Jane Gladstone Fair

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• Name: Jane Gladstone Dunning
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339165

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FAIR, Jane - At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Monday, December 8, 2008, Jane Gladstone Fair of Ayr, in her 88th year; daughter of the late Jamesena (McRuer) and James Fair. Survived by several cousins and their families. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland St., Ayr on Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 12-1 p.m. A memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment later Ayr Cemetery. Donations in Jane's memory may be made to the Ayr Public Library or the charity of your choice. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061.

The Waterloo Region Record Aug 9 2008

Jane — C. S. Dunning. [Group Sheet]

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• Club Membership: Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Independent Order of Odd Fellows
• Interesting: politics, story, business, public service
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-290355
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller - Jewellery store
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Passing of James G. Fair Mourned by Community - With the sudden passing of James Gladstone Fair, early Monday morning, this village lost one of its most prominent and valued native sons. He had been in ill health for several years but his passing was entirely unexpected. Born in Ayr, a son of William Fair, and Jane Gladstone, he received his education here and as a young man, after learning his trade in Brantford, opened a watch repairing shop in the Masonic Building.

Conducted Business For 56 Years

After a period of one year, he moved to the stand on Stanley Street now conducted by Kenneth A. Lingelbach, where he ran a jewelry store and watch repairing business for a period of 55 years, retiring in October, 1946. He held the distinction of having been a member of the business community for a longer term than that of any other person in the history of the village.

Prominent In Civic Affairs

During his lifetime, Mr. Fair took an active and prominent part in furthering the different civic enterprises, as they were brought forward, for the improvement of the village. IN this connection, his good judgment and considered opinion were always sought after. He was connecter with practically every organization and movement which functioned here during the period of his lifetime. These included the Ayr Masonic Lodge, Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., Ayr, Horticultural Society, Ayr Bowling Club, Ayr Curling Club, the former Ayr Horse Show, the Ayr Rural Telephone Co., Ayr School Board, the Ayr Park committee, Centennial of 1924, activities of the different committees functioning during the two world wars, Ayr War Memorial Committee which planned the erection of the imposing Cenotaph, corner of Stanley and Northumberland Streets, Ayr Hockey Club, Ayr Cemetery Board, Ayr Council Ayr Library Board and other Organizations. It might be mentioned in particular that he was secretary of the Ayr rural Telephone Company during its entire existence with the exception of one year. This company was just recently taken over by the Bell Telephone Company.

The Carnegie Library

His services as a member of the library beard were also outstanding. With the exception of the year 1906, when he was a member of the Ayr Municipal Council, he was a valued member of the Ayr Library Board from 1901 to 1942, being appointed secretary-treasurer in 1903. As secretary-treasurer of the board, he made application on October 18, 1909, for the Carnegie grant to provide for the erection of a new library in Ayr. This grant was received on December 24, 1909, and the present fine structure was subsequently built. As a matter of fact, Mr. Fair could be counted upon to take a leading part in every effort which was made towards bettering the living cultural conditions in his native village. Of a kindly and considerate disposition, he was always willing to lend a helping hand, and his friends throughout the district were legion.

Noted For Integrity

During the lengthy period in which he conducted a jewelry business here, Mr. Fair enjoyed a high reputation for his integrity and dependability. Surviving are his wife, the former Jamesena McRuer; a daughter, Miss Jane, and a brother, John. The funeral, which was private, took place from his late residence this (Wednesday) afternoon to the Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Aug 5 1948 pg 1

James married Jamesena Gordon McRuer 30 Sep 1920, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jamesena (daughter of James McRuer and Jennie Gordon Kyle) was born 23 Jun 1886, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1973, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Aug 1973, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jamesena Gordon Fair
• Occupation: John Watson Company, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; works - John Watson Company
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57887
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer - Foundry office
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1973, Piper St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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A lifelong resident of Ayr and district, Mrs. James G. Fair, Piper Street, Ayr, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 9th. The former Jamesena Gordon McRuer, she was a daughter of the late James McRuer and Jean Kyle, and was born on the Kyle farm, 7th concession of Blenheim. Except for her very early years, all her life was spent in Ayr. In 1920 she married James Gladstone Fair who predeceased her in 1948. Mr. Fair operated a jewelery business in Ayr for 56 years. Mrs. Fair was in the office of the John Watson Manufacturing Co., Ayr, prior to her marriage and again for several years following Mr. Fair's death. She was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. Survived by a daughter Mrs. C.S. (Jane) Dunning of Toronto; a brother Austin Nunan and a sister Mrs. R.M. (Nora Nunan) Creeden of Paris. Predeceased by two brothers John and Bernard Nunan. Funeral service was conducted Saturday by Rev. A. Embree of Paris from the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Paris. Interment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Creeden, John Nunan, Robert Kyle, John Watson, Murray Smith and Robert McRuer.

The Ayr News Aug 16 1973 pg 10

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171723214
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339167
• Militia Rolls: 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1858, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1864, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter works for Mathison
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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Ayr Items (By our own Correspondent.) \endash Obituary

After a long sickness Mr. Wm. Fair passed peacefully away on Sunday morning about 8 o'clock. The deceased came to Canada about the year 1846, from Roxburghshire, Scotland, settling in Paris, where he learned the trade of cooper. About 8 years later he came to Ayr and worked with the late Mr. Wm. Hall as a carpenter. For the last 17 years he has been a trusted employee of the Watson Mfg. Co. His brother Robert, of Chicago, is the only surviving member of the family, their sister having died in Paris last November. He leaves a wife, five sons and a daughter to mourn the loss of a kind anf faithful father. About 13 years ago Mr. Fair joined the Odd Fellows, and was a consistent worker in the order, he having occupied all the places of honor in Dolman Lodge. The funeral was largely attended by visiting brethren and his Yellow employees. The services were conducted by the Oddfellows.

Galt Reporter May 10 1889 pg 1 & 8


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In Ayr, on Sunday, May 5th, Wm. Fair, aged 53 year and 6 months.

Galt Reporter May 10 1889 pg 1 & 8

William married Jane Gladstone 16 Jul 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jane (daughter of Robert Gladstone and Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol) was born 1840, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1907, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171723242
• Name: Jane Fair
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339168
• Residence: 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presb.
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Boarding House Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179454542
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57876
• Occupation: 1886, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1886, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Died, In Blenheim, on Wednesday, 23rd inst., at 5 P.M. James McRuer, Third Son of Mr. John McRuer, Aged 29 Years, 11 Months, 23 Days. Funeral on Friday, 25th inst, at 2 o'clock p.m., from the residence of Mr. George Kyle, Lot 2, Con. 7, to the place of interment, New Cemetery, Ayr. Friends and acquaintances respectfully invited. Blenheim, June 24, 1886

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James married Jennie Gordon Kyle 17 Jun 1885, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Jennie (daughter of George Kyle and Margaret Kingsburgh) was born 25 Aug 1866, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1945, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cemetery, Paris, Brant Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jennie Gordon McRuer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57865

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121770

William — Isabella Tait. Isabella was born Abt 1809, of, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Fair
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122272

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122856
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Retired: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died In Nithvale, at 11 o'clock on Sunday morning, October 2nd, 1898, Robert Gladstone, In his 86th year. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Nithvale, at Two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, 4th instant, for the Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

^{Funeral Card}

Robert — Wilhelmine "Mina" Nichol. Wilhelmine was born 1812, , Scotland; died 28 Mar 1857, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mina Nichol
• Name: Wilhelmine "Mina" Gladstone
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123027
• Divorce: Bef 1861; Divorce
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50348

Notes:

Died in South Dumfries on Friday, April 9, 1915 John McRuer in his 90th year. The funeral will take place from his late residence, Lot 34, Concession 6, South Dumfries, on Monday, April 12, 1915, at 2. o'clock p. m. to Ayr Cemetery.

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John — Janet Drew. Janet was born 30 Mar 1828, Lachute, Argenteuil Co., Quebec; died 21 Dec 1904, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1904, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet McRuer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87238

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Death of Mrs. McRuer - The death took place in South Dumfries on Wednesday, 21st, of an estimable early settler, in the person of Mrs. John McRuer, at the age of 70, years. Deceased, whose maiden name was Janet Drew, was born at La Chute, Quebec, and came to South Dumfries in 1866. She was a consistent member of Knox church, Ayr, and highly respected wherever known. Her husband and three sons and a daughter survive, one son, James having died 18 years ago. The living children are John in Blenheim, Willian in South Dumfries, Duncan, and Mrs. Janet Kingsburgh, the latter in Ayr. The funeral takes place tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.

The Ayr News Dec 22 1904 pg 7

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Died in South Dumfries, on Wednesday, December 21st 1904 Janet Drew, beloved wife of Mr. John McRuer aged 76 years. The funeral will take place from the residence of deceased's husband, Lot 34, Con. 6 South Dumfries on Friday Dec. 23, 1904 at 2 p. m. for Ayr Cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57843

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Died. In Ayr, 10.30 A.M. Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1898, George Kyle, In the 75th year of his age. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Ayr, on Thursday, Dec. 22, at 2 P.M., to Ayr Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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George married Margaret Kingsburgh 9 Jun 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of James Kingsburgh and Jane Gordon) was born 19 Dec 1837, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179454435
• Name: Margaret Kyle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57832
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; income
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian