Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Beatrice Viola Cookman

Female 1926 - 2007  (81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Beatrice Viola Cookman was born 1926, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Edward Alexander Cookman and Margaret Elizabeth Gooding); died 17 Feb 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Beatrice Viola Bast
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93434
    • Residence: 1985, 48 Wilma St., St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Beatrice passed away at the Grand River Health Care Centre, in Kitchener. She was born in Maryborough Township 81 years ago. Daughter of the late Edward Cookman and the late Margaret Gooding. Beatrice was a member of the Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church. Predeceased by her husband Herb J. Bast November 4, 1985, by two brothers Russel Cookman and Angus Cookman and a sister May Isreal.

    Beatrice — Herbert Jacob Bast. Herbert (son of Rudolph "Rudy" Bast and Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Boshart) was born 8 Jul 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Paul Bast
    2. Beverley Bast
    3. Brenda Bast

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Edward Alexander Cookman was born 1878, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1968, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48937

    Notes:

    Edward A. Cookman of Dorking died April 1 at Wellington Home, RR 1, Fergus, after a brief illness he was 89.

    Mr. Cookman was born near Glennallan and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Cookman. He was a member of the United Church. He had lived at RR 1, Fergus, for the past 4 years

    Surviving are one son, Angus of London; three daughters, Mrs. John (Rose) Fleet of Palmerston, Mrs Earl (May) Israel of Bloomingdale and Mrs. Herbert (Beatrice) Bast of Newton; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Gooding, and two sons, one daughter, four sisters and three Brothers.

    The body was at Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira. The service was held in the Funeral Chapel April 4th. Burial was in Elmira Cemetery. Reverend Amsey Martin officiated.


    Elmira Signet Apr 10 1968 pg 2

    Edward — Margaret Elizabeth Gooding. Margaret (daughter of James A. Gooding and Johanna Wakeford) was born 16 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret Elizabeth Gooding was born 16 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of James A. Gooding and Johanna Wakeford); died 1966; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Elizabeth Cookman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48942
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. Florence Rebecca Cookman was born 1915, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2007; was buried , Glen Allan Cemetery, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Beatrice Viola Cookman was born 1926, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Angus E. Cookman was born 23 Aug 1927; died 15 Feb 2000; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  James A. Gooding was born 1 Aug 1845, Glanford Station, Wentworth Co., Ontario (son of James Gooding and Emma Gowing); died 3 Nov 1912, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272052
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; laborer
    • Residence: 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

    James — Johanna Wakeford. Johanna (daughter of James Wakeford and Sophia Cookman) was born 9 Dec 1854, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Johanna Wakeford was born 9 Dec 1854, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of James Wakeford and Sophia Cookman); died 21 Dec 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Hannah Wakeford
    • Name: Johanna Gooding
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48938
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
    • Residence: 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    MRS. GOODING PASSED AWAY
    UNEXPECTEDLY CAME THE CALL TO AGED ELMIRA WOMAN

    There passed away at the home of Mr. Albert Gooding, William Street, last Friday morning, his mother, Joanna Wakeford, widow of the late J. A. Gooding. The deceased spoke to Mr. Gooding about five o'clock a.m. and a couple of hours afterwards he was a corpse. Death is ascribed to heart failure. She had lived some time in Wallenstein, neighborhood, where her husband died 11 years ago. For the last few years she has lived in Elmira. She is survived by five children, namely, John of New Ontario, Alfred and Mamie in Elmira, Maggie (Mrs. Ed. Cookman) of Glenallan, and Lonie, of Wallenstein. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Stewart and Rev. E C. Cole officiating. The deceased had reached the age of 67 years.

    Newspaper unknown

    Children:
    1. Regina H. Gooding was born , Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bristow Pioneer Cemetery, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John E. Gooding was born 9 Dec 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Leander Gooding was born 21 Mar 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1882, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sharron Cemetery, Lebanon, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. Albert Gooding was born 20 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Alfred Gooding was born Aug 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Alonzo "Lonie" Gooding was born 10 Jan 1893, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 3. Margaret Elizabeth Gooding was born 16 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary Amelia Gooding was born 16 Sep 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  James Gooding was born 1826, , England (son of Robert Gooding and Elisabeth); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272050
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    James — Emma Gowing. Emma was born 1818, , Suffolk, England; died 29 Apr 1878, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sharron Cemetery, Lebanon, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Emma Gowing was born 1818, , Suffolk, England; died 29 Apr 1878, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sharron Cemetery, Lebanon, Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Emma Gooding
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272051
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Inscription
    In Memory of Emma beloved wife of James Gooding who died April 29, 1878 Aged 60 years/Rebecca their daughter died October 27, 1864/Aged 6 years & 8 months/A few short years of evil past,/We reach the happy shore/Where death divided friends at last/Shall meet to part no more.

    Children:
    1. 6. James A. Gooding was born 1 Aug 1845, Glanford Station, Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 3 Nov 1912, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Hannah Gooding was born 18 Feb 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1901, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Stephen Gooding was born 19 Aug 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. Francis James Gooding was born 12 Jun 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1932, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary A. Gooding was born 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Rebecca Gooding was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Elizabeth Jane Gooding was born 15 Jan 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1913, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  James Wakeford was born 1849, , England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148890
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

    James — Sophia Cookman. Sophia was born 1828, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Sophia Cookman was born 1828, , England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sophia Wakeford
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148891
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Children:
    1. Sophia Wakeford was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Harriet Wakeford was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Johanna Wakeford was born 9 Dec 1854, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alfred Wakeford was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Wakeford was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Angeline Wakeford was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Rachel Wakeford was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Caroline Wakeford was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Randolph P. Wakeford was born 22 Sep 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1941, Marquette Cemetery, Marquette, Michigan, USA.