Waterloo Region Generations
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Donald Hugh Cunningham

Male 1923 - 2001  (77 years)


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  • Name Donald Hugh Cunningham 
    Born 3 Apr 1923  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-205792 
    Died 30 Mar 2001  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I205792  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father Hugh Oscar Cunningham,   b. 2 Jun 1895, Hollen, Maryborough Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 May 1968, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Margaret Ann May Irene MeWhiney,   b. 6 Mar 1906, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Sep 1981, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 14 Aug 1922  Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F56919  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Irene C. Rabethge,   b. 2 Aug 1923 
    Children 
     1. Bev Cunningham
     2. Marilyn Cunningham
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F56914  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • CUNNINGHAM, Donald H.-Peacefully, on Friday, March 30, 2001, at the K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Donald H. Cunningham, in his 78th year, of Elmira.

      Beloved husband of Irene (Rabethge) Cummingham for 54 years; loving father of Bev and Murray Lorentz of St. Clements and Marilyn and Jim Brearley of Elmira. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Steve (Lori), Kathy (Scott Hare), Kari (Jason Wellerdt), Cherie (Jerrod Leeman), Alissa and Alanna Brearley and great-grandchildren, Matthew, Ryan, Brittany Ashley, Amanda, Philip and Olivia; brother of Jean Reidel, Marie (Mrs. Mel Holman), Joyce (Mrs. Roy Lichty) and June McLaughlin all of Elmira.

      Predeceased by his parents, Hugh and Margaret (Mewhinney) Cunningham.

      Don was a charter member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 469, Elmira and was employed at Uniroyal Chemical for 46 years.

      At Don's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service for the family and friends will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Home Chapel, Elmira, on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. David Malina officiating.

  • Sources 
    1. [S98] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Elmira Union CC#4578 Internet Link.
      Cunningham/ In Loving Memory/ Donald/ Hugh/ Apr. 3, 1923/ Mar. 30, 2001/ Irene C./ Rabethge/ Aug. 2, 1923/ / Forever in our hearts

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Mar 2001 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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