Judith Anne Kaufman

Judith — R. Sangster. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89230
• Residence: 1975, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

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The family of Gord Kaufman sadly announces his death on November 23rd, 2017 in his 89th year. Gord was the beloved husband of Ruth (Robertson) for more than 67 years. He is survived by 6 children, 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Gord was a lifetime educator teaching at schools in Oxford County, Timmins, Brantford, Cobourg, and Guelph. He was a proud social democrat, active in the CCF and the NDP wherever he lived. Gord will be missed by friends and extended family. Together with Ruth, he travelled the world and never passed on an opportunity to take a spin on the dance floor.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to a cause or charity of your choice.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Gord's life will be held on Friday, December 8th, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph. Reception to follow.

A tree will be planted in memory of Gordon C. Kaufman in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest, University of Guelph Arboretum. Dedication service, Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2:30 pm

KAUFMAN, Gordon C. (no date) GuelphToday.com. Available at: https://www.guelphtoday.com/obituaries/kaufman-gordon-c-776114 (Accessed: 21 August 2024).

Gordon — Ruth Grant Robertson. Ruth (daughter of William Creighton Robertson and Ann Fraser Grant) was born 1929, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 2023, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Grant Kaufman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89231
• Residence: 1975, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

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The Kaufman family is saddened to announce the death of Ruth Kaufman on November 29th, 2023 in her 94th year.

Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Gordon (2017) for more than 67 years. She will be remembered and missed by their children Judith Sangster, Don (Janet), David (Mary Beckett), Barbara Hernandez (Fred), Bruce (Sonia Tyhonchuk), and Robin (Patricia Mannard). She was the proud grandmother of Tim Sangster (Jane Robertson), Kyle Sangster (Stephanie Groh), Mark (Meli), Jennifer, and Sara Kaufman (Jesse Bridge), Rebecca (Scott Reesor), Caroline (J.P. Hervieux), Ben and Amanda Kaufman (Chris Lavelle), Brenda, Bonifacio and Samuel Hernandez, Rae and Grace Kaufman. She was "Grandma Ruth" to great-grandchildren Charlie Sangster, Dawson Sangster, Zoe and Maren Bridge, Tennessee Kaufman, Levi and Maya Kaufman, Rowan, Gavin, Alden and Braxton Lavelle, and Jaciel Hernandez. Friends and extended family will miss Ruth, including brother-in-law Rev. Doug (Jean) and sister-in-law Wendy Kaufman. Ruth's son R. Mark, brother-in-law Richard Kaufman, brother John Robertson (Frances), and sisters Agnes Spencer (Harry), Ina Chalk (Bill) and Beth Hyslop (Bill) predeceased her.

Ruth was a proud democratic socialist active in the CCF and the NDP, locally and provincially. She was a lifelong volunteer who contributed her "time, talents and treasures" to many organizations including: Amnesty International, Harcourt United Church and UCW, Waterloo Presbytery, Raging Grannies, the Guelph Community Health Centre and a credit union for teachers that she and Gord ran from their basement. Ruth maintained friendships for decades with Norma Stubbs, Mary Wray, Dorothy Fleming and members of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church's (Galt) young people's group, always referring to them as "the young people". Ruth and Gord generously opened their doors at both home and cottage \endash Kaufman's Family Circle on Georgian Bay, whether it was to host family and friends, or offer a cold drink to a stranger hiking the Bruce Trail. Ruth loved to travel \endash cruises became her favourite \endash never passing up an opportunity to take a spin on the dance floor with her beloved Gord, and taking in a sunset with a glass of dry white wine with ice cubes.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 11:00 am at Harcourt United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph. For anyone that wishes to watch remotely can do so via YouTube using this link. Reception to follow after the service.

Arrangements entrusted to WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL (519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com).

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to a cause or charity of your choice.

A tree will be planted in memory of Ruth Kaufman in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.

KAUFMAN, Ruth Grant (nee Robertson) (no date) GuelphToday.com. Available at: https://www.guelphtoday.com/obituaries/kaufman-ruth-grant-nee-robertson-7912900#:~:text=The%20Kaufman%20family%20is%20saddened,for%20more%20than%2067%20years. (Accessed: 21 August 2024).

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339687

Gordon married Caroline "Lena" Cress 18 Jul 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of George Hudson Cress and Hannah Wismer) was born 11 Aug 1904, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline "Lena" Kaufman
• Name: Lena Cress
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339688
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-221059
• Immigration: 1910, , Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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WILLIAM CREIGHTON ROBERTSON

William Creighton Robertson, died Friday at South Waterloo emorial Hospital in Cambridge.

He lived at 53 Forest Rd.

He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ann Grant.

He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Agnes Spencer, Ina (Mrs. William Chalk), Elizabeth (Mrs. William Hyslop), all of Cambridge and Ruth (Mrs. Gordon Kaufman) of Guelph and by one son, John of Cambridge.

He was predeceased by four brothers, three sisters and one grandson. He is survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great grand-children.

Friends will be received at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St., Cambridge from 7 p.m. today.

Services at the funeral home chapel Monday at 2 p.m. Internment in Mount View Cemetery.

A memorial service under the aupices of Waterloo Lodge IOOF 107 will be held at the home Sunday at 7 p.m. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

William married Ann Fraser Grant 5 Jun 1909, Nigg, Kincardine, Scotland. Ann was born 21 Jan 1887, Aberdeen, , Aberdeen, Scotland; died 14 Nov 1973, Cambridge, , Washington, New York, United States; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ann Fraser Robertson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-221070
• Immigration: 1911, , Canada
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Mrs. William Robertson of 53 Forest Rd., a resident of Galt for 62 years, died this morning at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital.

Born at Aberdeen. Scotland, the former Ann Grant, she was a member of St. Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are her husband, William; four daughters. Mrs. Harry (Agnes) Spencer, Mrs. William (Ina) Chalk and Mrs. William (Beth) Hyslop, all of Cambridge (Galt), and Mrs. Gordon (Ruth) Kaufman of Guelph; one son, John, of Cambridge (Galt) and 15 grand children.

The deceased is at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrew's St., Cambridge (Galt) where funeral and committal services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Mount View Cemetery.

GALT REPORTER NOV 1973

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ROBERTSON, Mrs. Ann - OF 53 Forest Road, Galt, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, November 14, 1973. Ann Grant, beloved wife of William Robertson and dear mother of Agnes (Mrs. Harry Spencer), Ina (Mrs. William Chalk), Beth, (Mrs. William Hyslop), all of alt Cambridge, and Ruth (Mrs. Gordon Kaufman) of Guelph, and John of Cambridge Galt. Also sur- vived by 15 grandchildren. Resting at the Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrew's Street, Galt Cambridge, where funeral and committal service will be held on Friday, November 16th at 2:00 pm. Interment, Mount View Cometery.

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• Eby ID Number: 00044-3395.2

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Albert E. Kaufman - The death occurred at his residence, Washington, on Thursday, May 3rd, of Albert E. Kaufman, husband of Elizabeth Hall, in his 66th year, after a lingering illness. The funeral took place to Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon.

The Ayr News May 10 1928 pg 6

Albert married Elizabeth Hall 25 Dec 1885, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Stephen Hall and Elizabeth Robson) was born CALC 2 Aug 1866, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1930, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Kaufman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339685

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Late Mrs. Kaufman

The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Thursday afternoon of the late Mrs. A. C. Kaufman of Plattsville, mother of Gordon Kaufman of Ayr. Mrs. Kaufman, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hall, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stauffer, Plattsville, on Tuesday. Deceased was born and had lived all her life in Blenheim township where she was highly esteemed. She is survived by the following family: Mrs. W. Hall, Mrs. D. Stauffer, Mrs. Vance and Hall, Harry and Gordon. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. Mr. Johnston, and the pallbearers were as follows: G. Hall, J. Hall, W. Hall, I. Hall, M. Vance and K. McKie.

The Ayr News Jun 19 1930 pg 6

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• Elected Office: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Ayr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338401
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer'sSon
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Demise of Mr. Geo. H. Cress

The death took place on Sunday, Dec . 23 at 5.20 a.m., of one of the best known and most highly respected residents of Ayr in the person of George Hudson Cress, in his 60th year. The deceased, who had been ill for about six months, was born near Blair and came to this village some 40 years ago, about which time he married Hannah Wismer, who survives. He was a carpenter and builder by trade and did a good deal of work in Ayr and vicinity, in municipal and educational affairs he invariably took deep interest, being a member of the Council for 15 or 16 years and of the School Board for a shorter period. In religion he was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church and in politics a Liberal. Besides his widow, he is survived by the following family: Mrs. Blackie, Ayr; Mrs. Loree, Kitchener; Mrs. Runstetler, Preston; Bessie, Margaret and Lena, at home; Geo. A., Calgary; Jack, WoIverton; Ernest and Clarence at home. The funeral took place from his late residence, Willison street, yesterday, at 2.30 p.m., Rev. J. J. Brown conducting the service.

The Ayr News Dec 27 1923 pg 1

George — Hannah Wismer. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Cressman Wismer and Charlotte Hewitt) was born 4 Jan 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1930, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Cress
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8238.7
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. George Cress

The death occurred, suddenly, in Toronto on Friday of Mrs. George Cress, in her 64th year. Mrs. Cress had gone to Toronto on the Sunday previous, in apparent good health, to visit her daughter, Mrs. E. F. Robson, and was taken ill on Thursday. In spite of all that medical aid could do, however, her condition became steadily worse and she passed away on the following day. She was born in Woolwich Township, but had lived in Ayr for the greater part of her life. Deceased was a member Of Knox United Church and was highly esteemed by many friends. She was a good neighbor and a kind mother. She is survived by the following family: George, Calgary; Mrs. W. Dennis, Kitchener; Mrs. H. Runstedler, Preston; Mrs. R. Luce, London; Mrs. G. Kaufman, Ayr; Mrs. E. F. Robson, Toronto; Clarence, London; John and Ernest, Ayr; also two grandchildren, Edward and James Blackie, Ayr. Three brothers also survive: Joseph Wismer, Ayr; William Wismer, St. Catharines, and Ben Wismer, Kitchener. The funeral took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Monday afternoon and was largely attended. The Rev. J. W. Currie conducted the services, and the pallbearers were as follows: John, Ernest and Clarence Cress, Ira and James Loree and W. Dennis.

The Ayr News Jun 5 1930 pg 1