Robert John Smuck

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118576
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1911, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada

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Death of Robert Smuck - Well-Known South Dumfries Farmer Passed Away on Saturday - Robert Smuck, well-known and highly respected farmer of South Dumfries township, passed away on Saturday morning at 7.15 o'clock, death being due to the effects of a stroke which he sustained a little over a week previous to his demise. Deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Smuck, and was born on the farm on which he died. The late Mr. Smuck, who was 71 years of age, had been in failing health for a number of years, suffering a slight stroke two years ago. Of a genial, kind hearted disposition, he was much esteemed by a wide circle of friends, many of whom had enjoyed the warm hospitality of a social evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Smuck in days gone by. Deceased was a member of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., and attended Knox United Church. He is survived by one son, Currie, his wife having predeceased him almost two years ago. Also surviving are three sisters, viz.: Mrs. George Cross, Mrs. Crandall and Miss Adelia Smuck, all of Preston. The funeral, which took place on Monday afternoon from his late residence, lot 35, concession 5, South Dumfries, to the Ayr Cemetery, was largely attended by friends and relatives, including a number from Paris, Preston and other out-of-town points. During the service at the residence Alex Plumstead sang, "No Night There." Rev. J. W. Currie conducted the services, and the pallbearers were: G. H. Lawrence, Ayr; John Bell, Galt; James Bell, Toronto; clayton Cross and Norman Crandall, Preston; and William Hall, Brantford.

The Ayr News Oct 1 1936 pg 1

Robert married Agnes Currie 17 Mar 1896, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of Currie and Agnes L. Pringle, daughter of John Currie and Agnes L. Pringle) was born 20 Jun 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1934, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1934, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Elmer Currie "Currie" Smuck was born 25 Jun 1899, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1959, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1959, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58522
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper - Commerical Hotel

Jacob — Louesa Maria Tackebury. Louesa was born 29 Jun 1836, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1908, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louesa Maria Smuck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58523
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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Death of Mrs. Smuck, Sr. - We have this week to chronicle the demise of Mrs. Smuck, widow of the late Jacob Smuck, which event occurred at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Cross, St. Andrew's ave., at 6.30 on Saturday evening, after a long and severe illness. The decreased, whose maiden name was Louesa M. Tackebury, was born in South Dumfries in the year 1836. In 1861 she was united in marriage with Mr. Smuck, who predeceased her by six years last March. In 1874 Mr. and Mrs. Smuck moved to Ayr, where the deceased resided continuously for a period of 34 years. she is survived by a family of four sons and three daughters, viz., William, of the Commercial House, Ayr; Adelia, Ayr; Robert, South Dumfries; Ela (Mrs. Geo. W. Cross), Ayr; Walter A., Edmonton, Alta.; Charles, (druggist) Toronto; Bertha (Mrs. Chas. W. Crandall), Colborne. A sister, Mrs. Geo. Howell, Paris, also survives. The deceased was an adherent of Knox church. She was devoted to the interests of her family, and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral, which took place on Tuesday afternoon, was quite largely attended, a great many citizens paying their last tribute of respect to an old and respected resident. Among the floral tributes to her memory were a wreath of roses, carnations and lily of the valley, from Mr. Daniel Miller, Woodstock; a wreath of roses and carnations from Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Smuck, Toronto; a spray from Mr. Louis Maus and family, Paris; a spray, roses and carnations, from the family; and a wreath from Messrs. Geo and Peter Bernhardt of Galt and Preston. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. Anderson, H. Gmelin, W. e. Gammon, C. McGeorge, R. S. Armstrong and Ed. Meggs. The services were conducted by Rev. John Thomson, assisted by Rev. D I. Ellison, interment being made in the Ayr cemetery. All the members of the family were present to participate in the last sad rites.

The Ayr News Dec 10 1908 pg 8