Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Mary Jean Learn

Mary Jean Learn

Female 1917 - 2009  (91 years)

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  • Name Mary Jean Learn 
    Born 17 Oct 1917  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Church Membership Bef 2009  First United Church, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Name Mary Jean Detweiler 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-139814 
    Died 6 Jan 2009  Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I139814  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    Father Arthur Baxter Learn,   b. 15 Mar 1883, Humberstone, Welland Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Aug 1961, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Laura Mae Shirk,   b. 14 Aug 1886, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1982, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Married 20 Sep 1916  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F43951  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family James Robert Detweiler,   b. 10 Sep 1916, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Aug 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Last Modified 4 Mar 2025 
    Family ID F43980  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Mary Jean Learn
    Mary Jean Learn
    image from Panny Prazak 2012

  • Notes 
    • MARY J. DETWEILER 1917 - 2009 Passed away on Tuesday, January 6 in Toronto. Mary was a member of the First United Church in Waterloo. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Learn and the beloved wife of the late James R. Detweiler who preceded her in 1997. She was also predeceased by her brother, J. Robert Learn. She is lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends are invited to share their memories of Mary with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Friday, January 9, from 2 to 2: 45 p.m. The funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Reception to follow. Condolences for the family and donations to the charity of your choice may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Mary, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

      Waterloo Region Record 7 Jan 2009

  • Sources 
    1. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Albert Berry - 13 February 1969.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206759393/mary-jean-detweiler.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Oct 1917 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChurch Membership - Bef 2009 - First United Church, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 Jan 2009 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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