Frank Haight

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• Birth: Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41692
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Clerk
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Insurance Manager
• Occupation: 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; manager F. Ins.
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manager, Insurance
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Quaker

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"The unexpected death of Mr. Frank Haight, Managing Director and Secretary of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which took place on Friday afternoon, came as a distinct shock to the community and in his sudden passing Waterloo mourns the loss of another of its leading citizens who has occupied a place of prominence in its business life.

Although Mr. Haight had been in indifferent health since last September he attended to his duties at the Waterloo Mutual until February since which time he had been endeavoring to regain his health by a respite from all office work. About a month ago he spent several weeks in the South and since his return had visited the Waterloo Mutual office from time to time although not able to actively take up his duties.

On Friday morning he was at his office and appeared to be feeling as usual, however, he complained of feeling ill and despite the best of medical attention, gradually sank, until his death about 5:30 o'clock. The cause of death was angina pectoris.

The funeral will take place from the residence, corner of John and Mary Sts., Waterloo, on Monday afternoon at two o'clock where a service will be held. Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Frank Haight who was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arnoldi Haight was born near New Market, Oct. 23rd, 1850, his parents being engaged in farming at that place. As a young man he was a member of the teaching profession, teaching at a number of places. In 1885 he came to Waterloo and entered the offices of the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He occupied the position of Assistant Secretary until 1898 when he succeeded to the position of Manager and Secretary upon the retirement of the late Cyrus Taylor.

In 1903 Mr. Haight was married to Minnie Kaatz, daughter of Mrs. Kaatz, of Waterloo. To them were born two children a daughter and a son, viz: Rachel and Frank Arnoldi. Besides his wife, two sisters, the Misses Haight, of Newmarket, and two brothers, James C. Haight, Waterloo and Charles Haight of Los Angeles, Cal., sincerely mourn his demise.

The late Mr. Haight as manager of one of the largest Fire Insurance Companies in the Province, was widely known. He was particularly well versed in all matters pertaining to Fire Insurance. The present strong position of the Waterloo Mutual is, in a liberal measure, due to his care and foresight.

Mr. Haight always took a sympathetic and enthusiastic interest in organizations of a philanthropic and patriotic nature. He was a member of the Hospital Board for a number of years and as president of the Belgian Relief Fund, performed most useful and efficient service.

He was a close student of municipal affairs and took a lively interest in all matters affecting the welfare of the town.

Few citizens were better read and in organizations of an educational character he displayed a keen interest. During the year 1914 he was President of the Waterloo County Canadian Club.

In politics Mr. Haight was a staunch Liberal and a prominent member of the party in North Waterloo.

The death of Mr. Haight removes a high type of citizen who filled offices of trust and responsibility with conspicuous zeal, energy and intelligence."

Waterloo Chronicle Telegram" June 10, 1915.

Frank married Wilhelmina Magdaline "Minnie" Kaatz 18 Nov 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelmina (daughter of Johann Friedrich Kaatz and Catherine Kuhl) was born 15 Nov 1873, Elmwood, Normanby Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1966, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Dr. Rachel Katherine Haight was born 9 Sep 1904, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1998, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Arnold F. Haight was born May 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217753

Arnoldi — Rachel Webb. Rachel was born 1823; died 1907, Newmarket, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Newmarket Cemetery, Newmarket, York Co. , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Haight
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217755