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

Arthur Ralph Clayfield

Male 1908 - 1975  (66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Arthur Ralph Clayfield was born 26 Jun 1908, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Benjamin Thomas "Thomas" Clayfield and Caroline Struck); died 1975; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119184
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Arthur — Janet Louisa Hauser. Janet (daughter of Edward Albert "Albert" Hauser and Barbara Heiderich) was born 1911; died 1991; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Marjory Leone "Mickie" Clayfield was born 17 Dec 1934, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 2021, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Benjamin Thomas "Thomas" Clayfield was born 8 Dec 1864, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England (son of Benjamin Clayfield and Julia); died 8 May 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29435294
    • Name: Thomas Clayfield
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54209
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1882
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Day Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Engineer Stationery
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    MAN, 79, INJURED IN CAR ACCIDENT

    Walking into the side of a passing car. Thomas Clayfield, 31 Ezza Ave. Waterloo, early today was knocked to the pavement and badly injured. The 79-year-old man on his way to work, was crossing Erb St. when he apparently failed to see a vehicle approaching. He was hit by the front fender. Margaret Cummings, 5 William St. Elmira, driver of the car which is owned by lvan Shoemaker, R.R.3, Elmira, told police she saw Clayfield walking across the street and swung to the left to avoid hitting him. He paid no attention to the sounding horn, she said. Clayfield was taken to the K-W Hospital where he was found to be suffering from cuts on the forehead and head bruises. Chief of Police C.E. Moreau is conduction the investigation.

    Thomas Clayfield - The death occurred yesterday afternoon at the K-W Hospital of Thomas Clayfield, 31 Ezza Ave., Waterloo. He was born 80 years ago in Birmingham, England and came to Canada at the age of 18. Two years later he was married to Caroline Struck of Conestogo, who predeceased him in 1913. Surviving are his second wife, the former Esther Pearce of Paisly; five sons, John, Ben, Clarence and Arthur of Waterloo, and Lester of Detroit; and one daughter, Mrs Edgar (Elizabeth) Packer of Kitchener. Also surviving are 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the Walsh Funeral Home Thursday at two o'clock. Rev. D.I. Forsyth will officiate. Burial will be made in the Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery. The remains will rest at the funeral home until the time of the funeral.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 May 1944

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    Thomas Clayfield

    The death occurred Monday afternoon at the K-W Hospital of Thomas Clayfield, 31 Ezra Ave., Waterloo. He was born 80 years ago in Birmingham, Eng., and came to Canada at the age of 18. Two years later he was married to Caroline Struke of Conestogo, who predeceased him in 1913.

    Surviving are his second wife, the former Esther Pierce of Paisley; five sons, John, Ben, Clarence and Arthur of Waterloo and Lester of Detroit; and one daughter. Mrs. Edgar (Elizabeth) Packer of Kitc ener. Also surviving are 26 grand- children and 13 great grandchildren.

    The funeral will be held from the Walsh Funeral Home Thursday at two o'clock. Rev. D. 1. Forsyth will officiate. Burial will be made in the Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery

    Waterloo Chronicle, 2 Jun 1944, p. 3

    Benjamin married Caroline Struck 28 Jan 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of John Struck and Annie) was born 3 Aug 1865, , Germany; died 1 May 1913, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Caroline Struck was born 3 Aug 1865, , Germany (daughter of John Struck and Annie); died 1 May 1913, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29452299
    • Name: Caroline Clayfield
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54210
    • Immigration: 1867, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Thos Clayfield were sorry to hear of the latter's sudden death which took place Thursday evening at St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph, following an operation which had been performed a few hours before she expired. Deceased Caroline Struck was born in Germany on Aug. 3rd., 1865. When three years of age she came to Canada with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Struck. On January 5, 1885, she married Thos. Clayfied who survives her. Besides him she leaves to mourn the loss of a loving mother, five sons and three daughters, John, Conestogo, Ben, Clarence and Arthur, at home, Annie (Mrs. Frank Lorenz) Waterloo, and Lizzie and Emily, at home. Until four weeks ago she lived here all her life. The last few weeks she spent in Waterloo, where the family has moved. She attained the age of 47 years, 8 months and 28 days. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from her late residence on Ezza street, Waterloo, to Mount Hope cemetery. Mr. Clayfield and family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

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    Death of Mrs. Clayfield

    The death took place on Thursday of Mrs. Thomas Clayfield of Waterloo, formerly of Conestogo. The deceased had been in ill health for several years and was aged 47 years, 8 months and 28 days. A sorrowing husband and eight children survive, namely John, Conestogo; Benjamin, Winerbourne; Clarence, Bloomingdale; Emily, Lester, Arthur, Annie (Mrs. Frank Lorenz), and Elizabeth, all of Waterloo. Also one sister Mrs. Jonas of near Conestogo. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 3'oclock from the late residence, Ezza Avenue, Waterloo to the Mount Hope Cem service, thence to Mount Hope cemetery for interment.

    The Kitchener Daily Record 14 May 1913

    Children:
    1. John Thomas Clayfield was born Aug 1884, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1964, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Clara "Lizzie" Clayfield was born 13 Nov 1886, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Annie Julia Clayfield was born 17 Jan 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Albert Benjamin Clayfield was born 10 Dec 1891, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1981, Kitchener Daily Record Newspaper, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Clarence Harold "Harry" Clayfield was born 1 Jul 1896, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Victor Clayfield was born 28 Oct 1899, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1901, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Emily Clayfield was born Mar 1902, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1914.
    8. Lester Clayfield was born May 1905, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 1. Arthur Ralph Clayfield was born 26 Jun 1908, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Benjamin Clayfield was born Abt 1834, Of, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-3674

    Benjamin — Julia. Julia was born Abt 1834, Of, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Julia was born Abt 1834, Of, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Julia Clayfield
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-3797

    Children:
    1. 2. Benjamin Thomas "Thomas" Clayfield was born 8 Dec 1864, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died 8 May 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John Struck was born Abt 1836, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-4063

    John — Annie. Annie was born Abt 1836, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Annie was born Abt 1836, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Struck
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-4101

    Children:
    1. 3. Caroline Struck was born 3 Aug 1865, , Germany; died 1 May 1913, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.