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

John William "Johnny" Davenport

Male 1927 - 2015  (87 years)


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  • Name John William "Johnny" Davenport 
    Born 26 Aug 1927  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-150805 
    Died 10 Mar 2015  Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I150805  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father John Davenport,   b. 1901, , England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1974  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Eva Knarr,   b. 15 Dec 1900, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1988  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 5 Dec 1923  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F6412  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Johnny-gently passed away-with his wife Helen and loved-ones at his side, on Tuesday March 10, 2015 at Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga.

      Predeceased by his parents Jack and Eva Davenport, brother Arthur, and sister Ruth Heath. He is survived by his sister-in-law June Davenport , brother-in-law Blake Heath of Shrewsburry, Mass., and will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

      Special thanks to Dr. Ross Kennel of Kitchener, Dr. Adrianne Ball of Seatle, WA and Kitchener and Dr. Vera Chiamvimonvat of Oakville; to the doctors and nurses of Trillium Health Partners of Mississauga, especially to Jon Hallett for his compassionate care during Johnny's last moments. Also, thank you- to all of our friends and relatives-who have been with us during this past year (you know who you are).

      Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A private family service will follow at a later date.

      In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or KidsAbility Foundation may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S. Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

      Obituary of John Davenport | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2022). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/9573/John-Davenport/obituary.html (Accessed: 23 December 2022).

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225574491.

    2. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 21975 (1923), Davenport-Knarr.
      John Davenport, 22, Shirt Cutter, b. England, res. Kitchener, son of John Davenport (born. England) and Martha Rogerson married Eva Knarr, 22, Operator, b. Erbsville, res. Kitchener, daughter of William Knarr (born. Canada) and Clara Erb, Witnessed by: Vera and Clayton E. Knarr both of Erbsville, 5 December 1923 At 13 Pierre (?) St. in Kitchener

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Aug 1927 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Mar 2015 - Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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