Robert Hicks "Bob" Dance

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-342207

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Bob Dance

Robert (Bob) Hicks Dance of Milton passed away at Milton District Hospital on Friday, March 4, 1994 after a lengthy illness. He was in his 77th year. Born in Ayr, he was a son of the late James and Mabel Dance. He lived in the area before going to Brantford. He served with the R.CAF. 1941-1946. For the past 30 years he had been a resident of Milton where he was an active supporter of Milton Old Timers Hockey. Dear husband and friend of Mildred for 49 years. Dear father of Wenda (Ernest) McCallum of Valleyview, Alberta; Judy (John) Dent of Windsor; Kim (Walter) Palermo of Tillsonburg; Jim (Nancy) Dance of Burlington and Brent (Barb) Dance of Acton. Loving grandfather of Frank (Carol); Bill and Danny McCallum; Jason and Christine Dent; Christina and Sean Dance and Angela Dance. Also loved by great-grandchildren, Justin, Katie and Kelsey. Survived by a sister, Mae (Mrs. Max Miles) of Cambridge and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, James and Mabel Dance, brothers, Wallace, Norman, Jim, Jack and Bill; sisters Marion, Isabel and Jean. Funeral service was held on Monday, March 7 at 1 p.m. from St. Paul's United Church, Milton. Cremation followed.

The Ayr News 9 Mar 1994 pg 13

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195701
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teaming?
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Passing of James Dance

Well-Known Resident of Blenheim Township was Prominent in Municipal Affairs

James Dance, one of the most respected and highly esteemed residents of Blenheim township, passed away in Galt Hospital on Wednesday, May 21, in his 78^th year, following a lingering illness.

Mr. Dance was a former member of the Blenheim Township Council for a period of six years, serving as a councillor for 2 years, deputy-reeve for 2 years and reeve for a similar period. He was a public-spirited citizen and took part in many projects for the improvement of the community in which he resided.

Mr. Dance was born in Ayr and resided practically all of his life-time in Blenheim township, living on the home farm since 1882. He was a valued member of Knox United Church, Ayr.

Surviving, besides his wife are: six sons, Wallace, Norman, James, John, William and Robert; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Gibson (Isabel) of Webster, N.Y.; Mrs. Max Miles (Mae) of Galt and Mrs. Richard Oliver (Jean) of Toronto; and one step-daughter, Miss Marion Hall, at home.

The Funeral

The funeral, which took place on Saturday afternoon from his late residence, concession 6, Blenheim, to the Ayr Cemetery, was very largely attended. There were many beautiful floral tributes.

The services were in charge of Rev. R. A. Steed, pastor of Knox United Church, Ayr. The beautiful hymn, "What a Friend we have in Jesus", was sung by Rev. Mr. Steed and Mrs. Steed.

The pallbearers were the six sons, while those who acted as flower-bearers were: James Kyle, John McVittie, Roy Elmes, George Stockton, Stewart Hamilton and John A. Kennedy.

The Ayr News May 29 1947 pg 12

James married Mabel Campbell 30 Apr 1912, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mabel (daughter of Wallace Campbell and Jessie Hicks) was born Dec 1882, , Northumberland Co., Ontario; died 15 Dec 1958, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Dec 1958, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Dance
• Name: Mabel Hall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195709
• Residence: 1910, Northumberland St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Keeper - private family
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1955, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Funeral of Mrs. James Dance

Funeral service for the late Mrs. James Dance was held Wednesday at the Ball Funeral Parlor, conducted by Rev. W. J. V. Buchanan. Committal was made at Ayr Cemetery chapel. Pallbearers were grandsons: Donald and Robert Gibson, Webster, N.Y.; Donald and Douglas Dance, Ayr; Murray Dance, Brantford, and James Oliver, Willowdale.


The Ayr News Dec 18 1958 pg 13

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• Interesting: life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195707
• Immigration: 1844, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1878, North Dumfries Concession 08 Lot 03, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer - retired
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Old Pioneer Gone - Late Ephraim Dance Lived in this District for 75 Years - With the passing of Ephraim Dance on Sunday, Blenheim township loses one of its oldest residents. Mr. Dance was born in England 87 years ago and came to Canada with his parents when but a lad of 10 years of age and settled at St. George. He removed to the farm of the late Thomas Marshall, North Dumfries, two years later, and had lived in this vicinity ever since he had resided on the farm on which he died for the past 40 years. He continued to lead an active life up to within a few weeks of his demise, which was hastened by a stroke. Of a quiet and friendly disposition, he had many fine qualities, and was greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He was a former member of Stanley Street Church, and for many years was a member of the Board of Managers. In his boyhood days he attended the old Shantz school at Reidsville and was the only male survivor of a large group of ex-pupils who had their photos taken at the Reidsville Reunion 33 years ago. In politics he was a life-long Liberal. He is survived by one son, Reeve James Dance, of Blenheim township. Also by 5 grandsons and 5 granddaughters. His life's partner, whose maiden name was Agnes Wallace, predeceased him 32 years ago. The funeral, which was largely attended took place to the Ayr Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon.

The Ayr News Jul 25 1929 pg 8

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Died in Blenheim Township, on Sunday, July 21, 1929 Ephraim Dance in his 88th years. The Funeral will take place from his late residence, Lot 2, Con. 6, Blenheim, on Tuesday, July 23rd, at 2.30 o'clock p. m., to the Ayr Cemetery.

Funeral Card

Ephraim married Agnes Wallace 8 Apr 1868, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. Agnes (daughter of John D. Wallace and Agnes Smith) was born 1847, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1897, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Dance
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112729
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337843

Wallace — Jessie Hicks. Jessie was born 1859, , Northumberland Co., Ontario; died 7 Jun 1946, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jun 1946, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jessie Campbell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337844

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• Name: J. D. Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75484
• Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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In South Dumfries, on Friday, the 9th of December, at 9 o'clock, p.m., John D. Wallace, aged 60 years.

Galt Reporter Dec 16 1870 pg 3

John — Agnes Smith. Agnes was born 1809, , Scotland; died 19 Aug 1878, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Aug 1878, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Agnes Wallace
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75485
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church

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Died, In Township of Blenheim, this (Monday) morning, at a quarter past 6 o'clock, Agnes Smith, Relict of the late John D. Wallace, Aged 68 Years. Funeral. On Wednesday afternoon, 21st August, at Two o'clock, from the Residence of her Son-in-law, Ephraim Dance, Lot No. 3, Concession 8, to Knox Church Burying Ground, Ayr. Blenheim, August 19th, 1878.


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