George Murray Gillespie

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• Name: Murray Gillespie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290283
• 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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Murray Gillespie Passes Well - Known Painter and Decorator Had Been in III Health for Over a Year

Another lifelong resident, of Ayr passed away on Saturday in the person of George Murray Gillespie, in his 66th year. Mr. Gillespie had been suffering with a heart ailment for over a year and his passing was not unexpected.

He was a son of the late Joseph Gillespie and Marion Wallace, and, like his father, followed the trade of painter and decorator. He was noted for the fine work he turned out and his services were always in demand.

Mr. Gillespie attended the Ayr school and the former Stanley Street Sabbath School and church. After the union he attended Knox United Church.

In his younger days, he was quite a sportsman, having a particular fondness for baseball,and hunting.

He had many friends in the community, all of whom will regret to learn of his demise.

Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Mary Holdaway, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. George Hamm. Blyth; Mrs. Wesley Tamon, Blyth; Mrs. Everett Hussey, Roseville; George and Wilbert, serving with the Canadian Forces in England; Norman, with the Canadian Army in Italy; Miss Betty and Wallace, Ayr. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. George C. Smye, and a brother, John Gillespie, Ayr.

The Funeral.

There was a large attendance at the funeral service held in the W. O. Ball Funeral Parlor on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. R. A. Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, conducted the service, and interment was in Ayr Cemetery. The pallbearers were James Bell, Roland Maeder, Alex McLeod, Sr., Arthur Underwood, William Watkins and Edward Freer. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.

The Ayr News Jan 20 1944 pg 4

George married Mary Ethel Holdaway 27 Apr 1911, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Edward Holdaway and Sarah Alice Buckborough) was born 3 Feb 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1950, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Jan 1950, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Joseph Wallace "Wally" Gillespie was born 23 Jun 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1992, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Sarah Evelin Gillespie was born 13 Jul 1912, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. George E. Gillespie was born 1914, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Apr 1963, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Betty Gillespie was born CA 1918.
5. Wilbert Gillespie was born 26 Jun 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1993.
6. Norman Wardlaw Gillespie was born 5 Apr 1922, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1995, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1995, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
7. Florence Mae Gillespie was born 15 Oct 1924, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1967, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120818
• Residence: 1869, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Painter
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1895, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Ayr Municial Council
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter

Joseph married Marion Wallace 29 Jan 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of Samuel Wallace and Mary Auld) was born 3 Dec 1841, Stoneykirk, , Wigtown, Scotland; was christened 12 Dec 1841, Stoneykirk, , Wigtown, Scotland; died 31 Oct 1919, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Nov 1919, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion Gillespie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120819
• Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1869, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1919, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Sudden Call - Mrs. Joseph Gillespie Collapses Unexpectedly - the citizens of this community were sensibly shocked on Friday morning to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Joseph Gillespie, Northumberland Street, which event occurred at 12: 30. She had been in her usual health, so that the summons was altogether unexpected, and was attributed to heart failure. The deceased lady had reached the ripe age of 77 years. She was born in Strenraer, Wigtonshire, Scotland, and came to Ayr in her childhood, residing here ever since. Her maiden name was Marion Wallace. Early in womanhood she became the devoted wife of Joseph Gillespie, who predeceased her about 11 years. In religion she was a Presbyterian and a member of Knox United Church. Home life, household duties and the care of her family were her chief concern. A good friend and neighbor, who was esteemed by a wide acquaintance. The surviving members of the family are Joseph, Galt; Norman W., North Vancouver, and Samuel W., John W., George Murray and Mary n Ayr,. The funeral took place on Sunday, interment being made in the Ayr cemetery, with Re. J. J. Brown officiating. The pallbearers were Messrs. Walter Robson, Charles McGeorge, James Richardson, John Anderson, James Cunningham, and Andrew J. Reid.

The Ayr News Nov 6 1919 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144257

Joseph — Isabella Thomson. Isabella was born Abt 1807, of, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Gillespie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144258

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121096

Samuel — Mary Auld. Mary was born 1817, , Scotland; died 29 Dec 1885, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Jan 1886, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121031
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Died, At Ayr, on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 5 o'clock, A.M. Mary Auld, (Relict of the late Samuel Wallace,) Aged 68 Years. The Funeral will take place on Friday, January 1st, at 1 o'clock, p.m., from the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Jos. Gillespie, Northumberland St., to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited Ayr, December 29, 1885^.

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1871 - Mary Wallace is staying with Joseph Gillespie.