Maxine Grimmer

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• Name: Maxine Dilly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341477
• Residence: 1996, 246 Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. William Dilly

Ayr resident, Maxine Dilly (nee Grimmer) died at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener on Monday. May 20, 1996 at age 74. Maxine was born in Stratford, Ontario and moved to Ayr at age two, along with her sister Ruth and parents James Howard Grimmer and Andrena (Rena) Twiss. Maxine lived in Ayr until 1945, at which time she and her husband, William Dilly, moved to the Toronto area where they raised a family of four children. They returned to Ayr in 1980 after retirement and have resided here since that time. During her working career, Maxine was involved in the collection and sale of antique furniture, mainly Ontario and Quebec pine and wicker and only recently discontinued the business, which she had been involved in for over twenty years. She is survived by her husband William of 246 Piper Street, Ayr; by her sister Ruth and her husband, Robert Stager of Pensacola, Florida; by her four children, Michael and his wife Mindy Baker of West Virginia, Nancy and her husband William Anderson of London, England, Christopher and his fiance Audrey Demers of Priceville, Ontario and Mary-Elizabeth and her husband Egils Klavins of Burlington, Ontario; along with seven lovely grandchildren, Michael, Bill, Jonathan, Megan, Eli, William and Catherine. A private family burial is to take place with interment in Ayr Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Knox United Church, Ayr on Saturday, June 1, 1996 at 2: 00 p.m. Reverend Fred Hagle to officiate.

The Ayr News 22 May 1996 pg 15

Maxine — William Bain Dilly. William (son of William Bain Dilly and Mary McDonald Gardner) was born 27 Jan 1924, Georgetown, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 2014, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tinsmith shop
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• Name: James Arthur Grimmer
• Residence: Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341475
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1918, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; plumber

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James H. Grimmer Passes

One of Ayr's well-known residents, James H. Grimmer, passed away in South Waterloo Memorial Hospital this (Thursday) morning, where he had been confined following a recent heart attack. The late Mr. Grimmer was born near New Hamburg and came to Ayr 39 years ago, where he operated a successful plumbing and tinsmithing business until his retirement in 1959. He was a popular figure in social and sporting circles, being associated with Ayr Bowling and Curling Clubs, as well as other organizations. He was a member of Knox United Church. Surviving besides his wife, the former Rena Twiss of Seaforth, are two daughters, Mrs. Robert Stager (Ruth) of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Mrs. William B. Dilly of Port Credit; two sisters, Mrs. Noah Spenler (Ida) and Miss Margaret Grimmer, both of Baden. Seven grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be conducted from the W. O. Ball Funeral Home, Ayr, on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., with interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan will officiate.

The Ayr News May 23 1963 pg 2

James married Hazel Anderina "Rena" Twiss 2 Nov 1918, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Hazel was born 24 Aug 1896, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1968, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hazel Anderina "Rena" Grimmer
• Name: Rena Twiss
• Residence: Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341476
• Residence: 1910, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. J. H. Grimmer Passes

The death occurred on Saturday morning in South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt, of one of Ayr's most respected residents, Mrs. James H. Grimmer. She was in her 72nd year. Mrs. Grimmer, the former Rena Twiss, was born in Seaforth, where she spent her early years. There she married the late Mr. Grimmer in 1918 and in 1925 the couple moved to Ayr. Here the Grimmers operated a very successful tins-smith business for quite a number of years in the building now occupied by the Struthers firm. After retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Grimmer moved to Hall St. Mr. Grimmer passed away some years ago. The deceased was quite active in community work. She was quite prominent in the local Women's Institute and a past president of that organization. She was a member of Knox United Church and active in the women's organizations of the church. She was also a member of the Ayr Library Board. Before her husband's death the couple were very active lawn bowlers. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. W. D. (Maxine) Dilly, Toronto, and Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Stager. Grand Rapids, Mich.; seven grandchildren; one brother, Melvin Twiss, Sandstone, Minnesota, and one sister, Mrs. Alex McGavin, Stratford. Funeral service was held from Knox United Church on Monday with Rev. D. E. Willis officiating. Interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News May 30 1968 pg 4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78600P
• Immigration: 1876
• Occupation: 1878, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; laborer
• Occupation: 1881, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farm labourer
• Residence: 1881, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ditcher
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drainer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer

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HAYSVILLE.

Death of James Griminer

James Grimmer, a well known and highly respected resident of this community.died on Wednesday, Sept. 18th. Deceased had been ailing for about two years, but had not given up work until about two weeks previous to his death. Mr. Grimmer came to Canada in the year 1874 and for a few years resided in Mitchell. From Mitchell he came to this county and has recided here ever since. Those who knew him knew him as a gentleman and as a skilled workman. The funeral on Friday was largely attended. Rev. Mr. Ward preached a very appropriate sermon from the text - St. James 4-14, "For what is your life? It is even as a vapor that appeareth for a little while and then vanisheth away." The bearers were Messrs. S. and Ephraim Cassel, Thos. Mitchell, Hugh Collum, Fred Walker and Nelson La Fortune. A widow and family of eight survive to mourn the loss of a kind busband and father.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 26 Sep 1901, p. 4

James — Elizabeth Smith. Elizabeth (daughter of Anthony Smith and Hannah Cummings) was born 18 Mar 1849, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1925, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Grimmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78601P
• Residence: 1861, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1881, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112082
• Immigration: 1845, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1861, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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Smith, Anthony. - Came to Canada in 1845 from Durham, England, accompanied by his wife, Hannah Cummings, and three children, and settled on a farm in East Zorra, afterwards operated by his son, Thomas A., and now owned by Nicholas D. Roth. The children were, William, deceased in 1860, Anthony, now with his wife. Charity Jury, of Innisfail, Alberta, Robert and wife, Jane Blatchford, now retired, of Listowel, Elizabeth, Mrs. Jas. Grimmer, of Wilmot, Thomas A., retired, of New Hamburg. He died in Wilmot in 1868 at the age of 62.

Church of England, An Historical Sketch of the Parish of Wilmot 1828-1913, Diocese of Huron, Ontario, New Hamburg, Canada by Charles James Fox, Sep 1913

Anthony — Hannah Cummings. Hannah was born CALC 28 Oct 1807, Pittington, , Durham, England; died 2 Jan 1894; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Smith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145808
• Residence: 1861, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England