Gerald Harrison

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88360

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Gerald Harrison

A native of Ayr, Gerald Harrison, of Galt, pasted away Sunday, October 11th. He was in his 54th year. Born in Ayr, he was a son of Charles Harrison and the former Jean McLeod. He attended Ayr Public School. He moved to Cambridge in 1944 where he was employed in construction. In later years he was employed by CNR, Brantford, as a welder's assistant. Besides his parents, he is survived by his wife the former Faye Cardy; four children Mrs. Lloyd (Sandra) MacDonald of Stevensville, William of Welland, Keith and Steven at home; four grandchildren; brothers John of Cambridge and Richard of Kitchener. Rested at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, Galt, on Wednesday. Cremation followed.

The Ayr News Oct 14 1987 pg 13

Gerald — Faye Cardy. Faye was born CA 1833; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215546

Charles — Janet Elizabeth "Jean" McLeod. Janet (daughter of Alexander Taylor "Alex" McLeod and Margaret Ann Robertson) was born 6 Mar 1916, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Oct 1995, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Elizabeth "Jean" Harrison
• Name: Jean McLeod
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338734

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Jean Harrison - Janet Elizabeth (Jean) Harrison passed away at her residence in Cambridge on Wednesday, October 18, 1995. She was in her 80th year. The former Jean McLeod, she was born in Ayr, a daughter of the late Alex McLeod and Margaret Robertson. Mrs. Harrison worked in the textile industry, retiring from Dobbie's, Galt, in 1980. She was formerly active in Moose Lodge and senior citizen organizations in Ayr and Cambridge. Dear mother of John and his wife Grace of Cambridge, Richard and his wife Susan of Kitchener and mother-in-law of Fay Harrison of Cambridge. Loved grandmother of nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Agnes Tomblin of Paris and Alice Runstedler of Cambridge. Predeceased by her son Gerald Harrison and three brothers, Alex, William and Donald McLeod. Funeral service was conducted at Coutts and Son Funeral Chapel on Saturday, October 21. Rev. David Courey of Calvary Pentecostal Church officiated. Interment Ayr Cemetery.

The Ayr News Oct 25 1995 pg 14

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195059
• Occupation: 1905, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Occupation: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder - Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Alex McLeod, Sr., Passes

A well-known resident of the Ayr community, Alex McLeod, Sr., passed away at his home on the 10th concession of Blenheim on Tuesday night following a heart attack. In his 81st year, Mr. McLeod had been in ill health for four years. A native of Stayner, Ont., he was a moulder and came here 49 years ago to work at the Watson foundry. After following his trade with this firm for some 20 years, he purchased the farm in the west end of the village now owned by his son, Alex Jr. Later he farmed in both South and North Dumfries for some years prior to his retirement. While residing in Ayr, Mr. Mc-Leod took a keen interest in municipal affairs and served several terms on council. He was a member of the Orange and Foresters orders and an adherent of the Baptist Church. Only a few months ago, in December, Mr. and Mrs. McLeod happily marked their. 55th wedding anniversary. Surviving, besides his wife, are two sons, Alex, Jr., of Ayr and Donald of Galt; three daughters, Mrs. William Tomblin (Agnes), Paris; Mrs. Charles Harrison (Jean), Galt, and Mrs. James Runstedler (Alice), Preston; also 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A son, William, predeceased him. Funeral arrangements are being completed.


The Ayr News Apr 2 1959 pg 2

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Funeral of Alex McLeod, Sr. - Funeral service for the late Alex McLeod, Sr., was held Friday at Coutts funeral Home, Galt, With interment in Ayr Cemetery. Rev. W. McDonald of Galt officiated. Pallbearers were: Wallace Gillespie, C. W. Davis, Clarence Leiska, Henry Bechtel, Ralph McMillan and John Welsh.

The Ayr News Apr 9 1959 pg 2

Alexander married Margaret Ann Robertson 23 Dec 1903, , Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret was born 2 Sep 1878, Stayner, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 16 Feb 1961, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Feb 1961, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Ann McLeod
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195060
• Residence: 1911, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Mrs. Alexander McLeod, Sr.

A well-known former resident of Ayr, Mrs. Alexander T. McLeod passed away at Willett Hospital, Paris, on Thursday in her 83rd year. The former Margaret Ann Robertson, she was born in Simcoe County, near Stayner. Following her marriage to Alexander McLeod, who predeceased her in 1959, they came to St. George, where they resided for several years before coming to Ayr. They lived in this community some 50 years, where Mrs. McLeod was a highly esteemed and popular citizen. She had resided with her daughter in Paris for the past two years. The late Mrs. McLeod was a former member of Christ Anglican Church here, and later of the St. James' Church, Paris. Surviving are two sons, J. Alexander of Ayr and Donald of Galt; three daughters, Mrs. William Tomblin (Agnes) of Paris, Mrs. Charles Harrison (Jean) of Galt, and Mrs. James Runstedler (Alice) of Preston; a sister Mrs. Agnes Sever of Lansing, Mich.; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, William. - The Funeral - Funeral service was conducted at the Bruce Smith Funeral Home, Paris, on Saturday by Rev. H. K. L. Charlton. Interment took place in Ayr Cemetery chapel. Pallbearers were: William (Bud) McLeod, Gerald Harrison, John Harrison and Ronald McLeod all of Galt; Robert Runstedler, Preston, and William Mitchell, Ayr.

The Ayr News Feb 23 1961 pg 1