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Ruth Lovina Barley

Female 1908 - 1995  (86 years)


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  1. 1.  Ruth Lovina Barley was born 26 Dec 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Robert Barley and Lydia Anne Bier); died 25 Dec 1995, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruth Lovina Bretz
    • Name: Ruth Lovina Hamacher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298395
    • Residence: 1921, 249 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HAMACHER, Ruth Levine (Bretz)

    On December 25, 1995, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ruth Hamacher, formerly of RR 1, Plattsville and Wilmot Centre. She was born in Kitchener 86 years ago, a daughter of the late Robert and Lydia Ann Barley. She was a member of Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, where she had been a treasurer of the WM1 for a number of years. She was also a member of the Wilmot Centre Senior Citizens, a member of the former Plattsville Women's Institute and had been an active volunteer at Nithview Home and a former member of the Nithview Residence Council. Ruth enjoyed sewing, travelling, quilting and gardening as her hobbies. Ruth was predeceased by her first husband. Burley Bretz (1963) and her second husband, Roy Hamacher (1984). Lovingly remembered by five sons, Calvin Bretz and his wife Carol of Ayr, Harold Bretz and his wife Ruby of Kitchener, Ronald Bretz and his wife Dorothy, Elmer Bretz and his wile Bonnie, Willard Bretz and his wife Sheila, all of RR 1, Plattsviile. Ever remembered by her daughter-in-law, Elaine Bretz of Kitchener; her sister-in-law, Grace Barley of London, Ont.; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was also predeceased by one son, Murray (1995); one brother, Percy and one sister, Grace and her husband Emerson Spies. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1995 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and until Thursday, Dec. 28, 1995 at noon when transfer will be made to the Wilmot Centre Missionary Church for the service at 1 p.m.. with Pastor D. Mills officiating. Spring interment in Chesterfield Cemetery.

    The Record Newspaper 26 Dec 1995 pg A15

    Ruth married Burley Gabel Bretz 5 Mar 1934, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Burley was born 19 Apr 1905, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1963, Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Harold Bretz
    2. Ron Bretz
    3. Elmer Bretz
    4. Willard Bretz
    5. A. Calvin "Calvin" Bretz was born 27 Feb 1935, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 2002, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Murray Paul Bretz was born 5 Nov 1941, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1995, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Nov 1995, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Ruth — Roy Emerson Hamacher. Roy (son of Emanuel Hamacher and Lovina Hostetler) was born 1 Aug 1895, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Barley was born Dec 1883, , England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178560
    • Immigration: 1895, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1907, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laundry Man, Laundry
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Robert married Lydia Anne Bier 11 Mar 1907, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Bier and Leah Gabel) was born 10 Sep 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1965; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lydia Anne Bier was born 10 Sep 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bier and Leah Gabel); died 9 Apr 1965; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Anne Barley
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97614
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Factory Operator
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Bertha Lovina Barley was born Dec 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Ruth Lovina Barley was born 26 Dec 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1995, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Percey Barley was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Grace Barley was born 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Bier was born Abt 1856, of, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-6688

    — Leah Gabel. Leah (daughter of Henry Gabel and Bertha Schneider) was born 9 Jan 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Leah Gabel was born 9 Jan 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Gabel and Bertha Schneider); died 19 Sep 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209112177
    • Name: Leah Bier
    • Name: Leah Kropf
    • Name: Leah Williams
    • Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.6667
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, 249 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mr. Bier was a hired hand on Leah's parents farm. They did not get married - but he was Lydianne's father

    Children:
    1. 3. Lydia Anne Bier was born 10 Sep 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1965; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Henry Gabel was born 22 Sep 1822, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Gabel and Margaret); died 16 Oct 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24036
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Henry — Bertha Schneider. Bertha (daughter of Jacob Schneider and Anna) was born 7 Oct 1833, , Germany; died 18 Sep 1914, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Bertha Schneider was born 7 Oct 1833, , Germany (daughter of Jacob Schneider and Anna); died 18 Sep 1914, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bertha Gabel
    • Name: Bertha Leuszler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24037
    • Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John S. Gabel was born 13 Nov 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1922; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Leah Gabel was born 9 Jan 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lucinda Gabel was born Oct 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1936; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. George Gabel was born 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Louis Gabel was born 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Hannah Gabel was born 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Lydia Gabel was born 28 Mar 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1941; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Sophia Gabel was born 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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