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

Ruth Elinore Grimmer

Female 1919 - 2011  (91 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ruth Elinore Grimmer was born 28 Oct 1919 (daughter of James Howard Grimmer and Hazel Anderina "Rena" Twiss); died 11 Jun 2011; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195963363
    • Name: Ruth Elinore Stager
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-341473

    Ruth — Robert Cecil Stager. Robert (son of Ephraim Stager and Naomi Schlichter) was born 9 Sep 1918, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 2008, , Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ruth Ann Stager was born 10 Dec 1948, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1963, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Howard Grimmer was born 11 Dec 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of James John Grimmer and Elizabeth Smith); died 16 May 1963, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 May 1963, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Business: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tinsmith shop
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195867270
    • 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

    Notes:

    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]


  2. 3.  Hazel Anderina "Rena" Twiss 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.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195867305
    • 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

    Notes:

    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

    Children:
    1. 1. Ruth Elinore Grimmer was born 28 Oct 1919; died 11 Jun 2011; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Maxine Grimmer was born 14 Oct 1921, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James John Grimmer was born 22 Mar 1844, , England; died 18 Sep 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194175610
    • 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

    Notes:

    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]


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

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194175566
    • 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

    Children:
    1. William Andrew Grimmer was born 24 Sep 1878, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. James Grimmer was born 24 Sep 1878, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Margaret H. Grimmer was born 1880, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ida May Grimmer was born 11 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ellen Maud "Nellie" Grimmer was born 1 Sep 1886, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1954, , Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. David's Presbyterian Cemetery, Vankoughnet, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Robert A. Grimmer was born 1 Dec 1889, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1960, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. James Howard Grimmer was born 11 Dec 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1963, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 May 1963, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Anthony Smith was born CALC 15 Sep 1805, Sedgefield, , Durham, England; died 1 Jan 1868; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194175897
    • 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

    Notes:

    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]


  2. 11.  Hannah Cummings 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.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194176753
    • Name: Hannah Smith
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145808
    • Residence: 1861, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Children:
    1. William Smith was born CALC 22 Oct 1833, , England; died 19 Jun 1860, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anthony Smith was born 15 May 1838, Pittington, , Durham, England; died 16 Jul 1924, Innisfail, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Innifail Cemetery, Innisfail, , Alberta, Canada.
    3. Robert Smith was born 25 Mar 1842, , England; died 13 Jan 1928, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Smith 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.
    5. Thomas A. Smith was born 16 Apr 1854, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1913, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.