Sheila Jean Edgar

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• Interesting: accident, misfortune
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339733
• Misfortune: 1970, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; killed in car accident

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A popular local girl, Sheila .lean Edgar, 17, RR 3, Ayr, died suddenly early Saturday morning in an auto crash. The car Miss Edgar was driving, left the road on an S-turn approaching the Twin Bridges which span the Nith River, 1/2-mile south 0o Perry's Corners, just Past the Henri Boterberg farm.

The car which had landed in the river was not fiiund until 9 am Saturday when it as spotted by Mr. Boterberg and his son Robert. who were driving by the scene on a farm tractor. At the same time, three men who were hunting nearby, came to the scene. 'I'hey called the Woodstock O. P. P. who investigated. Miss Edgar had been baby-sitting with two other girls at the Harry Edgar residence. RR 3. Bright. during the evening. Prior to the accident she had driven home friends who lived in the Washington area.

Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Edgar. became alarmed when she failed to return home. A search of district roads failed to locate the car until it was spotted by the Boterbergs in the morning.

Sheila was a Grade 12 student at Southwood Secondary School, Galt. She was a member of Knox Church, Ayr and of the Knox Young Peoples' group. She was also an active member of the 4-H Homemaking Club.

Surviving besides her parents is a brober, Robert. at home.

Funeral service was conducted by Rev D. E. Willis of Ayr from Little's Funeral Home, Galt on Tuesday afternoon. Internment in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gordon McRuer. Alex Edgar. William Kinaird. Alden Cochrane. Allan Edgar and George Gillespie.


The Ayr News Oct 22 1970 pg 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339730

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Cameron Edgar - One of Ayr's most prominent members of the agricultural community, Cameron Laurie Edgar, passed away at Brantford General Hospital on Thursday, August 30th, 2001. He was in his 90th year. Cameron was the fourth generation of Edgars to live and farm on "The Hill" farm, RR 3, Ayr. He was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr and had served as a director of Ayr Farmers' Mutual and the Ayr Cemetery Board. Born on the Edgar farm, he was a son of William T. Edgar and Jeannie Laurie. Dear husband of the late Margaret Telfer (1994); loved father of Robert and Bonnie of RR 3, Ayr and much loved grandfather of Ryan, Bronwen, Lowell and Keeley; dear brother of Mary Curnoe of Islington. Predeceased by infant son, Bruce (1952); daughter Sheila (1970) and sister, Kathryn MacLellan (1979). Funeral service was held from the Ayr Chapel of Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Monday, September 3rd at 1: 30 p.m. Rev. Fred Hagle of Knox United Church officiated. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Sep 5 2001 pg 14

Cameron — Margaret Eleanor Telfer. Margaret was born 26 Jan 1917, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1994, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 May 1994, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Eleanor Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339731

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Mrs. Cameron Edgar

A life-long resident of the Ayr district, Mrs. Cameron Edgar, Bute Street, Ayr, passed away at Willett Hospital, Paris on Friday, May 27, 1994. She had courageously persevered after suffering a stroke several years ago. The former Margaret Eleanor Telfer, she was born in 1917 in North Dumfries township, the daughter of Robert Telfer and Margaret Gillespie. She was a graduate of Brantford General Hospital School of Nursing. Margaret was a member of Knox United Church, Ayr. She was an active participant in the Knox Church Friendship Group and the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club. Her quiet, cheerful manner was an inspiration to all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband, Cameron and son, Robert and his wife Bonnie. Fondly remembered by her four grandchildren, Ryan, Bronwen, Lowell and Keeley; also several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents; her sister, Jean Taylor; her daughter, Sheila and her infant son, Bruce. Funeral service was held at Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, Ayr, on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Fred Hagle of Knox United Church, Ayr, officiated. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News 9 Jun 1994 pg 13

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• Occupation: North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339726
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

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William T. Edgar, Outstanding Farmer

An eminently successful farmer and a member of one of the district's early families, William T. Edgar passed away at his home, Bute St., Ayr, on Wednesday. lie had been in ill health for a lengthy period. He was born on the family homestead on the Blenheim Townline, which has always been known in this community as 'The Hill Farm'. His parents, both from prominent. district families were the late William Edgar and Catherine Deans. Mr. Edgar lived out his industrious years on these ancestral acres until retiring into Ayr eight years ago. It was a matter of pride with him that the farm had been in the family for over a century, and this tradition is being furthered by his son Cameron, who now operates the farm. The late Mr. Edgar built for him-self a reputation as one of the out-standing district farmers, and this fact was reflected in the neat appearance of the premises and well kept buildings. A deeply religious man, Mr. Edgar was a valued member of Knox United Church, where he served on the Board of Managers and as a Trustee. His keen business sense made his services in these capacities extremely valuable, and although hampered by failing eye-sight in later years he retained a continued interest in the church. He was a director of the former Ayr Rural Telephone Company, and, until ill health forced his retirement, he was also a director of the Ayr Cemetery Company. Surviving besides his wife, the former Jeannie Laurie, are two daughters and a son: Mrs. John MacLellan (Kathryn) of Windsor, Mrs. Lorne Curnoe (Mary) of Toronto. and Cameron, on the farm. There are several grandchildren. Resting at his late residence, where services will he held on Saturday, May 26, at 2 p m., conducted by Rev. R. D. Thompson Interment will be made in Ayr Cemetery.


The Ayr News May 24 1956 pg 1

Occupation:
Threshing machine owned by Allan Edgar, while on his brother William T. Edgar's farm. Men in the photograph Allan Egard, Murdo McRae, Wallace Edgar, Morton Guthrie, John Edgar and Hunter Cassady.

William married Jeannie Wight Laurie 23 Dec 1908, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jeannie was born 19 Dec 1883, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 1960, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jeannie Wight Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-339727
• Residence: 1960, Bute St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. William T. Edgar Passes

A lifelong resident of this district, Mrs. William T. Edgar, 76, passed away at K-W Hospital on Monday following a lengthy illness. Born in Blenheim Township, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Laurie and Mary Wight, who were among the early residents of the area. She lived for many years on The Hill Farm on the Townline, now owned by her son, Cameron, before coming with her husband to Ayr. Mr. Edgar passed away four years ago. Mrs. Edgar was a valued member of Knox United Church and in earlier years was active in the Blenheim-Dumfries Farm Women's Club. She was the last surviving member of her faintly, being, predeceased by a brother and three sisters. Surviving are a son, Cameron, RR 3, Ayr, two daughters, Mrs. Lorne Curnoe (Mary) of Islington and Mrs. John MacLellan (Kathryn) of Windsor. Six grandchildren also survive. Funeral service was held today (Wednesday) at her late residence, Bute St., conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Interment was made in Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Sep 1 1960 pg 2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287640P
• Immigration: 1838, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Land - Directory: 1864, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1886, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1905, North Dumfries Concession 07 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

William married Katherine Kirkwood Deans 27 Feb 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katherine (daughter of Mathew Deans and Mary Connell) was born 23 Aug 1839, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Deans
• Name: Katherine Kirkwood Edgar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72730P
• Residence: 1861, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
• 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