Shirley Christina "Shirl" Cochrane

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• Name: Shirley Christina "Shirl" Diefenbaker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-5021

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Died peacefully Saturday July 4, 2020, with her devoted sons by her side. Known to many as "Shirl" she was the eldest child of Marshal and Mary Cochrane (Stewart), formerly of Ayr. Predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years, Ray Diefenbaker. Shirley was a loving mother to Scott (Jola), Neal (Sue) and a doting grandmother to Mark (Shayna), Erica (Ben), Trevor (Christine) and Shelby. She is also predeceased by sister Goldie Mellor (George) and brother Cal Cochrane (Jean). Mom will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mom made many dear friends along her 92 year journey, whether it be people from her previous neighbourhood, co-workers at Sears, the "skating gang", friends made at Pine Lake, congregants at Trinity United Church in Kitchener, or in her later years, friends she made at Heritage Meadows Retirement Community.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the caring staff at Heritage Meadows and the compassionate nurses and doctors at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.

Mom's wishes were that there be no memorial service or reception due to the current COVID-19 situation. Instead, immediate family will gather for a private interment.

Private cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street Kitchener.
As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation or Trinity United Church - Kitchener (cards available at the funeral home 519-749-8467).

Visit www.henrywalser.com for Shirley's memorial.

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Shirley — Ray Diefenbaker. Ray (son of Eli Diefenbacher and Esther Christina Spies) was born 1926; died 8 Aug 2014, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marshall Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339317

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A. Marshall Cochrane Passes

A former well-known Ayr resident, Albert Marshall Cochrane, died at his home in Preston on Saturday following a long period of indisposition. He was born on the Cochrane homestead, south of Ayr, now owned by his nephew, Alden Cochrane, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cochrane. In the early years of the automobile, he operated an agency in the building now occupied by Ayr Auto Body. He subsequently worked for many years at the former Hecker-HO Company of Canada at Greenfield. When this plant ceased operations during World War II, Mr. Cochrane was employed as a fitter with a Galt firm until a , muscular disorder forced his retirement eight years ago. At that time he moved to Preston. The muscular disorder eventually resulted in the amputation of both legs, but Mr. Cochrane bravely retained his good spirits and jolly disposition throughout the ordeal. During his residence in Ayr, Mr. Cochrane was a well-known figure in sporting and social circles. He was skilled at both curling and lawn bowling, and represented Ayr on many winning entries in these sports. He was a valued member and former elder of Knox United Church. Mr. Cochrane was affiliated with Ayr Masonic Lodge and served a term as Master. Surviving, besides his wife, the former Mary Stewart, are two daughters, Mrs. Ray Diefenbaker (Shirley) of Kitchener and Mrs. George Mellor (Goldie) of Brantford; a son, Calvin of Preston; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Gunn (Margaret) of Ayr and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie (Grace) of RR 2, Paris, and two brothers, Ernest and Robert, both of Ayr. Several grandchildren also survive.

The Funeral

Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the Coutts Funeral Home, Galt, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan of Ayr, assisted by Rev. Arthur I. Waters of Preston. The large attendance bespoke the popularity of the deceased in the community. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were: J. W. Maus, C. W. Davis, G. H. Lawrence, W. G. Edgar, J. C. Swan and J. H. Dance, all of Ayr and district.

The Ayr News Jun 20 1963 pg 12

Albert married Mary Janet Stewart 16 Jun 1926, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary was born 15 Feb 1891, Puslinch, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 10 Mar 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Mar 1981, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Janet Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339318

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COCHRANE, MARY JANET (Nee Stewart)

At the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday, March 10, 1981, of the Golden Years Nursing Home, in her 91st year. Wife of the late Marshall Cochrane. Mother of Calvin of Cambridge; Mrs. Shirley Diefenbaker of Kitchener; and Mrs. Goldie Mellor of Brantford. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Predeceased by two sisters, Jean Gillies and Annie Paddock. Mrs. Cochrane was born in Puslinch Township and had resided in Ayr. She was a member of Knox United Church in Ayr. Service at Little's Funeral Home on Thurs. , Mar. 12 at 3. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113741
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1918, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 34, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Thy Will Be Done Died In South Dumfries, on Wednesday, February 6th, 1918. at 2 p.m. Robert Cochrane Aged 59 years. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Lot 34, Con. 7, South Dumfries, on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. "Heaven is Our Home" Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Death of a Prominent Farmer
Robert Cochrane Summoned After Brief Illness

The community was sensibly shocked on Wednesday, Feb. 6, when it was learned that Mr. Robert Cochrane had been suddenly called from time to eternity. About a week previously he had attended a sale and became thoroughly chilled. On Saturday, however, he was in Paris, but the next day was stricken with acute inflammatory rheumatism. The disease made rapid progress, and although everything possibly was done to check it the effort proved futile. Mr. Cochrane was one of the most prominent agriculturists in the entire section, owning and cultivating one of the richest and best tilled farms in the province, frequently taking prizes on his products and in the field competition. As a horseman, stockbreeder and exhibitor, he also figured conspicuously, and in recent years was frequently called upon by the Department of Agriculture to act in the capacity of a judge, his decisions giving general satisfaction. From this it will be seen that in the demise of Mr. Cochrane the profession of Agriculture loses one of its leading exponents, the Church a faithful apostle, the community a worthy citizen, and the family a kind, indulgent father and husband. The deceased was still, ordinarily speaking, good for many years of usefulness, being yet under the sixty year mark, but Providence ruled otherwise, and many were the sincere friends who followed his remains to their last resting place with bowed heads and a keen sense of sorrow. He was married in 1881 to Christena Marshall, who survives, together with the following family: Ernest of Bright, Marshall of Galt, Robbie, Margaret and Grace at home. Two brothers and a sister also survive, viz.: James of Edmonton and John and Margaret of Ayr. As a sport Mr. Cochrane was an enthusiastic hunter, also a curler, being tankard skip for years, and winning a number of cups in quoit pitching contests. The funeral on Saturday to Ayr cemetery was largely attended. The service was conducted jointly by Rev. J.J. Brown and Dr. Thomson. Following were the pall-bearers: Messrs. John A. Manson, Albert Gillespie, Thos. Easton, John Easton, Paul Maeder and Wm. Manson.

The Ayr News Feb 14 1918 pg 1

Robert married Christina Marshall 18 Apr 1888, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Christina (daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nichol) was born 4 Jan 1863, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1944, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jun 1944, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Cochrane
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Died In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, June 27, 1944, at 1.15 p.m. Christina Marshall Widow of the late Robert Cochrane, in her 82nd year. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, South Dumfries, on Thursday, June 29th, at 2.30 p.m., to Ayr Cemetery. "Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art." Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Lifelong Resident Passes

Mrs. Robert Cochrane, South of Ayr, Was Member of Pioneer Family

A lifelong resident of this community passed away on Tuesday at noon in the person of Mrs. Robert Cochrane, one mile south of Ayr, in her 82nd year. Mrs. Cochrane, whose maiden name was Christina Marshall, was a daughter of Peter Marshall and Margaret Nicoll, Scottish pioneers. She was born on the Marshall homestead, now occupied by Clifford Faus, and had resided in South Dumfries township during the whole of her long lifetime. She was a member of Knox United Church, but, owing to the condition of her health, was unable to participate in the activities of church and other organizations for many years past. Mrs. Cochrane, whose husband predeceased her many years ago, is survived by the following family: Ernest Cochrane, Blenheim; A. Marshall Cochrane, Ayr; Mrs. Charles Gunn and Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, South Dumfries, and Robert Cochrane, Ayr. Also surviving are one brother, Anthony Marshall, LeaCross, Sask., and 18 grandchildren. The funeral will take place from her late residence to Ayr Cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon at 2.30 o'clock.

The Ayr News Jun 29 1944 pg 10

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MRS. CHRISTINA COCHRANE
By Record Correspondent

AYR. June 28. Mrs. Christina Cochrane, widow of Robert Cochrane, died early yesterday afternoon at her home, Lot 23, Fifth Concession of South Dumfries. She was 81 years of age. Mrs. Cochrane had been, troubled with arthritis fon many years. She attended Know United Church.

She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marshall, Surviving are three sons, Ernest of Blenheim Township, Albert and Robert of Ayr: two daughters, (Margaret) Mrs. Charles Gunn, Ayr, and (Mable) Mrs. Thomas Ritchie, Paris, and one brother, Anton Marshall Leacross, Sask. Two brothers and four sisters predeceased her.

The funeral will be held Thursday with public service at the residence at 2:30. Interment will be made in the Ayr Cemetery. Rev. R A. Steed will conduct the services. The remains will rest at the home after Thursday noon.

Kitchener Record 28 Jun 1944, Wed Page 17

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57885
• Immigration: 1855, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Toll Road Profiter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Retired: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Samuel — Christina Turner. Christina was born 3 Apr 1827, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 15 Aug 1902, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Cochrane
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57886
• Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died In South Dumfries, on Tuesday, October 5, 1897, at 6: 40 a.m. Peter Marshall Aged 70 years and five months. The funeral will leave the family residence, Seventh Concession, on Thursday, October 7, at 2: 30 p.m., to the New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances are cordially invited to attend. [Also in folded card form - same information]

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Peter — Margaret Nichol. Margaret was born CALC 22 Sep 1823, , Scotland; died 22 May 1899, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1899, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Marshall
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In Memoriam Died At the family residence, South Dumfries, on Monday, May 22, 1899, at 1 a.m., Margaret Nichol, Relict of the late Peter Marshall, aged 75 years and 8 months. Funeral From the family residence 7th Con, S. Dumfries, at 2.30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 24, to Ayr cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation. So happy they lived, and now, late in life's evening, They both have retired, and together they sleep; Yet far, far away, where no fond heart is grieving, They dwell in a home bright, holy and sweet. Dear Mother will weep for our Father no more, She's found him again on Heaven's beautiful shore^.

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