George William Smye

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George Smye

The death occurred at St. Joseph's Hospital, Brantford on Wednesday, May 14, 1997 of George William Smye of Ayr. He was in his 87th year. Born in Blenheim Township he was the son of Margaret Gemmell and George Smye. Mr. Smye who farmed west of Greenfield prior to retiring to Ayr, was a life long member of Knox United Church, Ayr. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Emily Wight; his daughter Margaret and her husband Herbert Thompson of Paris and his son Gordon and his wife Theressa of Rockwood; three grandchildren Tom, Jennifer and Jamie; and by his brother Lloyd and his wife Dorothy of Ayr. Funeral service was held at Knox United Church on Friday, May 16 at 2: 00 p.m. Reverend Fred Hagle officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 21 May 1997 pg 15

George — Emily Gertrude Wight. Emily was born 26 May 1914, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jul 2004, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Margaret Smye
2. Gordon Smye

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341663

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George C. Smye Passed - One of the district's well-known and highly respected residents, George C. Smye of Greenfield vicinity passed away on Monday evening at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Mr. Smye, who was in his 83rd year, was born near Kirkwall, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Smye. He came here in 1898 and farmed north of Ayr practically all of his life. Mr. Smye was a valued member of Knox United Church, where he served many years as an elder. He was deeply interested in the Sunday School, and for eight years was the superintendent. Surviving are two sons, George of RR 1, Ayr, and Lloyd of Galt, a sister, Mrs. Moffat Wallace of Ancaster, and a brother, Gordon Smye of Hamilton. Four grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2.30 p.m. at Knox Church, with interment in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Nov 17 1966 pg 9

George married Margaret Baird Gemmell 31 Aug 1911, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of William Gemmell and Margaret Mitchell) was born 10 Jul 1884, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1918, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Dec 1918, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Gemmell
• Name: Margaret Baird Smye
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287955
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Epidemic: 1918, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Influenza

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Passing of Mrs. Geo. Smye

Influenza is no respecter of persons, conditions or circumstances. It invades the homes of all classes, not infrequently culling off the most useful members of society - those whose life is essential to the existence of others - mothers of infants and those who are least easily spared. In several cases in our own community we have seen this exemplified in a marked manner. The death of Mrs. Geo. Smye is a case in point, and one that elicits the deepest human sympathy. Only a day or two before her death Mrs. Smye had become a mother, and as if fate had conspired to intensify the ? husband and father was also down with the disease. Such cases are indeed pathetic. Mrs. Smye died on Wednesday, the 11th inst. She was happily married only eight years and leaves two children deprived of a mother's loving, tender care. Deceased was a consistent member of Knox United Church, and zealous worker in some of the church organizations, so that in both home and church she will be sadly missed. She was the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gemmell of North Dumfries. Besides her parents she is survived by three brothers and a sister - Matthew S., John, James, and Mary - all at home. The funeral took place from her late residence, lot 1, conc. 11, Blenheim, on Friday, when interment was made in the Ayr Cemetery, deceased's pastor, Rev. J. J. Brown, conducting the services.

The Ayr News Dec 19 1918 pg 10

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339901
• Residence: 1871, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1913, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of Gemmell - The death occurred in North Dumfries on Thursday, Dec. 26, of William Gemmell in his 83rd year. He was born in Ayr, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gemmell, natives of Ayrshire, Scotland, who were among the first settlers in this village. The family subsequently moved to Ripley, Bruce County, where the deceased spent the first 24 years of his life. He then returned to this community and for a time was engaged as a teamster for the Goldie Milling. Co., Greenfield, hauling goods to and from Paris before the advent of the railroad to this village. For the past half a century he had occupied the farm on which he died. He was a member of Knox United Church. About 54 years ago he was married to Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mitchell, who survives him, along with a brother, Andrew of Southampton, and a daughter and three sons: Mrs. James R. Henderson and M. Stephenson Gemmell, North Dumfries; John, Burgessville, and James, Ayr; also 11 grandchildren.
The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Monday, the services being conducted by Rev. J. W. Currie. The pallbearers were: Anderson Marshall, Morton Robson, J. W. Currie, George C. Smye, David Gemmell and Matthew Gemmel, Ripley.

The Ayr News Dec 31 1964 pg 7 Section called 29 years ago

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Death of William Gemmell - Well-Known North Dumfries Farmer Passes in 83rd Year - The death occurred at his residence, lot 34, concession 9, North Dumfries, on Thursday, Dec. 26th, of William Gemmell, in his 83rd year, after an illness of one month of heart trouble. Deceased was born in Ayr, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gemmell, natives of Ayrshire, Scotland, who were among the first settlers in this village. The family subsequently moved to Ripley, Bruce County, then known as the Queen's Bush, which was being opened for settlement at that time, and there deceased spent the first 24 years of his life. He then returned to this community, where he had since resided. For a time he was engaged as a teamster for the Goldie Milling Co., Greenfield, hauling goods to and from Paris before the advent of the railroad to this village, but for the past half a century he had occupied the farm on which he passed away. He was a Liberal in politics, a member of Knox United Church, and a good friend and neighbor. Almost 54 years ago he was married to Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mitchell, who survives him, along with one brother, Andrew of Southampton, and the following daughter and three sons: Mrs. James R. Henderson and M. Stephenson Gemmell, North Dumfries; John, Burgessville, and James, Ayr; also 11 grandchildren. There was a large attendance of friends and neighbors at the funeral which took place on Monday afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery. The services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, while the pallbearers were: Anderson Marshall, Morton .Robson, J. W. Currie, George C. Srnye, David Gemmell, and Matthew Gemmell, Ripley.

The Ayr News Jan 2 1936 pg 1

William married Margaret Mitchell 8 Mar 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of John Clark Mitchell and Margaret Baird) was born 7 Jul 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 18 Oct 1857, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1947, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Dec 1947, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Mitchell
• Name: Margaret Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339902
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. William Gemmell

One of the oldest, residents of the village, Mrs. William Gemmell, Northumberland street, passed away early Tuesday morning, in her 91st year.

Mrs. Gemmell, whose maiden name was Margaret Mitchell, was born on the Mitchell homestead, north of Ayr, which is at present occupied by Wallace Thibideau. She was a daughter of the late Margaret Baird and John Mitchell. She resided on the home practically all of her lifetime until coming to Ayr about five years ago.

Mrs. Gemmell was a member of Knox United Church and took a deep interest in the work of the congregation. Her husband, the late William Gemmell, predeceased her many years ago.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mary Henderson, Ayr; three sons, M. Stephen Gemmell of Toronto, John W. Gemmell of Paris, and James O. Gemmell of Ayr; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Margaret Mrs. George Smye, and Bessie Elizabeth Gemmell predeceased her.

The funeral will take place this Thursday, aftemoon at two o'clock from her late residence, with interment in the Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News Dec 18 1947 pg 19

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113845
• Residence: 1847, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 1871, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Matthew — Mary Stevenson. Mary was born 1819, , Scotland; died 30 Jan 1901, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Gemmell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113846
• Residence: 1847, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland
• Residence: 1871, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339898
• Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1855, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Retired: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1903, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died in North Dumfries, on Friday, May 29th, 1903, at 4.30 o'clock a. m. John C. Mitchell in the 80th year of his age. The Funeral will take place from his late residence, lot 34, concession 9 North Dumfries on Monday, June 1st at 2.30 o'clock p. m. to the Ayr Cemetery.

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John married Margaret Baird 27 Jul 1855, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Baird and Christina Clark) was born Feb 1824, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland; died 10 Jul 1857, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Mitchell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339899
• Residence: 1855, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland