Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Gladys Marguerite Hawkins

Female 1916 - 2011  (95 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gladys Marguerite Hawkins was born 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Fred Robert Hawkins and Rose Zimmerman); died 18 Mar 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: sports
    • Name: Gladys Marguerite Pitcher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351911

    Notes:

    PITCHER, Gladys Marguerite (nee Hawkins)

    Gladys passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home, in her 95th year, on March 18, 2011. She has gone to join her beloved husband of 57 years, Donald Pitcher (1913-1994). Loving mother of Terry Pitcher and wife Madeliene Widmeyer (Kitchener); Donna Baldwin and husband Paul (Chesley); Douglas Pitcher and wife Linda (Preston); and former daughter-in law, Barbara Pitcher (Preston). She will also be lovingly remembered by her six grandchildren: Steve (Elda) Jones and Michael (Krista) Jones; Jeff (Amy) Pitcher and David Pitcher; Tracy (Matt) Sullivan and Paul (Lori) Pitcher; and her eight great-grand children: Krista, Craig and Sara Jones; Emily and Rylee Jones; Alex and Ashlyn Pitcher, and Zoe Pitcher. She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Rose Zimmerman, brothers, George, Arthur, and Edward and most recently, her beloved grand daughter, Susan Pitcher (2009). Gladys was born and raised in Kitchener where she developed an interest in sports and particularly hockey. She played for nearly ten years with the seven-time Canadian Champion, Preston Rivulettes. She met Don in 1936 between the second and third periods of a hockey game in the Galt Arena. In 1937, they were married in Brantford. Gladys worked hard beside Don in his various, successful business ventures. She was awarded the Paul Harris Award by the Preston Hespeler Rotary Club. She was a kind, loving and supportive wife and mother. She enjoyed nothing more than playing a high spirited game of Bridge with her friends. She and Don travelled extensively throughout the world. They enjoyed taking their grandchildren on some of these adventures. The kids all have stories of their "on the road" experiences with "Nana and Daddy Pops". We would like to thank all the people at Fairview Mennonite Home who made Mom's stay so comfortable. Their loving, gentle and respectful care is very much appreciated by her entire family. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 25th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Barthel Funeral Home in Preston. A Memorial Service will be held at Trillium United Church in Preston on Saturday March 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Fairview Mennonite Home, the Preston Hespeler Rotary Club or a charity o your choice. "We will love and remember

    Gladys married Donald Arthur Pitcher 1937, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Donald (son of Arthur Smith Pitcher and Gertrude Morse Dressell) was born 13 Dec 1913, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1994, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Fred Robert Hawkins was born 25 Dec 1891, Portsmouth, , Hampshire, England; died 1949; was buried , Maitland Cemetery, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167502

    Fred — Rose Zimmerman. Rose (daughter of Wilhelm "William" Zimmerman and Susannah Kalb) was born 14 Sep 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Maitland Cemetery, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rose Zimmerman was born 14 Sep 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Wilhelm "William" Zimmerman and Susannah Kalb); died 1958; was buried , Maitland Cemetery, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Rose Hawkins
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178672
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Employee
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Employee
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Mildred Zimmerman was born Mar 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Gladys Marguerite Hawkins was born 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Edward Hawkins was born 22 Oct 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1997; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Wilhelm "William" Zimmerman was born 3 Sep 1835, , Germany; died 28 Feb 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: William Zimmerman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36119
    • Residence: 1872, Stettin, Randow, Pommern, Preußen, Deutschland
    • Immigration: 1873, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Trunkmaker
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

    Wilhelm married Susannah Kalb 12 Mar 1874, Gorrie, Huron Co., Ontario. Susannah (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Kolb and Katherine "Catherine" "Katie" Foss) was born 4 Nov 1854, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Susannah Kalb was born 4 Nov 1854, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Kolb and Katherine "Catherine" "Katie" Foss); died 7 Apr 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Susannah Kalp
    • Name: Susannah Kolb
    • Name: Susannah Zimmerman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36130
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1874, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1944, 55 Cedar St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Katherine "Katie" Zimmerman was born 4 Sep 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Zimmerman was born 25 Sep 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Henry William Zimmerman was born 24 Jul 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Rose Zimmerman was born 14 Sep 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Maitland Cemetery, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario.
    5. Bertha Elizabeth Zimmerman was born 1 Feb 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Zimmerman was born 18 Oct 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John William Zimmerman was born 17 Oct 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Gladys Leola Zimmerman was born 29 Nov 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1969, Bradenton Beach, Manatee, Florida, United States; was buried , Millington, Tuscola, Michigan, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Heinrich "Henry" Kolb was born 12 Sep 1826, , Germany; died 18 Sep 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Henry Kalb
    • Name: Henry Kolb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131631
    • Immigration: 1854, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1856
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; laborer
    • Residence: 1871, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Birth: 20 Apr 1909

    Heinrich — Katherine "Catherine" "Katie" Foss. Katherine was born 14 Jun 1823, , Germany; died 20 Apr 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Katherine "Catherine" "Katie" Foss was born 14 Jun 1823, , Germany; died 20 Apr 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Jutz
    • Name: Katherine "Catherine" "Katie" Kolb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38204
    • Immigration: 1854, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, 55 Cedar St. N, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. George Kolb was born 7 Sep 1854, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Susannah Kalb was born 4 Nov 1854, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Henry "Henry" Kelp was born 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1917.
    4. John T. Kalb was born 1857, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1945, Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
    5. Elizabeth Wilhelmina Kalb was born 12 Nov 1862, , Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1933, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Margaretha "Margaret" Kalb was born 1866, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Daniel Kalb was born 1866, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Barbara Kalb was born 1868, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.