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

Edna Elspeth Donaldson

Female 1896 - 1977  (81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edna Elspeth Donaldson was born 19 Mar 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Thomas Donaldson and Elizabeth McWillie Scott); died 13 Aug 1977, Comox, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edna Elspeth Little
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-382308
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1977, 1184 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    LITTLE, Edna

    Of 1184 Queenston Rd., Cambridge (Preston), at St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, BC., Saturday, August 13, 1977, Edna Donaldson, beloved wife of the late William C. Little and dear mother of Jessie (Mrs. Jack Conner) of Lazo, B.C., William of Stratford and David of Cambridge, in her 82nd year. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Mrs. Little was born in Cambridge (Preston) and resided there all her life. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church and the Preston Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge (Preston), for funeral services, Wednesday, August 17, at 2 p.m. Interment following in Parklawn cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Aug 1977 pg 31

    Edna married William Cecil Little 28 Jun 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1898, London, England; died 1968; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Jessie Little
    2. William Little
    3. David Little

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Donaldson was born 25 Nov 1854, Peterhead, , Aberdeen, Scotland; died 14 Aug 1931, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Aug 1931, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351477
    • Immigration: 1876, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mill Hand
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    THOMAS DONALDSON

    It was with deep regret that citizens learned of the death of Thomas Donaldson, one of Preston's oldest residents, which occurred at his residence, 1196 Queen street, Friday evening at about seven o'clock. Deceased had been ill for only a week, with an attack of influenza, which developed into pneumonia. He was predeceased by his wife in early January of this year. Mr. Donaldson was born in Peterhead, Scotland and would have marked his 77th birthday this coming November. When a young man he came to Canada and for the past 35 years has made his home in Preston, during the course of which he made many friends. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church. Surviving are four daughters and three sons: Elizabeth and Jessie at home, Mrs. W. C. Little, town and Mrs. J. R. Robertson of Merrickville; Thomas Donaldson of Montreal and James and Robert of Preston. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the late residence to the Preston cemetery, with Rev. H. D. Moyer officiating.

    Kitchener Daily Record 15 Aug 1931 pg 3

    Thomas married Elizabeth McWillie Scott 25 Dec 1883, Mount Forest, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 17 Mar 1855, Botriphnie Parish, Banffshire Co. Scotland; died 2 Jan 1931, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jan 1931, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth McWillie Scott was born 17 Mar 1855, Botriphnie Parish, Banffshire Co. Scotland; died 2 Jan 1931, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jan 1931, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth McWillie Donaldson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351478
    • Immigration: 1856
    • Immigration: 1857, , Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Donaldson was born 31 Dec 1884, Norwich, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 1954; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Thomas J. Donaldson was born 29 May 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. James Donaldson was born 9 Mar 1891, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1941; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Robert Donaldson was born Feb 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Robert John Donaldson was born 3 Feb 1893, Woodbridge, Vaughan Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 1967; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Annie Donaldson was born May 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Annie ? Donaldson was born 9 May 1894, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 1. Edna Elspeth Donaldson was born 19 Mar 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1977, Comox, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Jessie Donaldson was born Aug 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Jessie C. Donaldson was born 25 Aug 1900, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.