mrs. Sherk is survived by her husband Weston Sherk; her son Don and his wife Pat of Midland, their children, Jeffrey and Suzanne; and by her brother George Robson and his family of Windsor. In addition to her parents Mrs. Sherk was predeceased by her sisters, Nora and Jean. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Sunday, June 4th at 3 p.m. Reverend Hilary Merritt of First United Church, Cambridge, officiated. Interment was in the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 7 Jun 1995 pg 14

Helen — Weston Sherk. Weston (son of William Hallman Sherk and Clara Schweitzer) was born 24 Mar 1909, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Donald William Weston Sherk was born 10 May 1944, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 2014, Midland, Tay Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145585

Daniel married Nellie Jardine Laurie 13 May 1903, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Nellie (daughter of Andrew Laurie and Mary Wight) was born 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nellie Jardine Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340156

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• Interesting: cattle, farm, business
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-252406P
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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Death of Walter Robson

Ayr Loses Prominent Citizen

The death occurred very suddenly on Thursday evening of Walter Robson, one of Ayr's most prominent citizens, in his 75th year. He had been bothered with asthma for many years and it was during an acute attack of this trouble that he passed away. The news of his death came as a distinct shock to the whole community and once more emphasized the old proverb, "In the midst of life we are in death." He was born just north of the village on the farm now occupied by Mrs. J. L. Robson and when a young man took u farming in the Township of Blenheim. He later moved to Washington where he resided for 10 or 15 years, coming to Ayr about 6 years ago. For the past 30 years he had been engaged in the cattle business and was successful to such an extent that he became known throughout Western Ontario as one of the Province's foremost dealers. At one time he was a heavy exporter but latterly continued his offerings to the Toronto and Buffalo markets. He was one of the first cattlemen in the Province to graze heavy export stock and subsequently each summer it had been his custom to engage from 400 to 600 acres of land on which he pastured from 200 to 600 head of cattle. In religion he was a Presbyterian, being a member of Knox United Church, and in politics a life-long Liberal. Besides his wife, whose maiden name was Helen Wakefield, he is survived by three daughters and one son, as follows: Mrs. A.Y. Hall, Toronto; Mrs. Bourchier, Windsor; Mrs. McNally, Niagara Falls and Wakefield of Ayr. The funeral took place on Sunday to the Ayr cemetery and was one of the largest ever seen here, over 65 autos being in the cortege which followed the resting place. The services were in charge of Rev. J. J. Brown and the following gentlemen acted as pallbearers: ? son, Mack. Robson, J. J. Thomson, F.E. Robinson and Murdo McRae.

The Ayr News Aug 26 1920 pg 1

Walter married Ellen Wakefield 5 Apr 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Ellen was born 3 Oct 1852, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1939, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jun 1939, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Robson
• Name: Helen Wakefield
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145584
• Residence: 1939, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Walter Robson - Ayr - One of the village's oldest citizens, Mrs. Walter Robson, 86, died Friday afternoon. She had been an invalid for several years. Born in the village of Washington, near her, Mrs. Robson, was a daughter of Daniel Wakefield and Keziah Randall, early pioneers of this section. Following her marriage in 1871 she moved with her husband to the farm now operated by Ivan Hall. They retired to Ayr 25 years ago. Mr. Robson died in 1930. Mrs. Robson was the last surviving member of the Wakefield family. She was a member of the Knox Untied Church and wile in Washington was president of the Ladies' aid of the Washington church for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. C. E. McNally, Niagara Falls, 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Four daughters and one son predeceased.

The Waterloo Chronicle Jun 16 1939 pg 3

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Mrs. Walter Robson Dies

Mrs. Walter Robson, Northumberland St., passed away Friday in her 87th year. Born at Washington, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Wakefield and Keziah Randall. Following her marriage in 1871, she moved with her husband to the farm now operated by Ivan Hall, near Washington. They came to Ayr to retire 25 years ago. Her husband died in 1920. She was a member of Knox United Church. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. E. C. McNally of Niagara Falls; 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Burial was made in Ayr Cemetery on Monday, the services being conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie, assisted by Rev. Mr. Hollinrake of Toronto. Pallbearers were Murdo McRae, Alex McRae, M. M. Robson, J. W. Maus, Walter Robson and Win. Guthrie. During the service a vocal selection was rendered by a quartet comprising T. C. Pearse, R. A. McRuer, Win. J. McRuer and Richard Baxter.

The Ayr News Jun 15 1939

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339242

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In Memoriam Died In Blenheim, on Thursday, April 14th, 1904, at 9.30 o'clock, A.M., Andrew Laurie, sr., in his 67th year, The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Saturday, April 16th, at 2.30 p.m. to the Ayr Cemetery: Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Andrew married Mary Wight 1874. Mary was born Apr 1849, Hawick, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 16 Nov 1923, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Nov 1923, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Laurie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339243
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Andrew Laurie, Sr. - The death took place on Friday last, at her home here, of Mrs. Andrew Laurie, after a lingering illness terminating …?... nee Mary Wight, was born at Hawick, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents at the age of five years, settling near Galt. She was united in marriage with the late Andrew Laurie in the year 1874 and settled on the farm in Blenheim now occupied by her son, Mr. A. E. Laurie. Deceased resided on the family homestead until the death of her husband, 19 years ago, subsequently removing to Ayr, where she lived 17 years. At death she was in her 75th year. Mrs. Laurie was of a quiet, home-loving nature, devoted to her family, and was a good, kind neighbor and friend. In religion she was a Presbyterian, a member of Knox United Church, and was a woman of high Christian ideals. She lived her years amongst us one of the God-fearing, faithful pioneers of our community. The family comprises Mr. A. E. Laurie, Blenheim; Mrs. Robson, Detroit; Mrs. W. T. Edgar, North Dumfries; Jessie at Galt, and Mary at home. The funeral took place on Monday, to the Ayr cemetery, Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service, in which he was assisted by Rev. Dr. Thomson. The pallbearers were Messrs. Jno. L. Black, And. Baptie (Guelph), Adam Lockie (Galt), Robt. Laurie (Princeton), J. W. Hunt, A. G. Laurie (Blenheim).

The Ayr News Nov 22 1923 pg 1

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• Land: North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58638
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 36, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, In North Dumfries, on Tuesday the 17th inst, at 9 A.M., John Robson Sen., Aged 80 Years. The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, the 19th Inst., at 1 o'clock p.m., from his late residence, near Ayr, to the place of Interment, Stanley Street Church Burying Ground. Ayr, October 17th, 1876.

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John is reported to been born in Ridlees, Parish of Elsdon, County of Northumberland, England, the son of William Robson & Ann Riddell, documentation needed.

John — Isabella Laurie. Isabella was born CALC 3 Jul 1811, , Scotland; died 11 Jan 1875, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jan 1875, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Robson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58639
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.

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Died, Near Ayr, on Monday evening, at 12 o'clock, Isabella, Wife of John Robson, Sen., Aged 63 Years, 6 Months and 8 Days. Funeral. On Thursday, the 14th inst., at 1 o'clock, p.m., from her Husband's Residence, to the Stanley Street Burying Ground, Ayr. Ayr, Jan. 12th, 1875.

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On Monday evening, the 19th inst., Mrs John Robson, wife of John Robson, senr. also departed, in her 64th year. Up to the last few months Mrs Robson had enjoyed good health, but since then she has gradually failed, breathing her last at 12 o'clock on Monday evening. An amiable, chrtstian woman, a good wife and loving mother, she leaves behind her a host of friends.

Galt Reporter Jan 15 1875 pg 2